We are back this month with another premiere, this time featuring a remix from one of our own - EVM128 and his version of JV1080 taken from the new XL Regular EP dropping on ANMA Records Apr 8th!  Listen to the full EP preview on Soundcloud (hit that Buy button above).

Following up from last year’s Outlines compilation, where Rome-based DJ and producer opened the album with a track jointly produced alongside Future Jazz Ensemble, the new offering shares further insight into XL’s expressive ideas, influences, and openness to fusing the old with the new.

A clear influence of the BRUK scene holds a common thread throughout the release, where the undeniably iconic rhythms of Broken Beat are reshaped; simultaneously tipping the hat to the sound makers who’ve paved the way and reworking the drums, bass and percussion to accommodate the harmonies, overlapping counterpoint elements and tones of keys, synths and horns that add a different overall texture that is new, individual and reflective of todays’ emotive depth and complexity in the sonic movements of Italy, London and Europe’s electronic dance scenes.

The influence extends further into the use of adlib and the way it’s puncturing the rhythm of the tracks by means of its placement within the groove. However, the newness of the record shines through via XL Regular’s moulding of synthesis and merging of faster tempos (hear ‘’XL3000’’). As one listens to the record, the way each element is arranged leaves each track sounding as if an extremely tight live band was working those -drums, bass, synths, horns and vocals- live (hear ‘’Sometimes’’).

The bubbling and high-octave synth textures perfectly compliment the bass’ synthetic infusion while not overpowering the melodies, keys, vocals and horns that are sitting in the middle of the frequency range, where the magic of current new Jazz shines through by means of XL Regular’s creative expression via use of multi-layer harmony and shaping of tone that is becoming undeniably familiar to the sounds of the current London Jazz scene bonding with electronic dance productions.

The record explores time by providing high up tempos and by adjusting such tempos through each track to reflect the right mood of the moment. Whereas one track could be for the beginning of your night, the other could be for the closing of such night, all varyingly different and individually explorative, yet all a set of a common creative expression by one soul (hear ‘’Jv1080’’ for the slower jam).

However, the icing on the cake is EVM128’s remix of ‘’Jv1080’’, a more stripped, low-end heavier and dub-focused version of the track that iconically puts a familiar sound of 128’s, a tried and tested BRUK forefather, into the context of new things to come by means of further bridging the international separations of today’s turmoil in the world and melding the sounds and ideas of old and new into something personal, free and special by means of XL Regular’s first solo debut EP, which is just a glimpse of more rhythms soon come.

[PREMIERE] XL Regular - JV1080 (EVM128 Remix)

Setwun - H.B.Y

We're happy to share this hot new track from Yoofee featuring Douniah on the vocals, upcoming on the Casa Voyager imprint. Big one!!!

Soulful, jazz-infused broken beats from Berlin! Incredibly talented jazz pianist and producer Yoofee debuts on Casa Voyager! A must-have for both: sensitive souls and sophisticated groove lovers. Tested and approved.

Exclusive Premiere: Yoofee "One Is None (SJ M)" (forthcoming Casa Voyager)

The New Phase 1a

Remix of 'For You' by J.Mcfysian.
Available now on Futuristica Music.

For You (K15 Remix)

*Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/4Vc6uA_HUWM
*Read more: http://bit.ly/2nEsO4u

Drifting somewhere in space between r&b, jazz and garage, William Florelle’s 7 track debut EP Two & Three journeys through the sonic cosmos with gritty and distorted rhodes loops, soulful fragments and dreamlike garage vocals transcending genre strict 4x4 formats. Florelle goes beyond traditional dance rituals to fathom a truly original EP. Label WotNot previously enlisted K15 and Glenn Astro for artist Eps and Florelle joins illustrious company in fine form.

We’re delighted to share Atlanta’s Stefan Ringer’s remix, a shuffling percussive groove that centers around Lua’s sumptuous vocals and hoarse broken chords which zone in and out throughout as the bass stutters in the spaces between. A groove crafted for summer days, which DJs can call on anywhere between house, garage and r&b.

Atwork by http://www.raimundwong.com/

PREMIERE : William Florelle - Follow (Stefan Ringer Remix)

Various Artists  - Selectors Assemble Volume Two 
 Release Date: 23rd February 2018
Pre-Order: https://selectorsassemble.bandcamp.com/album/selectors-assemble-volume-two

Brand new year, brand new imprint. CoOp Presents is an all-new record label, founded by IG Culture and Alex Phountzi, set to focus on the depth and wealth of talent that exists within the London Bruk movement and beyond, a project which they consider to be a continuation in the same spirit of the legendary CoOp movement.

Last Summer, the CoOp Presents crew released an EP via First Word Records entitled ‘Selectors Assemble’. This was the first collective offering from a foundation comprised of UK dance music pioneers and nowadays bruk soldiers, navigating in & around the world of broken beat and beyond over the last two decades to the present day. Reinvigorated by recent Boiler Room sessions, the crew proceeded with more parties, more radio shows, and gained access to an unlimited pool of all-new sounds. The squad were primed and ready to move forwards from the famed days of the Plastic People dances, and further explore the evolution of their sound.

Selectors Assemble exists as an umbrella to showcase talent from originators and newcomers alike, transcending genres and geographics. Over the summer, more members were introduced to the clique, and it was clear there was much more work to be done. So we proceed. 
Setting it off, we bring you ‘Selectors Assemble Volume Two’.
The first six-track selection from the stable for 2018. 

James Rudie opens the selection with ‘Port Funk’, a soulful 4/4 stomper, adrift with jazz licks and weighty bassline. Danvers up next with ‘My Nina’, a deep vibesy breakbeat opener that chops away, flipping its groove several times through the track. EVM128 steps up & steps in with the no-messin’ tough tribal bounce of the ‘Gamma Riddim’ next. Cengiz opens up the flipside of the plate with some straight up bruk-funk that rides ‘On On On’. Entekenters the dance with a twisted swagger and next level sonics on ‘Robbery’, ticking numerous groove boxes, before we approach the final cut from N15’s own Miraa May, on the soulful flex of
‘I Don’t Want Ya (Didi)’. The rub on this last one coming courtesy of label founders, NameBrandSound aka IG Culture and Alex Phountzi.

Selectors Assemble appear on rotation monthly on Worldwide FM, as well as numerous other shows and dances individually, including upcoming parties at The Jazz Cafe, and the formation of a new base, The Flex Space, a multi purpose warehouse space in East London. The movement is only destined to grow. The stage for 2018 is set. Get involved.

Miraa May - I Don't Want Ya (Didi)(NameBrandSound Remix)

Neue Grafik - Bed Stuy's Mood (EVM 128 Remix)

Another dancefloor assault from the CoOp Presents Selectors Assemble camp, as original don EVM128 gives a young Bow Wow the official Bruk salute. 

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-evm128-bow-wow-bounce-evm-refix/

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First Listen: EVM128 - Bow Wow Bounce (EVM Refix)

Sivey - Nobody Else

Fried Chicken Skin

Selectors Assemble’ are a crew of forward thinking DJ / Producers that release music with the CoOp Presents record label.

For our latest releases, WWFM radio shows and events make your way to the Selectors Assemble website: https://www.selectorsaseemble.com

[PREMIERE] XL Regular - JV1080 (EVM128 Remix)

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