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Brownswood electr*c 4
Various Artists
[Brownswood Recordings]
Release Date: 19/05/2014

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Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood imprint dips back into the electronic melting pot to compile its fourth “electr*c” compilation in as many years. The fruits of intensive exploration of the cracks and crevices within today’s wonderfully fractured bass music movement, Brownswood electr*c 4 features exclusive music from a new crop of up and comers. Some like Frenchman Nikitch and Belgian wunderkind LTGL are fresh out of the blocks, whilst the likes of Deft, Adam Elemental, Glenn Astro, D Tiberio and B Lewis have cultivated relative online infamy in recent times, each carving out their own unique path and singular artistry. 

As usual we run the full gamut of styles, skipping from searing hypercolour hip-hop/bass hybrids; through ever so slightly wonky deep house; furious footworkin’ D&B that recalls vintage Metalheadz cuts circa ’96 (but somehow sounds steadfastly futuristic); awesomely drunken R&B; wrecking ball 808-driven bangerz; and introspective emo bumps… It’s a cluttered, chaotic, hyperactive kaleidoscopic trip – no doubt – but we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Founded by Alex “Patchwork” Stevenson (Patchwork Pirates / Earnest Endeavours) in 2010, the aim of this series was very simply to replicate the ethos of Peterson’s much loved Brownswood Bubblers series and provide a platform for new, up and coming artists starting to make waves in the worldwide underground. It’s an approach that has characterised Gilles’s approach to DJing, broadcasting and music from the very beginning of his career and it lies at the very heart of his accidental slogan: “Searching for the perfect beat”.

The inaugural Brownswood electr*c in June 2010 provided a compelling snapshot of the dance music underground’s greyer areas, rounding up then newcomers (now major players) Shlohmo, Rockwell, 16bit, George Fitzgerald, Mosca and Mount Kimbie. Subsequent volumes burrowed deeper into the warren-like electronic landscape uncovering hidden treasures from Ta-ku, Koreless, Synkro & Indigo (these days known as Akkord), Stray (one third of Ivy Lab) and highlighted underground anthems by the likes of Dub Phizix and Krampfhaft, in addition to a whole raft of exceptionally talented newcomers.


Brownswood electr*c 4

01. Louis Futon - Shoulda Known (GANZ Remix)
02. Nikitch - Radiated Light
03. Monk' - “L”
04. Glenn Astro - We Killed Our Probation Worker
05. Deft - Breakdown
06. Adam Elemental - Green Eyes feat. Ravdeep Singh
07. NorvisJr - do kNo that…
08. LTGL - Hat To The Back (Brownswood Edit)
09. Feral - Rollercoaster
10. B Lewis - Four Days Alone
11. D Tiberio - All That's Torn feat. Natasha Agrama
12. Brrd - Youth Group

Deft - Breakdown

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Emanative Feat' The Pyramids
"Hum Allah Hum Allah Hum Allah" 
(Written by Pharoah Sanders)

Taken from the forthcoming album 
"The Light Years Of The Darkness"
Available here: https://stevereidfoundation.bandcamp.com/
Steve Reid Foundation/Brownswood Recordings

Idris Ackamoor: Chant, Alto Saxophone  & Percussion
Kenneth Nash: Chant & Percussion
Suman Joshi: Upright Bass
Nick Haward: Upright Bass
Phillip Harper: Percussion
Mally Harpaz: Percussion
Tamar Osborn: Bass Clarinet & Flute
Ben Hadwen: Tenor Saxophone
Liz Elensky: Backing Vocals
Andre Espeut: Backing Vocals
Jessica Lauren: Piano
Nick Woodmansey: Drums & Percussion

Vocals/Chant Written and Arranged by Kenneth Nash
Kenneth Nash - Kenade Music, BMI
Idris Ackamoor - Aomawa Music, BMI
Recorded by Mamiko Motto w/ Etienne Railu 
All proceeds to The Steve Reid Foundation

Hum Allah Hum Allah Hum Allah

Following on from Toddla T's killer first installment in 2011, Radio 1's underground dance music champion B.Traits steps up to deliver the second chapter in the Red Bull Studios Mixtape free download series. Volume II sees nine emerging artists and producers from house and techno to electro-pop, reggae and grime specifically create tracks for the mixtape under the supervision of chief curator, B.Traits. New producers, Hodge, Lewis Boardman, Palace and i-D Class of 2015 member Novelist all make an appearance, but now we press play on this beautiful downtempo number from Brownswood Records rising stars, Anushka. This is Waterlillies. 
@anushkauk

Watch the full making of the mixtape out February 12th here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2V4mEzcUnE

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Premiere: Anushka - Waterlillies

Brownswood are delighted to announce that we have signed Cuban singer Daymé Arocena.
Daymé was part of the Havana Cultura Mix project, which saw Gilles Peterson mentoring selected producers from around the world to make a record in Cuba with local musicians. She auditioned, prompting all producers to decide they wanted to work with her... In the end, she sung on three tracks on the album, including the massive "U Knew Before”. Seeing huge potential in her, Gilles invited her to London to perform at the album launch event, where she enchanted the packed out audience, and it was decided she should record a solo project for Brownswood Recordings / Havana Cultura. The announcement brought out a loud, rich, infectious laugh instantly recognizable as Dayme’s deep and chocolaty voice. “My first record, here,” she squeals. “It’s a crazy dream.”

