Polite Notice

Well, it seems all the English at Benicassim somehow managed to bring the weather back with them, for at least a week.  Perfect then for me to discover Ed Banger’s new signing Mickey Moonlight.

Featuring guest turns by the likes of Zongamin, Bishi and Suzi Silver, Mickey Moonlight’s (Londoner Midnight Mike) first single is a cover of Sun Ra’s Interplanetary Music.  It’s a step away from Ed Banger’s comfort zone, being far more of a slow burning disco track than an out and out electro-kicking banger.  And it’s pretty special.

On first listen, it’s just nice. The second time through though, the simple repetition of the two bass notes will stick with you; laid atop the simple bongo backdrop, it builds and peaks halfway at the preposterous saxophone solo.  It definitely needs an extended edit, but it’s streaks ahead of any other pop song of this summer, and easily one of the best records of the year.  Go buy it (when it’s out), stick it on your record player, and crank up loud.

Mickey Moonlight – Interplanetary Music (Zshare)