Future Classic: Andy Stott “Faith In Strangers”
Certain genres of music are inextricably linked with specific periods of the year. The season and mood that accompanies generally guides the music I feel like listening to. Andy Stott‘s music isn’t the first thing that comes to my mind on a beautiful summer day but when autumn comes around, …
UK GARAGE HISTORY & FAMILY TREE: 20 YEARS OF UKG!
Words by: Lexis & Dr.Love Foreword It’s really pretty incredible that after 20 years, the influence of the UK Garage is still very present. From its early incarnations around 1994, British Garage has had a huge impact over urban music in the UK with artists like Dizzee Rascal, Burial, Wiley, The Streets, …
Thank You – 7 Years of Music Is My Sanctuary
It’s hard to write this without falling into the usual clichés that come with celebrating an anniversary, our 7th but also the launch of our first full website redesign in 3 years. But I’ll try. The MIMS website has exceeded every expectation I had on the day I sat down …
MIMS 7th Anniversary Party @ Piknic Electronik – August 10th
This is a really big week for us. We celebrate our 7th anniversary with a brand new site (which we hope you like) but also with our annual party to celebrate the evolution of our beloved MIMS project. The 7th anniversary party will take part this weekend at Montreal’s Piknic …
Forgotten Treasure: Sizzle “Keep On Tryin” (1984)
This Saturday, I’ll be making another little road trip to Quebec City with my homie Felix aka: Le Laitier / Packity Schplurps / Luigi E. Schlumberger (yeah, don’t ask, hahaha). We’ve been recently spinning some sweet disco and house vibes at La Cuisine (one of the few spots in the …
Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards 2014 / Live Stream!
via Gilles Peterson: “For the first time in 9 editions we will be streaming the Worldwide Awards live from Koko on Saturday January 18th from 20 00 – 03 00 GMT. For our extended Worldwide Family, and all those who cannot make it to London, here’s your chance to see the …
Guest Mix: LEFTO “Good Morning Sunshine”
We’ve been bugging our good friend Lefto to make us a little guest mix but seeing as the guy’s schedule is pretty much non-stop (worldwide touring, weekly radio show, videos, organizing shows) we figured we would just patiently wait for it. And finally in the spirit of the holidays he …
2013 Gift Guide for Music Lovers
Looking for some gift ideas for the music lover in your life? Or maybe even a few suggestions in the “from me to me” category because you damn well deserve it! We got you covered with 20 suggestions that can’t miss! 1) Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable If you’re looking for …
Music Is My Sanctuary – Show #64
I say this every time I know but once again it has been a long time since the last MIMS Show. Hopefully, the tracks & artists you discover will make up for it. The last two months have been quite busy for us; celebrating our 6th anniversary with amazing shows …
Future Classic: Dead Obies “Montreal $ud”
Only about a year ago Dead Obies was at its infancy; a collective of MC’s (SnailKid, O.GBear, JoRCA,YS McCan & 20some) spitting stream of consciousness rhymes over producer VNCE’s beats. They decided to throw together a mixtape collage of their efforts released as Collation Vol.1 which was met with critical …
Free Download: Label Love Compilation Vol.6
via LABEL LOVE: “The sixth installation of Label Love comes at a time in music where genres are cross-pollinating more than ever. Presented by veteran electronic soul label, Tru Thoughts, and delicately curated by the imprint’s US-label manager Jasmine De La Paz, Label Love Vol. 6 showcases 13 free tracks from …
Roc Marciano “The Pimpire Strikes Back”
As we patiently wait for his upcoming LP called “Marci Beaucoup” Roc Marciano delivers a new mixtape, The Pimpire Strikes Back, with a slew of dope tracks with great production from Alchemist, Lord Finesse, Madlib, Evidence, the Arch Druids and Marci himself! via Man Bites Dog: “Rapper, songwriter and producer …