Recommended: Recondite – DRGN / Wist 365
We’ve fawned over Recondite quite a bit around here and with good reason: his minimalistic approach to techno and acid has led to some of our favorite records of the last two years. Through his Plangent Records imprint he has slowly breathed life into the tired sounds of the TB-303. By now many of you have […]
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Recommended: Seapoint – Nautical Day EP
It’s been a few months since we last checked in with B.YRSLF division, the ever-evolving French label that’s been pushing an innovative, global-minded agenda since its inception just over two years ago. Even through the typically slow summer release season the B.YRSLF crew managed to roll along at breakneck speed and put out four new […]
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Recommended: Darqwan – Said The Spider / Flashing Lights (Remixes)
Anyone remember that Surgeon ‘Humanity Test’ mix from a couple of months back, that had the internet go into a small frenzy over the amount of exclusives and generally how great it was? If by some small chance you missed out on it the first time, we’d like to kindly direct your ears and eyes […]
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Recommended: Basic Soul Unit & Eddie Niguel – The First Shift
Discovering new artists and digging for records is always a joy, yet it’s the young labels breaking new ground which helps the continuity of music become more spellbinding. The Singapore based label Midnight Shift is one of these new imprints that stand out from the many others. They launch their musical venture with a collaboration between […]
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Five Mixes Are Better Than One Pt. XII
It’s been just over a year since LA collective Fade to Mind inaugurated the launch of their label with a mix from label co-founder Prince William. At this time last year, it would have been nearly impossible to predict the omnidirectional explosion of the American club music scene into new strongholds like Kansas, Texas, or Oregon. […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 52: Nautiluss
There’s no denying Canada has brought us more than a fair share of musical talent in the past couple of years. Be it the blissful and unadulterated sounds of Ryan Hemsworth to the more left-field dance floor movers of Kevin Mcphee, the amount of flourishing talent from an array of backgrounds has been an extremely […]
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Recommend: Arttu – Set You Free EP
Since launching 4lux all the way back in 2003, Dutch producer Gerd has provided a home for a host of talented artists such as Erdbeerschnitzel, Iron Curtis and Nicholas to many more. Remaining a prolific figure under a series of aliases throughout a career that spans 22 years, it’s easy to see how Gerd’s ears […]
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Review: Zodiac – Zodiac EP
Zodiac is the moniker of Toronto producer Jeremy Rose who is behind some The Weeknd’s earlier songs and more recently Paul Epworth’s first signee to his Wolf Tone imprint. Few details have emerged about this partnership, but the concept behind it seems open to say the least: working with someone as accomplished as Paul cannot be […]
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Three-Peat: Vol. V
Three-Peat is our feature spanning genres and labels to bring you three select releases from the past that still deserve your attention. For this edition, we’ve chosen three releases out of many that we’ve loved from the past, present and future of Hemlock Recordings, who just announced a celebration of their fourth birthday. 1. Untold – Stop […]
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Recommended: 100s – Ice Cold Perm
On his promising debut mixtape “Ice Cold Perm,” 19-year-old Bay Area rapper 100s blends the melodic, cloudy sounds of contemporary alternative hip-hop with a classic West Coast player attitude. The cover art references Snoop Dogg’s 1996 album art for “Tha Doggfather,” an appropriate allusion for a charming, skinny kid playing the role of a cold-hearted […]
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Sunday’s Best Pt. XXIII
From the dusty and damp home studio recordings to the amount of songs she gives away, everything about Shadowbox screams DIY. Coming from the seemingly endless stew of New York talent, Bonnie Baxter distinguishes herself through the heavy contrast in her music. Her music often pairs brash borderline noise sounds with light bleeps and lofty afterhours textures. […]
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Recommended: FaltyDL – Hardcourage
We’re always excited for new FaltyDL, and considering he has an album on the way for Ninja Tune the timing is just right for a new record. Last year he impressed us with the exploration and slinky garage tendencies of his sophomore album “We Stand Uncertain” as well as his outings on Swamp 81 via […]
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