DJ Chart - JG Wilkes

The leading man when it comes to the fightback against digital DJing and one half of Optimo Espacio, JG Wilkes offers up his current favourite records.

Feature by Chris Duncan | 27 Oct 2009

Runaway - Black Label Honey (TBD Remix) Great remix (two guys from !!!) 707 drum work out leading to an epic acid track

Riva Starr - I was Drunk (featuring Noze) – Made to Play Reminds me of Cajmere/Dajae “You Got me Up” style with the wonderful Noze on vocals. Unique and hilarious house music.

Fever Ray – When I Grow Up – Rabid Contrasting Remixes from Dan Lissvik and DJ Spooky to the second single of my favourite band of the moment.

Older Lover - Demon Seed Optimo Music Noirish trippy DIY stuff from Douglas Morland – Glasgow’s undisputed King of Twang.

Monsoon – Wings of Dawn Prem Kavita Anglo Hindi Extension (Cloud Edits / Dissident Promo Only ) – Disco/Rock/Indian fusion made useful by an “unknown” editor.

Tyrell Corporation – Together Alone Clone West Coast A bit of a departure for Tyrell here. Close to minimal synth/wave sound of early 80’s but with a rocky influence, real sounding drums and live bass. Awesome start for Clone West Coast.

Diskjokke – The Bund Moshi Moshi Singles Whoozy slow motion space-disco track on B-side of this nice little 7”.

Q & A – Tubling Cubes – DFA Initially known as Expanding Head Band, their first single for DFA. More than a nod to Detroit and some Carl Craig tricks but with their own touches make a very special record.

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