This past Saturday night, 19th March, I was in attendance for the London leg of Submotion Orchestra‘s UK tour at the Jazz Cafe in London. The venue was absolutely rammed full of people – the signs outside said “SOLD OUT” and they weren’t lying either!
There was a lot of hype recently when promo for the track All Yours began to do the rounds and the hype was for good reason. Genuinely the first new piece of music I’d heard for a while that … [read more]
The long-awaited Gully Foil EP from Shankles is now available from our very own Jus Like Music Records as a FREE download! Sighting a variety of alternative electronic influences – from Four Tet to Clark to Nostalgia 77 to Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble and beyond – the UK’s Shankles weaves a sinister yet uplifting mix of twisted samples and dark breaks. His ability to seamlessly shift from delicate build-ups into claustrophobic crescendos is nothing short of refreshing. S.maharba‘s finishing touches via his mastering of the … [read more]
The well renowned CDR returns for its March session at London’s world-famous Plastic People (EC2A) on Sunday 13th March. Featuring appearances from Morgan Zarate and Kutmah, this is your chance to check out amazing new material on a ridiculous sound-system. Also, if you make tracks yourself, submit yours to the CDR crew before 830pm on the night to hear it get played out as part of the Open CDR session.
So, whatever your angle or motive, if you’re in London town on Sunday … [read more]
The chances are that you have heard of the Red Bull Music Academy. Maybe the name rings a bell? Maybe you know someone who previously participated? Maybe you even saw our coverage from last year’s academy?! But, all you really need to know is this; if you make music, play music, sing, DJ, or just have a vested interest in music, then you need to apply for Red Bull Music Academy – it’s that simple.
The application process for 2011 (which will be hosted … [read more]