Lucas Benjamin | Black Gold Amsterdam | 18 Mar '24

MAGZ FM 440 

Mount Kimbie - A Figure In The Surf 
Pharrell - 07. 11_11
Doja Cat – Disrespectful 
Diego - Fart 
Marigold - Is Heaven Far Away?
Telemakus - Fluttering
thesmoothcat & Wino Willy - 874 
thesmoothcat & Wino Willy - You Can’t Unfeel What You See 
Jezeb - Strollin' 
Stetsasonic - Lolita 
QueenSpeech - Mama Tokus
The Society - Black Crowe 
Salami Rose Joe Louis & Flanaf I Gotta Find Some New Friends
Swim Surreal & Zero 7 - The Crowd 
Iceboy Violet & Nueen - Closer
Jordan Rakei - Flowers
Toshio Matsuura Group - Brown Paper Bag 
DJ Bemi - Londinium
Bokani Dyer - Ke Nako ft Sereetsi and the Natives  (Kid Fonque Refix] 
Samrai - End the Occupation Now
Dj Kanda - Umbra Lounge
The Honorable Freestyle Anwar HighSign
London Daé - It's Magical 
Roseye - Water

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440: some radio jawn | future soul dispatch ctr | from philly to the world

Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same time. A spiritual, deep and textured jazz record, tipping its hat to greats from the past, capturing memories and reformulating them into new ideas with the help of some of Melbourne’s finest talent.

Expert keys player for the likes of 30/70 and Elle Shimada, alongside one-half of Close Counters, this debut LP was Finn’s conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz. Instead, Dawn Is A Melody places the piano and arrangements centre stage, giving Finn and his fellow Melbourne crew freedom to explore the spaces in between, new emotions and alternate soundscapes.

In Finn’s own words: “My intention with Dawn Is A Melody was to create a world; a microcosm of colour. Something rich and beautiful that allowed the melodies and compositions to reach their full potential. It was driven by hope, curiosity and the search for beauty and reassurance in this ever-changing world. The emotion behind the music is really about the journey of life, growing up and changing, as well as my relationship with Tasmania’s natural landscapes where I grew up, a part of the world that is incredibly unique and beautiful.”

The album arcs between opening, middle and end. Beginning with the optimism of ‘Looking Up’ and ‘Lagoon’, the former a celestial, string and harp marbled slice of positivity, the latter a spiritual journey of exuberance and hope, Finn’s fingers dancing across the ‘70s Yamaha grand piano. From there the songs blossom outwards with the cinematic soulful journey of ‘It’s Behind Me Now’ and Brazilian-inspired ‘Expansion’, as the divine ‘Crossing’ signals a transition to a new realm. The energy is transformed from the rich cosmic textures to a more intimate and personal feeling with ‘Ablaze’, ‘Between Spaces’ and ‘As It Passes’ which blissfully fades down to simply piano and strings to close out the record.

Recorded at Rolling Stock in Collingwood, Melbourne, Henry Jenkins was drafted in as recording and mix engineer, his minimal vintage mic setups giving a live aesthetic and warmth to the arrangements. Lucky Pereira and Blakely McLean Davies form the rock-solid rhythm section, with a hand-picked line-up of other Melbourne talent on display, including Cheryl Durongpitikul on tenor sax, Siwei Wong on harp, Audrey Powne on trumpet and Allysha Joy on vocals to name only a few.

Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane, through Herbie Hancock, to Arthur Verocai, this is a debut nourished by the past but firmly made in the present. A record unable to be age-stamped, casting ambiguity as to when, what era and by whom it has been crafted. Like a vintage lens capturing a current scene, Dawn Is A Melody is warm and familiar yet focused on the here now.

