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About spinladen

DJ at KWVA University of Oregon campus radio, record collector, artist.

TRU THOUGHTS 2019

Posted on December 20, 2019 by spinladen

As 2019 AKA Tru Thought’s 20th birthday year draws to a close, ‘Tru Thoughts 2019’ is the latest edition of their annual compilation series. Curated by A&R, co-owner and DJ – Robert Luis, the digital album celebrates the best of … Continue reading →

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Stuff I missed: the Muro Edition

Posted on December 18, 2019 by spinladen

Let this be your introduction to Muro if you haven’t heard of him before. Takayoshi Murota, better known as Muro, is well known for his crate digging of old records in order to (re)create new ones. Also known for having … Continue reading →

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THE APOLLO!

Posted on November 24, 2019 by spinladen

 Various artists: The Apollo Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) UME Direct, 2019 THE APOLLO: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the audio accompaniment to the HBO documentary released November 6. Created by Oscar and Emmy-winning director Roger Ross … Continue reading →

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Jazz Re-Issues

Posted on November 17, 2019 by spinladen

It’s been a real swingin’ year, I can’t believe it’s nearly over.. these are still the jazz re-issues from last year that I dug on cat.  I was clearly into Victor Feldman, ummmm moving on. Enjoy a taste of that … Continue reading →

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Stuff I Missed: What’s an Instro-Hipster?

Posted on October 30, 2019 by spinladen

My intial thought was that this would be like some version of instrumental Mod Music, mixed with Austin Powers swingers meet Acid Jazz, but what I found was more fuzzed out psych, garage and rock nuggets if anything.  Still did … Continue reading →

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Stuff I Missed: Jazz Rundown

Posted on October 20, 2019 by spinladen

Here’s a quick rundown of the lost Jazz music folder I stashed away in early 2015, I may not have gotten to these albums then, but I found the folder hiding and added them to my now playing list, you … Continue reading →

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Return of the Reissue’s: Soul Explosion

Posted on October 20, 2019 by spinladen

It’s like Stax/Volt, or more likely all the different people who own it, think the world is gonna end and is like f-it let’s make sure we go ahead and reissue all of those old records right away.  The Stax … Continue reading →

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Stuff I Missed: Renegades of Jazz

Posted on October 14, 2019 by spinladen

I present to you the first album I’ve heard from this legendary producer.  Afrofunk and Ethio-Jazz you will surely dig on… …head over here to hear their new album released in June! Renegades of Jazz-Moyo Wangu Agogo Records 2016 [4:13] … Continue reading →

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Dolemite is My Name

Posted on October 10, 2019 by spinladen

Scott Bomar-Dolemite Is My Name (Music from the Netflix Film) Here’s the tracklist. 01. Craig Robinson – Dolemite (2:49) 02. Craig Robinson – Like I Should (2:12) 03. Scott Bomar – Parking Lot (1:08) 04. Scott Bomar – Liquor Store … Continue reading →

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Sillyboy’s Ghost Relatives

Posted on October 7, 2019 by spinladen

Sillyboy’s Ghost Relatives-In a Small Place 01. Sillyboy’s Ghost Relatives – Secret (3:55) 02. Sillyboy’s Ghost Relatives – Learn to Forget (3:07) 03. Sillyboy’s Ghost Relatives – In a Small Place (3:21) 04. Sillyboy’s Ghost Relatives – Come Closer (4:21) … Continue reading →

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