We've linked up with our homies at Insect Records to bring you left-field beatsmith Sir Froderick's D'Void of Funk mixtape. Composed of his favorite Funkadelic samples, the tape sees Froderick chopping up George and crew in his unconventional on-beat/off-beat style.

Wax Poetics and Insect Records present Sir Froderick "D'Void of Funk"

Taking his cue from seminal mix albums of days gone by, Glenn Astro is back with a compilation of original productions from a cast of fictional artists on Nothing Is Real, releasing May 4. 

Across 13 tracks, the Tartelet mainstay celebrates the thrill of discovery which came as standard listening to new entries in series’ like X-Mix and DJ Kicks, moving between head-nodding downtempo, ambient techno, broken beat and all manner of chill-out room delights. You might be left wishing artists such as DJ 1999, Mental Trance and Eye Soul8r had actual discographies to go and explore, but as Astro himself is keen to point out, “nothing is real.” 

Astro has never been shy to embrace classic tropes and tones in his past albums for Tartelet, Apollo and Ninja Tune, but he’s drawing on a different set of influences for this album and embracing the flexibility afforded by using imagined aliases for varied production styles. 

“I had the idea to do a mixtape, preferably with unknown dance tracks that also reflect that whole 90s/early 00s vibe,” Astro explains. “Instead of digging for some records that haven’t been sourced yet or trying to find those ‘forgotten’ treasures, I made the tracks myself. That way I had full control over BPMs, feel and the whole arrangement of tracks. I thought of a few alter egos and started producing the tracks in the order that I intended to play them in a mix. In the end a whole compilation of tracks emerged.” 

While the concept might suggest you’re going to hear a lot of over-familiar sounds, don’t be fooled. Astro is inspired and inquisitive, channeling the experimental spirit of the 90s and early 00s when electronic music was still continually being redefined in all kinds of micro-scenes. In many cases, Astro’s productions slip into the cracks between genres rather than specifically mimicking a style. 

In the run up to its release on May 4, the album will be framed by four key single releases which embody the omnivorous attitude Astro brings to the album. As Crystalline Reality, he explores classic breakbeat in detail, fusing it with starry eyed ambient techno synthesis in an unlikely but wholly convincing combination. Eye Soul8r’s ‘Autumn Subs’ injects ambient synth work in a Fax Records style with a rolling drum funk calling back to the trip hop era. ‘Steppers Worldwide, Unite!’ by The Foundation lands somewhere between pitched down breakbeat hardcore and dubstep, echoing the seldom-mentioned breakstep sound but injecting it with a subtle touch of dub techno. Brain Liquor’s ‘Jaque?’ revels in beatless, Detroit-informed machine funk, laces in some wriggling 303 squelch and gives everything a generous dubbing, but hold tight for the plot twist. 

Even if the reference points are detectable, the end result is a curious blend as indebted to ambiguity as the overall concept of the compilation. Like the spine-tingling sensation of hitting play and awaiting the waves of unknown sonics on one of those seminal mixes, you never know exactly what you’re going to get as you take the trip through Nothing Is Real. 

“In terms of dance music, the 90s and early 2000s are pretty much the blueprint for everything that I’ve later on made myself,” Astro admits. “At the same time, I don’t want to be overly nostalgic about it. We often look at those times, specifically the Y2K years, as being a lot simpler, realer, more honest, which in some cases might even be true. Simultaneously, it's insanely naive. Everything plastic isn’t necessarily futuristic, you know?” 

Nothing is Real drops May 4th on vinyl and digital. 

All tracks written and produced by Glenn Astro

Nothing Is Real V.A. - DJ MIX - Mixed by Glenn Astro

During our takeover on Polaroid Radio throughout October and November, we are delivering shows, playlists and music 24/7 on the Iris channel, inspired by the pages of Wax Poetics.

We reached out to our community to share a 60 minute mix with us every week.

Week 1 theme was Record Digging - Go deep in the crates 

This winning mix is curated by Stevie Titmus, a DJ from London and a regular at vinyl-only spots like Brilliant Corners. He’s also a member of Real Love Seeker, who’s music has been featured on NTS Radio, Rinse and more.

