Phil Smith

UK-based collector and electronica aficionado, Phil Smith is currently trying to clamber out from under several piles of charity-shop vinyl and vintage mixtapes.

Features3 months ago

‘Born In The Echoes’: The Chemical Brothers’ Classic Still Reverberates

Plundering history while looking to the future, ‘Born In The Echoes’ found The Chemical Brothers launching more electronic battle weapons.
Features4 months ago

From Underworld To The Overground: How Dance Music Went Mainstream In The 90s

Praised for its diversity and impact, 90s dance music is to electronica fans what the 60s were to classic rock aficionados.
Features4 months ago

‘New Forms’: Roni Size’s Legendary Drum’n’Bass Album

As drum’n’bass was coming to the end of its peak period, Roni Size/Reprazent’s ‘New Forms’ took things in a fascinating and vital direction.
Features4 months ago

‘Surrender’: Giving It Up For The Chemical Brothers’ Millennial Classic

Peaking on some of their best-loved numbers, ‘Surrender’ found The Chemical Brothers at the height of their powers and on the verge of a new era.
Features5 months ago

‘Raw Like Sushi’: How Neneh Cherry Served Up A Modern Classic

Bringing the 80s to a close, ‘Raw Like Sushi’ saw Neneh Cherry point to the future, and deserves a place alongside the likes of Massive Attack and Gorillaz.
Features5 months ago

Nightclubbing: The Art Of The Remix

The ‘Nightclubbing: Iconic Dance Pioneers’ playlist gathers 40 top-quality and previously deleted remixes from some of the most highly regarded club names.
Features6 months ago

Paradise On The Dancefloor: A Brief History Of Club Music

This brief history of club music runs from groundbreaking Paradise Garage DJs such as Larry Levan, to 90s and 00s club megabombs.
Features6 months ago

‘Djin Djin’: The Crossover Power Of Angélique Kidjo

Crafted to perfection, Angélique Kidjo’s ‘Djin Djin’ album won the singer a Grammy and made her a successor to her role model, Miriam Makeba..
Features7 months ago

How The Chemical Brothers Took On Britpop And The 60s With ‘Dig Your Own Hole’

Building on their debut album, The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Dig Your Own Hole’ represents the zenith of their big beat take on the all-conquering Britpop.
Features8 months ago

‘Sleep’: How Max Richter Taught The World To Relax

With his monumental eight-hour composition 'Sleep,' Max Richter unwittingly created the perfect soundtrack for World Sleep Day on 19 March.
Features8 months ago

‘Beaucoup Fish’: How Underworld Served Up An Era-Defining Classic

Released on March 1, 1999, 'Beaucoup Fish' was a long-gestating, massive-selling, Mercury Prize-nominated double-album.
Features8 months ago

Best Ambient Music: An Essential Playlist And Brief History In 20 Songs

Settle yourself in for a long, relaxing journey through some of the best ambient music, with uDiscover Music’s Ambient Music In 20 Songs playlist.
Features8 months ago

‘Maxinquaye’: The Trip-Hop Classic That Made Tricky A Bowie For The 90s

Capturing the zeitgeist with unsettling, genre- and gender-blurring visions, ‘Maxinquaye’ introduced Tricky as a unique voice for a generation.
Features9 months ago

‘Come With Us’: Behind The Chemical Brothers’ Unbeatable Offer

Packing with dizzying dancefloor pieces, ‘Come With Us’ found The Chemical Brothers rebuilding electronica for the new millennium.
Features9 months ago

‘Push The Button’: The Chemical Brothers Keep Their Finger On The Pulse

With their ‘Push The Button’ album, The Chemical Brothers moved with the times, putting their own twist on past sounds and contemporary influences.

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