Jazz & hip hop in perfect harmony as the Paris based UC - Underground Canopy crew craft a cultured, laid back,  instrumental fusion suite for MENACE. One for the head nodders & late night loungers.

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Available HERE: https://ge-ology365.bandcamp.com/

BLUES ALLEY by GE-OLOGY featuring YUKIMI NAGANO (LITTLE DRAGON)

Light cascades through invisible arches, folding the seasons into a single breath. Moons swirl in silent patterns, and shadows stretch toward a horizon that refuses to end. Beneath the clouds, a silent pulse carries the memory of timeless skies, which hold time like water in their hands. In the stillness between one heartbeat and the next, the path is revealed: an infinite thread woven into the fabric of eternity.

Lumina’s Rest

On The Road Again

right back 2.0

Taken From: BBE20 Anniversary Mix Series #1 by Chris Read
Buy / Stream: https://bbemusic.lnk.to/ChrisReadBBE20

Celebrating 20 years of Barely Breaking even, independent UK record label presents a series of exclusive DJ mixes to mark the occasion. Available in both mixed and unmixed formats, the series includes a stellar lineup of DJs, selecting their personal favourites and obscure gems from BBE's bounty of classic titles.

The first BBE20 mix in the series comes from highly respected UK DJ and mix-tape specialist Chris Read, the man behind BBC New Music Award winning electronica outfit Maylight and compiler of BBE's 2012 album 'Latin Concrete', which was featured as 'Album Of The Week' by the Independent newspaper. The first of two mixes produced by Chris in celebration of BBE's 20th birthday, the first installment guides the listener on a journey through some of BBE's sultry downtempo and hip hop cuts, steadily making its way toward warm soul and disco, expertly building up momentum over the course of 23 genre-hopping tracks in the mix's 65 minute run-time.

Julien Dyne feat. Parks - Falling Down

"I love The Expansions their futuristic leanings inject new life into the form. Fresh material!" Ian Merchant (Black Acre)

“Exudes all the qualities I cherish most in music, warmth, integrity and a dedication to the groove… it’s a hard road to travel when you step in the footprints of giants, The Expansions are treading that path with ease and assurance.” Patrick Forge

"Coming off something like the UK's more jazz-funk fueled answer to BBNG, all four quarters of this monstrous unit are on point on this hugely anticipated release. There's got to be a very special long-player in the works, and I for one can't wait to immerse myself in that!" Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s) 

“The Expansions, very funky! Headhunters/Weather Report inspired, and definitely worth checking out. My new favourite band.” Steve White (Style Council, Paul Weller)
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When The Expansions self released their first single in 2013, the laid-back jazz funk of Lavender, it quickly gained strong support from soul and rare-groove aficionados including Kenny Dope, Dom Servini, Patrick Forge and Andy Smith. A run of shows followed and before long, when someone was asking if there was a soul-jazz band around to play with, “The Expansions” was the answer. 

Although this popularity meant a hiatus in releasing music, the band have been constantly busy, playing around Europe with legendary British-Ghanaian soul singer, Andrew Ashong and the exceptional, upcoming talent Connie Constance. 

Murmuration, recorded over three days at Big Noise in Southend, is constructed of single takes, with minimal overdubs, as the band attempt to capture the feeling and energy they create live. 

Debut single Breakthrough introduced the insanely catchy but deeply soulful blend of synths and groove, but here on the album that is explored to the fullest with longer breakdowns and more expansive, experimental solos. Pocket 5 displays the, possibly unexpected, influences of broken beat and almost combative rhythm playing – particularly in the complex guitar and keys breakdown where Koor and O’Keefe layer conflicting time signatures and battle to ride it out to the heavy drum return. 

Cannonball brings warm mellowness that delicately evolves through beats, touching on bossas alongside their fundamental hip-hop sensibilities. But even here there is a raucous zenith before the band sublimely recede into the silence of the a-side ending. 

Colossal album highlight Ivory Mountain is truly an epic. Evoking moments of 4Hero, there is a lightness of groove in the first half of this soulful exploration. But at the halfway point, all restraint is let go as a live string section joins the four quarters of the band for three glorious minutes of soulful disco. Evoking sounds of Quincy Jones, George Benson and Johnny Hammond, all the way through to a beautifully cacophonous finale. 

Dragonfly undoubtedly reflects on the work of Herbie Hancock and is the most direct throwback to the band’s earlier work, which is a welcome marker of how far they have come. A quintessential jazz funker. 

The album closes with the thoughtful and introverted shuffle of Miles Away. In the final eight minutes of Murmuration, The Expansions allow space and time to take precedence, with once-more-restrained peaks and developments. It becomes clear though, that the band cannot resist one last explosive finale, as they rise with screeching synths, strings and dubs for a perfect race to the finish line. 

You can hear the influences of Idris Muhammad, Grover Washington, even parallels with South London peers Yussef Kamaal and Ruby Rushton. But The Expansions have tirelessly worked to create a sound of their own and are very proud, along with label Albert’s Favourites, to finally share it.

Murmuration

The Expansions - Cannonball

'Oooo Lala' (Feat. Kaidi Akinnibi) taken from Blue Lab Beats' debut album 'Xover'.

Pre-order the album/stream the single here: BlueLabBeats.lnk.to/Xover

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Oooo Lala(Feat. Kaidi Akinnibi)

Yussef Kamaal - String of Light (Live @ Jazz Cafe) ::: Mixing / Mastering (2016)

Out on June 21, 2019.
info@thegoldenislands.se

Photos:
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SUN IN MY EYES

The Legends - Sun In My Eyes (feat. Pernilla Andersson)

Live It Up

First single from the upcoming release Seven Wonders. New Movements in Australian Jazz & Soul A 14 track compilation recorded at Plug Seven Studios In Melbourne Collingwood, in partnership with Wondercore Island, due for release Feb 2020.

Seven Wonders

05 WVR BVBY - Custard Shoulder

ten-minute jam recorded live by Bluestaeb & S. Fidelity during the first day of the album recording session in London. 
'Bluestaeb and S. Fidelity Present Underground Canopy' will be released on MENACE on January 31st, 2020. 
Pre Order : https://bit.ly/2sDUviJ
'The Jazz Bundle' : https://bit.ly/2S7f0Ps

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Bluestaeb & S. Fidelity Present Underground Canopy

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'UC Visions' by Underground Canopy, Bluestaeb & S. Fidelity

Our latest Compilation featuring family from all over. Enjoy <3

Featured Artists:
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https://soundcloud.com/maloontheboom
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ENDLESS JOURNEY

Melodiesinfonie - Reflection Of Beauty

Within ALOADED lies a singles club called ALOADED Arrival  – a rigorous curation of artists, that offers fresh musical discoveries ranging from colorful pop to underground hip hop. Hosted and pitched through all streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, QQ Music, Tidal, Deezer, Soundcloud and more we also include the music on our network of playlists totalling followers in the tens of thousands. 

Each release is highlighted through all our social media channels with our own ALOADED Arrival-artwork, staying true to our strive for mixing the worlds of music and design.

ALOADED Arrival accepts submissions and are a non-exclusive singles club, previously released tracks will also be considered. Our aim is to highlight great music in a world where attention is hard to come by.

We also have a 7" vinyl singles service, prices on request.

'UC Visions' by Underground Canopy, Bluestaeb & S. Fidelity

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