Diggs Duke Places An 8-Year Musical Progression Front And Center
Baltimore-based soul singer Diggs Duke’s two most recent releases were recorded eight years apart, but oddly were released ten days apart this past May. Subject matter that once drew inspiration from the boudoir is now extracted from the output of work via turn of the century African-American poets and musicians. “Suckas, …
Washed Out Releases Video For “Get Lost”
Washed Out, the once drowsy chillwave alter-ego of Ernest Greene, has returned with the uptempo “Get Lost” that lovingly tips its hat to retro dance-floor song construction. The track, produced by Greene and mixed by Cole MGN, is part wanting to be house/part exquisite sampling sleight of hand. It maintains …
Robin Lohrey “EP” (Vanity Press)
via Vanity Press: Vanity Press is a label coming out of Detroit specializing in Deep House and Techno. After releasing two strong EPs from Julian Kendall and Val G within a few months, the imprint is back with a massive one from newcomer Robin Lohrey. This EP truly carries a …
Hildergard Knef “Im Achzigsten Stockwerk” (1970, Decca Records)
In the world of vinyl, Germany is famous for its great classical pressings and the undeniable influence of Krautrock on modern electronic music. That’s why I was so surprised to find a smooth and downright funky track on Hildegard Knef’s 1970 LP. Indeed the song Im Achzigsten Stockwerk highlights the …
Rising Talents to Watch in 2017
The last year brought a whole lot of fantastic and exciting releases, and also allowed for some excellent hidden talents to emerge. A lot of different genres and ideas came to the forefront of people’s attention, creating some fresh pathways for new artists to claim as their own. This broad-spectrum list compiles a …
Duke Hugh Comes Out Swinging With Debut EP on Rhythm Section
Since launching in 2014, Rhythm Section has grown into one of the most trusted and impactful independent labels, championing underground electronic music of all kinds, from house to jazz, soul and beats. The label continues to be a great platform for introducing new artists, and for their 16th release comes …
Voyage Funktastique Show #135 – 2016 Recap (Hosted by Walla P)
For this last show of 2016, I’m doing a recap of the most memorable/favourite tracks that we played over the last year. This is a very subjective take on what Modern Funk artists produced and labels distributed. Hope you enjoy the show, happy holidays everyone, and stay funky!!! TRACKLIST Frankfurt …
MIMS Guest Mix: JORDAN (Belfast, Ireland)
Probably too modest to admit it, Jordan McCuaig has been instrumental in the development of Northern Ireland’s clubbing community. Now staking his claim as one of Belfast’s leading underground exports, Jordan joins the long list of homegrown talent putting Belfast on the map; joining Bicep, Phil Kieran, Optimo’s JD Twitch, …
Future Classic: Sofie’s SOS Tape
via Stones Throw: Sofie’s SOS Tape is a compilation of underground’s best hip-hop and soul curated by Sofie Fatouretchi, one of the original crew of Boiler Room. Available now at Stones Throw, everywhere else 12/16/16. With 24 songs and 26 artists, SOS Tape is an insiders look on emerging acts …
Forgotten Treasure: Doing It In Lagos: Boogie, Pop & Disco In 1980’s Nigeria
Soundway Records present a new compilation of twenty rare and mostly unavailable tracks from the slick and sassy world of Nigerian pop music and club culture of the early 1980s. Buoyed by an explosive oil boom and a return to democracy after a series of military dictatorships, Nigeria’s economy in …
Future Classic: Letherette “Last Night On The Planet”
via Ninja Tune: Letherette release their second album for Ninja Tune entitled “Last Night On The Planet”. Ten tracks deep and running the gamut from hip-hop (featuring raps from Rejjie Snow and Stones Throw’s Pyramid Vritra), to straight-up four-to-the-floor house trax, uptempo ‘80s R&B-inspired dancefloor heaters, and deeper, introspective downtempo …
Future Classic: John Ellis “Evolution: Seeds & Streams”
Hailing from northern England on Gondwana Record comes pianist John Ellis with his latest LP entitled “Evolution: Seeds & Streams”. This is music that draws you in. Right from the very beginning of the first song, there is no urge to skip ahead, to scan and decide whether or not …