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It's not the first time I've recorded a DJ set with the wrong settings 😪. But the results are just as fun to listen to as the DJ Notoya all-Japanese vinyl set I posted a few years ago: "I’ve been a little reluctant to post the recording online. Mainly because the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired. But I’ve been listening to it a lot lately and I’ve come to think that it’s worth sharing. When paired with Hiko’s photos, Notoya’s iPhone recording transports the listener to this space." excerpt from That Tokyo Melody: DJ Notoya at Soul...

Last year's anniversary parties in Hawaii and Tokyo were so much fun that at the end of each party we felt elated to be doing these parties. This spring should prove to be no different with Soul Time in Hawaii turning five in March — moving to a rooftop venue to boot: the Hideout at the Laylow in Waikiki — followed by Soul Time returning to Tokyo in May. Both parties will be a blast! Soul Time in Hawaii — March 1, 2019Hideout at the Laylow (Waikiki) Soul Time in Hawaii — May 24, 2019Tokyo Cultuart by Beams (Harajuku)a-bridge (Sangenjaya)...

We spent some time in Los Angeles and Brooklyn last month with the opportunity to drop into two outstanding online radio stations, NTS and The Lot. Both broadcasts are available for playback below (and on each station's respective Mixcloud). The NTS show was 100% music from Hawaii or connected to the islands — that Lani Groves track comes from an LP that was recorded in LA and Maui, and the Manila Machine band was a Filipino group that performed often in Hawaii, despite their LP not being recorded in Hawaii. It's always fun to share some island tunes I've been...

Today we're releasing another 7-inch single from FRNT BZNZZ (Front Business), whose first pair of tracks on wax dropped June 2018. You might recall that first release being a distinctly modern direction for the label: raw, electronic funk / boogie tunes that hinted not at the past (like Nick Kurosawa's EP, Home, which featured three covers of classic tunes from Kalapana, Bobby Caldwell, and Sam Cooke), but painted the future sound of Hawaii — "Honolulu night funk", the artist calls it. This new single follows the same path with even more layers of complexity in the production. Spacey, moody, funky,...

On Friday, December 14, 2018, we invite you to join us in celebrating the vinyl release of Jah Gumby's Humility: The Vibes of Jah G — the artists's first vinyl release, a double LP of 16 progressive dub reggae tracks. Jah Gumby Vinyl Release PartyFriday, December 14thBevy – 675 Auahi Street9pm - 2amfree Vinyl will be available for sale at the event Humility: The Vibes of Jah G by Jah Gumby Hosted by Soul Time in Hawaii, this release party will feature DJs: Jah Gumby (Father Psalms Studio)Hanimal Selecta (Heavy Vibez)and Soul Time in Hawaii residents Roger Bong & Hideki...