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. Mara TK - Put It In My Head

One of New Zealand's most in-demand exports, modern soul outfit @electricwirehustle are set to make their triumphant return to your local "New Releases" crate. Following up on their acclaimed 2010 debut, their new album Love Can Prevail will see the light of day via @okayplayer and @somethinksounds on September 8th.

Shortening the wait and providing a preview of what is to come, the If These Are The Last Days EP features two stellar album cuts, along with @eliphino and RBMA grad @flako on remix duties. We are happy to premiere the latter's rework of "Bottom Line," which finds the London resident in fine form, swapping in pensively glacial key sounds for the original's resolute piano.

http://electricwirehustle.com
http://okayplayer.com
http://somethinksounds.com
http://redbullmusicacademy.com

Electric Wire Hustle - Bottom Line (Flako Remix)

Electric Wire Hustle releases the precursor to their upcoming full-length sophomore record Love Can Prevail with the remix EP 'If These Are The Last Days'. Released through Okayplayer, Somethink Sounds and their own NZ imprint Every Waking Hour, EWH give us morsels of their latest body of work alongside remixes of 'Bottom Line' by Flako and Voices and Eliphino‘s flip of the title-track.

Bottom Line (Flako Remix)

Electric Wire Hustle releases the precursor to their upcoming full-length sophomore record Love Can Prevail with the remix EP 'If These Are The Last Days'. Released through Okayplayer, Somethink Sounds and their own NZ imprint Every Waking Hour, EWH give us morsels of their latest body of work alongside remixes of 'Bottom Line' by Flako and Voices as well as Eliphino‘s flip of the title-track.

Bottom Line (Original)

As RBMA grads @mara-tk and Taay Ninh are gearing up for the release of their second full-length as @electricwirehustle (their first in the current tandem constellation), we are happy to present a brand new cut from it.

Clocking in just under 4 minutes, "Look In The Sky" is essentially a two-faced affair. The slow-burning, wail-streaked first part claims "happiness is coming our way," before the song switches to themes of struggle just before the halfway point. Comparisons to Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye are impossible to circumnavigate - a high compliment if there ever was one.

The Love Can Prevail LP is out September 8th on @okayplayer and @somethinksounds.

http://electricwirehustle.com
http://okayplayer.com
http://somethinksounds.com
http://redbullmusicacademy.com

Electric Wire Hustle - Look In The Sky

Fourth in the series of GPWW Premieres is the Yoruba Soul Mix of Electric Wire Hustle’s single, ‘By And Bye’. Osunlade delivers again with brilliantly percussive beats and jazz nuances in this remix of the New Zealand duo.

For more info, check: http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/gpww-premieres-electric-wire-hustle-by-and-bye-yoruba-soul-mix/

@somethinksounds
@electricwirehustle
@yoruba-records

Electric Wire Hustle - By And Bye (Yoruba Soul Mix) (Worldwide Premieres)

New Zealand psychedelic-soul duo Electric Wire Hustle are back with a brand new E.P following up last year's critically-acclaimed album Love Can Prevail. "Brother Sun" features fellow Kiwi and Grammy Award winning chanteuse Kimbra. This track reflects the groups love for hip-hop while bringing the genre into the present day. 

"Brother Sun" is the first single from the forthcoming Electric Wire Hustle 'Aeons' EP, out August 28 on Bastard Jazz (Rest of World) and Loop (AUS/NZ). A brand new album will follow in early 2016.




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Electric Wire Hustle - Brother Sun feat. Kimbra

Ramrock Blue Records, in conjunction with Loop Recordings, is proud to present Electric Wire Hustle and their joyous 'Brother Sun' ft. Kimbra [Aron Ottignon & Rodi Kirk version/ Ashley Beedle's North Street Vocal & Dub mixes]
Aron Ottignon & Rodi Kirk's bouncy 70s inspired piano-jam, summery, steel-pan version may already be familiar to some of you as it was originally a bonus track on EWH's 2015 'Aeons' EP. Ashley Beedle's North Street vocal mix strips back the production to emphasise the evocative vocal collaboration between Mara TK and Kimbra with Darren Morris's added keyboards taking the whole track to church. Add to that the North Street Dub and you've got a package that will uplift the soul.
The digital release is 15th July with limited vinyl 12" in August 2016.
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View the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp9W_X11tn8
Follow on Twitter: @ramrockrecords @theashleybeedle @E_W_H @Loopcrew, @kimbramusic

Brother Sun ft Kimbra - Ashley Beedle's North Street Vocal mix

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Electric Wire Hustle - Brother Sun Ft Kimbra (Ashley Beedle North Street Vocal)

New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.

We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.

Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month:
http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz

@myele-manzanza
http://myelemanzanza.com
http://firstwordrecords.com
http://redbullmusicacademy.com

Myele Manzanza - Montara

Ikarus Single Download Available Now:

New Zealand: http://bit.ly/ITIkarus

Rest of the World: http://bit.ly/BCIkarus

Written by Ladi6 and produced by Parks here is "Ikarus" - the first single off Ladi6's upcoming third studio album.

It is the follow up to the 2010 released 'The Liberation Of...', which was certified Gold in NZ and spawned the Platinum-selling Top 10 single 'Like Water'. In 2011 Ladi6 picked up two New Zealand Music awards (Best Urban album and Best Female Artist), two Pacific Music Awards (Best Pacific Urban album and Best Female Artist) and 'The Liberation Of..' won the prestigious Taite Music Prize.

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The Red Bull Music Academy is a world-travelling series of music workshops and festivals: a platform for those who make a difference in today's musical landscape. Here, you'll find exclusive downloads and streams from Academy participants, family, and friends.

Welcome to Ashley Beedle's Soundcloud page - gentleman rudeboy, producer, remixer and DJ. Currently working on North Street remixes, Africanz on Marz LP & Black Science Orchestra projects. Lots of musical goodness in 2021's musical pipeline. For bookings/projects - contact Adam Dewhurst at ad@tlcmusicmanagement.com

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Ladi6 is the group project of vocalist Ladi, beatmaker/producer Parks,
drummer/producer Julien Dyne and keyboardist/producer Brandon Haru. 
Based in Auckland, Aotearoa 
(New Zealand)

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