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Music and Steve Glencross

Various - Recession Vol 1 mixed by October

16 Apr 2009

TECHNO (Caravan) Bristol’s Julian Raymond Smith aka October is doing something not many other techno people are doing right now: something interesting. The approach? It’s a fusion of abstract but very catchy beat stuff, dub and analogue shape…

A Made Up Sound (2562) - Shortcuts

2 Apr 2009

DUBSTEP Known for his finely polished productions on Tectonic and Subsolo, Dave Huisman’s has cleverly crafted a name for himself, wedging himself nicely between the worlds of Techno Soul and Dubstep. This latest MP3 only offering was put together…

Various - Round Black Ghosts 2

19 Mar 2009

DUB Scape is one of the best labels on the scene for deep dub experiments, courtesy of one of Berlin’s true pioneers – Pole. This, the second round of the Round Black Ghosts series sees Scape gather some real gems from the more diverse end of the…

Sideshow - Admit One

19 Mar 2009

DUB SOUL Sideshow are the group brought together by Fin Greenall aka Fink (Ninja Tune) for an album of very listenable soulful dub experimentation. There are some quality moments of dub electronics here, like ‘Sequential Dub’, ‘African Cherry’ and…

The Invisible - The Invisible

5 Mar 2009

ELECTRONICA The Invisible; a fusion of dark funk, pop and electronics are the latest act to rise out the London music scene. Being touted as the ‘next big thing’ by Radio 1’s Zane Lowe may aid their cause, but could also be the kiss of death.

The Mole - As High as the Sky Wagon Repair

14 Aug 2008

HOUSE (Canada) Along with Cobblestone Jazz and Hrdvsion, The Mole is one of a small group of artists on Mathew Jonson’s label pushing out quality, dubby, melodic 4/4-club music. After building up a solid reputation with previous releases on Kompakt…

Beans - Thorns

14 Aug 2008

HIP HOP (Adored and Exploited) A welcome return from Beans, aka Mr Ballbeam, one quarter of Anti-Pop Consortium, but also a fully-fledged vocalist and beat master in his own right. He’s a self-proclaimed scene outsider who requires no association to…

The Grouch - Show You The World

14 Aug 2008

HIP HOP (Legendary Music) The Grouch drops his first solo-project in five years, and it ain’t too bad either. A highly respected solo MC, beat-maker and founder member of The Living Legends, he is famed for his heartfelt approach to his lyrics; an…

Marcel Dettmann - Berghain 02: Mix CD

14 Aug 2008

TECHNO (Ostgut Ton) Berlin is having a resurgence of cutting-edge labels right now, and this latest offering from Berghain resident/Hard Wax man is top drawer. He’s a quality act, both as a DJ and as the man responsible for the MDR label. This latest…

Imps - Bring Out the Imps

14 Aug 2008

ELECTRONICA (Mule Electronic) Mule Electronic is cool and so is Imps, a project put together by two Swedish producers by the name of Minilogue and two Australian jazz musicians known as Decoy. The outcome is an absorbing collection of tracks, a mix of…

Jon Phonics - Half Past

7 Aug 2008

HIP HOP (Illsmith Productions) UK hip hop is hard work, but Jon Phonics looks like an exception to the rule. Half Past, his debut album, plays host to UK vocal talent. What’s interesting is that his approach to production seems to have got the best…

Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

3 Jul 2008

HIP HOP (Rhymesayers) The sixth studio album arrives from Slug and Ant, long time contributors of non-formula hip hop weirdness, but it ain’t going to please everyone with its more polished slant. There’s the live sounding funkster groove ‘Dreamer’…

Terry Callier - Welcome Home

3 Jul 2008

SOUL JAZZ (Mr Bongo Recordings) Terry Callier, a true great, overlooked back in the day, but now receiving the recognition he deserves after UK DJ’s picked up his classic 70’s cuts. Welcome is a live recording from The Jazz Café, a taster prior to his…

Lykke Li - Youth Novels

3 Jul 2008

EXPERIMENTAL POP (LL Recordings) Every now and again a new artist pops up that’s captivating, edgy and touching all at the same time; Lykke Li (pronounced Licky-Lee) is all of these things. The album, produced by Björn Yttling (of Peter, Björn and…

Atmosphere

5 Jun 2008

HIP HOP Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, Tue 17 Jun No matter how tired commercial hip hop becomes there’s always a smattering of inspirational characters to breathe some life into the scene. Innovators like MF Doom, Madlib and Shape of Broad Minds keep us on…

Singles & Downloads

5 Jun 2008

This month’s singles and downloads is pretty special, with a mix of deranged French experimental, dubstep soul, a minimal masterpiece and a sublime piece of R&B/hip hop from a duo that you just know are going to deliver something standout... There’s…

Various - Dubstep Allstars Vol.06: Mixed by Appleblim

5 Jun 2008

DUBSTEP (Tempa) The Allstars series is arguably the best dubstep mix option out there right now, enforcing Tempa’s presence within the dubstep arena. This latest contribution by Laurie Osborne, aka Appleblim from Skull Disco, is the cream of what’s…

Various - Rinse Mix CD04 mixed by Skepta

5 Jun 2008

DUBSTEP/GRIME (Tempa) Direct from London’s pirate radio HQ, Rinse FM, comes the latest offering in their mix series courtesy of the man Skepta. The mix is a typically busy affair fusing jump-up style grime, house and stepper cuts in a style that…

Triple Darkness - The Heresy Presents: Anathema

5 Jun 2008

HIP HOP (Higher Heights Records) UK hip hop suffers from the age-old problem of trying to compete with its US roots; a losing battle some might say, but Triple Darkness have been receiving a fair bit of hype of late, supporting Method Man and Redman…

James Pants - Welcome

22 May 2008

ELECTRONICA (Stones Throw) First things first, this guy isn’t pants, anything but. He is, however, an artist with the ability to cross live and electronics in a very cool way. Welcome draws influence from the likes of Pharrell, Egyptian Lover and even…

Jay Haze - Love & Beyond

8 May 2008

TECHNO SOUL (TurningSpork Records) Jay Haze aka Fuckpony is one of few producers providing something unique in the minimal scene besides Ricardo Villalobos. Love focuses on the sci-fi house sound ‘of the now’. The standouts on the double vinyl version…

Singles: Electronica Special

27 Mar 2008

Of late, the singles and downloads review has been driven more towards the indie scene, understandable perhaps, given the lack of creativity in dance music lately. But while all this ‘real band’ resurgence has been going on, electronic music has found…

Benga - Diary of an Afro Warrior

27 Mar 2008

DUBSTEP (Tempa) Despite the rise of dubstep’s profile recently you still have to sift around to find the good stuff. One gold nugget is Beni Uthman aka Benga, the old skool kid on the block who, since age 16, has been showing many how it’s…

Guilty Simpson - Ode to The Ghetto

27 Mar 2008

HIP HOP (Stones Throw Records) Byron Simpson aka Guilty Simpson is the real deal. He’s done his time within Detroit’s hip hop scene, mastering his art and waiting for his moment. Ode to the Ghetto is his first full-length project and what you have…

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