December 31, 2006

We're getting there, I swear....eventually. Going to migrate the discography to the new design bit by bit. Just thinking of a way to do it (somewhat) seemlessly so that the whole of the discography is accessible at any given time.

Check the new listing for the upcoming Method of Defiance release...Kurt at OHM has been kind enough to allow me to consolidate and post clips for EVERY track on the album.

Have some new finds thrown up. Releases by Matisyahu, Apollo Smile and Akiko Grace.

Just a quick one to note some new and upcoming releases :

Out now is a beautiful 12" version of the now classic Submerged vs. Laswell release, "Brutal Calling". Check Karl Records for full info.

The new Matisyahu EP+ DVD entitled "No Place to Be" is out now. This one features a collaboration with Sly & Robbie of the Police's 'Message in a Bottle', and a Laswell dub version of the same track, amongst other tunes. Here's a listing for it, and a look at what will hopefully be the complete discography migrated to this form. Until then, each new release will at least be this way. Check it - No Place to Be.

Also due at the beginning of 2007 is a new album by a group called Maghrebika, entitled "Neftakhir". The label is Barraka el Farnatshi and apparently features Laswell on every track.

Finally, there is also a release date for what could be one of the most ground-breaking releases of the year, Method of Defience "Inamorata", due March 7 on OHM Resistance/Sony Red/Nu Urban. CD and 3x12". Each track a collaboration between breakbeat/D 'n' B artists and an astounding array of jazz musicians. Cats like Submerged, D*Star and Paradox ripping it up with Herbie Hancock, Pharoah Sanders, Dave Liebman and more. All helmed by Laswell and realized by Kurt Submerged.

Stay tuned for some discography additions for some upcoming releases.