Had a spiritual experience listening to this Essential Mix the other night. Magnetic Man consists of Skream, Benga and Artwork, pioneers of dubstep. This mix was recorded in 2010, the same year their debut album, “Magnetic Man”, was released by Columbia Records. The release features Katy B, Ms. Dynamite, John Legend and P Money.
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– Jimi Jaxon
At my first electronic show, Daft Punk’s “Alive 2007”, I witnessed SebastiAn and Kavinsky of Ed Banger Records perform a dual dj set. I didn’t who they were at the time, but I was hearing a rare collaboration. Both are key members of Busy P’s label, which is directly connected to Daft Punk (Busy P managed the duo for most of their career). Awareness of Kavinsky’s music was significantly increased after he contributed “Nightcall” to the “Drive” soundtrack. His past releases can be found on Bandcamp. Also, there’s a rad mix he did for Dazed & Confused last year. A new album is set to release in 2012, with SebastiAn (possibly) assisting in some form. Enjoy!
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– Jimi Jaxon
Tame Impala’s “Innerspeaker” album is distinct to music made in modern times. On first listen I was instantly floating in a psychedelic space, created by this Australian group. Don’t have much else to say, except they are now my favorite band.
Tame Impala – Facebook
– Jimi Jaxon
Every time I listen through Surkin’s “USA” album, I feel like it’s been overlooked. Maybe it’s from living in the U.S., but this album is one of the strongest releases I’ve come across recently, and I want to take time to profile it. The tracks “White Knight Two” and “Fan Out”, which have been floating around for a while, are sat inside a confident, colorful album that instantly transports you into Surkin’s dreams of 80’s US nostalgia. Although it draws inspiration from the past, Surkin is innovative with his presentation of old grooves in a new, modern environment. This producer has consistently delivered stellar art; from his solo work, to his collaboration with Bobmo as High Powered Boys (hear “Udon/Work” via Juno), to his work as co-label head for Marble. Do yourself a favor and pick up “USA” through Boomkat. Just when I thought this marvelous album was enough, Surkin has released the USA Club Mixes featuring reworks by Bok Bok & L-Vis 1990, Strip Steve, Para One, Djedjotronic and Noob + the RIDICULOUS Rustie remix of “Lose Yourself”.
I’ve got quite the crush on this guy, Surkin if you’re reading this you’ve got a friend in Seattle ;]
Interviews with Surkin on this release can be read at Nashville Nights and Pulse Radio + get a rad look into his studio techniques below.
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– Jimi Jaxon
Read a wonderful interview with Girl Unit; discussing his patient methods producing the “Club Rez” follow-up double EP, and how the Night Slugs crew keeps him hyped (via Cluster Mag). The new 6-track collection was released on May 7th, 2012 and can be heard/purchased through Boomkat. A teaser video for the title track can be viewed above; Animation by Sina Taherkhani, Art-direction by Girl Unit & Sushon.org
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– Jimi Jaxon
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