Chromeo - Fancy Footwork

I recently went on a week-long trip to the US, during which I heard a lot about Chromeo. Their album "Fancy Footwork" is now a permanent feature on my iPod.

The duo (P-Thugg and Dave 1 - it's all about those crazy names in this sort of outfit), released their debut album "She's In Control" three years ago, and the follow up is nothing short of brilliance. With singles "Tenrderoni" and "Bonafide Lovin" being particular highlights, the album as a whole is one of those you can throw on when you're in the worst mood ever, and it's cheeky riffs and electrofunk style simply cheer you up.

Anyone that's a fan of "proper" 80's music should check this out!

Bonafide Lovin'


For more information:

Website: www.chromeo.net
Myspace: www.myspace.com/chromeo

Buy Chromeo's music from iTunes here.

Like Minded People iMix #2

My second iMix is up on the iTunes store for your downloading pleasure. It features tracks and artists that I've been blogging about lately (well, since the last iMix) and is typically all over the place style wise.

Check it out here, and as always comments, ratings and feedback are always welcome.

If you don't use iTunes you can get it from the Apple website.

Tina Dico

I was lucky enough to get tickets to a secret Tina Dico gig last night, held at the Electroacoustic Club at The Slaughtered Lamb in Clerkenwell.

This is the third time I've seen Tina play live, and every time she's blown me away. The secret gig was essentially a testing ground for new material from her forthcoming album "Count To Ten", but there were some Tina classics thrown in there for good measure too. She played for the best part of an hour, totally acoustically apart from one track which she had some backing on. She also did some looping on a couple of songs which sounded great hearing her stack up her own vocals.

The new material is sounding amazing, especially the title track from the new album. I was disappointed not to hear "Break Of Day" (my favourite Tina song by a long way), but we were treated to "Warm Sand", "Back Where We Started", two songs from the "A Beginning" tour EP, and a gorgeous version of "In The Red".

I for one can't wait to hear the new album, which this week entered the charts in her native Denmark at number one. Unfortunately the rest of us have to wait until next February for the UK release.

Tina also mentioned that next March she'll be playing a gig at Union Chapel so keep an eye out for that. That's one not to be missed!

"Losing" video


For more information:

Website: www.tinadico.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/tinadico

Buy Tina's music from iTunes by clicking here.

Hexstatic - When Robots Go Bad

So no updates for three months eh? I've been a little pre-occupied with other areas of life for a while, but now I'm back with loads of new stuff to rant and rave about.

First off, it's Hexstatic's brand new album for the Ninja tune label - When Robots Go Bad.

I've loved Hexstatic's work since their collaborations with Coldcut on the classic "Timber". Their brand new album takes them one step closer towards that crossover from underground electronica to mainstream acceptance.

Special highlights for me are Roll Over (video below), Red Laser Beam, Freak Me, and A Different Place.

Roll Over (feat Sabirajade)


Colcdut & Hexstatic - Timber


Freak Me


A Different Place

Modest Mouse

Saw Modest Mouse at the Royal Albert Hall last Wednesday. Excellent gig! I love the Royal Albert Hall, although I think one of their sound crew must have been fired afterwards cos there was way too much feedback for a professional concert like that.

Loved the band, they're amazing musicians, and had two drummers which was quite impressive. Was great to see Mr Marr on stage too! Isaac fell over his monitor speaker towards the end of the gig whilst going a bit crazy. I was somewhere between annoyed and impressed that they managed to get the crowd to applaud for at least 10 minutes before they came back on for the encore.

One of my favourite songs on the album is the new single "Dashboard".



I'm also loving "Missed The Boat".



More info on Modest Mouse:

Website: www.modestmousemusic.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/modestmouse

Buy the album "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank" from Amazon here, or from the iTunes download store here.

Hawksley Workman

I've just been getting into the music of Hawksley Workman, and although I've got a long way to go I thought I'd just do a little Like Minded People introduction for those that aren't yet aware.

Up until this year Hawksley has been a huge star in his native Canada, but sources tell me that the next step is to try and break into the UK market. And why not I say.

Here's my current favourite song:

"We Still Need A Song"


To my ears, the guy has a great voice with touches of Bono in there, but definitely with a unique stamp. From what I've heard so far, the songwriting talent is fantastic, and definitely makes me want to hear more. I managed to miss his live dates in the UK a few months ago, but from what I hear he's a born entertainer.

