Crucial Material – Best Releases of the Week (July 21, 2018)
Every week our heads are spinning from the amount of new music that lands on the “to-listen” pile. The sheer volume of new material to go through is absolutely dizzying to say the least, but it’s always worth it to come across some amazing gems such as these. So here …
Zackey Force Funk: Rocket Builder By Day, Modern Funkster By Night
For some, tales of street escapades, drugs, and fast women are essentially tales of fantasy. For Zackey Force Funk, these tales were at one point his reality. The Tuscon, Arizona native has been living in the Los Angeles area for several years now, and the lyrical content of his forthcoming …
MIMS Radio Season 2 Recap
Before we take a break for the summer we wanted to look back at some of the great performances we had the chance to host in Season 2 of MIMS Radio presented by Phi Centre. We are all very proud of how this new season turned out, and we hope …
MIMS Radio Season 2 Finale – S02E10
What a season it’s been! MIMS Radio presented by the Phi Centre has been a favourite project for a lot us, and we’re so happy how Season 2 turned out. This last episode features Lexis & ASMA as your hosts, with in-studio performances from Montreal lyricist Husser as well as …
MIMS Radio Live Sessions – S02E09
A very special episode of MIMS Radio presented by the Phi Centre broadcasting from the great outdoors! The sun was shining in Montreal so we decided to try something different and set up shop at La Station FMR along The Lachine Canal. To compliment the scenery we had the legendary …
Exclusive Premiere: Kwalia “Pulse”
Jordan Rakei and Richard Melkonian have teamed up to release their debut EP “Pursuit” under the name Kwalia. A combination of effected string compositions and soulful vocals flow effortlessly alongside one-another feeling as though the music was incepted naturally and without too many roadblocks along the way. The forthcoming EP …
Exclusive Premiere: Skymark “The Power Of A Positive Smile”
Jazz and Soul fused with House aesthetics isn’t anything new… that is until you find yourself listening to the production of Marc Friedli aka Skymark. With his tastes firmly rooted in Jazz Fusion, Brazilian and Soul music, Skymark has created his own intimate universe where he’s been able to develop …
Jazz Amnesty Sound System – #13 “Black Lives Matter”
Ever since African people were forcibly brought to North America they have worked hard to attain ‘Black Liberation’ from the provocative stance of White American racism. This generational racism has been faced in every sector of our society and has created a cultural inferiority complex akin to a form of …
Reggie Grantham & The New Generation “Come Together” (Ice City Records)
It would take just their first release for Ice City Records to establish itself as a reissue label to watch out for. After the sold-out release Axis, ICR travel to America’s Deep South for their sophomore outing. It’s another lo-fi, DIY and naturally rare 7″ affair. Crazy bass synths, piano …
MIMS Guest Mix: Champagne Funk (Balamii Radio, London)
This mix explores the breadth of the duo’s collection – a journey for hedonistic ear drums, transporting you from introspective thought to the dance floor, via experimental Funk, Acid bass lines, Breaks and Detroit House. Champagne Funk are the duo that dig deeper. Consisting of Bryce’s Brother and Dique, the …
MIMS Radio Live Sessions – S02E08
As always we’ve got another jam-packed session of MIMS Radio presented by the Phi Centre for you! ASMA & Walla P are your hosts this week, bringing you some crucial selections of music and things you should know. This episode’s Geek Down is all about Toronto Hip Hop, particularly focusing …
Tribute to CURTIS MAYFIELD – Mixed & Selected by Kobal
Curtis Mayfield (born June 3, 1942, died December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind Soul and politically conscious African-American music. He first achieved success and recognition with The Impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s …