This is a sublime meeting of the minds between two legends, and the result is a stunning cross genre masterpiece. UK dub/step titan Kevin Richard Martin (aka The Bug) and PNW metal pioneer Dylan Carlson initially linked up (via visual artist Simon Fowler) to collaborate on […]
V/Z meaning Valentina and Zongamin, said with the same gravity as Sly and Robbie. V/Z, the enigmatic rhythm section behind psychedelic pop stars Vanishing Twin and live dub killers Holy Tongue. This project- more or less under their own names- sounds like a perfect midpoint in […]
Light-Space Modulator is a new duo of psychedelic producer/DJ/legend Shackleton and singer/instrumentalist Marlene Ribeiro of GNOD, whose ’23 debut was probably my favorite release of that year. The instrumentation is delicate and balanced perfectly to Marlene’s intensely layered voice. It’s rhythmically intricate with a strong ritualistic […]
The newest tape from V/Z is top notch, with bigger beats that your usual dub fare. At different points I’m reminded of the rhythm and atmosphere of DJ Shadow or Dean Blunt tracks. There’s all kinds of pleasing little textural and rhythmic moments that reward a […]
The second LP by new dub heavyweights Holy Tongue (now composed of producer Al Wooten, drummer Valentina Magaletti and bassist Susumu Mukai) is company with the legendary transcendent dubstep artist Shackleton. Since release it’s gone from my most anticipated album of 2024 to one of my […]
The somewhat reclusive collective returns with their unique Gamelan + Dub blend. Very deep stuff, softer and more processed sounding than the previous album. – Benjamin “Nutella” Steinacher
The self described “non-jazz” trio (a great bit that reminds me of Nels Clines “Jazz Free”) works through nearly every kind of improvised music in just 10 tracks. Parasite Jazz stops just short of giving you whiplash as their psychedelic wanderings pass through dub, both kinds […]
Valentina Magaletti (Vanishing Twin) and Al Wootton (Deadboy) released their full length debut as Holy Tongue following acclaimed festival performances across Europe and 3 EPs. The duo has become a trio with the addition of Valentinas bandmate Sususmu Mukai (Vanishing Twin) and the dubs are darker […]
Argentina’s AMAZING Buh records put out this LP, and any new group releasing there is a cause for celebration. This is a warm and psychedelic pop lp, with some songs floating in a Spacemen 3 haze and others being gentle disco bops. Theres a moment that […]
