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JD Walsh is an immensely talented multi-disciplinary artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. His excellent visual artwork, mostly sculpture and design, gives some added context to his musical compositions as Shy Layers, whose excellent self titled debut LP was without doubt one of last years finest releases. The product of decades of experimentation, exploring sound and quietly releasing tracks online, from the first note to the last ‘Shy Layers’ is a record of beautifully engaging and visually evocative compositions that could be broadly described as Balearic pop. There's a delicate balancing act taking place within his work that perhaps owes much to his career in visual arts. If you’ve not yet had a chance to experience this little sonic gem then I urge you to give it a spin.

Whilst the vocoded vocals on his debut LP are as much an ode to Daft-Punk and Kraftwerk, and their are many other notable influences throughout his solo work including elements of Ethio-Jazz, chill wave and 80s synth pop, one of the most obvious reference points for his excellent self titled debut is African music and specifically the guitar playing style of Highlife (see ''Too Far Out’’ and ‘’Bees and Bamboo’’ for fine examples). Highlife emerged as a direct descendent of West African Palm-Wine music whose earliest exponents, no doubt inspired by the native alcoholic beverages stimulating properties, gathered to play guitars thought to have arrived courtesy of Portuguese traders. Combining their local melodies with Caribbean Calypso the upbeat approach was very popular in the 50s and 60s before it’s more Jazz orientated sister genre known as Highlife took its place.

And it is this influence which Walsh has chosen to focus on with his delightful addition to the Métron Musik Mixtape series - a barnstorming adventure through some of his favourite African music, packed full of beautiful vocals, African guitars and some serious groove. Yet Walsh's melodic pop sensibilities are written all over this mixtape and it’s no surprise that his selections revolve around some of the most infectious pan-African melodies. Its a joyous experience, full of sunshine and positivity sure to put a broad smile on your face.

We were very excited to learn that there is a new record on it's way but if you’ve not yet heard his excellent debut head over to the consistently superb Hamburg based label Growing Bin Records to pick up a vinyl copy and support both artist and label. For the time being let Walsh guide you through some of Africa's most effervescent music.


Click on the Métron button to see the tracklist and an interview with Shy Layers or go to metronmusik.com

Facebook: /shylayers
Soundcloud: @shy-layers
Artwork: Jack Hardwicke

Métron

Métron Mixtape - 037 - Shy Layers

HEY CONVICT! BIS 2007 - DIRECTOR'S CUT

Melting Point show on Red Light Radio with Bobby Beige 23-Feb-2017

I close my eyes - Bobby Beige

B2B Live recording from Under Bron.
Sorry for the occasional bad sound quality!

Danza & Prins Emanuel at Under Bron 17-07-28

Part of the 4h b2b live recording with @Kejeblos (Phantom Island) and @Danza (Dubbla Budskap) from At Six Listening Lounge in Stockholm 2017-06-17

https://hotelatsix.com/sv/restaurang-bar/listening-lounge-musik/

Enjoy!

Danza & Kejeblos - Live @ Hosoi Listening Lounge

Jamie Tiller @ Invisible City Radio  [16/12/2017]

@panamajackmusic
@danieltmusic
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MIXES

Heat-Wave - SANPO 091

Rush Hour Weekender ~ Red Light Radio

Din Daa Daa - SANPO 095

Mix of the Week #205 is "Flamingo Globe" by JAZ

Track ID requests to @j-a-z-1

Complete tracklist available in the free Mix of the Week mobile app http://dreamchimney.com/motw/app

Previous JAZ mixes on Dream Chimney
https://soundcloud.com/the-dream-chimney/mix-of-the-week-jaz-star-of-the-poolside
https://soundcloud.com/the-dream-chimney/mix-of-the-week-114-jaz-eastern-block-party
https://soundcloud.com/the-dream-chimney/mix-of-the-week-58-jaz-for-the-heads-and-the-heart

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JAZ on Dream Chimney http://dreamchimney.com/tracks/profile/jaz

Dream Chimney 'Mix of the Week'

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Mix of the Week #205: JAZ - Flamingo Globe

Maravilla

Mix of the Week #208 is "Paradis Bleu" by Vlado Markovic
Send ID requests to @vladomarkovic

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Mix of the Week #208: Vlado Markovic - Paradis Bleu

@StampTheWax welcomed me onboard their Diggers Directory series and so I put together a selection of music from my travels and from home. I could not be more flattered they asked me and I hope you enjoy :)

Interview: www.stampthewax.com/2018/02/08/diggers-directory-lauren-hansom

I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this great southern land, the Gadigal of the Eora nation and their Elders past, present and future. I acknowledge their culture and relationship with the land and water. Aboriginal land; always was, always will be.

