Canadian girls take it to the top
1 (2) MISE EN SCENE – HEY VELVET EP – PIPE & HAT
Canadian girl duo of boisterous guitars, rolling feel good drums and soaring vocals deliver a stunning UK only four track EP, which has got the energy of punk, the fuzz of garage and the melodies of 60’s pop. These girls have got it going on. http://youtu.be/BoL0cF5ZEzU
2 (NEW) !!! – SLYD – WARP
This is the taster track for their forthcoming fifth LP THR!!!ER and it’s a belter, boasting first rate punk funk business, with a bassline and rhythm Grandmaster Flash would sample, and quirky vocals Tom Tom Club stylee. Excellent stuff. http://youtu.be/l1GnHqNaoRM
3 (NEW) PRIMAL SCREAM – IT’S ALRIGHT, IT’S OK – FIRST INTERNATIONAL
The second track to be lifted from the David Holmes produced forthcoming LP More Light, is a joyous celebration complete with funky percussion and gospel backing. Bring on the summer. http://youtu.be/Ty-IJ3qz-GE
4 (1) JAKKIN’ RABBIT – ZION EP – No19 MUSIC
The opening track Mothership features house legend Robert Owens on guest vocals. The Truth goes for classic Chicago flavours, making great use of a 303, proper old school drum rolls, atmosphere building pads and a hooky soulful vocal line, whilst How Deep brings the EP to a close with heady subtleties floating around shuffling rhythms. Acid House! http://youtu.be/ng1BITpDVAE http://youtu.be/5LaHfUH18M4
5 (6) VITALIC – FADE AWAY – DIFFERENT
Chunky slab of electro pop dance that has got a certain Sparks No1 In Heaven feel about it. Remixes come from the man himself, who reaches into outer space, a drumtastic C2C, and a techy number courtesy of Noob. http://youtu.be/I_tgahMN46Q
6 (12) LETHERETTE – LETHERETTE – NINJA TUNE
Eponymous debut LP from the Wolverhampton duo is a bundle of fun loving electronics, that’s got a certain soulful 70’s pop cartoon feel about it. http://youtu.be/e7bSJTyg-xE
7 (3) CHICKEN LIPS – ALL THAT YOU DO – SOUTHERN FRIED
The dynamic duo serve up a fine slice of retro futurist disco with a synth hook that Daft Punk would be proud of, percussion licks that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Sleeping Bag Records classic, and soulful vocals from Charmaine Baines. Joe Goddard of Hot Chip and The 2 Bears fame is up first at the mixing desk, housing it up and adding a bassline to die for. Ben Pearce goes for a skipping garage feel with slightly strung out effects. Andy Meecham dons his Emperor Machine hat and goes for some booty shaking electro acid house, and Dean Meredith rounds off proceedings with bleeps & zaps in his Rhythm Odyssey guise. Phew! What a scorcher.
8 (10) VARIOUS ARTISTS – KITSUNE AMERICA PART 2 – KITSUNE
Kitsune have been scouting around the good ol’ U.S.A. again, and this time they’ve come up with 15 cutting edge numbers to get your teeth into. http://youtu.be/eJjdXSEe0LM
9 (NEW) CHARLIE BOYER & THE VOYEURS – CLARIETTA – HEAVENLY
Oozing charisma, style and swagger, with a knowing glint in the eye, and a hint of Tom Verlaine’s Television, Howard Devoto’s Magazine and Johnny Thunders’ Heartbreakers, this East London five piece have raised the stakes for LP of the year with a stunning debut. http://youtu.be/K-K-wxjJebQ http://youtu.be/VUbeV4q4G_Q
10 (11) S.O.B. – ROLLED STONE / GIVIN – S.O.B.
S.O.B. is the alias for the new partnership of Dave Jarvis (Moton Records / Faith) alongside Richard Rogers (Black Booby). Rolled Stone opens like a phoenix rising from the ashes bathed in golden light, before shuffling rhythms and a hooky low slung bassline make you shake your rump to the funk. On the flip Givin is a swirling heady 4/4 number with soulful vocal licks. Limited edition clear vinyl 10” for Record Store Day.
