Lazer Sword – “Memory”
Monkeytown Records was set up by Modeselektor alongside sister label 50 Weapons in 2009. Their mission was to recruit a legion of monkeys to help them spread their already contagious party vibes, armed…
Cruising the London airwaves with Rita Maia
Rita Maia is a London based DJ and broadcaster living on the epicentre of the new UK underground electronic scene; a dedicated music researcher spreading the sound that shapes the present time to…
Sounds of the Universe, London
Sitting in the heart of London’s Soho, record shop Sounds Of The Universe, also home of Soul Jazz Records and sister labels Universal Sound and World Audio Foundation, for over 20 years has…
Going deep with Kokeshi owner Alley Cat
This is what happens when someone starts a tiny digital label for their own productions, stumbles across some raw talent and develops into a full blown vinyl label getting attention and support, left, right and centre. Quality goes a long way for Alley Cat and her label Kokeshi
RK Bass – Brighton
RK Bass is an independent shop specialised in drum n’ bass, jungle and old school hardcore, placed on the first floor of Rarekind Records in Brighton. In the last two years RK Bass…
Demdike Stare – Tryptych
2010 proved to be a highly productive year for the Manchester based duo Demdike Stare, releasing three LPs, Forest Of Evil, Liberation Through Hearing and Voices Of Dust. All together they form the album Tryptych, released early this year with an extra 48 min of unique unreleased material. iCrates reviews an unique project and probably one of the most interesting albums of the year covering ambient, drone, techno and dub experiments.
Flur, Lisbon
Since 2001 Flur has been sitting in Lisbon’s riverfront, looking over the city’s southside and just around the corner from the famous club Lux. Flur established itself with an unique identity, stocking a…
Mário Valente: To be eclectic is a personality trait
For more than 15 years, Mário Valente has been changing and influencing Lisbon’s music scene. As a DJ, Booking agent for Bar Lounge and a collector, journalist, graphic designer, holder of decades of…