Finn Rees - Lagoon

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Gemma Weekes - When I Get Like This 
Stefan Ringer /  Ben Hixon - Moving Walkway 
Gee Jay - Walkin’ In A LIfetime
Diz Establishment - I Guess Everything is Subjective
Mumu Fresh - Avalanche 
Nomonde Maxeen - Mugodhi 
Bread Souls ft Bembe Segue + Rich Medina - Workin’ On it 
Mysa - Might Get To It 
Naji - 29 
Drew Prince - Adapt ft Yung Citizen + Tecoby Hines 
Sr Wilson & Griffi - El Mundo Es Mio
dpath - Nina 
Edoardo Della Bitta - Interzone EDB 
Mr Pigeons - Green Green Green 
Cmoneywave & Hooligan - Million Dollar Wave
William Crooks - The End  
iAm iAm The Dope Conspiracy - Love Makes Things 
Kat - Sound A (a cappella)
Zar, Fox - Deep Dive
GDS Luca Syn and Mr Lager - Summer Vibes
Son Of Dan ft Georgia Anne Muldrew - Tarot 
Son Of Dan - We Are Electric
Swordman Kitala Burland - Sweet Bebe 
Rajahwild - Gogo Madness Mux X DSM League (RMX)
Halima - Ways
Previous Industries - Braids 
LayFullstop - One on One 
Yoppi  ft Maestro Gold - Need A Feature On this Very Badly

448:  radio jawn | future soul | from philly to the world

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.

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

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RAH + The Ruffcats - Agidi 
Afla Sackey + Afrik Bawantu - Mofeemo Ke Eno 
Zersetzung - Holding On x  Ejuku + Ebrahim Soul - Green Card
OC Rules - Encore une fois ft Samantha Mercano 
Adia - Emo 
Francesca Wexler - Loving U 
MosEL - A Love Joint 
MosEL - GOD mind 
HiTech - Milf Milo 
DJ Phil - House Love 
Makoto + L Side - Settle Down
Bruk ft Limmz - Circa 14 
Little Trooper x Renegades Of Jazz - Hidden Hatchway 
Ari Tsugi - Natsu 夏 ft Mateusz Sobieski 
Allysha Joy - David
Orion Sun - Mary Jane 
Hiatus Kaiyote - Battle With My Atoms (Boddhi Satva Rmx)
SAULT - Lessons
Warriors Of The Dystotheque - A Good Morning 
Saba Bodur - My Blood Its In The Soil 
Rita Lynn - Mystee 
Common + Pete Rock - Everything Is So Grand (ft PJ) 
Common - Testify
DJ Kanda - Black Oni GooGoo 
Makin Noize - Hifi Noize 
Delian Sound - Finders Keepers
Basic - So
Himal Soul-If the Stars Go
Bathe - Avalon
Treehousemikky - Heavy Crown 
Unknown - Got To Find My Way (BV edit)

454: radio jawn | future soul dispatcher ctr | from philly to the world

Rollin'

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Misto Kay - 'Same Old Things feat. Luna Michel'

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LESKY (Production) and Waywell (Guitar & Bass) release "Stuntin" featuring Cologne-based producer Midan. It’s the second single from their upcoming album "Samaya". Since meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia, the two expats, originally from Germany and the UK, have released three projects through Melting Pot Music, with "Mesame" and "Upper Vera" available on LP. The artwork is crafted by Cologne-based artist Gizem Erdem. 
 
Waywell’s deeply soothing guitar riffs combined with LESKY’s crisp production make for a perfect blend of cosmic lofi and subtle yacht rock vibe. LESKY, born in Leipzig, moved to Georgia in early 2021 to pursue music full-time. Creating his own soundscape fusing mellow neo soul keys, trap infused beats and samples flipped beyond recognition, LESKY has garnered widespread acclaim, securing his place as a regular in the biggest editorials of the lofi phenomenon. He has released five EPs and full-length album “Meraki” on Melting Pot Music, as well as several projects on renowned labels like Blue Note Records/Astralwerks and Lofi Girl. Waywell has been self-releasing singles and EPs since 2017.

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Produced by LESKY & Waywell.
Guitar & Bass by Waywell.
Keys by LESKY.
Drums by Midan.
Recorded in Tbilisi, Georgia. 
Mixed & mastered by LESKY. 
Artwork by Gizem Erdem.

Cat No: MPM 346-2
Artist: LESKY & Waywell
Titel: Stuntin (feat. Midan)

© ℗ 2024 Melting Pot Music

LESKY & Waywell - Stuntin (feat. Midan)

• DTW FM #431 •

Takeover by:
Joshua Lang + DJ Sylo (BWC Sounds)

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Finn Rees - Lagoon

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