The Laundry

François Kevorkian (François K) showing why he’s still on top after three decades. Steve Jobs recently said the secret is ‘to find what you love’ and François clearly found the love of his life in music.
Lost in his self created world of dub while shopper’s browse the iPods at the Apple Store NYC.   Mr. K […]

Bit of a seminal moment for all in attendance at ‘X-102 Rediscovers The Rings Of Saturn‘ (Jeff Mills, Mike Banks) performed Live @ Sonar last week. Think Kraftwerk meets 2001 in a particle accelerator.
In tribute, a double wammy this week.
First up is the intro to the Sonar 2008 performance itself. (thanks to poster)

Second […]

15 recent bits of machine funk to check for aural pleasure.
Selector: Olly Groves
(in no particular order)

1. Various - Drumpoet Community Presents: Drumpoems Verse 1
Few months old but a must have from this awesome Swiss label (check. Dixon Edit of Soultourist)
2. Sebastien San - Rising Sun - Planet E
Around a while but a fine piece […]

Came across Cinétrip at Sziget Festival (Budapest, Hungary) in 2005. They had an circular open air tent, brilliant visuals and excellent dj’s. They’re now putting on parties in one of Budapest’s spa baths…nice!

10 recent bits to check for stereo satisfaction.
Selector: Olly Groves
(in no particular order)

1. Dcast Dynamics - In Darkness - Clone
Weird electronic dubby house beats with electronic masterclass ‘Under Current’ on the flip.
2. The Roots - Rising Down (LP) - Def Jam
Political, raw, non conformist hip hop with some big beats to back it up. […]

Classic 1988 BBC News report on the illegal raves that morphed into the festivals of today. It features ‘Acid’ Ted Hines, the News of the World journalist whose coverage of the era rivaled any parody’s seen in ‘The Day Today‘