World As We Know Radio Show - Exploding Meditations

Electric Aotearoa! New Zealand records from 1983-7 at the antipodean intersection of street and synth.

Tracklist:

IQU - Witchcraft
The Rapture - Prey For Tomorrow!
Ardijah - Like Me
Snap - Sidewalk City (Dance Mix)
Marching Orders - The Dancer
Koo De Tah - Body Talk
SPK - Crime Of Passion
Richard James Burgess - Breathless (Extended Version)
In Style - Baby, Now That I Found You (Dance Version)
Tom Ludvigson - Uallang Jnr
Obscure Desire - 4A
Schtung - Swimming
Howard Morrison - Ain't Never Seen A White Man
Martin Kealey - Imagery And Sound
John O'Connor - Dawn Sky
Noel Connolly And Annie Crummer - Pacific Zone

Art: The Moskon Review, inspired by Street Action Aotearoa by Mark Scott and Peter Blake.

Thanks to Simon Buskin, Samuel Harmony, Ben Stevens, Jon Chapman and Tron Audio.

Electric Aotearoa: Electro records from New Zealand (1983-87)

Buy Digital -- http://smarturl.it/fridaslowly
Buy 7" Vinyl -- http://smarturl.it/3nznc8

There is something to be said for the things in life that happen slowly. It’s why we have slow cookers, why we can take videos in slow motion on our phones; we crave the indulgence of spending time, of allowing ourselves to consume, and be consumed by, something that demands to be felt in different ways, over and over. 

Allow yourself, then, to understand the name of Frida’s new release as an instruction on how it is to be experienced. Lower yourself into Slowly, and B side, I Want It All, as you would lower yourself into a steamy bath. The guitar jangles on like bathroom lights through the mist, phantom voices echo over each other, and indeterminate time passes as you blissfully sink deeper and deeper down into this dewy, delectable pop. 

Because yeah, it is pop music, even if it tastes a little funky. Turn it over in your mouth a couple more times, chew slowly and savour. 

Since forming in 2013, Frida, as a live band, have cut their teeth on festival slots in Singapore, hotel rooms in India, and a regular diet of gigs up and down Brunswick Street.  Only in a live context is the music to be consumed suddenly; as indulgent as it is, there is no better way to absorb the dense, intense six-piece sound than all at once.

The Slowly/I Want It All single is a thrilling tease - a little something to signify a new chapter, and to hint at what is to come. Recorded by members Lewis Coleman and Henry Jenkins, at DIY paradise and Frida home base Wyall Style studios, this release reflects a mature, considered brand of absurd pop music. You’re gonna love it. 

Slowly / I Want It All is the debut release from Wyall Style Records, an imprint label from Australia’s HopeStreet Recordings. Release available worldwide on vinyl 7” and digital from September 18th. Visit http://www.wyallstyle.com/slowly for more details.

Frida - Slowly

SuperBlack!

Produced by Prince Paul
Drums, vocals: J-Zone
Bass: Sacha Jenkins

WHITE PRIVILEGE

DOLLAR MENU 2

Mach-Hommy x THAGODFAHIM on the mic.

Sadhu Gold, Camoflauge Monk, and UNLUCKY BASTARDS on the beat machine.

d'Shady & d'Lamp (Beats by Sadhu Gold)

Download Now! 

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Broadway Joes

Husband / Wife duo Joy Yates and Dave MacRae are the nucleus of Pacific Eardrum, boasting heavy credentials from there time overseas. Not only is Pacific Eardrum the best NZ band name ever but their 3 stellar albums between 1977-80 have some lush works of jazz-funk between them and are often under-appreciated by the NZ funk fan.

Here they return home and lay down the funk with an all star cast of seasoned musicians: Martin Winch, Bruce Lynch, Frank Gibson Jnr, Brian Smith and Colin Hemmingsen.

Joy Yates leads with karanga and the funk ensues.

I am doing a post a day on obscure and under appreciated New Zealand music from my record collection for the month of May - NZ Music Month 2020. Follow me on @dujoncullingford on Instagram for more.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCkpBFu8_G4

Pacific Eardrum - Listen (1980)

Quincy Conserve were a tight ensemble who released multiple albums and singles between 1968-75. Held in high regard by fans, musicians and now record collectors, their Wellington brand of musicianship and punchy combination of funk, soul and jazzy rock is well appreciated and documented.

Even so, some of their funkiest work is found on non-album b-sides and consequently flies under the radar compared to their popular rhythms.

Super Strut is a fiery 4-minute cover of Brazilian jazz-funk artist Eumir Deodato. Found on their last 45 release as a b-side they sure finished their recording history with a bang!

This is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-k4gGn0G2Y

I am doing a post a day on obscure and under appreciated New Zealand music from my record collection. Follow me on @dujoncullingford on Instagram for more.

Quincy Conserve - Super Strut (1975)

Well, I know nothing of the Warren Sisters except this seems to be their only record (45) and it was recorded and released through the small but dedicated Tala label based in Levin.

I have seen the dates 1968 and 1972 thrown around. One thing is for sure: the song was made famous by The Association in 1967 so covering it in 1968 while it was hot property is convincing.

Enjoy this nice piece of stripped-down Soul from the Manawatu!

The Warren Sisters with The Reflections - Never My Love

New Zealand Funk, Soul & Disco from '75-'83 dug, curated and mixed by Dujon Cullingford

This mix features minimal mixing and maximum obscurity. Enjoy the underground sounds from NZ's disco period. Free download available! Volume 2 is on its way..

Tracklist:

1. Sweet Inspiration - NZ British Paints advertisement (unknown artist)
2. Certain Sounds '80 - You Give Me Life
3. Rock Candy - I'm Gonna Fall In Love Tonight
4. Grant Bridger - Music
5. Malcolm McCallum - A Moment Of Magic
6. Neville Purvis - Disco On My Radio
7. Hot Love - He Just Can't Dance Pt.1 & 2 edit
8. Urban Road - Say No More
9. Leo De Castro's Babylon - Hindley Street
10. Dalvanius & The Fascinations - Voodoo Lady 12" Disco version
11. The Rodger Fox Big Band - One Night Affair
12. 1860 Band - Taurian Matador
13. Beaver & The Flyers - Theme From Skin Deep
14. Pacific Eardrum - Listen
15. Sahara - Boogie Blues
16. Kevin Borich - By The Light
17. Certain Sounds '81 - Living Without Your Love

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