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

Having recently relocated to Vancouver in the name of continuing our rhythmic voyage, we at XVI are pleased to bring you the first offering from London-based beatsmith "Munro". First up is BYOG (Crown Heights), a summery hip hop infused , uptempo head nodder. Featuring an abstract but undeniably addictive baseline, and driving, crisp drum pattern, completed with rich golden analogue textures  . On the flip side, SIBWIR is a deep, slow-mo chugger. It's uplifting chord pattern and spine tingling vocals provide an absolute summertime treat, perfect for hazy beach sessions. 

Munro - SIBWIR

A tribute track I made with samples from Wizard of Oz and NuJabes's track Luv(sic) Part 2. I had been feeling down lately due to Pogo online disappearance and saw Atlas post an Wizard of Oz/NuJabes remix in the Pogo discord and got inspired to make a tribute track.

Jade Illusions

Herbert - The Audience (original mix)



Available now direct from Bandcamp: http://titeknots.bandcamp.com and from all good stores from Oct 30th 2015 on Press Something Play Something.

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Artwork by Bianca Faricy
Titeknots Logo by Bodie Cameron www.bestjoinedup.com/
Mastering by Tim at Hell Yeah www.hellyeahmastering.com

Sei A - “Enjoying all of this”
Robert Luis - “Big tunes. Full support from me.”
Danny Howells - “Beautiful stuff .. I'm on it! Thanks!”
Anna Wall - “Wow. Very exciting and exquisite productions. Will support on radio / and gigs x”
Kiko Navarro - “definitely something new and fresh, i like the strings on Buzzard walk and the bassline on lights down move close”
Matthew Chicoine / RECLOOSE - “Great EP! Sparks and Smoke for me...”
Shadow Child - “lights down is wicked.. love 'in trouble' too”
Tom Trago - “Sparks and Smoke zeer gezellig”
Shur-i-kan - “An amazing blend of musicality and beats for the dancefloor. Full support.”
Jody Wisternoff - “Absolutely loving this !! First track is such a beauty :)”
Mano Le Tough - “Buzzard Walk is a nice feel good tune. thanks”
Nick Warren - “very cool indeed, great to hear some artistic smapling”
Sasha - “nice warmth”


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Titeknots - In Trouble

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Jesse Futerman - You Are Never Alone

From the label that brought Jordan Rakei into the world, @soulhasnotempo presents a new EP from fellow Brisbanite @sampology. Weighty basslines, delicate Rhodes and satin vocals from @tianakhasi.  

Read more & buy: http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/worldwide-premiere-sampology-feat-tiana-khasi-thicker-than-water/
Listen on Youtube: bit.ly/sampology-water

Natural Selections (SHNT003)

Sampology feat. Tiana Khasi - Thicker Than Water (Worldwide Premiere)

Some weeks back, motivated by Mr Trump's evil-lord victory, I made an edit to include on the mixtape I was gonna record that day:
https://soundcloud.com/moullinex-mixtapes/inneedoflovemixtape

Since then I have had many requests to have it released, so I put it up here for you to enjoy and play out. May Gil's music help us make a better world.

Download it here:
http://mllnx.co/HZhDYo

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Gil Scott-Heron — Winter in America (Moullinex Edit)

Opening with strong flavours of Pharaoh Sanders in the bass and Lonnie Liston Smith on keys, Yadava’s 'Kadampa 125' is one for the jazz-funk YouTube trawlers looking for something with an early evening dance floor flavour. 

The So Flute resident contributes the track to Ad Hoc Presents Vol. 1 V/A, the label's first release.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2017/05/29/premiere-yadava-kadampa-125/
Listen on Youtube: bit.ly/yadava-kadampa125

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Yadava - Kadampa 125 (STW Premiere)

>> Seb Wildblood
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>> Whilk & Misky
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Apple Music - https://itunes.apple.com/album/my-round-remixes-ep/id1267030420?at=1l3voFY&app=music
iTunes -  https://itunes.apple.com/album/my-round-remixes-ep/id1267030420?at=1l3voFY&app=itunes
Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Biwsirru3s37g4eganlb6pfvjhe
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3hYs9I3ei9WhdU6UiHXkgy

PREMIERE : Whilk & Misky - Oh Brother ft. Nia Wyn (Seb Wildblood Remix)

For the 25th release on Kraak and Smaak’s growing Boogie Angst imprint the label welcomes back the Berlin based New Zealand / German production duo Snacks.

Their swung style of electronic music is shaped by a diverse melting pot of vintage synth hardware, hip hop, soul, funk and jazz influences alongside club sensibilities. And it’s all there on show in this record – ‘Nobody Else EP’. 

Snacks @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snackslive

Boogie Angst @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boogieangst/

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Snacks - Daydream

Snacks is Rene Corbett & Aljoscha Babel.
Banner artwork : Megan Archer
Profile picture : Johannes Erb

Snacks - Daydream

Snacks

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