Welcome to February 2010, and this week’s show is gonna be a little bit of a shake-up. I get to stay in the background for the most part, as two guestmixes will occupy most of the show.

The first guestmix comes from Me Raabenstein, producer and founder of Vienna’s Nonine Recordings. You’ve heard music from the label before; very leftfield vibes with very eclectic sounds, at one point leaning toward beats, while at others pulling in classical influences. You will hear those and more in his latest mix that airs on the show this week.

The other mix comes from Gerry O’Rourke, producer and founder of the Foundation Music label in the UK. Like that of Raa, I’ve played guestmixes from Gerry before, and he’s done a mix that compliment the first one well. It’s also very eclectic and musical, touching on different styles and melodies.

I thank them both for sending the mixes my way, and I hope you’ll enjoy them as well. Back next week with a new selection of goodies.

Til then, best wishes for your week ahead. Peace.

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Hexenchuss – Elektro Guzzi – EP – Macro promo

Song – Artist
1986 – Robert Fripp
Mother of Violence – Peter Gabriel
Chant From a Holy Book – Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff
Ambre – Nils Frahm
The Torture Never Stops – Frank Zappa
What the Hell – Ohio Players
Star Crackout – Hudson Mohawke
Whipcream Eyepa – Prefuse 73
Nag Champa – Carlos Nino & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
The Opportune Moment (Movement I) – Kaisen
A Day in a Life (Remix) – The Beatles
Prelude – King Crimson
END ME RAABENSTEIN
GUESTMIX

Safety Flirt – Jabberjaw – The Garden of Eden EP – Spectral Sound

Song – Artist – Label
Silence (Edit) – I-Cube – Versatile
The Trip (edit) – Dr Timothy Leary – Performance
Nocturne No 4 (edit) – Erik Satie – Decca
Dusk Cloud – Rick Tomlinson – Twisted Nerve
The Mysterious Disappearance of Louis Le Prince – Rachels – Quarterstick
No Fine Lines – Scritti Politti – Rough Trade
Boy on Space – Douglas Wood – Trunk
The Fall of Seven Diamonds Plus One – Tortoise – Thrill Jockey
Sketch for Summer – Durutti Column – Warner
The Lost Man (Main Title) – Quincy Jones – MCA
Areski Belkacem & Je t’aimerai – Brigitte Fontaine – RCA
On the Wall – The Dragons – Ninja Tune
Incantation – Bruce Haack – Omni
Ziwih Ziwih 00-00-00 – Delia Derbyshire – BBC
NY3 (edit) – Robert Fripp – Polydor
Leyendecker – Battles – Warp
Rock Out – Art Ensemble of Chicago – Nova
Rock and Roll – Spleen & Zen – Voodoo Eros
Metamorphisis (Edit) – Galaxy 2 Galaxy – UR
One More Kiss, Dear (edit) – Vangelis – Vangelis
Sleep – Jimi Tenor – Warp
END GERRY O’ROURKE
GUESTMIX

END BROADCAST

 

 Show 13.04 w/Me Raabenstein and Gerry O'Rourke Guestmixes [121:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

So what do you do when suddenly you find yourself receiving a bit of Christmas music goodies in your inbox, when an opportunity comes to present you with a Christmas mix courtesy of a very respected UK producer? It’s a special Christmas show, that’s what!

The mix came first, then the Christmas music, and then I’ve found a few favorites lying around. Put them all together, and you have 90 minutes of music that should rival that nagging Christmas music playing in malls (well, one can try at least).

The Christmas mix, included as part of the show, comes courtesy of Dr. Rubberfunk (GPS Recordings/Jalapeno). If you’ve been a longtime fan of the show, you’ve heard tunes from him on the show. Known for his very soulful approach to funky breaks and the like, he’s put together a couple of special mixes for the holidays. One of those mixes makes up this week’s guestmix.

There isn’t much else to say, except I hope that you have a great holiday, whichever you choose to celebrate during this time of the year. Back atcha in 2010!

Peace.

Song – Artist – Label
This Christmas – Donny Hathaway – Motown
Christmas Morning – Zebra – Strut
Ain’t No Chimneys – Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – Daptone
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Issac Clarke – Strut
Soul Santa – Funk McHine – Strut
Christmas Day with Me – Laura Vane & The Vipertones – Social Beats/Unique

Song – Artist – Label
Praise Yuletide – Dr Rubberfunk – Intro
Getting Down For Xmas – Milly & Silly
Simply – De La Soul – Tommy Boy
One Little Christmas Tree – Stevie Wonder – Motown
Christmas in Hollis – Run DMC – Profile
Santa’s Got A Bag Of Soul – Soul Saints – Jazzman
Funky Penguin – Rufus Thomas – Stax
Merry Christmas Baby – Otis Redding – Motown
- Celebrity Christmas Message #1 -
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – The Temptations – Motown
Christmas Rappin’ – Kurtis Blow – Mercury
Soulful Christmas – James Brown – Jazzman
Don’t Turn Your Heater Down – Steve Cropper, Pops Staples & Albert King – Stax
Alcohol – Robert Jay – Vox Pop 45’s
- Celebrity Christmas Message #2 –
Parrty – Maceo & The Macks – Polydor
Black Out – Wes & The Airdales – Jazzman
Ain’t Nothin But A Party – The Blenders – Tramp
Jive Turkey – The Ohio Players – Mercury
Auld Lang Syne – Black & White Affair – Light In The Attic
END OF DR. RUBBERFUNK
CHRISTMAS MIX

