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Mexico’s Meth Math drop gothic video ahead of genre expanding reggaeton EP in March
Meth Math’s latest single Perreandon y Llorando is a gothic take on Mexico’s thriving reggaeton scene. Check out the mind and sound bending video that adds new dimensions to one of the country’s favourite dance music styles. It’s out on an EP in March on the In Real Life label. Led by vocalist Ángel Ballesteros…
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Jeff Parker continues to earn acclaim as second single ‘Go Away’ drops from his forthcoming LP ‘Suite For Max Brown’
Musical polymath Jeff Parker – once of the iconic Chicago group Tortoise – has dropped his second single Go Away to more critical acclaim, following the release of the LP Suite for Max Brown the International Anthem label. He joins good company indeed with recent albums by jaimie branch, Junius Paul, Angel Bat Dawid, Makaya McCraven and Resavoir…
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‘Tarantismo: Odyssey of an Italian Ritual’ – a creation to celebrate one of Europe’s most mysterious trance phenomenon
FLEE has released its new project – Tarantismo: Odyssey of an Italian Ritual – and its documentation and musical evolution is a thing of wonder. It explores a ritual where women have been exorcised of “a mysterious evil” caused by a spider bite that they suffered while working in field. As can be seen from…
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Bongo Joe announce – ‘Léve Léve – first ever compilation devoted to music from São Tome and Principe
Léve Léve is the first ever compilation devoted to music from São Tome and Principe – two small islands situated off the coast of Gabon in central Africa – and is set to be released on Bongo Joe. It’s compiled by French DJ and crate digger, DJ Tom B, who’s been collecting for 20 years. It was through…
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El Khat’s DIY debut album ‘Saadia Jeffereson’ is out tomorrow on Batov Records – musicians from four countries fuse Yemeni tradition
El Khat are a four piece formed in Tel Aviv and hail from Iraq, Poland, Morocco and Yemen. Named after the leaf chewed throughout Yemen, the band produce a musical hybrid of Yemeni traditions and are led by inventor, carpenter, musician and composer Eyal El Wahab. On debut album Saadia Jeffereson, El Khat delve into uncharted sonic territory using…
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Les Amazones d’Afrique – the African phenomenon fighting inequality and injustice – announce new album for January 2020, ‘Amazones Power’
Les Amazones d’Afrique are back in January 2020 with Amazones Power, the sequel to their widely acclaimed 2017 debut album, Republique Amazone. The debut album was one of the global smashes of that year and it resonated in all continents. Les Amazones d’Afrique are dedicated and fearless in addressing misogyny and violence. Their songs explore…
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LABEL FEATURE: Pingipung – cross continental music of wonder and enlightenment via Hamburg
Pingipung is a Hamburg based label that stretches far beyond its German HQ with its musical remit – releasing transnational collaborations of folk, psychedelic soundscapes and deeply spiritual music. Field recordings and historic expressions merge with electronica and futuristic experiments in sounds, creating fusions and hybrids of global significance. Pingipung was founded in 2002 by…
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Gülistan’s ‘Oriental Groove’ – as championed by Donna Leake – gets deluxe reissue by Hot Mule of France
Gülistan’s Oriental Groove was released originally in the summer of 1986 – recorded by a Kurdish immigrant and six Austrians in a small rehearsal room in Vienna’s 5th district. The resulting LP was inspired by gypsies from Turkey and the Balkan region and has been a cult DJ record for deep diggers like Donna Leake ever since. This…
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New film celebrates 30 years of Mr Bongo – a now world renowned shop and record label of new and reissued music
Legendary record shop and label – Mr Bongo – is celebrating its 30 year anniversary with a short film directed by Owen Tozer. Life In Music: 30 Years of Mr Bongo follows owner and founder David Buttle’s journey from selling records in his house to the shop in Brighton today. Founded as a shop in…
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