Ourra teams up with Andre Espeut again to deliver a HOT follow up to one of the highest demanded records 2017 (When There's No Love b/w What I'd Do). The combo is proving to be truely STELLAR as they put a new school twist on brit funk with a little modern italo vibe. Prime Dance floor material

Don't back down

Dont Back Down Preview Clip

Gilles Peterson plays the brand new Ourra produced Garfield Fleming track on Cordial Recordings, whilst standing in for Lauren Lavern on BBC 6Music 18-07-18

7" & 12" available https://5767.co.uk/product/garfield-fleming/

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Garfield Fleming - Ain't Nothing Too Good For My Woman (BBC 6Music)

Taken from the forthcoming LP "Flight Risk". Arranged and produced by Benny Badge. Written by B. VanderZee, I. Ali & M. Graham. Recorded at Secret Heat Music Melbourne, September 2018. Guitar - Myles G, Keyboards - Raz, Keyboards & Drum Machines - Benny Badge.

Blue Avenue Band - Intersectionality

Buy / Stream the album: https://orcd.co/brooklynzoo
First collaborating on acid-tinged deep house cut ‘Talk To Me’ which featured on Jerome Sydenham’s recent album ‘Cosmic Urban Flight’, Fatima and Jerome team up for fiery long player ‘Brooklyn Zoo’.

Jerome first stumbled upon artist Fatima Njai during one her many powerful street performances in Berlin. He was mesmerised, so much so that the show made an indelible impression and he was moved to reach out to her. Upon meeting, the pair established a musically fruitful connection right away.

After their studio sessions, the pair would often venture out to sample Berlin’s House music scene, both noticing something of a void in terms of musicality. Inspired to fill this gap, Jerome and Fatima immediately began leaning toward strings, percussion, pianos and synths: sounds that represent the essence of House.

The outcome is ‘Brooklyn Zoo’, an album Jerome describes as “an emotional variance of Deep House, with universal street adaptability and a club friendly arrogance.” Staying true to the spirit of House music, the album is at once raw and intimate, soulful and gritty, joyful and intense.

And the title? As Jerome says: “Berlin and Brooklyn have great confluence of underground energies. It is also a reminder of the change of sound style and vibes that have occurred over the years. Exchanging and reflecting on the different and similar experiences. Making the connection between culture, music and the perspectives on the exploitation, progression, presentation and growth of such vibes all lead to the title: BROOKLYN ZOO. This is ultimately an international cultural reference mirroring and uniting the reality of rhythm, fun and love.”

Fatima & Jerome - We Are All Struggling (Radio Edit)

Pre-order album: https://bit.ly/2ZZnMzY

The Pendletons return with the final single from their hotly anticipated upcoming "2 Steps Away" debut LP. "Keep It Working" is a foot stomping disco bomb of a track with melodic keys, horns slap bass and guest vocals from UK Soul Queen Gizelle Smith.

Keep It Working (SINGLE)

The Pendletons - Keep It Working (feat. Gizelle Smith)

Mat/Matix - So Rite
From the LP " On Lock" on Hobo Camp Records
Preorder the LP/Cassette Here: matmatix1.bandcamp.com/album/mat-matix-on-lock-lp

Mat/Matix - So Rite

Order 7" with Potatohead People Remix of "You Do You" or digital w/ more remixes from Jacques Renault and E Da Boss.

https://thependletonssf.bandcamp.com/album/dont-turn-your-back-ep

The Pendletons return with a brand new track and a slew of in demand remixes all in one package. First up is "Don't Turn Your Back" featuring Kool Customer vocalist Rojai featuring a bubblin' bassline, analog synths galore and Roj's vocals taking the lead on the cut backed up by Trailer Limon & E Da Boss's unmistakeable vibe. Next up, Bastard Jazz mainstay artists Potatohead People hit the nail squarely on the head with their restrained and eternally funky remix of the last album's hit single "You Do You" featuring the legendary Howard Johnson (previously only available on an unreleased Bandcamp bonus 7") while NYC DJ producer and edit king Jacques Renault does what he does best with "Keep It Working" featuring UK soulstress Gizelle Smith - extending the groove out and letting the bassline ride while keeping the original feel of the song intact. Lastly, Pendleton's member E Da Boss extends out the "Keep It Working" OG for the hardworking DJs across the land giving the intro & outro some breathing room. Also included is the Jacques Renault Instrumental.

Don't Turn Your Back EP

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The Pendletons - Don't Turn Your Back (feat. Rojai)

In this episode Az hosts the show with Star Creature's front man...the magician on the keys - E. LIve. Together they talk at great lengths about what inspires E. Live as a musician, his first releases on Star Creature and the recent well established and celebrated Boogie for Life EP. The show is filled with great music curated by the hosts and includes music by Bayonics, The Pendletons, Sally Green, Donnell Pitman and of course the man himself - E. Live.

