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Showing posts with label Grime. Show all posts
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Tuesday

I'm a give you up...



After hanging with these boys on Saturday at Parklife (not a recommended festival but more on that later) it's about time we got this up. Maribou State have been going from strength to strength since their exclusive mix for us; they've been signed to TFA Agency and have a release coming out very soon on Fat! Records. This one's a remix of TMS who seem to have come out of nowhere with the promo and remixes, for their not particularly good Disco (or maybe that's another TMS?). Anyway this remix shows Maribou State's progression and reinstates why we had them do a mix for us, snap it up quick.

I Need You (Maribou State Remix) - TMS

Whilst still on Parklife topic, the Crosstown tent was rammed so as the evening drew to a close we watched Two Door Cinema Club on the main stage. As far as Indie music goes, they're pretty excellent. This remix has been rolling around for a while but as it's on a slow vibrant Disco vibe, it will definitely go down well with the ladies.

Something Good Can Work (RAC Remix) - Two Door Cinema Club

It pleases us to see Graphics (if you haven't yet come across the name, check the introducing post) doing well getting on the official remixes and coming out with productions like this. I don't think this made it to the actual release but nonetheless it bounces along and you should keep your eye for the name, we're sure there's more goodness to come.

Drive (Graphics Remix) - Alpines

Jack Steadman we met before in this post. These two don't really follow on from before but still both are good music in their own right. 'Gold Tooth' takes a bouncy Hip Hop vibe whilst 'Dedicace' sounds like an instrumental interpretation of Eminem's 'Like Toy Soldiers', or maybe not.

Dedicace - Jack Steadman

Gold Tooth - Jack Steadman

We hadn't seen anything of S-Type since his first few free tunes back in this post until he was on a flyer recently in Leeds. It then turns out his remix of River of Slime (also out on Phuturelabs) is being used as promo for the release. Big colourful production halfway between Grime and Hip Hop. If only if it was a little longer. That being said, the original is 17 minutes long which seems a little excessive.

Volume One (S-Type Remix) - River of Slime

Disclosure who we featured in this post made it into Annie Mac's top 10 summer tunes (along with Javeon McCarthy) with 'Blue You' but as promo for their 'Carnival EP' which came out today they're giving this away, probably the weakest on the EP but still. They also uploaded one of our favourites for preview. Go find the EP in your favourite store.

Just Your Type - Disclosure

I Love... That You Know - Disclosure


Brero is a new name but has landed in the iTunes and after a few listens through we deem it good enough to share. It's on a mellow 2-step vibe, gently winging it's way into your good books also.

Dusk - Brero

Another one on the chilled tip, Phaeleh gave out a freebie as he hit 10k fans on Facebook. If you have yet to 'like' his page, get over there and do so. He's still one of our favourites and we can't wait for the next album. Also if you haven't checked his mix for us yet, it's leading the series in number of downloads. Infact, don't just 'like' him, go and support the man by buying his tunes and remixes like the one below.

Nocturne - Phaeleh

Jungle (Phaeleh Remix) - Charli XCX


Lastly I'll leave you with five tunes mainly aimed at DJs rather than straight up listening, hopefully the names should be familiar...

I Know - Kastle

Linear Function - Goldlines

Mustard (Cure Rerub) - HxdB

Dangerous (C.R.S.T. Remix) - Mighty Moe

Stay Away (T. Williams Dub) - Charli XCX

If you rely on us updating you from Facebook, they're not allowing us to post as someone has flagged us as spam which is real kind. We hope this gets sorted soon but if not, try posting a link or something in your status and complaining when they don't let you. Keep checking back, there's a few goodies in store over the next week or so.

Wednesday

Featuring KAHN



"My name is Joseph McGann and I’m from Bristol. Music has been my life force since I was a child and I’ve been lucky enough to have a diverse musical upbringing. Most of my time is spent making music and performing. I chose the name Kahn because I like the word."

Kahn is moving onwards and upwards rapidly with a wide range of different sounds to his name. Having seen the name cropping up all over the place we decided the soundcloud needed investigating. The music on there is brilliant and as his productions skills improve we can only recommend you track his output closely.

You & I (Kahn Remix) - J a b u


He delivers a near perfect remix of Poly Styrene's 'Black Christmas' which is available here along with a slightly weaker re-work of Floetry. Both sit within the Dubstep formula but are rammed full of layers, fills, harmonies, melodies, atmospherics etc to take them somewhere fresh.

