tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53546934506388487062024-03-13T11:56:00.502-07:00Cake McDuffCake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-5828980730965674852013-09-22T10:06:00.005-07:002013-09-22T10:14:06.971-07:00We are moving!<b>This blog is moving!</b><br />
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Laterz xCake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-29891070385517110562012-06-13T16:23:00.001-07:002012-06-13T16:35:20.275-07:00June<h4>
It has been a while but alas I return with some new tunes that have been on repeat on my various playlist's. Since it has been almost a season (Haha I really need to update this more for my millions of followers) I will make it a long post filled with some known artist and others not so known but equally as captivating.</h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I remember when Hot Chip first came out and how unique they were to anything else out there musically at the time, well nothing has changed. From their latest EP I have absolutely fallen in love with tune:</span></h4>
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These days musicians are getting younger and younger, even I am starting to feel old! Thanks to the help of the internet (where would I be without you) I stumbled across my next artist. At 17 years old (his Soundcloud tells me, so it is verbatim) and already pumping out some astonishingly powerful tunes, he creatively combines R&B vocal sampling with modern bass and vintage 90's House chords; Apple Bottom is definitely one to watch:<br />
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<b>Apple Bottom - 'Let You'</b></div>
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Blue Daisy is coming up quite a lot on my musical radar and with the following instrumental track I can see why. Slow and lingering with its emotive undertones I give you:<br />
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<b>Blue Daisy - 'Last Song' (Instrumental)</b></div>
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From his forthcoming "Eva Mendes" EP on HyperColour this Mosca track has me completely hooked; Deep, dark and bassy with a Techno accent = delicious:<br />
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<b>Mosca - 'Accidentally' (Feat. Robert Owens)</b></div>
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Surkin has been a firm favourite of mine since mi teens so when I stumbled into this pulsating Electro gem by his alternative guise of High Powered Boys with Bobmo, it became an instant hit with me. Ere' take a listen:<br />
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<b>High Powered Boys - 'Streetwise'</b><br />
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I am major 2562 fan so when this remix popped up on my Soundcloud feed I was delighted! 2562 also known as David Huismans always manages to bring a new perspective to the Dubstep genre (not that music should be put into genres anymore) that incorporates elements of Techno, Electronica and many other exciting flavours from a vast musical spectrum:<br />
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<b>Amon Tobin - 'Drop From the Sky' (2562 New wave Redux)</b></div>
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Next is a perfectly paired collaboration between Giraffage and XXYYXX. Both exquisite producers, the latter is just a baby (in biological age) at 16! The result is a song that conjures up vivid visions of hazy summer evenings with tunes blaring from a boombox, getting progressively drunker and finding oneself absorbed into the music and lost in the moment... hmmm 'lol', give this a listen anyway:<br />
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<b>Giraffage & XXYYXX - 'Even Though'</b></div>
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From the debut album, "A Forest" this down tempo number from the German born, Christian Loffler is definitely one to listen out for. Melancholic and rich with meaning, the album is set for release on June 18th:<br />
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<b>Christian Loffler - 'Eleven' (Feat. Mohna)</b></div>
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And now I come to the last of my finds, one which I feel is perfect to finish things on. I remember when Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (I know it's a mouthful) first stirred up a storm on the internet a few years back, now he is more powerful than ever! Playing at an abundance of festivals all over this summer, lets end the post on a high note:<br />
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<b>T.E.E.D - 'American Dream Part II'</b></div>
