Bside Incoming: Contours
We’re touching back down in the UK for our 65th episode! After our recent adventure to Seoul and Amsterdam this weeks episode is brought to you by Manchester based DJ, producer, and drummer: Contours.
“Contours’ sound explores the spaces, rhythms and textures that sit between House, Jazz, Afro-Beat, Electronica and Hip-Hop”. When he’s not laying down irrisistable grooves for the North-West and London alike, he’s tucked away in his studio producing nuggets of electronic gold. Releasing his music on past guests Rhythm Section, Shall Not Fade, and this little gem of afro ambiance, the B2 of his ‘Cosmic Echoes’ EP on ANMA records:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF2p8Pg0r40
His stature as an accomplished percussionist and selector really bursting through in his colourful Bside mixtape:
The first half an hour packed full of global jazz that is clearly a major influence of his, before diving into the more electronic elements replicated in his own productions, a little dip into dub, and a thorough focus on rolling percussive grooves throughout.
Treat yourself to some of Contours beautiful productions - https://contoursmusic.bandcamp.com/
And sooth yourself by exploring his SoundCloud page - https://soundcloud.com/contoursmusic
Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/
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Tracklist:
Tarika Blue - Blue Neptune
Slow Riffs - Peach Arch
Aleke Kanonu - Mother's Day
Mount Everest - African Daybreak
Max Roach - Absolutions
Flying Lotus - Parisian Goldfish (Take Remix)
Prequel - Test Dream
DJ Sotofett - Dub On Dub
Jah Shaka - Roaring Dub
Guem Et Zaka Percussion - Le Serpent
Bateria Maravilha - Sua Majestade O Ritmo
Jean Bassa - Do The Do
Nakara Percussions - Honky Vahea
Tates Place - Burnin (Jazzanova Mix)
