The Kate Bush Story (BBC Documentary)
via BBC Four: “This documentary explores Kate Bush’s career and music, from January 1978’s Wuthering Heights to her 2011 album 50 Words for Snow, through the testimony of some of her key collaborators and those she has inspired. Contributors include the guitarist who discovered her (Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour), the …
UK GARAGE HISTORY & FAMILY TREE: 20 YEARS OF UKG!
Words by: Lexis & Dr.Love Foreword It’s really pretty incredible that after 20 years, the influence of the UK Garage is still very present. From its early incarnations around 1994, British Garage has had a huge impact over urban music in the UK with artists like Dizzee Rascal, Burial, Wiley, The Streets, …
Classic Mixes: Matt Jam Lamont (Tuff Jam) “The Jam Experience 1993 TDK Sessions”
Now here is a real treat for all the house and garage heads out there. This is a really intriguing find actually because it represents the missing link between the US Garage sound and the birth of UK Garage in the mid-90’s. Matt “Jam” Lamont was one of the two …
Mix of the Day: Brackles “Rinse FM Podcast 23rd August 2014”
Absolutely great carnival vibes coming from London’s Brackles recorded live on Rinse FM, everybody’s favourite underground radio station. We were very familiar with Brackles‘ productions always rooted in Bass with Funky drums but we were a little bit less familiar with his DJing. Well this set makes total sense in terms of him …
CLOSED: Win a free Count Bass D “BegBorrowSteel” Cassette
Here’s your chance to win a free copy of the very limited new cassette from Count Bass D, producer & MC from Atlanta. One of the most inspiring and truly independent artists. The contest is now over. Congratulations to the lucky winner! The Prize via Trashflow: Count Bass D always …
Version Excursion: “In the Rain” (original by The Dramatics)
Cover versions have lead to countless favorite soul songs. Many times, a simple melody is thouroughly fleshed out by rich arrangements. However when its the other way around, covering a complex and profound soul song in other genres can lead to incredible results, given the emotional depth of the source …
Hip-House Documentary (1989)
Hip House Documentary featuring Fast Eddie, Tyree Cooper and Rocky Jones of DJ International Records in The Underground Studios. Includes appearances and interviews by Bill Coleman, KC Flight, Precious, Sundance and other artists. Props to our good friend Poirier for sending it our way.
Classic Mixes: DJ Shadow & DJ Krush “Mo’ Wax Tour 1994”
One for the history books!!! 20 year old classic mix from 1-9-9-4… We love live sets from back in the day because we know there is no “cheating” involved. More focus on the music itself, programming and general vibe and a little bit less of technical prowess. Amazing lost session …
Photos: MIMS 7th Year Anniversary Party
Our 7th year anniversary party at Piknic Électronik was a blast! Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate, and of course huge props to The RawSoul and Leon Vynehall for joining Lexis for an entire day of beautiful music! Pictures by Philippe Sawicki Photos from Piknic Electronic