French software developers Arturia have just released iProphet, a recreation of the classic Sequential Circuits Prophet VS synth for the iPad. First produced in 1986, the original Prophet VS is recognised as one of the most influential pieces of hardware in the development of electronic music, and was featured in
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has released his first solo material since 2006’s The Eraser. In typically innovative style, Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes was released via a new version of BitTorrent, allowing fans to download a free bundle, which includes the single ‘A Brain in a Bottle’ and its accompanying video, or choose
According to the internet’s best site for quick information, Wikipedia, Rayon is ” a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber. It is made from purified cellulose, primarily from wood pulp, which is chemically converted into a soluble compound,” which adds a strange synthetic quality to a track that otherwise feels so eloquent
Fabric nightclub has won its appeal against Islington Council. The Council voted in favour of introducing a range of restrictive and controlling conditions on the venue in 2014. These licensing conditions have been pending since last December and, if fully enforced, would have meant the venue introducing sniffer dogs on the door
Have post-rave tricksters and media manipulators Hype Williams reformed? A new song credited to the duo entitled ‘Distance’ has been uploaded to their Soundcloud account. Dean Blunt and Inga Copeland went their separate ways following the album Black Is Beautiful – released under their own names by Hyperdub in 2012
Berlin-based footwork producer DJ Paypal will release debut album Sold Out via Flying Lotus‘s Brainfeeder label on November 13th. A member of international footwork collective Teklife, DJ Paypal has released the Buy Now EP via Glasgow label LuckyMe and the Why EP through Oregon-based Sewage Tapes. He has issued his
Anglo-Mauritian producer, singer and percussionist Joseph Deenmamode aka Mo Kolours has announced the follow up to his acclaimed self-titled debut of l2014. Texture Like Sun will be released on LP and digital formats on October 30th via One-Handed Music. “This record is about cycles,” says Deenmamode, whose music has been
In celebration of their 30th anniversary, influential UK electronic pop duo Erasure will release an update of their classic 1986 single ‘Sometimes’ on October 23rd to be followed by new compilation ‘Always – The Very Best Of Erasure’ on October 30th. Both will be released via Mute/BMG. Formed by former
If you weren’t lucky enough to catch Four Tet at Dekmantel, all is not lost. The label have just released his entire two hour set for you to listen to, with this statement alongside it: “Whoever you are, and no matter what your musical preference, there is a good chance you have danced
London event series, The Hydra, have revealed the first phase of their 2015 line ups. The season will begin on August bank holiday weekend with two loft parties which will see sets from Âme and Henrik Schwarz on Saturday 29 and Dixon on Sunday 30. Following this will be Daphni for a marathon all-night-long session on Friday 20
