Future Classic: Miles Bonny “2011 Bootlegs LP”
I’ve been meaning to write about this one for a while but ripping vinyl records sometimes seems like such a daunting task that it makes me months to actually do it. Well thankfully the record has now finally been posted on soundcloud so I can now share with you this …
Floating Points – The DJ-ing Interview
I went to check out Floating Points as part of the Mutek / Piknic outdoor day. I had missed him last time he was in town so I made sure not to sleep on this one. As with all my favorite producers I’m always worried that their DJ-ing skills might …
MOOVMNT “Glimmering Fractions : Mix 07 Ruby”
A brand new episode of Glimmering Fractions brought to you by the MOOVMNT homies from Amsterdam. This one is for all the lovers of soulful music. Every edition so far has been absolute gold. A bit of brand new stuff, a bit of slightly older selections we totally forgot about. …
Future Classic: Phony Ppl. “Nothing Special” EP
There is just something about hip-hop collectives that i’ve always loved. There seems to be an energy and honesty that comes out of groups that are more than 3-4 members. The Pharcyde, Little Brother, The Roots, Quakers and countless others all had that creativity that made them stand out in …
Future Classic: Sarah Linhares “Right Here”
The newest member of the MIMS extended family, Sarah Linhares is no slouch on the music tip. An RBMA alumni, Sarah’s been ahead of the curve for quite some time, collaborating with fellow visionaries such as Sikh Knowledge and KenLo Craqnuques on her debut set Messages From the Future. On …
Future Classic: Zaki Ibrahim “Every Opposite”
Zaki is back with a monstrous debut full-length record, Every Opposite, that was released last month on South African Indie label Motif Records. This lovely South African / Canadian born songstress and storyteller went in deep to produce a fascinating global opus with producers Tiago of Tumi and the Volume, …
Guest Mixes: Konrad OldMoney x Sagewondah
Summer sets the stage for many of our favorite rituals, usually of the mating variety. The one event that really lets you know you’re smack in the middle of the most wonderful time of year is without a doubt the BBQ. Food and drink aside, barbecues are among the most …
Future Classic: Frank Ocean “Crack Rock” + “Pyramids”
When estimating the longevity of a new release, powerful two-song sequences are perhaps the clearest indicator of that album’s potential. Think I Would Die 4 U/Baby I’m A Star on Purple Rain or Beat It/Billie Jean off of Thriller. Those kind of one-two punches will have anyone kissing the canvas …
Forgotten Treasure: Makers “Don’t Challenge Me” (1980)
A little while back, I told you about a track called “All About the money” from a mid-80’s group called Spontaneous Overthrow that really reminded me of a Sa-Ra Creative Partners kind of vibe, but 20 years before that. I found this gem on a compilation called “Pesonal Space: Electronic …
“Saint Nina” Shirt by Miss Me
I’m getting a sweet new t-shirt and I thought I should spread the word on this new collection by MISS ME aka Rapha, great designer and illustrator from Montreal (not putting her government name on here heheh). She did an absolutely gorgeous poster for a show of mine a few years back that …
Lexis – Radio Interview on CIBL (101,5 FM in Montreal)
This week i’m doing a few radio interviews to promote the 5th Anniversary of MIMS and the big party we are throwing on the closing night of the Montreal Jazz Fest (Details here). Émilie from Electrons Libres, really one of the best radio shows in Montreal, asked me to bring …
MOOVMNT “Glimmering Fractions : Mix 06 Pearl”
The “Glimmering Fractions” mixes from the Moovmnt.com crew has very quickly grown into one of the mix series that i’m truly excited about. It’s a great extension of what they are all about: next level soul music. And as far as that sound goes, they are pretty much the kings …