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OUR FAVOURITE RELEASES THIS MONTH

The Gaslamp Killer – Ananda (Cuss)

SUUNS – The Breaks (Joyful Noise)

Orson Claeys - Odyssey to Self (Sdban Ultra)

SE62 – Moon Light Dance EP (Raw Soul)

Odeeno – Mellowroom (C3 Lab)

Various Artists - Orsova (12th Isle)

Thysenterprise - Living Silence (Rucksack Records)

Karlino Princip – Non è il disco che ti aspetti (StrettoBlaster)

Gurriers - Come And See (No Filter)

Foxing – Foxing (Grand Paradise)

Fat Dog – Woof (Domino)

Floating Points – Cascade (Ninja Tune)

Etran de L’Aïr - 100% Sahara Guitar (Sahel Sounds)

Various Artists - Studio One Soul 2 (Soul Jazz Records)

Ishmael Ensemble – Ritual (Sevvern Songs)

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FREDO x MIXINO 069 OUT NOW

In the heart of France, where the city's pulse synchronizes with the beat of the night, stands Fredo. A french Lyon dj fascinated by house and italo music. He recently joined Gare du Nord's family, becoming the third member of this musical project, active between Lyon and Paris. Fredo could play different styles and his passion lead him around a lot of sounds, always in link with the Gare du Nord’s universe. A sonic vandal who serves up some downright dance-floor degeneracy; a bumpy rave treatment for these uncertain times, drawing from techno, hard house, 90s energy and the trippier elements of trance. MIXINO#69 is a must listen for those who seek solace in the rhythm.

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DOCUMENTARY | FOUNDING FATHERS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF HIP HOP

‘Founding Fathers’ è un documentario sui dj forse meno noti ma fondamentali per la fondazione e lo sviluppo dei pilastri dell'hip hop e della sound system culture come la conosciamo oggi. Narrato dalla voce di Chuck D, leader dei Public Enemy, questo documentario è un viaggio a ritroso, alla scoperta delle radici dell’hip hop. Il film ci trasporta agli inizi dell’underground, a cavallo tra disco music e le ghetto jams. Mostra la realtà dei deejays nelle strade e nei parchi di New York City. State pronti ad ascoltare la leggenda di Grandmaster Flowers e KC The Prince of Soul, Disco Twins, DJ Divine, DJ Lance, Nu Sounds, King Charles, Pete “DJ” Jones, DJ Hollywood, Charisma Funk e molti altri. E di come a Brooklyn e nel Queens ci dessero dentro, forse anche più e prima di Uptown. Una carrellata sugli unsung heroes, quelli che hanno fissato le fondamenta della casa e in qualche modo ne sono poi rimasti fuori. Le radici dei primi rap, la storia della musica afro americana vista sotto una prospettiva diversa. Prendetevi un’ora e mezza e godetevelo.

‘Founding Fathers’ is a fascinating history of less known djs, emcees and promoters in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, and their roles in hip-hop and NYC sound system culture. While the Bronx is the acknowledged birthplace of hip-hop and home to its greatest and most storied pioneers, ‘Founding Fathers’ presents the largely untold story of folks exploring a side of hip hop culture that is not often exposed. Be prepared to listen to legends like Grandmaster Flowers e KC The Prince of Soul, Disco Twins, DJ Divine, DJ Lance, Nu Sounds, King Charles, Pete “DJ” Jones, DJ Hollywood, Charisma Funk and a bunch of others who were putting it down in the other boroughs during the original school/park jam era. Narrated by Chuck D of Public Enemy, this film is a factual report about unsung heroes, who contributed to the foundational principals of the music known today as Hip Hop. It will transport you to a journey back to the early underground disco days of the streets and parks throughout New York City. Take an hour and a half and enjoy.

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Granita di Fichi joined our mix series with a delicious selection of italian sound, disco and Napoli funk. Mixino 068 - jump into it!

Catch them live on July 25th at Litoranea Festival.

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NEW MIX OUT NOW!

MIXINO 068 BY GRANITA DI FICHI

Summer is finally here and we’re happy to welcome Granita di Fichi. Felice and Roberta are two talented djs from Southern Italy, constantly looking for refined grooves and timeless atmospheres. Their sets are developed across a sonic Mediterranean imaginary, which connect the city of Naples to Sicily. Here’s MIXINO#68 to quench your musical thirst. Italian sound, disco, Napoli funk, rare stuff and all around us the scent of the sea. Enjoy some true sapore di mare!

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PHOTOGRAPHY | LISA LEONE: THE GOLDEN ERA OF HIP HOP

La fotografia ha sempre giocato un ruolo determinante all’interno della cultura musicale, andando a definire l’estetica degli artisti e dei generi. Qualcuno che si è trovato in mezzo a tutto questo, a partire dai primi anni ‘90 è stata la fotografa, originaria del Bronx, Lisa Leone. Da Nas che registra quello che sarebbe diventato il suo album di debutto “Ilmatic”, a Snoop Doog sul set del suo primo video, fino a Grandmaster Flash o Lauryn Hill e Wyclef Jean su un tetto di Harlem, le fotografie della Leone aprono le porte ai suoni, i luoghi e le persone che hanno forgiato e continuano ad influenzare l'hip hop. Una fotografia che rappresenta una cultura in transizione, una sorta di rappresentazione “pre-fama” dell’hip hop, prima che andasse incontro alla deriva mainstream e alla definitiva diffusione globale. Materiale splendido, soprattutto per chi le guarda oggi, consapevole del valore che quei momenti hanno rappresentato. Qualcosa di speciale traspare da ogni immagine - noi vi consigliamo di vederle tutte, visitando qua sotto il sito di Lisa Leone.

