Agent K  Orbit (Neon Phusion LP mix)

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'All This Trouble' is the first track to land from Jonny Drop’s 2nd album "The Only Sound".  Warm, hazy Jazz is covered by a patchwork of percussion and beats that clearly display his sensibilities as a drummer. This early taste of the new album, due in June, is one of the closest heir’s to the "Sub Plot" crown, but confidently points at the producer’s development, which will be clearly heard in his new material. 

Jonny Drop’s debut, "Sub Plot", was the very first album release on the fledgling Albert’s Favourites label at the beginning of 2016. The initial offering, a 7” of album favourites 'Mind Field' and 'This Is The One' had quickly been picked up on by the good people at BBC Radio 6 Music as well as some of Drop’s personal heroes including Kenny Dope, Mr. Thing and Nightmares On Wax. But when the infectious rhythms and warm production of the beat tape landed, its impact was greater than anyone at the label could have hoped. 

Although Jonny never stopped producing beats in the following years, he was also kept busy as a drummer, playing live for Andrew Ashong, The Bongolian and Connie Constance, whose Boring Connie EP he also laid down beats for. Then in early 2018 his band The Expansions delivered their celebrated "Murmuration" LP. All the while, with the support of his label family, Drop had been evolving his solo sound too.

"The Only Sound sees a huge progression in my writing direction, as I collaborated with multiple vocalists and musicians, instead of the usual 'one-man band' approach. The development of these processes make this LP a steady departure from the beat-tape influence of my past releases, and hopefully, showcase the more original sound I've been working to achieve over the past few years."

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The Only Sound

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Exclusive Premiere: Jonny Drop "All This Trouble" (Albert's Favourites)

South London producer Aeshim returns with another four-pack of beats and sounds created on his treasured Juno 6 synthesiser.

Premiere: Aeshim - Try Love Feat. Alice Higgins

ANGIS 222

Michele Manzo - Burning Chrome

Michele Manzo - musician and producer who boasts international collaborations with Omar Lye-Fook, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime - is the man behind the second release of Angis Music, italian label curated by DJ Samuele Pagliai. The EP presents 3 different scenarios resulting from a spontaneous live session, which reflects the multiple influences and symphonic approach of an artist with various styles. This work, inspired by the science fiction novels of William Gibson - godfather of the cyberpunk genre - opens with the song “Burning Chrome”, conceived as a nighttime escape taking you at lightening speed through the alleys of a city that is galaxies away. Continuing on to the B side we have “Chiba City Park”, where the broken beat and abstract harmonies create an ambience similar to that of those in Neuromancer. Finally, “Nebula’s Grace” is a cosmic jam where time slowly floats away in dub echoes and disappears into the depth of space.

Contact: info@angismusic.com

All music performed & produced by @michelemanzo

Executive producer Samuele Pagliai - bit.ly/2DQLrdi

Artwork by DEM 

Graphics by TAJA

Mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters (Los Angeles)

Release Date: April 2019

Distributed By Juno Records

Burning Chrome

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Michele Manzo - Burning Chrome (ANGIS 222) [clips]

After meeting at CDR and doing the CDR Process together sponsored by PRS for music, EVM128 and James Rudie started to mess about collaborating with Gonzi who they also met through CDR. 

After coining the concept of INPUT together it needed a home. EVM put it to Tony Thorpe at Studio Rockers and the seed was sewn. The concept is simple, Make a beat, pass it on and let someone else add to it. Its about letting go of self and letting the music go somewhere it wouldn't have gone otherwise ... It was a labour of love and took some time with the sending files back and forth until the track felt right. We brought in a bunch of talented musicians, producers, singers and rappers to fulfil the brief. Its about collaborating together, wether that be involvement in the mixing and arrangement process, performing on the track, adding a keys line, percussion, synth, bass, everything was a joint effort. Everyone got on board and we feel we have created something special and unique where you can hear each persons input in the tracks. We love it and hope you will too.

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Exclusive Premiere: Gonzi & EVM128 "Gut Level" (Forthcoming INPUT VOL 1)

Third premiere of the day! MIMS presents "Nom Wah Tea Parlour", a hot-as-hell halftime D&B track by Mancunian MC & producer (legend of the north) Strategy. Taken from the forthcoming 'Shapes: Sideways' compilation on the Brighton, UK Tru Thoughts imprint.

‘Shapes: Sideways’ is the latest in Tru Thoughts’ series of essential label compilations, compiled and curated by A&R, label co-founder, and renowned DJ Robert Luis.

After 21 years of independently releasing music, the ‘Shapes’ series continues to encompass the best of our wide-ranging, eclectic, and international roster. ‘Shapes: Sideways’ features the finest Tru Thoughts classic cuts, recent releases from the new generation of the roster, stirring remixes and world exclusive tracks; released digitally (on the 4th September) and on limited edition, hand-numbered run of 500 vinyl (that includes a download card with all 32 tracks) exclusively on Bandcamp on 7th August.

Exclusive Premiere: Strategy  "Nom Wah Tea Parlour" (Forthcoming on Tru Thoughts)

Plug One

Turbojazz Rewind (BrokeOne Remix)

Cengiz - Reminiscing

Sydney dancefloors owe a lot to Setwun.
And lucky for us his hard drives are now being exposed.

Dedicated to the uplift, he and his music raise us higher and higher, and now
Mandarin Dreams have the honour of presenting two soulful cuts off his upcoming EP, Our World.

This is a timely delivery for a society wearing the pain of it’s awakening.
And to heal, we first must listen.

Our World is a collection of worship songs. To the god almighty,
music.A celebration of the power of creation, and its ability to unite us with ourselves, and each other.

This is Our World.

Setwun delivers two holy gifts in Reach and Steamdown. Both infectious rhythms are currently being tested to treat The Disease.
Use these gifts to find hope.
Listen alone. Listen together.
Raise it up.

Media Enquires- mandarindreamsrecords@gmail.com
Artist Bookings- setwun@gmail.com

Setwun - Reach

been on soundcloud for more than 6years but yet this is the first time using it!!
we will try a bit harder this year......well, the point is why do all the process of recording a mix records when you can make music instead....minimoog > turntable, obxa>cdj, bass guitar>traktor, drums>beat matching etc etc etc...zzzzzzz

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