* back with the heat, chicago native dj jana rush kicks off objects limitedÕs 2017 with her debut album ÔpariahÕ. jana rush received attention for her mind-bending drum acrobatics on last year s Ômpc 7635Õ ep also released by objects ltd. jana started djing aged just 13, releasing her first record on dance mania back in 1996 but having a hiatus from music between 2000 to 2013. with ÔpariahÕ she has created an album rooted in chicago s footwork sound, but with a myriad of influences, such as jungle, acid, soul, jazz and house, developing her sound on from Ômpc 7635Õ. * we kick off with Ômidline shiftÕ whose breathy, clipped erotic vocals intertwine with a pulsing bass and dry 808 rims creating a shimmering robotic effect. moving on, the frantic Ôbeat mazeÕ confuses the mind with white noise rushes and interlocking snares. changing the scene, ÔdivineÕ is sweetly soporific and charming, a beautiful, almost eerie track. the pace picks right back up with Ô??? ??Õ, whose warbling jazz clarinets cut into a juke bounce. the stripped back beats of Ôbreak itÕ give one room to breathe before the croaking bass and distorted acid of Ôno fuks givenÕ. Ôold skoolÕ is exactly what you d expect, its sample syncopated around a feverish rhythm throughout. both Ôrapid fire and Ôacid tech 2Õ are bangers, hitting you deep in that sweet spot. jana brings it back down with ÕcpuÕ s computer noises and sub bass hits. Ôchill modeÕ gives time for reflection after all that fire, but its no ambient track, theres still that chi-town vibe. we finish with Ôfrenetic snareÕ whose amen breaks will have brits thinking of jungle, but it s a different beast altogether

aufgenommen wurde universal high im sommer 2016 in den maze studios in atlanta, wobei niemand geringerer als der legendŠre ben h allen (gnarls barkley, animal collective, deerhunter) in die produzentenrolle schlŸpfte und mit bandleader ben romans-hopscraft eine kreative allianz formte. man kšnnte -universal high- durchaus als eine wiedergeburt sehen: es setzt sich fast bis zur unkenntlichkeit vom dub-geladenen psychedelic-indie ihres debŸts ab. der neue sound ist dagegen viel mehr geprŠgt von den stra§en des sŸdens, auf denen er entstand, vermischt mit dem 70 s soul von the isley brothers, curtis mayfield und shuggie otis.

dj-kicks has tapped up life and death label founder dj tennis for the next instalment in its long running and landmark series, which is due for release on 14th july. the italian is the first artist to ever be granted not one but two discs across which to showcases his style, and he doesnt disappoint. the mix comes as a double cd and triple vinyl release and features four exclusive tracks. these include a brand new original from dj tennis featuring fink and called certain angels, plus new tennis versions of tunes by pole and frank brettschneider, and finally an unreleased track, paratrooper, from acclaimed tel aviv duo red axes. in programming these two diverse, eclectic and yet coherent rides, dj tennis shows off his singular knack for nailing an aesthetic that is subversive yet seductive in equal measure.

long awaited perlon compilation

ote maloya ist die fortsetzung von dem ebenfalls auf strut records erschienenen album >soul sok sega<. diese beiden genres, die ihren ursprung im indischen ozean haben, wurden vor jahrhunderten auf von sklaven zuckerplantagen entwickelt und geben die einmalige verschmelzung von europŠischen und afrikanischen einflŸssen wieder

our first go ibiza compilation has been compiled by bobby & steve and michael hughes and mixed by our very own bobby & steve. it features 28 amazing tracks and is modelled around the launch of our groove odyssey presents go ibiza four day weekender, which took place from the 19th-22nd of may 2017 at the beach star hotel, san antonio bay, ibiza. with over 40 artists from around the globe coming together on the magical island of ibiza, it was a memorable affair and many of the guests now feature on the album.

