Despite the rather romantic name - it's pretty similar to being called Morning Stroll or Twilight Drive - Dawn Safari actually makes some pretty good beats. "You Don't Know" is a prime example of this, laying down an idiosyncratic wave of percussion, slightly wonky lead synths and off-kilter vocal samples. Combined it offers a pleasing listen, kind of like what you'd hear on a morning saunter round your favourite lake...if that lake had a resident DJ that liked playing decent tunes at such an early hour (and was allowed because, you know, restrictions put in place by the council etc. [...]
Ever the creative chap 'Rut' is the latest offering from Joe, the producer who brought us the paradoxically relentless yet addictive 'Claptrap'. Sparse yet ultimately fulfilling, sparing chord hits punctuate a flowing percussive rhythm like expertly placed raisins in a particularly delicious muesli. Ok, I paused for a second to see if that made any sense and to be honest, I don't really understand the analogy myself. I'm just eating muesli as I type and figured I may as well include it. The raisins are nice. No one gives muesli radio play anyway, it's [...]
I just wanted to post to alert you all to the fact that I'm still alive and well, roaming around the streets of Manchester with no sense of direction and spending an ungodly amount on craft beer and pulled pork sandwiches (no, I haven't grown a moustache, fuck you). I also wanted to draw your attention to the Jeff Samuel faded mix of Rhye's 'Open' because it's almost as good as a hangover cup of tea. A masterful rework of the source material, changing it beyond recognition, it's all constructed around a short and [...]
From their recent single of the same name, which dropped on COJA a couple of weeks ago, the new video for ' Feel Me' from duo/trio/occasional-four-piece -when-live Atlas offers pure nocturnal vibes. Soft focus urban luminescence. Owls love this shit. Buy Feel Me (COJA001) at Juno. Related Posts Atlas - Feel Me Atlas - This Is (feat. Emmo) Atlas - Lights (feat. [...]
After three weeks of living like a 75-year-old man who listens to the radio and drinks scotch in the dark, I finally got the internet in my new apartment. What does that mean to you? Well it means I can start posting regularly again and from my point view, it means less time pretend shooting the inner-city geese prowling the canal outside. Vicious bastards. What tune am I posting to accompany my triumphant come back? The Wideboys London mix of T22s 'Heartbroken' of course. Probably not to everyone's taste, but a bit of a banger. [...]
After two successful releases on Pictures - Moonlight and Drag Queen - Steve Martin EP is Bobby Champs' debut on Hypercolour. It actually dropped in November, but I only got around to pressing play a couple of days ago because I can be a lazy bastard. Which, dear employer who may be reading this, is a statement made purely for low-quality comedic effect. Comprising three tunes of tech house goodness, from the tribally inflected title track through the stomping "NYC Panther" and finally to the uplifting, pacier and tighter horizons of "Brooklyn [...]
Frequent collaborators John Talabot and Pional have once again come together to produce music that makes me the opposite of angry. This time it has arrived in the form of an eight and a half minute remix of The xx's "Chained" from their recent album Coexist . Inspired by The Streets' melancholy yet euphoric classic "Blinded by the Lights", this is going to take you places. Not like your Uncle does in his mini-van when he has to run "errands" and drop off "foo-foo dust" to his "friends", but like...make you feel good and use your dusty brain. [...]
Available to download for a limited time only - although let's face it, it will be uploaded to infinite sources by various kind souls after this period - Disclosure are offering a remix of the Artful Dodger classic "Please Don't Turn Me On". The tune has been around in various incarnations for a while now, surfacing in full form last month, but now you can call it your own for the princely sum of a mouse click. It's like bloody Christmas or something. Buy Disclosure tunes at Juno. [...]
Apologies for the current trend of starting posts with 'it's been 2 weeks' but... It's been 2 weeks since Five Easy Pieces released fLako's Eclosure EP . Apparently, Mating Dance could be classified as jazz, which is fantastic news. This is basically my idea of perfect music; who can decline the offer of happy-go-lucky tribal patterns, ambling strings and angelic vocals floating through your brain machine? Not to mention the "is that a vocal or a synth" progressions that take over. If you're not convinced, check fLako's IA mix after the jump and go trekking. [...]
Danger EP is a free, 4-track release from Katy B and a group of long-time collaborators and similar talents including Jessie Ware, Jacques Greene, Wiley, Geeneus, Diplo and Iggy Azaelia. Come to think of it, a line-up like that should do a new Band Aid. They'd certainly produce something a little less confusing and woeful than "Do They Know It's Christmas?" It would probably also annoy Sting and, in my book at least, that's always a good thing... Listen to the title track after the jump and download the full release over at Katy B's official [...]
It's been 2 weeks since Austin Peralta sadly passed away. He was pretty much at the forefront of a jazz/improvisational awakening in terms of electronic music. Lord only knows who is out there ready to pick up where Peralta left off had only just started. His 2011 album Endless Planets is definitely next level but we cannot stop playing "Lapis" on loop right now. Full HD glory after the jump, RIP Austin. Flying Lotus posted a fitting tribute on his [...]
The chromosomatically (?) titled xxyyxx today uploaded a short remix of Beyonce's "Check On It". On Facebook he stated that he made it on a plane, which explains the diminutive track length and the slightly frenetic get-me-out-of-this-box feeling. I wish I could be as productive when I'm in the sky but usually I just spend the whole time trying not to look at the weird crust smeared on my belt buckle and holding back the urge to shout about all the crumbs. Buy xxyyxx tunes at Juno. [...]
"I Can Tell You" is a cracking new deep house tune from DE$iGNATED, a production duo comprising 808 B!T & CORDUROiFS from Hook...in Hampshire...not the Peter Pan film. These guys are pretty fresh so if you like impressing friends with your knowledge of cutting-edge acts that no-one else has heard of, throw this tune out there. Also tell everyone you like U2, they're a pretty cool up-and-coming indie band that will earn serious early adopter points. DE$iGNATED on Soundcloud | DE$iGNATED on Facebook
Percussion Lab have a new compilation out and it is called Percussion Lab Presents: Cambio . 'Cambio' is Spanish for 'change'; bringing to mind the ever evolving nature of the world that surrounds us. And coppers*. "Friends and Lovers" by Shigeto is a definite highlight, stripped back instrumental genius (continuing themes also found in the superb "Huron River Drive" ). Vocals are overrated. Can't beat a bit of Dirty Jazz either, standard. Buy Cambio at Percussion Lab [...]
Don't lose your shit like a teenage Beatles fan, but a new single from Burial is due to be released on December 17. Unveiled as part of a Boomkat newsletter yesterday, the release will comprise two tunes - currently just referred to as 'One' and 'Two' - and will run around 25 minutes. In terms of formats, there will be 123, CD and digital offerings. It will also most likely sell-out faster than the time it takes you to make a crap cup of tea, so stay alert and I'll post more info as it becomes available. [...]
I'm posting this not only because I like it but also because I can very much identify with the title. The radiator's not on and the lack of heat has got me typing like a bi-focal wearing pensioner in slow motion. Uploaded to YouTube a couple of days ago by Eliphino himself, "I'm Cold" proffers an understated beat complemented by a jazzy little piano sample. At present an unsigned tune with no release currently attached to it, I'm sure it will get picked up at some point. I'd pick it up if I was strong enough. [...]
Finding a decent contemporary 'house' album could be likened to finding a needle in a haystack. Luckily, Visionquest are a pretty big flippin' needle. Thinking up a joke to link needles with DJing is beyond me right now however. The label provide the goods with DRM ; which isn't really house anyway, what with all the nods to jazz, minimal tech and world music dictating play. It's better to lean back, admit you don't know what's going on and tell your significant other to put the kettle on. Just because my significant other is a Furby with an insistence [...]
Perfect for a chilling Sunday night, this is a tranquil reimagining of Jill Scott's "Golden" from 21-year-old London producer Catching Flies. He made a splash a few weeks ago with a widely played remix of Mt. Wolf's "Life Sized Ghosts" and this is equally gorgeous. If someone ever unironically invites you to "take a chill pill", stick this on...and then resist the temptation to spinning sweep-kick them. Listen/download below and grab his recent EP, The Stars, for free from his website . Catching Flies on Soundcloud [...]
A dancefloor banger accented with hints of menace, "Pelican" is the b-side to "Husk" on Julio Bashmore's latest release. One of the hottest properties in all of bloody music and that, Sir Bashmore is also going on tour early next year so you can witness these monsters rumble your vitals in their natural habitat. Dates after the jump. "Husk" / "Pelican" drops December 2nd on Broadwalk. Tour Dates Bristol - 8th Feb London - 16th Feb Leeds - 22nd Feb [...]
The latest cut from Glasgow producer Mirrors , "Hypnotize You" is a straight up house tune featuring the soulful vocals of Amy Lyon. Offering a concentrated dose of perfect Friday night vibes, it has made the fact that it's only Tuesday pretty depressing. Maybe I should just have a few drinks and pretend? You may as well join me too. It doesn't matter if you have work in the morning, having a job is for losers anyway. Who needs money when you've got cirrhosis of the liver and piss-stained trousers? Not me, that's for sure. [...]
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