Band on the Wall’s latest 7” release is from producer, musician and DJ, Contours. Known for applying his own percussive dexterity, his sound is placed within the intersection of House, Jazz, Broken-Beat and percussive experimentation.

Double A-side ‘The Programme / Conga Quinto (Dub)’ proves Contours is an artist continually capable of blending the electronic and organic into a sound that re-invents and surprises. The Programme is a woozy mix of sunset synths, squelchy bass, crisp propulsive hi-hats and snare-led rhythms. The sound has a depth you can sink into, yet the skittering beats add levity and a club-leaning energy to the track.

This release is the latest in an ongoing sonic evolution for Contours, having released music on labels such as Tru-Thoughts, Rhythm Section and Anma Records. His music has received praise from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Mr Scruff, Alex Nut, Bradley Zero and others. In 2018 he joined up with Banana Hill party founder, DJ and producer Cervo to head to Uganda. They worked with percussion troupe Fonkodelis Arkestra out of the Nyege Nyege-affiliated Boutiq Studio on the boundary traversing 12” Kawuku Sound. Last year in lockdown he worked with instrument builder and artist Seth Sutton out of their Manchester and Cumbria homes to put together Balafon Sketches. This release retained Burford’s love of organic percussive instrumentation but channelled it through a minimalist and contemporary classical sound world.

The Programme / Conga Quinto (Dub) are part of ‘The Singles Club’ 7” releases from Manchester jazz institution Band on the Wall and their new label Band on the Wall Recordings. Based out of the iconic music venue, charity and cultural hub, the label has already released future neo-soul 7” Forgive You and is set to follow this up with material from the likes of Lovescene and Secret Night Gang, among others, building on a successful compilation released year to raise funds during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Contours music speaks to the heart of this project and Band on the Wall as a whole in its mission to explore the world through an openness to diverse sonic and cultural influences, whilst celebrating the talent that exists within its home city.

The Singles Club: Contours

Exclusive Premiere: Contours "The Programme"

Head of Beatbude Records Jürgen Ratan, joins Damiano von Erckert and Am Kinem for a nice recording session for the AVA.MIX SERIES. 

*This Mix was recorded in the north of Berlin-Neukölln.

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AVA. MIX #6 | JÜRGEN RATAN, AM KINEM & DAMIANO VON ERCKERT and their 'JETSET' Neukölln mix.

PETEYWEEDEY FREESTYLE

Introducing Jannis (@habibifunk ) from @jakarta-records - the man behind our favorite German Hip Hop label, boasting artists such as Iamnobodi, Ivan Ave, Ta-Ku and Moody favourites Suff Daddy & Flo Filz.

Catch him and the Jakarta Crew at our next party in London at the infamous Jazz Cafe.

http://moody-collective.com/events/moody-presents-jakarta/

Artwork by Gabriela Maskrey http://te-mata.com/

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Radio Moody 20 - Habibi Funk compiled by Jannis from Jakarta

Planty Herbs makes organic-sounding electronic music that inhibits stress and appeals to your relax-chromosomes. In this mixtape you can expect funk and soul vibes, perfect for this sunny spring Monday! (Read more: http://bit.ly/2mI0yPe)

SC: https://soundcloud.com/theplantyherbs
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Tracklist:
01. Pool-Pah - Sour Soul | Greene Bottle Records, Inc.
02. Carl Mac D. - Belly Rubbing Style | Makdon
03. You, Me & Him - Hey Love (I'm For Real) | K. Shavonne
04. Gene Harris - Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong | Blue Note
05. Augustus Pablo - Zion Dub | Rockers
06. Henry Wu - R6 Interlude | Eglo Records
07. Jay Dee - Guitar | Bling47 Recordings
08. B&G Rhythm - Friends You & I | Polydor
09. Rahni Harris & Family Love - He's My Friend | Emprise
10. Garry Glenn - Got You On My Mind | PPL Records
11. Pilgrim Cathedral Choir - Put Your Hands Together | Private Press (not on label)
12. Mastermind - Happy Music | Halfmoon Productions
13. Jay W. McGee - When We Party | Scorpio
14. Eddie Holman - Holy Ghost | Charly Records
15. Al Bumz - Self Love (edit of The Pretenders - Just Be Yourself) | Al-Tone
16. Pablo Gad - Bloodsuckers | Burning Sounds
17. Time Unlimited - Back Fire | Natural Vibes International
18. Quazar - Shades Of Quaze | Arista
19. Sa Sa Di - Do What Is True | Private Press (not on label)
20. Coach House Rhythm Section - No Such Thing (Instrumental) | ICE
21. Horace Silver Quintet ft. Salome Bey - Soul Searchin | Blue Note
22. Donald Byrd - Fancy Free | Blue Note
23. Webby Jay - In The Rain | Arawak
24. Gaspar Lawal - Eronu | Cap Records
25. Terea - Pretty Bird | Jazzman
26. Intimate Strangers - The Track | Alaska

Mixtape Monday: Shades of Quaze by Planty Herbs

We're back with a bang! Twit One, da master himself laid down a solid selection at Uva Festival 2018 and we are super stocked to present you our 31st edition which is a compilation of his "Junglebag" aka "Platten aus meiner Tasche".

Much love to @twit-one

Radio Moody 32 - Junglebag by Twit One

We create real, playful & social happenings that bring out the best in people.

Vinyl, Rum, Tapas & Wine on Le Mellotron is a series of live mixes from various events that we host.

VRTW is an events platform, content label, booking agency and family of artists that brings together not-only-vinyl-enthusiasts, sparks lively happy moments and develops communities around the content it curates.

www.vrtw.life

VRTW Live Sets

Vinyl, Rum, Tapas & Wine #3 with Dubase

Aging Gracefully - Hobo Camp 5 Year Anniversary Mix By @djrandyellis
Grab the Cassette Tape release "Aging Gracefully" here: https://hobocamp.bandcamp.com/album/aging-gracefully-5-years-of-hobo-camp-records-and-tapes

Tracklist:
Brian Ellis - Fantasy
BOY DUDE - Cosmic Lines
Mat/Matix - Bay Breeze
Adam Chini - Don't Tempt Me
Cherushii - Industrial City
Water Feature - FM92 (Ash Williams Party Mix)
Social Lovers - Can't Get Enough
Motorized - Amiga (Popcorn Mix)
M5K - All About U
Nackt - Next
Boy Dude - Bad Dream
Moon B - Opacus
Midnight Runners - Disco Is A Dirty Word (Instrumental)
Panavision - Benefactress
Social Lovers - The Light
Roche - Fusion
Computa Games - Show Me Around
Elegant Borzoi - Deregulate
M5K - The One For Me

Aging Gracefully - Hobo Camp 5 Year Anniversary Mix By DJ Randy Ellis

New to Balamii - Ego Ella May was live with Daniel Oduntan for the Honey For Wounds Show. The best new contemporary jazz, RNB, neo-soul and high life all inside.

Honey For Wounds w/ Ego Ella May and Daniel Oduntan - September 2020

Tune in for Hour of Light with Ahu, Istanbul-based cult singer, DJ and songwriter.

On this month's show, Ahu is joined by Adelaide-based DJ and producer Inkswel for a guest mix.

Hour of Light: Ahu with Inkswel - Inner Tribe Special

Ratgrave - Digital Bonus

Radio Moody / Moody Records / Uva Festival

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Moody Collective strives to create true value for music communities by hosting events around Europe and beyond (Berlin, Madrid, London, Beirut, Istanbul, Tokyo, Portugal). Moody proceeded to launch Moody Records, Radio Moody and Uva Festival (Spain's first boutique music festival).