Mixtape #156


Spanish quartet Melenas, comprising Oihana (guitar, vocals), Leire (bass), María (keyboards) & Lauri (drums), have been making waves since forming in 2016 with their energetic and compelling krautpop compositions. Hailing from Pamplona, they’ve been an integral part of the city’s underground music scene. Last year they released their incredible third album, Ahora, crystallizing the musical vibrancy they’re known for whilst taking a more nuanced and complex approach to their sound. We’re excited to have them curate this month’s mixtape, offering a glimpse into their diverse musical influences.

  1. Angel Corpus-Christi – Dream, Baby, Dream [Munster Records | Criminal Damage]
  2. Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Five Troubles Mambo [Philips]
  3. Ela Orleans – Planet Mars [La Station Radar | Atelier Ciseaux]
  4. Karen Marks – Cold Café [Efficient Space]
  5. Air waves – Star Earring [Fire Records]
  6. Psychic Tv – Godstar [Temple Records]
  7. Chandra – Stranger [Telephone Explosion]
  8. Can – Moonshake [United Artists]
  9. Sofia – El Cielo Blanco [Humo Internacional | Espora Records]
  10. Brian Eno – I’ll Come Running [Island]
  11. Airu – Es por tu bien [Oso Polita]
  12. Bar Italia – Nurse! [Matador]
  13. Adiós amores – La Fuente [Snap! Clap! Club | Ground Control]
  14. Fleetwood Mac – Dreams [Dragonfly Records]
  15. Spunky Onions – How I Lost My Virginity [Optimo Music]
  16. Vivien Goldman – Launderette [Staubgold]
  17. The Durutti Column – Tomorrow [Factory Benelux]

Mixtape #98

London based prolific multi-instrumentalist and producer Capitol K has become something of a legend, releasing influential and iconic albums for over two decades. After working with labels big and small he set up his own, Faith & Industry, and thrives on collaborations, touring the world playing with various bands and recording and producing too many incredible musicians to mention here. And he shows no signs of slowing down. Last month Capitol K released the wonderful and shimmering Goatherder, his new album recorded in a cave on his native Malta. Needless to say we’re very excited to present the mixtape he did for us this month, so wrap your ears around it without delay!

  1. Ambitious Lovers – Locus Coeruleus [E.G. Records]
  2. Os Mulheres Negras – Só Quero Um Xodó [WEA]
  3. LAPS – Who Me? [MIC]
  4. Deena Abdelwahed – Ena Essbab [Infiné]
  5. Omar S feat Nite Jewel – Confess To You [ FXHE Records]
  6. Patti Palladin & Johnny Thunders – Crawfish [Jungle Records]
  7. Bas Jan – Walton On The Naze [Lost Map Records]
  8. John Johanna – I’ll Be Ready When The Great Day Comes [Faith And Industry]
  9. Saz’iso – Tana [Glitterbeat]
  10. Laibach – Opus Dei (Life is Life) [Mute]
  11. Psychic TV – Untitled (Ov Power}
  12. Super Best Friends Club – Beetroot [Faith And Industry]
  13. Fennesz – Shisheido [Mego]
  14. Lee Gamble – A tergo Real [Hyperdub]
  15. Guaraní