Breaks-driven rhythms from Il Bosco and Metrodome, as DJ Absolutely Shit, come to Manchester’s Red Laser Records on a super limited 12”.

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DJ Absolutely Shit - I Really Know We Can Make It (STW Premiere)

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The seasons are beautiful, inspiring, changing, under threat. In some parts of the world there are two, in some there are three... and in football there's only one.

Romaal Kultan joins forces with the brilliant Em Dee (who tickles keys and twiddles jog-wheels for Zoe's Shanghai) for this concept EP — a dance for each season and a tribute to nature.

No bangers here, just rolling dreamy grooves with a psychedelic edge.

Please enjoy the sumptuous .wav files on offer. Or if you prefer, there is a physical manifestation available: a super-limited double vinyl edition, hand-assembled and titled by quill. 5 available.

With warmest wishes of the season,

Ollie xxx

D - Romaal Kultan & Em Dee - Winter Dance

Pray 4 My Friends (Steven Julien Remix)

Dreamcastmoe & Shungu - Pray 4 My Friends (Steven Julien Remix)

Sourcing rare records to reissue can involve meticulous research and years of digging, but then occasionally, Lady Luck smiles upon you. We don't think we would have ever heard of the Medium Wave Band if Gary from Mr Bongo hadn't known Wolverhampton-based record dealer, Steve Ward. Whilst offering Gary some records for sale, he remembered he had a spare copy of an old 7" single that he thought Gary might like. Steve didn't know much about the release and it had never been sold on Discogs. Looking at the record itself, it was minimalist in appearance and information, there wasn't much to go on other than that it was from the Birmingham area. The mystery drew us in…

The A-side, 'So Tender’, is a late-night, jazzy slow-jam, with beautifully sultry, soulful female vocals which sounded vaguely familiar. On listening to the B side, 'Games (Instrumental)’, you are rewarded with a superb example of Britfunk / independent UK jazz-funk. The pulsating, bass-led dancefloor groove and sensibility is a sound reminiscent of productions usually found on labels such as Elite, but the 7” was not released on a label, it was a private press by the band themselves. So who are the enigmatic The Medium Wave Band?

After some fruitful internet digging and correspondence, we got the answers. The band lineup featured Elliot Browne on guitar (lead & rhythm), Ron Lyseight on guitar (rhythm), Andrew Proverbs on keyboards, Tony Peart on drums, Paul Snook on bass, Linton Levy on saxophone, and surprisingly, the beautiful vocals we had been enjoying were those of Jackie Graham, a.k.a the hugely successful UK vocalist, Jaki Graham. Maybe best known for her pop hit with David Grant, 'Could It Be I'm Falling In Love', but also featuring on the cult classic track 'Fire In My Heart' by Escape From New York.

Influenced by artists and bands including George Benson, Ronnie Laws, Weather Report, George Duke, Ramsey Lewis, Azimuth and Chick Corea to name a few, the guys booked into a studio near the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham and recorded the two tracks that make up this 7”. Only 200 copies of the original 7" were ever pressed and were sold mostly in Birmingham at Summit Records by the band’s friend DJ Frenchi , and also at live shows. Despite its limited distribution channels, the record received solid support from fans and those in the music industry, including Morgan Khan of the influential record label Street Sounds. DJ and journalist, Lindsay Wesker, reviewed the release and this led to the band travelling to London for several radio interviews. They played live shows across the country, including at the prestigious Ronnie Scott's in London, and they supported both Shakatak and Weapon of Peace in Birmingham.

Thanks to all those involved bringing this release into fruition and for solving the mystery behind a wonderful Britfunk and UK soul record that could have otherwise been lost in the mists of time. We are delighted to see this obscure gem get another chance to shine.

