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Following tradition, we briefed our invited artists (musicians and painter) to create their own interpretations of the underworld according to Aztec mythology:

Tepeme Monamictlán is the second of nine levels of the underworld Mictlán, also residence of Tepeyóllotl (god of mountains, echoes and jaguar); this is the place where two mountains crash, producing enormous echoes as signs for the dead to cross to the next level.

For this occasion, we suggested the musicians to intersect the concept with a trip-hop sound, while staying true to their craft.
The results are beautiful.

Special thanks to M.RUX, Mettabbana, jiony & Ana Ragá, Ground, Antaares, Shimon & Farry, Twerking Class Heroes, Maguera, Paul Traeumer.

Mastering by Matt Colton at Metropolis Studios London
Artwork by Estefanía Mongrell instagram.com/emongrell.art
Animation by Raissa instagram.com/vjrail

Mictlán III

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Ground - Sanpo

https://soundcloud.com/pingipung

The hypnotic folk music of the Ainu a cappella group Marewrew receives the first of two remix treatments by Pingipung artists. Part 01 is dedicated to experimental electronic dance music. It’s a 7'' single by Andi Otto and M.RUX, complete with remixes by Patric Catani, Ya Tosiba, and Y Bülbül in the digital package.

Marewrew - Etukuma Kara (M.RUX Remix)

https://soundcloud.com/thomash_voodoohop
https://soundcloud.com/g-a-t-s
https://soundcloud.com/invisible-inc
🛒 https://invisible-inc.bandcamp.com/album/mondo-ritmo
🔊 https://youtu.be/HP8C_NXNPZg

Following on from last years's "Mondo Organico" compilation, the latest Invisible Inc mini-compilation "Mondo Ritmo", as its title suggests, sets its sights firmly on rhythm and percussion.
Featuring a global array of artists hailing from Argentina to Senegal and everywhere inbetween, the influences and styles on display include latin, afro, dub, dancehall, experimental, acid and more...although it's safe to say none of the tracks are just one of these labels and some of them so impossible to categorise they are genuinely unique.
Initially this EP was intended to be Dancefloor Detonators Vol. 3 but the tempos and vibes of the music that found their way to Invisible HQ were so varied that the whole concept shifted in another direction entirely.
However, lacking in dancefloor killers this EP most certainly is not. Proven and tested dancefloor bombs are Mytron & Balam's opening track "Cabasa Loca" which label boss GK Machine has been spinning at his Wrong Party nights and elsewhere for the last 6 months or so, resulting in track ID requests on several occasions...and the house/dancehall hybrid floor filler "Wicked Can't Run" by LA producer Tom Chasteen (Exist Dance/Dub Club) featuring legendary Jamaican DJ and toaster U Brown, and mixed by equally legendary producer/keyboardist David Harrow who first came to our attention through his regular keyboard contributions to all things On-U Sound related in the 1980s.
The rest of the tracks may not be peak time bangers but they are sure to please the more esoteric and adventurous dancefloors out there....it's an honour to have on board Calypso Records head honcho Thomass Jackson, Thomash (Voodoohop) and Gats (Suçuarana / Curuba) who together as Changa Boys bring in Senegalese drummer Ndiaxo dal Jaam, and finally the little-known Machine and percussionist Congo Caveman.

Tracklist: 

A1 Mytron & Balam - Cabasa Loca (Poland/Argentina)
A2 Caveman & The Machine - Grasslands Dance (Scotland/Germany)
AA1 Natural Numbers feat U Brown - Wicked Can't Run (US/Jamaica)
AA2 Thomass Jackson - Numeris Vienas (Argentina/Mexico)
AA3 Changa Boys feat Ndiaxo dal Jaam - Jaar Jaar Dub (Germany/Brasil/Senegal)

PREMIERE: Changa Boys feat Ndiaxo dal Jaam - Jaar Jaar Dub [Invisible Inc]

ZZK Mixtape Vol. 39 - Indus

Un mixtape grabado desde las playas de Santa Marta

Tracklist:
1. Buynayma - mucho indio (indus remix)
2. ARN42 - Rompecuero
3. Ghetto Kumbé feat. Marciana Sajonero - Candelaria
4. indus - alfa indi
5. Breyth - God
6. Nick Leon - Grillo (Zutzut remix)
7. BJF - PURSUIT
8. Pablo Fierro - Tel Aviv to Casablanca
9. Sexteto Tabala - Negra Santa (indus remix)


ZZK Mixtape Vol. 39 - Indus

Es gibt nichts

Hey Folks! 

I’m super excited about this one and it’s out today on all platforms! . Myself and the legend himself “Master Bay” got together a couple years ago to collaborate. He threw down some inspired vocals riffing his own animal language and I think it hits the spot just right. Master Bay being 6 years old at the time shows talent can come from anywhere and I’m honoured to be the first to capture this raw and unique performance. What a legend 👑 
I showcased his mad vocal at Fusion festival playing the stem over my old Papio edit and I can’t wait to play this one out live in its full form soon.

Show some love for the kid!

Oh, and he did the art work :)

Download

Feathered Bizarre

listen to my Mobb Deep Remix on https://www.youtube.com/@beatsofthings

Twisted

confusion pt 2

A super hyped remixed version of my original Auld Lang Syne rendition with all the new-years-party-ready trimmings.
Composition and revised recording ©️2025 Luna Simone

AuldLangHYPE (MidnightManicMyx)

Original music by Siete Notas, Recorded and produced by Chopin Thermes


Grabado originalmente por Chopin Thermes en colombia, 1986 con una Nagra IV.

Originally Recorded by French EthnoMusicologist, Chopin Thermes, in Colombia in 1986. The Recording was done in the field on a Nagra IV. 

Sampled from original master tapes

all contributions will be used for further archival work.

Siete Notas - El Estanquillo (Quixosis edit)

https://autonomousafrica.bandcamp.com/album/adaptations


A1 Superpitcher Adaptation
A2 Red Axes Adaptation

AA1 LAPS Adaptation
AA2 Esa Adaptation

 "In 2015 Superpitcher was invited to go on a safari in South Africa.  He stayed at the breathtaking Tanda Tula camp in Timbavati adjacent to the Kruger National Park.

Apart from being stunned by the untouched nature of the area, he was also blown away one evening by a performance of the Tanda Tula staff choir. He was so touched by their folk songs and beautiful Shangaan language that he decided to record and produce a CD for them to sell in the camp's shop, free of charge with all proceeds going to the choir members.  This recording has since enabled guests from around the world to take the captivating voices of the Tanda Tula Choir home with them.

Not much later, Superpitcher approached Autonomous Africa with the idea of us putting out a remix EP.  It contains four very different but somehow complementary remixes from Superpitcher, LAPS, Red Axes and Esa.

All profits from this release will be split between Tanda Tula Choir and the International Library of African Music. Founded by ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey in 1954, ILAM is an an organisation dedicated to the preservation and study of African music.”

Autonomous Africa 009 - Tanda Tula Choir - Adaptations by Superpitcher, Red Axes, LAPS & Esa

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The Why people dance question was asked for the first time in Lithuania back in 2013 but it gained a worldwide echo in its 8 years of existence. Run by @pauliuskamblevicius with the help of @experimentsserial and a network of collaborators, the online electronic music platform and label keeps its heart open for new friends and treasure finds but its filter tight and deep underground. Tune into WPD channels on Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp.