Man, I ain't gonna lie--today, Friday, 7/31/2020, I haven't had a bad day as much as it has been a trying day--not much sleep and working extra shifts; and, right now, as of this hour (1124 hrs) I have had this track on repeat one, since 0737 hrs. Thank you, Mr. Tillman, for this music, sir. Thank you.

Pre-order Compilation / 12" : https://darkerthanwax.bandcamp.com/album/various-channels-vol-1-nyc-compiled-by-marco-weibel

Various Channels is a new series within the Darker Than Wax catalogue - a selector-led compilation series that pushes diversity in sound while also encapsulating a common connection of what brings people together. For the first volume, it’s all about location. Deeply inspired by the new wave of creative energy in New York City, the label is proud to present ‘Various Channels Vol. 1 : NYC’ - a compilation highlighting key artists at the forefront of NYC’s blooming music ecosystem, curated by selector Marco Weibel. While Darker Than Wax was born in Singapore, our satellite (or second) home is NYC.

First single comes in the form of a smoked-out late-night deep house joint, via psychedelic soul savant, Jitwam. ‘Back To My Place’ jumps right into gear with an unforgettable bassline that carrys throughout the song, getting you out of your seat and tailing the simple but addictive vocal hook for more. With recent syncs on Zoe Kravitz's High Fidelity and Moodymann's DJ Kicks, Jitwam‘s definitely one to keep eyes and ears on.

This compilation serves as a snapshot of this moment in time, spotlighting select artists making waves - including Jitwam, James Tillman, Toribio, Ensemble Entendu, David Marston and Tristan Arp. This project is also personal to Marco’s experience of digging deep into the city and connecting with kindred spirits, the selections reflecting the creative energy of his close musical family, who traverse eclectic sound spectrums from R&B/Soul, Balearic Grooves, House, Broken Beat and beyond.

Purchase 12" / Digi

Various Channels Vol.1 : NYC - Compiled by Marco Weibel

New one with @bluestaeb and @melodiesinfonie for "Fidelity Radio Club", my new album coming on @jakarta-records on April 9th.
Pre-order the vinyl here: sfidelity.bandcamp.com/album/fidelity-radio-club
Get more infos here: www.fidelityradioclub.com

With bass by Roman Klobe.

Love International Inc. (feat. Bluestaeb & Melodiesinfonie)

Blinking Pigs (1-O.A.K. 'God Made Me Funky' Remix)

MUSIC VIDEO! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibpR9uu-aL4
Lead Vocal: 10ille
Backup Vocal: Lorely Rodriguez
Additional Vocals: Denitia Odigie & Jypsy Jeyfree



Gimmie Gimmie

Max Graef's still unfuckwithable 2014 debut    Rivers of the Red Planet  was the site of various pleasures. It had smoked-out soul by the blunt-load. It juggled boom-bap with neo-soul and rubbed together dusty jazz with the heft of house. It was the kind of statement record where a young producer was able to lay out his aesthetic touchstones and play them off each other in casual synthesis. It was also where we had the pleasure of meeting Nigerian-born vocalist extrordinaire Wayne Snow – an androgynous, mellifluous falsetto that wound perfectly into Max's half-time haze.    

After expanding album standout 'Running' into a fully-fleshed EP, the pair continue the chemistry with 'Rosie' – a new five-tracker coming out via Copenhagen label and shared home Tartelet Records. We're glad to say the same magic's still there in spades – the thick thud of Graef's signature kick, the warbling warm basslines and ever the star of the show, Wayne's tenderly acrobatic vocal lines. 

Peep the EP's title-track above and cop the whole thing on June 1st.

Wayne Snow "Rosie" - Boiler Room Debuts

Dornik - Drive (BADBADNOTGOOD Remix)

"Solar"
from the YUNQUE EP

This project is my homage to nature and sunlight and its goal is to convey the feeling of being outside. The EP is named after Puerto Rico's El Yunque rainforest, the only tropical rainforest in the United States and one of my favorite places in the world.

Art by Kyle Stewart
Shot by Matthew Downe

Solar

www.instagram.com/dreamcast.moe
www.twitter.com/lastdreamcast
www.dreamcast.moe
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/dreamcast

Dreamcast & Sasac - Leo 

'Leo' is the B-side to the next Collaboration with Swedish producer 
Sasac ( @ultraultra )set to be released via @PPU 

Dreamcast - Vocals ( @burymeinamink )
Taliah -  Backing Vocals  ( @taliahain )
Sasac - Production  ( @ultraultra  ) 

Follow Dreamcast for updates via 
instagram - @ dreamcast.moe
twitter - @ lastdreamcast 
website - www.dreamcast.moe

Dreamcast & Sasac - Leo

Track off the Broken Vibes EP.

Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaylorMcFerrin
Taylor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-McFerrin/9087746963
Taylor on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/0yLmsf6RBPYqm6hvFJCPg6
Taylor on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/taylor-mcferrin/id26149051

Greene Sun

r m x  of  'Little Man' from album 'Ritual Union' . Green $ bills. 

