January 1, 2014As promised, here’s the annual 1st of January round-up from Awkward Movements crew. More on the way that will keep the page updating, but had to get a start on things as these lists seem to get bigger each year. So many good labels, new artists and stunning releases that kept it as one of the best in a while.…
December 29, 2013As usual, the Awkward Movements charts for the year will be with us on the 1st of January ( ie we’re still hustling to get it off everybody) but the annual occasion of Paul Ackroyd aka Kamikaze doing his radio countdown to recap the year we just left behind is far more interesting. Taking over a space of time that…
December 28, 2013Borrowed an old GameBoy off of a work colleague specifically for the purpose of plugging in the Nanoloop 1.6 and 2.5 cartridges across the Christmas break. Proper blown away by what I’ve found so far, with the level of depth far exceeding what I’d anticipated. Only really scratching the surface with both versions, though quickly found the 1.6 redundant in…
December 24, 2013Yes! Part one of a two-part series from Jimmy Monsta Funk for Awkward Movements Sessions. ‘Welcome To The B’ is JMF in his element, stacks of wax, new and old pieces that keep the vibe and show the man’s knowledge and love for electronic music. From one of the best and most bizarre openings to the JMF ‘Wrong Speed Refix‘…
December 21, 2013For as often as we shout-out Detroit (a quick search of the word reveals around sixty five posts with the Motor City mentioned in some capacity) it sometimes to take effort to remember the actual state that it’s descended in to. As techno fans, it’s easy to imagine it as this magical place, to which one day we’ll hope to…
December 19, 2013Mixed feelings right now as the joy of discovering an amazing record mixes with the shame that it took me so long to find out about these guys. Team Doyobi is right up my alley. As a long-term fan of vintage computer game music – whether original or new tracks that reminds me of the classic gaming sounds – I…
December 17, 2013Archive from last Monday’s Awkward Movements show on NTS Radio, courtesy of Paul Ackroyd aka Kamikaze. Brilliant selection across the two hours, relive in all it’s glory with the stream below or get in touch for the mp3 link. Next show will be broadcasting right before Christmas, 23rd of December, bound to be fun so get locked. We promise no…
December 15, 2013Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? No doubt Software / Mexican Summer label bosses are basking in that feeling when listening back to Wake Up Awesome. Bringing together three of the leaders of improvised music, the sum of what comes out far outweighs their individual parts, something that doesn’t happen as often as it should. Not going…
December 12, 2013Big night this, added to by the venue hosting it. Derrick May is in town, stepping up for his second Picnic event, this time around at The Basement, which is guaranteed to be pure vibes. It’s happening tomorrow night (apologies for short notice!) and attendance is essential. Derrick May, Mayday, Rhythim Is Rhythim – no matter the name he goes under…
December 11, 2013The Free Art and Technology (F.A.T.) Lab is a constant source of inspiration and boredom alleviation for us. With social hacktivism at the core of it’s ideals, the community of artists, scientists, lawyers and computer geeks are dedicated to open-source, open-license, public domain works that make the world a better place. Tearing down the borders of patents and corporate monopolies…