Fascism, nationalism and general political fuckery are the nascent status quo around the world, and strife will be the constant companion of much of the planet’s citizenry for a long, long time to come as result of political elections and selections enacted in 2016. Art and music will take on even greater importance – both as a means of expressing dissent and as a necessary escape valve. “Mix 54,” the newest mixtape from Danish production/remix outfit Borneland, siblings Jonas and Micki Borneland, is a mellow, soothing example of the latter. In the notes to the new set, they write:
“This month’s mixtape is dedicated to our new-old universe: a place where dreams come true and not even the sky is a limit. Our universe is packed with smooth rhythms, cherry hums and funky grooves. It is a place where we and you make the rules, the trees, the flowers, the animals – and the music.”
The track-list is as follows:
00:00 – Saux – Coast To Coast ft. Sadie
03:42 – Couros – Never Break ft. Alyss
06:50 – The Flexican – Good Girl
11:26 – Zimmer – Lost Your Mind
16:29 – SirOJ – Work You
19:30 – Polographia – Feels Alright
11:53 – GoldLink – Fall In Love (Pomo Remake)
25:54 – We Are Knights – Heroes (Dim Sum Remix)
29:48 – Leo Islo – Golden Grave (Cabinett Remix)
33:48 – Gil Scott-Heron – Winter in America (Moullinex Edit)
40:03 – Mount Liberation Unlimited – Double Dance Lover (Disko Dubb Mix)
45:02 – Warpaint – New Song (Soulwax Remix)
51:17 – Roosevelt – Teardrops
56:21 – The Supermen Lovers – Walking On The Moon (Club Edit)
Top image courtesy the artists and Elie Saab.
