*** This blog post first appeared in TSMM's January 5th newsletter, where you can get all the tips and some extras first ***
Although I missed the first three years of their existence, I’ve been following Youngbloods with increasing interest ever since. Based in Brooklyn, they’ve been releasing, “leftfield downtempo music on new & archaic mediums” since day one, and have kindly introduced me to a whole heap of great artists through their efforts, so the least I can do is repay the favour and urge you to give them a follow and a like, especially as they’re so TSMM adjacent.
The first twelve tracks are defined by their daytime energy levels, well presuming you’re not a cross-fit instructor that is. Think neoclassical, ambient pop, freak folk, contemplative hip hop, jazz laments, outsider ballads and slowtronic waywardness. If you need something with a bit more oomph, the second half of the compilation sees more urgent electronic excursions, subwoofer worrying bass levels, late night soundtracks of varying intensity and some beat science.
The label has been ageing like a fine wine so I’m looking forward to the next ten years already.
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