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From Moscow With Beats: An Interview With Åmnfx

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Since its formation in 2011 Amanda Brown’s 100% Silk label has firmly established itself as one of the finest purveyors of house music around. Starting out as a more club focused alternative to parent label Not Not Fun, the LA-based imprint has since become the go to place for anyone with a passion for classic sounding grooves. With the finest A&R skills in the business, Amanda and her team have helped bring the likes of Octo Octa, Fort Romeau, Nackt, Policy, Maria Minerva, and more to the

Mono No Aware: March New Album Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Don’t you just love March? Spring has finally reared its head, people begin to remember that it doesn’t hurt to smile, and there is a horde of great music appearing in your local record shop. This week we’ll be highlighting some great new albums which only a complete and utter fool would dare to miss. We have the rap brilliance of Porter Ray, the classic house grooves of Octo Octa, the deep ambiance of Anjou and Marc Romboy, the languid rock of Real Estate, and lots more.

Other Voices & Golden Ravedays: New Singles Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world In this week’s article I will be highlighting some of the recent 12inches which have been wooing my weary old ears. We have the hardware acid of Justin Cudmore, some trippy electronica from Belbury Poly and Moon Wiring Club, the melody-driven house of Superpitcher, blissful ambiance from The Orb and Mark Barrott, and lots more. More colourful than Donald Trump’s forehead, sharper than the scowl on Theresa May’s face, these are tunes so good they could trigger the early onset of spring.By JOHN BITTLES

Acid Anniversaries: New Album Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world January and February are usually quiet months for new music. So it is with 2017! New Year hangovers and Christmas overspending means most artists keep their shiny new records under wraps until the daffodils start to bloom. For the discerning listener though, there are still enough quality new releases to be found to make a trip to the local record store worthwhile. By JOHN BITTLES

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Turbulence As A State Of Mind

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world An influential figure in the rise of acid house, Justin Robertson is a musician who always pushes boundaries. In doing so he can be relied upon to create music which constantly catches you by surprise. Justin Robertson’s Deadstock 33s is a relatively new alias which sees the British producer create a body of work full of twists, turns, and mesmerising grooves. By JOHN BITTLES

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We Aren’t Strangers No More: 2016’s Albums Of The Year.

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Don’t hate me for this, but I thought Lemonade by Beyonce was a bit shit! I know that most »taste makers« raved about it in their end of year Best Of lists, declaring it a work of Godlike genius. Yet, somehow, the overproduced pop on offer left me a little cold. Perhaps it’s just me, but the whims of a multi-millionaire pop star just didn’t resonate. By JOHN BITTLES

2016’s Tunes Of The Year

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Now that the year 2016 has come to an end it is the perfect time to sit back and reflect on what has been and gone. While it is hard to do this without lingering on the horrors which dominated the headlines, (Brexit, the rise of Trump, the passing of Prince, Bowie, Cohen, etc), it is important to remember that great things did happen over the last twelve months. By JOHN BITTLES

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The Rise Of The Dystopian Daddy: New Record Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With the Christmas season upon us it seems apt to reflect on some of the great records which have recently entered our lives. While the fact that Clean Bandit have been Number 1 in the UK sinlges chart for what seems like years may have led you to give up entirely on the humble single, it’s important to remember that it can still be a creative outlet of note. By JOHN BITTLES

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Welcome To Sideways: New Album Reviews

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With the world seemingly moving ever further away from the realms of plausibility, sometimes it is all you can do to keep from just giving up and burying your head in the sand. By JOHN BITTLES

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