Notes from the forest #9
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, a tribute to Terror Danjah, Ghost blogs and the Fediverse, plus a rediscovery of 90s jungle labels.
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Notes from the forest #8
In search of proto-halftime drum and bass tracks, the Subvert UI preview, what's missing from Apple Music for artists, and why you should follow Bob Macc.
Notes from the forest #7
On social media and digital ownership, Bandcamp alternative Subvert and music discovery.
Notes from the forest #6
Boiler Room sold out, Partisan Records Surge, Rashad and Om Unit interview and publishing platforms in responsible ownership.
Notes from the forest #5
The Boiler Room Youth Report, 25 ideas to keep your music scene alive and the historical background of Over/Shadow.
DJ Crystl - The Remixes Album & Interview
"BBoyism is an attitude, a way of expression that I like to embody in my work," DJ Crystl reveals.
Notes from the forest #4
A new DJ Crystl interview, an old Sam Binga interview, Nintendo joins the Muzak Industrial Complex and an essay on Laundry TV.
Notes from the forest #3
In this week's notes: A must read interview, a conspiracy, a call for change, a surprise trailer and a look back.
Notes from the forest #2
This week's notes from the forest are about mise en place interpreted as DJ preparedness, the context of a proto jungle track, a Photek tune review revelation and a note of apology to George and Brad.
Notes from the forest
I thought I'd kick things off by sharing some interesting things I've come across lately.
Interview with Sun People
Producer, radio host, label a&r and local community counsellor Sun People on his recent After The End EP and what comes next.
150 bpm club tracks playlist
Sam Binga inspired me to make a 150 bpm playlist to bridge the 140-160 bpm gap for club tracks.
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Studio mix: Universe Four
Part four of my jungle drum and bass mix series, favourite tracks and forthcoming tunes by Uneven on Defrostatica.
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Favourite albums week
One album a day, no other music inbetween. That was the rule for this weeks experiment.
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Interview with Robin aka RBYN
The founder of Through These Eyes Records reveals the reason for the closure of his label and details of his work as a blogger and DJ.
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Last Week Despite 001
Signals from the music industrial complex for people that have to deal with it.
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Connect with music using RSS
How to stay up-to date with music and the people behind it in a nice and quiet way.
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Spectrum 004
Nine bass music recommendations feat. Jana Rush, Alza54, Ghostwhip, Patrik Cure, Garneau, Dance Maniacs, A.Fruit, Quartz and Breakage.
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Jermaine Soul & Utelka interview
Jermaine Soul & Utelka talk about the background of Seven Sisters, their artistic collaboration and the strength needed to be able to show weakness.
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Spectrum 003
Nine bass music recommendations feat. Ilk, Special Request, Veill, Mantra, Arcane, Protect Ryan, DRS, Maltin Worf, Fracture & Sam Binga.
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Spectrum 002
Nine bass music recommendations feat. Yorobi, Worst Behavior Rec., Sinistarr, Okzharp, Noroi, Kessler, Generate, Ginkø x BSN Posse and Airstrike x Lyndon Jarr.
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Spectrum 001
Nine bass music recommendations feat. Sun People, Seba & Paradox, wrk.dat, The Era Footwork Crew, Broken Lip & mailor soon, Special Request, Russ Brooker, EQ Why.
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Guest mix for Vykhod Sily
Got invited by Vykhod Sily podcast and recorded an ambient mix with tracks mainly by drum and bass producers.
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Square7 set at 30 years Haujobb
Tracklist of the opening set, which bridges autonomic sounds to electro tracks. I will share the recording on request.