Berlin based techno-dub band Rhythm & Sound combine subtle electronica with traditional dub rhytms and vocals to great effect, this track in particular shows how the two styles combine to great effect.
I used to love this sort of 'music', invariably assisted by some form of rocket fuel which would keep me awake until 10am the next day, but still, every once in a while it's good to have a blast from the past like this one. Your neighbours might not agree..
A bit late for Halloween but I think this record would have hospitalised even the most ardent of trick or treaters, a truly horrifying track from way back in 1981.
Fantastic soulful song from this bright new talent, I think this guy will soon be massive. This song has been my 'walk to work song' for a couple of weeks now.
I remmember seeing this short film at 3am in January and being utterly transfixed by amazing scenery of the Irish coast combined with the impressive surfing and best of all, the accompanying soundtrack. The music alone is good enough, but the film is worth watching too and you can see it here: http://www.relentlessenergy.com/films/view/powers-of-three
Miss Kittin had already achieved legendary status amongst Sonar's crowds from her previous performances at the festival.This however was the first time I'd seen her live and this mix is often cited as her best ever performance, the guy stood behind me certainly agreed, he asked me for a lighter, I turned round and it was John Peel!
Sunn O))) are like Marmite, you either love this kind of shit or you hate it. Personally, I love it, this song at least, an absolute onslaught of drone and doom with gutter vocals, it would go down a treat for a dinner party with the in-laws.
From the original soundtrack to the film 'The Fountain'
Clint Mansell has moved on from singing for Pop Will Eat Itself and composing scores for films is one of his new directions, this particular soundtrack is a wonderful piece of work, dark and delicate, definitely one for the winter nights.
Not everyone's cup of tea but I love a bit of bluegrass and it doesn't get much better than Dan Tyminski, once with The Soggy Bottom Boys who famously did the O Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack
Mogwai are undoubtedly one of my favourite bands ever, their songs often start with quiet melodies that gradually build into towering infernos of distortion and feedback but never do they lose the unmistakable sound unique to this fine fine scottish band. Touring in 2011, don't miss out!
This song is played at the end of each episode of HBO's The Wire, the soundtrack itself is full of other great songs as well as memorable quotes from McNulty and co. Excellent collection of tunes for an unbeatably good television series.
This song is quite cheerful compared to many of the songs on this blog, I love the vocals and the overall sound makes me wish I was sat out on the porch of a salloon bar with one last shot of whisky to savour before heading home.
Taken from their groundbreaking debut album, this track is blisteringly loud even at the lowest volume but with a melancholic undercurrent that keeps it ticking along nicely.
I remember first seeing this video when I was 12 and have been a massive Tool fan ever since, their videos, live performances and songs are all nothing short of brilliant. Cerebral metal at its finest.
What this album doesn't deliver in variety, it more than compensates for in terms of atmospheric wailings and haunting synths, this track being a prime example.
Hypnotic and mesmerising, as is most of GY!BE's work, this track stands out in particular and is well worth the 20 minutes it will take you to listen to it in its entirety.