Also loving the video for his song "Jealous Of Your Cigarette"


More information on Hawksley Workman:

Website: www.hawksleyworkman.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/hawksleyworkman

Buy Hawksley Workman tracks from iTunes here.

Willy Mason - We Can Be Strong (feat KT Tunstall)

Little behind on this one, but am loving it! Great, simple video too.



More info on Willy Mason:

Website: www.willymason.com (there's a free download here too)
Myspace: www.myspace.com/willymason

Buy Willy Mason's music from iTunes here.

Second Person - Gone Fishing

Check out the video for Second Person's "Gone Fishing", taken from their forthcoming third album.



The video was created by Katy Davis of Goblynne Animation. Check out her other work at www.myspace.com/gobblynne.

More information on Second Person:

Website: www.secondperson.net/
Myspace: www.myspace.com/secondperson

Buy Second Person music from iTunes here.

Feist - One Two Three Four

I've been a little out of the loop for a couple of weeks, so am now playing catchup. Thanks to Julian over at the newly launched 110bpm for pointing this one out to me. I love the song, taken from the new Feist album "The Reminder", and the video is pure class!



More information:

Website: www.listentofeist.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/feist

Buy "The Reminder":

iTunes
Amazon.co.uk
Amazon.com

Cherry Ghost - People Help The People

I first heard this song on a particularly great show on Radio 2 by Stuart Maconie (fast becoming my favourite radio DJ). Far greater, in my humble opinion, than the single "Mathematics", this is "People Help The People". Get it now before it becomes horribly overplayed!

This is the only youtube vid of this I could find, and it's well worth checking out - a performance on Later With Jools Holland.



More info on Cherry Ghost:

Website: www.cherryghost.co.uk
Myspace: www.myspace.com/cherryghostband

Quickies.....

No youtube vids for these yet, but here's a couple of links of some tunes to check out:

Nerina Pallot's new single will be a cover of Steely Dan's "Peg" (which the eagle-eared among you will notice formed most of the backing for De La Soul's "Eye Know"). The bonus being it's produced by Richard X, one of my favourite producers.

Listen to it on Nerina's Myspace Player here.

Heard this one on Annie Mac's Mashup on Radio 1 last night and loved it as soon as it came on. It's LAOS, with "Panda Style". Check it out on their myspace player here.

Buy "Panda Style" from iTunes here.

Late entry, and this one IS a youtube vid. Currently loving the new Manic Street Preachers single "You Love Alone Is Not Enough", which also features a vocal performance from Nina Persson from The Cardigans.



Buy "Your Love Alone Is Not Enough" from iTunes here.

Zoot Woman - Grey Day

I'm a huge fan of Les Rhythmes Digitales, and Stuart Price's work in general, but his "Zoot Woman" project seemed to pass me by somewhat.

As part of a class I'm taking at the moment we were asked to suggest a track for everyone else to check out, and one suggestion this week was Zoot Woman's "Grey Day". After listening to it I instantly went out and got the album.



Recommended tracks: Half Full Of Happiness, Hope In the Mirror, Maybe Say.

More information on Zoot Woman:
Website: www.zootwoman.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/zootwoman

Buy Zoot Woman:
iTunes
Amazon

PS22 Chorus Of Staten Island

I was flabberghasted when I saw this video on YouTube, only to go on to find that this isn't an isolated case. There's loads more where this came from!

The PS22 Chorus of Staten Island, USA, are a choir of 70 school children who effectively do renditions of the sorts of songs you'd least expect them to. Case in point is shown in the video below:

The PS22 Chorus sing "Carbon" by Tori Amos


You can see clips of them on their blog doing performing songs by U2, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper, and a LOAD more Tori Amos songs (I think their teacher is a huge fan). Wish I had a music teacher that thought outside the box when I was in school!

Website: www.ps22chorus.blogspot.com/

Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip

One of the most bizarre names in music at the moment, but that don't mean a thing. Producer Dan Le Sac and poet Scroobius Pip are taking over the airwaves at the moment with all manner of radio DJ's getting behind "Thou Shalt Always Kill". Sounds odd, but give it a go.

It's a great tune and if you haven't heard it by now check the video below.



