Blue-in-green Sessions

Welcome to Episode #89 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with musician and producer, Marc Rapson. As part of Futuristica's 15 year celebrations, a number of albums from their revered catalogue have been announced as being subject to having exclusive reissues prepared. With some fantastic releases scheduled for this year, the label kicked things off with Marc Rapson's 'Dark vs Light' - originally released as a seven track project back in 2010, 'Dark vs Light' finds itself bumped up to a thirteen track expanded edition featuring additional songs born of those recording sessions. Beyond the reissue of 'Dark vs Light', Rapson has been responsible for so many of Futuristica's most cherished tracks over the years. The last 14 months along have seen the producer ride an incredible wave of success having helmed production for Futuristica's current front line roster including Deborah Jordan, Georgie Sweet, Nathan Thomas and LaNote. This episode sees us discuss the 'Dark vs Light' reissue,

Welcome to Episode #88 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with Berlin-based drummer and producer, Magro. The release of Magro's debut full-length, 'Trippin', would have come as exciting news for listeners having been hooked on the artist's music since his releases dating back to 2019. Over the course of several singles, Magro introduced his distinctive style - an inspired fusion of jazz, hip-hop and neo-soul - as an extraordinary voice amidst a continually thriving scene. While still boasting that indelible vision when it comes to composition, 'Trippin' confidently takes those elements to the next level with a bolder and, at times, broader landscape. A real pleasure to be able to feature Magro as part of this podcast series to discuss the new album, music during these quarantine times, the German musical scene and much more. To pick up Magro releases, please visit: https://magromusic.bandcamp.com/ www.blueingreenradio.com The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the fi

Welcome to Episode #87 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with saxophonist, musician and producer, Rico Garofalo of Lasperanza. With his debut record, 'Seeds', released on the revered Dome Records back in 2019, our conversation looks back at the album two years later along with the recently released footage of the album's accompanying performance from The Hideaway in the summer of that year. 'Seeds' serves as a genuine treasure from Dome's hallowed catalogue and along with the footage of The Hideaway performance, the album finds itself further bolstered this year by the revisiting of Gwen Guthrie's 'It Should Have Been You'. Featuring a great vocal from Izzy Chase, Garofalo updates the rousing soul number from 'Seeds' presenting the track through an entirely different aesthetic - boasting a tinge of Roy Ayers and a tinge of 70s-style jazz-funk, the aptly-entitled Sunrise Mix provides a worthy extension for the incredible ground work established by 'Seeds'. Footage from Lasperanza

Welcome to Episode #86 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with Bright Dog Red drummer and founder, Joe Pignato. The improvisational jazz collective from Albany, New York, are set to release their fourth album with Ropeadope Records - a fantastic live set recorded in November 2020 at Shapeshift Lab studios which sees its official release June 2021. Entitled 'In Vivo', the live and improvised set gives wonderful insight to how Bright Dog Red create music in this context and it's genuinely a thrilling set. The band's debut album, ‘Means To the Ends’ (Ropeadope Records, 2018), served as a fascinating introduction to BDR’s incomparable concoction of improvised jazz boldly mixing with elements of hip-hop and electronica; their follow-up record, 'How's By You?', would come as soon as the following year and incredibly seemed to plunge the band deeper within its own creation of psychedelic electronica but still managing to see them soar under these even more extreme conditions. 'Somethin' C

Welcome to Episode #85 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with Bay Area DJ and selector, Justin Nerstylist. As one who prefers to be a DJ not in the limelight, he's long been a music fan first and a champion of the independent. This episode sees us explore Justin's affections for jazz, his joy of digging, his passion for music-based travels which have taken him to London and Japan; we discuss what led Justin to DJ'ing, those early experiences performing for crowds and his desire to help jazz become embedded within the Bay Area. Such a pleasure to spend time with Justin for an inspiring episode of two music enthusiasts talking shop. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insi

