Watch out! Charlie Boyer & The Voyeurs are on the rise
Another slice of near on pop perfection where smutty 70’s New York punk shimmies alongside glamorous 21st century psychedelia, creating a fuzzy sonic wall of jangling delights and a we don’t give a fuck attitude, but we do really. Be there or be square. http://youtu.be/VUbeV4q4G_Q
2 (4) DAVID SHAW AND THE BEAT – TRANCE IN MEXICO / REMIXES – HER MAJESTY’S SHIP
Justin Robertson comes up trumps with his Deadstock 33s Remix, an infectious Balearic bounding disco acid reel.
3 (11) CARMEN VILLAIN – LIFEISSIN – SMALLTOWN SUPERSOUND
A dreamy psychedelic breeze over a teaming with life spring meadow. On the flip you’ll find the Prins Thomas Remix, with a cushioned 4/4 kick and just the right amount of subtle disco synths which complement the woozy song perfectly. Blissed out heaven. http://youtu.be/fw3aRNTibNQ
4 (9) SKY FERREIRA – EVERYTHING IS EMBARASSING – POLYDOR / CAPITOL
After becoming a cult hit and winning loads of plaudits in the U.S. The American press dharlings single of 2012 is getting a U.K. release. Modern teen pop gets a new dimension with out there mixes care of Timmy The Terror and UMO. http://youtu.be/1jtTeMgWNhA
5 (7) DAN MICHAELSON & THE COASTGUARDS – BLINDSPOT –
THE STATE 51 CONSPIRACY
A heartbreaking and intimate LP that bares it’s soul with just the right amount of sparse instrumentation, alongside honest lyrics and a tender cracked voice that puts a lump in your throat. “You’re scared of growing old without someone who knew you were beautiful before…” “Even though my sheets are wearing thin, I wrap you up so you can feel loved again…” http://youtu.be/74SRGY3JJZs
6 (NEW) JONAS RATHSMAN – BRINGING YOU DOWN – FRENCH EXPRESS
Lush and expensive sounding house with plenty of old school influences. It’s got quality ecstasy, big grins and good times written all over it. http://youtu.be/Ms4agFWvd6Q
7 (NEW) PRIMAL SCREAM – 2013 – IGNITION
Bobby Gillespie and the gang make a triumphant return with David Holmes on production duties. Coming on like a blast from Roxy music’s past, caught up in 21st century chaos and a phasing psychedelic blizzard. Andrew Weatherall the Screamadelica wizard cooks up the remixes, adding various electronic lotions & potions over simmering beats, brewing up a heady stew that’s gonna put a spell on you. http://youtu.be/bdCraT9_wk4
8 (20) FUZZY LIGHTS – THE HOUR / BLIND (HARMONIUM VERSION) – LITTLE RED RABBIT
The Harmonium Version of Blind is absolutely stunning, it is totally heartfelt and breathtakingly beautiful. Take a deep breath and prepare to be blown away.
9 (13) DARWIN DEEZ – FREE – LUCKY NUMBER
A trashy and fuzzy explosion of kitsch skate rock. Billy works it into a warm beautiful shuffling Balearic number where the sunlight filters through the trees. http://youtu.be/smmErdX4N8c
10 (NEW) THE EMPEROR MACHINE – LIKE A MACHINE – SOUTHERN FRIED
Andy Meecham makes a welcome return to the firing on all cylinders driving seat, delivering a racy pulsing 90’s influenced fat slab of punk funk electronic disco, complete with Erotic Vocal and Erotic Dub. Andrew Weatherall steps up to the mixing desk for a fiddle and poke, serving up macho vocals and rigid beats marching through wonky arpeggios for some back room action. Bonus cut System Seven Hundred leaves us suitably open mouthed and spaced out. The Sabresonic revival starts here.
11 (26) JAMES TEEJ – LIKING YOUR DISORDER – LAST NIGHT ON EARTH
Timo Maas delivers a classic remix that teases and builds, layering rhythms alongside organic synths. It’s got an early Underworld feel about it. Nice.
12 (12) LAPALUX – WITHOUT YOU – BRAINFEEDER
Stuart Howard sparsely layers gorgeous electronic textures, offset with understated glitches and clicks, whilst Kerry Leatham’s delicate and heartbreaking vocals are gently treated to breathtaking perfection.
13 (14) GRIZZLY BEAR – GUN SHY – WARP
The Brooklyn four piece serve up a fine slice of whimsical psychedelic pop from their critically acclaimed LP Shields. It comes with a funky progressive disco wizard work out care of Lindstrom. http://youtu.be/wIyGBQW_9Pc http://youtu.be/x9Fju9_BePM
14 (NEW) A/T/O/S/ – A TASTE OF STRUGGLE – DEEP MEDI
A sumptuous production and a haunting song, with breathy yet powerful vocals, eerie atmospheric drones and pads, all intertwining around deep bass tones, treacle coated beats and sticky clicks. http://youtu.be/hGqo5ICsNqM
15 (NEW) SID LE ROCK – FOREIGN LOVE – MY FAVORITE ROBOT
Atmospheric pulsing synths riding on a shuffling 4/4 groove, work their way around a treated part spoken emotive vocal, and it’s topped off with a key riff that is quite simply to die for. Acid Pauli delivers a beautiful floating in outer space mix. Lovely stuff.
