Future Classic: Theo Parrish “Ugly Edits” (2CD Compilation)
When I used to work at Inbeat Records a few years ago, these Theo Parrish “UGLY Edits” on those mysterious white labels would come in a leave the shop in about a day. In fact most of them probably never made it to the floor because owner Christian Pronovost would …
Altered Natives : XLR8R / Podcast 216
via XLR8R: UK producer Altered Natives (a.k.a. Danny Yorke) certainly isn’t a shy man. From his candid interviews to his rough-and-tumble house productions, Yorke operates without paying much attention to particular music scenes or worrying about ruffling feathers. In the next few weeks he’ll be releasing a new album, Tenement …
Future Classic: Nautiluss x Lord Skywave “Ultraviolet” (Hemlock Recordings)
Being an avid listener, appreciator, and, just recently, record spinner of UK bass music, I am always excited when a Canadian finds their way into that burgeoning scene. Graham Bertie aka Grahmzilla (Thunderheist, Bassanovva) has done just that with his new project Nautiluss, whose first release will be on none …
SBTRKT mix on Mary Anne Hobbs’ XFM Radio
Elusive London based producer SBTRKT’s dazzling mix for my Mary Anne Hobbs’ new primetime show on Xfm Music. One look at the track listing and I know i’m going to enjoy this one. SBTRKT – Xfm mix 12/09/11 by Mary Anne Hobbs on Mixcloud
Forgotten Treasure: Roy Ayers “Chicago” (1983)
In the category of tracks and artists that were before their time let me present “Chicago” by the criminally underrated Roy Ayers. This is the very foundation of house music, and is it any coincidence that the title bears the name of the birthplace of house music. I’m sure that …
SBTRKT “Pharaohs” Video
Second single from SBTRKT‘s pretty outstanding record. Easily a contender for one of the best electronic LP’s of the year.
Forgotten Treasure: Chez Damier “Untitled” (1993)
One of wonderful things about underground electronic is that since 99% of it never crossed over or had any catchy lyrics, there is a significant amount of tracks and artists that just age amazingly well. There is a big 90’s house revival going on right now but personally i’ve always …
Berlin : Real Scenes (a Resident Advisor movie)
For the third edition of Real Scenes, RA and Bench go to one of the most special places for electronic music in the world: Berlin. When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, techno became the underground soundtrack to the reunion between East and West. In recent years, it’s become …
Future Classic: WBEEZA “Bag Wag” EP (Third Ear)
A really strong four track EP from WBEEZA, a great house producer from London signed to Third Ear records, one of our favorite house labels. I played “Laying Here” this weekend at a festival gig with the Piknic Electronik fam and it was one of my favorite jams to play …
Future Classic: Maya Jane Coles “Hummingbird EP” (Vinyl w/ remixes)
Whether it be with her multi-faceted forays into the realms of house music , or the dub-wise concoctions she wields under the guise of Nocturnal Sunshine, Maya Jane Coles has made an astounding mark on the UK dance scene. The release of her late 2010 EP on Real Tone Records,“What …
Jamie XX Essential Mix – BBC Radio 1
I’m usually not the biggest fan of producers and artists making DJ sets. As someone who doesn’t produce but spends most of his waking hours researching music I’m just not that impressed with sets that feature tracks that came out in the last 2 weeks. Not very impressive. I do …
Future Classic: Instra:mental “Vicodin” (Skudge Remix)
Another hot plate from the Naked Lunch imprint. After great releases from Scuba, Breakage, Kowton this 12″ sees three of the dopest names around when it comes to futuristic and cutting edge dancefloor music. I think it’s simpler to call it that then to go into the whole acid revival …