Anika Nilles – ‘Chary Life’ [Review]

Since I reviewed Marco Minnemann’s latest album EEPS, I’ve become more and more intrigued by the world of drumming and rhythm. Lush harmonies, hooky melodies, and touching lyricism are all great things – but a great groove makes you want to move, and gets your body as well as your mind engaged. Traditional songwriting usually appeals to the intellect, but it’s rhythm that really connects with the heart – aka the body’s rhythmic centre. Read more…

Posted on 17 August 2014

Princess Slayer feat. ShaoDow – ‘Rave Ninja’ [Review]

One of TMMP’s top unsigned artists.

Getting filthier than ever before.

Teaming up with a seriously sick rap don.

And referencing martial arts masterpiece Ong-Bak, and O-Ren Ishii (a key character from Kill Bill). See the videos below if you’ve never seen two of the greatest movies of all time.

This could only be better if it were being played live, in front of my eyes, with a deep thudding kick drum in my guts and those synths churning through the bodies of a field full of fellow festivalgoers. Read more…

Posted on 17 June 2014