EP Review: Walton – Walton EP

It’s always nice to see an email come through from Hyperdub, even more so when it contains the debut EP from a hometowner. On this latest release, Sam Walton brings us four interesting and original tracks, pulling influences from House, UK Funky and grime whilst keeping the energy levels high. ‘Aggy’ starts proceedings. Hard kicks […]
– BAND ON THE WALL, MANCHESTER – If you are to be judged by the company you keep, then Jesca Hoop is in some pretty esteemed company. Beatnik Bard Tom Waits is already somewhat out there… so imagine what his nanny might look like.  Jesca Hoop was that gal, nanny to his three children and […]

LIVE: JESCA HOOP – 27/08/2011

VIDEO: SCROOBIUS PIP – INTRODICTION

This is the first teaser track from Scroobius Pip’s upcoming solo record ‘Distraction Pieces’. Produced by Danny Lohner. Backing vocals by Milla Jovovich & Cameron Slade. Shot for £100. Directed by Aaron Shrimpton & Scroobius Pip. Shot by Tom Coles. Lighting by Oliver Quintrell & Emily Brown. Introdiction is available on iTunes & other stores […]
Warpaint’s new single ‘Billie Holiday’ will be released on 19th September. The track is mixed by Pulp bassist Steve Mackey and is a complete re-working of the original version from the Warpaint’s debut EP ‘Exquisite Corpse’, produced by John Frusciante (ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers). It was felt that the single did not get enough ears the […]

NEWS: WARPAINT – NEW SINGLE

NEWS: KITSUNE ANNOUNCE THE TWELVES MIX + TWELVES INTERVIEW

What do we know about The Twelves? There’s only two of them, and they’re from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the last few years their productions have invaded blogland. They’ve reworked the songs of today’s greatests: La Roux, Black Strobe, Daft Punk, Kylie, M.I.A., Yuksek, The Virgins, Black Kids, Groove Armada, Munk, Fever Ray, Metric, […]
Chicago-based independent label Polyvinyl is set to release ‘Japan 3.11.11: A Benefit Album’ compilation. The twenty-three track album includes b-sides, rarities, live performances, covers and remixes from artists such as of Montreal, Deerhoof, St Vincent, David Bazan, Xiu Xiu, Love Is All, Casiokids, Starfucker, Efterklang, Owen and many, many more. ‘Japan 3.11.11’ is available digitally […]

NEWS: POLYVINYL RECORDS RELEASE JAPAN AID LP

NEWS: SUB FOCUS, KNIFE PARTY AND ROOTS MANUVA AT WAREHOUSE PROJECT

The Metropolis Birthday All-nighter on 4th November 2011 pulls in all the punches with Sub Focus, and Roots Manuva topping the bill. Also heading up the night will be the side-project from Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, Knife Party. Opening hours for this night are extended to 6am leaving plenty of time to pack […]
‘Hearts’ is the product of 2 years of refining and experimenting from the Swedish duo. The sound, which now cascades from my speakers like a pure, hot spring, wastes no time in elevating you to a lofty vantage point. Waves of reverb emerses you and the Cathedral-esque organs inspire while the light guitar adds sparkle. […]

ALBUM: I BREAK HORSES – HEARTS

EP: HYPE WILLIAMS – KELLY PRICE W8 GAIN VOL.II

The extravagantly named ‘Kelly Price w8 gain vol.II’ EP comes from Hype Williams. In all honesty I’ve never heard of him before, but I trust Hyperdub’s taste explicitly and opened my ears to some very new sounds indeed. Hazed out ‘Rise Up’ starts up the A side, Inga Copeland (one of the two) lays down soft […]
The band are also set to release a new single, Norgaard through Columbia Records on Monday 21st August 2011. The single is taken from their debut album, What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?, which was released in March of this year and was recently certified gold in the U.K. having now sold just short […]

NEWS: VACCINES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO