Electronic
See: THOT reveal new video for “Traces”
“Show me a man with a tattoo and I’ll show you a man with an interesting past.” ― Jack London. I hate music that’s contrived, false and without any substance. So I suppose if you turn that statement on its head it would mean that I like music that is genuine, and real, you know …
Track: Romare – Roots
And Lo, a new chosen one of electronic music was chosen, and amongst the unfortunates unable to sieze the crown there was much waving of hands and gnashing of teeth. But his increasing number of disciples, which numbered Bonobo and Tiga amongst them, did celebrate, and hark back to his releases on labels such as …
See: New Video for Bastille Vs. Haim – Bite Down
After a string of brilliant EPs, the Haim sisters Este, Alana and Danielle became the BBC’s sound of 2013. They followed that with ‘Days Are Gone,’ one of the best albums of the year. At around the same time, singer songwriter Dan Smith and his band Bastille were releasing their breakthrough single ‘Pompeii’. They followed …
Meet: Adamski and his new This is 3 Step EP
Adamski is back with a new E.P., I say back but he’s never really been away. DJing his eclectic sets around the world and working on various projects either under the classic Adamski moniker or aliases like ‘Adam Sky’. We sat down to talk to Adamski about his new E.P. and his ongoing obsession with The Waltz. Adamski …
Track: Alex Burey – Inside World
I’m at the age now when I can just about begin to organise the important aspects of my life, such as generally being in the right place at the right time for whats needed – work, food, sleep and suchlike. But there again, I’m staring down the barrel of middle age, so I damn well …
Track: Mr. Oizo – “Machyne” and “Bear Biscuit”
OK I admit it, ‘Flat Beat’ is the only thing I can think of when you say Mr, Oizo, but the man’s been busy. After four albums and three collaboration soundtracks he’s back once more to give us a sneak peek at his latest work entitled ‘The Church’ The two tracks to get you ready for …
Album Review: Underworld – Dubnobasswithmyheadman – Deluxe
Now that the storm of the remastered re-issue is calming down, I feel its time to write about one of my all time favourite albums. One of the main things that struck me while reading through various reviews from a number of fawning critics was that at the time of its release I don’t remember anyone really …
Album Review: Various Artists – 12”/80S New Wave + 12”/80S Chilled
Here’s a perfect excuse to dance in front of the mirror with a hairbrush microphone once more, or if your like me, you could just spend hours arguing over what 12″ remix/extended versions are worthy of a re-release instead. Either way this double whammy of 80’s New Wave and Chilled will keep you busy reminiscing, …
See: Stars announce European tour, plus new lyric video for No One Is Lost
The brilliant Stars, who’s new album No One is Lost is out via ATO on Monday (3rd November) have confirmed a series of European dates in January. The follow up to The North, the bands previous long player which dropped in 2012, No One is Lost is comprised of 11 original songs, and was produced …
Meet: Nightmares and Dreamscapes – The Dark, Musical World of The Night Terrors
Once in a while you come across some musical treasure that not only shakes you up a bit, but it evokes serious emotion. It lulls you into a trance and simultaneously curdles the blood running through your veins. Deep in the cold, desolate Midwest winter of 2014 I was introduced to the musical world of …