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Exclusive Premiere: Raffy Bushman “Abraham”

A brilliant new cut from Raffy Bushman, the London-based pianist and composer, whose debut EP last year, ‘Look Up’, certainly caught our attention and found a home on many respectable playlists too. Raffy’s spirited and melodic piano playing is a joy to hear on “Abraham”. Supported by Nubiyan Twist’s Finn …

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Exclusive Premiere: Run Logan Run “Sleepshop”

Today’s premiere comes from Bristol jazz duo, Run Logan Run. The duo have a reputation for making a lot of noise for just two people, but on “Sleepshop” they take a deep, minimalist approach. Having bonded over a shared passion for improvisation, spiritual jazz and heavier experimental music, Andrew Neil …

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Exclusive Premiere: Rob Edwards “Lonely Lover” (Kaidi Tatham Remix)

Adelaide neo-soulster Rob Edwards gets the remix treatment from non-other than Kaidi Tatham, who adding his Midas touch turns “Lonely Lover” into a sublime stew of broken boogie, jazz and neo soul. Adelaide-based singer-songwriter Rob Edwards has been a staple of his local scene for a few years now, whilst …

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Exclusive Premiere: Anchorsong “Remedy”

We are very excited to premiere the forthcoming single from London-based Japanese artist Anchorsong. The MPC wizard enchants us on “Remedy”, weaving jazz elements with udu drum loops. Primed for both dancefloor damage and cerebral elevation, “Remedy” is due for release on April 20, ahead of upcoming fourth album ‘Mirage’ …

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Video Premiere: Oké “Equinox” (Original Cultures)

MIMS is excited to premiere the epic new video for “Equinox” by Oké. Out now on Original Cultures. “When the sun hits the zenith of the equator, the signs that presage the fulfilment of the vital cycles of the universe reveal themselves.” Oké is a trio from Bologna composed of …

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Exclusive Premiere: STANLÆY “Fragility”

Discover the sublime twilight electronica of STANLÆY, brain child and alter-ego of musician, producer, artist, and composer Bethany Stenning, via the soothing sounds of “Fragility”. Accompanied by an intimate and almost ghostly video we are happy to share too. We fell in love with the mixture of softly distorted ambient …

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Exclusive Premiere: Vertaal “Alcazar”

MIMS is excited premiere “Alcazar” an uplifting & cinematic slice of dancefloor ready jazz that should sound incredible on a good sound system in a dark, low-ceilinged room. Recalling 4Hero and Cinematic Orchestra, Vertaal’s Odyssey is due for release on Empty Quarter Tribe as a bonus track on the new …

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Exclusive Premiere: sneaky jesus “Battledance”

MIMS is excited to share a brand new single from a new band to our ears, Poland-based jazz quartet sneaky jesus, whose bellicose “Battledance” is taken from ‘For Joseph Riddle’, their forthcoming album on a London-based label close to our hearts, Shapes of Rhythm. The quartet exhibit a fresh sound …

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Exclusive Premiere: Agile Experiments “Bloom Anubis”

MIMS is extremely excited to premiere the punk and funk edged jazz banger that is “Bloom Anubis” by the Dave De Rose led Agile Experiments. Dave De Rose has spent years self-releasing solo albums while working for the likes of Moloko, Mark Ronson & Mulatu Astatke. In 2016 he inadvertently …

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Interviews

A New Life for ‘Visions Of The Third Eye’

The New Life Trio’s ‘Visions Of The Third Eye’, the 1979 avant-garde jazz classic recorded by Steve Reid, Brandon Ross and David Wertman, has today been reissued on Early Future Records. The DJ, producer, drummer, recording artist and Steve Reid Foundation trustee, widely known as Emanative, spoke to surviving member Brandon …

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Exclusive Premiere: delay_ok “utabiri”

We are very excited to premiere the fresh jazz sounds of “utabiri”, our favourite song from their forthcoming album ‘Modern Uganda’ for U Know Me Records. U Know Me tells us that the band has already broken up, which seems a shame considering the creativity displayed on songs such as …

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Exclusive Premiere: Danced Til Midnight “Shelter” (Ft. Elize)

Today we premiere a sultry new single by Essex-based DJ, producer and musician Danced Til Midnight. “Shelter” features the vocals of Elize, who previously voiced Danced Til Midnight’s ‘Real Love’ EP (as remixed by Kaytronik). “Shelter” is a sensuous slice of soul & funk with soft and alluring vocals that …

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