December 2010
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Playlist: Favourites of 2010 →
Here’s a hastily cobbled together Spotify playlist of my favourite tunes from this year. (Note: favourites, not necessarily what I think have been the best musically)
It’s by no means comprehensive, especially given that some top albums like Cosmogramma and Crooks and Lovers aren’t on Spotify, but it at least gives a flavour of what I’ve been digging this year.
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Do You Remember in December
Jenne @ My My and Friends at Watergate 16-12-2009 by JB Magazine
A slightly belated Merry Christmas!
So, here, have this.
A live set recorded at The Watergate in Berlin last December, mixed by Jenne of Dusty Cabinets, the musical outlet of Just Breathe magazine. Techno of the Detroit and Chicago-influenced variety along with some ‘funky’ from some of the UK’s finest. Makes...
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Bangs and Works Vol 1
Planet Mu have recently put out an interesting compilation of footwork, a genre peculiar to Chicago which has made itself known across the wider world this year, in no small part thanks to Mike Paradinas who has thrown his weight behind giving it more exposure.
(Check out his mix from earlier this year)
I’m not entirely sure where I sit with it musically. A lot of it enthralls me, sounding...
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Koyxen meets Sensational
The Bleep newsletter floated into my inbox today, bringing with it the weekly undulation between unbridled excitement and fear. Excitement for what musical treasures lay within; fear for the havoc my wallet could be about to encounter.
As usual I skimmed over most of the single releases, looking for albums I can check out immediately online and settled on Koyxen meets Sensational, a collaboration...
WatchDunc & Toine Makin’ Dollas
Just discovered this Maryland hip hop outfit via the ever reliable Put Me On It. Beats like silk and hurting, soulful lyrics with a lingering flow.
Check out their Bandcamp page.
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