Enlightened Listening for July 3

Bandcamp is at it again, once again waiving their fees, and of course that means this edition of Enlightened Listening returns to the popular platform. This week I've opted to add embeds for ease of access, but will refrain from doing release by release breakdowns and rather highlight those that require/deserve a little more shine. It's a diverse list with a number of killer compilations so take your time and be sure to check out each release, and of course purchase those that resonate with you.

Highlights/breakdowns: Cassius' final record with Philippe Zdar finally gets a digital release and it couldn't be a better, more fitting or prescient production. Absolutely one of the tracks of the year. GRRL's Marathon is incredibly powerful and immersive, a testament to their tremendous taste and ever thriving energy. Jaymie Silk's output this year has been stunning and this new release is reflective both of that and the trying times we're in - a truly brilliant (however dark) project. The BOOST TAPE is basically a who's who in trap, bass and all adjacent genres, and for just $10 is an absolute steal (not to mention it's all going to The Movement For Black Lives). Finally, the four-pack of "Mountains" remixes is too stacked not to showcase: 2x Paul Woolford, The Patchouli Brothers and Joey Negro. WOW.

The Allergies - Say The Word (ft. Andy Cooper & Marietta Smith)

Caribou - Never Come Back / Sister (Floating Points Remixes)

Caroline Polachek - Ocean Of Tears (umru Remix)

Fiorious - I'm Not Defeated (Cassius XXL Remix)

Gene Summers & Dea - Do You Think I'm Sexy (KON Edit)

GRRL - Marathon

Jaymie Silk - EMPTY

Kai Whiston - No World Eternal

Lane 8 & Kidnap - Matcha Mistake

Ticklish - Reboots Vol. 8

Tim Reaper & Friends - Meeting Of The Minds Vol. 1

Tim Reaper & Friends - Meeting Of The Minds Vol. 2

Various Artists - BOOST TAPE 01

Various Artists - Physically Sick 3

Various Artists - The Trips: Triple A Talent

The Vision ft. Andreya Triana - Mountains (Remixes)

Enlightened Listening for October 25

Compiling this week's Enlightened Listening was an epic task. Seemingly every new release I dug through had at least one standout track, and that's if the whole thing wasn't worthy in itself. This led to perhaps the largest edition of this weekly playlist, showcasing 25 releases, 75 tracks and reaching over five and a half hours. As usual I've tried to make it flow as smoothly as possible running through some brilliant cohesive longer form releases, through disco and house to DnB, trap and bass before a rock finale. Yes there's rock in this week's edition as Pink Floyd recieve a remix, Mura Masa leans that way and Wolfmother makes a triumphant return. Listen below and find a quick hit of highlights next.

StayLoose opens with an exceptional album, filled with its fair share of beauty, bangers and transportive power. Qrion and Newman (I Love) follow with deep, lush, entrancing EPs. Pete Tong delivers another insight into his forthcoming album with HER-O. Joey Negro rebuilds a classic. warner case completes his debut EP. Then remixes take over with necessary nods to EDX, Alex Metric and Paul Woolford. London Elektricity unleashes his uber cool album as does Benzi who compiles a killer list of talents for Pressure Points Vol. 1. Kotek and TNGHT give a taste of their upcoming EPs. Solomun stamps his sound on Adriatique after a trio of remixes of Botnek joint "Jiffy." Finally, I don't think I'll ever grow tired of either David Gilmour or Andrew Stockdale as both Pink Floyd and Wolfmother soothe my soul.


StayLoose - Bad Star

Qrion - Waves

Newman (I Love) - I Love Therefore I Am

Pete Tong & HER-O - Symphony Of You (ft. Boy George)

Doug Willis - Dancin' 2020 (Joey Negro Disco Rebuild)

NICOLAAS - Shot In The Dark (ft. Nicholas Allbrook)

warner case - dance music for dancing, vol. 1

Charli XCX - White Mercedes (EDX's Miami Sunset Remix)

Moon Boots ft. Black Gatsby - Whisper In The Wind (Alex Metric Remix)

Jay Pryor & Steve James - Finding Our Way (Friend Withing Remix)

Hayden James - Between Us (The Remixes)

HERO - CRY BABY

London Elektricity - Building Better Worlds

Wilkinson - Machina

Various Artists - Pressure Points Vol. 1

Kotek - Constellation

TNGHT - Dollaz

PhatCap! - Slide

Sean Paul - When It Comes To You (AC Slater Remix)

Average Gypsy - Purgatory

Botnek - Jiffy Remixes

Adriatique - Nude (Solomun Remix)

Pink Floyd - One Slip (Remix 2019)

