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This month’s edition of Forward Listening includes music from James Blake, Thundercat, Nas, Antibalas, Mr. Scruff, and more.  Enjoy!

http://thenoiseacademy.com/podcast/forward-listening-20/

I spoke to Khalil a few days ago, and we decided to throw up all of our old Fresh Air material for free download.  I need to upload more, but, for now, you can download our EP, “Slowly Coming Along,” for free.

We’re back this Sunday at Association in Downtown LA.  Each night we’ve gained new friends and family, and everyone has responded positively about having a jazz night in LA with DJ’s who collect jazz records!  We’d love to see you there…

This is a great opportunity for folks to support the Thanksgivends cause, but can’t make it to the actual event this Wednesday.  Name your price, whatever you can manage.  You will be helping a couple of great programs based out of Los Angeles, and you’re generosity will be rewarded with this compilation of music.  PLEASE SUPPORT!

THE GIVENDS Benefit Compilation Vol. 1 (20 tracks)
(ONLY AVAILABLE Digitally 11/20-12/25, 2011)

VIKTER DUPLAIX • THE REBIRTH • MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE • MICHELLE SHAPROW •PALENKE SOULTRIBE • LARS BEHRENROTH • QUETZAL GUERRERO • DIGITAL FUNK ADDICTS • THE IMAGINATION & E REECE • JIMIJAMES • JOSH ONE • DPR*MASS • CHANNEL 2 • DERRICK BUCK • JOY JONES • SIMPLE CITIZENS • MALECO COLLECTIVE • GARFIELD ADAMS • CONNIE PRICE & the KEYSTONES • BIG DADDY KANE •THE ILL RELATIVES • JUAN HOERNI & BRAD KENT • M80 • J. MAKA EL • BREIS • HEIDY • IRANTZU PUJADAS

“YOU NAME THE PRICE!”

www.thegivends.bandcamp.com

THIS YEARS BENEFICIARIES:
MARVISTA FAMILY CENTER www.marvistafc.org
SOUND ART http://www.soundartla.org
PEACE4KIDS http://peace4kids.org/
PIO PICO MS MUSIC PROGRAM

I have no idea how to pronounce her name, but I’m diggin this track!  Synth soul goodness from yet ANOTHER fresh artist based out of Amsterdam.  Got an email from the good people at Melting Pot Music, and went right to the shop to buy this digital single.

[soundcloud]http://soundcloud.com/olski/aischa-whats-going-on[/soundcloud]

Before I praise this track, let me say that this might be the worst ending to a song I’ve heard in a long time.  That said, I’ve been simmering on this one for a minute.  Really listening to it as much as possible.  Extremely strong beginning, with heavy drums and compelling guitar.  It’s to the point where I’m waking up with this in my head.  Hannibal has been making serious waves in the past two years, especially with the success of Quadron.  He is working with numerous artists on multiple projects, but this is from an EP that is 100% Robin Hannibal.  Production, vocals, everything.  I get a feeling that this is more of an example of demos that Plug Research decided to release, which is why you have certain moments such as the end of this song that make you ask, “what was he thinking?!”  Either way, I love this track…

[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/20783891″]

This is jazz for 2011…Some real, nitty gritty, space funk, jazzadelic, herbie vs. george duke type of goodness.  Thundercat is a bassist out of Los Angeles.  His debut solo record is produced by Flying Lotus and is out now on Brainfeeder.  Enjoy this one in the car at the beginning or end of your day.

1/3 of the now defunct Little Brother.  From his new solo debut album, Phonte does what he does best, rhymes.  He’s honest, he’s brutal, and he’s consistent.  His humor isn’t too over the top and I relate to everything he says with ease.  This one stuck to me, especially after listening to a new Drake track where Drake’s complaining about people saying he fell off (c’mon son).

Buy it and enjoy it.  It’s good hip hop.

I think this song is one of the best releases of this year.  A concept of “it’s who you know” that rings so true these days, especially in an era where jobs are hard to find.  I feel this frustration as a DJ, and it was so easy to relate to Bob & Gene’s sentiments from the early 70’s.

Really interesting notes from the Daptone site:

“At the tail end of the “Bob & Gene” era, say about 1970-’71, the duo was a little frustrated. Despite the time and effort the young men were putting into their song writing and production, things were not working out as planned, the guys needed a breakthrough. They sat in the basement of 50 Orange Street one night and put together a record expressing their frustration. There was no band – just the two of them. They had a guitar, bass and piano, but no drums… some reverb, EQ’s and the 4-track. “

Got a new night dedicated to all things jazz, at a very low key, dimly lit lounge off 6th and main. The perfect environment to vibe out to some jazz cuts every other Sunday night.

Opening night is October 2nd, and we have a treat for you!  Guest DJ Miles Perlich, who hosts, quite possibly, the best radio show on Los Angeles airwaves, United Groove.  Miles will be in the house playing some exquisite jazz vinyl from his collection, as well as other soul and funk treats you might hear on his weekly radio program.

Again, this is a low key night dedicated to the appreciation of good music, so dancing is optional.  Come through, have a drink, grab a french dip from Cole’s next door, and ease in to your work week.

Straight Ahead Sundays
Every Other Sunday, starting October 2nd
@ The Association
110 E. 6th Street in DTLA (cross street is MAIN)