Download: GROOVEMENT // LAURENT FINTONI (Rhythm Incursions / Nihon Kizuna) / JUN11

…TONI pays a flying visit to Groovement to chat about that and his upcoming PROJECT MOONCIRCLE work. Plus tunes, naturally. Short but sweet! Recorded live at Hoya Hoya towers, on the Eurocultured weekend in Manchester (May 29/30th, but I’ve tagged it as June as it’s taken me a fortnight to get it out). http://www.originalcultures.org http://www.ryhthmincursions.com http://www.nihonkizuna.com   GROOVEMENT // LAURENT FINTONI / JUN11 by Jamie Grooveme…

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M20 Collective’s Pop-Up this Friday, Antwerp Mansion: Interview

…to each other at a party way”, but in a let’s do something, let’s start a project, let’s make something together way which needs to happen more everywhere. We appreciate this is hard, easier said than done, but we hope to provide this platform for people. Poet Chris Jam performing at Kraak, March 2014. Pic: M20 Collective Where do you envision M20 Collective being in 5 years time? It’s hard to say, it’s a development project that grows organicall…

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Hoya:Hoya does the Warehouse Project 2012

…est artists and Dj’s to hold a residency at this years series of Warehouse Project events in Manchester. Illum Sphere, Jonny Dub & Krystal Klear will be representing on a number of nights during the season, just check the line ups below for a taste of whats to come…. SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER – CURATED BY SBTRKT feat… SBTRKT < LIVE FOUR TET < LIVE TNGHT < LIVE FT: HUDSON MOHAWKE & LUNICE CARIBOU < DJ SET RUSTIE < DJ SET JACQUES GREENE < DJ SET LONE XXX…

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Ghostlife remixes Abstract Orchestra’s Madvillain project

The extremely well-received – both live and on wax – Madvillain project from Rob Michell and the Abstract Orchestra receives some remix love from Ghostlife, offering a fresh angle on some classic tracks. The ATA Records crew are offering a limited, 300 pc edition of the album with exclusive liner notes and a bonus folder or 3 tracks from the original sessions that wouldn’t fit on the vinyl. Once the album is out, those tracks will not be availabl…

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Interview: M20 COLLECTIVE + TWISTED TUBES PREVIEW

…ity and community spirit. What has really blown me away since starting the project back in 2014 is the willingness of people from across the scene to impart advice, collaborate and support ideas. This is essentially what the M20 Collective taps into and I suppose forms itself around. There is certainly a buzz in the Manchester scene at the moment and it’s infectious. Long may this continue! In terms of who is doing it right there are so many but I…

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Download: THE GHOSTFACE BEAT TAPE PROJECT

…Download What it says on the god damn tin. Check out videos of the process over at here. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Metrodome x Dyslexis are Project Apex – check debut video [Code Name] Eternal

…A tripped out debut groove from Ape Cult members Metrodome and Dyslexis – more to come on vinyl and digital soon from Room 2 Records. https://www.facebook.com/ProjectAPEXmcr http://www.room2records.com Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Download: Ode To Ghana – all Ghanaian samples instrumental project from Hobo Truffles

…Hobo Truffles is a worldwide producer collective and record label – check their first release, encompassing samples from Ghanaian music and featuring the likes of Keor Meteor and Robot Orchestra. Download Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Download: KING DELUXE // The 2999 Project

Alphabets Heaven – Arka by The Peppermill What is your vision of 2999? That was the question asked of these beatmakers and artists, pairing music and new visuals together for freely downloadable consumption. Check all tracks and download links, still being updated, at King Deluxe. The Librarian – Blue by King Deluxe Max Ulis – Seven by King Deluxe Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens…

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Painting Snowden: An interview with Sarah Lynn Mayhew // SLM Art

…hester’s broad culture but also gives a voice to the people. The Out House project is an amazing project for artists. I only hope that the council and other businesses start to recognise the true value that this project brings to the city and start to give financial support. At the moment artists have to pay for their own materials and time. In fact, the Edward Snowden piece has seriously jeopardised paying my rent this month! It’s painting with p…

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Download: Collective project Loosies Vol 1

A collaboration between artists resulting in summery, jazzy soul and hip hop that goes perfectly with this sunshine. Art: Kieron Boothe LISTEN / DOWNLOAD The recent events surrounding Covid-19 have brought about precarious and confusing times for musicians. As a result we felt that it was necessary to come together as a community and continue our individual pursuits as a collective. Internally we want to remain creative and open to collaboration…

