Exclusive Premiere: B-ahwe “Bewitched”
B-ahwe’s velvety vocals are wrapped in a sublime laid back cocoon of contemporary soul jazz on the appropriately titled “Bewitched”. Much as we are. “Bewitched” takes lyrical inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald’s interpretation of the jazz standard ‘Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered’, as well as the words of Oscar Wilde. B-ahwe shared …
Agile Experiments “Bloom Anubis”
Dave De Rose and his co-conspirators have out-done themselves on this, their 8th album. A perfect meeting of jazz, improvisation, groove and electronics, with decidedly punk and psychedelic twists and turns Agile Experiments are essentially a different group on every record, and in the beginning every track could have a …
Exclusive Premiere: Ruth Goller “Often they came to visit, even just to see how she was (M1)”
MIMS is extremely excited to premiere the truly otherworldly and yet beautiful sounds of Ruth Goller, with “Often they came to visit, even just to see how she was (M1)”, the lead single from forthcoming debut solo album, “Skylla”, on Bex Burch’s Vula Viel Records. A strong recommendation for today’s …
Exclusive Premiere: La Retreta Mayor “Liquido Elemento”
We are excited to share the online premiere of La Retreta Mayor’s big jazz funk sound on “Liquido Elemento”. Taken from the forthcoming compilation ‘Color De Trópico Vol II’ on El Palmas. In 1976 La Retreta Mayor released their only album. Self-titled, it remains a touchstone for Venezuelan funky jazz. …
Exclusive Premiere: Yaatri “Gold”
We are proud to share the intoxicating grooves of “Gold” by Yaatri, an exciting blend of jazz harmonies, psych and post-rock sensibilities, and propulsive Indian folk rhythms. Taken from ‘Lucid’, their upcoming debut album which drops this September. Following the success of their independently released debut EP ‘Reach’, ‘Lucid’ sees Yaatri …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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’ …
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 …
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 …
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 …