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Steady Pace - Matthew E White - Domino
Follow-up to the majestic Americana soul of 'Big Love', Matthew E White rolls out more Beta Band-esque brilliance. Like nectar for the soul, 'Steady Pace' is just about as perfect as pop gets. From the hook and the verse to the bridge and the chorus, it's all about White's unmistakable, seemingly effortless knack for putting everything together in a warm, melodic, uplifting, charming and joyous way. Hard to ignore and difficult not to love, this is yet another triumph for the US songsmith.
Follow-up to the majestic Americana soul of 'Big Love', Matthew E White rolls out more Beta Band-esque brilliance. Like nectar for the soul, 'Steady Pace' is just about as perfect as pop gets. From the hook and the verse to the bridge and the chorus, it's all about White's unmistakable, seemingly effortless knack for putting everything together in a warm, melodic, uplifting, charming and joyous way. Hard to ignore and difficult not to love, this is yet another triumph for the US songsmith.
Prince Jammy - Champion - Formula
If you can get past that ring of the cheap snare on 'Prince Jammy', then there's a lot to love about Champion's work. He was right there when the funky and grime worlds collapsed in on themselves and started yielding a whole new 4/4 screw-face genre, so it's no surprise that the flip side to this 12", 'Hydra Island', sounds more like Roska than Roska does at the minute, which is, ostensibly, a very good thing.
If you can get past that ring of the cheap snare on 'Prince Jammy', then there's a lot to love about Champion's work. He was right there when the funky and grime worlds collapsed in on themselves and started yielding a whole new 4/4 screw-face genre, so it's no surprise that the flip side to this 12", 'Hydra Island', sounds more like Roska than Roska does at the minute, which is, ostensibly, a very good thing.
All I Want (Ewan Pearson Remixes) - Out Cold - Heavenly
Simon Aldred of indie-pop troupe, Cherry Ghost, goes solo and adds a touch of dreamy psychedelia to his Out Cold debut, 'All I Want'. Choosing to reflect the mood of recent plays at Andrew Weatherall's A Love From Outer Space, Ewan Pearson fashions a superb electronic dub version with a low-end that nods to '80s sample/dub legends, Colourbox. Climaxing at 100 bpm, you'll need this if you're looking to create a wonderfully out-there dancefloor moment.
Simon Aldred of indie-pop troupe, Cherry Ghost, goes solo and adds a touch of dreamy psychedelia to his Out Cold debut, 'All I Want'. Choosing to reflect the mood of recent plays at Andrew Weatherall's A Love From Outer Space, Ewan Pearson fashions a superb electronic dub version with a low-end that nods to '80s sample/dub legends, Colourbox. Climaxing at 100 bpm, you'll need this if you're looking to create a wonderfully out-there dancefloor moment.
Holla-Loo-Yuh - R.A the Rugged Man & Tech N9ne - Nature Sounds
Been waiting a while to hear from the Rugged Man. Disappointed by this, annoying hook deflecting what great rhymes you can hear (a quite astonishing verse from R.A) but still gonna hold tight for the soon-come 'Legends Never Die'.
Been waiting a while to hear from the Rugged Man. Disappointed by this, annoying hook deflecting what great rhymes you can hear (a quite astonishing verse from R.A) but still gonna hold tight for the soon-come 'Legends Never Die'.
