The definitive Disco Record Cover Art – Book by Soul Jazz
via SoulJazzRecords: New 400-page 12″x12″ deluxe heavyweight book on Soul Jazz Records/Books. First 200 orders come with free world exclusive ltd. edition 12″ collectors disco single* + free large poster – only available here! Pre-order now for shipping end of October Foreword by Tom Moulton and Nicky Siano (The Gallery). …
Future Classic: Dornik “On My Mind”
Phil Collins. Sheila E. and now…Dornik. Drummer turned singers aren’t a complete rarity but this London-based vocalist feels like something very special. The former drummer for Jessie Ware, Dornik struck a soulful cord with velvety Michael Jackson-esque vocals, laced with a boogie bump, hint of synth and galactic elements that …
Mix of the Day: Mr. Scruff & Monk-One “Live at Output” (August 2014)
Great set from Mr. Scruff (Ninja Tune) and Monk One (Names You Can Trust / Wax Poetics). As expected, tons of discoveries n this one! Recorded Live at the Output Roof August 22, 2014 Monk-One Opening Set Mr. Scruff & Monk-One 1-for-1 Mr. Scruff Solo Output is open to anyone, …
PLATURN “24 HOV San Francisco”
Set recorded as part of our 24 Hours of Vinyl event in San Francisco. Presented by Mixcloud & 101 Apparel One of our favorite sets for the latest editions of 24HOV came from Oakland’s Platurn who is one of the Bay Area’s most respected DJ’s. You might know Platurn from his …
Forgotten Treasure: Loleatta Holloway “Casanova” (1975)
What an absolutely glorious cover version of Ruby Andrews’ “Casanova” in 1968. One of the few cases where the cover version is much better than the original (in our humble opinion). A great record you can find in used bins of 45′ records for a couple bucks! Loleatta Holloway who …
NINA SOL “24 HOV San Francisco”
Set recorded as part of our 24 Hours of Vinylevent in San Francisco. Presented by Mixcloud & 101 Apparel Here is another one of our favourite sets from the last edition of 24 Hours of Vinyl which was hosted in San Francisco. This one comes from Oakland’s NINA SOL. The …
Future Classic: First Touch “Sure Feels Good To Me” (Hot Shots Sounds)
In this week’s show, I had the privilege to present a guest mix by Sean Rowlands (FlavorSavor); full of funk nuggets and heaters…45 minutes of pure funk. On my part, I just received the latest First Touch joint, Sure Feels Good To Me, released on June 30th via Hot Shots …
Mix of the Day: Cut Chemist “Mix by Jimmy” (Renegades of Rhythm Mix)
via Cut Chemist: “Parallel to the current Renegades of Rhythm Tour with Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow paying tribute to Afrika Bambaataa and his legendary record collection, Cut Chemist drops the timely “Mix By Jimmy”. Take a peak into the exclusive material from hip hop pioneer DJ Afrika Bambaataa. “Mix …
FREDDY ANZURES “24 HOV San Francisco”
Set recorded as part of our 24 Hours of Vinyl event in San Francisco. Presented by Mixcloud & 101 Apparel One of our favorite sets for the latest editions of 24HOV came from SF’s Freddy Anzures who is known to be one of the city’s finest record diggers (he’s part …
Future Classic: Buscrates 16-Bit Ensemble “Pittsburgh Sunset”
Back from L.A., where I had the chance to play an all 45’s set at the world famous Funkmosphere night at The Virgil, assist to the Beat Swap Meet, and meet some of my favourite artists. This week’s show marked the 1st year anniversary of Voyage Funktastique, and the best …
Guest Mix #32: JESSE FUTERMAN (Toronto)
From Jesse Futerman: “Over the past couple months I have been collecting boogie 12-inches for a monthly event I do in Toronto. The night is focused around boogie 12s, a stark departure from my strictly Ableton house sets. Whilst searching for boogie records in July I stumbled upon the work …
Mix of the Day: Notorious BIG “Ready to Die” 20th Anniversary Mixtape
Via Who Sampled / Wax Poetics: “DJ Chris Read is at it again. In celebration of Biggie’s massive classic, 1994’s Ready to Die, Wax Poetics and WhoSampled present the Notorious BIG ‘Ready to Die’ 20th Anniversary Mixtape! You know how we do. If you can remember going to a real record store and buying this …