Photography has always played a large part in music culture, helping to define the aesthetic of artists and genres. Someone who’s been in the midst of this, since the early nineties is Bronx born photographer Lisa Leone. From Nas in the first studio recordings for what would become “Ilmatic”, to Snoop Doog on the set of his first video, to Grandmaster Flash or Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean on a Harlem rooftop, Leone’s photographs are open portals to the sounds, places and, most important, the people who forged and continue to influence the energy that is hip hop movement. Her photography represented a culture in transition, a sort of “pre-fame” photographs of hip-hop, before it drifted toward the mainstream and the global expansion. Amazing stuff, particularly for a viewer today, who is aware of the significance these moments were to hold. Something special shines through every images - we recommend you to see the entire gallery, by visiting Leone’s website here below.

thereallisaleone.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY / BRUCE GILDEN

Bruce Gilden stands as one of photography’s most important contemporary figures, celebrated for his raw and powerful portrayals of life on the city streets. Known for his confrontational close-ups, few photographers possess a style as striking and recognizable. He forged his reputation on the streets of his home city New York, transcribing the theatre of everyday life in his distinct manner. Shot barely an arm’s length from his subjects, using flash, he observes ordinary life on the streets with profound fascination. His early works are visceral, compelling, pervaded with humor and grit. After achieving success with his depictions of NYC, he continued with various projects in Haiti, Japan, Italy, India, Russia, in the marginalized communities in the English Midlands. Gilden may be five and a half decades into a remarkable career, but he remains dedicated to his craft, continuing to work in the same uncompromising manner as he did when he first picked up a camera, whilst constantly hunting for new streets to explore. 

brucegilden.com

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OUR FAVOURITE RELEASES / MARCH 2024

Bassolino – Città Futura (Periodica Records - Jakarta Records)

Dj Clas & FatFat Corfunk - Racconti Notturni (Strettoblaster)

C Turtle - Expensive Thrills (Rough Trade)

Acrelid - Illegal Rave Tapes Selektion – 1999 – 2012 (Dance Data)

Grillo – Safari Nights (Spalato Wyale)

Sangre Voss - Brogkl EP (Third Place)

Africamore - The Afro-funk Side of Italy (1973-1978) (Four Flies Records)

Pissed Jeans - Half Divorced (Sub Pop)

Biga – Virgo Rising EP (Fresh Yo! Label)

Galaktic Rogue – Videodrome (Extended Art)

RBSN & Marco Castello – Muro (ODD Clique)

Various Artists - Eccentric Soul: The Tragar & Note Labels (Numero Group)

Kim Gordon - The Collective (Matador Records)

Mad Vision - Mystic Space Quest (Flawless Delivery)

Real Farmer - Compare What’s There (Strap Originals)

New Visionaires – Roadmaps (Lovemonk)

Sheer Mag - Playing Favorites (Third Man Records)

Viscardi & Il Duo Magnetico – Elka Mare (Cosmic Romance)

Wet Enough!? – Dash (Komos)

Mildlife – Chorus (Heavenly)

Opek - The Call (Schallplattenfirma Records)

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BOB CORSI x EPISODE 067 x FUCKTHEGLORYDAYS

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NEW MIX OUT NOW / BOB CORSI x MIXINO #67

Say hello to Bob Corsi. For those not familiar, he’s a Rome based dj, producer, promoter and vinyl maniac. He crossed over three decades of music in the city, agitating the Roman dancefloors. He’s one of the founders of Goodfellas, head honcho of Penny Records as well as music supervisor for cinema and television. With a large spectrum of musical influences, his dj sets range from soul, latin, rhythm & blues to funk, reggae, afrobeats, calypso, cumbia, jazz, cosmic disco and sampladelic relics. A unique vibe for the crowd which you may have experienced at parties like Magnetica, Go Bang, Tropical Maracana and Rootsvibes. Tracklist artists like Compass Point All Stars, African Head Charge, Bunny "Striker" Lee together with Mina and Franco Califano Mad give a good flavour of what to expect here: a surprising forty minutes journey into dub territories and its contaminations.