I agree with 99% of what this man says.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/lesacvspip
Website: Dan le Sac's Website
Buy the track from iTunes and Beatport.

Like Minded People iMix #1

I like, totally did an iMix!

It's available from the iTunes store by clicking here.

It contains a load of stuff I'm into, some stuff I've blogged about, and generally good music (in my humble opinion). Check it out, buy stuff if you like it, or grab the whole thing. I did try to put it in a good listening order from start to finish to ensure maximum listening pleasure.

Comments and feedback always welcome! Keep an eye out for more iMixes in the future, maybe some freebie downloads, and all being well a big announcement coming soon!

Tori Amos - Big Wheel Video

The video for Tori's new single "Big Wheel" is out and about. Loving the song. Video's a nice cheap one, but does the job. Someone saved a few bob on that one!

Another great song from the album has been leaked as well - "Bouncing Off Clouds". You can check that out on the Hype Machine player by clicking here.



Not sure I really get the MILF bit, but think the song's ace, and am even more looking forward to the "American Doll Posse" album now.

More Tori info:

Website: www.toriamos.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/toriamos

Motor - Bleep # 1

Stunning video, and great bleepy (does what it says on the tin) electro-influenced tune from Motor.



This is the first track to be taken from their new album "Unhuman". If you like things bleepy, acidic and slightly random, be sure to check them out.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/motor66
Website: www.din9.com
Buy the "Unhuman" album from iTunes here.
Buy the "Unhuman" album from Amazon here.

Bassnectar - Bomb Tha Blocks

Awesome new video and single from Bassnectar, "Bomb Tha Blocks".

All you need to do is check this out to know how good the forthcoming album "Underground Comunication" is going to be.



More information on the Bassnectar website: http://www.bassnectar.net.
Buy Bassnectar stuff here.

Quick Future Funk Squad Blog

At long last, Future Funk Squad rightfully get one of their tracks used in a TV show!

Taken from the debut album "Audio Damage", the excellent song "Deep Inside" featured in a scene in last night's CSI episode Big Shots. The song features the vocal talents of Gemma Ticehurst, sometime collaborator with Bizarre Groove.

Check out the clip here, at least until it has to be taken down ;)

Deep Inside featured on CSI


I'm really pleased to finally see FFS' music used on a TV show as I've always felt that it was perfect soundtrack music. About time too, and here's to more of it!

Check out the latest on Future Funk Squad on their myspace page: www.myspace.com/futurefunksquad.
Buy the album from HMV here.
Buy the album online at iTunes here.

Merka

At last the long-awaited debut album from Merka is in stores! The fruits of lots of hours of being locked away in the studio can now be enjoyed by us all!

Merka, aka Mark Ford, first came to my attention on an outing on Re:Connect Records - a two track single "Holding On" and "Flabbo", the former featuring on the Freestylers' FabricLive compilation.

Since then his output has crossed the "club breaks" and almost "trip hop" stylings with pure precision, showing just how versatile and talented a producer he is.

On "Beserka" Merka takes us back to the heady days of big beat but from a very contemporary standpoint, with the ability to hit you when you're not expecting it with a deep driving bassline or thundering breakbeat. That said it's still a very accessible album for those not into dance music or in particular breakbeat, with some jazzier laid back moments thrown in there for good measure, but not purposely. The man clearly has a diverse range of musical taste and influence which shines through from start to finish, making the album almost beyond "pigeonholing".

Highlights for me are "The Steam Room", "Our Secret", and current single "What Now", although that said I can't fault the album at all.

Find out more information on Merka and hear audio clips at his website www.merka.co.uk, and don't forget to visit his myspace page too for gig details (an extensive list), more audio, and the usual myspace shenanigans.

Buy the CD at Play.com.
Buy the vinyl from Know How Records.
Buy the download from DJ Download.

A quick techy blog...

Hey all!

I'm really trying to keep tabs on how this blog is being received, read, subscribed etc, and have burned the feed with Feedburner.

With that done, I've got a new feed, but to monitor things I'll need anyone that's already subscribed to any RSS feed from this blog to delete it and re-subscribe with the new Feedburner feed. It would mean a lot if you'd take a minute to do that.

The new feed is http://feeds.feedburner.com/LikeMindedPeople.

Thanks!

