Weekly Bits 22/2011

As we've lost one of the greatest, Gil Scott-Heron, many people dug out their favourite records and payed tribute. Check these from Gilles Peterson, Benji B, Twit One, Black Classical, Ennio Styles, DJ Mayhem, Cookin Soul, Melting Pot or the previously recommended JJ Smoking Sessions. There are probably 500 more of these, but maybe you should start buying his albums instead - if you don't have them by now.

The city of Munich will host an exhibition on electronic pioneers Kraftwerk later this year in autumn. I'm particularly interested in its catalogue, Kraftwerk: 3D, which should make it to regular bookstores around the world.

FACT Magazine had quite some exciting album news this week, including Zomby's Dedication, Silkie's City Limits Vol. 2 and Björk's iPad album. There were some links up for a stream of Zomby's album, but they currently don't seem to work

Frsh Slcts not only put up the second part of the Analogue Monsta Mix, you can also get a free Suzi Analogue EP from the same link.

More free music comes from Georgia Anne Muldrow, who gives away last year's SomeOthaShip via Bandcamp

Aus Music's Midland did an exclusive mixtape for URB Mag. So did Dego for W Hotels, but it's kinda hard to find (click on Living Room, then switch to playlist mode.) Lastly, here is another Kutmah mix for the Sketchbook radio show.

Let's go back to Gil Scott-Heron one more time: Ninja Mixdump just posted an old concert from 1977. You can listen to the stream on Mixcloud or find the download link over here.

Published on June 05, 2011