Take Good Care (of Me) - Franck Rogers Mix

Jimpster delivered some great releases in 2023, most notably his Natural Child collab EP with Crackazat as well as his Tribute EP featuring South African vocalist Mavhungu including heavy Osunlade remixes. He also produced some of his best remixes to date including Thakzin’s Don’t Let Me See, Blaze’s Wonderland and Detroit Rising’s Rocket Love. It’s always a good day to announce a new Jimpster EP on Freerange and with two captivating originals plus a stunning Atjazz remix you’re in for a treat!

Next up we have The Passion which builds a deep and jazzy mood around a 4 bar piano progression whilst the sampled interviewee gives his insight into how he maintains his passion for music. London based trumpet player KingCrowney adds some lovely horn parts, emphasising the jazz feel to compliment the spoken word.

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PREMIERE: Jimpster - The Passion ft King Crowney

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Having just released his 11th studio album, "Notes", and off the back of the wonderful Fouk remixes of his single "Squire For Hire" (feat. Marlena Shaw), Nathan Haines returns to Foliage Records with a fresh rework of "U See That" by UK don, Atjazz.

"U See That" originally appeared on Nathan’s album "Squire For Hire" and featured the glorious vocals of UK soul-jazz duo Vanessa Freeman & Marcus Begg. Now, in 2025, Atjazz sprinkles a generous helping of his love soul potion, complemented with newly recorded saxophone & flute parts from Nathan, resulting in yet another stand- Abadi MTout remix.

Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Nathan studied in New York in 1991, where he immersed himself in the worlds of jazz, hip-hop, and Latin music. These genres would become a huge part of his musical journey, showcased in his recordings & live performances.

In 1993, Gilles Peterson discovered Nathan playing in Auckland, and just a year later, his debut album "Shift Left" was released on Polygram Records in New Zealand. The album went on to win New Zealand Jazz Record of the Year, marking the start of a recording career that included notable albums such as "Soundtravels" & "Squire For Hire". It was during this time that Nathan established a formidable partnership with the late, legendary DJ/producer Phil Asher, a much-loved and deeply missed figure in the music world.

From his early days skateboarding through the small towns of Northeast England to managing a successful independent record label, Martin "Atjazz" Iveson has journeyed through producing and remixing for a diverse range of global talent. He has become synonymous with top-tier style, production, and innovation in the independent music scene.

Fans recognize that the Atjazz sound is profoundly personal, with each track he produces or remixes reflecting a piece of himself.

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U See That (Atjazz Love Soul Mix)

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Nathan Haines feat. Vanessa Freeman & Marcus Begg - U See That (Atjazz Love Soul Mix)

Amsterdam natives Maarten Smeets and Lars Dales, aka Dam Swindle, unveil their third long-player with the release of a new track, the first to be shared from the upcoming album, ‘Open’ - out on 30 May 2025 via Heist Recordings.

The new album sees the acclaimed duo dive far beyond the deep sonic waters they’re most known for, exploring lower tempos, synthwave, hip-house, and ambient across fourteen tracks. With a gestation period that traces back several years, ‘Open’ is their most intimate and personal body of work thus far, birthed during a time of self-reflection away from touring and personal transformation as individuals.

“We felt the need to tell a very personal story through our music as a translation of our personal development in the past years. We also wanted to make music without a specific goal in mind; We simply wanted to create. By taking away the grid of dance music and any expectations of what a Dam Swindle song should sound like, the creativity started to flow naturally with songs in many different styles and tempos. The result is an album that feels refreshing and uplifting and still very much true to the heart and soul of our sound.” - Dam Swindle, January 2025.

While the trademark Dam Swindle four-to-the-floor beats are still ever-present on tracks like ‘The Present Is Always Perfect’, ‘I Need You’, and ‘Is This Love?’, it’s the gentle waves of synths on opener ‘Home’, the contemplative piano chords of ‘Bloom’ featuring Joep Beving, and the lo-fi ambience of ‘It’s Okay, I Can Wait’ that showcase a melancholic, ethereal sensibility previously uncharted by the duo. Collaborations with vocalists such as NYC’s Haile Supreme on ‘Not Enough’ and Neo-soul singer Faye Meana on ‘Girl’ expertly find room in between the dancefloor and home listening sessions, and a clear standout on the LP is the title cut where message-heavy rapped vocals from UK artist Samson ebb and flow amongst iridescent grooves.

Under the helm of Maarten and Lars’ adept A&R, their Heist imprint has become a beloved home for house heads of both schools old and new, platforming some of dance music’s biggest names from Cinthie to DJ Sneak as well as the musical dawnings of artists such as Kassian and Makèz. The Dam Swindle alias has achieved house music royalty-like status across a storied 15-year career that includes two critically lauded full-lengths, collaborations with the likes of Tom Misch and Kerri Chandler, and a globetrotting touring schedule. This album stands as their most profoundly personal work of art to date, and they can’t wait to share it with you.


Open

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Dam Swindle - Not enough feat. Haile Supreme

Produced by Allan McConnell and Finn Rees 
Mixed by Allan McConnell
Mastered by Dustin Alexander
Artwork and design: Piewack

Close Counters would like to thank everyone who helped facilitate the creation of this record, from the many studios or make-shift recording spaces where these songs were written, produced and mixed, to the supportive friends, family and community. We’re ever grateful.

