Articles by Noel Dix

Panacea

The Scenic Route

PUBLISHED Sep 4, 2007

A concept album of sorts, The Scenic Route is based on a short story by MC Raw Poetic, but like their last effort, Panacea grab attention w...

Sixtoo

Jackals and Vipers in Envy of Man

PUBLISHED Sep 4, 2007

Sixtoo goes heavy on the electronics for his second Ninja Tune release, with loads of digital noise combined with his signature big beats....

DJ Alibi's Russian Percussion

PUBLISHED Aug 20, 2007

"When I left Russia there wasn't a hip-hop scene," DJ Alibi recalls of his family’s immigration to Toronto when he was 12. "Five years ago...

Kung Fu Hustle: Axe-Kickin' Edition

Stephen Chow

PUBLISHED Aug 17, 2007

Never mind the daft name for this latest edition of a spectacular movie because Kung Fu Hustle is one of the best action films to come out...

South Park: The Complete Tenth Season

PUBLISHED Aug 17, 2007

They're still finishing up season 11 and last year is already out on DVD. This collection of episodes catches creators Matt Stone and Trey...

Blockhead

Uncle Tony's Coloring Book

PUBLISHED Aug 16, 2007

Blockhead switches things up a little for this latest release, straying from his "depressing shit” and throwing several welcome curveballs....

Jaylib

Champion Sound

PUBLISHED Aug 16, 2007

Dilla was better known as Jay Dee back in 2003, a time when few were prepared for his emerging sound, now deemed legendary, which excelled...

MF Doom

MM.Food?

PUBLISHED Aug 16, 2007

Originally released a couple of years ago, this great little record by MF Doom seemed to get lost in the shuffle and even though it receive...