Jamie Peet - REFLEX: Daily New Beginning

BIMHUIS Productions present REFLEX: Daily New Beginning by Jamie Peet.

REFLEX is a series by BIMHUIS Productions, in which musicians are invited to reflect on the pulse of our times through composition, curation and performance. The projects are recorded live from our stage. In September 2025, we invited drummer Jamie Peet into the rehearsal space of our venue.

In the last decade, Jamie Peet has proven himself as a jazz drummer for a new generation, seamlessly blending jazz with hip-hop, classical music, and electronic influences. He has established himself as a prominent voice in both the Dutch and European music scenes.

For the occasion he has formed a band with saxophonist Ben van Gelder, bassist Pat Cleaver and renowned vibraphonist Joel Ross. 'I believe in symbiosis', writes Jamie to us when asked about his band. 'In how differences can support, challenge, and strengthen each other. When individual voices truly listen to one another, space is created for something new. I think that is precisely where the strength of this formation lies.’

For Daily New Beginning, Jamie Peet departs from the concept of shoshin, which stands for the ‘beginner’s mind’. According to this philosophy from Zen Buddhism you approach each situation with a humble, open attitude, whatever your level or experience.

Tracklist:
1. Assimileren
2. French Breeze
3. Trumbroder
4. Pride's Strife
5. Daily New Beginning
6. Shoshin Mindset
7. Shoshin Mindset Reprise

Jeff Mills - The Trip To Vega

The Trip To Vega is about deep outer space odyssey that occurs in the process of traveling from Earth through the Cosmos to another “favorable” star system 25.3 light-years away.

The time is year 2097, Sept 23rd.

To this day, Earthlings have managed to dodge some of nature’s more dangerous extremities, massive volcanic eruptions, Earthquakes, solar burst that knocked out the Planet’s entire electrical grid for 3 years, numerous plagues of disease, food and fresh water shortages, domestic and International Wars and many other life-changing operas, but for this event, what remains is a realization that has no remedy. The cause: Earth’s physicality has changed. It is no longer favorable for living things.

It is the constant shifting of the planet’s internal tectonic plates which has unfortunately produced an unexpected and impassable dilemma.

Because of the collisions, deep within the planet’s core, the planet is now producing an extraordinary amount of sound that includes a specific harmonic frequency that erodes the natural senses of all life on Earth.

It is intensifying. It is intolerable and it is unlivable.

Yet, some humans prefer to stay, to “ride it out” like the Titanic captain going down with his ship. Some, in total disbelief as some have concluded it is the second coming of Jesus Christ. But for most, the decision is clear. To live another day, leaving is the only rational choice.

At an increasing rate, scientific research data shows that humans and most animals, excluding the Jellyfish will eventually lose the usage of hearing and are to greatly suffer from an array of other neurological and psychological effects. The sense of touch and taste, sleep depreciation, severe nerve damage, constant hallucinations. Everyone will lose many of their cognitive abilities within an estimated 12 months from now.

On this day and every 7 days afterwards until all registered passengers have departed, the first of a fleet of large number of massive size spacecraft carrying approximately 1 million humans per vessel will permanently leave Earth to begin the long and adventurous trek across outer space to a new home: Vega.

This is not a precautionary tale as there is nothing to learn. Instead, a decision has been made and a Trip To Vega is the consequence.

Tracklist:
1. Destination Bright Star
2. Ten Cycles
3. Omega Dust Rings
4. Lyra
5. Equinox
6. Twenty-Five Light Years Away
7. March Of The Purple Orbs
8. Terraform
9. Alpha Quadrant
10. Orbiting The Star
11. Circumstellar Debris

Karl Hector & The Malcouns - Yolek

Is this Khruangbin? Nope, but if you like them, you’ll dig this. Kraut-Funk – that’s our preferred term.

The Karl Hector adventure continues with their fourth studio album.

'Yolek' digs deeper into the Krautrock history embedded deep in the soil of their native Munch – three of the most influential bands of the 1970s experimental German rock scene sprung from there: Amon Düül, Popol Vuh and Embryo. Drawing from those bands’ homebound and worldly influences, JJ Whitefield and Zdenko Curulija conceived and produced this kosmiche-werk.

Influenced by these musical heroes, and following the path of 'Non Ex Orbis,' Whitefield and Curulija shape a sound that takes the experimental approach of the classic Krautrock era and slides between beat-heavy drone and spacey, prog-rock suites.

'Yolek' symbolizes an innocent way of composing and improvising music, free from the influences of our contemporary environment, preserving a childlike way of hearing sounds in their unfiltered purity.

