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The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.38

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:34:02 +0000

It’s good to be back with you after skipping out last week; I needed a bit of a break. And now that I’m back with you, it’s time to say goodbye to October, and hello to November.

The year has flew by so far as we approach the holidays, but that doesn’t stop the new music from coming. Believe me, I have some dandy ones for your ears this week, and I hope that you enjoy the musical selection that is coming your way on this edition of the show.

Believe it or not, there aren’t that many shows left for this year. There’s quite a bit of music to still go through, leading to the two-part shows known as The Most Recommended Music of 2009. Dates will be announced soon. All of this will end another year of Urban Landscapes, as January will start the show’s 13th year.

Back with more sounds next week; peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.38
Thursday October 29, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Orange Flower – Deep Jazz – Heaven & Earth – Perfect Toy promo
Black Tiger – Deep Jazz – Heaven & Earth – Perfect Toy promo
***secret hush-hush track***
Stars Fall Down (Marc Rapson Remix) – Sun Circle – Remixes EP – Futuristica Music promo
Ghost Symbol – Zero 7 – Yeah Ghost – Atlantic
Put It On Me (featuring Amp Fiddler) – Trus’me – Fat City/Prime Number promo
Can We Pretend (featuring Amp Fiddler) – Trus’me – Fat City/Prime Number promo
Ayer Y Hoy – Brownout – Aguilas & Cobras – Six Degrees
Carlito’s Cumbia – Dub Traffik Control – Bastard Boots promo
Freak It (Spencer Parker Remix) – DJ Hell & Christian Prommer – EP – Buzzin’ Fly promo
About This Love (Shahrokh Sound of K Remix) – Roberto Rodriguez featuring Max C. – Black Label #59 EP – Compost promo
Senses – Samuel Lawrence – EP – Mimosa promo
What a Woman Needs – Franck Roger – EP – FR Productions promo
Instant in You – Audion – Spectral Sound promo
Move You (featuring Hubert Laws) – Rodney Hunter – Dedications EP – Hunter Recordings
Earthly Angel (Guy Robin Mix) – DeepCitySoul – EP – DeeCeeEss promo
Organic House – Circle of Funk – EP – Slapped Up Soul promo
Trouble Woman (Steinski Remix) – Dr. Rubberfunk featuring Roachford- EP – Jalapeno promo
People Always Criticize Us – Vince Vella’s Cubam Collective – 4Hero Presents Extensions – Raw Canvas promo
Red Smoke – Deep Funk – Heaven & Earth – Perfect Toy promo
Know the Score – Negghead – Scrambled Negg – Wax On
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.37

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:22:09 +0000

Thanks again for listening; it’s always a pleasure to have you along.

I do my best to reward you with quality music, and wow is it packed with it this week. I think you’ll especially enjoy the first hour, with different variants of world sounds in the mix. And of course, the second hour will hopefully have you move your feet, bob your head, or whatever involuntary action the beats do to your body. And I can’t neglect the in-betweens….no fillers here.

So unwind, and let the music take you on another two-hour trip into the world of jazzy, soulful, and even worldly club culture that is Urban Landscapes.

Soak it up, and I’ll catch you next week.

Peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.37
Thursday October 15, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Water No Get Enemy – Fela Kuti – Knitting Factory
This Journey/Ghana ‘74 – The Boogoos – Jazz & Milk
Family Show – Brownout – Aguilas and Cobras – Six Degrees
Olvidalo – Brownout – Aguilas and Cobras – Six Degrees
Quem – Miriam Aida – Letras ao Brasil – Connective promo
Cristal tao Fina – Miriam Aida – Letras ao Brasil – Connective promo
Third Stream – Robert Mitchell 3io – 4Hero Presents Extensions – Raw Canvas promo
Edamise Oh! – Lola Martin – Soundway
Fool’s Gold – T-Roy & Shea Soul – Broadcite promo
Freak It – DJ Hell & Christian Prommer – EP – Buzzin’ Fly promo
Black Door Beauty – Lee Curtiss – The Black Door EP – Spectral Sound
Raid the Itch – Ogris Debris – Black Label #57 EP – Compost promo
360 – Ibex – EP – Rush Hour
Round & Round (Charles Webster Remix) – Alexi Delano featuring Robert Manos – 10 Years of Statra Vol. 2 EP – Statra promo
Earthly Angel (Clappy DJ & Davide Murri featuring Fabrizio Scarafile Remix) – DeepCitySoul – EP – DeeCeeEss promo
Romance Gdansk – Jay Shepherd – Black Label #58 EP – Compost promo
The Crunch (Diesler Remix) – Roland Schwarz – EP – Etage Noir promo
The Flame – Parov Stelar – Coco – Etage Noir promo
Zombie – Fela Kuti – Knitting Factory
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.36 with Exclusive Circle of Funk Guestmix

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:03:39 +0000

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

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.36
Thursday October 8, 2009

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

THE URBAN LANDSCAPES
GUESTMIX PRESENTS:
Circle of Funk (Slapped Up Records, UK)
**Exclusive**

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

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.35

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:08:04 +0000

Welcome to October, and the start of the countdown to the end of 2009.

There’s plenty of musical goodness left to be hatched, and I’m extremely pleased as can be to start off this week’s show with a triplet from an album that will surely be among the tops on my list at year’s end. It’s the new project from the West London musical pioneers 4Hero. If you’ve been listening to this show for eons, then you might have heard me present music from the guys known as Marc Mac (nee Mark St. Clair) and Dego (Dennis McFarlane) through several of their albums, including the classic “Two Pages,” “Creating Patterns,” and “Play with the Changes.”

This time around, 4Hero has decided to pass on some of their favorite tunes for some fine talents to cover inna classical/jazzy/cinematic vibe. The results, I will tell you, are top notch, making this album a must-have in the vein of “Two Pages.” I think you’re going to enjoy these beauties, too. Shouts go to Matthias Vogt (re:jazz) and Marc Mac himself.

Of course, there’s more where that came from. Enjoy, and I’ll be back at you next week. Peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.35
Thursday October 1, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Star Chasers – re:jazz – 4Hero Presents Extensions – Raw Canvas promo
Universal Love – Sonar Kollektiv Orchester – 4Hero Presents Extensions – Raw Canvas promo
Planeteria – Christian Prommer’s Drumlessons – 4Hero Presents
Extensions – Raw Canvas promo
4 Lil Girl – Shafiq Husayn – En’ A-Free-Ka – Plug Research
Myfonegan – Colonel Red – Ruff Language promo
Fresh Air – Brother Ali – Us – Rhymesayers
Clap Your Hands (featuring Aima) – Crown City Rockers – The Day After Tomorrow – Gold Dust Media
The World is a Beat – N’Dambi – Pink Elephant – Stax
Tonight – Aldo Vanucci – Bastard Boots #8 EP – Bastard Boots promo
Bhranga Panch – Fort Knox Five – The New Gold Standard 2 – Fort Knox
Mozambique – Magic Drum Orchestra – In The Studio – Lion Head
Oddity (Pilooski Remix) – Zwicker – Black Label #56/Remixes EP – Compost promo
On My Way to the Center – Audion – Spectral Sound promo
Leave It 2 Me (J’Shon’s HomeGrown Mix) – J’Shon featuring Marcia Boynton – EP – Trower promo
Come On, Come On featuring Lisa Shaw (Joe Claussell’s Sacred Rhythm Suite Version) – Scott Hardkiss – EP – God Within
Street Delight (Vernon & DeCosta Remix) – Candy Dealers – EP – Eight-Tracks promo
Let Me Start – Alf Tumble – EP – Menthol promo
Carbon – Yellowtail – Mongoose EP – Bagpak promo
Disco Bimbo – Azaxx – Tru Thoughts
Alforca – Savarah Soul – Tru Thoughts
Breathe (Rapscallion Remix) – The Deadbeats – EP 12″ – Wax On
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.34

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:42:04 +0000

With this being the first week of fall in the states, and with students returning to Cal Poly here in San Luis Obispo, it looks like the season is indeed here.