Mura Masa - No Hope Generation

Wolfmother - Chase The Feeling (ft. Chris Cester)

Crackazat - Fly Away

Genius jazz musician and electronic producer Ben Worrall, better known to us as Crackazat, recently released a trio of tracks based around acapellas taken from Joey Negro's ZRecords archives. This is the second such time Worrall has woven immaculate melodies around acapellas, a trick he first turned in the summer of 2016. Not quite 3 years later we've been blessed with Period Works Vol. 2, including the absolutely intoxicating lead track "Fly Away." Soaring sublime atop a rollicking piano and groovy guitar, the vocals fit the bouncy bed perfectly, playing right into the lively Crackazat craft-work. There's no way you can let this life-giving tune play out without cracking a smile; the joy and unabashed, childlike exuberance Crackazat imbues "Fly Away" with is wonderfully heartening. Launch yourself into this luxurious loftiness and wash all your worries away with the power of Period Works Vol. 2.FOLLOW CRACKAZAT: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Babert & Pink Flamingo Rhythm Revue - Good Lyfe (Severino Remix)

Friday night I finally got the chance to see Horse Meat Disco in person (at least half of the quartet as it were). Love and freedom ruled CODA as Severino Panzetta and Luke Howard hit the decks for an extended set full of fabulous edits and originals alike. all oozing with funk, biting brass, sensational strings and piquant piano. True to the talk around Horse Meat Disco and their long running party at The Eagle, the atmosphere was incredible and the dance floor was packed the whole night.

While I'm still relatively green when it comes to the greater disco catalog (certainly in comparison to Severino and/or Luke), there were numerous tracks that I knew right off the bat and was able to enjoy in utter ecstasy (see Dimitri From Paris's edit of "Salsoul Rainbow" or Joey Negro's dub of "Found A Cure"). On the other side of things, Horse Meat Disco don't have many of their own productions, however Severino did just release a solo remix effort, taking on Babert & Pink Flamingo Rhythm Revue.

Out now on Midnight Riot Records, this "Good Lyfe" remix is a brilliant blend of the bottomless bounce and groove of deep house with the distinct flair of disco. The chords craft a cool, luxurious italo-disco dance floor primed for your feet to follow the playful percussion all as the vocals spin around your head. It is a hearty and powerful production, that while featuring extended dance sequences never seems to drag, but rather further welcome you to the floor for more fun. Get Severino's "Good Lyfe" here.
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Patrice Rushen - Never Gonna Give You Up (Joey Negro Re-Grooved Mix)

A couple weeks ago we got a glimpse into the third edition of Joey Negro's Remixed With Love series through his take on L.T.D. "Love To The World." Today we were welcomed with another gorgeous groove in the form of a funky disco remix of Patrice Rushen's 1980 number "Never Gonna Give You Up." Another masterclass in maintaining the original's allure, while upping the oomph factor and thrusting it towards the modern dance-floor, Negro always makes note of the best riffs and hooks giving them increased exposure. The glitzy guitar lead, tempting toms, sublime string swells, buxom brass boosts and brilliant bass grooves all combine with Rushen's ravishing vocals to create a track that both feels brand new, but also utterly nostalgic and cool. And this is no simple bass boost or quantizing DJ-friendly edit, this is a musical masterpiece, letting the instruments lead their own lives, giving the whole track an undeniable soul. Stream the sensation now below and follow Joey Negro's socials for more.FOLLOW JOEY NEGRO: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

L.T.D. - Love To The World (Joey Negro Mizell Magic Mix)

Before there was PLUR, even before TLC, there was L.T.D. The Greensboro group of Love, Togetherness, and Devotion scored 3 R&B chart toppers in the 70s, headlined by their most widely popular funk number "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again." Sandwiched between that and their breakout hit "Love Ballad," was the title track of their 3rd album Love To The World.

An intergalactic groove number, lead by Jeffrey Osbourne and L.T.D.'s slick strings and hot horn section, it thrives through its anthemic, all encompassing love. That said, this mix by Joey Negro doubles down on that adoring disco atmosphere, smoothing over all imperfections in the original's groove. Negro's knack for percussion leads the luxurious and effortless reconstitution that is this disco edit. Supremely smooth in its delivery and equally so its aura, "Love To The World" paints the picture of all of god's creatures playing in harmony as you watch from above on a golden cloud. Beyond bliss, it is a disco dreamland. Travel there with the 3rd installment of Joey Negro's genius Remixed With Love series, which also includes remixes of Lonnie Liston Smith, Gwen McCrae and more, available here.FOLLOW JOEY NEGRO: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER