If you enjoy a mix of all things funky and electronic
The Magician's
Magic Tape series is always worth a listen, with this latest edition a prime exemplar. Magnificently mixed, this hour long 85th iteration sees the whiz bring an incredibly keen focus on current releases alongside the awesome alchemy these tapes are known for. Most every track is released in the last month with a few still forthcoming in an
A-Trak remix of "In Arms" and originals from
Dom Dolla and
Boston Bun (via
1001tracklists).
More than the nuts and bolts,
The Magician picks tracks that fit perfectly together, combining in a powerful progression. The steps each track change signifies is part of the greater movement that he is authoring. It's all too easy to get swept up in
Jengi's vital spirit in "
Ice Tea" and move to an even more scintillating substance in
Cavego's "
Vår I Øyer." The twisted takeover of the beyond brilliant "
Beulah Loves Dancing" puts takes the mix back down to earth, but boy does the dance spirit remain, as it does throughout. That three track opening is a microcosm of this Magic Tape, especially as it begins to rebuild immediately with the massively funky march of
Jarami's "
No Chance."
The ups and downs come and go, but all the while the big picture moves ever forward. Huge, full bangers hit in the middle of the hour as
Prospa and
Cousn slam the speakers. In perhaps the best move of this whole mix
The Magician moves from "
Juggle" to the
Weiss dub of "
Missing U" dragging the tape out of the dark by the light of
Robyn. That is all to say the following four tracks are unreleased, ending finally with the
Moon Willis remix "
Hear The Music." So truly whatever your appetite,
Magic Tape 85 has the funk to fill it. Enjoy and follow
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