Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: kIRk “Witold”

Today we premiere the hypnotic minimalist brass sounds of “Witold” by kIRk, from their forthcoming album on Requim Records, ‘K’. On ‘K’, Olgierd Dokalski and Paweł Bartnik linked up with Stanisław Matys playing duduk. Matys and Dokalski form the wind & brass section, which is the identity core of the …

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Exclusive Premiere: St. Barbe “Tellicherry”

On today’s exclusive, London-based trio St. Barbe blend jazz and rock with style on their forthcoming single, “Tellicherry”. “Telliicherry” features heavy grooves, memorable melodies and ethereal textures, presenting a fresh fusion of contemporary jazz and rock. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Tigran Hamaysan, Animals As Leaders and Plini, the …

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Exclusive Premiere: Art of Tones vs Chatobaron “Flight Of The Comet”

Today’s exclusive is juicy slice of jazz funk from house music producer Art Of Tones in collaboration with jazz funkers Chatobaron. Frappé is releasing its 1st studio EP on November 30th and it’s a standout record: the parisian label has asked the great Art Of Tones to collaborate with the …

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Exclusive Premiere: Strata-Gemma “Space Faun”

Sonic explorers Strata-Gemma return with a brand new cosmic jam in the shape “Space Faun”. A blend of jazz, electronics and prog that is both playful and mysterious. Strata-Gemma, the musical project that masterfully blends jazz and electronic music, led by DJ and record producer Niccolò Bruni and musicians Luca …

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Exclusive Premiere: Agile Experiments “if you believe”

New music today from Agile Experiments, true believers of the freedom principle, who live up to their reputation for having the heaviest abstract grooves on “if you believe”.  The de facto leader of Agile Experiments, and sole constant, is drummer, bassist and producer, Dave De Rose. Whilst incredibly busy recording …

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Exclusive Premiere: Robohands “Claws”

Today’s atmpospheric exclusive comes from a MIMS favourite of late, Robohands, as we share “Claws”, forthcoming on Bastard Jazz. Robohands, aka Andy Baxter, joins the Bastard Jazz family with a new EP titled “Giallo.” Partly inspired by Italian Giallo (meaning “yellow”) film soundtracks of the late 70s and 80s, as …

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Exclusive Premiere: Sol Set “AZTEC 2022” (Kiko Navarro Jazz Suite)

Following their excellent album of Brazilian tinged soul and jazz, the Detroit-based Sol Set, led by John Beltran with John Arnold and Jeremy Ellis, return with an enviable collection of remixes. Among our favourites is the well named “Jazz Suite” mix by Spanish producer and DJ, Kiko Navarro, and we …

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Exclusive Premiere: Monsieur MÂLÂ “Til Daylight”

We have another treat for you today as Parisian session-supergroup Monsieur MÂLÂ return with a continuation of their 21st-century jazz fusion sound, announcing upcoming EP “002-MM’ with a new single ‘Til Daylight’. In the group’s own words, “Til Daylight is this feeling of a strong and fascinating passion, gentle but …

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Exclusive Premiere: Hamish Balfour “South Of The Sun”

Today’s exclusive, “South Of The Sun”, is a laidback slice of jazz fusion and soul from UK based pianist, drummer, composer and producer, Hamish Balfour, that carries us away on its irresistible groove. On his electrifying debut for London’s Shapes of Rhythm, Balfour draws upon jazz, funk, soul and electonic …

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Interviews

Back-to-Back Listening Session with Peter Zummo & Bex Burch

Bex Burch, widely acclaimed for her Vula Viel and Flock projects, and recent duo recording with Leafcutter John, is due to present a two-day residency at Cafe OTO later this month, presenting an intimate portrait of her core practice and featuring special collaborations with legendary musicians such as Peter Zummo …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: Kerbside Collection (Brisbane / Légère Recordings)

Following their brilliant ‘Round The Corner’ album for Légère Recordings, Brisbane’s Kerbside Collection put together a special two-hour mix for us. A spectrum selection of dusty jazz funk & gritty rare grooves, joining the dots to shape some of the influences and inspirations behind Kerbside Collection’s 4th album ‘Round The …

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Exclusive Premiere: David Versace “Saguaro”

Today’s premiere comes from the increasingly fervent musical shores of Australia. Up to bat this time is David Versace, a keyboardist, producer and composer from Meanjin, Queensland, who you may have heard with First Beige, and his samba-soaked dancefloor jazz heater, “Saguaro”. “Saguaro” is taken from his forthcoming debut LP …

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