Stamp The Wax Diggers Directory: Lauren Hansom

Tracklist:
01 UNKNOWN
02 Zz Top - Asleep In The Desert (instrumental)
03 The Horrors - Still Life (Connan Mockasin remix)
04 Ryo Kawasaki - Hawaiian Caravan
05 UNKNOWN
06 Wings - Let 'Em In
07 UNKNOWN
08 Holger Czukay - Persian Love
09 UNKNOWN
10 Tafi All Stars - Agbe Me Nya Wo
11 UNKNOWN
12 Baris Monco - Aila Beni Pulia Beni
13 UNKNOWN
14 The Rolling Stones - Heaven
15 UNKNOWN
16 Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
17 UNKNOWN
18 UB40 - Don't Break My Heart (Remastered)
19 UNKNOWN
20 Tapes - Datura Mystic
21 UNKNOWN
22 The Congos - Children Crying
23 Sly & Robbie - Billie Jean
24 UNKNOWN
25 Parvati Khan - Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy
26 UNKNOWN
27 Soft Hair - Lying Has To Stop (single version)
28 Connan Mockasin - It's Your Body 5
29 UNKNOWN

Thomas Von Party @ Baba Beach Club Hua Hin 21.02.2018 (Live Session vol.218)

After be inspired for his last gig @ MAREH - Bahia, Andreas a.k.a. Trujillo recorded a mix for our monthly series with lot of tropical tunes!

Enjoy!

Mareh Mix - Episode #28: Trujillo

NTS - 190318 - "Steel"

Live recording from Kiosk Radio in le belle ville du Bruxelles.
Big thank you to Nicolas and my lovely friends Ewald and Natalie!

Also, this and more recordings are featured on Kiosk Radio's mixcloud - please do check it out!

Prins Emanuel @ Kiosk Radio 23-03-2018

Mafalda has quietly become a truly influential part of the London music scene. Born in Portugal but based in the English capital since 2014, she moved there after a powerful club experience involving Sadar Bahar and has since gone on to create many of her own. Not only does she play at Europe’s most cultured clubs and festivals, but she also co-runs the peerless reissue label Melodies International with Floating Points, DJ Love On The Run and Elliot Bernard, is resident at the much loved You’re A Melody night and worked at Cosmos Records. A serious digger and eye opening selector, she plays moving music with a positive message.

In just over an hour here, Mafalda pours out her heart through a series of moving jazz tracks that are imbued with various elements of soul and Afroism. Sweeping vocal tracks range from raw and funk fuelled to blue eyed and sombre. As well as showcasing her ability to dig out high quality music that will have ID requests immediately flooding in, this perfectly sequenced mix is also the sort to get the right club in raptures despite the decidedly non-dance floor nature of the selections. As a DJ, curator and digger, then, Mafalda is one of the best out there right now.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 172 - Mafalda

Mix of the Week #215 is "Still Dreamin’" by Heavy Breathing
"Road tripping to paradise"

Track ID requests to @heavybreathingarchive
Follow @paradiseisafrequency for upcoming reissue projects
Tracklist available in the mobile app http://www.dreamchimney.com/motw/app

Previous Mix of the Week
https://soundcloud.com/the-dream-chimney/mix-of-the-week-176-heavy-breathing-mellow-dreamin-magic-moments-from-the-70s-and-80s

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Mix of the Week #215: Heavy Breathing - Still Dreamin’

Hope you will enjoy horsin' around the World Wild West for epic 110 minutes, 
entirely shot on 70mm Spaghetti Scope and using Saloon Sound. 

This time there's everything in the pot to spice up the beans: libraries, soundtracks, 7inches and audiobooks.

Noise In My Head -  Exclusive Mix by CHARLES BALS - For A Fistful Of Spaghettis

Esters invites friends, producers and DJs to create a selection of music that reflects the cafe’s changing dynamic throughout the day.

The series is curated to set an ongoing soundtrack for any given day, allowing for coincidental interactions as well as exchange from one artist to the next. 

Esters is a cafe in Stoke Newington serving the finest in breakfast, coffee and baked goods to a neighbourhood clientele. We view this series as an extension of our ethos and an experiment in the cooperation of flavour, sound and experience.

Find us at 
www.estersn16.com
@estersn16
facebook.com/estersn16

If you’re interested in contributing, then please do get in touch at hello@estersn16.com.
