Mr. Scruff might be the most playful beat-maker out there. He has become synonymous with the light-hearted, sample happy music that he has created for so long. With the 10th anniversary reissue of Keep it Unreal, there are few criticisms. It's light and fun, perfect for a car commercial or a cheesy skateboarding video game. Reminiscent of Fatboy Slim, it'd be a task to not like Keep it Unreal. However, it might be just as hard to absolutely fall in love with this release. It seems to remain in ...
Tigers, Sharks, and even Grizzly Bears are all tame compared to the fiercest creature in the animal kingdom: The Ninja Tuna. While the aforementioned animals may be able to hold their own in clash to prove territorial dominance, the Ninja Tune wins every time when it comes to a musical confrontation. The most notorious of this species, Andy Carthy better known as Mr. Scruff, demonstrates his talents as a musical assassin as he cuts through everything from hip-hop and jazz to more dance-hall oriented riddims to create a collection ...
Last Friday My Morning Jacket sold out Radio City Music Mall. It was a big moment for them, a turning point, and they knew it, and told the crowd just as much. After years of touring, they’ve crept their way up from 400 person theaters to one of the world’s most famous arenas. With the release of their fourth album, now is the time for My Morning Jacket to define who they’re going to be from here on in. Throughout their career they’ve taken advantage of festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza to broaden their fanbase through their high energy live performances. Are they now big enough to headline these very same festivals? Will they be able to sellout Madison Square Garden on New Years Eve? Are they the next great American rock band?
With a proper follow up to 2002's car-moving Trouser Jazz long overdue, Mr. Scruff’s been hard at work on new tracks for much of the last year. But the always amusing and talented gent is taking a weekend holiday to cross the pond and play a trio of his typically lengthy DJ sets.
Reached via e-mail ahead of the trip, Scruff said he’s busy in the studio and this is why he’s only playing those three dates on this trip to the States. He plans to come back when he’s done with work on the as yet unnamed new album.
“I reckon when I have handed in my studio homework, I will be allowed out to play more!” he said.
And what of this new album, Scruff said he’s got a bunch …
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