Future Classics

Future Classic: Beats In Space “BIS: 001 – 020”

via RVNG: From its beginnings as a college radio show on WNYU, Tim Sweeney’s Beats in Space was on a necessary trajectory toward preserving waveform memories permanently to wax. BIS: 001 – 020 chronicles the consideration and sophistication embodied by the first twenty releases of the label’s twelve year history. …

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Future Classic: Mood Hut “Disco Mantras Vol 1”

via Juno: “Having seemingly been taken aback by their success over the last two years, Vancouver’s Mood Hut crew has decided to go back to basics with an album – the crew’s first – from the previously unheralded Disco Mantras. Naturally, they’re keeping tight-lipped about the identity of its’ creators, …

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Interviews

KARIZMA – in 10 Records

In celebration of Baltimore house legend Karizma‘s first full length album under his Kaytronik moniker we wanted to have a little chat and talk about some the influences guiding the sound of one of our favorite House producers ever. We strongly recommend you get that new record titled “Thee Album“, …

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Special Themes

Lexis – Broken Beat Special for RINSE

Recorded for Rinse France on April 4th, 2016 As a huge Broken Beat fan since the late 90’s, I’ve wanted to do a Broken Beat special session for a while. I’ve always managed to sprinkle some tracks here and there in sets and recorded mixes but never got around to …

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Future Classic: Leon Vynehall “Rojus: Designed To Dance”

via Juno: “Having contributed a stellar track to Gerd Janson’s Musik For Autobahns 2 compilation, it’s little surprise to see Leon Vynehall pop up on Running Back. Rojus (Designed To Dance) is an expansive affair, with Gerd Janson deeming the eight-track set worthy of his CD edition to go alongside …

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Tribute Mixes

Tribute to FRANKIE KNUCKLES – Selected by The Rawsoul

When I woke up and found out that Frankie Knuckles was gone I was quite surprised but mostly very sad. I went straight to the basement and started digging all of his records, productions and remixes. As I started to listen to his music; sadness promptly faded away as his …

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24 HOV Mixes

24HOV Mixes – London Edition: NAMEBRANDSOUND

(Photo by Bruno Destombes) NameBrandSound is the brainchild of Broken Beat & UK Soul music pioneers IG Culture (aka TS Repman) and Alex Phountzi. NameBrandSound’s ‘brukworx’ style takes influence from dancehall, jungle, footwork, 2­step soul and broken beats emerging with a forward thinking sound far greater than the sum of it’s …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: NameBrandSound & Sonar’s Ghost “One Word Twice / Walker”

(Artwork by Eriizu) NameBrandSound is the brainchild of Broken Beat & UK Soul music pioneers IG Culture (aka TS Repman) and Alex Phountzi. Their newest EP seems join forces with another absolute legend; Sonar’s Ghost aka Dominic Stanton better known as Domu to all of us Broken Beat lovers. He recently …

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Future Classic: Body-san “Shining the Money Ball” (1080p)

via 1080p: Smooth and vibe-focused marriage of electronic grooves and dank chords from Kansas City’s Brandon Knocke aka Body-san, following up a release on 100% Silk with 10 tracks colorized by human voices/conversations and landscapes. “Shining The Money Ball” has a polished, synthetic naturalism (lots of water and fauna vibes …

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Future Classic: Fatima Al Qadiri “Brute” (Hyperdub Records)

It has been almost two years since the Fatima Al Qadiri‘s debut LP dropped on Hyperdub, and we’re as excited now for her follow-up as when we’d heard the first one. This is because Qadiri provides us with everything to satisfy our need states; through an awry and granular sound, …

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Guest Mixes

Guest Mix: NIAGARA (Principe Discos / Ascender, Portugal)

We’re happy to present a guest session from one of our favorite young producers out there. From Portugal, the artist known as NIAGARA has made his mark on one of the most exciting labels out there, Lisboa’s PRINCIPE DISCOS, his was one of our favorite EP’s of 2015. He has …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Baron Rétif & Concepción Perez “Gazoduc”

Navettes’ is the debut LP from Baron Rétif & Concepción Perez (BR&CP). After releasing three records with Musique Large (home to Debruit, Laurent Garnier and Fulgeance) as well as with parisian label Heavenly Sweetness and assorted remixes and rap beats, they are back with Musique Large for their first full-length album. …

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