Instrumental

Juj | Midnight

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I haven’t been listening to a lot of hip-hop instrumentals lately, but this caught my eye when I was scrolling down my SoundCloud feed because I am a long-time fan of Juj . It was his Slack LP that won my heart a few years back. I rinsed “Insomnia”–both parts, “My Room”, and “Sunday Bouncer”.

I would say that this slick new jazzy joint entitled “Midnight” is up to par with those favourites mentioned above.


DJ Shadow | Liquid Amber EP

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DJ Shadow has started a new label by the name of Liquid Amber. For its debut release, he has put together a three track EP, which includes a remix from Machinedrum .


Flying Lotus | Your Dead! LP [WARPCDD256]

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In anticipation of Fly Lo’s You’re Dead! LP forthcoming via Warp Records , here is a little teaser

Pre-order the release in 12″ and digital formats here .


Sango | Tell Me One Thing

Seattle-based beat wizard Sango delivers a low-slung heater complete with inspirational grandma phonecall samples.


Pomo | Vibrator

Montréal-based Pomo’s latest self-released single “Vibrator” can barely contain itself. The kick knocks and rolls. The percussion spits and sprays. Manic chord stabs dance with ecstatic re-pitched diva vox. In some ways it reminds me of Hudson Mohawke .

Montrealers can catch him at the opening night of Melt MTL at Blizzarts on Thursday, March 13th.