From uptempo deep cuts, to jazzy house, slow trance and acid broken beat… Broken District again proves its will to explore uncharted musical territories. “Brokenbits Vol. 3” is the latest instalment in their series of compilations, featuring productions from the label’s friends and affiliated talents. As always, this new volume explores a wide variety of… Continue reading Thermal – Vice Street [Broken District]
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Nikitch & Kuna Maze – 507 Miles High (IG Culture Remix) [Tru Thoughts]
Building on the signature sounds the duo developed on their first full-length LP ‘Debuts’ – that was praised by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6Music), and Okayplayer – ‘Back & Forth’ is a deeper and more radically aesthetic approach to its predecessor. Nikitch & Kuna Maze expand on their soulful and subtle… Continue reading Nikitch & Kuna Maze – 507 Miles High (IG Culture Remix) [Tru Thoughts]
Lavan – Healing Spirits [Allison Recordings]
This spring saw the birth of a brand new record label from the Wah Wah 45s family. Allison Recordings launched their debut compilation, Sun After Rain, with much critical acclaim and radio support from the likes of Huey Morgan on BBC 6Music and Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM. The first single to be released from the… Continue reading Lavan – Healing Spirits [Allison Recordings]
Jus Jam – Wide [Broken District]
Broken District was launched in 2018 by Jus Jam, Momla and Antwan. The label explores alternative styles, blending influences of house, jazz, hip-hop, funk and soul. With seven releases under their belt, this very slick imprint is supported often by the likes of Worldwide FM, XLR8R and Phonica. On this new offering Broken District brings… Continue reading Jus Jam – Wide [Broken District]
JK Group – Nutha One [La Sape]
One of Australia’s most promising jazz-centric labels is offering a tasting plate of its 2020 artists and we’re pretty excited to share with you a quality premiere track to spread the good word. Melbourne label La Sape has compiled seven original tracks from seven Aussie acts for its seventh release, downundaground. Throughout 2020, releases from… Continue reading JK Group – Nutha One [La Sape]
Beringei – The People, The Place [WotNot Music]
The beautiful thing about culture is that, in the face of any gloomy situation, there is always a glimmer of light, a cause for hope. No one knows this better than a springboard for new talent such as WotNot (K15, Glenn Astro, Deft, Danvers). Any time a world-weary older generation despairs at the spate of… Continue reading Beringei – The People, The Place [WotNot Music]
Mangabey – Broken Dub [Toy Tonics]
They say consistency is key, and German imprint Toy Tonics, have it in spades. Since 2012, the label simply haven’t pressed a bad tune. Kickstarting things with scrumptious releases from the likes of Black Loops, COEO and Kapote, these Berlin blacksmiths are yet again chipping away at that next funked-out piece of audio, the world… Continue reading Mangabey – Broken Dub [Toy Tonics]
Julien Dyne – YouYou [Soundway Records]
New Zealander Julien Dyne is a multi-instrumentalist with a long and impressive history of collaborative, live and solo musicianship. He is best known for his solo work as BBE and having worked with the likes of Theo Parrish, Steve Spacek, Andreya Triana and Lord Echo. In addition to this – having remixed the likes of… Continue reading Julien Dyne – YouYou [Soundway Records]
Neue Grafik – I Miss Something [CoOp Presents]
Broken beat and jazz keys sound tasty! Here’s your head chef, Fred Bwelle AKA Neue Grafik. The friendly-faced Parisian has been brewing quite the rep of late, travelling broadly (Europe/Australia) with the likes of Bradley Zero and Prequel as well as dropping records via Rhythm Section, 22a and Wolf Music. [soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/boltingbits/premiere-neue-grafik-i-miss-something” /]With quite the… Continue reading Neue Grafik – I Miss Something [CoOp Presents]
Cromie & Iron Curtis – Confluence [00:AM]
This premiere comes from the second release from 00:AM, Montreal’s very own party turned imprint. If you’re not familiar with this trio so far, it’s most definitely worth checking out their MIXED BY interview from last March. Having thrown some of Montreal’s best parties for many years, showcasing local talent as well as importing top deejays… Continue reading Cromie & Iron Curtis – Confluence [00:AM]
Clifford Brown & Jean Bassa Ft. Ella Mae Sueref – Que Sena [Banoffee Pies]
According to Wikipedia, a banoffee pie is an English dessert pie made from bananas, toffee, cream and biscuits. This pie, consisting of fruits and condensed milk, is a portmanteau of toffee and banana. A delicious, fruity dessert, best served chilled. The boys recently embarked on a tour of Australia and to their amusement find people… Continue reading Clifford Brown & Jean Bassa Ft. Ella Mae Sueref – Que Sena [Banoffee Pies]
Quango – Rock It Tonight feat. Eska (NameBrandSound Remix) [CoOp Presents]
The hub of London’s early-2000s broken beat—or simply “bruk”—scene, CoOp was started in 2000 and ran until 2007. Founded by Dego, Demus, Phil Asher and IG Culture, the residents shifted and evolved, with members of Bugz In The Attic—the nine-strong production group, whose remixes helped to define the bruk sound—trading places with the founding four.… Continue reading Quango – Rock It Tonight feat. Eska (NameBrandSound Remix) [CoOp Presents]