30 Oct 2013

Hot Since 82 - Little Black Book



Much to the dismay of my housemates I've had Hot Since 82's new album 'Little Black Book' on the Moda Black label stuck on repeat for an annoyingly long time. BUT IT'S JUST SO DAMN GOOD. At 30, Leeds based Daley Padley is one of the more seasoned, shall we say, of producers compared to the myriad fresh-faced teens that are doing the circuit at the moment.
He started DJing when he was 17 giving him plenty of time to perfect his craft. A regular at Ibiza superclubs, he became somewhat disillusioned with the direction his music was heading in and dropped off the scene circa 2007. Thank the Lord he fell back in love with it other wise I never would have got my filthy hands on this absolute belter of an album.
Dark, mysterious, atmospheric, textured, sexy house with euphoric builds and hefty drops is what it's all about. 'Chords' and his remix of Shadow Child's 'So High' are two of my favourites from the album, but make sure you check out the whole thing. Well worth it.

29 Oct 2013

Anthem - N Joi

This got played out as the last song in the warehouse at Motion's huge halloween party, Just Jack Freak Boutique. Huge old school, piano house from 1991 wwhhuuuttt.


21 Oct 2013

Careless EP - Dusky



Dusky's Careless EP got released back in September on Aus Music but man it just does not get old. I could literally listen to this ALL DAY son. Vocal samples that hook you so easily, chunky dance floor bass, and that dark Dusky sound that gives the boys an ominous edge. Play it agaaaiinnn.

17 Oct 2013

Be Your Girl (Kaytranada Remix) - Teedra Moses


Just stumbled across this beauty and couldn't let it pass. Up and coming Montreal producer Kevin Celestin is originally from Haiti and grew up listening to the likes of Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson and Louis Armstrong. He cites his influences as 80s R&B and funk which becomes apparent as you delve into the glorious realm of his sensual electro beats. Love-making music.

13 Oct 2013

Free - Star Slinger

Manchester based Darren Williams is probably more famed for his remixes than originals but with 'Free' he proves that he's got the whole musical package. This airy, funky, jazzy tune is a taster from his debut LP getting released in early 2014.

12 Oct 2013

Feel It - Walter Ego



Making waves on the underground UK funky, grime, house and everything in between scene is Sheffield boy Josh Gregory. Classed as the one to watch by underground tastemakers like Rinse FM and Monki, this guy looks set for big things, especially since his release 'Heaven' on Kerri Chandler's MadTech back in August which made him a household name with house lovers. 'Feel It' definitely my fav so far.

9 Oct 2013

Untitled - Burial & Four Tet


Ripped from Four Tet's 8 hour long takeover on Rinse FM comes an untitled, unreleased collab between Four Tet and Burial. A spine-tingling vocal sample, reverb and heavy bassline all contribute to this stellar yet omnious garage-y track. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN HIDING THIS MR. TET

3 Oct 2013

Brown Bread - Mak & Pasteman



Hailing from Leeds, the Mak & Pasteman boys frequented Subdub often in their younger years which ended up heavily influencing their sound. Forthcoming in November on Naked Naked, they've smashed it once again with this heavy bass, tech-house beauty.

2 Oct 2013

Girls Love Beyonce (Will Heard Cover) - Drake


You might have heard this charming Londoner's voice feature on Klangkarussel's summer hit 'Sonnentanz', but his cover of Drake's 'Girls Love Beyonce' for SBTV really takes the biscuit. One of the most funk-filled and soulful voices I've heard in a while, he's currently working on new material and is playing gigs here and there in London so catch him if you can.