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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 feat. Leila Adu - Molten Lava

Untold - Drop It On The One

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Taken from the forthcoming album 'Black Light Spiral'.
Released 24th February 2014 on Hemlock Recordings.

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Drop It On The One

ATP Recordings are proud to release 'Plastics', the debut album from Eaux - out now worldwide (US & Canada release July 8th).

Buy on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/plastics-digital
Buy CD / LP on ATP Store: http://tinyurl.com/plastics-physical

Eaux artist page: http://www.atpfestival.com/recordings/artist/eaux/view.php

When Ben Crook – one third of the group – describes their songs as “never finished, just abandoned”; he’s describing a creative process that burrows its way down and down until each track has to be wrenched away from their originator’s hands, given the sheer amount of avenues that the three-piece manage to open up during conception.

Eaux - The Light Falls Through Itself

Hello Peeps....
Here is a giveaway we thought you might like. A little soul sample cut up session . Stee had this wonderful vocal idea and we cut it spontaneously in between the mixing of his forthcoming album. 
To keep it fresh we decided to put it out like it was done in this moment. Feel free to download it and celebrate the summer with us.

Alex Barck & Stee Downes - Who Do You Love ? FREE DOWNLOAD

The voice of Aura from EVE Online. 
Learn more about EVE and try it for free at www.eveonline.com

EVE Online - Aura - "Autopilot engaged"

Download: bastardjazz.bandcamp.com/album/hear-no-evil-vol-3

Bastard Jazz is proud to present another volume of our sporadic "Hear No Evil" compilations featuring unreleased tracks, B-Sides, Rarities and Remixes from the label. This time around we're offering up a killer dancefloor remix of Potatohead People's "Blossoms" by Montreal producer Nick Wisdom, Lord Echo's unreleased dub of "Digital Haircut" from his Curiosities album, the instrumental of Captain Planet's dancefloor burner "Poquito Mas", and a beautiful samba-esque remix of the Elder Statesman's "Montreux Sunrise" by Cali-cum-Rio DJ and remixer https://soundcloud.com/teecardaci.

Original version: https://soundcloud.com/bastardjazz/the-elder-statesman-montreux

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The Elder Statesman - Montreux Sunrise (Tee Cardaci's Ipanema Sunrise Remix)

Pre-order links below:

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Projections

Work Song

YouTube Version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJxvIL2ashE

A$AP ROCKY PAIN CANDY FLIP

Nightmares On Wax - Les Nuits (Dixia Sirong Re-edit)

Sidwho? Last years ‘Vote Bowie For President’ freaked out Todd Terje, Tim Sweeney invited him to do Beats In Space while Prins Thomas named it his favourite track of the year. 

In between recording and touring with The Swiss and Empire Of The Sun Sid is back with another low slung disco weapon.

Pay For Love (Jamie Paton Acid Remix)

We felt in love with this sweet & sensual by Elia Y Elisabeth. A masterpiece guiding you to summer, a road trip carried by their angel voices. Totally seduced by the sound & production of this album, we enjoyed reworking this track, to give it punch with respect to the original songs. 
We’re sure most of the loop & beats here will definitely stick in your head ! This reworks are a present we do to share how much this album is good and too infamous. De nada ! 
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Nous sommes clairement tombés amoureux de cet album plein d’insouciance, de légèreté et de sensualité. “Elia Y Elisabeth” nous emportent sur la route de vacances, nous charment avec leurs voix angélique. Conquis aussi par l’ambiance latine, le son et la superbe production de cet album, nous avons pris plaisir à retravailler ces morceaux, sans vouloir en perdre l’essence ni la dénaturer , mais leur donner un nouveau “punch”, trouver “la” boucle parfaite pour l’avoir en tête. Ces “reworks” vous sont offerts pour remettre au goût du jour cet opus trop peu connu. De Nada !

supported by TSUGI
mastered by @djvas
artwork © Alice Dufay 

Allegria Part I (Souleance Rework)

A salacious boogie number, cooked up with quick-fingered bass work, female harmonising and guitar solos. Taken from a new @rushhourrecords compilation on Surinam funk & disco from the 70s and 80s. 

Listen on Youtube: bit.ly/jam-band-80

Jam Band 80 - Jammin' (Worldwide Premiere)

RAW FUNK #01 is the first episode of Souleance's instrumentals & beats from the basket. Groovy breaks for djs, funk lovers, bboys, "the ladies !", lazy cats & cool cats. Another way to enjoy Souleance's imprint, from beat-making to real bass/synth improvisation. Stay tuned, another EP is in the making, and this ain't be just about funk !

produced by Soulist & Fulgeance aka Souleance 
artwork © Alice Dufay 
mastered by Blanka

Johnny

Atlantic Oscillations

Soulful Funk inspired track with teasing vocal hook and an earthy midtempo groove, WaWa guitars and strong driving percussions capturing a south European underground clubsound! Another big step for Mo' Horizon on their "Modern Urban Sound" ladder! Featuring remixes by ex-Courduroy member Ben Human!

Mo' Horizons - Gonna Be (Ben Human Remix)

LIVE / DJ BOOKINGS:
Worldwide - sinan@atc-live.com
N. & S. America - bowen@teamwass.com

SHOWS:
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MGMT:
romare.music@gmail.com

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Romare

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