Crate Diggers is our new monthly series where we share our favourite wax pick ups of the month. Now that we’ve all bought ourselves some turntables, our addiction to digging for records has begun – even if it’s sometimes confined to the realms of discogs due to our busy schedules. Each month we will share
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Counterchange to release double vinyl, ‘Co-Ops Vol. 2’
Following on from COUNTER004: Co-Ops Vol. 1, Counterchange continues the Various Artist series with an 8 track, double vinyl edition for its tenth release. Joining the dots between a network of producers all pushing boundaries in their respective fields, label curator Inland (aka Ed Davenport) invited Boddika, Cassegrain & Tin Man, Distant Echoes, Pharaoh &
Vito Gatto: “Technology is growing, influencing the way we live, as well as expressing ourselves in art”
Over the past couple of years there seems to have been an influx of electronic music albums that incorporate classical elements to create ‘neoclassical’ compositions. However, Italian artist and composer Vito Gatto has been experimenting in this field for years. Professionally trained at Conservatorio di Music “Giuseppe Verdi” in Milan, Vito combines the sound of beautiful
Brame & Hamo return to their own B&H imprint with ‘Club Orange’ EP
Following their 2017 ‘Trants’ EP, Brame & Hamo return to their own B&H imprint with ‘Club Orange’. Delivering another trio of spirited tracks that encompass warm-hearted house, the EP’s A-side is named after the joint-most successful Irish footballer of all time, Mr. ‘Roy Keane’. The Irish duo have previously released on labels such as Dirt Crew
The Lowdown: Ossian
After founding South London Analogue Material (S.L.A.M) three years ago alongside Ansome, Ossian was brought to our attention as a producer with his collaborative ‘SLAM005’ EP in May last year. Starting 2018 off right, Ossian has revealed his debut solo EP ‘Necessary Illusions’ to be released on the 19th January. In the short time the
Galdoors returns with an EP from Junes ‘Circuit Rift’
Galdoors’ co-founder Junes returns to the label next month with three-track EP ‘Circuit Rift’. Slated for release on the 9th February, the collection features tight and atmospheric rhythms. The label was founded in Leeds by brothers Junes and Tames. Now based in Berlin, the duo host a monthly radio show under Galdoors on Leeds site
Ultramajic releases discovered Ashtar Lavanda EP ‘Unsolved Mysteries’
In 2014, Ultramajic’s Jimmy Edgar received information about an East Detroit storage unit auction containing vintage recording equipment and historical items of Detroit Techno descent. With only a minute to peek into the dark and dusky collection, Edgar walked away with a box containing tapes from 1995 – 1998 with the sharpie inscription “ASHTAR LAVANDA”. After
Crate Diggers 001: November
Crate Diggers is our new monthly series where we share our favourite wax pick ups of the month. Now that we’ve all bought ourselves some turntables, our addiction to digging for records has begun – even if it’s sometimes confined to the realms of discogs due to our busy schedules. Each month we will share
Untitled 909 Podcast 008: DJ Paramedic & Dr Blowfin ‘Hardcore Esplanade’
Following our brief hiatus, we at 909 felt pent up and ready to release some cataclysmic filth upon our listeners’ ears. Starting proceedings at 140bpm (give or take), our resident fools stumble over one another in a desperate attempt to emulate Objekt – albeit terribly, guiding punters through some of the scattiest riddims since Aphex
The Lowdown: Fingalick
Experimental beatmaker and sampler Fingalick – known as Tomas to his friends and family – has been working with music since the age of 3. He was once a child prodigy, before he even touched a computer and begun testing out different softwares. Fingalick’s music oozes warm soulful vocals and laidback LA-inspired beats. He is