John Digweed's double-disc set in the Global Underground mix series showcases the British DJ's unique ability to seamlessly fuse trance and techno into a lush slipstream that works well, whatever the hour. Recorded in Sydney, Australia, in 1998, Digweed's mix envelops a multitude of dance styles and coats them all with his effortless, lengthy, pace-building method. Few DJs could move so smoothly ...
Claude "The Mayor" Young's DJ style is pure performance art; using two copies of each record, he doubles up the beats, phasing and cutting and scratching to build and break the mix in exciting and surprising ways. This is new-school Detroit techno in its proper context, played in true hip-hop style, with classics like Maurizio's "M5", Man Made's "Space Wreak," and Young's own "Acid Wash Conflict" ...
Although one of the longest serving crews in Bristol, responsible for production duties on early Massive Attack material and a heavy influence on Talkin' Loud hero Roni Size, Rob Smith and Ray Mighty have also been the unluckiest--their career littered with bad deals and what feels like a thousand near misses. This compilation is nothing if not testament to their originality, with over half of the ...