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¬Regards xCake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-33334769771028905352012-04-04T13:14:00.006-07:002012-04-17T15:28:47.731-07:00Blaaaaa!!!Thought I would introduce you to a few tunes I am enjoying at the moment. I would like to have made a longer post but the new job and general busyness has put my blogging on a short hiatus. Still, have a listen to these gems in the meantime:<br /><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br />Scuba, Scuba, Scuba. My favourite, so atmospheric! From the latest album <span style="font-style:italic;">Personality</span>:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Scuba - "Tulips"</span><br /><iframe width="315" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1O8JOVv5UIA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br />I remember first hearing of Orphan101 about four years ago and definitely felt he had some resonance however I'll admit I forgot about poor old Orphan a little. Upon hearing some of his latest work though, I can safely say I shan't be forgetting him any time soon: <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Orphan101 - "Souls Are Made"</span><br /><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F40148508&show_artwork=true"></iframe><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bop - "Impermanence" (Blood Pressure Remix)</span> <br /><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F37979657&show_artwork=true"></iframe><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br />I couldn't find a Youtube/Soundcloud link but been listening to Wagawaga a lot more again recently, check out the <span style="font-style:italic;">Midnight Sampler</span> Album, though I prefer the Mrepsican Album - "Maytime Daytime Sun" is worth a listen also:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wagawaga - "Western"</span><br /><a href="http://www.beatport.com/track/western-original-mix/3284203"></a>Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-82158202421607665912012-02-26T05:52:00.003-08:002012-02-26T06:03:07.729-08:00Just a quick post to let you know about my photography, check out my Tumblr and Flickr pages bellow:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/48328289@N06/<br /><br />http://cakemcduff.tumblr.com/<br /><br />Happy Sunday!Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-23337919504393049212012-02-24T16:40:00.002-08:002012-02-24T17:14:09.047-08:00Blaaaaa!!A few tunes I am enjoying at the moment:<br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Karenn is the highly anticipated collaboration between Blawan and Pariah which I can not get enough of! They have also set up a label called Works the Long Nights. I will write more on this at a later date:<br />Karenn - "Chaste Down" <br /><iframe width="318" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZyzH8f3UfMs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Rising fast it's Enei, straight out of Russia, a country which seems to be a catalyst for creating some of the freshest forms of DnB and electronica at the moment:<br />Kasra & Enei - "So Real"<br /><iframe width="318" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-NCbHpakCR4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Signed to the French label, 7even Recordings, this Makoto track has some serious percussion going on which has definitely got my attention anyway:<br />Makoto - "Different Rhythm"<br /><iframe width="318" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0zyLd1eTbqk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;">How about some Minimal Tech to finish of this post in the form of:<br />Pacific Blue - "Industry" (Silent Servant Remix)<br /><iframe width="318" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TBtcpag8TII" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />....and done.Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-24748818701796378392012-02-24T13:31:00.006-08:002012-02-24T16:31:27.617-08:00And after Winter there was Spring.<div style="text-align: center;">A snowman matey in central London:
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;">I have only been back a short while and already I have been re-introduced to the unpredictable weather England is renowned for. Only two weeks ago I was traipsing around in thick carpets of bright white snow and wearing every warm layer of clothing I could find then fast forward to today and I am walking around the high street in jeans, t-shirt and a hoody. I am hoping that by next week the temperature with be well into the 20's and 30's - Well a girl can dream can't she?
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway lets not dwell on climate change for a moment longer! This week I would like to introduce you to Darling Farah. Darling Farah or Kamau Baaqi as his mother would refer to him as was born in Detroit but relocated to the United Arab Emirates where live music was not just frown upon but literally banned. Growing up, as is often the case, most of his peers at school were engrossed in the usual commercial Hip hop, however Baaqi praised MF Doom for his experimentation's between Rap and electronic music, though it was still a long way away off from the Minimal Techno sound Darling Farah was to embrace.
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Though signed to the Civil Music label who represent a considerable catalog of distinguished producers already (Debruit, Starkey and Reso, to name but a few) the moment has now come for Darling Farah to create a steady amount of ripples within the electronic music pool. Baaqi confesses in an interview with RA to wanting a more "lasting" and "mature" sound and alas this is what is achieved with his latest EP "Division". His older releases which include; "Watching" boasts a heavy, Proxy-esque bassline and "Berline" emits prominent pop undertones. Both are prime examples of Baaqi's musical talents however it is with his current sound which can also be heard in his stunning remix of Starkey's "Lost in Space" featuring Charli XCX (I featured this tune in my last post) that are sure to tie Darling Farah firmly, not only with in ones to watch for 2012 but as an important musical figure for the future. You heard it here first!
