Tunes Trying to leave something behind Blame an average movie about an accountant assassin for my discovery of Sean Rowe, but that's how it went down.
Tunes Listening to The Great Expanse by Hilltop Hoods Hilltop Hoods released their latest album, The Great Expanse, last week. One of Australia's greatest hip hop artists, this world-class act have outdone themselves with another diverse, accomplished record. Eminem fans, listen up.
Tunes Listening to Cataplexy by Paul Mac A long-time Paul Mac fan, from back in the Itch-E and Scratch-E days, it's always a joy to hear new tunes from one of Australia's electronica pioneers.
Tunes Giuseppe Ottaviani live performance on A State of Trance Watching Armin van Buuren geek out to this live performance from Giuseppe Ottaviani is pretty cool.
Tunes Listening to #ASOT831 Great new release this week from Above & Beyond, called My Own Hymn. Another high velocity episode of the greatest trance radio show on the planet.
Tunes Listening to See Me Speak In Color by Rocket Empire I’m building a website for a client today. It’s a chill project. So are these tunes from Rocket Empire. If you subscribe to Spotify, enjoy!
Tunes Listening to I AM OMNI (produced by Tricky) IAMOMNI's eponymous full-length debut brings back memories of Massive Attack, Portishead and DJ Shadow, but with an LA twist. Enjoy!
Tunes Listening to #ASOT710 the best episode yet! This week's A State of Trance is the best I can remember. Driving synths, chill breakdowns. Coding? Pushing your daily exercise to the limit? This. Is. It.
Tunes Listening to Love Story by Yelawolf Eminem put the idea that white guys can't rap to bed. Just in case you're still not convinced /:
Tunes Listening to New Music Tuesday via Spotify Notwithstanding my criticisms of Spotify’s family pricing model, I still love the service. Especially when it comes to hearing new tunes.
Tunes Listening to Dummy by Portishead Portishead’s Dummy was a revelation when I first heard it and like all great records has retained its vitality while revealing something new on each listen.
Tunes Listening to Two Bodies by Flight Facilities Any questions about Australia’s ability to produce amazing music (or tech startups for that matter)? Flight Facilities feat. Emma Louise released by Future Classic.
Tunes Listening to A Kind of Blue by Miles Davis I have posted this album before, but it's one of my faves and I listen to it often. It is one of the very rare recordings that will stand the test of time.
Tunes Listening to #ASOT679 If you love electronic dance music and have not yet discovered, Armin van Buuren, you're missing out experiencing a master at work.
Tunes Listening to State of the Art by Hilltop Hoods More *Hilltop Hoods*. *State of the Art*. Sounds kinda old school, for 2009.
Tunes Listening to Walking Under Stars by Hilltop Hoods Hilltop Hoods is the best hip-hop group Australia has produced. Few would disagree. If you're not familiar with their work, do yourself a favor and check out their debut State
Tunes Listening to Flesh & Blood by John Butler Trio I remember seeing John Butler Trio play in Sydney, Australia in 2001. It was a stunning performance and at the time I thought to myself here was an artist with something to say.
Tunes Listening to The Low End Theory by ATCQ Justifiably one the ten best hip hop records of all time, The Low End Theory swings and grooves like few other records in the genre.
Tunes Listening to Once More 'Round the Sun by Mastodon Mastodon is band I hadn't really paid much attention to. Once More ‘Round the Sun is a stellar release.
Tunes Listening to Robert Johnson No idea what the ethnomusicologists say about Robert Johnson, but imho a lot of modern music follows a road back to this master of the Delta Blues.
Tunes Listening to Black Sunday by Cypress Hill This record makes me so incredibly happy: can't quite explain it. You'll just have to listen and discover for yourself.
Tunes Listening to Mama Said Knock You Out LL Cool J These are some of the finest rhymes ever ... Everyone is due a second chance after all.
Tunes Listening to It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Public Enemy Growing up in a very white Australia, Public Enemy had a huge impact on my world view. Thx Chuck D.
Tunes Listening to Since I Left You by The Avalanches The greatest Australian album of all time? You've gotta listen to the entire recording — no cherry-pickin' songs. DJ Dexter is pure genius.
Tunes Listening to Monsters OST by Jon Hopkins I. Love. This. Record. Good movie too, with a narrative about alienation, foreigners and building walls to keep them out.
