Take a trawl through Mushrooms Projects’ ample back catalogue, and you’ll immediately be struck by their constant artistic progression. Throughout their career, Giorgio Giri and Marco Lentano have refused to stand still, with each successive release offering a subtle signs of musical evolution.

They’re at it again on Rivea Corymbosa, a sophomore set that’s markedly different – albeit similarly minded – to their 2013 debut album, Undergrass. That album bristled with psychedelic intent, offering fuzzy, thickset fusions of dub-disco grooves, gritty funk-rock guitar licks and acid-fried musical flourishes. It was in marked contrast to their early 12” singles, which offered a nu-disco-era take on the pioneering Cosmic Disco sound developed in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s by fellow Italians Daniele Baldelli and Beppe Loda.

With Rivea Corymbosa, the Parma-based production duo has moved on once more. For starters, it’s far breezier and more positive in feel than many of their previous releases. The claustrophobic atmosphere and drowsy textures, so noticeable on Undergrass, have been replaced by the kind of lazy, sun-kissed vibe that evokes thoughts of Adriatic sunsets and afternoons spent by the pool on the Italian Riviera.

Even more startling is the duo’s expanded musical repertoire. The album features a much wider array of elements, from the title track’s darting Rhodes keys, vintage synth solos and wah-wah guitar flashes, to the humid pedal steel lines of “Baiano”, and the husky spoken vocals and spooky flute solos of the sparse, bongo-laden “Pulsacao”. They’re not afraid to utilize their own field recordings, either, as the children’s chatter underpinning recent single “Dirty Bolas” perfectly proves.

Throughout, the percussion feels loose and organic, the guitars casual but funky, the keys sumptuous and sensual, and the bass lines warm, rich and intoxicating. It’s the sound of two confident musicians, comfortable in their art, making music to soothe minds and gently tease punters towards the dancefloor.

Mushrooms Project - Rivea Corymbosa -  FULL ALBUM - LENG RECORDS

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Mushrooms Project - Rio Paraiba Do Sul -  Rivea Corymbosa LP Leng Records

Julia Matuss, better known as simply https://soundcloud.com/matuss has been steadily carving out a name for herself over the past decade, initially finding her feet as a prominent DJ in the Ukranian scene she grew up in before a move to New York saw thing progress and the launch of her https://soundcloud.com/absenceseizure imprint shortly followed. Now eight releases deep the imprint has piqued the interested of DJ’s such as DJ Deep, Derek Plaslaiko or Beaner.  Taking the lead on the package is ‘Fairy Dust’ setting the scene via warbling Rhodes chords, raw dub sweeps and a pulsating low-end drive before a spaced out, sinuous resonant synth lead ebbs and flows throughout the focal point of the composition. 
 ‘Baelfire’ follows and strips things back to raw percussive feel, employing thunderous claps, a weighty kicks and sweeping filtered sample as the foundation before the latter half of the record works in a frenzied acid-tinged hook. ‘Faramant’, premiered here, then closes the package with an amalgamation of organic percussion, natural bass licks and glitchy percussive chimes which all subtly evolve and retract throughout.

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PREMIERE : Matuss - Faramant

This record, and the full 2XLP that will follow it, are dedicated to and inspired by events in 2015 & 2016, which saw the spectre of global crisis come knocking at Europe’s doorstep. During this time, more than a million migrants and refugees fled their homes in the Middle East, Northern Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and other conflict ravaged areas in search of a better life. For many, hopes of a future for themselves and their families lay in continental Europe. While the reasons for such displacement, on a scale unseen in almost a century, are many, so are the reasons for Europe being seen as the ideal destination. The relative peace and calm of the continent and the prospect of building prosperous lives in Western Europe was enough to mobilize multitudes to embark on the treacherous journey to Europe. One of the most well-trodden paths on this journey was the Balkan route, a trail leading through Turkey, Greece, and the former Yugoslavia.. This route was not without its dangers, and the dreams of thousands upon thousands were dashed by impassible security fences and discordant EU politics, as one by one they were turned away at borders, or worse, forcibly returned to their countries of origin. Europa is the first single that represents the seed of discontent, from which the 2XLP grew. It was recorded during long jam sessions in Belgrade as the media spotlight started to dim. The city became the purgatorial destination for a large number of migrants, whose journeys had been cut short and this record reflects the atmosphere of disillusionment and uncertainty about the future, which descended on the Serbian capital.

