The Beatles released “Don’t Let Me Down” in 1969, as quite a sad love song. It was written by John Lennon as a plea to…
Month: April 2019
19/04/2019: “Mama Matotoya” by The Mombasa Vikings
The Mombasa Vikings were the house band of the Mombasa Reef Hotel in the 70s, so called because of the location and due to a…
18/04/2019: “Cool Out” by Leroy Hutson
“Cool Out” is a truly beautiful piece of instrumental soul. At its own unhurried pace, it deftly weaves together a brilliant ensemble of smooth brass…
17/04/2019: “Hallelujah, I Love Her So” by Ray Charles
Before Stevie Wonder, there was Ray Charles. By that, I mean that they both became very successful musicians despite being blind. Ray Charles is one…
16/04/2019: “Bike” by Autechre
This is probably one of Autechre’s more accessible songs, amid a sea of ambient electronic musings and IDM weirdness. The duo make music in a…
15/04/2019: “Only Woman D.J. With Degree” by Sister Nancy
Sister Nancy was the first big female Dancehall star. She had to overcome the conservative restrictions of Jamaican society in the 70s and 80s, and…
14/04/2019: “Hush” By Deep Purple
“Hush” was originally written by Joe South for Country singer Billy Joe Royal in 1967. It was a decent success in America, reaching number 52…
13/04/2019: “Pacman (Ram Trilogy Remix)” by Ed Rush & Optical
Ed Rush & Optical are one of the pioneering groups behind the neurofunk subgenre of Drum & Bass, which is a more flowing and repetitive…
12/04/2019: “Street Struck” by Big L
Big L is one of the greatest rappers of all time, considered one of the most creative and effective lyricists ever. Unfortunately, he was shot…
11/04/2019: “Skylab” by Electronic System
Electronic System is a project of the Belgian synthesizer legend Dan Lacksman. He has performed under his own name, and in groups (most notably Telex)….