Future Classic: Theo Parrish “Ugly Edits” (2CD Compilation)
When I used to work at Inbeat Records a few years ago, these Theo Parrish “UGLY Edits” on those mysterious white labels would come in a leave the shop in about a day. In fact most of them probably never made it to the floor because owner Christian Pronovost would …
Future Classic: Horsepower Productions “Boogaloo”
Sizzling EP of previously unreleased archive tracks from one of UK dance music’s most influential outfits, the mighty Horsepower Productions. As you all surely know by now, In their inspired toughening and teching out of UK Garage, Horsepower effectively brought dubstep into being. In recent years they’ve favoured a pretty …
Future Classic: Toro Y Moi “Freaking Out” EP
You probably thought Toro Y Moi was a band we would leave for Pitchfork and the likes but hey, if it’s dope (and it is) then it’s a more than welcome addition to MIMS! Often labeled as “chill wave” (yes, it’s an actual genre apparently) I’ve been onto Toro Y …
Future Classic: Nautiluss x Lord Skywave “Ultraviolet” (Hemlock Recordings)
Being an avid listener, appreciator, and, just recently, record spinner of UK bass music, I am always excited when a Canadian finds their way into that burgeoning scene. Graham Bertie aka Grahmzilla (Thunderheist, Bassanovva) has done just that with his new project Nautiluss, whose first release will be on none …
Future Classic: Thundercat “The Golden Age of Apocalypse” LP
Stephen Burner aka Thundercat is such an impressive musician and also to my surprise, he was in the live band of Erykah Badu at Rock The Bells which I had the chance to catch last week. I’m so small I couldn’t see anything during their soundcheck. I had to jump …
Future Classic: Ben Westbeech “There’s More to Life than This”
He hasn’t jumped the gun, that’s for sure. Having spent several rudderless years following the release of his debut album Welcome To The Best Years Of Your Life, the re-energised producer, singer and DJ eased himself back in to the breach earlier this year with the single Falling and follow-up …
Future Classic: Lil’ Wayne “Interlude” ft. Andre 3000 & Tech N9ne
The main reason i’m sharing this is that it’s really not common for MIMS to touch on the southern rap thang. Not that I hate it but let’s just say I kind of miss the good ol’ days of having the east, south and west all do their thing. Nowadays, …
Future Classic: Hazel & Slakah the Beatchild “This”
During a short visit to Paris, Canadian producer Slakah the Beatchild (signed to BBE Records) who has worked with Drake, Nelly Furtado, Dj Jazzy Jeff hooked up with French producer Häzel who is also one of our favorites here. They collaborated on this 6 track EP full of jazzy boom …
Future Classic: WBEEZA “Bag Wag” EP (Third Ear)
A really strong four track EP from WBEEZA, a great house producer from London signed to Third Ear records, one of our favorite house labels. I played “Laying Here” this weekend at a festival gig with the Piknic Electronik fam and it was one of my favorite jams to play …