TOTW: Frederic Robinson – ‘Particles’

For an album as universally excellent as Frederic Robinson‘s debut Mixed Signals, it’s surprisingly hassle-free choosing a single track from the bunch as our track of the week and the symbolic centrepiece of the LP itself. ‘Particles’ has been floating around … Read More

REVIEW: The Orb – History of the Future

In writing a piece on a record which is essentially an amalgamation of The Orb’s back catalogue, there is the somewhat unintended consequence of also reflecting on their 25 year musical career.  A History Of The Future is a substantive … Read More

REVIEW: Rounds – Proof EP [LOODMA]

9

Rating

So we featured another of Loodma‘s illustrious alumni Kaiori Breathe back in May at the time of his wonderful ‘Kokoro’ EP release, an elegantly realised four-track collection that really confirmed our belief in Loodma’s proficient selection and intriguingly strange musical … Read More

REVIEW: Global Roots presents Owiny Sigoma Band

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Vibes

After all the excitement that surrounded it, the inaugural Global Roots’ showcase had a lot to live up to. Events as widely publicised as these are always at risk of failing to fulfil the snowballed anticipation surrounding them, but thankfully … Read More

REVIEW: Villem & McLeod – ‘Another Star’ / ‘Keeper Of The Sun’

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Rating

‘Liquid’ is perhaps DnB’s most recognisable sub-genre upon listening, borrowing elements from the past with its sample-dominated structures and elegant musicality. Yet perhaps this continuous cycle of homage prevents its evolution as a sub-genre; we could argue that liquid is … Read More

REVIEW: Exit Records presents Mosaic Vol. 2 Album Launch

First of all, I’d just like to give a huge big ups to the following: gyrating couples; the ever-present oversized rucksack and briefcase (!) crew; the sweaty ogres who thought they were at a Ram night; and all those who … Read More

REVIEW: Subtension – ‘Black Haze’

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The refreshingly experimental juggernaut that is Samurai Music has been on fire this year so far. All three divisions of the main label, including Samurai Red Seal and Samurai Horo have put out a host of quality, often exceptional releases … Read More

EVENT: Swamp81 @ Fire – 27/04/13

More Carhartt than you can shake a stick at. Girls sporting bulging rucksacks cos it’s obviously the ‘in’ thing. Joey Essex slicked-back hair everywhere. ‘Wash your finger for the minger’. Cold air jets through strobe lighting. Shoes held aloft in … Read More

ASC – Flood Tide Rising

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Our favourite cosmic imprint, Space Cadets, returns for its seventh instalment with another cutting edge release from ASC, following a brief hiatus for the otherwise prolific producer.

We’ve come to know Space Cadets as a label characterized by their truly … Read More

J. Robinson & Gantz – The Maasai / Misread

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Rating

I think it’s about time we added J.Robinson to the list of exceptionally talented, brooding new-school artists including Clarity, Overlook, Sam KDC, and Ruffhouse to name just a few.

With a handful of accomplished releases on a variety of top labels including Renegade Hardware, Loxy‘s Cylon & Ink’s Architecture, … Read More