Mixtape: Dirty Stanky Funky Vol. 1

Dirty Stanky Funky was a party we recently threw at the excellent Golden Dawn 'Tavern Of Power' on Auckland's Ponsonby Rd recently. We gave away a bunch of mixtapes on the night, but have decided to make a link available for your streaming (dis)pleasure. Click it. But get ready to get dirty, to get stanky, and most of all, to get funky - because this is definitely NOT for the faint-hearted...

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 15: So So So Modern

So So So Modern. So So So Fresh. So So So Clean.

Vol. 15 in the Pocket Sized Mixtape series is the third and final instalment in another trilogy of mixes, this time with both (all three?) feet firmly planted in the *modern* vibe of experiental electronica, post future beatscapes and seriously sideways dream pop.

I urge you to search these artists and their music out. Their ears will thank you.

Check it out here, or in the player below.

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 15: So So So Modern by Nyntee on Mixcloud

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 14: So So Modern

So So Modern. So So Fresh. So So Clean.

Vol. 14 in the Pocket Sized Mixtape series is the second in another trilogy of mixes, this time with both feet firmly planted in the *modern* vibe of experimental electronica, post future beatscapes and seriously sideways dream pop.

I urge you to search out these artists and their music. Your ears will thank you.

Check it out here, or in the player below.

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 14: So So Modern by Nyntee on Mixcloud

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 13: So Modern

So Modern. So Fresh. So Clean.

Vol. 13 of the Pocket Sized Mixtape series is the beginning of another trilogy of mixes, this time with both feet firmly in the *modern* vibe of experimental electronica, post future beatscapes and seriously sideways dreampop.

I urge you to search these artists and their music out. Your ears will thank you.

Check it out here, or in the player below.

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 13: So Modern by Nyntee on Mixcloud

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 10: The Boogie Back

'The Boogie Back' is Vol. 10 in the 'Pocket Sized Mixtape' series, and it sees the selection narrowed to some funk and soul-filled, disco-flavoured boogie bangers that always make me shake what my momma gave me. And then some.

You can listen AND download from SoundCloud or MixCloud. If you're interested in a playlist, I suggest you head towards MixCloud...

Enjoy. And watch this space for Vol. 11 dropping soon...

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 9: So Fruity, So Funky

The final instalment of the 'Fruity and Funky' trio in the 'Pocket Sized Mixtapes' series (gangster) leans heavily back into the funky side of fruity - while remaining with one (good) foot on the fruity side of funky, of course.

No more blow and blather, just get on and wrap your laughing gear 'round these coconuts, on Soundcloud or Mixcloud. (Ps. the tracklist is on Mixcloud...)

The next trio of mixtapes take the funk in an entirely different direction, so watch this space for Vol. 10...

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 7: Fruity and Funky

Volume Seven in the 'A Pocket Sized Mixtape' series veers far, far away from the 'laxed out vibes of the previous trio of mixtapes. However, the riches to be found within this collection are most definitely represented accurately in the title - all the tracks found here are indeed both FRUITY and FUNKY. So shed your inhibitions and get with the party.

Free streaming AND downloads below...

Soundcloud | Mixcloud

Don't say I never do anything for you.

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 6: Midnight Feast

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 6: Midnight Feast

The sixth in the 'A Pocket Sized Mixtape' series is called "Midnight Feast", which also draws to a close a trio of mixtapes designed with loving in mind. It goes without saying what time of day this volume is recommended for...

Listen to AND download APSMV6: Midnight Feast here.

Volume 7 is already in the pipeline, so watch this space...

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 5: Afternoon Delight

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 5: Afternoon Delight

Volume 5 in the 'A Pocket Sized Mixtape' series is also the second in a series of mixtapes designed with loving in mind. "Afternoon Delight" is a journey through the kinds of songs which suit exactly that; so wrap yourselves in yourselves and enjoy the music as you commune in the afternoon sunshine...

