Showing posts with label Prospa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prospa. Show all posts
Friday, July 30, 2021
Enlightened Listening for July 30
Friday, April 30, 2021
Enlightened Listening for April 30
It's new music Friday, and it seems like the theme this week was LPs. With more than a handful of albums we've been building towards dropping today, only four made the cut for this week's Enlightened Listening, as they go deeper than their singles. Each of Tor, Rochelle Jordan, Moullinex and Cadence Weapon captured the quality of the long-form release, taking listeners on diverse yet equally compelling journeys. Aside from the albums, the playlist opens with a fist full of funky stuff, including remixes from Pat Lok and the dynamic duo Breakbot & Irfane. Two Toronto talents follow that, as Frustra and The Kount hit us in the feels. After Tor's Oasis Sky comes a trio of remixes of Robotaki, each seemingly better than the next. Finally, bookending the last two LPs are two strong singles in the nasty Night Bass garage groover, Badger's "Give It To Me" and Prospa's rapturous "WANT NEED LOVE." Enjoy!
Friday, February 26, 2021
Enlightened Listening for February 26
Monday, January 11, 2021
TSHA ft. Trio Da Kali - Demba (Demi Riquísimo Remix)
Woman of the moment, TSHA just keeps turning heads. Recently named one of BBC Radio 1's Future Artists, the London-based producer just launched her debut Essential Mix there Friday, while scoring an inspired remix from Demi Riquísimo on Ninja Tune today. While I'll admit it took me to near the midway mark of her Essential Mix to really get it in the groove, it took no time at all for Riquísimo's resplendent remix to colour me captivated.
Making masterful use of TSHA's trademark percussion and Trio Da Kali's killer vocals, the Detroit-raised producer brings both a new groovy bassline and an extra acid odyssey. Now stretching over seven minutes and sporting a more club-focused feel, "Demba" delivers dance-worthy energy in droves, especially as the bristling bassline, gliding guitar, punchy percussion, and strident synths come together in the extended groove sections. Like an electronic jam band, this remix is more than progressive and playful enough for me to just sit back and listen in awe. The same can be said for the second half of her Essential Mix, especially the section starting with Prospa's "Voyage." And this is where I reveal that half of my decision to write about this "Demba" remix is an excuse to share her Essential Mix.
Less than a handful of the 31 tracks played in the mix have been released, making the two-hour trip all kinds of exclusive. I listened to it on my bike ride yesterday and cannot wait for the next opportunity to get lost in its incredible allure. There's just so much to like about TSHA's blending of more typical organic instrumentation and acid-etched, technologically-driven club type tracks. And this remix of "Demba" is a prime example of that, in one wicked and warm package. Stream Demi Riquísimo's remix below, get it from your favourite outlet here and check out her exceptional Essential Mix now, here.
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Friday, November 13, 2020
Enlightened Listening for November 13
Another week is done and with it comes another installment of Enlightened Listening. This week's playlist features three highly anticipated releases alongside more than a handful of pleasant surprises.
Starting with the anticipated offerings, ASHE launches his new label Ocean Dark with two of his trademark organic and chilling concoctions. TSHA's Flowers EP finds its conclusion with two more awesome and inspired collabs in "Renegade" and "Demba" featuring Ell Murphy and Trio Da Kali, respectively. Finally, after more than a year of anticipation and apparently five years in the making, The Vision's The Vision has come to fruition. With a handful of fabulous singles and countless killer collabs, it has the makings of an album of the year contender.
As for the aforementioned pleasant surprises, Sultan + Shepard start things off with another incredible EP on This Never Happened, continuing their ridiculously high-quality run of releases there. Another unstoppable pairing crops up next as Clarian returns to Anjunadeep with sublime Sunbeam. Staying with dynamic duos, Bonobo and TEED deliver a divine b-side to brilliant "Heartbreak." Rounding out the stunning selection of remixes of HiRUDiN, Octo Octa offers up an epic take on "Mountain Baby." The Prospa boys continue their incredible run with the classic vibes of "The Thrill," which after seeing a tweet say it sounds like Black Mirror's "San Junipero" I can't get out of my head. Finally, the playlist concludes with two top-notch remixes of The Shapeshifters' Billy Porter led "Finally Ready."
