Tricky used to be a kingpin of UK electronica, mastering his chops on the mic with Massive Attack and then releasing his own music, starting with Maxinquaye in '95. Now he's got his own label, Brown Punk, which he formed with Chris Blackwell (of Island Records and Bob Marley fame) and an album of fresh tunes on the way. The new album is called Knowle West Boy, named after the Bristol hood he ...
It's been 5 years since his last release, but Tricky is preparing to work his downtempo magic on the music scene again, finally! The British producer was a household name in the 90's: he collaborated on the first 2 Massive Attack albums and created the definitive trip-hop album, Maxinquaye. His new LP, Knowle West Boy was largely self-produced, with additional production and mixing by Switch!...
Tom Waits doesn't often collaborate with others, but word got out that he wanted to work with Tricky. The Bristol producer who pioneered trip hop with Massive Attack in the 90's and who is set to release a new solo album next month, was told by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell that Waits likes his music and would like to meet with him in San Francisco. Tricky told the press: "I can't ima...
One of the stars of last year's Oxegen, Tricky is returning to these shores for a one off show at Dublin's Academy on May 14th. Tickets go on sale Friday, priced €30. Go see him. Random Posts IMRO New Sounds Stage @ Oxegen Sun 28th Dec - Annual Colin Magill…
A handful more confirmations have been announced for this years Latitude Festival which takes place in just nine days time on July 16th - 19th. The main Obelisk Arena has no new additions whilst the Uncut Arena gets just one in the form of trip-hop madman Tricky.