nach ihrem famosen debŸtalbum vor zwei jahren tourten die banditos eifrig durch die usa und erspielten sich eine loyale fanbase. mitte juni erscheint nun endlich das langerwartete zweite studioalbum der sechskšpfigen band aus birmingham/nashville. aufgenommen in den legendŠren plum creek sound studios in austin, texas klingt ihr neues werk wie eine moderne southern-born version zwischen the band, janis joplin und den stooges. musikalisch bewegt sich visionland zwischen dreckigem punk-garagen-soul bis hin zu surf- und psychedelischen southern-rock-songs. fans von zz top oder den stooges und janis joplin sollten visionland- unbedingt auschecken. its a roller coaster, alright, but one running off the rails. banditos hop on for the ride, with a few psychedelics in their back pockets to help ensure a more vibrant trip. rolling stone

neues album des westcoast djs anthony valadez, bekannt fŸr seinen eklektischen geschmack.fade away- enthŠlt eine entspannte, atmosphŠrische mischung aus soul, hip hop und electronic sounds. featuring miles bonny, maylee todd, alex isley, adad, z a c und aaron bird.

featuring a host of luminaries from the world of soul & r&b, chart-topping songwriter and award winning producer mike city presents new album Ôthe feel good agenda vol.1Õ. earning his big break back in the year 2000 as writer and producer of a #1 hit in the form of Ôi wishÕ performed by carl thomas, mike went on to work with brandy, rihanna, angie stone and jamie foxx as well as penning sunshine andersonÕs smash hit Ôheard it all beforeÕ. renowned for his deeply rooted, melodic production style and distinctive vocal arrangements, mike city consistently finds himself in-demand from a-list hip hop, r&b and pop artists, as well as finding favor in dance music circles during recent years. placing him inside their Ôtop 100 soulful house artists of 2016Õ, traxsource declared mike Òone of the soulful sceneÕs most in-demand producers, singers and songwritersÓ and Òa name synonymous with quality music, no matter the genreÓ. a highly accomplished vocalist in his own right, Ôthe feel good agenda vol.1Õ sees mike take centre stage, showcasing a selection of previously unreleased songs with a little help from his friends. best described as r&binfused dance music, the album boasts cameo vocal appearances from leading lights of the urban music scene including: faith evans, lalah hathaway, dwele, teedra moses and the man whose voice kick-started mikeÕs stellar career, carl thomas.

2x12 inch lp gatefold with liner notes, 180gr vinyl. funky chimes is a two-hour collection of excellent and unique grooves. it contains 27 of the most interesting yet long forgotten belgian dance tracks from the seventies.

neues album des soul-interpreten jay king mit den singles good kinda lovin (no.1 der uk soul-charts) und -runnin- (inklusive zweier boogie back-remixes als bonustracks). jay king komponiert und produziert selber und feierte in den 1980ern gro§e erfolge mit der us-r&b/pop-formation club nouveau

3 cds incl. tracks by kenny hawkes, sam divine, dan kye, sonny fondera, kiko navarro, ferrer and more

deleted - an unreleased classic from the vaults emerges with beautiful reshapes by cv313 (recorded and reshaped from 2007-2016) this is where the sound of cv313 was realized, culled from cassette tapes recorded live (1995-2000) with nothing but analog/digital hardware, no computer in sight (excluding our commodore 64 midi sequencer, which is still alive and well today).

