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7th February

  • Watch Karriem Riggins' tribute to J Dilla

    Watch Karriem Riggins' tribute to J Dilla

    by Jamal Guthrie

    First things first. Happy Birthday J Dilla. Today marks what would have been the late producer's 39th birthday and amid some particularly touching tributes is this video from drummer Karriem Riggins. Part eulogy and part performance, here Riggins plays his own instrumental 'J Dilla The Greatest' as a fitting homage. The track appears on his forthcoming Stones Throw release, Alone Together. [read more]

18th October

10th August

  • Twigs - 'Ache' [Track Of The Day]

    Twigs - 'Ache' [Track Of The Day]

    by Jamal Guthrie

    Twigs has unveiled this pretty intense video for new track 'Ache'. You couldn't be blamed for mistaking the scene as Batman's Bane in anguish, but with a lower budget mask. The deep, brooding instrumentation, along with the breathy vocals, make for quite a special combination. [read more]

9th August

18th January

3rd January

6th September

  • Listen: Neon Indian - 'Arcade Blues'

    Listen: Neon Indian - 'Arcade Blues'

    by Jamal Guthrie

    Another day, another track from <strong>Neon Indian</strong>. If it were anyone less talented we'd probably be sick of this by now, huffing out "oh you again" but luckily this is another awesome song, with what sounds like video game sampling. [read more]

16th June

31st May

  • Brilliant Colors - 'How Much Younger'

    Brilliant Colors - 'How Much Younger'

    by Jamal Guthrie

    It’s hard not to judge this song based solely on the fact that ‘Colors’ is spelt wrong but in the view of journalistic objectivity and that “special relationship” we’ve got with America, I must try. 'How Much Younger' is a dreamy, lo-fi glide into what will be the San Francisco natives’ second album, Again and Again, which will be released in July. The melody grabs you immediately while Jess Scott’s wispy vocals conjure nostalgic images of children playing in parks ... (continued) [read more]

19th May

  • DJ Shadow - 'I Gotta Rokk' // New Music

    DJ Shadow - 'I Gotta Rokk' // New Music

    by Jamal Guthrie

    This eponymous single for DJ Shadow’s I Gotta Rokk EP begins with clunky robotic beats, intersected with machine gun splatters and engine noises. Just as you’re asking for some variety to proceedings we’re treated to some classic 80’s rock riffs. What’s apparent is that while DJ Shadow has received some rather lukewarm appreciation for his last couple of LP’s, he has lost none of the ability to infuse songs with a plethora of different elements. The last minute or so is a sped up,... (continued) [read more]

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