Clubland column - Copenhagen

Tales from the worldwide dancefloors, this time reporting from Copenhagen. Click the image to read the story.

Patrick Chardronnet & Connaissuer Grand Cru 2007

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It used to be that there was always a bit of a lull in the release of decent club fodder. Usually it was likely to happen around Christmas when producers would hang up their sustain pedals and induce forced hibernation upon their trusty mice. But often things would go through a bit of a flat patch for no apparent reason, the tide out in the ideas pool at indiscriminate times of the year. Though to be honest it’s been a fair while since I’ve been haunted by a lack of stimulating releases, lately the problem has been managing to keep up with the quantity of quality rather than finding it at all.

LCD Soundsystem

Sound of Silver was one of the best albums of 2007. I chatted to James Murphy over the phone for an hour or so. He was very open - it didn't really feel like an interview.

Justice

French duo du jour Justice issue a challenge to Kanye West. Click to read on...

Ratatat

Instrumental guitar math never sounded so good until Ratatat arrived on the scene. Come to think of it, it never even existed. Read all about it by clicking the image.

Clubland - Aux 88

Clubland chats to the inimitable Aux 88 from Detroit. Click the image to read the story.

42 Below Cocktail World Cup

Some people toil away their whole lives at jobs they'd rather drink to forget. Others simply make drinking their whole lives. The 42 Below Cocktail World Cup celebrates the latter, in style

Clubland - Henrik Schwarz

This month we take a look at the new DJ Kicks mixed by German house maestro Henrik Schwarz.

Clubland - Dabrye/James T. Cotton

Part of the new breed of Detroit producers, Tadd Mullinix producers under the names Dabrye, James T. Cotton and SK-1. Click the image to read the interview with him.

Hot Chip

Geektronica is back in full effect as Hot Chip lay down a clear cut warning to the unassuming public. Click those images to read the story.