It’s celebration time! 30 years and 800 releases later, Om Records presents single #2 from the forthcoming Om Records – 30 Years LP featuring new music from the mighty Om family. Up second is longstanding UK legends Groove Armada presenting their deep house stormer ‘Do It Right’. The track builds and sways leading to the driving crescendo, a percussive celebration of “Our love can give it all!” Destined to be a classic late-night dance floor filler for decades to come.
MARK FARINA, HOMERO ESPINOSA, DANI SICILIANO - STAY ON MY MIND
It’s celebration time! 30 years and 800 releases later, Om Records presents single #1 from the forthcoming Om Records – 30 Years LP featuring new music from the mighty Om family. First up is longstanding Mushroom Jazz maestro Mark Farina teaming up with Homero Espinosa and vocalist Dani Siciliano to create the sublime Stay on My Mind. Concocted as a tribute of sorts to the disco and electronic music pioneers of the past, Stay on My Mind sets the tone for what’s to come. Stay tuned.
Photo: Dirk Wyse
Patricia "Patty" Ryan Tribute
INTO THE DEEP - DAY PARTY ON RUSSIAN RIVER!
Summer has arrived and the 4th of July Weekend will be here before you know it and we’re going to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with an amazing day party! So save the date, grab your early bird discount tickets and get ready to dive Into the Deep with us for a one-day mini festival on the banks of the Russian River. With a stellar lineup of DJ’s playing house, disco & funk on a gorgeous grass dance floor right on the water. Bring your swim gear & floaties and enjoy a day of quality grooves and sunshine. We’ll have a full bar with summer cocktails along with complimentary wine and beer tastings from Ryme Cellars, Pellegrini Winery and Russian River Brewing Company. Sonoma Pizza Co will be onsite serving artisan pies and other tasty treats. Book your room now at Boon Hotel & Spa and receive a complimentary wine and SPC pizza dinner package (3 night minimum). There’s also a private after-party included with your ticket. What more can one ask for? This is an all ages and family friendly event. More info to come, including additional lodging + camping options.
NOTE: This is a limited capacity event so grab your tickets now if you'd like to attend!
KING KOOBA - TRANQUILLO
What originally started in a pub between Charlie Tate & Matt ‘DJ Shuff’ Harris in 1994 has come full circle 31 years later! King Kooba return with their third EP of their trilogy of genres, this time focusing on downbeat jazztronics. The midtempo grooves that made standout albums like NuFoundFunk so beloved. Featuring the stand out opener, Doh Zen. an electric piano, breaks and bass rolling groover, complete with string stabs and global atmospherics reminiscent of the classic Om Lounge series. Also included are the meditative breakbeats of Green Flash with electric bass and mellowed out baritone sax. Inner Mist is a mysterious track for the heads, followed by the percussive flute looped Lowereastside and Gumdrop to round everything out, It’s the perfect soundtrack to begin the 30th year of Om Records.
KING KOOBA - DOH ZEN
What originally started in a pub between Charlie Tate & Matt ‘DJ Shuff’ Harris in 1994 has come full circle 31 years later! King Kooba return with their third EP of their trilogy of genres, this time focusing on downbeat jazztronics. The midtempo grooves that made standout albums like NuFoundFunk so beloved. Doh Zen is an electric piano, breaks and bass rolling groover, complete with string stabs and global atmospherics reminiscent of the classic Om Lounge series. It’s the perfect soundtrack to begin the 30th year of Om Records on Valentine’s Day. We hope you enjoy the ride!
KING KOOBA - CONSTANTE
KING KOOBA - THE RIDGE
FIRST SINGLE FROM THE NEW HOUSE EP FROM KING KOOBA
What originally started in a pub in London between Charlie Tate & Matt ‘DJ Shuff’ Harris in 1994 has come full circle 30 years later! King Kooba return with a new House EP, Constante, coming this December. The lead single, ‘The Ridge’ is a classic long building deep house tune featuring a driving synth line and a steady dubbed out jazz rhythm. Fans of the numerous Kooba singles over their consistent career will be pleased with this one.
KING KOOBA - RAPIDO
THE NEW DRUM & BASS EP FROM KING KOOBA
What originally started in a London pub between Charlie Tate & Matt ‘DJ Shuff’ Harris in 1994 has come full circle 30 years later! King Kooba return with their new Drum & Bass EP, Rapido featuring the lead single, ‘Smoking Room,’ a massive stretched out tune featuring Kooba signature bass lines and jazzy licks creating a heavy groove. Also includes the standout tune ‘Redefine,’ alongside ‘Votiac’ and ‘3113’. Stay tuned for the second EP of the new triptych from King Kooba focusing on their house music adventures coming soon.
RITHMA - WE'LL MANAGE
Etienne Stehelin AKA Rithma returns with his stunning fourth single from his upcoming Om Records EP The Great Spacious. We’ll Manage feels right at home with the critically acclaimed Music Fiction era with Rithma on guitar alongside long time trumpet collaborator Mitch Manker. The results are a stunning composition of downbeat jazz electronics that is sure to hit the sweet spot with longtime fans and new ones alike. Stay tuned for more as we journey onward with the legend that is Rithma. Cover art manifested by the magnificent Chris Knudsen.
