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Gorillaz Video Screening
Gathered in a small studio in London’s Soho, you have to wonder what could possibly be so impressive about the new Gorillaz video that Britain’s journalists have been shepherded together for a screening. New single “On Melancholy Hill”...Read the full article.....
Frankie & The Heartstrings : Interview
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Sometimes, (not often mind), you go to see a band with a vague sense of expectation, born from nothing more than early releases and odd pieces of press, only for, by some twist of fate, this band you considered “fairly decent” until now to prove one of the...Read the full article.....
Save BBC 6 Music : Consultation
As many of you will be aware Digital radio stations BBC 6 Music and the Asian Network are facing closure as part of a shake-up of the BBC. This proposal has caused general outcry amongst musicians and music fans alike...Read the full article.....
The Drums : Interview
Full of nostalgic charm, The Drums have taken the music scene by surprise in one of the most unlikeliest success stories this year. Harking back to a golden age of music, their surf-tinged indie pop...Read the full article.....
Acid Washed : Interview
Acid Washed are the Parisian duo of Andrew Claristidge and Richard D'Alpert, and although they have day jobs, after hearing their polished self-titled Record Makers debut album, you’d think they’d be full-time musicians... Read the full article.....
Gorillaz : Plastic Beach
What is a Plastic Beach? Is it a metaphor for the consumerist world and its destruction of the planet? Or is it a genius way of not getting sand in your swimming costume? It does not really matter, because... Read the full article.....
Kid Sister
Kid Sister has had a certain amount of notoriety for some time despite her long-awaited debut album only just being dropped after being pushed back over and over again. Such notoriety can be attributed to a number of things...Read the full article.....
Interview with Andy C (RAM Records)
Andrew Clarke, aka Andy C, has been the biggest name in UK drum & bass since it started hitting speakers back in the early 90s. Beginning his career as a producer, he then co-founded the UK’s biggest drum & bass record label to date, RAM Records...Read the full article.....
Hot Chip : One Night in Brixton
Walking through the corridors backstage at the Brixton Academy en route to meet my interview subjects never fails to stir up the musical sentimentality ingrained in me. There is always an air of excitement and adrenaline surging as...Read the full article.....
Beach Break Live 2010
This year sees the return of the UK's biggest student festival, and the ONLY place to be from 14th to 18th June: Beach Break Live 2010, set in the picturesque surroundings of Pembrey Country Park...Read the full article.....
Bigger Than Barry Records
“I was Dj’ing at Mad Decent events in Birmingham when I had this idea come to me...”, sounds like a line from the latest Windows advert. But instead of thinking of ways to complicate PC’s, Tom Short, aka Shorterz, was instead dreaming up his own record label...Read the full article.....
Delphic : Interview
Following a whirlwind 2009, synth masters Delphic show absolutely no sign of letting up. With the release of critically acclaimed debut Acolyte already stamped down as an early achievement...Read the full article.....
Still Flyin' : Interview
San Francisco superband, Still Flyin' have joyously bounded a long way since their joke fuelled dub and reggae infused early development. Their complete refusal to reflect the dark mood of the moment infecting the world...Read the full article.....
Shy Child : Q & A
After a three year hiatus, New York's Shy Child are returning in 2010 with a sound that's more lush, dense, intoxicating, and surprising than ever... Read the full article.....
Slof-Man : Interview
Listing his influences as Benga, Loefah and Skream amongst others, Slof Man makes no apologies for jumping on the Dubstep bandwagon. Despite entering the scene very late, Slof-Man has...Read the full article.....
Plastiscines : Interview
As one of the first signings of Nylon Records in New York, the Parisian all-girl guitar-wielding group Plasticines are back with their sound expanding sophomore record this year. The rock’n’roll of their former effort still exists... Read the full article.....
What or Who to watch out for in 2010
The Noughties are over and we have to say goodbye to the first decade of the Millennium. It is a shame because there was many zeitgeist breaking moments in the decade in the music world. The irony then, that 2009 was a pretty nondescript year, is not lost...Read the full article.....
Albums of The Decade : 2000 - 2009
I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of seeing television programmes lamenting what a piss poor decade the so-called ‘noughties’ have been. I mean, a decade is just a period of time definable by the fact that it spans exactly ten years...Read the full article.....
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Slof-Man : Interview
Listing his influences as Benga, Loefah and Skream amongst others, Slof-Man makes no apologies for jumping on the Dubstep bandwagon. Despite entering the scene very late, he has taken little in time in making himself one of the genre's biggest players, receiving praise from NME in the process.
Remix's of Florence and the Machine's 'Rabbit Heart' and Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance', along with a hugely successful EP, have made the Slof a recognisable name... and a YouTube phenomenon.
"I got into the scene bare late," admits the London-born producer. "In fact, the first dubstep track I heard was Skream's remix of The Klaxons 'It's Not Over Yet' and that got me into it."
"Before that, I was producing grime, but never exactly knew what sound I was after."
A few listen's of his EP, 'Lessons of a Slof', will tell you that he has now found what he was searching for. Dubstep.
'Lessons of a Slof' contains his first popular remix, 'Just Dance' by Lady Gaga, but it was his remix of 'Rabbit Heart' that propelled him to the forefront of the fastest-growing genre in the UK.
"I'm surprised it was as popular as it was. The production on that was poor compared to my latest tracks!" Slof-Man tells us.
A collaboration with another producer Jor-One, 'Rabbit Heart' has almost reached 50,000 views on Slof-Man's YouTube account. Taking into account all the other accounts that have uploaded the song, it is hard to tell how many people are loving the tune.
"My highlight of 2009 has to be how popular the Florence remix was," he freely admits.
So has the master of the remix got any tips on what to look for in a potential remix?
"To be honest, I don't really know." he replies. So, that's a no then? "I like vocals that are a bit different (that explains the use of Florence's over-sized lungs then), but the tune has already got to be popular. Otherwise, it won't get people's attention." Pearls of wisdom.
Another remix, Nelly Furtado's 'Turn off the Light', is the latest in a production line of popular SLof-Man mixes, and is the current track tearing up the internet. In fact, such is his status on the net, he recently made the 'Top 100 Most Viewed Musicians of the Week' on YouTube, not an easy feat when you're up against the whole world.
"I was shocked!" Slof admits."It's always a good feeling, knowing that people rate your stuff.It has given me the motivation to carry on what i'm doing."
So 2009 is long gone now, what can we expect from the Slof in 2010?
"I'm aiming to release another album by Spring and in the meantime, i'll continue banging out these remix's." Good news for everyone who enjoyed Florence, Nelly and Gaga getting a going over then!
Slof-Man was undoubtedly one of the best newcomers to the genre in 2009, so who better to ask for an opinion on the next big thing?
"Meeeeeeee," is his first reply. "But really, who knows? There are so many talented producers, and they all seem to be getting younger! But if I had to say one, I would say Beerz."
The interview is ended as I ask him for one fact people will not know about Slof-Man.
"During the rainy season, for camouflage, I allow blue and green algae to grow on my fur." is the, unexpected, response.
No matter how much camouflage he may try to grow, it will be impossible to avoid him in 2010. Slof-Man is set to be huge.
Slof-Man is giving 4or The Record readers an exclusive free download of his remix of Paramore 'CrushCrushCrush'
Words: Chris Quinn
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