Neil
like-minded-people

Future Funk Squad - De-mystified

The third and final single to be taken from the stunning debut album "Audio Damage" will be "De-mystified", featuring Tamra Keenan on vocals. This track is one of the highlights of the album, and sounds like it's come right out of a blockbuster movie soundtrack.

There's also a killer remix package for the clubbers, including mixes by Andy Page, Kickflip, Sono and Nuboy. You can hear the full package over at the band's Bebo page, and see the video (featuring Tamra in raunch mode) below:



As always, check out the Future Funk Squad Myspace page for the latest updates too: www.myspace.com/futurefunksquad

Buy the album from Amazon, or iTunes.

Judie Tzuke

A classic moment in music, from a highly underrated songwriter, Ms Judie Tzuke. I've blogged about Bailey Tzuke on here before, but it's high time Judie got some LMP coverage as well.

I became a huge fan of Judie's after being introduced to one of her more recent albums "Secret Agent", by my friend Kirsty. I instantly became hooked on not only the quality of her songwriting, but also the richness and warm maturity of her voice.

This is a clip of the lady herself performing (live I might add) her biggest and most well-known song "Stay With Me Til Dawn", back in 1979.



You can find out all the info you could ever need on Judie on her own website www.tzuke.com, and hear her forthcoming material and latest news on her (now obligatory) Myspace page.

Recommended listening:

Welcome To The Cruise, Judie's first studio album.

Buy from Judie's online store

Secret Agent, my favourite of Judie's albums.

Currently out of stock on Judie's store, but check it if you can.

The Essential Rocket Years, for those that like things digital.

Buy from iTunes

Nine Inch Nails

Went to see Nine Inch Nails live at Brixton Academy last night, thanks to an extra tickets procured by my good friend Willsy.

NIN are a band I've been into since their first album "Pretty Hate Machine", although I did get into it a year or two after release. However, I'd never got the chance to see them live, or missed out on tickets etc, so obviously I was pretty excited about seeing them.

They definitely didn't disappoint, and definitely surprised with the choice of set list. Most of the material was from "Broken" and "The Downward Spiral", with one brand new track from the forthcoming "Year Zero" album, and the singles from their last studio album "With Teeth".

Highlights of the night for me were "Wish", "Gave Up", "Only", "Hurt" (which sounded astounding live), and of course their usual closing number "Head Like A Hole".

Only one criticism from me was that at times the guitarist was drowning out the electronic side of things, which is part of what I like about NIN - the fusion of live instrumentation with electronic sounds. Didn't spoil the show for me though.

Trent Reznor (NIN's lead singer and main man) had to cancel a show the previous night and despite mentioning that his voice was troubling him, still sounded great.

I'm really looking forward to the new album "Year Zero", released on 17th April 2007. You can see a cool "trailer", and find out some more info on yearzero.nin.com. Tracks have already been leaked, alledgedly by Reznor himself by leaving mp3's on flash drives in the bathrooms at live gigs. These tracks have naturally made their way onto the net, and across radio stations. "Year Zero" is said to be a concept album, the marketing of which so far has been some of the most inventive use of viral methods I've heard of in recent times. I think I'll do another blog focusing on that in due course.

Anyway, here's the awesome video of the single "Only" from the "With Teeth" album. Clever, clever stuff!

Elliot Green.....An Appreciation Blog

Recently I've been digging deep in my music collection and checking out things from days gone by. One of the best albums I've found so far is by a band who used to live and perform regularly in the town where I used to live - Yeovil in Somerset.

Elliot Green's first and only album "United States" is one of those albums that's brilliant, but also makes you so frustrated at the fact that it didn't really get the recognition it so rightly deserved.

Elliot Green consisted (certainly for the most part, and for the recording of the album) of Steve Mobley (Drums), Paul Stevenson (Bass & Backing Vocals), and was fronted by vocalist and guitarist Gary Perry.

The two singles taken from the album, "Red Rum" and "Lonely Rider" were fantastic, but by no means were they the highlights of the album. Dig a little deeper, and songs such as "Come On", "Rectify" and "The Push I Needed" (to name but a few) could as easily have been succesful singles.

The album was released on the legendary, but now defunct indie label Playtime Records, headed up by Paula Greenwood, and a label that played host to many up and coming bands such as Bandit Queen, and early Inspiral Carpets material.

