In dire need of some fresh new music to aid me in my creative journeys I began trawling the vast universe that is music net labels…one turn here and another one there and before you can say “funkjazzticaltricknology” I am on the Dusted Wax home page, on the threshold of a whole new chapter in my quest for that perfect beat….

I like a lot of contrasting music but I have always had a penchant for that dusty,bass heavy, jazz inspired shizz. Aside from the fat laces a square of lino and the latest StreetSounds Electro combo of my youth, I will put the blame squarely on the shoulders of mid 90’s label MoWax. Abstract ideas,turntablism and beats to freeze your mind to were the order of the day for this now defunct record label (R.I.P.)

Dusted Wax Kingdom for me, hold true to the downtempo heads out there and the spirit of MoWax.

Based in Varna (Bulgaria) this net label boasts an impressive back catalog of albums and e.p’s, 43 and 3 pending at the last count (oh the joy I had that day in July downloading 28 releases straight on to the ipod…I was in a beat coma for a month!) A global roster of talent including Mr Moods, Violent Public Disorderaz, Skipless, Bulimic Orgy and many more ensures the science is tight and the mood…….so right!

All music is released in MP3 format only, everything is free to listen to…free to download..and free to use in a non commercial way under the terms of creative commons.

May the good ship DWK and its label boss Mitko sail the downtempo seas forevermore in search of that perfect beat……..Personally I do not hold much truck in finding it..but hell I am coming along for the ride!

WWW.DUSTEDWAX.ORG