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.

'John Gómez and Nick the Record Present TANGENT’ is available on limited edition 2 x Cream Vinyl LP, 2 x Black Vinyl LP and Double CD.

John G​ó​mez and Nick the Record Present TANGENT

Lara Li - Vem

1979 supposedly produced by Patrick Cowley. likely played at the legendary Paradise Garage. 

Chantal Curtis - Hit Man

Brand new single from thatmanmonkz, featuring J.Gordon. It's from his forthcoming album "You Should Have Been There", a Shadeleaf Music retrospective to celebrate their ten years in the game anniversary. 

Releases 27/10/23.

Like To Feel (your Eyes On Me)

Mischka

The second single from the forthcoming Tangent compilation on Mr Bongo, celebrating 10 years of one of London’s most loved underground club nights. Presented by its two residents, John Gomez and Nick the Record, the pair have curated a collection of prized, rare and dancefloor-ready tracks from around the globe that have soundtracked the past decade of parties. The second single from the compilation is a blissfully Balearic cut from Mallorquín keyboardist, Miguel Perikás, titled ‘Laberinto’. 

Taken from PERIKAS’ one and only solo album, the sought-after 1985 obscurity, Stress En La Ciudad on Mailer Records, ‘Laberinto’ is a dreamy hit of sunshine that sums up the sound that has become synonymous with the Balearic isles. Radiating warmth from the off, pads wash over you like Mediterranean waves, as a drum beat full of gated snares and crisp hats couple with a weighty bassline to anchor the track. Perikás’ mastery of the keys shines though, dancing between reverberating scales and glistening jazz funk infused solos, as synth arps and sultry backing vocals cement that ‘80s flavour. 

This serene, summer-soaked, Balearic floater is just as well equipped to soundtrack a sunrise, as it is a sunset, kicking off or closing a club night to remember.

PERIKAS - Laberinto

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.

King B. - Love Is Crazy

Mac Thornhill - No Way To Control It

Leo Basel - Quelle Drôle De Vie (Nick The Record & Dan Tyler Re - Edit)

Srirajah Sound System - Si Phan Don Lovers Rock Feat. Molam Inteng Keawbuala

New Way

Out now exclusively on Traxsource: goo.gl/LG7cSa

Muy contentos de recibir en nuestra familia nómada al productor mexicano Guillermo Santana a.k.a Hotmood. Su carrera como productor empezó en el año del 2005 y ha lanzado su música en importantes sellos como Starcreature, Tugboatedits, Editorial Records, SFSB, Whiskey Pickle y entre otros, donde ha demostrado su sentido avanzado en el sampling de la música disco y jazz de los 70’s.

Disco Flava Ep es su debut con Nómada Records y consta de tres tracks originales donde podemos percibir a través de técnicas como el sampling y el chopping una fuerte influencia por generos como el Latin Jazz, Disco y Funk. Además viene acompañado por dos exclusivos remixes por parte de los nómadas Discoholycs y Felipe Gordon, quienes le agregan a los sencillos Pyschomaniac y Disco Flava ese ingrediente housero faltante. 
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We’re very excited to receive in our nomad family the mexican producer Guillermo Santana a.k.a Hotmood. His Career as a producer begun in 2005 and he has realesed his music on important labels such as Starcreature, Tugboatedits, Editorial Records, SFSB, Whiskey Pickle and among others, where he has demostrated his advance sampling sense on disco and jazz music from the seventies.

Disco Flava is Hotmood’s debut Ep on Nómada Records and there are three original tracks where we can perceive through techniques such as sampling and chopping; a strong influence for Latin Jazz, Disco and Funk music. It’s also accompanied by two exclusive remix by the nomads Discoholycs and Felipe Gordon who add to the singles Psychomaniac and Disco Flava that missing House and Club ingredient.

All original tracks produced and mixed by Hotmood. All tracks mastered by Lucien Magual. The bassline on Psychomaniac (Discohoycs Remix) was played and recorded by Jonahlo.

Disco Flava Ep

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Disco Flava (Original Mix)

https://julio-cruz.bandcamp.com/album/2018

Júlio Cruz - Please Stay

https://www.traxsource.com/track/6348410/boogie-del-mireyver-original-mix

Rafael Fernandez - Boogie Del Mireyver DW008

Stream/dl Bella Boo's debut album Once Upon A Passion: https://smarturl.it/bellaboo2019

Once Upon A Passion is the debut album from Bella Boo, arriving on Studio Barnhus shortly after a sprinkling of releases through the label that have quickly established the currently LA-based producer (and longtime Stockholm dj hero) as one of dance music's most distinctive new voices. Throughout its 9 tracks we are treated to a fascinating, wider-than-ever view of Bella's uniquely intimate and personal world of sound. The album features vocal contributors Gnučči and Def Sound as well as Nils Janson on trumpet and Axel Boman on acid bassline. Cover photo by Bozi Borbély Espinosa, artwork by Alexandra Karpilovski. Once Upon A Passion is out on all formats and platforms November 1st, with digital-only single Can't Leave You Like This released September 13th.

"I made the album this spring during an intense creative period back home in Stockholm. I was obsessed with my studio, I wanted to spend all my time awake there. I found out I was getting evicted from it, this sudden chock turned into a decision to do this album. It made sense, like an "end of an era" thing. I was pretty isolated back then, spending almost all my time outside of the studio with my daughter Bozi. She snapped the cover photo while I was picking out records for a gig. I never wanted to leave the studio during these months, but I realise now how the breaks with Bozi worked for the process - they gave me space to reflect on the music I was making. That dynamic was exactly what I needed to finish this album." - Bella Boo

Bella Boo - Way Chill Feat. Def Sound (from the album Once Upon A Passion, out now!)

Available here: https://pacificcoliseum.bandcamp.com/album/silenzio-vol-1

Two edits from Pacific Coliseum: one's a groover, the other's smoother. Perfect for the patio, the terrace, the rooftop; really any outdoor dining area. While "Jungle" may get you dancing either in, or out, of your seat, "No Spring" is bound to make you sway, and possibly contemplate some of the slower sunsets you've seen in your life.

Sending love and good vibrations to whatever situation you may find yourself in.

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No Spring

Record label. Record shop. Film label. Since 1989.

Mac Thornhill - No Way To Control It

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