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
Supafly Records, Lisbon
Supafly Records is a landmark in vinyl culture in Lisbon. Knowledge, experience and preaching with its owner Chico, aka Daddy Cheeks
Alexander O’Neal – The Gentleman of Soul
Alexander O’Neal was one of the biggest soul crooners of the late 1980′s. He released “Hearsay” in 1987 that went gold and stayed in the UK charts for solid 2 years. Although his…
Sweat Records – Miami
A giant mural tribute to some eminent musical figures shelters Sweat Records. This record store located at a rough quarter known by Miami locals as ‘Little Haiti’ holds one the nicest surprises you…
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…
War – Live!
The Californian funk/fusion band War is considered to be one of the best live acts of the 1970′s. These seven musicians were unique in their style and dedicated to live performances. While touring constantly during the early 70′s to promote their records, this fine live double vinyl album was recorded in Chicago, in 1972. Just lay back and enjoy a trip back with War.
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.
Unsung Heroes – The tragic rise and fall of Badfinger
They were supposed to be the next Beatles, but ended up as one of the most tragic caution tales of the music industry. After being swindled by their manager, stalled by their record…
Diggin’ Portugal With Rui Miguel Abreu
Rui Miguel Abreu with Mulato Astatke Rui Miguel Abreu, hailing from Portugal, 42 years of age, a landmark in musical knowledge, tireless digger extraordinaire, and music critic, shares with us his journey through…
Didz and Chico – Something New
The first time I played the little orange 10inch from Didz & Chico´s „Something New“ I had the feeling of holding something big in my hands. And indeed, the Cardiff-based production duo threw…
The Third Ear, Tel Aviv
Lets go digging in Tel Aviv! Known for its infamous parties, there is a lot of record trading going on in Tel Aviv with occasional record fairs for second hand vinyl on top….
Stan Getz – Bossa Nova Essentials
Bossa nova, the early 1960′s and an already respected saxophonist in his mid thirties named Stan Getz. He introduced this Brazilian music style to a worldwide audience and his bossa nova years are…