Tracklist:
Jorge Ben - Georgia
Freda Payne - Can't Wait 
Eddie Kendricks - Don't Underestimate The Power Of Love 
Crystal Clear - Stay With Me
Hi Inergy - It Was You
Ann Lewis - Alone In The Dark
The Dynamic Superiors - Nobody's Gonna Change Me
Shades Of Black – Make U Mine
E-Smoove - Deja Vu 
Larry Heard - Cycles Of Ecstacy 
Alton Miller - Turning On
Dajae - Day By Day (Ron & Chez Dub)
Siji - Sanctuary (Dj Deep & Franck Roger Remix)
Shaun Escoffery - Into The Blue (Filter Sax Dub)
Micatone - Run (Seji Mix)

Wax Poetics and Polaroid Present: From The Pages | Stevie Titmus Mix

1. Jackie Brown O.S.T. - Beaumont’s Lament (Intro) 
2. Marvin Gaye - Main Theme From Trouble Man 
3. Earth Wind & Fire - Sweet Sweetback‘s Theme
4. Herbie Hancock - Watermelon Man
5. Quincy Jones - Ironside 
6. Taxi Driver O.S.T. - Theme From „Taxi Driver“
7. The Blackbyrds - Wilford‘s Gone 
8. Miles Davis - Générique
9. Charles Earland - The Snake 
10. Roy Ayers - Coffey Is The Color / King‘s Last Ride
11. Donald Byrd - Cristo Redentor 
12. Bobby Womack & J.J. Johnson and his Orchestra - Harlem Clavinette 
13. Bobby Watson - Bustalk 
14. Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 
15. Isaac Hayes - Cafe Regio‘s 
16. JB‘s - Pass The Peas 
17. Johnny Pate - You Can’t Even Walk In The Park (Main Theme) 
18. Curtis Mayfield - Junkie Chase
19. Willie Hutch - Brother‘s Gonna Work It Out 
20. Edwin Starr - Ain‘t It Hell Up In Harlem

CINEMATIC „JAZZ“

Antonio Aiello @ Djoon for Discovery 10.02.24

Magz FM 433

Diners Club International - 3
The Phat Seekers -Bop Dat
edgarthedyke - Hold On A Sec 
Sean Slick - Easy
Tom Excell - It's Holy ft Dizraeli
Niko Marks - God Status ft Dwight Adams 
Charles Webster - Music ft Thandi Draai
Rae Khalil - Is It Worth It 
Fatima - Love On Acid 
H.E.R.-Make The Most f. Lonr (Crazyups Rework)
Vice Beats - Take A Trip ft Steph Pockets, Ellie Harris and Thalassic
Marcus McCray - You
Sempra - Nothing Without Your Love (Extended)
6BLOCC - Can We Talk
Anaïs x Toddla T x Nadia Rose - Hey Hey Hey ft LEVi
Manga st. Claire & Morenight - Can't Keep Getting Away With It
Cooletic Muzak - Power To The Movement 
Optic - Call
Snick Foley - Coalensce
Jamie Slacks - Resilience
Soulo Smith - Eyez On The Prize 
Lisa McClendon - Don't Touch That Tree
Sade - Cherish The Day (Hey Mesa Rmx)

433: radio jawn / future soul dispatch center / from philly to the world

Whoa. Major Tunes Ahead - just press play and enjoy. If you want the tracklist, hit up soundwavesradio.com

SWR 768

EP. 768 - March 8, 2024

Favourite Tunes Dezember/ Januar 23/24
Enjoy

Crates:/12/23

shout out @lambolovebaby für die Einladung und für's Aufnehmen. ✨

John Gelato & Josip Kushiç at MOLOKO+

Kofi The Unknown - Smash!

Roc Marciano - Flash Gordon - Beekool Beat

Dj and Moderator at Limbo Rhythm/Radio Z Nürnberg. 
Every first Saturday from 5 to7 pm at 95,8Mhz in Nürnberg, Germany.

Booking: Andreas-dorr@web.de

Genres: Hip Hop, Jazz, Neo-Soul, Funk. Disco, House, Amapiano, Bossa Nova, World Music...

