February 2012
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artist focus: harvey kartel
words: belch | artwork: mr. arak
Glasgow has always been a hub for flawless forward thinking underground music - you don’t have to look any further than artists like Kode9, Rustie and Hudson Mohawke, along side labels such as Numbers and LuckyMe who are home to some of the maddest tunes and parties around.
And it certainly hasn’t peaked as a centre for talent by any means -...
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albert gravel: madlib is ludicrous...
Just listen to this…
Madlib spells out his verses and suggests that you ‘write it out’ if it’s too fast for you. So I did, and here’s what I got:
(what’s my name?) madlib da bad kid on da g mic (get it?) peace to wild child and dj roles on the mix (ok) 99 be dat year for lootpack on a mission with the antidote soundpieces. (we) droppin (in) high fashin...
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podcast: buff basslines show #3
This weeks show crams in a whole bunch of bass vibes, with tracks coming from a chicago house flex through to some of the best in forward thinking garage and bass we could pack into the hour. Bex discusses Paris Hilton’s painfully awkward music video (sorry, no porn - just tragic music) along with festival lineups, good and bad - and Ay Gee brings along a smooth 80’s funk...
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review: Objekt - Cactus / Porcupine [HES019]
words: belch | label: hessle audio
Hessle Audio’s latest offerring from illusive Berlin techno badman Objekt is one of pure genius. A masterful crossover of beautifully rhythmic techno and brutally wobbly dubstep - this release really epitomises what we here at Buff Basslines HQ are all about. Continue reading for a preview and our take on the whole thing.
Cactus takes us back to the...
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preview untold's forthcoming 12" on hemlock
words: belcher | label: hemlock recordings
Hemlock Recordings boss and London based genre-bender Untold (a.k.a. Jack Dunning) settled down last year after a number of years of prolific output - but is set to release a new triptych of EPs on his label in 2012, entitled Changed in a Dynamic Environment. The first 12”, an unpredictably loud and crunchy offering set to drop April 9th, can be...
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stream scuba's forthcoming lp "personality" on...
words: belcher | label: hotflush
With the release of his third full length release “Personality” only days away, Scuba has made the LP available to stream in full on his imprint’s Soundcloud. Keep reading to have a listen before you go off and buy it on wax…
If you haven’t already heard parts of the album (read my previous article for a free download of...
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outbox: the bongo club, edinburgh (+ video...
words: bex | photos: chris rubey | video: belcher
As the weather moves (very) slowly towards spring and we begin to shake off those second semester blues, a good night out is definitely welcome. After a month or so of great events, including Rodigan’s packed-out appearance at the Caves, Itchy Feet’s lively return to Studio 24 as well as High Contrast and Parov Stelar living up to expectations,...
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preview kodiak's "spreo superbus" on numbers
words: hispanic rob | label: numbers
The first Numbers release of 2012 [NMBS17] beams down from the mothership in the form of Kodiak - “Spreo Superbus” - a debut from the mystereous london-based duo, which is set to drop on the 5th March. Read on after the jump for two mental preview videos (in true nmbrs style) and more info.
The lead track is a climb up an underwater techno...
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jam city readies new 12" for night slugs (+ video)
words: belcher | video: daniel swan | label: night slugs
With anticipation increasing as the drop of Jam City’s impending full-length Night Slugs debut draws ever closer - we have been treated to a sneak preview of the next instalment in the label’s unofficial release series. The new 12” white label, leaving Jam City fans with something to keep them hooked till May (when the...
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review: maribou state - olivia ep (+ video)
words: joss | label: fat! records
After applying their distinctive sound to remixes of The 2 Bears, Crookers, and now Lauryn Hill, London based production duo Maribou State have released Olivia EP on Fat! Records - a follow up to their well received first EP, ‘Got Me Down’. Carry on after the jump for free downloads and the video for Olivia.
The title track,...
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podcast: buff basslines show #2
Kicking off this week with some flawless house and alternative bass music from Bashmore, Coles and Mosca - we journey back to 1976 with Albert Gravel who brings us some Ryo Kawasaki. And many more beautiful chunage from Buff Basslines HQ - so turn up your subs and wile out. Check out Shockproof on Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/shockproof/
Download and listen to it on the go,...
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podcast: buff basslines show #1
Listen back to the first show of 2012, broadcast live every Friday at 9pm on Fresh Air Radio.
Electroswing is delved into this week in light of Parov Stelar’s visit to Liquid Rooms, Albert Gravel kicks it old school with some masterful jungle from Plug, Bex brings us up to date with the News with a special focus on Bongo club and Jack keeps us in the know with some events updates...
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skrilly cleans up at the grammys
words: belcher
Love or hate him, illusive rocker turned brostep pioneer Skrillex (real name, Sonny Moore) walked away from the Grammy Awards last night with 3 trophies in his rucksack. Having been nominated for 5, Moore nabbed Best Dance Album with Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (ahead of deadmau5’s titanic 4x4=12), alongside Best Dance Recording for the aforementioned LP’s title...
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kingdom's mixtape for 'darkness ii'
words: belcher | photo: oliver correa
Fade To Mind boss and LA bass music heavyweight Kingdom has curated the soundtrack for the next instalment in “The Darkness” videogame series. A self confessed sci-fi nut, he appears in a promo video for the new game, describing his music “moody and sometimes a little bit scary” which fits in with the dark vibe of Darkness II....
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download: Tyga "Rack City (Taz Buckfaster Remix)"
words: belcher
Tyga’s ominous gangster hip hop track “Rack City”, released last month on Cash Money Records, has been given some well needed UK Bass treatment by Electrikal Sound System resident and fast growing Glasgwegian talent Taz Buckfaster. Dropped on his twitter (@FackBuster) earlier this week, this not-so-official remix is mosdef worth getting your hands on.
Download:...
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download: Scuba "Flash Addict"
words: belcher
With the release of his forthcoming LP Personality set to drop on Hotflush at the end of this month, UK bass aficionado Scuba (real name, Paul Rose) gave away the B-side from “The Hope”, the upcoming 12” single from the album. “Flash Addict”, a deeply percussive number with an eerie yet somehow uplifting vibe, shows off Scuba’s masterful...
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from the floor: Popof [Cab Vol, Edinburgh]
words: charlotte lelong
With news that Cab Vol will be shutting down soon, it is time to reminisce on all the good times - and Karnival’s 6th birthday last Saturday definitely makes that list. French producer and DJ Popof was there to play his flawless blend of minimal techno, tech-house & electro beats, which kept us bouncing all night. I managed to catch him for a quick chat after his...
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news: free brainfeeder sampler for 2012
words: belcher
LA master beatsmith Flying Lotus has dropped a free sampler for his Ninja Tune imprint, Brainfeeder.
With a varied selection of beats from the label’s heavyweights Samiyam, Martyn, TOKiMONSTA, The Gaslamp Killer, and more - the 12-track compilation (which you can download from their website, linked below) shows Brainfeeder off in the best of lights, given out as a sincere...
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download: cedaa "patagonia"
words: belcher
Night Slugs’ up and coming LA bass music imprint, Fade To Mind, dropped a free download over twitter yesterday to mark the beginning of an “official bootleg” series. “Patagonia”, a playful and percussive offering packed full of well placed and varied sampling underlaid by mellow synthesis, is by Washington State up-and-comer, Cedaa, and as Patric...