Mr Bongo Weekly Selections

I Can't Believe I Loved Her

I Can't Believe I Loved Her (Main Mix)

Nem Paletó, Nem Gravata

Morre o Burro, Fica o Homem

فریاد – Faryad

Hailing from Buenos Aires: multi-instrumentalist and producer Gas Lab releases his 12th full length album “Please Don’t Judge Me". 
A laid-back gem featuring smooth synth melodies over a dust-crackling lush soundscape,
rhythmically counterpointed by a percussion driven drum bounce and all glued together by warm bass lines. 

Solo

Feel Your Love

Buy/Stream

Get To Know & Davi Juno - Feel Your Love (Edit)

10 random vinyl selections, random sonic adventures...

Ghostpoet's Mood Dependant (001)

Having just released his latest solo album Paper Can’t Wrap Fire to critical acclaim, Don Glori treats listeners to a special new version of album track ‘Song for Ants’. A more stripped-back, ethereal take on the original, this alternate version was born out of being on tour and the limitations it brought with it.

Whereas the original is a spiritual journey of energetic intricacy, full and fierce, Don’s new version dials things back into dreamscape territory. The pace slows, the phrases have more space to breathe, as the synergy between keys, bass, drums and horn erupts into a cosmic-fuelled saxophone whirlwind. 

In Don’s own words “This version of ‘Song for Ants’ was born from being on the road and not being able to have two horns in the touring lineup. I love the melody of ‘Song for Ants’ and wanted to include it in my live set, so I wrote this new version around the melody. It has a bit of a rock edge to it, so I leant into that. It was definitely inspired by acts that can sit in that jazz crossover space like The Necks, BADBADNOTGOOD, GODTET, Kamasi, and Nala Sinephro - all artists that I think are terrific at taking you on a journey.

The first time we played it out was last year in Norway, followed by London Jazz Festival and then I took it around Australia on my last tour back home. Seeing the reaction that it was pulling out of the crowd (as well as myself), I knew I had to quickly get in the studio and lay it down. I remember it was the 10th of January, and we had an impromptu show at Kindred Bandroom that evening, plus a festival set at Loch Hart festival the next afternoon (three hours away on the Great Ocean Road), with rehearsal scheduled for the morning of the 10th. So, I decided to can the rehearsal and go for the studio instead. It was the right decision, we got a great take of this track as well as a few new songs for the next record.”


Song For Ants (Alternate Version)

With two critically acclaimed compilations already under his belt, DJ / collector miche returns to Mr Bongo with the third instalment of his With Love series. Testament to his ever-expanding taste, Volume 3 isn’t just a subs bench call-up from the past compilations, it’s an evolution and progression casting the net deeper and wider than before.

Keeping true to the series, but with some fresh surprises along the way, this carefully curated compilation is a celebration of soulful, independently released music from across the globe, and the amazing (often unsung) musicians and vocalists that made these sublime records.

Across the third volume, miche explores a jazzier side of his tastes. “The deeper I went, the more I found myself gravitating towards jazzier music - not leaving soul behind, but following that same feeling into new territory”, he explains. Tracks like the gliding jazz funk found on Late Nite Music Band’s ‘Sundance’, or the glorious jazz-soul number ‘In Flight’ by Spectrym are shining examples of this.

That defining soulful thread of previous volumes is still in full effect throughout this latest edition. “There’s a healthy dose of impossible-to-find soul gems that have that unmistakable, heartwarming feel. Tracks like John Simmons' 'Ain't Nothing Like The Love', which I've adored ever since Zaf Love Vinyl played it, sit perfectly alongside records like Le Cop and New Way”, states miche.

The addition of some top-tier Turkish music showcases another side to his ever-broadening taste. Nükhet Ruacan's 'Gölge' is something unique, a floaty Brazilian-inspired gem recorded in Turkey and not what you’d typically expect from Turkish records of this era.  

It also wouldn’t feel right to leave out a stop in Brazil, with miche looking to the work of Carlos Bivar whose track 'Amargo Amar' carries that undeniable groove of samba-funk from Rio.

Spreading the With Love message far and wide the series has led to miche DJing across the globe, “from batucada sessions in Timisoara, to all-night sets in a club in Beijing, and even an eight-hour Root Down With Love stage takeover at We Out Here festival, joined by Danilo Plessow, Jeremy Underground, and of course, my mentor and buddy Rainer Trüby.”

Volume 3 then, carries that message even further. It’s an eclectic but intentional collection, built for the music lover who wants to discover something new. Working just as well as a soundtrack to cook dinner to, as it does keeping a packed dancefloor moving into the small hours. 


Tyaraju & Dutra - Pe De Foguete

We're excited to welcome back Intr0beatz with a brand new EP, featuring four carefully curated tracks pulled from his ever-growing vault of unreleased gems. Since relocating to Berlin, his creative energy has only intensified, and the result is a fresh wave of inspiration reflected in his latest work.

Link:
@intr0beatz
@cosmicangles

APPAREL PREMIERE: Intr0beatz - Get It On [Cosmic Angles]

This one was an unexpected treat. Two of our favourite contemporary musicians, Finn Rees & Sholto coming together and collaborating on a double dose of celestial, cinematic alchemy.

