F-Spot Records 7" Bundle

Three fantastic singles from some of your favorite F-Spot artists.

THE BOMBILLAS - Sema's Walk b/w Mawasa

CATALOG: FSPT-1042 
RELEASE DATE: 11/14/25

Digging into the vault, The Bombillas have unearthed two previously unreleased tracks: "Sema's Walk" b/w "Mawasa." These songs were written and initially recorded shortly after the release of their first 45, "Tortuga b/w Kings Up," in 2017, however, they were not fully completed until late 2024. This new 7-inch features a more mellow Ethiopian jazz aesthetic, utilizing a larger ensemble that includes additional percussion, flute, and horns to the more recent Bombillas lineup you might be familiar with.

On Side A, "Sema's Walk" establishes a steady 2-step 6/8 feel, driven by David Michael Celia on drums, Aquiles "Lito" Magaña on rhythm guitar, Steve Haney on percussion, and Josh Wiener on bass. Together, this core group creates a hypnotic groove, allowing the melodic tapestry to blossom. Celia leads the melodic elements, overdubbed on a Wurlitzer 200a, with contributions from Jesse Audelo on flute, Ian Anderson on saxophone, and Greg Zilboorg on trumpet bring a cinematic element to their interwoven melodies gracefully interacting with the steady bass pattern.

On the flip side, we find "Mawasa," which draws inspiration from one of the legends of Ethiopian jazz, Mulatu Astatke. The Bombillas utilize the Tizita scale in their own way, again led by Ian Anderson on saxophones and Jesse Audelo on flute, this track features David Michael Celia on drums, vibraphone, and Wurlitzer, alongside a steady instrumental backdrop provided by Aquiles "Lito" Magaña on guitar, Steve Haney on percussion, and Josh Wiener on bass. This collective of original and new Bombillas members brings back their eclectic sound and inspirations.

 
THE WHITE BLINDS - Sing A Simple Song b/w Klapp Back

CATALOG: FSPT-1011

RELEASE DATE: 3/29/19

The White Blinds are back with the first follow up single since their debut LP “Get To Steppin” was released last Fall 2018. This newest 45 features two heat filled tracks that bring you a familiar sound, but in The White Blinds own flavor of Soul Jazz. The second installment of F-Spot Records “Homage Series” (cover on the A done in the band stylings with an original on the flip) this “Homage 45” features the “Sly and the Family Stone” classic “Sing A Simple Song,” re-imagined as an uptempo, powerful, and organ driven banger that will surely get you movin’ and grovin’. On the B-side we get the original composition “Klapp Back” which takes elements of soul, jazz, funk, and latin melodic elements mashed up into another dance floor hit. The White Blinds feature world renowned Drummer and Percussionist Michael Duffy who holds down a tight rhythmic center, while Hammond Organ virtuoso Carey Frank and L.A. based session Guitarist Matt Hornbeck drive the music forward through interlocking melodic and rhythmic stylings that seamlessly flow through one another in a tight knit and funky fashion.

MESTIZO BEAT - She's A Rose b/w Lotsapoppa

CATALOG: FSPT-1032
RELEASE DATE: 2/23/24

Blending sounds of early 70s Funk & Soul, Latin-Jazz, and Afrobeat, Mestizo Beat kicks the year off with a heavy dose of new material. First up is “She’s A Rose b/w Lotsapoppa,” their next 45, offering two sides of masterful instrumental soul music written & produced by The Magaña Brothers out of their hillside studio, Spc 166 in Topanga, CA.

Side A’s “She’s A Rose” takes us back to the golden years of the Blaxploitation film genre and the soundtracks we have grown to love. This song was inspired by the compositional and orchestral arrangements from the greats, such as Curtis Mayfield’s “Superbad,” Johnnie Pate’s “Shaft in Africa,” and Bobby Womack’s “Across 110 Street.” Featuring Tim Felten of Surefire Soul Ensemble on keys, with horns written and arranged by Jesse Audelo, Mestizo Beat takes the listener on an evolving journey, exploring the mood and cinematic elements of flute, saxophone, and wha’d-out guitar, topped off with a funky drum and percussion break.

On the flip, “Lotsapoppa” rounds out the B-Side, blending the musical styles of Latin and Nigerian disco-funk into a track that’s perfect for the dancefloor and those late nights out. Written about Bernard “Lotsapoppa” Crowe, a notorious drug dealer who survived an attempted murder by Charles Manson, this side is sure to get the body moving with the afro-disco rhythms and chant vocals, dubbed out around a tightly arranged horn section written and arranged by Jesse Audelo and Jason Cressey. “Lotsapoppa” features guests Steve Haney from Jungle Fire on Percussion and Cressey of the True Loves on trombone.

With each side highlighting the various talents of the ensemble, Mestizo Beat always stays true to their sound and recording techniques. Both tracks are mixed by Sergio Rios at Killion Sound and are featured on the forthcoming LP, Jaraguá, coming mid-2024.