As I type, there’s an election going down here in the UK, so here’s a little something to break up the monotony of all that politics talk that has gotten to be a little bit out of control. It’s volume 2 of last years ‘Bring On The Brass‘, which was a mix by myself and was part of a free CD giveaway here on LSM. I’ve taken the reigns of volume 2 again and I’m once again sending out a celebration of brass in the tracks I’ve chosen which, in my mind, always adds that extra spark to music.

Last years mix was a Ghetto Funk fest, but this time around it’s a Funk/Disco approach with my mind on the time of year it is too, so the summery vibes are there in full effect. There will be a CD giveaway of this mix again towards the end of July but for now, I hope you enjoy listening to this mix as much as I did putting it together.

Tracklist

RocknRolla Soundsystem – Stranger
Wilson Pickett – Funky Situation (Charlie Beale Regrooved Edit)
Johhny Adams – Feel The beat (CMAN Edit)
RocknRolla Soundsystem – Holy Ghost
The Bar-Kays – Let’s Have Some Fun (SLY Edit)
KC & The Sunshine Band – That’s The Way I Like It (Loshmi Edit)
The Whole Darn Family – I Know That You Lied (Dj XS Edit)
The O’Jays – Got To Give The People What They Want (Mikeandtess Edit)
Tom Browne – Funkin’ For Jamaica (CMAN Edit)
Lafayette Afro Funk Band – Hihache (Loshmi Edit)
Dem Juju Poets – Mali Mali
Tonbe – Written Off
Ziggy Phunk – Fabulous Boogie
Con Funk Shun – Confunkshunizeya (Charlie Beale Regrooved Edit)
Pete Herbert & Dicky Trisco – Free Zone (Pete Herbert & Dicky Trisco Midnight City Edit)
The Bar-Kays – Too Hot Too Stop (TWOGOOD Remix)
The Traffic – White Lines
Dem Juju Poets – People’s Republic
Skeewiff – Kalashinikov
Skeewiff – Ferris Funk
Shaka Loves You – Dance Dance Dance
Rose Royce – Car Wash (TWOGOOD Edit)
Eruption – Hold On I’m Coming (Loshmi Edit)

Megan Hamilton is a lady who is always on new music making mission. She drops tunes at a regular rate and maintains a high quality finish every single time! Her most recent offering ‘Give It Up‘ comes as part of Breakbeat Paradise’s ‘Power Hour Free Download‘ series and what a stunner it is! This deep and ridiculously funky slice of Glitch Hop samples the legendary, Barry White, which definitely adds to the lush, bassy and groove heavy sounds Megan is providing this time around. Snap it up folks!

As I mentioned above, Megan is a busy lady when it comes to music and in the early part of this year she released her amazing debut album ‘Photosynthetic‘ with her funky brothers, The Bermudas. It features 10 tracks that puts on show the production and vocal skills Megan possess and the funkiness only The Bermudas can bring. The resulting tracks are a melting pot of Glitch Hop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk and Future Funk influences, which means there’s a little something for everyone. Check the album below where you’ll find links on how to make it yours.

The music doesn’t stop there folks because there is now a remix album of ‘Photosynthetic’! The tracks on this album are being released individually and 7 out the 10 tracks have been released thus far. There’s already plenty of tasty treats to be found on this album and we’re sure the other 3 will be just as heavy. Links to get at the remixed album are below. There’s quality music everywhere here and we love it!

Download ‘Give It Up’ here via Hypeddit.

Download Megan’s ‘Photosynthetic’ album for free or pay what you like here from Bandcamp.

Find all the tracks and download links here on Soundcloud.

Links for Megan Hamilton :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Tim Tama might be a name most of you don’t know. He hails from Holland and his schtick (schtick schtick) is industrial techno. This might not be to everyone’s taste as it’s often heavier than lead. But in amongst the pounding visceral beats and the, at times, frantic hi-hats are moments of pure beauty.

Of the 4 tracks on this EP the first track The Skin I: Remains is a heavy breakbeat influenced track with added acid beats. Well worth a listen.

Track 2 The Skin II: Chemicals is more industrial in sound but still holds enough interest for me at least.

Track 3 The Skin III(do you get the naming structure now) : Sometimes | Reminisce is to me the standout track it starts with a lovely orchestral synth with a hint of a kick drum like something dark knocking at the door trying to gain entry. Then bang the door is kicked open and in walks a thumping beat but all the while that synth washes over you kind of placating you. The first break comes not before time but the break is filled not with the synth as you’d expect but an acid rhythm before building and in comes that beat again but this time it is less insistent and the whole piece has taken on a fluid dance rhythm. To finish the track it goes all industrial to run through the whole gamut of musical emotions.

The final track Skin IV: None More Black is again more industrial beats but then at the break it hits into a slightly skittish drum and bass rhythm that slips and slides around a mysterious melody that sounds like it’s sprung from a science fiction film. The whole EP is worth a couple of listens to appreciate the depth of the music inside rather than the first shock of the industrial beats. I say buy it but take a listen first.

Music To Buy

You can expect to hear only the finest Disco music when checking out what Swedish producer, Disco Tech, has to offer. He’s built up quite a following due to his fresh approach to a genre that provides more shoulder shimmying action than any other out there. He has quite a selection of tracks and mixes over on his Soundcloud page that cover varying styles of Disco. You can find deep and lush Slo-Mo as well as at the opposite end of the scale, full on sparkly floor fillers.