Listen AND download APSMV5: Afternoon Delight here.

Volume 6 will follow later this week...

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 4: Morning Glory

A Pocket Sized Mixtape Vol. 4: "Morning Glory"

The first in a new trio of mixtapes lands with "Morning Glory", volume 4 in the 'A Pocket Sized Mixtape' series. As the name suggests, this one is for the lovers - indeed, this trio of mixtapes are all designed with earthly pleasures in mind... so press play and love the one you're with.

Listen AND download APSMV4: "Morning Glory" here.

Volume 5 will follow next week...

Music: From Me To You

MUSIC: From Me To You... For Free...

Over on the left hand side of this blog is a lil' list of interesting tidbits, time-consuming procrastinators and shenanigan-inducing behavioural suggestions. Among them are a bunch of mixtapes I've lovingly assembled - the 'A Pocket Sized Mixtape' series.

Currently there are three volumes available for download, from either Soundcloud or Mixcloud...

Vol. 1: In The Pocket / Workinonit   ( sound / mix )
Vol. 2: Lazy Hazy Days   ( sound / mix )
Vol. 3: Through The Clouds   ( sound / mix )

Oh, and I've another trilogy of sorts ready to load up, so it might well be worth checking back there every now and then. If you like the music, that is...

I reckon you just might.

Cosmic Disco Mixtape

A one hour mini-mix put together live & loose, without any technical assistance (outside of a beer or two, that is...), and featuring a bunch of slow disco & cosmic boogie tracks which are currently spinning my wheels. Oh, you want a tracklist? Yeah right. Try your luck with shazam, pal.

Available for streaming AND free download...

Cosmic Disco Mix by bro90

Review: J-Rocc 'Some Cold Rock Stuf'

J-ROCC
Some Cold Rock Stuf
[Stones Throw]

"Brilliant! More awesome driving music!" That was the first thought that crossed my mind when this album appeared before me. I'm a long-time fan of Stones Throw, and I've found many of their releases, particularly those by Madlib and J Dilla (J-Rocc has worked closely with both) best suit being listened to at a high volume while driving. Surprisingly, when you consider the length of time J-Rocc has been around - he founded the turntable crew Beat Junkies in 1992 - Some Cold Rock Stuf is his debut artist album. Unsurprisingly, it's a diverse and challenging listen, with a dramatic, widescreen scope spread across flavours which range from Bollywood-styled party beats to treacle-thick hip hop. His turntablist abilities are on point, and an array of spoken word samples provide a kind of otherworldly narrative on an otherwise largely instrumental album - and also show J-Rocc has a healthy sense of humour. Let's roll!

3 and 1/2 stars from 5

Check out Play This (Also) here...

In The Pocket Mixtape Vol. 1

An all-live, one take, continuous mix from yr Bro 90 aka Nyntee, assembled with Sunday afternoons in mind. From Aloe Blacc to Leroy Hutson, from Jean Knight to Jamiroquai, no stone is left unturned in helping you tune in, turn on and chill out.

Just click here.

Tracklist:
Aloe Blacc | Billie Jean (live)
Al Green with John Legend | Stay With Me (Max Kane Slump)
Bebel Gilberto | Baby (Yam Who? Uptown Jazz Safari mix)
Marvin Gaye | Sexual Healing (Simon's Dark Keys remix)
Ike & Tina Turner | Livin' For The City
Jean Knight | Mr Big Stuff (Frico edit)
Bo Kirkland and Ruth Davis | We Got The Recipe
Raphael Saadiq as Ray Ray | I Know Shuggie Otis
Cardell Funk Machine | Shoot Your Shot
Sly & The Family Stone | If You Want Me To Stay
Azymuth | Dear Limmertz
Checker Kabb | By My Side
Snooky | Ease The Pain
T-Connection | Do What You Wanna Do
Jamiroquai | Alright (Frico edit)
Keni Burke | Risin' To The Top
Huba | Mary
Leroy Hutson | Cool Out