http://youtu.be/XgLDBp2N-7Y http://youtu.be/ec2yDQ97zmc
16 (25) STUBBORN HEART – BETTER THAN THIS – ONE LITTLE INDIAN
An electronic yet organic slice of futuristic melancholy steeped in rustic charm, lifted from their critically acclaimed eponymous debut LP. Graham Massey delivers a simmering stripped back remix, and it comes with dark and sumptuous new song Do Tomorrow. http://youtu.be/KEDwgr5v-2Y
17 (17) SEASFIRE – FALLING – TOO PURE SINGLES CLUB
Feb’s TPSC release has got that certain melancholic Bristol sound with a bit of Everything But The Girl thrown into the equation, and it should come in a sumptuous dark velvet sleeve. Zaffre Janvier delivers a spooked remix on the flip. http://youtu.be/eDOzLV9NZD0
18 (NEW) CHRISTIAN VIVIANO – GATE 3 (ANTHEMS VOCAL MIX) – CHRONOVISION
The lead track on Chronovision’s Miami Sampler 2013 is packed with filthy old school flavours and enough energy to start up your own Lucozade factory. Brings Roxanne Shante’s Live On Stage to mind and then some. http://youtu.be/Z_4wFirMsK4
19 (22) HUGO & THE PRISMATICS – THE CONSEQUENCES OF LOOP – GOODVIBE
Debut LP of twisted electronics, far out space jazz, deep house rhythms and psychedelic shenanigans all simmering together in one big stewing pot. Nice.
20 (21) THE BURRELL BROTHERS – NON STOP/THE REMIXES – DANSE CLUB
Another U.S. 90’s gem is dusted down and spruced up for today’s floors. Just Be aka Matthew B of Layo & Bushwacka fame is up first with his percussive, clean cut & bouncing Insomniac Mix. Italy’s Lula Circus make good use of the soulful vocal, laying it on warm lush deepness, and Chubby Dubz gets raw and dirty with a peak time jackin’ number.
21 (NEW) TRWBADOR – TRWBADOR – OWLET
Debut LP from Welsh girl & boy duo, that have been creating quite a bit of a fuss with their ramshackle blend of gentle ethereal vocals, out there musicianship and happening beats. If Andy Warhol had produced a Pagan themed musical, it might of ended up a bit like this. http://youtu.be/lAx2JE5b9EQ
22 (NEW) ALAN BRAXE – ONE MORE CHANCE – SCION AV
The master of French disco has delivered a great big slo-mo globule of glowing electronic dream pop that marries classic Prince with wide eyed MGMT and then some. Memory Tapes add ethereal fizz and sparkle. http://youtu.be/ARU5PoWETvM
23 (NEW) NIAGARA – OTTO – MONOTREME
Italy’s David Tomat and Gabriele Ottino are Niagara, and together they have made a powerful experimental debut LP, that has got hooky dream pop alongside strung out paranoid cuts and bouncing oompah psychedelic gems that tend to drift. Float on. http://youtu.be/dxjscsjvYrM
24 (19) LETHERETTE – D&T EP – NINJA TUNE
A burst of fizzing electrics on a sun drenched disco groove. Clark goes a bit crazy and gets a tad industrial with it. Dorian Concept throws rave shapes at it, and The Invisible take it to the shady side of town. It comes backed with the lush and soulful She Shines. http://youtu.be/e7bSJTyg-xE
25 (15) TOM BUDDEN & FORREST – LADY IS TROUBLE EP – GRUUV
The title cut is a deep and steamy house number with enticing risky vocals if you dare.
X-Press 2 bump it up and give it a nice little twist. Also comes with a chunky mix by OOFT! of bonus cut Falling. http://youtu.be/9buqBzxONAo
26 (NEW) BONOBO – THE NORTH BORDERS – NINJA TUNE
Simon Green delivers his fifth studio LP, taking forward thinking electronics into the world music arena. Guests include Erykah Badu, Grey Reverend, Szjerdene and Cornelia. Immerse yourself. http://youtu.be/WF34N4gJAKE
27 (NEW) JAY TRIPWIRE – AUTOMATIC – SUPERFREQ
The opening cut on Superfreq’s Various EP gives The Last Poets a proper back in the day funky acid house going over.
28 (NEW) LULU JAMES – CLOSER – RCA
The young lass from Tyneside makes her soulful debut for a U.K. major label and is poised to hit the big time. http://youtu.be/mVtuluGSG7Y
29 (NEW) MIKE DOUGHTY – THE FLIP IS ANOTHER HONEY – SNACK BAR / HORNBLOW
An LP of inspired covers, versions and samples, that comes over like a dusty road trip in the blazing sunshine, taking in amongst others John Denver, The Stone Roses, Low, Red House Painters and 15 60 75 The Numbers Band along the way. http://youtu.be/bP9TAc8rPl0
30 (NEW) THE SONIC AESTHETIC – TALES FROM THE NOCTURNE –
INTERNATIONAL FEEL
Does what it says on the tin really. Titles include Dark Of The Moon and The Paradol Chamber. Think pointy hats, shiny capes and banks of synthesizers. The 21st century electronic dance equivalent of 1960’s & 1970’s progressive rock.
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