Mysterious Melbourne instrumentalists The Pro-Teens return with another sharp tribute to the late villain, MF Doom, with two new covers. We’re very happy to share one of these, a near-all instrumental take on “Doomsday”.

“Doomsday”, the title track from MF DOOM’s seminal debut ‘Operation: Doomsday’, is reimagined as a laid back, synthesizer-topped funk burner, featuring vocalist ‘Polly The Invincible Pearl’ replicating Pebbles The Invisible Girl’s iconic Sade-inspired hook. The Pro-Teens warp Doom’s instantly recognisable beat into an irresistible 70s soul groover. 

Bandleader Hudson Whitlock describes: “As the sessions went on, the Pro-Teens traversed lots of ground with the arrangements and productions. This diversity of tones, moods, feels and arrangements was an intentional act to mirror the diversity within DOOM's own diverse musical vocabulary. We wanted to fluctuate between putting our own spin on DOOM's classic tunes as well as staying true to the original source”.

Within Melbourne's burgeoning cinematic soul scene mysteriously sit The Pro-Teens. Helmed by prolic drummer Hudson Whitlock (Karate Boogaloo, Surprise Chef), this breakaway studio project involves an interchangeable collective of incognito instrumentalists playing under outlandish pseudonyms such as 'Dead Honest’ Dean Amazing and Libby Clique-Baite.

Drawing from players within the College Of Knowledge family, The Pro-Teens now have 4
outstanding LPs to their name, including 2020’s triumphant Snooch Dodd & The Pro-Teens – ‘I Flip My Life Every Time I Fly’, the breakout release that attracted a worldwide reissue on Mr Bongo and earned BBC 6 Music’s Album Of The Day.

A 7” vinyl and digital single with “Doomsday” and an instrumental take of “Curls” by Madvillain (Doom and Madlib) will be available digitally and on 7” vinyl via College Of Knowledge Records on July 29th.

Exclusive Premiere: The Pro-Teens "Doomsday" (College Of Knowledge Records)

Our exclusive premiere of the title track of London-based composer/instrumentalist Andy Baxter, aka Robohands' new project 'Giallo'.

'Giallo' is set to be released on Bastard Jazz Recordings on 21 October 2022.

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Giallo

JR Premiere: Robohands - Giallo

Today's atmpospheric exclusive comes from a MIMS favourite of late, Robohands, as we share "Claws", forthcoming on Bastard Jazz.

Robohands, aka Andy Baxter, joins the Bastard Jazz family with a new EP titled “Giallo.” Partly inspired by Italian Giallo (meaning “yellow”) film soundtracks of the late 70s and 80s, as well as the experimental sounds of pioneering krautrock bands like Tangerine Dream and NEU! Armed with an old Juno 60 synthesizer, Andy wrote, recorded, and mixed all the parts himself, including the live drums, adding in multiple layers of effects.

Spread across 8 tracks, “Giallo” spans atmospheric meditations (“Giallo;” “Claws;” “Relax”) to jazzy improvisational explorations (“Fear”), interwoven with brief solo instrumental tapestries (“Horror;” “Float By Like Clouds;” “For the Different”). There is an elegant cinematic quality to the EP, further refined by Robohands’ production prowess and technical chops. “Giallo” builds on the Robohands sound, taking it in an exciting, more experimental direction.

Exclusive Premiere: Robohands "Claws" (Forthcoming on Bastard Jazz)

Bad Colours is back with his sophomore album, “Always With U,” out on Bastard Jazz Recordings in November, 2022. The London-born, Maryland-raised, Brooklyn-based DJ, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist - aka Ibe Soliman - continues to build on the well-deserved acclaim from his 2021 debut LP, “PINK,” as well as a slew of standalone singles and collaborations with the likes of Shabazz Palaces, Jarv Dee, and Stas THEE Boss.

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Bad Colours - Easy Come, Easy Go (feat. JVDE)

RUMTUM returns to Bastard Jazz with the second single from his upcoming LP "Arcadian Daze", due out in Spring of '23. "Echo Drift" shifts RT's production from the dreamy, subaquatic haze of his previous LP into a bit more hard hitting territory, with a sparse drum break, swirling percussion, ghostly vocal samples and lush pads on resting on top. The track is a continuity of progress from this rapidly developing producer to watch.

