Category Archives: Tunes and playlists

24
Jan
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Dan’s Jukebox: Rizzle Kicks

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dan

‘Stereo Typical’, the debut album from rascally Brighton duo Rizzle Kicks, signals a happy diversion from the current wave of mainstream UK hip hop. Reminiscent of early albums from American outfits like De La Soul and a Tribe Called Quest, … Continue reading →

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5
Oct
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Dan’s Jukebox: SBTRKT

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Dan

You might have heard SBTRKT but never realised. (Given he relishes anonymity, it’s unlikely you’ve seen him sans mask, however.) He started out as a DJ at London’s Plastic People and he’s remixed the likes of M.I.A, Radiohead, Basement Jaxx and Mark … Continue reading →

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20
Jul
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Dan’s jukebox: Ghostpoet

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Dan

Ghostpoet’s debut album Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholoy Jam is a stripped back, trip hop styled affair; all looping drum beats and sparse, glitchy electro. As he slurs and mumbles through his tracks, wistful and forlorn, you get the distinct … Continue reading →

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3
May
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Dan’s Jukebox: Patrick Wolf

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Dan

It would be rather easy to take a look at the video for Patrick Wolf’s latest single, The City and dismiss it in an instant as hipster fodder; it’s all nimble, pretty yoof frolicking on a beach, getting their kit … Continue reading →

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8
Feb
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Dan’s Jukebox: CocknBullKid

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Dan

I came across London based singer-songwriter CocknBullKid, a.k.a Anita Blay, about 2 years ago and was really impressed with what I heard. Her lyrics are sharp and witty, she’s got that “wall-of-sound” style of pop nailed and a fine set … Continue reading →

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25
Jan
Tunes and playlists, Videos

Dan’s Jukebox: Star Slinger

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Dan

There are some days where I wish listening to a certain track would transform the seasons. When will this interminable winter be done? Today’s musical gem, from Manchester based musician/producer Star Slinger, is pure sunshine on a Sunday afternoon. It … Continue reading →

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6
Jan
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Dan’s Jukebox: Basement Jaxx

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dan

I’d quite like a time machine that would transport me, swiftly and with some degree of comfort, to particular eras in time so I could witness first-hand phenomenal musical acts I missed out on the first time round. Today’s destination … Continue reading →

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24
Dec
Our faves, Tunes and playlists, Videos

Dan’s Jukebox: Christmas Spectacular

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dan

I’ll be the first to admit, I am not the most tolerant when it comes to listening to songs about jingling bells and decking the halls with a baby in a manger or something, but there are certain Christmas tunes … Continue reading →

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15
Dec
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Dan’s Jukebox: Leftfield

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dan

There are certain albums that instantly transport you to a particular time, event or place; it doesn’t matter how many times you hear them, the memory is sparked and you wonder why they fell out of such heavy rotation in … Continue reading →

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7
Dec
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Black Cab Sessions: bands play in London taxis

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Alex

Bringing a new meaning to ‘intimate gigs’, Black Cab Sessions has been around since 2007. Great bands play a song in the back of a taxi as it trundles, more often than not, through the streets of London. Recent gems … Continue reading →

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