02/09/2010 Slice of Swing-Hop from BBE
BBE Records return with a really amazing slice of Swing-Hop, which is a combination of Hip Hop and retro swing - for those of you who hadn’t guessed... Not only are you about to be gifted with a preview of some extra special music, you are also witness to a new phrase being coined, right here, l...
02/09/2010 New DJ History ‘Catch The Beat’ Book
London’s DJ History crew are quite the bastion of knowledge; their encyclopedic approach to documenting the history of modern music has proved the reference point for many a music journalist and general anorak over the years. DJ History is of course home to Bill Brewster and writing spa...
02/09/2010 Ostgut Ton turn Five with a very special release
Ostgut Ton, the record label of Berlin's techno Mecca Berghain / Panorama Bar, are releasing a very special record for their five year anniversary. The two disc compilation called Fünf is made up of tracks that take their DNA from field recordings made throughout the club when it was closed to t...
01/09/2010 Lemon Jelly create theremin heaven
Remember the UK duo Lemon Jelly? Back in the early noughties they were all the rage with their archive samples and soft chill out tunes. Well they have kind of returned, Nick Franglen from the group is re-introducing L.J. to the world by taking over London Bridge on September 2nd with a 24-hour...
01/09/2010 From ashes to vinyl?
It could be an episode out of Twin Peaks, but it's true, some techno kingpin called Jason Leach has founded a company which turns people's loved ones into vinyl. Yes, you heard it right: ashes into vinyl. Leach formerly founded the breakcore/twisted techno label Subhead in the 90s and co...
31/08/2010 F*>K Dance, Let’s Art
!K7 have announced they will be releasing a compilation of brand new music focusing on the best music coming from the emerging movement where indie and electronic meet, entitled F*>K Dance, Let’s Art. It seems like this particular wave, like this compilation, is plagued by terrible names such...
31/08/2010 Phonica re-rub a Bob Holroyd classic
Phonica Records (the label of our favourite record shop) are re-releasing Bob Holroyd's classic track 'African Drug' with a brace of killer remixes from Four Tet (read our interview with the man here) and T. Wiliams. Originally released in 1994, 'African Drug' was included on both Franc...
31/08/2010 Slices 3-10 incl. Moderat's parachute jump out soon!
The next installment of Slices is just about to arrive, and we have as usual an extensive musical selection for your enjoyment. Our highlight is Moderat who take to the skies for their first ever parachute jump, something the trio were very excited about - you can get a taste of their high flyin...
30/08/2010 Phonica turns seven!
Seven is the lucky number apparently, and we hope it brings luck to possibly our favorite record shop in the whole world - London's Phonica Records. Phonica is coincidentally the only place in the UK where you can get a copy of Slices or Electronic Beats magazines, but it's the consistently amaz...
30/08/2010 James Blake to put out Klavierwerke
Wunderkind James Blake will be putting out a new EP this September entitled Klavierwerke. Expected to be bigger than Saturn and Neptune combined in 2011, Blake has come under the steady guidance of respected label R&S records. Emerging out of the Mount Kimbie camp in 2009, Blake has...
27/08/2010 Die Antwoord and Aphex Twin to perform together
This is the hookup we've all been waiting for, our favourite trailer-trash hip pop group Die Antwoord and noise beat legend Aphex Twin will be on stage together. This is no joke - we have been advised that the London Electronic Dance festival will be bringing these two 'inventive' artist...
27/08/2010 Danuel Tate readies debut LP Mexican Hotbox
Danuel Tate is better known as the keyboardist for Cobblestone Jazz, but his solo style of minimal jazz-techno has also earned him praise outside the well-known outfit. Now, he will be releasing his first solo LP this winter entitled Mexican Hotbox. Previously releasing two separate EPs on Wagon...
26/08/2010 Madlib’s exclusive European show in Berlin
You may need to sit down for this piece of news. As fans will agree chances of seeing Madlib live are few and far between. In fact, I’m sure European fans would also agree that chances of seeing Madlib live in Europe, are in fact ‘slim-to-none’. Which is why this news is such an excitin...
26/08/2010 Get your Modeselektions!
Modeselektions is a new compilation series from our favourite speaker bothering Germans - Modeselektor. Released via their freshly revived Monkey Town record label, Modeselektions Vol.1 sees the pair bring together tracks from a diverse range of producers including SBTRKT, Shed, eLan, C...
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