“Some will classify this as a retro, but for the band it simply is a form of creating, Whitefield states. “We’re drawing from an established musical vocabulary which was popular at a time in Germany, when underground musical culture had its creative peak.”

Tracklist:
1. Go Caravan!
2. Space Race
3. Mellow Skyfall
4. Blurry Time
5. Yolek
6. The Unseen Road
7. Zen / / / Topia
8. Love Is The Key
9. Aiaiai
10. Noon At The Oasis
11. Exot
12. Crimson Dune
13. Sahara Sepp

Los Orientales de Paramonga - Los Orientales de Paramonga 1972-1976 (Analog Africa No.45)

In the late 1960s, the coastal city of Paramonga, just a three-hour drive north of Lima, gave rise to a vibrant music scene shaped by surf, rockabilly, and tropical sounds. Among its protagonists were two musicians, Víctor Ramírez and Maximiliano Chávez, who, with their psychedelic guitars, Fender amplifiers, and wah-wah pedals, would define not only their own sound but also shape the musical identity of the region.

Under the mentorship of their manager, Néstor “Romanito” Robles, the two guitarists added a few remarkable percussionists to the lineup and formed Los Orientales. Their debut single, "Lobos Al Escape,” recorded in 1970, reached the very top of the Peruvian charts, catapulting the band to national fame and spreading their electrifying cumbia throughout the country. Despite this early success, internal tensions led to a split between Víctor and Maximiliano, resulting in two rival groups with the exact same name.

Seeking wider recognition, Los Orientales de Paramonga of Víctor Ramírez - the band featured in this project — traveled to Lima and signed with Sono Radio, the country’s leading label. Under the direction of Argentine producer Enrique Lynch, they recorded a series of successful singles before releasing their debut album, "Con Sabor Tropical," in 1972. Blending cumbia with guaracha, salsa, and guaguancó, the band gained national acclaim and expanded their audience through relentless touring.

Their follow-up album "Tremendo Ritmo" from 1973 further cemented their reputation, incorporating vocal arrangements and aiming to rival top tropical acts of the era. Known for their electrifying live performances — often playing multiple venues in a single night — they eventually won over audiences in the capital after dominating northern Peru.

By the mid-1970s, after several releases including “Ritmo Para Ti”, Ramírez concluded his chapter with Sono Radio and continued evolving musically, later embracing emerging styles such as chicha and experimenting across genres. His former counterpart, Maximiliano Chávez, withdrew from professional music altogether.

Today, Víctor Ramírez lives in Genoa, Italy, leaving behind a legacy as one of Peru’s most innovative and versatile musicians — an artist who helped shape modern cumbia while never forgetting his roots.

The seven songs on Side A of this compilation are from the LP “Con Sabor Tropical”, and the six songs on Side B are from the LP “Tremendo Ritmo”, while Sides C and D are compilations drawn from their 45 RPM singles. Together, these recordings offer a complete journey through the sound and spirit of Los Orientales de Paramonga at their peak.

Tracklist:
1. San Patricio
2. Buscando La Zorra
3. Chiquilla En Onda
4. Bailando Con Betty
5. Guajira Oriental 
6. A-Chi-Li-Pu
7. Te Gusta Como Azucar
8. Viajando Con Un Loco
9. El Guarda Caballos
10. El Monito Y La Jirafa
11. Siempre Contagiando
12. El Botecito
13. Paseando En El Bosque
14. El Metiche
15. El Romanito
16. Mi Guajira Te Llama
17. Guajira Caliente
18. Sapos Al Agua
19. Me Voy Pa, La Montana
20. El Hombre Lobo
21. La Ronda De Los Enanos
22. Tuco Y Tico
23. Onda Tropical
24. La Playa Me Voy Cantando
25. La Chica Del Bikini Rojo

Yasiin Bey - The Ecstatic (Deluxe)

Yasiin Bey, the artistic mastermind formerly known as Mos Def, has announced a reissue of his 2009 album, The Ecstatic, which returns to vinyl and all physical formats on August 14th. It is also now streaming exclusively via Qobuz.

This marks the first time that The Ecstatic will be widely available in more than 15 years. The deluxe edition comes pressed on 2xLP 180-gram black vinyl, which comes with a translucent red 7-inch single including the previously unreleased bonus tracks “The Size” and “The Tournament.” Pre-orders are ongoing.

The expanded release also comes with a 120-page hardcover book containing behind-the-scenes shots by official photographer Cognito, as well as lyric quotes and some of Bey’s handwritten notes from the era.