The album was, without wanting to pigeonhole it, very much the post-grunge, punk influenced, with just the right amount of "rarrrrr" factor. It was raw, edgy, yet able to cross boundaries. It should be noted that it was also produced by John Parish, of PJ Harvey fame.

Unfortunately (like all the best bands) they disbanded after some major troubles within the team, and never got round to recording a second album, but like they always say "it's better to burn out than fade away".

If you haven't heard this album you may well have missed out, although I think second-hand or old stock copies go on Ebay and Amazon regularly. It's definitely one to seek out.

Check out the single "Red Rum" here.

Or stream it here:


EDITED 06/10/09 - Buy the album from iTunes here. You won't regret it!

Edison Gem

Wow! Yet another recommendation - I've already fallen in love with the music of Edison Gem, and that was on first listen!

Edison Gem is the pairing of John O'Brien and Riana Riggs, and hail originally from North Carolina, USA but are now based in Los Angeles. Also known respectively as Orion and Jadis, they've had previous outings on labels such as Good Looking and Subtitles Music. They are currently putting finishing touches on their debut album as Edison Gem, and you can hear excerpts of their work on their myspace page.

If you like what you hear there, you should definitely check out their single "Time Stands Still", available now on iTunes. According to a blog on their myspace page, the album should be due release around Spring this year. I, for one, can't wait to hear it!

Anyone heading to the Winter Music Conference in Miami this year should definitely check them out!,

Lazaro Casanova & Shot Callin'

I haven't been able to find out much just yet on Lazaro Casanova, but all I do know is that a) he knows his stuff, and b) his music is sick. Meaning good.

Check out his myspace page here where you can also hear some of his tunes and remixes. I particularly recommend checking his remix of The Knife - Charity. It's rather good!

I can only really describe his music as twisted electro influenced house coming from the same sort of camp as Switch, LCD Soundsystem and MSTRKFRT etc, but check him out and make up your own mind.

For more words of wisdom, and more importantly music recommendations, mix downloads and tracks available, check out the man himself's blog Shot Callin'.

Bassboosa

Been wanting to blog about this band for a while, but was waiting for just the right time.

You MUST check out Bassboosa! They're currently the Snocap featured download on Myspace, which means if you're in the US you can buy their tracks right off their Myspace page.

Bassboosa are Jasmine Badir (lyrics, vocals) and Tim Clarke (writer, producer). Jasmine and Tim met whilst working in a London record store a few years ago and began writing and recording songs together, blending atmospheric pop with strong melodies, stirring lyrics and a creative mix of electronic and live instrumentation.

Their music is difficult to categorise, but I usually describe them as a mix of Eurythmics and Lamb - pop music with a darker edge. On the album is an inspired cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game", which takes the raw emotion and beauty of the original song and re-works it into something that could've easily been written by the band themselves, making it totally their own.

For more information go to their myspace page www.myspace.com/bassboosa where you can check out the album in full, and find out the latest information on gigs etc. A full website will be operational shortly. For latest updates you can also sign up for their email newsletter on the myspace page.

Also watch this space for news for when the CD will be available.

Tori Amos New Album & Tour Dates!

More great news on the female singer/songwriter front, although I'd definitely put this lady in a level above most of what's going on at the moment.

Tori Amos' new album "American Doll Posse" is released on 1st May 2007 (whether this is worldwide or not I don't know yet).

As per the recent albums, this has been once again written and recorded at Martian Engineering in Cornwall, England. Tori's also going to be touring Europe in June and July, including dates in London and Manchester.

All the information is on her website www.toriamos.com, and her myspace site.

No new material to show yet, but here's a little something (one of my favourite moments) from her last studio album "The Beekeeper".

Sleeps With Butterflies

Feist - New Album Coming!

Yes! There's a new Feist album on the way!

The follow up to her amazing 2004 debut "Let It Die", "The Reminder" is out on 23rd April worldwide (other than the US and Canada when it'll be 1st May).

One track from the album "My Man My Moon" is doing the rounds on some music blog sites, and can also be heard on the player on her myspace page. It's pretty outstanding!

