Archive for: November 9, 2007

November 9, 2007

Marcin Czubala / The Octopus EP

Filed under: Music Reviews - 09 Nov 2007

marcin

With years of training and performance as a classical musician, this stellar performer and gifted producer delivers his second top-notch release on one of Germany’s finest labels. His unmatched approach to pumping beats, wild chops and edits, …

Simian Mobile Disco / Attack Decay Sustain Release (Interscope)

Filed under: Music Reviews - 09 Nov 2007

simian

Joining their “friends” Justice in the land of dancetronica, Simian makes a bid for the audience that loved their DJ sets and mash-up single, leaving behind the old six-string for a CDJ.

You might recall that only a …

Flore / “Hip Hop A Loola” (Mofo/UK)

Filed under: Music Reviews - 09 Nov 2007

flore

This label offshoot of the much loved breaks-based UK magazine has quietly been going about its business releasing tune-after-tune of bouncy breaks that is aimed squarely at the booty. Lots of cheeky vocal samples and great hooks. …

Wiley is Rhyming for an Early Retirement

Filed under: Features - 09 Nov 2007

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British rapper Wiley is a founding member of the Roll Deep crew and the Godfather of Grime, the bastard musical concoction composed of elements of UK Garage, two-step, hip-hop and R&B. Despite his revered status, he’s …

Groove Armada’s Invisible Brand

Filed under: Features - 09 Nov 2007

groove armada

When Groove Armada released their greatest hits collection in 2004, many thought it was over for this superstylin’ duo. They were without a US label and GA members Andy Cato and Tom Findlay were at odds. …