Blog: funkism

Two weeks and counting till Ramadanman kills the Eat Your Own Ears stage at this years' Field Day. EEEEEE. Preview Tracks | Vimeo | Twitter

Lately I have no idea what has gotten into me, been craving more tropical, latin, cumbia experimental beats. I can see tastemakers like Brodinski, playing some Maria y Jose of Tijuana Mexico on the decks. His EPs are up for download on his Myspace, give it a try. Preview Tracks | Vimeo | Sindy Twitter

To be propelled into the spotlight at times only takes one song, to stay there takes consistency and the means of making everything your own. Dubble Dutch is the name we are praising this year as he helps in leading a new breed of DJs coming out of America who are rising and breeding their own UK inspired funk. The bass driven funk artist Dubble Dutch has been featuring on EPs throughout the year, getting his name out when he could. Once his Throwback EP was released by Palms Out (arguable one of the [...]

Buenos Aires, Argentina record label ZZK Records is made up of quite an eclectic collective. A bit strange, tropical, and certainly cumbia experimental. This track is the most mystical and magnetic of El Remolon with the pairing of budding songstress Lido Pimienta in "Basta Ya" (Todos Somos Immigrantes) Translation: "Enough Now" (We are all Immigrants) El Remolon Pangeatico EP is set for release July 20th! Stream: [...]

For all my house junkies, who have not heard of the brilliancy of Cottam , it is about time. His debut limited edition release was out in less than a year ago, and much more works to emerge of his. Cottam's influence of hip hop and r & b vocals are apparent throughout many of his works. This stream is a sneak preview to "Work It," looking forward to the finished outcome. Stream: Preview Tracks [...]

Argentinaaaaaah. I bring you guys a goal to your ears, Loko . Probably the Diego Maradona of Argentinian music flavoring. His music has even been played by the likes of Richie Hawtin, beginning at such a young age (14) he's been the experiential free spirit of throwing some unexpected instruments to the mix, such as a flute ( which in my opinion is quite underused) That sound of the flute, brings back my memories of being the 4th grade marching band geek, but I don't mind, even without the flute I am still a geek! Sssshhhh! [...]

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A few wobbles and an unpolished vocal isn't really dubstep. Well it is. Just without the ambient soundscape and emotion that comes with Dominic Maker and Kai Campos' debut album. Crooks & Lovers is real dubstep. Well it isn't. It's something much more than that. Just like the incredible output from their label-mates on Hot Flush . See our predicament? That's because Mount Kimbie are pushing the boundaries of dubstep through elements of experimental pop music and alt-rock that explains their appeal to numerous fans with other backgrounds. The album itself molds all of their [...]

If one day all my wrongdoings led me to be punished with a Sisyphean challenge, I'd tell Hermes that my Tartarus would be to endure an eternity listening to Motor City Drum Ensemble . I would say oh Hermes, ohh Persephone // I can't take this groove // Holy 707 is TOO much // I will be forever in torture // I promise not to watch MTV ever again. It will be convincing. Thus, I will have fooled death once again. Stream : New remix for [...]

If you didn't already sing to your girlfriend that you're a titty lover then here's a genuine excuse. Grabbed this for 50p. Safe for work. 1992. Preview Tracks | Vimeo | Twitter

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Last summer we used to help out at the shelter providing hearty meals to keep the spirits up of those who find themselves in homelessness. It was an incredibly rewarding experience and a great opportunity to meet people with genuinely interesting ideas like this one kid called Mitchel who always used to give me tips on local artists to check out. One of the names suggested was Throwing Snow - a young and versatile producer with music as rich in personal experience as it is pleasing to hear. His strong debut release, Chronos/Un Vingt , comes as a [...]

Regardless of what my friends say- there is no way I'm going to miss Dâm-Funk at this years Field Day. Even if their feet look like roasted peppers from excessive walking, it's happening. Damon Riddick will accomplish his goal to deliver the funk. No doubt. DL : Dâm-Funk - A Day At The Carnival [M] Dâm-Funk - A Day At The Carnival [Y] From the Proximity One: Narrative of a City compilation out on Proximal Records next month. Preview Tracks [...]

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Clock Opera itself sounds like a completely new name to a genre. The gents have a hint of melodrama, and popness, something alike a fizzy lemonade. To our delight we have two for you coming right up. First is the taunting Mickey Moonlight remix to Clock Opera's "A Piece Of String" While the second is Clock Opera's remix for Everything Everything 's "MY KZ YR BF" which has a dose of mellowness and polite rage. I leave you guys with a nice quote to pair up with the songs: " Art is not a handicraft, it [...]

• Clock Opera - A Piece Of String (Mickey ... » A Piece Of String (Mickey Moonlight Remi....mp3
• Everything Everything - MY KZ YR BF (Clo... » 01 MY KZ YR BF (Clock Opera Remix).mp3

There's a girl on my tumblr who's obsessed with Melanie Laurent. And anything Xabi Alonso, sunshine people or nouvelle vague related too. Sometimes we worry too much. Perhaps a solution can be found within this deep reinterpretation by My Panda Shall Fly . So are pandas still cool now? Or is the general hipinion focused more towards sloths these days? See, we worry too much. DL : Pirate Soundsystem - Dub n U (My Panda Shall Fly Remix) [M] Pirate Soundsystem - Dub n U (My Panda Shall Fly Remix) [...]

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Ever count the reasons of how music is a gift in life? I do. Consider me weird, but I have to get distracted in a song after watching real life stories about murder and violence. Thankfully this soon star to rise from the family of Hivern Discs, Eim Ick , comes from the force of light. Ready to battle any dark fears, into a beautiful optimistic behavior. The track "Sun Is Isn't Mister Decoy" is a lighthearted mesmerizing of a tune, ears open, as his Debut EP is anticipated for release this Summer! ◕‿◕ [...]

Blondes (Merok/RVNG Intl.) from Brooklyn retrofit for us a remix to the psychedelic darlings Von Haze 's "Outside The Night." The retrofitting results as a polka dot print, full of lucid echoes, and playground funness. Think of it as a drink, fusing trippy visuals, and a caressing feeling. DL: Von Haze - Outside The Night (Blondes Remix) [M] Von Haze - Outside The Night (Blondes Remix) [Y] P.S Also, another hot point for Blondes, is their profile pic [...]

• Von Haze - Outside The Night (Blondes Re... » Von Haze - Outside The Night (Blondes Re....mp3

LISTENING. T-bar's closing down "secret warehouse" party with Nicolas Jaar and Soul Clap next month. Come along. Preview Tracks | Vimeo | Twitter