Hear.Less.Gentle: Mark De Clive-Lowe “Renegades” [December 24th, 2011]
If you haven’t had the pleasure of discovering New Zealand’s Mark De Clive-Lowe (“MDCL”) yet, you really are in for a special treat. MDCL is one of the more gifted electronic/soul/broken-beat/whateveryouwanttocallit producers of our age. As dope as his records are, the magic of the MDCL experience really lies in his live shows. Programming his beats live, with a circling cast of musicians for back up, I’ve never seen him hit a stage without leaving it smoldering. MDCL’s latest album “Renegades” is no different. The opening song, “Get Started,” featuring the legendary Sheila E. & Omar, pretty much lets you know they are serious about making you have a good time. “Renegades” is money well-spent, but do yourself a favor and catch Mark whenever he’s in your town.

