Future Classic: Benny Sings “Studio”
It looks like the fine folks at Jakarta Records have been saving some gems and will be finishing 2015 with a bang with three highly anticipated album releases. In the next few weeks they will be introducing the upcoming LP’s for Ivan Ave and Fred Fades, Bluestaeb, an EP from Olivier St-Louis …
Zafs Music “Private Wax Vol.2” (BBE Records)
via BBE: Obsessive collector, record store owner and mine of musical knowledge, Zaf is vinyl junkie of the highest order. His first ‘Private Wax’ compilation came in 2012 and immediately became a highly sought after gem, due to the rare and wonderful disco and boogie contained within. Owning the world’s …
Forgotten Treasure: Boban Petrovic “Zora” (1984)
via DISCOM: Boban Petrovic‘s ”Zora” is our first release that has been made under Disco not Disco record label and which had huge international success reaching N#1 at Juno Bestseller chart in July 2014 (first time one name from the Balkans took N#1 in one UK chart). It was made …
BALANCE Radio Show #506 – Hosted by Spacewalker
For over 10 years, the fabulous Balanso Radio Show was a one of the most impactful and influential radio shows in South East Europe. Founded in 2003 by Spacewalker and Jazzmate, based in Belgrade (Serbia) and aired on B92, the biggest radio station in the country. I am really happy …
Future Classic: DOC Mastermind “Energy”
Laruche Records latest release is DOC Mastermind‘s “Energy“. The newly head-honcho of the label comes back with another stellar project. He’s shown us over the years that he mastered the art of manipulating samples, vocal excerpts, futuristic sounds with his personal creative touch on the synths, bass lines and drum …
Exclusive Premiere: BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble / Dr.MaD “Split Series #1”
While we await for our 1st official release on vinyl, we’re giving you some treats for you ear buds. We got the almighty BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble (1/3 of East Liberty Quarters) who laced us with a smooth-mellow modern/boogie funk jam, and we got the multi-talented Dr.MaD with a mean G-Funk …
Future Classic: DeDunamis “California”
One of the aspects that I enjoyed the most in music is sharing & exchanging. Whether it’s on the web or giving away your 3rd copy of your favourite record, there’s always a story to tell. Last week, I came across deDunamis “California” (Clouds Collective Exclusive) through a “re-post” on …
Forgotten Treasure: Joel Graham “Geomancy” (1982)
“An obscure tape release discovery by Red Light Radio founder and close friend of the label, Orpheu de Jong, led to Music From Memory’s latest release. This two track 12” highlights the work of electronic music pioneer Joel Graham, a San Francisco based artist who self released two cassettes in …
Exclusive Premiere: Misumami feat Illa J “Let The Drums Speak”
The talented MISUMAMI just released her debut single LET THE DRUMS SPEAK. The track is produced by russian house producer LAY-FAR and features a guest verse by the one and only ILLA J (Detroit/Bastard JAZZ). The package also features a bonus remix from japanese beat smith MFP! This is Misumami’s …
Forgotten Treasure: Joe Bataan “Singing Some Soul” (1972)
Joe Bataan, the Afro-filipino vocalist and self-proclaimed King of Latin Soul has released many classic records during an illustrious career that includes 15 albums covering a variety of musical stylings from Boogaloo (Subway Joe) to Disco-Rap (Rap-O-Clapo). However even if Bataan is famous for uptempo dancefloor hits (Latin Strut), I …
Forgotten Treasure: Five Stairsteps “Danger She’s a Stranger” (1967)
The Five Stairsteps were the original ‘First Family of Soul’ (before the J5) and literally grew up through the Chicago Soul tradition. Danger! She’s a Stranger features mature harmonies from a group of tweens and the song itself is a risky attempt at hovering between melancholic and joyful tones. The …
Onra & Lexis “Throw Em’ Up” Vol. 1-2-3
In late 2012, french producer Onra and Lexis, founder of Music Is My Sanctuary, got together in Montreal and recorded a mix inspired by a period that was really influential for both: mid-90’s R&B club classics. Vol.1 was so well received that they decided to keep the concept going for …