Blog: funkism

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Summer might be over, but here is J.Viewz keeping it sunny feeling alive. Preview Tracks | Sindy Twitter | Vimeo

Damn girl what a send off. Bringing in Kode9 and Burial on your show made me forget I was supposed to be teary *ahem* I mean angry about you leaving us. Ahh shit I could never be angry at Mary Anne Hobbs. Gonna miss you girl. Stream : Thanks to Self-Titled for capturing this incredible mix in high quality so those of you outside of the UK can capture last night's "send off show" as well. Preview Tracks | Photo | Twitter

File under rad. Album out October 12th. Preview Tracks | Facebook | Twitter

Soul versus life. Preview Tracks | Facebook | Twitter

Sofie: Don't you think TIGA and The XX sound like acronyms for CIA shit? Like secret mission TIGA: Bring back the honies? Or like watch out there's an XX in the vicinity? Me: Chad Feldheimer. DL : The XX - Shelter (Tiga Remix) [M] The XX - Shelter (Tiga Remix) [Y] Thanks Turbo. Preview Tracks | Photo | Twitter

You've no idea how long I've been waiting for the release of Come N Get It . In fact since I didn't hear anything about it for ages- I gave up. It arrived the next day for free. DL : Nicolas Jaar - Come N Get It [M] Nicolas Jaar - Come N Get It [Y] Five more edits on RA . Love you W+L. Preview Tracks | Photo | Twitter

Actually we all should fall in love, but, with the voice of Still Corner 's anonymous singer. Her voice is of mellifluous soul, imbued in ripples of puddles and eloquence. "Don't Fall in Love" is a lissome tune of heart-tangled petrichor. DL: Still Corners - Don't Fall in Love [M] Still Corners - Don't Fall in Love [Y] [...]

• Still Corners - Don't Fall in Love » Don't Fall In Love.mp3

So many things I want to do at the moment, get rid of this toothache, erase some parts of my memory. While I await such wish to happen, there is Small Black , a sedating elixir in the shape of four men who balance synths while turning dulcet vocals into a cynosure. "Photo Journalist" is the first single from their Debut LP New Chain, out October 26 through Jagjauwar. Rise up again. DL: Small Black - Photo Journalist [...]

• Small Black - Photo Journalist » Photo Journalist.mp3

Dibiase is an LA beat making machine. Debuting his LP Machines Hate Me, this fall . Am pretty sure it is a love-hate relationship the tools to the craft he produces. . In anticipation to the September 14th release under Alpha Put Records, here is "Lumberjack," a swing of soul into hip-hop. DL: Dibiase - Lumberjack [M] Dibiase - Lumberjack [Y] [...]

• Dibiase - Lumberjack » Lumberjack.mp3

Hardly do I find myself reading through the daily mass of event emails that are going around in the city. Good thing I made an exception today, and opened this lovely content, thanks to MeanRed Productions . Featuring was an artist by the name of Shamantis who experimented with "Paul's Extreme Sound Stretch" software to the track of Justin Bieber's "U-Smile" The software made Biebz track 800% slower, and it really mellows the song, and puts all together a different vibe. Shamantis who's name is Nick Pittsinger at 20 years and offering much potential, truly could be [...]

Earlier this summer I was in Edinburgh hanging out with friends, meeting new people and inventing many a new drinking game. Two of my new friends are Marty and Theo, two young Scottish kids with confidence, a lot of drive and a bubbly attitude. This year seen them launch their clothing brand ‘ We Own ’ and within the first week their site was featuring on the homepage of bigcartel. We got them together recently to knuckle down and answer questions about the future, fittie mcvities and phone numbers. Marky, Funkism: How long have you [...]

I wonder how often Dan Lissvik goes on sleepovers? Do you think he's like one of those annoying first aid dudes who pack everything from fish scalers to peppermint tea? Or is he more like the type to just kip on his bong? Judging from this new remix of James Yuill, which gets oddly Sebastien Tellier-esque towards the end, it's more likely that the Studio member is chilling on a rock somewhere strumming chords to squirrels. Yo dude, get some friends. DL : James Yuill - First In Line (D. Lissvik Remix) [...]

I really can't describe how Sound Genesis' music plays with my emotions, a bit too short for my taste, but nonetheless worth a listen to. "Dreaming" feels like a walking sunset while,"Looker ( Through The World)" feels like an afternoon by the river. Sit back, close your eyes, and live a little dream. Stream: DL: [...]

Not much is known about this Aussie lad, Mr. Vengeance who brings a menage á trois of experimental, dub, and flare of malice. Let's see how his vengeance unravels. " He is hinting a vengeful smile" Stream: Like what you hear? Download "Mongrel Discipline" here . Preview Tracks [...]

Drizzles of sweat and glow of sun appear as these fireflies of electro among delicate fields of disco in "Girls" plays. Eim Ick ( Hivern Discs) does it once again, under a different project as the alias" Tagarana Pyjarama " Even the name is fun to say, at first hearing the pseudo, flashes of a toga or pajama party appeared in my head. It all just sounded too much like a party. Lets throw a fun-loving Tagarana Pyjarama, shall we? I'll race you to it. DL: [...]

• Tagarana Pyjarama - Girls » Girls.mp3

I never knew this could be possible, that this could exist. A canoeing in wonders Milyoo shines all brightly as the constellations align under the Mojave desert. As sweet as tamarind water, and as compelling as the aurora lights, sounds like a complete disconnect, but listen to the results. I serve you guys the gorgeous edit Milyoo did of James Blake's "Postpone" (free download) and "Pulley" one of my current favorites on repeat. Enjoy. DL: [...]

Here in Funkism we like to give our readers a first class experience. Access to the most beautiful sights, and sounds, traveling your mind at a wilder and profound rate. You're about to board to a private jet with us to tap into what producer OFAK has been serving the beautiful Greek panorama. For the past 15 years OFAK has been producing house music and djing as well. Passengers, enjoy this July 2010 track in his Soundcloud, we've just landed. If we only could, we would serve it to you guys with a proper appetizer plate of Mediterranean [...]

From the middle of America we teleport you now to the sunny bay area of San Jose, CA, home to talented budding producer AL_PD . An unsigned artist for the moment, he is growing following due to his hip-dub, spins and snares. His talent is a bit reminiscent of J-Dilla's craft, short tunes full of flavor but loaded with modern allure. Gals and gentlemen loosen your seat-belts, make the rules, as you listen to "Saw'dee" available for free download. DL: Be [...]

Lexington Kentucky brings us the Fair Heron gem. An eclectic trio meshed by Ellie Herring, Amber Dawn, and Joseph Wallin. The three concoct a danceable flush of r &b with minimal electronica and sexy breezy vocals. This track, "Don't Move a Muscle" presents itself as a paradox, how can you not find yourself in rhythmic motion to it? Stream: You may find their Now Carla EP for digital download here. [...]