Forgotten Treasure: The Cyrkle “The Visit (She Was There)” (1967)
When asked what I listen to, I always explain how my musical progression coincided with my love of vinyl by stating: “I started looking for hip-hop breaks and now I listen to soft psych-folk”. Indeed I’ve expanded my horizons over the years, certainly the case when it comes to the …
Future Classic: Jackson 5 “Dancing Machine” (Daniel Crawford remix + Kon edit)
I can’t help but expect the worst when I see “remix” written close to a track of this magnitude… I mean, how can you top the original? It’s always a hard task trying to revise a classic song, especially when you change the mood from the original completely. Los Angeles …
CLOSED: Tom Noble & Mystic Pleasure “Back Door” 12″ (Limited Promo)
Superior Elevation 1005 PROMO ONLY (very limited) We are happy to giveaway one copy of this absolute disco dancefloor burner! A very limited press (500) on LA’s Superior Elevation label, their fifth release and first in two years. “Back Door” is a collaboration between digger extraordinaire Tom Noble and the …
Future Classic: XL Middleton “Racin’ To The End” (Omega Supreme Records)
In the past few days, there has been a ton of great new material, including the latest EP by Dabeull and also a new cassette, Is This The Future Vol.1, released by Omega Supreme Records, in collaboration with Mo Funk Records. IS THIS THE FUTURE? VOL.1 by featuring MOFUNK RECORDS …
Forgotten Treasure: Kevin Johnson “You Walked Out On Me” (1983)
Post by Walla P following his guest set on WEFUNK Radio Show 781 Being invited to play on the infamous WEFUNK Radio show is always an honour. I’m always looking forward to kick it with Groove & Static, and I challenge myself to play tracks that haven’t been played on previous …
DJ DAY – in 10 Records
Despite his incredible production and DJ-ing skills, California’s DJ DAY is in our opinion still under rated. He’s the type that fits the expression “your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ”. In 2014 artists and labels often resort to gimicks and shouting louder than the next guy. Not DAY. The man is just too busy …
Sly Stone “I’m Just Like You 1969-70” (Light In The Attic)
via Light In The Attic: In 1970, The Family Stone were at the peak of their popularity, but the maestro Sly Stone had already moved his head to a completely different space. The first evidence of Sly’s musical about-turn was revealed by the small catalog of his new label, Stone …
ANDY SMITH – in 10 Records
(Photo Credit: Food Republic) Andy Smith made his name on the UK music scene in the mid-90s as the official tour DJ and sample supplier for the massive Bristol-based trip-hop act Portishead. The response to his opening sets for that band prompted Smith’s decision to release his own mix album …
Mix of the Day: DJ Suspect “French Delivery” (Truth & Soul Podcast)
We’re always big fans of mixes with any kind of theme or story to it. Always a great way to discover some hiddens gems. And in this case, lots of Funky Frenchy classics put together by Dj Suspect from Paris. via Truth&Soul: “A new Truth & Soul podcast by DJ …
Forgotten Treasure: Positive Force “We Got the Funk” (1979)
Unless you were clubbing in the UK during the late 1970’s it’s possible this Positive Force disco jam slipped under your radar. Released in 1979 by Sugarhill Records, the mid-tempo groove opens with the quintessential party soundscape, complete with hoots & hollers of “parrrrtay..don’t stop, don’t stop.” Believe it or …
Mix of the Day: Dj Day “Live at The Do-Over” (2011)
This mix is DJ Day at his party-rocking finest! A spacey introduction and you are immediately drawn into the party breaks. Day manages to freshen up classics and introduce modern edits (The Marcos Valle – Estrelar remix tears the roof off) while seemlesly transitioning from one banger to another. Any …
Future Classic: Emeson “Bespoke EP”
It’s really unusual for me to play two tracks from the same project on the “Fresh Taste” show, especially when it comes from a 5 song EP! Emeson made me do it with his fabulous new project named “Bespoke EP“. This beautiful release seamlessly fuses different styles such as soul, jazz …