Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #17 *FREE TRACK DL PACK*

At last - here it is - episode 17 of the SLL Podcast series. I've been a little absent the last couple of weeks owing to frantic job interviews, but it does mean I had a wicked backlog of music to dig through and serve up for y'all.

The mix was compiled in the blazing sunshine in Sydney today, so I'm hoping I've captured some in the selection. Expect lots of lush downtempo hip-hop, funk, dub and electronica, as well as the usual quirky bits 'n' pieces. There are some epic free compilations out there at the moment, including new business from First Word with their latest 'Two Syllables' and Groovement's brand new 'Volume One' long-player, both of which are previewed here.

Also, as of this week I'll be offering-up all the free promos as a one-click download, if you fancy spicing-up your iPod and listening to some amazing new music. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #17 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#17 - 29th July 2013

01. Frameworks - Patience (First Word) [download]

02. Hanami - Fruition (Project: Mooncircle) [download]

03. Sparkling Bits - Land Of Thirst (Bandcamp)

04. Es-K - Coolin' In July (Millenium Jazz Music) [download]

05. Lakim - Mountain High (Soulection) [download]

06. Sir Froderick - bitesizesnacks (Bandcamp) [download]

07. Moka Only - Mercy (Bandcamp) [download]

08. Paul White - Lolita (One Handed Music) [download]

09. J-Felix - Lady T (Groovement) [download]

10. K-Maxx - Dreamin' Of You (Bastard Jazz Promo)

11. 813 - Village (Apothecary Compositions)

12. Dan Bodan - Anonynous (Kuhrye-oo Remix) (DFA) [download]

13. Hayden James - Permission To Land (Charles Murdoch Remix) (Future Classic) [download]

14. Pedestrian & Jasperdrum - Kalakuta vs Zombie (PEDit) (Self Released) [download]

15. Smokey Bandits - Subway Hustler (Renegades Of Jazz Break Remix) (Bombastic Jam Promo)

16. Harold Butler - Do It Anyday (Joey Negro Edit) (Z Records Promo)

17. Smokey Bandits - Smoke From The Attic (Blend Mishkin Remix) (Bombastic Jam Promo)

18. Dessy di Lauro - Mysterious (CrazyglueMusic LLC)

19. Riot Jazz Brass Band - Necropolis (First Word Promo)

20. MJ Cole - Crazy Love (Volta Cab Dub Mix) (Self Released) [download]

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #16

I was a little slack with the funkier joints this week because of all the house music I was devouring. So with episode 16 of the Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast, I'm looking to put that right.

Expect the usual soulful journey, with a hearty dose of classics this week in the form of re-edits and covers of Blackstreet, Michael Jackson, Leo Sayer, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. 

Enjoy kids, and have a great weekend!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #16 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#16 - 8th July 2013

01. Kan Sano - Everybody Loves The Sunshine (Razor n Tape)

[download at SoulBounce]

02. Badbadnotgood - Hedron (Self-Released) [download]

03. Lewis Badwan - A Perfect Yellow (Studio Rockers Promo)

04. Lockah x Taste Tester - U Don't Know Me (Activia Benz Promo)

05. Hanami - Hanami (Finest Ego Promo)

06. Atmosphere - Bob Seger (Rhymesayers Promo)

07. Chet Faker - No Diggity (Self-Released)

[download at RCRDLBL]

08. Michael Jackson - Rock With You (The Reflex Re√ision) (Self-Released) [download]

09. Leo Sayer - Easy To Love (BB Edit) (Self-Released) [download]

10. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground (scratchandsniff's Extended Re-Rub) (Self-Released) [download]

11. Youngblood Brass Band - Ain't Nobody (Tru Thoughts Promo)

12. Myron & E - Do It Do It Disco (Stones Throw Promo)

13. Basement Freaks - Soul Intoxication (Original Mix) (Jalapeno Promo)

14. Chaquis Maliq - Calling My Shots (Bandcamp)

15. Robin McKelle - Miss You Madly (Doxie / RCA Promo)

16. Tim Dillinger - Say Thank You (Final Mix) (Suxxess Records Promo)

17. Pomrad - Pomslap (Earnest Endeavours Promo) [download]

18. ESTA. - She Needs Me (In More Ways Than 1) (Self-Released)

19. Eagles For Hands - Holla (Self-Released) [download]

20. Danglo - Don't You (WhatNot Promo)

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Frameworks - Old Friend feat. JP Cooper (First Word Recordings)

I was chatting with Matt 'Frameworks' Brewer over the last few days. We got talking after I found out he recently recorded a track with fellow Mancunian JP Cooper, who featured at Wired in London last month.

