Marcel Fengler (Ostgut Ton / Berghain)
I have always been fascinated, obsessed almost dependent on german techno – especially the kind that almost visualizes the grittiness of urban landscape and how man reacts, adapts, interacts with his surroundings. This urban landscape, man-made, concrete and steel crevices in between buildings and walls pulsating with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of modern living. I’m...
Maya Jane Coles
Just as I thought it was going to be a quiet Easter weekend, we got this through the inbox: Maya Jane Coles. In Leeds. With Joy Orbison. Fuck. Yeah I know she’s played in Leeds many times but I have never got the opportunity to go see her. Finally, the time has come. For those of...
Isaac Tichauer – I Forgive You
If you’re like me and still not over the party mood yet, then this first post of the year is going to get you grooving nicely. Isaac Tichauer‘s I Forgive You released at the end of last year on the French Express imprint is the perfect soundtrack to accompany you while shake off the post...
Critical Music – CRIT 066
This just came out on Monday – Critical Music‘s 066 release featuring Sabre, Foreign Concept and vocals by Riya. If you’re wondering why Riya sounds familiar, it’s because she’s done so many vocals for various explosive dnb tunes like this one, a personal favourite of mine by Lenzman out on Metalheadz: [Lenzman - Open Page (Feat. Riya)]...
Paul Woolford Remixed by Extrawelt
Not one, but TWO Extrawelt (my favourite techno heavyweights) remixes of the upcoming Halocyan release by Paul Woolford. Extrawelt was quick to announce these samplers on their facebook page, literally about an hour ago when I wrote this. To be released worldwide next Tuesday, 9th of October, this 12″ features Extrawelt’s 2 versions of the title track –...
ViLLΛGE
WOW. All I can say is who the fuck is this guy? Can I get a bit of background please? The only thing I know about ViLLΛGE is that he’s a producer based in Romania somewhere and he makes the smoothest, most soulful stuff ever with glorious penetrating, stunning synths. SBTRKT fans listen up! This is...
In Photos: Canal Mills Launch Party Sept 2012
Whoa. What a night. The Canal Mills launch party was every bit better than expected (and we had high expectations.) Word of caution – just because your party is in a warehouse does not mean it is automatically going to be totes amazeballs. We were promised something completely unlike Leeds, something entirely different. And boy...
Midland
Getting back into the groove of dance music. This one is on Midland - I was inclined to write this after listening to his Bring Joy (2012 Refix), the solid, stand out track from the More Music comp that just came out earlier on this week. I’ve been to see him a few times in Leeds and never really...
Tee Circus – Shepherdess Walk
Kinda missed writing about electronic music on this blog, it’s been mostly bands that have been gracing these posts for awhile now so thought I’d just drop this new one in by London-based producer Tee Circus. I just fancy a bit of uk garage and this is track a kinda experiment of sorts, there is no...
Disclosure
Can’t get over these guys at the moment. Disclosure are South London based brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence. They’re only 17 and 20 and they’re already making serious waves with their smooth production: a unique blend of detroit house-y beats with soulful vocals, taking you down low, real deep vibes. Also borrowing elements from UK...
PREVIEW: Simian Mobile Disco x Julio Bashmore x Tensnake @ Canal Mills Leeds
Can you smell that in the air? I’m not talking about the smell of damp, and the wet and the cold. I’m talking about the smell of a great party, there is that scent of expectation hanging in the air in Leeds city centre. Because in about 48 hours time, all those work hours of...
In Photos: Shhh_ift 11th Aug 2012 @ Full Circle Leeds
So last night I got roped in to video record probably the best techno night in Leeds right now, Shhh_ift. This is my third outing to this clubnight and every time it just keeps getting better and better. The Shhh_ift collective like to keep things underground but accessible: their venues are never revealed until the...
