Denver, CO-based producer and visual artist RUMTUM (aka John Hastings) returns to Bastard Jazz with a new single, the first from his upcoming album campaign. “Pier Light” is a true progression in RUMTUM’s sound, one the producer has built with a steady stream of singles and 2022’s “Isles in Indigo” LP. While still instrumental and atmospheric, “Pier Light” adds driving percussion and deeper bass sounds to the mix, to create a heavier, more dance-inspired track. “Pier Light” is out October 28th.

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RUMTUM - Pier Light

Portland, OR-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist POSY (aka Rudy Klobas) returns to Bastard Jazz with a new single, "Better Days," featuring Natalie Slade on vocals. Further embracing the analog approach of his breakout "Abroad" EP, POSY has utilized reel-to-reel tape and entirely live instrumentation to create lush, cinematic soundscapes equally inspired by early 70s Ennio Morricone scores, Young-Holt Unlimited and contemporary lo-fi sounds.

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POSY - Better Days (feat. Natalie Slade)

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.

RUMTUM - Echo Drift

"Arcadian Daze" is the third single from Denver-based producer and visual artist RUMTUM's upcoming LP. Utilizing a breakbeat reminiscent of 2-Step Garage or slowed down drum'n'bass, layered on top of childlike melodies, a deep bassline, and sparkling synth work. The new album "Arcadian Daze" will be out worldwide on March 24th.

RUMTUM - Arcadian Daze

Portland based musician and artist POSY returns to Bastard Jazz for his second EP on the label, "I Know A Place". Moving to the left of some of the Lo-Fi influences of his first record, the new EP brings in more sophisticated instrumental work and jazz influences, working with a slew of guest musicians to set the mood more dusty than digital. Things kick off with "Aoi Yume", a beatless mood piece with lush keys and saxophone, while "Better Days" featuring Natalie Slade is a lifting piece of 70s inspired smooth R&B. "I Know A Place" featuring Brandon Lee Cierley layers horns and harps into an easy listening atmospheric piece with a modern edge while "Seshi" sounds like a 5 piece band playing in a mid-century modern space station. Lastly, "Message To Jun" ends the EP on an uptempo note with flute, live bass and keys, and a drumbreak that's beginning to be sampled for a hip-hop record. A big step forward for this bright young producer.

POSY - Message To Jun (feat. Seb Zillner)

POSY - Aoi Yume

Captain Planet, Zuzuka Poderosa and Raphael Futura's smash hit "Moqueca" gets the remix treatment from well known Brazilian edit king and globe crossing DJ Tahira. Staying true to the vibe of the original, Tahira weaves a bouncing beat and bassline, weaving and bubbling synths and percussion in and out of the song, while chopping the vocals up into a call & response. A funky one to bring some summertime heat to dancefloors this winter!

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Captain Planet, Zuzuka Poderosa & Raphael Futura - Moqueca (Instrumental)

"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

In his latest musical offering, Captain Planet collaborates with Colombian singer Jimena Angel to create a scorching slice of classic Afro Latin funk. The song began during a recent tour in South America where Captain Planet was playing some gigs around Santa Marta & Cartagena. A fan of Jimena's previous work, he reached out and connected online, arranging several days of collaboration. "I was staying in a tiny thatched roof hut in the jungle by the side of the Guachaca river, making beats on my laptop with headphones in preparation before meeting up. This beat was one of the first ones I played Jimena and immediately she got the vibe and we started to jam. The song had a triumphant and empowering feel, and then somehow we locked into chanting the name "Pambelé", who is an iconic Afro-latin boxer, born in Palenque, who holds a stature similar to Muhammad Ali for many Colombians." The uplifting Spanish lyrics speak about always moving forward, never looking backward, while fighting adversity. Jimena's powerful vocals soar over a super heavy bass line, accompanied by wah wah guitars and a hammond organ riff, with syncopated punches of horns, congas and cowbells. While the sound is reminiscent of timeless gems from artists like Ray Barretto or WAR, there is also a very contemporary feel and updated thump for today's discerning listeners.

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Captain Planet & Jimena Angel - Pambelé

Moon Mist, the new single from Toronto-based singer and multi-instrumentalist Dead Horse Beats is the first single from his new EP of the same name.

Drawing influence from mid 70s religious funk, disco and jazz fusion records, Moon Mist’s soaring string and brass crescendos weave around a story which follows a woman to a California retirement community where she endeavors to start a cult that is devoted to being laid back.
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