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Marenn Sukie & Drummotive – Had Enough Rain / 77 Astro Black

Dutch label Next Phase Records are predominantly known for their excellent Drum ‘n’ Bass releases.  However, they occasionally put out some real beauties that are less worried about BPM restrictions and more concerned with tranquil atmospherics.  The labels Wound Up Beat Tape series was a great example of this.  This latest double header from Marenn Sukie and Drummotive is another stunning example.  Check the link below to order the vinyl or digital direct from the label and if you like what you hear, have a hunt around the rest of the label catalogue.

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Betsayda Machado & La Parrando El Clavo – Loé Loá – Rural Recordings Under The Mango Tree

The latest release from the always on point Olinda records sees a reissue of this amazing field recording from Venezuela, originally released back in 2017.  Olinda are giving the album it’s much deserved first vinyl release aswell as a digital re-release.  The music on offer is mostly in a traditional Venezuelan style called ‘Parranda’ and features only vocals and percussion.  There are 17 singers and 12 percussionists contributing to the beautiful sounds.  You can order the vinyl or digital direct from the Olinda bandcamp below, or look out for it in the finer record stores.

There is also an NPR tiny concert which is also worth checking out

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Nelson Of The East – P.A.L.

The last Ep by acronym lover N.O.T.E was a massive highlight of last year for me. I was initially drawn to it as included was a remix by Glenn Astro. This always attracts my interest. However it turned out that the original s were the favourite on offer this time (no offence Glenn). This release is just as tasty with a couple of super offbeat house numbers. I think opening cut ‘P.A.L.’ has the edge, but there’s not much in it. There’s also a great Fantastic Man remix of second track ‘Burning Palm’. One to watch for sure.

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Moodymann – Sinner

There was a time when Moodymann seemed to be smashing out releases at an alarming rate, particularly during the years of the Peacefrog hookup. While his output may have slowed somewhat in recent years, the excitement and anticipation a new KDJ release can bring is still very much present. So here we have the new Moodymann album for 2019. While it irks me a little that a few of these have been out before in various guises, I must admit he seems to be in fine form here. Whether stepping up to the mic such as on opener ‘I’ll Provide’ or in sample cut and paste mode like on ‘If I Gave U My Love’, there’s plenty to keep the die hard fans more than happy. There’s also a digital version on bandcamp for those who missed the limited vinyl run, which inevitably sold out in a flash. Check it out below and see what you think.

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Mark Pritchard – Rakatak

Mark Pritchard shared an hour of unreleased dubs and edits last Friday as part of the Warp 30th anniversary takeover on NTS. One of the tracks that got a spin was this hyper gem Rakatak which was released on the same day. Mark has said he’s aiming to put out one dancefloor focused banger a month, so keep your eyes peeled.

Pick up the track here

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June’s Show on Mixcloud

Today’s show is up on mixcloud to play at your leisure.  Definitely a sunshine vibe to this one so enjoy with an icecream!  Tracklist is shown below…

Anthony Naples – Channel 2
Tommaso Cappellato – No Flies For A Closed Mouth (feat. Piero Bittolo Bon)
Azymuth – Juntos Mais uma Vez
Al Dobson Jr. – Look At You
o1o – Lying Snake Lips
Kutmah – This World…
Alex Simon – Runnin’ Out Of Time
Bella Vista – Mister Wong (Jura Soundsystem Extended Edit)
Maraka – May East
Dennis Young – Berlin
J. Rocc & Flaunt Edwards – No Cross (edit)
Yotoko – Sealed Air
Contours – The Dada Loop
Will DiMaggio – Uh Uh Oh
eccentricedits – deux Edit
Delroy Edwards – How High Is The Moon
Harmonious Thelonious – Rivera (Tolouse Low Trax Remix)
Aura Safari – Midnight Discipline

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May’s Show on Mixcloud

It seems I forgot to post May’s Mixcloud link at the time!  So here it is if you missed it.  Featuring all these lovely records…

Karen Marks – Cold Café
Lena Platonos – Bloody Shadows From Afar
Jaco Pastorius – Okonkole y Trompa
Employee – Boss Battle 3
Rebles – Sweetest Taboo (Soca)
Akis – Into The Light (Tolouse Low Trax Remix)
Gemini – Take a Chance
Snips – The Product feat William Stowe
Ronald Langestraat – Lowdown
Sun Runners – Crucial
Julie Coker – Gossiper Scandal Monger
Afronaut – The Revolution will be Digitised (Brukkers Revenge)
Nuff Pedals – Upon Trees
Ben Penn – People
Mark Nicholas – This Jazz
Etuk Ubong – Black Debtors