Stream this week's Enlightened Listening below and find each individual release linked at the bottom.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Enlightened Listening for October 23
It's the weekend and once again we've got a ton of new music in this week's Enlightened Listening. While there are a few albums that you ought to check out (Gorillaz, Tchami, UZ), I've opted to keep this playlist more focused on singles, save for the incredible Caribou remix package. Said four-pack includes Shanti Celeste, Kareem Ali, India Jordan and my favourite, Logic1000's tremendous take on "Sunny's Time." But back to the singles. The opening foursome features the latest from This Never Happened, fabulous new Joris Voorn, phenomenal new Luttrell and of course, the first new Eric Prydz in four years, "NOPUS." Changing gears in the funky middle there's a groovy joint from Thando1988, Theo Kottis' enchanting take on Disclosure, and the uncanny alchemy of Hot Chip and Jarvis Cocker. Finally, we roar towards the rave with the final four singles. It starts with an injection of energy from Prospa and continues with two equally mindblowing tracks: a remix from Mura Masa and a collab from Mr. Bill and ill.Gates. Wrapping everything up is Spor's incredible remix of Kumarion "Want It." Enjoy!
Friday, January 31, 2020
Enlightened Listening for January 31
A couple cohesive and thoughtful albums open as ATTLAS and Spencer Brown show off their incredible aptitude for immersive and beautiful productions. Deep house turns techy as the next four releases (two singles and two EPs) reach epic, expansive poise and power. In a week in which Dawn Chorus got a JUNO nomination, Jacques Greene ups the ante with 12 incredible remixes from the likes of Lunice, Big Miz, CFCF and others. Things turn euphoric as the following four tracks (a pair of each singles and remixes) soar and shine, highlighted by the return of Duck Sauce. With the energy now at its peak courtesy the acid of Elliot Adamson, Machinedrum and Holly's EP pairs perfectly with ingenious and propulsive albums from Squarepusher and Text Chunk & Hood Joplin. Finally as a cherry on top of this musical melange, we get 10 new tracks from Night Bass which are sure to have dance-floors shaking well into the year. Enjoy everything via playlist below and find individual releases linked at the bottom.
ATTLAS - Lavender God
Spencer Brown - Stream Of Consciousness
LUNR - Cold Whispers
Guy J - Day Of Light / Mind Of
Kane - Kane
Prospa - The One
Jacques Greene - Dawn Chorus (Deluxe)
Will Clarke - U Take Me Higher
Georgia - Never Let You Go (Skream Remix)
Duck Sauce - Smiley Face
Franky Wah ft. Jessie Ware - Time After Time (Elliot Adamson Remix)
Machinedrum & Holly - Berry Patch
Squarepusher - Be Up A Hello
Text Chunk & Hood Joplin - Bank Account
Various Artists - This Is Night Bass Vol. 9
Friday, January 03, 2020
Top 100 Tracks Of 2019: 25-1
#25: London Elektricity - Final View From The Rooftops (ft. Cydnei B.)
I still remember the first time I ever heard London Elektricity. A friend showed me "All Hell Is Breaking Loose" and I lost my mind. While it took a touch longer for this track to send me into such a tizzy, I was indeed left in awe. Of course it's incredibly crafted, showing off Tony Colman's exceptional aptitude, but more than that it's immersive, building an uber cool and ridiculously detailed world around you. Its magic is like the scene in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince when Dumbledore rebuilds Slughorn's house.
#24: Peggy Gou - Han Pan
Another year, another incredible couple of tracks from Peggy Gou. While it seems most prefer "Starry Night," once again I'm drawn to the b-side. Really either could make the cut but there's just something about "Han Pan" that tickles my fancy a touch more. The driving quality of its groove, the propulsiveness of its percussion and the gorgeous, almost regal, quality of its overall mixture is truly magical. It's got Gou's genius written all over it, and I for one can't wait for next year's batch of brilliance.
#23: Polaris - Kessel Run
My favourite DnB track of the year, this one is utterly wondrous. Its atmosphere is euphoric, dazzling through its diverse and long list of instruments. It roars and purrs, sprints and spins, floats and flails. It has and does it all. Sax solo? It's got that. Disco strings? That too. Its brilliance is simply unavoidable, uplifting and energizing each listener five minutes at a time.
#22: Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now
Easily my favourite pop track of the year. You know it's good when it gets remixes from the likes of Purple Disco Machine, Dom Dolla and others, yet none come remotely close to the captivating and seamless quality of the original. I had a fight with a friend on NYE when he said there must be a ghost producer (he mentioned Calvin Harris), but whether it's Ian Kirkpatrick alone or not it's one of the best productions of the year. There's endless details and it flows ridiculously well, oh and how about that bass line? My god.
