For a long time, we’ve been into beat tapes and instrumental beat mixes. As our record pile grows bigger, we’ve been holding on to a bunch of off center, beat oriented records for a mix. So here’s an impromptu, all live, one take mix of some of those records. What are the psychological effects of beats and other drums on your mind? Possibly combined with external factors or just normal listening, we’re fascinated on how music makes one feel. The common thread that these tracks have is the drum. Whether it’s instrumental hip hop, early electronic pioneers, present day prog rock, future bass, turntablism, original soundtracks, free jazz, and beyond, the common thread in each of these records is the drum. Each one of these artists uses the drum in their own, unique way. So sit back, relax, put your headphones on and take a trip and feel the effects of the drum. If you dig, please feel free to pass on to a friend.

Tracklist

Kraftwerk – Electric Roulette
Klaus Layer – Through The Looking Glass
Professor Brian Oblivion – Caution
Jazz Spazstiks – Woofers And Tweeters
Dick Hyman – Topless Dancers of Corfu
Subactive – Hot Stuff (Time and Space re-work)
Rodinia – Dreamside Drums Part II
Damu The Fudgemonk – Streamline (Instrumental)
CRuNCH 22 – Advice From A Caterpillar
DJ Format feat. Edan – Spaceship Earth (Instrumental)
Charles Fox – Fire In The Castle
Baird Hersey with Dave Leibman – Hord and Hoards
Weldon Irvine – Softly

Stream the mix here:

Keep Diggin’!