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[SPA229] MUSHROOMS PROJECT - Dubtaste (Original Mix)

UK producer Robert Burbidge starts new year with cinematic new single ‘Morley’ 

New Americana-influenced single tells the story of ‘Morley,’ a fictitious character here to save listeners from their mid-afternoon slump

UK producer and composer Robert Burbidge spent 2022 releasing a series of stunning dreamscape singles, criss-crossing the line between indie, chill-out, downtempo and soundtrack-inspired music. 

And he starts 2023 with more of the same with the release of his new single ‘Morley.’ Once again, he teams up with long-time friend and collaborator Stevie Gligorovic to create his new Americana-influenced single. 

And they had a very clear musical mission as they started work.

“We wanted to push the sonic environment into a dreamscape of an Americana “Mid-day Mare,” says Robert. “We wanted to try and capture the doldrums of a 3:45pm lull of another day at work in a dead end job, the time of day when your blood sugar plummets.”

The end result is a dreamy bed of music, all lush guitar and bass licks (courtesy of another long-time collaborator Ian Stanford), shimmering drums and a melody that lazily ebbs and flows. 

And riding that lazy flow of melody is the story of ‘Morley,’ a fictitious and very kitschy character created by regular collaborator Winter. Taken from one of Winter’s short story collections, the heroic character of Morley provides a real focal point for the track, giving ‘Morley’ a real sense of “optimism and perseverance in a seemingly dismal situation.”

When taken alongside the music, Winter’s writing and emphatic vocals bring real life and joy into ‘Morley,’ creating an immersive, almost cinematic track that tells a real story. Which neatly reflects the musical direction Burbidge and his team have been leaning towards recently.

“I’d say my love of films plays into ‘Morley’ and how music really helps to create the immersive story world for the audience. I just watched the film ‘Brian and Charles’ and I loved the sound design in it - it was subtle but powerful.”

Which perfectly sums up the musical direction Burbidge and co are heading at the moment. 
The track was produced by Robert Burbidge and Steve Gligorovic and was mastered by Dennis Moody.

Morley

MORLEY

MORLEY Robert Burbidge Feat Winter Clip.

D.S.D. serves up a brand new EP of nu-disco slammers to brighten up the darkest nights.

Think Of You kicks things off with a 5th synth riff, niggling acid and solid nu-disco drums in perfect combination. Deep, hypnotic and ideal for any set, any time.

Flash Atkins and 2 Billion Beats take Think of You and give it some oomph. The riff is amped up, drums are toughened and tension builds to the break before the acid and rave piano produce a hands in the air moment.

Elemental is a mid temp disco chugger pinned down by conga driven drums, a nagging sub and arp. Things build with a piano as pads and EFX cast their cosmic magic.

Just Can't Stop takes a funky bass, vocal stabs, key and brass samples to create a low slung slab of deep groove. Just when things can't get any better, the acid hits.

My Heart keeps the spaced out 4/4 funk alive with a wandering bass, trippy keys, big pads, sampled vocals and delayed arps. Late nights and early mornings never sounded so good.

David Dunne: "REALLY strong EP - will defo get it into the show this weekend.

Chris Massey: "All biggies with plenty of swag & soul. Great remix tackle from Flash & 2BB, will support all these!"

"Fingerman: "Hard to pick a winner here but the Flash and 2BB remix is a big messmate on the Acid front with Just Can't Stop just bringing up the rear! Top banana!"

DiscoDaze: "Excellent set of tracks, will defo support"

My Heart

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The second instalment of the Crazy P Curate series again features four exclusive new tracks hand selected by the much loved doyens of disco and beautifully complimented with bespoke artwork from renowned Bristol based visual artist Victoria Topping.

‘Hot Toddy’ is well known as a multi instrumentalist founder member of the band but also highly respected in his own right as a producer and remixer under the Hot Toddy name including his all time classic interpretation of ’Never Gonna Reach Me’ and original works for Paper Recordings, Smoke n Mirrors and House of Disco. Toddy has commandeered the skills of John Thompson on bass to create a moment of Balearic bliss with perhaps just a hint of ’Theme for Great Cities’?

