Monthly Archives: May 2011

Cameo – Money (Reese Revamp)

It’s Friday – time for a huge banger. This Kevin Saunderson rave epic stretches the idea of a remix to the limit. You have Cameo’s vocal over a rolling breakbeat, a monster kick, a wee hoover sample and that ‘aa … Continue reading

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Mr Vast – Ease & Speed

Mr Harry Vast of Wevie Stonder ‘fame’ has an album of musical meandering about to be extracted from his strange and childlike mind. As a taster, he’s made a couple of deep, thought-provoking videos, check em out. Anyone who loves … Continue reading

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Armando Iannucci – Home For Middle Aged Men

Long before Armando Iannucci did The Thick Of It, he had a very good sketch show on Channel 4 which almost nobody noticed. It was probably just too downbeat, clever and odd for most people. It’s all on Youtube though. … Continue reading

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My Bloody Valentine – Soon (Weatherall Remix)

Last Friday’s Screamadelica-inspired 1991 nostalgiathon on BBC Four had me reaching for some old indie disco favourites. Mr Andrew Weatherall’s contributions to the doc were possibly my favourite bits. Back in 1990 when this was released, he was obviously on … Continue reading

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Kerrier District 3

Who says Techno Dads can only be about scratchy old rave records? Here’s a new one for you. Mr Luke Vibert continues his Kerrier District electronical disco/housey gubbins with a four track EP on Soundofspeed that seems to be at … Continue reading

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The Pump Panel – Ego Acid

Filthy Friday banger number two is this 303 techno monster from 1994. As I have said before, the acid techno genre is probably more likely than any other to produce embarrassing Techno Dad behaviour. Big fish little fish cardboard box, … Continue reading

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Robert Armani – Chicago Calling

Since it’s Friday I thought I’d share a couple of massive bangers. First up, a tune from Robert Armani’s 1995 album that has a special place in my ageing heart, as it was the first record I played in my … Continue reading

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How To: Make Techno (US Version)

An epic symphony of Cack from 1996 Hollywood B Movie Vibrations. It’s about a mulleted rock star who loses his hands so starts making techno in a robot suit. This guy explains exactly how to make techno, and has evidently … Continue reading

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