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<br /><p style="text-align: center;">Showing his experimental side here's the Darling Farah remix of:
<br />James Blake - "Don't You Think I Do"
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;"> If you liked <span style="font-style:italic;">Darling Farah</span> you may also enjoy: <span style="font-style:italic;">Basic Soul Unit</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">Axel Boman</span> and <span style="font-style:italic;">Locked Groove</span>
<br />http://soundcloud.com/darlingfarah
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<br />http://soundcloud.com/axelboman
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<br />Other random musings: Omelets! I literally can't stop eating them, Jean-Paul Sartre's "Existentialism is a Humanism" - I get it but then again I don't get it, New Girl - As much as I condemn most American sitcoms this one is actually pretty good, and lastly, I might be getting slightly addicted to 9GAG at the moment hmmm.
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<br />Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-65483584004616155352012-01-17T13:29:00.000-08:002012-01-17T15:14:51.718-08:00Blaaaaa!Just a few tune that I am enjoying at the moment, more to come:<br /><br /><p align="center">Blawan - "What You Do With What You Have"<br /><iframe width="258" height="318" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-1wirGsdK4U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><br /><br /><p align="center">Basic Soul Unit - "Soulspeak"<br /><iframe width="258" height="318" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/z6c2AWNYzUs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><br /><br /><p align="center">Starkey - "Lost In Space (Darling Farah Remix)<br /><iframe width="258" height="318" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-_54nApKBmM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><br /><br /><p align="center">Objekt - "CLK Recovery"<br /><iframe width="258" height="318" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iH7eKyRSxok" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-68788814537240105972011-12-04T21:18:00.000-08:002011-12-04T23:55:54.361-08:00Once in a blue moon.<div style="text-align: center;">Fog on the fields, somewhere in South New Zealand:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b_3R4M565as/Ttxymjd9r5I/AAAAAAAAAGs/hFLFWEUIsTc/s1600/sheep%2Bfog1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b_3R4M565as/Ttxymjd9r5I/AAAAAAAAAGs/hFLFWEUIsTc/s400/sheep%2Bfog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682542836516237202" /></a><br />Kia ora bru,<br />You may have guessed from my obvious introductory greeting and photo that I am no longer in the UK and have once again decided to jet off across the globe, only this time finding myself in the sheep covered landscape of New Zealand where I have been for more than two months now. New Zealand is a strange little place, in some ways it is incredibly similar to Britain; with its rolling hills, extensive farmland and plush green countryside (albeit, nowhere near as populated). And it does have its charms, for one I have never seen so many mountain in my life, they poke out from literally every corner. Glistening with their snow frosted tops. And probably my favourite aspect is the numerous little lakes and brooks scattered about the landscape that are as clear as glass, never ceasing to catch my eyes with ore. Amazing! But yet again I feel myself becoming more and more frustrated by first of all, lack of a job and secondly my own indecisiveness on where I want to be in my life and what I want to do with it leading me to believe that until I have formulated some kind of plan I am going to find my self feeling the same way for a long time. Hmmm...<br /><br /><div>Finally now that I have a mini laptop and some internet time I have had a chance to search for some new music (a hobby I have missed desperately let me tell you!) and the first gem I stumbled upon goes by the name of Pixelord.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.xlr8r.com/files/downloads/thumbnails/pixelord_031811.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 530px; height: 331px;" src="http://www.xlr8r.com/files/downloads/thumbnails/pixelord_031811.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Pixelord is the creation of Russian born, Alexey Devyanin, whos debut Ep 'Iron and Cream' was released late this summer through the Leisure System label. His music draws from all corners of the musical spectrum; From Dub/Garage style beats, Funky, synthesized basslines and soulful vocal sampling that adds a much appreciated tenderness all of which make for a deliciously promising sound that cements Russia as a major component within the spiraling world of electronic music.