Four Tet - There Is Love In You

Four Tet - Angel Echoes

Today is a good day. Today Keiran Hebden, aka Four Tet, releases his new lp on Domino records. Check the beautiful opening cut above. Send your money here

New Polar Bear lp

Polar Bear - Peepers

Fantastic free download taster track from their new lp 'Peepers', out 01/03 on the Leaf label. Pre order your copy here

Unsettling Image Of The Week

Phoenix Brat Pack Mashup

Phoenix have always sounded like the perfect soundtrack to an 80's movie. I suppose it was only a matter of time before someone made this happen. The films are Pretty In Pink, The Breakfast Club, Footloose & Mannequin.

The Record That Found Me

Around 5 ish years ago i got home from record shopping to find an extra record in my bag by mistake, a Kent records compilation called 'It's Torture & 15 Other Soul Destroyers'. I didn't know any of the tracks on it although some of the artists were familiar. One track stood out from the rest - Side A, Track 3, 'Do You Love Me Baby' by the Masqueraders. Absolute KILLER!

FFWD to 2010, Jazzman records offshoot label Soul 7 has just put this out on a 7". The price is steep at £8 BUT you do get the bonus of Patti Jo's classic 'Make Me Believe In You' on the flip. Here's the Loud Minority edit of that track. Get the 7" here

Connections Part 1 - DJ Sneak

DJ Sneak - You Can't Hide From Your Bud

Teddy Pendergrass - You Can't Hide From Yourself

The recent Teddy Pendergrass post reminded me about this Pendergrass sampling track from 1996/7 ish. This track was the blueprint for the filtered disco house sound that dominated the late 90's.

21 Questions

50 Cent - 21 Questions

Always liked that lyric. Nate Dogg's 'Would you love me on the bus?' bit makes me piss too.

CAD Monkey

Apologies for the recent lack of posts. Explanation above.

Teddy Pendergrass (26/03/50-13/01/10)

Teddy Pendergrass - The More I Get The More I Want

American R&B/soul superstar Teddy Pendergrass passed away this week aged 59. Teddy first rose to fame as the lead singer in Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, before enjoying a successful solo career in the late 70's. Rest in peace.

Gil Scott-Heron

It's was really heartwarming to see Gil Scott-Heron sign to XL Recordings in 2009. His new LP is due this year, and will be his first since 1994.

Nice to see things are not just about the kids these days. It's going to be another great year for music. I think 09 was one of the best since the mid 90's.

Here's my favourite Gil Scott-Heron track to keep you going. The stunning live version of 'Home Is Where The Hatred Is' with Brian Jackson.

Not So Young (Still Bossy)

I'm seriously fucked off that they removed my best of 09 post this week. FUCKERS!! That took many hours of work and for what??

I turned 36 this weekend so i ain't so young anymore. Happy Fucking Birthday! Anyway i love music so i'll keep on keeping on. I'll re-up what was deleted when i can.

Fuck

Happy New Year peeps. One NY resolution of mine was to finally watch the Wire. I'm deep inside Season 1 and totally addicted already. This has been the finest moment yet. FUCK!