This is obscenely smooth. It’s like coating your speakers with satin and velvet. ( Don’t do that – it will invalidate your warranty…) First, I…
Month: March 2021
20/03/2021: “Gimme Just 1 Night” by Nina Martinez
I’ve got literally no idea how I came across this one. It isn’t a particularly famous track, to say the least. That said, I’ve been…
19/03/2021: Los Indios Tabajaras by Maria Elena
‘Los Indios Tabajaras’ means ‘The Tabajaras Indians’. The Tabajaras tribe is from Brazil. The two guys on the album cover are Antenor and Nato Lima….
18/03/2021: “The Last Goodbye” by Agent Orange
Agent Orange were a slight oddity as they blended laid back surf rock with the explosive energy of hardcore punk. You can especially hear the…
17/03/2021: “Dedication Dub” by The Widdler
With a few rare exceptions, I don’t get along with US dubstep. It’s too unsubtle, too brash, and too ‘EDM’. The Widdler is one of…
16/03/2021: “B18” by DJ Marfox
Melting pots and the blending of cultures are responsible for some of the planet’s most vibrant and interesting music. Descendants of Angolans and other Portuguese…
15/03/2021: “Princes Of The Universe” by Queen
Queen, for whatever reason, excelled at soundtracks. Perhaps that epic 80s Stadium Rock vibe helps. It’s bombastic and full of feeling, especially with Freddie Mercury…
14/03/2021: “Xe2” by Mssingno
Mssingno makes trappy, electronic music that is faultlessly emotional. This is no different – you can really get lost in the thick synths and cavernous…
13/02/2021: “Kozmic Blues” by Janis Joplin
This is so raw. Janis Joplin at her best. I just can’t get enough of that scratchy voice, laden with emotion and bursting at the…
12/03/2021: “Taking Over Me” by Marcus Intalex and S.T. Files
I’ve covered Hospital Records’ interesting phase at the turn of the Millennium before. I love that sound. Intelligent, soulful breaks, glimmering with class and infused…