<br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Pixelord - 'Iron and Cream (Part 2)'<br /></p><div align="center"><iframe width="318" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ASQlP2q6QtY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><p>Pixelord - 'In The Mind'<br /></p><div align="center"><iframe width="318" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xp2v1jBkYM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">If you liked Pixelord you may also enjoy: <span style="font-style: italic; ">Slugabed, Shlohmo</span> and <span style="font-style: italic; ">Cooly G</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">http://soundcloud.com/pixelord</div><div style="text-align: left;">http://soundcloud.com/slugabed</div><div style="text-align: left;">http://www.myspace.com/shlomoshun</div><div style="text-align: left;">http://www.myspace.com/coolyg</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Other random musings: I hate Pixar movies what a bore! 'The Diceman' by Luke Rhinehart (interesting), Fiji, There should be a ban on Christmas festivities when travelling- is there no escaping it?! and Golden kiwifruit = delicious!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Regards¬</div></div></div></div>Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-33408260948084619712011-03-31T17:08:00.000-07:002011-04-06T16:51:45.877-07:00BackSome of you may have noticed my lengthily absence for some time now and I apologise, the excuse is that I have been travelling for a fair few months and have only returned in the last two weeks. Where have I been you may wonder? The answer is Australia, our cousins from the other side of the world. Yes, in what was perhaps a spur-of-the-moment decision I felt that I was in need of a change of scenery with perhaps a splash of sunshine as an added bonus. Now, in retrospect, though it helped in teaching me about being self reliant and making friends on all parts of the globe, the price of living was far to expensive which was a shock at first. But more importantly, the music scene was lacking enormously almost to the extent of making one asking "what music scene?". This became especially problematic when writing the events section of the magazine I was interning at during my stay, where I would often find myself scraping the barrel for decent gigs and club nights. Yes there are The Presets and Cut Copy also but the influence of America on the Australian music industry is scary, with flimsy artists like Keisha at the forefront. However music aside I am glad I went for it has given me a new taste for travel and a revived taste for living.
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<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590405142598248770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U-rZH-zIl7E/TZUb26MV6UI/AAAAAAAAADM/MJwzoZl2FtU/s320/5311267563_fcdfdbdd7e%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a> So recently after being re-united with my laptop and regular internet I have finally had the chance to search for new music, such a relief! I'll start off by telling you about a producer I was briefly enjoying just before my departure last year who goes by the name of FaltyDL.
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<br />FaltyDL, the brainchild of New Yorkian, Andrew Lustman, first gained recognition in 2009 with the 'Love is Liability' album. Rich with modern glitches, electronic loops, garage inspired basslines and emotive melodies similar to Caribou, it is neatly sealed off with vocal sampling that could give Burial a run for his money. Later that year the 'Bravery' EP was released and filled with the same amount of intrigue. The mysteriously bassy "Play Child" pulsates dramatically through the speakers whilst the infectiously soulful vibes of "Mother Beam", have your ears peeled (definitely two of my favourites).
<br /><p>FaltyDL - "Some Day My Queen Will Come"
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<br /><p align="left">Come 2011 and the release of his latest album 'You Stand Uncertain's' hybridity of genres is immensely satisfying which only enhances the resonance of FaltyDL. The forth track "Brazil" has a heavy garage vibe whilst "The Pacifist" perhaps bares resemblence to the mellower style of BOC.</p>
<br /><div align="left">Now that we are a sufficient way into the 21st century, music software is more advanced and available than ever before allowing musicians to take advantage. Rewind to the 90's when being in a band surpassed in popularity to the music producer or DJ, today this role has been very much reversed. Furthermore, the ability to experiment with infinate sampling and styles makes music and genres harder, if not impossible to catergorise, FaltyDL is just one exciting example of this music revolution.</div>
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<br /><div align="left">If you liked FaltyDL you may also enjoy: <em>Bullion, Mux Mool</em> and <em>Jamie Xx.</em> http://soundcloud.com/faltydl <div align="left">http://www.myspace.com/bullionness
<br /><div align="left">http://www.myspace.com/muxmool
<br /><div align="left">http://www.myspace.com/jamiexxlondon
<br /></div>Other random musings: Sangria, William Stryon's 'Darkness Visible', James Frey's 'The Final Testament of the Holy Bible'.
