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Month: December 2021

Music

The top 12 posts of 2021

A quick glance at the most popular articles this year.

by Luke Davis | December 28, 2021

Ambient Electronic

'The genius of Eno is in removing the idea of genius'

‘Genius is individual, scenius is communal’

by Luke Davis | December 22, 2021

DOOM Hip Hop Video

The MF DOOM iceberg explained

Just remember ice caps when you spell the man name.

by Luke Davis | December 21, 2021

Sampling

Norient on political sampling

There’s more to sampling than chops and loops as Norient observed in its new issue.

by Luke Davis | December 20, 2021

Jazz

The lasting influence of Louis Armstrong's trip to Ghana

When Satchmo visited the former British Gold Coast (now Ghana), he left a lasting impression that lives on today.

by Luke Davis | December 20, 2021

Pop

A 122-hour analysis of Christmas radio

You better watch out. You better watch out. You better watch out. YOU BETTER WATCH OUT.

by Luke Davis | December 19, 2021

Disco EDM Electronic House Video

Missing Daft Punk? Here are some of their live DJ Sets from the 90s

Some Daft Punk DJ sets to get you through the hours.

by Luke Davis | December 14, 2021

Hip Hop Sampling Technology Video

Why spvidz loves his SP-303

As one of the most influential machines in hip hop over the last 20 years, the SP-303 has a lot of cool features. Here are 5 reasons why you should pick one up.

by Luke Davis | December 12, 2021

Funk Soul Video

VIDEO: Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - B-Side

Khruangbin & Leon Bridges are back with a new EP, Texas Moon, and a video for their new single, B-Side.

by Luke Davis | December 9, 2021

Grime Hip Hop Jazz R&B

Liverpool ONE Project: Take Two

ON RECORD bring an old project out of the ashes in Liverpool.

by Luke Davis | December 6, 2021

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