“When a DJ reaches a certain height of acclaim, we talk about them like magical beings. Aphex, Roman Flügel and Burial barely seem human, in part thanks to their production wizardry, but mostly because us dance-music fans love to mythologise (as do the artists, clubs and promoters). Berghain sounds like Hogwarts to the many uninitiated, so Flügel’s residency there makes him Dumbledorian; all the ps”
“On their debut album, the Irish duo Bicep—founders of the blog-turned-party and label Feel My Bicep—offer a lean and consciously paced survey of UK dance sounds with hints of psychedelia.”
“UK producer/DJs Andy Ferguson and Matt McBriar started as crate-digging bloggers who sent out regular transmissions of all kinds of electronic dance music at feelmybicep.com. Their debut, self-titled album is a smorgasbord, a far-reaching demonstration of their tastes that ranges from accessible house and techno to more niche sub-genres like IDM and jungle. The first three tracks form a solid 15”
