Articles by David Dacks

Dubkasm

Transform I Remixed

PUBLISHED Nov 22, 2010

Bristol by way of Brazil dub combo Dubkasm keelhaul their last album on this remix set. Really, what would you expect from a title called T...

John Hornak

A Needle, A Feather and a Rope

PUBLISHED Nov 22, 2010

Calgarian composer John Hornak's latest album is part sonic travelogue, part textural exploration with dubwise effects. Starting innocuousl...

Aeroplane Trio

Naranja Ha

PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2010

Vancouver, BC trumpet player J.P. Carter and drummer Skye Brooks have been ubiquitous on Drip Audio recordings. They maintain regular membe...

Various

Angola

PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2010

Analog Africa resists an introduction like: "for their latest release, the label travels to Angola." Long established as one of the most re...

Various

Groove Merchant Turns 20

PUBLISHED Nov 9, 2010

Groove Merchant records is a legendary, globally significant terminus for rare and crucial grooves located on Haight St in San Francisco, C...

MiMO

No Exit

PUBLISHED Nov 8, 2010

Even if you don't fancy yourself a DJ, there's no way to get through No Exit without manipulating your turntable. Toronto, ON sound design...

Gregory Isaacs Imposter Cons Canada's Dubmatix

PUBLISHED Nov 3, 2010

Recently deceased reggae legend Gregory Isaacs was always prolific in the studio, but the grand total of his recordings may be less than we...

Bonjay Look to the Future with <i>Broughtupsy</i>

PUBLISHED Oct 27, 2010

Toronto electro-dancehall duo Bonjay have just released a "mini-album" called Broughtupsy (Trini slang for "good manners"), and though it's...