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Jim Carroll

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Now Playing – what’s on the OTR stereo this week

The Gloaming “Live In Dublin EP” (Download) Extraordinary sounds from the band’s 2011 Dublin NCH show. Incredible Bongo Band “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” Funky banger from Craig “Red Dwarf” Charles’ “Funk & Soul Club” BBC 2 show compilation. The …

Now Playing – what’s on the OTR jukebox

Russ Chimes “Turn Me Out” (White) Euphoric house winner from the one-time graphic designer Andy Stott “Luxury Problems” (Modern Love) Futuristic, deep and heavyweight electronic adventures from the Manchester producer whose time has finally come Jai Paul “Flip Out” (White) …

Now Playing – the tunes of the week at OTR HQ

Action Bronson “Rare Chandeliers” (Vice) The New York chef turns on the roughneck charm on his latest mixtape, produced by The Alchemist. Playing Dublin’s Twisted Pepper on December 18. Download mixtape here. Hunter-Gatherer “Nighthood” (Self release) Second album of ghostly, …

Now Playing – what’s on the OTR jukebox this week

Solange “Losing You” (Terrible) Bright, breezy, addictive future pop from Beyonce’s little sister. Big Boi “Lines” (Def Jam) From the OutKast dog breeer’s forthcoming album “Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors”. Feauring serial collaborator A$AP Rocky and Phantogram. Rebekka Karijord “We …

Now Playing – what’s playing on the OTR jukebox this week

Jessie Ware “Devotion” (PMR) Splendid slo-mo, soulful works of art from the lady who could have been a football hack and should have won the Mercury Music Prize. Album streaming in full here, samples below. Wave Machines “Ill Fit” (Neapolitan) …

Now Playing – the sounds of the week at OTR HQ

Hot Natured & Ali Love “Benediction” (Hot Creations) The deep, soulful house anthem of the season. Angel Haze “Doo Wop (That Thing)” (Noizy Cricket) One of the best new MCs in the business has her way with Lauryn Hill’s classic. …

Now Playing – the hits of the week at OTR HQ

Kendrick Lamar “good kid, mAAd city” (Top Dawg/Aftermath) The west’s awake: one of the best hip-hop releases in years as Kendrick Lamar comes on strong with a fearless, audacious and stunning album. Album is streaming here. S-Type “Billboard” (Lucky Me) …

Now Playing – the tunes of the week at OTR HQ

Tensnake “Mainline” (Defected) Monster, infectious groove from Marco Niemerski with vocals from Syron. 90s’ house revival FTW. Soak “Sea Creatures” (White) Further proof that 16 year old Derry girl Bridie Monds-Watson is one of the most promising and talented singer-songwriters …