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King Krule remixed Metronomy’s song ‘The Look’ to great effect. Off their 2011 album The English Riviera.
Metronomy: The Look (King Krule Remix)
The turntable soul group Belleruche released their fourth and latest album Rollerchain on Tru Thoughts last week.
We’re offering Beatnik’s supporters a chance to win two tickets to their show at Scala in London on 31 May. Just answer a simple question:
What song was the lead single to Belleruche’s third album 270 stories?
Send your answer to editor@beatnikonline.net no later than 25 May to be in the running for the tickets.
ESG, a punky group out of South Bronx, have been our favourites of late. This tune dates back to 1982.
ESG: Dance to the Beat of the Moody
Oddisee is preparing to release his new album People Hear What They See next month.
Ahead of that highly anticipated release, he will be giving away this track along with three others next week, featuring remixed songs by K-Os, Bon Iver and Metronomy. The collection is called Odd Renditions. Dope!
Whenever Kieran Hebden releases a mix the world ought to be notified. The man known to many as Four Tet has strung together a vibrant blend of upbeat rhythms in this downloadable mix.
London, stand up!
Dice Raw and Phonte kill this Roots track.
From the brilliant How I Got Over.
he Roots: Now or Never
AlunaGeorge are another new vocalist and producer duo—but don’t let that put you off.
There’s a certain appealing innocence and old school r’n'b feeling about Aluna Francis’ vocals, while George Reid’s production is infectiously fun and upbeat with those carnival flavours.
Fresh on TriAngle Records the single ‘Just A Touch’ is from their You Know You Like It EP available now digitally.
For more music and info hit up their website.
One of the best and most diverse producers you will ever discover. Full stop.
Taken from Rock Creek Park.
Oddisee: All Along The River
This Saturday don’t miss the third instalment of WOLF CLUB at the Queen of Hoxton. Hosted by much hyped new folk/electronic band – Mt.Wolf, its a night that see’s early live music followed by a string of exciting DJ’s.
The DJ line also includes the brilliant Chris P Cuts (Funhouse/Subsoul). Free before 9pm.
With support by the new exciting Mt.Wolf, we can’t wait for a night of Hidden Orchestra this Sunday.
Star Slinger’s Volume 1 from 2011 is a great instrumental album. Get it from $5 and up right here.
Star Slinger: Star SlingerYou might also like
Don’t miss the tasty launch of On Plate, Still Hungry this Friday, as they serve up the best of the best in the food community.
Promising to be the new online destination for food, drink and travel, the project is set to draw from creative culture, sharing meals and stories from a worldwide network of writers, artists, chefs, designers, photographers, musicians, filmmakers and more.
Free food and drinks! Music from the super cool Earnest Endeavors crew.
We can’t get enough of South London producer Henry Wu right now. One of the founding members of live 2step band Stepsons, his solo music is always wondering, delving deeper into funky house, garage and even jazz influences with often futuristic glitches and of course a whole lot of funk.
This is his new EP out on Gorilla Tech Records, that’s well worth the bus money.
Buy the full clean version at Juno Records.
Really nicely shot video for this Pinboard blog exclusive. Jessie Ware premiers the title track of her upcoming debut album ‘Devotion’, in association with Red Bull
Head down to see Mt.Wolf for Smashing Blouse at Camp this Thursday. Fusing folk and current electronic wonders they are one of the most exciting and emotive bands you will find in recent years, and to see them live is to go home feeling something special. Get there early.
Taken from his magnificent instrumental album Rock Creek Park, this is Oddisee at his producer best. Start the week right.
Oddisee: Skipping Rocks