The Quincy Jones magic on this is palpable. Although the song was written by Rod Temperton, aka the maestro who wrote ‘Thriller’, Jones ensures the…
Month: April 2021
09/04/2021: “Senses” by New Order
There’s more to New Order than ‘Blue Monday’. Although that’s a classic tune, the group’s earlier work is worth some attention. Released in 1981 on…
08/04/2021: “Regal” by Dubkasm
Blending traditional Brazilian styles and instruments with reggae is a new one to me. But as everyone knows, Brazil adds an extra layer of spiciness…
07/04/2021: “When I Let You Down (Extended Mix)” by M&G
I found about this one relatively recently. I listened to it non-stop for a while. Then I paid over the odds to import it from…
06/04/2021: “Poltergeist” by Kromestar
Kromestar continues to innovate today to drive bass music forward, but in the mid to late noughties, his incredible work rate and distinctive sound made…
05/04/2021: “Survival” by Annette Peacock
‘Genius’ gets thrown about a lot these days. But what does it mean? Originality? Greatness? Vision? Annette Peacock has all of those in spades. She…
04/04/2021: “Carefree Dub” by King Tubby and The Aggrovators
The rich, warm tones of King Tubby are unmistakable. The pulsing bassline provides a solid foundation for the track, but the melodic power of the…
03/04/2021: “Bayanyonyoba” by Senyaka
Sometimes, I hear a song like this and can’t believe how powerful it is. The groove is just unstoppable, and it captures something really ancient….
02/04/2021: “Touch Me In The Morning” by Marlena Shaw
This soulful seventies nugget was originally a Diana Ross song, released in 1973. Marlena Shaw’s 1979 version, from Love Bites, adds a few pinches of disco…
01/04/2021: “What I Need” by A/T/O/S
A/T/O/S are one of those rare acts which defy easy categorisation. Associated with Mala’s Deep Medi Muzik record label, they make music which is broadly…