How to understand what your boundaries are and how to get better at standing by them, for less stress and a more creative life.

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Getting Better at Boundaries

Taken from us tragically early at age 31, Chicago born vocalist Minnie Riperton left behind her legacy as one of the most unique and unforgettable voices in pop & soul. Famously gifted with a five-octave vocal range, Riperton was originally discovered while working as a receptionist at Chess Records, and was soon drafted into the role of main vocalist for Chicago psychedelic group The Rotary Connection. In her solo career she found reached bona fide pop stardom with the hugely successful ballad "Lovin' You".

This In Focus is a 60 minute trip through Minnie Riperton's lush & soulful discography, compiled by Neal Birnie. 

This episode is currently unavailable in the USA.

In Focus- Minnie Riperton

A recording of DJ Clarky on Eruption 101.3 FM from 17th August 1996 - in the midst of ‘The Blue Note era’. Clarky worked at Black Market Records, which became BM Soho, and also played at the Metalheadz Blue Note sunday sessions in the mid 90s. He played across the board from chilled atmospheric to raw tech step and this set is exactly that - There are a couple of Dillinja tracks on here I didn’t immediately recognise, so perhaps some unreleased stuff on here? the tape was recorded and passed on to me by my friend @robbrie aka Rob Phokus whom I’ve known since the early drumfunk years and has been a big part in the runnings of Scientific Wax. He sent me a load of amazing recordings so look out for those coming very soon on 0860.fm. Big up Rob!

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0860.fm MIX #12 Clarky on Eruption FM Aug 17th 96

Beijing's best kept secret, the alt rock band Dear Eloise was born sometime in 2007, the project of husband and wife duo Yang Haisong and Sun Xia, former vocalist and bassist from the Chinese rock band P.K.14. 

"Let’s imagine a picture in which the stars scald the sky and we crouch down on the lawn, stretching out our necks putting pressure on our knees. We look up to the dim but exciting glimmer, which hurts our eyes. Will we then cry?

The world you imagine is very far away. It resembles a fading cigarette end or a scar... If you can find meaning to my voice, then you can comprehend this fairy tale. Get out of the fluttering dream, dear Eloise. I am going to take you to a lively and awesome place where there are castles and festivals and days go by with a roar " 
https://www.nts.live/shows/in-focus/episodes/in-focus-dear-eloise-27th-october-2023

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Ring the alarm! A cornerstone artist of early ragga and dancehall, Kingston's Tenor Saw lived up to his name, possessing one of the most instantly recognizable voices in the Jamaican musical canon. His experiments with electronic production in the early and mid-eighties were crucial to the development of the digidub style. 

Photo credit: Beth Lesser

 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/in-focus/episodes/in-focus-tenor-saw-29th-march-2024

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Passions [Deluxe]

Take Me Away (Mantra & J:Kenzo Remix) [feat. Steve Spacek]

SSS03

Fun summer bop! had to cut the start due to copyright but when you download you get the full version with an intro.

obskür - bayside (scruz edit)

Celebrating AGN7 Audio's 50th release!

AGN7 is honored to release 'Dimensions In Time And Space' by Sonar's Ghost. A proper modern Jungle excursion, with different breaks and beats, rolling bass, pads, and FX that take you to different dimensions in time and space. Domu's remix of the title track brings a different tempo, letting that broken-beat funk shine. Rounding out this timeless release, is Duburban's remix of 'My Life', which takes the track further, with additional instruments and a drumfunk injection.

Stream/Download

Sonars Ghost - My Life (Don't Stop)

Artist: Cause4Concern
Release: Bedhead (Quadrant & Iris Remix)
Label: C4C Recordings
Cat#: C4CDIGUK089
Support: https://cygnusmusic.link/m47yqwy

From the opening seconds, the Quadrant & Iris remix of Bedhead strikes a careful balance between reverence and reinvention. The original’s ominous sub-bass growl and the skeletal drum patterns that made Bedhead a C4C classic are still present.

For longtime fans, this version is a respectful tribute; for newer ears, it stands on its own as a high-caliber, heavy-hitting drum & bass track. Quadrant & Iris manage to refresh a classic without betraying its spirit—a mark of what a good remix should aim for.

DL // Stream

Cause4Concern // Bedhead (Quadrant & Iris Remix) // C4CDIGUK089 // OUT NOW!

Hessle Audio feat. Ben UFO (Recorded At Sustain Release 2025) - 06 October 2025

Boutique label 'The North Quarter’ showcases the soulful and deeper side of Drum & Bass in their monthly session on https://echobox.radio/

Getting Better at Boundaries

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