Ep52: Botanic Records

Othniel Ting | Tim Sharp

30-Jul-17 22:00

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With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavours from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. Joining us on the programme is Tim Sharp – one half of Botanic Records, a label that champions new music from Southeast Asia and beyond. We find out what kinda sounds pique his interest musically and the myriad rewards (and challenges) of running a forward thinking record label.

0:47 - Krooktroupe - Drama (MY)

3:31 - Masayoshi Takanaka - Sexy Dance (JPN)

9:27 - Jitwam - Whereyougonnago (IND)

14:32 - BOTANIC RECORDS INTERVIEW 1

20:48 - Orang - Pang Of Regret (MY)

24:43 - BOTANIC RECORDS INTERVIEW 2

30:14 - Sylfiden - Lullaby in G Minor (ft. Vandetta) (PHI)

32:49 - Yuki Okazaki - Jamaica Affair (JPN)

36:44 - Payung Teduh - Akad (IDN)

42:04 - POLYCAT - ปล่อยให้ตัวฉันไป (TH)

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Tags: wavelength, asian jams, indie rock, Psychedelic rock, psych pop, jitwam, payung teduh, orang, similar objects, adam kasturi, BOTANIC Records, tim sharp, Sylfiden

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