August 2011
1 post
One Year of Spontaneous Rhythm
Our dear friends at Spontaneous Rhythm are celebrating their first anniversary with a beautiful compilation album. It contains seven tracks, all seven made by the finest talents out there. Not genre restricted at all, constantly in search of their own borders and reinventing themselves, Spontaneous Rhythm delivers quality with every release. Frank picked his 3 favourite tracks, not in a...
July 2011
7 posts
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July Charts
It’s that time of the lunar cycle again where Frank spits out his 10 favorite tracks of the month, you all know the drill by now, let’s get on with this.
Frank’s July Chart
Kelly Rowland - Motivation (Jacques Greene Bootleg)
Bambounou - Alpha (Teeth Remix)
Breton - R.D.I (Girl Unit Remix)
LOL Boys - Moments In Heartbreak
Joy O & Boddika - Swims
Willow Smith - Whip My...
NT89 - Tyme EP
Up and coming Italian producer NT89 is back with a fabulous EP. It contains 3 orginal tracks, Tyme, Lyfe and Syne, and 2 remixes from Djedjotronic and Das Glow. The EP is full of typical NT89 tracks: innovative, great percussion, exquisite production and simply awesome. This won’t let you down, NT89 never does. Frank especially loves Lyfe and Djedjo’s remix.
NT89 - Tyme EP teaser...
Hervé - Roll With The Winners (Samename Remix)
thebookofpauper:
Herve - Roll With The Winners (Samename Remix) by Samename
Nice freebie given away here by Samename. I was pointed to Samename a few months back off a friend and he’s continued to shine with each production. Go check out is his SoundCloud, it’s a proper treasure cove of up and coming gems.
Hudson Mohawke - Satin Panthers EP
thebookofpauper:
Hudson Mohawke - Satin Panthers (Snips Preview - out 1st/2nd August) by hudsonmohawke
Previews of Hudson Mohawke’s brilliant upcoming EP on WARP.
WatchAraabmuzik: Live MPC set
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Steel Pans and Sun Lollies
Summer time is upon us (sort of) and it’s time for deck chairs to be unfolded and cheap cocktails to be drank. So much good music being released at the minute, I just had to knock together a quick summer selection for all the readers hitting the festivals and clubbing holidays (or in my case, sat in the back garden consoling myself). So kick back, suck an ice pop and force someone to BBQ...
June 2011
12 posts
Lapalux Offerings
Lapalux - Time Spike Jamz (devonwho remix) by BOILER ROOM
Free riddims courtesy of the guys over at Boiler Room. A devonwho remix of the very talented Lapalux (whose remix features on the forthcoming Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs EP). Guaranteed to extract crowd screams, including; ‘PULL IT’ and the ever popular ‘WOIIIIIIIIII’.
AO-AO GUESTMIX 018: CHOW DOWN
AO-AO Mixtape 018: CHOW DOWN - mixed by PAUPER by Pauper on Mixcloud
Quick shameless plug to the followers of this blog. If anyone knows the blogosphere that well, then AO-AO will be without a doubt one of the most visited in your timeline. After following and contributing to this blog for a couple of years, I was honored to put together their 18th guestmix, under the alias of my club night...
FACT mix 257: Ossie
The latest entry to the FACT archives comes from East London’s young star of the House scene, Ossie. You may have already come across some of his earlier hits like ‘Tarantula’ and ‘Creepy Crawlies’ which was release by Jon Reech & Rusta’s new label. The mixtape itself shows that Ossie is more than a great producer, but a brilliant mixer of records too.
...
NS011: Jam City - Waterworx EP
TierkratZ - Mayday Mixtape
TierkratZ (Michiel Van de Veire & Maarten Cocquyt), is a Ghent residing Dj/producer duo.They made house in all her varieties as their trademark, deep/tech with a dose of funky afro- tropical beats. Their musical aesthetic is simply rooted in keeping a room alive. By focusing away from modern day glitz and glamour, TierkratZ instead walks the path of the intricacy ‘art’ of keeping club-goers...
BRUNKS: WAX MIX001
Manchester and Blackburn based DJ, Alex Brunker AKA, Brunks, has put together a brilliant selection of UK Funky and House to bang out. The mix itself starts hard and ends hard, 50 mins of breakneck percussion and pure vibes. Go cop that below.
BRUNKS: WAX MIX001 by BRUNKS
Tracklisting:
Drop The Lime - Set Me Free (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) Girl Unit - I.R.L (DVA’s Hi Emotions...
LOC006: Damu - Mermaid EP
LOC006. Damu - Mermaid EP by Local Action Records
Released in July
Manchester starlet, Damu, is making yet more big moves with his next EP set to drop on Local Action, this July. Check the previews above and add it to your summer wish list.
