From the sound rigs in the clubs of Berlin to the foundations of Babylon itself Noiseshaper leave all systems shaking. The dubwise depths of the sound plied by Axel Hirn and Flo Fleischmann was first plumbed on their ‘Prelaunch Sequence’ LP. Their follow-up ‘The Signal’ is the sound of two men submerged not just in…

By Rose Parfitt Dwele’s voice made its first appearance on legitimate vinyl on Recloose’s twisted techno-soul anthem “Can’t Take It”, which delighted every fan of mashed-up genres it reached. Stashed away in his studio, says Dwele, is more evidence of this fusion of Detroit’s two unequalled contributions to world peace (techno, soul), but right now…

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An exclusive Mundovibe interview with Tortured Soul Interview by J.C. Tripp Rose and violet lights fall on three musicians decked out sleekly in skinny ties, pressed slacks, and starched white shirts. The mass of bodies gathered before them pulsates with a unified enthusiasm. Sweet soulful vocals rise from the man in the middle, an effect…

By John C. Tripp As Ocote Soul Sounds, Adrian Quesada and Martin Perna, respective bandleaders of famed ensembles Grupo Fantasma and Antibalas create desert- and sun-soaked psychedelic funk that entwines the grit and funk of the gridlocked NYC streets, with the voices and rhythms of the dusty streets of Latin America. On “Coconut Rock” their…

by JC Tripp He may love Baile Funk but DJ Sabo’s heart is in New York City. DJ Sabo has the city’s melting pot sensibility pulsing through his veins and his blood is the color of many cultures. Sabo has been serving up spicy beats for a decade, gaining international props and passport stamps from…

With Ten Years On about to be released, a globe-trotting tour schedule and a loyal fanbase, The New Mastersounds are on a roll… Note to fans of the New Mastersounds: several illegal download sites are offering downloads of Ten Years On against the wishes of the band. We at Mundovibe are not only appalled at…

Ursula Rucker Speaks with MundoVibe’s John C. Tripp on Her Fifth Recording, “She Said” As a poet and performance artist, Ursula Rucker has enchanted critics and fans across the globe with her diverse repertoire, captivating vocals and accessible poetic verse. Her fifth live studio album, She Said, is an organic live recording with a full…

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