ACT III: BATTLE out now
https://youngthegiant.ffm.to/actiii

Indolent sounds. Thick vibrations. Sweet melodies. Sticky connections. A naturally flavored substance... prepared by such a group.

All organic ingredients from: 
~ @dunks
~ @thomas-workshop
~ @kotekmusic
~ @woodyard

Daniel and Patric, the two heads from the south of Germany, also known as FxFarmer and MUADEEP, finally got together again after their last project FUNKANOMICS and brought TINA TOKIO to life. Their passion for interesting rhythms, percussive instruments and heavy bass sounds can be heard in each of their productions. Their interest in the visual realisation of their music combined with an energetic live show make this duo a unique IDM act that you won't soon forget.

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Coming at you from the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh Nations.

Known for diverse sounds and head nodding beats, That Anton will have you moving. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, and now a “Vancouver household name,” his musical style is full spectrum. Hip hop, trip hop, downtempo, reggae, house, world beats, and all manner of bass music are all in his repertoire. All of the above are blended skillfully and sprinkled with a healthy dose of turntablism. It’s easy listening for the discerning ear. From dance floors in forests (Shambhala, Bass Coast, Astral Harvest, Luminosity, and many more) to that mix that was playing at your favourite restaurant last night, That African’s style is always pleasing crowds.

For additional mixes, or if a mix you like isn't on soundcloud anymore, check out my mixcloud.

For booking info: antonoosthuiz(at)gmail

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Westwood is an independent music company and record label celebrated for its hands-on, artist-centered approach. Over the last decade we’ve made it our mission to foster talent on a global stage across an eclectic range of genres. This is a company created by artists for artists.

Founded in 2013 by Nick Middleton of Canadian electronic act The Funk Hunters, Westwood’s footprint in the industry extends far beyond that of a traditional label. Representing international acts transcending conventional genres, Westwood has brought its in-demand presence to stage takeovers at iconic festivals including Shambhala, Rifflandia, and Montercat’s Compound, alongside launching creative industry partnerships with brands like Splice and Twitch. As the label's reach continues to expand to new platforms, Westwood music can be heard on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Peloton, and Riot Games.

Fueled by a community of like-minded music lovers and an unwavering commitment to quality, Westwood’s focus remains the same ten years in: elevate great music.

Meshell has changed. So has her music. It’s more peaceful, freer. Her new album, Weather, cloaks itself in the colours of autumn, full of in-between shades and hues and with a certain mildness to it. The singer has let her feelings carry her along. Meshell has never been scared of sharing her most intimate thoughts in explicit or colourful terms that always come from the heart. As ever, she is true to herself. But Weather’s folk sensibility and pregnant acoustic melodies make this a supremely accessible album.

“For a long time I was at war with everyone else. I dug my heels in, I fought hard. That’s all over now. I have my opinions, but they’re no longer a source of conflict with the rest of the world.” On Weather Meshell’s usually deep vocals slip into a register more like a whisper, sharing secrets about subjects that are straightforward, almost light-hearted. She has pared down her style to something like pop. “I started to write this album on the guitar and you can hear it. The final atmosphere’s gentler.”

And then the singer agreed without fuss to put her fate in the hands of a producer. Joe Henry (Ani DiFranco, Bettye Lavette, Allen Toussaint, etc.) helped her reveal a different side to herself. And Meshell went along with this. “I’ve known him since the Bitter album; Craig Street introduced us. I hadn’t called on someone from outside for several albums. But contrary to what everyone thinks, I love getting other opinions, hearing a different point of view and allowing myself to be led by someone with strong ideas. It’s a dialogue. This kind of experience really motivates me.” One might well have imagined her bent protectively over her compositions, her own personal, contradictory and profound world. But she says that she wants to continue this experience in future projects with other musicians. She mentions Brian Eno and Lee Scratch Perry.

She worked the way she likes to with Joe Henry - just two or three takes to capture the spontaneity and freshness of the moment. She is accompanied by Chris Bruce (guitar), Deantoni Parks (drums), Keefus Ciancia (keyboards), Gabe Noel (cello) and guests Jay Bellerose (drums) and Benji Hughes (backing vocals). Meshell recently did some producing herself – for jazz singer Laïka Fatien and rising star Selah Sue. Despite the pop-folk sound of Weather, jazz remains a major source of inspiration. “I love jazz musicians. They’re free; they have no fear. I’ve done pop and there are lots of barriers, lots of holding back. You have to stick to the conventions. Jazz musicians embrace uncertainty and adventure, even in their private lives. They’re more open and often more skilled, both in the studio and on stage.”

On Weather, Meshell sings of the ups and downs of love, one of her favourite subjects. Her heroines are marked by the void left by the loved one (“Object”) or else, like a game of mirrors, pour out their heart about the hurt they have caused others. She does a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Chelsea Hotel”, dedicated to Janis Joplin, an extremely sad and somewhat sexist song, as well as “Don’t Take My Kindness for Weakness” by Soul Children, a sixties soul band, whose message she has made her own. Her own lyrics are always concise, precise or allusive, full of images and poetry (“I want to be your answer”). “They’re like mantras, some phrases cast to the wind, images that pop into my mind. Then I add the music.” She also talks about the wider world on a few tracks. ‘Oysters’ is about “the change that everyone talks about but never comes”. Meshell explains that “Consumerism is gaining ground all the time. We all live to get a new car or a new computer, but what’s the point?” So, join the great world party? “Not for me,” she replies in Dirty World. “I live two hours from New York. I ran away from all the dirt. There’s a farm where I live, and healthy food. I love cooking – it’s not all that different from making music. You need ingredients, and the greatest pleasure is when you share it share it with others.”

Damian Lazarus - DJ, Producer and creator of Crosstown Rebels, Day Zero, Get Lost and many other wonderful things

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