11 Feb 2017

Eyes of Love - Edge of Daybreak


The tale of the one take wonder is the stuff of legend in the music world. Serge Gainsbourg's piece de resistance, L'histoire de Melody Nelson, was supposedly written in one night.  I'm sure you can all remember vividly, a moment of live music where rather inexplicably a host of intangible forces collided, resulting in a fleeting moment of euphoria on both the part of the artist and the listener.  Such moments have an air of divine inspiration to them, and this album is certainly a fine example.
Recorded in only 5 hours by inmates of the Powhatan Correctional Center, Virginia; this is a document that lays bare some of the rawest soul put on record. Written and played by a group of individuals deemed unfit by the state and society, there is a strong contradiction at heart here, which upon each listen reveals deeper layers and forces the listener to consider some of our most basic concepts and truths. If nothing else, it is a testament to the human condition in the face of grim circumstances, serving as a reminder that some of the greatest, life-affirming art often comes from the darkest of places.

5 Feb 2017

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.17 - Sky


It's that time again folks! Our 17th show, the first of 2017 is of the classic Soundsweekly variety, a true journey through sound. It's also two for the price of one this time round, as this is the first time we've brought in a second pair of hands behind the decks, its our favourite Russian groove monster, Alex, who has kindly helped curate this aural excursion. As the last few have been more oontscey, we've gone for higher contrast in tempo and aesthetic this time round and we're sure you'll love it just as much. Definitely one for your daily commute to and from work, some chilled beverages of your choice in the local park or just relaxing to at home in your favourite state of undress.





TRACKLIST
Freddie Hubbard - Little Sunflower
George Duke - My Soul
Herbie Hancock - Succotash
Florian Kupfer, Sade - SAD Edit 01 A
Earth Trax x Newborn Jr. - Flute Track
DJ Steaw - Sky Hunt
Bolla Afrikan Basement - Makosa
Admin - Bright Moments
Cloud One - Atmosphere Strut
Guynamukat - You Better Know What I'm Saying (Edit)
Crown Heights Affair - Far Out
Soccer96 - Flight Formation (Danny Krivit Edit)
Sonia Santos - Menino das Laranjas
Blow Monkeys - La Passionara
Djavan - Nereci (DJ Marky's Boogie Rework)
JM Black - Lipstick Shout
Nascer Salinas - Tenha Fe, Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai
Family of Eve - Please Be Truthful (ymana's Eternal Love Edit)
Noriko Miyamoto - My Life
Air - Les Professionels
Hiroshi Suzuki - Shrimp Dance
Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - You Can't Blame Me
Willie Wright - Right On For The Darkness
The Bell Cafe Band - Gorilla With A Gun
Neil Cowley Trio - Weightless (World Universe Cosmos Vibration Path Mix)
Sfire - Sfire3 (John Talabot's Tribalist Rework)
Ron Trent - I Feel Rhythm (Inner Experience Revision)
Dinky - Slowly (Radio Slave Remix Version 2)
Ltd - Love To The World
Vladimir Konovalov Jazz Orchestra - The Legend of the Araratsky Valley
EMEFE - Sayulita