You will also come across some stunning midtempo groovers like this rework of his of Frankie Vallie’s 1978 smash hit ‘Grease‘. It was originally released back in 2011 but the decision was made to remaster it so that it now sounds slicker than ever! If Disco is your thang, you’re gonna love this rework and the sounds of, Disco Tech.

Download Disco Tech’s rework here via The Artist Union.

Links for Disco Tech :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Bandcamp / Hearthis / Twitter

Hankook returns to the pages of Breazklinkz with his monthly Streaming Show. In this Volume 4 Hankook hands over the decks to a very special guest mix from Aldo Ferrari. An hours worth of Breakbeat business with a fine selection of Breakbeat monsters to get your body moving.

Check out Hankook’s Facebook page for the LIVE video stream: www.facebook.com/HankookOfficial

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Hankook Tracklist

00:00 – Intro
00:33 – The Brainkiller & Aggresivnes – I Like This!
03:48 – Outer Kid – Deckard
06:34 – Sub´N´Dub – Close Me (Eztereo Remix)
10:10 – Krafty Kuts x Dynamite MC – Rev It Up (feat. Riya)
13:10 – BreaksMafia Feat. Ivory – Hit The Ground
16:25 – The Brainkiller & Wardian – Tol Flow
20:16 – Disperto Certain – Cheating The Body
22:57 – Face & Book – Bangkok
25:58 – Jammin – Go Dj (Suga7 Remix)
29:04 – Hankook – Big Up_(MURIX_Rmx)
31:00 – Elektronauts – Bumper (Obscene Frequenzy Wasted Mix)
33:10 – Alt-A – Work Me (FM-3 Remix)
34:36 – Hankook – Magic Beat
37:00 – Hankook -Your Life

Aldo Ferrari Tracklist

39:10 – Murix – Red Line
40:23 – Leeroy Thornill – Badman Sound
41:35 – SevenG – Soldier
42:32 – Prisma – Funk the good one
45:26 – Bioboy – Dark Monster
48:48 – Firestar Soundsystem – Hands Up
50:42 – Krafty Kuts x Dynamite MC – The Master
53:37 – Ufo Project – No More

Now up to Volume 7 of his continuing Odd Mix series GUAU mixes up a great fresh selection of Bass & Breaks music. Starting off the mix with his newly released track “Clap” on his own label 83. Hit up Beatport HERE to purchase this track.

To download this mix simply follow the Soundcloud widget.

Raveart’s Winter Festival has been running for quite some time now, always with the best artists in Breaks music new and old.  In March this year Aquasky was asked to play a classic Aquasky Vs Masterblaster set so the goal was set and he put this mix together. This mix was recorded back in the UK and is a direct copy of what was played LIVE at the gig. Old Nuskool Breakers unite !

As always, mixed live with:

2x Technics 1210’s
Rane TTM 56s
2x Novation Dicers
Serato SL3
Macbook Pro
2x Shure Whitelabel Needles

A couple of essential Free Tracks from Love Lizard, both bangers, both with a pertinent socio-political message. First up, a Future Jungle/Jungle Breaks tune ‘How It Used To Be’ and secondly a Hardtek remix of Captain Ska ‘Liar Liar Ge2017′, a political protest song that despite hitting No1 on the British iTunes chart, is not receiving mainstream radio airplay. While you enjoy the remix for free, Love Lizard requests you buy the original which you can do here

Love Lizard – How It Used To Be & Liar Liar Remix

It’s been absolutely ages since we’ve brought you a throwback Thursday tune and what a tune we have for you this time around! It comes in the form of a delicious Disco tinged House rework of Fun Lovin’ Criminals ‘Love Unlimited‘ from Dutch producer, René van der Weijde aka, TFX. René is no stranger to creating big tunes as you’re going to hear, but as well making this one and a large number of other classy tracks that can be found on his Soundcloud page, he was one half of the duo that made up, Atlantic Ocean, that brought us the unforgettable ‘Waterfall‘. With a track like that to his name, you know that he’s knows how to make music that’ll have you’re goosebumps doing their merry dance. Enjoy this gem and go searching for more on the links below.

Download TFX’s rework here via Hypeddit.

Links for TFX :

Soundcloud / Website / Beatport

Many moons ago, S Express invited us to ‘enjoy this trip’, now, East Recordings boss, DJ & producer, Pablo del Monte takes us on ‘The Journey’

Pablo del Monte’s ‘The Journey EP’ on East Recordings continues his tradition of truly classic white isle Tech House, just a few chords in and you will be swept away in a whirl of euphoric feel good happiness. If that wasn’t enough, Blandy & Soul Cat return for another top class remix and believe us, Mr ‘Dream Frequency’ & Soul Cat won’t let you down but they will lift you up!!!

‘Tonight’ with vocals from Angie ‘I’m gonna get you baby’ Brown is as House as House can get!!!! And if you’re looking for an end of night track to cool things down, the Larry Heard esque deep house of ‘My Skin’ will have you heading home feeling all warm inside. Free Breaks Blog thoroughly endorses this journey!!!

Pablo del Monte- The Journey EP [East Recordings]