THE BEST MUSIC: NEW & OLD
A stone cold classic from 1991 to bring in the weekend. It still feels crazy fresh.
Shadow Child breathed some new life into it as a part of a 2019 remix package. I’m a big fan of this version too. Sounds for all the world like a Dusky production…
I’ve had this in my head for about a month now. It’s FKA Twigs huge 2014 single Two Weeks.
The lyrics tell the story of seducing a taken man. A story of intense unrequited sexual desire. I’ll quench your thirst, just chase the high and stop your doubting – the vibe is sensual and erotic to the max – give me two weeks, you won’t recognise her. Delivered with FKA Twigs’ inimitable blend of vulnerability, intimacy and aggressive sexuality, the track feels almost filthy.
And here is a free download of Ben Gomori’s version. As the name suggests, it goes even higher and plays out lovely on the dancefloor. Enjoy.
Happy New Year to you all. Thank you as ever for checking out the blog. For the second year running over 1,000 of you came to the site, which is really special.
Here are my most played tracks of the year courtesy of Spotify. Heavily featured artists include TEED (as usual), Maribou State, Seb Wildblood, Caribou, Little Dragon and NEIL FRANCES. You’ll find the new Leon Vynehall, along with various bits and pieces across all genres that I had on repeat this year. There is also a complete album by Marconi Union; I think I put it on and then fell asleep while it played in a never-ending loop. You’ll understand when you hear it.
And as a little New Year’s treat, here is a link to my top 48 on Soundcloud. Knock yourself out.
There has always been one established Hunter remix – a garage re-rub courtesy of MJ Cole. I’m not a big garage-head, so it has never quite the job for me. So imagine my delight when I came across this:
François Kevorkian and Eric Kupper have turned an undeniable stone cold classic into a balearic dream. Enjoy.
Bonus track: and here is that MJ Cole remix for you
17 years on from its original release, Empire of the Sun have released a remix package of their biggest track, Walking on a Dream. The TEED version caught my attention, but the EP takes you on a tour of various genres (and levels of quality) with Wiz Khalifa, Axwell and Kaskade getting in on the act, amongst others.
If you enjoyed that, I’m playing a set at Stokey Karaoke on 29th November where I’ll be leaning into an indie electro vibe. Expect Tame Impala, La Roux, TEED and more. Get in touch for details.
TEED’s new album is Always With Me is out 5th December. I’ve been enjoying the singles so far (especially Desire and The Echo). It’s very much worth checking out what Orlando has to offer, as always. New name, same quality.
Right yes yes Happy New Year Happy New Year now let’s get on with it.
My first post of 2025 is my top played song of 2024. And it happens to be a song from 1995. Fairground. The dulcet tones of Mick Hucknall, a truly anthemic chorus, plus an arresting samba beat (originally Sergio Mendes’, via The Goodmen). Lovely stuff.
Shout out to the team at Balearic London for reawakening my love for this one on the dancefloor.
There’s no prizes for figuring out which disco classic has inspired Coburn with this one. The Queen of Disco’s energy comes through clear and strong in this reimagined, club-ready version, released 30 years later in 2006.
Bonus track: if the name Coburn is ringing a bell, it might be because of this number from 2005
A little taste of 80s South African synth-pop. Tasty. So tasty that the vinyl will set you back a cool £300.
Shout out to Ben Gomori who played this out in the sunshine at HMS Sweet Charity.
Not much will take you back to the late noughties like a touch of Uffie. For a hot second she (and Ed Banger records) were right of the centre of the electronic music scene.
Bonus track: we can’t talk Uffie and not Pop the Glock. How well has it aged? Hmmm…
What’s the best Christmas song you ask? Well there’s only one correct answer, and that’s Fairytale of New York*. In a genre ridden with turkeys, this one is a king. That’s right, you heard me, a king amongst turkeys.
https://open.spotify.com/track/3VTNVsTTu05dmTsVFrmGpK?si=31ea101cf5e44846
RIP Shane MacGowan. Here is a link to an obit. It’s worth a read because he was, by all accounts, an utter mentalist.
*Feel free to put your incorrect answers in the comments box.
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