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Every fortnight Gareth Main (Independent Music Podcast) invites in someone from an innovative independent label and chats about their inspiration, the music and the motivation for running a record label in the 21st century. Listen live on 199 Radio eve...


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  • #12 - Discrepant (London, UK), Nyege Nyege Tapes (Kampala, Uganda), Mello Music Group (USA)

     01:58:39
    The return of My Favourite Labels brings Gonzo from Discrepant labels to 199 Radio. An otherworldly label that excels in bringing field recordings, sound collages, and all sorts of wonderful electronic music to the world. Gareth chats to him about the label.Also, a few tracks from Kampala's Nyege Nyege Tapes label and the Mello Music Group from the US.TracklistingNyege Tapes (Uganda)Nihiloxica - KadodiOtim Alpha - Lok Lobo Cwero CwinyaBwax ft S kide - Baba Animata Natafuta KikiMello Music Group (USA)Jean Grae & Quelle Chris - My Contribution to this ScamL'Orange & Jeremiah Jae - Taken By the NightLando Chill - Break Them ShacklesHigh Wolf / Black Zone Myth Chant - Their Love for You (Editions Gravats, France)Discrepant (UK)KINK GONG - At (Horse)Porest - The Parallel BroadcastsSUGAI KEN -てれんてくだ tele-n-tech-da (LP preview)Tasos Tafarel Stamou - VasilikiPeople Like Us, Matmos, Wobbly - Chicken LegsCarlos Casas - Siponj VariationsLow Jack - Robert (Editions Gravats, France)

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  • #11 - My Favourite Labels 2017 (Sooper, Diagonal, Leaf Label, Nyege Nyege Tapes, Philophon, Type, Bokeh Versions, Whities, Rocket Recordings, Hands in the Dark

     01:59:46
    For the final show of 2017, Gareth takes us through his favourite labels for 2017. Taking in ten labels and playing 19 tracks over the two hours. Featuring labels from London, Bristol, Kampala, and elsewhereTracklistingSooper Records (Chicago, USA)Nnamdi Ogbonnaya - Let Go Of My EgoDiagonal Records (London, UK)Not Waving - Where Are We Shit & Shine - Hot ShovelThe Leaf Label (Leeds, UK)Snapped Ankles - Jonny Guitar Calling Gosta BerlinThe Comet is Coming - Start RunningNyege Nyege Tapes (Kampala, Uganda)Nihiloxica - EndongoBwax ft S kide - Baba Animata Natafuta KikiPhilophon (Berlin, Germany)Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids - Tinoge Ya Ta’a Ba, Pt. 1 & 2 (feat. Guy One)Alemayehu Eshete - AlteleyeshegnemType Records (London, UK) Basic Rhythm - Suburban Bass 4 Da RExpressway Yo-Yo Dieting - Prince SeveranceBokeh Versions (Bristol, UK)7FO - Quiet FlashSeekers International - RunComeTestWhities (London, UK)Coby Sey - Active (Peak)Minor Science - VolumesRocket Recordings (Bristol/London, UK)Gnod - Bodies for MoneyHousewives - Excerpt 2Hands in the Dark (Paris, France)Massicot - KokteilisTomaga - Memory in Vivo Exposure, Pt. 1 & 2

  • #10 - Bokeh Versions (Bristol, UK)

     02:04:47
    Our last interview of 2017 has us chatting with Miles from Bristol-based label Bokeh Versions. Purveyors of the most forward-thinking dub music released this century, the show covers the origins of the label as well as playing a load of tracks from the label and other associated worlds.

  • 9. #9 - Cubiculo Records (Portugal)

     01:54:07
    Hitting the show this week is Portugese reggae label Cubiculo. We have two hours of sweet reggae music both contemporary and classic.

  • #8 - Africa Seven (London, UK / Paris, France)

     01:59:38
    On the show this week, Gareth interviews Rich Elson from the Africa Seven label. Specialising in reissuing funk and disco from Africa. This one is damn funky!

  • #7 - Alien Jams (London, UK)

     02:04:42
    On show seven, Gareth is joined by Chloe Frieda of Alien Jams - a fantastic techno label that has been releasing experimental, forward-looking electronics since 2014. Over two hours you'll hear the story of the label, as well as music that takes in experimental music from across the globe

  • #6 - Wah Wah 45s (London, UK)

     02:04:16
    On the show this week Gareth talks to Dom Servini and Adam Scrimshire from exceptional soul, disco, funk, dub, afrobeat etc. label Wah Wah 45s. Over 90mins they talk through the potted history of the label, playing tracks including their first release in 1999 up to this year. Old and new, their sounds are as fresh today as they were when first recorded.www.myfavouritelabels.com
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