Deep Freeze

One artist that has consistently delivered quality and varied releases is Debruit. His Spation Temporel ep drops in January and I would highly recommend picking it up as soon as you can. Posting my favourite track from the ep today.

Debruit - Dalston Airline

Memories

For me, the bpm's have been lowering recently. Maybe its the old age starting to creep in or the fact that I havent been on a proper session in a while. Getting into a lot more stuff that I can listen to on the way to work without wanting to break into a jog. Posting a selection of tracks that have been on repeat with myself lately. All available in full quality from your lds.

Four Tet - Love Cry (Joy Orbsion Remix)

Crookers feat Kelis - No Security (Rustie Instrumental Remix)

Hudson MoHawke - Oops

Krautrock: The Rebirth of Germany

I watched a excellent little documentary called Krautrock: The Rebirth of Germany recently on BBC4. It looked at how Germany established its own unique music scene between the late 60s and 70s with pioneers of electronic music such as Can, Neu!, Faust and of course the legendary Kraftwerk trying to carve their own identity in the world of music which is dominated by American and British influences and culture. Check the doc below.

Regal

The best bit of advice someone ever gave me, "stick to your guns". Looking at event listings for clubs around Dublin these days its great to see an influx of foreign talent. Times for Dublin clubbers it seems are good. On further inspection you cant escape the realisation that the promoters bringing them over are not genuinely interested in the type of music that they play or their significance in the scene as a whole, its clear that they are more interested in getting heads in the door and turning a quick profit. The same people that were pushing "electro" dj's 6 months ago have now switched up, flipped their cap sideways and have booked the latest dubstep, funky or whatever is hot at the moment act to play at their newly named night. Musical mercenaries I suppose. Of course Im not saying that change isnt good,more so, its important to set down a foundation and build on it rather than up sticks and move on just as the next fad arrives.

Thinking about writing this post I suppose I was reflecting on my own musical interests at the moment. Im liking a lot of sounds around now but at the same time I always love hearing something new from a familiar artist. Anyone who has seen Dj Bone in a club will know that he is the epitome of what a solid techno dj should be. Playing effortlessly over 3 decks whilst always maintaining a sky high tempo and keeping the floor rocking at all times. He has a ton of mixes over on his Soundcloud page that you can check out. His production credentials are equally glowing. Heres something I rediscovered over the weekend.

Dj Bone - No Sleep (True to the roots)

Effect

Did a tune swap with a mate of mine recently and was introduced to Motor City Drum Ensemble. Really liked what I heard and I don't usually like House Music. Really well thought out tracks and brilliant use of samples. On the downside though, went to see him the other week when he was playing in the Pod and it was a serious let down. Another case of production skills not transfering into the DJ Booth.

Motor City Drum Ensemble - Raw Cuts 2

Broken Walls

I cant remember an artist recently that Iv looked forward to their next release. The new ep on Hemlock comes from label boss Untold and I must say, I like nearly every track off it. Hes someone thats been attracting a lot of hype lately but he is certainly coming good on it.

Untold - Palamino

Les Bleus

We were robbed last night, no world cup mania next year. No better tonic than rave chords

Bizzare Inc - Raise Me