James – Page 3 – The Shadow Knows

March Mix & New Article

After a short break we’re back with a new article on Pressure Drop, the English duo Justin Langlands and Dave Henley who released their first two albums on Marlboro Music in Germany.

Read the article here. Then listen to our latest mix here. It includes Justin and Dave’s productions as Pressure Drop and Blood Brothers, as well as some selections from their London Underground compilations from the early 90s and a few other related beats.

Tracklisting:

Pressure Drop – Back 2 Back
Blood Brothers – Transfusion
D*Note – The Scheme Of Things
Marden Hill– Come On
Palm Skin Productions – Like Brothers
Raw Stylus – Pushing Against The Flow
A-Team – Trouble (Parts 1 & 2)
Cane Matto – Taxi
Pressure Drop – You’re Mine (Leftfield Remix)

Issue #2 Available In Store

After launching last month, issue #2 of The Shadow Knows is available to purchase in store at Readings bookstore in Carlton. It’s currently located at the back of the store at their music desk.

Both issue #1 and #2 can also still be purchased from our online store here.

Spread across 40 pages, issue #1 includes interviews with Anika about her new solo work, David Toop on his 1985 book Rap Attack, Mark Daniels of Marden Hill about their lost album, and a look at the career of jazz organist Brother Jack McDuff, and Australia’s record presses. Read it here.

Across 50 pages, issue #2 includes a look at Tony Lawrence the founder of the Harlem Cultural Festival, an interview with 80s rapper B-side, Australian sound artist Philip Samartzis discusses his work in Antarctica, the true story of German record label Marlboro Music, a look at Tom Wilson’s Transition Records, and interviews with Marc of Donut Productions, Astro Sounds Records, and musician Steven Harris. Read it here.

December Mix

Celebrating the release of our second issue we’ve made a mix including some of the artists and topics discussed. Opening with a rare track from Tony Lawrence, before cutting between some new and old hip hop from Astro Sounds Records, Beside, and Mo’ Wax.

Listen on Mixcloud.

1 – Tony Lawrence – Harlem Cultural Festival
2 – Flushmaster Soup – Goo Boo!
3 – DJ Krush – Kemuri
4 – Floatmaster Soup – Jus’ Freaky
5 – UNKLE – Rock On (Nutcracker Mix)
6 – Afrika Bambaataa – Wildstyle
7 – Donut Productions – Rackus Amongus
8 – Beside – Change The Beat
9 – Pryyhic – Sunken Dungeon

Issue #2 Out Now

Our second issue is available to read online now, or to purchase from our store. Inside you’ll find interviews with B-Side, Steven Harris, Philip Samartzis, Astro Sounds, alongside articles on Marlboro Music, Tony Lawrence and Transition Records.

November Mix

Our latest mix features a bit of soul and some other surprises to end the month with.

Listen on Mixcloud.

1 – In Motion Collective – Jesse’s Jing
2 – Gene Washington & The Ironsides – Next to You
3 – Lady Wray – Piece Of Me
4 – The Ghosters – Hey Lover
5 – Alba & The Mighty Lions – Matemática (Instrumental)
6 – The Resonaires – Standing With You
7 – DeRobert & The Half-Truths – Cop Cars and Taxis
8 – Camellia Hartman & The Soulful Saints – Return the Favor

Five of their best: Jazz organist Brother Jack McDuff

Jack McDuff 25 Sep 1961, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA. Photo Francis Wolff (Source)

Brother Jack McDuff was a prolific jazz organist who released over 50 albums, and appeared on session with Willis Jackson, Bill Jennings, and George Benson.

We previously wrote about his career, but now we’re highlight five of his best albums. Read our picks here.

Available to buy in-store

You can now buy issue 1 of The Shadow Knows at Readings bookstore in Carlton. You can find it at the music desk at the back of the store, or online via their website.

Issue 2 is currently being finalised and will be available in December.

October Mix

Artwork via The Specials – Ghost Town single

This months mix has a bit of a ska and reggae for something different.

Listen on Mixcloud.

1 – The Speacials – Ghost Town
2 – Sister Nancy – Bam Bam
3 – Jennifer Lara – I Am In Love
4 – Toots and the Maytals – 54-46 Was My Number
5 – Yellowman – Zungguzungguguzungguzeng
6 – Babe Ruth – The Mexican
7 – Booker T & The MG’s – Melting Pot

Organ Donar – A jazz organ mix

Our latest mix collects songs featuring the organ, including work by Dr Lonnie Smith, Giorgio Moroder, Alan Hawkshaw, and of course some Brother Jack McDuff.

Listen on Mixcloud.

1 – Dr. Lonnie Smith – Spinning Wheel
2 – Memphis Black – Why Don’t You Play the Organ, Man
3 – Jack McDuff – Oblighetto
4 – Jack McDuff – Moon Rappin’
5 – Giorgio Moroder – Tears
6 – The Mohawks – The Champ (Extended Mix)

Five musicians who rocked the organ

Alan Hawkshaw Plays The Philicorda (1972)

In the 1950s organs left the church and were embraced by jazz musicians thanks to Jimmy Smith and his incredible albums and live shows.

There’s a long list of artists who’ve made the organ their own, and we previously touched on the work of Brother Jack McDuff, but we’ve compiled a small selection worth checking out. Read the article here.