Resident Advisor Podcast with Linkwood
Edinburgh’s Firecracker Recordings has been one of the biggest suprises in house and disco productions in recent years. The label’s first three EPs sold out quickly and many were happy to see their entire…
Domu on SoundCloud
I’ve been kinda sloppy with yesterday’s Weekly Bits. Not only did I forget to mention the Seasons Change mixtape from Stee Downes, I also wanted to mention Domu’s recent activity on SoundCloud.
Weekly Bits 13/2009
Since South African producer Culoe de Song attended last year’s RBMA in Barcelona, he has been traded as one of the most promising talents among house enthusiasts. Last week, Berlin’s Innervision label has
Miles Davis Quintet Skateboards
The Kind of Blue Deluxe Edition was already an impressive collection for all Miles Davis fans out there. It was released to celebrate the record’s 50th anniversary and it consists of a vinyl record, four CDs and…
Theo Parrish on DJonTV
For their sixth video-podcast, DJonTV is joined by the legendary Detroit discjockey and producer Theo Parrish, who talks about his discovery of the piano, his production and his idea of DJing.
XLR8R Podcast by The Juan MacLean
April 14 is the day, when the new album from The Juan MacLean will be out. I’ve been a huge fan of DFA and Juan’s records in particular. In order to promote his upcoming release, John has put together a mix for the XLR8R.
Dâm-Funk Mixtape and Radio Interview
The Stones Throw tour through Europe has just ended, and it left some traces on the media. Following radio features with Mayer Hawthorne, there are news from “The ambassador of Boogie Funk”, otherwise known as Dâm-Funk.
Brainfeeder Podcast
Following the Low End Theory Podcast, Los Angeles producers Flying Lotus, Ras G and SAMIYAM have put together the first Brainfeeder podcast. It was previously given away on CD at a Brainfeeder event in LA, but like me you probably havn’t been there.
New Sonar Kollektiv Compilations
Sonar Kollektiv has released two new iTunes-exclusive compilations, Digital Gems and Based on Misunderstandings. Fans of Jazzanova should check these out, as each contains a mix by the Berlin discjockeys.
Weekly Bits 12/2009
We’ve already been blessed with quite some mixtapes this week, but there are some more to follow in this post. There’s also the first iPhone app from Parra and a free compilation with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Peven Everett, Rich Medina and others.
fLako – First Spaceshit On The Moon
Germany’s UpMyAlley teamed up with Kwatro to give away this free download from Berlin based producer fLako. On this beat tape, you will find thirty of his own productions, most of them previously unheard.
The Politik Competition Winners
In January 2008, Mark de Clive-Lowe announced a remix competition for tracks from the self-titled album by The Politik. With much delay, the judges Phil Asher, Orin “Afronaught” Walters, Benji B and The Politik themselves announced the winners some minutes ago.
Carlos Niño & Friends – With A Little Help From
There is no way I could summarize the work of Carlos Niño in just one paragraph. The Los Angeles based producer, arranger, composer and musician is involved in Build an Ark, Ninja Tune’s AmmonContact, The Life Force, What’s The Science? or Hu Vibrational.
Lukid, Dorian & Izmabad
Today, I’ve got a couple of mixtapes for you, which I was going to save for the weekly bits, but I guess they’re too good to hold them back!
Underground Resistance
A nine minutes video on Detroit’s Underground Resistance has been made available this week on Current TV. It features interviews with label founder Mike Banks, Cornelius “Atlantis” Harris and some of the label’s more recent signings like Nomadico or DJ Skurge.
A Designers Republic Mixtape
Without a doubt, The Designers Republic (tDR) has been among the most influencial design studios throughout the nineties until their unexpected end earlier this year. The British Warp label, the wipEout series on Sony’s Playstation or the artwork of Funkstörung are probably the best-known identities tDR has created.
Floatingpoints on Rinse FM
Here comes another mixtape from Floatingpoints, this time recorded for Alex Nut’s radio-show on Rinse FM. You can listen to the mix on his SoundCloud page, or download it if you’re a collector.
Weekly Bits 11/2009
Kirk Degiorgio has dug out some of his older mixes for Nuphonic’s London Xpress show. The only chance to listen to them is via his Soundcloud page, downloads are not available.
Herbie Hancock playing on a Fairlight CMI
It’s a pleasure to watch musical legends Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones, as they play starry-eyed on a Fairlight CMI synthesizer. The CMI (Computer Musical Instrument) was introduced in 1979, being the first polyphonic digital sampling synthesizer.
Tom Trago – Voyage Direct
Oh, how those Dutch producers keep amazing me. Whether it’s Rednose Distrikt, Meikbar, Benny Sings, Harco Pront, Sotu the Traveller or HayZee, some of the freshest producers are coming from Holland! Many call Rush Hour and Kindred Spirits their home, and champion various types of music.
Robert Mitchell 3io plays 4hero
The Robert Mitchell 3io, winner of the Worldwide Award for the best jazz album, were guests at Jazz re:freshed last Thursday at London’s Mau Mau Bar. In this video, they are playing an interpretation of 4hero’s Third Stream,
Soulparlor Promo Mix
Soulparlor are a DJ and production collective based in Mainz, Germany. Apart from having produced an album, several EPs and a track for last year’s Here Comes Treble compilation, they also run the clubnight You Move Nothing If…
Gilles Peterson Podcast with Phil Asher
I’ve decided against writing a review of the Phlash & Friends album, basically because I wouldn’t know how to do it. It’s what everybody would expect a house album from Phil Asher would sound like, and I mean…
Nosaj Thing on Experimental
Last week, Mary Anne Hobbs had a guestmix from Nosaj Thing on her Experimental show. The mix contains many exclusive tracks from Nosaj Thing’s upcoming debut album Drift and is now available for download from his blog.
Savath y Savalas Album and Interview
While Guillermo Scott Herren is best known under the name of Prefuse 73, he is also collaborating with other musicians from all over the world. I have previously mentioned an album with Dimlite (in production),…
Free King Britt Remixes
In the past, Philadelphia based producer and creative ambassador King Britt hasn’t been shy giving away free downloads on his website Five Six Media.
Last week’s track was a collaboration…
Mayer Hawthorne on Deviation
The Stones Throw European Tour brought the label’s latest talent Mayer Hawthorne to the BBC studios to meet up with Benji B. Apart from being interviewed, Mayer presented four songs from his soon to be released debut album.
Vitrola Mixtape from Bruno Morais
I’ve been asked before, why I’m not featuring some musicians from my country. So, today I present to you Bruno Morais, who is just about to release second album A Vontade Superstar. For journalist Ronaldo Evangelista, the São Paulo based singer, songwriter and producer has put together this little mixtape.
Low End Theory Podcast #1
Though I cannot provide much info, I consider this worthy news. Los Angeles based club Low End Theory lauched its new podcast with a mix from resident Daddy Kev and SAMIYAM.…
Jazztronik Works
Ryota Nozaki, better known as Jazztronik, is one of the busiest cats out there. He releases at least two CDs a year, be it albums, remixes or other compilations, alongside several 12-inches. Not all of them are making it outside of the Japanese market, so it’s a bit hard to keep up with his releases.
