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Qvisisana (most likely named after Italy’s famous hotel Quisisana in Capri) by Naples-based band The Mystic Jungle Tribe is a beautiful work of art. The entire EP is incredibly imaginative and creative with amazing polyphonic melodies blending together in mind-blowing fashion. The opening 9 minute epic ‘Terrazza Sul Mare’ works as an excellent entrance to the album with groovy, adagio bassline and often leading into straying acidic synth lines. The track feels incredibly relaxed and almost improvised defying usual rules of structure and incorporating various production techniques to introduce their nu-jazz sound. The gradual fade out of the opening track welcomes us brilliantly into the funk vibes of ‘Sguardi’. Mesmerising, manipulated synth pads fluctuate over the catchy disco-esque bass. The B side opens up with ‘Visioni’ which is introduced with tribal-inspired, slow release tuned percussion later to be joined by a synth funk bass line and what can only be described as electronic malfunction sound effects. The musical combination of these create a wildly impelling track. ‘Vespro’ is a laid back jazz masterpiece. Bending synths and oscillating keys blend together to master the art of psychedelia. The EP is closed with ‘Il Custode Delle Chiavi’, a faster, house-ier track to the rest of the album. The bass line once again captures the funk gloriously and theremin sounds are thrown over the top. Imagine if The Clangers tv show got a guest appearance from Nile Rodgers and you’ve got it. Really great track to finish a really great EP. The Mystic Jungle Tribe have perfected exhibiting fantastic creativity. If only more music was made like this.

There isn’t much more I can say on the album to actually do it justice. I can’t put into words how amazing it is. Just go and listen and have your life changed. 

Great piece of music I just discovered. It originated in Brazil as a breakdancing street performers music but it's amazing! Sounds like early Afrika bambaataa/Herbie Hancock

Feminism has blown up recently, especially in the world of electronic music and the techno scene. A recent short documentary posted by Smirnoff Sound Collective aimed to create awareness of this sexism within the industry by following the all-female DJ collective and booking agency, ‘DiscWoman’. In the documentary they brought up facts such as: 10.8% of major festival lineups in 2015 consisted of women, which yes, is an awful statistic. They claimed that the dance industry was not as free and open as you may think.    I agree with the fact that there should be a brighter spotlight on female DJs, it is terrible that these women feel that they are being misrepresented HOWEVER I believe that women such as Nina Kraviz and Shanti Celeste (new tune “Being” is sick btw) and Annie Mac (all HUGE names) are showing how equal the DJ game is. Yes there may be less female artists at the major dance festivals however, the DJs who have worked and worked and succeeded through years of trying, are being given the representation they deserve. The DJ industry is extremely hard to break into and you can’t expect to be given your opportunity purely because you are female. 

Many people claim that Vinyl is the original, authentic way to DJ and, I agree with them. I started my Pure Sessions a few years ago and yet, I have still only uploaded two of my Vinyl-Only mixes. I'd say the reason for this is that I struggle to ever record a perfect vinyl mix. CDJ's, followed by laptops, followed by Rekordbox; the art of DJing is changing dramatically. Many DJ's (me included) have adapted and changed to more technological, modern alternatives and this means that the art of beatmatching/mixing is easier. The introduction of a 'sync' button means that mixing can be done by anyone. Whereas, when it comes to vinyl and turntablism, the art is much harder to perfect. And so, I give to you, a pure, good ol' fashioned vinyl mix.I don't have a problem with the introduction of newer, modernized approaches to DJing, in fact, I welcome it. A huge revival in the art of DJing is apparent at this current time in westernized society and it's great to see so many young people (and old people too) sharing and discovering new music. However, it is important that we remember the roots of the art. Do not forget the authenticity, beauty and raw talent inherent in vinyl DJing.

Dat Vinyl Jumpin’ 

This explains my obsession for Floating Points

Dedicated to will the cat who got hit by a car last night

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Technics! Vinyl is the way forward

'Ricardo Miranda - Floorwax' pon da dek