For the 56th installment in our Just For The Night series, selectors take you on their own journey through groove. Anything goes.

Next up, a warm welcome & nau mai Isaac Aesili 👋

A Māori musician, DJ & music producer from Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿 now based in Bangkok, he was the producer and band leader of Funkommunity / Sorceress, a trip hop neo soul project (@wonderwheel-recordings). 

His music has been supported by DJs such as @BillBrewster, @GillesPeterson & @Benji-B, and Isaac is a member of the @LordEcho band playing trumpet and percussion; his horns also feature in many collaborations, including ‘Midnight in Peckham’ by @chaos-in-the-cbd (Rhythm Section) and ‘Layer’ by Julien Dyne (@WonderfulNoise / @BBEmusic).

His music styles span soul, deep house and electronica mixed with jazz, hip-hop, reggae, Brazilian, Latino, Afro and Asia-Pacific elements, with his most recent EP ‘Runaway’ out on @BastardJazz (NYC) 🚀 He's graciously delivered a beauty of a mix, all soulful house, funk-fusion, boogie & jungle - get stuck in!

Thanks @isaacaesili 🙏

Just For The Night #56 - Isaac Aesili

"Dynamite" is an electrifying anthem of self-liberation and resilience, fueled by the need to take back your life and show who you truly are. "Some things you’ll never learn, I was just born to burn", lyrics paint the idea of individualism and freedom. "Dynamite" is bold, funky, and danceable- a high-energy track that ignites the spirit with its infectious rhythm and vibe, perfect for empowering any moment of self-discovery.

Dynamite

"Movers and Shakers" is a high-energy, groove-infused jam in a live studio recording. Blending elements of funk, rock, and improvisational jazz, this track captures the raw, spontaneous spirit of a real-time session. Perfect for fans of jam bands, experimental fusion, and live instrumental music. Whether you're into The Meters, Medeski Martin & Wood, or Phish, you'll find something to vibe with here. Hit play and let the rhythm move you.

Movers and Shakers

Record label | DJ collective | Mix series

South London via the universe, from Celtic Iraqi brothers @duvet-dave (Bavaria-based) & @joeginho (London-based) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇶

Bookings/inquiries/guest mixes/demos: 
dustdownrecords@gmail.com

🗓️ 2025:

1st October: Room 303 Radio, Shinjuku @ 9pm local time (Tokyo) / 1pm UK time 
7 June: HiT bar, Haus Im Tal  (Munich)

🗓️ 2024:
14 September: HiT bar, Haus Im Tal (Munich)
18 August: Bricks, Brixton (London)
21 June: Orbit Beers Brewery & Taproom (London)
6-10 June: Westival (Pembrokeshire)
6 May: Fox & Firkin, The Big Market (London)
10 April: Mezcaleria, El Pastor Soho (London)
3 March: Fox & Firkin, The Big Market (London)

🗓️ 2023:
10 November: Alena Arpels, Rotation Policy @ Grow, Hackney, London
13 October: Dust Down Records with friends @ Servant Jazz Quarters, Dalston, London

Cool Cool Cool blends the best of Funk, House and R&B to create a sound that is truly unique. With dynamic female-led vocals, a tight horn section, swirling synths and a rhythm section that lays down a wicked groove, this band knows how to deliver an electrifying performance. When you see Cool Cool Cool in person, you'll be swept up by the energy of their music and unforgettable live show.

Just two people becoming the persons we were meant to become.

New tracks tagged #Funk-fusion