Archives for April, 2008

April Sounds


10 recent bits to check for stereo satisfaction.
Selector: Olly Groves
(in no particular order)

1. Dcast Dynamics – In Darkness – Clone
Weird electronic dubby house beats with electronic masterclass ‘Under Current’ on the flip.
2. The Roots – Rising Down (LP) – Def Jam
Political, raw, non conformist hip hop with some big beats to back it up. [...]

Who needs a laptop


Detroit goodness using just a Korg EMX-1, now thats talent Mr Cowell.

Live on the lazoors


Kerri Chandler shows why he da’ boss. Playing lazer strings over his club monster ‘Bar a Thym’ . (skip to 1:15min in)

Sinister, evil cult lives on


Classic 1988 BBC News report on the illegal raves that morphed into the festivals of today. It features ‘Acid’ Ted Hines, the News of the World journalist whose coverage of the era rivaled any parody’s seen in ‘The Day Today‘

Shake Dem Bins


What better way to celebrate our return than with Jah Shaka in session, Brixton Town hall. circa late 70’s/ early 80’s

Return of the coldharbour pirates


Its been a long time, we shouldn’t have left you.