Straight out of Sweden come Little Dragon with their self-titled debut album. Featuring the vocal talents of Yukimi Nagano, Erik Bodin on percussion, Hakan Wirenstrand on keys and Frerick Kallgren on bass, these guys are one to keep an eye on. [more]
The ideal accompaniment for a coastal drive, there is nothing ugly about this release. [more]
Drawing on both UK pop and classical minimalism, Marc Hellner has created a work that is exquisite, and stands up against such producers as Boards of Canada in the use of processed sounds. The result? An emotional journey that is created by subtly, not announcement. Cathartic listening at its best. [more]
With a nod to Detroit, his traditional jazz roots and new NZ surrounds, 'Hiatus on the Horizon' is a fine beginning to what is bound to become one great sonic adventure. [more]
From Peacefrog, the label that has brought you some hard-arsed techno in the past, comes Sullen Look, the debut album from Italian DJ/producer Marco Passarani. [more]
This new offering from Moodyman under his Pitch Black City moniker, Black Mahogani 2, sees the Detroit deep house producer dive into some lush, dreamy sounds. [more]
Reproduction is a worthy addition to anyone's collection and quite strikingly reveals the remix talents of Trevor Jackson. His remixes never disappear up his own arse and retain an accessible but still unique quality that can be both labelled underground and dance floor friendly. [more]
Nouvelle Vague takes various tunes from the early 80's new wave scene and totally reworks them in an innovative groovy bossa nova style... and somehow it really works. [more]
Chilean-based Lucien Nicolet (aka Lucien-N-Luciano) first started operating as a DJ and promoter in the early nineties, promoting Santiago de Chile events Sense Club and Encuentros con la Technocultura whilst also rubbing shoulders with the likes of Uwe Schmidt and Ricardo Villalobos [more]
Black Mahogani is an LP that reminds us of the roots of house music... the love, the vibe and the soul that surrounds it - a perfect fusion of funk laden soul, jazz, techno, house and gospel influences. [more]
Rooted in the worlds of hip hop, electronics and deep house, this is the sound of Carl Craig caught in the studio with DJ Premier, and it's sure to gain Hood plenty of new fans. [more]
Kenny Larkin is back on the techno scale with his latest album release on Peacefrog, aptly named "the Narcissist". This is techno in its sexiest form, non-abrasive and deep in rhythm and texture. [more]