new to my ears

Available now!
http://smarturl.it/oliverlya
http://www.beatport.com/release/light-years-away/1355220

Oliver are dance music's funkiest space explorers. Their muscular, gleaming tunes swap EDM neon for airbrushed chrome, re-imagining the highways of Los Angeles as one long cosmic on-ramp. They follow up their Fool's Gold debut Mechanical with the supremely confident Light Years Away, a two-track EP showcasing the duo at their absolute best. The title track struts with a low-slung boogie, while "Fast Forward" takes off on a technicolor rocket of pulsing buildups and Daft-worthy solos. Light Years Away is one small step for man, one giant leap for the groove.

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Oliver - Light Years Away

'Sad Bitch’, featured on Arca’s debut Xen and the brand new 'Xen (????? Edition)’, out now.

 ????? Digital Deluxe Edition include two bonus tracks, ‘????? A’ and ‘????? B’ plus the Jesse Kanda-created videos for  tracks ‘Xen’ and ‘Thievery’.

Buy Now: 
http://smarturl.it/XenDLX

Sad Bitch

https://knxwledge.bandcamp.com/album/wt-prt9 _

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DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM: http://smarturl.it/SynchronicityOST
SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/c/lakeshorerecords

01. Project Log 0:00
02. KMC014 0:30
03. Variables 1:00
04. Look What I Found 1:30
05. Absence of Paradox 2:00
06. Concurrent Reality 2:30
07. Impossible Dream 3:00
08. Fate #3 3:30
09. Time Travel 4:00
10. Infinite Number 4:30


Synchronicity - Ben Lovett - Soundtrack Preview (Official Audio)

MPM Store (LP)
http://www.mpmmailorder.com/de/catalog/lp-7-mp3-lp-mp3/melodiesinfonie-be-thankful-lp

MPM Store (LP + 7“)
http://www.mpmmailorder.com/de/catalog/lp-7-mp3-lp-mp3/melodiesinfonie-be-thankful-0 (Limited to 500 pieces) 

Bandcamp (LP / Digi)
https://melodiesinfoniempm.bandcamp.com/

Cedits: Miles Bonny (Intro speaker)

Melodiesinfonie - The Beginning

Buy / Stream: BBEmusic.lnk.to/RasputinStashDevil
Following the runaway success of our recent vinyl reissue of rare classic 'Attitude, Belief & Determination' by Martin L. Dumas Jr, we are proud to present this highly sought after album from his former band Rasputin Stash. Originally released in 1974, 'The Devil Made Me Do It' is a collection of smokin' grooves, dance-floor funk joints and string-laden ballads, performed by some of Chicago's finest players.
Characterised by spellbinding vocal performances, playful lyrics, ultra tight rhythm sections and soaring strings, fans of Tower Of Power, Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield & Donny Hathaway will revel in this forgotten classic from the golden era of soul-funk.

Devil Made Me Do It

Rasputin Stash - Devil Made Me Do It (Album Sampler)

Download, Stream, Whatever:  http://onehandedmusic.lnk.to/7b-f4

Vocals by Jonwayne 
Produced by Mo Kolours 
Melodica skilfully caressed by Mo Kolours
P&C 2016 One-Handed Music

Thanks to Jonwayne and Shane Sakanoi for making it happen.

Mo Kolours x Jonwayne - Tears, Sand & Thorns (Edit)

'Fool' Out Now -
Brainfeeder: http://found.ee/fool-bf
iTunes: http://found.ee/fool-it
Spotify: http://found.ee/fool-sp

Brainfeeder will release the debut album - Fool - from Dutchman Jameszoo on 13th May 2016 on CD and Digital formats. The LP format will follow. Described by the producer as "naive computer jazz", despite features from two bona fide legends - namely legendary jazz pianist and bandleader Steve Kuhn and Brazilian composer and arranger Arthur Verocai - it's a record that fits perfectly into the label’s expanding take on the modern evolution of jazz music, following outings by Kneebody & Daedelus, Thundercat and Kamasi Washington. Stream 'Flake' now via the Brainfeeder soundcloud.

Taken from the album 'Fool' released 13th May 2016 via Brainfeeder.

