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Mr Bongo Weekly Selections

Reetos Sunntigsmusig - 7

One Million Sunsets - 9

MAISON HASARD MUSIC - 8

Moody

I Can't Believe I Loved Her

I Can't Believe I Loved Her (Main Mix)

Coffee & Clouds

Saâda Bonaire - You Touch

Saâda Bonaire - Little Sister

Saâda Bonaire - Wake Up City

Tripping On Our Own Scene by Din Daa Daa & Abel

Lay Back

everything is alive

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With “Cold Alaska“ Bigamo is releasing a taste of some great things to come from Jens Kuross in 2024.  Kuross has always been a master of channeling life's highs and lows into impeccable song writing, and the first single of his forthcoming EP, with a delicate, concise melody that grows and swells with striking emotional effect delivers a shining example of his craft.

Jens Kuross - Cold Alaska

Nem Paletó, Nem Gravata

Morre o Burro, Fica o Homem

Not many have covered the ground like London's Richard Sen has. Starting his deep dive into the underground scene by being the much recognised Sen graffiti writer he has moved on over the years to be considered one of the UK's great selectors and DJ's. Having also released music under several guises, not only under his own name (which he also has wealth of huge remixes for artists like Bryan Ferry, John Grant, Unloved and LCD Soundsystem), but most notably under the phenomenal Padded Cell and the excellent Bronx Dogs. With his excellent weekly radio show on Charlie Bones' Do!! You!!! Radio station as well as dropping the award winning Dream The Dream (UK Techno, Breakbeat And House 1990-1994) compilation on Ransom Note, Sen finds himself with an even larger wealth of fans. With that being said we are delighted to welcome Richard Sen to the Off The Record mix series where he provides us with a 3+ hour journey taking us on a deep dive into his record selection providing styles of all kinda throughout. We had a quick chat with Richard about the mix and what he has coming up. This is Off The Record 45: Richard Sen.

Off The Record Mix Series 45: Richard Sen

I Don't Love You

soft waves

Speak To Me

Serenade

Scenes From My Soul

Nostalgia (feat. Copenema)

Low End Love Songs

The Garden

Closing That Door

Beach For Tiger - Closing That Door

Rediscovered Works

Summer Sky (Rediscovered)

Carousel Of Tears

Carousel Of Tears (Gallo's Tropical Hinterhof Remix)

Palace Pasador is at the forefront of Switzerland’s underground Dub Pop movement. While their voices have been a signature feature of Fuga Ronto productions, they now step into the spotlight with a release of their own. The songs on Footprint Affair speak of admiration for gentleman thieves, the perpetual search for happiness, the touch of magic and seduction, and cozy spaceship excursions at night—always wrapped in infectious grooves, vibrant synthesizers, and layers of delay effects. Both singles, Footprint Affair and Looking For Clovers, come with additional stripped-down dub versions. Palace Pasador is sure to delight fans of dubby synth pop and adventurous music aficionados alike—this mini album is not to be missed!

*Palace Pasador - Footprint Affair* Mini LP (snippets) [PHI-26]

This one was an unexpected treat. Two of our favourite contemporary musicians, Finn Rees & Sholto coming together and collaborating on a double dose of celestial, cinematic alchemy.

At Mr Bongo we are massive admirers of drummer, musician, and producer Sholto (Oscar Robertson). His two albums on Funk Night Records and DeepMatter Records, had both been highlights of their respective years. We’d gotten to know Oscar and sent him a few records. Included in the package was Australian pianist-composer Finn Rees’ debut album, Dawn Is A Melody, which was one of our favourite releases on Mr Bongo in 2024.

In Oscar's words 'For me it was a standout modern jazz record - encapsulating a spiritual / hazy dreamy soundscape which hugely resonated with me. Glissando keys and harp with lush melodies, I was instantly intrigued.”  

The pair started following each other online and as luck would have it, Finn was staying in London for the summer season, so they arranged to meet. The pair instantly clicked and said it felt like they'd known each other for years. After 40 minutes of chatting, they started to jam. 

'Love In Memory' and 'Bluebell' were recorded over two days - a track a day in Oscar's SFJ studios. Laid down on mostly analogue equipment, the pair utilised Wurlitzer’s, mellotrons, and ribbon mics through Oscar’s ‘70s Studer desk. Composed and crafted without any real intentions, other than a shared appreciation for the same style of music and approach, the tracks started to take shape. The results were as lush, nostalgic and textured as you’d expect from these two brilliant musicians, with a classical feel inspired by artists such as Piero Piccioni, Piero Umiliani, and Henry Mancini. 

For the beautiful string arrangements, the pair recruited the talents of Sholto's long-time friend and collaborator Clementine Brown (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) and Matthew Hayes of 30/70, Allysha Joy, Xpress Point, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange fame, was brought in to play bass on 'Bluebell'.

