Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 10:09AM 
George Duke is an artist that I grew up on as a child and is a pioneer of music. The new album revisits the synthesizer sound that characterized some of his most memorable recordings from the golden age of funk and soul. This song is classic Duke.
Funk, George Duke, Jazz in Aside Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 1:15PM 
Wat Happened is a track taken from 80s Casual’s upcoming album, One Night Stand, which will be released September 1st on Cold Busted. I seem to have found myself saying this a lot this year; but this is genuinely one of the best albums I have heard in a long time - it’s just spectacular. The fusion of funk, soul, hip-hop, trip-hop and house make for the most beautiful sound and sums up everything that Cold Busted is about. Could have posted any of the 19 tracks from the album, but if you like what you hear then make sure you support good music when it drops.
80s Casual, Cold Busted, Downtempo, Funk, Trip-Hop in Aside Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 9:22PM 
So yeah, I decided to this post tonight, because tomorrow is gonna be much busier I had originally planned. Above is the beach I will be spending the majority of my Holiday on, which means I won’t be blogging while I’m away. I’ve been holding most of these tracks back so that I could post them all together. If you have the time, then you should definitely check them all out.
While I’m here I would also like to say thank you to EVERYONE that has visited and supported the blog over the past few months. Never in my life did I expect to have nearly 12,000 views from over 2000 visitors. That’s just crazy.
Anyway, hit the jump for all the music.
Seeya in two weeks,
TC.
First up is a new track from (the beautiful) Michelle Owen, which is called Dee & Deaf. One of the funkiest tracks of 2010; she has created a sound that you don’t hear very often these days. I hope you can all guess which famous rapper/actor is on the vocals?
Secondly is my favourite of the 9 tracks. This is soulful house at its very best. The progression of the track is perfect and the use of the vocal from one of the greatest songs EVER simply make it one of the best tracks of the year. Producer goes by the name of Thyladomid and the track is entitled, The Voice.
“Birds flying high, you know how I feel”
Next up is ‘club banger’ from Matteo DiMarr. I’ve heard that this is getting played everywhere right now, and you can understand why. A very bass heavy progressive house track, which features a young man called Dashka who is rather good on the ol’ Saxaphone. Blower.
First remix in this post comes courtesy of my favourite DJ/House producer in the world, Mr. Jesse Rose. The track is called ‘Bit This Thin’ and is by Djedjotronic, who is singed to Boys Noize’s record label. Everything about this is spot on. Best remix from the EP that came out at the end of last month. Actually cannot wait to see Jesse at the end of August.
Second remix is by Huxley, and is of a track called ‘Gonna Be Alright’, which I used in my most recent mix. Not sure where the vocal is from, but it’s one of the best I’ve heard in a long time. Definitely a progression from Martin Dawson & Andre Crom’s original - funkier and much more enjoyable to listen to.
Here is a track from German producer Kabale Und Liebe, which features The Fog. Tech-House done right is the most exceptional sound in the world and this is the perfect example of that. Since You Looked Into My Eyes is something that I can see DJ’s playing A LOT over the next few months. Massive.
Two producers who have had a under-stated, yet superb 2010 are David Penn & Rober Gaez. This track, which is entitled ‘Sunshine People’, shows you what they are all about. Happy music, with a whole lot of groove, that your mum and dad will probably love too.
“Lets be happy”
The last remix is of Tom Demac’s ‘Crewcuts and Curls’ and comes courtesy of possibly the coolest man in the world; Jamie Jones. Since the release of his debut album, he has been rather quiet with his producing as of late, but he’s made up for this absolute JAM that is impossible to dislike. Guy is a genius.
Finally is probably the most beautiful of all the tracks I’ve posted. The production from Leif alone would have been sufficient, but with the stunning vocals of Donna Lea on top; this is just musical heaven. Priority is a special song and the perfect way to end this post.
Thanks for listening people.
x
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10:13AM 
Garage-funk remix of the new Crystal Fighters track from New Zealand duo, Chaos In The CBD.
FUNKAY!
Chaos In The CBD, Crystal Fighters, Funk, Garage in Aside Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 6:31PM 
James Brown lives on.
This is a group that isn’t worried about racial or generational boundaries – the lead singer is a 60-year-old bluesman; some of the players are barely out of college; and the founder, bass guitarist Andy Noble, has run a thriving rare record store in Milwaukee for years. But it all comes together because everybody clearly loves and respects late-1960s/early-1970s funk and soul.
Another great album that me, my mum and dad would all love. Rare quality these days.
Funkathon.
Funk, Kings Go Forth in Aside Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 1:46PM 
Posted a track from this a few weeks ago. Well, now the album has finally come out and I am pleased to say it is one of the most enjoyable listens of 2010. Uplifting and enjoyable Music from start to finish. Here’s my favourite track from the album - ‘Panther Sneer’ featuring the brilliant Double yellow.
Tie Breakers encompasses elements of nu-jazz, funk, hip-hop and electronica. Imagine the wild offspring of the more recent Mr Scruff material and the infectious horn and rhythm stylings of Quantic - then you’d be getting closer. But, comparisons aside, the UK’s Diesler (AKA: Jonathan Radford) has managed to strike a golden balance between amazing instrumentation and dancefloor rhythms. Incredibly well constructed tracks that would be just at home on your headphones as they would in a club.
With a blend of instrumental and accompanied tracks, Tie Breakers features vocal contributions from Laura Vane (The Streets, MJ Cole, Laura Vane & The Vipertones), Double Yellow, Stee Downes (Sonar Kollectiv), Linda Bloemhard (Kraak & Smaak, The Jazzinvaders) and Stockholm’s Carloline Ekstrom.
Tracklisting:
01. Samba Magic (feat. Laura Vane)
02. Panther Sneer (feat. Double Yellow)
03. Deepest Cuba
04. South Side Morning (feat. Stee Downes)
05. Zebra Boogie (feat. Linda Bloemhard)
06. Pick Pocket (feat. Laura Vane)
07. Buzzin
08. Back to My Old Tricks (feat. Linda Bloemhard)
09. Chillin’ (feat. Caroline Ekström)
10. Change/Trust (feat. Stee Downes)
At the moment you can grab a FREE download of the incredible track, Deepest Cuba, as a little taster from the album!
You can also stream the entire album via Diesler’s Soundcloud page.
The single, Samba Magic, is due out later in the year which will include a heavy duty remix by one of London’s hottest producers of 2010; Warrior One, so be sure to look out for that.