Originally released in June 2009, The Ecstatic stands as a defining artistic statement from Mos Def (now known as yasiin bey) — a richly textured return to form that reaffirmed his status as one of hip-hop's most adventurous and intellectually engaged voices. Arriving a decade after his celebrated debut Black on Both Sides, the album was widely regarded as his strongest work in years, earning near-universal praise for its lyrical breadth, eclectic production, and thematic ambition.

Musically, The Ecstatic weaves a global sonic tapestry shaped by an array of forward-thinking producers including Madlib, J Dilla, Oh No, Preservation, Mr. Flash, Chad Hugo (of The Neptunes), and Georgia Anne Muldrow. The resulting soundscape is both rooted in hip-hop tradition and unbound by genre, integrating elements of jazz, soul, West-Asian and North-African inflection, and experimental sample work. Tracks like "Supermagic" and "Twilite Speedball" establish a vibrant, restless energy that mirrors the album's expansive creative scope.

Lyrically, yasiin bey traverses personal, political, and philosophical terrain with characteristic incisiveness, confronting social inequality, Western imperialism, and questions of cultural identity with poetic urgency. Embracing risk and complexity rather than nostalgia, The Ecstatic remains a mature, deeply felt body of work whose ambition, depth, and enduring resonance have solidified its place as a standout entry in yasiin bey (FKA Mos Def)’s catalog and in modern hip-hop history.

Tracklist:
1. Supermagic
2. Twilite Speedball
3. Auditorium (feat. Slick Rick)
4. Wahid
5. Priority
6. Quiet Dog Bite Hard
7. Life In Marvelous Times
8. The Embassy
9. No Hay Nada Mas
10. Pistola
11. Pretty Dancer
12. Workers Comp
13. Revelations
14. Roses (feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow)
15. History (feat. Talib Kweli)
16. Casa Be 

Nicola Conte - Reloved (The Afro Club Mixes) (Nicola Conte & Nico Lahs Afro Club Mix)

The Reloved series – Four Flies Records’ ongoing project where today’s producers reimagine select gems from the golden age of Italian library music and soundtracks – welcomes a new chapter from the formidable pairing of Nicola Conte and Nico Lahs.

The tracks reworked in this vinyl EP all originate from the first half of the 1970s, a period when a fascination with African imagery and sounds was so pervasive among Italian composers that it became a prominent cultural and aesthetic trend. Applying their refined touch, Conte and Lahs have expanded the rhythmic and atmospheric potential of the original recordings without the need for invasive overwriting. Instead, they have emphasized the unique identity of each piece, adding a contemporary club energy that remains entirely respectful of the original spirit, structure, and essence.

The EP opens with Piero Umiliani’s “Nel Villaggio” (originally found on the 1975 library album Continente Nero), which Conte and Lahs have filtered through a hypnotic, sensual tribal-house lens. Side A continues with “Orgiastic Ritual”, a reimagining of Gianfranco Reverberi’s main theme for Black Magic Rites (Renato Polselli’s 1973 erotic-horror film), which elevates the original percussive groove, amplifying its ritualistic dimension and drawing the listener into a mesmeric sonic spiral.

On side B, “Oasi nella Giungla” – from Giuliano Sorgini’s Africa Oscura (recorded in 1974) – takes a more minimalist, electronic approach: the original material remains front and centre, enveloped in delays and subtle rhythmic touches. Closing the EP is Romolo Grano and Gianni Oddi’s “Kilimangiaro”, originally composed for the 1974 documentary Le Montagne della Luce; through the use of sampling and loops, Conte and Lahs transform it into an elegant afro-house cut, at once sleekly restrained and irresistibly magnetic.

This is undoubtedly the most club-oriented instalment of the Reloved series to date, propelling Italy’s library music heritage from the flickering screens and analogue airwaves of the past onto the dancefloors of the present. 

Tracklist:
1. Nel Villaggio (Nicola Conte & Nico Lahs Afro Club Mix)
2. Orgiastic Ritual (Nicola Conte & Nico Lahs Afro Club Mix)
3. Oasi nella Giungla (Nicola Conte & Nico Lahs Afro Club Mix)
4. Kilimangiaro (Nicola Conte & Nico Lahs Afro Club Mix)

Omar - Brighter The Days (The Remixes)

Impressive Collective and BBE Music present Brighter The Days - The Remixes, a new collection built around Omar's epic 9th studio album.