Welcome to Episode #84 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Paul "PVIBEZ" Morgan. In what's clearly been a difficult period for everyone as a result of the coronavirus's impact on the world, conversation in this episode turns to the music industry and how indepedent artists have had to weather the storm and find new and creative ways to keep themselves motivated firstly but also to keep themselves visible. We also look at Morgan's 'X-Perimental Mass' release of last year and how any project walks a fine line between balancing an audience's expectations while also taking them into new territories as well. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are desi

Welcome to Episode #83 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with Deborah Jordan and Simon S of Sun Circle. With the release of Sun Circle's new 'Life Stories' EP, it is with great pleasure that we've been able to secure time with both Deborah and Simon to discuss the fantastic new release. Futuristica Music has long been a beacon for contemporary, future- and nu-soul music - the label's inspired vision has been established by a range of projects that embody that ethos over the course of the label's 15 incredible years. Sun Circle's debut full-length 'Reborn' helped to cement that vision and it's a thrill that 12 years later, the duo can inspire all over again with Simon's atmospheric and ethereal production paired with the typically extraordinary vocal of Futuristica's First Lady. During the episode, we discuss the origins of the Sun Circle project, the 'Reborn' album from 2009, the collaborative process between the two, how the timing was right for the new EP, some general Futuristica mu

Welcome to Episode #82 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with Paris-based singer, songwriter and producer, LaNote. 'Rebirth' marks the brand new album release from vocalist and producer LaNote marking her return to the Futuristica fold. Courtesy of her efforts as part of the Parisian quartet, Electric Conversation, LaNote's name will forever be etched into the annals of Futuristica Music's history but with the label now celebrating their fifteenth year of releasing music, her official return makes the year all that more special. With production on the album courtesy of Electric Conversation partner, As Valet, and a bonus disc including remixes by revered names including aCatCalledFritz, Simon S, DJ Spinna and others, the project's beat-tape style, use of lush samples, hip-hop inspired production and soulful aesthetic makes this an incredible return for LaNote. LaNote discusses the circumstances around the album's creation, the theme of 'rebirth' that runs throughout the project and tho

Episode #17 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series returns as we pull together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally having aired Monday 1st March 2021. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our seventeenth episode, through music, the team are delving into the theme of TECHNOLOGY. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore TECHNOLOGY tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND/VEE'Z JOINT from Melbourne, Australia), DJ Simon S (presenter of Futuristica Radio, Bournemouth, UK), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and As Valet (presenter of Cosmic Radio, Paris, France). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio statio

Welcome to Episode #81 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran flying solo for the third in his Misery Loves Company series. This episode sees the podcast embrace the concept of The Hero's Journey - through wide-ranging discussions and examples we explore the concept using Joseph Campbell's 17-step template of stories that involve a hero who goes on an adventure, is victorious in a decisive crisis, and comes home changed or transformed. And that's just as a starting point. From there, we explore soundtracks created for movies that don't exist and, even more niche than that, soundtracks created for video games that don't exist. There's a lot to unpack for this episode and it's a real joy to do so so join us on our own journey through music. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st c

Welcome to Episode #80 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter, Shola Adisa-Farrar. Following the release of 'Lost Myself' in 2016, listeners were introduced to the indelible talents of Adisa-Farrar as her beautifully presented debut record partnered her with Florian Pellissier and his Quintet. Released through the "afro soul & tropical funk label", Hot Casa Records, the album was an exquisite take on contemporary jazz and thrived from its gentle amalgamation of styles and influences - from tinges of reggae and hip-hop to respectful nods towards icons like Herbie Hancock and Nina Simone. 'Lost Myself' remains a rare treasure still and an exciting launch-pad towards the artist that Shola continues to evolve into. With the years in the interim taken up by extensive touring and performances that have seen the artist grace stages in the US, France, Mauritius, Ethiopia and Jamaica - this year marks an exciting return to the forefront as a slew of new mu

Welcome to Episode #79 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with writer, broadcaster and newest member of the Blue-in-Green:RADIO team, Martin Boev. Broadcasting the first Tuesday of every month, Martin's new radio show is a fitting extension to the In Search Of Media site - based in South London, the brand has long championed the best independent and left-field hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul and electronic music, both old and new. As founder of In Search Of Media, Martin's glorious two hour excursions will see him continue in the site's legacy of celebrating some fantastic music and we couldn't be prouder to partner with a name of such incredible stature. Dedicated to the art of searching for and discovering new music, the revitalised In Search Of Media radio show promises to be an awesome fit delivering some fantastic music and new discoveries for us all. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of

