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Guest Mixes
Ghostbeard - Live at Budokan

Mix of the Day: Ghostbeard “Live at Budokan”

As Ghostbeard himself tells it best: Back in December of 2012 I found myself in Toyko with the Amon Tobin “ISAM Live” tour. Taking 4000 pounds worth of stage design to the other side of the world seemed like a perfectly goo...
by Philippe Sawicki
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Guest Mixes
Poirier - Corruption Proof Mix

Mix of the Day: Poirier “Corruption Proof”

Summertime is coming, and with it starts the hectic daily schedule of Montreal’s nightlife. Afterpartys pile up one after the others, venue calendars fill up and streets are closed for outdoor music. One could argue that ...
by Philippe Sawicki
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Guest Mixes
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Mix of the day: DJ Vadim “Deep In The Roots”

via the good homie DJ VADIM: “Spicing up ya summer vibes! Enjoy For a free download EP of a new remixes of The Terrorist by me, JFB and Mr Critical please check – Download Link“ About DJ Vadim DJ Vadim (aka Va...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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Guest Mixes
Mr. Leenknecht - Ain't No Sunshine

Mix of the Day: Mr. Leenknecht “Ain’t No Sunshine”

Really cool mix right here from our Belgian homie Mr. Leenknecht. He’s a DJ and graffiti artist from Ghent who organizes the Chunks of Funk parties, he’s part of the Brussels-based collective Futuristik Soul (Futuristik...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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Video Digs
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“Studio One Story” – Documentary by Soul Jazz Records (2001)

via SoulJazzRecords: Studio One Story is a documentary this is both a staggering slice of musical history and a definitive guide to Studio One, Jamaica’s greatest ever record company, and its legendary founder, Clement ‘Cox...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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MIMS Forgotten Treasures
Shinehead - Try My Love

Forgotten Treasure: Shinehead “Try My Love” (1992)

If you’re a frequent visitor on MIMS and you know us a little bit then you probably know that we never take ourselves too seriously. We’re never too scared to make some borderline cheesy picks when it comes to forgo...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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Gadgets & Stuff
REGGAE 45 SOUNDSYSTEM THE LABEL ART OF REGGAE SINGLES, A VISUAL HISTORY OF JAMAICAN REGGAE 1959-79

Reggae Soundsystem 45! by Soul Jazz Records

Reggae Soundsystem 45! is a new stunning deluxe 500 page flexibound book that features over 1000 full size record label 45 rpm single designs that span the history of reggae music. The book is compiled by the renowned author an...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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MIMS Forgotten Treasures
Rhythm & Sound - What a mistry

Forgotten Treasure: Rhythm & Sound “What A Mistry” (1999)

When the record store I was working at in 1999 got a few copies of this 12″ I bought one on the spot and that same night it started playing on loop. 7 times to be exact. Major game changer for me. I would almost go so far...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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MIMS Future Classics
Future Classic: Mr Williamz “We Run England”

Future Classic: Mr Williamz “We Run England”

We only discovered this track and few weeks ago but its already one of our favorites of 2012. You might have heard it in our last MIMS monthly radio show, or in some of Lexis‘ live sets too. Big Big track. “We Run E...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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24HOV
24 Hours of Vinyl Mix: Ghostbeard

24HOV Mixes: GHOSTBEARD (Montreal, Ninja Tune)

One of many amazing mixes from our last 24 Hours Of Vinyl event. All vinyl. Tons of classics. Mad vibes. This one comes from the man GHOSTBEARD, head honcho of Ninja Tune in Montreal. Such a dope set. Seriously… take note...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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Gadgets & Stuff
Lee Scratch Perry Doll

The Lee Scratch Perry Doll

via Pitchfork: “Dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry now has a doll of his own, designed by cartoonist and musician Archer Prewitt of the Sea and the Cake. This is a Japanese import from Presspop, and is avai...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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MIMS Lists
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SCHLACHTHOFBRONX presents “Our Favorite Dutty Tracks”

Once again instead of asking one of the artists we’re playing with the same old Q & A you’ve heard a million times, we thought we’d ask if they’d be part of that little something we like to call MIMS...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)
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