Still one of the best house tracks to this day

Edition of 300 vinyl:
https://shallnotfade.co.uk/album/keepin-it-jazz-ep

Established and loved member of the Shall Not Fade Family, Felipe Gordon turns up the jazz influence on a fresh new EP for the label. The producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Colombia is known for his complex compositions and infectious beats, and Keepin’ It Jazz does not disappoint.

The record kicks off with ‘Analog Only’ - a highly textural beat forms the core of this bass-heavy groover that cruises along at a laid back pace, drawing the listener further in. Similarly gentle but hypnotic, ‘Continuous Develop’ has the heady ambience of the chillout room, but Gordon brings in his intricate dreamy instrumentation and acid hints to great effect. The second half centres a tasty bass solo that will get all heads nodding along. The title track is the chunkiest of house rhythms paired with delicate jazzy piano, a gliding summer party anthem. ‘Looking At Your Reflection In The Water’ is artful, perfectly emotive and gently rising like a tide from poolside piano into a hip-moving danceable pulse. The record closes out to ‘What You Say?’; funky house with attitude, a rude bassline and heavy swagger.

Keepin’ It Jazz EP drops August 27th via Shall Not Fade.

Keepin’ It Jazz EP

SHALL NOT FADE

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SNF062 // Felipe Gordon - Keepin’ It Jazz EP

Following ‘Jump For Joy, Pause For Peace,' Joey Mercedes and Brandon Markell Holmes return, teaming up with Brooklyn phenomenon Dee Diggs. Diggs' debut production and first appearance on the label arrives around a slew of much-anticipated gigs and appearances at Dekmantel Festival, Boiler Room, and many more.  Her debut brings lush pianos and synths together with skipping drums under Brandon Markell Holmes’ gorgeous vocal performance

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It Goes On (at the Afterparty)

Joey Mercedes, Brandon Markell Holmes, & Dee Diggs - It Goes On (at the Afterparty)

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Music Video: https://youtu.be/EnjRg2xz0nM

London rap duo Summers Sons return with a new sound and vision. ‘The Buzz’ is a far cry from the beloved jazz rap that Turt (rap) and Slim (production) have perfected with their previous projects.

“It's the love, it's the lust, it's the drugs, it's the buzz, it's the crushing the buds, it's the ride, it's the rush, it's the fights, it's the blood, it's the signs from above, fuck the government, live life in the mud.“ Turt opens up over a hypnotic Slim groove build from white noise, static and bass.

A buzz can be many things. The sound of a bee, the rush of excitement, the background noise that accompanies nearly every moment of our lives... “The buzz of electricity, the buzz of adrenaline, the buzz of drugs, the buzz of falling in love, the buzzing of our internal monologue” Turt continues, “I'm trying to show how they are all connected. We exist in a world that teaches us to be individuals, to be separate. But we feel alone. We've forgotten our own electric nature, our deepest connection.“

‘The Buzz’ is the first Summers Sons release in 2024. Watch out for a lot more music by Turt and Slim this year. 

Since 2018 Summers Sons have released four albums (‘Undertones’, ‘Uhuru’, ‘The Rain’, ‘Nostalgia’) and a string of high profile collabos with artists like C.Tappin, Twit One, The Silhouettes Project and Koralle. Not forgetting Slim's beat tape for KO-OP.

In 2023, Turt released the album ‘The Questions’ as one third of the project Syrup (the other two are Twit One & C.Tappin) while Slim released an album project (‘Cerulean’) with Benaddict and Ella Mae Suref. Turt also dropped two singles with the Silhouettes Project alongside Nix Northwest and Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn.

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Vocals by Turt. 
Produced & mixed by Slim.
Mastered by Roe Beardie.
Cover Photo by Sebastian Luke-Virgo.

Cat No: MPM 338-1
Artist: Summers Sons
Titel: The Buzz

© ℗ 2024 Melting Pot Music

Summers Sons - The Buzz

Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same time. A spiritual, deep and textured jazz record, tipping its hat to greats from the past, capturing memories and reformulating them into new ideas with the help of some of Melbourne’s finest talent.

Expert keys player for the likes of 30/70 and Elle Shimada, alongside one-half of Close Counters, this debut LP was Finn’s conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz. Instead, Dawn Is A Melody places the piano and arrangements centre stage, giving Finn and his fellow Melbourne crew freedom to explore the spaces in between, new emotions and alternate soundscapes.