Welcome to Episode #78 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with saxophonist, writer and composer, Sam Newbould. With his sophomore album release due out in March 2021 through the independent Netherlands-based label, ZenneZ Records, Sam Newbould and his Amsterdam-based Quintet follow-up '2019's 'Blencathra' in spectacular fashion. 'Bogus Notus' seeks its inspiration from Newbould's years growing up in the Yorkshire Dales. It's an album that strives to capture the stark contrast of these beautiful surroundings while also addressing the somewhat harsh restrictions that come along with them. With his roots now firmly in place within Amsterdam, Newbould has solidified his position amongst a thriving musical soundscape with no shortage of world-class talent in which to surround himself with. This episode sees Sam delve in to the excellent 'Bogus Notus', discuss Amsterdam's incredible and diverse jazz scene, how quarantine life has been over the last year and also delve into the importance, a

Episode #16 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series returns as we pull together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme tonight with this episode originally having aired Monday 1st February 2021. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our sixteenth episode, through music, the team are delving into the theme of MAGIC. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore MAGIC tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Rhonda (presenter of Ride the Vibe, California, US), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Imran Mirza (presenter of Blue-in-Green Sessions, London, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio station that celeb

Episode #15 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series returns as we pull together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme for an episode with this episode having originally aired Monday 4th January 2021. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our fifteenth episode, through music, the team are delving into the theme of SENSES. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore SENSES for this month's episode is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Rhonda (presenter of Ride the Vibe, California, US), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and DJ Simon S (presenter of Futuristica Radio, Bournemouth, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet

Episode #14 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series returns as we pull together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally having aired Monday 7th December 2020. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our fourteenth episode, through music, the team are delving into the theme of DREAMS. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore DREAMS this month is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Sean Sophiea (presenter of Raw Select Music, Niigata, Japan), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Imran Mirza (presenter of Blue-in-Green Sessions, London, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio station tha

Welcome to Episode #77 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with the founder of Futuristica Music, Simon S. This year, the future soul label has hit the incredible milestone of reaching its fifteenth year of releasing music. As part of Futuristica's anniversary celebrations, Simon chats with Imran about the genesis of the label, the range of fantastic projects bearing the Futuristica banner, his passion for producing, his own solo releases under the guises of Simon S, Jazz Chronicles and Peter Franks and what's next for Futuristica in 2021. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world

Episode #76 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST sees us connect with our friends over at the Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind podcast team to delve into the concept of rebellion in music - those people that went to war with other artists, audiences, record labels, political parties... Exploring the theme across numerous genres including rock, hip-hop and country music, we ask what constitutes rebellion, plus we attempt to answer the question 'who was the most rebellious artist we can name?' www.4everinelectricdreams.com/ www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

Welcome to Episode #75 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran flying solo for the second in his Misery Loves Company series. Gil Scott-Heron released his 13th and final album, 'I'm New Here', through XL Recordings back in 2010. His first album of original material in 16 years, the project boasted a collection of remarkable numbers but something about the cover of Bobby Bland's 'Ill Take Care of You' resonated with people so much it spawned a journey all of its own. This episode of Misery Loves Company explores the song's journey from Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 version and its continual evolution at the hands of Jamie xx, Drake & Rihanna, Florence + The Machine and Makaya McCraven. This is geek radio at its finest so bask in this wonderous swan song from one of the genre's most revered icons and take the journey with us. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunc

Welcome to Episode #74 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran reconnect with Raw Select's Sean Sophiea in Niigata, Japan. In a freewheeling conversation that goes everywhere from Facebook DJ'ing, Corona virus, jazz's increasing resurgence and the fact that Sean still doesn't own a credit card, there's a strong 2020 emphasis as we primarily spend time discussing some of our favourite music releases from 2020. And finally, we of course spend some time to discuss the sad news of MF Doom's passing, www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.