SOLI GROOVES by Gutter Loops
Gutter Loops and Friends Present: Soli Grooves
While we’re sitting at our desks, producing drum loops, recording tracks and playing basslines, a lot of people out there are struggling to get their fundamental needs fulfilled. Social inequality is on the rise and there are currently thousands of people who are fleeing from war, persecution or enviromental catastrophes all over the world.
A few of these people are trying to find a new and safe home in Europe. Right now, there are more than 40.000 of them trapped in European refugee camps like in Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos. This is a camp with inhuman conditions and no mercy. They are overcrowded, refugees are malnourished with no solid places to sleep, and no medical care. People stuck on the island aren't only facing a scabies epidemic, but also the fast-spreading Covid-19 virus, without any regular distribution of soap or even running water.
However, there are people trying to better the conditions for these travelers, like the organization No Border Kitchen. "No Border Kitchen Lesvos is a self-organised group of independent individuals who maintain a solidarity structure on the Greek Island of Lesvos. The main purpose of the collective is to support travellers who are unable to progress with their journey due to European migratory policies. Through a praxis based on mutual aid and solidarity, we take a stand against border policies and the suffering they are causing. Alongside providing basic needs, we are trying to offer a viable alternative to the way travellers are treated by mainstream NGO’s, governments, and local authorities, which is often characterised by condescension, coupled with a dehumanising and infantilising attitude.” (1)
As a collective, we felt the need to contribute something to this solidarity. That’s why every Euro you pay for this release will be donated to No Border Kitchen. No donation is too small, and each one is an act of kindness and is a motion forward to achieving social justice for all.
We want to give some extra shoutouts and love to every single person involved in this project, you know who you are!
(1) No Border Kitchen https://noborderkitchenlesvos.noblogs.org/manifesto/
Tracklist
| 1. | Henace - W.S.I.A. w/ Ferdinand Schwarz | 5:31 |
| 2. | Coco Cobra - Onlyway2 | 4:18 |
| 3. | Flood - Late Night Callin | 4:37 |
| 4. | Leinad - Quarantine Vibes | 3:59 |
| 5. | Pahlib - Extinguisher | 5:35 |
| 6. | Kai-Uwe - Space w/ Yowlandi | 2:04 |
| 7. | Luise - Well | 6:21 |
| 8. | Rotermund - Not A Bad Energy | 5:07 |
| 9. | Julius Optic - Paradise Shutdown | 7:33 |
| 10. | Waxman - Relatief w/ Kai-Uwe | 3:32 |
| 11. | Lay-Z - Sunwok | 3:28 |
| 12. | Gerdo G - Divine | 6:59 |
| 13. | DJ Flatscreen - Midnight Vibe Check | 4:05 |
Credits
Mastering by Enrico Mercaldi
Artwork by Hannes P.
