”Yeah, that’s nicely different from Crewdson, ‘Electric Wing’ [on] an album to watch out for called Gravity” Gilles Peterson, Radio 1. With Gilles Peterson’s seal of approval (not only that, Mrs Hectic thought it was the best track that he played on his show last week), it is all looking good for the debut release from Crewdson. Continue reading Crewdson – Gravity
Following on from the ‘One By One’ EP but before the release of 2econd Class Citizen’s new album Madrugada, here’s a 5-track remix 12″ of ‘Step Inside’.
If the name Koushik sounds familiar, it’s because he’s infrequently been turning up on compliations on Stones Throw for years but the long awaited for proper album is nearly over, Out My Window drops September 29th!
As kids say today (endlessly), Oh My God! Rarely is this truly deserved of 10 inches of plastic but in the case of this re-issue on Kindred Spirits, OMG needs to be in capitals
Continue reading Jef Gilson Avec Lloyd Miller & Hal Singer – ‘Free Spirits’
This double CD is an excellent introduction to the world of Four Tet and his remix work
Domino are really getting behind ‘Dead Funny’ and, anyone who saw them at Bestival will know why
Continue reading Archie Bronson Outfit – ‘Dead Funny’ (Remixes)
From Cookshop records comes the debut album from Lost Idol, a powerful collection of psychedelic cinematic pop and late night electronics. Described as ‘classic Beck remixed by DJ Shadow’ and ‘Beta Band style alt rock’ this album is a rich amalgamation of new and old musics, instrumental and vocal and takes as much influence from Brian Wilson and John Coltrane as it does from Beck and Four Tet
Domino Records did themselves a big favour when they signed up Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet) and his remix of ‘Launch Yourself’.
Lazarus and Styles run Crosstown Rebel Records and this is a great introduction to their world of “cutting edge, underground electronic dance music” — even if it is a little scary.
Continue reading V/A – Get Lost (Damian Lazarus and Matthew Styles)
Heavenly Sweetness boss Antoine Rajon’s dream continues with the release of the second 12″, which is something of a hybrid
As interest in spiritual jazz is as strong as ever, what an inspired choice Heavenly Sweetness have made for their debut 12″ release.
Continue reading Thunderbird Service / Anne Wirz – ‘Spirit Jazz’ EP
Brazilian female singers signed to Ziriguiboom will automatically be compared with Bebel Gilberto. Especially when Paolista (São Pauloan) Cibelle Cavalli sings in her native tongue, but lets not.
