King Midas Sound – Documentary (Parts 1 & 2)
Interesting mini doc on King Midas Sound, a great three piece collective that I had the pleasure to interview 2 years ago. (link to the interview) “On KMS’ new record called “Without You”, Kevin Martin (aka The Bug) takes the art of versioning seriously, hence this whole album of King …
Future Classic: Altered Natives “Tenement Yard Vol.2”
After listening to this LP for a few weeks now, I’m very happy to finally be able to share this with you all. Altered Natives‘ second “Tenement Yard” LP drops today on his own Eye4Eye label. Other than the fact that he makes absolutely outstanding music, my crew and I …
Jacques Greene mix on Mary Anne Hobbs’ XFM Show
Our Montreal homeboy Jacques Greene doing it big right now with his tour right now in Europe. He took some time to join miss Mary Anne Hobbs on her XFM Show that is really attracting pretty much the best guests right now. Check it out. A few upfront JG productions …
Forgotten Treasure: Angie Stone “No More Rain” Wookie Remix (2000)
The turn of the century was bright time for the UK Garage movement, and its blossoming army of producers. Among the front lines was Jason Chue aka Wookie, who lit up the new millennium with his classic singles “Battle” and “What’s Goin On?”. If that wasn’t enough fire for one …
Future Classic: C.R.S.T “Soul Glo”
I’ve been following these guys since the day I heard the infectious track “Inside” on the Future Step EP and I am happy to say they are still churning out big tunes. Their newest 6-tracker “Soul Glo”, found on the “Deep Thrills” label shows a more serious side, as they …
Free Download: Adult Swim “Unclassified”
Seems like the whole branded content is getting quite popular these days. The Red Bull Music Academy, the Stussy Beats Contest, Reebok Classics interviews, etc, etc… (special Burger King Flying Lotus value meal anyone?) Anyyyways, this compilation of “rare and unreleased tracks” is a project from Adult Swim, everyones’ favorite …
Future Classic: Horsepower Productions “Boogaloo”
Sizzling EP of previously unreleased archive tracks from one of UK dance music’s most influential outfits, the mighty Horsepower Productions. As you all surely know by now, In their inspired toughening and teching out of UK Garage, Horsepower effectively brought dubstep into being. In recent years they’ve favoured a pretty …
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
Altered Natives on “Mary Anne Hobbs’ XFM Radio Show”
Great way to start the week with a new instalment on Mary Anne Hobbs‘ new radio show on XFM. This time the guest is none other than Altered Natives who is presenting some new track from the eagerly awaited ‘Tenement Yard Vol.2‘ LP. We had the pleasure to have him …