MIX: 4hero Pick N' Mix
Enjoy this 30 minute radio promo mix by 4hero’s Marc Mac made a few years ago.
Month: July 2014
Review: Kid Vishis - Timing Is Everything
There’s something to be said for a rapper who can generate a buzz as loud as a hornet’s nest without blessing the world with a full album. Kid Vishis is one such emcee and we reviewed his debut album, Timing Is Everything. Kid Vishis has managed just that armed only with a few mixtapes and appearances …
Interview: Scott Xylo
Ashton James Brown caught up with intrepid beatsmith Scott Xylo and discussed his love of all things animated, his ideal music tech purchases and his latest project “2003 // HeERO Scott”. Leicester-based producer Scott Xylo’s vibrant brand of electronica infused “Boom Bap” and imaginative concept “Beat Tapes” make him one of the most intriguing talents …
J Dilla's MPC And Moog Heading To The Smithsonian
The upcoming National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. has a new exhibit courtesy of J Dilla’s custom Moog synth and MPC3000.
VIDEO: B+ Previews His Upcoming Book, "Ghostnotes"
Legendary photographer Brian Cross aka B+ drops a little video preview of his new book, Ghostnotes.
Jonwayne - Special Herbs Medly
Stones Throw’s Jonwayne adds extra seasoning to DOOM’s legendary Special Herbs beat series.
VIDEO: Witness John Coltrane's Poem Transformed Into Music For "A Love Supreme"
Poetry in motion encapsulates this video showing John Coltrane’s poem for Psalm, from his iconic album A Love Supreme.
Scott Xylo - PINEapple
Scott Xylo gets juicy with his latest Soundcloud offering, PINEapple. It seems our favourite producers often leave us audible treats on SoundCloud (to quote the great Posdnuos) and Scott Xylo is no exception. This time around, the Leicester-based musician provides us with “PINEapple”, a blend of dissonant eerie snyths and a smooth rhythm section. Xylo …
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Disco Demolition Night
It’s the 35th anniversary of the infamous Disco Demolition Night held at Chicago’s Comiskey Park. Witness the footage and the real meaning from Steve Dahl.
REdefinition - Bahia Affair EP
The trio known as REdefinition (Mecca:83, Buscrates 16-bit Ensemble & DistantStarr) provide a preview mix for their upcoming project, Bahia Affair. Whether it’s that time of year or the fact the World Cup is being held there, Brazil and its music is of heightened importance over the past few months. Should you be mourning the end of …