PREMIERE : Tapan - Europa (12" Version)

Release number 7 and final one on 2017 for Balearic Social Recordings and hot on the heels of Mori Ra's two ep's in the summer, Mushrooms Project deliver two wonderful tracks in the shape of Motolani & Chillin'dretti. Motolani is a travel through the darkest aztec jungle of the highest cosmic reaches. Clocking in at over 10 mins long you can be forgiven for losing your surroundings whilst you float through 11 minutes of cosmic bliss. Chillin'dretti picks up the baton of ritual chants and a more uptempo ride as we reach darkness and the light of the stars shine through what was once the sunshine is now just a distant memory as we dance the night away.

Mushrooms Project will also be playing the record launch party in Leeds on Sat 4th Nov at Wharf Chambers in Leeds.
Tickets can be purchased here : 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dance-at-my-after-party-balearic-social-presents-mushrooms-project-tickets-36496487978

PREMIERE : Mushrooms Project - Motolani

Next up on Calypso, Aristidez takes us on journey dipped in Peruvian culture through the streets of his hometown of Lima.

Rumbling tribal percussions and ricocheting vocals, harmony and rhythm, light and darkness all come together with the chaos and spirituality of the country which permeate the tracks. “Nada Nada” is the kind of mantra that gets people through the morning in cities of grey and clouds, “Reyerta” is a nod to the rough conditions of Latin American cities going through hard times and the third original track “Evoca” is a blend of the two, the rupture point where peace and violence meet in a cathartic release of energy.

On the other side of the planet, russian jokesters Simple Symmetry amp the tempo up with their remix of “Nada Nada”, prodding at the unanswerable with their question: what happens after death?

Aristidez is the co-founder and curator of the much loved Casalocasa parties which have brought the likes of Matias Aguayo, Hunee, Ron Morelli, Kim Ann Foxman, Jacques Renault, Manfredas, Thomas Von Party, Hugo Capablanca, Fabrizio Mammarella and many more to Lima since 2012.

With Casalocasa, Aristidez has emerged as an important figure in the Lima scene. An increasingly busy touring schedule has seen him perform across Latin America, in the like of Videoclub in Bogota, Calle 9+1 in Medellin and Mono or M.N. Roy in Mexico City. His remixing skills have been called upon by Markus Gibb and his productions have landed on Mexican label Disque Discos, Peruvian imprint Discos Aquelarre and a Café del Mar compilation.

Aristidez - Evasivas Esotericas w/ Simple Symmetry remix

PREMIERE : Aristidez - Nada Nada

Following a 25 year hiatus, Together have finely crafted this adrenaline fuelled dance floor platter with a range of moods which will work in a variety of settings.
The House Sound of Together Volume 3 is the third and final instalment of a trilogy which began back in 1991.
A 5 track EP consisting of 5 distinct flavours, ranging from the tribal drum workout that is Si Baba, the Latin infused Sabrosa, Jazz tinged Mind, Body and Soul and 2 Acid stompers: Acid Baba, an reworking of Si Baba and Bo Acid Che, a slice of no-nonsense, pure 303 energy.
Blending a variety of sounds has produced a colourful arrangement of club bangers firmly in the Rave spirit of the early 90's, Togethers 3rd offering in this trilogy is sure to be cause havoc on the dance floor. 

Together began in the club circuit with one of the biggest dance anthems at The Hacienda where their single Hardcore Uproar became the biggest record of the year at the infamous nightclub, ultimately climbing it's way up the UK singles charts to reach number 12 in the summer of 1990.
"I wanted to create something that works both on the dance floor and whist giving the listener something to think about" explains Together's Suddi Raval.

PREMIERE : Together - Si Baba

Buy: https://lengrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rivea-corymbosa

Take a trawl through Mushrooms Projects’ ample back catalogue, and you’ll immediately be struck by their constant artistic progression. Throughout their career, Giorgio Giri and Marco Lentano have refused to stand still, with each successive release offering a subtle signs of musical evolution.