Follow Jameszoo -
Facebook: http://found.ee/jameszoo-fb
Twitter: http://found.ee/jameszoo-tw
Instagram: http://found.ee/jameszoo-ig
Spotify: http://found.ee/jameszoo-sp

Artwork by Philip Akkerman - http://philipakkerman.com

Jameszoo - 'Flake'

Hear more Starship Connection (B.Bravo & Teeko) at https://soundcloud.com/teekomusic and https://soundcloud.com/bravobeats

The fourth release on Austin Boogie Crew Records is one we couldn’t be more excited to roll out: an undeniable 45 from none other than Starship Connection! Representing San Francisco, Starship members B.Bravo & Teeko have been leading the scene for years with their unique brand of modern and hip-hop infused funk. With their first appearance on ABC, the duo offers two complimentary jams...

“Heartbreaker” is an amazing modern funk cover of the Zapp & Roger original. Driven by talkbox harmonies, cracking drums, thumping bass, and slick halftime break downs, Starship puts their signature twist on a classic.

Starship Connection - Heartbreaker (ABC-004)

Release Date: 04/29/2016

Digital Buy Links: radi.al/GoodbyeWorldDigital
Amazon: amzn.to/25NvU4z

"I got a little more work for you to do."

That's what the late Reverend Gean West sings—or rather testifies—on the opening track of Goodbye World, the new and deeply emotional album from the triumphantly unlikely gospel funk band the Relatives. The group started working on the record in the summer of 2014, but Gean was able to lay down his signature gravelly vocals on only two songs before he became ill and fell into a coma. He remained unconscious for twelve days, and it was during that time he heard God's voice telling him to get back to work. "Don't let me down, son," the voice commanded.

Buy on Bandcamp

The Relatives - Goodbye World

'Fool' Out Now -
Brainfeeder: http://found.ee/fool-bf
iTunes: http://found.ee/fool-it
Spotify: http://found.ee/fool-sp

Taken from the album 'Fool' released 13th May 2016 via Brainfeeder.

Follow Jameszoo -
Facebook: http://found.ee/jameszoo-fb
Twitter: http://found.ee/jameszoo-tw
Instagram: http://found.ee/jameszoo-ig
Spotify: http://found.ee/jameszoo-sp

Artwork by Philip Akkerman - http://philipakkerman.com

Jameszoo - 'Flu feat. Arthur Verocai'

Rob Garza's 2016 Summer Mix originally premiered on KEXP 91.1's "Midnight in a Perfect World" broadcast on Friday, May 13, 2016.  As always, support the artists by following them on Soundcloud or purchasing tracks from your favorite music dealer.

DL Via Email: http://bit.ly/23Z4Coe

TRACKLISTING:
https://soundcloud.com/DJSabo - Oud Dreams
https://soundcloud.com/dole-kom - Phara Oh (Original Mix)
Rob Garza - Re Mana (https://soundcloud.com/psychemagik Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/psychemagik feat https://soundcloud.com/navizadi - Mink and Shoes
https://soundcloud.com/lonelyboymusic - When I Think About
https://soundcloud.com/purplediscomachine - People (Wild Culture Remix)
Da Lukas, DJ Linus, Poenitsch -  First Step (https://soundcloud.com/luigi-rocca-official Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/fatsushi - Paia (Original Mix)
https://soundcloud.com/djdavi - Illusion (Original Mix)
https://soundcloud.com/rodriguez-official  - No, You Can't (V's Getting Away Edit)


Follow Rob Garza
http://robgarza.com
http://facebook.com/robgarzamusic
http://instagram.com/robgarzamusic
http://twitter.com/robgarzamusic
http://soundcloud.com/robgarzamusic

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Rob Garza - Midnight in a Perfect World Mix

The Olympians self-titled debut album, featuring members of The Dap-Kings, Lee Fields & the Expressions, and Menahan Street Band, is out now. Order now: shop.daptonerecords.com

The Olympians - Sirens of Jupiter

from the album Body Wash (9/16/16) http://stonesthrow.com/mndsgn

Body Wash

VINYL

Mndsgn - Use Ya Mnd (Twentyfourseven)

Out Now! Get it at Daptone Records Shop http://bit.ly/2cfnj5J

PST-001

Benjamin & The Right Direction "Light Of My Life"

Vinyl back in stock on the BBE store (strictly limited): https://www.bbemusic.com/downloads/real-sound-chicago/

In 2010, the legendary (now sorely missed) Chicago record store Mr Peabody entered a new phase by teaming up with London's powerhouse BBE Music to bring their hidden gems to the forefront of dance-floors around the world. Mark & Mike's selection was like no other - definitely geared for sophisticated crowds that are brave enough to venture off into the wild and experimental.

