ASMA “My Favourite G.A.M.M Release”
For me the discovery of the GAMM label came as a total shock and was frankly overwhelming. I was not that invested in the electronic scene early on as a DJ, but the tracks highlighted here are what made this amazing label’s strength: a variety of styles and influences that …
Future Classic: Diggs Duke “Offering For Anxious”
We last spoke with Diggs Duke in May (interview link) and are thrilled to hear that he has since been signed to Brownswood Recordings. His debut release, Offering For Anxious, is a collection of songs both old and new, though for listeners who have never heard Diggs’ music before, all …
24 Hours Of Vinyl #9 Sets: RAHAAN (Chicago)
Set recorded during the 9th edition of the 24HOV event in Montreal. (@ Le Bleury) Presented by Mixcloud & 101 Apparel Download Link If you need track ID’s simply leave your request in the comment field. Check out all the pictures from 24HOV #9
Future Classic: King Most – Edits & Remixes
I was checking out the recent charts post and I noticed SanFran’s King Most added his suggestions. That’s when I realized that MIMS’ fam expanded wide and that good taste was only a few degrees of separation apart. The homie Most has been putting together stellar mixes with partner in …
MIMS Guest Mix: WAXIST (Lyon, Red Stripe Disco)
Brand new edition in our great Guest Mix series following recent editions from Bolts, Dr. Kwest, Abjo and others. This one comes from WAXIST, our cousin from across the pond in France. We first heard of him through his great Red Stripe Disco mixes and then found out he also …
Future Classic: Mister Jason Has A Posse (DJ Format’s “A-Z Of Classic Breaks” Remix)
The drumbreak is the cornerstone of record digging, beatmaking and general vinyl nerdery. Well this DJ Format track is the epitome of break mixing; literraly covering the lexicon of classic drumbreaks. Each letter of the alphabet is associated with one or more drum break and an MC performs alphabetical aerobics …
Forgotten Treasure: 94 East “If You See Me” (1975)
Below are the liner notes from Numero Group‘s 94 East chapter of Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound. “If You See Me” is also available on 45″. “Pepé Willie was more of a sapling than a seed when he arrived in Minneapolis in the early ’70s. Raised in Brooklyn, …
“The Real Nina Simone” 1968 Interview in Down Beat Magazine
Enjoy this long lost interview with Nina Simone from 1968. Great read! via Down Beat Magazine (January 1968): I heard Nina Simone for the first time in person in October at the Village Gate. Impressed, I readily agreed to the suggestion of an interview by a press representative of the …
DOC’TRIN presents “Lonely Lovers III”
Once again it’s time for the Top 10 gems for Lonely Lovers by Music Is My Sanctuary’s Doc’trin. The third instalment is a great list of lovey jams of all eras & genres. Check it out! Linda Perhacs – Chimacum Rain They say it takes a lifetime to make your …
Unsung Documentary: Gil Scott Heron – A Poet, A Prophet and a Pioneer
The revolution will be not televised is an amazing mini-documentary about the life of a prophet, poet and great musician: the late Gil Scott-Heron. Presented by TVOne as part of the Unsung series, the great interviews in the doc, help us to keep memory of Scott-Heron alive and remind us …
Mix of the Day: Doc Delay “Galactic Elastic”
I’ve been a fan of Doc Delay for a long time his mixes are stellar in both packaging, content and execution. He recently released a record on PL70 (our review here) which truly represents his unique style of psych rock sampling esthetic and spaced out instrumentation. But now he is …
Guest Mix #20: BOLTS (Manchester, UK)
We’re very happy to bring you this guest mix from Manchester-based producer BOLTS, one of our current favourites. We have been playing a lot of his tracks in our radio shows in case the name sounds familiar. If it’s not, then you should take note! His latest EP called “Collecting …