Although LA-based beatsmith A Sol Mechanic (aka David Blazer) is a somewhat recent member of the Stereocure family, his creativity and enthusiasm for building a sense of community among local musicians has been a strong presence over the past few years. His solemn yet soaring track on our second sampler compilation is an apt example of the musical depth that he is capable of, but a full-length album is required to really understand the myriad of sonic stirrings and sensations that he can conjure. That’s why we are delighted to present “Emotion Terrace,” A Sol Mechanic’s debut record as a part of the Stereocure community. There is certainly a sense of familiarity to the music on this album; the beats often draw on many of the propulsive sounds that have been driving instrumental hip-hop on the west coast during the past decade. But what sets A Sol’s music apart and really makes it his own is the complexity that accompanies its powerful façade. From angelic choirs to strings brimming with equal parts optimism and melancholy, the record runs us through a spectrum of human feeling from the comfortable perspective of buttery samples dripped over pumping bass. With the raw directness of a beat tape and the refined craft of a polished album, “Emotion Terrace” delivers a layered experience that satisfies the listener on multiple levels, submersing the ears while inviting the soul to listen.
credits
released 13 August 2013 
album art by Maddy Siegel 

Big Thanks to the Stereocure fam. 

"for the greater imagination" 

Released on Stereocure

A Sol Mechanic - Emotion Terrace - 09 Wha - Chu - Wanna - Say

AFTERLOVE

Pulse

Confessions Pt2 (cover)

Taken from IGBO's Indigo Green Brown Orange Deluxe Cassette Reissue

Available through Astro Nautico

astronautico.bandcamp.com/album/indigo…luxe-edition

IGBO - Entrance Theme

Performed over Mike Dehnert's Detroit Switch Back to City.
Photo by Luis Moro

Bellys

Who Is SHE EP

LOVE

Freakwav$ (perfect Reflections)

Josef

Josef (Lafawndah Remix)

A set inspired by love , heartbreak , and summer nights 
Enjoy

summer nights set 07-18-20

Dear Dilla, you shaped my perception for music in ways I can't describe in words. Music has always touched my heart, but your music moved my soul. You had a gift of making the most creative music using samples from the most unlikely sources. I'll never understand why someone like you, who could have given the world so much more, would be taken way so soon. Dilla, you "literally" changed lives and you probably saved lives too, because when you make music "straight from the heart," it's not just music anymore.

You will always be my favorite musician of all time....

Thank You Dilla, Rest In Peace

---- I DO NOT OWN ANY PART OF THIS TRACK --- I'm simply trying to express my soul, support my favorite artists and help spread good music to those who might not have heard it.

*LOVE, PEACE & MUSIC*

J Dilla - Life (Torok Improvisation)

BOB MARLEY - EXODUS [JOWDOWNS REMIX]

Slumber . Magic . War
info mprogressmusic@gmail.com

Bellys

MATTHEW PROGRESS