As with many older roots reggae songs, it can be hard to pin down a song’s exact origin. “African Child”, sometimes spelt “An African Child” or “African Children”, exists in two versions. The first, released in 1979 on King Of My Town, is fine. But the version below is sheer brilliance. It appears to have been released in…
28/03/2021: “LK” by DJ Marky and XRS featuring Stamina MC
Brazil just turns everything into gold. Musically diverse as the country is, it isn’t known for Drum & Bass. But when Brazilian D’n’B DJ Marco…
27/03/2021: “It Never Entered My Mind” by Miles Davis
There are many versions of this song. In fact, there are two versions by Miles Davis alone! Originally, it was written in 1940 by Lorenz…
26/03/2021: “Empire” by Queensryche
Heavy Metal isn’t known for its social commentary. Yet here’s a song by a metal band that deals with police brutality, drug dealing, gang warfare,…
25/03/2021: “Lost My Way” by Egoless
Egoless is among the most exciting Dubstep artists producing today. Part of the second wave of European producers, his first release was in 2012, paving…
24/03/2021: “Magic Mountain” by Eric Burdon & War
This is so cool! That effortless piano groove marries perfectly with the calm, collected drum beat. And Eric Burdon’s singing – truly the icing on…
23/03/2021: “Rock And A Hard Place” by The Rolling Stones
It’s a testament to the longevity of The Rolling Stones’ music that they could record this song on the eve of the 90s, having rocked…
22/03/2021: “Jean The Machine” by Scott Walker
By Scott Walker’s standards, this is a fairly conventional track. There’s a hint of the 1940s about it, but otherwise, it’s catchy and more or…
21/03/2021: “A Remark You Made” by Weather Report
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…
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…