CUT COPY REMIX THE NEW CSS SINGLE 'MOVE'

CSS get set to release their new single Move, which features a remix from Melbourne electro pop trio Cut Copy!!

Move is lifted from their second album Donkey, which is out now. The Keith Schofield-directed video finds CSS cavorting around in a small van while covering the vehicle in Polaroid pictures. Check it out here

The 12" vinyl release of Move, featuring remixes by Cut Copy and Frankmusik, is out 1st November 2008.

Posted: Tuesday, 30 September 2008

ABOVE & BEYOND PRESENT 'ANJUNABEATS - VOL. 6' PLUS HEADLINE GLOBAL GATHERING

Above & Beyond began 2008 playing to 1 million people on New Year’s Eve in Rio (thought to be the largest live DJ gig ever) - an auspicious start and another milestone in their fast-rising journey to becoming “one of Britain’s biggest dance outfits” (The Sun).

‘Anjunabeats Volume 6’ is the next instalment in their highly successful label compilation series and features the pick of the label’s artists across Anjunabeats and housier offshoot Anjunadeep. Including numerous exclusives, as well as their own productions and remixes, Above & Beyond’s mix illustrates once again why both labels are magnets for electronic dance music connoisseurs.

Currently ranked No.6 in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs Poll, Above & Beyond were recently voted 11th in Mixmag’s list of the best dance acts of the past 25 years. Their weekly radio show is a regular fixture in the iTunes music podcast Top 10, mirroring the success of their recent OceanLab album, ‘Sirens Of The Sea’, which was a Top 10 seller in both the UK and US iTunes sales charts.

However, statistics tell only a fraction of the story. Their rise to global attention is seen through the eyes of tens of thousands of music fans worldwide each weekend. Now captured on their Youtube channel, Tony, Paavo, and Jono’s exploits have taken them to all four corners of the earth. Highpoints in recent months include selling-out London’s Ministry Of Sound, a monumental show in Beirut, a trail-blazing visit to Bolivia, and a bus tour across the USA, including a career-defining performance at the Coachella festival.

CD1 of ‘Anjunabeats Volume 6’ showcases the Anjunadeep sound, the deeper, atmospheric-end of the Anjuna spectrum that’s attracted champions such as Sasha, James Zabiela, and Desyn Masiello. Highlights include tracks from Jaytech, Komytea (aka Michael Cassette), Joonas Hahmo, Paul Keeley (‘ASOH’ as featured in Zabiela’s Glastonbury Essential Mix), Joonas Hahmo (‘Cocktail Bar’), Andy Moor (‘Fake Awake’), and more. CD2 features the classy melodic trance sound that Anjunabeats is best known for, and includes Oceanlab (‘Breaking Ties’ - A&B Club Mix), the eagerly awaited club rework of one of the OceanLab album's standout tunes, Super 8 & Tab (‘Elektra’), Bart Claessen & Dave Schiemann’s Madness’ (I Prefer This Mix), and others.

Above & Beyond Tour Dates
Melb Global Gathering: 22-Nov
Perth Global Gathering: 23-Nov
Brisbane Global Gathering: 29-Nov
Sydney Global Gathering: 30-Nov

Anjunabeats Volume 6 is Out 11 October on on Ajunabeats/Stomp. Pre-order it now

Posted: Tuesday, 30 September 2008

DAN WILSON TO TOUR HIS NEW ALBUM 'FREE LIFE' IN NOVEMNER WITH MARTHA WAINWRIGHT

Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Dan Wilson Presents His First Solo Offering- ‘Free Life’ and announces his first Australian shows in November 08!

Dust Devil Music, along with Stomp and American Recordings, are proud to announce the release of American artist Dan Wilson’s first solo offering ‘Free Life’ and his debut trip to our shores with shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in November.

Free Life is the debut solo release from Grammy Award Winning artist Dan Wilson, formerly of Semisonic. Dan, a regarded songwriter, also co-wrote six songs on the Dixie Chicks album Taking The Long Way Home, which earned him a Grammy for the song Not Ready To Make Nice. The album won a total of 5 Grammy Awards including Album Of The Year and Country Album Of The Year.

Dan Wilson is renowned in music circles for the elegance of his melodies, the intelligence of his lyrics and the purity of his voice. He is now ready to unveil his first solo work, Free Life on Dust Devil Music. The collection of songs began as a self-produced project in Minneapolis, and was finished in Los Angeles by Wilson and executive producer and American label chief Rick Rubin.

“Dan’s music touches my soul. He is/has the perfect combination of inspiration and songcraft. He is a timeless artist whose music will feel as good in 50 years as it does today.” – Rick Rubin

Free Life features contributions from Sheryl Crow, Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek), Eric Fawcett (N.E.R.D.) and Benmont Tench (Heartbreakers). The album has been universally and critically acclaimed, featuring in many Best of and Top Ten lists of 2007 across the USA.

