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FF Mixtape #189: TOBi track-lists unapologetic Soul music

Isabelle Moulding — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:21:16 +0000

Vulnerability is at the core of Nigerian-Canadian artist TOBi‘s work. Over time, his music has become a creative outlet for his personal experiences and the stories of people in his community. As a storyteller and poet who connects with his audience through honesty, his lyricism is both, feisty and grounded, exploring the inner self and

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FF Mixtape #188: Soul musician Aaron Taylor curates a mix to get cozy on a Sunday

Isabelle Moulding — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:28:00 +0000

Sultry vocals lingering over warm chord progressions encompass the sound of Soul. From the painstaking ballads to its funkiest rhythms, this genre has an innate ability to evoke deep emotion in its listeners. For singer-songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist, Aaron Taylor, the irresistible melodies of Soul captivated his heart and became a defining influence on his

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FF Mixtape #187: Rapper and singer Biig Piig curates a nostalgic tracklist

Isabelle Moulding — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:27:38 +0000

For the London-based singer and rapper Biig Piig it all began in the music room of her school. There, jam sessions held with friends became a haven from the adversities of growing up as a teenager—a space free of judgment, where they could exchange ideas and collaborate. These gatherings gave rise to a community where

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FF Mixtape #186: Indie guitarist Shakota on the transcendental influence of Jimi Hendrix

Isabelle Moulding — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:42:12 +0000

Watching Jimi Hendrix bring an electric guitar to life drew Shakota into the beautiful chaos of rock ‘n’ roll. “The first ever song I performed to a live audience was ‘Little Wing‘ [by Jimi Hendrix]. I got up onto that stage, sang, played the solo and then walked out. I was gassed.” Despite being an

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A Song For You: The power of many voices becoming one

Isabelle Moulding — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:11:17 +0000

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FF Mixtape #185: Soul-pop artist Joesef curates a mix of heartfelt anthems

Isabelle Moulding — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:23:49 +0000

Press play and get two-stepping to this tracklist of ska, jazz, hip-hop and pop classics.

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FF Mixtape #184: Record label and DJ Duo, Public Possession curates a playlist of hidden gems

Isabelle Moulding — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:23:29 +0000

Public Possession is a record label and shop based in Munich, founded by Valentino Betz and Marvin Schumann, with the intention of uniting music and graphic design. In addition to their entrepreneurial ventures, Marvin and Valentino DJ for the label across various stages and cities around the world. For Mixtape #184, Valentino and Marvin have curated

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FF Mixtape #183: Multi-instrumentalist cktrl curates a meditative tracklist

Isabelle Moulding — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:45:39 +0000

When words fail, music allows us to communicate the unspeakable. This potential to convey emotions is expressed in cktrl’s “sensual orchestrations”, where honesty seeps through free-flowing clarinet and saxophone melodies. The South London artist, also known as Bradley Miller, is constantly digging deeper into his music’s purpose and limits. Following the release of his debut

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FF Mixtape #182: House DJ Suze Ijó curates a playlist for the heart and soul

Isabelle Moulding — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:53:37 +0000

Dancefloors have the power to free people from their inhibitions.Experiencing these powerful spaces where dancing becomes a binding force, was a turning point for Suze Ijó. The unspoken intimacy of nightlife led Suze to collecting records and soon developed into her journey into becoming a DJ and broadcaster. Rising out of the music scene in

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FF Mixtape #181: Psychedelic funk band YĪN YĪN curates a mix of technicolor

Isabelle Moulding — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:55:27 +0000

The mysticism of psychedelic music lies in how it takes the listener on an intergalactic trip. Born out of the hippie era in the sixties, this genre has grown to encompass numerous sub-categories. In this mixtape, we discover the diverse and multicultural branches that make up this extraterrestrial sound. YĪN YĪN is a psychedelic disco

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