<br /><div align="left">Regards¬ </div>Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-41902256487728141512010-09-01T13:02:00.000-07:002011-03-31T14:30:01.709-07:00Howlin Wolf and Son HouseLately I can not seem to get enough of the Blues. Be it Country or Electric, the way it oozes with depth and genuine emotion makes it superior to anything else. I have long had a love and appreciation for the Blues which started as a teen when I discovered Muddy Waters, who was a well known inspiration of the great, Jimi Hendrix. Recently I have began listening to Son House and Willie Brown, both pioneers of the genre in the 1930's and 40's. The rawness of Son House's voice on 'Grinnin in your face' (which features only his voice and a mere 2 minutes long) has fastly become one of my favourite tracks (Looks like me and Jack White have something in common.) <a href="http://52weeksofmusic.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/81027_-_son_house.jpg?w=237&h=300"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://52weeksofmusic.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/81027_-_son_house.jpg?w=237&h=300" /></a> Son House played regularly with other early greats such as Charley Patton, Robert Johnson (often given the name the "Father of the Blues", but that's a whole other story) and as I earlier mentioned, Willie Brown, all of which paved the way for the beginnings of a music phenomenom that was brimming with potential. <br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Son House - 'Grinnin in your Face'<br /><object width="318" height="258"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QA8-ZOuKetU?fs=1&hl=en_GB"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QA8-ZOuKetU?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="318" height="258"></embed></object></p><br /><p>Another Blues artist I have become obsessed with as of late is the enigmatic, Howlin Wolf who came to fame on the well known 1950's record label, Chess Records (Check out the film "Cadillac Records" though it does star Beyonce, why do singers insist on being actors as well?) Howlin Wolf is the optimum example of rawness that almost borders on animalistic (hense the name), with live performances that boiled with energy in the same way that Screamin Jay Hawkins did with R&B. </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.kalamu.com/bol/wp-content/content/images/howlin%27%20wolf.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.kalamu.com/bol/wp-content/content/images/howlin%27%20wolf.jpg" /></a> Howlin Wolf knew how to bring his music alive, with performances that resemble that of an exorcism as he became possessed by the rhythmic powers of the music (perhaps his defining trait?) Whatever your opinion the Wolf there is no doubt of his creative genius which made him stand out from so many of his peers. </p><br /><div align="center">Howlin Wolf - 'Moanin at Midnight'<br /><object width="318" height="258"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hOO8KKkMcdg?fs=1&hl=en_GB"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hOO8KKkMcdg?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="318" height="258"></embed></object></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left">Being a strong influence in popular culture, elements of the Blues can be found readily in many forms of music, but it is never as captivating as it is in its originating form. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">If you liked <em>Howlin Wolf</em> and <em>Son House</em> you may also enjoy: <em>Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Willie Brown, John Lee Hooker, Bessie Jackson</em> and <em>Robert Johnson</em>. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Regards¬ </div>Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-11832263712722663492010-08-19T05:55:00.000-07:002011-04-06T17:01:11.438-07:00Extended 'Issue'Well what do ya know, after a bit of lunch and a Pink Lady apple (My new favourite snack) here's a little bit more for you all!<br /><br />Now I have been pondering over who to introduce to you next for a while with two artists in particular on the agenda... lets just talk about both, well it's my blog after all and perhaps I do have a bit of extra time on my hands.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dqo5ben3uNQ/TG02CsTvgzI/AAAAAAAAAB0/A59lLoHVNKc/s1600/subeena%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dqo5ben3uNQ/TG02CsTvgzI/AAAAAAAAAB0/A59lLoHVNKc/s320/subeena%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507117339225588530" /></a><br /><br />The first artist who I want to introduce to you is someone who I first heard about when I was at Bestival in 2009, although I only caught the end of her set her name interested me (Some of you who know me may understand why?) after a bit of research once I was back at home I found out her music is pretty good.<br /><br /><em>Subeena</em> (which is her real name 'Sabina' spelt wrong) lives in London and as well as being musically gifted she has her own up and coming record label <em>Opit</em>. Furthermore she is also signed to <em>Planet Mu</em> who boast the likes of; <em>Shitmat</em>, <em>Benga</em>, <em>Bong-Ra</em> and <em>Venetian Snares</em> to name but a few.