PREVIEW: Jus Like Music & Apple Juice Break present: Oscillations

A little promo video to share some new details on the upcoming Jus Like Music & Apple Juice Break present: Oscillations compilation, which is coming this month! Those with sharp eyes will have noticed names like; Slugabed, Om Unit, Blue Daisy, 00Genesis, Lunice, Mr Beatnick, Suzi Analogue, Greymatter and Jackhigh – but… the full tracklisting will become public knowledge very soon.

Details on this release so far have been both vague and closely guarded, but there’s no need … [read more]

RBMA: Introducing… Myele Manzanza

Time for the fifth in our series of Red Bull Music Academy 2010 candidate interviews. This time it is Kiwi drummer and producer Myele Manzanza, who some people may have heard recently via the group Electric Wire Hustle. Don’t forget to check out the previous four interviews with Lunice, Kidkanevil, ANGO and Dza, respectively. But, here’s what happened when we caught up with Myele Manzanza…

Jus Like Music: Please tell us, who are you and where do you … [read more]

Oscillations Mix: Beats From the Den

As I’ve mentioned a few times over the past couple of weeks, we are releasing a FREE digital compilation, due out this month. It’s called; Jus Like Music & Apple Juice Break present: Oscillations. In the lead up to its eventual release we will be showcasing some promotional mixes by the participating artists via Mixcloud. The first of which is by none other than BUG!

In BUG‘s own words, “The concept for my Oscillations mix is to showcase a collection of … [read more]

GIG: Ghostpoet @ MOMO, LDN

One of London’s best kept secrets, Ghostpoet, will be performing live at MOMO in London (25-27 Heddon Street, W1B) on Tuesday 30th March Tuesday 6th April. The incredibly talented Ghostpoet will be providing his unique and fresh combination of rhythmic hip-hop beats and conscious, spoken-word style cyphers. Entry is free, but it would be advisable to get there early (doors open at 7pm).

Enchanted Tunes have presented LIVE at MOMO every Tuesday night for some time now. They’ve hosted UK debuts by … [read more]

PREVIEW: Andreya Triana – Lost Where I Belong (Flying Lotus Remix)

In anticipation of Andreya Triana‘s debut single and album, Lost Where I Belong, Ninja Tune are giving away a sneak peak of the Flying Lotus remix of the track. Simply visit this page and it will be yours!

We, at Jus Like Music, broke the news of Andreya Triana‘s first solo release way back in September of last year, but since then Andreya has been constantly in our stream of musical awareness. There’s been the Bonobo singles The Keeper and Eyesdown… [read more]

RBMA: Introducing… Dza

We’re back with the fourth installment in our Red Bull Music Academy 2010 candidate interviews, and this time it’s the turn of Russian producer Dza! If you haven’t checked them already, don’t forget to go back and check out the interviews we’ve done so far with Lunice, Kidkanevil and ANGO. But, right now, take a look at what Dza had to say for himself shortly before boarding his flight to London…

Jus Like Music: Who are you and where do you … [read more]

GIG: Global Local African Rootmaster @ Cargo, LDN

Another great lineup at Shoreditch venue Cargo, London EC2A, this Thursday (25th Feb). Continental Drifts’ acclaimed Arts Council-funded Global Local project joins forces with Wormfood!, best known for their ram-jammed nights at Passing Clouds and for curating Valley of the Antics at Secret Garden Party, for a special night at Cargo showcasing the best of the UK’s homegrown African underground scene.

Line-up:

The Worm – mixing the fatness of 21st century production with the roots of West Africa.

AJ Holmes and … [read more]

GIG: Little Dragon @ The Garage, London

They’re back in London! I’m talking about Sweden’s Little Dragon, and they’re gonna be playing at The Garage, 20-22 Highbury Corner, N5 1RD on Thursday 4th March. Little Dragon‘s popularity seems to grow two-fold every time they perform in London, so be quick and snap up a ticket for £12.50 from the Ticket Web site before it’s too late!

Support comes in the form of local lad Jono McCleery, who’ll be delivering his brilliant blend of jazz influenced folk, and … [read more]

FREE: BUG – Cosmic Lab / 20 Winks

The debut single from London’s BUG, which is called Cosmic Lab b/w 20 Winks, drops for free today on Jus Like Music Records. I’m gonna sound a bit biased because this is our release (the name of that record label’s not just a coincidence!), but we’ve always maintained extremely high standards here at Jus Like Music. So, if we’re feeling something enough to actually put it out, then it’s got to be a bit special, right?!

BUG, is a keyboard player, … [read more]