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Groovement Podcast: AGENT J // 50CT13

…for Coba Soundsystem) Latino funk 22:02 submerse – Melonkoly (Deft Remix) Project Mooncircle back around 23:43 Om Unit – Folding Shadows From forthcoming LP ‘Threads’ 26:44 Om Unit – Jus Sayin’ (Feat. Gone the Hero) Label Who in the house 28:59 Peanut Butter Wolf – Styles Crew Flows Beats feat. Lootpack Album reissued on drip.fm last week 32:04 Harleighblu – Enough Now Sass and soul from weighty new Tru signing 36:30 Herrotics – Vault (ft Dubbul…

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Download: FINEST EGO // UK & Ireland Compilation

…ad for nada for a limited time only. May we also take the opportunity to point out it contains a track by Manchester don Danny Drive Thru, too. Find out more about the comp by listening to Laurent on Groovement, after the album player below. Project Mooncircle home GROOVEMENT // LAURENT FINTONI / JUN11 by Jamie Groovement on Mixcloud Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)…

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Video: ROBOT KOCH ft JOHN LaMONICA // Glassdrops

…http://projectmooncircle.bandcamp.com/album/the-other-side | Brand new video for Robot Koch’s Glassdrops track, from the just-released LP for Project Mooncircle, The Other Side. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Download: OM UNIT // The World Is Simply A Mirror (Rhythm Incursions Mix)

…(Build) 7. Om Unit – Ulysees (forthcoming Civil Music) 8. EAN – Pictarus (Project Mooncircle) 9. Holy Other – Know Where (TriAngle) 10. Chesslo Junior – INlove (dubplate) 11. Traxman – Footworkin’ On Air (forthcoming Planet Mu) 12. Dream Continuum – B Free (Planet Mu) 13. Eprom – Honey Badger (forthcoming Rwina) 14. Ital Tek – East District (Atom River) 15. Interface & Minus – Hardwork (forthcoming Gutterfunk) 16. Pixelord – Ninja Clown (Deft Rem…

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KidKanevil & Japan’s Daisuke Tanabe form like Voltron & become Kidsuke!

…and there was a link download from KidK with the full lp, which is out on Project Mooncircle from mid november! Having checked the full lp, it is quite some piece of work, an electronic lullaby that harks back to childhood fantasies… Real nice! check this little lp snippet for a listen Also check the stunning artwork by Japanese childrens book Illustrator Yura Komine Needless to say It is something special. I’m not going to review it, you can mak…

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Arp 101 & Elliot Yorke combine forces

…o you Dnb fans) & Elliot Yorke (1 half of Royalty who has dropped beats on Project Mooncircle) the ep features 4 heavy weight tracks, however the standout for me is the future boogie club smasher Slam which is the only track that doesn’t feature Elliot Yorke & is available on the digital only version. Check this one for a taster tho and if you like it, hunt down the rest & consume!! Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)…

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Reach: KIDSUKE x Manchester

…Mind on Fire and Hoya Hoya. Lots more goodness to follow in the lead up to the gig, including an exclusive interview and non-album track. Buy Manchester tickets For now, a quick look at the flyer and some more tour dates! The album is out in two days on Project Mooncircle – have a listen to snippets here or below in the embed. Also check the Finest Ego Kidsuke mix here.   Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to…

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Download // Sweatson Klank remixes Mista’s Blackberry Molasses

Fresh from dropping his Project Mooncircle long player You, Me, Temporary earlier this year, Sweatson Klank calls in to share a free remix of one his favourtie RnB tunes. In his own words, “expect a new album, several new EPs, and a slew of new productions in 2014”. www.twitter.com/sweatsonklank www.instagram.com/sweatsonklank www.facebook.com/takeisme www.sweatsonklank.com   Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click…

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Download: GROOVEMENT // VOLUME ONE

…to much of this. I’m hoping at some point to get together a UK x Chile EP project off the ground, but that’s still in my head as yet. What You Say is a monster of a track, typical of this guy’s Godzilla attitude to beatmaking. Alpha Stronggah Soundcloud Facebook Twitter Tecla de Oro Soundcloud Discos Pegaos Home   MECCA 83 // MANCHESTER The Quincy Jones of the North West, as far as I’m concerned, and Evan even has the same surname. His most promi…

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