d‰m-funk is the kind of guy who seems like he d make great company: laid-back, affable, personable. but to truly get the guy, to really understand him, is to know a deep love of music like no other. dam s contribution to the dj-kicks series gives you an opportunity to do just that. it s a snapshot view into the mind of the pioneer of modern-funk musicÉ dj-kicks invites you to get to know the man behind the shades. dam makes a lifetime of digging and absorbing music that feels as laid-back as the santa ana breeze. years ago, he coined the term modern funk to give context to his music. the elements of the synth-heavy and multi-layered style are gloriously displayed on dj-kicks. -modern-funk is a combination of all the sounds on the mix,- he explains. -funk, boogie, electro, house, modern-soul, ambient tonesÉ a push and pull of nostalgia and progressiveness...- at a satisfying 19 songs, d‰m-funk s dj-kicks lets grooves breathe. this is a mix to happily get lost within, a document in vibe. unexpected contemporary joints mingle with lost gems from unlikely places. the exclusive d‰m-funk production -believer- makes its debut on dj-kicks, an extensive instrumental composition that on it s own could only be classified as signature modern-funk. the mix also includes dam s excellent collaboration with nite jewel, as nite-funk, on -can u read me?-

a leading figure of the contemporary electronic world, jamie odell aka jimpster sets his sights firmly back on the album format with this beautifully crafted long-player, silent stars. a self-confessed creature of the night, the freerange records and delusions of grandeur boss taps into his nocturnal and escapist impulses to deliver a superbly executed modern-day fusion album. his seventh studio album and first since 2013Õs highly-acclaimed porchlight and rocking chairs, this is an album dedicated to the nocturnal hours. silent stars is a richly textured ride through the tapestry of house, from jazz-infused opener ÔmigrationsÕ through to the dense, orchestral euphoria of Ôtau tonaÕ and the minimal, percussive bounce of title track Ôsilent starsÕ. the listener edges a touch closer to the dancefloor on tracks like ÔyansaÕ and Ôpower of the doofÕ - yet the grooves stay subtle with intricate percussion, dense sound design and a mischievous streak being palpable throughout. a range of guests are welcomed by jimpster across silent stars. hotly-tipped londoner florence rawlings adds her vocals on ÔcraveÕ and ÔeverytimeÕ. past collaborator and member of kirk degiorgioÕs the beauty room, jinadu weaves emotional soul on album centerpiece Ôthe sun comes upÕ. khalil anthony lends his vocals on Ôwhere you areÕ and leading session drummer andy gangadeen (massive attack, chase & status, the bays) lays down his immense beats on Ôtau tonaÕ. jimpster is a true veteran of the global house scene, a custodian of the authentic deep house sound and a producer who has quietly created some of the most reflective and sophisticated electronic music

als in den spŠten 80er jahren die ersten outdoor-trance-partys im indischen bundesstaat goa stattfanden, hŠtte niemand gedacht, dass sich dieser trend so lange halten bzw. weiterentwickeln wŸrde. kaum eine andere dance-szene in europa hat ein grš§eres zusammengehšrigkeitsgefŸhl als die goa-szene. hier wird musik und alles, was damit zusammenhŠngt, noch gelebt. zu keinem genre gibt es eine ausgeprŠgtere und besser entwickelte -underground--partyszene, in zahlreichen foren und communitys stehen die fans in regem kontakt. stŠndig finden kleinere veranstaltungen statt, und im sommer sind die gro§en festivals und partys wie waldfrieden wonderland, vuuv festival, alice im wummerland oder psy-purgisnacht immer ausverkauft.

die wahrscheinlich bekannteste comicgruppe des musikgeschŠfts meldet sich 2017 mit einem neuen album zurŸck: ÈhumanzÇ hei§t der mittlerweile vierte studiolongplayer der band, fŸr den damon albarn und jamie hewlett wie gewohnt mit einem ganzen schwung hochkarŠtiger kollegen kollaborierten.
auf der gŠsteliste von ÈhumanzÇ stehen unter anderem grace jones, danny brown, benjamin clementine, pusha t, vince staples, peven everett, mavis staples, jehnny beth (savages), und auch de la soul sind mal wieder mit von der partie. die grš§te sensation ist aber wohl die mitarbeit von oasis-frontmann und langzeitrivale noel gallagher