Also, you get the last show of September, filled with new music galore. Not too much to say here, except the selection is quite fine. Hope you enjoy it.

So have a good week, and will be back at you next week!

Peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.34
Thursday September 24, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Sweet Suite (King Britt Remix) – Wendy & Lisa – Wendy & Lisa
Beep 02 – Koushik – Beep Tape – Stones Throw
Beep 06 – Koushik – Beep Tape – Stones Throw
The Flow – Colonel Red – Ruff Language promo
Transcending – Nailah – Life in Session EP – NaiMuse
Being – Negghead – Scrambled Negg – Wax On promo
‘Posed to Be (featuring Charli 2na & DJ Dusk) – Breakestra – Joyful Noise EP – Strut
Turn It Up (featuring Lyrics Born) – The Bamboos – Tru Thoughts
Soul is What You Got – Speak Low – Lovemonk promo
Good & Plenty (featuring Curtis T.) – The Soul Snatchers – Social Beats/Unique
Love Will Come (GSUB Bassmix) – Cordovan – EP – Cordovan Music
Galactic waves – Taho – EP – A Typical Farm
Oh Gosh (Karl Butter Remix) – Kalbata – EP – Botanika promo
Poem – Catalan FC & Sven Love – The Classic Trax Vol. 4 EP – Cheers promo
Mesoterapia (DJ Fudge Remix) – Pepe Link – EP – Lovemonk promo
Smoking Mirrors – Lee Curtis – Spectral Sound promo
Burn Brighter Flame (Morgan Geist Remix) – Patrick Cowley & Jorge Socarras – EP – Macro promo
Blackmagic (Izmabad Remix) – Jose James – EP – Brownswood promo
Here & There (Sunshine & Rain Live Version) – AFMB – EP – Compost promo
Nirvana (Mark de Clive-Lowe Remix) – Shafiq Husayn – Plug Research
Es Simplemente El Robo – Aldo Vanucci – Bastard Boots #8 EP – Bastard Boots
Hip Hop to Funk featuring BadKat & Lady Daisey (Nick Fonkyson Remix) – Ed Royal – EP – Innvision
Tribal Dub – Earlyworm – Dub King Killah EP – Voltage Music promo
Smelebele – Magic Drum Orchestra – In The Studio – Lion Head
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.33

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:39:31 +0000

So the Mayer Hawthorne day here in San Luis Obispo was a good one. It started with him performing a DJ set in the Wax Museum of Boo Boo Records during the late afternoon, and man does he know how to use the TT’s. For an hour, he had his audience spellbound and watching in amazement. And he was very appreciative of the vinyl surrounding him there, too, as well as the audience that showed up.

Then that night was the live show. Had my phone been working, I would have taken a few photos during the sound check. It was tight, and really good to watch the band and the sound guy tweak things until everyone was happy.

At showtime, MC Buff 1 opened up alongside turntablist 14K, and the audience was very receptive. Afterwards, 14K threw down plenty of chilled beats during the intermission, which lead into the band itself.

All dressed up in light brown suits, with Mayer Hawthorne being the exception in a dark suit and looking like a bit like Clark Kent, he and his band The County had the audience in their hands for just barely over an hour. The show was too quick, but it seemed that everyone had a great time, but were very tired by the time the band was done. All-in-all, it was a great show.

I did a little DJ set before the event began. After overcoming some equipment glitches, it was an all-vinyl affair that was very chilled and relaxed. Somehow, I got the sound guy’s attention. He mentioned several times that night that he really liked the music, and I’m very cool with that.

Big thanks to Numbskull for booking the bands, and also big ups to Korie and the crew at Downtown Brew for lending support during the days leading up to the show. Also shots to Malik at Boo Boo Records, as well as C-Murph for the TT’s I borrowed from him that night. Hopefully, we will be fortunate to have more acts like these here.

Meanwhile, it’s time to present to you a new show; lots of goodies and surprises that I’m very happy to share with you. As we here in the Northern Hemisphere are heading into a little weather change (though you wouldn’t notice by the heat here in California this week), brace yourselves for plenty of musical goodness to round out 2009, which will lead up to the last two shows of the year to look back at the best music that rocked my world this year.

Back at ya next week; peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.33
Thursday September 17, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
It’s Full of Blinding Light – Audion – EP – Spectral Sound promo
Happy House (Matthew Dear vs. Audion Remix) – The Juan Maclean – DFA
Hurt (with Matthew Dear) – Seth Troxler – Panic, Stop, Repeat! EP – Spectral Sound promo
Blackmagic (DOP Remix) – Jose James – EP – Brownswood promo
Hope…Unity…Vision – Basic Soul Unit – EP – New Kanada promo
Asterix – Bangana – EP – Nordic Trax
Schooldayz (Dub) – Roland Appel – Black Label #55 EP – Compost promo
Direction (Mr. V’s No Direction Mix) – DaSoul & Fabry Diglio featuring Nadine Navarre – EP – Sole Channel promo
Strange Lines (Dub) – Bangana – EP – Slip N’ Slide
Reversed (Opolopo Remix) – Blacktop featuring Amalia – Exchange Bureau Music promo
Deeper Love (featuring Stephanie Renee) – Opolopo – Beyond Jipangu – Swedish Brandy
Scorchio – NDV – Southbridge EP – Botanika promo
Ragga Samba – The Magic Drum Orchestra – In The Studio – Lion Head promo
Drop It (Like a Funky Muppet) – The Magic Drum Orchestra – In The Studio – Lion Head promo
Joyful (12-inch Edit) – Breakestra – ‘Posed to Be EP – Strut
Nirvana (Mark de Clive-Lowe Remix) – Shafiq Husayn – Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka EP – Plug Research
Sweaty (Josip Klobucar Remix) – Philta and Roman Rauch featuring Anya Stuart – promo
Direct Me to a Remedy (Sleeve Remix) – All Good Funk Alliance featuring Swampburger and Alexandrah – EP – Funk Weapons
My Story (featuring Deborah Jordan) – Sun Circle – EP – Futuristica promo
Reflejo De Luna – Alacran – Bar Bubbles – Holophon
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.32 with Bangana Guestmix (Three-Hour Broadcast)

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:14:10 +0000

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

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.32
Thursday September 10, 2009
Three-Hour Broadcast

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

THE URBAN LANDSCAPES
GUESTMIX PRESENTS:
Bangana (Heya Hifi, Sweden)

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

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.31 with Cubikmusik Guestmix

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:05:32 +0000

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

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.31
Thursday September 3, 2009

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

THE URBAN LANDSCAPES
GUESTMIX PRESENTS:
Cubikmusik (Cubikmusik Blog UK)

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

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.30 – Three-Hour Broadcast

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:47:04 +0000

If summer is officially winding down, you wouldn’t know it here in California, where in San Luis Obispo (which is 12 miles from the ocean) the temperature has reached triple digits three days in a row. Luckily on the day that I’m typing this, there’s a bit of a sea breeze that’s cooling the air down a little, affording me the time to finish up the post-production for this week’s show so that you can listen to your heart’s content.

