Exclusive Premiere: Mister Ott “Kleeer”
MIMS is very happy to premiere the warm, groove-laden sounds of “Kleer” by Mister Ott. New Zealand saxophonist Matthew Ottignon has been honing his skills and creativity over 20 years of collaborations. Finally it’s time for him to share his own project as leader, via Urban Trout (label of brother …
Exclusive Premiere: Luis Pérez Ixoneztli “1er MOVIMIENTO”
MIMS is excited to share the first of four movements that can be found on the incredible album, ‘Santuario de Mariposas (Retusa)’, by pioneering Mexican composer, ethnomusicologist and multi-instrumentalist Luis Pérez Ixoneztli. After 40 years of research, Luis recorded this academic, yet deep and spiritual suite in Mexico in 1989 …
Exclusive Premiere: Afro Bruk Band “Spanish And Brazilian Love”
MIMS is excited to share the online premiere of Afro Bruk Band’s “Spanish And Brazilian Love”, a brilliant fusion of boogie, broken beat, Afro Brazilian jazz and Spanish flamenco. “Spanish And Brazilian Love” is taken from Afro Bruk Band’s self-titled debut EP, due for release on Rui Fradinho’s Eclectic Beats …
Exclusive Premiere: Raquel Martins “Freedom”
MIMS is excited to premiere this absolute JAM from emerging artist Raquel Martins. Strong neo soul meets Brazilian inclined jazz from the London-based singer, guitarist and songwriter Raquel Martins. 21 years old singer/songwriter and guitarist Raquel Martins moved to London when she was only 17. The need to express herself …
Jaubi, Latarnik (EABS) & Tenderlonious pay tribute to MF DOOM (free download)
All at MIMS were shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of MF DOOM. One of our absolute favourite artists in the world, let alone hip hop. His impact looms large, over us all. Now EABS man Latarnik, and Astigmatic Records have had the bright idea to resurrect and complete …
Exclusive Premiere: Jean-Philippe Bideau “Lune”
MIMS is excited to highlight a song from the wonderful and now-obscure album “Lézard Vert” by a Reunion Island supergroup led by composer/musician, Zoun. Originally released on cassette in 1983 by local production company, Ziskakan, “Lézard Vert” was a leap forward for electric maloya, a meeting of modern-day musical technology …
Exclusive Premiere: Moğollar: “Alageyik Destanı D2D Session”
MIMS is excited to premiere “Alageyik Destanı D2D Session” by Turkish psych originators Moğollar. Due for worldwide release this Friday via Night Dreamer, “Alageyik Destanı D2D Session” is the third and final single, from their forthcoming double album, “Anatolian Sun part 1 & part 2”, their stunning career overview session …
Exclusive Premiere: The Fontanas “Capoeira Mata Um” (Tahira Remix)
MIMS is excited to premiere a remix from our very own resident show host, DJ Tahira from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Tahira puts a rootsier spin on The Fontanas hot take on “Capoeira Mata Um”, featuring Former Banda Black Rio vocalist Aleh Ferreira. Released this Friday via London’s tropical party makers, …
Exclusive Premiere: Eparapo ft. Dele Sosimi “Black Lives Matter”
We are very excited to premiere “Black Lives Matter”, a blazing hot and extremely timely Afrobeat song by brand new London-based supergroup, Eparapo. Due for release this Friday on the unstoppable Wah Wah 45s. Eparapo came together during the unprecedented events of this year. Despite being a project born from …
Exclusive Premiere: Onipa feat. Mamadou Saar and Luke Wynter “Walato”
MIMS is incredibly excited to premiere “Walato” an irresistible call to dance from Onipa, one of our favourite groups, weaving Senegal grooves with a modern electronic pulse. Featuring Senegalese percussionist, Mamadou Saar and Nubiyan Twist, Golden Mean and LCSM bassist, Luke Wynter. “Walato” is the first single from the forthcoming …
Exclusive Premiere: Caravela “A Macieira”
We are very pleased to premiere “A Macieira”, the uplifting and graceful lead single and first track on ‘Orla’, the debut LP from London-based Lusophone-influenced jazz ensemble, Caravela, due out February 26 on None More Records. The London-based ensemble explores musical traditions from Portuguese speaking cultures, encapsulating influences from Brazil, …
Exclusive Premiere: Germán Fernando y su Orquestra “Socorro Auxilio”
MIMS is excited to share the wild & incredibly rare Venezuelan big band sound of “Socorro Auxilio” by Germán Fernando y su Orquestra, taken from El Palmas Music’s forthcoming compilation, ‘Color De Trópico’, released Friday November 20. ‘Color de Trópico’ is a carefully-compiled work of healing and reconstruction, documenting a …