Tribute to Roy Ayers – Selected by GrandHuit
From @grandhuit_ I discovered Roy Ayers early in my musical journey. He’s an artist who had a huge influence on me, and over the years, I kept realizing just how important his career was to the history of music at large. From jazz to jazz-funk, jazz-fusion, disco, boogie, and even …
Exclusive Premiere: Pau Roca “Your Energy” Ft. Laura Elle (Karmasound & Less J Remix)
Music Is My Sanctuary is no stranger to Escola Records, having previously highlighted the label and Karmasound’s acclaimed Esperándote release. Now, after two years and some change, Escola returns with its third release, featuring Barcelona’s deep house mainstay Pau Roca and his latest 12” “Your Energy”. Adding to the release, …
Exclusive Premiere: Igor Jadranin “Contemporary Outdoors”
Following the anthem “Heavy in Stereo”, longtime MIMS-favorite and synths wizard extraordinaire Igor Jadranin returns on Chicago’s Star Creature with “Contemporary Outdoors”. And as you can tell from the title above, we were lucky enough to secure the title track for (y)our listening pleasure. Kicking off with a jazz vocal …
Exclusive Premiere: Tonarunur “Lifting Off” (Forthcoming on Dream Chimney)
Reykjavik-born and bred producer, Tonarunur is no stranger to Dream Chimney, as he’s appeared on a number of compilations on the label going back to 2019. As we enter 2025, Tonarunur is poised for his debut release. A four-track EP titled Geimotheque is set to come out on January 24th …
Back 2 U — Episode 9: MUE (hosted by Lexis)
The ambient/IDM Montreal-based duo MUE (Catherine Debard and Léon Lo) drop by Lexis’ place for another killer episode of the Back 2 U monthly show. We are huge fans of their music (highly recommend their album titled Les Vasières) but also of each of their solo ventures, Catherine under the …
FWD >> Ep 01: “Multi-instrumentalist uses his voice for the first time” a discussion with Rafa Aslan
In this brand-new interview series, we invite artists we love to present their newest work in their own words. We felt that too often, album releases are reviewed by music journalists who interpret and give the record a rating based on their personal viewpoints (and sometimes biases). This is why …
BALANCE #579 (Hosted by Spacewalker)
After an unplanned (prolonged) break, Spacewalker is back to squeeze in one final show in 2024! A balanced diet as you’re already accustomed to – a bit of city pop from Eri Ohno, spiritual jazz from Pu Poo Platter, fusiony disco from Colletivo Immaginario, West London vibes from Stefano de …
Exclusive Premiere: Bopperson & Bikabaye “Who Are You?” (Michael J Blood Message Mix)
A year after the success of The Wellness Project by Bopperson & Bikbaye, +33JOY returns with a fresh remix treatment, bringing four UK-based tracks to the dancefloor. The Wellness Remixes is a stellar collection that includes contributions from some of the best in the UK underground scene: film and TV …
Back 2 U — Episode 7: AKI from COSMOS RECORDS (hosted by Lexis)
Lexis welcomes another very special guest to his monthly record hang: Aki from the legendary Cosmos Records. The Toronto-based shop is very high up on the list of most influential and important digging spots in the world. Dilla, Madlib & Pete Rock have dug through these crates. Beyond the exclusive …
Back 2 U — Episode 6: FERIAS (hosted by Lexis)
“Back at it for the sixth episode of the Back 2 U monthly show on Kiosk Radio, featuring my friends Guthrie and Alina from the Ferias collective whose events have had such a positive impact on the local scene. Everyone in Montreal right now knows that the Ferias parties are …
Back 2 U — Episode 5: DESTINY (hosted by Lexis)
“I’m very happy to welcome Destiny, one of my favorite DJs and diggers (and drummers) in Montreal for the fifth episode of Back 2 U. Whenever we share the turntables or I hear her play, she always wows me with her eclecticism, originality and energy. We definitely share the same …
Exclusive Premiere: Dundundun “What Harm?” ft. Marie Lister
Worm Discs have given us a burning hot future-Afro-Latin-soul jazz jam to premiere today by Bristol favourites Dundundun. “What Harm?” is an uptempo and uplifting number featuring the soulful vocals of Marie Lister, of Pete Josef fame and Bristol Afrobeat ensemble No Go Stop. Following two hugely successful EPs, championed …