Wistful sax-fuelled ambient meets stuttering breaks on this unfolding composition from Michael Diamond on his own Vasuki Sound.

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Michael Diamond feat. Alex Wilson - Liberation (STW Premiere)

CC DANCE ORCHESTRA & WOODY - codywoody2 (rawmix)

German-born, Amsterdam based don Retromigration (AKA Malik Kassim) steps into the big leagues, letting loose his debut album on WOLF Music. ‘Straight Foxin’ contains fourteen expertly executed tracks, ranging from hazy beats and jazz-tinged broken rhythms to club-ready groovers, deep excursions, soulful footwork and even some jungle energy. An LP that has long been in the works (and for good reason), it’s packed with a flavour for every occasion. You just know a long player from this player is going to cover all bases.

Over the past few years, Retromigration has built up a loyal following and gained solid support from tastemakers within the electronic music press and radio landscape. For example, BBC Radio 1, NTS Radio, Worldwide FM, Mixmag, DJ Mag, Phonica, Ransom Note, 5 Magazine, Bolting Bits, SlothBoogie all giving his music their seal of approval. With representation from one of the scene’s most credible DJ agencies, Sounds Familiar, Retromigration has also got a busy international DJing schedule and will be touring to support the album release. With an impressive run of releases via Handy, Healthy Scratch, wewillalwaysbealovesong and WOLF in a relatively short space – Retromigration has established himself as hot property and it’s clear to see why. A distinctive style and energy permeate his tracks with a breadth of influences on offer, from hip hop, to jazz, soul to funk.
 
His debut LP, ‘Straight Foxin’, is a carefully curated and crafted journey showcasing the creative explosions firing off in his brain. Joining the dots between genres, taking elements from here, ideas from there – twisting and turning yet never out of place. Take the opening three tracks, all of which are tied together by a deep fondness for jazz, served up in different styles. ‘Kunta’ kicks off proceedings with a hazy and low-slung blend, ‘Formant’ leaning into the realms of broken beat and DnB and ‘Be Someone’ cruises in with the off-kilter house.

Elsewhere, there’s prime examples of Retromigration’s signature sample-laden house with deeper cuts like ‘Mada’ and ‘Bouncer’, sitting side by side with more soulful explorations such as ‘New Cribs’ and ‘ITWT’. As we delve deeper into the record another course of Retromigration’s expansive taste is served up, with four high-energy hits. The bouncing footwork flavours of ‘Kush Love’ ft. Passion Deez and ethereal excursion ‘What If’ lead into a captivating nod to the heydays of jungle and DnB on ‘Mild Fever’ and ‘Bad Knees’ respectively. Straight Foxin, mad flexin – Retromigration has laid down the law with this LP, a debut album done right.

Retromigration - Bad Knees Ft. Nephews

B2 Hotspring - Glanzstrasse 6

Kyle Hall - Create Your Own Existence

Milk Clouds

Not feeling amazing BUT music making is more fun than ever!

Dream Circuit (No Limits Remix)

Horizons - Jak3

Church FDL013 - Jesse Futerman - One For Falafel King

Jesse Futerman - #1 fave restaurant in Toronto which closed down a month ago because of condo development. It was 3 blocks from my house and had the greatest falafel I have ever eaten. They had been at that corner for over 24 years and fed me for most of my teen-hood up (I'm a fucking fool who does not cook). Ever since they closed, I refuse to get falafel elsewhere. Every time I had the falafel, it was made right on the spot. Food that was integral to both myself and my music.

Jesse Futerman - One For Falafel King

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Pacific Coliseum - Beach Runner (Manuel Darquart Balearic Rerub)

A1: Back In The Old Times
A2: Mighty Tribe
A3: I'll Wait 4 U

B1: Illuminate
B2: Free
B3: Waist Deep

C1: What's Ur Name Again
C2: Truth Serum 
C3: New For U

D1: Learn 2 Love (Yoruba Soul Dub)
D2: Run Dat Shit
D3: Pleasure

2x12" vinyl album (M.M-44)
extended digital version is available via bandcamp

snippet by @floreal1

Kyle Hall - Create Your Own Existence

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