Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Sometimes I can get a bit frustrated with music. In today’s internet filled world it seems like there is new music everywhere you look, which can get a little overwhelming at times. Gone are the days when you would have saved up for weeks to buy that one cherished record, listening to it over and over again, simply because you had nothing else to put on. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With the sad passing of musical icon Prince this week, it has genuinely been difficult to get excited about new music again. The need to wallow in his legacy was overwhelming, with albums such as Purple Rain, Sign O The Times and 1999 demanding both tears and repeated plays. Yet Prince himself was never one to dwell on the past, or stand still. He constantly strove forward, reinventing himself, and bringing out new material with such regularity that all but the most ardent of fans struggled to
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world To say that there are some great albums out this month is a bit like saying that David Cameron is a little bit dodge. Amongst these new aural gems are the sublime electronica of Sasha, Yoshimi, Moderat and Dino Sabatini, the funked-up house of Potions, the alien beats and rhythms of Babyfather and Ash Koosha, the fuzzed-up guitar noise of Bleached, and more. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Ah, the humble 12 inch! It gives so much joy, but asks for little in return. This week we’ll be celebrating this musical format with reviews of some of the best new releases to hit the stores in March. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world: March New Album Reviews. After the colossal disappointment of Anti, together with the bloated arrogance of Life Of Pablo you could be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that these are dark times for music. I mean, Ed Sheeran’s X has just spent over 80 consecutive weeks in the official charts for fucks sake! And there does seem to be a dearth of great albums in the charts right now. Adele, Justin Bieber, Ronan Keating or Little Mix are hardly names to get your aural sense tingling
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Dansor is an artist who isn’t afraid to explore or experiment. Originally from Hungary, but now based in Holland, Dansor (real name Anett Kulcsar) is a producer never content with presets, the obvious, or simple four to the floor. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world This week we have a special Valentine’s Day treat, an interview with dub techno icons Salz. Since 1997 the duo of Axel Erbstößer and Emanuel Geller have been producing melodic and trippy bass-infused music which stimulates mind, feet and soul. Tracks like 1000A, 5B1, Stainless Dub and O-59 revel within deep low-end pulses, jagged bass eruptions and mid-paced grooves. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world This week it’s all about that thing which we like to call house! Even though we’re only a month in, 2016 already looks like it will be a fab year for those who love their electronic grooves. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world The year 2015 was a strange time for music. Huge albums by the likes of Blur, The Libertines, Foals, The Chemical Brothers, Leftfield and Grimes failed to sparkle as, in the mainstream at least, there seemed to be very few stand-out LPs. The year appeared to lack that one unifying album which would woo pundits, pop fans, clubbers, indie kids and hip hop heads alike. There was no Blue Lines, Dummy, Whatever People Say I Am, Nevermind, or LP1. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With the temperature getting colder and snow in the air, what is better than gathering the family around the fire and listening to some tunes? Dad wants the Beatles, Mum Take That, while the kids demand One Direction and Thirty Seconds To Mars. But what you need is something all the family can enjoy! By JOHN BITTLES
