Back to the Raw. The Lost Tapes From the Legendary SunPalace Project
“Rude Movements / Winning” by SunPalace (released in 1983 on Passion Records) has always been somewhat of an obsession for me. Perhaps the track I’ve played the most in DJ sets in the last 15 years. I always wondered where it came from and where the project disappeared to. Leftield Cosmic Disco …
The MIMS Guide to Igloofest 2017
The 11th edition of the now world-famous Igloofest is upon us and will be opening the festivities in time for the 375th anniversary of the city of Montreal. It’s the perfect fit seeing as this is truly one of the most “Montreal” events that takes place all year. Partying outside …
Future Classic: Akufen “U” (Karat France)
via Juno: For those of a certain age, the appearance of this surprise new single from micro-house and “digital disco” pioneer Akufen – his first for four years – is likely to spark involuntary weakening of the knees. You see, nobody does glitchy, funky, melodious micro-house quite as well as …
Max Graef & Glenn Astro “The Yard Work Simulator Remixes”
Essential listening for fans of warped jazz and machine funk. Artwork by the awesome Rahel Süßkind. Byron The Aquarius (Sound Signature / Wild Oats), Greg Beato (Apron / L.I.E.S.), and IMYRMiND (Money $ex / Tartelet) join Max and Glenn on this 12” of remixes nodding back to their outstanding debut …
Strong Souls “Sensual Let’s Work” (1993)
This one is really close to my heart. A very obscure release that I’m very surprised that very few people play. Strong Souls is a rare Larry Heard project that was released on Black Market in 1993. That release followed his essential LP on major label MCA and a few …
Duke Hugh Comes Out Swinging With Debut EP on Rhythm Section
Since launching in 2014, Rhythm Section has grown into one of the most trusted and impactful independent labels, championing underground electronic music of all kinds, from house to jazz, soul and beats. The label continues to be a great platform for introducing new artists, and for their 16th release comes …
Theo Parrish “Gentrified Love” Part 1 & 2 (via Sound Signature)
Theo Parrish’s Gentrified Love series seems to be a collaborative affair. Part two, available separately, contained hook-ups with fellow Detroiters Wajeed and Duminie Deporres. “Ghetto Proposal”, which is available in Vocal and Instrumental versions, features sublime contributions from another Motor City legend, veteran modern soul man Amp Fiddler. It’s something …
Oliver Coates “Upstepping” (Prah Records)
“Fuelled by caffeine, nervous energy and early Orbital and Photek, ‘Upstepping’ is an album of newclassical electronic experimentalism where Coates pushes the boundaries of what a cello is capable of. As Coates explains, “About 95 per cent of the sounds are derived from recording the cello and processing it digitally. …
University of Love feat MBG “Vostok 3” (1992)
via Juno: Seminal sounds: Flash Forward rewind to 1992 where a silky soulful house was building on the firm foundations of Italo. Operating in his rare University Of Love guise, Giorgio Canepa (AKA longstanding Italian house pioneer MBG), laid down three stunning versions of pristine ground zero house music. Pure …
OL “Lada Passenger” (Fit Sound US)
via Juno: “Given Aaron FIT Siegel’s close link to Detroit’s finest talents, we weren’t expecting him to release a 12” by an artist such as Moscow’s Oleg Buyanov, dubbed simply as OL. But, don’t get us wrong, this is a great move for the label, and we’re happy to see …
Calibre “Grow” (The Nothing Special Records)
via Juno: Under the Calibre alias, Dom Martin has never been afraid to supplement his main drum & bass work with tracks that explore different musical styles. He’s gone one step further on this album for Craig Richards’ label, the Nothing Special. Stripped of all jungle intent, Grow impressively shuffles …
The Microcosm : Visionary Music Of Continental Europe (1970-1986)
via Light In The Attic: The follow up to Light In The Attic’s game-changing I Am The Center box set is finally here. The Microcosm: Visionary Music Of Continental Europe, 1970-1986 is the first major overview of key works from cosmically-taped in artists needing little introduction — Vangelis, Ash Ra …