Future Classics

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 …

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Forgotten Treasure: Moonstarr “Detriot”
Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Moonstarr “Detriot” (2004)

“One of my classics! I used a Chroma Polaris for the pads and a matrix 1000 and octave cat for other sounds. The drums were actually a BOSS DR-660 and the reverbs were from my Roland VS-880ex. Can you believe that?!?! Amazing times yo. I’ll never forget when the Jazzanova …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Joel Graham “Geomancy” (1982)

“An obscure tape release discovery by Red Light Radio founder and close friend of the label, Orpheu de Jong, led to Music From Memory’s latest release. This two track 12” highlights the work of electronic music pioneer Joel Graham, a San Francisco based artist who self released two cassettes in …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Two Thou “Modern Mechanics EP” (Burek Records)

Since its first notified release by Kink – Leko/Yako EP in 2011, the croatian stable known as Burek has shown consistent quality, will it be through accomplished artists or newcomers from all over the world. Now, for their 11th release, Two Thou will deliver a first strong 4 tracks EP …

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Tribute Mixes

Tribute to PAL JOEY – Mixed & Selected by The RawSoul

New in our series of Tribute Mixes (previous editions focused on Mood II Swing & Pepe Bradock), this edition focuses on one of the most important figures of the New York sound of 90’s House. We at MIMS absolutely love Pal Joey. Always have, always will. So we asked, The …

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Future Classic: Henry Wu “Good Morning Peckham” (Rhythm Section)

The small but mighty independent label from Peckham (south-east London) known as Rhythm Section has been on an absolute tear lately. They’ve become one of the go-to labels for the loose, trippy and organic slow-house music sound we love. After a solid first year with 2 releases, Bradley Zero‘s brain …

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Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Blaze ‎”25 Years Later” (1990)

The album “25 Years Later” by Blaze is one of the best kept secrets on legendary Motown label. This soulful house release could be easily put next to the greatest 60’s & 70’s record from that legendary label without feeling like its out of place. In the words of my …

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Interviews

DEGO – in 10 Records

Introducing the MIMS x Dimensions Festival ’10 Records’ series, where we ask artists from this year’s line-up to pick 10 of their formative records! Running with some of the finest music selectors and diggers, we bring you an exclusive series of playlists in the run up to this year’s Dimensions and Outlook …

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Future Classic: Funkadelic “Aint That Funkin Kinda Hard on You” (Louie Vega Remixes)

Legendary New York producer and half of the Masters At Work duo, Louie Vega has been on an absolute tear these past few months. Including this release, we gave his last 3 remix projects the title of “future classic”. The previous two being his remixes of Convertion’s “Let’s Do It” …

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