It starts off in a non-standard Urban Landscapes way, so stay with it. By the end of this special three-hour broadcast, hopefully you will savor the experience for what it is…some of the finest music out there for your listening pleasure.

Right now, there are a bunch of people at my place, as my housemate/landlord whips up copious amounts of food. My stomach is grumbling, and I’m going to join them now. So have at it, and I’ll be back atcha next week. Enjoy!

Peace…oh, and Happy Birthday MJ!

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.30
Thursday August 27, 2009
Three-Hour Broadcast

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Pressure – Slowcream – And – Nonine promo
Andover – Francesco Tristano – XVI Reflections on Classic Music – Point/Decca promo
Temperature – Slowcream – And – Nonine promo
Untitled Suite – Jazz Chronicles – Jazz Chronicles – Futuristica promo
Ticked Zinc (Opolopo Remix) – Sugar Beats – Beyond Jipangu – Swedish Brandy promo
The Skeleton – Positive Force – Impossible Ark/Unfold
Back Street Lust (Azaxx Remix) – Kinny – Tru Thoughts
Hole in My Pocket (featuring Fallon Williams) – Cookin’ on 3 Burners – Soul Messin’ – Freestyle
Fumando – Captain Planet – Nuyorican EP – Bastard Jazz promo
Put Your Hands Up for Detroit – TM Juke & The Jack Baker Trio – Tru Thoughts promo
Rescue Me – BadboE – Break the Funk – AuditoryDesigns promo
The Original Groover – BadboE – Break the Funk – AuditoryDesigns promo
Don’t Cost You Nothing (Leftside Wobble Edit) – Ashford & Simpson – promo
The Latest featuring Capital A (Extended Boogie Version) – Sygaire & Defcon – EP – Om promo
Close to Paradise featuring Karl Wagner (Opolopo Remix) – Bennson – Beyond Jipangu – Swedish Brandy promo
Southern Soul (Jay Shepheard Remix) – Glimpse and Martin Eyerer – EP – Buzzin’ Fly promo
New Breed (Dobie Remix) – Elan Mahler – promo
Choice (Marconi de Morais Piano Mix) – Christos Kedras – EP – Kapa promo
Pack Yo Bags (Diem Remix) – Alexander East – EP – Chillin
My Name Is – Franck Roger – The Fall EP – FR Productions promo
In Memory Of… (Amit Shoham Remix) – I-Van and Jason Howell – Once Wounded EP – Tarantic promo
Friend With the R – Evan Rhodes – Community Vol.1 EP – Viva! promo
This is How it Is ?? – South of Roosevelt – EP – Blueplate Global promo
Weekend (Zad’s Deep Dreams Remix) – Jesse Saunders – EP – Broken promo
Lifestyles (Mark Farina Remix) – Mike Disco – EP – Full Flavor promo
London Groove – Circle of Funk – Slapped Up Soul
Dream is Real – Patrick Turner – EP – Sowat
Parables featuring Excentral Tempest (Ramadanman Remix) – Landslide – EP – promo
Neighbourhood 09 (Roska Remix) – Zed Bias – EP – Biasphere
Free – The Deadbeats – Made in the Shade – Wax On
Lay the Sex – St-Liquorish – EP – promo
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.29

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:06:03 +0000

It’s great to once again give you a full-on show with loads of newness. I’ve been eager to give them to you last week, but once again equipment problems at the station forced my hand. But all went well last night, and now you’ll be the beneficiary of the results.

So without further ado, I give you this week’s broadcast. Enjoy, and I’ll be back next week!

Peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.29
Thursday August 20, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Walking into My Life – Shirley Ann Slaughter – Word on the Kerb
Constellations – Joy Jones – Godchild – Future Soul
Glass Boxes – Joy Jones – Godchild – Future Soul
Done It – Jazz Chronicles – Jazz Chronicles – Futuristica promo
Bologna – Jazz Chronicles – Jazz Chronicles – Futuristica promo
Superposition – Comfort Fit – Polyshufflez – Tokyodawn
Drift to the Center – Comfort Fit – Polyshufflez – Tokyodawn
The Origin – Natural Self – Tru Thoughts promo
Keep on Trying – The Deadbeats – Made in the Shade – Wax On
The Girl (featuring Kylie Auldist) – Cookin’ on 3 Burners – Soul Messin’ – Freestyle
Four N Twenty – Cookin’ on 3 Burners – Soul Messin’ – Freestyle
Ease the Funk – BadboE – Break the Funk – AuditoryDesign
Nothing But the Funk – BadboE – Break the Funk – AuditoryDesign
East from Savanna – GummiHz – EP – Earthrumental
Live in the Summer (Calor Mix) – Bah Samba – EP – Favouritizm
Another Lover (Tony Loreto Master Kev TLMK Remix) – Tortured Soul – EP – Dome
Everybody Shake It (Jay J’s Shifted Up Mix) – Ralph Rosario featuring Shawn Christopher – EP – Blueplate Global promo
I Wanna Be with You (AEB Remix) – Arch_typ featuring Sarah Linhares – EP – Bagpak promo
351 (Rob Slac Remix) – Cates&dpL – EP – Om promo
Parables (featuring Excentral Tempest) – Landslide – EP – promo
Make It Work (featuring Warrior Queen and Hubert Laws) – Stereotyp – Stereotyp
I Wanna Be with You (DJ Don Cuco’s Deep in Love Dub Remix) – Arch_typ featuring Sarah Linhares – EP – Bagpak promo
Cars – Cookin’ on 3 Burners – Soul Messin’ – Freestyle
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.28 – The All-Jazz Special

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:01:48 +0000

Once again, some equipment problems have put a crimper in my original plans to bring you a bunch of fresh newness. And once again, the show must go on!

So with that, it’s time to bring you another show full of jazz, jazz, jazz. And obviously, not just of the straight-ahead variety. If you’ve listened to this show over the years, you know that “jazzy, soulful club culture” is what I am a big proponent of. There are many different hybrids of what jazz is, to the point that purists may vehemently disagree. Still, it’s really nice to know that the more enlightened jazz lovers tend to embrace the different strands, shades and variants.

