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You must have heard about Japanese jazz pianist Kan Sano by now. We’ve posted some of his earlier work and are happy to announce that his debut album “Fantastic Farewell” will be coming out on Circulations in two weeks. Enjoy a sneak preview of the album plus “Music In My Mind”, which is an unreleased gem not included on the album. One love to our homies in Japan…stay strong!

Kan Sano – Fantastic Farewell Preview Mix [left click]

Kan Sano – Music In My Mind [left click]

‘The Mesektet’, in ancient egyptian mythology, is one of the two solar boats used by the sun god ‘Ra’ to travel through the cycle of night and day and carry the moon across the sky. It is told that he died every dusk, had to fight the dark forces of the underworld and bring light to the dead souls as he passed through – just to be reborn in the morning. Just like the sun god fLako uses ‘The Mesektet’ to end the cycle of darkness and prepare for his own rebirth, marking the end of an era in his style of production and move forward into new musical directions, which he already started to explore on his ‘Mini Toolbooth EP’. This release includes a collection of previously unreleased or only digitally available works from the time up until 2008. The artwork was created by surrealistic painter Dan May and this 2 x 12″ will be out May 6 on Project Mooncircle.

fLako – The Mesektet (snippet)

Yesterday Jed and Lucia released their “Helium” EP on Ubiquity. And I must admit…that Letherette remix of “Helium” sounds kinda nice. Available via  so give it a listen and act accordingly.

Jed and Lucia – Helium (Letherette Remix) [128kbps]

The terrible events in Japan have shocked the world and it was to be expected that this year’s Red Bull Music Academy will not take place in Tokyo after all. The academy will take place in the same period, but will relocate. Please read the official RBMA statement below and keep in mind that the application deadline has been moved to April 26!

RBMA
We have been in close contact with our Japanese team and friends since the terrible earthquake and tsunami struck on March 11, and the severe problems at Fukushima nuclear plant began. After thorough evaluation, we decided to relocate this year’s edition of the Academy, which was set to take place in Japan this fall.

A new location for the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 will be announced as of Monday, April 11. As a consequence, we have decided to extend the application period: applications will now be accepted until April 26 (date of postmark).

The dates of the workshops, October 23 to November 25, will remain the same, as will the application form and jury process. All applicants will be notified by July, whether they have been accepted to join the Academy or not.

Throughout the past months of preparation for the Tokyo Academy, we have gotten to know Japan as a country immensely rich in spirit, beauty, tradition and innovative energy. We are honoured to have been introduced to so many interesting people and to have been allowed to experience some of their creative vision. We truly admire and respect their strength and courage in the face of this terrible situation.

We at the Academy also wish to show our solidarity and support for the Japanese music makers who have been part of our journey. Hence, the Red Bull Music Academy floor at SónarSound Tokyo this weekend will go ahead as planned. All profits from the festival will be donated in support to those affected by the horrific events of March 11 and their aftermaths.

We will continue to maintain strong links with the musical and creative scene in the country, and hope to bring the full Academy experience to Japan in the not too distant future.

Devonwho recently did a remix for fellow Portland producer/vocalist Natasha Kmeto. “A Way To Love Me” is on that laid back tip, easy on the ears and kinda emotive. Enjoy the free download HERE.

Natasha Kmeto – A Way To Love Me (Devonwho Remix)

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Nilez just posted this talented French producer the other day, and already we find another gem up on his Soundcloud. A nice laidback soul vibe on this one! Check out Evil Needle’s Soundcloud for more. My man Needle asked us if we could take down “Mood Music”, so of course we did. Instead we got this other new “Lo-Fi Dreams” joint for you to enjoy.

Evil Needle – Lo-Fi Dreams

Evil Needle – Mood Music [taken down upon request]

Last year Trackademicks dropped his [Re]Mixtape Vol. 3 which included his take on Little Dragon‘s “After The Rain”. Apparently the band liked it so much they commissioned him to do an official remix for “Looking Glass” off their latest album “Machine Dreams”.

Little Dragon – Looking Glass (Trackademicks’ Quasar Gazer Remix) [320kbps]

Chicago MC Vic Spencer collaborated with St Louis producer Black Spade for this new “Go Louis” mixtape. The tape contains 12 songs featuring both St. Louis and Chicago MCs such as Naledge, Sulaiman, Tef Poe, Nato Caliph, and Black Spade on the stand out tune “Bounce Rock Skate”. You can download the FREE mixtape over here.

Vic Spencer X Black Spade – Bounce Rock Skate Feat. Brian Fresco & Vic Mensa

Back in 2002, Japanese label Handcuts Records put out King Britt’s “Black to the Future EP”. This 12″ was basically a mini compilation of great tunes compiled by King Britt. On the A-side you could find The Society and Charlie Dark, but man that B-side was something else. Besides a YNQ joint and a great Capitol A track it also featured the Dego & Kaidi produced Face solo track “Butter Angel”. Majorly slept on in my opinion. Enjoy!

Face – Butter Angel

Brooklyn’s T.R.A.C. released a single on BBE just recently, but we wanted to give a sneak peak of his upcoming “The Network” album produced by Marc Mac instead. This will be out in exactly 1 month, but can be pre-ordered HERE already.

T.R.A.C. – Radio Heroes Ft. Baron aka Drue Davis [112kbps]