BANDCAMP FRIDAY
By Reform Radio
on Thu Feb 03 2022
Bandcamp Friday was initiated in March 2020, when Bandcamp waived their revenue share in order to help artists and labels impacted by the pandemic.
The initiative is still ongoing and for this month’s Bandcamp Friday we would like to shout about the latest releases from our residents.
Balloon Tree Road
Pre-order their upcoming LP, ‘Balloon Tree Road‘, set to release on the 25th of February by Oath.
Shut your eyes and listen to the carefully crafted layers of melodic virtuosity, among water-like samples that are both entrancing and encapsulating in Goddard’s ‘Orange Blue Green’. A genre-bending concoction of electronic sounds, shooting back and forth, intensifying ever so eloquently. A track that could either lull you to sleep or simply put you in a dream-like state of consciousness.
‘When Time Slows It Feels Weird’ begins with a similar use of sampling, adding to the aura of precipitation and natural divinity. Just as you might find yourself becoming relaxed, a choppy beat enters the room and takes control. Like much of Goddard’s music, a sense of higher being and celestial power orbits the tonality through the deep bass chords, floating melodies and effortless production.
Grafter, ‘Edgy Future Discotheque Vol. 3’: Sprechen.
Tom2Trax debut single ‘Grafter‘ is out now. This mesmerising compound of hard-hitting beats neighbouring against smooth and silky synth notations takes you on the ultimate euphoric journey – an explosion of electronic ecstasy. Giving off 808 state vibes, a contemporary homage to the wonderful beach-ridden anthems of the 1980’s.
Team GB
Drum Circle EP
This upcoming EP will feature three percussive driven footwork tracks: ‘Drum Circle’, ‘Get it Gurl’ and ‘Timber’. Serving up those fast, frantic beats, the very Crème de la crème of all things 160bpm.
Check out their previous EP down below, where you can also pre-order ‘Drum Circle’.
PATIENCE
Pre-order their latest album PATIENCE now, available for purchase on Friday the 4th of February.
PATIENCE: the name an innuendo to the artists self-development of attaining self-patience. By working through writers block and anxieties, this album is ‘a collection of demons, tracks, instrumentals and ideas dating back over the last five or six years’, that encapsulates Drowzee’s personal growth and work on their mental health.
The album fuses a variety of genres, ranging from Reggaeton, Baile Funk, Dancehall, Electronica and many more that they draw inspiration from.
Stream the track ‘Dawn’ for a taste of what the album has in store.
Stepping Hill EP
Pre-order their latest EP now, available for purchase on the 1st of March.
Kickstarting the album with the track ‘Planets’, we are exposed to an almost palpable party experience and what can only be described as ‘a straight up Bruk workout’. Choppy drums, philosophical vocals and a strong bass-line. Energy levels… check.
Check out Szajna’sbandcamp profile for a full round-up of what the album has in stock.
WILDIN
Both known for mastering the art of smooth, silky sonar – Wildin’ kicks things up a notch with an infectious bounce and no-nonsense attitude. With crisp production that stretches out your soul, the unmistakable beat could only be Inka’s. Meanwhile, Ceeow’s captivating flow and tantalising wordplay knows no bounds, coming into its own yet again with fresh dynamism.
Both are based in Manchester, heavily immersed in Underground Rap and Neo Soul culture. Get your hands on this track now.
Imaginary Millions
Together In The Room
The Sound London Label Imaginary Millions produced a live improvisation album last year, working with Joy Warmann, part of Reform’s monthly Tuesday residency MELATROIS . The juxtaposing vocals in ‘Never Wanted It So Bad’ dictate a story-like tone and showcase the pure, unfiltered talent prevalent in the band.
Disco 20
The Trees are Calling are an organic Alt-Funk, Jazz Funk, Modern Soul and Alt-Disco group from Manchester. The project was curated by the bass player Stuart Whitehead, featuring the Jazz saxophone player, who is also Reform’s resident DJ Helena Summerfield.
Produced by Lewis Brookes and recorded at Dead Basic Studios, Disco 20 is a budding with instrumental talent.
MANGROVES EP, By PYRAMID PROJECT Feat Contours.
Racy and energetic, this remix is a wonderfully crafted jazz-fusion. Bouncy guitars, saxophones and lingering vocals equip this track for the ultimate listening (or dancing) experience. With roots in Kenya, LASTA’s music uncovers Nairobi’s music scene.
“The remix drives much harder than the original as the kick sucks in the dance floor and builds with a rising reverb and echo. This is a remix for Mind, Body and Soul, perfect for the opening of a busy dance floor.”
Big Bally Beats 001
Presenting NBFG001, Big Bally Beats 001. A nine track compilation made up of tracks solely by Manchester-based female and non-binary artists. An eclectic collection of genres and moods, from dance floor-ready bass music, to lush breaks, to punchy, syncopated Gqom, vibrant House and more.