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Tuesday 19 January 10 [22:20:04]
Stay in, stay warm
This'll make no sense to anyone in the southern hemisphere but the long cold winter is taking its toll on the those of us braving a particularly snowy January in the UK...
The first of this year's mixtapes is a chilled, slightly melancholy affair with little of the exuberance of other baroquedub compilations. Don't despair though, it's a sonic blanket of the highest TOG rating and it comes drenched in the deepest bass.
Tuck yourselves in, stay warm and stay happy. It's not too much longer until the Spring...
Last Updated 19-01-10 [23:43:50] by Jerome
Thursday 26 November 09 [22:51:32]
A Mixtape Double
Who'd have thought it, I've been busy getting married and, logistics aside, enjoying life and letting things slowly get back to normal again... Big shout-out to Robin, Damon, Keir, Pablo Rider, Dougie and all at JamJah/Friendly Fire, as well as Nobby and Sister (Gayle) Henry and the Prescriptions, for making it a great party. And last but by no means least Fly and Annie (hearts of gold!), and all who came from far and wide to celebrate with us (and those who couldn't make it but were also there in spirit...)
Now down to business... just in time for the December party season, get your glad rags on for a bumper selection of all-new bass-driven gems. There's more than enough variety here to please all tastes so get stuck in and enjoy this thirty-third instalment in the baroquedub mixtape series.
And just when you thought xmas had come early and you'd already had all your presents, it gives me very great pleasure to offer you something a little bit extra for your stockings....
Daquta (aka DJ Samu44) got in touch recently asking if I'd mind if he made a best-of mix of his own, using selections from the various tracks that have appeared on the baroquedub mixtapes. Got to say I was honoured that someone cared enough to be that much of a fan! It's something I'd thought about doing many times, but never actually got round to doing...
The result is a truly inspired journey of epic dub proportions. Some of the tracks you'll have heard here before, others are new to me (exactly what the best mixtapes are all about!) and all are pure quality.
On its own merits this selection comes highly recommended to all baroquedub listeners but it's even more amazing when you find out that Daquta is none other than an 11 year old DJ from Norway. Nuff respect!
[direct download] 92MB mp3
[go to Daquta's website for the tracklist ] And watch out for The Best of BaroqueDub Vol.2 which I'm told is coming out very soon...
Last Updated 27-11-09 [00:07:03] by Jerome
Thursday 17 September 09 [22:51:40]
A netlabel double
It's been way too long since the last time some baroquedub music saw the light of day... the monthly-ish mixtapes are all very well and good but it's always good to get some fresh new tunes out into the world. So I'm delighted to announce not one but two new releases on the netlabel.
First off the Dark Side Dubs digital 7" is a no-holds-barred piece of upfront experimental ragga infused with a sprinkling of dubstep. My thanks go out to Mr.Doll for providing a quite incredible vocal performance that's at once menacing and full of the conscious roots spirit.Jah is my guide indeed!
Next up is a very special release of baroquedub mixes and remixes of tracks originally by the funk phenomenon that is the P-Theory.
Featuring the vocal talents of Kevin Goins, brother to the sadly deceased Glen Goins of Parliament/Funkadelic and led by the p-funk genius of Alex Campbell and Graham Kay, this is one unstoppable machine steeped in the tradition of 70s funk/rock but with a deep commitment to passing on the message to the next generation.
Welcome to a world of deep dubby southern funk in the style of Funkadelic's first album, together with dance remixes heavily influenced by Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy's DFA label.
My thanks go out to The P-Theory for letting me loose on their music - truly an honour to metaphorically walk amongst such giants of the funk.
Last Updated 17-09-09 [23:27:31] by Jerome
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Added by Jerome 18-09-09 [00:03:20]
ps. My apologies to the early adopters who downloaded the original version
of this month's mixtape... I've just realised that the file had unfortunately been encoded in mono - oops!
Download again for an updated version in full stereophonic glory.
Saturday 12 September 09 [17:09:03]
Travelling on...
