yari
full of beats & bops from the northernmost parts of europe.
During my first couple of months in Krakow, I found myself living in a small apartment without a washing machine, prompting regular visits to the local laundrette. Luckily for me, Frania Cafe and laundrette proved to be something out of the ordinary: a combined cafe, bar, art gallery with local artists and free wifi-spot. Plus [...]
I know I should be packing at the moment. And Christmas shopping. And learn Polish. And sort out a million and one other things that moving from Cambridge to Krakow via Christmas celebrations in Stockholm involve. It’s just that I’m a little bit infatuated with every track below so I thought I’d spread the love. [...]
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northernlights_XIX - Listen now |
Why is everyone I listen to at the moment called Jamie? It’s absurd. Favourite Jamie: Lidell. Is this guy getting the recognition he deserves or have I just not been paying attention (more likely)? Favourite track: Burial’s version of Wayfaring stranger is strangely addictive. Favourite album: James Blake. Funnily enough I don’t listen to it [...]
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jamiewho - Listen now |
I have seen a fair bit of the Swedish crime series Wallander on BBC iPlayer recently and have to say I’m growing increasingly fond of the series (this is the Swedish version, with Krister Henrikson as Wallander). This surprised me as I’ve never regarded Wallander or his creator Henning Mankell particularly highly before. I reckon [...]
Last weekend the Cambridge Folk Festival took place, and the highlight was no doubt – with all due respect to Laura Marling who was also brilliant – Katzenjammer: four very talented girls from Norway who play some kind of balkan-inspired polka punk. Now I feel like I should say something profound about the massacre at [...]
For ages I’ve been meaning to upload something upbeat and energetic to balance my previous post – it’s not winter anymore! Finally then, here are the most upbeat and energetic guys I know: Krafty Kuts, Cakeboy and Askillz, all from Brighton. Best party music ever, and if you’re old and boring like me I can [...]
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kraftykutsoct2010 - Listen now |
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cakeboy - Listen now |
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kraftykutsfabriclive - Listen now |
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askillzandkrafty - Listen now |
Here is a selection of some of my favourite Jari Haapalainen-produced tracks; some old, some new, all beautiful. Jari Haapalainen is of course The Bear Quartet’s talented guitarist, who, in addition to producing all BQ albums also works a lot with other bands. WARNING: contains large doses of Scandinavian melankoli. Sensitive souls are advised not [...]
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producedbyjarihaapalainen - Listen now |
I’m always surprised at how quickly Christmas is over, so I’ve decided to start early this year. On behalf of Cybersanta, here is a collection of Norwegian nutter Bjørn Torske’s own brand of dub-house-electronica, from the last 10 years, niftily compiled by Paris DJs (http://www.parisdjs.com). Ho ho.
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seasonsgreetings - Listen now |
On 16 October, Mr Scruff played a brilliant 5 hour set in Cambridge. He is not just a fantastic DJ, cartoonist and tea-maker, he is also a very nice man. Everyone who attended this gig was given a ticket with a code that could be used to download the whole show. As I am quite [...]
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mrscruffgetsamoveonincambridge - Listen now |
I didn’t plan to make a compilation with just Swedish women. I just stumbled on all these good tunes, either by Swedish solo artistas or by Swedish bands with a female lead singer. Here is some very important information : ) Little Dragon are currently supporting Gorillaz on tour. The band’s Swedish-Japanese singer Yukimi Nagano [...]
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oneforthegirls - Listen now |