die wahrscheinlich bekannteste comicgruppe des musikgeschŠfts meldet sich 2017 mit einem neuen album zurŸck: ÈhumanzÇ hei§t der mittlerweile vierte studiolongplayer der band, fŸr den damon albarn und jamie hewlett wie gewohnt mit einem ganzen schwung hochkarŠtiger kollegen kollaborierten.
auf der gŠsteliste von ÈhumanzÇ stehen unter anderem grace jones, danny brown, benjamin clementine, pusha t, vince staples, peven everett, mavis staples, jehnny beth (savages), und auch de la soul sind mal wieder mit von der partie. die grš§te sensation ist aber wohl die mitarbeit von oasis-frontmann und langzeitrivale noel gallagher

this is a clear perspective on comelades musical universe and can be considered as an ultimate best of and a radical introduction tothis chaotic and uncompromising instrumental music. rocanrolorama abrege (abbreviated rockandrolorama, in english) is the short version of the complete works and reworks of pascal comelade published at the end of 2016 as a 6-cd box set in a sold-out limited edition of 1000 numbered and signed copies. pascal comelade made this album as if it was a new and separate album, with tracks that he considers best represent his work, from 1993 to 2016, according to the principle applied with the rocanrolorama box set: songs in their original form, alternative versions, reworks, additionsÉ this short version was conceived especially for a double vinyl lp format: four sides with six tracks each, which you can listen to in the right order, from start to finish, according to a logical, thought-out progression for each side (slow tempo, medium tempo, orchestrations, electricity, etc.)

favorite recordings and charles maurice present the 3rd edition of their acclaimed aor global sounds compilations series. another fine selection of 14 rare and hidden tracks, produced between 1976 and 1985 in various parts of the world! on aor global sounds vol.3, dj and producer charles maurice delivers again a fine overview of the aor and westcoast influences for many artists in the late 70s and early 80s. even more than on previous volumes, he selected highly forgotten productions, deeply infused with disco and soul flavors.

seit jahrzehnten ungebrochen, hŠlt sich der trend zum goasound nicht nur auf den partys im indischen bundesstaat sondern auch hier in europa. zu kaum einem anderen genre existiert eine bessere underground-partyszene, in zahlreichen netzwerken und foren stehen die fans in regem kontakt. neben kleineren veranstaltungen, die das ganze jahr Ÿber stattfinden, sind die gro§en sommer-festivals wie waldfrieden wonderland, vuuv, alice im wummerland oder psy-purgisnacht immer ausverkauft. goa sky vol.1 hypnotic spirits- verbreitet einfach positive schwingungen!

what is amateur space jazz? one could call it a lo-fi minimal wavish version of cosmic space jazz and anything closely related to it...from spiritual soul, g-funk, ethiopian jazz to ambient and everything in between...no knowledge of musical theory is required...played with a d.i.y punk approach on crappy digital synthesizers - preferably with dubious renditions of real instruments. warmed up to the right temperature with some offbeat effectsbox. multitracking is a technique widely used...to create a one person band with all its members oneselfs multidimensional copies in time........comes with a 24 page graphic novel written and drawn by danny wolfers himself and a nightwind amateur space jazz gummy domed sticker.......lets enter world of amateur space jazz!!!

stefano ghittoni and luca Ôdj roccaÕ roccatagliati, two renowned names in the vast world of electronic music, unite their minds in an artistic partnership giving life to the nine tracks of Òatemporal space testsÓ, a haunting collection of electronic jazz-funk songs, from mid to downtempo. itÕs a fully instrumental record that plays very rhythmic and groovy, built on both analogic and digital sounds, like a floating and psychedelic soundtrack to a modern science fiction movie.

instrumentalalbum des 2006 leider viel zu frŸh verstorbenen hip hop-produzenten j dilla. j dilla war in seinen frŸheren tagen auch als jay dee bekannt und produzierte fŸr kŸnstler wie slum village, a tribe called quest, de la soul, common, erykah badu, pharcyde und viele andere. sein produktionsstil war stilbildend und beeinflusst noch heute kŸnstler wie kanye west, pharrell williams, flying lotus, the roots und viele andere. die cd umfasst 19 tracks sowie einen j.rocc mix.