As far as I'm aware there's no video for that track as yet, so I'm assuming it's either not the first single or it's being worked on now. Rest assured I'll post it up here as soon as something is available. Until then, here's a reminder of one of the best moments of "Let It Die", the gorgeous "One Evening":

Imogen Heap Re-Release

Imogen Heap's debut album "I Megaphone" from 1998 has been re-released in America! Gone are the days of paying £40+ on ebay for a copy! All you'll have to do now is pay for an import version.

Here's a clip of Ms Heap performing Come Here Boy from the album live at Variety Playhouse.



Buy the album from Amazon here.

New Erasure Album On The Way

No audio/video as yet, but just a heads up in case you're not already aware. The new Erasure album "Light At The End Of The World" is due for release on 21st May 2007.

You can read about the making of the album, and check out some video clips on Gareth Jones' blog here. Find out more information on Erasure here.

Tracey Thorn - It's All True

Listen up 80s-alikes-but-failing! This is how it should be done!

Tracey Thorn is back with a brand new single (and album to follow) called "It's All True" - sounding like it could've been produced in 1985, but losing no cool points whatsoever.

Added the proper video now - check it out!


The single is produced by Ewan Pearson, and the album includes collaborations with Cagedbaby and Charles Webster (Peacefrog Records).

There's more info on the album and single on Tracey's myspace, direct from the lady herself.

Solid Steel presents A Tribute To James Brown

Check this out from Solid Steel (DK & Strictly Kev) of Ninja Tune. It's a James Brown mix to pay tribute to the man himself, the Godfather of Soul.

Download the mix here.

Tracklisting:

Part 1 (DK)
1. James Brown - King Heroin
2. Coldcut - The Payback Mix
3. James Brown - “Get Up, Get Into It, And Get Involved”
4. Big Daddy Kane - Set It Off
5. Gangstarr - Gotch U
6. James Brown - Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
7. Mr. K - Rock The House
8. James Brown - Superbad
9. James Brown - The Boss
10. Nas - Get Down

Part 2 (DK)
11. James Brown - Talkin’ Loud And Sayin’ Nothing
12. Masta Ace - I Got Ta
13. James Brown - Just Enough Room For Storage
14. A Tribe Called Quest - Lyrics To Go
15. James Brown - My Thang
16. Lords Of The Underground - Funky Child
17. Gangstarr - What You Want This Time
18. James Brown - Nose Job
19. Gangstarr - Words I Manifest
20. James Brown - Bring It Up
21. James Brown - The Payback
22. EPMD - The Big Payback
23. Brand Nubian - Who Can Get Busy Like This Man
24. James Brown - Popcorn With Feeling

Part 3 (Strictly Kev)
25. Enoch Light & The Light Brigade - Hot Pants
26. Franklyn Ajaye - “Don’t Smoke Dope, Fry Your Hair”
27. Bobby & Betty - Bobby & Betty Go To The Moon Pt. 2
28. Derek & Clive - Bo Duddley
29. Dick Hyman - Give It Up Or Turn It Loose (DJ Harvey Edit)
30. Unknown - Hot Pants - Reggae
31. Nicky Thomas - Soul Power
32. Kenny & The Beach Boys - Big Payback
33. Orchestra Werner Müller - Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine
34. Salam Remi - James Brown 40th Anniversary Mix

Part 4 (DK)
35. James Brown - In The Middle
36. James Brown - Don’t Tell It
37. James Brown - Funky Drummer
38. James Brown - Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag
39. James Brown - Go On Now
40. James Brown - Lowdown Popcorn
41. James Brown - Sunny

Sia - Pictures

Sia's new single is available on the iTunes store! Woohoo!

Looking forward to hearing new material from her too if this is anything to go by. She's definitely gone in a more upbeat direction compared to her last album "Colour The Small One" (which I adore), but everything about Sia is still there.



Check it out above, and buy it here.

More info on Sia on her new-look website here.

Gossip

No, not in the tabloid newspaper sense of the word, but a pretty awesome band I just heard for the first time today.

Ok, a little behind the times some might say, but I just heard them today and felt compelled to write.

You can check out their latest single "Standing In The Way Of Control" (taken from the album of the same name) below.



I love the fact that they have a great indie/punky sound, but with a great soulful vocal with attitude.

More info on their official website: www.gossipyouth.com, their myspace page, and their Wiki entry.

If you like the single, I highly recommend checking out the album, which you can buy from Amazon here.

