Shades of Kollektiv Turmstrasse’s remix of ‘The Black 80s’ about this one. Stellar job done here by XOYOs Joshua James: I’ve said it before on this- James is certainly making some truely great sounds lately. Really deserves more recognition - especially ‘flux’. https://youtu.be/pvzPYbhwbKQ
Marcus Worgull – Skango
‘Raga muffin is tha Bizniss!!’ In the words of marcelino de Lua from that song that was in FIFA 06 - ramble aside - this tune is absolutely insane. Those drums! That dub! So peculiar: and yes of course- Worgull was signed up by Innervisions! That Dixon fella sure can scout: worth an oul listen... Continue Reading →
Amadou Balake – Massa Kamba (Ben Gomori’s Massabattical edit)
On the lurk deep into the magical varied bag of Optimo music you can find the most eclectic and electric music. Vibes a plenty - I don’t even know what ‘massabbatical’ is meant to mean - but the music is exemplary! The horns : the rhythm : the bass! You cannot be in a foul... Continue Reading →
Al Zanders – Second to None
Disco Friday Fever here @ TheSoundSniffer. No better way to get your Friday off and kicking than listening to Al Zanders' retro classic. A real gem of a tune we spotted hanging out nicely on a promo video for 'The Lost Village Festival' in Norton Disney. Get out the hair gel and get moving--- Disko-----... Continue Reading →