der britische ausnahmeproduzent darren daz cunningham, besser bekannt als actress oder neuerdings azd (acid ausgesprochen) ist mit einem neuen album auf ninja tune zurŸck! spŠtestens seit seinem 2014 veršffentlichten album ghettoville welches auf dem von ihm mitbegrŸndeten ninja tune sublabel werkdiscs erschien wird er als einer der grš§ten innovatoren elektronischer musik gehandelt. das album vereint komplexitŠt spielend mit eleganz und verschmelzt zusammenhanglose wortkonstruktionen und elektronische klangwelten mit hilfe neuester ghetto cut up technologie. cunningham selbst beschreibt das neue album als non dance based civillian mind groove, mapped to an external soul beyond the collapsing black holeÉmusic is chaos r.i.p music

this unmixed collection of 24 tracks and 4 digital bonus features new, original music from spacetime continuum, move d., fred p. from soul people music, i:cube from paris based versatile records, detroit heroes claude young and patrice scott, a beautiful piano distortion piece in collaboration from terre thaemlitz, deepblak boss aybee, sandwell district founder rrose, dekmantels juju & jordash, anto, future times founder and beautiful swimmersÕ max d, donato dozzy, and a stunning new bookend from gigi masin.

featuring the likes of ll cool j, eric b & rakim, dilated peoples, slick rick and more

rhodes island. bathed in sun, the aegeans sun, a spring of life and inspiration. surrounded by its waters. a wall and a path at the same moment. where the west meets the east. where worlds become one and civilizations blend. an island that acts like a witch, that captures your soul forever, that makes you always look for it, crave for it, always want to go back. beauty, history, culture. rhodes journey to the light. a compilation inspired by rhodes island and its nomination for european culture capital city 2021

what if we took you back to your untroubled teenage days, when all seemed complicated and easy to reach at the same time? that is exactly what cassius managed to transpose in 15 again: a carefree music, coloured by some deep songs, like an emancipated soul, but always tormented. the hit Òtoop toopÓ, sampled by madonna or david guetta, among others, and the intense Òla notteÓ illustrate perfectly this state of mind of the youth. pharrell williams is present on the song Òeye waterÓ, a beautiful ode to our planet and its natural resources, and cassius has got further exciting surprises for you. weÕre releasing their third album once again for this summer, a real shot of freshness to relieve you from the heat!

2 cd compilation incl. kiddy smile, red rackem, kings of tomorrow, sonny fondera, eil escobar and many more

working together for 16 years and counting, craig smith & graeme clark aka 6th borough project possess unrivalled experience. theyve djd at pivotal clubs next to the biggest names, released music on seminal labels, and cultivated a solid knowledge of everything from jazz, funk and soul to chicago house and detroit techno. something of a rarity to find in the artists of today. following up two solid lps on revered label delusions of grandeur, 2011Õs one night in the borough and 2014Õs borough 2 borough, find your rhythm marks the duoÕs third album and is released on graemeÕs own roar groove imprint. it will feature long time collaborator vocalist paul joseph and ties into a new edinburgh based residency of the same name. spanning everything from disco, house, techno and hip-hop, find your rhythm is an impactful return and testifies the duoÕs ever-present innovation and mastery that simply does not falter with time.

slam! hardstyle ist eine der hei§esten hardstyle-compilationserien auf dem markt. die erste ausgabe 2017 slam! hardstyle vol.14 bietet wieder ein sattes doppelpaket mit 40 tracks sŠmtlicher hardstyle-protagonisten wie gunz for hire, b-front, masters of ceremony, dj isaac, noisecontrollers, tnt, bass modulators, resist, darren styles oder audiotricz.

seelenvoller detroit-techno: eine heimkehr zu den eigenen wurzeln.