Black Christmas (Kahn Remix) - Poly Styrene [RUDEEE]

Say Yes (Kahn Remix) - Floetry

He had his debut release out on Punch Drunk in February this year, check our favourite of the two tracks...

Like We Used To - Kahn


He recently was in the hot seat with Sonic Router, check the mix and interview here. Lastly, showcasing his diversity, this one's on a grimey tip.

Duppy & Leave (Kahn Remix) - M.I.K

Monday

Featuring BOK BOK



L-Vis 1990's partner in crime, Rinse FM regular and futuristic graphic designer Alex Sushon (aka Bok Bok) has finally compiled an EP of his own material to put out on the widely respected Night Slugs label. Following on from Egyptrixx's album 'Bible Eyes' and an absolutely killer white label release, Bok Bok's Southside EP [NS010] will hit the stores within the next few weeks.

The EP reflects the UK meets US vibes that the Night Slugs gang have down to a tee. Heavy grime influences can be heard on 'Silo Pass' (wouldn't be surprised if a few MCs rush to vocal this one) whilst 'Reminder' rolls out nicely with a grimey lead line, ghetto drums and that fashionable acid twist.



Bok Bok plays alongside Jam City down at Wire on 18th May for the launch night of Square One. Check the event out here.

Friday

Leeds Local #002: PHAT PAT


photo credit: Jay Hawley

Bigger Than Barry resident Phat Pat steps up for our latest locals mix. For those that haven't frequented Barry on a Tuesday at Mint Club in Leeds, it's up there with the livest midweek party in the country. We played in March last year and walked away saying that it's probably the best residency to have. Crisp Funktion 1, hi-tech roof lights and an up-for-anything crowd. Plus it's usually rammed!

On other matters Phat Pat is part of the Cut & Paste Soundsystem who are all about bass-heavy party music, regularly hosting room 2 at Faversham for Metropolis nights. Expect to see some sort of collaboration night not too far in the future. Keep that hush though.

This demonstrates the variety in what he plays out, a mix from deep to popular, get it on the download...

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01. The XX - Crystalised (Dark Sky Remix)
02. Sines - Stuff Dreams Are Made Of (Von D's Mooving Stab Remix)
03. Dorian Concept - Her Tears Taste Like Pears
04. Benga - 808
05. Mensah - Pulse 80
06. Jessie Ware & SBTRKT - Nervous
07. Mala - Eyez
08. Kryptic Minds - Wondering Why
09. Gudio - Tantalized
10. Eskmo - The Melody
11. Skream - I Love The Way
12. V.I.V.E.K - Talking Shadows
13. Skream - Fields of Emotion
14. Harry Craze - Gone
15. Guido - Orchestral Lab
16. Benga - I Come From London
17. Headhunter - Prototype (Modeselektor's Broken Handbrake Remix)
18. Skream - Let's Go Fucking Mental
19. Joe - Claptrap
20. Icicle - Anything
21. Primary 1- Never Know (Submerse Remix)
22. Benga - Who Remembers
23. Magnetic Man - Ping Pong
24. Phantasmagorium - Test Crash Dummies
25. Redlight - Stupid
26. Magnetic Man - Certified Banger
27. Girl Unit - Wut
28. Superisk - Find Your Way VIP
29. Elkat - Solis
30. S-X - Woo Riddim
31. Skittles - Typically (Chimpo Remix)
32. Joker & TC - It Aint Got A Name
33. Von D - Show Me (Skreamix)

Catch him playing with us at Bigger Than Barry's 3rd Birthday on 19th February.

Tuesday

I ain't puttin' up with the gimmicks...



Geeneus the man behind Rinse FM has started giving away tracks from his dusty hard drive which probably wouldn't have see the light again. This one is from December 2004 and features No Lay on the vocal. Takes me back a couple of years, not 6 though!

Geelay No. 1 - Geeneus

While we're on the subject of old riddims. This one's had a makeover from our old time favourites Pirate Soundsystem who have given it some new bounce and 4x4 flavours.

RIP Groove (Pirate Soundsystem Remix) - Double 99

Think this one's been floating around for a while but for those that haven't picked it up - SBTRKT on point as usual with a sick garagey beat and cheerful synthy stabs.

Rekorda - SBTRKT

Lastly, FaltyDL provides us with a sub heavy edit of The xx's 'Islands'. It has a skippy beat with drifting vocals which leaves me in two minds whether this was made for the dancefloor or easy listening.

Islands (FaltyDL Remix) - The xx