The track is entitled 'Old Friend', a beautifully moody, cinematic soundscape with the most wonderfully moving video, available now via SLL faves First Word Recordings.

Produced by Picture Lock Productions, it was filmed in Fleetwood, just south of Blackpool, through the eyes of a despairing fisherman. It tells the story of an former fishing town and the community left behind, the industry having collapsed in '82. To quote Matt:

"Wanted the old guy to kinda represent someone from that community.. if that makes sense"



Spending much of my time watching umpteen music videos, this is a real treasure - in fact one of the best I've watched in ages.

The soundtrack perfectly compliments the subject matter and there's just something very real about the whole composition. I've never visited Fleetwood, but the emotion conveyed by the superb actor's facial expressions tells a million stories and really moves you. Indeed, there's not many videos that made me pant like an impatient dog so I could show my girlfriend when she got home from work. Safe to say she was equally impressed!

Matt and JP: a triumph. Congratulations!

'Old Friend EP' is out now via First Word | firstwordrecords.com

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #15

Okay kids - here it is, the latest edition of the Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast.

Another mixed bag this week, journeying through deep, melodic downtempo via soul and hip-hop, bad ass brass, future beats and some incredible nu disco-funk in the shape of Personal Life, an album so good I simply had to include two of their tracks.

As ever, enjoy my beauties!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #15 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#15 - 24th June '13

01. Ellie Mae - Without You (A Stop.Look.Listen. Edition) (Self-Released) [download]

02. Neko Neko - Pollen (Self-Released) [download]

03. Samaris - Góða Tungl (Sei A Remix) (One Little Indian Promo) [download]

04. Deekie - Walk With Me (Melodica Promo)

05. Robert Glasper Experiment feat. King - Move Love (JT Rework) (Self-Released) [download]

06. L.A.M.P - Counting My Blessings (Peng Promo)

07. Dilla/Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - Find A Way (Go Yama Guitar Remake) (Self-Released) [download]

08. Comfort Fit - The Holy Moment (First Word Promo)

09. The Fontanelles - Criminality (First Word Promo)

10. Youngblood Brass Band - Overtime (Tru Thoughts Promo)

11. Jaw Jam - Long Night (Symbols Promo) [download]

12. The Echo - Signals (Ambassadeurs Remix) (Self-Released) [download]

13. Homeboy Sandman - Sureshots feat. MED (Stones Throw Promo)

14. Frameworks & BluRum 13 - Alone (First Moth Promo) [download]

15. Daniel Crawford - Electric Felaxation (Self-Released) [download]

16. Personal Life - One Step Closer (Expanison Promo) 

17. Personal Life - Distance Can Be Sweet (Expanison Promo)

18. James Brown - Give it Up Turn It Loose (The Reflex Edit) (Self-Released) [download]

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #14

Hello peeps. It's raining cats and dogs in Sydney as I put together this week's podcast, hence it's a bit more of a deep, dark affair for #14.

Kicking-off with a romantic, almost Depeche Mode feel, we have some surprising sounds from Get Physical and Trentemøller, plus new joints from Potholes, Jus Like Music and our friends at Wah Wah 45s. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #14 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#14 - 17th June '13

