Born in Kent, James Kumo moved to London in the early 90s and, exposed to the city's rich electronic music scene, took up DJing in local clubs. In 2004 Kumo moved to Manchester, eventually setting up his own club night, Kumo, 2007 saw the birth of his first child, which in turn inspired him to turn his hand to production work. His releases have appeared on respected labels such as Ann Aimee, Dan Curtin's Metamorphic and most recently Curle.
Back At The Rex
(Track 02 on this Maxi-Single)
This Maxi-Single is featured in Update #027:
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Back At The Rex
(Track 02 on this Maxi-Single)
Back At The Rex (Peter Van Hoesen Remix)
(Track 03 on this Maxi-Single)
Coming Home
(Track 01 on this Maxi-Single)
Picked!
James Kumo has been increasingly raising attention with his marriage of quality techno and melancholic synth lines. Curle provides the platform for this latest offering 'The Rex EP' with the two original tracks' sweltering bass lines and drifting melodies lead nicely on to Peter Van Hoesen's remix. Recommended.