Interviews

A New Life for ‘Visions Of The Third Eye’

The New Life Trio’s ‘Visions Of The Third Eye’, the 1979 avant-garde jazz classic recorded by Steve Reid, Brandon Ross and David Wertman, has today been reissued on Early Future Records. The DJ, producer, drummer, recording artist and Steve Reid Foundation trustee, widely known as Emanative, spoke to surviving member Brandon …

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Exclusive Premiere: delay_ok “utabiri”

We are very excited to premiere the fresh jazz sounds of “utabiri”, our favourite song from their forthcoming album ‘Modern Uganda’ for U Know Me Records. U Know Me tells us that the band has already broken up, which seems a shame considering the creativity displayed on songs such as …

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Exclusive Premiere: Danced Til Midnight “Shelter” (Ft. Elize)

Today we premiere a sultry new single by Essex-based DJ, producer and musician Danced Til Midnight. “Shelter” features the vocals of Elize, who previously voiced Danced Til Midnight’s ‘Real Love’ EP (as remixed by Kaytronik). “Shelter” is a sensuous slice of soul & funk with soft and alluring vocals that …

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Dundundun “Anansi” (Rebecca Vasmant Vibration Mix)

Exclusively for you today, we are pleased to premiere the Rebecca Vasmant Vibration Mix of “Anansi” by Bristol six-piece Dundundun, a sublime melting pot of celestial jazz, Afro Latin rhythms, electronic grooves and uplifting vocals. Vasmant’s remix is taken from Dundundun’s debut self-titled EP, forthcoming on Worm Discs, the label-arm …

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Exclusive Premiere: Twospeak “Reflector”

MIMS is excited to share something brand new from musical mavericks, Twospeak. “Reflector” is a thrilling fusion of off-kilter jazz, rock and electronic textures. On their forthcoming album, ‘Reflector’ Twospeak have solidified their musical identity as an exciting and unique blend of musical styles. The record is borne out of …

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Exclusive Premiere: Afro Bruk Band “Spanish And Brazilian Love”

MIMS is excited to share the online premiere of Afro Bruk Band’s “Spanish And Brazilian Love”, a brilliant fusion of boogie, broken beat, Afro Brazilian jazz and Spanish flamenco. “Spanish And Brazilian Love” is taken from Afro Bruk Band’s self-titled debut EP, due for release on Rui Fradinho’s Eclectic Beats …

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Exclusive Premiere: Yoni Mayraz “The Rat”

MIMS is delighted to premiere the intense contemporary jazz rush of “The Rat” by the Tel-Aviv based pianist and producer Yoni Mayraz, where we get a sense of the city’s steaming sidewalks and urban clutter. Itamar Borochov features on trumpet, one of Israel’s top jazz musicians and a staple in …

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Exclusive Premiere: Henryk Debich “Monika”

MIMS is delighted to premiere the lost jazz funk sounds of “Monika” by Polish conductor, composer , arranger and teacher, Henryk Debich. Never previous released, taken from a forthcoming 7″ on Astigmatic Records. The seven-inch single ‘Monika / Fun in Darkness’ begins a series of releases with undiscovered recordings by …

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Exclusive Premiere: Raquel Martins “Freedom”

MIMS is excited to premiere this absolute JAM from emerging artist Raquel Martins. Strong neo soul meets Brazilian inclined jazz from the London-based singer, guitarist and songwriter Raquel Martins. 21 years old singer/songwriter and guitarist Raquel Martins moved to London when she was only 17. The need to express herself …

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Timo Lassy & Teppo Mäkynen “Solution Black (live)”

At MIMS we are big fans of free jazz, improv, experimentation and live music. So it is an absolute pleasure to premiere an exclusive taster from tenor saxophonist Timo Lassy and drummer Teppo Mäkynen’s forthcoming double LP of live recordings captured in 2019 and 2020. ‘Live Recordings 2019-2020’ follows the …

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Exclusive Premiere: Rela & Beka Gochiashvili “YYY”

Jazz piano prodigy Beka Gochiashvili and beatmaker Rela combine talents to produce a delightful selection of juicy beats for Australia’s young but prolific Inner Tribe label. We’re pleased to announce their forthcoming ‘Amsterdam Beat Tape’ with a premiere of opening track, “YYY”. Beka is a proud Georgian and one of …

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Jaubi, Latarnik (EABS) & Tenderlonious pay tribute to MF DOOM (free download)

All at MIMS were shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of MF DOOM. One of our absolute favourite artists in the world, let alone hip hop. His impact looms large, over us all. Now EABS man Latarnik, and Astigmatic Records have had the bright idea to resurrect and complete …

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