After the first hour with new music from London, Brussels and Amsterdam, we welcome our special guest Thomas Martojo from the Dekmantel crew. In 3 years time Dekmantel evolved from small parties at club NL to sold out events at Paradiso, a booking agency and a recordlabel. With a focus on the underground of house, disco and techno, Dekmantel booked a lot of legendary artists such as Moodymann, Maurice Fulton and Rahaan. This friday they host a party with Lil’ Louis from Chicago. Hear more about it in the second hour of the show, when Thomas Martojo, one of Dekmantel’s founders, is playing a strictly vinyl set.

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This is a bit overdue, but I think the video interview with Dutch producer Martyn, made by Alex Deforce of On-Point, deserves some extra attention. For a while now, On-Point.tv presents video’s on artists such as Dam Funk, Trus Me and Jose James. In a recent episode, Alex meets with Martyn in his former hometown, Eindhoven. Martyn, who currently lives in Washington DC, talks about how the Philips history influenced the Eindhoven music scene and how different generations shaped the development of techno, drum ‘n bass and dubstep. Martyn himself is influenced by all of these genres. On March 3th Martyn will play at the 5daysoff festival in Paradiso, together with Four Tet, Floating Points, Nosaj Thing and Flying Lotus.

Martyn – Interview from alex deforce on Vimeo.

It’s still cold and snowy here, so we thought it was time to warm you up with soothing soul, melancholic songs and dreamy instrumentals. But also some uplifting disco vibes and energetic tracks by Lone and Joy Orbinson. And ofcourse, we can’t forget a little tribute to Willie Mitchell, producer of classic Al Green tracks and much more soul released on Hi-Records.

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Track list
Al Green – Glad your mine
The Roots – Can’t keep headphones on my head
The Roots – Choir Fire
Nicholas Kopernicus – Brisa
Solange – Stillness is the move
J*Davey – Get Together
Bibio - Lovers’ Carvings (Letherette Remix)
The Goodtime Guys – Is That You God? (Dabrye Remix)
Nite Funk – Am I Gonna Make It?
Suzilla – SpazzyJort
Hong Kong in the 60’s – Footsteps
Little Dragon – Swimming
James Pants – A Chip in the hand
Edan – Echo Party
Liquid Liquid – Cavern
The Aggrovators – Kaya Dub
Freschard – i must be a loony
The Roots – Woman
Jay Electronica – Victory is in my Clutches
Strong Arm Steady – Best of Times
Reflection Eternal – Just Begun (Ft. Jay Electronica, Mos Def & J. Cole)
(presentatie) Andrés – Mysical Bush
Killerfunk Disco Allstars – Indecision
Trusme – In The Red
Lone – Joy Reel
Theo Parrish – U forgot
Four Tet – Love Cry (Joy Orbinson remix)
Rednose District – NY Boom
Javaanse Jongens – Raw Material
Shlohmo - Antigravity (Low Limit Remix)
Womack & Womack – Conscious Of My Conscience
Billy Cobham – Stratus
Slum Village – Money Right

The LuckyMe family from Scotland, home of artists such as Hudson Mohawke, Rustie & Mike Slott, brings music, art and parties the D.I.Y way.  ‘We are here to fuck with genre and sensibility.’ Since 2002 the collective is throwing parties at clubs but also the Glasgow School of Art, where southern hiphop easily blends in with futuristic beats or classic house music.

Now there’s a label, clothing line and also a great collection of mixtapes. The latter is even for free, since you can all download them over here. I really enjoyed the LOVE LOVE mix my friend Mamiko aka Wednesday Nite did recently, and also Dorian Concept added a new mix. With that much quality, I’d recommend to subscribe to the LuckyMe Podcast.

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We decided to celebrate the end of 2009 with a little party in our new cosy studio. Recorded on Christmas Eve (with some wine, cheese and kerstkransjes) 4 DJ’s got carte blanche to play their favourite songs of 2009, obscure christmas songs and even their own productions. First up is INT, producer of La Melodia, who’s also working on solo-projects and presents you a Christmas Wonderland. Second DJ playing is Reinier, the newest member of the Future Vintage family. Our third guest is Job de Wit, allround music journalist, former VPRO radio host and now also a club DJ,  who’s specialised in disco music. Number four is Tom Trago, the original DJ of Future Vintage from 2007, who released his first solo album Voyage Direct last year. So there you have it: 2 hours of beats, disco, soul, jazz, & funk selected by four tastemakers. Happy new year!

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Track list:

PT. 1
James Pants – This Christmas Girl
James Pants – Seven Seals Theme
Moon & Sun – Hunt
Food of the Gods – Boy From Brazil
The Please – Untitled
INT-Wonderfull Christmas Bells
INT-What do u do..A Lonely Christmas
INT-Last Christmas With Aretha..
INT-Jamella Umbrella Loop Remix
INT-Merry Christmas Everybuddy
INT-That Magic Of Christmas
INT-Afrosessions#3
INT-1975 UFO Files
INT-The battle for earth
INT-660 Blue Dollar (presentatie)
Van Dyke Parks – Acappella
Daru Jones – Jacilla (feat. Pat Farrell & Andy Lloyd)
Clipse – I’m Good
Sa-Ra – Powder Bump
Rare Essence – Back up against the wall
Funktionaries – Kiss My Funky
The Fall – L.A.
PT.2
Linkwood – Falling
Simian Mobile Disco featuring Beth Ditto – Cruel intentions (Maurice Fulton Remix)
The Phenomenal Handclap Band – 15 to 20 (The Glimmers Remix)
Lindstrøm & Christabelle – Baby Can’t Stop
The KDMS – Never Stop Believing (Nicky Siano Remix)
Tom Trago DJ Set (tracklist unknown)

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Last summer a friend invited me to a rooftop concert. One of the artists performing was Freschard, a French singer who travels guitarless to shows and likes to make things up as she goes along. Her small songs are charming and witty, and it was a great experience seeing her perform. Usually her music is only available at shows, but now Amsterdam based label Conky released her album Click Click (2006) on heavyweight vinyl. And Mr. Conky was so kind to make a mix of Freschard songs especially for Future Vintage. It has a different vibe than the music we usually play, but when in the mood for simply beautiful songs that make you smile, please check it out.

