A Quick Rant
I get a lot of emails about why I don’t post every day. Let me explain if I may. I try to be as discerning as I can about the things I post. Fact is, if it’s not something I think you all would like, then it doesn’t deserve the pixels. Like I’ve said before, music blogging is way out of control. You can find virtually any new album online because irresponsible bloggers don’t check The Hype Machine before they post; or are obsessed with being the first to post a certain track; or lastly, and most reprehensible, they lazily just follow trends. That’s not what SK is about. I love the new Radiohead as much as the next guy, but isn’t the purpose of blogging to introduce you to stuff that’s not already all over the Internet? Call me naive, but as long as I keep doing this, I am committed to getting new(ish), relatively obscure, and listenable music out there to people who give a shit about truly finding something new.
On that note, I am very proud and honored that my boy DJ DRM, Co-Founder of Bastard Jazz Recordings, decided to leak his newest (and one of his best) releases on Scissorkick, months before the vinyl 10″ sees its first pressing. It’s hard to be objective about your friend’s record label, especially since you help spread the word as an affiliated DJ, but “The King” as remixed by recent Bastard Jazz find The Magic Fly is one of those impossible-to-resist midtempo UK-style singles. Thievery Corporation vocalist See-I drops the dub/reggae vocals over a taut, nicely produced, bass-heavy loop. This is classic Hi-Fidelity Dub Sessions type stuff and the sonic fodder that makes the eclectic DJ salivate. There’s simply no way to hate on this kind of thing. If you like this, make sure to grab The Magic Fly’s newest EP, also recently released on Bastard Jazz. Links below:
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The Magic Fly MySpace
Bastard Jazz at Dance Tracks Digital
October 17th, 2007 at 9:15 am
And thats what I like about SK. When there is a post, I know its worth me looking at.
October 17th, 2007 at 11:00 am
Been checking out SK for a while now, but this is the first track that was so out-of-control fat that I had to comment. Damn is that good! SK = quality over quantity every time.
October 17th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
I’m with Dustin. I subscribe to quite a few music feeds now, but many I let build up, I’m immune to their three daily posts as the chances are I’m not that interested in any particular one. An SK post on the other hand is an event for me, and one of the few sites I will click through on also.
October 18th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
EYE LOVE ZEE MAGIC FLY!!!!!!!!!!!
October 25th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Do you ever question the fetishization of the new?
October 28th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
fun track
October 30th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Awesome track!
November 4th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
Dear SK,
Long time reader, first time commenter. I’ve been thinking about your rant over the last few days, and felt compelled to comment. While I agree that the majority of blogs seem to race to be the first to post an artist or track, and that quality isn’t their priority, I disagree that duplicate posts is irresponsible.
Take Ben Benjamin as an example. Blog X posts a BB track. SK checks hypem for BB tracks prior to posting his. SK finds one, so decides not to post BB track and review. But I don’t read blog x. I haven’t heard of BB, so I don’t know to check hypem for his tracks. So I miss out.
Your opinion is valued not only because of exclusivity, but quality. I want to read about music that SK likes. If it’s exclusive, then that’s gravy.
Keep up the great work – it really is appreciated.
G
November 5th, 2007 at 8:33 am
You make a great point Garvan. And to be honest, I should have been more specific about how I use the Hype Machine to filter posts. Truth is, if there are a handful of blogs posting, I will go ahead and post. But sometimes, with perhaps better known artists, entire albums can be downloaded from following HypeM links. When I was younger, and file sharing was new, I, just like the next guy, would Soulseek and Bittorrent full albums. But as I got older, it occurred to me that I was stealing. There is no other way to qualify it. This , of course is a much larger conversation, but the intent of this blog and many others is to post new or underrated (forgotten) tracks. It is, truthfully, intended as a promotional tool to get you out there, pique curiosity, and ultimately to buy and support an artist. And I appreciate your kind words. That’s the other reason I keep on keeping on.
Steve
November 18th, 2007 at 6:44 am
Lllllloooooovvvviiiinnnnnn it!!!!!
Cracking track, with a lovely skanking vibe to it! Bastard Jazz always come up trumps though….thank DRM for me please!