Mo Kolours - New video

Mo Kolours dropped his debut album last month, here's a video for a very cool song off it.

Album is on LP, CD and digital (pay what you like for digital at Bandcamp).

"There’s an exotic appeal to Mo Kolours and his music but there’s also something very British about this record. Mo Kolours follows in the footsteps of UK artists who have synthesised a variety of imported styles and added the indelible stamp of our rainy island, from The Specials and Cymande (who receive a tribute here in the form of Mike Black) to Massive Attack and Mala.

His humour reveals an idiosyncratic Britishness too, as when he shouts out forgotten budget rides such as the Datsun Sunny on Play It Loud (In Your Car) or titles his ominous environmental warning Natural Disasters Wish List."

Mo Kolours debut out now!

The very cool debut album from Mo Kolours has just dropped, on LP, CD and digital (pay what you like for digital at Bandcamp).

"There’s an exotic appeal to Mo Kolours and his music but there’s also something very British about this record. Mo Kolours follows in the footsteps of UK artists who have synthesised a variety of imported styles and added the indelible stamp of our rainy island, from The Specials and Cymande (who receive a tribute here in the form of Mike Black) to Massive Attack and Mala.

His humour reveals an idiosyncratic Britishness too, as when he shouts out forgotten budget rides such as the Datsun Sunny on Play It Loud (In Your Car) or titles his ominous environmental warning Natural Disasters Wish List."

One Handed Music add "If you're new to Mo Kolours you might want to check his three previous EPs. They are all on Bandcamp or on this handy Spotify playlist I made. Shout to The Beta Band.

Londoners will want to come to the album launch next week, featuring Mo live, a mighty merch table, and DJ support from Al Dobson Jr., Jeen Bassa, Reginald Ommas Mamode IV, Tenderlonious and me, Alex Chase.

Look out also for a Resident Advisor podcast dropping in the next day or two which features multiple exclusives from Mo & his crew."

Mo Kolours: Little Brown Dog

I mentioned the debut album from Mo Kolours a few weeks back - it drops March 24. Here's the latest taster from it... mad steel drums too. Dig it a lot.

"With two weeks until the release of Mo Kolours' debut album, we bring you what might be our favourite song from the record: Little Brown Dog.

Mo takes this traditional American song somewhere wholly new, with steel-drums backing a sing-along tribute to his favourite canine. Typical? No. Incredibly catchy? You decide."

Mo Kolours - Child's play

Previewing another cool track off the debut album from Mo Kolours, out late March... One-Handed Music say "There's a month to go until we drop Mo Kolours' debut album, so here's a track to stop you gnawing your hands off with anticipation. Child's Play is a low-key gem, pairing Mo Kolours' unique beat-making with unashamedly conscious lyrics.

And if that's not enough, check the video Mo made, teasing the album's opening song, Brixton House, and giving you a glimpse of his studio (as well as the now sold-out t-shirts). Click here to view it on YouTube.

Want to pre-order the record before its March 23 release? We have LPs and we just added some recycled-card digipak CDs (they fold out and look a bit like they're made of egg-boxes, in a good way). You get a couple of free tracks now and the full digital album on release too. Check it here."

Mo Kolours debut album coming

Via One Handed Music: "Mo Kolours is back with a new single and the announcement of his debut album. The half-English, half-Mauritian producer, singer and percussionist displays dazzling inventiveness and joyous spirit on his first LP, available to pre-order.

First, listen to Mike Black, a mesmerising sufferer's song and possibly Mo's finest work yet. 

Mo Kolours' 18-track self-titled album is out at the end of March but you can pre-order the vinyl LP with a beautiful illustration by Miju Lee right here for just £12 + shipping.

We are also pressing a limited number of high-quality tees - the vinyl + t-shirt set is only £27 + shipping. Don't miss out!

Want to hear more? Watch the album trailer below, soundtracked by album cut Say Word, or pick up one of Mo's trilogy of EPs for OHM, all available as 'Pay What You Want' downloads on Bandcamp."

Banana Wine by Mo Kolours is still one of my fave tunes, free DL of it still up over here