Bits of Beats for September 30, 2011

Well, Christopher Kolanus and the MAD-HOP crew have gathered another motley crew of beatmakers and producers from around the world for Volume 3 of MAD-HOP. It’s like the little Last.fm group that could, you know. Gathering music from around the world and with so many flavors to choose from, here’s a couple of tastes from England’s Ambassadeurs and Japan’s Lambent from the release. It’s a free download at Bandcamp.com. File this release under “wonky” and “glitchy”.

Taking a series of sounds and loops to create works that sound like miniature independent film scores, Austin’s own soundfounder shows us the makings of the Complete Dream Home, his new limited edition physical release on (iN)Sect Records. The project is also available at iTunes digitally. Join me at the release party for the project tonight in Austin. Also enjoy the GLM/Exploded Drawing/(iN)Sect Records podcast including tracks from Complete Dream Home.

Mokhov simply never sleeps. That’s what I figure, at least. He’s just released a new remix EP from the Montreal artist, Graciellita. His comparsions are that her sound is close to Bonobo or Bjork. My take is that she’s vocally closer to Abra Moore and Blossom Dearie. Po-tay-to, Pa-TA-to. The production is the news because Mokhov just knows how to give his remixes enough spice and space for the lead vocals. It’s free as a bird. Enjoy.

A week or so ago, a free D/L came to my attention that I need to pass on to you. In support of the upcoming tour with Soulive and Lettuce (man, they’ve GOT to get a Texas show planned!), Soulive drummer, Alan Evans, dropped a blend of soul/jazz called Dusty Diamond Vol. 1 (click that link for the download).
It will funk you all the way to any destination your travelling, and hype you up so much to see their live shows. Here’s the schedule so far:

9/30 – Ripley, OH The Big Pig Music & Arts Festival (Soulive + Lettuce)
10/1 – Chicago, IL The Vic Theatre *Royal Family Ball (Soulive + Lettuce)
10/6 – Coral Gables, FL University of Miami (Soulive)
10/8 – Sedona, AZ Jazz on the Rocks (Soulive)
10/15 – New York, NY Terminal 5 *Royal Family Ball (Soulive, Lettuce, Roy Hargrove, Raul Midón, Pharoahe Monch, Rahzel & the Shady Horns.)
10/21 – Boston, MA House of Blues *Royal Family Ball (Soulive + Lettuce)
10/22 – Portland, ME State Theatre *Royal Family Ball (Soulive + Lettuce)
10/28 – Burlington, VT Higher Ground *Royal Family Ball (Soulive + Lettuce)
10/29 – Burlington, VT Higher Ground *Royal Family Ball (Soulive + Lettuce)
10/30 – Albany, NY Massry Center for the Arts College of Saint Rose (Soulive)
11/3 – Pittsburgh, PA Rex Theater *Royal Family Ball (Soulive + Lettuce)
11/4 – Falls Church, VA State Theatre *Royal Family Ball (Soulive + Lettuce)
11/5 – Philadelphia, PA Theater of Living Arts *Royal Family Ball (Soulive + Lettuce)
11/11 – Live Oak, FL Bear Creek Music Festival (Soulive + Lettuce)
1/1/12 – Lake County, FL Bond-Fire Arts & Music Festival (Soulive)
1/9/12 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL Jam Cruise 10 (Soulive)

Last month, I wrote that I really dig Smoke Room‘s beats. Well, he’s now turned me on to Nvthlss from France. This guy captured my heart with a little ditty invoking some Gil-Scott Heron. The track, “For My Brothers”, has made me a fan.

For my brothers by Nvthlss

Last goody to share is Karsh Kale in honor of his performance tomorrow night in Dallas brought to you in part from the good people of Banjos to Beats. Stream tracks from his latest work, Cinema, including the downloadable, “Malika Jam”. Enjoy!

Cinema by Karsh Kale Official

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• TuneCrush: Mr. Bill “Focus”
• TuneCrush: Ernest Gonzales & Aaron Peña “Seedling”