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new space, strange timings, same old shit.........

Mapping Terra Incognita // 21.04.10 // R.I.P. Steve Reid and Guru!

So aye, were back......

With a 90 minute special to welcome you all back into the funky bosom of M.T.I., we briefly celebrate the life of Steve Reid and Guru who recently passed away, (more to come next week!) as well as bringing you brand new Erykah Badu, Tranqill, Floating Points, Theo Parrish (yaasss!), Ramadanman etc etc etc etc etc......What else do you want?!

Its good to be back part of the global beat. Jazz for the dancefloor and a' that shit. Tune in and turn it up....brrrrrraaaaa!

Posted at 21:57, 25th April 2010

jazz for the dancefloor

Mapping Terra Incognita // 24.03.10 // Soul Glo....

This week M.T.I brings you all whats good and new from around the globe.....New Zealand, Berlin, LA, Panama, Brazil, Benin, Columbia.

Heavy basslines are dropped in the form of Scuba and Joy Orbison, some off-kilter horns and vocals from Little Francisco Greaves and Orquesta Nunez, and some tight nu-soul from Ron Basejam, Electric Wire Hustle and Fatima.

Tune in and stand up to the global beat of M.T.I.

Posted at 23:50, 24th March 2010

soundway afrobeat retrospective.....

Mapping Terra Incognita // 17.03.10 // Soundway Afrobeat Retrospective.....

So Fela Kuti was, and still is incredibly influential in terms of how popular music was and is shaped worldwide. We know this. But just how did his style (in and out of the studio) influence his home country Nigeria upon his return from LA in 1970? The guys at Soundway records have recently released a plethora of compilations looking at the Afrobeat sensation, and MTI sifts through them to bring you a selection of the dance numbers that were tearing up the dancefloors of teh Highlife clubs throughout Lagos and Accra. Expect loose rhythms, messy horns and some shouting....this is the sexy sound of Afrobeat.

Sandwiched by some more recent efforts from the likes of Jay Electronica, Gonjasufi, Lost Productions and Scuba; this weeks MTI is jam-packed full of messy beats, jazz and razzmatazz. Brrrrraaaa!!!!

Posted at 18:11, 22nd March 2010

Mapping Terra Incognita // 10.03.10 // Feet Can't Fail Me Now.....

So a new timeslot for M.T.I brings a new approach.....kind of.

In fact, its exactly the same except from less tiredness and perhaps a bit more vinyl in the studio. This week saw a bunch of ridiculous tracks in teh form of Gil-Scott Heron, Marcellus Pittman, Floating Points, Jay Elctronica, Joy Orbison, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and so on....

Tune in and turn it up...you know you want it

Posted at 14:43, 16th March 2010

consider your weekend warmed up.....

Mapping Terra Incognita // 04.03.10 // Tis ze Veekend...

Sun shines on the righteous.....and what a righteous place Glasgow is this weekend, with one of its busiest and impressive club line ups this year so far.

MTI gets you ready for it in good style, with some vintage Samba, Dub and Soul, before launching into some brand new Electronic music from all styles and shapes from around the globe, including 2 subcity exclusives (yes 2!) of brand new Floating Points tracks. Get it roond ye....

Tune in and turn it up.....jazz for the dancefloor. Feel the beat of Mapping Terra Incognita.

Posted at 00:55, 4th March 2010

deep medi trilogy with some 2010 anthems thrown in

Mapping Terra Incognita // 18.02.10 // Too hot in herre.....

This week, MTI brings you a host of excellent new goodies for your audio pleasure. New Reflection Eternal, THE anthem from Jay Electronica, new Gil Scott Heron, new Mark Pritchard, Mizz Beats, Hypno, Pangaea.......and it goes on.

Check it or else. Jazz for the Dancefloor. Tune in to the global beat of Mapping Terra Incognita.

Posted at 10:44, 18th February 2010

funkalula?

Mapping Terra Incognita // 11.02.10 // Funkalula?

