Doorly: I’m nowhere near where I want to be yet
Doorly’s profession has taken him from humble beginnings back in Yorkshire through a 2011 DJing for none other than Usher, playing at every nook and cranny in Ibiza and touring the planet like a self-confessed psycho. Now half way through 2012 – and with a spot on Rinse FM to boot – he chats about Usher, weird DJ moments (including raining bottles with Prodigy) and a certain Yorkshire terrier named Timmy.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Thursday, 17 May 2012 at 4:00 am
Hamilton: I remember the days when there was no drum’n'bass, it was just hardcore
Hamilton’s brand of relentless, hard-hitting drum’n'bass has seen him make a phoenix-like re-emergence into the bass game. His latest EP includes ‘Deep In My Heart’ which refuses to budge from club playlists and has helped nudge the Ram signee to the forefront of his field. We talked about his roots in hardcore, sub-genres of D&B and plans for an artist album.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Monday, 16 April 2012 at 11:47 am
Scratcha DVA on early grime, the new album and his departure from Rinse FM
Scratcha DVA has never been one to follow suit. Whether it be the flamboyance and off-kilter movements of his grime tunes of yesteryear or his rampant ramblings as Rinse FM’s grimy breakfast show host. Since, he’s turned his attention to the production of his debut longplayer for Hyperdub, calling on such diverse talents as Vikter Duplaix and Muhsinah.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Wednesday, 28 March 2012 at 12:04 am
Amplify Dot: Musicians sometimes deliver what they think you want to hear
One of the chief up and comers within the female MC realms of the urban hemisphere is London’s Amplify Dot, whose multifaceted efforts in both fashion and music have got tongues wagging. She discusses the deep nature of her recent EP, her clothing line and plans for her record label.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Tuesday, 13 March 2012 at 12:14 pm
Skibadee: Drum ‘n’ bass can get even bigger than before
The mention of Skibadee in drum’n'bass speak is equivalent to that of MC royalty. As one of the true masters of the ceremony, he has been the main hype engine for many an underground rave since the embryonic stages of jungle and its superseding relative, drum’n'bass. Here, he divulges on the start of 2012 as well as touching on the state of a scene which he helped fortify.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Tuesday, 6 March 2012 at 3:57 pm
Zed’s Dead: Hip hop was the starting point
Hip hop and its sample-gobbling style has had an effect on much of the music today including none less than Canadian duo, Zed’s Dead. Amongst a brief debate about the best in hip hop longplayers, we talked about backward flushing toilets and their new ‘Adrenaline EP’ whilst they were out on tour in Australia.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Thursday, 23 February 2012 at 12:00 am
Stinkahbell: We just stink it up
South London duo, Stinkahbell, sprang into 2011 with a wealth of bass-heavy mashups that warranted their rotten name. I caught up with them in their home studio, The Bakery, to discuss the hype around ‘Something In Your Eyes’, forms of esoteric entertainment and their latest single which comes accompanied by some 3D visuals.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Tuesday, 31 January 2012 at 12:02 am
L-Vis 1990: MySpace, Night Slugs and a secret collaboration
A lot of people claim to break the rules when describing their musical exploits, yet Night Slugs co-founder L-Vis 1990 has released a string of limit-free club tracks which are truly doing things a bit differently. Last year’s ‘Neon Dreams’ album melded nostalgic traces of Chicago house with a hint of pop to great effect and just before Bugged Out Weekender, we caught up to have a brief chat.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Thursday, 19 January 2012 at 2:25 pm
Touching Bass: Skepta
Up there on the grime wall-of-fame donning such names as Wiley, Dizzee Rascal and Newham Generals lays another plaque filled by Boy Better Know resident Skepta.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Sunday, 25 December 2011 at 10:03 am
Touching Bass: Noisia
Dutch bass monsters, Noisia, hit 2011 running with a re-release of their 2010 album ‘Split The Atom’. Touching Bass caught up to talk gaming, Dutch vending machines and a side hip-hop project that is well underway.
By Errol Anderson | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Music | Friday, 16 December 2011 at 6:39 pm
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