Future Classic: Mutual Intentions – #1
An absolutely lovely 35 minute mixtape of original music from the talented Mutual Intentions crew based out of Oslo unified by their work in music and visual arts. If you’re a fan of the classic boom bap, jazzy and laidback vibes then this project is a must-have for you. We …
Forgotten Treasure: Vito Ricci “I Was Crossing A Bridge”
via Music From Memory: On the leading edge of NYC’s underground music scene, Vito Ricci produced only a handful of self-released cassettes and one LP between 1983-1985 with most of his work being recorded for experimental theatre and performance art pieces. Taking their label name from Vito Ricci’s only LP, …
Koji Kondo’s Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack – 33 1/3 Books
We haven’t even read this new book in the always great 33 1/3 series of books covering landmark music albums but we’re so excited about it that we had to share some info, as we order a copy for ourselves. Read the description below! via Bloomsbury Publishing: Koji Kondo‘s Super …
CLOSED: Win a Vinyl copy of the “MIAMI SOUND – by Henry Stone” Compilation (Athens of the North Records)
In little more than a year, the Edinburgh-based reissue label known as Athens of the North has already proved to be one of the most popular providers of hard to find re-issue records spanning soul, jazz, disco and beyond. Their upcoming Miami Sound by Henry Stone is a 20-track compilation …
Vocal Perfection and Eternal Glory: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Maria Callas
The human voice is a formidable instrument. It’s astounding to think of the required combination of physical prowess, emotional intelligence to properly interpret a passage and skill and culture that allows a performer to enunciate repertoire in many languages effortlessly and truly master this musical tool. Those that made to …
Lexis – 80’s Rare Grooves & Dollar Bin Boogie (for Munich Open Minded)
Here is a special mix I put together for Germany’s Munich Open Minded Crew. As the title says it’s an 80’s thing, featuring some hard to find obscure gems but also some very accessible (although overlooked) records you can find in your local dollar bins if you’re lucky! It’s an …
Ultra-Rare (and dope) records in UK Garage History
Words by Lexis & Dr.Love: The goal here isn’t necessarily to showcase the only the rarest records, it’s also to talk about slightly overlooked ones as well. Of course an original copy of “Stone Cold” by Groove Chronicles, “Cape Fear” by KMA or tons of El-B (aka Ghost), Anthill Mob, …
GOD’S CHOIR: Vocal Compositions Through the Ages
Choir composition are at the genesis of classical and one of the first documented forms of music in the world. Polyphony (multiple voices in harmony) revolutionized music as we know it and like most early music, it is thoroughly entrenched in religious tradition. Indeed, gregorian chants performed by secluded monks …
THE PERFECT TRIFECTA: Classical Trio Ensembles
Quartets are a team, they form a unit and perform as one; but the trio is entirely different. Three individual forces collide and hope to attain balance and achieve a maelstrom of virtuosity, creating the perfect musical storm. Violin,piano,cello all united as one.Trio compositions are also inclined to allow some …
KON – in 10 Records
Kon has been digging in crates since 1976, DJing since 1985, and spinning in clubs since 1991. He is one half of Kon and Amir, who released the acclaimed “On Track” and “Off Track” series on BBE Records where they introduced rare grooves to a new audience. His remixes of …
Future Classic: Cult Mountain “Cult Mountain EP”
Very often when I’m just getting ready to record the monthly MIMS Radio show, after a couple days of absolutely frantic music research, I look at all the pieces i’ve collected for the show and lay them all out on the table like 200 puzzle pieces. One of the last …
Lexis – Guest Mix on NTS Radio
While in Europe, I had the pleasure of playing a 2 hour session on London’s NTS Radio. For those who don’t know, NTS Radio is an online station based in London which in only 4 years has managed to become a staple of quality for lovers of deep music across …