It’s hard to classify this. In a sense, the song is early hip hop – which is more obvious when listening to the rap version. …
Electronica
19/04/2022: “Tony’s Theme” by Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder and 80s film soundtracks. They’re like strawberries and cream, or apple and brie. Each perfects the other in a perfect symphony of simple…
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…
30/04/2021: “Sunset (Bird Of Prey)” by Fatboy Slim
I’m not sure anybody has ever done a better job of representing the feeling of being an eagle through music. I wouldn’t know, as I’m…
25/04/2021: “Alberto Balsam” by Aphex Twin
When Aphex Twin decides to make a relaxing song, he delivers. This soothing slice of sonic bubble bath is a great de-stressor. The drum track…
22/04/2021: “Poison” by The Prodigy
The Prodigy, at the time of More Music For The Jilted Generation‘s release in 1994, tended towards fast, heavy big beat and hardcore songs. “No Good” is a case in…
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…
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…
18/02/2021: “Locked” by Four Tet
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…
05/01/2021: “Peace Upzzz” by Rustie
This music is so thick it almost seems to have shape and colour of its own. Like an emerald green wave, crashing against the shores…