There are many DJs and selectors out there that label themselves as crate diggers – a slang term used to describe anyone who spends their time sifting through vinyl records at music shops in search of hidden gems. I was going to use the phrase to describe the Italian label Four Flies Records but thought… Continue reading Painé – Africa Oscura (Drums of Passion Mix) [Four Flies Records]
Tag: downtempo
Alien D – Frog Shirt [fifteen.pm]
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Following an incredible release earlier this year on Lillerne Tapes Alien D is back. This time on fifteen.pm with 3 more kaleidoscopic journeys to drift away to. Today’s premiere features the track Frog Shirt from the forthcoming Jazzin’ the Cube EP. The track opens with bouncy kick while airy and shimmering synths float above. As the square… Continue reading Alien D – Frog Shirt [fifteen.pm]
Alien D – Compassion Track [Lillerne Tapes]
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Today’s premiere comes to you from Brooklyn’s Alien D. The latest release from Lillerne Tapes, Sunday Painting, is a mind-bending journey through pillowy synth textures and kaleidoscopic rhythms. Alien D (aka Stress aka Mr. Aloe) brings a playful approach across the EP. One that is protean in nature from track-to-track, yet shares a common feeling of psychedelic… Continue reading Alien D – Compassion Track [Lillerne Tapes]
Nice Girl – Calling [Houses in Motion]
Australia’s Houses in Motion are back. Masters of keeping things irregular, they’re releasing their first record in just over 6 months. That’s no knock on them as we know how difficult it is to run a label, we’re just happy they’re back with new material. This time around they’ve enlisted Nice Girl, an up and… Continue reading Nice Girl – Calling [Houses in Motion]
Jad & The – Matano Trumpet Jam (Aleksandir Remix) [SlothBoogie]
This is ostensibly a post in promotion of a hot new release. The record in question is from Berlin-via-Australia house veteran Jad & The (formerly of the problematic moniker Jad & The Ladyboy). It comes via reliable London wax purveyor SlothBoogie, and is, from top-to-bottom, a well-crafted collection of moody deep house fit for early… Continue reading Jad & The – Matano Trumpet Jam (Aleksandir Remix) [SlothBoogie]
OUER – 35mm [OUER]
Our next premiere is pure creative excellence from Berlin duo, OUER. Since founding their self-titled experimental label in 2014, the duo has steadily grown – mastering the concept of creating truly genre-less intercrossing sounds that sound familiar enough to pull you in but new enough to keep you captivated. [soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/boltingbits/premiere-ouer-35mm” /] The next offering… Continue reading OUER – 35mm [OUER]
Birdhouse – My Dove [INI Movement]
Nowadays, the word movement is overused to describe many static, 2-dimensional uncreative projects, but thank the musical universe for the ambitious and refreshing INI Movement. The coming together of two soulful places: a studio in Haarlem and an Amsterdam-based record label have made it possible for the likes of Henry Wu, K15, Jarreau Vandal, Umoja,… Continue reading Birdhouse – My Dove [INI Movement]
KETAMA – Dreamscape [Cosmic Rhythm]
KETAMA is a creative collaboration between Nicola Loporchio and Michele Lamacchia. Today we premiere the second track from their debut EP titled Voyage which is to be released on Italian based label Cosmic Rhythm. Cosmic Rhythm state the four-track record was created, ” […] while breathing a tropical breeze in Italy.” [soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/boltingbits/premiere-ketama-dreamscape” /] “Dreamscapes” is the title of… Continue reading KETAMA – Dreamscape [Cosmic Rhythm]
Sable Blanc – Gentle Washing [Salin Records]
Salin Records is a platform for art and electronic music run by Daria Salin (visual artist) and Christophe Salin (music), based in Lübeck/Germany. The name “Salin” was chosen because the original idea of this project was born on the saline beaches. Up until this point, the label has exclusively been releasing music from Christophe, but… Continue reading Sable Blanc – Gentle Washing [Salin Records]
James Wright Trio – Pieces ft. Danika Smith (Horatio Luna Remix) [La Sape]
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]
Sam Stosuur – Stosuur Christmas Jam [Beats Of No Nation]
Our favorite collective of Aussie musicians are back at it again! Obviously, the lads we are speaking of are Beats Of No Nation, and this time around they are sporting an upcoming EP titled “Dunlop Molley” from little-known producer Sam Stosuur (not to be confused with Australian professional tennis player Samantha Stosur). Although there is not much… Continue reading Sam Stosuur – Stosuur Christmas Jam [Beats Of No Nation]
jitwam – Stronger [The Jazz Diaries]
Born in India, raised in Australia, and now roaming between cities in Europe and America, jitwam is an artist who wholly embodies the cultural influences that result from living in such a globalized world. For the release of his third EP titled Purple, the producer has decided to focus on a place near and dear… Continue reading jitwam – Stronger [The Jazz Diaries]