Luis Radio & Raffa Scoccia – Organismo
This track arrived in our inbox just after we had published our Hammond Organ mix, but, with its jazzy organ lead and dancefloor beats, it would have been a perfect track to include. Combining the talents of DJ and producer Luis Radio and Hammond organ aficianado Raff Scoccia, this is a quirky but highly enjoyable [...]
Julien Dyne – Candy Apple Grey ft. Claire Duncan (BBE)
Julien Dyne’s debut album was called ‘Pins and Digits’, which gives you some clue to the type of music he makes (atmospheric, bleepy electronica, if we need to spell it out to you). He is about to release his second album, ‘Glimpse’, on the mighty BBE Records, of which ‘Candy Apple Grey’ is the first [...]
Katalyst – Day Into Night (BBE)
Now that the sun is shining (well, in London at least) here is the perfect song to accompany it. Ashley Anderson, aka Katalyst, releases the first single from his forthcoming, and as yet untitled, LP; a soul reggae number featuring the sweet vocal talents of Stephanie McKay. This is a different vibe to Ashley’s other persona [...]
Mop Mop – Ritual of the Savage Remix Pt. 2 (Infracom)
The original album, released this time last year, was a jazz-infused mix of afro-beat, soul and funk, and told the story of a modern Savage who is searching for a perfect land where music is the only law. This EP, the second instalment of remixes for that album, adds in the talents of Germany’s Curv, France’s [...]
The Beekeepers – Ascending Change EP (Jalapeno)
The Beekeepers released their Bee Funk EP last year and will be releasing their debut LP, ‘Apiculture’, on Jalapeno Records later this year – this latest EP contains a couple of the left-field instrumental tracks from that forthcoming album. The vocal tracks are to be released as singles later on, but we’re really pleased with [...]
Title / Delvis – Sidechain Reaction (On Point)
An interesting little track from producer Title and vocalist Delvis who bill themselves as ‘Nina Simone meets Cinematic Orchestra’. Whilst those are heady claims, the track, which is out now as a limited, hand-numbered run of 300 7″ vinyls as well as on iTunes, pleases for its deep bass, laid back vibe and building tension. [...]
Benny Tones – Chrysalis feat. Sacha Vee (BBE)
This track is off the forthcoming LP of the same name from New Zealander Benny Tones and is an FX-heavy, soul-meets-synths number with a strong cinematic vibe. The vocals, provided by jazz-trained Sacha Vee, perfectly complement the big synths and doleful rhythms. You can also watch the video for the single here. ‘Chrysalis’ will be released [...]
Lanu – Beautiful Trash
This track by Lanu (aka Lance Ferguson, the front-man for top-drawer funk band The Bamboos) is currently available only on a very limited edition white vinyl 7″. It features Megan Washington on vocals, who has previously sung with The Bamboos (on Kings Of Leon cover, ‘King Of The Rodeo‘) and her debut LP on Universal [...]
Belleruche – Backyard (Kidkanevil Remix)
Hark back to the preview of Belleruche‘s ‘Fuzz Face’ video which we showed you last month. Well, the single is available on 6th December (on Tru Thoughts) but we’d like to share the B-side with you: a Kidkanevil remix of the classic Belleruche track ‘Backyard’, which has been cooked just the way we like it. [...]
Onur Engin – Square Edits Ep 3
Released in a limited edition of only 1,000 copies on Square Records, these 4 re-edits from Turkish maestro Onur Engin are well worth getting your hands on. A1. The Blackbyrds – Rock Creek Park (Onur Engin Edit) A2. Esther Phillips – Home Is Where The Hatred Is (Onur Engin Edit) B1. Isaac Hayes – Pursuit [...]
You’ve Made Me So Very Happy – Speedometer (Freestyle)
Speedometer recently released their full-on funk/soul LP ‘The Shakedown’ on Freestyle Records. This record sees the band widen their musical style and bring in more vocal performances, including guest appearances from Myles Sanko, Natasha Watts, The Stilhouettes and former James Brown singer, Martha High, as well as the Speedometer’s regular singer, Ria Currie. We’ve shown you [...]
Bustin’ Out: 1983 (Year Zero)
‘Bustin’ Out’ is a series of albums showcasing the rather exciting development of electronic music during the early 80s. There is, for an Englishman, a bit too much bias on American musicians, but the third in the series (which highlights 1983, and will be released on Year Zero Records on the 4th October 2010) has [...]
Röyksopp – The Drug
I know we’re banging on a bit about the new Röyksopp LP ‘Senior’, but we do love it and want you to love it too. The latest offering we have is the rather sinister video for ‘The Drug’: turns the lights down low, close all the doors and click Play…
Dee Edwards – Why Can’t There Be Love? (Pilooski Edit)
You should really try and get hold of this Motown-inspired soul number that has been wonderfully re-edited by French-wonder Pilooski. The EP contains an original version, this re-edit, plus a couple of Afro-beat tracks by the mysterious S.L.P.P.O. The Pilooski edit has been used on an Adidas commercial, and we know you’ve already got his [...]
Belleruche – Clockwatching / Mirror In The Bathroom
Belleruche will soon be releasing their third LP, ’270 Stories’, on Tru Thoughts Records on 11th October. The first single will be ‘Clockwatching’, which we’ve kindly pointed out to you before (you can see the video here). But, also worth pointing out, is the flip-side which is a blissed-out dub version of The Beat‘s ‘Mirror [...]
Ladi6 – Question?
New Zealand’s Ladi6 is about to get a worldwide release (on BBE Music) for her 2008 LP, ‘Time Is Not Much’, on 19th July. You may have heard of her singing with fellow countrymen Fat Freddy’s Drop, so you’ll expect a great voice with a soulful, reggae vibe, which is exactly what the album delivers, [...]
Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno – Dog With A Rope
Following the superb album ‘Tradition In Translation‘ under his Quantic And His Combo Bárbaro guise, Will Holland is back – this time the music is from his reggae-influenced Flowering Inferno side project. On the EP there is the instrumental title track (which you can listen to below) with an exclusive reverb-heavy dub version, as well as a [...]