James Drake
James Drake Mixtape - Bombé & Mr. Caribbean by Bombé
Surprising? Yes. Bold? Yes. Works? Yes.
Bombé & Mr. Caribbean have literally blew apart SoundCloud’s traffic with this ridiculously impressive mixtape. Sombre vibes as Drake and Blake lay out their lyrics in a way you definitely ain’t heard yet. Personal fav is the Wilhelm Scream x Fucking Best part. Uses the James...
June Charts
Hi people, sorry I’ve not posted in a while busy times with erm… Summer, and the things that it brings. Alright so my life has been took over by Legend Of Zelda (true story). It’s ok though, while spending over five hours on the water temple, my fellow writer/blogger, Thomas Devreese, has held it down well in my absence.
Here’s a quick chart of what’s been on heavy...
May 2011
1 post
Mixtape time
To kick off your weekend nicely, we’ve got two excellent mixtapes lined up.
The first one is from the infamous duo Bafana, bringing you the best of UK Funky. Classics alongside new tunes, supporting the likes of Julio Bashmore, Jam City, Mélé, Bok Bok and other big guns. Perfect to play out loud for you and your pals before you hit the streets.
LINK:...
April 2011
4 posts
No Brainer Presents: 'Sleight Of Hands' Trilogy
We all know No Brainer Records, ran by DJ/producer Malente, for their massive releases that are slightly different than the rest of the package. With talented artists such as Klipar, Rubix, Act Yo Age and more, they are willing to draw outside the lines and bring something new and creative with every release.
Now, proving that they’re still exploring their boundaries, NB is coming up with...
Big City EP
Hector and Nate are back with a new EP. And we’ve got to say: it’s fantastic! These Belgian talents already did a guestmix for us, so some of you already know them. They’ve been putting out mature, top notch techno and house tracks, that gained support from Malente, Larry Tee, Shir Khan and much more.
Big City is released on one of Belgiums best labels, Monkey See Monkey Do....
SKANKIN' FRANK INTERVIEWS TWR72
1 How and when did you guys start out? What was the main objective: DJ or producer?
We started dj-ing together during the summer of 2004. Before that, both of us played records in our bedrooms. Roger was already producing some tracks for fun. In 2009, after a bit of a break, we decided to make time and focus full-time on producing together.
2 What do you, as DJs or as producers, stand for?...
CHOW DOWN - 5/5/11 - ONEMAN
////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////// • Limited £2 Guestlist (SOLD OUT) • £3 Skiddle Tickets -> http://bit.ly/dKyucl • £1 Sambuca Shots • £2 Cans of Tuborg • £2.50 Double Vodka + Mixers • £3 New Cocktail Menu ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Once again a big thanks to everyone of you that reached for Lil Silva in March, it was something...
March 2011
4 posts
Free Tuneage
JackBASS – Pills (Original Mix)
The first one is from Skankin’ Franks first guestmixer of 2011, JackBASS. A chilled out, hypnotizing dub track. It takes you by the hand, lifts you up to higher places where everything’s peaceful.
JackBASS - Pills
Eclier – Hole (Planisfear Remix)
Next one is a remix by, UK based, up and coming producer Planisfear. This track marks his...
February 2011
3 posts
Skankin' Frank Volume 5 – JackBASS
We’ve been slacking on posts and guestmixes lately, we’re sorry for that, but we’re heading for a great year from now on. The first Skankin’ Frank guestmix of 2011 had to be a bomb, and it is, a bass bomb from the hands of JackBASS. This talented gem grew up in a town just outside of London and moved to Connecticut in 2000. But the London vibe remained, and he returned to...
January 2011
4 posts
2010 Wrapped Up: Jo Kira
Yet another apology about the lack of posts, have been very caught up with loads of things to plan and do. Before I pepper you with a mass of posts I bring you to a final 2010 chart (Yes, I know its 2011) by Radio Frequency DJ Jo Kira. Jo Kira holds a weekly residency on the highly established radio show and has brought excellent shows containing the best of pretty everything in House, Garage,...
XLR8R PODCAST 179: T. WILLIAMS
One of my all time favorite Funky/2-step/wot u call it producers has crafted the latest XLR8R podcast with sheer brilliance. Not only does he hold amazing DJ skills, but also great productions that have been setting himself apart from such the scene. His recent collaboration with half of the Night Slugs management, L-Vis 1990 really does stand out on the new ‘Night Slugs All Stars...
December 2010
15 posts
2010 Wrapped Up: Wonky Ninja
Now that the festive period is over it’s business as usual for most folk, sorry for the lack of posts recently will make it up to you over the next few days!