Gigs:

6.04.24 Bierchen und Bühnchen Aftershow /Deis
16.02.24 Blok Bar / Nürnberg
6.02.24 Kunstwecchsel Ausstellung von Kid Crow/ Schwabach

31.12.23 Silvesterparty Hotel Bergschlösschen/ Bamberg
09.12.23 blok Bar
26.10.23 Nuejazz Lounge /AEG
30.09.23 NBGrooves Silent Discco Jamnitzer Platz 
14.07.23 Blok Bar /nürnberg
01.07.23 Gartenfest E-Werk /erlangen
14.05.23 Muttertag im PARKS /Nürnberg
15.04.23 Bierchen und Bühnchen Aftershow Party / Desi

05.11.22 Blok Bar mit Bundle Brothers
21.10.22 Nuejazz Kulturwerkstatt / AEG
09.07.22 Block Party Anna Park /Nürnberg
25.05.22 Biergarten Z- Bau/ Nürnberg
07.05.22 Silent Disco Blaue Nacht 7 Nürnberg
17.04.22 Cosmic Dust Radio Show / Bocchum

29/30.10.21 NUEJazz Festival / Z-bau Nürnberg
20.10.21 Blok Bar
02.07.21 TribeZ Loop Sessions Support /Desi Nürnberg

16.08.20 About Summer Biergarten /Z-Bau Nürnberg
10.07.20  Vison Next Hip Hop Biergarten /Hirsch Nürnberg
06.7.20 Einkaufen mit Musik/ Hey Hey Bar Nürnberg
15.05.20 NBG Hip. Hub Stream / harlem Bar Nürnberg
11.01.20 Elected /Hey Hey Bar

27.12.2019 What Da Funk / Blok Bar
29.11.19 Blok Bar
15.11.19 Elected /Hey Hey Bar
02.11.19 Bungle Jam /Flon St Gallen
26.11.19 What Da Funk /Z-Bau Nürnberg
04.10.19 Urban Sounds in Concert / Z-Bau
21.09.19 Betonliebe Graffiti / Frankenzentrum Nürnberg
20.09.19 Elected / Hey Hey Bar
24.08.19 Team Dauerfeuer Pop Up Store
24.08.19 About Summer / Z Bau Biergarten
24.8.19 blok Bar Nürnberg
04.08.19 Streetfood Markt / Parks Nürnberg
26./27.7.19 Style Scouts / Hauptbahnhof Nürnberg
26.07.19 What Da Funk / Blok Bar
19.07.19 Wasteland Afrika-Karibik- Festival / Wassertrüdingen
13.07.19 Booya Release Party / Ol Dirty Soundbar Nürnberg
03.07.19 Sugerhill Gang  Warm up / Hirsch Nürnberg
15.06.19  Turn it up / Süd Bar St Gallen
09.06.19 Beatcafe Open Air /Zett9 Fürth
07.06.19 Diggin Deeper / Hey Hey Bar Nürnberg
23.05.19 Masta Ace Warm up /Hirsch Nürnberg
10.05.19 Style Scouts /Ostbahnhof Berlin
04.05.19 Silent Disco NBGrooves / Blaue Nacht Nürnberg
21.04.19 hipHopforgrownupz 7 Hey Hey Bar
10.04.19 A.G Warm up /Eisdiele Nürnberg
31.03.19 GZA Warm up / Hirsch Nürnberg
13.03.19 Sadat X & El da Sensai Support / Eisdiele Nürnberg
08.03.19 Blok Bar Nürnberg
02.03.19 Retrogott & Hulk Horn Support / Desi Nürnberg
29.02.19 Lords of the Underground Support /Hirsch Nürnberg
11.02.19 The Doppelgangaz Support / Z-Bau Nürnberg
08.02.19 Beatcafe / Zett9 Fürth

25.12.18 Ol Dirty Soundbar /Nürnberg
10.11.18 Bungle Brothers / Blok bar
06.10.18 Legal Wall Opening / jUZ Oberasbacch
21.09.18 bout it bout it / KV im Z Bau
10.09.18 Devin the Dude Warm up / Cloud Erlangen

Crates:/12/23

Chillmatic