Every once in a while it’s magnificent to hear an artist that recognizes the value of an intelligently composed—and dare we say fun?—dance track. “Head-banging” […]
Author: Giancarlo Sandoval
Ten Years of Combat
Sonic aggression at its purest. Ten Years showcases a lot of what makes Combat Recordings the most aggressive drum and bass label out there. For […]
Rustie :: Green Language (Warp)
Rustie makes music for hyperactive beat heads that have gone off their meds and started to obsessively play Zelda. “Goodness gracious the synths! Will they […]
Daedelus :: The Light Brigade (Brainfeeder)
Daedelus works in the fringes of genres, taking what works at the limits and pushing the boundaries just a bit more. What is the beat […]
Aphex Twin :: Syro (Warp)
While we wait for the earth shattering material, though, Syro is a nice reminder that the genius is alive and well. As an artist, Aphex […]
Boards Of Canada :: Hi Scores EP (Reissue) (Skam)
Hi Scores proves that Boards Of Canada were skilled sound designers from the start. In their debut EP for Skam, Boards Of Canada signaled a […]
Weldroid :: Silicate Garden (tonAtom)
Silicate Garden paints a kind of tricky, gloomy path. The kind of blue atmospherics that are often left merely hinted at by IDM acts. Silicate […]
The Bug :: Angels & Devils (Ninja Tune)
With the release of Angels & Devils, The Bug is no longer describable by mere genre distinctions. This is street music that derives its personality […]