<br /><br />Her sound is a sublime mixture of; ambience, mixed with dubby rhythms, and finished off with her own touch of imagination, setting her apart from the dubstep scene which she could so easily (and perhaps naively) be associated with. Yes Subeena's appraoch to music is one hard to categorise; ranging from the chillful, R&B vibes of 'Solidify' (featuring <em>Jamie Woon</em> and <em>Om'Mas</em>), the frantically paced rhythm of 'Rakeeh', to the notably darker, dubby feel of 'Transient'(My personal favourite). But whatever she is she is definitely worth having a listen to so I will leave you with this little number:<br /><br /><em>Subeena</em> - 'Solidify' (Feat. Jamie Woon & Om'Mas)<br /><br /><P style="text-align:center"><object width="318" height="258"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7dw1PTtu2dE?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7dw1PTtu2dE?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="318" height="258"></embed></object></P><br /><br />Lastly but by no means least we come to my second artist of the afternoon, <em>Mike Slott.</em> <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x3Y4PfLUgRk/TZz-r-ULVsI/AAAAAAAAAE8/WC32x3PkhfQ/s1600/mikeslotthighres-e1295746858305.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x3Y4PfLUgRk/TZz-r-ULVsI/AAAAAAAAAE8/WC32x3PkhfQ/s320/mikeslotthighres-e1295746858305.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592624868702770882" /></a><br /><br />Highly favoured by Mary Anne Hobbs, featuring on her 2009 compilation 'Wild Angels', Slott is another one renowned for his chopping up of rhythms and dramatic, electronic beats which is becoming all too popular at the minute. Along with; Hudson Mohawke, Dominic Flannigan and Martyn Flyn he formed a record label that goes by the name of 'Luckyme' in 2004, the same label he has used to release his newest album 'Lucky 9teen' (2009). The album is thick with stimulating Four Tet style rhythms, and exuberant artificial melodies that are enough to fill even the most demanding musical palettes.<br /><br />Here is <em>Mike Slott</em> - 'Snow Birds'<br /> <br /><P style="text-align:center"><object width="318" height="258"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ESOuU47xLf0?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ESOuU47xLf0?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="318" height="258"></embed></object></P><br /><br /><br />If you liked <em>Subeena</em> and <em>Mike Slott</em> you may also enjoy: <em>Debruit, Four Tet, Starkey, Zomby</em> and <em>Dabrye.</em><br />www.myspace.com/subeena (Check out the Beatport link)<br />www.myspace.com/mikeslottbeats<br />www.myspace.com/dbruit<br />www.myspace.com/fourtetkieranhebden<br />www.myspace.com/starkey<br />www.myspace.com/zombyproductions<br />www.myspace.com/taddmullinix<br /><br />Regards¬<br /><br />P.S - Listen to 'Rekordah Presents Astro:Dynamics' available on Spotify.Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-12118922846315839852010-08-19T03:46:00.000-07:002010-08-19T05:54:24.442-07:00When you write an entire post then your computer decides to shut down without saving it......well that's what happened, however I suppose that is a slightly lazy excuse for not having posted anything for well over a month! Indeed I have been rather busy organising my new life, looking to the future you could say and it is becoming more and more promising, there is hope at last! *Applauses* <br /><br />Anyway I shan't bore you any longer with the minor details of my life, I can only imagine that you have been feeling rather lost without this little blog to inform you about the many musical delights that still lay out there undiscovered (I hope haha).<br />So to make up for any hard feelings I have decided to make this post (actually I prefer to call it 'Issue', has a nice ring to it) an extended one, so speakers at the ready!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dqo5ben3uNQ/TG0gvHjeE-I/AAAAAAAAABk/DS97A4_sdog/s1600/bjork.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dqo5ben3uNQ/TG0gvHjeE-I/AAAAAAAAABk/DS97A4_sdog/s400/bjork.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507093913197745122" /></a><br /><br />I thought I would start by introducing you to a music producer who I have been harking on about for a few months now and If you know me personally you may be able to recall these moments? For those of you that don't I wonder whether the Names 'Harald' and 'Bjork' ring any bells? Let me start off by saying that he is of no relation to the Bjork who famously dressed up as a swan and generally likes to make no sense at all (I love Bjork really). <br /><br />...But anyway this <em>Bjork</em> hales from Sweden and his melodic brand of minimal techno is uniquely emotive and thick with bitter/sweet undertones. Interested yet? Well he is already making a name for himself in the techno world knocking heads with the likes of <em>Miss Kittin</em> and <em>James Holden </em>who regularly play his records as part of their sets. <br /><br /><em>Harald Bjork's</em> most