![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I Play My Bass Loud is feminist performance art at its very best. Even with electronic spikes, bone-shaking basslines and overdriven fury, she allows for moments of fuzzy solitude–it’s a seamless pairing. Birch has crafted a flawless sonic backing that never overpowers despite the force it holds. Loud in volume and message, The Raincoats co-founder’s storytelling is what propels this release–from homages to Russian punk protestors Pussy Riot to dismissals of the expectations of women and the importance of feminism. Punk legend Gina Birch has made a thunderous return with her genre-bending debut album I Play My Bass Loud. Hook-laden, optimistic and meticulously stylised, as with the past two editions this one carves out a distinct sound world that readily calls for further investigation into the back-catalogues of all involved.–JH With the production savvy and instrumental skills of Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi connecting dots throughout the set, big synths and bold drum machines abound on tracks from the likes of Naomi Akimoto, Miharu Koshi, and the Pizzicato Five. The third and final edition of Light in the Attic’s Pacific Breeze compilations once again takes us back to a golden era of Japanese pop experimentation and zones in on a host of choice cuts. Their latest musical offering captures those sparks, containing them in two fast and furious compositions for perfect dancefloor annihilation.–EH SHERELLE and I.JORDAN have been making serious waves in dance music, hosting residencies on BBC Radio 1 alongside busy international touring schedules–playing high octane club music with a refreshing approach to curating no–holds barred attitude on the dancefloor. Two of UK dance music’s most exciting names deliver a stellar 12-inch for London’s iconic venue and musical outfit, fabric. JORDAN – M1, M3 // SHERELLE – GETOUTOFMYHEAD by I. JORDAN & SHERELLE M1, M3 // GETOUTOFMYHEAD This week’s rundown is by VF’s Kelly Doherty and Becky Rogers, alongside contributors Annabelle Van Dort, Emily Hill and James Hammond. ![]()
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