SickElixir is a dank, dark, claustrophobic and at times downright unsettling listening experience. But for all that, it’s also a startling bold and original piece of work. One that sees Blawan evolve and elevate his sound to a place where he’s pretty much alone, influence-wise.
Tag: Dubstep
Squarepusher – Ufabulum (2012) – Album Review
While Ufabulum surprised many Squarepusher fans with its shiny, synth-heavy sound and lack of amen breaks, bass guitar, jazz-fusion or Roland 303, I argue it still bears the hallmarks of classic Tom Jenkinson. And a reminder of why he’s considered a leading light in electronic music, braindance, IDM, call it what you will. Check out my video review
Loraine James – Reflection (2021) – Album Review
Rather than club music or urban music, Loraine James says that first and foremost, she produces ‘experimental music’.
Andy Stott – Never the Right Time (2021)
Andy Stott's music is defined by the ever-present feeling of friction, the rub of needles bouncing into the red zone on a bank of dials. But this is tempered by a languid sensuality.
10/08/2020 This week I have been mostly listening to…
Fennesz - Black Sea (2008). I find myself listening to much more ambient music these days, as an appropriate backdrop for days spent working from home. Austrian artist, Christian Fennesz is often lauded for the very unusual way he makes use of the guitar in his music: combining it with digital effects to produce something … Continue reading 10/08/2020 This week I have been mostly listening to…




