Forgotten Treasure: The Hollies “Draggin’ My Heels” (1977)
via Wax Poetics 12 x 12 Written by Andrew Mason (@MonkUno) – Originally appeared in Wax Poetics Issue 4, Spring 2004. “An unlikely Loft anthem, this 1977 offering from British pop rockers The Hollies is a lush melancholy number with understated percolating percussion and tasty keyboard work. Though any vinyl …
CLOSED: Win a Vinyl copy of the “MIAMI SOUND – by Henry Stone” Compilation (Athens of the North Records)
In little more than a year, the Edinburgh-based reissue label known as Athens of the North has already proved to be one of the most popular providers of hard to find re-issue records spanning soul, jazz, disco and beyond. Their upcoming Miami Sound by Henry Stone is a 20-track compilation …
DETROIT ’67 – by Stuart Cosgrove
A couple days ago we ordered a book titled “Detroit ’67” by journalist, broadcaster who was involved with BBC, NME, The Face to name a few. We are only a few pages into it but so far we can’t put it down, a fascinating chronicle of Soul Music, Street Crime …
LEXIS – Breakfast Mix for On Déjeune
My friends from Montreal who run the ON DEJEUNE website/social empire entirely devoted to the joys of Breakfast and Brunch asked me to put together a little mix for them. As many of you know i’m a big fan of themed mixes, and having never done a Breakfast session I …
Mix of the Day: Soirées Textures – Spring / Summer Mix
A really nice mix from the Soirées Textures duo (Alexandre Laflamme and MIMS’ very own David Cantin) from Quebec city brings together a spring-early summer vibe vinyl only mix that reaches way across the disco funk soul feel. Enjoy! You’ll be bumping this one all summer long! TRACKLIST 1. Brenda …
Lexis – 80’s Rare Grooves & Dollar Bin Boogie (for Munich Open Minded)
Here is a special mix I put together for Germany’s Munich Open Minded Crew. As the title says it’s an 80’s thing, featuring some hard to find obscure gems but also some very accessible (although overlooked) records you can find in your local dollar bins if you’re lucky! It’s an …
Future Classic: Onra “Fundamentals”
Today was a good day. Or, in the wise words of Montell Jordan: “It’s Friday night. And I feel all right. The party’s here on the West side.” Yes, it’s Friday May 15th and the new album from my good friend Onra is finally being released. Known for his Hip …
Future Classic: DJ Day & Lord Echo “Bohemian Idol / Land of 1000 Chances Remixes”
Two of my favorite multi-instrumentalist producers DJ Day and Lord Echo are jointly releasing remixes of each others work via the Bastard Jazz label. Day give a reggae rework to Echo’s Bohemian Idol while the Lord discofies Land of a 1000 Chances and the whole ordeal is released on a …
Mix of the Day: Alex Nut “Mix for Thump”
Brilliant eclectic mix for the one Alex Nut that will please your dancing feet and stimulate your mind! Lots of curve balls and well researched gems from the Alex who is a resident DJ on Rinse FM and the co-founder of EGLO & Ho_tep records. Not your run of the …
Version Excursion: “Home is Where The Hatred Is” (Original by GSH)
I’ll always remember when I heard Esther Philips‘ cover of the Gil Scott-Heron masterpiece Home is Where the Hatred Is. I was mesmerized by the melody and arrangements, but it was the lyrics that truly floored me. A junkie walking through the twilight I’m on my way home I left …
AL DOBSON JR – in 10 Records
If we had to name our 10 favorite new artists or producers there is one name that wouldn’t need any debating. South London’s AL DOBSON JR caught our attention in a big way in 2013 with his the debut 12′ on the equally amazing 22a music records. He then followed …
James Mason long-lost tracks will finally see the light of day (via Rush Hour)
via Rush Hour: “Over three decades after “Rhythm Of Life”, James Mason rediscovered tapes with more recordings from that period. “The Dance Of Life” (ft. Bernard Purdie on drums and Fonda Rae on backing vocals) and “Up Jump” are the first two tracks taken from the “Recollection Echo” album that …