Credits: 
Vocals & Campana - Daymé Arocena 
Produced by Simbad 
Thumb Pianos, Bass Cajon, Djembe,  Shakers, Small Percussions, 
CP 70 & B3 Organ - Simbad  


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Daymé Arocena - Madres

Its been all change at Smokin Sessions HQ of late with new signing Lewis B kicking up quite a storm. And just when you thought it was safe to sink in to your Smokin Sessions new comfort zone, we would like to present another new talent that goes by the name of DJ Rum. His music is deep and jazzy influenced with a sprinkle of Techno added to the mix to give this bright young spark an absolute unique and fresh flavor that we have been very inspired by. Plead with me is our favorite of the 2 tracks here.
It is rare to get a track at 8 minutes and you don’t want to flick through, but DJ Rum has really managed to keep it interesting throughout the journey of this track.”Emerald” is also just as interesting to hear with a darker edge.

Release date is planned for early June.

Here is a link to his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/djrumuk


DJ RUM-Emerald (The Antidote)-Smoking Session clip

French producer, Moresounds, brings sublime, rolling percussion to Om Unit's Cosmic Bridge imprint!

Mutation Experts EP

PREMIERE: Moresounds 'Ting N Tings'

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B1 - Eddies (Batu Remix)
B2 - Carpet Bombing

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Dream Continuum = Om Unit & @Machinedrum 

"Ride Away"forthcoming on new @Astrophonica VA - Gradients Vol.2
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Astrophonica is proud to present Gradients Vol. 2.

The second in the Gradients compilation album series and curated again by London producer and label head Fracture, Vol.2 celebrates Fracture's forward-thinking ethos, the label's expansive stylistic roots and the sheer brilliance of catching a vibe.

Ltd 3x12" / Digital / Risopgraph Print / Tshirt

Released: 30th Nov 2018

A1. Fracture & Neptune - Chal Dub
A2. Luke Vibert - 165 303

B1. Sam Binga x Lewis James x Rider Shafique - Ever Fresh
B2. Taso x Fracture - Lose You
B3. BSN Posse - No Matter How Far

C1. Moresounds - Shut Up 
C2. Falty DL - A Day At The Races

D1. Groves - Hennessy Brown 
D2. Proc Fiskal - Soundwise

E1. Dream Continuum - Ride Away 
E2. ONHELL & Sigrah - On Sight 
E3. DieMantle - Be Right There

F1 Fracture - Dropping You 
F2 Sully - Qualia


Gradient Vol.2 is another all-killer-no-filler experience this time featuring: 

Warp/Ninja/Rephlex/Mu releasing and electronic generation shaping Luke Vibert dropping acid at 165BPM, a dream come true reboot of Om Unit & Machinedrum's dope AF collaborative alias "Dream Continuum", DnB legend, (Full Cycle label head, Reprazent and Breakbeat Era member) DJ Die & Digital Soundboy Dismantle's double heavyweight "DieMantle" partnership, full-time LA Footworker and Teklife OG Taso, NYC Beatmaker & Ninja Tune & Planet Mu artist Falty DL. PLUS.... label mainstays and big time soundboys all; Parisienne dub wizard Moresounds, the Modern Junglist with the golden touch, Sully and a NXLVL-Powers-Combine-Triumvirate Sam Binga, Lewis James and Rider Shafique getting 'Everfresh'. Fracture himself contributes a longtime club weapon from him and long-time production partner Neptune and give us the first taste of his experimental 160 BPM Fast Techno aka Turbo Berghain (consider yourself on notice. You heard it here first!) Add in Hyperdub's freshest, Proc Fiskal, who continues his 'damn son' unique streak and Lit international "insta-sign" contributions from Canada's Groves, Spain's Iberian Juke label heads BSN Posse (Broken Lip & Stay Puft), LA's ONHELL and Portland's Sigrah and you might see what Charlie Fracture sees.. Vibes for miles. In our opinion this is some of the freshest most exciting music this year so hats off to all the vibe catchers and to Fracture for bottling some of their best.

Dream Continuum - Ride Away (Om Unit & Machinedrum)

TEKNOX (@teknoxradio) crew member @Nikki-Nair debuts on Mr. Mitch's stellar imprint @Gobstopper-Records this month with a five-track EP titled 'Morphism'.

His latest follows up releases on labels such as TRAM Planet, Discovery and Scuffed and sees the Tennessee producer in his experimental element. 

The EP, says Nair, was written "with big soundsystems in mind". And across the five tracks Nair offers up rhythms, atmospheres and tropes spanning a slew of varying genres such as techno, house and electro, all the while focusing in on the interesting outcomes that stem from vocal-led, bass-laden soundsystem productions.
 
Gobstopper will release 'Morphism' on October 11. Pre-order below and tune into club-ready EP banger 'Low Dimension' now.

http://gobstopper-records.co.uk/releases/gob031/

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Premiere: Nikki Nair 'Low Dimension'

3.FSOL - Ill flower (Machinedrum remix)

Track 4 from Winding River EP with @pugilistmusic
Out July 17, Preorders available now on @miracledrugrecordings
12" 180gram vinyl and digital

Full EP clips here:
https://soundcloud.com/miracledrugrecordings/korin-complex-winding-river-ep-showreel-md002

Korin Complex & Pugilist - New Growth [MD002]

Previewing the latest release from his debut album, we introduce Djrum aka Felix Manuel. Hailing from 2nd Drop label, the producer originally made his name after releasing critically adored 12” singles with One the Edge and Smokin Sessions labels. 

From his new album entitled ‘Seven Lies’ we bring you a touch of Friday fever with the most club orientated track from the album, Arcana (Do I Need You). Remember it is pronounced - Drum (coming from DJ Rum) and if you can't move to the beat, this isn't the track for you. 

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Djrum - Arcana (Do I Need You)

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Welcome to Brownswood Recordings, the London-based indie label from globe trotting purveyor of all sounds soulful and inspired, Gilles Peterson.

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