Future Classic: The Xtraordinairs “X-Life”
Laruche Records comes back with another stellar project, “X-Life” by the Xtraordinairs, a Kansas City duo made of Leonard Dstroy & Dominic Sandersa. The 1st track that was leaked from the album, “No Pressure” featured Reggie B , and just from that glimpse, I knew the whole project would be …
Future Classic: Tenderlonious “nobodyElse”
“Yoruba Records is proud to welcome multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and 22a label owner, Tenderlonious to the family with this magnificent six-track EP. The opening and title track of this EP, Nobody Else, is a deep and jazzy cut – the chunky kicks and floating bass line move this track to …
Future Classic: Benny Sings “Studio”
It looks like the fine folks at Jakarta Records have been saving some gems and will be finishing 2015 with a bang with three highly anticipated album releases. In the next few weeks they will be introducing the upcoming LP’s for Ivan Ave and Fred Fades, Bluestaeb, an EP from Olivier St-Louis …
Future Classic: Fred Fades & Ivan Ave “Reaping”
Seeing as their album titled “Fruitful” is only coming out on December 4th, I probably shouldn’t jump the gun and declare this a “future classic” just based on their first single. But judging from the work i’ve heard so far from producer Fred Fades and Ivan Ave I’m going to pre-emptively …
Future Classic: Zap Francis “Zap Francis EP”
Just when you thought instrumental / experimental hip-hop and the so-called “beats” scene was dead and burried, an EP from a mysterious young artist from Detroit comes along and reminds me to not give up on this scene that used to inspire me so much. The 6 track EP from …
Future Classic: Sabrina Malheiros “Opara” Ashley Beedle Remixes
via Far Out Records: “Following the sold out Theo Parrish remix of Marcos Valle’s ‘1985’ back in April, the second release in Far Out’s Brazilika 12” series features a highlight from Sabrina Malheiros’ 2011 album ‘Dreaming’: the blissed-out, sun soaked samba classic ‘Opara’, which gets three scorching remixes from UK …
Future Classic: Addison Groove “Dancer / Go La La”
This is one of those rare examples when our slogan “Forgotten Treasures” and “Future Classics” clash and meet right in the middle to make some magic happen. It isn’t always done right: most of the time these remixes and edits are pretty forgettable… this isn’t one of those times. Sister …
Future Classic: “Music For Autobahns II” presented by Gerd Janson
via Rush Hour: So, what awaits you on the second edition of a compilation that claims in a winking to present “ambient race car music”? Exactly what it says on the tin. A fresh and exclusive collection of music that hopefully sounds as great in a car as it will …
Future Classic: DeDunamis “California”
One of the aspects that I enjoyed the most in music is sharing & exchanging. Whether it’s on the web or giving away your 3rd copy of your favourite record, there’s always a story to tell. Last week, I came across deDunamis “California” (Clouds Collective Exclusive) through a “re-post” on …