Though most of us know that jazz originated here in the states, it reach is truly global. The representation of jazz on this week’s show will come from all around Europe, even in locations where the Iron Curtain was a barrier back in the day. And places like Japan and stateside will get their due, too. Fine labels like Ricky-Tick from Finland, Schema from Italy, Perfect Toy from Germany, and Cosmic Sounds representing Eastern Europe among many others will get some lovin’ here, and those of you who aren’t familiar with the labels (among all the others this week) should get to know and explore their respective catalogs.

If you think that good jazz is just Coltrane, Silver, and Davis, then take some time to have a gander and a listen to this week’s jazzified selection. Hope you’ll dig!

Fingers are crossed that I will give you a full-on show with all brand-new goodies next week. Have a good one, in the meantime; peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.28
Thursday August 6, 2009
All-Jazz Special

Song – Artist – Title – Label
All Things to All Men (featuring Roots Manuva) – The Cinematic Orchestra – Everyday – Ninja Tune
The Satellites Are Spinning (Zero dB Remix) – Sun Ra – Zero dB: Reconstruction – Ubiquity/Fluid Ounce
Theme de Yoyo – Art Ensemble of Chicago – Bande Original Du Film “Les Stances A Sophie” – Universal Sound
Afloat (featuring Yukimi Nagano) – Sleepwalker – The Voyage – Village Again
Take It Slow – Fleur – demo
Summertime – Sheila Landis – Parenthe-Seizure – Counterpoint
Straight Life – Grupo Organowa Krzystofa Sadowskiego – Holding Hands: Rare Jazz/Fusion from Polish Vaults Vol. 2 – Cosmic Sounds
Krug – RTB Big Band – Jazz Orkestar Radio-Televizije Beograd (1948-1978) – Cosmic Sounds
B’s Waltz – Bent Jagdig – On The Spot: A Peek at the 1960’s Nordic Jazz Scene – Ricky-Tick
A Different View – LTC – A Different View – Ricky-Tick
Trading Eights – The Five Corners Quintet – Jazzflora – DNM
Zunja – Gerardo Frisina – Notebook – Schema
This is What You Are – Mario Biondi – Handful of Soul – Schema
Babarabutiri – Beny More – The Best of Mr. Bongo – Mr. Bongo
Bossa So – Sansa Trio – Nicola Conte Presents Viagem 2 – Far Out
Positive Energy – Ronnie April – Jazz Travels: Compiled by Casbah 73 – HITop
Stars – The Nostalgia 77 Octet – Weapons of Jazz Destruction – Tru Thoughts
The View from Her Room – Weekend – Gilles Peterson and Patrick Forge Presents Sunday Afternoon at Dingwalls – Ether
Faery Song – Hipnosis – Jazz – Perfect Toy
Fuoco Fatuo – (Koop Remix featuring Earl Zinger) – Nicola Conte – Jet Sounds Revisited – Eighteenth Street Lounge/Schema
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.27

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:03:17 +0000

Time for me to descend on your musical world and give you a fresh, new set of beats and vibes. Unlike last week, where I had to rely on some dodgy equipment at home, which got you a show sans voiceover, it’s a full-on session at the radio station. The result: another fine batch of dope sounds for you to savor and enjoy.

Not much else to say. As I type this from one of my favorite cafes here in San Luis Obispo, I am working at keeping my energy in a good direction, as I had very little sleep over the last few days. Still, it’s all good as things move forward.

It’s out of July and into August for the next show. Until then, have a great week ahead!

Peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.27
Thursday July 30, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Sort of Revolution (Cinematic Orchestra Remix) – Fink – EP – Ninja Tune
Circles (Richard E and Annabel(lee) Vocal Suite) – Nova Tempo – Further Out
Solstice – The Voices of Time – Impossible Ark – Unfold promo
Angel Lady featuring Andreya Tiana (Mr. Windmill & Jay.Soul ReTouch) – Aaron Jerome – demo
Breathe – The Deadbeats – Made in the Shade – Wax On promo
Supernova – Joy Jones – Godchild – Future Soul
Banyana – Damon Bell – Kush Music EP – Deepblak
See The Light (Sun Circle Remix) – Masirah – EP – Futuristica promo
Hanham vs. Steinz featuring Klangslab (Blitz Chess Edit) – Comfort Fit – Polyshufflez – Tokyodawn promo
Seen Not Heard (featuring NOTE) – Comfort Fit – Polyshufflez – Tokyodawn promo
Flowin’ – Wa-Chu-Ku – T Times Too EP – Drumpoet Community promo
Hooked – Bleep Control – Duck – M8MC promo
Step Up (909 Mix by Moonstarr) – Sarah Linhares – Messages from the Future EP – Public Transit promo
Digital Connection (Recloose Remix) – Shake Aletti – EP – promo
High on Beats – GummiHz – EP – Earthrumental promo
High on Percussion – GummiHz – EP – Earthrumental promo
Live in the Summer (DJ Meme Havaianas Mix) – Bah Samba – EP – Favouritizm promo
Sunshine (Sona Mix) – Mario Dujic featuring Marie Craven – EP – Nosa
Pusherman – Redeyes – EP – Bingo Beats
Human Nature (Makoto & The Specialist VIP) – Michael Jackson – unreleased promo
Soon (Morgan Geist Remix) – Patrick Cowley and Jorge Socarras – EP – Macro promo
Manteca – Cesar’s Salad – The Latin Beat – Tramp promo
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.26

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:15:28 +0000

It’s summertime here in the States (with apologies to friends in the other hemisphere), and no doubt there are parties and events everywhere. Dancing is good any time of year, but especially during this time of the year. So with the absolutely insane bumper crop of house music that’s been stacking up for the last several weeks, I’ve decided to do a few all-dance sessions. It’s mainly house, but could also be broken, dubby, or whatever fits the uptempo vibe.

And this session is all house, but with a variety of different house vibes. I hope you enjoy the music in as much as I had selecting and mixing these for you. And because I, um, forgot to turn on the recorder at the radio station this past week, I had to rerecord the set for you. The benefit of it is that I’m just going to let my voice take a break this week, and just let you enjoy the session.

Take it all in, and I’ll be back atcha next week with…well, I have no idea what I’m going to do yet. But should be a good one, me thinks!

