2014 has been a year of outstanding releases. From first order, accomplished musicians to new coming talents, it’s time for us to unveil the best tracks of the year.
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Top Tracks: November 2014
Before the year comes to an end, we’re up for a last round of our monthly top tracks selection.
Stefan Goldmann discusses Industry, presets and the democratization of electronic music
Olivier Lamm talks to Stefan Goldmann about his new album “Industry” discussing his decision to use presets only, as well as acquiring gear, software and the complications of distributing music to audiences.
Recondite on Iffy
Following the release of Recondite’s third album last month, we caught up with Lorenz Brunner to find out more about the concept behind the album, artwork, music video and relationship he has with Ame, Dixon and the rest of the Innervisions crew.
Introducing Solpara, Nicolas Jaar’s latest addition to Other People
We caught up with Solpara to discover more about the making of his debut release, plus we discuss his large range of influences and further release schedule.
Top Tracks: October 2014
As the wintry weather begins to creep into our lives, here’s our second melting-pot of both heavy and delicate, sensuous yet hard-knocked sonic madness to warm up your hearts. Let’s celebrate October’s finest tracks!
Clark on his eponymous album
Clark talks about his 4 month long album writing process in a barn near Lincolnshire, acquiring re-edits from Marcel Dettmann and Pariah, working with Vincent Oliver on ‘Superscope’, incorporating contemporary dance into his live shows and how he thinks his music has progressed over the years.
Baba Stiltz Mix Tape: TOTAL
Baba Stiltz discusses his new album ‘TOTAL’ released on Studio Barnhus and selects his top 10 YouTube videos, including Beetle Juice snorting coke, the fall of Vanilla Ice and a Korean chicken noodle soup recipe.
Mix Tape: Tripeo
Tripeo aka Darko Esser talks about his new ‘Nargy’ 12″ for Clone Basement Series. He also selects ten of his all time favourite tracks.
Top Tracks: September 2014
We’ve started a a new series of monthly features compiling our top tracks of the month, in the format of a YouTube mixtape for you to listen to and share with your friends. September 2014 features music from Traumprinz, Aphex Twin, Lee Gamble, Gunnar Haslam, Rrose, Roman Flugel, Moiré and many more.
Paul White Mix Tape: Shaker Notes
Paul White discusses the makings of his new album ‘Shaker Notes’, plus his relationship with Peckham in South East London. Paul White has also compiled a 10 track YouTube Mix Tape, featuring music from The Beatles, J Dilla, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Chris Isaak and more.
From Agnes to Hohokum: The Symbiotic Relationship of Gaming & Electronic Music – Michna & Ben Benjamin
Simon Whight talks to Ghostly International contributors, Ben Benjamin and Michna, about their experience with the Sony PS4 Hohokum project and discusses their histories within the gaming world.
Mix Tape: Am Kinem
Am Kinem, previously Funkycan, discusses his forthcoming record “Mavi Soult Pt.1” on Damiano Von Erckert’s ava imprint and compiles a 10 track mixtape featuring Lee Scratch Perry, RAG, Steve Reich, Aphex Twin, Hype Williams, DJ Rashad, Gang Starr, Zomby and more.
Mix Tape: Cosmin TRG
Cosmin TRG discusses playing back to back with Efdemin ahead of Make Me this Saturday at Corsica Studio and puts together a mix tape featuring music from STL, Planetary Assault System, Rrose, Truss, Porter Ricks and more.
Deep House Introspective VI: Mixtape
In his final chapter, Tom Faber compiles a playlist of slow, largely melancholic house tracks more suitable for meditation than the dancefloor.
Four Four Fatherhood: Big Fish Little Fish, DJ Food, Jaime & Alfredo Fiorito
With the first parts of this series dealing with the lead up to birth and the early days of childhood, this final part continues into the realm of inspiration, on both the subject and their children.