New Album 'Curiosities' Available November 12
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Bastard Jazz Recordings is proud to present the sophomore album Curiosities by New Zealand multi- instrumentalist and producer Lord Echo (aka Mike Fabs). An enticing sonic excursion that effortlessly transcends genre and geography, the release finds Echo flexing his dual-mastery of 60's production techniques and modern dancefloor aesthetics, while also highlighting the vocal prowess of his soulful compatriots through a flowing blend of boogie-laced Funk, disco-primed Dub, futuristic Soul, and timeless African rhythms.

Fabs, known worldwide for his production work with NZ’s biggest Reggae export The Black Seeds, drew a groundswell of excitement around his debut solo album Melodies in late 2010. The independent release became a cult classic strictly through word-of-mouth, championed by tastemakers like Gilles Peterson (who played it repeatedly on his BBC Radio 1 show), Oliver Wang (Soulsides) and Richard Dorfmeister. Re-issues of the album soon followed in Japan and Europe, with vinyl copies quickly becoming a hot commodity among discerning collectors around the globe. Echo was introduced to Bastard Jazz’s DJ DRM in 2011 (via Detroit producer Recloose), and a limited 7” vinyl release on the Brooklyn-based imprint soon followed in 2012, precipitating this full length release with the label.

Curiosities picks up right where Melodies left off, with the sun-drenched psychedelic dub sounds of tracks like “Bohemian Idol” (featuring vocals by Toby Laing of Fat Freddy's Drop), and the jerky funk vibes of cuts like “Digital Haircut” and “Street Knowledge”. The album provides a wealth of DJ fodder, with forward thinking 70s-inspired disco tunes such as “Molten Lava” (featuring the soaring vocals of Leila Adu), as well as analog Afro-infused burners like “What Is That Feeling” and “Put It In My Head” (complemented by the golden-voiced Mara TK of Electric Wire Hustle fame). Down-home spiritual jazz/electronic meanderings ("Ghost Hands", “Arabesque”) provide a counterpoint to Echo's driving cover-version of the Pharoah Sanders & Leon Thomas classic “The Creator Has a Master Plan”. His inspiring take on the track is uplifted by the soulful singing of Lisa Tomlins (who's notable vocals on Echo’s rendition of Sister Sledge’s “Thinking Of You” made it a standout hit from his Melodies album).

The finely-tuned collaborations throughout Curiosities underscore Lord Echo's pivotal position in the thriving New Zealand music scene. "I generally only work with people I know quite well personally", says Echo humbly. That personal and organic approach to creating his music is revealed as the album unfolds, layer by delectable layer. "I made this record primarily with DJs in mind," he continues. "They are generally people who really love music and are often obsessed with various aspects of it. I'm not making music for people for whom it's just some background noise in their lives, I'm making music for people for whom it IS their lives. And for better or worse, I guess I am one of those people."

A diverse, yet grounded LP chock full of head-turning sounds, Curiosities further pushes Lord Echo’s repertoire into the realm of the inimitable, and is sure to pique the interest of discerning music lovers from down-under to the big apple.

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Lord Echo - Ghost Hands

Stream "Sunshine, Blue Skies" now : https://listen.hipdozer.com/sunshine-blue-skies

Discover 'Sunshine, Blue Skies,' Felipe Gordon's new single. The well-appreciated Bogotá musician and producer, continues to mix different music aesthetics, creating a captivating new rhythm. Driven by the same energy as Indian music, approaching a trance effect, you can endlessly nod your head to repetitive synth loops punctuated by piano notes. Rhythmed by the same motto that invokes good weather, 'Sunshine, Blue Skies' with its retro feeling, is the perfect track to enjoy the sunshine.

Psychedelic Melancholia

Sunshine, Blue Skies

Felipe Gordon - Sunshine, Blue Skies

Un son introspectif où l'égo, la mélancolie et la lucidité s'entrechoquent

It Is What It Is (IIWII) OUT NOW !

1. Innocent Soul

Featuring: F-Jay, Dani Sofiya, Micah the Tiger. 
Writers: F-Jay, Dani Sofiya, and Intalekt
Producer: Intalekt 
Guitarist: Matt Allen
Bassist: Duane Atherley
Saxophone: Charly Richardson
Mixed & Mastered by: Adiktive 

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Innocent Soul (feat. F-Jay & Dani Sofiya)

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24 Hours (With Grafter & Tax) (Prod. Aaron London & Loopz)

Produced by Jay Thomas Heigl, Oscar Jerome & Maxwell Owin
Mixed and mastered by Jay Thomas Heigl

Personnel:
Oscar Jerome - Guitar & Vocals 
Daniel Casimir - Double Bass 
Moses Boyd - Drums 
Connie Chatwin - Violin 
Will Harvey - Violin 
Anisa Arslanagic - Viola 
Tom Oldfield - Cello

Evil Song

Coming Out December 2.
Walla C surdo EP
All music written by: w a l l a C
Cover Art by: Serena Indigo , 8M∆N Design, w a l l a C
Mastered by: Alchemix Studio (Brisbane)
Release with: https://soundcloud.com/dub-temple-records
LAB Co.  - http://labco.net.au/
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Um Dois

CID RIM - A Fall For Two

▶ Discover: @elmariachi7074
▶ Stream: soundcloud.com/staycoolfam/sets/transitions
▶ Download: staycoolfam.bandcamp.com/transitions

Artwork by James Neilson:
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Designed and compiled by @seangran: 
www.instagram.com/seangran

Following their wildly successful debut release Altogether, Stay Cool return with a compilation full of electronic frequencies just in time for summer.

Transitions

ElMari. - free

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bookings: jack@atc-live.com

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