Troubleman - Time Out Of Mind (Extended Edition)

There's a brand new version of the excellent "Time Out Of Mind" by Troubleman (aka Mark Pritchard) available over at the iTunes store.

The new version features all the tracks from the original release, plus three additional tracks: "The Essence", "Son Of Bongolia", and "Without You (Wajeed Remix)".

The original album is fantastic enough as it is, but if you don't have it in your collection I highly recommend it, especially with the extra tracks. "The Essence" has been a particular favourite of mine since it was released on vinyl back in 2001.

Buy "Time Out Of Mind (Extended Edition)" from iTunes here.


Also available is the equally excellent "The First Phase" album, which is a collection of older Troubleman tracks, remixes and collaborations.

Buy "The First Phase" from iTunes here.
Buy "The First Phase" on CD from Amazon here.

A few of my favourite things of 2006

Here's a few songs or artists that I listened to a lot in 2006, but didn't get the chance to blog about. Some of them you will have already seen a million times, but what the heck!

OK Go - Here It Goes Again

Buy the album from Amazon

The Knife - Heartbeats

(It was their song first ya know?) Buy the album from Amazon

Nerina Pallot - Everybody's Gone To War (from the albubm "Fires")

Buy the album from Amazon

Crazy P - Lady T (from the album "A Night On Earth")

Buy the album from Amazon

Tina Dico - Give In (from "In The Red")

Buy the album from Amazon

Future Funk Squad - Audio Damage (from "Audio Damage")

Buy the album from Amazon

Imogen Heap - Goodnight & Go (from "Speak For Yourself")

Buy the album from Amazon

Depeche Mode - Precious (from "Playing The Angel")

Buy the album from Amazon

Captain - Broke (from "This Is Hazelville")

Buy the album from Amazon

Jamie Lidell - Multiply (from "Multiply")

Buy the album from Amazon

Phoenix - Consolation Prizes (from "It's Never Been Like That")

Buy rhe album from Amazon

Bugz In The Attic - Move Aside (from "Back In The Doghouse")

Buy the album from Amazon

Kraymon's Electrobreaks Mix 2007

My friend, top notch producer, great DJ and promoter of the best club night in Bristol "Kingpin" - Kraymon - has just put together a great mix of electrobreaks old and new.

Download from here.

Tracklisting:

1. Waveform - What's That Sound (Boundarie Hunters Mix) [TCR] (0 mins)
2. Andy Page - Mr Rush [Distinctive] (4 mins)
3. Tipper - Unlock The Geometry [Tipper Music] (6 mins)
4. SOTEG - End Of Six [Distinctive] (8.30 mins)
5. Tsunami One + BT - Hip Hop Phenomenon [Marine Parade] (12.30 mins)
6. Lawgiverz - Passion [Botchit & Scarper] (16.30 mins)
7. Uptown Connection - From The Future (Beber Remix) [TCR] (20 mins)
8. Beber - Juvenile Delinquent [Marine Parade] (24 mins)
10. D-ranged - Sins Of Claire (Lawgiverz Remix) [Unstable Label] (27 mins)
11. T-Power - Running Ft. Amaziree (BLIM remix) [Botchit & Scarper] (32.30 mins)
12. Future Funk Squad - Sorcery (Lawgiverz Remix) [Default] (37 mins)
13. Circulation - Turquoise (BLIM Relentless Bass Mix) [Hooj] (43.30 mins)
14. D-Pimp - Overload [En:vision] (48.30 mins)

More info on Kraymon here.
More info on Kingpin here.

Regina Spektor

Been meaning to post something about Regina Spektor for some time now. I first heard her single "Fidelity" on a trip to the US in December and was hooked from the first hearing.

The album "Begin To Hope" is great, and where there are some tracks that sell the album to a more mainstream audience, there's plenty of different sounding stuff on there too for people that are looking for something a little different, without resorting to Lily Allen.

The album "Begin To Hope" is great, and where there are some tracks that sell the album to a more mainstream audience, there's plenty of different sounding stuff on there too for people that are looking for something a little different, without resorting to Lily Allen.



I highly recommend giving the album a listen if you like the song in the video (above).

For more info check her website www.reginaspektor.com, or her myspace at www.myspace.com/reginaspektor.

Oh, and she's also touring the UK in February. Check the above sites for dates and locations.

More soon.