The  Boss

Produced by Wojciech Grynko
Mixed by Bartosz Kruczyński
Mastered by Alden Tyrell

Distributed by Lobster Distribution

Selvy - POPS

Africa Seven delivers this week's premiere, lifted from their forthcoming compilation Afrosonique Vol.1 - the first instalment of a series of compilations bridging African tracks from the 70s and 80s with the most talented artists of today.

Check the full feature on our blog: bit.ly/PhonicaPremieres35
Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/Afrosonique01

Afrosonique Vol.1

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Phonica Premiere: Pasteur Lappe - Sekelimania (Nku Bilam) [Jabru Edit Over Dub] [AFRICA SEVEN]

from I HAVE WHAT I GAVE, new album out on 2MR
https://bottin.bandcamp.com/album/i-have-what-i-gave

Perfect Mind

Sheila C - All You Want Is More

Arad Sdom is taken from Alek Lee's self-released sophmore EP, Gever Amiti (Real Man). Recorded by Alek Lee, along with guitar from Gabriel Broid. 

Arad Sdom is out now, read more and check out the video clip here: http://bit.ly/alekstw

Alek Lee - Arad Sdom (STW Premiere)

EXCLUSIVE

It’s rare to come across a debut album that delights and surprises in equal measure, but that’s exactly what you can expect from Human Call, the first full-length excursion from daydreaming dancefloor fusionists Earthboogie.

The East London-based duo of Izaak Gray and Nicola Robinson has previous form when it comes to creating beautiful, funk-fuelled fusions of soundsystem-ready rhythms, humid instrumentation and intergalactic audio explorations. To date, they’ve released a pair of fine EPs on Leng, both of which did a splendid job in showcasing their unique musical vision.

Even so, this vision has never been clearer than it is on Human Call, a vibrant eight-track missive that fixes the sticky tropical cheeriness of African and South American dance music – be it Afro-disco, Afro-funk or samba – with a wide range of complimentary sounds, styles and influences, from spacey analogue electronics, sun-kissed Balearica and hazy West Coast jazz-rock, to chunky dub disco, snappy retro-futurist house and bouncy, dub-fuelled club workouts.

Throughout, Gray and Robinson showcase an impressive level of musicianship, variously combining crunchy drum machine hits and dusty old synthesizers with razor-sharp electric and acoustic guitars, rich bass, cascading saxophone solos and hazy, life-affirming vocal harmonies. 

The result is a string of memorable highlights, from the sticky tropical-house-meets-dub disco futurism of “Human Call” and fuzzy disco-funk righteousness of opener “Overground”, to the post-punk disco jauntiness of “Stargazing” and samba-infused dancefloor bliss of Nina Miranda collaboration “Silken Moon”. Cheery, absorbing, imaginative and hugely entertaining, Human Call offers a perfect snapshot of Earthboogie’s distinctive musical world.

Earthboogie - Overground - (From their debut album 'Human Call' )- [LENG]

Palms & Charms release the second of an occasional series of digital-only releases (prefix PACD).  Now available on Bandcamp. Just click the 'Buy' link above. 

“I like it very much; it’s beautiful.” - Leo Mas

Label co-owner Samuel Bruce (AKA Mallorquín) lines up a guitar sample from a dusty Turkish funk record, alongside an unstoppable rhythm track. Meanwhile, dubby trumpet and synths drop in and out of the mix. Distant voices call from across the ages. Grab a coconut and keep chugging around the dance floor, as this one won’t let you go.

"Lovin' this funky lil' Turkish groover! Ace summer sunset jam for sure!"
 - Adam Warped (Cala Tarida Musica / Whiskey Pickle / STRANGE DAYS / Santa Fe, NM USA)

PACD002 Clip: Mallorquín - Hindistan Cevizi

The Mushrooms Project are well known for their sleazy mid-tempo laid-back percussive style, a sound that immediately resonated with rising stars and newly signed label mates Earthboogie. 

Specifically it was ‘Dubby Bolas’ from the Italian duo’s 2016 album ‘Rivea Corymbosa’ album that really excited Earthboogie and equally, the Mushrooms were fans of the afro disco sound the Londoners displayed on their debut track ‘Route Ten To Interzone’.

The mutual appreciation led to this remix project which was released on Record Store Day 2018 and showcases their complementary productions styles which collide with great effect.

Sheila C - All You Want Is More

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