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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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)

Yosi Horikawa - Vapor (First Word Records)

I've just come back from an interview at Universal Music Australia (eek - fingers crossed for me, ay?!) so I'm a bit wired from all the adrenaline. As a result, I'm feeling mega inspired to share some recent finds, so apologies if you get a heap of updates all at once this afternoon!

My next recommendation comes in the form of Yosi Horikawa's new album 'Vapor'. I featured 'Stars' on a recent podcast, but the album is so insane I couldn't help but give it more airtime.

Hailing from Osaka, Yosi has been experimenting with music since the age of 12, sampling various self-made sounds in his bedroom to create DIY overdubs using two cassette decks. After many years of perfecting his craft, Yosi has now begun working with the immortals at the Red Bull Music Academy (including the likes of Dorian Concept), and when you hear his music you can understand why.

Yosi's style is genre-defining, impossible to pin down. It's almost impossible to put his experimental output into any kind of context. Live recordings sit alongside a host of truly unique drum patterns and rhythms, the only common denominator being the uplifting spirit and Eastern mysticism underpinning every track. As a result, I'll let the music speak for itself.

All that's left to say is this is a truly groundbreaking release, with only Matthew Herbert coming to mind when it comes to such bold, pioneering ingenuity.

'Vapor' is out today (24th June) on First Word Records | firstwordrecords.com

Stop.Look.Listen. Interview - Scarper (Plexus Records)

It was a few months back that I was introduced to the new Plexus imprint with their fantastic inaugural release from Pause, as featured on the Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast. Since then, I've been lucky enough to begin working with the label directly and was hugely excited to receive their second release from Scarper with the Unfurl EP.

This latest package harks back to the acidic, ambient electronica of old with a contemporary twist on the Detroit techno sound. Lush, soaring arps, arpeggiated basslines and old skool atmospherics dominate this 6-tracker, offering the listener a truly modern dance classic.

I was intrigued to learn more about the man behind the release, so here we go with the next Stop.Look.Listen. Interview, this time in a somewhat shorter format, providing the artist with a bit more scope  for creative expression. I'm delighted to introduce you to London's Scarper.

BC: What has made you Stop lately?



SCARPER: Thanks to the ever-reliable BBC6 Music (best radio station in the UK), 'Norway' by 'Style of Eye'. One of those tracks that you know is going to be special from the first few bars. Utterly infectious & addictive.

BC: What has made you Look recently?

SCARPER: The view of London from Primrose Hill. Beautiful place to hang out in the summer.

BC: And what has made you Listen?



SCARPER: It's an old one, but I keep going back to Drexciya's 'Neptunes Lair'. Absolute classic which is much more than a Detroit techno record. It's a wide, sprawling album which has all the elements of what I love about electronic music. It's full of juxtapositions: hard, clinical, robotic beats with beautiful melodies & lush ambience. It's funky & thoughtful, simple but complex, basically all the things that initially excited me about electronic music is crammed in there! There's also a high element of mystery & myth surrounding Drexciya, which for a music geek like myself is hard not to get obsessive about.

Scarper's 'Unfurl EP' is out today (24th June) via Plexus Records | plexusrecords.co.uk | Grab your copy from bleep.com

soundcloud.com/scarper | facebook.com/Scarpermusic | twitter.com/Stevescarper

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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Debian Blak - Six Months From Mars EP (Audio Doughnuts)

Another label I'm super chuffed to be working with is Audio Doughnuts, an independent label founded in a West London houseboat back in 2010.

Through a string of successful club nights across the City featuring top name guests such as Jamie XX, Julio Bashmore and Zed Bias, the label continues to go from strength to strength. Its latest release comes from relative newcomer Debian Blak with his 'Six Months From Mars' EP. 

Since emerging in 2011, Debian has become a go-to producer and remixer for music royalty such as Laura Mvula - praise indeed. This latest outing features 4 tracks of heavenly electronica - some call it indie, or bass, others dubstep, and some would liken it more to the choppy MPC stylings of Ta Ku or Flume. Whatever you call it, this is a super soulful, progressive soundscape that draws you further in on every listen. Soaring pads, sharp, harmonised leads and atmospheric percussion are the order of the day; it sounds familiar, but you're not too sure. This is an EP which builds a musical curiosity that'll have you hooked.

Check out my favourite cut from the EP - 'Dive' featuring Kate Wolf from Mt. Wolf. Sick.



'Six Months From Mars' is out now via Audio Doughnuts. Grab it from Juno [here]. | audiodoughnuts.com

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #8

To this week's podcast. I've been on a proper digital crate-digging spree this week, with more than a little help from some excellent labels in First Word and Légère, as well as Robert Luis' superb Tru Thoughts radio show. A real nice blend this week - lots of quality hip-hop, including a fantastic Amerie remix from up-and-coming producer Kaytranada, plus all the usual soul, jazz, latin and dub vibes. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #8 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#8 - 6th May 2013

01. Tythe - Careless Woman (Lapalux Remix) (Sunday Best Promo) [download]

02. Figub Brazlevič - Inner City Tribe (Bandcamp) [download]

03. Brian to Earth - Love, the Double-Edged Sword (Bandcamp) [download]

04. Amerie - Why Don't We Fall In Love (Kaytranada Edition) (Self-Released) [download]

05. Nas - It Ain't Hard To Tell (Mad Swans Remix) (Self-Released)

06. The Child of Lov - Give Me (Double Six Promo)

07. Tall Black Guy - Mon Amie De'Troit (ft. Ozay Moore) (First Word Promo)

08. Ty - Let's Start (Tru Thoughts Promo)

09. Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar (Ambassadeurs Reconstruct) (Self-Released) [download]

