Asian Dan

Egyptian Hip Hop, the band that seems to be filling in Late of The Pier’s shoes at the moment teams up with Hudson Mohawke for their new EP, “Some Reptiles Developed Wings” out on Moshi Moshi. This is yet another producer/DJ teaming up with a band to produced some fruitful sonic treats. Hud Mo takes a step back and really lets Egyptian Hip Hop’s sound and vibe shine rather than adding his touch and sound to their tracks, proving that he is really fits into his “Producer Shoes”. Check out two of Psycho-Delic-Tronic tunes from the EP below. Boogie.

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Egyptian Hip Hop & Hudson Mohawke – Moon Crooner

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Egyptian Hip Hop & Hudson Mohawke – Middle Name Period
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American Men are LuckyMe Records first band to be signed to the label that is home to the magical Hudson Mohawke, Rustie and Machine Drum, to name a few. American Men channels Hudson Mohawke’s pristine production (just take a listen to those drums) with the aesthetic and vibe of Warp Records bands, PVT and Battles. By fusing man and machine – drums, guitars, laptops, synths, and samplers galore in order to blur the line of what is producing sound.

Is it man created the machine that is making the noise is it the machine that is teaching man to make noise…?

Pickup the release “Cool World” to experience this sonic assault as well as amazing re-workings and re-visions by FaltyDL, Ikonika, Machine Head and Hudson Mohawke.

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American Men – Cccccool Wrld

Not your typical production by HudMo. A very straight forward UK dance sounding take on UK Grimester, Wiley. Big choon.

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Wiley – Electric Boogaloo (Hudson Mohawke Remix)

Bibio’s “Ambivalence Avenue” caught me off guard this past fall. I am familiar with his past work but this album is the perfect blend of introspective lo-fi electronica with beautiful guitar work. Exactly what I need in these banger times. “All The Flowers” and “Lover’s Carvings” are perfectly written pop songs that I just can’t stop listening to. “Ambivalence Avenue” is up there for album of the year for me (Check out the blog next week for all my obligatory end of the year/decade lists to see who made it, as well as a few lists from some guests)

Stephen was kind enough to answer a few questions for Asian Dan giving us all a peek into his musical mind, naming some of his favorite guitar compositions by the likes of Steve Reich and Tortoise as well as explaining his musical philosophy.

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Bibio – All the Flowers

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Bibio – Lover’s Carvings

Asian Dan Q&A: BIBIO

1. Who is Bibio?

Bibio is Stephen James Wilkinson from Wolverhampton, England.

2. What are your influences, musical or otherwise?

Imperfections in technology like spherical aberration in lenses, wobble on tape, distortion in valves, crackles on vinyl. Also, beautiful common occurrences in nature like flickering shadows caused by overlapping leaves wagging in a gentle breeze. The smell of damp foliage. The sound of wind through leaves and the chorus of bees, lawnmowers and blackbirds.

What was your first musical memory?

Learning ‘Silent Night’ on my brother’s old bontempi electronic organ.

3. You set the guitar in a very interesting and refreshing context. When did you pick up guitar?

I started to learn guitar chords at the age of about 11 or 12.

Who are some guitar heroes?

Dave Murray (Iron Maiden), Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine),Jeff Parker (Tortoise), Joao Gilberto, Joe Pass.

Who are some non-guitar musicians/composers you love that inspire your playing?

Steve Reich, Boards of Canada.

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I’m all about breakbeat/hip hop beats made by white boys from the UK lately – Hudson Mohawke and Bullion are really doing it for me lately. I am looking forward to Hudson Mo’s album – it is some futuristic, space-hop that Outkast and the Stones Throw crew would be very proud of. Pre-order your limited edition “Butter” bundle here.

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Hudson Mohawke: “Butter” Sampler

Warp20 keeps getting better and better – Jamie Lidell has been added as the surprise guest at Le Poisson Rouge and free performances by Hudson Mohawke and Clark. I cannot wait! 🙂

Lovin’ this new tune by Hudson Mohawke. Just throw some female vox and some dude rapping and it is a modern hip hop/RnB tune ready for the radio. I love the sound of the drums and the the sitar.

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Hudson Mohawke – Rising 5

Cheers, Johnny Hockin