Video Premiere: Dele Sosimi x Medlar “Gúdú Gúdú Kan” (Wah Wah 45s)
Following their brilliant “Full Moon” single, the UK’s very own Afrobeat Ambassador, Dele Sosimi, and London based DJ and producer, Medlar, reunite on “Gúdú Gúdú Kan”. With its irresistible groove, the song is their own take on an Afro-disco stomper. Music Is My Sanctuary is proud to premiere the vibrant …
Video Premiere: John Haycock & Joshua Fletcher “What If?” (Animated by Finn Black)
We are exited to share this beautiful piece of music AND positive lesson in mindfulness from kora musician and electronic experimenter, John Haycock, featuring a poem about anxiety, written and read by author and councillor Joshua Fletcher. John Haycock is one of four artists who recently won the Steve Reid …
Exclusive Premiere: Waldo’s Gift “Bergson” (Forthcoming on Worm Discs)
Music Is My Sanctuary is excited to share the cinematic, post-rock infused intensity of Waldo’s Gift’s “Bergson”. Taken from forthcoming compilation, “New Horizons; A Bristol Jazz Sound”, which provides and excellent and much needed overview of Bristol overlooked but vibrant jazz scene. Bristolian promoters Worm Disco Club have been championing …
Exclusive Premiere: Mammal Hands “Ithaca” (Forthcoming on Gondwana Records)
We are pleased to announce a new sneak peek into the anticipated fourth album from Mammal Hands. ‘Captured Spirits’, released 11th September via Manchester tastemaker record label, Gondwana Records. Consisting of saxophonist Jordan Smart, pianist Nick Smart and drummer and tabla player Jesse Barrett, the trio have forged a growing reputation …
Exclusive Premiere: Arícia Mess “Batuque É Reza Forte” (Feat. Dona Onete)
Brand new from Brazil. “Batuque é reza forte” showcases the beautiful warmth and energy of Brazil’s best kept secret, singer, composer, producer and radio presenter, Arícia Mess. This soulful samba features the voice and a little composing assistance from the legendary Brazilian singer and composer, Dona Onete, aka “Queen of …
MIMS Guest Mix: DILETA (Coolground, Montreal)
Allow me all you Music Is My Sanctuary regulars to introduce you to one of Montreal dopest up and coming DJ’s in our scene. Dileta is the founder of the Coolground collective and also one of the resident DJ’s of the Homegrown Harvest parties. I always have an immediate kinship …
MIMS Guest Mix — MAFALDA (NTS Radio, UK / Portugal)
Cover photo by Bella Fenning An absolute pleasure to get this lovely mix from our friend from across the ocean. We had the pleasure of playing with the Portuguese, London-based DJ, record collector and radio show host last summer at our Dimensions boat party and since then have been wishing …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE #198 — Hosted by Walla P
This week’s show features new music from Koolade, XL Middleton, Ourra, Kazzey SaiR and a load of 80’s Boogie-Funk-Disco. Tracklist : Koolade – The BopDonell Pitman – Chocolate Lover (E.Live Mix)SaiR – Don’t You Worry feat. Moniquea (Rework)Ourra – Underneath The Neon MoonXL Middleton – 1990 Brougham d’EleganceKoolade – The …
AURAL MOOD #01 — Summer 2020 (Hosted by Honeydrip)
Honeydrip presents Aural Mood; an ongoing series of mixes made to accompany you in specific settings where the mood will be just right. This delightful mix is perfect for a sunny day in the park. Soothing synths and quirky beats will surround you as you bathe in the sun. (Cover …
Exclusive Premier: Romano “Six”
Very happy to share an upfront dancefloor cut from a label close to our hearts, Batov Records. On this occasion, Romano’s “Six”. According to Romano himself, “Six” answers the pressing question, “What would have happened if the popcorn theme was invented in a parallel universe? A vintage-futuristic middle eastern disco …
Exclusive Premiere: Jerk “Celestial Voices”
“Celestial Voices” is the latest and final single from Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, beatmaker and jazz musician Jerk’s upcoming album, ‘Some Cosmic Shift’ on DeepMatter. The track follows previous singles “Earthrise” and “In Orbit”, the former being picked as one of Tina Edwards jazz tracks of the year, 2020. “The track was …
Tribute to MJ COLE — Selected & Mixed by Ben Gomori
@bengomori “The tracks MJ Cole made in the first three years of his career from 1997-1999 are some of my biggest inspirations. The chopped-up, intricate, hard-grooving 4×4 garage sound that he pioneered built on the foundations that the likes of Todd Edwards and Grant Nelson laid, but I’d argue that …