Tomorrow is the third Saturday in April, which means that independent record stores across the world will face an influx of limited-edition vinyl, avid fans, and rabid audiophiles. With myriad releases hitting shelves, we’ve provided you with some of our most anticipated picks to make Saturday’s shopping (relatively) quick and painless.
Afrika Bambaataa
Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip: The Scrutiny of a British Hip-Hop Hybrid
English duo dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip combines spoken-word lyrics with electronic hip-hop beats to create songs that awaken thoughtfulness and provoke opinions. Just don’t take them too seriously.
The Groove Seeker: Thunderball’s 12 Mile High
On a weekly basis, The Groove Seeker goes in search of killer grooves across rock, funk, hip hop, soul, electronic music, jazz, fusion, and more.
Thunderball: 12 Mile High (ESL Music, 11/9/2010)
Thunderball: “Make Your Move”
[audio:http://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/03-Thunderball-Make-Your-Move.mp3|titles=Thunderball: “Make Your Move”]Thievery Corporation’s Eighteenth Street Lounge Music record label has been releasing downtempo and electronic music since its establishment in 1996. As one of the label’s original artists, Thunderball has been on the cusp of the genre, its music known for its cinematic quality and global sound. From Bristol-style drum and bass, 1970s blaxploitation soundtracks, and Afro-dub, to funky Bollywood sitars, lounge-centric jazz riffs, and futuristic synth lines, making it sound cohesive is a feat in itself. 12 Mile High, Thunderball’s fourth full-length recording, is yet another musical journey through the group’s signature sound.