Gold Panda’s blend of electronica/hip-hop sounds, bouncing between the stylistic poles of Caribou, Boards of Canada and Flying Lotus, has found favor with Ghostly International which provide a home for his You – EP.
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Kode9, DJ-Kicks
August 3, 2010 – 10:01 AM
Steve Goodman aka Kode9’s DJ Kicks mix encapsulates his selecting abilities while surveying what he deems bass music’s most affecting tracks from recent times.
R-A-G, Beyond EP
August 2, 2010 – 10:01 PM
The debut release from R-A-G, the M>O>S supergroup of labelhead Aroy Dee, G-String and Marco Spaventi, offers more neo-Detroit satisfaction than surprises.
Komonazmuk, Dance Too
July 29, 2010 – 10:01 PM
One of the newest trends emerging out of Bristol appears to be the meshing of tech house with bass music, as evidenced by the latest twelve from the label by the enigmatic Komonazmuk and its surprising remix by Aus Music figurehead Lee Jones.
Various Artists, Shangaan Electro: New Wave Dance Music From South Africa
July 29, 2010 – 10:01 AM
The Limpopo-based head of Nozinja Music Productions recently had his greatest hits from 2006-2009 lovingly compiled by Mark Ainley of Honest Jon’s in London and Mark Ernestus of Hard Wax — on Shangaan Electro: New Wave Dance Music From South Africa, and the music contained therein seems destined to cause unrest amongst their usual clients.
Stingray313, Sphere of Influence/Sentiment
July 28, 2010 – 10:01 PM
The elements at play are fairly minimal, but Stingray313’s Sphere of Influence/Sentiment encapsulates why people incessantly repeat “Detroit” like a mantra.
Âme, Rrose Sélavy EP
July 28, 2010 – 10:01 AM
The Rrose Sélavy EP, Âme’s first solo release of 2010, references the work of Marcel Duchamp in its title and in the playful manner that they toy with evolving melodies and reappearing ideas that is very much in line with Duchamp’s playful approach to his art.
Pezzner, The Tracks Are Alive EP
July 27, 2010 – 11:11 PM
On The Tracks Are Alive EP, the first taken from his debut album of the same name, Pezzner gets sit back and be remixed by Rozzo, Ryo Murakami, and Jay Shepheard.
The Gathering, In My System
July 27, 2010 – 10:01 AM
Although Chez Damier’s recent projects have languished in semi-obscurity while Mojuba’s reissues of his work flew off the shelves, his latest effort as The Gathering has already attracted more attention than anything he’s done since his Prescription days.
DJ Yoav B, Love Dubs
July 26, 2010 – 10:01 PM
DJ Yoav B plots a path on Love Dubs that, while not as precise or flawless as some of his contemporaries in terms of sound design, makes for compelling listening and takes house/techno out of its sterile comfort zone.
Exclusive DOTW: Fabrice Lig, Fusion
July 23, 2010 – 10:01 AM
Our exclusive Download of the Week comes from Belgian producer extraordinare Fabrice Lig’s newly released album, Geneis of the Deep.
Ital Tek, Midnight Colour
July 22, 2010 – 10:01 PM
On his second album, Midnight Colour, Alan Myson aka Ital Tek shows himself to be a student of modern bass music’s many splinters while cohesively melding them with his own sound.
Various Artists, Sandwell District Sampler Single One/Two
July 22, 2010 – 10:01 AM
With two new multi-artist sampler singles, apparently appetizers for their forthcoming collective album, Sandwell District reveal even more depth to their artistic vision.
Daze Maxim, Tomorrow Universe EP
July 21, 2010 – 10:01 PM
Although popular stature has largely eluded Daze Maxim, his label Hello? Repeat and his own releases — including the Tomorrow Universe EP — tell the story of quality over quantity.
Guido, Anidea
July 21, 2010 – 10:01 AM
Whether through futuristic dance tracks, melodic epics, or R&B pop, the bobbing grooves and soulful sound of Bristol reigns over Anidea and proves Guido to be a true student of his city’s musical heritage.
George FitzGerald, The Let Down/Weakness
July 20, 2010 – 10:01 PM
It was inevitable that Joy Orbison’s enormous success would spawn a flurry of sound-alikes, and George FitzGerald’s Hotflush debut complements projects like Pariah and Sepalcure in recalling the English producer’s melodramatic, vocal-infused tracks.
Tiga, Gentle Giant Remixes
July 20, 2010 – 10:01 AM
While Montreal’s Tiga might not pique your interest by himself, the remixes of his “Gentle Giant” by Martyn, Efdemin, and Mathew Jonson are certain to get your attention.
Tornado Wallace, Paddlin’
July 19, 2010 – 10:01 PM
Tornado Wallace’s Paddlin’ EP for the Delusions Of Grandeur label will likely see the Melbourne-based talent experience a spike in interest for his polished, classic deep house sound.