Name: TOM From Mars by Samples From Mars
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First Outing

Cousin Carl returns from the vaults once more with a quintet of sweet sound treats. This special 'Lounge Edition' V/A keeps an eye on the soulful yet kooky LoFi hip-hop scene, as well as keeping in touch with the label's house staple. Each track has an overriding theme of bitter-sweet jazz, with a wholly modernist approach. The third volume of the infamous Family Photo V/A intends to coax you into an inviting daydream, from which you may not wish to wake up. 

The flag-bearer for this release is Poland-based Aflo, a new face to the Cousin Carl household. This new face however makes a sublime introduction with the wonderfully rickety ‘Twlghht’. A mellow prelude with constant vocal chimes and delectable harmonics, all underpinned by a loveably tipsy beat. To be enjoyed when taking quiet refuge on the garden patio during those soothing summer months. 

In close second is label boss Kinway with his signature tuneful-detune in ‘Untitled (Tune for Thought)’. The ear is met with tentative Rhodes chords drenched in cassette dust before a well-swung rhythm takes control of the piece. Hints of the exotic are heard with the faint passing of bongos and talking drums, accompanied by a woeful sense of optimism. 

Following the head-honcho is the French based Quima. This talented newcomer to the Cousin Carl clan is warmly welcomed, bringing his wonderfully crafted ‘Wes (Oaus)’ along with him. This beautifully outlandish tune samples both Rap and the Jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery and is then twisted and turned into a creation all of Quima’s own. Tangerine-flavoured chords and deliciously rounded subs act as a basis for the musical dish whilst the eccentric rapping acts as a perfectly judged smattering of seasoning. 

Proceeding Quima is Toronto-dwelling Thought Project who offers up a bluesy, low-frequency drenched jam ‘Slow Burn’. In true keeping with the title, Thought Project lets the heat out slowly but surely with enchanted melodic themes accompanied by effervescent percussion solos. A track that is best served with a side dish of dusk. 

Last but most certainly not least is the German lofi guru Upper Class, the new kid on the Cousin Carl block certainly knows how to get one moving. ‘Drifitn’ 124’ is a perfect example of a well judged blend of emotion and groove. Pads and vocals chant from a distant desert act as the focal point for this piece, while swinging percussive rhythms act under the command of a chugging kick drum. 

In summary, Family Photo Vol.3: Lounge Edition is the most eclectic collection of music released on Cousin Carl yet. Sombre tones meet overwhelming senses of serenity. It is something that can be enjoyed either in the company of oneself, or those whom to you are most dear. Either way, lending your ears to this release will not be something to regret.

Family Photo Vol. 3: Lounge Edition

Family Photo Vol.3: Lounge Edition

V/A - Family Photo Vol. 3: Lounge Edition - Previews

From the Ep Quilt Jams- digital release on June 29th.

cassettes available on bandcamp: https://elsahewitt.bandcamp.com/album/quilt-jams

Quilt Jams

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Isolated rear left and right channels from the 5.1 audio track for the All Tomorrow's Parties documentary which has a short snippet of Echus

Isolated left, right and LFE channels: https://soundcloud.com/user-481929878/boards-of-canada-echus-snippet-1/s-luMCO

Download the source here:
https://mega.nz/#F!2GBDmYDQ!FcFpydZTF_KhR-PSNZ3O2Q

Echus

Boards of Canada - Echus (snippet)

*teaser to dakim's full-length dripping december 2019.
drum kit fills and rolls soul flames thru sp djfx looper in-synchronicity + alongside electronic jazz genre meld.
mastered by fumitake tamura

dakim - mellan

Taken from the new LP 'Rock', out March 20th on Black Focus
Pre-order LP | CD | DL ~ ratgrave.bandcamp.com/album/rock
© ℗ Black Focus Records 2020

Max Graef and Julius Conrad are Ratgrave. 'Rock' is their second LP ~ ongoing transmissions of Electronic P-Fusion from Earth.

It follows a stellar debut on Funkineven's imprint Apron. The duo's sound pallette draws inspiration from 80's funk, soul, rock and electronic but through a contemporary lens from two versatile multi-instrumentalists. In their own words:

"Rock is the essence of energy and vibration we felt in different styles of music, almost like a parallel component connecting all things we like. In the process of recording the new album we kept coming back to this essence no matter what style the original idea was. There was the raw and brutal energy of Jazz-Rock, a lot of video game influences that somehow adhered this essence just as well as quieter Pop and Psychedelic passages that we recorded. Among other things we absorbed a lot of heavy music during the time of the recording like Blue Cheer, Black Sabbath, Frank Zappa or Jimi Hendrix and realized while writing our own music how much impact they had even on quieter songs. This is why "Rock“ felt like the perfect title although the music ranges from P-Funk and Spiritual Jazz to various styles of Pop and beyond.“

Ratgrave - Instant Toothpaste (Out Now)

Brooklyn artist Yoh (@i-am-yoh) presents "Woods," the second single following "Signs" from his forthcoming solo EP "Holographic" through fellow Brooklyn label Youngbloods. Calling upon instrumental contributions from fellow "Poetic Thrust" bandmate and guitarist Stu Pender, Yoh’s latest singular work demonstrates his rapid fire lyrical prowess in full effect. “Woods” intersects after-hour jazz-and-prose sensibilities with cosmic reception - an ode to experience across our past, present, and future.

“Woods” is the love that can only be expressed as a master watching his students bloom. It is the hope that their teachings can take root, and help its students blossom into great teachers and the most honest form of themselves through self discovery, sacrifice and openness to learning. It is the result of cosmic download and the relinquishing ego. An open heart and ear to the teachings we’ve learned and must still learn."

“Woods” is now available on digital platforms worldwide with “Holographic”  available starting August 14th.

Holographics                  

Holographic

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Yoh - Woods

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James Rudie - My Piano

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TRACK LIST:

Humpty Dump Pt.1 - The Vibrettes

Scratch My Back (Part One) - The Soul Scratchers

Gaitor Bait - The Gaturs

Loaded Back - Michael Liggins And The Super Souls With Duppa Jack

Brother, Brother - Joe Walls 

Scherzi Pesanti - Remigio Ducros

Mr. Joy - Bley-Peacock Synthesizer Show

Biography - Bill Horn And Double Image

Moaning - I Gres

P.S.D - The Kimba Unit

Sweet Sweet Mbombo - Orchestre Baba National

Bolon - Orchestre Super Mandé

Babin Shetanin - Ovio Okabo N'Ogbona Dance Band

Little Girl - The Soul Throbs 

Mersu - Papa Maurice And Co.

Song of Delilah - Ahmed Abdul-Malik

The Ambassador from Greenland - Don Cherry

Nardis - Howard Riley Trio 

Lady Orsina - Rolf Kühn Quintett

Horace Silver Quintet ‎– Enchantment

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