Management by Rick Bridgman for Good Intent

This record was made predominantly on stolen land belonging to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We wish to pay our respects to the elders past present and emerging and note that sovereignty was never ceded.

CONSTANT LOVE feat. Jace XL

Some of my fav tracks from the last 6 months...a little disco, little funk, of course, lots of house...all recorded live from my living room in Los Angeles. Start cookin around 15 min in. Enjoy :)

Tracklist:
1. Take Me To The Top (Michael Gray Remix) - Advance
2. I Didn't Mean To Turn You On - Cherelle
3. Disco Boots - Gavin Turek 
4. I Hear Music In The Streets (feat. Unlimited Touch) - Louie Vega
5. How It Feels (Extended Mix) - Riva Starr
6. Who Is He? feat. Kevin Haden (Claptone Extended Remix) - Alaia & Gallo, Kevin Haden 
7. Hallelujah In Heaven feat. Andreya TRiana (Groove Assassin's Remix) - The VIsion
8. I Knew That Love (Souldynamic Re-Work) - Souldynamic
9. I've Gotta Stand Up (Brand New Man) (Dave Lee Garage City Mix) - The Trammps
10. Space Cowboy (Michael Gray's Good Vibe Zone Extended Mix) - Jamiroquai
11. Fly Away feat. The Sultra Gospel Singers (Extended Mix) - Michael Gray, Kimberly Brown
12. Funky And You Know It (Myd Extended Remix) - Shakedown, Bootsy Collins
13. Work (Kevin McKay Extended ViP) - Kevin McKay, Pupa Nas T, Denise Belfon
14. Family Business - Radio Edit - Illyus & Barrientos
15. Ain't Nobody (feat. Onita Boone) [Mousse T. New Edit] - Seductive Souls & Mousse T.
16. 4 Sounds (Original Mix) - Stefano Ranieri
17. Disco Numberwang (Yuksek Remix) - Dave Lee ZR, Amy Douglas, Jean Aubergine

Live from my Living Room Vol. 1 (Disco House Set)

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Australian duo Close Counters return to The Remedy Project for their soulful slice ‘BUTTER BREAD’, featuring Irish singer-songwriter shiv. Fusing broken beat, jazz and neo-soul with electronic production, Close Counters’ eclectic sound first appeared on Melvo Baptiste’s revered imprint in 2022, with singles ‘SNAP TO IT!’ and ‘GET DOWN!’ earning them support from key tastemakers Gilles Peterson, Jamz Supernova and artists like Folamour, Barry Can’t Swim, Jaguar. A live act at heart, the band have made a name for themselves in the UK and Europe, recently touring across venues like Ninety One Living Room and Ronnie Scott’s as well as tastemaker festivals like Lost Village and Defected Malta; the band’s return to the UK will see them perform live at Brick Lane Jazz Festival, Love Supreme, Glastonbury and a slew of live dates across summer 2025, with their latest LP LOVERS DANCE ACADEMY climbing tastemaker charts in their home country and receiving major radio play across the UK and US. Now they unveil ‘BUTTER BREAD’ featuring house DJ turned singer-songwriter and producer, shiv. Previously impressing on Luke Solomon’s imprint with house collective Girls of the Internet for ‘Never Ever Ever’, shiv’s smooth vocals and effortless tone is the perfect match for Melvo Baptiste’s cool, tasteful imprint. ‘BUTTER BREAD’ is a faultless amalgamation of the two artists’ style; Close Counters’ laid-back composition is brought to life through complex production subtleties and live elements as shiv’s vocals stack in harmony, supporting her rhythmically decadent lyrics.

Close Counters feat. shiv - BUTTER BREAD

112 KBPS FILES - DON'T BE A DUNCE!

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Championed heavily by Gilles Peterson, lovetempo’s modern soul classic “But I Do” gets a vinyl release with a trio of remixes. Crackazat delivers in his signature style, weaving the organic elements and earworm vocals of the original into a deep and jazzy mix. Londoner Daisybelle bumps the BPMs up a few notches and adds pulsing synths to her take, and Brazilian duo From House To Disco turn in a dubby club remix to round out the record.

But I Do Extended

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But I Do (Crackazat Remix)

Made this remix for SKIO competition, hope you guys enjoy it :)

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Flight Facilities - Crave You (Blueciel Remix)

Playing yesterday afternoon with the voice of Gregory, just programming some beats, rhodes and synth lines and made this, just for fun :) (Still in process)
Ayer por la tarde, escuchando el disco de Gregory, empeze a programar algunos beats, rhodes y sintes y salió esto, solo por diversión hehehee, espero que os guste!! (no esta terminada...)

Feeling Good (DeejayKul meets Soultechnic deepa mix) Demo 1

Jimpster Remix of forthcoming Seal single - Weight Of My Mistakes.  Should be available Feb or march 2011

Seal - Weight Of My Mistakes (Jimpster Mix) preview clip

The Remedy Project is the imprint of London-based tastemaker Melvo Baptiste. Throughout Melvo’s decade in broadcasting and A&R he has shared his musical DNA of soul, rare groove, funk, disco and house with enthusiasts around the world, while making connections with contemporary artists on the peripheries of these genres in his quest to become the next indie champion. 

The Remedy Project is dedicated to the development of those young, forward-thinking, genre-bending and ambitious musicians. The label’s founding principles are to offer a home and a platform to these like-minded artists.