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Alex Figueira Drops New Single in Anticipation of Debut Solo Album

Alex Figueira returns with, “La Culebra,” a vocoder-laced funk groove that blends elements of Cymande and CAN with the spirit of his earlier work with Tropical psych funk band Fumaça Preta. “Culebra,” which translates to “snake” in Spanish, takes its inspiration from Venezuelan slang, where it refers to an unresolved …

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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: Ayala (IT) “Fuse”

An exciting premiere this afternoon as we introduce Italian producer and musician, Ayala, and the laidback grooves of “Fuse”, forthcoming on Batov Records. The third taste from Ayala’s forthcoming ‘Views’ release, “Fuse” is a full-bodied slow groover, the steady Afrobeat rhythm and bassline complimented by laidback horns and synths. Francisco …

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Exclusive Premiere: Portable “The Simulacrum”

Today’s premiere comes from Paris-resident, South Africa raised DJ, producer, composer and singer, Portable, aka Bodycode, via the independent French imprint, Circus Company. A delightfully odd slice of electronic funk, “The Simulacrum” is the opening song on Portable’s forthcoming album for Circus Company, ’My Sentient Shadow’. Arguably his most cohesive, …

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Exclusive Premiere: Kerbside Collection “Round The Corner”

Australian jazz funk ensemble Kerbside Collection return with dusty grooves of “Round The Corner”, the second single to be taken from their forthcoming fourth studio album of the same name, following the lush & laidback “‘Glaze”. Referring to some of the ‘unknowns’ and ‘uncertainties’ around the corner post cv-19, “Round …

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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 …

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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 …

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Exclusive Premiere: Shamis & Rebiere “Rock It For Ya”

MIMS is excited to share the online premiere of Shamis & Rebiere’s “Rock It For You”. This groovy little number aims to capture the growing longing to dance freely, and somehow finds sweet spot between modern funk, boogie and house. The laid back, mid-tempo drums, synth chords and soulful instrumentation, …

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Exclusive Premiere: Igor Jadranin “Heavy in Stereo”

After a brief hiatus, one of Belgrade’s finest returns in 2021 with a double-header on Tim Zawada’s legendary Star Creature Records! MIMS is proud to present the A side of this heavy 7”. With its atmospheric layers, synth jabs, and Lone-esque melodies, “Heavy in Stereo” is a deep, modern funk …

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Exclusive Premiere: Mister Ott “Kleeer”

MIMS is very happy to premiere the warm, groove-laden sounds of “Kleer” by Mister Ott. New Zealand saxophonist Matthew Ottignon has been honing his skills and creativity over 20 years of collaborations. Finally it’s time for him to share his own project as leader, via Urban Trout (label of brother …

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Exclusive Premiere: Spain V Spain “Apocalypso”

MIMS is over the moon to premiere “Apocalypso” by Spain V Spain, a dangerously addictive slice of indie R&B and rubbery funk that’s a little Miami Vice meets Ballard’s Drowned World. Forthcoming on DISLO. Spain v Spain is the indie R&B project of Dan Henchman and Tom Theodore. Following their …

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Exclusive Premiere: Şatellites “Deli Deli”

The ever-reliable Batov Records have another unmissable 45 on the way. This time it’s a band formed only this year called Şatellites. MIMS is proud to premiere B-Side, “Deli Deli”, a razor sharp slice of Turkish psych funk & pop in 6/8 time. Şatellites are another exciting act from the …

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