Boston Globe Best CD’s of 2007 - Dan Wilson, “Free Life" Almost a decade after "Closing Time," the Semisonic frontman finally embarks on a new beginning but doesn't scrimp on the appealing melodies, gentle vocalizing, and inventive songwriting that made that band so irresistible.

NY Daily News Top 10 - Dan Wilson "Free Life" The leader of the criminally underrated band Semisonic used his first solo CD to explore softer balladry with more sober lyrics, yielding a work of earnest wonder.

Free Life is out now in Australia on Dust Devil Music through Stomp. Buy it here

Dan Wilson will be touring Australia for the first time in November 2008 to promote ‘Free Life’ supporting Canadian chanteuse Martha Wainwright in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as select solo shows:-

November Tour Dates
Wed 12th  -  Enmore Theatre, Sydney (with Martha Wainwright)
Thurs 13th  -  The Forum Theatre, Melbourne (with Martha Wainwright)
Fri 14th  -  Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (solo)
Tue 18th  -  The Tivoli, Brisbane (with Martha Wainwright)
Wed 19th  -  The Arts Factory Theatre, Sydney (solo)

Posted: Friday, 26 September 2008

HASTE THE DAY TOUR & RELEASE NEW ALBUM CALLED 'DREAMER' THIS NOVEMBER

New beginnings, they can be both exciting and terrifying. Take for instance the last two years in the life of the Indianapolis based band Haste the Day. Since forming in early 2001, the band has maintained the same 5 members, both brothers and friends, and have toured all over North America and Europe as both headliners and direct support for bands like Bleeding Through and From First To Last among others.

In late 2005 long time vocalist Jimmy Ryan announced he was leaving the band to focus on his new marriage. History tells us that regardless of who writes the band’s material, the vocalist is always the face and the first impression to the outside world. It isn’t often a band can successfully triumph over a vocalist exit but Haste the Day never considered giving up. “I had no doubt we’d continue,” states guitarist Jason Barnes now a year past Ryan’s exit. “When he told us, we wondered who we would replace him with but there was never any consideration to stop.” The band's third full-length album (and first without Jimmy Ryan, now fronting TRENCHES) has gone on to out-sell both previous records with over 65,000 scans.

The band, featuring vocalist Stephen Keech, bassist Mike Murphy, rhythm guitarist Brennan Chaulk and his brother, drummer Devin Chaulk have given us the absolute strongest Haste the Day album yet.

Haste the Day have set themselves up for a triumphant arrival in Dreamer, out October 11th through Solid State / Stomp. 

Check out the track '68' taken from Dreamer here: www.myspace.com/hastetheday

Catch Haste the Day on tour in November:
Friday 21 November - Brisbane, The Arena – Lic A/A
Saturday 22 November - Sydney, UNSW Roundhouse – Lic A/A
Sunday 23 November - Melbourne, Billboard 2 shows – Under 18 (afternoon) and 18+ (Night)

Pre-order the album now

Posted: Wednesday, 24 September 2008

DEADMAU5 RELEASES 'RANDOM ALBUM TITLE' THIS OCTOBER

Canadian web geek turned global dance music superstar, Deadmau5 (pronounced Deadmouse) is currently the hottest name in the world of electronic music and he's set to release a new album called Random Album Title this October.

In less than a year, this whiz kid has gone from near obscurity to receiving the accolade of Producer Of The Year, beating various supremos to the top spot while also becoming the number one-selling artist on Beatport and the most in-demand producer in electronic music now.

Singles “Not Exactly” and “Faxing Berlin”—which appear on Random Album Title--have amassed over 30,000 sales between them on Beatport alone, with the former hitting the top spot for six weeks. It still retains its status at the greatest selling release on the site while his productions have hit the Beaport #1 spot on no less than 12 occasions.

He was voted at #6 in the favourite international DJ category on the 2008 Sony inthemix50 & scooped the pool at the first ever Beatport Music Awards earlier this year; walking away with Best Electro House and Best Progressive House Artist, as well as Most Influential Person.

His tracks are some of the most powerful and innovative sounds of recent years, with the U.K.’s Radio 1 and every other major radio station around the world from Rome to Rio play listing his productions in both their specialty and peak time shows, while daily demand for remix projects continues to grow from the biggest labels in the industry.

Deadmau5  wears a giant Mouse head on stage! It was made by Jim Hensons Muppet company, with great visual screens it adds that bit extra and will be seen on his first live UK tour in October.

Random Album Title is an artist album with all tracks mixed together impeccably. It features 5 exclusives that will not be available anywhere than this album.

Tracklisting
1. Sometimes Things Get, Whatever
2. Complications
3. Slip
4. Some Kind Of Blue
5. Brazil
6. Alone With You
7. I Remember
8. Faxing Berlin (Piano Acoustic Version)
9. Faxing Berlin
10. Not Exactly
11. Arguru
12. So There I Was

For more info visit - www.deadmau5.com or pre-order the album now

Posted: Wednesday, 24 September 2008

RADIOHEAD RE-WORK INSPIRES JUSTIN MARTIN REMIX COMP

Justin Martin's eagerly anticipated new mix compilation ('Chaos Restored 2') comes out on Ben Watt's Buzzin' Fly on Oct 25. It includes Justin's much-talked-about exclusive remix of Radiohead's 'Nude', after he - like many other fans - simply downloaded the parts when the band made them available online this year.

