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Forgotten Treasures

Jah Wobble “The Lago Years” (1981-1985, Emotional Rescue)

via Bandcamp: While the story of Jah Wobble, from post-punk bassist to Tube driver to world music explorer is well documented, the fact he founded his own label, Lago Records, at the age of just 23 years old has often  Read more  »

Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: Lost Midas (Tru Thoughts)

LA-based beatsmith Lost Midas shares some unexpected inspirations from his forthcoming album “Undefined” coming June 30, 2017 on Tru Thoughts. With influences ranging from a lifelong love of pop melodies and the ‘80s New Wave through J. Dilla to The Mahavishnu  Read more  »

Forgotten Treasures

Lloyd McNeill Quartet “Asha” (1969, Soul Jazz Records)

via SOTU: New edition of this very rare deep spiritual jazz album, the debut release from flautist Lloyd McNeill released on his private-press Asha Record label and recorded in Washington, DC in 1969 (originally only 500 copies were ever made).  Read more  »

Future Classics

Esa “Aweh” (Dekmantel)

via Dekmantel: Dekmantel happily presents Esa Williams’s debut EP “Aweh” on the label. With his discography growing steadily over the past couple of years, the South African artist constantly breathes new energy into his music by magnificently incorporating global influences  Read more  »

Future Classics

Moonchild “Voyager” (Tru Thoughts)

via Bandcamp: “Voyager” is the third full-length album from LA’s Moonchild, whose candid style of soul and new-school jazz has propelled them onto a swirling, emotionally charged journey of the heart. Since 2014 they have dedicated their time and energy  Read more  »