01. Wire People - Triangle Vision (Get Physical Promo)

02. Austra - Home (Radio Edit) (Domino Promo)

03. Trentemøller - Never Stop Running feat. Jonny Pierce of The Drums (In My Room Promo)

04. GTA Hoffmann - Der Mogul (Jazz & Milk Promo)

05. Ta-ku - Make It Last feat. JMSN (LFTF Promo) [download]

06. Black Noi$e - Hold On (Potholes Music Promo) [download]

07. Kratos Himself - Remember (Jus Like Music Promo)

08. Grupo Socavon - Homenaje a Justino (Uproot Andy Remix) (Que Bajo Promo) [download]

09. Linda Mirada - Lio En Rio (Sabore Bicoro Remix) (Lovemonk Promo)

10. Harleighblu - Play Me (Tru Thoughts Promo)

11. Sola Rosa - Spinning Top feat. L.A. Mitchell (Agogo Promo)
[download DJ Alias - Soul Bass Remix]

12. The Gene Dudley Group - When The Gorilla Get Grip (Wah Wah 45s Promo)

13. Frameworks & BluRum 13 - What You Gonna Do? (Frameworks Remix) (My First Moth Promo)

14. Uraz Kurt - Still For (Soulab Promo)

15. Marcia Mitchell - For Love (MMM Promo)

16. Woodkid - I Love You (Interscope Promo)

17. John Legend - Made To Love (Columbia Promo)

18. HornDogz - Movin' On feat. TY, Breis & Peeda (Uptone Promo)

19. Hackney Colliery Band - Hitched (Wah Wah 45s Promo)

20. Metome - Water Cycle (King Deluxe Promo) [download]

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Handbook - Rare Ivory EP (Free Download)

Hailing from the home of wonderful ales and incredible tea, Handbook is a name which keeps cropping up, with the Yorkshire lad consistently delivering beats so inspired you'd be forgiven for thinking he was a veteran west coast producer.

Handbook's sound is a dreamy piano-led soundscape, giving more than a nod to the future beats scene but with a style uniquely his, weaving broken beat/hip-hop rhythms around uplifting instrumental samples to create infectious downtempo melodies.

His latest EP is no different - four brand new tracks and accompanying remixes to give the originals a lift for the funkier, housier floors. And all for gratis! A bargain indeed.

Handbook's 'Rare Ivory' EP is out now via Filthy Fortune Records, for free download via Bandcamp (see below)

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #13

So to episode 13 of the podcast.

This week's shenanigans are very much focussed on the future beat side of things, but with the usual splash of neo-soul, funk and housey flavour, most of which is out there for free download. Lovely jubbley. 

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #13 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#13 - 10th June 2013

01. Jono McCleery - Painted Blue (Ninja Tune Promo) [download]

02. Kid Smpl - I Think It's Gone (devonwho Remix) (Hush Hush Records Promo) [download]

03. Laura Mvula - Green Garden (DJAO Remix) (white) [download]

04. SmokedBeat - Hall Street (Millenium Jazz Music Promo) [download]

05. Handbook - Intensify (Am I Real?) (Filthy Fortune Records Promo) [download]

06. Nikitch - Hate Or Wait (Darker Than Wax Promo) [download]

07. LDFD - Twerk It (white) [download]

08. Paul White - Watch The Ants (One-Handed Music Promo)

09. Quantic & Alice Russell with the Combo Barbaro - I'd Cry (Tru Thought Promo)

10. Amel Larrieux - For Real (IAMNOBODI RMX) (white) [download]

11. Dezaray Dawn - Don't You Dare (white)

12. Georgia Anne Muldrow - Akosua (Mello Music Group Promo) [download]

13. The Art of Fresh - The Chase (Catch Me If You Can)  (Bandcamp) [download]

14. Ta-ku - Know You (stillmuzik Promo) [download]

15. Tuxedo - So Good (white) [download]

16. Jill Scott - Golden (Kaytranada's Life Living Edition) (white) [download]

17. Uptown Funk Empire - You've Got To Have Freedom (Patchworks Remix) (Soulab Promo)

18. Henri-Pierre Noël - A Fifth Of Beethoven (Wah Wah 45s Promo)

19. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On? (Roundhouse Kick Remix) (white) [download]

20. Octa Push - Green Limo (Senseless Promo) [download]

21. Lokiboi - All Nighter (Somethingsounds Promo) [download]

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #12

Marking the Queen's birthday here in Oz, things have gone a bit soulful/R&B this week, mainly down to the man Steve Ripley over at Soulfood who continues to prove himself a complete music superstar.

Tracks come from Diggs Duke following this week's interview with Tall Black Guy, plus the usual crazy niceness with two tracks from Omar's much-anticipated new album 'The Man', more biggies from Tru Thoughts, First Word, Ninja Tune and Stones Throw, alongside a fresh REFLEX take on Daft Punk and my very own Bastard Jazz edit. Have a wee listen, my good friend.

