Enlightenment For Your Ears: Patchouli Brothers

While I said I was going to take the week off, this week (today especially) has brought so many amazing new releases. So many so that, because it's also another Bandcamp Day, I've made two editions of Enlightened Listening. Of course this is the Bandcamp version, which includes a trio of album pre-orders (noted by asterisk below), a pair of freebies (noted by ^ below), a trio of edit packs and a one day only release from Hammer. Find each of the 16 releases linked below and enjoy!

CRi - Juvenile*

Hammer - Love Somebody

Hudson Mohawke - B.B.H.E.

Johnathan Thomas & RaptorHandz - Strange Horizon

John Summit - Deep End (Black V Neck Remix)

Jon Hopkins - Light Through The Veins (Devv Edit)^

Kotek & IN1T - Lost In Translation

Machinedrum - A View Of U*

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Ahmed Sirour Remix)^

OCULA - As We Stand / Equanimity

Ryan Hemsworth - Pout*

Shash'U - Battle Anthems 2

Ticklish - Heatwave Reboots 1

Tiga vs Audion - This Is A Dream Remixes

The Patchouli Brothers - Temperance Edits

Unknown Mobile - Leafy Edits Vol. 2

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Bump In The Hump: July 8 (Season 9, Episode 35)

Tracklist

Duskope - Cover It Up

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Dave Summit & Sonickraft - Jamboree

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Jayda G - Are U Down (Remix)

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The Vision ft. Andreya Triana - Mountains (The Patchouli Brothers Remix)

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Siconic & Willy B. - F.A.C.E.

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Rish & Mike Leithal - Zero Ambition

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Neon Steve ft. Sweetie Irie - NRG (Karol Tip Remix)

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Botnek & GIANT - That's Nice

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Dubjoix - Drippin In

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Lunice - Why O Why

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Heymac - Acceptance

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John Rolodex - Blacksmith

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NC-17 & Exile - Road Warriors

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Marcus Visionary - Real Warrior (RMS Remix)

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René LaVice & Danny Byrd - Boomshaka

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Rameses B - Children

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ZEM - Open

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Robert Robert - International National

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Caribou - Never Come Back (Floating Points Remix)

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CRi - Never Really Get There (ft. Jesse Mac Cormack)

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Tiga & Hudson Mohawke - Love Minus Zero

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Amtrac ft. Lali Puna - No Place (Jacques Greene Remix)

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The Juan Maclean - Here In The Twilight (Nathan Micay Remix)

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Frustra - Make It Thru

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Friday, July 03, 2020

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)

Friday, June 05, 2020

Enlightened Listening for June 5

Bandcamp continues to flex on its counterparts by once again waiving its revenue share today. So with that in mind I'm once again turning my weekly new release series Enlightened Listening to Bandcamp.

As with previous editions, I've simply listed the releases below as there is no playlist system for a single embed (a la Spotify). Of the 20 releases cataloged below, a large number are pay what you want and even more are donating the collected proceeds to charity. In the list you'll find plenty of DnB and jungle type tracks, a bunch of edit packs, a couple compilations and even a mix.

Of course I'm recommending each and every of these releases, but I'm particularly fond of the edit packs from dope, Nike Bike & The Patchouli Brothers, the Skream & Tom Demac EP, Ryan Hemsworth's 100% unreleased mix, and the Swing Ting Remixes & Rarities compilation.

Finally, I'll close by recommending you check out the music being shared on Twitter today as this is but a mere drop in the ocean of excellent offerings out there. Have a great weekend and stay safe!

Ase Manual - janet

Channel 2 - Rocksteady 007

Channel 2 - Rocksteady 008

Dioptrics - Dactylian*

dope - Beats & Bootlegs*

Jaymie Silk - Club Mermaid

Levrige - Glazed*

LUXXURY - Set Me Free*

MA1 - Collection 1

Nick Bike - June 2020 Edits*

The Patchouli Brothers - Spare Change Edits Vol. 2*

Ryan Hemsworth - Defend + Defund*

SBK. - Burn*

Schematic - Creep / Yeah, What?

Skream & Tom Demac - EMF

Smoove & Turrell - Stratos Bleu

Stereo Mars - Running Back

Various Artists - No Justice No Peace*

Various Artists - Remixes & Rarities*

UNIIQU3 - DIGITAL DIVA

Asterisk indicates that proceeds from these sales will be directed to Black Lives Matter, the George Floyd Memorial fund, the NAACP and other charitable organizations. Check individual releases for their respective destinations.

Enlightenment For Your Ears

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Bump In The Hump: June 30 (Season 9, Episode 78)

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