Exclusive Premiere: Shur-I-Kan “Shut This Down”
Shur-I-Khan returns to Lazy Days Recordings with ‘Beats, Stings & Life’ a killer new EP , full of infections deep house and broken beat. “Shut This Down” is a vocal-led broken banger, dedicated to the memory of the late great Phil Asher. Singer and songwriter Anna Stubbs may be familiar …
Fradinho Ft. Colonel Red “Much We Have” (Daz-I-Kue Remix)
MIMS is excited to premiere a brilliant new remix from pioneering broken beat producer and Bugz in the attic founder, Daz-I-Kue, for Portuguese producer Fradingo. Featuring the brilliant vocals of another broken beat legend, Colonel Red. Daz should need little introduction to fans of broken beat and far beyond, thanks …
Exclusive Premiere: Moonfish “Mahi Mahi”
We are excited to premiere the ethereal electronic grooves of “Mahi Mahi” by Moonfish, the duo project of pianist & composer Maria Chiara Argirò and drummer, pianist & composer Riccardo Chiaberta. For Moonfish, Maria and Riccardo combines piano, keyboards and synths with drums, bass synth and electronics. Both musicians are …
Exclusive Premiere: Alma Negra “Oh Mar”
It’s a pleasure to preview the deep and soulful sounds of “Oh Mar” by Alma Negra. A brand new cut from the forthcoming ‘Two Tribes Volume Two’ compilation on Agogo Records. Alma Negra is a DJ collective & live band based in Basel, Switzerland. Two members have roots in Cape …
Exclusive Premiere: Afronaut “How It Goes”
Broken beat pioneer, Afronaut, returns in full force for Brighton’s long established purveyors of fine sounds, Tru Thoughts, with a lesson in dancefloor rocking production. Afronaut, aka Orin Walters, founding member of both the bruk supergroup Bugz in the Attic and the pioneering trio Neon Phusion, makes his debut on …
Exclusive Premiere: Awkward Corners “No Words”
We are delighted to premiere the sublime sounds of “No Words”, by Awkward Corners, featuring acclaimed multi-reed player and Collocutor chief, Tamar Osborn. Taken from ‘Amateur Dramatics’, Awkward Corners AKA Chris Menist’s second LP in the space of a year. Awkward Corners is Chris Menist, percussionist for The Paradise Bangkok …
Exclusive Premiere: James Beckwith “Celeste”
We are delighted to premiere South-London based keys player, composer and producer James Beckwith’s exciting new single, ‘Celeste’. On his new track, James conjures emotions, ideas, and impressions out of tasteful harmony, intricate arrangement and strong production. Expanding from the traditional piano trio format that he’s known for, Beckwith explores …
Exclusive Premiere: Earl Jeffers Ft. Kaidi Tatham “The Essence”
Earl Jeffers returns to his own Mélange imprint with a massive splash. Two soulful house heaters and an alternative mix. But the first of these dancefloor destroyers features the ever-prolific Kaidi Tatham on flute and guitar. If you’re not familiar with Cariff’s Earl Jeffers, there’s an ocean of brilliant music …
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 …
Exclusive Premiere: Cloud Of I “Sod”
We are excited to premiere the dreamy-yet-intense psychedelic pop sounds of “Sod” by Cloud of I. Taken from the forthcoming ‘Gazing’ EP on Batov Records. Cloud of I was conceptualised by singer, songwriter and front woman, Yuli Shafiri, in a Paris squat, and realised back home in Tel Aviv. Inspired …
Exclusive Premiere: Yelfris Valdés “Maktub” (Contours Remix) (Forthcoming on Música Macondo)
Just what we need to hear on our first return to the club. One of our favourite producers, the talented and versatile Contours, puts an club-destroying spin on the deep, gnawa-influenced “Maktub” cut by Cuban trumpeter, producer, composer and artist Yelfris Valdés. Forthcoming on Música Macondo. Featuring London-based gnawa specialist …
Exclusive Premiere: Kofi The Unknown “One For Motet”
Deeply immersive music for the mind, body and soul from Kofi the Unknown. Hailing from Rotterdam, Kofi taps into the essence of the West London broken beat sound, whilst putting his own percussion-heavy spin on it. “One For Motet” is dedicated to broken beat DJ and MC, Motet. Kofi shares: …