Have a good week; peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.26
Thursday July 23, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
We Are Giants – Lance De Sardi – Om 15 – Om
The Deejay Is An Alien Pt. II (David Harness Dub) – David Harness and Roland Clark – EP – Foilage
City Madness (Atjazz &Domu’s 4 The Summer Remix) – Domu & Yannah Valdevit – City Madness/Info People EP – Development Music
Rockit (Derrick Carter’s BHQ Reheat) – Easily Influenced – EP – HAWT promo
Sweet Temptation (Martin and Theo Deepah Dub) – Christos Kedras – EP – Kapa Music promo
Bluetooth to Another Dimension – Anthony Mansfield – Jack-O-Clap EP – Hector Works
Ky’s Groove (KZR Unreleased Version) – HT Zero featuring Kai Alce – EP – FFWD
Find A Way (Atjazz Remix) – Masirah – EP – Futuristica promo
Orchestrating Maneuvers in the Dark – Radio Slave – Om 15 – Om
Gimme A Hook (Pumpkin Head Remix) – The Dustbugs – EP – The Dustbugs
Together As One – Charles Webster featuring Samantha James – Om 15 – Om
Dance of the Soul (Jay Tripwire TechVox) – Positive Soul – EP – Stilnovo
Deep Butter – Adam Mas – Duck – M8MC promo
La Milonga (Carlo Lio Remix) – Jenn – EP – Suara
Glad You Came (Kenny Dope Remix) – Roland Clark – EP – Ill Friction
Pa Casa de Jimenez (Franck Roger Main Mix) – Nelson Jimenez – EP – FR Productions promo
Queen (Frankie Feliciano Ricanstruction Main MIx) – N’Dinga Gaba – EP – Sole Channel Music
Handle It (Jojo Flores and Joe Dipadova Therapy Mix) – Tarantulaz – EP – Curious promo
Night Therapy – Iranzo Lasia – Suara Showroom 5 EP – Suara
I Forgot You (Lars Behrenroth ‘wtf’ Dub) – Atjazz – EP – Atjazz Record Company promo
The Maze (Deez’s Tech N Groove Mix) – Demarkus Lewis – EP – Grin
Brothers of String (Yurotrago Remix) – Tom Trago – Voyage Direct Remixes EP – Rush Hour
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.25 with exclusive Scott Live Set

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:25:21 +0000

It feels nice to slip back into a two-hour mode again. I hope you’ve been enjoying the most recent shows; catch them, if you haven’t already.

This week’s music selection includes several acts that have found Urban Landscapes on Myspace, as well as some fine new jazz bits from both the Ricky-Tick and Perfect Toy labels, and some funky bits too.

Also this week: the first live set ever on Urban Landscapes. The set comes from Scott, the German production duo consisting of Daniel Brandt and Jan Brauer. They’ve put out some very leftfield releases for labels such as Fluid Ounce and Bagpak Music. Last year, Daniel Brandt has set up his own label called Doppelschall, which is getting good international buzz. Scott has taken its productions on the road, currently touring Japan as of this writing. Daniel offered some choice live sets that Scott has done, one of which I’ll present to you exclusively on this week’s show. Big ups to Daniel for the goods.

Hope you enjoy this week’s edition of the show. Back next week with a bumper crop of uptempo goodness. Get those dancing shoes ready!

Peace.

Scott on Myspace
Doppelschall

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.25
Thursday July 16, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Passion – Pervoe Solnce – Pervoe Solnce
Jamilah – Cesar’s Salad – The Latin Beat – Perfect Toy promo
The More I Look At You (featuring Jose James) – Timo Lassey – Ricky-Tick promo
My Friends Went To Earth… – The Battery Apple Trees – Year of the B.A.T. – The Battery Apple Trees
Hidden Hand – The Budos Band – The Budos EP – Daptone
Soon (Nightmares On Wax Remix) – Gelka – EP – Wax On

URBAN LANDSCAPES PRESENTS:
Scott (Doppleschall/Fluid Ounce/Bagpak Music, Germany)
Live Set Recorded at The Solyanka in Moscow, Russia
on May 20, 2009
***Exclusive***

There Goes Opportunity – Akina Adderley and the Vintage Playboys – Akina Adderley and the Vintage Playboys – Get Level
Good Times Roll Pt. 1 – RJD2 – The Horror – Definitive Jux
Crosstown Shelter – Funkanomics – Feature Funk Vol. 2 EP – Manmade promo
Something Betta (Edit) – Beatfanatic – EP – G.A.M.M.
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.24

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:18:58 +0000

Three weeks’ worth of special means a whole lotta music piling up over that time period, so time to get right back into the thick of the freshness that’s about to be unleashed for ya.

Per usual, there’s a wide assortment of music to please you and tease you–future soul, jazz, funky breaks, house, and even some heavy ragga/dub biz. So hope you enjoy the music. Hold tight, because there’s still plenty of freshness to sort through, along with some musical surprises during July.

Gonna dedicate this week’s show to my stepdad, who was declared brain dead a few days ago. While I’ve only spent a relatively short amount of time with him when I was much younger, and therefore I wasn’t very close to him, I do have some good memories of him. The one thing I knew was that he was silky smooth singer who probably could have pursued it if he wanted to. My sister texted me last night that he was a big Teddy Pendergrass fan, and so the last track of the show is what I leave him, and you, with.

Rest in peace, dad.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.24
Thursday July 9, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
A Love Supreme – ArtDontSleep – ArtDontSleep
Vintage Voyage – Dalindeo – Vintage Voyage – Ricky-Tick
The Light – Deborah Jordan – The Light – Futuristica Music
Soon (The Deadbeats Remix) – Gelka – EP – Wax On
See The Light – Masirah – EP – Futuristica Music promo
HIStory (Ummah Remix) – Michael Jackson
The Wonder Strikes Again (John Ohms Remix) – The Fort Knox Five – Radio Free DC Remixed – Fort Knox
Do Me Wrong (featuring Sitzka) – Soopasoul – Jalapeno
It’s On – Kylie Auldist – Tru Thoughts promo
Am I Dreaming? – Laura Vane and the Vipertones – Social Beats promo
WeRISEWeFALLWeRISE – Nickodemus – Sun People – ESL
The Love Feeling (featuring Brian J. of The Pimps of Joytime) – NIckodemus – Sun People – ESL
Get Up Off That Thing (Featurecast Remix) – James Brown – James Brown Regrooved – Good Good promo
Info People – Atjazz, Domu & Yannah Valdevit – EP – Development Music promo
I Won’t Forget – Dollkraut – Catch My Soul EP – Doppelschall
Miracles and Rooftops – Certain Subjects – demo
Boogie is Gonna Get Ya – Li’ll Bo Tweak and Art Bleek – Tweak, Bleek and a Disco Freak EP – Loungin’
Neighbourhood ‘09 (Chimpo Remix) – Zed Bias – EP – Biasphere promo
Timewarp Dub – Stagga – test
Ayers’ Rock – Rainer Truby – EP – Compost
Close The Door – Teddy Pendergrass – Life is a Song Worth Singing – Philadelphia International
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.23 – The Halfway Rewind Special Part Two: The Singles & EP’s

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:24:17 +0000

Summertime is in full swing here in California, and these days the weather is very much agreeable with the Mediterranean climate of San Luis Obispo. Wherever you are in the world, I hope that life is treating you well and good.

Just as I was about to present to you this week’s show last week, Michael Jackson passed away. I would have been remiss to not give the talented entertainment a proper tribute, and so it was. To catch the show, be sure to look for last week’s three-hour MJ tribute now online.

