Guest Mix: LEFTO “Good Morning Sunshine”
We’ve been bugging our good friend Lefto to make us a little guest mix but seeing as the guy’s schedule is pretty much non-stop (worldwide touring, weekly radio show, videos, organizing shows) we figured we would just patiently wait for it. And finally in the spirit of the holidays he …
Lexis’ BEST OF 2013 Mix (Parts 1 & 2)
Here is a 5 hour set taken from the Music Is My Sanctuary night in Montreal at Le Bleury Vinyl Bar. Featuring only tracks from 2013! (although remixes, edits and official re-editions were allowed) Part 1 is a little bit more chilled, as the club was filling up. Part 2 …
Mix of the Day: Vinyl Ritchie “A Christmas Special”
Our mix of the day is by the West Coast legend himself, Vinyl Ritchie, via the Slowcast Podcast Series. On top of being your favourite DJ’s DJ, Vinyl Ritchie is one of the realest dudes you’ll ever meet. With over twenty years in the game, you know you’re getting a legit …
Top of 2013 – 10 Most Popular Posts
2013 was a really outstanding week for musical discoveries both in what we like to call future classics and forgotten treasures. It was also a great year for us. Our team of contributors grew a little bit, we reached more worldwide music fans than ever, organized some great shows. All …
Mix of the Day: Gilles Peterson “Nelson Mandela Tribute”
via @Brownswood: “Gilles pays tribute to the late, great, Nelson Mandela with this extended mix from his earlier tribute on BBC 6 Music. 1 hour of carefully curated songs of hope, freedom and future.” Playlist 1 – Simphiwe Dana – Zundiqondisise 2 – Dollar Brand – Ishmael 3 – Sathima …
Mixtape: Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip – The Abstract and The Dragon
via Complex: It’s a moment that some hip-hop heads have fantasized about for more than 20 years. The long-awaited question to what, in fact, is the scenario. The ultimate “Oh My God.” A collaboration between two of New York’s most revered rappers, announced suddenly just a few weeks ago, as …
Top of 2013 – Best Albums & Singles from MIMS Writers
LEXIS [one_third][/one_third] [one_third]Top Tracks of 2013 Swindle – Running Cold Machinedrum – Don’t 1 2 Lose U Dj Vas – The Price ChromadaData – Closer Omar – The Man[/one_third] [one_third_last]Top Albums of 2013 Quasimoto – Yessir Whatever Karizma – Wall Of Sound Thundercat – Apocalypse Machinedrum – Vapour City The …
Mix of the Day: Duncan Powell “2002-2006: The 4×4 Era”
From Duncan Powell: “Strictly 4×4 tracks from the bumpy era of garage which happened between 2002 – 2006. This whole movement was massively influenced by Todd Edwards, Matt Jam & Karl Brown. I lived and breathed this music and have picked some of my favourite tracks from that era for …
Mix of the Day: Quiet Dawn “Atjazz Record Company Mix”
from QuietDawn (French Toast Music) : Let’s celebrate this ending year with a brand new mix, first of a long series (we hope so!). We start this series with the UK based but international reaching deep house record label named ATJAZZ RECORD COMPANY. ARCo is one of the very finest …
2013 Gift Guide for Music Lovers
Looking for some gift ideas for the music lover in your life? Or maybe even a few suggestions in the “from me to me” category because you damn well deserve it! We got you covered with 20 suggestions that can’t miss! 1) Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable If you’re looking for …
Mix of the Day: “A Tribute To Mandela” by King Kong Disko
via King Kong Disco: “Tonight we received the sad news that a real freedom fighter icon of the 20th century has finally passed away. On the 5th of December 2013 Nelson Mandela died in Johannesburg. His name stands for a life long struggle to rid his people of the curse …
New Release: Madlib – Rock Konducta
via RAPPCATS.com: “Rock Konducta is the latest in Madlib’s instrumental “Beat Konducta” series, the producer’s raw hip-hop beat tapes brought to life. Previous titles include Movie Scenes and Beat Konducta in India, imaginary film soundtracks; the self-deceptive A Tribute to J Dilla;the Beat Konducta in Africa inspired by the Zambian “Zamrock” music scene of the ’70s. The …