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 …
Exclusive Premiere: Hamish Balfour “South Of The Sun”
Today’s exclusive, “South Of The Sun”, is a laidback slice of jazz fusion and soul from UK based pianist, drummer, composer and producer, Hamish Balfour, that carries us away on its irresistible groove. On his electrifying debut for London’s Shapes of Rhythm, Balfour draws upon jazz, funk, soul and electonic …
Back-to-Back Listening Session with Peter Zummo & Bex Burch
Bex Burch, widely acclaimed for her Vula Viel and Flock projects, and recent duo recording with Leafcutter John, is due to present a two-day residency at Cafe OTO later this month, presenting an intimate portrait of her core practice and featuring special collaborations with legendary musicians such as Peter Zummo …
MIMS Guest Mix: Kerbside Collection (Brisbane / Légère Recordings)
Following their brilliant ‘Round The Corner’ album for Légère Recordings, Brisbane’s Kerbside Collection put together a special two-hour mix for us. A spectrum selection of dusty jazz funk & gritty rare grooves, joining the dots to shape some of the influences and inspirations behind Kerbside Collection’s 4th album ‘Round The …
Exclusive Premiere: David Versace “Saguaro”
Today’s premiere comes from the increasingly fervent musical shores of Australia. Up to bat this time is David Versace, a keyboardist, producer and composer from Meanjin, Queensland, who you may have heard with First Beige, and his samba-soaked dancefloor jazz heater, “Saguaro”. “Saguaro” is taken from his forthcoming debut LP …
Exclusive Premiere: Natural Lateral “Tom’s Tumbao” ft. Chip Wickham (Forthcoming on Social Joy)
The return of MIMS faves, Natural Lateral. Deep modern jazz fusion, with an Afro-Cuban swing, a sprinkle of spiritual jazz and the most subtle electronic touch that works as well on discerning dancefloors as it will on your home stereo, via the the good people at Social Joy Records. Following …
MIMS Guest Mix: Jaubi (Lahore, Pakistan)
Ahead of their debut London show tomorrow evening at Highbury’s Union Chapel, Lahore-based Jaubi recorded an exclusive mix for us. “A collection of songs and beats from artists that have helped to inspire our sound. Our music has been described as a blend of North Indian Classical, Jazz and Hip …
Alabê Ketujazz “Kan” (Poeira Music / Memória Discos)
Afro-Brazilian Candomblé rhythms meet jazz on ‘Kan’ by Alabê Ketujazz, the long-standing duo of Brazilian saxophonist/composer Glaucus Linx and French percussionist/composer Antoine Olivier. Captured on vinyl for the first time, the album is set for release on 16 September, marking the first release on Poeira Music, the brand new label …
Exclusive Premiere: Run Logan Run “Silver Afternoon”
We’re in for a treat today! On “Silver Afternoon”, Worm Discs affiliated power-jazz duo Run Logan Run return with their biggest record to date, adding vocals and orchestral strings to their signature tenor sax & drums sound. Bristol-based duo Run Logan Run (Andrew Neil Hayes on tenor saxophone & Matt …
Exclusive Premiere: Clear Path Ensemble “Drumatix”
Dreamy new jazz from Clear Path Ensemble. Perfect for a hot, humid day. “Drumatix” is taken from their forthcoming on Soundway Records, ‘Solar Eclipse’. Led by percussionist Cory Champion, Clear Path Ensemble bottles the energy of New Zealand’s bubbling new jazz scene and distills it into moody morsels of differing …