It's way too early for this. I haven't even had my first cup of wine yet..

A brace of tunes focusing on the dark side of the dub. King Midas Sound's recent remake of Cv313's 'Subtraktive' is devastatingly good. If you are currently making a post apocalyptic motion picture, this should be your soundtrack. Pick it up over at Boomkat.

Cv313- Subtraktive (King Midas Sound Dub) (Download)

From last year's 'Island Diamonds' LP (Which turned out to be their last) here is Pocahaunted with 'Ghetto Ballet'. Does very much what it says on the tin. I was alerted to this track via the 14 tracks service, which continues apace and is very, very good.

Pocahaunted- Ghetto Ballet (Download)

In The City: 2010

In The City prepares to throw open Manchester's doors once again. The long running conference takes place all over Piccadilly & the Northern Quarter between the 13th/15th October. By day some of the industry's finest minds will (hopefully) stimulate your noggin. By night some of the most exciting bands from all over the world will bring the ruckus.
Some of the key speakers include Nick Mason, Mick Pickering & Guy Garvey. Just a smidgen of the bands scheduled to play include HEALTH, Mount Kimbie, No Age, Factory Floor & many, many more. Check the website for all the details. Also playing is Ital Tek, his recent LP 'Midnight Colour' is super good. You should check it out immediately. From it here is 'Subgiant'. Liquid dubstep.

Ital Tek- Subgiant (Download)

Never go with a hippie to a second location..

A couple of splendid reissues to get familiar with: Soul Jazz recently stuck out this compilation from E.M.A.K:

"Joining the dots between German electronic experimentalists such as Cluster, Conrad Schnitzler, Tangerine Dream, the synth-core/minimal-wave of Germany’s electronic new wave such as D.A.F. (itself influenced by UK groups Cabaret Voltaire, Human League and The Normal) and with hints of the cosmic disco of Giorgio Moroder and Daniel Baldelli, Cologne’s E.M.A.K. remain one of electronic music’s best-kept secrets."

it's probably worth purchasing everything Soul Jazz release, it'll only enhance your life.

E.M.A.K- Ohne Titel (Download)

Chris Carter's (Throbbing Gristle) 'The Space Between' gets a vinyl reissue from the Optimo boys. The compilation focused on Carter's output between 1974-78 and was originally released in 1991 on Industrial records (Gristle's own label). As Mr Twitch explains:

"These are some of the key recordings in the history of electronic music. They were made using very basic equipment at a time when there was no blueprint for what electronic music could and should be. There is a beauty, an emotion and an imagination present here that is lacking in a lot of modern machine music. This music is as vital and wondrous today as it was four decades ago.”

Pick up your copy here.

Chris Carter- Poptone (Download)

Kick her teeth out, tell me what's wrong..

If your heading to your local discotheque over the weekend, let the following tunes be your aural accompaniment. Dr Dunks is another alias of Eric Duncan (Rub 'n' Tug), his most recent release contains this sublime rework of Dolly Parton's 1983 recording 'Potential New Boyfriend'. Disco Nirvana. Keep your eyes on Discog's for the 12".

Dr. Dunks- No P's (Download)

The prolific Roof Light continues his marvelous 2010 with a couple of smart edits to share. The Garage/Dubstep/Whatever producer turns his hand to the disco with excellent results. 'Midas' is a great rework of Midnight Star's 'Midas Touch'. 'Palm' is filtered paradise. Pick it up at Juno.

Roof Light- Palm (Download)

It's amazing what a mirror ball and the right frame of mind can do..

The mighty Grinderman are back in town with their second LP in tow. It's a nice evolution which see's the band's trademark squall augmented with some more mellow(ish) moments. They are on tour all over the place at the moment, check the website for details. Here's the album closer 'Bellringer Blues'.

Grinderman- Bellringer Blues (Download)

And from the recent 'Heathen Child' single, here's Lord Weatherall's version. Big bottom end.

Grinderman- Heathen Child (Andrew Weatherall Mix) (Download)

Return of the Mix(Tape)

After a brief hiatus, the mixtape returns. This time it's for good. Features new music from Maxmillion Dunbar, Blondes, Matthew Dear & more. Presented by JT. Get it over at Mixcloud.

When's the earliest you can die?

Fantastic follow up to the 'Sherm Sticks & Other Nasty Joints' compilation; 'Return Of The Sherm' is another majestic collection of all things psychediscorock. Watch out for the particularly nutty version of 'Sympathy For The Devil'. Here's a couple of tracks from it, you can pick up the record over at Phonica.

Oro- Stop The War (Download)

A.R. Machines- Come On, People (Download)

Well there you go. The face of venereal disease..

Chemikal Underground Records recently reissued expanded versions of Arab Strap's first two records. Included in the selection was the previously unheard 'Daughters Of Darkness' (The group reconvened last year to complete work on this unfinished track). The lyrics are as deliciously dark as ever. Check the Chemikal shop for all the deets.

Arab Strap- Daughters Of Darkness (Download)

And from 'Back to Peru Vol II' here's a blistering slice of psychedelia from Pax. The compilation focuses on the amazing output from Peru's alternative scene during the late 60's/early 70's.

