This week’s top mixes include Pariah’s sonic ethos, El-B’s early dubstep flavours, fresh techno from Rødhåd and the sophisticated boogie of Sheridan House Records.
Pariah’s sonic ethos. Arthur Cayzer represents his sonic ethos in volume 97 of Truants‘ mix series – an hour of techno, which moves from spacious and warm to merciless and weighty. Stream and download above, full track listing here.
El-B’s early dubstep flavours. The Groove Chronicles man brings the dark, weighty and tropical flavours with which he pioneered the early dubstep sound, and blends them with pearls from the vocal era of the late 90s in the 68th mix from Crack. Stream and download above.
Roy Davis Jr does it because he loves to. The Chicagoan spins a 90-minute set of supremely danceable heart and soul-felt vibes for Fabric. Stream and download above.
The Sophisticated Boogie Funk of Sheridan House Records. An hour-long preview of Ubiquity Records‘ upcoming ‘Luv N’Haight’ release Catch Action: The Sophisticated Boogie Funk of Sheridan House Records. Essential listening from the golden era of modern soul, boogie and funk. Stream above, track listing here.
New techno heavyweight Rødhåd. “Brooding hypnotism, delicately stitched peak-time cuts with poignant atmospherics” in the Berliner’s RA podcast. Download, stream and an interview with the artist here.
DJ Hype’s history lesson. Ganja Records label head DJ Hype talks about his history for the first time, while playing the music that’s influenced and inspired him, moving from 80s ska and reggae through to jungle in this 2 hour long special broadcast on BBC Radio 6. Stream and download above.
Luke Solomon, Business As Usual. The classic boss’s Live From The Wash House: Business As Usual previews his compilation Unfinished Business, which is out now on Classic. Stream and download above, full track listing here.