Synthstrumental

UK DJ and producer Simbad's 'Soul Fever (synthstrumental)'. Glitchy hip-hop shuffle from G.A.M.M. sitting halfway between Dam Funk and Flying Lotus.


Simbad - Soul Fever (synthstrumental)


Simbad on Discogs

Summermadness

DJ Cam does a synth-laden head-nodder built around the same Kool and the Gang loop Gangstarr took for 'DJ Premier in Deep Concentration' with added 808 and vintage analog business. Again, I'm on that summer vibe.


DJ Cam - Summermadness


DJ Cam on Discogs


Photograph by the excellent Lala Martin

Kid Who @ The Albert and Pearl

You can catch me on Friday 15th at the Albert and Pearl on Upper St in Islington where I'll be spinning plenty of funk, disco and hip hop for a party crowd to 3am. It's the first time I've hosted a night up there so if you're about drop in and show some support!


www.albertandpearl.com

Canadian Colours

'Canadian Colours Theme 3' from Dave Sarkys' 'First Encounter' LP, released on the French Crea label sometime in the 70s (release date, anyone?). Dusty library groove with great brass and an even better break.


Dave Sarkys - Canadian Colours Theme 3


Dave Sarkys on Discogs


Polaroid from Supercapacity

Empire

Alpha Neil strikes again with another monster edit, this time it's Empire's 'Robotism' from 1980 which goes under the knife...


Empire - Robotism (Alpha Neil's Extended Edit)


Empire on Discogs


Photograph is from Andy Warhol's film 'Empire'

E2-E4

German 'kosmische musik' musician Manuel Göttsching's hour-long cosmic epic 'E2-E4', recorded in Berlin in 1981. Layer upon layer of electronics wash over eachother backed up by steady drum machine beats, creating an aesthetic so ahead of its time that it still sounds unbelievably fresh today. Make a cup of tea (or five), sit back and enjoy.


Manuel Göttsching - E2-E4


Manuel Göttsching on Discogs

Almost Summer...

Just checked this mix from French synth-pop band Jupiter (pictured above). An old friend from school, I've known Quarles for 8 years, and over the last couple he and his partner Amelie have been busy in the studio creating and fine-tuning their own special blend of boogie-funk, synth-pop, electro and disco, with massive analogue synths and drum machines creating the backdrop for Amelie's soft yet powerful vocal melodies to soar above. They recently put together this mix entitled 'Almost Summer' (which seems to be the theme of the moment on this blog!). Boogie-funk, electro-disco and more - an insight into the music which has influenced their sound. Jupiter have been creating quite a storm in both France and here in the UK - definitely one to watch. Look out for London gigs as they visit the capital to play quite often, and their live show will not disappoint.


Jupiter - Almost Summer Mix


Sylvester - I need somebody to love tonight
The Juan MacLean - Accusations
Stephanie Mills - Put your body in it
Marzio Dance - You can do it
Bottin - No Static
Yazoo - Situation
Losse Shus - Six Minute
Sebastien Tellier - Kilometer (Aeroplane 'Italo 84' Remix)
Zena Dejonay - I've got to find a way
Demis Roussos - I dig you
The Alan Parsons Project - I wouldn't want to be like you (The Twelves Edit)
Paul Parker - Right on target
Shalamar - Right in the socket


Jupiter on MySpace


Photograph by Florent Drillon