The past year has seen Omar on particularly strong form, including two sold-out US tours, standout appearances on NPR’s 'Tiny Desk' , BBC TV’s 'Later with Jools Holland' and Channel 4’s 'Sunday Brunch' , whilst his guest appearances with various social media stars including DJ AG Online and collaboration with Donae’O on the viral hit 'Nights Like This' resulting in a growing younger audience.

This collection draws together extraordinary reinterpretations from the Brighter The Days album, from a dream ticket of legendary and forward-thinking producers; namely Kenny Dope, Joe Claussell, DJ Spinna, Illa J and Super D & Maestro. Of Kenny Dope’s remix of “Lovey Dovey” (with Raheem DeVaughn and Eric Roberson), Omar says that “you can definitely see people locking and popping to that one!” , while he describes Joe Claussell’s two versions of “There’s Much Love In The World” as “simply epic” .

Alongside Illa J’s rework of “Love Is Like” featuring India.Arie and Super D & Maestro’s remix of “I’ve Been Waiting” , the collection is a landmark extension of Omar's magnum opus long
player.

Tracklist:
1. Lovey Dovey (Kenny Dope Remix)
2. Brighter The Days (DJ Spinna Remix)
3. Love Is Like (Illa J Remix)
4. Lovey Dovey (Kenny Dope Remix Instrumental)
5. Brighter The Days (DJ Spinna Remix Instrumental)
6. Love Is Like (Illa J Remix Instrumental)
7. There's Much Love In The World (Joe Claussell Remix)
8. There's Much Love In The World (Joe Claussell World Afriqua Dub)
9. I've Been Waiting (Maestro & Supa D Remix)

Ornithology - Chet Baker Flipped

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Shaan Chhadva, operating under various monikers, seamlessly blends hip-hop, psychedelic jazz, and indie rock in his work. Amassing over 250 million streams with minimal self-promotion, the musician achieved widespread viral popularity following live performances under his Ornithology project. The current stage of his career is tied to the Nettwerk label, which released his Chet Baker archival remix project Chet Baker Reimagined, and is set to issue a new album under his SCayos alias, recorded with producer Phil Ek in early 2026.

Tracklist:
1. There Will Never Be Another You (Ornithology & Braxton Cook & Henry Wine Remix)
2. There Will Never Be Another You (Remastered)
3. Milestones (Ornithology & Hubie Remix)
4. Milestones (Remastered)
5. Love for Sale (Ornithology Remix)
6. Love for Sale (Live Remastered)
7. Oh, You Crazy Moon (Ornithology Remix)
8. Oh You Crazy Moon (Remastered)
9. Snowbound (Ornithology x FloFilz Remix)
10. Snowbound (Remastered)

SML - Spontaneous Music Live (Live)

SML is a Los Angeles based quintet featuring Anna Butterss, Jeremiah Chiu, Josh Johnson, Booker Stardrum, and Gregory Uhlmann.

'Spontaneous Music Live' contains two side-length pieces of unedited improvisation, recorded live at Los Angeles venue Zebulon during SML's December 2025 three-night residency, just weeks after the release of the band's second album HOW YOU BEEN. It was recorded and mixed live to analog tape by Bryce Gonzales (the same engineer/wizard known for his gorgeous live captures/mixes of Jeff Parker's ETA IVtet).

Between HOW YOU BEEN and their 2024 debut SMALL MEDIUM LARGE (both of which were heavily edited, shaped and post-produced) the band has developed a reputation for records that are heavily fused, polished, and punchy. The medium is on full post-modern display on those LPs, and the band’s post-production knife can be responsible for much of the perspective — the tastiest morsels collected, arranged, and rearranged just so.

But the source material from both those albums were live recordings. Long-form, unwieldy, ebbing and flowing. On top of that, every performance the band has ever done has been fully improvised in that spirit. So in the sphere of live performance the band’s esteem has grown down a different path — one of linear, hypnotic, expansion. It’s a perceived split persona shared by some of SML’s most inspiring conceptual bedfellows: compare the extended madness of Can’s 'Live in Paris 1973' to the relative tight form of 'Future Days' from the same year; the speed-funk chaos of Miles Davis’ 'Dark Magus' to the heavily deconstructed 'On The Corner' or 'Big Fun'.

'Spontaneous Music Live' removes the curatorial perspective and pulls the curtain back on that search-pluck-reconstruct editing process. What we’re left with is the psychedelic realism of the band in situ, in their home town, collectively improvising, fully in-the-moment, mining for that moment of discovery. We hear, in macro, each nugget of sound which could be the basis for a future SML album track, spattered amongst the collective chaos-and-control like stars in the night sky. 

Tracklist:
1. The Drums (Live)
2. Roundabouts (Live)