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A Sol Mechanic’s newest EP “just pick me up” solidifies his evolution from beatmaker to producer-vocalist as he ties together blissed-out productions with achingly soulful vocals. David Blazer, the man behind A Sol Mechanic, has garnered a formidable reputation on Soundcloud for his west-coast inspired beats that are as emotionally charged as they are hard-hitting. Featuring a collaboration with label-mate Novelty Daughter,  the “just pick me up” EP is a sign of the sun-drenched sounds to come from the prolific A Sol Mechanic.

A Sol Mechanic - feels like us

Pre-order links below:

iTunes: smarturl.it/projectionsit
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Amazon: smarturl.it/projectionslp

Prison Blues

Brownswood and Havana Cultura are delighted to announce this new EP from Cuban singer, composer, arranger, choir director, and band leader Daymé Arocena. At just 22 years old, Daymé is already a skillful, charismatic presence in Cuban music. 

Daymé first came to the attention of François Renié, Communications Director at Cuban rum maker Havana Club and founder of the Havana Cultura platform (which co-produced the Havana Cultura album series with Brownswood Recordings) in 2008. He recalls: “Gilles and I met Dayme for the first time on Gilles' first trip to Cuba, with Edrey [from Grammy nominated Cuban project Ogguere] improvising a rumba session at a friend’s place. She started to sing and we were amazed. She was just a teenager." She already knew and listened to the singers, rappers and musicians involved in the Havana Cultura project, but was considered too young to join in. But, just a few years later, her time came with the Havana Cultura Mix project, which saw Gilles Peterson mentoring selected producers from around the world to make a record in Cuba with local musicians. She auditioned, prompting all the producers to decide they wanted to work with her. In the end, she sung on three tracks on the album, including the massive U Knew Before. Seeing huge potential in her, Gilles invited her to London to perform at the album launch event, where she enchanted the packed out audience, and it was decided she should record a solo project for Brownswood Recordings and Havana Cultura. The announcement brought out a loud, rich, infectious laugh instantly recognizable as Dayme’s deep and chocolaty voice. “My first record, here,” she squeals. “It’s a crazy dream.” 

Recorded in just a few days in London and Havana, The Havana Cultura Sessions EP is a great introduction to Daymé’s broad ranging musical talent. Drama showcases her trademark mix of jazz and Latin styles. El Ruso is what Dayme calls ‘a funny song.’  Its story covers her mother’s enforced study of Russian during the heyday of Cuba’s relationship with the Soviets. “Life never says it; does truth tell a lie?” she sings. On Sin Empezar Daymé glows with the range and use of tones in a superb song. Mellow and slow, its moving and stunning inclusion of the trumpet playing slowly with elongated notes. The sharp and crisp drumming and the piano’s impressively subtle phrasesall work in harmony with the chorus and Dayme’s unusually delicate voice in response to some lyrics. A deep ruumba re-imagining of the American torch song Cry Me a River completes the package. 

Daymé Arocena’s The Havana Cultura EP is released on Brownswood Recordings on the 30th May on CD and digital download.  

About Havana Cultura: 
Launched in 2007, Havana Cultura is Cuban rum maker Havana Club’s global platform for the promotion of contemporary Cuban creativity. Its main activities include showcasing the work of artists across various disciplines—including music, visual and performing arts, cinema and literature — through a rich multimedia website as well as the development of cultural projects. 


Daymé Arocena - Cry Me A River

Over the past 6 years WOLF Music have earned their stripes as stalwart purveyors of refined House and Disco. Now, in the follow up to Medlar and Greymatter’s debut LPs and EPs from the likes of Ishmael, Ossie and Casino Times they ready their 3rd LP from Dutchman Frits Wentink.

Now residing in Amsterdam, Frits has a glowing back catalogue of soulful, Lo Fi club material that’s touched Heist Recordings as well as WOLF in the form of his ‘Mouse’ and ‘Goose’ EPs. With an experimental approach to hardware and instrumentation, his work blooms naturally through jams and improv and in this - his debut LP: ‘Rarely Pure, Never Simple’ we see a development in this experimentation to enlivening effect.

Working with a meld of grubby samples, chunky percussion and the frequent vocal accompaniment of Utrecht based Loes Jongerling, Rarely Pure Never Simple is a journey through Frits’ influences forged into a cohesive pack of grooves and interludes tinged with a certain charming nostalgia.

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C1 Frits Wentink - The Circus (Soundcloud Clip)

B2 Frits Wentink - Glints (Soundcloud Clip)

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Part of the Swedish producer's follow up April Solsidan/Alby 12" for NYC label Let's Play House. 

HNNY - Solsidan

Buy 'Natureboy' Debut Album on 2LP Gatefold Vinyl (incl. Download Card), CD or Digital

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With Me Now Feat. Dirg Gerner

From the EP "VI"
All music produced, composed and performed by VI.
Vocals from Poppy Ajudha
@poppyajuda

2015 Like Water
Twitter: https://twitter.com/itslouisVI
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_louisvi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itslouisvi/
Spotify: spoti.fi/29EscVj
iTunes: apple.co/29Dejtl

Take Your Time Ft. Poppy Ajudha

Indie Pop, Dreampop, Hypnagogic Pop, Neo-Psychedelica, Chillwave, Bedroom Pop, Jangle Pop, Indie, Alternative

confetti on the church floor

From my debut album 'Cloak'. Download, stream & pre-order vinyl: http://jordanrakei.lnk.to/cloak

(J. Rakei, J. Macrae, S. Agwu, T. Guy)
Produced by Jordan Rakei, Tom Guy & Jim Macrae
Vocals, Rhodes, Piano, Acoustic Guitar: Jordan Rakei
Guitar: Sheldon Agwu, Jordan Rakei
Synth Bass: Tom Guy
Drums: Jim Macrae
Percussion: Ernesto Marichales

Mixed by Jordan Rakei, Jim Macrae and Tom Guy
Mastered by Dick Beetham

Artwork by Zaina Al Hizami

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De La Soul - Drawn Ft. Little Dragon

'Lose Sleep' is the third single taken from the upcoming album 'Divas and Demons'.  OUT 16th September through House of Beige Records and available to pre-order now.

Remi’s words on “Lose Sleep”:
 
“Since our last record, a lot of young mixed race Aussie kids have come to me talking about how much they can relate to the racial struggle in our music. I don’t think that’s a good thing, but I’m proud that these kids feel a little less alone, because of some songs we didn’t think anyone would hear. It also became inspiration for me to continue opening up about my experience. Often you can feel like one crazy beige kid in a sea of ignorance shouting about equality. These kids helped change that for me. 
 
The most beautiful thing about a lot of musicians I know is how much the social climate effects them. Jordan Rakei is one of those musicians. Even though we were literally continents apart when he worked on this joint, with very little background on the song, Jordan was able too match the tone and message immediately. Partially because his voice sounds like liquid gold, but mostly because I know he gets it. It’s very apparent across his discography (if you haven’t heard it, get it) that he cares for our planet and the people in it. Thanks for being one of the good guys my brother.” 

– Remi

Divas and Demons

Lose Sleep (feat. Jordan Rakei)

'Mind’s Eye' out now on Ninja Tune: https://jordan-rakei.lnk.to/minds-eyeSo

'Wallflower' Out Now -
Ninjashop / Stream / Download: https://jordanrakei.lnk.to/wallflowerSC

Follow Jordan Rakei  -
Spotify: http://found.ee/jordan-sp
Apple Music: http://found.ee/jordan-am
Facebook: http://found.ee/jordan-fb
Twitter: http://found.ee/jordan-tw
Soundcloud: http://found.ee/jordan-sc

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