DJ Shadow has released the debut singles from his first collaboration project since the 90’s work with UNKLE. Teaming up with Cali producer G Jones, Shadow’s latest project goes by the moniker Nite School Klik, and they specialize in all things superbass. Think purgatory deep dubstep beats, with ample measures of rap, juke and trap thrown in, sprinkled with […]
16
Jul
Dubstep, rap, trap & D&B dropped to molasses goodness
22
Apr
Trip hop's premier label is old enough for whisky shots
If you’re old enough to drink, then you can remember it well: the early nineties when those cats in Bristol defined a sound that would lead every late-night chill-out session for years to come. It was that whole Massive Attack/Portishead/Tricky thing that would prove that electronic music is more than something to sweat to, more […]
20
Dec
LIAS compiles the most thoughtful, unique sets of the year
As is the case almost every year, 2013 was loaded with amazing music put out by the most creative artists of our age. We posted mixtapes from some of the biggest names in hip-hop like Pusha T, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Killer Mike x Big Boi, Jay-Z + 9th Wonder and then other tapes by […]
2
Jul
Derek Vincent Smith releases first free LP in almost 3 years
Pretty Lights — aka Derek Vincent Smith — has been one of the most consistent instrumental producers of the last half decade. With a complex layered approach that’s more DJ Shadow than cornball EDM mainstage, the Denver producer is one of the few talents that has flavorfully blended the world of hip-hop beats with electronic textures. […]
15
Apr
30-minute set of Shadow classics re-interpreted
Last year DJ Shadow released All Bases Covered, and this summer the man known to his mom as Josh Davis will be touring to support the album. The tour will hit everywhere from Red Rocks to the Shoreline Amphitheatre, and many points in between. To promote the album, the famed San Francisco producer hit up […]
15
Nov
17-minutes of drum & bass & hip-hop-rinsed Shadow
British producer and remixer Irn Mnky earned DJ Shadow’s attention 3 years ago when he won a remix contest held by Shadow himself. Soon Shadow was playing Irn Mnky’s remix of “Walkie Talkie” on a regular basis, and a mutual relationship was born. Now to celebrate the release of DJ Shadow’s limited edition box set Reconstructed: […]
16
Feb
From Four Tet, Floating Points, Teebs & DJ Shadow to 50s jazz
Escondido-via-Oakland producer Shortcircles — the latest signee off Los Angeles label Plug Research — released his eponymous debut EP this week. He claims influence by artists the likes of Four Tet, Teebs, Floating Points, DJ Shadow and a “a plethora of 50’s jazz records,” so you can sort of get where his music’s coming from. […]
6
Oct
The latest clip from "The Less You Know, The Better" LP
The latest video from DJ Shadow‘s recently released album The Less You Know, The Better, aptly titled “Border Crossing” shines a light on Shadow’s feelings on Arizona’s controversial anti-immigration law. The grind house-esque video was made by filmmaker Dean Fernando. Good to have new music by Shadow in the world…
