MIMS Talks with: GUS SUTHERLAND
We’ve been following filmmaker Gus Sutherland’s exploits for a while now. Earlier this year, we dropped the trailer to All Ears, his documentary on the L.A. beat scene. The All Ears UK premier took place yesterday, so I took the chance to catch up with Gus on All Ears and …
B. BRAVO presents “My Favorite Modern Soul Vocalists”
B.Bravo is a 2010 graduate of Red Bull Music Academy with releases on Brownswood, Frite Nite and Ernest Endeavors. His tune “Computer Love” was named one of 2009’s best tracks by Benji B (BBC Radio 1). He’s shared the stage with artists like Chromeo, Dam-Funk, Flying Lotus and serenaded crowds …
Future Classic: Cain “Mora” (Fine Grains Records)
Now this is waht a solid EP is all about: 6 tracks that are all slightly different yet co-exist very well. Titled “Mora”, the record is the work of an upcoming producer called CAIN who I did not know about before getting the promo from the fine folks at Fine …
Mix of the Day: Lefto “Show #557”
From Lefto: “Hello everyone, another weekend, another show for you… Have a new Debruit track for you featuring a Sudanese singer Alsarah, new Samiyam from his album on Leaving Records, new exclusive THEEsatisfaction out of Seattle, have a few middle eastern gems I dug out this week, new Jam City …
Kaytranada “At All” Video
No words needed really. The homie and young Jedi KAYTRANADA steps in with his new track “At All” for an upcoming release on the great HW&W Records. Absolutely hillarious video that made me spit out my orange juice this morning.
Future Classic: Disclosure “F For You” (Onra Remix)
Very happy that this ill remix is finally seeing the light of day. Onra‘s remix of Disclosure‘s “F For You” is a production that he worked on this summer and that until now had remained a bit of a secret. A few people had the privilege of getting their hands …
“The Unseen” Documentary on Detroit Hip-Hop Producers
I’m stood in the middle of some sweatbox club on the Brighton seafront. On stage, three of Detroit’s finest are putting the finishing bars to Game Over by Dabrye. At the end of the track, DJ Dez cuts the music and Phat Kat steps past Elzhi to the front of …
Onra “Soundcheck” (via The Operatives, Australia)
The Operatives are proud to present a new video series, which takes an intimate look at some of the world’s finest electronic producers as they tour Australia. Combining in-depth interviews and footage of the gigs, the exclusive clips offer a backstage pass into a musician’s world, full of sound, worldwide tours …
Kaytranada Remix of Azelia Banks “ATM JAM”
via PrizeFighterPR: “Montreal’s fastest rising producer Kaytranada dropped another gem yesterday, this time a remix of Azealia Banks‘s Pharrell assisted single “ATM Jam”. Premiered by The Fader, this newest remix comes on the heels of other recent remix work and a loose single “At All” premiered last week by Pitchfork, …
Future Classic: Kaytranada “Remix EP” (Limited 300 Vinyl)
This is a truly ephemeral post because in many ways the songs on Kaytranada are already classics. I’ve written about the ubiquitous Janet Jackson “If” remix and the sweet erykah badu joint. In my head i dreamed of a 45 with the Janet banger and love of my life on …
Mix of the day: Markings x Artbeat Montreal “ALAIZ.CAST#06”
To celebrate the special partnership between ABMTL and the Alaiz collective, Shmings pairs friends in blocks alongside the industry zeitgeist and confirms that Montreal holds its own: Undaunted, incomparable and all the way ahead of the curve. Tracklist: 1) KenLo Croqnote “Dehors” 2) Sikh Knowledge “Electric Summer” (Unreleased Mix) 3) …
Future Classic: Chloe Martini “About Me”
Chloe Martini is my favorite music discovery of the month if not the year. She’s a 20 year old producer from Warsaw (Poland) and already collaborated with label Soulection. I must say she’s the true definition of that “Future Soul” sound, hard to define but you know it when you …