2010 : Heroes of the year Number 17

A comparatively quiet year for Mr Ellison yet he still managed to put out an album, ep and handful of great remixes. Lets hope 2011 is just as quiet then!


Evil Man (Flying Lotus Remix) 
Lost Where I Belong (Flying Lotus Remix)  
Photo Shoot (Flying Lotus Remix) 
Do The Astral Plane 

Warp Records

I have written a little about my love of Warp records before here, but I think in this digital day and age of all music being available from anywhere at any time on the internet, I just want to write a few words about how they are still pushing things forward through their bleep store.

Firstly, on a more general point, a few weeks ago they announced that any Warp vinyl release bought through their site would receive the mp3s for free, making the choice of vinyl or digital no choice at all.

I have also found them to give other very generous offers. I have just received this email about some bonus Flying Lotus prints for pre-ordering the album. Ok, I had already ordered it before knowing about this, so they didn't need to mention it to people like me. It was just a pleasant surprise.

On a personal note, last year when I ordered a record that went out of stock, they not only gave me my money back, but sent a limited edition Boards of Canada 12" in it's place. I was kind of stunned, to say the least!

I just think that in these tough times, when other bigger labels seem to be struggling to find their place with digital media, Warp should be held up as an example to follow. That's not even mentioning their exploits in film and clothing merchandise.

Download: Flying Lotus & Thom Yorke – “… And The World Laughs With You" 

Save Plastic People

As promised, here is another show recorded at Plastic People from one of the FWD Sunday nights last May with sets from Kode 9 and Flying Lotus.

Download it here:

Also check out Shook and Orsi's always thought provoking and meaningful blog for more memories and a far more interesting and informed take on the situation.

2009 Record of the year 14 - 12

You can't really review 2009 without mentioning the events of 25th June. I think some used it to try to put out any old crap with the tagline of MJ tribute. Most were just very poor remixes which added absolutely nothing to the original classics. Even The Roots ruined Billie Jean so it really does take something special to not only pay homage but also perhaps improve on the original. I think they managed it this time.

14. The Roots - I Wanna Be Where You Are w/ Erykah Badu 

I could really have chose any of Onur Engin's edits which have been appearing on Soundcloud this year, however if pushed, I think this one would be my favourite. My only (very slight) issue is that it needs to be longer, that loop could o on forever for me. However until then, the repeat button will have to do.

13. Diana Ross - Brown Baby (Onur Engin Edit) 

Another new producer in '09 (to me anyway) whose tracks first started appearing again on Soundcloud earlier this year. His full release, Strings Detached, was a great little ep and whetted the appetite for more releases and remix work. I've recently been hearing very good things about his dj sets too - must catch up with one of them soon. The broadsheets must be tipping this guy as one to watch in 2010, right?

12. Flying Lotus ft Andreya Triana - Tea Leaf Dancers (Blue Daisy Remix)