Ibibio Sound Machine sound like they are from 1980s Nigeria. They aren’t – the band was formed in 2013 in London. That’s not to say…
Month: May 2021
10/05/2021: “Fear Of The Dark” by Iron Maiden
Despite their decades long career at the forefront of hard rock and metal, I’ve never really got into Iron Maiden. They are one of the…
09/05/2021: “Good Thing” by Brookes Brothers
Purists will call it pop music. Within the Drum & Bass scene, many people refer to this kind of light, melodic D’n’B as ‘dancefloor’. I…
08/05/2021: “Mystery Train” by Elvis Presley
Like many rockabilly songs, especially by Elvis, this has its roots in blues. It’s a cover of Junior Parker, who released his version in 1953….
07/05/2021: “Mystic Bounce” by Madlib
Shades Of Blue, released in 2003, is a remix album by Madlib paying tribute to jazz greats. Specifically, it casts an ear over the Blue Note back…
06/05/2021: “Lef Them To Time” by Burro Banton
Burro Banton is a dancehall staple. With a career spanning from the 70s to the present, he played a key role in the development of…
05/05/2021: “Timeless” by James Blake
The start, so sublime. A subtle, sad run of colours and airy vocals. The horn synth pulses gently. Then a new vibe kicks in about…
04/05/2021: “Lupita” by Nico Gomez
After the record label ‘Mr. Bongo’ dug out this one, it has gone from strength to strength. Most recently, it was released last year by…
03/05/2021: “Black” by DJ SS
The best drum and bass and jungle tunes from back in the day are remarkable for their relative simplicity. The frantic, stuttering Amen break drum…
02/05/2021: “The Hollow Men” by Cocteau Twins
The Cocteau Twins are by no means unique in their use of noise and excessive echo effects. You won’t find many better examples, however. Can…