KING KOOBA - SMOKING ROOM
LEAD SINGLE FROM THE NEW DRUM & BASS EP FROM KING KOOBA
What originally started in a pub between Charlie Tate & Matt ‘DJ Shuff’ Harris in 1994 has come full circle 30 years later! King Kooba return with a new Drum & Bass EP, Rapido, coming this fall. The lead single, ‘Smoking Room’ is a massive stretched out tune featuring Kooba signature bass lines and jazzy licks creating a heavy groove. Let it rock and get ready for more.
THE JAZZUAL SUSPECTS - PSYNG EP
The New EP from the Mushroom Jazz Breaks & Beats Giants
The new EP from The Jazzual Suspects is here! Fans of Mark Farina’s now legendary Mushroom Jazz series will be familiar with the head-nod inducing goodness! Great chunks of Jazz set amongst the best breakbeats brought forth from a bygone era.
Featuring the title track Psyng, a rolling hip-hop instrumental groove over just the right amount of guitar and keys.
The Jazzual Suspects, representing a back in the day Bay Area .. hard.
Max Sedgley - Shedonism (Remixes)
Omie Max Sedgley and Tasita D’Mour join forces with the Om Records family and friends to create the full collection of Shedonism remixes. Featuring a new mix from UK funk legend Smoove, alongside J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science, King Kooba, The Jazzual Suspects, Lil’T of PillowTalk and an unreleased new remix from Max Sedgley himself. This LP packs a wallop or as Craig Charles of BBC6 Music - Funk & Soul Show would say “We’ve squeezed two pounds of funk in a one-pound bag.”
For fans of: Lo-Fi House / Funky House / Deep House / Nu-Funk / Breakbeats
The Jazzual Suspects - Dam Again
Be-Bop Jazz Mixed With Dusted Hip Hop Breaks At Their Finest
The third single from the new Psyng EP from The Jazzual Suspects is here! Fans of Mark Farina’s now legendary Mushroom Jazz series will be familiar with the head-nod inducing goodness! Great chunks of Jazz set amongst the best breakbeats brought forth from a bygone era.
Dam Again is a chill blunted beats mixture of beautiful be-bop jazz and breaks.
The Jazzual Suspects, representing a back in the day Bay Area .. hard.
MAX SEDGLEY - GET TOGETHER (J BOOGIE'S DUBTRONIC SCIENCE REMIX)
BUMPIN’ J BOOGIE’S DUBTRONIC SCIENCE HOUSE MIX
Omie Max Sedgley and Tasita D’Mour join forces with the legendary J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science on the fifth release from the forthcoming Shedonism (Remixes) collection. Bumpin’ basslines blend beautifully into a Lo-Fi House jam that takes the hit single into even funkier territory. Stay tuned for more remix goodies coming May 3rd.
For fans of: Lo-Fi House / Funky House / Deep House / Nu-Funk
THE JAZZUAL SUSPECTS - NEG DEK
New boom bap jazz breakbeat goodness for Mushroom Jazz lovers.
The second single from the new EP from The Jazzual Suspects is here! Fans of Mark Farina’s now legendary Mushroom Jazz series will be familiar with the head-nod inducing goodness! Great chunks of Jazz set amongst the best breakbeats brought forth from a bygone era.
Neg Dek is a mellow groove, perfect for Spring time BBQ’s and good times.
The Jazzual Suspects, representing a back in the day Bay Area .. hard.
Max Sedgley - Get Together (Lil'T PillowTalk Remix)
Omie Max Sedgley and Tasita D’Mour join forces with Lil’T of PillowTalk on the fourth release from the forthcoming Shedonism Remixes collection. This one takes inspiration from the 50th anniversary of hip hop and blends boogie down bongo breaks into a funky horn filled get down!
MAX SEDGLEY - GOTTA GET UP (THE JAZZUAL SUSPECTS SOUL SOURCE SLAP)
Omie Max Sedgley and Tasita D’Mour join forces with The Jazzual Suspects on the third release from the forthcoming Shedonism Remixes collection. This one takes a cue from the golden age of hip hop and blends heavy breakbeats, guitar & synths into down and dirty funk sweetness.
For fans of: Breakbeat Funk / Golden Age Hip Hop / Soul
THE JAZZUAL SUSPECTS - TEEKUP
Kicking off 2004 with breakbeat goodness for Mushroom Jazz lovers.
The first single from the new EP from The Jazzual Suspects is here to kick off the year right! Fans of Mark Farina’s now legendary Mushroom Jazz series will be familiar with the head-nod inducing goodness! Great chunks of Jazz set amongst the best breakbeats brought forth from a bygone era.
Teekup is a monster, stomping on an unshakable foundation of groove. Get set for a fantastic new year from the mighty Om Records beats department.
The Jazzual Suspects, representing a back in the day Bay Area .. hard.
Max Sedgley - Gotta Get Up (King Kooba's String Theory Rub)
Omie Max Sedgley and Tasita D’Mour join forces with King Kooba on the second release from the forthcoming Shedonism Remixes collection. Gorgeous strings blend with deep disco house beats to create a majestic mix to kick off 2024.