24 Jun 2017

Mar y Tierra - Laut & Luise



Absolute stunner and a perfect way to kick off the weekend. The uplifting chords and relentless chug of the simple, yet hypnotic beat will work wonders to cleanse the mind, body and soul.

ambitions - jarjarjr

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21 Jun 2017

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.20 - Jungle


Pack your bags, cos we're headed for this very special 20th edition of the pod/radio show (what ever you wanna call it) to the depths of the jungle. It's been a while since I've recorded a show on my lonesome, however that's not say there weren't some absolutely delish tracks suggested by a couple of lovely people (you know who you are).

Get on it!

TRACKLIST
Sweet Lullaby (Ambient Mix) - Deep Forest
Storm - Rare Silk
Grass, Tree and Stone - Susumu Yokota
Hetrotopia (Young Marco Remix) - Michael Ozone
Hear The Sun - Linkwood
Untitled (003A) - Cottam
Science Fiction - Genius of Time
Un.sub - Mia Dora
Yucatan - Forum
Mi Rumba - Kyodai
Classroom - Traumer
Nondo - DJ Sotofett, Karolin Tampere & Marimouna Haugen
DTMF (Call Super Remix) - Telephones
A New Life (Planet Earth Mix) - S.O.N.S.
Secondo Coro Delle Lavandaie - Roberto De Simone
Running The Voodoo Down - Black Classical
Voices (Original Dub Version) - KC Flightt
Talking About Togetherness - Diskoking Burnhart McKoolski
A Father's Love (Andy's Bristol Mix) - Andy Compton's Sowetan Onesteps
On The Hill (Lodger Remix) - Oliver Sain
Birds of Dub (Architeq Version) - Architeq
One Spliff A Day - Billy Boyo
Double Minded Man - Anthony "Rocky" Ellis
Prima - Chancha Via Circuito
Iyahta - King Tubby
Skylarking - Horace Andy
Baltimore - The Tamlins
Here Comes Trouble - Chronixx
Blastit - Shabazz Palaces
Dejala Corre - Banda Los Hijos De La Nina Luz
Tamborito Swing - Los Silverstones
Omeleble - Dr.Victor Olaiya's International All Stars
Quer Queria, Quer Nao Queria - Tim Maia
Podes Crer, Amizade - Toni Tornado
Jungle Music - Kelenkye Band

Fuwari Fuwafuwa - Ruriko Ohgami

19 Jun 2017

Penny Royal - Matthew Hayes

9 Jun 2017

$14.84 - ymana



Had an awesome time recording this mix as its mostly filled with classic disco vocal cuts that I adore, the emphasis is very much on soul and groove in equal measure. Hope you enjoy it.

4 Jun 2017

Via Brasil - Rush Hour Store Broadcast


6 selectors with an hour each from the depths of their Brazilian collections. I've yet to listen to the whole thing through yet, however looking at the selectors on offer you'd be hard pressed to not be satisfied with what they have to offer. And you better believe I posted this on a Sunday for a reason - day sorted!

1st hr - Antal (Cofounder of Rush Hour in Amsterdam) 2nd hr - Mr. Mendel 3rd hr - Jorn Konijn 4th hr - Ismael Ibrahim 5th hr - Palo Santo 6th hr - Alex Barck (Jazzanova)

2 Jun 2017

Drums of Passion - Babatunde Olatunji



Immaculate. That is the only word I can use to describe this album. Outstanding album from one of the greatest percussionists to have ever been recorded.

One of the most important musical lessons I ever learnt was given by close friend of mine who explained art as an act of the building and release of tension. Baba belongs to a long line of musicians like Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Pharaoh Sanders, Abdullah Ibrahim and Chico Hamilton to name a few, who are able to build these trance like rhythms that to the uninitiated can sound a bit simple in its endless repetition. However Olatunji is perhaps unique in that his music often dwells entirely in a state of tension, or rather, he is able to find the release within tension itself. Where others will build up to a state of tension, Olatunji will use it as a starting point.

And that's only for the songs that are predominantly percussive. His vocal melodies and harmonies are quintessentially African and one could argue that he has played a huge role in creating the African musical identity despite, like many other African music heroes, relying heavily on the diaspora to spread, and keep alive, his native traditions.

Essential listening.

PS. Just had one of them moments when you realise that a song/a couple of songs you liked by one dude was actually ripped off another dood. Don't worry Serge, I'll still always love you.

1 Jun 2017

Deer Forest - Pierre Dutour



You're going to want to close your eyes for this one. A magical gondola ride through the stars awaits. I absolutely adore how the track gently moves through emotions, introducing elements and tension in a seemingly organic fashion. If meditation were offered in the form of a pill, this is probably the sound that would come out of the bottle when opening a bottle of those babies.