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RUMTUM - Echo Drift

"Sand Spirit" is the fourth and final single from RUMTUM's upcoming album, 'Arcadian Daze'. Utilizing a muted, understated 2-step UK Garage break that evokes Burial's early work, along with a deep, pulsing bassline throughout. The song atmospherically layers warm, enveloping synth work with an otherworldly Koto-esque string line to create a melancholy, evocative soundscape.'Arcadian Daze' will be out everywhere March 24th.

RUMTUM - Sand Spirit

29.Smiles From Juran (Warframe LoFi Fan Version)

Pink Countdown by @cam-hands is featured along with 26 other songs on RISING TIDES vol. 3.
RISING TIDES is SVNSET WAVES' autumn collection of music featuring only music from artists with 500 followers on less on SoundCloud. RISING TIDES is the best way for avid music listeners to discover new artists to support and get behind early on. Each artist on the 27 track compilation was invited to participate by SVNSET WAVES founder and tastemaker, Corbin Cary. So sit back, relax, and discover new music. 
Art by Alec McKeand (alecmckeand.smugmug.com @amongthepine on Instagram)

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Cam & Hands - Pink Countdown

Dexter Story
Wondem Remixed
Release date: 11.11.16
Wondem Remixed is a humble compilation of reworkings by some of my colleagues in Los Angeles and the UK. I asked musicians who were already interested or involved in my musical explorations or who lived in a parallel universe. In other words, I didn't force it on a who's who of "remixers" and as a result this body of work has a more organic and personal sense about it. The collection starts with a masterful reimagining by Brainfeeder beat maestro Ras G who has played a couple of shows with us. He took elements from the entire Wondem record and created an Afrikan Space Program classic. Producer and drummer Te'Amir Sweeney plays with the Wondem band and brought his sonic expertise with a crazy ambient remix of Saba. Emerging production collective Stomach Club, whom I met through my good friend and co-producer Carlos Niño one night in Venice, went all-in and vibey on the Somalian-inspired tune Xamar. Carlos himself provided a spirited soundscape featuring tracks from the entire record. International DJ and KCRW.com favorite Jeremy Sole took Lalibela to a new place with his awesome musicality and sensitivity. Prolific trumpeter, Ethio Cali bandleader and arranger Todd Simon did a sublime dub version of one of the more popular tunes on the record Sidet Eskemeche. The compilation is also blessed by an Al Dobson Jr. appearance. He completely flipped Mowa and I am grateful to him. Last but not least are two exceptional perspectives on Merkato Star and Eastern Prayer by our London-based homie Kutmah. 

I am very proud of this Wondem Remixed offering and hope you find some new inspiration for yourself in here. 

Enjoy!

08 Mowa Remix by Al Dobson Jr.

Taken from the forthcoming album 8R1CK C17Y

PRE-ORDER = https://22amusic.bandcamp.com/album/8r1ck-c17y

22a017 has arrived and it sees two of London’s most celebrated underground producers enter into album territory.

Comprised of ten cuts ‘Brick City’ takes the listener on a journey through Afro-House, Funk, Rare Groove, Boogie and Broken Beat to name a few. Tunes like ‘Brick City (4am)’ and ‘Butterfly’ groove effortlessly whilst synth leads interject over tasty chords, all the while being supported by solid bass lines – these two will undoubtedly set a strong pace on the dancefloor. ‘Funky Booda’ does exactly what it says on the tin, it’s a straight Funk classic! Its infectious groove and soaring leads are sure to have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet. ‘Be Ur Friend’ is a fiery Afro-House number - reminiscent of one of Tenderlonious's early releases ‘Bob’s Riddim.’ With a slow build, the listener is teased until finally the drums drop and all hell breaks loose – another dancefloor winner! There’s also more hip-hop inspired selections like ‘Brick City (4pm)’ or ‘Pepe’s Walk,’ which bump hard and have strong traces of Sa-Ra and J Dilla influence.

The record comes complete with quirky skits like ‘Bootsy’ and ‘Ferndale Gateaux,’ which blend in and out between the other tunes allowing the record to flow effortlessly from beginning to end.

There is something for everyone on this album. It’s the kind of record you can play at home from start to finish or take out to the club as an essential dancefloor filler. It pays homage to the 22a ethos, it has mass appeal and yet still maintains a high level of quality!

In short this album solidifies the duos ability to make great music with their own signature sound, unique to their world and lifestyle.

2017 is all about 8R1CK C17Y!

Words by Rodriguez Guido

8R1CK C17Y

Tenderlonious + Dennis Ayler - Pepe's Walk

Fiona Fiasco & Melodiesinfonie - Boys Suck

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