Underdog

Tim Hoover has dropped the “Co-op” nickname and released a forward-thinking collection of music which straddles the line between DJ mix and instrumental album. Drawing samples and inspiration from a handful of both well-known and obscure tracks, Hoover composed 60 minutes of original music divided into 5 movements which sit together as a cohesive piece. Samples and melodies are introduced and referenced later in the piece, as the tempo, colour and even time signature shifts from track to track. Drawing inspiration from the slow building violin melodies of groups like Godspeed You! Black Emperor, as well as the frenetic chopped drums of Prefuse 73, More Napkins is the perfect “headphone album,” rewarding the listener with new surprises on each listen.

By now it is NO surprise that our “secret” guest at GALAPAGOS // 011 was rap superstar Drake, check the video above and the photo set HERE.

A live rendition and debut of Trials of the Past, a previously unheard track off SBTRKT’s forthcoming LP (due out June 28 on London label Young Turks) with cohort/vocalist Sampha.

Look Mom, no laptops!

Toronto producer (and former upstairs neighbour) XI is playing his first MUTEK festival this year and he recorded a podcast (yes, the one I’m currently blogging about) to get you warmed up.