TAG: Spacek

Jan18

Morgan Zarate Exclusive Mix (Podcast)

Morgan Zarate

Podcast


This week’s podcast is a special one courtesy of the incredibly dynamic producer, Morgan Zarate. If you haven’t heard of him yet, you probably will sooner or later, thanks to his upcoming Hookid EP coming out this month on Hyperdub.

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Oct10

Various Artists – Gilles Peterson Presents: Worldwide (Review)

Various Artists

Gilles Peterson Presents: Worldwide

Released by BBE


In a way, giving a numerical grade to many of Gilles Peterson’s projects is a bit unfair. Sure he is a terrific composer and producer in his own right, however when it comes to projects such as his latest double-disk compilation, Gilles Peterson Presents: Worldwide, he simply scoured his extensive (understatement) library for many of the most top-quality jams from around the world in celebration of his nearly ten-year-old radio show. That said, there is absolutely no denying the awe of hearing the tracks come together in such a ...

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Feb17

Julien Dyne – Pins & Digits (Review)

Julien Dyne

Pins & Digits

Released by BBE


Julien Dyne is a drummer from New Zealand who has worked with artists like Fat Freddys Drop and Nathan Haines. He has also been involved with Red Bull Music Academy. He brings a range of styles to Pins & Digits; it has a cosmic club vibe with Dyne's percussion, rich brass, Rhodes, bass, vibes and electronics. Pins and Digits features guests spots from some of New Zealand’s most talented musicians including the vocal talents of Mara TK (Electric Wire Hustle). He is a  musician who can play organic funk, jazz and soul, and rock a MPC and an array of analog synths. On Pins & Digits he tries to find a balance between these styles: club grooves with an eclectic range of percussion, programming and synth, and down tempo compositions. The big bass, brass and futuristic keyboard sounds are pleasant to your ears, but all this eclecticism also makes it sound a little dated, as if he’s borrowing too much from others. You can easily hear Dilla, Spacek and Flying Lotus lurking in the shadows.

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