Showing posts with label Jamaica. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jamaica. Show all posts

Exams are over! Now let's enjoy summer...



It's good to be back! The last few weeks have been stressful for me to say the least. I'll spare you the boring details, but basically I had been frantically preparing for my final exam, which more or less decides whether I get into university this year or not, so I hope I can be forgiven for putting everything in my life but A2 English Language on the back-burner, which unfortunately included my precious blog. Chris meanwhile has been doing a sterling job at getting us to EXIT festival this year, hence is lack of activity too, although I must confess that we both found time for Dim Mak's London takeover party last Friday...

The good news is that I've done my exam and EXIT is all but sorted, so we plan on littering SOTW with probably about three weeks worth of posts and music in the next few days. Sound good?

Here's just a few things to expect:
> Trentemøller Into The Great Wide Yonder and Uffie Sex Dreams & Denim Jeans album reviews
> Ibiza 2010 Preview
> Dim Mak London Takeover Party @ The Coronet, London Event review
> Mine and Chris's June Chart
> Shit loads of music

In the meantime, I thought I would post one of this summer's sexiest hits, and one that perfectly expresses my delight at now finally being free from exams, stress and being able to just relax and enjoy the sun, music, parties, Wimbledon and of course, The World Cup!

Jamaica - I Think I Like U 2

More to come from Jamaica, they are certainly one of the hottest acts to emerge from 2010 so far...


Kitsuné Maison Compilation 9 - Review


The ninth volume from Kitsuné Maison was released last month and expect more of the same dance friendly indie electro that has defined the French record and fashion label.

If Kitsuné hadn't already established itself as a genuine mark of quality for that sound, then it certainly has done now with it's latest collection which this time includes the exciting new Jamaica, as well as more established names such as Yuksek, Holy Ghost! and Silver Columns.

It's a very pleasing compilation. Kitsuné Maison 9 does everything the previous eight do and a little bit more. From start to finish, the abundance of summery synths and vocals are fresh and stimulating. Gamble & Burke's Let's Go Together dazzles and charms, the synths dreamy and delicious. Jamaica's tragically short entry is a display of turbo-charged indie that is so perfect in it's tempo and instrumental layering that it demonstrates why they are one the most exciting bands to emerge from France for quite some time.

The Crookers' contribution works surprisingly well. Don't be fooled by their notorious reputation for dirty electro/fidget, Cooler Couleur is far less abrasive and more friendly, with a divine Parisian flavour. But the real show-stealer is Vox Populi's Jupiter which is arguably the most danceable inclusion. Shimmering with sexy disco synths and elegant vocals, it's delightfully seasoned to fit the compilation and excite any dance floor.

From there on, Kitsuné Maison 9 only goes from strength to strength. Yuksek delivers what he does best with Supermenz, while Fenech-Soler's Stop and Stare is beautifully poppy combining sing-along perfection with breezy instrumentals.

Holy Ghost's Say My Name is smooth and quaint, with a charming piano lead while Feldberg's Dreamin' is gentle and uplifting which conjures images of those sunny summer days with someone special.

Kitsuné have once again successfully compiled something which showcases why France has become such an admirable force. The variation in styles is cleverly distributed throughout the compilation, while keeping the dance-orientated coherence of all Kitsuné releases. If there is one flaw to Kitsuné Maison 9, it is perhaps a little too amiable at times. Previous compilations have included the likes of Simian Mobile Disco, Siriusmo and AutoKratz to inject a little more genuine electronic fire, which is noticeably void this time. But this only makes it more palatable if anything. Like a chic Parisian café, Kitsune Maison 9 is undeniably appealing to begin with, and you'll probably like it enough to want to go back after.

Kitsuné Maison Compilation 9 is out now on CD and Digital release.






Vox Populi - Jupiter
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