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NATIVE INSTUMENTS KOMPLETE 9
Komplete Package
REVIEW: V-MODA CROSSFADE M-100
Style with added substance
DJ MAG TOUR: CLUB MYST
Tempting Taipei
REVIEW: EXIT 10TH BIRTHDAY
The return of Bad Company
DRUM[ROLL]
The promotion teams bringing funk to the UK club scene
Xingfu Lu - Kode9 - Hyperdub
Like a carefree ménage of teenage elopers, bounding off into the sunset with nothing but love and a Woman & Home subscription to their names, Kode9 and his Frankenjuke bride continue to honeymoon at a pace. But lucky for us, it is the Hyperdub Mafioso at the head of the table, channelling those rapid-fire riddims through a pinball machine of wonky synths, damaged pads straight into the mouth of a Chicago trap house.
Like a carefree ménage of teenage elopers, bounding off into the sunset with nothing but love and a Woman & Home subscription to their names, Kode9 and his Frankenjuke bride continue to honeymoon at a pace. But lucky for us, it is the Hyperdub Mafioso at the head of the table, channelling those rapid-fire riddims through a pinball machine of wonky synths, damaged pads straight into the mouth of a Chicago trap house.
Back To The Source/Galliano Rocks - Justin Velor - Brutal Music
Dom Thomas, cabalistic crate-digger affiliated with Andy Votel's Finders Keepers, takes a break from curating wildly esoteric funk, rock and primitive electronic compilations for another outing under his Justin Velor guise. Finding a more commercial style, Thomas/Velor drafts in a surprising performance from Imagination's Leee John, whose dreamy falsetto accompanies the silky, electronic disco rhythm of 'Back To The Source' perfectly. Jez Williams, from seminal indie band Doves, lays down a vocal for the much dirtier, grimier electro-funk of 'Galliano Rocks'.
Dom Thomas, cabalistic crate-digger affiliated with Andy Votel's Finders Keepers, takes a break from curating wildly esoteric funk, rock and primitive electronic compilations for another outing under his Justin Velor guise. Finding a more commercial style, Thomas/Velor drafts in a surprising performance from Imagination's Leee John, whose dreamy falsetto accompanies the silky, electronic disco rhythm of 'Back To The Source' perfectly. Jez Williams, from seminal indie band Doves, lays down a vocal for the much dirtier, grimier electro-funk of 'Galliano Rocks'.
Autumn To Ashes - June Miller - Ram
Being exclusively signed to arguably the biggest label in the d&b game is no mean feat, and with this release the duo have cemented their reputation as Ram's newest recruits. The country & western-style guitar plucked intro could slip into any Tarantino scene and easily mirror the effortless build of energy before reaching its understated climax. It must be mentioned that some of June Miller's signature style has melted away to fit sleekly into Ram's current moulds.
Being exclusively signed to arguably the biggest label in the d&b game is no mean feat, and with this release the duo have cemented their reputation as Ram's newest recruits. The country & western-style guitar plucked intro could slip into any Tarantino scene and easily mirror the effortless build of energy before reaching its understated climax. It must be mentioned that some of June Miller's signature style has melted away to fit sleekly into Ram's current moulds.
The Rise Of The Ghostface Killah - Ghostface Killah Ft. Adrian Younge - Soul Temple Entertainment
I haven't heard '12 Reasons To Die' yet but wooaah if this gives a flavour of Younge's production I'm gonna have to hunt it down soon - spectral spindly shimmery heavily reverbed desert-guitar & Morricone touches riding a bristling breakbeat, Ghostface sounding more agitated than he has in a while (v. reminiscent of 'Niggamortis) and a scratch-laden breakdown that's so gorgeous it sounds like goddamn Tarnation! You're damn right you need this to send you into the sunset, both barrels smoking. Superb.
I haven't heard '12 Reasons To Die' yet but wooaah if this gives a flavour of Younge's production I'm gonna have to hunt it down soon - spectral spindly shimmery heavily reverbed desert-guitar & Morricone touches riding a bristling breakbeat, Ghostface sounding more agitated than he has in a while (v. reminiscent of 'Niggamortis) and a scratch-laden breakdown that's so gorgeous it sounds like goddamn Tarnation! You're damn right you need this to send you into the sunset, both barrels smoking. Superb.