“Here’s a selection of favourites from CD’s that I’ve picked up at the various shows I’ve attended. The mix contains album tracks from Freschard, next to a few Calypso’s and some beautiful cover versions of Bonnie Prince Billie and Nick Cave amongst others. I’ve also included a particularly fine Herman Dune song, sung by the artists formally known as Andre Herman Dune, and recorded for BBC radio in 2005. This is followed by smashing cover of Stanley Brinks by David Tattersall of the Wave Pictures… it’s all wrapped up with a song from Freschard’s most recent CDR, Moonstone. I hope you enjoy the songs and you get to see these fascinating performers playing somewhere near you, very soon….”

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25 years ago, KC the Funkaholic had his first DJ gig. In the years that followed, he saw different music styles come, go, and come back again – but always followed his own taste. A taste that goes above thinking in genres, but is all about selecting the right tracks from the broad spectrum of soul, funk, jazz, house and hiphop music.

KC played basicly everywhere; at the legendary RoXY club, festivals, abroad and Paradiso. But apart from playing music, he’s also the founding father of clubnights like Bassline, Paradisco and Luv Dancin. Plus the Kindred Spirits nights and recordlabel. When it comes to booking artists and giving artists a platform for their first release, he often took risks, simply because he believed in the music.

A few years ago it was KC  who got Melodee, Tom Trago and me together to ask if we would like to do the radioshow that is now Future Vintage. He helped us a lot with the first shows, and his knowledge and amazing record collection are still a big inspiration. Thank you KC!

Let’s celebrate 25 years of sharing music this saturday in Trouw, where KC plays all night long and you can show him some love on the dancefloor. More info here.

This is not your typical Future Vintage show, since for once, we recorded the show on location. At the Netherlands Architecture Institute in Rotterdam we played music from different cities, as part of the exhibition Open City. So in 2 hours, we travel from Los Angeles, to Detroit, London, a bit of Sao Paulo, to end in Rotterdam. Apart from music you’ll also hear artists like Madlib, Waajeed and Dizzee Rascal talk about their cities and how it influenced their music. Shoutout to DJ Thelonious (Strange Fruit) for playing the records and bringing Rotterdam tracks, Samira who keeps us updated on the London music scene, Reinier for  recording and making pictures, Jorn and the whole NAi crew for inviting us, and Martijn and Neville for passing by.

Track list:

Melton Brothers – Living in the city
Snoop Dogg – ?
Ice Cube – Today was a good day
Dam Funk – Love is here 2nite
Sa-Ra – Hollywood
Flying Lotus -  GNG BNG feat. Gaslamp killer
Jaylib  –  LA To Detroit
Jay Dee – Welcome To Detroit
Quelle – Special Ingredient
J Dilla – Walkinonit
Theo Parrish – The Motor City
J Dilla – B.B.E.
Cybotron – Allies of my mind
Wiley – Eskimo
Dizzee Rascal – I Luv  U
Donaeo – Party Hard
Zed Blas & Tawiah –Further Away
Mala – Alicia
2000Black – Puzzled
Towa Tei – Dubnova (pt.1 & 2)
Moreno – Sertao (Honey On The Golden Dots Mix By Takako Minekawa)
Mike Tibbert – Time For Love
Children of Spacefunk – Mess Up Your Mind
Mike Tibbert – Dangerzone
Fes feat. Blackbird – To Live
Taras van de Voorde – Music Kills
ABC Brassband (live @ NAi)

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For bikerides through Amsterdam I’m always looking for nice podcasts. I was pleasantly surprised that the bPm (from the Brownswood crew in London), who listens to Future Vintage but never understands what we’re saying, started a radioshow himself. Together with d’Wala and Martin Kemp.

At the blog holdboxflat you can find 7 different episodes now of transmit // box // flat, that cover a wide range of music. Moody and mysterious, but always with a warm feeling – the kind of things you want to hear when it’s getting dark early in wintertime.

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PS: Did you already see Fatima’s homemade video for Lil’ Girl? Click.

The next episode of Future Vintage will be recorded on a very special location. On december 11th, we move to Rotterdam to do a show in the NAI (Netherlands Architecture Institute) as part of the Sound(s) of the City programme. While you can check out the Open City exhibition, Sound(s) of the City is all about the way music is related to the architecture and atmosphere of specific cities. In our show we’ll explore music from Los Angeles, Detroit, Sao Paulo, London and ofcourse Rotterdam.

The programme:
15.00 – 17.00 Future Vintage recording with Melodee, Radna, & DJ Thelonious
17.00 – 19.00 Debate on the sound of Rotterdam + music
19.00 – 20.00 Bring your own records + DJ Thelonious (Strange Fruit)
Sound(s) of the city = Free entrance! Exhibition: €8,- / students €5,-

How do you think cities influence its music scenes? A big inspiration is the beautiful little video where Theo Parrish explains the sound of Detroit. Continue reading »