In Finn’s own words: “My intention with Dawn Is A Melody was to create a world; a microcosm of colour. Something rich and beautiful that allowed the melodies and compositions to reach their full potential. It was driven by hope, curiosity and the search for beauty and reassurance in this ever-changing world. The emotion behind the music is really about the journey of life, growing up and changing, as well as my relationship with Tasmania’s natural landscapes where I grew up, a part of the world that is incredibly unique and beautiful.”

The album arcs between opening, middle and end. Beginning with the optimism of ‘Looking Up’ and ‘Lagoon’, the former a celestial, string and harp marbled slice of positivity, the latter a spiritual journey of exuberance and hope, Finn’s fingers dancing across the ‘70s Yamaha grand piano. From there the songs blossom outwards with the cinematic soulful journey of ‘It’s Behind Me Now’ and Brazilian-inspired ‘Expansion’, as the divine ‘Crossing’ signals a transition to a new realm. The energy is transformed from the rich cosmic textures to a more intimate and personal feeling with ‘Ablaze’, ‘Between Spaces’ and ‘As It Passes’ which blissfully fades down to simply piano and strings to close out the record.

Recorded at Rolling Stock in Collingwood, Melbourne, Henry Jenkins was drafted in as recording and mix engineer, his minimal vintage mic setups giving a live aesthetic and warmth to the arrangements. Lucky Pereira and Blakely McLean Davies form the rock-solid rhythm section, with a hand-picked line-up of other Melbourne talent on display, including Cheryl Durongpitikul on tenor sax, Siwei Wong on harp, Audrey Powne on trumpet and Allysha Joy on vocals to name only a few.

Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane, through Herbie Hancock, to Arthur Verocai, this is a debut nourished by the past but firmly made in the present. A record unable to be age-stamped, casting ambiguity as to when, what era and by whom it has been crafted. Like a vintage lens capturing a current scene, Dawn Is A Melody is warm and familiar yet focused on the here now.

Finn Rees - End Of The Line

“Precious” is an emotional electronic journey — a blend of power and vulnerability. It tells the story of someone deeply cherished, someone whose presence lingers in every sound and silence. Driven by pulsing synths, cinematic pads, and heartfelt melodies, this track captures the intensity of holding onto something — or someone — that truly matters. A mix of strength and melancholy, “Precious” is both a celebration and a longing

Precious

Navigating the stars Late night mx

Above the noise and beneath the stars — we are the Skydwellers.
VybeSonix channels the pulse of the clouds, weaving soul and sound into deep, timeless motion.


Sky Dwellers

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In All My Days

Chaos in the CBD 'Invisible Spectrum' feat. Isaac Aesili

MIMS would like to wish the ever-on-it Wot Not label a happy 10th birthday. And to celebrate, we are premiering "Without You", a sublime slice of broken soul by Beringei, featuring William Florelle.

Beringei made his mark on debut 'The People, The Place'. The producer returns this April 9th with the deeper ’Without You’ EP.  Drawing on soulful melodies, low-slung house and broken beat grooves, and R&B-flavoured bass lines to create a simultaneously forward yet nostalgic sound.

Revolving around the theme of adapting to change, the EP deals with turning negatives into positives, after the artist struggled through injury and mental-health related issues in 2019, putting him in a good place to help others deal with the troubles of 2020.

At the center of the EP, and one of it's higher tempo pieces, likes the woozy, body moving, broken beat sounds of "Without You", aided by frequent collaborator and multi-talented labelmate, William Florelle.

Without You EP

Exclusive Premiere: Beringei "Without You" (ft. William Florelle) [Forthcoming on Wot Not Records]

Isaac Aesili is a Māori musician, DJ, and music producer from Aotearoa, New Zealand, based in Bangkok. DJs such as Bill Brewster, Gilles Peterson, Benji B, Jamz Supernova, and Shy One have supported his music. Isaac is a member of the Lord Echo band playing trumpet and percussion; his horns feature in many collaborations, including ‘Midnight in Peckham’ by Chaos in the CBD (Rhythm Section) and ‘Layer’ by Julien Dyne (Wonderful Noise/BBE). His music styles span soul, deep house, and electronica, mixed with elements of jazz, hip-hop, reggae, Brazilian, Latino, Afro, and Asia-Pacific influences. Isaac is a featured artist on the title track of Chaos in the CBD’s new album, ‘A Deeper Life’. His most recent release consists of a series of four instrumental albums, which include unreleased instrumental versions and selected instrumentals from projects produced between 2009 and 2020, such as Funkommunity, Sorceress, Karlmarx, Latinaotearoa, and his solo material.

Chaos in the CBD 'Invisible Spectrum' feat. Isaac Aesili

Isaac Aesili

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