2009 continues to haunt MTI. I bring you up-front music when I can, but when I trawl through the hoards of excellent bits and bobs that made up 2009, there is still so much to exhibit on the prestigious stage that is Subcity Radio.

With some new form RnB in the form of Shaunise and Erykah Badu, a 2010 bonafide anthem in the form of New Orleans own Jay Electronica, some old scholl funk & jazz with Dee Felice Trio & some Archie Sheep, and MTI gets dark by thrifting through some Christoph de Babalon, Martin Kemp & the ever excellent Pangaea.

All killer...no filler; jazz for the dancefloor. Tune in and turn it up.

Posted at 23:09, 15th February 2010

the parisian

Mapping Terra Incognita // 04.02.10 // The Parisian

This week M.T.I brings you an (almost hour) of fun & sublime beats and chords to start off your February just right. Alonside some Joy Orbsion, Mount Kimbie, Nacho Patrol, Eleven Tigers & SBTRKT, I also bring you a mix dedicated to the fair city of Paris.

You know you love it.........

(p.s. Due to the snow on Weds night I was slightly late. When listening again fast forward to approx 9mins in to get the start of the show)

Posted at 11:13, 7th February 2010

the week with no name

Mapping Terra Incognita // 28.01.10 // Is it Summer Yet?

This week MTI aims to bring you out of pre-payday blues with some up-tempo happy tunes from all corners of the globe. From the best that the UK, Berlin, US, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Mali and Brazil has to offer, I offer you the global sound of Mapping Terra Incognita.

Tune in and turn it up.

Posted at 01:22, 28th January 2010

bring on february.......

Mapping Terra Incognita // 21.01.10 // Four Tet Exclusive

The demon month of January has nearly ended, just 1 week to go.....to get you through that week why not check out the latest episode, consisting of some happy, soulful hiphop in the form of Jay Elctronica & Mos Def, some fuzzy L.A. beats, some Joy Orbison for good measure and some dark remixing done by the anonymous SBTRKT.

Posted at 01:27, 25th January 2010

subcity exclusive of brand new joy orbison........

Mapping Terra Incognita // 14.01.10 // Twenty Ten

Ah....back to normality. Its that time of year where it is believed that nothing really happens, we are stuck in a Groundhog Day style abyss where we eagerly await the arrival of Spring. But alas, it is time for excellent music, and MTI has it in droves...... From L.A. beats to Cuban jazz to London soul to Berlin synths and Japanese house, taking you across the globe the music is upbeat and fresh, with some news of upcoming interviews and a Subcity exclusive of the brand new track from man of the moment Paul O' Grady AKA Joy Orbison. Tis masseeeve..........

Tune in and turn it up...prepare to feel the global beat of MTI.

Posted at 11:44, 15th January 2010

the best of 2009....

Mapping Terra Incognita // 17.12.09 // The Best of 2009....

The final show of 2009's schedule for Mapping Terra Incognita was so explosive that a light blew in the studio......or perhaps that was the work of a certain clumsy presenter. Either way, the show was a hectic one, squeezing in a number of categories to provide a countdown of the best music worldwide from 2009.

Its been an unbelievable year for music, especially for the UK and the way that electronic music has progressed, with the likes of Glasgow, Bristol and L.A. at the forefront. This is reflected in the show, as I look at the best collaboration, best soundtrack, best LP, release, artist and more.

Tune in and turn it up.....prepare for the global sound of Mapping Terra Incognita. (Oh, and Merry Christmas!!!)

Posted at 00:06, 23rd December 2009

the comeback kid

Mapping Terra Incognita // 10.12.09 // The Nightmare before Christmas

Last Week's show could not go ahead, but I am back, bigger and better than ever with massive tunes for your pleasure...........

Featuring a couple of nice re-works/remixes from the likes of Joy Orbison, Floating Points & Miguel Atwood Ferguson, crazy Turkish psychedelica, deep house & mad jazz from Japan, consciencous soul from New York & afrobeat/pop from France; you will not find a more diverse group of music squeezed into 1 hour. Mapping Terra Incognita is THE eclectic, up-front insight into the current global sound. Tune in and turn it up.......

