Advibe Radio

AVR #01 – (Hosted by Jake Stellarwell) feat Star Creature w/ Tim Zawada and Jesse Sandwich

Advibe Radio is a new monthly mix series curated and hosted by me, Jake Stellarwell. Each month, I’ll showcase a guest mix along with a brief Q&A. I’ll also provide the first hour or so of selections to get the palette warmed up. This month, I’ve invited Tim Zawada and …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: DJ SPORTSWEAR (Montreal, N10.as)

via DJ Sportswear: The first time I heard Congoman by The Congos I was blown away by the other worldly drum machine sounds you can hear throughout the 7 min cut. A classic Lee Perry Black Ark era production, it really stands out with its innovative of the drum machine. …

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Paul "Trouble" Anderson Tribute Mix
The Raw House SupremeTribute Mixes

Tribute to Paul “Trouble” Anderson (Part 2) – Mixed & Selected by The Rawsoul

Another very special and personal tribute mix dedicated to the memory of Paul “Trouble” Anderson. He was one of the most influential British DJ when it came down to break the Soulful House and Garage sound coming from NYC / New Jersey in the late 80’s and early 90’s. His …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: ALiA (Brussels, Tangram Records)

via Alia: In my sets I always want to bring a fusion of different styles, this mix is no different. This time I put some brazilian, broken, funky, garage & electronic sounds together. Some old & new tracks, without thinking too much about it. It was a spontaneous feeling of …

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Balance Radio Show

BALANCE Best of 2018 – (Hosted by Spacewalker)

The 2018 recap is here, a 90 minute mix featuring music from the best albums, singles & EPs of the year! TRACKLIST Emma-Jean Thackray – Red Bush | Vinyl Factory Allysha Joy – Swallow Me | Gondwana H.E.R. feat. Bryson Tiller – Could’ve Been | RCA Yazmin Lacey – 90 …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: LEANNE WRIGHT (London, UK)

Huge thanks to our good friend Leanne Wright (aka the hip swayer•truth sayer•record player) for this very deep session filled with incredible discoveries! A few words from Leanne on the mix: “I really enjoyed putting this mix together; I’ve been wanting to do something a little deeper, dubbier, darker but …

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Interviews

Through the Lens of Ivan Ave

With his distinct cadence, coupled with a penchant for a good beat, it’s easy to see why Ivan Ave is currently at the forefront of the independent Hip Hop / Beats scene. Having first garnered attention through his collaboration with Mndsgn on their “Low Jams” EP, and then Fredfades on …

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Interviews

Laraaji And The Infinite Now

At 74 years young, Laraaji Nadabrahmananda seems to be just hitting his stride. Born in Philadelphia 1943, Edward Larry Gordon grew up playing an array of different instruments, and studied piano and composition on a scholarship at Howard University. After post-secondary school he moved to New York where he pursued …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Mark de Clive-Lowe “Memories Of Nanzenji” (Ropeadope Records)

On February 8th, pianist, producer and composer Mark de Clive-Lowe will release his new album Heritage via Ropeadope. For the half-Japanese half-New Zealander who calls Los Angeles home, Heritage is a deeply personal exploration of de Clive-Lowe’s ancestry and cultural roots. “ Heritage is the idea of transmitting from the …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: Jake Stellarwell (Chicago)

This mix was inspired by the winter weather in Chicago, the Holiday season and by the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album from ’84. I recorded it in one take, but in two parts with a winter storm interlude for extra cheese. Expect some new agey vibes, jazz funk/fusion and some grown …

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Interviews

XL Middleton Invites You To Enjoy The Ride

The Modern Funk “world community” is always thirsty for new releases, and the new XL Middleton LP “Things Are Happening” is ready to quench that thirst. The Los Angeles native delivers his most complete project so far, following-up his “Tap Water”, “In The Middle Of The Night” EP and a …

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Paul "Trouble" Anderson Tribute Mix
Tribute MixesThe Raw House Supreme

Tribute to Paul “Trouble” Anderson (Part 1) – Mixed & Selected by The Rawsoul

A very special and personal tribute mix dedicated to the memory of Paul “Trouble” Anderson. He was one of the most influential British DJ when it came down to break the Soulful House and Garage sound coming from NYC / New Jersey in the late 80’s and early 90’s. His …

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