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Tag: The Black Dog
Remembering Ken Downie of The Black Dog
In this tribute, Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) reflects on the passing of Ken Downie—founding member of The Black Dog—whose absence leaves a rare and resonant silence in electronic music, shaped by intelligence, restraint, and a belief that machines could think, feel, and remember.
The Black Dog :: Loud Ambient (Dust Science)
The Black Dog’s Loud Ambient channels the raw, methodical energy of ’90s British electronica, translating Sheffield’s margins—abandoned factories, council estates, and urban rhythms—into music that moves both mind and body. With a renewed love for classic drum machines and a disciplined architecture of arpeggio and bass, the album fuses ambient immersion with dancefloor rigor, proving that old-school craft can still feel urgent and alive.
V/A :: We Are Reasonable People (Warp) — 26 years later!
A memorable snapshot of an era which many longtime Warp aficionados think of fondly as representing the very pinnacle of the label’s musical prowess, and for anyone wishing to delve further into Warp’s back catalog, a handy list of every WAP (singles and EPs with catalog numbers from 1 to 99) and WARP (albums with catalog numbers from 1 to 55) release up to that time was included inside the compilation’s CD booklet.
Igloo Magazine :: Best of 2023
After covering several hundred releases in 2023, many notables—including links to their respective Igloo reviews or release pages—are cataloged here. As usual, there are no winners or runners-up as the lists are alphabetized by artist and selected tracks are featured on our Soundcloud playlist.
WE FORFEIT :: Radio Relativa #32 — 30 Years of Warp Records’ Artificial Intelligence
This latest edition celebrates this seminal AI series that marked a change in direction. With a litany of artists who pioneered modern electronic music, the album has become a holy grail amongst the faithful.
The Black Dog :: Music For Photographers (Dust Science)
This album feels like a soundtrack to a photographer’s day out in late summer or early autumn, capturing Sheffield at its brutalist best.
WE FORFEIT (Mix 24) :: Radio Relativa #7
Show number seven on Radio Relativa went out with hopes and wishes that all out there are doing well and are safe during this time. […]
Atypic :: DE:10.09 (De:tuned)
This penultimate EP of the tenth anniversary series is a defiant reminder of the past. The sheer quality of 90s techno has never been in […]
V/A :: DE:10.03 (De:tuned)
Giving praise to some of the giants of electronic music, De:Tuned is once again hitting the shelves of respectable record stores. This third EP of […]
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