Anushka “Bad Weather” (STR4TA Remix)
Out today, “Bad Weather (STR4TA Remix)” is the latest release from future soul and electronic duo Anushka. Transforming the track with their iconic Brit-funk style, Gilles Peterson and Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick AKA STR4TA immerse Anushka’s vocals in a dancefloor groove tinged with explorative electronic melodies and lively instrumentation. According to …
Exclusive Premiere: Mamas Gun “Looking For Moses”
UK-based soul titans Mamas Gun are set to share new music for the first time since their massively successful 2018 album, ‘Golden Days’. We are delighted to premiere the uplifting Bill Withers tribute, “Looking For Moses”. Written the day Bill Withers passed away, “Looking For Moses” pays righteous homage to …
MIMS Guest Mix: MARC MAC (4 Hero, Visioneers, Hipology / UK)
It’s quite an honour to get an exclusive mix from an artist who you’ve been buying his records for 10+ years. Marc Mac of 4Hero fame (founded with Dego) and tons of other projects like Visioneers, Nu Era has been one of the most influential forces in all sorts of …
Exclusive Premiere: Jonny Tobin “What I Didn’t Do”
We are excited to share an exclusive slice of modern funk by Grammy-nominated Canadian keys player and producer, Jonny Tobin. “What I Didn’t Do” is taken from his forthcoming album ‘Together’, expected in January 2022. After releasing the full-length ‘Weekends’ in 2020 (via Wicked Wax in Amsterdam), and a string …
Exclusive Premiere: Liam de Bruin “Lavender”
One-to-watch, Liam de Bruin steps back up to the Heard and Felt plate with the irresistible live house grooves of “Lavender”. Since the release of modern disco jazz funk number “Friday Evening” on Heard and Felt we’ve impatiently waited for more from this exciting musician and producer. Finally, under the …
SOUL & FUNK — 2021 ∞ Future Classics
Selections from the last few weeks up until the start of this year, hand-picked by the Music Is My Sanctuary team. Updated often-ish. Check out our Soul & Funk 2021 Future Classics selections below. Disclaimer: Streaming platforms are great for discovering music and listening on the go, but don’t get …
Exclusive Premiere: edseven “Heart Wars” (feat. Tan Brown) (Steve Spacek Remix)
After huge support and love for their MGIC EP, this beautiful EP from Edseven & Tan Brown receives a heavy weight remix treatment from Jonny Faith (Tru Thoughts), Steve Spacek (Ninja Tune), Kid Sublime (BBE) and Peret Mako! Sultry vibes on this one!
Exclusive Premiere: Tommy Rawson “Illusions”
Stoked to share this brilliant modern boogie number by Tommy Rawson from Bristol-based label Bergerac, helmed by Red Rack’em. The whole EP, out this week, is killer. The label have a heart-warming story behind it, which you can read below! “It’s nothing short of a miracle that the A side …
Exclusive Premiere: Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos “Bocón” (Orestes Gomez Remix)
MIMS is very excited to have the first drop on Orestes Gomez’ remix for fellow Venezuelan Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos’ “Bocón”. A lush neo-soul & jazz heavy bed for Luzmira Zerpa’s poignant verbal attack on lying politicians. Taken from a forthcoming remixes 45 on London-based Olindo Records. Orestes’ remix …
Exclusive Premiere: Snazzback ft. China Bowls “BST”
We take a brief break and deep breath from watching the Euros to share the beautiful jazz sounds of “BST” by Bristol seven-piece Snazzback, with soulful vocalist China Bowls. “BST” is a sultry deep jam that builds to an inferno of horns and keys. The third single to be taken …
Mackey Feary Band “S/T” (1978)
Must-have rare groove from the Hawaiian Islands. The first recording from Mackey Feary’s solo effort — created after Feary’s departure from Kalapana, the seminal 1970s group that shaped the sound of contemporary Hawaii. The group’s debut LP finds Feary and his counterparts weaving jazz, soul, rock, and groove into a …
Exclusive Premiere: Midori Jaeger “Kick”
Singer, songwriter and cellist, Midori Jaeger, captivates and uplifts on the cello & synth backed “Kick”. Taken from her forthcoming and self-released EP ‘See Touch Kick and Sweat’. Midori has been on our radar since her brilliant EP of soul, jazz & pop crafted gems on ‘Look at Us’, but …