Exclusive Premiere: Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu & Jive Connection “Faceless People”
Today’s exclusive is very special. Timeless soul, folk and funk from the “Voice” Of South Africa in collaboration with Sweden’s finest jazz and soul collective. Strut revives a lost recording from the archives in January with a 2002 collaboration between acclaimed South African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela, singer songwriter Norman …
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 …
Exclusive Premiere: Bruk Rogers “LDN 313”
London-based Irish producer Bruk Rogers aka Cian McCann (Zero T/Zero Tolerance/Searchlight) signs to Brighton-stable Tru Thoughts and shares new single “LDN 313”, a sonic clash between the cities of London (LDN) and Detroit (area code 313) that ought set alight dancefloors all over the world. “LDN 313” combines London beats …
Exclusive Premiere: Amane “Drops”
Enveloping ambient textures, propulsive percussion and epic basslines settle alongside each other on “Drops” by Amane, the London-based artist, musical director and producer best known previously for his membership of spiritual jazz ensemble Maisha. “Drops” is taken from Amane’s debut release, ‘Moments Of Solace’ via Música Macondo. Introspective and contemplative …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …