Future Classic: DSTR “Reconstructed Memories”
These days in Quebec, it seems like a perfect time to reminisce about the past. You could think that the second album from DSTR, called Reconstructed Memories which is made from sampling of Quebec recordings spanning from the 50’s throught the 80’s is a little gimmicky. But that would be …
Future Classic: Onra “Deep In The Night”
via FoolsGold: As you may have seen on Pitchfork today, we’re proud to announce that Onra’s new Deep In The Night EP drops June 12th on Fool’s Gold – right in the middle of the producer’s US tour, which kicks off tomorrow at Beauty Bar in Chicago. See dates and …
“PIU PIU Documentary” – Exclusive Free Beatape
Well, it’s finally time to tell you about a project we’ve been involved in for a couple months now. We are helping put together a documentary on the on the very inspiring beat scene we have in Montreal these days. It’s called “PIU PIU: Exploring the Montreal Beat Scene” A …
Future Classic: Dibia$e “Looney Goons”
Brand new LP is coming from one of our favorite producers and good homie, California’s DIBIA$E. The 15 track project called “Looney Goons” is now available through the good people at FatBeats in collaboration with Dib’s own imprint called 10Thirty and it’s a really good one, take our word for …
9th Wonder “Tutankhamen” (Beat Tape)
Brand new 40 track beat tape from none other than North Carolina’s 9th Wonder. Sharing this one with you all because I know a lot of MIMS followers are huge fans of 9th. I gave this a quick listen and I’m not in love with it but I still thought …
MOOVMNT “Glimmering Fractions : Mix 04 Diamond”
via the homies at Moovmnt.com: “Eventhough it’s a national holiday over here, we’re still keeping up our end of the bargain. Already the 4th installment of our monthly “Glimmering Fractions” mix series. This time the focuss is more on recent music, but I’m sure you guys are going to like …
Future Classic: HW&W Vol. 1 (Free Compilation)
The trend continues. So far more than half of our favorite record projects in 2012 have been free releases / compilations / mixtapes. This one comes from the good folks at HW&W home to amazing producers like Koen, Elaquent, Taku. “via HW&W: We’ve admittedly stayed real low key since our …
Guest Mix: Poirier “Masala Mix” (2005)
Brand new old mix by Poirier, good homie of the extended MIMS family and creator of very influential nights in recent years : “Bounce Le Gros” at Zoobizarre and “Karnival” at Belmont. Although Poirier is well known for his production work with over 10 years in the game with labels …
Future Classic: 1000names “Kaleidoscope”
J Dilla and crew’s influence can safely be deemed international, having established a presence in the far reaches of Eastern Europe -Sofia, Bulgaria. 1000names are two Bulgarian DJ/producers who grew up listening to a slew of Stones Throw artists. Incorporating slivers of Balkan elements into their music, they’ve woven a …
Future Classic: Quakers “Quakers LP”
A lot of press surrounding the Quakers project is focused around the fact that the core members of the group have some kind of link with Portishead (one being Geoff Barrow…). Yes, there are some resemblances here but don’t expect a rap version of Portishead. It’s an oversimplification and the real link …
Future Classic: Jai Paul “Jasmine” (Demo Version)
Hollly geez. Who does this guy think he is toying with us like that? A new nugget called “Jasmine” from British producer Jai Paul has surfaced on his soundcloud account and is as far as we know just his second track in about 2-3 years. There are other producers out …
Future Classic: Evy Jane “Sayso”
Vancouver-based duo Evy Jane has revitalized my beat-starved soul with a single from their self-titled debut EP, “Sayso.” Vocalist Evelyn Mason and producer Jeremiah Klein have created a sound that is truly riveting, falling somewhere between the ethereality of Esthero and the edgy eclecticism of Flying Lotus. Their music would …