Mindset Records 009

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Killian

We’re big fans of the Mindset Records camp, not least playing lots of their cuts on our radio show. Their latest release sees a 3 track debut from Troy Gunner. Instantly adding himself to the rich and infectious melodies present in the back catalogue, this teenage producer keeps you on your toes with each track. While the melodies carry you along the sonic manipulation keeps your ears alert. Rhythmic 2-step, atmospheric pads and rolling progression make this release really stand out, Dancing In The Leaves is a personal favourite but have a listen, make up your own mind and enjoy. Cop the release on 5th December.

Troy Gunner
Mindset Records

Rekchampa

Posted on November 16, 2011 by 1nejack

Sometimes we make a musical discovery that makes us really, really happy – Rekchampa is one such discovery. Splicing a myriad of classic R&B samples over his glacial 2 step beats, this Atlanta-bred producer is making big waves across the atlantic. We hope he will be touring the UK soon!

Just listen to this live set from Awful Sessions. Skills!

Listen to and download his previous releases right here on Bandcamp and if you are able to, make a donation.

Falty DL – Atlantis EP

Posted on November 16, 2011 by 1nejack

Mr DL is has never been one for conforming to genre-specifics. This new EP out on Ninja Tune explores yet more uncharted territory, shifting gears through BPMs and styles and touching upon all kinds of vibes. You can stream the full EP on Juno Plus. Get the vinyl here at boomkat. Check out the incredible title track below.

Samurai Horo – HOR001

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Killian

Once again taking the unfamiliar, and unpopular route, Samurai Music / Red Seal has created a vinyl only record series for 2011. With the public’s disposable view of music rapidly increasing as we go further and further into the digital age, Horo want to put value back into their released recordings and in turn reward the people that still pay the most for their music. ‘Horo’ was a cloak attached to the back of armour worn by elite Samurai messengers in wartime. Capturing an elite tsukai-ban messenger wearing a horo was a coveted prize.The ‘Horo’ vinyl series is an exclusive limited edition series that will come as a pre cursor to a release by the same artist on Samurai Music or Samurai Red Seal. Samurai Music began it’s output on 10″ singles that identified us strongly, so we are glad to see the return to the 10″ format for these limited collectors items.

Future music at its very experimental best with these two cuts from Tokyo Prose & FIS

Samurai Music
Example Magazine

Paper Tiger – Worldwide Takeover EP

Posted on November 9, 2011 by 1nejack

You’ll have to excuse us for sleeping on this one a little while. We have been fans of Paper Tiger for well over 2 years now since catching a couple of their live shows in Manchester, and somehow this debut EP had escaped our attention until last month when it was uploaded to soundcloud.

Apologies aside, these guys are something a bit special. A future hip-hop and dubstep crew hailing from Leeds, Paper Tiger fuse electronic beats and synthesisers with live instrumentation, at times laced with the lyrical talents of MC Raphael Attar.

Grab one of the last few CD’s available of their debut EP via bandcamp before they are all gone forever!

Also you can grab a free download of the title track remixed by BUG right here.

We will be keeping you updated on their forthcoming work so stay locked to the show and the blog in coming weeks.

Raikes Parade

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Killian

Incorporating electronic production along with live instrumentation, Raikes Parade AKA Andy Blundell is a musician & producer residing in Manchester. Working with bands before working on his solo project he’s producing some of the most authentic and organic riddims we’ve heard. Pushing the boundaries of the one-man band this is refreshing, exciting whilst also hard to believe its all coming from a bedroom. Check out his work on Soundcloud, Collaboration Dub with Relic being a favourite over here.