Jan
17

Sach O: Giles Peterson Worldwide ft. Mala

Though not as acclaimed as fellow BBC DJ Mary Anne Hobbs in bass music circles, Giles Peterson’s absurdly deep record collection and ability to reconcile a planet’s worth of musical styles without falling pray to watered down “worldbeat” has earned him a legion of fans from Madlb to Mala. This week, the later drops by… Continue reading »

Dec
29

Sach O stays at home: Heavy Holiday Reggae Mix

As if Sach O needed an excuse to use that album cover. I’m feverish and in need of chicken soup so I’ll keep the commentary down to a minimum:  I hosted a fairly chaotic holiday party a week ago which involved a substantial sound system from Moog Audio, considerable quantities of illicit substances and over… Continue reading »

Nov
02

DITDC: The Heptones-Party Time!

Sach O can’t stop partying. When it came to vocalists, Reggae fans became increasingly open-minded in the 1970’s. From weirdo toasters to Rastafarian firebrands, Jamaican audiences quickly embraced the unique voices that followed Reggae’s creative boom leaving a number of wonderful Rocksteady acts in the dust. Thankfully, not all soul-influenced groups faded into the sunset–many… Continue reading »

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