You may remember some time back I got rather excited about an upcoming collaboration between TOKiMONSTA and the truly legendary Ultramagnetic MCs founder Kool Keith. Well the wait is finally over as TOKiMONSTA’s ‘Half Shadows’ LP has been released and we now have news we will be treated to an EP of remixes of the collaboration.
Tagged A. Chal, Branchez, Kool Keith, Miguel Campbell, Nick Hook, Star Slinger, TOKiMONSTA, Ultra Music
Following on from label heads L-Vis 1990 and Bok Bok, the elusive Girl Unit has now contributed the third mix in the Night Slugs mixtape series, blending a range of sounds from the likes of Ikonika, DJ Technics, Kingdom and Jam City. Aside from the usual new, classic and unreleased tracks that often comprise a mixtape, Girl Unit also snuck in an upcoming treat from a possible new release.
Ahead of his upcoming EP, Canadian-born Ryan Hemsworth has let slip a track that marks the irrefutable beginning of summer. Full of laid back synth washes and full-bodied live drums, ‘Perfectly’ may not be quite what we’re used to, but you can hardly criticise him for that.
Every now and again you here something so out there, so different and unique that it restores your faith in modern music to unquestioning devotion. These last couple of weeks have seen quite a few examples of this and Arc Rev One‘s new track ‘Transference’ seems set to further that trend.
Jasper “Groundislava” Patterson, son of Michael Patterson (who directed the video for ‘Take On Me’ by A-Ha and Paula Abdul’s Opposites Attract’), has just announced the release of a brand new remix package as well as a US Tour with oOoOO.
One of my new favourite bands, RocketNumberNine are riding really high right now. Their recent double A-side ‘Roseland / Metropolis’ exploded all over the blog scene and beyond and their new single ‘Deadly Buzz’ – taken from their upcoming album – looks set to continue that trend.
Primarily known for his frequent collaborations with everyone from Brian Eno to Coldplay, Jon Hopkins‘ solo work has tragically been overshadowed somewhat by these partnerships. Well, if this Nosaj Thing remix is anything to go by then that should all be about to change.
Tagged Domino, Happa, Jon Hopkins, Lord Of The Isles, Luke Abbott, Nosaj Thing
Having nurtured my musical tastes on a diet of industrial classics like Skinny Puppy, Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle, I always get a little thrill when records like these are released. In fact, my inner 16 year-old can barely contain himself at the sound of drop forges and rumbling repetitive techno.
And the best bit? Those usual BBC watermarks and idents are nowhere to be seen.
I can’t articulate the exact reason but King Deluxe have a very special place in my heart. Their love of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, their bold imagery and their kick ass records probably have something to do with it. But then again, it’s also the artists that call the label their home.
