Musik aus dem Exil zu Kardamom-Kaffee

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Den letzten Monat habe ich auf bunten Märkten voller Trubel, in roten Gesteinslandschaften oder am schäumenden, blauen Atlantik in Marokko verbracht. Jetzt sitze ich an meinem Fenster und beobachte grauen Beton, bewölkten Himmel und einen dicken Regentropfen nach dem nächsten. Ich mag dieses Bild sogar, aber ganz wollte ich Marokko dann doch noch nicht gehen lassen. Deshalb schlürfe ich arabischen Kardamom-Kaffee, meine Neuentdeckung aus Marokko, und höre etwas, dass ich entdeckt habe, als ich auf der Reise angefangen habe, mich mit der Musik der Nomaden zu beschäftigen. Geschlossene Augen, der Geschmack von starkem Kaffee, Kardamom, Ingwer und Muskat und die Musik von Tamikrest, Songhoy Blues und Aziza Brahim.Von LOUISE RINGEL

A Word With Get Physical

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world

Get Physical Music, the highly respected dance music label, first came to most people’s attention back in the mid noughties with the twin assault of Mandarin Girl by Booka Shade and the ubiquitous Body Language by M.AN.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade. Both songs injected some much-needed warmth into the minimal template to give house music a new lease of life. By JOHN BITTLES

Und was hörst du so? Ein Kennenlernen

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world

Aller Anfang ist schwer. Das wäre das altkluge Sprichwort passend zum Anlass. Aber wenn überhaupt, dann ist »Aller Anfang schwierig« und selbst das ist nicht wahr. Außerdem habe ich es eigentlich nicht so mit Sprichworten. Und doch ist es gar nicht so einfach, sich nicht abgedroschen vorzustellen und ich grüble darüber, wie ich das elegant lösen kann. Dabei verliere ich mich allerdings nur in Gedanken und ende bei der Frage, wer ich eigentlich bin. Aber immerhin hat John mir das Bittles' Magazine für den März überlassen und vielleicht muss ich gar nicht weiter ausholen und wir lernen uns über Musik kennen. Das hat schon häufig als gute Grundlage zum Kennenlernen gedient. Heute gibt es LOUISE RINGELs aktuell liebste weiblichen DJs. Warum weiblich?

Music For Heart, Brain and Feet: New Release Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With 2020 now in full swing there are a raft of great new releases springing out of hibernation to hit record store shelves. These are rare creatures though, only to be found if you know where to look. That’s why, this week, I shall be introducing you to some of the fabulous records which you might not find within the bland offerings of Amazon or HMV. We have the mournful electronica of Recondite and Steven Rutter & Bryonii, the 80s tinged house of Jordan, the wistful folk

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Tailored Cuts And All Encores: New Record Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world In the past, the time between December and February would see a dearth of quality new releases hitting the shops. But, as with many things, all that has changed in recent years. The music industry never stops, and this winter has found some fantastic new slabs of wax arrive on our shelves. This month we’ll both be looking back to some of the great releases which came to light at the end of 2019 and raving about some which are making the year 2020 a great place

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2019’s Albums Of The Year

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With the year and decade coming to an end it is time for taking stock and reflecting on what has been and gone. Not wanting to break with tradition I decided to trawl through twelve months of releases to bring you my albums of the year. As usual, it is an extremely personal affair. Looking back, I picked the records which had some form of emotional resonance with me. From alt-pop to hip hop, ambiance to house, these were the albums which cut though the torrent of

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Sadness With A Dash Of Beats: An Interview With Emika

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In a world which celebrates uniformity and mediocrity it is refreshing to find someone actively striving to create something interesting and new. In art, moulds are meant to be broken and stereotypes cast to the ground. One artist who understands this is Berlin resident Emika. Born Ema Jolly, and raised in Milton Keynes, Emika has utilized her classical training in piano and composition to form the foundation for a body of work which has taken in pop, classical, electronica, ambient and more. Never one to settle for the status quo, her music could resemble the gothic pop of Fever Ray one minute, the futuristic electro of Drexciya the next. By JOHN BITTLES

Electronic Music With A Human Touch: An Interview With ISAN

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world The duo of Antony Ryan and Robin Saville have been releasing glacial electronica and hushed techno as ISAN for over 20 years now. Showing a deep understanding of ambiance and melody, their music is overflowing with both texture and emotion. Since meeting in Leicester back in 1996 the pair have worked together continuously, releasing classics such as Beautronics, Plan Drawn In Pencil and the subdued splendour of Glass Bird Movement from 2016. One of the top electronic acts of the last two decades, ISAN merge the production

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The Practice Of Love And Other Tall Tales: New Release Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With September and October’s usual slew of releases it can be easy to get lost in the onslaught of new wax hitting record store shelves. Who has the time these days to browse in ignorance, not knowing what it is they seek? That’s why I have done the hard work for you, sorting through the crap to bring you the best new records any discerning music fan needs in their life. This week we have the lush, languid rock of Moon Duo, the post everything pop of

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If I Think Of Love, I Think Of You: New Release Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With the autumn season firmly upon us most of us want nothing more than to lock our doors and peacefully hibernate for a month or two. What we need now are records made for listening to in the cosiness of your own home (or at least a club with a decent heating system). This week I will be raving about some new releases which make the perfect soundtrack for escaping the perils of the outside world. By JOHN BITTLES

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