They’re at it again on Rivea Corymbosa, a sophomore set that’s markedly different – albeit similarly minded – to their 2013 debut album, Undergrass. That album bristled with psychedelic intent, offering fuzzy, thickset fusions of dub-disco grooves, gritty funk-rock guitar licks and acid-fried musical flourishes. It was in marked contrast to their early 12” singles, which offered a nu-disco-era take on the pioneering Cosmic Disco sound developed in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s by fellow Italians Daniele Baldelli and Beppe Loda.

With Rivea Corymbosa, the Parma-based production duo has moved on once more. For starters, it’s far breezier and more positive in feel than many of their previous releases. The claustrophobic atmosphere and drowsy textures, so noticeable on Undergrass, have been replaced by the kind of lazy, sun-kissed vibe that evokes thoughts of Adriatic sunsets and afternoons spent by the pool on the Italian Riviera.

Even more startling is the duo’s expanded musical repertoire. The album features a much wider array of elements, from the title track’s darting Rhodes keys, vintage synth solos and wah-wah guitar flashes, to the humid pedal steel lines of “Baiano”, and the husky spoken vocals and spooky flute solos of the sparse, bongo-laden “Pulsacao”. They’re not afraid to utilize their own field recordings, either, as the children’s chatter underpinning recent single “Dirty Bolas” perfectly proves.

Throughout, the percussion feels loose and organic, the guitars casual but funky, the keys sumptuous and sensual, and the bass lines warm, rich and intoxicating. It’s the sound of two confident musicians, comfortable in their art, making music to soothe minds and gently tease punters towards the dancefloor.

Mushrooms Project - Dirty Bolas - Rivea Corymbosa LP Leng Records

Buy: lengrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rivea-corymbosa

Take a trawl through Mushrooms Projects’ ample back catalogue, and you’ll immediately be struck by their constant artistic progression. Throughout their career, Giorgio Giri and Marco Lentano have refused to stand still, with each successive release offering a subtle signs of musical evolution.

They’re at it again on Rivea Corymbosa, a sophomore set that’s markedly different – albeit similarly minded – to their 2013 debut album, Undergrass. That album bristled with psychedelic intent, offering fuzzy, thickset fusions of dub-disco grooves, gritty funk-rock guitar licks and acid-fried musical flourishes. It was in marked contrast to their early 12” singles, which offered a nu-disco-era take on the pioneering Cosmic Disco sound developed in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s by fellow Italians Daniele Baldelli and Beppe Loda.

With Rivea Corymbosa, the Parma-based production duo has moved on once more. For starters, it’s far breezier and more positive in feel than many of their previous releases. The claustrophobic atmosphere and drowsy textures, so noticeable on Undergrass, have been replaced by the kind of lazy, sun-kissed vibe that evokes thoughts of Adriatic sunsets and afternoons spent by the pool on the Italian Riviera.

Even more startling is the duo’s expanded musical repertoire. The album features a much wider array of elements, from the title track’s darting Rhodes keys, vintage synth solos and wah-wah guitar flashes, to the humid pedal steel lines of “Baiano”, and the husky spoken vocals and spooky flute solos of the sparse, bongo-laden “Pulsacao”. They’re not afraid to utilize their own field recordings, either, as the children’s chatter underpinning recent single “Dirty Bolas” perfectly proves.

Throughout, the percussion feels loose and organic, the guitars casual but funky, the keys sumptuous and sensual, and the bass lines warm, rich and intoxicating. It’s the sound of two confident musicians, comfortable in their art, making music to soothe minds and gently tease punters towards the dancefloor.

Mushrooms Project - Corazon - Rivea Corymbosa LP - Leng Records

Mushrooms Project - Pulsacao - Rivea Corymbosa LP - Leng Records

Mushrooms Project - Rivea Corymbosa - Rivea Corymbosa LP - Leng Records

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Their name says it all: their music is hallucinating but all encompassing and are made of analog instruments such as guitar, bass, synth and percussive sounds to create a “dirty” but unique background in the very long, deep, mesmerizing and unusual minds of the Mushrooms.

LABELLED: Leng, Is It Balearic?, HellYeah!,Uber, ElectricMinds, Bear Funk, Under the Shade, Horn Wax, Slow Motion, Tirk, Pizzico, Archeo Recordings.

Mushrooms Project - Pulsacao - Rivea Corymbosa LP - Leng Records

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