Thursday, November 06, 2008
Before I Go
This will be the last from me for a few weeks as I'm about to jet off on holiday but before I leave you in Langer's hands I've got just about enough time for one last post. Unlike many of my previous posts, there's no 'theme' to this one other than the fact that all of these tracks / albums have been getting some air time on my headphones.I'm guessing that few outside of Scandinavia (myself included) will have heard of the curious genre known as Skwee but from the little I've read about it's basically synth driven lo-fi electronica that doesn't take itself too seriously. Eero Johannes' anonymously titled debut LP sits within said classification and delivers 13 tracks of bleepy goodness that range from synth pop similar in style to the the excellent Datashat through to slightly tougher and more 'serious' tracks that wouldn't sound out of place on a wonky aquacrunk dancefloor.
Eero Johannes - Katt Witt 700 Watts //Planet Mu buy
Next up is another debut LP but this time on a mellow hip hop tip. Adrian Michna started his recording career under the moniker Egg Foo Young and had an EP out on Andrea Parker's Touchin' Bass imprint a few years back and has done a handful of remixes and some production work since. On Magic Monday though he's dropped the pseudonym and his first name preferring simply to be known as Michna. The album is a tasty little number reminiscent of RJD2's early work with each track offering something a little different from the next whilst maintaining a warm relaxing vibe throughout.
Michna - Believe In It //Ghostly International buy
The ethereal vocals and soothing piano on Dutch Elm, the opening track of Sunken Foal's Fallen Arches, might lead the listener to assume it's going to be a breezy and relaxing ride all the way. However, while tracks such as Cash Poor are in a similar mould, this is a Planet Mu album after all so things get a little more 'challenging' as the album progresses and the various electronic toys are thrown into the mix.
Sunken Foal - Cash Poor // Planet Mu buy
Labels: Electronica, Ghostly International, Hip Hop, Michna, Planet Mu, Sunken Foal
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Hello Kitty
Kitty-Yo records sent me a whole host of quality material straight outa Berlin.Monosylabikk is the moniker of Filip Kaniecki, a Polish artist who produces abstract Hip Hop with samples from Polish Jazz records. 'Rocks', his new album is a continuation of this cut-up sound with instrumental tracks fusing filmic soundscapes, snatched vocal samples and chopped beats plus vocal tunes with collaborators Bee and MC Coherent Motion.
The whole album reminds me of 'Private Press' era DJ Shadow. Fans of Shadow and The Avalanches should definitely check this. Highly Recommended.
Monosylabikk - Et // Kitty-Yo
Monosylabikk - It'd End Up On Ladbroke Grove // Kitty-Yo
Rocks is released on the 16th November
'Particles' is the new album from Jens Doring aka E:gum , Jerry Lusion and Hp.stonji. His discography includes releases for labels such as Digital, Skam, Klein and Phantomnoise among others. However it is under the name E.stonji that this electronic solo project is released.The tracks contained within combine breakbeats with idm structures and ambient grooves to create beguiling abstract Electronica.
E.stonji - Neutr // Kitty-Yo
E.stonji - Stckinhir // Kitty-Yo
E.stonji Myspace
Particles is out now. Buy at Beatport
Finally some more straight-up dancefloor material from Electro Houser, Plastique De Reve. The Jeux Sans Frontieres EP contains 5 tracks ranging from the Baile Funk bounce of 'Favela Norte' through to the 303 soaked Acid House of 'What's on Your Mind?' and the 2-step / Dubstep riddims of 'Allright'. Quality.Plastique De Reve - Favela Norte // Kitty-Cuts
Plastique De Reve - Allright (Dub) // Kitty-Cuts
Jeux Sans Frontieres is out now. Buy at Juno Download
Labels: E.stonji, Electronic, Electronica, Hip Hop, Kitty-Yo, Monosylabikk, Plastique De Reve
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Wildstyles - 25 Years of Hip Hop Photography
'Wildstyles' is the new exhibition at the PYMCA Gallery. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the movie 'Wild Style' the show contains 25 years of Hip Hop imagery from photographers such as Normski, Janette Beckman, Eddie Otchere and Josh Cheuse.
The exhibition is on from now until November 2nd at the PYMCA Gallery, 41 Clerkenwell Road, London. EC1M 5RS.
11am - 6.30pm Mon - Fri. Free Entry.
The opening party was off the hook and we created a road block with Break dancers on the street, DJs and MC battles. Check out the video below.
If you missed our last exhibition, "Pills, Stills and Bellyaches - 20 Years of Rave" here is your chance to recapture those heady days of Acid House.
Check the PYMCA website and Myspace for more details. Word.
Labels: Hip Hop, PYMCA, Wild Style, Wildstyles
