Active from the early 1990s into the 21st century, DJ Shadow (Californian Josh Davis) has been called the Jimi Hendrix of sampling. His songs shift tempos in a blink, incorporating multiple time signatures, and it's to Shadow's credit that he's as co…

Afro-Mystiks sound is as eclectic as its group members Hailing from the Bay Area this collection of musicians blends hip-hop jungle jazz and samba rhythms to produce a down-tempo soothing blend of mixed beats and lyrics Chris Smith aka DJ Fluid takes…

She was born Leslie Feist in Calgary in the mid-70s but goes by her surname when it comes to making music for a living The Jhay-inspired songstress got her start playing in a high-school punk band called Placebo not to be confused with the UK modern …

DJ Food is a collaborative project between ColdcutNinja Tune duo Matt Black and Jonathan More and second-half PC born Patrick Carpenter and Strictly Kevin Foakes Although the moniker originally referred only to Black and Mores several-volumed series …

Australian singer-songwriter Sia relocated to the U.K. in the late 1990s and started work on her debut, HEALING IS DIFFICULT. Combining elements of folk, pop, and electronica, the album brought her to the attention of Zero 7--she contributed several …