S2 EP15 - E. Live

Pre-order the 7" and get the the digital download (includes Instrumental) now!

lovetouchrecords.bandcamp.com/ (or click the "Buy" link above)

Boston-based singer, songwriter, and DJ, @DJSaucyLady graces the first release from "Love Touch Family": A new concept which features our extended family of established artists affiliated with other respected labels around the globe.

Noe Carmichael aka Saucy Lady is a mainstay in the modern disco and boogie scene with over 60 singles released on labels such as Star Creature Universal Vibrations, Midnight Riot and Soul Clap Records.

It's fitting that she is first up to bat in the Love Touch Family 7" series as the label continues to showcase female artists. This release however, marks the first non-Canadian vocalist in our discography!

"I Got Your Back" (produced by Gil Masuda) is an electro-boogie encounter that will rock the solar system. On the flipside, the U-Key Re-Touch (produced by Yuki "U-Key" Kanesaka aka Monolog) is a hella funky remix that'll give you that "stank face" for days. But ultimately, it' s Noe's powerful vocals and touching lyrics that make this record a Love Touch must-have.

Love Touch Family "I Got Your Back feat. Saucy Lady (U-Key Re-Touch)"

"A rebirth of funk for a new generation.....Electrifying production, magnificent writing, and vocals so sultry you’ll forget your last name. Confection don’t just take you back, they make you feel their time is now!"
DJ Trey (Edge 96.1FM)

Yes Confection are back with a new single "It's So Long (Since We've Touched), taken from their upcoming album. It's their first release since their second album "Private Conversations" was released in 2012, following up from their seminal self-titled debut "Confection" in 2007.

After this long hiatus, thankfully nothing has changed.....the formula of raw vs smooth, live vs machine, the seamless melding of funk, boogie and soul, the luscious melodies, ear worm choruses and Juanita Tippins' totally unique vocals gliding over everything, is 100% present and correct.

"With "It's So Long (Since We've Touched)", Confection remind us that they always were and always will be Australia's finest boogie and Nu-disco representatives."
Graeme Pogson - GL, Mondo Freaks, The Bamboos

"Confection - too much boogie sugar? I think not!!
With the return of this Boogie floor-mover (even if it is your lounge room) the gang that set the Nu-Disco standard in this country are back to reclaim the crown.

The timing is perfect for "It's So Long (Since We've Touched" as the world needs some sweet relief in its re-entry to better times."
Stephen Ferris, FBI94.5FM

It's So Long (Since We've Touched)

Confection - It's So Long (Since We've Touched)

For the last show of the year it would only be right to celebrate all of the great music released within the last 12 months. With a wide selection of Modern Funk, Soul, Jazz Funk though to reissues of forgotten classics/new treasures - it's a good wrap up to a tough year. Featuring a roster of talented artists and musicians including Andre Solomko, Buscrates, The Funky Drive Band, Soul Supreme, Aldorande, Maya Killtron and XL Middleton to name a few!

TRACKLIST:
Andre Solomko - Recalling You (extended disco version)
Buscrates - How Ya Gonna Do It
The Funky Drive Band - Lost Generation
E. Live - Rollin Steady
Ourra & The Gravity Drive - Underneath The Neon Moon
Max Zuckerman - Airplane Girl
Love Touch Family ft Saucy Lady - I Got Your Back (U-Key Re-Touch) 
Temu - Ready or Not
Joanna Rose - Love Affair
Diamond Ortiz - I’m The One You Need
Leonard Charles & Zackery Force Funk - My 45 (7 inches of love)
High Frequency - Summertime
Premonition - Don’t Act Like a Fool
E.S. Funk - Shake your body (at the disco)
Akira Freeze - Tell me baby
Pepin ft Sauce81 - Galaxy Drive
Soul Supreme - Lyrics to Go
Kamaal Williams ft Lauren Faith - Hold On
Yussef Dayes - For My Ladies
Space Ghost - Girl U Hypnotize Me
Special Touch - That Special Touch (625Mix)
Misses Misty - Mellow Mellow Ride On 
Social Lovers - Love Come Down
Tsuruoka Ryu - Omae
Brainstory - Runaway
Henrietta Thomas - I Want You (Right Now)
Aldorande - Summer Body
Dj Frane - Straight to the Head
Maya Killtron - The Middle (Diamond Ortiz Remix)
XL Middleton ft Zackery Force Funk - Shotgun Lover (12” Mix)

S2 EP20 - Last but not least

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