Music from a genius. Releasing mainly on Stones Throw, plus Mutual Intentions, Star Creature and more, and collaborating with everyone from Lexx and Teddy Bryant to George Clinton — this is the glimmer of Stimulator Jones's earliest impulses. A string of superb tracks, a beat tape now given a vinyl release by Be With Records.
Be With Records fell in love with this collection of beats Stimulator Jones posted online back in his unknown days, and has now pressed it to vinyl. Jazzy beats, boom bap. Raw, soulful talent, sparkle, and one bead-strung run of beats after another. (Original Japanese text by Saito)
A beat tape-style release from L.I.E.S. by Vinny+Charlie, presented as a mysterious veteran producer from the U.S. West Coast. While it features breakbeats, it possesses a unique aesthetic that makes you appreciate why it’s being released on L.I.E.S. It’s VIN SOL + MATRIXXMAN.
A pseudonym for the duo of VIN SOL and MATRIXXMAN—two prodigies who have been active across genres, from cutting-edge West Coast underground techno to bootleg edits—on the 〈L.I.E.S.〉 label. A beat tape-style release featuring chopped-up samples and breaks—from lowriders and dusty sweet soul to crushed drums and more. It offers experimental beat sci...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)ence and a unique worldview that takes a different direction from the usual soul-infused hip-hop. A white vinyl release featuring 30 tracks across two seamless 20-minute sides. Picture sleeve. (Original Japanese text by Saito)
Following "The River Widens" — released on cassette by Red Motorbike and on vinyl by Circus Company — The Mole returns with a beat-tape-style breakbeat and downtempo album. Electronic music that's unique right down to the details. Fascinating stuff.
Canadian talent The Mole, aka Colin de la Plante, who has pursued everything from minimal to disco essence, post-techno experimentalism and house music dance grooves, delivers a new album on Circus Company. It takes a completely different direction from the single "High Dreams" released on Circus Company in October. (Original Japanese text by Saito)
Be With Records fell in love with this collection of beats Stimulator Jones posted online back in his unknown days, and has now pressed it to vinyl. Jazzy beats, boom bap. Raw, soulful talent, sparkle, and one bead-strung run of beats after another. (Original Japanese text by Saito)