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Monday 03 May 10 [18:18:58]
Get out there and do it
Time to celebrate May Day with another very special instalment in the baroquedub mixtape series.
May Day's more than just the coming of spring, it's also an international celebration of political activism and solidarity. I'm certainly not affiliated to any one party or political doctrine but I'd like to mark the occasion with a request to all who live in the UK, or anyone with a vote to cast in the upcoming general election: get out there and vote! Vote green, vote Lib Dems, but whatever you do vote and vote with your conscience.
We seem to be at a crucial time in this country's history when the public mood is turning against the monolithic, antiquated two party system. Make your voice heard and cast your vote for a change in the electoral system, and for a fairer representation of the broad spectrum of public opinion rather than the self-serving interests of the old political elites.
Last Updated 03-05-10 [18:22:19] by Jerome
Friday 05 March 10 [18:46:44]
Keeping productive
As promised, today sees the release of not one but two new singles on the baroquedub netlabel.
First up is a duo of electro-dub workouts that spontaneously came out of the time I had to spend in hospital recently.
As Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck will attest, MRI scans make for some pretty inspiring retro-electro sound effects so prepare yourselves for plenty of synthetic riffs, and atonal bleepery.
The medically trained amongst you will notice that this MRI scan shows someone who's in need of emergency spinal surgery... Patient ID is indeed yours truly. Well at least the enforced time off work has enabled me to be more productive musically...
Next up is a selection of version excursions on a more familiar dub tip.
Featuring the vocal talents of Ruffneck, Sizzla and Big Youth (thanks to the many reggae acapellas that do the rounds on the net) this selection is a prime piece of heavyweight black plastic that follows in the soundsystem inspired footsteps of this month's mixtape.
Enjoy.
Last Updated 17-05-10 [02:17:17] by Jerome
Thursday 04 March 10 [19:08:26]
Pump up the vibes
It's time to wake up the neighbours with a brand new addition to the baroquedub mixtape series. Designed to put a spring in your step and certainly more upbeat than the last instalment, there's plenty here to keep even the most ardent dub-heads happy.
Enjoy, and stay tuned for some new netlabel releases coming out very soon...
Last Updated 05-03-10 [19:22:32] by Jerome
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 17-05-10 [02:27:45] 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
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.