And now here it is, Part Two of the Halfway Rewind Special. The focus this week is on the singles & EP’s that were released so far this year, and there’s been plenty of them played on the show in 2009. The tough part always come down to narrowing the list to the ones that I feel are standouts. They don’t necessarily have to be innovative or groundbreaking, though some of the picks came close. And given that it was a three-hour broadcast, even then the full list would have had to embody at least three more hours to fit them all in. So just like last week, at the end of the playlist you will find the other EP’s and singles that didn’t fit in due to time limitations. Whether you put them on your favorite mp3 player, or add them to your essential tunes to spin out at a gig, hopefully you will give your props by supporting these talented acts.

Next week, the show is back on track with lots and lots of fresh new music. Also this month: a guestmix, maybe two, and some surprises as well. So hold on; it’s going to be a great month for music on the show.

As ever, look for the show on Facebook, Myspace and Twitter.

Catch you later this week; peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.23
Friday July 3, 2009
The Halfway Rewind Special Part II: The Singles and EP’s
***Three-Hour Broadcast***

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Little Wonder – Daytoner – Wack
Hustlin’ – Soopasoul – Hot & Cold/Hustlin’ – Jalapeno
V.L.A.M. – Kind and Kinky Zoo – Straighup
Spanish Fly (Noiz in Zion Remix) – Sabbo – It Is The Time EP – Botanika
Arcade (Stefan Goldmann Remix) – Santiago Salazar – EP – Macro
Read My Mind (Chris Barker Remix) – Clyde featuring Jane Hamilton – EP – M8MC
Background Noise (Pablo Sanchez and Odnam Remix) – Soul Vigilantes featuring Xan Blacq – EP – Lovemonk
April Weather (ElectroVocalPhenomina Remix) – Ekiti Son featuring Valeska Jakobowicz – EP – Office Ekiti
Love Is (Danny Krivit Re-edit) – Demis Roussos – EP – Discograph
Jump (Eddy Meets Yannah Remix) – Sepalot – Red Handed Remixes – Compost
Beatdown – Valuka – Sundown EP – Doppleschall
Roks Dogg – Wbeeza – New Skank EP – Third Ear
Tronic Matic – Lorenz Rhode – Motor Cortex EP – Exploited
Lost Piano (Tin Man Remix) – Larissa Kapp – EP – Tjumy
Wait A Minute (Extended Mix) – Osborne – Hovercrafting EP – Spectral Sound
Carnival Time – Rondenion – Love Bound EP – Rush Hour
Never Be The Same (TJ Kong and Nuno Dos Santos Remix) – Alif Tree – Clockwork Remixes EP – Compost
Take The Weight (Peter Kruder Vocal Mix) – Stereotyp – EP – G-Stone
Parallels (Charles Webster Remix) – Atjazz featuring Dawne B. – EP – M8MC
Beats Like Birds (Trus’me Remix) – Marbert Rocel – The Pack Remix EP – Compost
Sunday Weekend – Ken Hayakawa – Sophisticated Sass Sounds EP – Tjumy/Sass
Leaving You – Candy Apple featuring Anjou – Deep London Miami Sampler EP – Deep London
I Know – N’Dinga Gaba featuring Denise – EP – Real Tone
All Systems Down (Izmabad Vocal Mix) – Opolopo featuring Amalia – EP – Deeper Soul
M4 Movements – Circle of Funk – Baldeelox
Hold On Tight – Lorenzo Bartoletti and Matteo Matteini – Suara Showroom 3 EP – Suara
Zippo – Will Saul and Mike Monday – EP – Buzzin’ Fly
END BROADCAST

Other Recommended Singles & EP’s
The Young Lovers – Shake Up The Ghost EP – Loungin’
Gelka – Super Skeleton EP – Wax On
Lovey & Yusef – Get Busy EP – Tragic Magic
Cecilia Stalin – Afro Blue EP – Ajabu
Yellowtail featuring Monday Michiru – Everything Is Alright EP – Bagpak
Nebraska – Variations #2 EP – Rush Hour
The Deadbeats – Loafin’ EP – Wax On
Colonel Red – Roaming Lion EP – Ruff Language
Joakim – Watermelon Bubblicious EP – Versatile
Partners in Crime – Goin’ Underground/Get In To It EP – Swedish Brandy
Manmade – Feature Funk Vol. 1 EP – Manmade
Manno and Francois A – Today is Tomorrow EP – Buzzin’ Fly
Norman Talley – The Journey/In Your Soul EP – Third Ear
Peter Kruder – Chordal/The Law of Return EP – Macro
Rob Slac – Goddess of Groove EP – FastFWD
Soultourist – Fo Eva EP – Drumpoet Community
Shahrokh Sound of K – Black Label #48 EP – Compost
Deborah Jordan – Remix EP – Futuristica Music
K-Scope – Precious Heart EP – 4Lux White
Inaya Day & Ralf Gum – Reap EP – Deep Sugar
Etienne Jaumet – Entropy EP – Versatile
Beverley Road All Stars – I’m Still in Love/Danger In Your Eyes – Bastard Jazz
Li’ll Bo Tweak and Art Bleek – Tweak, Bleek, & a Disco Freak EP – Loungin’
Opolopo featuring Amalia – I Do EP – Swedish Brandy
Polar Pair – This is What Happens EP – Botanika

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.22 – The Michael Jackson Tribute Special

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:12:48 +0000

As I listen back to the Michael Jackson tribute special recorded live well over a week ago, I marvel at just how well the tunes hold up in 2009. There are no fillers here; these are all really good tunes. It doesn’t matter if it’s way back when with the Jackson 5 and the background talents of The Corporation, or if it was with The Jacksons with the soul uber-producers Gamble and Huff, or if it’s MJ himself with Q, affectionately nicknamed for the legendary Quincy Jones, the various productions pushed the bounds of what pop and soul music was supposed to be.

Michael Jackson was certainly an entertainer that has pushed through one boundary after another. In his four decades as a talent to be reckoned with, from being the lead vocalist of the Jackson 5 to just about owning the world with the record-breaking success of his album Thriller, he did no wrong in percolating the right ingredients for surefire party jams, or even heartfelt ballads, that stirs many an emotion to this day.

So when the news broke on Thursday July 25th that Michael Jackson had passed away, it was too unbelievable to be true. So unbelievable it was, that the Internet was abuzz in speculation for several hours. Eventually, the truth was known that the once King of Pop was pronounced dead at age 50.

Say what you will about the last 10-15 years of his turbulent life, fueled by plenty of media speculation that has taken his career downward in a big way, few on earth can deny the massive musical legacy that Michael Jackson has left us. And just as he was on the verge of a major comeback that would have had him perform 50 shows at London’s O2 Arena, what we now are left with is the music.

So in lieu of Part Two of the Halfway Rewind Special, a three-hour musical retrospective of MJ, from the breakout songs alongside his brothers collectively known as the Jackson 5, through his extremely fruitful solo collaboration with Quincy Jones, comes some of the best works. Not much here in terms of remixes (except a couple) or rarities, and that’s okay. In the end, it’s about saluting the talents of one of the most formidable entertainers in the history of music.

Here’s hoping that you enjoy the show, the quotes…all of it.

