PMM #9 2007

Be sure to check out my monthly Drum and Bass reviews in PlayMusicMagazine.


This month's main feature is Derrick N. Ashong, the actor, musician, producer, entrepreneur, and social activitist talks about his main focus these days, the band Soulfege.

Also included in this issue, reviews for the following goodness:

Photek
Craggz & Parallel Forces
Funky Technicians
DJ Vapour
Culture Shock & Brookes Brothers

The issue has been out since the first of the month, so I know I'm late on it, but there has been so much other good stuff to write about lately!

Stay tuned for October's issue out on the 1st!

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Can I Get An Amen?

I was writing reviews for PlayMusicMagazine when I stumbled across a re-issue series coming from the mighty mighty Basement label. It's only a 4-track EP re-release, but needless to say, when I saw The Sentinel, Peshay, Source Direct, and Justice on there; I had to make it my Pick of the Month for September. I always have a love for the old school, but as is the nature of drum and bass, it's also about what's next. Now with drum and bass and most labels in the genre hitting 15 years, moving forward is just as important as analyzing history... in my opinion. I've never been one to stay stuck in the past, but I believe a fair amount of thought with regard to the past is in order when planning for the future. Now that you got my IMHO on the subject, check out the business they dug up from their catalog to lead off The Masters Series.


Various
The Masters Series: Canvas 1
Basement Records, UK
[2x12]

The Sentinel - Heavy Vibes
(aka Photek)

Peshay - Futurama

X-Files - Intensity
(aka Source Direct)

Justice - Aquisse


If you haven't heard these, pick them up for a history lesson. If you have heard these, pick them up to reminisce. They're 1 to a side too!


-Amens & Strings

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PMM #8 2007

Be sure to check out my monthly reviews in the August issue of PlayMusicMagazine out now!

Reviewed In This Issue (DNBish):

Infiltrata & Demo
Spirit
Digital
Chino
Submorphics
Concept & Shnek

Alongside a robust Beastie Boys feature and more goodies inside, this one is guaranteed to be a solid read.

My previous reviews are available at engineerdj.com.

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