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DOCUMENTARY / JOY DIVISION [2007]

Il quattro giugno del 1976, dopo un concerto dei Sex Pistols alla Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, quattro giovani della Manchester post-industriale formano quella che diventerà una delle band più influenti di sempre, i Joy Division. Attraverso interviste ai membri viventi della band (oggi New Order), il film racconta la storia del gruppo attraverso una serie di materiale inedito dei concerti, fotografie personali, film d'epoca e registrazioni ritrovate. Diretto dal regista Grant Lee, il film possiede un’incredibile forza magnetica, grazie ai racconti di Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook e Stephen Morris, e contributi da parte di Genesis P. Orridge dei Throbbing Gristle, Tony Wilson, proprietario della leggendaria Factory Records, Peter Saville, celebre graphic artist dell’etichetta, il fotografo e filmaker Anton Corbijn, la giornalista belga Annik Honoré e molti altri. ‘Joy Division’ è lo spaccato di un periodo e una scena irripetibile, e ricostruisce una fase di grande cambiamento sociale, politico e urbano nell’Inghilterra di fine anni ‘70. Racconta la storia di quattro ragazzi di periferia, capaci di superare le barriere economiche e culturali, segnando per sempre la storia della musica mondiale. Film magnifico, band unica - buona visione.

On June 4 1976, four young men from post-industrial Manchester, England went to see a Sex Pistols show at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall. Inspried by the gig, they formed what was to become one of the world’s most influential bands, Joy Division. Featuring the unprecedented participation of all the surviving band members (now known as New Order), ‘Joy Division’ examines the band’s story as depicted through never-before-seen live performance footage, personal photos, period films and newly discovered audiotapes. From director Grant Gee, this film has an incredibly magnetic force, with poignant narratives from Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris, as well as accounts from Throbbing Gristle musician Genesis P. Orridge, late legendary Factory Records owner Tony Wilson, iconic Factory Records graphic artist Peter Saville, photographer/filmmaker Anton Corbijn, Belgian journalist Annik Honoré and others. ‘Joy Division’ is a fresh visual account of a unique time and place, chronicling a time of great social, political and urban change in England, in the late 70s. It tells the untold story of four common guys, who transcended economic and cultural barriers to produce an enduring musical legacy. Amazing movie, unique band - enjoy.

‘Well I could call out when the going gets tough / The things that we’ve learnt are no longer enough / No language, just sound, that’s all we need know / To synchronise love to the beat of the show.’ - Transmission [1979]

joydivision.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY - MICHAEL WOLF: TOKYO COMPRESSION

Michael Wolf nato in Germania, cresciuto negli Stati Uniti, ha vissuto e fotografato a lungo in Cina, concentrando il proprio lavoro sull'identità culturale dei popoli. In 'Tokyo Compression' mostra l'insopportabile realtà della società contemporanea, catturando brevi attimi nella metropolitana di Tokyo. Il fotografo tedesco ha dichiarato: “le fotografie rappresentano soprattutto la tragedia della condizione umana. Quello che vedete non è il risultato di una catastrofe naturale. E’ l'uomo stesso responsabile di tutto questo –  un sistema spaventoso che stritola la gente”.

Michael Wolf was born in Germany and grown in the United States. He lived and photographed a long time in Cina, focusing his work on peoples cultural identity. In 'Tokyo Compression' he shows the uncomfortable reality of modern society, capturing short instants of human life within the Tokyo subway. Wolf says: “the photographs represent chiefly the tragedy of the human condition. What you see is not the result of a natural catastrophe. Man is responsible for this himself – a dreadful system for people, and by people”.

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DOCUMENTARY - MINNESOTA HARDCORE

PBS is diving straight into the fast and chaotic world of ’80s underground punk and hardcore with Minnesota Hardcore, a new documentary series focused on the scene in the Twin Cities from 1980 to 1985 that brought us bands like Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, Soul Asylum, Rifle Sport, Willful Neglect, Iron Fist, and more. There are seven episodes to date, including an entire episode on Hüsker Dü, 'The Fastest Band in the World'. Each episode features rare concert footage and flyers, along with new interviews with a huge swath of musicians, fans, and promoters. Enjoy.

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#MIXINO66 OUT NOW

Monsieur Landfeust offers you a cosmic groove set. Euphoric. Listen HERE.

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NEW MIX OUT NOW / MONSIEUR LANDFEUST x FUCK THE GLORY DAYS

This month the chief in command is Monsieur Landfeust. 70's 80's crate digger with preferences for synth sounds, boogie, ambient and disco grooves. He has been making people dance at local disco parties in Barcelona and Prague for quite some time. Currently co-hosting the Compact Disco party series and crafting soundtracks for listening sessions. You’re very welcome to enjoy dark and new wave grooves infused with library music tracks. He moves through obscure disco, synth-wave, early electronic and cosmic oddities with a remarkable technique. In the end, we’re nothing more or less than traces of space. Let your mind wander deep, high and wide on a timeless journey through sound and back.

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HELLO FOLKS, JUST TO INFORM YOU THAT WE'RE LANDED ON INSTAGRAM 🤝🔪

UNDERGROUND KNOWS NO KINGS.

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DOCUMENTARY | THE SECRET HISTORY OF SOUNDSYSTEMS & UK BASS CULTURE

This is the story of the soundtrack to multiculturalism. This rare documentary takes you into the hearts and heads of the singers and soundmen, the backbone of the UK roots reggae sound systems. Brought along by Caribbean immigrants, gradually they gained a strong following in UK and then worldwide.