11 (NEW) THE JIM JONES REVIEW – 7 TIMES AROUND THE SUN –
PLAY IT AGAIN SAM / PUNK ROCK BLUES
Rock’n’roll piano riffs, military snares on shuffling rhythms and call & response vocals. This will definitely put some oomph into your day. http://youtu.be/5r0MPHul_8A
12 (15) YO YO HONEY – YO YO / GROOVE ON – BLACK SUGAR MUSIC
Celebrating 20 years since the classic LP Voodoo Soul was first unleashed. Now re-released with some very saucy new mixes care of Mani Shoniwa. http://youtu.be/Du_Mv0LLajU
13 (14) WILD HONEY – BIG FLASH – LAZY
The sophomore LP from Guillermo Farre aka Wild Honey was produced by Tim Gane from Stereolab, and the result is a bit special. There’s some 60’s gentle psychedelic vocal harmonies going on, in amongst cute pop ditties and hipster grooves, that paint childlike pastel pictures. http://youtu.be/kmyv2TMqaa4
14 (19) JONO MCCLEERY – FIRE IN MY HANDS – NINJA TUNE
A blue eyed soul boy whose smooth rich tones have got an inkling of Bill Withers and Gil Scott Heron about them. Set on a bed of subtle piano and electronics. Nice. http://youtu.be/BZfSRSbgKVM
15 (16) DEEPSEA – SUN CHILD – BOHEMIAN YACHT CLUB
The Original Extended Mix of the title cut has got an overwhelming dancing at dawn Balearic feel, coming on like an 80’s Alfredo classic. http://youtu.be/uLW5T91w36A
16 (20) DAVID SHAW AND THE BEAT – FINDERS KEEPERS REMIXES – HER MAJESTY’S SHIP
The La Royale And Yesco Remix gets us off to a charged up and flying start, as techno beats drive hypnotic synth riffs, while the vocals hovers from above. Meanwhile Death In Vegas head honcho Richard Fearless goes for that cheap hip drum machine feel, alongside spaced out effects, giving it a bit of a Depeche Mode vibe.
17 (23) FINK – WARM SHADOW VERSIONS & REMIXES – NINJA TUNE
Colin Stetson & Justin Vernon deliver a brilliant out there warped cover version, which hovers, swoops and teeters like a poltergeist caught in a swirling swarm of bees. On the remix front Sideshow give it a slightly dubbed & pacey feel, and Marcus Worgull keeps it subtle taking it into the night. http://youtu.be/yrIYJ1qzq4o
18 (21) A/JUS/TED – A BRIGHTER LIGHT FT. JEREMY GLENN –
UNDER THE SHADE
Justin Strauss & Teddy Stuart as a/jus/ted serve up their debut single, a sparkling feel good house stepper with soulful vocals, shuffling drums and old school moments. Lars Vegas bangs it up a bit with his Juiced Mix. Last but by no means least the Re a/jus/ted Mix goes on a spaced out trip. http://youtu.be/fUpDXt5MCBI
19 (18) MENACE BEACH – DROP OUTS – TOO PURE SINGLES CLUB
New fuzzy psychedelic punk band that are cute and edgy with a sharp sense of wit. http://youtu.be/T_NFXwjzRSI
20 (NEW) AUFGANG – ISTIKLALIYA – IN FINE
A hyperactive trio from New York City that spontaneously go where their mood and music take them, from bonkers jump around boogie to thought provoking almost classical pieces. This lot have definitely got it going on like no others. http://youtu.be/CALccdxxN9A
21 (17) KING MIDAS SOUND – AROO – NINJA TUNE
This hits you like electrically charged gale force winds, blowing a skin tingling sandstorm through skyscraper lined city streets. Hold on to your hats. http://youtu.be/5jDAz0Lu31M
22 (NEW) BALTHAZAR – KEEP DRIVING EP – PULSEWITH
The title cut, Soldier Of My Own and Pumpkins are chunky 4/4 slo-mo business with intricate layers of synths banking up.
23 (NEW) DECO CHILD – SKINLESS EP – NINJA TUNE
Deco Child returns with an even broader and more accomplished sound, adding a classical element and pop rhythmic handclapping to his overwhelming electronics. http://youtu.be/9VJEpMT7WeI
24 (NEW) RUFF CHERRY – THE SECTION 31 EP – ELASTIC DREAMS
Four tracks of fresh and innovative techno from Cork, Ireland. Opening track The Empath goes on an eerie android electro tip, and The Cloud Minders serves up funky broken beats and cascading synths.
25 (24) THE NOBLE THIEFS – GOT IT MADE – PIPE & HAT
New outfit from Winnipeg, Canada, that are leading the sticky carpet and warm beer fuelled, 70’s pub rock with a soulful slant revival.
To get your track submitted for consideration please contact Dean Thatcher at deanthatcher25@hotmail.com The Zzub Chart is physical. Vinyl & CD’s.