P.S. next week sees the obligatory countdown show of the best LP, track and artist of the 2009. For your suggestions/views, post them on the facebook page, or join in on the forum...

Posted at 01:27, 12th December 2009

no mapping terra incognita this week.........

No, No, No I hear you cry.............As it is my graduation this Wednesday (02 Dec), unfortunately there will be no Mapping Terra Incognita this week. Next week however, I will be back better than ever, with BIG NEW & EXCLUSIVE tunes from Floating Points, a new Joy Orbison remix, some brand new Miguel Atwood Ferguson and some Iranian & Turkish psychedelia. Plus i will be preparing for the obligatory canon of the best tracks and LPs of 2009. PLus a look at gigs up and coming over the Christmas period................Join my Facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=1 ... 787&ref=ts or reply below for YOUR thoughts..............

Posted at 17:12, 2nd December 2009

we gots the rhythm

Mapping Terra Incognita // 26.11.09 // From Darkness into Light

We started off local with some of the best dark, deep elctronic sounds coming from the UK, such as Hyetal & Sam Shephard AKA Floating Points backed up by Ben Frost providing some disturbing but yet beautiful sounds from our North West Neighbour Iceland................

We pick it up slighlty with our very own Hudson Mohawke, some classic hip hop in teh form of The Roots in anticipation for their new material coming soon, and DJ Mitsu provides some excellent Japanese hip hop for your delection.

We round this packed show off with some excellent up-tempo jazz in the form of Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Japanese madmen Soil & Pimp Sessions.

Mapping Terra Incognita is THE fast-paced, up-front insight into the global sound.

Posted at 13:47, 26th November 2009

what bad weather?

Mapping Terra Incognita // 19.11.09 // The Art of the Remix

With winter slowly but surely tightening her grip on our fair city, rid yourself of its cold shackles and inject some up-tempo rhythms and sunny soul into your lives!

Starting with some African stalwarts such as Seun Kuti & Oumou Sagare, jumping over to Columbia for some Caribbean flavour, and travelling up the Atlantic to explore some New York gems.

Second half of the show concentrates on the art of the remix, the coveted intertextual adaptation of the music world. Featuring remixes by the likes of Henrik Schwarz, Martyn, 16-bit & Calibre, Graham sifts through and mixes together just some of his favourite remixes of the past year.

Tune in & stand up....feel the pulse of Mapping Terra Incognita

Posted at 00:14, 20th November 2009

show ii - packed with rhythm, soul & exclusive

Mapping Terra Incognita // 12.11.09 // I don't know about you, but..........

With the body clock slowly but surely realising that Wednesday evening requires a later shut down than usual, show II was slightly less delerious and slightly more organised.

Starring subcity exclusives of the new Four Tet track (and news of his up and coming 1st album in 5 years) as well as the Subcity exclusive of the new Joy Orbison. Does it get any better?

Well apparently so.....with a supporting cast including the likes of Jahbitat, Jam Da Silva, K'naan, Floating Points, Calibre & Chapelier Fou; Travelling from Paris to Venezuela, down to Brazil, across to Senegal, up to Belfast and beyond.... Mapping Terra Incognita provides all you need to know about the current global sound. Tune in and turn it up. Feel the pulse of Mapping Terra Incognita.

Posted at 01:39, 13th November 2009

up & running

Mapping Terra Incognita // 05.11.09 // 2009.......the story so far

Far too many tunes!! Well the 1st show went well, except from the fact that I had to leave out plenty of rather nice records due to not enough time.....

Plenty of massive tunes however to get your ears around from Darkstar, MF Doom, Gaslamp Killer, Quantic & His Combo Barbarro, Tony Allen, Paul Kalkbrenner and Floating Points.

Have a listen and get involved. Mapping Terra Incognita is THE eclectic, up-front insight into the global sound.

Posted at 11:27, 5th November 2009