Whoa, awesome production. The clarity is somethin' else!

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

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The young MC from Los Angeles, CA represents the jazzy 90s rap sound like no other in 2023. Not only on the Westcoast but internationally. With over 15 million streams, two solo albums & various EPs and collabos, Kid Abstrakt is keeping the legacy of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul & Pharcyde alive and relevant by using it as a source of inspiration to tell his own story. 

Born in LA to a Brazilian mother and a Nicaraguan father, Kid Abstrakt started out as part of local trio Revolutionary Rhythm before releasing his first album ‘Daydreaming’ in 2017, produced by The Deli from Austin, Texas. With a growing fanbase overseas Kid Abstrakt started working with producers and bands like Cap Kendricks (Germany), Emapea (Poland) and Jazzbois (Hungary).

‘Still Dreaming’ - his upcoming album for Melting Pot Music - is entirely produced by Leo Low Pass from Amsterdam. Leo's signature sound of jazzy boom-bap and Lofi beats provides the perfect backdrop for Abs positive and skillful rhymes.

‘On Point’ is the first singles and features Predominance on the second verse. „When I first heard this beat from Leo Low Pass, I knew I wanted to pay homage to some of my favorite artists while also telling my story.“ Kid Abstrakt says. “The main focus is always making sure the music is on point and that we provide good vibes for our supporters.“

You on point Abs? All the time, Pre! 

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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kidabstrakt

Follow Leo Low Pass
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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leolowpass/ 

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Produced by Leo Low Pass
Vocals by Kid Abstrakt & Predominance
Cuts by Phoniks.
Recorded at Raw Rhythm Studio in Los Angeles, CA.
Mixed by Emapea.
Mastered by Roe Beardie.
Artwork by Gizem Winter. 
Photo by Mighty McFly.

Cat No: MPM 337-1
Artist: Kid Abstrakt & Leo Low Pass
Titel: On Point (feat. Predominance & Phoniks)

© ℗ 2023 Melting Pot Music

Kid Abstrakt & Leo Low Pass - On Point (feat. Predominance & Phoniks)

Stream & Download: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/jazzySC

LA MC Kid Abstrakt drops third single ‘Keep It Jazzy’ from his forthcoming album ‘Still Dreaming’ (05.05.) on Melting Pot Music. Featuring Bronx-based MC vsteeze. 

The young MC from Los Angeles, CA represents the jazzy 90s rap sound like no other in 2023. Not only on the Westcoast but internationally, Kid Abs is keeping the legacy of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul & Pharcyde alive and relevant by using it as a source of inspiration to tell his own story. 

Born in LA to a Brazilian mother and a Nicaraguan father, Kid Abstrakt started out as part of local trio Revolutionary Rhythm before releasing his first album ‘Daydreaming’ in 2017, produced by The Deli from Austin, Texas. With a growing fanbase overseas Kid Abstrakt started working with producers and bands like Cap Kendricks (Germany), Emapea (Poland) and Jazzbois (Hungary).

‘Still Dreaming’ is entirely produced by Leo Low Pass from Amsterdam. Leo's signature sound of jazzy boom-bap and lofi beats provides the perfect backdrop for Abs positive and skillful rhymes.

Artwork by Cologne-based Turkish artist Gizem Winter.

Follow Kid Abstrakt
Spotify https://lnk.to/kidabstrakt_spotify
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/artist/kid-abstrakt/1274364679
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kidabstrakt

Follow Leo Low Pass
Spotify https://lnk.to/leolowpass_spotify
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/artist/leo-low-pass/1438249734
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leolowpass/ 

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Produced by Leo Low Pass.
Vocals by Kid Abstrakt & vsteeze.
Recorded at Raw Rhythm Studio in Los Angeles, CA.
Mixed by Emapea.
Mastered by Roe Beardie.
Artwork by Gizem Winter. 

Cat No: MPM 337-3
Artist: Kid Abstrakt & Leo Low Pass
Titel: Keep It Jazzy

© ℗ 2023 Melting Pot Music

Kid Abstrakt & Leo Low Pass - Keep It Jazzy (feat. vsteeze)

Check out the first remix from Modern "Vintage", the recent LP from John Robinson & PVD.