The Medium Wave Band - So Tender

Birthday Song (For Mom)

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Steven Julien
‘Bloodline’ Mini-LP
Released April 2018 on Apron Recordings

Praise for ‘Fallen’ LP:

“Steven Julien is on a hell of a creative run.” - NPR
“It’s easy to make moody electronic music, but it’s harder, and riskier, to pull off something as stark as “Fallen.” - Pitchfork
“Julien's most musically accomplished work to date.” - RA
“..one of the capital’s most promising electronic artists of the last half decade.” - FACT

London based artist and DJ Steven Julien (also known as FunkinEven) will release his new mini-LP ‘Bloodline’ this April on his Apron Records imprint.

The new release features 6 tracks and follows Julien’s critically acclaimed debut album, Fallen. Released in 2016, the autobiographical LP was a bold new direction for Julien, and the first release under his birth name. Over the years, the Apron Records boss’ bold, experimental electronics, jagged club cuts and outside-the-box collaborations have seen him carve out a lane all of his own making. His debut LP was divided into two musically contrasting sides, and told the tale of a fallen angel though jazz-fusion, chiming soundscapes and dark acid-tinged techno.

Since his album release, Julien has continued his creative streak by playing across the globe, from Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai to Montreal and Melbourne, and further developing his label, which released a string of underground 12”s in 2017 from the likes of Max Graef, Hanna, Molinaro and more.

On ‘Bloodline’, Steven continues the soundtrack style mood of ‘Fallen’ – channeling ominous analog techno, drifting synth-house masterpieces, warm soul and hints of new age. Both the title and artwork is a nod to the influence of Julien’s family on his rich musical world and distinct nonconformist style, explaining how: “the influence my family has given me growing up and my ancestors from Africa to native Indians from the Caribbean, has all played a big part in the music I create.”

Recorded in Apron Studios based in East London, each track on ‘Bloodline’ also features a tr808 or a piece of a 808, as a dedication to the iconic Japanese engineer Ikutaro Kakehashi, who passed away April 2017. The much-loved Roland founder and TR-808 creator revolutionised electronic music in the 1980s and 90s.

Tracklisting:
1. Hunt
2. Roll of the Dice
3. Bloodline
4. Apache
5. Queen Of Ungilsan
6. IDK

B2BO Presents Guest DJ:
Christoph El Truento

Christoph's is a damn maniac on the vibes! .. Trust! ... Trust! .... Trusss me!!

The dude produces House / Disco / Dub / Beats / Footwork / Hip-Hop / Mid-tempo and crushes each damn one of them!

Ol mate's released on favorite labels @cosmiccompositions & IZWID

Weapon selector, weapon scratch DJ, weapon dude... I hope ya'll enjoy his 1 hour guest mix we have recorded for ya'll :-)

Soundcloud:
@christoph_el_truento

Instagram:
@christopheltruento

Music Releases:
https://christoph-el-truento.bandcamp.com/

IZWID:
* https://christoph-el-truento.bandcamp.com/
* https://izwid.bandcamp.com/track/christoph-el-truento-abandoned-in-space

Cosmic Compositions:
* https://christoph-el-truento.bandcamp.com/album/peace-maker-dub
* https://cosmic-compositions.bandcamp.com/album/lwmp18
* https://christoph-el-truento.bandcamp.com/album/foraging

Tracklist:
* Keno Duke - Some Other Time
* The Chakachas - Stories
* Erule - Synopsis
* Larry Heard - Caribbean Coast
* The Congos - Congo Man 
* Herb Alpert - Rotation
* Sounds Of JHS 126 Brooklyn - Chill Pill (Underwater Mix)
* Neil Young - Transformer Man
* Damon Lamar - Tsunami Rain
* Serious Intention - You Don’t Know (Special Remix)
* Klaus Schonning - The Seagull
* The System - Vampirella
* Vincent Floyd - Get Up
* Stevie Wonder - Race Babbling
* Weather Report - Boogie Boogie Waltz
* Bappi Lahiri - Mere Jaisi Mehbooba
* Willesden Dodgers - 122 BPM
* Herbie Hancock - Nobu 
* Bennie Maupin - Quasar

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