This is SBTRKT’s (pronounced “subtract”) first solo album, produced by himself with guest vocalists. SBTRKT made his name as an anonymous DJ, remixing high profile tracks for acts such as M.I.A and Basement Jaxx. Already shortlisted for new album release of 2012 by the Guardian, as a first release, this album has achieved a lot. It’s been a while since this type of electronic music has had any serious impact on the mainstream consciousness. SBTRKT edges into pop with a very approachable use of experimental bass, then harmonized with vocals over his arrangements.
BY PRIYA BIRING
Snow Patrol returned to Belfast last week to play three headline shows in support of their new album, Fallen Empire. And with the rest of the tour spanning across the globe, there’s plenty to admire about the band. They’ve found a strong formula for writing accessible pop-rock songs, cracked into the charts and have consistently held their place for the last eight years. They’re doing astoundingly well in America too. All the more impressive when you realise some of them come from Bangor. It’s no wonder the press here think the world of them, granting them the second-stage headline spot at the MTV EMAs, as well as a place in Belfast’s 2012 advertising campaign. 
