Trackings

Looks like Gwen Stefani, sounds like M.I.A., was inspired by Tupac, but then all of this is from down under. Hands in the aaaiiiir..

Addictive!

The Pleasures of Slowing Down by Dj Magyar / Ayabassca on Mixcloud

It was one of those days that the sun was out the entire day, but it was foggy inside. Inside my apartment from smoking too much and inside my heart from things on my mind. I like to clear things up by listening to some tunes, and late in the night I started composing this mixtape, and finally put it out on my Mixcloud by 4AM in the morning.

I included a wide selection of styles, from experimental jazzy/classical compositions (Kayo Dot, Nils Petter Molvaer, Bar Kokhba Sextet), via some electronic, triphoppy stuff (Massive Attack, Apollo 440, Fujiya And Miyagi) to some atmospheric dub and folk tunes.

Step back and slow down!

Not because I’m lazy

But this one comes best without any comment, just listen.

I’m off to Spain, remember to be nice to your computer!

Tagged Stumplecrunck, and that’s one exactly fit.
Took me a bit to get used to the sound, but worth the effort.

Laid back, atmospheric sounds, layered and subtile.
Great for those late night working sessions.

Leucosia by Greenwood Sharps

Roland Juno-106 / Renkas - Christabella EP

Roland needs no introduction in the world of music production. This Japanese vintage gear is still used a lot in modern music productions. The beats of the classic TR-808 drum machine can be found in tracks from most producers, and quite some have dedicated tracks or lyrics to this machine. It’s a must-have in your analog rack, and street values nowadays are higher than the original $1000 price tag.

Less famous, but more widely available and affordable is the Juno-106 synthesizer. With its distinctive sound you will however probably recognize it, as the synth, manufactured from 1984 - 1988, is still being used by a number of well-known artists such as Moby, Daft Punk, Justice, The Chemical Brothers and The Black Eyed Peas. The video above showcases how to get the magic flowing from this terrific instrument.

Renkas, a scion from the NON records family and originally a graphic designer from Ukraine, uses this instrument as his trademark on his latest EP ‘Christabella’. Check out his warm and soulful tracks with the obvious 80s dressing from the 106. (and don’t miss the release party tomorrow in EKKO, Utrecht!)

Renkas - Christabella EP by nonrecords

Wiley - Numbers In Action (ZDot Remix)

Schlachthofbronx, such a simple name to say, such a hard name to spell. Impler tends to become a forgotten track, witch is a pity. The contrast in this song is so lovely! Get it!

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