Rest in peace, MJ.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.22
Thursday June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson Tribute Special
Three Hour Broadcast

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
Rock With You – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
Working Day and Night – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
Get on the Floor – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
Off the Wall – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
Girlfriend – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
She’s Out of My Life – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
I Can’t Help It – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
It’s the Falling in Love – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
Burn This Disco Out – Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Epic
The Love You Save – The Jackson 5 – ABC – Motown
ABC – The Jackson 5 – ABC – Motown
Ready or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide from Love) – The Jackson 5 – Third Album – Motown
Mama’s Pearl – The Jackson 5 – Third Album – Motown
I’ll Be There – The Jackson 5 – Third Album – Motown
Maybe Tomorrow – The Jackson 5 – Maybe Tomorrow – Motown
Never Can Say Goodbye – The Jackson 5 – Maybe Tomorrow – Motown
Enjoy Yourself – The Jacksons – The Jacksons – Epic
Keep on Dancing – The Jacksons – The Jacksons – Epic
Show You The Way to Go – The Jacksons – The Jacksons – Epic
Goin’ Places – The Jacksons – Goin’ Places – Epic
Do What You Wanna – The Jacksons – Goin’ Places – Epic
Dancing Machine – The Jacksons – Motown
Blame It on the Boogie – The Jacksons – Destiny – Epic
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) – The Jacksons – Destiny – Epic
Lovely One – The Jacksons – Triumph – Epic
Can You Feel It – The Jacksons – Triumph – Epic
Walk Right Now – The Jackson – Triumph – Epic
Up on the Housetop – The Jackson 5 – The Christmas Album – Motown
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson – Thriller – Epic
Wanna Be Startin’ Something – Michael Jackson – Thriller – Epic
The Lady in My Life – Michael Jackson – Thriller – Epic
Another Part of Me – Michael Jackson – Bad – Epic
Smooth Criminal (Remix) – Michael Jackson – Epic
Bad – Michael Jackson – Bad – Epic
Ben – Michael Jackson – Ben – Motown
I Can’t Help It (Tangoterje Edit) – Michael Jackson – EP 12″ – G.A.M.M.
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.21 – The Halfway Rewind Special: The Albums

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:57:18 +0000

It’s that time again…mid-June.

And long-time listeners know what to expect at this time of the year. It’s time to take a look back at the music that I most recommend to listeners for the year so far. You’ve heard plenty of good music here, and it’s time to put the spotlight on the select ones for you to consider, and then (hopefully) add them to your music collection.

It’s the Halfway Rewind Special, split in two parts. This week focuses on the albums, and next week’s show will be on the singles and EP’s. Of course, there’s more music than is able to fit, and this is a three-hour show this week mind you. Be sure to check the list of albums that would have fit the playlist, had there been more time to be had, that can be found below the playlist.

Be sure to tune in next week, and the singles and EP’s will get their just due. Meanwhile, enjoy this one!

Peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.21
Thursday June 18, 2009
The Halfway Rewind Special: The Albums of 2009
Three-Hour Broadcast

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Chegada – Joyce – Visions of Dawn – Far Out
Uala Ualala – Clara Moreno – Miss Balanco – Far Out
Brilliante – Jose Roberto Bertrami – Aventura – Far Out
Brasil En Brasa – Roge – Far Out Presents Strictly Samba – Far Out
Redondo Sambao – As Meninas – Nicola Conte Presents Viagem 2 – Far Out
African Problems – Seun Kuti and Fela’s Egypt 80 – The Best of Mr. Bongo – Mr. Bongo
Pele – Akatuba and Ballistic Brothers – The Best of Mr. Bongo – Mr. Bongo
Schizophrenia – Cirius B. – Jazz Bizniz 4 – Counterpoint
Mother N Soul – Scallymatic Orchestra – Annie, Get Your Gun – Flyin’ High
Flip Flop – Emanative – Space – Futuristica Music
Midnight in Trieste – The Five Corners Quintet – Hot Corner – Milan/Ricky-Tick
I Have Come To You – Scrimshire – Along Came The Devil One Night – Wah Wah’s 45
?? – Francoiz Bruet – L’Aveuglette – Le Pop Musik
A Song For A Helping Hand – Paul Bryan – Listen – Sonar Kollektiv
Eau Rouge #3 – Gelka – Wax On Records Vol. 2 – Wax On
Second Line Stomp – Lightning Head – Lion Head Compilation Vol. 1 – Lion Head
Ready 2 Wear – PC Synergy – Om Lounge 15th Anniversary Edition – Om
Donkey Ride featuring Quanitc – Mr. Scruff – Ninja Tuna – Ninja Tune
Dangerous featuring Phil Knight (Part-Time Heroes Remix) – Unforscene – Shapes 09:01 – Tru Thoughts
Disciples – Stee Downes – All in a Day – Sonar Kollektiv
Word Up – Wet Cookies – Soul Protection – Cat N Roof
Aurevoir – Alif Tree – Clockwork – Compost
Love Happens (featuring Toyin Taylor) – Shahrokh Sound of K – Dripping Point – Compost
Low Down Groove – The Young Lovers – The Young Lovers – Loungin’
The Sanctuary (featuring Tyna) – Recloose – Perfect Timing – Sonar Kollektiv
Raise The Roof (Madnus and Scogil Remix) – Lizzy Parks – Shapes 09:01 – Tru Thoughts
Mrs. Bongo – Tosca – No Hassles – !K7
Deadly Funny Oxygen Part 4 – Dubblestandart – Return From Planet Dub – Collision
Alive Dub – J. Boogie’s Dubtronic Science – Soul Vibrations Dub Remixes – Om
Shimmy Shimmy Ya – El Michels Affair – Brownswood Bubblers 4 – Brownswood
Thrill Seekers (featuring Sabira Jade) – DJ Vadim – U Can’t Lurn Imaginashun – BBE
He Knows My Heart – Naomi Shelton and Gospel Queen – What Have You Done, My Brother? – Daptone
Assignment 7 – Aybee – East Oakland Space Program – Deepblak
2 Weeks in 2 Days – Kira Neris – A Frozen Second – Faces
END BROADCAST

Other Recommended Albums
Groovy! – Glam Sam and His Combo – Lemongrass
Saskamodie – Mocky – Crammed
Grand and Putnam – Yellowtail – Bagpak
Pot of Gold – Alice Russell – Six Degrees
When Love – Gaby Hernandez – Armed Orphan
V/A – Bagpak Selects Vol. 2 – Bagpak
V/A – Perceptions – Cosmic Sofa
V/A – Tudo Ben: Jorge Ben Covered – Far Out

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.20

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:26:24 +0000

It’s hard to believe that we are at the halfway mark of 2009. The year goes by fast, but there’s still plenty of 2009 yet. Uncharted territory, indeed, and looking forward to what happens next!

This point of 2009 will be marked with two specials starting next week. It’s the annual Halfway Rewind Special, looking back at 2009 up to now. Part One, airing on June 18, will focus on the albums, while Part Two will focus on the choice singles and EP’s; that show will air June 25. Of course, the shows and the playlists will be online shortly a day or two after the airdate.

This week, though, has some fresh new goodies from the likes of Compost, Loungin’, Brownswood, Rush Hour, and Deepblak among other labels. So enjoy the show, and we’ll rewind together starting next week!

Peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.20
Thursday June 11, 2009

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Goin’ Underground – Partners in Crime – EP – Swedish Brandy promo
Nebula Laughter – Joakim – Watermelon Bubblicious EP – Versatile promo
Rearrange (Migumatrix Electrofunk Remix) – Sepalot – Red Handed Remixes EP – Compost
Boogie’s Gonna Get Ya – Li’ll Bo Tweak and Art Bleek – Tweak, Bleek & a Disco Freak EP – Loungin’ promo
Ritmo de Verbenza (The Static Avenger vs. Latin Project Mashup) – The Latin Project – Musica De La Noche – T.L.P. Musica
Feel Inside (KINK and Neville Watson Remix) – Snuff Crew – EP – Hour House Is Your House promo
Chicago Heights – Roy Davis, Jr. – Nice+Smooth
Paradise (In Your Mind) – Roy Davis, Jr. featuring Terry Dexter – Nice+Smooth
Girl Watchin’ (Basement Soul Edit) – Basement Soul Edit Vol. 2 EP – KAT promo
Nostalgic – Eddy Meets Yannah – Compost test
Iyo Djeli – Oumou Sangare – Brownswood Bubblers Four – Brownswood promo
Manana – Souleance – Brownswood Bubblers Four – Brownswood promo
Dadadun – The Misled Children and Odean Pope – Brownswood Bubblers Four – Brownswood promo
Mr. J.L. – Dalindeo – Vintage Voyage EP – Ricky-Tick
People We Spoken To – Scrimshire – Along Came The Devil One Night – Wah Wah 45’s
Gauchito Gil (Ghislain Porier Remix) – Fauna – ZZK Sounds Vol. 2 – Nacional
Maximum (featuring La Methode) – DJ Vadim – U Can’t Lurn Imaginashun – BBE
Saturday (featuring Pugz Atomz) – DJ Vadim – U Can’t Lurn Imaginashun – BBE
Change U – Blaktroniks – Slap Matik EP – Deepblak promo
InDeed – Blaktroniks – Slap Matik EP – Deepblak promo
Maybe So, Maybe No – Mayer Hawthorne – Brownswood Bubblers Four – Brownswood
Ear Candy – Teena Marie – Conga Square – Stax
Cycles of She – Aybee – East Oakland Space Program – Deepblak
END BROADCAST

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.19 with exclusive Emanative Guestmix

mail@urbanlandscapes.org (Velanche) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:53:54 +0000

Fair warning here….it’s another three-hour show.

But hey, it’s three hours packed with loads of goodies, much of which has been in wait for a few weeks, and others just days old that I couldn’t wait to share with you. So there’s quite a bit of fine music for you to listen to, or dance to!

And as if that wasn’t enough, I have for you an exclusive Urban Landscapes Guestmix from Nick Woodmansky of Emanative. If you’ve been listening to the show, you know that I’ve been taken by the production quality of the UK-based outfit known as Emanative. Nick is the main person behind the project, backed by a talented roster that includes Ben Hawten and Jessica Lauren; a true labor of love that we are all fortunate to hear and savor. The full-length debut from Emanative, “Space,” was released not long ago on Futuristica Music, and Nick was kind enough to put together an exclusive mix for the show. I’m glad to share it with you, and I’m very appreciative of Nick for taking the time from his busy schedule to concoct the mix.

So enjoy the mix, the music, and the week; catch you again next week!

Peace.

The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 12.19
Thursday June 4, 2009
Three-Hour Broadcast

Song – Artist – Title – Label
Sem Escuridao – A Bossa Electrica – Priaia do Futuro EP – Connectivo promo
One of a Kind – Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience – Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience – Fusion Music
Warm Sound – Scrimshire – Along Came The Devil One Night – Wah Wah 45’s
Got What I Want – The Deadbeats – Wax On Records Volume 2 – Wax On
Didibina (Calindia Mix) – Nickodemus – EP – Eighteenth Street Lounge
El Pan Y Los Dientes – Los Chacos vs. Los Fedanos – Mas Achillifunk – Lovemonk
Mundo Uaka – Gertrudis vs. Toy Selectah – Mas Achillifunk – Lovemonk

THE URBAN LANDSCAPES
GUESTMIX PRESENTS:
Nick Woodmansky (Emanative/Futuristica Music, UK)
**Exclusive**

Song – Artist – Label
Spacebeat intro feat Kissey Asplund – Emanative
Interlune (for Motto) – Ben Hadwen
Space Circus pt 1 – Chick Corea – Polydor
When On Earth (Marc Rapson Remix) – Emanative – Futuristica Music
Stopover Bombay – Alice Coltrane – iMPULSE!
Velvet (Emanative’s Eastern Orbit Re-Work) – Jose James – test
Space In Veda (Dub In Vader Mix) – Emanative – Futuristica Music
Chase The Devil – Max Romeo and The Upsetters – Island
Ethiopia – Cedric Im Brooks – Soul Jazz
Mask – Soundspecies – Burntprogress
Emanative – Illusions [Futuristica Music]
Fall Into You (Emanative’s Sambasonic Re-Funk) – K – Scope – 4-Lux
Low Motion (Edit) – Emanative – Futuristica Music
Interstellar Outerlude – Emanative – Futuristica Music

END OF EMANATIVE
GUESTMIX

Storm – Rondenion – Love Bound EP – Rush Hour promo
Glad You Came (Muzikman Edition Remix) – Roland Clark – EP – Ill Friction promo
Reap (Redsoul Remix) – Inaya Day & Ralf Gum – EP – Deep Sugar promo
Did It Again featuring Saigon (Zed Bias Remix) – Sepalot – Red Handed Remixes EP – Compost
Baby Phat – Bunkers aka Signor Andreoni & Asessio Mereu – EP – Suara promo
Never Stop – Herb LF – Sophisticated Sass EP – Tjumy/Sass
Reality (Chloe Remix) – Alif Tree – Clockwork Remixes EP – Compost promo
Hoyoto – Atomm – I’m Laughing EP – Funk La Planet
Jazzy Disco Track – Jamie Hodge – Daniel Wang Presents The Balihu Years EP – Rush Hour promo
Center of the Sun (Uncle M Remix) – Yume featuring Micheline – The Remixes EP – Cosmic Sofa
For Falling Asleep (Christian Vance Slow Burning Saxless Remix) – Etienne Jaumet – EP – Versatile promo
Breathe (Domu Remix) – Deborah Jordan – EP – Futuristica promo
La Flaca – Papawa vs. Haaksman & Haaksman – Mas Achillifunk – Lovemonk
Jordan River – Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens – What Have You’ve Done, My Brother? – Daptone
What More Can I Do? – Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens – What Have You’ve Done, My Brother? – Daptone
What Have You’ve Done? – Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens – What Have You’ve Done, My Brother? – Daptone
Mad Perks – Flevans – Shapes 09:01 – Tru Thoughts
Danger In Your Eyes – Beverley Road All Stars – Bastard Jazz promo
END BROADCAST