October 17, 2011New RA chart just gone up, thought I’d throw some light on 3 LPs that’ve made an amazing soundtrack in the last few weeks and months. Out on the Flying Lotus run Brainfeeder label, Thundercat comes correct with some proper 21st century jazz styles, offered up on his debut album under this moniker, The Golden Age Of Apocalypse. Unlike his…
October 10, 2011Jimmy Monsta Funk’s been threatening to do this for time. He’s always coming out with random knowledge on the history of obscure instruments, so following on from his brilliant 3 part Techno x Jazz series, he’s now breaking down some of his favourite (and often forgotten about) experimental instruments. via Jimmy Monsta Funk Every new generation think that they created…
October 9, 2011Proper looking forward to this one. The weekend before the release of the Science & Romance EP on vinyl, Chairman Kato is going to be sharing decks with one of favourite producers and DJs Kassem Mosse. I’ve caught him in before in his hometown of Berlin and can definitely vouch for him as a headliner on decks, even ignoring the importance…
October 6, 2011For better or for worse, Apple under Steve Jobs‘ innovation and creativity completely changed the way the majority of us listen to, purchase and interact with music. For a lot of the more recent generations it also redefined how it is created, from the computer DJ recording podcasts in the free version of Garageband, to the major artists programming on an…
October 5, 2011Over two hours of underground (and mostly electronical) goodness as Paul of Kamikaze steps in for a new Awkward Movements Sessions. Dropping some proper experimental joints in with some new favourites we’ve been vibing on or waiting to hear. Stoked that we introduced him to the term ‘regurgaplate’ last week and it’s now appeared in his blurb for the show.…
October 4, 2011Still boast so much love for FBi Radio in Sydney. And not least of all due to the massive debt I owe them in my musical discoveries, and more importanly giving me the chance to share them with a wider scene. I’ve not seen any FM station world over doing what they’re doing, and the fact they’ve gone from strength…
September 29, 2011This is the sort of night London needs more. “Want to DJ? Send me a mix and if we like it we’ll throw you on.” With the town flooded by mates of mates running nights, it’s well overdue that some experienced heads step in with a desire to pull up some fresh record spinners. As the name probably gives away,…
September 26, 2011Been catching up on the EPM Podcasts since Ben Sims delivered an epic mix a few months back. Stoked to see the latest one coming from DJ K-1 of Aux 88 fame though, a nice session that sees him busting through a set comprised of originals – a lot unheard and unreleased – and remixes from the duo’s impressive catalogue.…
September 25, 2011An unfinished and quick dedication to one of the most memorable models to ever grace a series of record sleeves, and probably my first cover art crush. The Salsoul Orchestra were an incredible band, who created timeless music that still falls under dancefloor fire (and probably most famously sampled by Madonna for ‘Vogue’), and it was Ellen Michaels on the…
September 21, 2011Can’t share that much about That Fucking Boy to be honest. He’s got absolutely no internet presence, but as a massive Kamikaze fan he’s been in touch since we first moved the shows to Samurai.fm, and has been sending us through some brilliant bits from thereon in. A bit like Daojia, he seems to pop up for a few weeks…