As They Are

Premiere:  Marijus Aleksa - As They Are

Black Frost (ft. Kamasi Washington)

To celebrate 10 years of one of London’s most loved underground club nights, Tangent, Mr Bongo are thrilled to launch this new compilation series. Crafted by its two residents, John Gómez and Nick the Record, it aims to transmit a taste of Tangent’s spirit. A party rooted in inclusivity and open-mindedness, whose name captures the spontaneous switches in musical direction that are a defining element of their nights. For the compilation, the pair have cherry-picked a selection of their prized, rare and dancefloor-ready tracks from around the globe, that have soundtracked the past decade of parties.

Friends for close to 20 years, music lovers, record obsessives and internationally renowned DJs in their own right, John and Nick have two lifetimes worth of musical knowledge to draw from. John a long-standing NTS Radio resident and compiler for Music From Memory. Nick one of the UK’s go-to record dealers, resident DJ since the ‘90s at one of Japan’s pioneering parties, Life Force, and co-captain / co-edit-expert of Record Mission with Dan Tyler (Idjut Boys).

In 2014, the pair decided to bring some of Life Force’s grassroots principles to the UK, whilst channelling underground clubbing institution Plastic People’s meticulous attitude to sound. Tangent grew from being a small gathering of friends, to an established fixture in London’s nightlife, whilst always maintaining a strict no guest DJ policy. “As London’s clubs have become increasingly reliant on international guests, we wanted to emphasize the importance of a club night growing through its residents”, John and Nick reflect. With 10 years of the duo at the helm, an intimate connection between DJ and dancefloor has been built, allowing for freedom of expression on both sides of the decks.

Tangent reaches around the globe and across different eras to make connections that stimulate emotional reverberations in the unfamiliar. Where the blissfully Balearic ‘Laberinto’ by Miguel Perikás, goes hand-in-hand with the Cameroonian hip-house of King B.’s ‘Love is Crazy’. The thundering ‘Amek Amek’ by L'Innovateur Djoe Ahmed et le Zoukabyle, rubs shoulders with the soulful Caribbean-influenced touch of Champagn’s ‘Bel Ti Négress’. And Pellegrin El Kady’s afro-cosmic ‘Seiva de Carnaval’, crosses paths with Kajou’s Kompa disco anthem ‘Tet Chajé’.

Tangent’s longevity is in part down to it having always embraced contemporary sounds. The sub-rattling bass of Srirajah Sound System’s stunning Molam dub stepper ‘Si Phan Don Lovers Rock’ and the slow, woozy mantra of leftfield dancehall explorer Androo’s ‘Lyriso’, are two shining examples.

This compilation represents an ongoing dialogue between past and present, transporting listeners to the heart of a pure musical experience, where open minds and open hearts are eager to follow the tangent.

Rick Asikpo - Let’s Get High (Nick The Record Re - Edit)

Inspired by my summer residency at Yacht Club in Serifos and the opportunity to explore all the beauties of this island.
First stop the popular beach of Psili Ammos (Thin Sand) with the laidback vibes .
Hope you will enjoy it !
Download : https://www.patreon.com/DJSnatch_Athens

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Serifos : Psili Ammos Mixtape

Exciting things are happening as UK-producer Drum Dance launches his new label, ‘Into The Cosmos’, with a standout four-track release that showcases his eclectic taste and production skills. Among the tracks is the captivating "Venus Dub 2", a must-hear for fans of dub, jazz, and Balearic sounds.

"Venus Dub 2" is an 80s jazz Balearic-inspired track that takes a journey to Kingston for a bass-heavy dub makeover. The resulting track is a lush, atmospheric track with irresistible grooves. Drum Dance's production shines as he expertly balances influences to create a track that's both relaxing and propulsive, making it a perfect addition to any summer playlist.

As for the rest of the EP, the release kicks off with "Zani!", a cosmic head-nodder influenced by both Chicago footwork and Malian music, paying homage to the legendary Zani Diabaté. Following this is "Body Heat", a Latin-flavored boogie number that keeps the energy high with its four-to-the-floor beat, sultry disco vocals, and jazzy keys.

Closing the release is "Adan On Dòt Soley", a personal dedication to the beautiful island of Gwadloup. This track begins with spaced-out synths and evolves into a dubby percussive jam, featuring the enchanting Fender Rhodes keys recorded by Andy Wileman. Field recordings of birds singing, waves lapping, and the sounds of gwo ka drumming on the beach bring the listener to a serene and soulful conclusion.

The EP is released this Friday, on vinyl, pressed by Vinyl Factory and digital. Available directly via Bandcamp, plus Juno, Phonica, Redeye Records, Clone, HHV, Deejay.de, and so on.

Exclusive Premiere: Drum Dance "Venus Dub 2" (Forthcoming on Into The Cosmos)

"Deep & Dub EP" 12" vinyl only Smokecloud Records SCR-026

B2. "Live Magic" [100 bpm]	TRT=5:59 

Vinyl OUT NOW at the following record stores:

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https://soundcloud.com/deejayde Germany
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Redeye Records UK
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CDs Vinyl Japan Store
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Decks.de Germany
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Disk Union Japan
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https://soundcloud.com/discogs (worldwide)
https://www.discogs.com/release/31757453-Osmose-Deep-Dub-EP

Phonica Records (UK)
https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/osmose-deep-dub-ep-smokecloud/199523

Available at stateside stores: Clinton St Records (Portland,OR), Wuxtry Records (Athens, GA) and EarCandy (Missoula,MT).

Deep & Dub EP

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Live Magic vinyl preview [100 bpm] SCR-026 (Jazz / Downtempo)

Martin Hallmark (p), Jon Halton (b), Mike Anscombe (d). Selmer SBA Wanne Gaia 3

Deep Purple 24_8_25

ZR SHOP - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Mr Peter Major AKA Opolopo is back on ZR with a new mini album of jazz funk, disco, boogie fuelled grooves.

01 Put Your Cap On
02 Mr Zog's Sex Wax
03 Spray Tan
04 Stroke My Disco
05 The Laketown Stomp
06 Eventide


DJ Reactions:

Jazzanova - Lovely stuff. Full support here
Hot Toddy - Production and musicality on point as usual
Tensnake - Stroke My Disco is great, thanks
Sean McCabe - All tracks are brilliant!
Robert Owens - Great tracks
Karizma - Dope EP
The Reflex - Super strong mini album of club bangers
Faze Action - Love the musicality of these
Fred Everything - Some great stuff in here
Bill Brewster - Put You Cap On for me
Johnn Fiasco - The STANK!
Golf Clap - So good, all of it
Groove Assassin - Choice selection of classy cuts...maximum funk!
CJ Mackintosh - Pure class. Love Spray Tan ;)
Timmy Vegas - Excellent
Paul Trouble Anderson - Great tracks by the Swede
Mi-Soul - Put Your Cap On! Monster record!
Ross Couch - Six fantastically produced gems from Opolopo
Jon Cutler - Quality vibes & grooves
Julius Papp - Some serious BOOGIE-NESS going on here

Bits n Bobs

ZR SHOP

Opolopo - Bits N Bobs

Tracklist:
Gap Mangione - Diana in the Autumn Wind
Grady Tate - Moondance
Ahmad Jamal - Nature Boy
The Swingers - Stadio
Eddie Russ Trio - Natasha
Gil Melle - The Sentinel
James Tatum - Communion
Steve Kuhn - Tomorrow's Son
Mark Murphy - Sconsolato
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman - Autumn Serenade
Vince Guaraldi - The Great Pumpkin Waltz (OST Version)
Mose Allison - Autumn Song
Carmen Mcrae - November Girl
Marion Brown - Visions
Dharma Trio - Enafrito
Jazz Rock Experience - Crazy Horse Chief
Rovi (Piero Umiliani) - Honey Moon
Frank Cunimondo Trio - You Make Me So Very Happy
Pete Jolly - Leaves

Last year's Autumn mix is available here: https://soundcloud.com/mark-wayward/when-there-is-no-sun-autumn-mix

Autumn

Moondance - More Jazz for Autumn

Recorded by ya boy at Get Together HQ

Grab it here - https://codycurrie.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-lin-2

Cody Currie - Apocalypse

🌞 💓 🌞 💓 Hello my dear friends 🌞 💓 🌞 💓

This week a real treat for the Sunset Lovers show comes from Bali Indonesia located Eric Duncan aka Dr Dunks who is one half of legendary DJ duo Rub-n-Tug & also half of DFA’s Still Going. 

Eric Duncan started DJ-ing in Manhattan’s Downtown bar and club circuit in the mid 90’s. His sets are usually a crazy blend of underground disco classics, raving house jams, funky rock and dreamy balearic.
In 1996 he stepped out of the DJs booth to help curate music for the Girl Skateboards movie titled ‘Mouse’.
A couple of years later, Eric along with Thomas Bullock formed the AfterHours party outfit ‘Rub-N-Tug’.
After a few years of HARDCORE party providing to NYC’s left field underground. Eric began hitting the road with Rub-N-Tug.
In 2006 Eric & Liv Spencer started ‘Still Going’ releasing 2 singles on DFA Records including ‘Still Going Theme’ & ’Spaghetti Circus’ the later featuring Ultra talented Reggie Watts on vocals.
Eric also has production collaborations with Dean Meredith of Chicken Lips fame and New York’s Justin Vandervolgen leader of ‘My Rules’ label.
Eric Duncan aka Dr. Dunks has numerous remixes and releases as himself or as part of his collaborations with Daniele Baldelli, Locosolus, Bryan Ferry, Robbie Williams, Laid Back, Grace Jones, Cold Play, Roxy Music, LCD Soundsystem, Canyons, TV Baby, Beastie Boys, Zero 7, Material, The Presets, Lindstrom, Doves, Todd Terje, Groove Armada & the list goes on.

https://soundcloud.com/drdunks
https://www.discogs.com/artist/606088-Eric-Duncan
https://www.mixcloud.com/eric-duncan/

So close your eyes remembering some magic created by this one of my favourite DJ - in the next hour of eclectic, deep, chilled, cosmic and dreamy balearic inspired music or even better staring out to sea as the sun sets on the horizon...

Big love to all and huge thanks to Eric Duncan for his contribution ❤️💛👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🌅💏🌅👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨🌅❤️💛
✨✨✨✨✨ Tsunamica ✨✨✨✨✨

The Sunset Lovers #22

The Sunset Lovers #22 with Eric Duncan aka Dr Dunks

Don't know about anyone else but I'm getting more disillusioned with SoundCloud with every change they make. The new algorithm and its 'recommendations' ignore mixes and any tracks over 10 mins, they've removed the New & Hot charts and replaced them with irrelevant crap like "Events near you", and this new UI has me searching for a way to revert it. 

Banner: Roy Ayers mural in Brockley, SE London by Richard Wilson: www.richardwilsonartwork.com

Moondance - More Jazz for Autumn

Mark Wayward