A great funk/soul mix of the best music culled from the catalog of Quantic (aka Will Holland). All of Quantic’s varied styles are represented in the robust 40-minute mix — from jazz, cumbia and hip-hop to electronic and dub — expertly blended by Stones Throw’s J.Rocc: “Twelve albums later and Quantic has a vast discography; funky, […]
6
Oct
From soul, jazz, cumbia & hip-hop to electronic & dub
6
Sep
New album out October, 24th on Ed Banger Records
New video for the title track from Justice’s upcoming album Audio, Video, Disco, out on October, 24th. The clip was directed by Ed Banger creative director SO ME, and shows the French duo’s transition from pure electronic producers to implementing more live instrumentation. Looking forward to hearing the results…
15
Aug
Store your beats with this detailed 8GB drive
New from Alkota is this Roland Tr-808 Drum Machine-inspired flash drive. From Electronic to Country, the sounds from the seminal drum machine/synthesizer have been used in almost every genre of music. Heavy bass addicts, hip hop heads and synth fans will all appreciate the detail put into this scaled down version of the vintage drum […]
11
Aug
The vibrant past and present tense of the Motor City
One of the top electronic music websites out there, Resident Advisor, has begun a video series documenting specific cities and the role they’ve played in the emergence of the movement and the specific genre which was bred and inculcated there. The first film, Real Scenes: Bristol, dealt with the city’s role in the rise of […]
3
Aug
Famed Spanish motorcycle marque returns after 3-decade absence
Those who know vintage motorcycles and competitive racing will recognize the OSSA marque, otherwise chances are you’ve never even heard of the once legendary Spanish company. Now, after a 28-year absence, the famed brand has fired up its Catalan factory once again and its first offering is the TR 280i Trial Bike. The 2-wheel off-road […]
8
Jul
BBC Radio 1 mixtape broadcast on July 1, 2011
The Dutch trio known worldwide as Kraak & Smaak dropped a new DJ mix for Annie Nightingale’s BBC Radio 1 show this past weekend, and were kind enough to upload it for all to enjoy. Originally broadcasted on July 1 for one of their earliest supporter’s shows, the 30-minute BBC Radio 1 mix for Ms. […]
29
Jun
EFF's “Know Your Digital Rights” guide for the 21st century
Over the last five years smart phones and tablet computers have become must-have pieces of technology that contain a frightening and profound amount of personal information. What many people don’t realize, however, is the amount of sensitive data that these devices carry and the importance of protecting yourself from the prying eyes of others — […]
23
Jun
Jona Becholt & Claire Evans release first videos for "Shangri-La"
At the beginning of the month we posted YACHT’s Fly On, UFO mixtape, and it turned out to be incredibly popular with the ladies. Who knew they liked their sci-fi tinged disco mixes so much? The mixtape was in preparation for YACHT’s brand new album Shangri-La, the latest volley from the inimitable DFA Records — […]