Pax- Sittin' On My Head (Download)

Unconvention: Salford

Unconvention returns to Salford with perhaps it's most ambitious program to date:

"The national Un-Convention event promises to be the biggest and best yet. Taking influence from Un-Convention events around the world and inviting some of the most inspirational and influential figures from the global grassroots music scene – this year will use Un-Conventional spaces – including a barge, Salford Lads Club and a church; and explore new and cutting edge issues around music, technology and creativity.
We have so far confirmed that Bill Drummond, Jarvis Cocker, Martin Atkins, Jon McClure, Brian Travers, Billy Bragg, Kevin Cummins and Don Letts will be doing unusual and interesting things in the most unexplored places in the City. We will also host a travelling circus; music photography on buildings; very special interactive performances in unusual spaces around Salford and a brass band opening the event. Panel content includes; ‘the politicisation of music’; ‘music as a tool for social change’; and ‘we fought the law’"

To put it bluntly: IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN MUSIC AT ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. Tickets and information are available from the Unconvention site.

I'm scared by the power of your vagina..

A couple of tunes from the (melodic) bass end of the spectrum. Black Pocket is the brainchild of Steve Spacek, his new LP is brim full of future boogieness. Try it if you like Floating Points, Mark Pritchard or good music. Get it here.

Black Pocket- Field (Download)

Eglo records is the home of Arp 101's premier release. The chaps over at Boomkat may want to spend a little less time on the crack pipe:

'Eglo drop some of that red top, gangster cruising illness with Arp 101's debut release, a pair of down-slow and effortlessly groovy R'n'B joints'

Pick it up (not the crack pipe) here.

Arp 101- Warriors Galactic (Download)

Disco pants and haircuts...

We've mentioned Maxmillion Dunbar more than once before on these pages: We'll leave it to the man himself to describe his sound:

'Romantic slapback music, born in the incredible worldwide vibe environment of 1983. The lovely part of progress is activity. I been snowblind listening to all this Cocteau Twins lately, so pardon the reverb. New Age new tunes.'

His debut LP 'Cool Water' is most excellent & will be with you very shortly via Ramp Recordings. Check the electro bump on 'Lemon & Lime'.

Maxmillion Dunbar- Lemon & Lime (Download)

Glitterbug's 'Privilege' long player has been out for a wee while, it showcases the Cologne-based producers brand of cinematic techno. Equally good on the sofa or in the nightclub. Pick it up here.

Glitterbug- Swirl (Download)

We had a band powerful enough to turn goat piss into gasoline..

Pretty much everything Kieran Hebden has touched in '10 has turned to gold. His latest disc jockey mix comes courtesy of Fact magazine and its a stunner. Impeccable selection that showcases a couple of his forthcoming remixes and dance floor favourites from the likes of Luke Abbott, Floating Points and Mount Kimbie. In the midst of the mayhem is this boogie classic from Index. Miss this at your peril.

Index – Starlight (break) (Download)

Mary Anne Hobbs pulled the plug for the final time on her experimental show on Radio 1 last evening. Always a champion of fresh new music, she will be much missed from our airwaves. Here's the very lovely Sunken Foal which is take from Mary Anne's 'Wild Angels' compilation.

Sunken Foal- Of Low Count And Light Pocket (Download)

I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food..

A couple of sweet edits for your ears to fall in love with: Greg Wilson is certainly no stranger to a quick nip 'n' tuck, here he is giving Adriano Celentano's 'Prisencolinensinainciusol' a loving rework. Monster stomp.

Adriano Celentano- Prisencolinensinainciusol (GW Ruff Edit) (Download)

A fine collection of edits make up the debut release from Perseo (An offshoot of the Italians Do It Better label). Here's label head Mike Simonetti's rejig of Stories 'Brother Louie'. Pick up the CD here.

Mike Simonetti- Louie Louie (Download)

Sit by me silently and brush my beard..

Arp's new record is a real treat, particularly if your of a kraut persuasion:

"Though Georgopoulos (Arp) still has a knack for creating environments in which you want to recline, hammock-style, he's also peppered The Soft Wave with soft blasts of blissed–out fuzz. Recorded to two-inch tape, its warm glow and blown-out formalism will undoubtedly appeal to a broad, sophisticated range of tastes"

You'd swear that this is a lost Harmonia LP such is the attention to detail. Get 'The Soft Wave' at your earliest opportunity.

Arp- The High Life (Download)

In what's turning out to be a fine year for electronic music, here's another wonderful release to add to the pile. Luke Abbott's debut 'Holkham Drones' (released via Border Community) is another collection passionately composed using his plethora of analogue gear. Both these records will be very near the top of all those end of year lists that'll soon be upon us. Pick up 'Holkham Drones' over at Boomkat.

Luke Abbott- 2nd Fifth Heavy (Download)

If I were kidding, I'd dress like you..

It's approaching closing party time on the White isle, time to reacquaint ourselves with this sliver of magic from Earl Zinger: 'Escape From Ibiza' is a superb insight into the perils of the balearic's most hedonistic stop off. Look out for the Spanish taxi driver..

Earl Zinger- Escape From Ibiza (Download)

This popped up over on Pitchfork yesterday, it's a track from The Gaslamp Killers new EP 'Death Gate'. Vox come courtesy of Gonjasufi, the pair of course worked together on 'Sufi's debut LP which came out earlier this year on Warp (it's very brilliant). 'Death Gate' is out next month on Brainfeeder.

The Gaslamp Killer- When I'm In Awe Ft Gonjasufi (Download)