#21: Daphni - Sizzling (ft. Paradise)
Dan Snaith is back in a big way. We've got a couple new Caribou tracks already and there's an album right around the corner. However his Daphni output has been the winner. Growing out of a DJ tool, this one is an instant sensation. Its energy is ridiculous, just like its catchiness. Pressing play is like setting the dance-floor on fire causing each dancer to stomp out the flames in glorious unison. A wicked original from Paradise, Snaith has added the perfect electronic touch and wound up with an unstoppable weapon.
#20: Citizen Kain - Indigo
Speaking of weapons, here's the first of two from Tale Of Us' Afterlife Voyage Mix to make this closing section. An obvious and epic banger, everything about this track screams power. The drums and bass absolutely hammer away, while even the brighter, top end percussive bits deliver a crisp metallic crack. The synths are ridiculously sick, made even better by the banging bottom end. The build is beyond big and with it the drop must be even bigger, and Citizen Kain has certainly delivered. It'll leave your head spinning, jaw agape, while you pick up your teeth with a broken arm. Techno doesn't get much better than this.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Enlightened Listening for November 29
Pete Tong & HER-O - Chilled Classics
Qrion - Sine Wave Party
Terr - Energy Sync
Innellea - The World Returns
Prospa - Control The Party (Remixes)
The Chemical Brothers - Out Of Control (The Avalanches Surrender To Love Mix)
Starley - Lovers + Strangers (Mousse T. Remix)
Metroplane - Be Where I Am (ft. Daniel Wilson)
Skream - Ectogazm
Friday, April 19, 2019
Enlightened Listening for April 19
Things get started with Four Tet who just graced the Mojave stage at Coachella this past weekend. "Teenage Birdsong" is a smooth, catchy little number that plays through an immense amount of instrumentation, especially considering its tight three and a half minute run-time. Next up, Prospa deliver a dope dance groove which just capture Annie Mac's Hottest Record In The World today. Peggy Gou then follows up the single "Starry Night" with sublime sensation "Han Pan," more in line with "It Makes You Forget." I have a strong feeling this one will be not just one of my songs of the summer, but of the entire year. Club Cheval's Myd then makes good on the rest of his Superdiscoteca EP with two more top notch tracks, my favourite being the cascading brilliance of "The Bouncer."
Next up Purple Disco Machine comes through with an absolutely massive compilation in collaboration with Glitterbox which brings together Purple Disco Machine originals, remixes and a number of awesome offerings from the likes of Hatiras, Mighty Mouse, Bob Sinclar and more. Staying with various legends, the next release is a match made in heaven: The Black Madonna remixing Robyn's "Between The Lines." Again with The Black Madonna, she, Horse Meat Disco and Maya Jane Coles have all been supporting ABSOLUTE.'s brilliant remix of Steve Lawler "Narna." Finally we wrap up this week's selection with two top notch techno EPs starting with the aforementioned Take Form from Dean Grenier and Pilo, before being swept off our feet by Kevin de Vries' Vertigo. If you need a single track to sell each EP look no further than the title tracks of each. Stream below and enjoy your weekend!
Four Tet - Teenage Birdsong
Prospa - Intended
Peggy Gou - Moment EP
Myd - Superdiscoteca
Various Artists - Purple Disco Machine & Glitterbox Present: Discotheque
Robyn - Between The Lines (The Black Madonna Remix)
Steve Lawler - Narna (I Am Happy) [ABSOLUTE. Remix]
Dean Grenier & Pilo - Take Form
Kevin de Vries - Vertigo
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
The Magician - Magic Tape 85
More than the nuts and bolts, The Magician picks tracks that fit perfectly together, combining in a powerful progression. The steps each track change signifies is part of the greater movement that he is authoring. It's all too easy to get swept up in Jengi's vital spirit in "Ice Tea" and move to an even more scintillating substance in Cavego's "Vår I Øyer." The twisted takeover of the beyond brilliant "Beulah Loves Dancing" puts takes the mix back down to earth, but boy does the dance spirit remain, as it does throughout. That three track opening is a microcosm of this Magic Tape, especially as it begins to rebuild immediately with the massively funky march of Jarami's "No Chance."
The ups and downs come and go, but all the while the big picture moves ever forward. Huge, full bangers hit in the middle of the hour as Prospa and Cousn slam the speakers. In perhaps the best move of this whole mix The Magician moves from "Juggle" to the Weiss dub of "Missing U" dragging the tape out of the dark by the light of Robyn. That is all to say the following four tracks are unreleased, ending finally with the Moon Willis remix "Hear The Music." So truly whatever your appetite, Magic Tape 85 has the funk to fill it. Enjoy and follow The Magician's socials for more below.FOLLOW THE MAGICIAN: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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