Good to be back with another bumper selection after a v busy summer. This one's for Nuno who got in touch from Aveiro, Portugal requesting a bit of a re-run of mixtape 13's global journey.
I've shied away from the more obvious Afro-Cuban selections (even after my recent travels!) and gone down what Robert Frost called The Road Not Taken although it's often mistakenly remembered as the Road Less Travelled.
Expect a bit of a bumpy ride with plenty of surprises and cherish this releases as what used to be a regular monthly mixtape is becoming more and more difficult to fit in to a busy schedule. You never know when I'll get round to the next instalment...
Get in touch, say hi. and have fun. Until next time :)
Last Updated 12-09-09 [18:10:42] by Jerome
Saturday 18 July 09 [00:52:41]
Currently taking time out in Cuba
Last Updated 01-08-09 [15:52:16] by Jerome
Wednesday 24 June 09 [15:24:41]
It's that time of year again...
Been a while coming but well worth the wait. Sun's out, everyone's getting in the mood for the summer festivals and here's another smooth, downtempo selection of dub infused tracks perfect for lazing in the sun or chilling on the sofa.
Whatever's your thing.
My thanks, as always, to all who've taken the time to say thank you or hello. The feedback and encouragement is always much appreciated.
Last Updated 24-06-09 [15:27:38] by Jerome
Friday 01 May 09 [00:05:28]
Another birthday
The big 'three, oh' comes as a bit of a shock to a lot of people but this anniversary is a celebration of all that's best and timeless in the world of Jamaican bass culture.
There's plenty to learn from our elders and this month's mixtape goes out with a special dedication to the crew of the Jurassic Soundsystem whose You and Me On A Jamboree blog is a veritable treasure trove of Ska, Rocksteady, early Reggae, Calypso and rare Dub. Anyone seeking an education in roots culture owes it to themselves to check them out.
Muito obrigado Sono, Jurassico, Luís, Greg and Danilo.
Last Updated 01-05-09 [00:07:23] by Jerome
Wednesday 01 April 09 [13:17:27]
Not gone or forgotten
After a month off we return with a very special compilation which spans the usual 70s roots classics to head-nodding reggae-influenced party beats.
My thanks to those who took the time to get in touch with messages of support - it's always good to hear the mixtapes are being enjoyed.
Last Updated 01-04-09 [13:17:27] by Jerome
Sunday 08 February 09 [21:01:45]
February mixdown
Judging by your emails and comments, you all enjoyed the last 'back to basics' mixtape as much I did... so why change a winning formula?!
We're back with another hour long journey into the deepest, warmest bass. Shoutout to Thesis who got in touch to let me know about his music and who makes it into this mix with a fresh take on samba dubstep. We like to keep things interesting :)
Last Updated 08-02-09 [21:01:45] by Jerome
Saturday 24 January 09 [14:36:19]
Circuit bending genius
Big shout out to the circuit bending genius of Mr Lee Stowers. I don't ever use this website for commerce but I wanted to make an exception for a great friend and a truly inspirational artist. For a limited time only his latest circuit bending creation is available for sale on eBay. As the man says:
"Inside dwells circuitry that is sure to melt your brain. The disentangled flurry of noises that fart from this thing makes me sure that this box contains some of the mysteries of the universe.
It is simple to operate. The main controls are the three red buttons. These open up the bends that trigger random sounds from the unit. Spin the 'Wheel of Fortune' and you may catch it cheekily smiling at it's own abstractions through the 'chance' sounds it produces. Pressing a button and holding will make the machine flick through various sounds. When the operator releases the button the machine will pause on what ever sound it landed on. This is where it gets interesting as the sound can start to loop and self generate, giving an assortment of electronic garble, odd beats and rhythms, even odder beats and rhythms, avant-garde bleeps and drones, primitive stomping bass sounds and radiophonic soundscapes. Punctuated by other sounds that don't loop, most often shorter, disintegrating, synth sounds.
Have a listen and see what you think"
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