So here we have it, a chance collaborative project built on two musicians' mutual respect for each other's outputs. The result is truly breathtaking.


Finn Rees & Sholto - Bluebell

Direction Reaction Creation

The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow)

The Seeds Of Love

Advice For The Young At Heart

Ladonia is a micronation  proclaimed in 1996 by the artist Lars Vilks. In 1980, he began construction of two sculptures, Nimis and Arx in the Kullaberg nature reserve in north-west Skåne, Sweden. The location of the sculptures is difficult to reach, and as a consequence they were not discovered for two years, at which point the local council declared the sculptures to be buildings, and demanded that they should be dismantled.  Vilks appealed the decision of the council, but lost. He appealed repeatedly, and finally the case was settled, in the council's favour, by the Swedish government. Frank Agrario has given Ladonian citizenship this year and titled the label's second release to his new nation. 

The peaceful and deep nature that surrounds Nimis really impacted the sound. There is a certain deepnes  that dominates the tracks, still the beats are funky as usual and percussion and dub fx work is an undeniable Frank Agrario's trademark.
The Rmx comes from his Majesty RICK WADE that sparkled the release with his magic  Detroit's vibe, a masterpiece. 
Note : Anthem is the first recording of Ladonia's national anthem known to be pressed on vinyl. 

Amedeo Malagia (Mafiosi Bross), Anton L , Belabouche, Bottin, Chris Carrier, Daniel Malagia, Dicky Trisco, Dj Rocca, Flashmob (Danny), Fran Deeper, Giacomo Trevi, Hector Moralez, Herbert, Joseph Capriati, Jp Source, Luigi Madonna, Luna City Express, Maik Dulze, Markantonio, Paco Osuna, Severino Panzetta (Horse Meat Disco), Soul Clap, S hmlss, TREASURE FINNGERS, UGLH (Marco Duranti)

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Ladonia Ep

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Frank Agrario - I Played That Track Already

Out 15/02/2017 : www.discogs.com/release/9524309

Les Yeux Orange - Amantes Cosmicos

Stoned Soul Picnic

A Rose For Cindy

Samba Esquema Novo

Chove Chuva

Empreinte

The Great Marcello Giordani with Patrizia Pellegrino "Mondo da una nuvola". Simply a perfect version.

Buy on Juno

Marcello Giordani - World from a Cloud

Cosmic edit of the 1988 italo-disco banger "Te Gusta ?" originally interpreted by Myriam Fecchi and Donatella Milani

Fecchi & Milani - Te Gusta (Gui & Strausz Edit)

We made that edit more than 1 year a half ago to include it in a 100% french vintage vinyl mix of boogie, disco, synthpop and the likes that we gave to the guys of Bon Entendeur. 

DOWNLOAD the High Quality (wav/aiff/320mp3) file there and feel free to leave a tip if you're cool ;)==> https://lesyeuxorange.bandcamp.com/album/lyo-free-edits-02

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Maureen - Tu Me Tues (Les Yeux Orange Edit) FREE DOWNLOAD

Operated by Kejeblos & Fuga Ronto (Ron Shiller & Tobi Schweizer)

PHI - 01 Kejeblos - The Family Mattress
PHI - 02 Lexx - Young Corner 
PHI - 03 Foster - Neon Life 
PHI - 04 Kejeblos Feat. Momo Love
PHI - 05 Bing Ji Ling/Lexx
PHI - 06 Your Song Is Good (F.O.N. Remix) / Apiento & Co. (Lexx Remix) 
PHI - 07 Fuga Ronto - Invisible Escape
PHI - 08 V/A - Uncommon Species
PHI - 09 Kay Zee - Barny
PHI - 10 Wavetest - Wrong Planet
PHI - 11 Lexx/Open Space feat. Harriet Brown - Hot Weather
PHI - 12 The Gagosians - Run For My Honey
PHI - 13 Domi Chansorn - Strawberry Moon (incl. Lexx Remix)
PHI - 14 Lexx Feat. Woolfy - Too Hot
PHI - 15 Lexx - Cosmic Shift LP
PHI - 16 Lexx - Cosmic Shift Remixed
PHI - 17 Florin Büchel - The Horizon Problem
PHI - 18 Windsurfer - The Gone Village
PHI - 19 Fuga Ronto - Greatest Treasure
PHI - 20 Windsurfer - The Gone City
PHI - 21 Ethimm - Choices (Fuga Ronto Remixes)
PHI - 22 GINA ÉTÉ & Tillmann Ostendarp - Le Bouquet (incl. Fuga Ronto Remix)
PHI - 23 V/A - Uncommon Species II
PHI - 24 Kay Zee - The Whole Shebang
PHI - 25 Melting Steine - Universal Crush
PHI - 26 Palace Pasador - Footprint Affair

Palace Pasador - Footprint Affair Mini LP (snippets) [PHI-26]

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