New tracks from Montreal’s NROTB (Nu Ravers on the Block) came into Hotcakes HQ the other day and I’m pleased to tell you we got a winner. Their latest track Droplet has been receiving some much deserved coverage across the blogosphere lately but it’s their remix of Amanda Blank’s Might Like You Better that I’m [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Help the Banana Klan!
August 31st, 2009 | by Sim | published in Download, News
Banana Klan, the London-based collective featuring the likes of Roots Manuva and Ricky Rankin, have released a dub that they want their fans, producers and vocalists to remix the track and enter into a competition. Banana Skins Riddim is a down tempo dub, driven by the drums with trumpets and synths providing variation. For more [...]
XX marks the spot
August 27th, 2009 | by Sim | published in Download
The xx have released their debut album, the excitingly named XX, and it’s bloody brilliant. The indie four piece from London are signed to the Young Turks, a sub-division of XL [thanks Dave + Jamie] and make soothing, delicate tunes that’ll be perfect for any long summer night or late autumn walk. Lead singer Romy [...]
Hotcakes introduces… Little Dragon
August 24th, 2009 | by Sim | published in Download, Features
Little Dragon are a four piece Swedish electronic pop band from Gothenburg who have only recently come to my attention despite the fact they are no newcomers to the scene. Having had great success in their homeland and riding a new found wave of international blog love, great things are expected for their imminent second [...]
Riton and Primary 1 get the Doorly treatment
August 21st, 2009 | by Sim | published in Download
Following the mysterious release of ‘Who’s There?’ under the pseudonym of ‘Who’s This?’ it was finally revealed that it was a collaboration between Riton and Primary 1. A banging tune indeed but here’s a remix courtesy of dubstep king Doorly which takes it to a whole new level. Riton and Primary 1 – Who’s There? [...]
Major Lazer’s coming to London
August 16th, 2009 | by Sim | published in Download, News
Fantastic news – the Jamaican, lazer-armed commando is coming to London! Major Lazer aka Diplo and Switch will be playing at Notting Hill Carnival and a gig in Hoxton. Tickets can be bought here. Also, Montreal’s remix demon Nujax has remixed the duo’s Zumbi and it’s more than phat, giving the dancehall vipes a house [...]
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August 14th, 2009 | by Sim | published in News
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Waves and the Crow
August 14th, 2009 | by Sim | published in Download
As mentioned earlier this week, Erol Alkan and Boys Noize have teamed up to release two tracks called Waves and Death Suite and, as two of the most creative forces in electro, this is quite a prospect. Erol Alkan dropped Waves at his gig at London’s Field Day and the crowd went mental and it [...]
SMD’s Temporary Pleasure is here
August 14th, 2009 | by Jo | published in Download
This is just a short post to say that Simian Mobile Disco‘s album has dropped. I’ve listened to the first song ‘Cream Dream’ and it did exactly to me what the name suggests. Now Audacity of Huge is on and I am bloody loving it. Even though it’s been out a while. And ’10,000 horses [...]
Hedge your bets for the Mercury Prize
August 13th, 2009 | by Jo | published in Download, Features
I do not see what the majority is getting worked up about for this years Mercury Prize shortlist. There are a number of absolutely fantastic albums on the list. To name a few, Kasabian‘s ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum’ is the first of their album’s I’ve enjoyed straight away from start to finish. Bat For [...]
