TAG: joker

Mar30

URB Presents Terror Danjah – Q&A and Exclusive Mix (MP3)

A massive mix from a grime king/dubstep don. 

Grime master and ever-evolving producer Terror Danjah has done the rounds of Planet Mu and Hyperdub lately, putting out danceable tunes with a brain and soul. With the release of Acid / ProPlus on Hyperdub and rumors of an upcoming album, Danjah gives an insight on this meaty mix of bass insanity as well as his roots. …MORE

Mar23

Sonic Router: Suburban Sine Wave Surfing (Video)

Fresh cuts from Addison Groove, Ramadanman, Joker, Scuba, DJG and Mount Kimbie 

Picking the exceptional releases out of the quagmire is a constant struggle. We’re lodged deep into March now and the label release schedules are still showing little indication of bending to the economy, simply refusing to slow up or back down. Instead they’re choosing to diversify and splinter, hopefully aiming to re-group at a later stage with a focus group of consumers, a detailed questionnaire and some defined goals to shoot for…

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Feb09

Massive Attack – Heligoland (Review)

Massive Attack

Heligoland

Released by EMI


The legendary music scene of Bristol has changed as rapidly as the seasons come and go, with new rhythms being formulated and concocted by bright minds that just seem to thrive off their climate. From past giants Roni Size to current producers like Appleblim, Joker and Gemmy, the scene has never shied away from providing the biggest talent. This can be stemmed back to the late '80s, when The Wild Bunch was formed, and onward to the '90s when the group splintered off to become the now-legendary and contextual trip-hop heroes that are Massive Attack. The group has been in a state of supposed creative limbo; since 2003's 100th Window they had not released a full-length studio album, and while 2006's Collected compilation had a few new and unreleased tracks, there was much more to be desired. After almost four years of constant rumors, guest artist lineups, and wondering what their return would sound like, Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall have returned with Heligoland, a record that will change the perception of the group's definitive "trip-hop" sound into something more abstract, stripped-down and soulful.
Feb05

SUB:STANCE – Scuba (Review)

Scuba

SUB:STANCE

Released by Ostgut Ton


This is the first mix CD from dubstep pioneer Scuba, aka Hotflush label curator Paul Rose. The mix is based on the successful SUB:STANCE parties at Berlin’s club Berhain. Originally from London, he’s been pushing dubstep in Berlin, and with this mix he showcases the vitality of UK bass music. 24 tracks cover the full spectrum of the burgeoning dupstep scene. From moody ambient, to jungle breaks, 2-step and rave.
Jan19

URB Presents: DJ Shiftee Electro Boat House (Podcast)

URB Presents: DJ Shiftee

Electro Boat House


Sam Zornow was just an ordinary mathematics wizard until his Bar Mitzvah money was put to good use and got himself his first set of turntables. Flash forward to 2010, and the 23 year-old is a two time DMC World Champion …