DJ Spooky is no stranger to experimentalism or pushing the boundaries
of genre. Drums of Death creates a successful fusion of diverse
styles, a risky proposition which lives up to his ambition to create a
“rhythm dialog, building bridges between styles.”
With his stay at the Hotel, Moby returns to the varied styles and tempos found on Play. But he packs his bags a little lighter by eschewing his signature samples that were central choral elements in his previous two outings, opting to take the mic himself.
On their latest release, the underwhelming Push the Button, the Chemical Brothers return to a technique last explored, to far greater success, on 1997
A mix of new originals and SCI classics that Hollingsworth has reinterpreted, with some special guests assisting along the way.
Combining an explosive and delicate balance of electronic textures, from deep house, drum and bass to more traditional jazz, funk and world music – 2005 is looking like a breakout year for Lotus, Philadelphia’s favorite band of nomads.
Baltimore Gas & Electric) must have experienced a huge power spike, due largely to the massive array of pedals and effect boards the band had strewn across the stage.
Along with Tortoise, SUB-id, Richard Devine, Collective Efforts, Psyche Origami, Genetic, Telephon TelAviv, and fire dancing from Phoenix Rising, STS9 made a triumphant return to where it all began.
Photos by Earl Gardner of Particle’s 4-Year Anniversary Bash at the House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA, October 2, 2004. Additional musicians involved were the Tim Peterson Singers and Matt & William from the Dakah Hip Hop Orchestra on sax and trumpet.
DJ Harry is an artist apart from the ranks of more mortal DJs, and some of the usual rules don
With the third installment in the tech trilogy, Matters & Dunaway have finally risen to respected LP status, and deservedly so. A richly delivered work, Hightech is yet another instrumental album, full of textured soundscapes and patient breath.
