In case you missed the news, earlier this year Young Magic set the Avant Pop scene on fire with their debut album titled “Melt”. Recently, from their debut they’ve released a free download/limited cassette of rarities, remixes, demos, field recordings, flip beats, and b-sides called “Maps” (aka their sonic scrap book). The actual cassette release has been limited to 150 pieces so if you didn’t snatch one up shoot over to cargocollective.com/youngmagic to get your free download of this incredible mixtape. Remixes include Martin Denny, Dorthy Ashby, Pharaoh Sanders, and newer artists including Prince Rama and Braids. Ghostly horns and synths transition into pounding bass giving Young Magic a strong foothold in the beat scene. It’s these slumpy bass lines, off-time claps and unrecognizable samples that give the impression that they’re ready for the Low End Theory. This album bangs from front to back with fuzzy Indian music seeping through the psychedelic classical guitar and tribal drums to the straight up boom bap reminiscent of 90’s hip hop. However you’re listening to this mix, cassette or download, you’re sure to enjoy it. Just remember to turn it up…way up!
-DUSTDIGG
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