Cimm is one of a new wave of dubstep producers continuing to take the sound in new directions. This middle eastern flavoured banger absolutely slaps….
Month: October 2020
10/10/2020: “Atwer Abroba” by Ebo Taylor
Ebo Taylor has had a long and fruitful career in highlife and afrobeat. This groove filled jam exemplifies the musicianship which seems to flow like…
09/10/2020: “Let’s Get Serious” by Jermaine Jackson
“Let’s Get Serious” was released as title track of Jackson’s 1980 album, and was number 2 on the US R’n’B chart. It’s got a classic…
08/10/2020: “Necessary Evil” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Unknown Mortal Orchestra are one of the most exciting new bands. Partly this is because of their variety – while remaining firmly rooted in the…
07/10/2020: “We Need Love” by Johnny Osbourne
Johnny Osbourne is one of my favourite artists. Given the right rhythm, he can nail it – in any style. This is one of his…
06/10/2020: “Limitless” by Sudan Archives
Sudan Archives sounds like a band, but it isn’t. It’s a woman – and a very talented woman at that. She plays violin, produces and…
05/10/2020: “Song Of Old Hawaii” by George De Fretes & His Royal Hawaiian Minstrels
I’ve never been to Hawaii. I’d love to though. Seems like a great place. It’s also well known for being intensely relaxed, which naturally filters…
04/10/2020: “It’s A Mug’s Game” by Soft Cell
This one finds Soft Cell at their best. The production is fairly epic in scale, an 8 minute power track with a thumping, sticky bassline…
03/10/2020: “Thunder & Lightning Dub” by Scientist
Scientist In The Kingdom Of Dub, released in 1981, is hands down one of the best dub albums ever produced. Featuring a hard hitting list of musicians such as Sly…
02/10/2020: “Afeto” by Mayra Andrade
I’ve written before on the musical clout of Cape Verde. This is something slightly different – more R’n’B influenced. There is, however, still a strong…