Wishing You a Happy Christmas – The Hush Now – The Hush Now
What I Want for Christmas – Orba Square – Res-Freq
Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses – Ze/Island
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Forro in the Dark – Nublu/National Geographic
Christmas Time is Here – Vince Guaraldi Trio – Fantasy
END BROADCAST

 

 Show 12.44 - Christmas Special w/Dr. Rubberfunk Guestmix [90:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I have a backlog of some killer, killer music, and yet this week you are only going to get a very teeny, weeny small taste of it from me.

Why?

Because this week, I’m turning over a good portion of the show to give you an exclusive Urban Landscapes guestmix from the quartet known as Circle of Funk. If you’ve been listening to the show over the last few months, you may know that I’ve dropped some heavy house pressure from these lads, basing themselves between London and Brighton in the UK. The tunes in question, “M4 Movements” and “London Groove” have gone well in the underground clubs, are also part of the mix. You’ll hear a mixture of dope classics and groovy newness. Big shouts to the guys, and especially to Lee and Paul, who are fans of the show, for taking the time to put together the mix.

So here’s hoping that you’ll enjoy the goods on this week’s edition of Urban Landscapes. A bunch of heaviness is in store for you next week, so be sure to tune in on-air or online. Be good!

Peace.

On the Web:
Circle of Funk on Myspace
Circle of Funk Website

Song – Artist – Title – Label
The 4th Day – Mr. Beatnick – Futuristica promo
Blank Cells – Hopper and the Sharkfood Orchestra – 4Hero Presents Extensions – Raw Canvas promo
Come On, Come On featuring Lisa Shaw (Joe Claussell’s Sacred Rhythm Suite Version) – Scott Hardkiss – EP – God Within
Day – Omar S. – 004 EP 12″ – FXHE

Song – Artist
Intro
You Don’t Know What Love Is – Joker
Wonderland (Original Mix) – Alexander Hope
Find A Way – Masirah
Time (Dalminjo Remix) – The Realm featuring Tony Momrelle
You Can’t Lie (DJ Spinna Remix) – Kerri Chandler
September Song (Soul De Marin Remix) – Andy Ward featuring Angel Rose
Key Issues Vol. 2 (Homage) – Soul Purpose
Breaking Down (Louie’s Revival Mix) – Ananda Project
Go Getter (Ralf Gum Remix) – Matthias “Matty” Helbronn featuring Monique Bingham
Nightlife (Daz-I-Kue Remix) – John Arnold & Jeremy Ellis
Delicious (Vocal Mix) – Jose Carretas featuring Marcus Begg
M4 Movements (Original Mix) – Circle of Funk
Champion Sound – Wipe The Needle featuring Zara McFarlane & Zenya
London Groove (Original Mix) – Circle of Funk
END OF CIRCLE OF FUNK
GUESTMIX

In Space, No One Can Hear You Sing (Ennio Styles & Squeezophobe Remix) – Harmon – Freakshow Disco Productions promo
Waiting (Opolopo Refix) – Fara – Broadcite promo
Friend – Colonel Red – Sweet Liberation – Ruff Language promo
END BROADCAST

 

 Show 12.36 w/Circle of Funk Guestmix [114:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The music one again was overflowing, and I put it out there on my Facebook wall…two hours this week or three? Not a lot of responses, but I did get responses from those whom I held in high regard.

So this week, another three hours of wonderful music to keep your need for quality goodness is now in the bag and ready for you to enjoy. I’m truly grateful for the labels and promoters that really do their best to put out some top-notch sounds. People have been bemoaning in recent years about the state of music, and the quality thereof. Somehow, the ones that help rise to the occasion seem to make my direction, and to share them with you is an honor that I continue to savor. So thank you all, fans included!

This week’s guestmix comes once again from Bangana, and it’s Combo taking the reins representing Bangana in the mix. Quite a bit of new and forthcoming music from the duo, as well as other coolness, are part of the one-hour mix that you’ll hear on the show.

And now, I must be on my way. I hope to share with you my thoughts on the Mayer Hawthorne show that will be coming here to San Luis Obispo tomorrow night the next time I do the playlist. Til then, stay well and good!

Peace.

