a sturdy chicago steppers set...perfect for a summertime cruise down lsd

Keep Smilin'

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest: Clive Gardiner (of UK Funk Duo McKenzie and Gardiner)
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)10/25/21: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-25th-october-2021

Order McKenzie and Gardiner 7": https://cqqlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mckenzie-gardiner-got-to-get-away-2020-from-time

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Clive Gardiner (NTS) 10/25/21

It's another journey through the sounds of Balance! 

90 minutes of upfront and new music - featuring fresh cuts from the likes of Mick Jenkins, Scrimshire, Nala Sinephro, Rogi, Space Ghost & more! 

Show 564 > https://soundcloud.com/musicismysanctuary/balance-564-hosted-by-spacewalker

BALANCE #565 - Hosted by Spacewalker

Last show of the year, and as tradition dictates it’s another episode to look back over the year but this time doing something a little bit different. Aswad sits down with Walla P (Voyage Funktastique/Prime Source), as they host an end of year review. Together they talk and share their favourite records covering LPs, 12", 7" and reissues. As you can expect there was a lot talk about, so expect plenty of music covered from the rich sounds of modern funk through to the classic signature grooves of British Jazz Funk.

S3 EP10 - Year In Review: 2021

Marco Weibel graciously had myself and Peter Matson on DTWFM on the Lot Radio to commemorate 20 years of Bastard Jazz - this is my 30 minute mix feat. all tracks from the label.

Tracklist
Bad Colours - Skin 2 Skin (Musclecars Remix)
Buscrates - Spotlight
Kumail - Without You
The Goods feat. Steve Spacek - Feels 4 U
Bad Colours - Ever's Jam
Kumail - Kkky(BRISA Remix)
Isaac Aesili - Player
Potatohead People ft. Clear Mortifee - Hidden Levels
Potatohead People - Blue Charms
Manatee Commune - Majestic Diver

20 Years of Bastard Jazz Mix / Live on the Lot Radio (DTW FM)

MatMatix - Robertson's Jam - 850
CQQL-005
https://cqqlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mat-matix-850

MatMatix - Robertson's Jam - 850

Here at Studio Funk we are super stoked to have the wonderful Andre Gibson on this months show. The multi talented musician, singer and songwriter of Universal Togetherness Band. As you can expect we have a lot to discuss including the history surrounding the band, how it got started, early memories and performing on the notorious TV show, The Chicago Party at the CopHerBox II (1982). We also talk about Andre’s desire to continue to making music and his recent album ‘Movin On’. Plus the collaboration with The Numero Group to publish the unreleased material of Universal Togetherness Band many years later. It’s a full packed show and if that wasn’t enough we wrap up the episode with a Studio Funk Chicago Party featuring music by Jesus Wayne, Donnell Pitman, Universal Togetherness Band and many more!

Tracklist

S4 EP4 - Andre Gibson

One way to sum up Teddy Bryant is a very talented individual. Singer, songwriter, arranger & producer are some of the many labels which can be associated with him. In this episode, together Aswad and Teddy go to great lengths to discuss his recent and past musical events. They talk about his debut solo album, In the Beginning — which was released last year on Nothing But Net Records. An album which appeared on many 'Best of 2021' lists. They also discuss his recent efforts and collaborations with super producer, Space Ghost — The Heaven Sent EP. The show features new music from a highly talented roster, and wraps up with a tribute mix bow on top.

S4 EP6 - Teddy Bryant

Dreamy new jazz from Clear Path Ensemble. Perfect for a hot, humid day.  "Drumatix" is taken from their forthcoming on Soundway Records, "Solar Eclipse". 

Led by percussionist Cory Champion, Clear Path Ensemble bottles the energy of New Zealand’s bubbling new jazz scene and distills it into moody morsels of differing styles. From electric jazz to ambient, experimental, house and funk – it’s a DIY, jam-session attitude towards composition, as the band members freely cherry-pick from a vast orchard of influences.

Solar Eclipse

Exclusive Premiere: Clear Path Ensemble "Drumatix" (Soundway Records)

Notoya is the brains behind Tokyo Condition, a record label and online web shop operating from within Tokyo. In the last few years, Notoya has reissued private press records and focuses on lesser known artists from the past and modern day. He recently collaborated with french label We Want Sounds, to create a compilation highlighting artists from record label Nippon Columbia, the wonderful project - Tokyo Glow. On the show we welcome back Ryan Erik Williams, who joins Aswad in conversation with Notoya to discuss the inspirations of Tokyo Condition and the current impact of City Pop within modern day. They also highlight some of the releases from Tokyo Condition and discuss the partnership with HMV Japan.

S4 EP9 - DJ Notoya (Tokyo Condition)

Selections from the test press LP of the album by STR4TA - STR4TASFEAR - Out 11th November 2022

STR4TASFEAR PREVIEW

Studio Funk - podcast show created and hosted by Aswad. Showcasing his discoveries, music collection, and interviews the leading names in modern funk and soul.