Melbourne’s jazz and soul scene has drawn some well-deserved international attention recently, so we’re happy to fan this worthy musical flame by premiering an upcoming digital single and the fourth release of Melburnian label, La Sape. Brisbane’s James Wright Trio has prepared a 12” EP for the label, so, as a warm-up of sorts for… Continue reading James Wright Trio – Pieces ft. Danika Smith (Horatio Luna Remix) [La Sape]
Ari Bald & Martín Miguel – Every Body Party [Kaviar Disco Club]
Just a few weeks ago, the Bolting Bits team was quite proud in sharing a brand, new original from our very own – Igor Bezuglov. However, Igor is not the only member who has been producing as of late. In fact, our very own Martin Miguel is set to come out with his first original… Continue reading Ari Bald & Martín Miguel – Every Body Party [Kaviar Disco Club]
Ciggy De La Noche – Inertia [Distant Hawaii]
One of the most respected labels in the underground scene, 5 years of hard work have seen the raw lobster become king of the ocean. Lobster Theremin first burst onto the scene back in 2013, earlier this year saw them reach the milestone of release number 50 with an EP from Route 8. Two sub-labels… Continue reading Ciggy De La Noche – Inertia [Distant Hawaii]
Baldo – Aquatic Funk [Neovinyl]
Primarily a digital label, Neovinyl is back on the scene with a V/A sampler on 12″ black vinyl. The release features cuts from label co-bosses Baldo and Carlo, as well as regulars Black Loops and Chicago producer Garrett David. Where The Wild Beats Are marks the third entry in the imprint’s limited series, and maintains the polished, club-ready deep house sound of… Continue reading Baldo – Aquatic Funk [Neovinyl]
Dorsi Plantar – Make Sure You Mean That Shit [Better Listen Records]
Although they’ve only been around for two years, Washington D.C. based label Better Listen Records has already made quite the splash in the underground music scene – releasing a total of 14 records from some of our favorite rising producers like Joe Corti, Sune, Ari Bald, and Ethyène. If you thought they’d be satisfied with… Continue reading Dorsi Plantar – Make Sure You Mean That Shit [Better Listen Records]
Interview with Contours on Kawuku Sound
Kawuku Sound is the coming together of UK producers Contours & Cervo and Ugandan percussion troupe Fonkodelis Arkestra. This is the culmination of a month-long creative process that was born out of the Nyege Nyege affiliated Boutiq Studio in Kawuku, Kampala, Uganda. Ahead of their Ugandan release, we spoke to Tom Burford aka Contours about… Continue reading Interview with Contours on Kawuku Sound
Nebraska – Usin’Me (DJ Nature Remix) [Razor-N-Tape]
Brooklyn based label, Razor-N-Tape, has been pumping out delicious selections of contemporary house music since 2012. They’re back to tease our end of summertime sadness with one last block party banger. However, this time around they have relied on beats from across the pond – London-based producer Alistair Gibbs, better known as Nebraska, to be exact.… Continue reading Nebraska – Usin’Me (DJ Nature Remix) [Razor-N-Tape]
Dust-e-1 – Civilised Rhythm [Lobster Theremin White]
For their latest hand-stamped white label, the Lobster Theremin crew have procured Montréal homeboy, Dust-e-1, to serve up a healthy dose of late summer, break-infused drum and bass. It is well known that Lobster Theremin are the dons of all things dusty and raw, and it comes as no surprise that their latest 12” fits… Continue reading Dust-e-1 – Civilised Rhythm [Lobster Theremin White]
Cottam Edits – Love Affair [ELE005]
Elegy. Electronic. Elephant. Ele is back with its 5th serving and it is a big one! A young label known for its dusty jazz samples and superb deep house releases is coming strong this September, with the ELE 005 EP, courtesy of house music legend: Cottam. Following the triumph of their last collaboration ELE 001… Continue reading Cottam Edits – Love Affair [ELE005]
Moff & Tarkin – Lakkrís [Laggafe Tales]
Last week, we published a premiere of Kemback’s ethereal remix of Kim Brown, a Berlin duo with a name that one would think belonged to one person. This week, we have the exact opposite – a scenario where we are premiering a track from Moff & Tarkin, a group that sounds like a duo but is… Continue reading Moff & Tarkin – Lakkrís [Laggafe Tales]
Times & Tunes with Alma Negra
Alma Negra is a multi-man mega collaboration between Dersu and Diego Figueira, Dario Rohrbach, and Mario Robles. Inspired and by their diverse backgrounds, myriad of musical tastes, and passion for percussion, the Basel-based group has been turning up the tempo on 2018 with the launch of their own label, a live set debut, and a… Continue reading Times & Tunes with Alma Negra
MIXED BY/ Tee Mango
The term “Renaissance Man” is one that Tom Mangan must be familiar with by now. By day, Tom juggles a popular clothing brand Millionhands and a thriving family life. By night, Tom moonlights as Tee Mango, an artist and producer with a decades long career and acclaimed works to his name; illustrious mainstays such as Caribou, Leon… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Tee Mango