Mixtape #37 by PIKI

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From the heart of Oakland, CA, comes a pacemaker of a man, Sam Ospovat, a tremendous drummer and percussionist with his finger in many pies. This month, as PIKI, his solo project incarnation, he cooked for us a mixtape filled with fresh, local ingredients, topped with some American staples and a sweet European icing. Bon appétit!

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  1. A Tribe Called Quest – Buggin’ Out [Jive]
  2. Naytronix – In the Summer [Plug Research]
  3. Andrew Conklin – What Did They Think
  4. Brigitte Fontaine & Areski Belkacem – Vous et Nous [Saravah]
  5. Serge Gainsbourg – Requiem pour un Con [Philips]
  6. Robert Ashley – Friends [Lovely Music, Ltd.]
  7. Kinski Elevator – Ninoroto [Music Unit]
  8. John Cage – Second Construction [Quatour Hêlios]
  9. Cavity Fang – Average Shopper [Table & Chairs]
  10. Kaj Chydenius – Sinua Sinua Rakastan [Love Records]
  11. Good For Cows – Sell of Awareness [Evander Music]
  12. Miles Davis – Billy Boy [Columbia]
  13. Linton Kwesi Johnson – Inglan is a Bitch [Island]
  14. Lawson – I’m Going To Go Back There Someday [Table & Chairs]
  15. Kim Cass – Scottish
  16. tUnE-yArDs – Doorstep [4AD]
  17. Mwahaha – Amba [Plug Research]

Mixtape #36 by AK/DK

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Using a drum kit each and an array of synths, Brighton based duo AK/DK are inspired and vociferous crafters of improvised electronic music. This month they put together an unrivaled mix of tracks you either know or oughta know, showcasing their wide-ranging influences.

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Mixtape #35 by The Face

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Last year, we were lucky to discover the experimental rock outfit The Face. Based in Los Angeles, the Pan-American combo blends varied influences into a sweet and rich musical smoothie. This month, they compiled an exuberant collection of 17 songs that might shed some light on their magical recipe.

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Mixtape #34 by AU

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We have never been shy about our love for Portland based outfit AU, whose album Both Lights was an absolute favourite of ours in 2012. So it's with a wide grin that we unwrap this month's mixtape, straight from AU's prodigious mastermind Luke Wyland, who takes us on a wild perusal of his music collection, from his latest findings to his old time favourites.


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