10. Neneh Cherry + Afrika Baby Bam - Nina (Produced by Four Tet) (Self-Released) [download]

11. Drumagick - Sunda Morning (Tru Thoughts Promo)

12. Chicha Libre - Danza de los Simpsons (Self-Released) [download]

13. The Kerbside Collection - Red Stripe (Légère Recordings Promo)

14. Dub Club - Beware Dub (Stones Throw Promo)

15. Doctor Stereo - Que Bonito Amor (Names You Can Trust) [download]

16. Sand Water & Wind - For You Blue (Funky Juice Promo)

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #7

Here's the latest podcast fo' yo' lugs. A real nice diverse mix this week, featuring everything from future beats to dubby electronica, through tropical funk via disco, hip-hop and reggae. I was massively chuffed to receive a re-mastered version of Rose Royce's 'Still In Love' this week too - it just had to go on there! Anyway, take a listen and let me know what you think.

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #7 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#7 - 29th Apr 2013

01. Freddie Joachim - Golden Temple feat. Mar (Remix) (Mellow Orange Promo) [download]

02. Jesse Futerman - Broken Glass (Jus Like Music Promo) [download]

03. Substantial - Cross My Mind (feat. Jsoul) (Mello Music) [download]

04. Quasimoto - Planned Attack (Stones Throw Promo)

05. Paper Tiger - The Sting feat. Homeboy Sandman (And Then I Bounced Remix) (Wah Wah 45s Promo)

06. Janet Jackson - If (Kaytranada Edition (Live Set Version) (Poplockin Music Promo) [download]

07. The Revolution of St.Vincent - The Little You Say (Record Kicks Promo)

08. Nickodemus - Mirage feat Kissey Asplund (Yukicito Remix) (Wonderwheel Promo)

09. Rose Royce - Still In Love (Morgan Khan Remaster) (Soulfood Promo)

10. Mr Bird - Green Beans (Fat Bird Sounds Promo)

11. Liam Bailey - When Will They Learn (Ministry of Sound Promo)

12. Pablo Sánchez - Out And About (Lovemonk Promo)

13. VECT - Soulful (Sonar Kollektiv Promo)

14. OL & ¥OIN - Sink (Fine Grains Promo)

15. Sieren - The View (Project: Mooncircle Promo) [download]

16. Chrissy Murderbot - Hornet's Nest (Call My Name) (Hyperboloid Promo)

17. 813 - Dote (Bandcamp) [download]

18. Outboxx - Home (Idle Hands Promo)

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Various - ΣCLIPSE (Project: Mooncircle) [Download]

Project: Mooncircle is a label I am having a new and exciting love affair with. In much a similar vein to Innovative Leisure, the imprint releases experimental, super-atmospheric electronica, each release playing like a futuristic film score.

Berlin-based clothing brand Ucon have teamed-up with the PM team on the latest teaser video for their Spring Summer collection. For me, this is what the label’s output is all about – it screams ‘soundtrack’. It’s music that’s written to be felt, to be experienced, so I’ll be keeping a close eye on the label’s video channels from now on.


Ucon | SS '13 Collection from Ucon GmbH on Vimeo.

On this free release, Project: Mooncircle continue us on this journey, with the ‘ΣCLIPSE’ compilation bringing together unreleased material from some of the label’s most cutting-edge artists, including Robot Koch, Submerse, Rain Dog, Sieren, Daisuke Tanabe, Lomovolokno, KRTS, and Daixie.

Hedonistic, and moody, soulful and hypnotic, this mini-album really does have it all. Essential.

‘ΣCLIPSE’ is available for free download from here now. Keep an eye out for more from this super exciting stable at projectmooncircle.com.

D Tiberio - Lie EP (Timetable)

I recently reviewed the ‘Ouroboros’ compilation from label Innovative Leisure as it had me bowled over in the fresh complexity with which it presented soulful electronica. As such, I’m again excited to present the first EP from LA artist D Tiberio due to be released on Nosaj Thing’s Timetable imprint, which has been born out of the same stable.

D Tiberio’s sound perfectly reflects the Innovative Leisure ethos in presenting three cuts of ambient electronic beats awash with carefully constructed drum patterns, moody synth layers, atmospheric samples and melancholic vocals.

‘Lie/Losing Form’ is my favourite track from this 3-tracker in its intensity and distinctive, hypnotic quality. Another EP worthy of repeated listens, each track is a real grower.

The Lie EP is out via Timetable now - you can grab it from iTunes here. | timetablerecords.com

Coco Bryce - Club Tropicana (Fremdtunes)

Dutchman Coco Bryce hits us with his second album ‘Club Tropicana’. It’s a name that’s new to me I must admit, but its introduced me to a fresh style of beat tape.

Bryce uses 14 tracks and 45 minutes to twist and turn through a multitude of influences and create a complex experimental soundscape which journeys through every electronic style imaginable.

From trippy 80s-inspired electronica to unique, moody interpretations of electro, techno, D&B and hip-hop, this album plays like a hedonistic journey through the deep subconscious. Its merits cannot be truly appreciated on first listen, but give it time and Bryce gets in your head. Wicked stuff - check the preview of the lead single above.

Club Tropicana is out on 25th March via Fremdtunes | fremdtunes.com