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Archive for the ‘New Discovery’ Category
FREE: The Story of Phillip D Kick
Some of you might be thinking “who the hell is Phillip D Kick?!”, other than a cheeky play on a famous name. Others will know exactly who Phillip D Kick is – or at least be familiar with his music. In a strange sense it’s almost over before it’s begun; it was an alias belonging to Om Unit, aka Jim Coles. He used the moniker to put out a few batches of footwork edits of classic jungle tracks and gave them away … [read more]
VIDEO: The Stepkids – Legend In My Own Mind
I don’t know how anyone could dislike this video for the track Legend In My Own Mind by The Stepkids. Written and directed by Tom Scharpling, it all starts with a guy peddling hip-hop CDs on the street. What happens next is, well, I guess kinda magical!
Taken from The Stepkids‘ self-titled album on Stones Throw, Legend In My Own Mind is a blissed out track that pays homage to the best of a fusion of jazz, folk and soul. It’s also … [read more]
VIDEO: Mo Kolours – Biddies
This is the hypnotic and psychedelic music video directed by Stefan Asanovic for the track Biddies by Mo Kolours. The track is taken from Mo Kolours‘ recent EP, Drum Talking, on One-Handed Music (home to releases by Paul White, Bullion and Ahu).
Mo Kolours, who is of half-Mauritian origin, uses the native ‘sega’ sounds of Mauritius (not to be confused with Japanese computer games) in his own unique and contemporary way to fashion beautiful music which combines tribal’esque rhythms with leftfield … [read more]
VIDEO: Debian Blak – TISW
Check out this video for Debian Blak‘s track TISW, directed by Green Haus Films and taken from the recent A Hint Of Menace EP on First Word Records.
The beautifully understated electronic/hip-hop track plays on a mixture between heavy beats and delicate instrumentation, and it’s represented here with a highly appropriate video featuring plenty of musical gadgetry and subtle, yet classy, film techniques. We definitely approve.
If you haven’t checked out Debian Blak’s EP, A Hint Of Menace, then I’m liable to … [read more]
VIDEO: Azealia Banks – 212
The video for 212 by Azealia Banks is back on YouTube! I don’t even care who/what/how/why, just glad it’s back.
Something really addictive about this track, 212, by American emcee and singer Azealia Banks. Take a look at this video, with cheeky cameos from Lunice and Jacques Green, and it’ll become instantly apparent that Azealia Banks has a ridiculous flow. Like RIDICULOUS. This isn’t even a female emcee thing, this is just an emcee thing – she’s on par with anyone else … [read more]
VIDEO: Adeline – Pounds Of Soul
Adeline, the most amazing female bass player you’ve never heard of. It’s obviously also worth noting that she’s got a helluva voice too and a hideous amount of soul running through her veins. Think of some beautiful hybrid of Janelle Monae, Sharon Jones and Esperanza Spalding.
At this point I don’t really know too much else about Adeline (apart from the fact she is French-born, living in New York and is extremely talented), but you can catch her on Facebook and Twitter… [read more]
REVIEW: Sheep,Dog&Wolf – Ablutophobia EP
Sheep,Dog&Wolf is 17-year old Daniel McBride from New Zealand. Now, age is indeed but a number, but when you’ve read all I have to say in this review and you – hopefully – listen to his music, you’ll read my opening sentence once more for a bit of startling emphasis. Just 17 years old. Comparable to other alternative folk-rock artists like Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver and Beirut, Sheep,Dog&Wolf‘s Ablutophobia EP is an absolutely stunning array of organic instrumentation and sheer passion.
Self-released via Bandcamp… [read more]
PREVIEW: Marques Toliver – Butterflies Are Not Free
Have you heard of Marques Toliver? Born in America, but been living in London since 2009, Marques Toliver is turning heads at a steadily increasing rate. A soulful singer who also plays the violin, Marques’ sound is rich and melodic, blending delicate pop with deep instrumentation.
His debut EP, Butterflies Are Not Free, was recently released on the Bella Union label and it includes the delightful Deep In My Heart…
Marques Toliver – Deep In My Heart
Marques also performed his track, White … [read more]
GIG: NYC LDN w/ Dyme-A-Duzin & Nu Brand
NYC/LDN is back for the first time since 2008! On Thursday 2nd June, Koko in Camden, London will play host to live performances from American emcee Dyme-A-Duzin, local lads Nu Brand and synth/beat duo Royalty. Also supporting are DJs Elijah & Skilliam, Swindle, Work It, The BPM and Lixo. Tickets are £10 advance and are available from TicketWeb.
This will be 18-year old Dyme-A-Duzin’s London debut and he’ll be eager to impress. He’s a talented dude and extremely entertaining, as his … [read more]