VA – Kitsuné Maison 10: The Fireworks Issue (Kitsuné)
Twice a year the Parisien label Kitsuné Music release a compilation of tracks from their own artists and notable songs from other bands that fall into the nu-rave/electronica/rock/dance crossover style. Number 10 is a bumper edition with two CDs of 25 tracks. There are some of the usual favourites, such as Digitalism, Two Door Cinema [...]
VA – Simian Mobile Disco Is Fixed (Defend Music)
Simian Mobile Disco were the flag-bearers for the nu-rave / electro-punk scene a couple of years ago (we featured them quite a bit in one or two of our mixes): a musical genre that went as quickly as it came. So, what better way to give us an update on what’s happening in the ‘dance [...]
VA – Kitsuné X Ponystep (Kitsuné)
Following on from Kitsuné Maison 9 with its much gentler sounds, comes this new compilation from the uber-cool Parisien record label / fashion house. Emphasising their fashion credentials even more, they have teamed up with London fashion house PonyStep who are also responsible for the Boombox parties (and, you’ll remember, the Kitsuné Boombox LP). The connecting factor here [...]