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #12 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#12 - 3rd June 2013

01. Diggs Duke feat. Vaughan Octavia - Is It Love? (Thundercat Cover) (Bandcamp) [download]

02. B.jamelle - Rose Tea (Bandcamp) [download]

03. Sheree Brown - Time For The Party (Expansion Promo)

04. Timotha Lanae - ALBUM TRACK 2 [UNKNOWN]

05. C. Robert Walker - Something's Going On (Expansion Promo)

06. Omar - Fuck War, Make Love (Freestyle Promo)

07. Omar - Simplify (Freestyle Promo)

08. Quasimoto - Brothers Can't See Me (Stones Throw Promo)

09. Natural Self - An Invisible Light (Tru Thoughts Promo)

10. Nickodemus feat. Sammy Ayala - Baila Tu Manera (Whiskey Barons Remix) (Wonderwheel Promo)

11. The Impellers - Do What I Wanna Do (Clear's Muchacho Sucio Remix) (Légère Recordings Promo)

12. Kid Loco x Captain Planet - My Daddy Ningani [Stop.Look.Listen. Lumpy Mash] (Soundcloud) [download]

13. Omegaman - El O'man Boogaloo (All Good Funk Alliance Remix) (Fort Knox Promo)

14. Daft Punk - Doin' It Right (REFLEX Remix) (Soundcloud) [download]

15. Kid A - BB Bleu (Eliphino Remix) (Ninja Tune Promo) [download]

16. Yosi Horikawa - Stars (First Word Promo)

17. Hidden Orchestra - Vorka (DC Breaks Remix) (Tru Thoughts Promo)

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #11

I've gone a bit world this week, in no small part due to the kindness of new friends IRMA Records in Italy and Far Out Recordings in London. There's also some cracking freebies from groovesters Soulection, as well as brand new tracks from First Word, Jalapeno and Fort Knox. Lovely stuff. 

The mix is a little schizophrenic this week, as is the selection. Thankfully there's still no digital substitute to an experienced DJ. :-) Enjoy my lovelies and spread the word about these cracking new releases!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #11 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#11 - 27th May 2013

01. OL & ¥oin - Sink (Fine Grains Promo)

02. Lakim - Future Bounce (Soulection) [download]

03. Flako - What's That Calling Me (Project: Mooncircle) [download]

04. Dwele - Lady (Sango & Lakim Edit) (Soulection) [download]

05. Kilo Kish - Give It 2 U (Cover) (Self-Released) [download]

06. Kraak & Smaak - The Future Is Yours (Ambassadeurs Remix) (Jalapeno Promo) [download]

07. Riot Jazz Brass Band - Paradox (First Word Promo)

08. Fort Knox Five - Once Again feat. King Kamonzi (Fort Knox Promo)

09. Basement Freaks - The Last Train (Jalapeno Promo)

10. Leon Ware - I Know You (Original Mix) (Reel People Promo)

11. Thabo & The Real Deal - Hey Mama (Bandcamp) [download]

12. Jaidene Veda - If Only (Elle's Chill Reprise) (Jaiveda Productions Promo)

13. The Blue Hammock - Wonderwall (IRMA Promo)

14. Hawa - Gone Away (Favorite Recordings Promo)

15. Benoit Viellefon & His Orchestra - Minor Swing (JohnJohn Records Promo)

16. Joyce Moreno - Dor De Amor É Água (Far Out Recordings Promo)

17. Christian Lisi - Besame Mucho (IRMA Promo)

18. Unknown - I Want Your Love (Soul Clap Records)

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #10

What a great week for music! My Inbox has been veritably bursting at the seams with amazing new tracks, so I'm really excited to share them with you. I know I've been a bit quiet this week - rest assure there's lots more coming over the weekend in terms of reviews and freebies. Watch this space...

The usual eclectic blend, this week's selection features more great stuff from the Melodica stable, a re-hit of tracks from Colm K's latest EP and the new album from Australia's very own Kerbside Collective, plus a fresh-off-the-press Hint remix on London Possee's 'London Style' and new Chromatics material. And last but not least, an incredible release from Pedestrian - one of my favourite tracks of the year already. You can download all the available tracks from Juno Download [here].

