Jamie Simpson - October Podcast MixLondon-based Tech-house, techno and minimal DJ Jamie Simpson is quietly taking the underground scene by storm. His October podcast showcases his unique talent, taking the listener through some very unusual soundscapes. His approach is refreshing in that far from mixing a bunch of re-hashed tunes as is so often the case particularly with a lot of techno DJs, the focus here is firmly on creating an entirely new vibe. From bouncing, almost tribal-esque grooves to dark sounding vocals, unusual textures and ingenious breakdowns, there is a real air of suspense and mystery. The feel of this set could certainly be called psychedelic, as it evokes and hints at a whole other world beneath the surface. However this is not to be confused with 'psy-trance'... The way that techno beats and subtle breaks are used as the backbone really gives this style a life of its own.The more 'edgy' sounds are so well balanced with this irresistible techno 'bounce' that it both mesmerizes and stimulates - there is a very strong element of the music teasing and pushing/pulling you in a playful way, which I find really rather addictive.Expansive basslines are used to great effect. The beat is infectious and hard not to dance to! The track selection Jamie has gone for works bafflingly well, by which I mean I have no idea where keeps on finding tunes like these and assembling them with such skill and passion. It feels like a melting pot for the best aspects of early Dutch, German and of course UK Techno, all used in a completely fresh way, the overall effect of which gives the listener a sense that a new structure, even a new world, is right there for them to discover...which is mind-bogglingly impressive!Elements which really caught my attention were the inclusion of numerous vocal, synth and bass samples which evoke a retrospective nod to the early days of house music, and the clever use of effects such as rolling delays on the drums. There really is a lot going on here in terms of extra parts being layered up and effected, all of which sounds so seamless and part of this greater whole. This is techno but not as we know it!
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Jamie Simpson - October Podcast Mix
London-based Tech-house, techno and minimal DJ Jamie Simpson is
quietly taking the underground scene by storm. His October podcast
showcases his unique talent, taking the listener through some very
unusual soundscapes. His approach is refreshing in that far from
mixing a bunch of re-hashed tunes as is so often the case
particularly with a lot of techno DJs, the focus here is firmly on
creating an entirely new vibe. From bouncing, almost tribal-esque
grooves to dark sounding vocals, unusual textures and ingenious
breakdowns, there is a real air of suspense and mystery. The feel
of this set could certainly be called psychedelic, as it evokes and
hints at a whole other world beneath the surface. However this is
not to be confused with 'psy-trance'... The way that techno beats
and subtle breaks are used as the backbone really gives this style
a life of its own.The more 'edgy' sounds are so well balanced with
this irresistible techno 'bounce' that it both mesmerizes and
stimulates - there is a very strong element of the music teasing
and pushing/pulling you in a playful way, which I find really
rather addictive.Expansive basslines are used to great effect. The
beat is infectious and hard not to dance to! The track selection
Jamie has gone for works bafflingly well, by which I mean I have no
idea where keeps on finding tunes like these and assembling them
with such skill and passion. It feels like a melting pot for the
best aspects of early Dutch, German and of course UK Techno, all
used in a completely fresh way, the overall effect of which gives
the listener a sense that a new structure, even a new world, is
right there for them to discover...which is mind-bogglingly
impressive!Elements which really caught my attention were the
inclusion of numerous vocal, synth and bass samples which evoke a
retrospective nod to the early days of house music, and the clever
use of effects such as rolling delays on the drums. There really is
a lot going on here in terms of extra parts being layered up and
effected, all of which sounds so seamless and part of this greater
whole. This is techno but not as we know it!
