While dropping their self-titled debut LP with us in August, Anya and Izaak from Loveshadow (@loveshadowdjs) were kind enough to also record a lovely mix and answer a few questions. Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hi Izaak and Anya, nice to have you on board. Both living in Bay Area, how would you describe your daily surroundings? Is it a nice place to be as an artist?

LS: Right now we live in SF. We grew up one town away from each other near the airport, though we didn’t meet until much later. The landscape is inspiring for sure- we spend as much time as we can out in the parks and wild areas and draw a lot from that. The art and music scenes here run deep, though the cost of living and of course covid have made things tougher.
 
MFM: The songs on your debut album as Loveshadow -which will be out in August- sound incredibly fresh where they also remind to certain pop, boogie, funk and even house from the mid and late '80s. What were some of your main influences for this project? 

LS: Thanks! We have to mention the UK act Fashion after whose song we named the group, but our tastes range all over. You could say that Loveshadow is kind of a lap around the 80’s prehistory of today’s dance music, when things were still firmly rooted in pop songwriting but had a simultaneously psychedelic and funky sensibility- one that grew out of dub/disco/punk counterculture. Getting more serious about learning the records at the roots of the whole thing allowed us to see how we might contribute something new to it in a way that was more than a style exercise.

MFM: Of course also the use of specific instruments ad up to that flavor - it seems that for example the Linndrum plays an important role. Did you aim for that sound and gathered the instruments around it, or the other way around maybe?

LS: We had an overall idea in mind that definitely informed the instrumentation but we’re not purists. A lot of the sounds on the record are replications of or deviations from the iconic originals. Those famous drum sounds in particular are like symbols, they impart a particular meaning and we use them to set a mood.

MFM: What's the dynamic between the two of you like in the studio? Is there a certain steady structure or does this change all the time? Maybe you could tell a little about your writing and recording process?

LS: It changes all the time- we’ve lived and worked in so many places separately and together since we started recording. Either one of us might come up with an idea that we’ll design sounds around, demo, arrange, and then throw it all in the trash and start again. Most of the songs on the record have had a few lives.

MFM: It feels that the music from the LP could work really well live on a stage too. Are there any plans for you to go touring? 

LS: We’re going to play a gig in Detroit later this summer that will be sort of a test run! After that, we’ll see. The project started out as an interest in records and recording, but anything’s possible.

MFM: Thanks a lot for contributing! It seems you quite regularly record a mix. Have you both always been busy collecting and sharing records? 

LS: Our pleasure, thanks so much for asking us! We’re always looking for new music. Sharing mixes online has helped us organize our favorites but playing parties is the best. We were gigging around before covid and we’ll hopefully get back to it as things continue to open up. This mix is definitely on the hype side of things- new digs, old favorites, some edits, tunes pals graciously sent our way, and what we’ve been dancing around our apartment to while we were stuck inside.

MFM Mix 030: Loveshadow

The sequel to the mix which started it all, and Wax’o Paradiso Recordings’ first release on cassette. Presenting WPT001: Wax’o Balearico Vol. II.

Selected and mixed by Edd Fisher and Simon TK, recorded at Motom Studios, designed by Milly Davison.

Cassette available now via bandcamp.
https://waxoparadiso.bandcamp.com/album/waxo-balearico-vol-ii

Wax'o Balearico Vol.II

Wax'o Balearico Vol. II

Episode 4 of 4 is a recording from Picnic NYE 2021, B2B with my main homie, @mike-who (@planettrip). Recorded live from The Factory Theatre in Marrickville, Sydney. Afternoon vibes in the outdoor courtyard!

Skylab Radio - Episode 4 of 4 - March 2022 (B2B with Mike Who)

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 Compensating for the absence, we couldn’t be happier to present this 2,5 hour jaunt by the Australian/Greek Queen - Adriana.  You know the drip, get yourself some good refreshment because global warming isn’t the only thing making this late summer hooooot 🍹🧊🥵

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Faking Jazz Together 🎷

For us, Norm is the ultimate definition of a selector, and many in the community will agree. Needless to say, we were incredibly excited when he joined TNP as a resident. His new show “Faking Jazz Together” is an excellent addition to his other projects, which include(d) Memorabilia, Bayetë and Native Dance.

