Knife Magazine

For this edition of our monthly highlights, we present you with nine tracks from this past month which may, or may not have gone under your radar. Either way, we definitely feel like these tracks are worth another share.

Jackie Midnight & the Psycho Street - Romance Avenue

One of the most delicate (and treasured) gifts we got this past Christmas was perhaps the new single from Jackie Midnight & the Psycho Street. A dreamy and serene track that works well for every season.

Planet 1999 - Party

Planet 1999 is the newest addition to the PC Music family, and their latest single, Party proves exactly why they belong with the label. Carefree, soft, and emotional.

Priscilla Ermell - Cristal De Fogo

Recorded between 1988 - 1994, Priscilla Ermell's records have long been sought after items among record collectors but is now finally being reissued by Music For Memory. Cristal De Fogo is a calm and tranquil affair that gently gives a glimpse of her musical world through mesmerizing soundscapes.

Samo DJ - I Dream

Taken from the Swedish producer and DJ's new EP 'To Apeiron', this little colourful piece of sunlight is highly welcomed in these winter months. By stripping back the drums, Samo DJ lets a wiggling bassline, subtle percussive elements and a catchy vocal sample do the work on 'I Dream', creating the perfect warm-up setting for your night out.

Mehmet Aslan - Kakusui

Kakusui comes from the highly recommended new record 'Lobster Is Coincidence' from Swiss-Turkish producer, Mehmet Aslan. Working somewhere in between sample-based Hip-Hop, Noise and EBM, Kakusui is a showcase of some of Aslan's more genre-blending work, comprising of eerie melodies and dense rhythmic textures driving the track continously forward.

Only Thingz - All Eyes Open

Described as music for the receptive ears, the new compilation on Good Morning Tapes features soothing sounds from the likes of Innsyter, Anthony Naples, TAPES and this little ambient pearl from newcomer, Only Thingz.

Lyra Pramuk - Tendril

The first teaser from Pramuk’s forthcoming debut record Fountain is a soft and spiritual experience. Tendril and the rest of the tracks on the LP were produced solely with the use of the artist's own voice, manipulated and rearranged into, what she herself, terms as folk futurism. We’re filled with anticipation for the full LP, which will be released in March through Bedroom Community .

Wen – Blitz

The youngster behind that legendary Dizzee Rascal flip you can’t have missed is back with a ukg-inspired cut on London label GD4YA. Cheeky, clean and clubby.

Rhythm & Sound – King Version

That one tune, which keeps getting a repress for obvious reasons, is back once again. This original riddim is definitely top shelf material with all versions of it standing out together as one of the defining moments in the history of dub music.

Mr. K – Red Handed

Mr. K’s release on White Peach sees him sling out four high-demand heaters. The title track from the EP stands out being a somewhat nod to the dominating dubstep sounds of the 00’s with a grimey twist.