I have to say, choosing this week's Local Hero was exceptionally difficult, we had three incredibly strong contenders last night on our Subcity Radio show but it was a track from Daniel Donnelly's latest EP that pipped it. If you want to listen to the show again you can do so HERE. I often wonder if we're one of the only blogs in the world that has a radio show as well...
LOCAL HERO:
So we first played Daniel last year when his progressive sounds induced some serious hands-in-the-air moments at Synth HQ. Unsurprisingly his tracks have been gaining some very positive attention and he now has a new EP scheduled for release at the start of February. Title track 'Playing Serious' is a techy roller which sweeps you into a climax of unnerving tension while our personal favourite 'Ljus' builds with a subtle confidence that lifts it high off the ground. Quality Stuff.
Pick up the Playing Serious EP 8th of Feb on Muchiq Records
Daniel Donnelly - Playing Serious
Daniel Donnelly - Ljus
Next up, a new Synth favourite by the name of Raksha has produced something truly inspiring with a new dub fixture called 'Feelings'. Using a rather clever vocal sample of Junior Jack's 'My Feeling' and perfectly melting it into a Burial-esque urban soundscape, he's managed to create a sound which is utterly mesmerising from start to finish. The perfect soundtrack to a rush-hour with no where to be.
Raksha - Feelings
Hahaha is quickly becoming one of Glasgow's most inventive producers, and with Raksha teaming up with him for this gorgeous slice of nostalgic House, we can see this partnership seriously going places. With vocals reminiscent of late 90's Garage and some seriously slick synths to accompany them, this is the product of two forward-thinking producers with a passion for the past and a vision for the future.
Hahaha & Raksha - Running (Free Download)
Finally, Kid Robotik has released a free re-rub of 2011's most hyped talent, James Blake in support of the launch of Subfriction, Glasgow's hottest new dub night. Beginning with Blake's feathery vocals wrapped in cosmic synths, the track soon develops into a liquid soundscape, nailed down by a trademark Robotik bassline which hypnotises from the drop.
James Blake - I Never Learnt To Share (Kid Robotik Re-Rub) (Free Download)
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