Future Classic: Emeson “Bespoke EP”
It’s really unusual for me to play two tracks from the same project on the “Fresh Taste” show, especially when it comes from a 5 song EP! Emeson made me do it with his fabulous new project named “Bespoke EP“. This beautiful release seamlessly fuses different styles such as soul, jazz …
Future Classic: Dornik “On My Mind”
Phil Collins. Sheila E. and now…Dornik. Drummer turned singers aren’t a complete rarity but this London-based vocalist feels like something very special. The former drummer for Jessie Ware, Dornik struck a soulful cord with velvety Michael Jackson-esque vocals, laced with a boogie bump, hint of synth and galactic elements that …
Mix of the Day: Mr. Scruff & Monk-One “Live at Output” (August 2014)
Great set from Mr. Scruff (Ninja Tune) and Monk One (Names You Can Trust / Wax Poetics). As expected, tons of discoveries n this one! Recorded Live at the Output Roof August 22, 2014 Monk-One Opening Set Mr. Scruff & Monk-One 1-for-1 Mr. Scruff Solo Output is open to anyone, …
Forgotten Treasure: Loleatta Holloway “Casanova” (1975)
What an absolutely glorious cover version of Ruby Andrews’ “Casanova” in 1968. One of the few cases where the cover version is much better than the original (in our humble opinion). A great record you can find in used bins of 45′ records for a couple bucks! Loleatta Holloway who …
NINA SOL “24 HOV San Francisco”
Set recorded as part of our 24 Hours of Vinylevent in San Francisco. Presented by Mixcloud & 101 Apparel Here is another one of our favourite sets from the last edition of 24 Hours of Vinyl which was hosted in San Francisco. This one comes from Oakland’s NINA SOL. The …
FREDDY ANZURES “24 HOV San Francisco”
Set recorded as part of our 24 Hours of Vinyl event in San Francisco. Presented by Mixcloud & 101 Apparel One of our favorite sets for the latest editions of 24HOV came from SF’s Freddy Anzures who is known to be one of the city’s finest record diggers (he’s part …
Mix of the Day: Notorious BIG “Ready to Die” 20th Anniversary Mixtape
Via Who Sampled / Wax Poetics: “DJ Chris Read is at it again. In celebration of Biggie’s massive classic, 1994’s Ready to Die, Wax Poetics and WhoSampled present the Notorious BIG ‘Ready to Die’ 20th Anniversary Mixtape! You know how we do. If you can remember going to a real record store and buying this …
Guest Mix #31: N’GAHO TA’QUIA aka SAUCE81 (Japan)
Wonderful new exclusive mix from Tokyo’s N’gaho Ta’quia who you might also know from his other production moniker, Sauce 81. He has been producing under the Sauce 81 name since 2008 and has remixed artists like Tokimonsta, Sweatson Klank and Fitz Ambro$e. This year’s new LP as N’gaho Ta’quia called …
DJ NU-MARK – in 10 Records
As a veteran in the west coast underground scene, taste maker DJ and a member of the beloved hip hop group Jurassic 5, DJ Nu-Mark needs no introduction. “Uncle Nu” is one of the most inspiring and one of our favourite DJ’s around. To celebrate the release of his new …
Guest Mix #30: XVI RECORDS (Vancouver, London)
Brilliant new guest mix coming from the folks behind XVI Records who have recently come to our attention with some great releases from Munro, Henry Wu, Mau’lin and more… Beautiful eclectic mix connecting the dots between old and new, electronic and organic music. XVI is a label dedicated to taking …
Sam Cooke Documentary “Crossing Over”
via PBS: “In 1958, when Sam Cooke crossed over from gospel to popular music, he ran the risk of alienating his gospel fans by embracing “the devil’s music.” Instead, he set in motion a chain of events that altered the course of popular music and race relations in America. Narrated …
Forgotten Treasure: Belle Epoque “Sorry” (1977)
A good friend of mine has a true and soulful heart despite her black only wardrobe, monstrous spiked platform heels and red lipstick. She is the only girl I know who will play me Ahmad Jamal over a candle lit dinner, without my persuasion. The girl knows the way to …