“I remember once when I was a kid and I was showing an interest in art and music, and my dad sat me down and said, ‘All art comes from the dark side,’ ” He said. “He said the dark side isn’t evil or bad but that’s where it resides, and if you choose a creative life, then you’re choosing to reside in the darkness.” He paused.
“I don’t know where he’s getting that from. Maybe he was high or something. But that really has stayed with me.” Interview of Sufjan Stevens - New York Times, Oct. 2010

Naked bottoms

With a provocative wit and a DIY attitude, Fat White Family resurrects some punk/post-punk era in our ears and brings a dash of fresh air and honesty into London's alternative music scene. They recently played at Field Day music festival and at the Shacklewell Arms pub in Dalston. It's certainly not a band to be missed.

Smooth along the coast, drift away...

Solomun strikes again with this remix of "West Coast" by Lana Del Rey:


If you liked this song, you might also like "Time" from the Pachanga Boys aka Superpitcher and Rebolledo:

And why not listen to this wonderful remix of Connan Mockasin's "Forever Dolphin Love" by Erol Akan:

In the mood for...

Discover this smooch funky mix tape by french DJ and producer Thibaut Berland aka Breakbot: LISTEN HERE

Happy Monday

"You know, I need the darkness
Just as much as I need the light"

Sharon Van Etten

"...She sings of the nature of desire, memory, of being lost, emptiness, of promises and loyalty, fear and change, of healing and the true self, violence and sanctuary, waiting, of silence." Rough Trade



Playing June 5th at Koko London.