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DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:48 pm
by 1tripz1
I am a prolific music digger/researcher and have been fascinated by Endtroducing ever since it came out. However, over the years I've never quite found anything that matches the 'vibe' I get from the album. The three things that are important for me:

1) Sampled drums, little programming 2) A real ambient vibe 3) Not too fast

'Midnight in a perfect world' is exactly the sound I love. However whenever looking for similar artists they are usually either too fast, too processed/programmed, or even worse, have lyrics!

Am looking for that beautiful, organic sound. Am open to other genres and new things too, so please be open with your suggestions.

Thanks

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:40 pm
by clocolan
Hmm this strikes me as borderline jazz/funk but you might like Tosca's albums and Bonobo's earlier work...maybe Four Tet and even Animal Collective if you're crazy that way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNk9cbJqtjs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LJYLyO ... L_jvez5hWd

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:13 pm
by Scotronica
RJD2 - Deadringer

Also plenty of DJ Krush stuff

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:18 pm
by North by North
Off the top of my head:

Scotronica wrote:Also plenty of DJ Krush stuff


And Four Tet as mentioned.

Also, check out Dutchmassive's Yawn of the Gemini, Part 1 and 2 (at work, so can't post bandcamp link since it's blocked). It's... well, massive, and great. Very chill, HIGHLY recommended.

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:20 pm
by Negamuse
Always thought "put that on my momma" by Riton shared more than a bit of dna with midnight in a perfect world.

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:49 pm
by TheFadeBeta

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:12 pm
by TheFadeBeta
I forgot to mention DJ Qbert wave twisters album
https://youtu.be/Za7wKeWZrrI?t=25m12s

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:50 am
by portiss
If you're looking for a bit of that jazzy instrumental hiphop kinda vibe i'd recommend;

Quantic
Blockhead
Fat Jon
TM Juke
Bonobo
Four Tet
Nujabes
Emancipator

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:14 pm
by IanRedpoint
The record that's given me the closest thing to an Endtroducing vibe was this release by Morti Viventear.

https://mortiviventear.bandcamp.com/alb ... es-piqu-es

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:04 pm
by Morti_Viventear
IanRedpoint wrote:The record that's given me the closest thing to an Endtroducing vibe was this release by Morti Viventear.

<a class="vglnk" href="https://mortiviventear.bandcamp.com/album/trip-de-boucles-piqu-es" rel="nofollow"><span>https</span><span>://</span><span>mortiviventear</span><span>.</span><span>bandcamp</span><span>.</span><span>com</span><span>/</span><span>album</span><span>/</span><span>trip</span><span>-</span><span>de</span><span>-</span><span>boucles</span><span>-</span><span>piqu</span><span>-</span><span>es</span></a>


Wow, thanks for the Shadow comparison! I'm flattered! BTW, my new LP is coming out this summer on Anette Records. It will be a tribute to HP Lovecraft, but I tried to keep the same recipe if you enjoyed the last LP. MPC + Raw drums + ambient samples.

Anyway, here are some recommendations for an Endtroducing vibe:

Dj Scientist - For Better, For Worse
Maker - Shooting The Breeze
Controller 7 - Left Handed Straw
Dday One - Loop Extensions
Joe Beat - Diverse Recourse

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:28 pm
by Mexicola
Morti_Viventear wrote:BTW, my new LP is coming out this summer on Anette Records.


Exceptionally good news! Loved your last LP :D

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:31 am
by Fireal420
endtroducing is one of my all time favorite albums, it honeslty helped mold the type of music that i listen to today. if you want something with a similar vibe, here are a few artists i highly recommend.

i honestly think 99% of twoism will dig this music, please do yourself a favor and check these links and musicians out.

Villain Accelerate
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsyZJf5wqt8[/media]

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCFUbw0jzAc[/media]

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA8AO8uG_A8[/media]




Omega One
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6EOyBo0rHM[/media]

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8nOPeeEZ_A[/media]
unbelievable how well the music pairs with the video. never knew dumbo was so psychedelic

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:57 am
by Morti_Viventear
Fireal420 wrote:Villain Accelerate
[media]<a class="vglnk" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsyZJf5wqt8[/media" rel="nofollow"><span>https</span><span>://</span><span>www</span><span>.</span><span>youtube</span><span>.</span><span>com</span><span>/</span><span>watch</span><span>?</span><span>v</span><span>=</span><span>PsyZJf5wqt8</span><span>[/</span><span>media</span></a>]


I love me some VA. 1tripz1 might enjoy earlier Sixtoo stuff (i.e Duration) too.

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:59 am
by Morti_Viventear
Mexicola wrote:
Morti_Viventear wrote:BTW, my new LP is coming out this summer on Anette Records.


Exceptionally good news! Loved your last LP :D


Thanks mate! Greatly appreciated!

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:01 am
by IanRedpoint
Morti_Viventear wrote:Wow, thanks for the Shadow comparison! I'm flattered! BTW, my new LP is coming out this summer on Anette Records. It will be a tribute to HP Lovecraft, but I tried to keep the same recipe if you enjoyed the last LP. MPC + Raw drums + ambient samples.


That sounds great. Read a lot of Lovecraft in my youth. Please let us know on here when it drops. Is it getting a limited vinyl pressing like before?

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:29 am
by Morti_Viventear
IanRedpoint wrote:That sounds great. Read a lot of Lovecraft in my youth. Please let us know on here when it drops. Is it getting a limited vinyl pressing like before?


Absolutely. 250 copies with screenprint cover.

I feel bad for hi-jacking the thread, so here's a list that might be helpful to find albums with an Endtroducing vibe:

https://rateyourmusic.com/list/DuoTang7 ... election_/

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:50 pm
by Mexicola
Incidentally his Glastonbury set is on live on BBC iPlayer right now.

Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2025 8:24 pm
by mGardener
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Re: DJ Shadow - Endtroducing similar artists/albums

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2025 9:25 am
by Sherbet Head
Damn we really necrobumpin' out here, but for posterity I think it's worth noting that DJ Shadow's Preemptive Strike is a compilation of Endtroducing-era b-sides and non-album singles, and it absolutely carries the same vibe as that record. Probably the closest you're gonna get.

I'd also throw in the two DJ Signify albums (Of Cities and Sleep No More) for more of that nocturnal instrumental hip-hop goodness.