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Cottam - Same Shit, Different Day

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ZG is the moniker of London based Zansika Lachhani and Grant (aka Anthony Collins, and the Tony in Frank & Tony). The concept  was borne out of a connection online, as Grant and Zan connected on Soundcloud, both independently vibing off each other's music and approach to their art. 
 
In 2018 they began to work together, developing a number of tracks but eventually parking the project as other life commitments got in the way. Fast forward to 2021, while clearing out old harddrives, Grant rediscovered the recordings and was blown away by the music already put down. Together they began to rework and develop the project further, resulting in a blindingly beautiful  seven track LP. 
 
Opener Jungle Times sets the scene, an atmospheric dreamy opening giving way to an idiosyncratic breakbeat and whispered vocals from Zan, setting the tone perfectly, floating the sound equally between London and New York styles. Following it up is the enigmatic Roll of Thunder, drawing its power broken beat patterns, deep and soulful strings and washes reminiscent of 4Hero in their prime. 
When Young also brings a jazz aesthetic to the fore, with upfront drums and Rhodes chords washing over in melodic bliss. Ombre starts with a thick bassline and urgent synth stabs before developing into a tripped-out groove, layered with thick synth lines and subtle harmonic touches. Similarly, Aura uses some of the same sound palette as well with touches of guitars and more sparking pads creating an uplifting yet melancholic journey. The first real vocal arrives with the penultimate track Dog Days, dreamily layered over  beautifully evolving synth washes and skittering beats. By the time Drift Out arrives to usher in the last act of this exceptional LP, we are on cloud nine.

When Young

ZG - When Young

Drift Out

ZG - Drift Out

Aura

ZG - Aura

As Christmas is just around the corner we thought it was only right that we bring you one final mix of the year.  This year we’ve welcomed DJs from across the globe but this week we delve into the collection of a DJ who’s slightly closer to home, Manchester’s own, Yadava! @yadavasoflute

Yadava is a Manchester based musician, producer and DJ. As a co-founder of long-standing Mancunian club night @soflutemcr a community focussed party with an open music policy, Yadava’s sound draws upon soulful rhythms and grooves with an inflection towards jazz-influenced and percussive sounds. Yadava has released music on labels such as @church_label @tru_thoughts_  @omenarecords @anmarecordslondon @banoffeepiesrecords, XVI Records, and local label @adhocrecords with support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Osunlade, Nemone, Crazy P, Moxie and features from Mixmag, Stamp The Wax and more. The self-described instrument fumbler and radio mumbler also hosts a bi-monthly radio show ‘Expansions’ on NTS Manchester alongside fellow Manchester producer and studio collaborator @contoursmusic 

Yadava has also recently launched a new label & party  @allkindsofjoy.mcr which kicks off with its first party on 4th Feb at audiophile hifi bar @nammcr DJs @admin_bristol & fellow So Flute man @danuka1990 will be sharing the decks with Yadava so you can expect an eclectic night of sounds spanning jazz, world, disco, funk & more. Also 100% of the profits from the night will be donated to local charity Kids of Colour so make sure to grab a ticket as it’s set to be a top night! 

Before you get stuck into Yadava’s ‘Piano Mix’ he had a few words to say about it;

“For this mix I pulled together some records from my collection that heavily feature piano, or that won me over with their piano parts. Featuring classic recordings and some more under the radar the mix moves through some solo piano pieces, library sounds, classic jazz trio sets, modern compositions, jazz-funk for the dancefloor and some of my favourite house cuts that feature piano.”

The Guest Mix 036: Yadava’s ‘Piano Mix’

Charlotte & Reinhard - Afterglow
George Koutalieris - Oh, Sweet Spring
Hugh Mane - Resonant Moods
Jarv_is - Swanky Modes (Dennis Bovell Dub mix )
Kate Bush - King of the Mountain (Leo Zero Mix)
Bobby Lee & Mia Doi Todd - Walking With Trees (Turtle Beatless Remix)
Wrekin Havoc - That Is The Question 
Crazy P - If Life Could Be This Way
Coyote - Steely Dad (Secret Soul Society Remix)
Blair French - Morning Sail (Andi Hanley Rework)
Bonnie & Klein - Bourbon Street (Coyote Remix)
Yarni - Nova

Music For Dreams Radio Show 31.12.22

A series featuring mixes by the Hum Records crew and friends.
Compiled from store records and the dj's private collection.
@m-a-l-i-k

Tracklist:
Midnight Gigolos - Brother Samba
Asha Puthli - Space Talk (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
Hatchback	White Diamond
Kraftwerk - Music Non Stop 
Chiemi Manabe - Untotooku
Ethimm - Emotional Men
The The - Giant 
Dubtribe Sound System - Sunshine‘s Theme (Sunshines‘s Remix)
Nikolaus Gohm - 108
Galaxy 2 Galaxy - Body & Soul
Dean Blunt & Inga Copeland - 9 
Drexciya - Organic Hydropoly Spores
Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Garden Of Poppies
Prince - Positivity

Hum Radio 024 (mixed by M.A.L.I.K.)

A journey through shadowy groves and hidden light, where every sound drifts like mist between ancient trees. Layers of reflection and memory intertwine, revealing fragile yet enduring paths. In the forest, silence and resonance coexist, shaping a world at once mysterious, tender, and timeless.

ZG - Aura

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