Teeko is a San Francisco based producer & DJ and half of the the future funk duo Starship Connection. On this collaboration he’s joined by native Bay Area funkster Diamond Ortiz (MoFunk) for a fine serving of synthesized boogie/funk fresh out of California. Teeko performs on a Roland JX3P, Mini-Moog Voyager, & Talkbox. Diamond Ortiz performs vocals on a Microkorg XL with a Rocktron Banshee Talkbox. Real Ones is a lively vocoder slapper written & performed by Teeko with a DJ friendly instrumental on the B side.

Teeko & Diamond Ortiz "Real Ones (SFC)"

Teeko "Real Ones (SFC) Dub"

Will Sprott, former frontman/songwriter for the Bay Area cult indie/ soul/folk act The Mumlers strikes out on his own for this two song limited 45 release. After two LP’s on Galaxia Records and a national tour with Black Heart Procession, the Mumlers eventually disbanded and Will moved about the West Coast using different recording avenues to put together his first solo record, the eclectic, spectral “Vortex Numbers.” A super limited handmade cassette and CD release, “Vortex Numbers” proves Will’s progression as a songwriter and singer. The two songs chosen from that record to be released here showcase his range of writing styles. The A Side, “Psychic Lady” is a surf-beat-shuffle with a murky lo-fi vibe.

Will Sprott "Psychic Lady"

Will Sprott, former frontman/songwriter for the Bay Area cult indie/ soul/folk act The Mumlers strikes out on his own for this two song limited 45 release. After two LP’s on Galaxia Records and a national tour with Black Heart Procession, the Mumlers eventually disbanded and Will moved about the West Coast using different recording avenues to put together his first solo record, the eclectic, spectral “Vortex Numbers.” A super limited handmade cassette and CD release, “Vortex Numbers” proves Will’s progression as a songwriter and singer. The two songs chosen from that record to be released here showcase his range of writing styles. The A Side, “Psychic Lady” is a surf-beat-shuffle with a murky lo-fi vibe. The flip side, “Little Bells” is a haunting swirling moody cut full of beauty and tension.

Will Sprott "Little Bells"

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Redeem download code here: http://djplaturn.bandcamp.com/yum

Listen to Pt. 2 here: https://soundcloud.com/needletothegroove/dj-platurn-breaking-the-ice-pt-2

Double disc all vinyl DJ mix packaged in 16 page high quality digibook with extensive liner notes, rare photos, & free download code. Limited to 1000 copies worldwide.

Breaking the Ice is an extended mix of rare—mostly never before heard—Icelandic tracks that are heavily underscored with psych, funk, soul, disco, and in-the-pocket rhythms, all of which are expertly mixed by renowned DJ and turntablist, DJ Platurn. 

The music presented has been compiled through a lifetime of collecting, while others have been passed down through Platurn’s familial, musical roots. 

The packaging includes rare photos, via Platurn's father Magnus Thordarson, and other ephemera from Iceland's small yet vibrant music scene during the late 1960s thru the early 1980s. The release also features extensive liner notes by longtime music journalist David Ma, couching the music’s history as well and the region’s bygone era in which it arose.

DJ Platurn - Breaking The Ice Pt. 1

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Listen to Pt. 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/needletothegroove/dj-platurn-breaking-the-ice-pt-1

Redeem download code here: http://djplaturn.bandcamp.com/yum

Double disc all vinyl DJ mix packaged in 16 page high quality digibook with extensive liner notes, rare photos, & free download code. Limited to 1000 copies worldwide.

Breaking the Ice is an extended mix of rare—mostly never before heard—Icelandic tracks that are heavily underscored with psych, funk, soul, disco, and in-the-pocket rhythms, all of which are expertly mixed by renowned DJ and turntablist, DJ Platurn.

The music presented has been compiled through a lifetime of collecting, while others have been passed down through Platurn’s familial, musical roots.

The packaging includes rare photos, via Platurn's father Magnus Thordarson, and other ephemera from Iceland's small yet vibrant music scene during the late 1960s thru the early 1980s. The release also features extensive liner notes by longtime music journalist David Ma, couching the music’s history as well and the region’s bygone era in which it arose.

DJ Platurn - Breaking The Ice Pt. 2

Aki Kumar & his Bollywood Band return with another delectable (limited) 7-inch single off their latest, Hindi Man Blues. On “Dum Maaro Dum” Aki and his seasoned players forge fuzzy guitars and propulsive bass lines that merge and apex, forming a perfect example of American funk and Bollywood soul.

"Dum Maaro Dum" b/w "Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo"

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Hindi Man Blues

Dum Maaro Dum

Aki Kumar - Dum Maaro Dum (Vinyl Mix)

Marinero is a solo project dreamt up by Bay Area chicanx songwriter/composer Jess Sylvester in 2014. He is a man of many projects and has taken part in groups that delve into a variety of genres ranging from punk/hardcore (Violent Change, Tiger Uppercut, Crisis Man) to sampledelia (Francisco y Madero). Francisco Y Madero, was the precursor to Marinero and the beginning of his cholo-fi signature style of taking samples of 60s latin music and adding spacey pop flavors. Jess takes Marinero’s sound elsewhere in Trópico de Cáncer which is rooted in bossa nova and Tropicália and gathers influence from groups like chicano rock bands like Los Freddy’s, Los Angeles Negros, and Malo.

Needle To The Groove proudly presents Marinero's colorful debut, Tropico de Cancer, featuring "Flor de Jamaica" & others. Coming 2019!

More on Marinero: https://soundcloud.com/marinero-2

Tropico de Cancer

03 Marinero - Flor de Jamaica

Marinero is the guise of Jess Sylvester, San Francisco native whose songs draws from experiences in Califas as well as Guadalajara and beyond. He has many monikers but his latest is Marinero, a love sick songwriter whose swirling, melodic tunes has organic touches of Mexico where it was recorded; sparse yet lush, sincere and at times playful, you can see why Sylvester has multiple projects on varying imprints emerging worldwide in 2019.

XPachecX will be featured on the album "Tropico de Cancer". Enjoy the bossa nova, tropicalia, indie rock vibes of Marinero!

XPachecX

01 Marinero - XPachecX

Diamond Ortiz / Virgo Baby 
Needle to the Groove / 2019

“Virgo Baby” is the 1st offering from LA funkster, Diamond Ortiz’s forthcoming LP, Certified. Diamond Ortiz returns with his signature blend of retro & future funk which emanates from his deep musical roots ranging from 50’s era R&B to lover’s rock reggae to unapologetic g-funk. “Virgo Baby” is the perfect introduction to Certified and it lays a sublime foundation for the modern LA funk party vibe. Written & performed by Jeremy Diamond Ortiz, “Virgo Baby” is a sure shot dance floor party jam. 

Certified drops this summer on Needle to the Groove. 

Cover art by Gorgeous Merk.

Certified

Virgo Baby

Diamond Ortiz - Virgo Baby

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