Bangana:
The web: Bagana’s Heya Hifi label
Myspace: Bangana on Myspace

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Hustle – Dip-n-Steam – promo
Bread (featuring Paul Randolph) – Dip-n-Steam – promo
This Train (featuring Voice & Ali Harter) – Wax Tailor – In the Mood for Life – Le Plan
Q & A – Fink – Sort of Revolution – Ninja Tune
Far, Far Away – Tape Five featuring Brenda Boykin- Bar Bubbles – Holophon
Batacuda Surgiu – Cesar’s Salad – Tramp
Brisa Mur (Nicola Conte Remix) – Sabrina Malheiros – Far Out promo
No More Now- Zepp – People and Things – Crammed
Abstrata – Zepp – People and Things – Crammed
Hidden Surprises – Zepp – People and Things – Crammed
Marvin – Acid Pauli – EP – Compost promo

Song – Artist
Borough Check – Digable Planets
Ayers Rock – Rainer Trueby
Raw Cuts #5 – Motor City Drum Ensemble
Byzantine – Huxley and Ethyl
I’m Lost – The Rurals
Diip – Bangana
Passion (Motor City Drum Ensemble Rmx) – Tom Trago
Ya – Bangana
Morphar – Bangana
Oblivion (Dub) – Bangana Feat. Asha Edmund
Straight Lines (Dub) – Bangana
Look Over Feel (Marlow’s Konsequenz Mix) – Mo’Joe and Marlow
END BANGANA GUESTMIX

Shining Lights (Channel-f Remix) – Goosebumpz – EP – Tjumy promo
Deep for You (Alland Byallo Remix) – Alvaro Ernesto – EP – Chillin’ promo
Eleven – Demetrio Giannice – Drumpoems Verse 2 EP – Drumpoet Community promo
Raw Baby – Domu – This is House EP – Swedish Brandy promo
Understand Why – Domu – This is House EP – Swedish Brandy promo
Crowded Room – Lusine – Spectral Sound promo
Fuck Da Day – Rocco – EP – Real Tone promo
Fall – Franck Roger – EP – FR Productions promo
Son of Sunriver (Feygin Remix) – Tango & Cash – EP – Suara promo
Let’s Get High (Louie Vega’s EOL Mix) – Anane – Vega
Journey (Kenny Dope House Mix) – KDee Orchestra – EP – Ill Friction promo
He Speaks (Ennio Styles Remix) – Nailah – Life in Session EP – NaiMuse
END BROADCAST

 

 Show 12.32 w/Bangana Guestmix [180:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Summertime is officially winding down as we move into the long weekend here in the United States. Unofficially, it’s been hot here in California. Today as I type this, the air has a nice sea breeze while the sun continues to shine brightly.

Now on to the goods; in particular, this week’s Urban Landscapes Guestmix from Cubikmusik. He runs a blog called, well, Cubikmusik, one that I’ve recently discovered by way of his informational postings on Twitter. The blog has been running on and off since 2002, now mostly on these days, with help from a variety of contributors from around the world. It covers much of the music scene that this show supports, and then some. He’s sent by a fresh soul mix, cultivated from his home outta Dublin, Ireland, and I’m presenting it to you this week.

And starting September 13th, Cubikmusik will start a new show on Space Invader. The link, which is not live yet, will be below.

Enjoy the new tracks, the fine edits, and your week. Back at you next week!

Peace.

Cubikmusik:
The blog: Cubikmusik
The show: Space Invader Radio (starting September 13th)
Twitter: Cubikmusik on Twitter

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Everything – New Look – Brownswood Bubblers 4 – Brownswood
Soundspecies – Can We Call It Love (featuring Ahu) – Brownswood Bubblers 4 – Brownswood
Fortune – Little Dragon – Machine Dreams – Peacefrog
Feather – Little Dragon – Machine Dreams – Peacefrog
I Can See featuring Ben Westbeech (Richard E. Edit) – Jazzanova – promo
Million-Dollar Bill (Scrimshire Re-edit) – Whitney Houston/Loleatta Holloway – promo

Song – Artist
I’m Afraid The Masquerade Is Over – David Porter

Impeach Me Baby – Arlean Brown

Tell Her – Fred Williams & The Jewels Band

Call My Name – Joe Bataan

I Get My Groove From You (Album Mix) – Bobby Patterson

I’ve Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) – Eddie Floyd

Believe Half Of What You See – Leon Haywood

Love’s Sweet Sensation – William Bell w/Mavis Staples

Steal Away (Version 2) – Johnnie Taylor

Believe (New Mastersounds Remix) – Soldiers of Twilight

You’ve Been Gone Too Long – Ann Sexton

Cold Game – Myron and E with The Soul Investigators

If I – Raashan Ahmad

Last Ride – Lee Fields & The Expressions

There’s Something Better – Free Life

bonus track:

Somethin Betta – Beatconductor Edit

END OF CUBIKMUSIK
GUESTMIX

The Stranger (Sleazy McQueen Remix) – Beats & Bowls – EP – Eighth Dimension promo
Shiny & New – Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement – Stones Throw promo
Maybe So, Maybe No – Mayer Hawthorne – Brownswood Bubblers 4 – Brownswood
The Ills – Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement – Stones Throw promo
Who Are You (Junior Boys Remix) – Zwicker – Black Label EP – Compost promo
Skanky (DJ Stefunk’s Downbeat Mix) – Danny Massure – EP – Spring Strut promo
Apocalipse – Jose Mauro – Far Out promo
END BROADCAST

 

 Show 12.31 w/Cubikmusik Guestmix [119:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download