With just two single releases under their belt to date, the Jakarta based trio Batavia Collective have made an instant splash on the music scene with their infectious brand of neo-jazz fuelled funk, finding a highly receptive audience in the process. On their latest ‘BTCV’ EP, released on genre shifting Belgian label R&S Records, the… Continue reading Batavia Collective – Interchanges [R&S Records]
Tag: funk
Underdog Edits – In Need Of That Phone [Razor-N-Tape]
The underground’s premiere beloved edits label, Razor-N-Tape, turns 50. Fifty Discos Deep. That’s the title of their new compilation and also how many releases Brooklyn’s JKriv and Aaron Dae have managed to put together in just 9 years since starting the label, initially a passion project. Calling on the producers and DJs who helped put… Continue reading Underdog Edits – In Need Of That Phone [Razor-N-Tape]
PREMIERE: Kolja Gerstenberg – Get Over [Lumberjacks In Hell]
It’s no surprise to discover that Kolja Gerstenberg is the son of the percussionist who toured with techno legends, Afrotrance, during the 90s. This early absorption influenced his musical development and is most likely responsible for his love of true old school house music. Mix that with a passion for funky 80s grooves and a university… Continue reading PREMIERE: Kolja Gerstenberg – Get Over [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Saul – Earth & Rain (feat. Poppy Ajudha) [Rhythm Section INTL]
Saul is a new duo composed of Barney Whittaker (Footshooter) and Jack Stephenson-Oliver (Vels Trio / Poppy Ajudha / Charlotte dos Santos). The band, having debuted at Brainchild Festival in 2018, have spent the last couple of years working on material for this stunning debut EP Murmurations. Featuring friends and frequent collaborators Brother Portrait (Steam… Continue reading Saul – Earth & Rain (feat. Poppy Ajudha) [Rhythm Section INTL]
Aura Safari – Saturn And Calypso [Church]
Never failing to surprise, both Seb Wildblood and his beloved Church imprint are true firm favorites here at Bolting Bits. Originating from a basement of a church in Camberwell, the outfit has been going from strength to strength in recent times, delivering a blissful 40 now EP by the mysterious Biodive last month. Their latest… Continue reading Aura Safari – Saturn And Calypso [Church]
Hemingway – Astralnauts [Cosmic Resonance]
Cosmic Resonance is a Toronto-based record label that’s only been around for a short while. It was launched in 2017 with a single entitled “Blue Notes” that was shortly followed up by the imprint’s first vinyl outing “Memoirs” from label co-founder Hemingway. The ethos of the label is to promote jazz, funk and contemporary electronic… Continue reading Hemingway – Astralnauts [Cosmic Resonance]
Carmen – Schlaraffenland (Kapote Rework) [Toy Tonics]
Today’s premiere comes to you from the illustrious German label Toy Tonics. Presented by label bosses Mathias Munk Modica and Kapote, Teutonik Disaster showcases the crazy funky side of Germany’s underground disco and new wave from the late 70’s and early 80’s, as they are reworked into dance floor stompers. Most of these bands didn’t reach a bigger audience.… Continue reading Carmen – Schlaraffenland (Kapote Rework) [Toy Tonics]
M5K – All About U [Hobo Camp]
M5K. A shorthand German Submachine gun with a 20 round clip. Sounds severe, sounds like something used in the Westcoast of Los Angeles for some serious gang bangin in the early 90s. Thankfully, this M5K is not a deadly piece of machinery, but the name of the talented Melbourne producer who is setting off but… Continue reading M5K – All About U [Hobo Camp]
Bixi – Cosmic Water [Breathing Room Records]
Continuing off the success of his inaugural release from last year, label head and Bolting Bits colleague Igor B is set to come out with another record on his percussion-loving Canadian label, Breathing Room Records. This time around he has chosen to spotlight a new project from Switzerland-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Lokke. For the EP Aquarius,… Continue reading Bixi – Cosmic Water [Breathing Room Records]
MIXED BY/ Yadava
Yadava is a Manchester-based producer and DJ known for his releases on local staple Ad Hoc Records and for his debut album, “It Rains Here”, that was released last year by London outfit Church. Catching our ears from day one, we’ve happily premiered a couple of his tunes in the past (and future) and now… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Yadava
Casbah 73 – Doing Our Own Thing [Lovemonk]
Oli Stewart, better known as Casbah 73, is a DJ and producer based out of Madrid. All through the nineties, he was a revered digger/vinyl dealer who trawled across America leaving no warehouse standing in his quest for the rare and the downright elusive. Before the age of the internet, instant access, and social media,… Continue reading Casbah 73 – Doing Our Own Thing [Lovemonk]
Potatohead People – Morning Sun (feat. Nanna.B) [DJ Spinna Galactic Funk Remix] [Bastard Jazz]
GALACTIC FUNK. There is no better description for this sultry hip hop groove. The stirring harmonies, relaxing energy and soulful melodies created by the brilliant DJ Spinna, take you on a magically meditative trip around the Morning Sun. Who better to release this futuristic hip hop delight than the wax-loving forward-thinking Bastard Jazz Recordings. Always… Continue reading Potatohead People – Morning Sun (feat. Nanna.B) [DJ Spinna Galactic Funk Remix] [Bastard Jazz]