Review: This is not a Halloween Special / Salem, Nothing & Oneohtrix Point Never
In a time where I really have trouble getting motivated or energized, I tend to go back to old patterns of inspiration. Talking about pattern or algorithms i feel recent proposed schemes don’t really work for me, at least when it come to my spotify “Release Radar”. I...
Review: Stand High Patrol – Midnight Walkers
Stand High Patrol Midnight Walkers Stand High / self-released Reviewed by Lewis Deans With „Midnight Walkers“ Stand High Patrol combines influences from the jamaican soundsystem culture and reggae with dub and hip-hop elements. Right in the first seconds of the...
Review: Marbod – Begin Writing Your Story Here
Marbod Begin Writing Your Story Here 2020 / verydeeprecords Reviewed by Marko Meth Weird times call for weird music. At least that’s how I felt during some days in the near past. While I was scrolling through my feed, I stumbled across the 43rd release on Nuremberg...
Review: Birke TM – Trust The Process 12″
Birke TM Trust The Process / Real Highs 2020 / Bakery Dubs Reviewed by Marko Meth Quantec and Birke TM add another division to their label network. After founding “Neighbour Recordings” a few years ago they now continue to add the first sub-label called “Bakery Dubs”....
Review: The Weeknd – After Hours
The Weeknd After Hours 2020 / Republic Records Reviewed by Tim Smeets When The Weeknd releases a new record my excitement reaches a level, which is comparable to driving 220 km/h on an empty highway, being served my favourite dish, and looking at the latest revealing...
Review: Caribou – Suddenly
Caribou Suddenly 2020 / City Slang Reviewed by Sebastian Markovic An album about relationships, changes and a “back to basics” for Caribou Amidst the hibernation of music lovers all over the world, Caribou comes out with a new album after five years. There are certain...
Review: Brent Faiyaz – Fuck The World
Brent Faiyaz Fuck The World 2020 / Lost Kids Reviewed by Tim Smeets The latest record of Brent Faiyaz marks the final breakthrough for the 24-year-old singer and producer who belongs to the generation of artists that started their career by uploading songs on...
Review: Mathias Modica presents Kraut Jazz Futurism
Various Artists Mathias Modica presents Kraut Jazz Futurism Cryptox Records Reviewed by Benjamin Löhner. Fortunately, jazz has discarded its admittedly dusty image in recent years. Artists like Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, BadBadNotGood or Kamasi Washington lure...