Moving swiftly on to a frank favorite, Wonky Ninja. DJ/Producer for the Manchester based BANANA. You guys should be familiar with him from the nice mixtape he cooked up for us a few months ago, if you didn’t catch it first time...
James Blake Live
Not a lot of words needed here. James Blake, one of the world’s biggest talents at the moment, preforming live from Maida Vale at BBC Radio 1’s Festive Festival, including “Limit To Your Love”.
His debut album will be released early 2011, cop that!
James Blake Live from Maida Vale Studios (HQ Radio Rip)
2010 Wrapped Up: Coin Operated Boy
Now I bring you another installment in our ‘Wrapped Up’ series. This time around our host is a DJ & producer hailing from the steel city of Sheffield, me and you know him as Coin Operated Boy.
2010 included the brilliant ‘Tranquility Lane’ EP which included a mammoth remix from Scottish duo Clouds, that remix then went onto receive wide airplay from the likes of Fake...
BNR054: BOYSNOIZE presents SUPER ACID
As promised, I’d bring you more news on the BNR ‘Acid Compilation’ as soon as I learned more. Well, here is the cover art, track listing and even a SoundCloud preview for you all to sink your teeth into. Big things once again coming from the Boys Noize HQ.
PREVIEW - BNR054
Tracklisting:
Boys Noize - 1010
Jan Driver - Army Of Mowers
Joakim - & Krikor - Azid
...
Spontaneous Rhythm
A lot of labels and sub-labels were born this year. Boys Noize introduced BNR Trax, Sinden gave birth to Grizzly, and MikIX The Cat just recently started his label ADD Cat.
One label deserves some more attention, namely Spontaneous Rhythm.
Their first release was the mighty mystical single ‘Let’s Make A Vow’ by electronic music virtuoso Diamond Messages.
Secondly, they...
D.I.M & TAI - Lyposuct (Rynecologist's Merdur...
Thanks to the guys over at BNR I can proudly present you with a new weapon for your arsenal. Rynecologist has had a blinding year, after knocking out fantastic remixes for the likes of Boys Noize, Gingy & Bordello and Strip Steve, the Toronto based producer really is making a name for himself and quickly.
You can grab his Re-Edit of the floor banger by D.I.M & TAI below:
D.I.M &...
2010 Wrapped Up: Johnny Sparkes
Canadian techno overlord, Johnny Sparkes, is the latest person to roll out everything they got in our ‘2010 Wrapped Up’ series of posts. Since taking himself away from the blogosphere, Johnny has been honing his talents further on production software and also putting hard time into crafting amazing techno mixes. You can catch his latest mix on his Soundcloud.
Flight Facilities -...
A PH level of fricking awesome
January 31st, this is a date that needs to be jotted in all of our newly bought calendars, Why? At the end of January Boys Noize and his homies are coming together to release a full fat, no nonsense ‘Acid’ compilation. The comp will feature productions from the likes of Feadz, Erol Alkan, Brodinski, Joakim, Djedjotronic and loads more! All of the productions were made by using a...
2010 Wrapped Up: Pink Hotels
Next in our end of the year chart series is a dope blogger from Pink Hotels. Those that already know this blog will know who he is..
Whilst knocking out wonderful posts all over the blogosphere, he’s found the time to construct an amazing photography blog known as Pink Hotels. Now you know where the amazing picture above this post came from! But seriously go check it out, real showcase of...
2010 Wrapped Up: Buck UK
Now onto our brother from overseas. Buck UK has his debut EP to be released in February on Juno, iTunes and all other big digital retailers. To get you all warmed up and anticipating this no doubt to be hot release, he’s cooked up a free EP that’s been distributed via New York based label, Bird Knowledge Productions. Grab it right now in MP3 or even FLAC, your choice:
BUCK UK -...
We Wish You A Melé Christmas!
Possibly my favorite artist of the year kindly tweeted a early Christmas present for you all! Lo and behold, a brilliant new track from the Merseyside talent that is Melé.
Really don’t wanna waste time blagging you with this one, just grab the gem below!
MELÉ - I SWEAR DOWN
Make sure you all go say thanks on his twitter.
2010 Wrapped Up: AO-AO Blog
Recently, we gave out the difficult challenge of condensing the whole of 2010’s music releases into a simple chart, all this to signal the end of a great year of music productions.
First up is close friend and highly respected blog AO-AO, a blog that has grown massively and put out some amazing posts and exclusive mixtapes over the past 12 months. Some of the more recent mixtapes have included...
See a $, Listen Up
Berlin based house DJ and producer Oliver $ takes me back to a time when I was pretty new to underground dance music. Something you quickly realise, like I did when I first immersed myself into this massive genre, is that there’s a vast amount of unique talent to discover and Oliver $ is one of those individuals. He was one of the very first house producers/DJ’s that I ever listened to on a...