If there’s one dance band that truly deserves to be called ’legendary’ it would be Manchesters ‘A Certain Ratio’. Formed as a post punk outfit in 1977 they have been there and written the book releasing timeless music on some of the greatest indie labels of all time: Factory, Creation and Mute. A massive honour to have a rare outing from the band on another label and as always their contribution ‘Atmosphere Sings’ sounds like nothing else around.

Equally deserving of the term legendary, albeit it in a different universe of Cosmic Disco comes Daniele Baldelli working alongside Marco Dionigi on a disco dub masterclass ‘Neono’ that sounds like it would grace the dancefloor of the legendary Cosmic club or A Love From Outer Space session.

Mancunian synth queen ‘Sarah Bates’ wraps up the record beautifully with her transcendent vocal cut ‘All About That’. Classic machine drum programming and low slung bass drive forward insistently while subtle keys create a strong and moody atmosphere ready for the haunting vocals to hang over the mix. Fans of Virgo Four and Larry Heard need to check this cut.

A1. Hot Toddy - Barry and the Mouse
A2. A Certain Ratio - Atmosphere Sings
B1. Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigi - Neono
B2. Sarah Bates - All About That

CRAZYP - C2 - Crazy P Curates Volume Two

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[BM057] DJ ROCCA - Doctor Sleep (MANUEL COSTELA REMIX)

The Balearic mean machine, Cal Gibson is back on Paper with five tracks of leftfield, soulful electronica to warm the darkest of days. 

Boo Boo 4 Sure takes pitched down disco beats and lush chords for a track  aimed at the stars. 

Oh People's vocal sample is laid over a super late night, neon electronic jam for pure deep soul. 

Stay is Balearic folk for deep waters as the vocal refrain gets turned around and dubbed into the cosmos. 

Sooner of Later keeps it psychedelic and late night with tripped out delays, wonky vocals and buried jazzy electronics. 

Finally, Ache All Over cycles a vocal sample over filtered samples and a 4/4 sub kick with all kinds of studio black magic. 

Doc L. Junior: "So cosy. I like it a lot!"

Danielle Moore: "Yeah really like this. Lovely sample usage and gorgeous flow"

Chris Coco: "Lovely vibes as usual from SSS"

Sally Rogers/Man Called Adam: "Nice chilled release. Boo Boo 4 sure and Ache all over are the tracks for me"

Alice Palace: "Dreamy selection of Balearic goodness!"

Oh People

Secret Soul Society - Oh People

Sam Sharp ran through funk and soul selections, moving into upbeat house cuts for the second hour. Tune in for tracks from the likes of Sylvia Striplin and Roy Davis Jr. 

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Sam Sharp w/ Mr West - March 2023

Canebrake (AKA Palms & Charms cofounder Samuel Bruce) offers up two new tracks very much in the 'Balearic trumpet' genre, backed with remixes from Max Essa and Minus Yogis (Jansen Jardin). 

First up, Major Barbara takes you on a poignant, yet uplifting emotional journey propelled by a chugging Moodswings' State of Independence-style rhythm. Pads and strings are joined by trumpet playing pure, extended tones. 

Bike Ride 6am is an ode to the joys of cycling at dawn. Organ leads into a lazy, loping groove, the bass keeping time, before dropping into a dubbed out breakdown. Once again, the horn leads, and along with a smattering of squelchy acid sounds, heads back home. 

The Max Essa Remix of Major Barbara does something rather special with the original, and will leave your knees trembling. Additional keys and a harp-like sound, along with some classic Essa guitar, add tension before a perfect resolution. Superb, moody, downtempo chugging. 

