It was far too long ago that we published our last Ripples Around the World Column, a celebration of the diverse and dynamic world music that comes through the Ripple doors, so let's rectify that right now. We have two delicious slices of world music licorice pizza to share with you, so let's get right to it. Lion Head Compilation Vol 1 Now, we've already raved about the mad dub world of the master, Glyn "Bigga" Bush, and his ongoing new [...]
There's a bit of an Afrobeat resurgence happening lately isn't there? From the Nigeria Special compilations, to Seun Kuti's new album, Nomo, Antibalas and various other compilations. Now we have Lionhead who has been influenced by all of the above and has released an album called The 13 Faces of Lightning Heads . Lionhead aka Bigga Bush used to be Rockers Hi-Fi and now runs the Lionhead Records label. 13 Faces of Lightning Heads was recorded in the South of England and not in Lagos like it sounds. It's an album brimming with [...]
The Time Of The Assassins - 70 Days & 70 Nights Last week I spent some time to cover some promo albums we got and clear that inbox. After few days though it's still full, so here's another post with email submissions. Beware though I won't be checking new stuff that's sent to us for at least a month from now on. Simply because I don't have the time, if anyone wants to help us checking out and reviewing some of the new stuff sent to us by PR crews and artists don't hesitate to send an email. [...]
Now that I think we have a handle on Duke Jr.'s diaperless life, I can catch up with all those emails I get. Here are a gazillion good songs from my inbox to your iPod, complete with a link to the bands website/myspace and a RIYL (recommended if you like) suggestion. Hopefully you hear something you like. Brittney Elizabeth ∞ Last Song For You Website ~ RIYL: music featured in MTV shows like The Real World and The Hills [...]
So, do you like your dub with a side of sexually confused? Okay, I'll explain. Lightning Head is an alias for Glyn Bush aka Bigga Bush of the awesome-but-now-defunct Rockers Hi-Fi. Now, upon meeting someone who goes by such a name and produces such music, one would assume that this person was quite possibly a large, dreaded black man. One would be mistaken. Actually, Mr. Bush is a large, white, skinny... cross-dresser. Well, I don't know if that's how he rolls 24/7, but he was [...]
I remember the first time I heard of Rockers Hi-Fi was when !K7 released their Rocker's Hi-Fi DJ Kicks which is my mind is the best in the series along with that of Kruder & Dorfmeister. I had the pleasure of seeing them play live in Dublin about 6-7 years ago and it was a top show. unfortunately they didn't play 'Transmission Central' (see below) despite my heckling! ;-) After moving to the States I then came across the ' Lightning Head' album, Studio Don by Bigga [...]
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