Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same time. A spiritual, deep and textured jazz record, tipping its hat to greats from the past, capturing memories and reformulating them into new ideas with the help of some of Melbourne’s finest talent.

Expert keys player for the likes of 30/70 and Elle Shimada, alongside one-half of Close Counters, this debut LP was Finn’s conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz. Instead, Dawn Is A Melody places the piano and arrangements centre stage, giving Finn and his fellow Melbourne crew freedom to explore the spaces in between, new emotions and alternate soundscapes.

In Finn’s own words: “My intention with Dawn Is A Melody was to create a world; a microcosm of colour. Something rich and beautiful that allowed the melodies and compositions to reach their full potential. It was driven by hope, curiosity and the search for beauty and reassurance in this ever-changing world. The emotion behind the music is really about the journey of life, growing up and changing, as well as my relationship with Tasmania’s natural landscapes where I grew up, a part of the world that is incredibly unique and beautiful.”

The album arcs between opening, middle and end. Beginning with the optimism of ‘Looking Up’ and ‘Lagoon’, the former a celestial, string and harp marbled slice of positivity, the latter a spiritual journey of exuberance and hope, Finn’s fingers dancing across the ‘70s Yamaha grand piano. From there the songs blossom outwards with the cinematic soulful journey of ‘It’s Behind Me Now’ and Brazilian-inspired ‘Expansion’, as the divine ‘Crossing’ signals a transition to a new realm. The energy is transformed from the rich cosmic textures to a more intimate and personal feeling with ‘Ablaze’, ‘Between Spaces’ and ‘As It Passes’ which blissfully fades down to simply piano and strings to close out the record.

Recorded at Rolling Stock in Collingwood, Melbourne, Henry Jenkins was drafted in as recording and mix engineer, his minimal vintage mic setups giving a live aesthetic and warmth to the arrangements. Lucky Pereira and Blakely McLean Davies form the rock-solid rhythm section, with a hand-picked line-up of other Melbourne talent on display, including Cheryl Durongpitikul on tenor sax, Siwei Wong on harp, Audrey Powne on trumpet and Allysha Joy on vocals to name only a few.

Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane, through Herbie Hancock, to Arthur Verocai, this is a debut nourished by the past but firmly made in the present. A record unable to be age-stamped, casting ambiguity as to when, what era and by whom it has been crafted. Like a vintage lens capturing a current scene, Dawn Is A Melody is warm and familiar yet focused on the here now.

Finn Rees - Between Spaces

'Viral Love' is the first single taken off the 'Life Is What You Make It' EP by the FakeHunters production crew.

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If you're new to the FakeHunters you're in for a treat, as the crew consistently comes with some of the smoothest headnod Hip Hop Jazz production and cuts. Once again they team up with the always ear friendly emcee and vocalist Melodiq, who flows with effortless finesse in his verses and sung chorus. 

The EP also features the likes of Philosophy Cole, Savior and P Able.

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I was lucky to see Andrew @ club UK in London around 92 ? before the Babylon shut it down 😪 A master at D Controls, a music lover & a beautiful human. RIP. 💖🌈💖

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The Sound of Midnight Riot on Street Sounds Radio Episode 16 with Dj Emma

Midnight Riot is hitting the airwaves in style, now gracing the iconic Street Sounds Radio with their fresh weekly primetime show every Friday night, running from 11pm to 1am. 

Leading the charge is label head honcho Yam Who? alongside Midnight Riot's very own Jaegerossa. Joining them as regular guest stars are a stellar lineup including Faz, Adam Nova, DJ Emma, Le Visiteur, Tony Wriston (Pikes Ibiza), and Conan The Selector as well as some stellar guests.

Check out Episode 017 with Faz and all our other shows here: https://soundcloud.com/levisiteuronline/sets/midnight-riot-on-street-sounds

The Sound of Midnight Riot: Street Sounds 017

The Sound of Midnight Riot: Street Sounds 017 with Faz

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Hey ho, here's the short version of my weekly podcast. If you're tempted to subscribe to its big brother, which now sits behind a paywall, go here: 
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The Bill Brewster Podcast #766 (Short Version)

Take the groove (Vinyl Mix)

BeatPete - Timeless Treats - Volume #6 - Vinyl Mix

Tracks from:

1. Intro
2. Midnight Movers Unltd. - Lost For Words
3. Smokey Robinson And The Miracles - A Legend In Its Own Time
4. Sven Libaek And His Orchestra - Misty Canyon
5. Gentle Giant - The Advent Of Panurge
6. Mecki Mark Men - Love Feeling
7. The Bubble Gum Machine - I Wonder
8. Donald Byrd - Wind Parade
9. Ramsey Lewis ‎- The Look Of Love
10. David Axelrod - The Warnings - Part I
11. Bobbi Humphrey - Harlem River Drive
12. Monk Higgins - Jo-Ju-Ja
13. Vanilla Fudge - Eleanor Rigby
14. The Lyman Woodard Organization - On Your Mind
15. David Axelrod - The Signs - Part III
16. Kalyanyi Anandji - Theme Music
17. Osmar Milito & Quarteto Forma - A Famous Myth
18. Midnight Movers Unltd. - Sacrifice
19. Ambiance - There Is A Love
20. The Mad Lads - I Forgot To Be Your Lover
21. Daniel Janin & Nancy Holloway - Sand And Rain
22. Roy Haynes - Water Children

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BeatPete - Timeless Treats - Volume #6 - Vinyl Mix

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

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