Finally, Minus Yogis (stalwarts of the Tokyo-based Jansen Jardin label), up the tempo of Bike Ride 6am, and add percussion and keys. The result is a mellow house workout with a sub-reggae rhythm, additional trumpet parts from Canebrake adding tropical bounce. The sun is a pink haze on the horizon, and the rapidly brightening sky offers you the promise of a new day. 

"A beautiful release" - Leo Mas
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released April 18, 2023 

Written, performed and produced by Samuel Bruce. 
Track 3, additional production by Max Essa. 
Track 4, additional production by Minus Yogis.
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Major Barbara / Bike Ride 6am

Major Barbara (Max Essa Remix)

The latest Paper Radio show is here with Paper's Chris Massey laying down sounds & vibes from the Paper catalogue in amongst new flavours that have come about on our radar from other labels and artists we love.

We also have a pretty amazing guest mix by The Secret Soul Society which is a full on jump around the genres and styles and is very blooming ace.

1. Robot84 - Dreams From The Far East
2. Lone Saxon - Raised By The Island
3. Benny Pitcher - So Good
4. Disco Rogues - You’ve Got The
5. Rave-enka - Holder Tråden
6. Manuel Darquart - Down 2 Dance
7. Gaye Su Akbol - Sen Bemm Mayaramsin
8. Nyameke Junction - Too Many Bags
9. Altin Gun - Dere Geliyou
10. Vusi Mahlasela - Faceless People
11. Norman Connors - Captain Connors
12. Ireke - Petit A Petit
13. Unknown - Unknown
14. Secret Soul Society - Don't Fight The Feeling
15. Unknown - Unknown
16. Harold Sutton - You Got The Power
17. Unknown - Unknown
18. Divan Gasparyan - Hovem Engon
19. David Crosby - Tamalpias High
20. Benny Pitcher - Lips Like Roses
21. Extract Melodies From The Mud - Cross On Which To Bear
22. Disco Rogues - IF
23. Rave-enka - Ta Plass

Paper Radio May with The Secret Soul Society

This is the first release of reworked portuguese tunes limited in number and laidback in style. These are some we've played for good measure and always felt like they could breed into a new life through bespoke edits, ours and from friends we invite

Mais Um Pouco

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[BM001] SAUCO - East End Boys (Original Mix)

A classically trained trumpet player, composer and producer, Robert Burbidge is one of those rare talents that blurs the lines between classical and contemporary music.

Having trained as a professional trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn and piano player from the age of seven, Robert made his way into several orchestras and bands including the National Children’s Wind Orchestra.

With classical music in his blood thanks to his parent’s upbringing, he then broadened his musical scope, turning first to jazz, and brass bands and then dance music as a teenager.

Working under the name Rubberlips, Robert became a hit on the dance music scene, working alongside Grammy-award winner Louie Vega, Utah Saints, Damo Suzuki (CAN), Groove Armada’s Tom Finlay and Ashley Beedle, while performing at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Dublin Castle in London, Trades Club and Beatherder festival. 

Robert has now moved on from his Rubberlips alias and launched a solo career as an independent composer, producer and music maker. As well as working on solo projects for a variety of highly-respected labels, he’s also collaborated with a wide range of diverse names including Gregory Thomas (Funkadelic), Robin Lee (Faze Action) and Kevin G Davy (Cymande). And working alongside long-time collaborator Steve Gligorovic and singer/songwriter Winter, he’s released several stunning singles with an upcoming album and range of merchandise to come in 2024. 

His work has had repeated global airplay, including on the UK’s BBC Radio 1, Soho Radio, on cult LA station KCRW and via the award-winning Lopsided World of L show.

Equally at home producing with a live band or using cutting-edge software, he’s perfectly positioned once again to blur the boundaries between music genres. And as ever, Robert’s unique sound resonates with depth, texture and that all-important groove that blurs the lines between classical and contemporary music.



To discuss booking Robert for your future studio-based music projects, soundtracks, remixing or collaborations
 please email mgmt@robertburbidge.co.uk

MORLEY Robert Burbidge Feat Winter Clip.

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