Review: The Sprechen label's inaugural album release takes listeners on a captivating journey through the celestial realms of electronica and the vibrant, neon-lit streets of South Manchester. "Where Do I Belong?" marks the debut long player by The Thief Of Time, a new studio endeavour from Sprechen founder Chris Massey. Drawing inspiration from a life steeped in clubs, comic books, cult movies, and cosmic adventures, the album weaves a semi-autobiographical narrative through a tapestry of electronic artists and synth-heavy movie scores. Chris Massey's approach to the project is refreshingly unbound, allowing loose ideas to evolve into a collection of songs that pays homage to diverse sonic influences, featuring contributions from Manchester artists like A Certain Ratio, Bay Bryan, Psychederek and NIIX to Love Letters From Space and Allison Rae from Causeway.
Review: Afrobeat legend Dele Sosimi, who started out working with both Fela and Femi Kuti way back in the early 80s, unleashes the third offering from his new The Estuary 21 project, which sees him teaming up with Essex lad Sam Duckworth - better known as Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly - and a host of other accomplished musicians. 'For The Love Of It', in its Original form, is a midtempo funker with a lilting, sing-song vocal from Sosimi, while Duckworth's remix - the pick for yours truly - gives the track a dramatically different feel that's two-parts lounge to one-part scorching D&B. A Radio Edit completes the set.
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