At Mr Bongo we are massive admirers of drummer, musician, and producer Sholto (Oscar Robertson). His two albums on Funk Night Records and DeepMatter Records, had both been highlights of their respective years. We’d gotten to know Oscar and sent him a few records. Included in the package was Australian pianist-composer Finn Rees’ debut album, Dawn Is A Melody, which was one of our favourite releases on Mr Bongo in 2024.

In Oscar's words 'For me it was a standout modern jazz record - encapsulating a spiritual / hazy dreamy soundscape which hugely resonated with me. Glissando keys and harp with lush melodies, I was instantly intrigued.”  

The pair started following each other online and as luck would have it, Finn was staying in London for the summer season, so they arranged to meet. The pair instantly clicked and said it felt like they'd known each other for years. After 40 minutes of chatting, they started to jam. 

'Love In Memory' and 'Bluebell' were recorded over two days - a track a day in Oscar's SFJ studios. Laid down on mostly analogue equipment, the pair utilised Wurlitzer’s, mellotrons, and ribbon mics through Oscar’s ‘70s Studer desk. Composed and crafted without any real intentions, other than a shared appreciation for the same style of music and approach, the tracks started to take shape. The results were as lush, nostalgic and textured as you’d expect from these two brilliant musicians, with a classical feel inspired by artists such as Piero Piccioni, Piero Umiliani, and Henry Mancini. 

For the beautiful string arrangements, the pair recruited the talents of Sholto's long-time friend and collaborator Clementine Brown (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) and Matthew Hayes of 30/70, Allysha Joy, Xpress Point, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange fame, was brought in to play bass on 'Bluebell'.

So here we have it, a chance collaborative project built on two musicians' mutual respect for each other's outputs. The result is truly breathtaking.


Finn Rees & Sholto - Bluebell

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/FadeToBlackEP

Cody Currie returns with a new EP! 
Imagine Jamiroquai jamming with Masters at Work and Todd Terje, this one’s got that vibe! The London-based soul talent delivers four fresh tracks for Toy Tonics. 
Having been with the label for over five years, Cody continues to evolve as a multi-instrumentalist and top-tier producer. 
The new EP blends live instrumentation— bass, guitar, and keyboard - with cutting-edge grooves made for the dance floors of 2025.

Released 29.08.25

Cody Currie - Fade To Black

We need a little hand from all of our Subtle Supporters.

We are Authentic radio and run on ZERO adverts. To keep it that way we are asking our community to support us for less than they’d pay for a pint.

In return you’ll receive: 
- Exclusive events
- Exclusive merchandise
- Early access to all other events & merch
- 20% off our main store
- An update on the station monthly, straight to your inbox

Sign up here: www.subtle.store/supporters

Lugovskiy - 01/09/2025

www.maggysrooftopaerial.com
Musik you haven't heard yet 

trklist :

0:00 - Flora - Perfectionism
1:49 - Maurice Mobetta Brown - Imposter Syndrome ft Rae Khalil & J.Ivy  
6:04 - Christopher Michael Stevens - 5am Dreams 
10:16 - Shima VS Skepta
13:32 - Wa Wah Pman + P Lastozi VS Saul Williams
22:54 - Meduulla + Ethan Hill - Melanin Monroe ft RozzzQween 
25:27 - Westside Gunn - Heel Cena 
27:30 - Westside Gunn - Demna Left Balenci    
28:46 - ShrapKnel + Ohbliv - Flip Murray 
33:03- ShrapKnel + Ohbliv - Pooh Rich
30:36 - Jamie Stew - Enuff Is Enuff ft Wakai 
35:24 - Adam Aslam Powell - I Dont Know 
39:40 - Nicholas Ryan Gant - Confidence Key ft Suede Jury & Jeary Sylves  
42:22 -  Blood Orange - The Train (King's Cross) ft Caroline Polachek 
45:04 - Beat Vox - Meiwaku 
48:21 - Ethereal - Goneee ft Monica, Slugo, Flobama
51:14 - Oli XL - Mute The World ft Ouri Valeria Litvakov 
54:48 -  Amaarae - Passionfruit Summers ft Sutra  (Alté RMX)
58:43 - Azebka - Falstart 
01:01:13 - The Ellameno Beat - Stepped On 
01:05:00 - Mantis Ensemble - Umbra 
01:12:01 - Big Cat - Skin to Skin 
01:16:40 - Joey Badass - Underwater  
01:20:06 - Che Noir & The Other Guys - Incense Burning ft Jack Davey 
01:22:00 - Sickboy + Benhowbrook -  Razzle Dazzle 
01:23:55 - Niko Marks - Kush in the Air

Future Soul Radio: Episode 515 - Ft. Che Noir,  Meduulla & Underground Vibes (Magz FM)

Eclecticist dives into the story of Bruk, the broken beat sound born from Co-Op and Bugz In The Attic, carried forward today by artists across the globe. With words from IG Culture, Alex Phountzi, EVM128, Colonel Red, Daz-I-Kue, Allysha Joy and Donsurf, this special traces the roots, the energy and the future of the movement. Let’s fully indulge.

Tyaraju & Dutra - Pe De Foguete

Mr Bongo

Related tracks