Hit up http://pvdmusic.bandcamp.com/album/john-robinson-pvd-full-circle-remix for a FREE-Download 

PVD Remixes the album's closer and JR blesses us with another verse for this up-tempo summer-time jam. 

"Takin you from Bird to Kool Herc...."

Purchase Modern Vintage at the following links...

LP: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/john-robinson-modern-vintage/BRK145LP/

CD: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/john-robinson-modern-vintage/BRK145CD/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/modern-vintage/id880797224

Lyrics by John Robinson

All music composed, performed, and produced by Pat Van Dyke in Jersey City.

Trumpet - Ted Chubb
Tenor Saxophone - Bryan Beninghove

John Robinson & PVD - Full Circle Remix

pat van dyke is a multi instrument playing musicians from new york. we love his blend of jazz and beats, all played live, his debut will drop on jakarta records very soon...

check him out here:
https://soundcloud.com/pvdmusic

After the widely successful release of „Summer in Jakarta“, Jakarta Records figured it’s time to gather some artist we like, work and/or are friends with again for the second installment of the loose series. „Winter In Jakarta“ features all unreleased material by artists such as Stwo, IAMNOBODI, Mura Masa, Oddisee, Guts, L’Orange, Suff Daddy and many more. The album will be available as a free DLL on the 9th of February. Keep your eyes open for the free cassette tape edition available from selected retailers.

Pat Van Dyke - Forrest St. Blue (Taken off "Winter In Jakarta", dropping 9th of February)

EEDLY (EeMu x Lidly) 'Precision City' will be out August 8th. Available digitally & LTD edition cassette Precision City is brought to you by Pragmatic Theory. Enjoy.

EeMu Links :
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/eemu108
Bandcamp - http://eemu.bandcamp.com/

Lidly Links :
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/lidly
Bandcamp - https://lidly.bandcamp.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kenta.taniyama
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lidly7
Website - http://lidly.net

EEDLY (EeMu x Lidly) - Mechanism *Precision City Out August 8th*

Last Goodbye

Melodiesinfonie - ltitgo

Teaming up with @radiojuicy1 for the premiere of @pawcut's "Spin Me Round" featuring Ella Mae's (@ellamaesueref)powerful vocals - a track from his new album God's Plan.

🎧 Preorder vinyl » bit.ly/PreorderPawcut

Read our premiere feature at https://www.stereofox.com/premiere-pawcut-spin-me-round-feat-ella-mae/

Radio Juicy is proud to announce the new solo album by Pawcut titled God's Plan! You can pre-order it today exclusively on our Bandcamp and everywhere else later on the release date coming June 25! It comes with an incredible hand-made limited screen-printed cover and white vinyl including a big A2 poster and stickers as a special very limited edition for the early birds! The regular version with factory printed cover is also available in white colored vinyl for pre-order if that's more your thing. Stay tuned and keep it juicy.

Produced by @pawcut
Mix & master by Sterilone/Staub Audio Engineering
Artwork by @invention

Follow Pawcut:
Facebook » www.facebook.com/pawcut/
Instagram » www.instagram.com/pawcut/

Preorder vinyl

Premiere: Pawcut - Spin Me Round (feat. Ella Mae)

From the album, "Connections". 
The Phantom Ensemble is @Simiah87 on MPC | Craig Crofton on Sax | Dan Somers on Keys.
http://bit.do/KU-049-vinyl
http://bit.do/KU-049-video

Connections

Grit

VINYL

Simiah & The Phantom Ensemble - Grit

Vocals by @vuyomusic
Produced by @ol-burger-beats

Mixed by Poppa Lars
Mastered by Christian Obermayer
Artwork by Lunga Ntila
Photos by Lisana Preteni

Dialogue.

Hear the full album!

Vuyo & Ol' Burger Beats - Enough For You

Pragmatic Theory are a Worldwide collective & label. If you like what you hear please spread the word and support the individual artists involved. Thank you & we hope you enjoy.

For a full list of artists that have featured on our label please visit our website : 
http://pragmatictheory.co.uk

For all enquiries contact us here : pragmatictheorycollective@gmail.com

Special thanks to Chris Lloyd for Bandcamp design & album artwork www.bandvamp.com, Gianluca Renga #Artworks http://www.facebook.com/GRArtworks & Augustine Kofie http://keepdrafting.com

EEDLY (EeMu x Lidly) - Mechanism Precision City Out August 8th

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