As ever, pull up a chair, open the paper and take a listen.

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #10 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#10 - 20th May 2013

01. Jesse Boykins III – Limit To Your Love (Self Released) [download] 

02. Ojan - Beginnings (Melodica Promo)

03. Shortcircles - On My Mind (Anenon Remix) (Plug Research Promo) [download] 

04. Flako - Dwarf Dance (Project: Mooncircle Promo)

05. Colm K - Nothing (Bastard Jazz Promo)

06. [re:jazz] - At First Glance feat. Mediha (INFRACom! Promo)

07. Harleighblu - Enough Now (Tru Thoughts Promo)

08. The Hi-Fly Orchestra - Roda De Samba (Agogo Promo)

09. The Kerbside Collection - Jelly Belly (Légère Recordings Promo)

10. Resonators - Try Again (Wah Wah 45s Promo)

11. London Posse - London Stylee (Hint Version) (Tru Thoughts Promo)

12. Mr Beatnick – I Know All The Bitches (Atjazz Astro Remix) (R2 Promo)

13. Uraz Kurt - Remember The Light (Soulab Promo)

14. Jaidene Veda - Open Love Letter (Ananda Project Remix) (Jaiveda Productions Promo)

15. Satin Jackets - Come On (Melodica Promo)

16. Chromatics - Looking For Love (Italians Do It Better Promo)

17. Pedestrian - Hoyle Road (Original Mix) (Born Electric Promo)

18. Badboe - Playin Yourself (Booty Fruit Promo)

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #9

It's a gorgeous yet somewhat chilly Autumnal Saturday here is Sydney. I'm feeling pretty mellow today (I blame all that Carlton Draught last night), and so is the podcast this week.

Featuring a heap of brand new tracks from Chris Coco's Melodica label, a new Plexus joint (one of my new favourite labels), more from SLL faves Soulab, Record Kicks, Bastard Jazz (check the new Colm K track - it's INSANE!), as well as my pick of the brand new Daft Punk album.

Anyhow, sit back, relax, grab your choice of beverage, and press play.

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #9 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#9 - 13th May 2013

01. Pablo Bolivar - Rise Your Demons (Avantroots Records Promo) [download]

02. Jamie Isaac - Hollow Words (Melodica Promo)

03. Debian Blak - Dive ft. Kate from Mt.Wolf (Audio Doughnuts Promo)

04. Thomas Prime - Two Below (Cult Classic Records) [download]

05. Scarper - Surfing the Cosmic Belt (Plexus Records Promo)

06. Kelpe - Go Visible (Drut Promo)

07. Sweatson Klank - Blow (Project: Mooncircle Promo) [download]

08. ARP 101 - Mystery Man (Eglo) [download]

09. L.A. Mitchell - The Ease (Soulab Promo)

10. The Hi-Fly Orchestra - Sambinha feat. Paula Morelenbaum (Agogo Promo)

11. Marta Ren &a The Groovelvets - 2 Kinds of Men (Record Kicks Promo)

12. Laberge - Yesterday (Original Mix) (Homecookin' Promo)

13. Casbah 73 - If You're Leaving Part 1 & 2 (Lovemonk Promo)

14. Colm K - Good Fridays (Bastard Jazz Promo)

15. Joss Moog - Sweet Mary (Robsoul Promo)

16. Daft Punk - The Game of Love (Columbia Promo)

17. Robot Koch x Sieren - Melville (Scullcandy Promo) [download]

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Jesse Futurman - Exquisite Basement EP (Jus Like Music) [Download]

Here we have the final in Jesse Futurman's trio of free EPs from SLL faves Jus Like Music.

The 'Exquisite Basement EP' is exactly that - a gloriously delicate collection of lo-fi samples and melody, forging a perfect harmony between smooth, soulful jazz and electronic broken beat.

Be it the downtempo, piano-led groove on 'One For Dan Zacks', to the moody and melancholic strings on 'Disappear', to the 4/4 dance vibe on 'Trouble Man', this 7-track mini EP takes you on an all-enveloping journey through Jesse's deepest imagination. It's a curiously dark yet peaceful, enlightening place that will keep you wanting more.

The 'Exquisite Basement EP' is out now as a free download via Jus Like Music. Download it via Bandcamp below.