3 cd compilation of breaking re-edits and remixes by the disco eras most influential djs.

compost prŠsentiert das 13. kapitel dieser bahnbrechenden, hoch geschŠtzten compilation serie. das gesamtpaket auf einer doppel-cd und 4-lp mit zwei gelben, zwei schwarzen scheiben. wie immer hat compost masterind michael reinboth diese compilation mit geschmack und sensibilitŠt fŸr ausgefallene tracks zusammengestellt. von schlagkrŠftigen floorfillern, Ÿber geisterhaften tunes oder latin , funk monstern, cinematischen epen, balearic, zerfransten tools, bis bitter-sŸ§en hybriden ist alles dabei was future jazz ausmacht. selbst die geklampfte version von maze twilight Ÿberrascht mit einem vibe, den fsoj immer ausgemacht hat. diverse magazine haben die fsoj serie als eine der besten compilation serien aller zeiten gefeiert oder gelistet. mit dem start der serie 1995 wurde das genre future jazz quasi aus der taufe gehoben.

debut album from mr joseph on liquid v Ð only the second full artist album ever on the label! support: fabio, bryan gee, dj marky, friction, dj krust, s.p.y, randall, hype, calibre, ltj bukem, bailey, tc, a sides, doc scott and many more!

this tenth volume is every bits as essential as its predecessors, opening with the twin attractions of the public image limited and the b-52s. elsewhere, youll find a dash of eurhythmics, the synth-laden instrumental soul-funk hustle of strut, some killer disco sweetness and a trio of brilliant boogie selections

jerome derradji prŠsentiert auf dem still music-sublabel past due eine umfangreiche kollektion mit der kompletten diskografie des enigmatischen soul-sŠngers larry dixon und seines labels lad productions inc aus chicago zwischen 1971-1987. enthalten sind dixons lp-raritŠten i am so in love(1980) und cant price love (1985), sowie unter dem titel larry dixon & friends rare singles, instrumentals & lost tapes. chicago 1971-1985 ultra rare 7inch tracks und unveršffentlichtes archivmaterial alles sorgfŠltig remastered, ergŠnzt mit neuen jerome derradji-mixes und umfangreichen sleeve notes. die inhalte 2cd und 4lp sind identisch. die 7inch box besteht aus dem larry dixon & friends-material. beide vinyl-boxsets sind limitiert auf 500 stŸck weltweit.

known for their heavy-hitting, no holds barred approach, lukas, ludwig, dominik and niklas aka fourward, throw down with their inimitable sound design to deliver a stunning new album expansion on shogun audio.

the korvids are a catholic glasgow collective, spearheaded by singer-songwriter james grant and gordy goudie. they marry a love of disco with the influence of deodato, axelrod, csny, miles and anything else that takes their fancy. the debut single from the korvids -beach coma- was released in 2015 and its summertime groove is a well known track on the us sirius fm networks.

after the landmark twentieth instalment of our watergate mix series we knew we had to secure an impressive successor to the throne. to preserve the standards set by our previous selectors, who have set the bar incredibly high, weve enlisted the genius of one of todays brightest stars to take the helm for watergate mix 21 the one and only, culoe de song. hailing from the northern shores on south africaÕs east coast, culoe de song has broken out internationally and paved an impressive path for himself over the last decade.

2 cd compilation incl hits by harddrive, soul vision, space echo, sam divine, street kings and more

favorite recordings presents this official album reissue of the parker brothers s blue-eyed-soul/modern-soul private-press album ! produced in 1981 by george p grexa and released in a private-press version on his label crown vetch enterprises, this album is filled with memorable material from the first note to the last, mixing modern-soul, boogie, cross-over jazz and rock elements, for a result reminiscent of the westcoast music golden years, however being recorded in pittsburgh.

