SILENT HILL Break Me To Pieces (Yo Yo)
Genre: psy-trance.
Sounds like: rock-infused, peak-hour Israeli trance.
Bottom line: Dropping one of the most powerful debut albums in the genre to date, there is no doubt these brilliant musicians will be breaking the trance mold for years to come. Blending guitar, bass and keyboards with an intense workout Read more...
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So you wanna be a music producer, eh Sparky? You already got the oversized gold vintage shades and tilted New Era lid. You’ve made sure your clothes are neon sharp and limited edition…but you wear them like you just picked ‘em off the floor of some early 20s fashion chick after Read more...
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BARRINGTON LEVY Barrington Levy & Friends: Teach the Youth (17 North Parade)
Genre: dancehall, rockers, reggae.
Sounds like: one of the most influential crooners around.
Bottom line: A truly distinctive vocalist, Barrington Levy’s style and tones took shape this time under producer Joe Gibbs. Having traveled throughout the many clubs, dancehalls and park jams, from Brixton to Brooklyn, Read more...
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The name Sid Meier should ring a bell to any computer gamer older than 25. The prime objective in his prized franchise, Civilization, is a lot like what he’s done in the computer gaming world: conquer. With that accomplished, it looks like he was ready to take on the console realm. Civ Rev, as it’s Read more...
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SEELENLUFT Birds And Plants And Rocks And Things (Gigolo)
Genre: electro pop.
Sounds like: catchy, foot-tapping, electro-minded techno with delicate vocal twists.
Bottom line: With its pop electronic vibes, this album is perfect for a second room at a nice techno party. There is a heavy disco focus leaning on the shoulders of many emo vocal bits, while Read more...
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The name is new, but chances are you’ve already heard Catz ‘n Dogz. Previously, as “3 Channels,” the best friends duo had already released club records on respected underground dance labels Trapez, Crosstown Rebels, Pokerflat, Boxer, dirtybird, Leena, Trenton, and their own imprint, Channels Recordings. After making underground techno for many years, the duo has Read more...
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FALKO BROKSIEPER Heavy Day (Sub Static)
Genre: minimal techno.
Sounds like: Solid yet goofy dance-heavy, electro-tinged jams.
Bottom line: If bouncy, funk-driven analog minimalism is for you, then look no further. This Berlin master of the dancefloor always dominates the sound system with his clever hits, huge basslines, everlasting melodies and vamped chord riffs.
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Hey Alex, you’re coming home from the war, man! There’s nothing like coming home to a bunch of flags, a big ass “WELCOME HOME” sign and a nice home-cooked meal and slice of steaming apple pie. Yeah…except there’s nothing like that here. The only family member around to welcome you is your flipped-out gun-toting mother. Read more...
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After the overwhelming response to the Nude Remix Project, Radiohead are giving fans the opportunity to remix “Reckoner,” another track from the band’s latest album In Rainbows, here.
To make remixing easy, the separate ’stems’* from the song will be available to purchase on iTunes. The ’stems’ available are bass, lead vocal, backing vocals, guitars, piano/strings Read more...
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HESTON Storyteller (Worldsoul Music)
Genre: soul music.
Sounds like: a poised, modern-day soul vocalist yearning for that “Motown” sound.
Bottom line: This is just DEEP and SEXY soul music. Very romantic, very honest and yet, clearly political as well. Excellent musicianship accompanies each of his classic soul songs, sealing the deal on this one.
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