Mum Dance is a column where we make our mother’s listen to our favourite tracks of recent weeks, and ask them to text us their response. This months mother-in-resident is THUMP staff writer Angus’ mum.
My mum, for all the stress and intimidation the music apparently caused her, quite enjoyed reviewing the best electronic and dance music to have come out in July, so when August came to an end she was keen that I ask her again. Why not? I thought. She did such a sterling job last time, describing Rustie’s “silly sounds”, and even weathering a moth flying up her skirt at one point. So, this morning, I sent her some tracks and got her to text me her thoughts…
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Kahn, Commodo and Gantz – “Bitchcraft”
WE SAID
This is why the new school of dub step and bass is so promising. This cut, from Kahn, Commodo and Gantz’ collaborative LP Volume 1, moves elegantly but threateningly, dicing Eastern instrumentation with a crackling underbelly.
MUM SAID
George Fitzgerald – “Full Circle (Bonobo Remix)”
WE SAID
Yes, this one is very nice. Not exactly something you’re going to be sweating it out to at four in the morning. BUT Bonobo, and Fitzgerald, do an excellent job with a vocal that could sound a wee bit hackneyed, taking it to delicate and touching places. Early evening, bubble bath house.
MUM SAID
Floating Points – “Silhouettes”
WE SAID
We couldn’t be more excited for the arrival of Floating Points’ debut album if we tried. Especially given its announcement with the soaring sounds of “Silhouettes”, and the mind-blowingly beautiful visuals that have accompanied it. An ethereal treat and a sign of what is to come.
MUM SAID
Lipelis – “Weirdshit Xu Paelk w. Simple Symmetry”
WE SAID
We’ve made our love for L.I.E.S. explicitly clear, and releases like this only reinforce exactly why that is. It’s not actually what you necessarily consider typical of the label’s output, but the weirdo ethos, and refusal to behave like anything else is completely in keeping with imprint. Freaky grooves all over this one.
MUM SAID
Qnete – “A Luv Jam”
WE SAID
The work of producer Qnete comes into fullest vision on this debut release for Lobster Theremin. The Lessons in Finding EP, headed up by “A Luv Jam” is a refreshing exercise in breezy, building house. It’s wonky, groovy and feels completely at home on Asquith’s label.
MUM SAID
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