Ghostpoet is a humble man. Despite the huge success of his Mercury nominated debut Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam back in 2011, he's firmly remained himself. His simple, stripped back and honest approach is unlike any other artist around, making his second album Some Say I So I Say Light a very anticipated release indeed. »
BBC Radio 3's Late Junction show brings a diverse array of artists together to collaborate, with often stunning results. Nick Hagan reports from the show's latest recording session.»
So then, later this week, while you’re tucked up in bed, starting threads about seminal powerviolence records or whatever you do at 3am on a Thursday morning, it is worth considering DiS, who will be embarking upon a bleary-eyed pilgrimage to England’s capital, via Megabus. Yes! Fortunately, the second leg of this journey reaches literally aircraft hanger-sized proportions, encompassing the Channel Tunnel, eventual arrival at Trans Musicales’ big aircraft hanger venue, and some sort of guest reception where, I am assured, there awaits a hearty combination of wine, warm hospitality and fancy local cheese. Huzzah!»
This week's Spotifriday playlist, formed from the content this week. It features SBTRKT, Ghostpoet, Laura Marling, Dels, Grace Jones, Beethoven and a few more. »
Obaro Ejimiwe is Ghostpoet, UK rap’s freshest and finest voice in 2011. The man’s debut album, Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam, was released in February via Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood label, and immediately set about attracting plaudits from left, right and centre. And rightly so, too – a striking collection, comparisons with Roots Manuva’s breakthrough with his Brand New Second Hand LP of 1999 are well deserved, this newcomer’s potential positively tangible...»
DiS went to Latitude and this is what ruddy well happened (on Sunday).»
This week on Drowned in Sound in the form of a Spotify playlist. As bloody usual! This one features some legends of the game in Kate Bush, Let's Wrestle, Thurston Moore and Four Tet. »
Although it is parlous to make comparisons between olden day sounds and modern nonsense, this week I have struggled. This is partly due to my having moved The Elizabethan (my favourite, favourite record player) into my bedroom; and it is partly because once moved, I started playing things like Hall & Oates, The Peddlers and Sunflower by the Beach Boys on it. And while I listened I had a nice cup of coffee from the Teasmade. Faced with such fulsome early morning bliss, not much can compete. But Ghostpoet had a ruddy good try. It's alright though, I still love now. »
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