Future Classic: Pye Corner Audio “Stasis”
Conceived as a kind of sequel to 2012’s Sleep Games there’s an epic sensibility to Stasis. The haunted concrete caverns of the earlier album give way here, to vast, awe inspiring spaces. The album has a strong narrative flow that can be read either as the soundtrack for an interplanetary …
Future Classic: Ross McHenry “Child of Somebody”
Jazz is in a great place at the moment. With artists like Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper gracing their talents over in the US, Ross McHenry is contributing to the culture on the other, other side of the pond… Australia. Known in Australia for his leadership in the afro-jazz band …
Future Classic: Isaiah Rashad “The Sun’s Tirade”
Adding to the collection of classic TDE releases is “The Sun’s Tirade” the debut studio album by Tennessee rapper Isaiah Rashad. Since releasing his debut project, “Cilvia Demo EP,” Rashad has gone through depression, anxiety and isolation as well as dealing with xanax and alcohol addiction. Having nearly been dropped …
Future Classic: Lahun “Slow Love EP”
via Bandcamp: Lahun is the latest signee to Apollo Records. He previously remixed Milch from Lakker on R&S Records. As well as being a skillful musician and producer he is also a handy DJ who joins the dots between Marvin Gaye, Innerzone Orchestra, Theo Parrish and J Dilla – all …
Future Classic: CLUBKELLY “CLUBKELLY EP”
via Crazylegs: CLUBKELLY makes his full debut on Crazylegs with a glorious set of crushed 4×4 belters, straight from the Basque Coast to the dancefloor. Raised in the south of France, CLUBKELLY now splits his time between Paris and the coastal town of Biarritz. His music is a freewheeling blend …
Future Classic: Zomby “Ultra”
via Bleep: Zomby marks his first new gear on Hyperdub in eight years with the elusive club constructions of Ultra. Fourteen tracks that sculpt a neon-lit blend of eski grime, hardcore junglist futurism and cyberpunk UKG blues. Coming nine years after his first 12″, Ultra showcases all the styles and …
Future Classic: Vinyl Williams “Brunei”
Vinyl Williams brings some stoney “transcendental pop” with his latest LP ‘Brunei’. I love a good album that you can throw on in any situation and listen to front to back, without having to worry about “that one song” that you most likely will have to skip. Brunei, for me, …
Future Classic: The Cyclist “Pressing Matters”
via Hypercolour Records: The Cyclist produces, what he has termed “Tape Throb”. “Tape Throb” is described as musical excursions into techno dance that echo the production techniques and warm sounds of the electronic pioneers, taking his cues from the likes of Throbbing Gristle and Boards Of Canada. His releases to …
Future Classic: Mugwisa International Xylophone Group “Santuri’s Embaire Umeme”
via On The Corner Records: This latest release from On the Corner is the first release in a series of collaborations between Santuri, Soundthread and OtC. This record features electronic constructs and remixes of the acoustic recording sessions that will appear later in 2016, accompanied by more “Umeme” (‘electric’ and …