PEL Presents NEM#186: Simon Ratcliffe (Basement Jaxx, Village of the Sun): From House Music to Jazz Fusion

<p>Simon has produced programmed dance music since the early '90s, winning Grammys and topping charts with his partner Felix Buxton as Basement Jaxx through their seven albums and several EPs.</p> <p>We discuss "Village of the Sun" by his new project of that name from <em>First Light</em> (2022), "Flying by the Sun" by Ratcliffe from <em>Dorus Rijkers EP</em> (2011), to "Alkazaar" by Basement Jaxx from <em>Zephyr</em> (2009), and "Ephemerol" a 1992 single Simon released under the name Tic Tac Toe. Intro: "Where's Your Head At" by Basement Jaxx from <em>Rooty</em> (2001). For more, see <a href="https://thevillageofthesun.bandcamp.com/">thevillageofthesun.bandcamp.com</a> and <a href="https://basementjaxx.com/">basementjaxx.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/">Hear more Nakedly Examined Music</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nemusicpodcast/">Like our Facebook page</a>. <a href="http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic">Support us on Patreon</a>.</p> <p>Sponsors: Buy one annual membership and get one free at <a href="https://masterclass.com/examined">masterclass.com/examined</a>. Upgrade your showering at <a href="https://nebia.com/nem">nebia.com/nem</a> (code NEM).</p>