with half a century of existence, beninese band poly-rythmo can easily be considerate as legends of the african music alongside sela kuti and tinariwen. drawing their name from the extensive mix of influences that forged their sound (american soul and funk, nigerian afrobeat, french chanson, congolese rumba, etc.), they are known to be impressively productive as they released from 1969 to 1980 hundreds of eps and dozens of albums. in 2014, orchestra conductor florent mazzoleni visited the band and decided to produce this new album recorded in the legendary african studio satel. with its warm tone and mastery of rhythm variations, Ômadjafalao (watch out) will instantaneously become a classic of afrobeat and poly-rythmo will share their warm joie de vivre with thousands of people

with the release of fourth album crown posada, smoove & turrell cement their position as one of the uks most exceptional soul acts with their innate ability to deliver hard times social commentary in a dancefloor friendly medium. proudly working class as a band this album celebrates love, life, politics and the lows and the highs of growing up and raising families in the north east of england. gritty and powerful, the band make no attempt to sound or look like anyone else not for them the sharp suits and trumpet twirls of some of their peers. instead you get a wildly talented and vital crew of larger than life geordie lads taking their rightful place on the international soul scene having already become figureheads within the uk.

atrocity exhibition ist der neueste hšhepunkt in einer langen serie von highlights: im verlauf der letzten jahre hat danny brown mit vielen hochkarŠtigen kŸnstlern wie purity ring, rustie, schoolboy q, e-40 oder ghostaface killah gearbeitet. fŸr den posse-track detroit vs. everybody tat er sich mit eminem, dej loaf, royce da 5 9, big sean und trick trick zusammen, und auch den legendŠren the avalanches lieh er fŸr ihr comeback-album dieses jahr seine stimme. da er auf atrocity exhibition kein blatt vor den mund nimmt und gewisserma§en die hochprozentige essenz seines kreativen ansatzes herausdestilliert, hat danny auch die wahl der gŠste ganz genau darauf abgestimmt: ihren schlangenhaften gesang steuert kelela im fall des wahnsinnig finsteren from the ground bei, mit b-real von cypress hill ist ein alter hanf-fachmann fŸr die tiefentspannte hook von get hi verantwortlich, und mit earl sweatshirt, kendrick lamar und ab-soul treten gleich drei junge hochkarŠter fŸr das ominšs schillernde really doe zu ihm ans mikrofon, die er derzeit fŸr die besten rapper hŠlt, die es momentan gibt

whether itÕs releasing #1 singles such as Ôu donÕt know meÕ (feat. duane harden) and ÔbonkersÕ with dizzee rascal, or underground anthems like Ôthe funk phenomenaÕ and ÔflowerzÕ, armand van helden is the true definition of a legend. with a career spanning over 26 years, his back catalogue includes 7 studio albums, 100s of remixes and countless singles under various aliases Ð defected records welcome armand as their 27th house master, alongside frankie knuckles, mk, masters at work and the latest, his good friend todd terry.

die spezialisten fŸr konzeptalben haben wieder zugeschlagen: jazzkantine begibt sich auf eine zeitreise zurŸck in die achtziger und beleuchtet die anfŠnge des hip-hop. dabei kommt es zu wiederbegegnungen mit grandmaster flash & the furious five, eric b. & rakim, epmd, public enemy, nwa, tone-loc, afrika bambaataa und den jungle brothers.

one plus one/indecisive is the 7inch release from the debut ep by melbourne band the do yo thangs a collection of sensual slow jams and bumping future soul dominated by rich, four-voice harmonies. one plus one is equal parts performance and programming, drawing from a broad palette of live instruments and electronic sounds. at the front, hugh and audrey alternate lead vocal duties, supported by harmony singers maddie otto and tiaryn griggs. backing them, the guitar sound is classic soul but the plethora of synthesizers and 808 kick drums is definitely not, nodding equally to vangelis or hiatus kaiyote. the more you listen, the more intricacy is discovered. the writing uses jazz elements and odd rhythmic devices, but it s all tucked away - theres nothing that intrudes into the foreground or interferes with the song s abilities to speak to an audience