Gil Scott-Heron – I’m New Here
It’s been difficult to write a bad review about the biggest musical icons in my life, but unfortunately the latest from Gil Scott-Heron is a huge disappointment.
Dexter – The Jazz Files
Having resolved the problems of the first pressing, Dexter’s Jazz Files is now available on LP. This video features two tracks taken from the album.
Illum Sphere – Supercharged
Following his free track Agent White and remixes for Om Unit, Martyn and Greymatter, Illum Sphere back with another new track.
Devonwho – Thumbtracks Remixes Vol. 1
Free remix album from Los Angeles-based Devonwho, featuring up and coming talents like Tokimonsta, Krystal Klear, Matthewdavid, Shlohmo or Dibiase.
Daedelus – Righteous Fists of Harmony
There is a new album from Daedelus coming out on Brainfeeder in late March. Here is a nice promo video featuring the song “Fin de Siècle”.
Flying Lotus – Cosmogramma
Warp has just unveiled some details on the forthcoming album from Steven Ellison, best known as Flying Lotus.
Four Tet – There Is Love In You
There hasn’t been an album review in a while and Kieran Hebdan’s new Four Tet LP makes a brilliant first candidate in 2010.
Erykah Badu – New Amerykah Part Two
In preparation for the release of her forthcoming album New Amerykah Part Two, Erykah Badu has updated her website with a new video and a free download.
Mind Over Matter Ableton Jam
Greymatter’s collaboration with Domu was posted last week, now there is an extended preview to the forthcoming album “Mind Over Matter”.
Four Tet – There Is Love In You
The fifth longplayer from Kieran Hebden will be out on January 25 and goes by the name of There Is Love In You. As of yesterday, you can listen to a 47-minutes preview with all tracks from the album.
Greymatter – We Are One
A true banger comes from the man called Greymatter. His debut album Mind Over Matter will be out in mid-February on Unique Uncut, a first teaser is this cooperation with Domu.
Hubert Daviz – Pe Vale (Prima Parte)
Having worked all day, staring at the screen, this new track from Hubert Daviz’s upcoming project “Procedure De Rutina” is just what I needed. With material sampled from old Romanian records, Hubert created these mellow vibes, giving me the peace I needed so badly.
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Journey 2 the Light
It was Mark de Clive-Lowe’s album “Journey 2 the Light” that launched Freedom School seminal releases. Officially only available in Japan, you can now listen to the album on SoundCloud.
Dâm-Funk – Mirrors
Just in time to remember us of the upcoming release of the 5-LP box set of Toeachizown, the ambassador of funk presents his new video for the track Mirrors.
Monkey_Sequence.19 – Substantial 12 Monkeys
From Japanese label Wonderful Noise Productions I received this preview to the upcoming album from Monkey Sequence.19. It’s supposed to come out in February 2010.
Silhouette Brown – Two
It’s only a picture, but it confirms the rumours of a follow-up to 2004’s Silhouette Brown album, a production by former West London masterminds Dego and Kaidi Tatham.
Aardvarck – Titi
Amsterdam’s Mike Kivits must be considered one of the best in the city’s rich music scene and luckily he is also very busy to maintain this status. His debut on the Eat Concrete label came out last month and it’s his 4th solo album already.
Silkie – City Limits Volume 1
Silkie’s debut album on Mala’s Deep Medi label came out at the end of July, which is probably the reason why it didn’t get much attention outside the dubstep scene.
Ian O'Brien – Kokoro
This week Japanese label Octave Lab released two albums from one of my favourite producers Ian O’Brien.
Koushik – Beep Tape
Stones Throw has decided to give away Koushik’s latest effort “Beep Tape” for free and this week only.
Flying Lotus Remix Album
Tokyo-based label Beat Records has repeatedly put out some of Warp Records biggest releases for the Japanese market. They will continue to do so by releasing a collection of all three L.A. EPs from Flying Lotus.
Hudson Mohawke – Butter
It’s hardly more than the album name and its tracklist, but the debut from Scotland’s Hudson Mohawke will be out on October 12th through Warp Records.
Cosmic War Of The Planets
Using both the audio and video from Alfonso Brescia’s movie of the same name, DJ Buzz created his own soundtrack for a re-edited version of an Italo future classic.
Nosaj Thing – Drift
The debut album from Los Angeles-based producer Nosaj Thing was among my most anticipated releases this year, let’s see what it does.
Aybee – East Oakland Space Program
Here comes a new album from Deepblak founder Armon Bazile. Actually it’s his debut album for the Aybee moniker. I was lucky to have received a copy minutes before leaving the city, as I was about to travel through the countryside.
Martyn – Great Lengths
I don’t recall a record this year that was nearly as anticipated as Martyn’s debut longplayer Great Lengths. For those of you who are critical towards dubstep, this could turn out to be the first album in your collection, as it’s the yet best proof for the genre’s versatility.
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.
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.
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),…
