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Here’s a new one. Having had the mixes blog up for a few months now, it looks like the right frequency for new mixes is going to be monthly. Any more frequently than that and I’ll be recycling a lot of tunes which I wanted to avoid. If you are interested in hearing the new mixes but don’t want to check the site every day/week, just subscribe to the rss feed and as soon as the site is updated you’ll be notified. This one has mostly new stuff on it and has a blend of different styles. Starts off with a weird-ish jazz number, then a bit of Ethiopian jazz, some bossa and then some pitched-down-below-120 bpm deepness before getting a bit more manic, finishing off with a brand new rare groove - this 7″ (from Keith Allen’s daughter!) was only released last week and is already sold out (currently at £26 on ebay).

May mix: 06-05-03.mp3. File Size is 93.1 mb, encoded at 192kpbs, runtime is 1:07:46.

Frank McGahon: 06-05-03 mix

  • 01. Breakin’ Through - Das Goldenes Zeitalter (Jazzman)
  • 02. Ebo Lala - Mulatu Astatke (Soundway)
  • 03. Luizao (Daz I Kue edit) - Antonio Adolfo & Brazil Brazuka (Far Out)
  • 04. V.S.O.P. - Stockholm Cyclo (Soundscapes)
  • 05. Forgotten Places (Moodymann mix) - Alif Tree (Compost)
  • 06. Say You Love Me - Franck Roger (Seasons Limited)
  • 07. ?? - Oscar (Denote)
  • 08. Move (Mark de Clive Lowe mix) - David Burso feat. Navasha Daya (Counterpoint)
  • 09. Conundrum (Restless Soul mix) - Landslide (Sick Trumpet)
  • 10. Mysticism Of Sound - Franck Roger (Space Kat)
  • 11. Boom Clicky Boom Clack - Jazzanova (Sonar Kollektiv)
  • 12. Grudge Monkey Hustle - Grudge Monkeys (Schtum)
  • 13. Roda Piao (Spiritual South dub) - Azymuth (Far Out)
  • 14. Bongos, Bleeps & Basslines - Zero db (Ninja Tune)
  • 15. Coulibaly (Ashley Beedle mix) - Amadou & Mariam (Because)
  • 16. Knock ‘Em Out - Lily Allen (Regal)
  • 14 Responses to “May mix”

    1. Jonah Dempcy Says:

      Lovin’ the mix! I’m listening to it right now, about halfway through. Choice cuts, for sure! :)

      I especially like the raw analog texture of the first couple of tracks, and the transition into more modern electro-jazz sounds.

      Overall, the track selection and pacing is great. Top notch stuff!

      Thanks for the ear candy,

      -Jonah

    2. Frank McGahon Says:

      You’re welcome. Thanks for the feedback and kind words…

    3. Anthony Says:

      Hallo Frank,

      Just discovered your site ,and must say i love this place !
      Would love to invite you for a guestmix @ our site.

      Think we’re on the same level ‘)

      Peace

      Anthony

    4. Sebastian Says:

      Keep em comin bro. Doing a great job. Since you’re also doing architecture, i’m guessing having a resident night in London is a bit far off ey?

    5. Frank McGahon Says:

      Anthony: Thanks for that: I’d be honoured. I just checked your place and I like what you’re doing, I’ll add a link to the sidebar.

      Sebastian: Thanks also, I’m going to be dj-ing in Dublin on May 27 at Discotonic but that’s as far as it goes for any gigs in the near future.

    6. Sebastian Says:

      Thats a shame. I’m in the works of starting a broken beat night in London’s West End, wont be functioning till after summer, or even possibly till end of the year. If you ever want to be a guest DJ let me know :)

      Keep up the good work bro.

    7. Frank McGahon Says:

      Oh, I’d love to do a guest spot and I do get over to London about once or twice a year (my wife is from London) - I just meant that I hadn’t any gigs lined up, not that I’m against doing any.

      Cheers!

    8. Sebastian Says:

      cool… i’ll keep you updated on the event’s progress… and i’ll refrain from using your comments box as a chat tool, as it is meant for comments afterall ;)

    9. Frank McGahon Says:

      No problem. You can email me at Frank at FrankMcGahon dot com

    10. Cynan Says:

      tops tunes Frank! Mulatu’s the man, isn’t he?

    11. Frank McGahon Says:

      Cheers. He is indeed - and it was definitely weird (but effective) to see Jim Jarmusch using him for the score of Broken Flowers

    12. Frank McGahon Says:

      By the way thanks for the link, I’ve added your place to my blogroll

    13. osinu Says:

      hello,

      very fantastic mixes u made in the last months.
      i like it very much, so i want to ask u if we can
      air one these mixes in our radioshow
      (commusication radioshow @ radio-frei.de)
      its a german show @ a college radio station
      in erfurt. hope its okay for u.

      best wishes,
      osinu.

    14. Frank McGahon Says:

      Thanks for that. Sure, feel free to use one of my mixes. Just make sure to mention the site and URL at some stage.