recent EP 'Kranglan' (named after part of the Nacka nature reserve Stockholm) is a prime example of electronic goodness. Take for example 'Skvaltan' the third track on the EP, its progressive build up and deeply pulsating bassline is a feast for the ears, and 'Cykeltur' the second EP track commences with an unusual repetative melody which makes me think of icey caves and snowflakes. Hmmm maybe that is just because of my slightly peculiar imagination... However check him out and then you can come to you own conclusions, and hey maybe you will agree with me? <br /><br />For now I will leave you with this little number, possibly my favourite tune of his and one which leaves me feeling strangley nostalgic? <br /><br /><em>Harald Bjork </em>- 'Glimt'<br /><br /><P style="text-align:center"> <object width="318" height="258"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/l-KXRKNikL4?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/l-KXRKNikL4?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="318" height="258"></embed></object></P><br /><br />If you like <em>Harald Bjork</em> you may also enjoy: <em>James Holden, Nathan Fake</em> and <em>Actress</em>.<br />www.myspace.com/haraldbjork<br />www.myspace.com/iamtherealjamesholden<br />www.myspace.com/nathancake<br />www.myspace.com/actresskhz<br /><br />Other Random Musings: Travelling, Truman Capote, Pink Lady apples, Holga cameras (I want one!), long walks, <em>'Dogtooth'</em> (Has anyone seen this film yet?)<br /><br />Hang on there is still more to come. Watch this space...Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354693450638848706.post-66391751626722240322010-07-14T06:07:00.000-07:002010-07-14T10:34:22.041-07:00First Post: No hello'sOkay so I've been meaning to write a blog for a while now and by a while I actually mean two years, university makes you lazy I guess. The best thing about 'blogging' is that it can be carried out completely anonymously and I like this. All you need to know is that I like cats, music and bread so I suppose my blog should centre around one of these three things...
<br /><div></div><div> </div><div>I find something very appealing about this potato bread loaf:</div><div>
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<br /><div>I could go on however I don't think bread is a topic many are particularily interested in...</div><div>
<br /></div><div></div><div>So over the past few weeks of no longer being a student I have come to realise that my life pretty much revolved around shopping, partying and for two weeks a term, coursework. Yep life was easy to say the least and stupidly I never really stopped to think about the real world which was slowly but surely approaching. Right now I am sitting in a living room, laptop in front of me, eating cream cheese on toast, still in my pyjamas and still unsure of what I want to do with my life. It was around this time yesterday under very similar circumstances whilst browsing the internet that I stumbled upon <em>Nosaj Thing.</em></div><div><em>
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<br /><em>Nosaj Thing. </em>Yes I was struck by the unusual name as well however he is hailed as one of LA's finest music modulators (Yes I did just copy that from his Myspace page) and his music is simply marvellous. You may remember recently that he did a remix of 'Islands' by <em>The xx </em>which has the most tremendous bassline, 'tis on his Myspace page if you don't. I for one love strange, almost unclassifiable, electronic music and if you do as well then you should definitely check out his 2009 album 'Drift' (which I purchased just yesterday). The album consists of 12 tracks and has a peculiar, dream-like quality to it, it also lacks vocals which is definitely a positive point in my books. My favourite track has to be 'Fog' closely followed by 'Quest', the latter would fit perfectly on a banking advert or home program, think <em>Air</em>. <div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>
<br />For now I'll leave you with 'Aquarium':</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>
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<br />If you like <em>Nosaj Thing </em>you may also enjoy: <em>Mount Kimbie, Dorian Concept</em> and <em>Deceptikon</em>.
<br /></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/nosajthing">www.myspace.com/nosajthing</a></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/dorianconcept">www.myspace.com/dorianconcept</a></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/mountkimbie">www.myspace.com/mountkimbie</a></div><div><a href="http://www.deceptikon.net/">www.deceptikon.net/</a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong>
<br />Other Random Musings:</strong> Lettuce, pastel coloured nail polish, vintage day dresses, William Sharman (if you watch the athletics), Twilight Saga :)</div><div></div><div> </div><div>
<br />That's a wrap for now but y'all stay tuned and this time next week I might have something else for you...</div><div></div><div>
<br />Regards¬</div><div></div>Cake McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274659624457461118noreply@blogger.com1