James Crookston

Illum Sphere – "Sleep Runner" (Illum Sphere's Re-Run)

Manchester's finest underground DJ Illum Sphere returns with a techno synth heavy rhythm that homes in on his unique sound. After crashing on to the radar in 2009 with his The Incoming EP he…

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Oneman – Solitaire Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

A multi-genre wizard Oneman can just about flip any song into something current and unique, usually remixing amidst a set with songs such as "New Slaves", "Ayo Technology" and "Mercy" all having…

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Saâda Bonaire – "The Facts"

After being flung into obscurity in the 1980s and being dropped by label EMI, Saâda Bonaire have now been flung back into the thick of it with an upcoming release. Formed in…

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The build up to Black Milk's forthcoming album, No Poison, No Paradise, has been immense from the debut single, "Perfected on a Puritan", to the naming of the list of collaborators including Dwele and The…

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Disclosure – "Help Me Lose My Mind" (Paul Woolford Remix)

Summer may be ending but Woolford has us willing for it to never end on with this summery vibe that makes us loathe that the days are getting shorter and…

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The Magician – "When The Night is Over" (Brodinski Remix)

After tearing up stages all over the world and becoming an enigma, The Magician is currently about to embark on his first solo EP. After the otherwise known Stephen Fasano, left disco outfit Aeroplane in 2010…

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Myleka – Candy (feat. Kanye West)

It's not often that unheard music from the early 2000's disappears only to arise again at a much later date; but in this case we're dealing with the enigma that…

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You Took Your Time – Mount Kimbie (Oneman remix feat. Jeremiah Jae)

Taken from Mount Kimbie's latest masterpiece, Cold Spring Fault less Youth, featuring follow Londoner King Krule. The original is a defining track on the album taking the Mount Kimbie boys, Dominic Maker and Kai…

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Aster – "Cielo" (Bicep Remix II)

Take a look at Bicep's blog and you get the feeling the lads behind it like the simple things in life. Beefy house and disco, banter and burgers. Staying on…

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Illangelo – "Crash Landing" [Video]

With so many cliché music videos these days, it's nice to see something a bit different and genuinely interesting from producer Illangelo. Famed for being The Weeknd's producer, the Toronto-bred artist breaks…

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Elaquent – "Treehome94½"

HW&W's impressive roster seem to be killing it with every new release and the Ottawa-born, Elaquent, does not disappoint. After previously failing as a rapper after his mom told him he…

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Black Milk – "Perfected on Puritan Avenue"

An album after an extended break is also a tough task to get right, but is made even harder if the previous album (in this case, Album of the Year) was…

Illum Sphere – "Sleep Runner" (Illum Sphere's Re-Run)

Oneman – Solitaire Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

Saâda Bonaire – "The Facts"

Black Milk – "Dismal"

Disclosure – "Help Me Lose My Mind" (Paul Woolford Remix)

The Magician – "When The Night is Over" (Brodinski Remix)

Myleka – Candy (feat. Kanye West)

You Took Your Time – Mount Kimbie (Oneman remix feat. Jeremiah Jae)

Aster – "Cielo" (Bicep Remix II)

Illangelo – "Crash Landing" [Video]

Elaquent – "Treehome94½"

Black Milk – "Perfected on Puritan Avenue"

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Ilona shares the dance floor with “She’s the Black Tide”

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