Texas Moon

B-Side

Khruangbin are the Texas based three-piece that make psychedelic, acid jazz infused Thai funk music. Oh yes. Comprised of Laura Lee, Mark Speer and Donald Johnson, the trio have supported Bonobo across his USA tour and even had a track included in his Late Night Tales mix last year.LNT's artist label Night Time Stories subsequently signed them up, with single 'A Calf Born In Winter' released 19th May and an album in the works. Providing the soundtrack to your dreams and entering i-D's mid-week wind down session for their first ever mix, these are the psychedelic sounds of Khruangbin. Drift off.
https://soundcloud.com/khruangbin

"This is our very first mix tape. As such, we wanted to draw on original inspirations to each of us individually in the band, as well as together. In this we pull on Acid Jazz, Gospel, Brazilian Funk and Psych, Thai & Japanese Pop/Rock, "farm rock", Dub, Funk, and R&B to hopefully create a mix that is varied in style yet cohesive in feel. We hope you all enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it."

Tracklist:
1. "Pharoah's Tune (The Journey)" by Leon Thomas 
2. "Liquid Love", Roy Ayers
3. "Onda", Cassiano
4. "Soo Kwarm Rak Khorng Phom Doo", Jackatchan
5. "The Sicilian Plan", Khruangbin
6. "Dedicada A Ela", Arthur Verocai
7. "Lord Help Me" (Mono Single), Donny Hathaway
8. "Baby", Donnie & Joe Emerson
9. "Tell Me More", Tempters
10. "Candlelight Dub", The Skatalites meet King Tubby
11. "Funkentelechy", Parliament
12. "You Got the Stuff", Bill Withers

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Slumber Session: Khruangbin

May Ninth

Khruangbin - May Ninth

A Love International

Pon Pón

Khruangbin - Pon Pón

A killer Rekids workout from Hilit Kolet, lovely trancey Balearicness from Canada's Jex Opolis, a classy Ron Trent remix on Night Time Stories, chuggers on Razor-N-Tape, classics from X-Press 2 and Milton Jackson...

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Tracklist:
Mahogany - Ride The Rhythm (Dub Mix) [West End Records]
Max Essa & Eddie C - Melon Steppin’ [Razor-N-Tape]
Max Essa & Eddie C - Save Me [Razor-N-Tape]
Prince - 17 Days (Nenor Edit) [Fossils]
Ash Walker - Afronaught (Ron Trent Remix) [Night Time Stories]
Milton Jackson - The Rhythm Track [Freerange Records]
Craig C - We Can Make It [Craig C Recordings]
Green Velvet - Answering Machine (X-Press 2's Direct Line Mix)
Jex Opolis - Wide Awake (Dub) [Jex Opolis] 
Jex Opolis - Authentic (Intoxication Mix) [Jex Opolis]
Future Classic: Hilit Kolet - Hot Mess (Even Hotter Mix) [Rekids]

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Ash Walker - Letting Go feat. Andrew Ashong (Ranj Kaler's D&B Remix)
Listen/stream here: https://latenighttales.lnk.to/lettinggoremix

Four years on from his explorative third full-length ‘Aquamarine,’ Londoner Ash Walker returned in June 2023 with an equally ambitious follow-up, 'Astronaut'. Alongside a plethora of award-winning collaborators and combining a dizzying array of sounds, ‘Astronaut’ hears Walker push his astral shower of rhythm and vibes to new heights. If 'Aquamarine’ was the take-off of his audial spaceship, ‘Astronaut’ is the cosmic voyage reaching terminal velocity; a rocket-powered masterclass spanning jazz, blues, soul, funk, and reggae.

An avid record collector, Walker has DJed far and wide... from the infamous Royal Mail squat party to the canals of Venice, spinning vinyl in Brixton with The Specials to scattering dub across San Francisco and LA. His own production output is similarly exploratory: his journeys have taken him far and wide, from tunnels under the river Thames to recording local percussionists in the Atlas mountains of Morocco. Inspired by a deep dive of sounds from artists including Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, King Tubby, Bo Diddley, 4Hero, J Dilla, Pete Rock, Curtis Mayfield, Philip Glass, and Steve Reich; his first two albums, ‘Augmented 7th’ (2015) and ‘Echo Chamber’ (2016) gained attention from the likes of BBC 6 Music DJs Gilles Peterson, Don Letts and Gideon Coe.

Ash Walker - Letting Go feat. Andrew Ashong (Ranj Kaler's D&B Remix)

Buy / Stream: https://orcd.co/needledrop

As accomplished producers, Session Victim have been intent on delivering a characteristic body of work for uninterrupted play. With ‘Needledrop’, Session Victim have landed with significant inspiration from the lavishly textured and subtly layered jazz and soul compositions that found their way into late 90’s trip hop. Fusing an array of live instrumentation and organic melody, ‘The Pain’ incorporates electronic touches whilst skillfully holding intact a chugging groove, bringing listeners on a hypnotic journey complimented by an echoed soothing vocal sample.

“‘The Pain’, which we wrote at Hauke’s place in Berlin, was one of the last tracks on the album to come together. Right from the start this one had a different vibe that we felt was an essential piece to the overall record, channelling something more serious and urgent but ultimately uplifting” – Session Victim

Directed by Peter Malla, the accompanying video offers a visual representation for the context of the track. Delivering an intimate and cinematic piece shot across London containing an ever-pressing theme and sense of perseverance, optimism and gaining strength through adversity and pain.

“The story follows an injured skateboarder as he struggles through the process of healing. Through his physical impairment, his other senses become heightened, bringing a strengthened awareness and grounding, highlighted in the garden scenes. What he gains from his experience, ultimately builds him into a stronger skateboarder, once he’s back on the board” - Peter Malla

German duo Hauke Freer and Matthias Reiling, are no strangers to releasing quality, long-format albums. Whilst riding through a discerning community of DJs, the pair have previously released three albums on tastemaker label ‘Delusions Of Grandeur’ culminating in 2017’s ‘Listen To Your heart’. 

‘Needledrop’ is their fourth studio album and is set for release on ‘Night Time Stories’, the London based sister label to the coveted ‘LateNightTales’. The release marks a notable shift towards the downtempo dynamic of fellow masters of the LP format, such as Nightmares on Wax and DJ Shadow, artists that have played a strong influence in Session Victim’s varied output over the last decade.

Session Victim - The Pain  - Snippet

@LeifurJames is releasing a new album 'Angel in Disguise' via @nighttimestorieslabel next month, and today we premiere the second single 'AAID'. The serenity of the opening reverb-soaked vocals is undercut by a palpitating pulse, and juxtaposed tones rival each throughout the track's blend of shadowy and bright sounds.

'Angel in Disguise' is out June 5, pre-order it here: https://leifurjames.bandcamp.com/

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Premiere: Leifur James 'AAID'

Leifur James readies his new haunting album ‘Angel In Disguise’ on Night Time Stories. Hear the crackling drums, wavering synths and cinematic piano of ‘Ritual’ now

More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-leifur-james-ritual

Premiere: Leifur James ‘Ritual’

Night Time Stories is the sister label of Late Night Tales for original artist releases. The label hosts a family of artists connected by a common thread of authenticity. Releases have featured the likes of Khruangbin, Garden City Movement, Sasha’s ‘Scene Delete’, Rae & Christian and Chaouche.

Ash Walker - Letting Go feat. Andrew Ashong (Ranj Kaler's D&B Remix)

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