Free Download

Little Dragon - Little Man (Deep Shoq remix)

My Patreon is live now! Can't wait to go on this next chapter. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/jrakz/

Follow Jordan Rakei -
Spotify: https://found.ee/jordan-sp
Apple Music: https://found.ee/jordan-am
Instagram: https://found.ee/jordan-ig
Facebook: https://found.ee/jordan-fb
Twitter: https://found.ee/jordan-tw
Youtube: https://found.ee/jordan-yt
Bandcamp: https://found.ee/jordan-bc
Soundcloud: https://found.ee/jordan-sc

A Song From Nothing #4 (Dan Kye)

https://darkerthanwax.bandcamp.com/album/various-channels-vol-1-nyc-compiled-by-marco-weibel

Deeply inspired by the new wave of creative energy in New York City, Darker Than Wax is proud to present ‘Various Channels Vol. 1 : NYC’. Curated by selector Marco Weibel, the compilation serves as  a snapshot of a moment in time, highlighting key artists at the forefront of NYC’s blooming music ecosystem. The first single comes in the form of a smoked-out late-night deep house joint, via psychedelic soul savant, Jitwam. 

Darker Than Wax acknowledges the harsh realities affecting the Black community that our label is very much influenced by and indebted to. We stand united with our peers and protesters to collectively fight against systematic racism and police brutality worldwide.

The pre-order for Various Channels NYC is out today, the comp is an ode to the artists and producers we connected with, in one of our favourite cities. We’ve decided to make the pre-order 'Pay as u wish' on Bandcamp, with all proceeds of June from the single donated to NAACP Legal Defense Fund in support of their fight for equality and justice.

#Blacklivesmatter in America, or #Migrantlivesmatter in own backyard, these conversations are a long time coming. We implore all our supporters to re-evaluate/look inwards to find ways to educate/donate/support. Regardless of the music, please consider donating to any of these organizations mentioned in the link below. 
https://blacklivesmatters.card.co

Various Channels Vol. 1: NYC - Compiled by Marco Weibel

More exclusive music

Premiere: Jitwam 'Back To My Place'

Stream / Buy 12" : https://darkerthanwax.bandcamp.com/album/various-channels-vol-1-nyc-compiled-by-marco-weibel 

Brooklyn-based Singer-songwriter/producer James Tillman blesses our ears in the form of his thrilling masterpiece ‘Arizona’, the second single from the Various Channels NYC compilation. Haunting synth lines accompanied by a tight percussive groove, ‘Arizona’ is a journey through the off beaten path that rides steady into the sunset with Tillman’s heavenly vocals carrying away all weight of the world. 
Having garnered comparisons to Marvin Gaye, Nick Drake to name a few, alongside being featured on NPR about landing a sync on Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’, Tillman’s reach has grown from strength to strength, from headlining shows in Tokyo, to a residency at Brooklyn’s Pioneer Works, pay attention to this rising soul star.

Deeply inspired by the new wave of creative energy in New York City, Darker Than Wax is proud to present ‘Various Channels Vol. 1 : NYC’. Curated by selector Marco Weibel, the compilation serves as a snapshot of a moment in time, highlighting key artists at the forefront of NYC’s blooming music ecosystem.

Buy / Purchase 12"

James Tillman - Arizona [Various Channels - Vol.1 : NYC]

Out Now! Grab compilation digi / 12" : https://darkerthanwax.bandcamp.com/album/various-channels-vol-1-nyc-compiled-by-marco-weibel

Various Channels is a new series within the Darker Than Wax catalogue - a selector-led compilation series that pushes diversity in sound while also encapsulating a common connection of what brings people together. For the first volume, it’s all about location. Deeply inspired by the new wave of creative energy in New York City, the label is proud to present ‘Various Channels Vol. 1 : NYC’ - a compilation highlighting key artists at the forefront of NYC’s blooming music ecosystem, curated by selector Marco Weibel. While Darker Than Wax was born in Singapore, our satellite (or second) home is NYC.

A key figure behind Darker Than Wax since its early days, Marco moved to NYC in 2014, and has continued to establish a humble presence for the label through his tireless work as a DJ, Curator, Promoter & Radio Host. Within 6 years, Marco has seen New York’s underground grow through artists’ continual efforts to push the envelope and blur the lines between sounds. Thanks in part to uncompromising venues and community spaces such as The Lot Radio in Brooklyn (where Marco is running our weekly radio show alongside label peer Mawkus), a fresh crop of producers and DJs are elevating the music of NYC.

This compilation serves as a snapshot of this moment in time, spotlighting select artists making waves - including Jitwam, James Tillman, Toribio, Ensemble Entendu, David Marston and Tristan Arp. This project is also personal to Marco’s experience of digging deep into the city and connecting with kindred spirits, the selections reflecting the creative energy of his close musical family, who traverse eclectic sound spectrums from R&B/Soul, Balearic Grooves, House, Broken Beat and beyond.

Toribio - Swett

Ensemble Entendu - Well Why Not

David Marston - Mercury In Retrograde (ft. Jitwam & Aquiles Navarro)

For bookings / promos  ------ > marco@darkerthanwax.com 
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James Tillman - Arizona [Various Channels - Vol.1 : NYC]

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