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 ...

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 &amp; Quelle Chris - My Contribution to this ScamL'Orange &amp; 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 -てれんてくだ tele-n-tech-da (LP preview)Tasos Tafarel Stamou - VasilikiPeople Like Us, Matmos, Wobbly - Chicken LegsCarlos Casas - Siponj VariationsLow Jack - Robert (Editions Gravats, France)

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

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 elsewhere


Tracklisting
Sooper Records (Chicago, USA)...

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 elsewhere TracklistingSooper Records (Chicago, USA)Nnamdi Ogbonnaya - Let Go Of My Ego Diagonal Records (London, UK)Not Waving - Where Are We&nbsp;Shit &amp; Shine - Hot Shovel The Leaf Label (Leeds, UK)Snapped Ankles - Jonny Guitar Calling Gosta BerlinThe Comet is Coming - Start Running Nyege Nyege Tapes (Kampala, Uganda)Nihiloxica - EndongoBwax ft S kide - Baba Animata Natafuta Kiki Philophon (Berlin, Germany)Idris Ackamoor &amp; the Pyramids - Tinoge Ya Ta’a Ba, Pt. 1 &amp; 2 (feat. Guy One)Alemayehu Eshete - Alteleyeshegnem Type Records (London, UK)&nbsp;Basic Rhythm - Suburban Bass 4 Da RExpressway Yo-Yo Dieting - Prince Severance Bokeh Versions (Bristol, UK)7FO - Quiet FlashSeekers International - RunComeTest Whities (London, UK)Coby Sey - Active (Peak)Minor Science - Volumes Rocket Recordings (Bristol/London, UK)Gnod - Bodies for MoneyHousewives - Excerpt 2 Hands in the Dark (Paris, France)Massicot - KokteilisTomaga - Memory in Vivo Exposure, Pt. 1 &amp; 2

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

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...

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.

#10 - Bokeh Versions (Bristol, UK)

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

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

#9 - Cubiculo Records (Portugal)

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!

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!

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

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 i...

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

#7 - Alien Jams (London, UK)

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 ...

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

#6 - Wah Wah 45s (London, UK)

This week, Gareth is joined by Chris Menist of the Paradise Bangkok label. Formed from his time living in Bangkok, the label specialises in releasing otherworldly sounds both old and contemporary from across the Indian Ocean - from Thailand to Pakistan...

This week, Gareth is joined by Chris Menist of the Paradise Bangkok label. Formed from his time living in Bangkok, the label specialises in releasing otherworldly sounds both old and contemporary from across the Indian Ocean - from Thailand to Pakistan to Ethiopia. 
In their discussion here, they chat about the formation of the label, and the art of finding gems when you can't speak the language. There's a huge selection of music we guarantee you (and most people) haven't heard before

#5 - Paradise Bangkok (London/Thailand)

This week Gareth is joined by Johan from killer dancehall label Pure Niceness from France. In a crammed two hour show we play a huge selection of dub, reggae, dancehall and certified bangers from the French soundsystem scene.

Tracklisting:
Asher Senat...

This week Gareth is joined by Johan from killer dancehall label Pure Niceness from France. In a crammed two hour show we play a huge selection of dub, reggae, dancehall and certified bangers from the French soundsystem scene.

Tracklisting: 
Asher Senator - Tick Tick Boom (Pure Niceness Records, France) 
MURRAY MAN Special KING HIFI (Brainless Mix) 3:10 
COOKAH - Discoman (Unreleased KPC) 2:24 
DiscoDub 4:17 
Stand High Patrol - The Shift (Stand High Records, France) 
PEPPERY aka BONGO CHILLI meets BRAINLESS - Skank if you Skankin (upcoming Pure Niceness Records) 3:11 
BRAINLESS - Skank if Yuh Dub 1:39 
LASAI - Ready fi play (King Hi-Fi Special on Iron Dubz riddim from EP “80’s fashion volume 1”) 3:05 
I-REBEL Meets MGDK - Righteous Path (upcoming Pure Niceness Records) 2:38 
Righteous Dub 2:40 
COOKAH & LIKKLE FERGUSON - Money Bizness (unreleased KPC) 3:02 
LONGFINGAH Meets SUBACTIVE SOUND – Caught Inna Dem System (released sept 2017 on Fayah Chords – FAYAH001 – 12’’) 4:03 
SHANTI-D Meets ROOTS RAID - Style and Fashion (released sept 2017 on SkankLab – SKANKLAB7 – 12’’) 2:22 
JOHNNY CLARKE - Sinners Repent (ROOTS RAID RMX) 2:30 
HATBOY HARRY aka LIKKLE FERGUSON Meets LED PIPERZ – Adapting – (Released 2016 on Dub Invaders vol 3 part 2- Jarring Effects - 12’’) 4:05 
LIKKLE JORDEE Meets DANNY T & TRADESMAN - Level the Vibes (Pure Niceness Records digital release PNR01-005 – 2017) 2:54 
Riddim 1:30 
MR WILLIAMZ Meets HASPAR - Pull Over RMX 3:05 
Pull Over Part 2 2:28 
GENERAL JAH MICKEY Meets TOZER - Dem a run away (upcoming Pure Niceness Records) 3:14 
ISt3p - Synth’jection (upcoming Pureniceness Records) 2:54 
Synth’jection part 2 2:25 
T Horn (Organic Sound System) - Boogie Dub 2:55 
ONE LOVE KING HIFI SPECIAL 4:32 
Waipod Phetsuphan - Ding Ding Dong (Paradise Bangkok)

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4 - Pure Niceness (Lyon, France)

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...

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 every other Tuesday between 6-8pm UK time.

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