Their first release 'The Real Sound Of Chicago' is highly sought after on vinyl, so we are delighted to announce that it's now back in stock only on the BBE store!

Chicago has always been a place that had talented musicians. It has been a hub for soul, funk, blues, and jazz for generations. The significance of the Real Sound of Chicago release in disco compilation terms is that many Chicago private disco labels never made it out of the city. Just like Chicago house music. That is why in many cases the records here are higher priced on a collectors market generally. Some Chicago artists never had the resources to have their music distributed properly on a global scale.

The contribution of Chicago to popular black American music has always been immense from accomplished soul, blues, hip hop, house and jazz musicians from Herbie Hancock, Larry Heard, Benny Goodman, Sam Cooke, Quincy Jones, Curtis Mayfield, Common, Minnie Ripperton, Marshall Jefferson and many more who no doubt shaped The Real Sound of Chicago.

The Real Sound Of Chicago - Underground Disco From The Windy City (Album Sampler)

https://BBEmusic.lnk.to/BuenaMusica
A highly respected crate digger, DJ extraordinaire, record label go-to-guy and one half of dynamite duo Kon & Amir, we are proud to present this very special collection of music chosen by Amir. Having dedicated his life to mapping hip hop and dance music's lineage, the Boston native has been called upon by Capitol Records, Pete Rock and Shady Records among others for his musical expertise over the years, not to mention having curated quite an incredible catalogue of compilations for BBE. Put simply, this guy has an almost unrivalled ear for a great record.
As you may well have guessed from the title, this latest outing has a distinctly latin flavour. Comprising a selection of obscure tracks from the 60's and 70's recorded mainly in New York (but featuring artists from Detroit and the Dominican Republic), there are bound to be new discoveries here for even the most ardent collector. Ranging styles are on display here, but the record has a definite leaning toward upbeat Salsa & Guaguancó. Latin superstars such as Joey Pastrana and Louie Colon may have been household names among the tenements of East Harlem & The Bronx back in the day, but they have never reached a mainstream audience outside the Latin community. Now thanks to Amir's relentless digging, some of the finest and most authentic Latin dance music can be enjoyed on one fiery-hot record.

DJ Amir presents Buena Música Y Cultura (Album Sampler)

Debut album is out now. Features members of The Dap-Kings, Lee Fields & the Expressions, and Menahan Street Band. Order now: shop.daptonerecords.com

The Olympians - Apollo's Mood

Available now on strictly limited vinyl: https://www.bbemusic.com/downloads/ted-coleman-band-taking-care-business/
Digital formats: https://BBEmusic.lnk.to/TakingCareOfBusiness
We're delighted to announce the reissue of this ultra-rare LP, originally issued on JSR Records back in 1980. Heavily influenced by the likes of Bobby Hutcherson and Roy Ayers, 'Taking Care Of Business' is full of positive, uptempo soul/jazz gems, featuring Ted Coleman's wonderful vibraphone playing throughout. Not only did Coleman both sing and play piano, synth and vibes on the record, but he also designed the artwork himself; a true DIY LP if ever there was one. This DIY ethos even extended to the New Jersey label JSR who originally pressed the LP, describing themselves as: "a new company that helps working club bands that can sell their own records. JSR artists spend no money for recording or production costs, and there are no recording contracts." This could well explain the album's rarity, with original copies selling on Discogs for eye-wateringly high prices.
Ted Coleman cut his teeth playing local clubs and venues in his hometown of Pittsburgh, where his skills on vibes and mallet percussion quickly earned him popularity in the local area. 'Taking Care Of Business' was his very first studio album, blending latin rhythms with smooth jazz and soul stylings. The musicianship on the record is striking, the vocals mellow and soulful, the lyrics warm and tender: put simply this album is designed to warm the heart. Still writing and recording at 'Joyful Noise', his Metuchen New Jersey studio, Ted Coleman also performs across the US with his "Good Vibes" band. We hope you find as much joy in this scarce and remarkable debut LP as we do.

Ted Coleman Band - Taking Care Of Business (Album Sampler)

taken from MOTOR CITY CS [Not Not Fun, 2012] 

new to my ears

Bobby Christian