Lee Bannon - Place/Crusher EP

Shortly after signing with Ninja Tune, producer Lee Bannon released this 20-plus minute expansive mash in the form of his Place/Crusher EP. The effort precedes Bannon's upcoming full-length Alternate/Endings on the London label, coming December 9.

The single track EP also features work from Poliça, Clipping, and Sunni Colòn for good measure. Stream it below or download it courtesy of Bannon himself.

Clipping - This Song Is a Drug Deal (Foot Village Remix)

Combining two unhinged forces - Los Angeles chaos-rap outfit Clipping and the drum apocalypse that is Foot Village - and we have a more blistering version of "This Song Is A Drug Deal." The pace is pushed to absolute extremes, which fits the Clipping angle fairly well.

Speaking of, the group will be performing at  SXSW soon at The Terroreyes/The Needle Drop show, March 14 alongside BADBABNOTGOOD, Anamanaguchi, Antwon, and others. Check out the promo here and email RSVP@terroreyes.tv for a spot.

Our Newest Obsession: Clipping

Forgive me. My words to describe whatever the hell Clipping is comes directly from fellow 405 writer Wil Cook in his article about the other-wordly Los Angeles rap group.

"Clipping seem to be the logical progression from the Dalek, Death Grips and Shabazz Palaces' stream of consciousness. Two guys making rhythmical Tim Hecker style noise made into perfect swelling waves of cerebral hip hop."

In another word, the streamlined chaos of Clipping's midcity LP, available on the group's Bandcamp, is unheard of. The beats are disorienting, the pulse is fast, and the rhythyms are absolutely jarring. midcity is an experience that cannot be comprehended.

Aesthetically pleasing is out the window - midcity is furious art, made for the most visceral curiosities. For a taste, listen to "guns.up" below and just be ready.