Norm’s ability to unearth the warmest, sweetest and deepest sounds is unprecedented. The first installment of his residency stole our hearts: a jaw dropping, incredible selection of lush music that we didn’t know we needed to hear. We recommend you to listen to this one eyes closed, shoes off, laying in the sun. 

Words from Norm: “This opening Faking Jazz Together show connects the dots between songs cleverly juggling with chords voicing and offbeat progressions. Spanning from major studios productions, One-Hit-Wonders and confidential amateur acts, these titles share a charming perspective of these codes while treasuring a genuine song writing. 

This is my fantasized outtake of what could have been a local fusion jazz program back then. It features biting AOR, hazy Chanson, fierce Boogie, Japanese Bossa impersonation and wistful Italian score.”

Artist: @memorabiliarecords

Faking Jazz Together w/ Norm

Sanctuary doing it right for an hour and a bit of smooth as butter selects. For anyone that has followed their molto bene Life Classics mix series, high qual dancefloor focused edits under the same banner or lucky enough to roll through to an Altered Soul Experiment party over the years you already know, if you don't get familiar.  

ID Requests ~ @sanctuary3

1800 triiip - Sanctuary - Mix 048

"A bunch of well aged favs alongside a few fresher drops, patched together for your listening pleasure. Splash yourself a glass of natures finest, take a toke and roll into the sunset." - @sanctuary3

B.P.T. Radio 062: Sanctuary

Not-for-profit party, reissue label and DJ duo Heels & Souls take the reins on the Secretsundaze show this month, running street soul, kwaito, house and plenty more besides over two hours. There's even an exclusive announcement of a forthcoming release live on air.

Heels And Souls on NTS Radio 12/01/23 (Covering for Secretsundaze)

We're back with another contribution from the one and only Renata Do Valle (@hellosailornyc). Based in New York- Renata has founded Hello Sailor Recordings and has released various titles including a favorite here at Homage "Street Soul Brasil". We're honored to have her send over an hour mix from her featuring plenty of songs to dance in your kitchen to.  Read the full interview here:
https://www.homagebrewing.com/mix-series

Homage Mix Series: Renata Do Valle – 006

Recorded live at Giant Steps in London on Easter Sunday, 2019. 

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John Gómez & Nick the Record at Giant Steps

004 Jamie Bennett

Do you know Jamie Bennett? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t, maybe you heard one of your friends whisper: “That’s the Crown Ruler guy." One thing is undoubtedly true – Australia’s music scene wouldn’t be the same without Jamie’s influence. The wonderful Crown Ruler brand has exerted its influence throughout the country and far beyond. If this is news to you, start looking a little closer to home and you’ll spot the clues.

We’ll keep this intro brief – a cheeky web-surf will provide plenty of thoughtful write ups on the man’s roots. We think Jamie’s an incredible DJ. A trove of aural excellence comes through in this mix; Lovers rock, sun-kissed gems, and plenty of soulful rarities from all corners. It’s a little less about genre and a little more about mood.

When we joked with Jamie that the cost of the records in this mix alone must be his retirement fund, he slyly shot back: "That's my super." It’s hard to explain the effort, the research, and even the resources that go into pulling together the sort of collections that are at the heart of a mix like this. Perhaps that’s a little digger-to-digger nod, a silent sign of appreciation at the incredibly impractical art of carting around bags and bags of records in this day and age.

Our admiration goes beyond knowing the work involved. Hearing and experiencing Jamie’s talent through Waxflower’s speakers was, for us, a thing of joy. And at the heart of it all is Jamie’s love of music. We were honoured to have him play on the wheels at Wax. Music and Human connection, Enjoy!

Recorded live @Waxflowerbar

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