Four Tet is a rare breed. The diversity of his work spans sounds influenced by dubstep, techno, and leftfield electronica of the Boards Of Canada…
Month: February 2021
17/02/2021: “Somewhere” by The Danse Society
I think Goth has got to be one of the most misunderstood subcultures. Many people get it confused with the later ’emo’ trend, for one….
16/02/2021: “Obaa Sima” by Ata Kak
This song could have been nothing. Its original, limited release in Ghana went completely under the radar. Yet, by chance, the song was picked up…
15/02/2021: “Aquarium” by Harry Romero
This song is a perfect case study for why some house and techno tunes really do need playing to completion to appreciate them. The intensity…
14/02/2021: “Sketch For Summer” by The Durutti Column
Some tracks are just light years ahead of their time. This could have been recorded by some indie group from LA in 2018. But it’s…
13/02/2021: “Young Blood” by Headland
Headland is one of the sharpest dubstep producers right now, producing a wavy, trappy style. The beats are heavy – but the song is driven…
12/02/2021: “Away With Your Fussing And Fighting” by Junior Delgado
“How can we have some fun? When rebel a buss dem gun?” 70s Jamaica was often a conflict ridden place. But people were just trying…
11/02/2021: “Two Together” by Tom Trago featuring Steffi
Released in 2013 on The Light Fantastic, this sophisticated groover presents a pastiche of guitar snippets, fragmented vocals and sirens. After the halfway point, the nimble…
10/02/2021: “Champion Sound (Total Science Hardcore Will Never Die Remix) by Q Project
This is one of the anthems of the Drum & Bass scene. Rightly so, too. It’s a belter of a tune! The original 1993 hardcore…
09/02/2021: “Misty” by Bob Brookmeyer and Stan Getz
This song is profoundly lovely. It’s measured, calm jazz for an evening’s contemplation. In these lockdowns, a song like this goes a long way. It’s…