The mix has been a talking point on many blogs since it started circulating earlier this year. Radiohead were alerted to his remix and, in a spirit worthy of their new found independence, graciously granted Buzzin' Fly the subsequent license for its use.

Inspired by the turn of events, Buzzin' Fly is now offering Justin Martin fans the chance to do something similar. Justin's next single out in November will be a brand new track culled from the compilation called 'My Angelic Demons'.

For a special bonus track fans are invited to take part in a competition to remix Justin's seminal 2007 classic 'The Fugitive', with the winning remix to be included in the package.

Parts for 'The Fugitive' are available to download now. All entries must be submitted by Oct 1.
More info and link to audio parts here - http://www.buzzinfly.com/justinmartinremix.html

Posted: Wednesday, 24 September 2008

'STRAY AGE' BY DANIEL MARTIN MOORE OUT THIS OCTOBER THROUGH STOMP/SUB POP

You’ve never heard of Daniel Martin Moore, from Cold Spring, Kentucky.  That’s okay. Before Sub Pop received his unsolicited demo in January 2007, neither had we.  Luckily, he’d heard of Sub Pop, and contacted them the way people in Cold Spring still do- he sent in a package, just to see what would happen.  In all honesty, his odds were quite slim, but occasionally Sub Pop take down that “no solicitation” sign on their door.  Eventually, they opened his package and gave his four songs a listen and decided to contact him- they happened upon Daniel while he was working at a friend’s bed and breakfast in Costa Rica.

The first thing you’ll notice about his debut, “Stray Age” is its simplicity.  It’s a folk record, evoking certain feelings (as all good records should), but there’s a gentle approach to its sound and the way Moore’s voice phrases his words.  The record was recorded in Los Angeles in three different spurts, the first two sessions taking place in October and December of 2007, then the third in February of 2008.  He even got some people you’ve heard of to help him out.  Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, U2, The White Stripes) took on co-production, recording and mixing duties.  Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, Tori Amos) played upright bass.  Jesca Hoop lent her voice to “The Old Measure” and “Restoration Sketches.”  And Petra Haden (Bill Frisell, Beck) adds violin to “It’s You,” “The Hour Of Sleep,” and “The Old Measure.”

Those reference points are really just that, though.  Moore is most captivating as a singer, one who doesn’t seem concerned with usual folkie fodder.  If you ask him what his music’s about – a legitimate question – he just politely shrugs his shoulders in a way that says, “that’s up to you to figure out.”  But, the insights in “Stray Age” are not secrets and would never hope to be.  Yet as simply as Daniel Martin Moore thinks of “Stray Age,” it’s rich with understated complexities that take you to places that people like Nick Drake and Mojave 3/Slowdive principle Neil Halstead have been cited as doing.  There’s a soft swing in the vocals reminiscent of Chet Baker.  But the one thing with Moore, that we like to think of as separating him from the pack, is he’s looking forward.  He wants to go places, he wants you to come with him, and we’re finding him right in that moment.

Head to Daniel's MySpace to hear two tracks from Stray Age - 'That'll Be The Plan' and 'Every Colour And Kind' - http://www.myspace.com/danielmartinmoore

'Stray Age' is out on the 11th  of October 2008.

Pre-order the album here and get free shipping from our friends at Play4me.

Posted: Wednesday, 24 September 2008

MARK FARINA TO TOUR & RELEASE A NEW ALBUM 'MUSHROOM JAZZ' THIS NOVEMBER

In November 2008 Om Records release a  new volume of Mushroom Jazz!

Mark Farina's  legendary series is back with the sixth installment.
Mark  kicks off his Mushroom Jazz Australian tour to launch the new edition this November.

To the un-initiated, Mark Farina is the master of the blend!  The new album features new and unreleased material from the finest in Mushroom Jazz music (funky instrumental hip hop, downtempo, dub, soul and blunted beats) mixed together to perfection by Mark Farina himself, and on this sixth edition of this phenomenal series he includes a bumpin’ brand new Farina original track entitled Life.

Mark Farina Tour Dates
Sydney, Soft Spot,  1-Nov
Melbourne, Illusive @ Seven Nightclub, 3-Nov
Canberra, Lot 33, 4-Nov

Tracklisting:

1.   The Jazzual Suspects “This Beat”
2.   Smooth Current “Fools Competition”
3.   Ta'Raach “Baby”
4.   Kero One “Groovin'”
5.   Ron Trent as JMB “jmb 141”
6.   King Kooba “Big Olé”
7.   Brawdcast “Calm Down (Instrumental)”
8.   J-Boogie’s Dubtronic Science “Alive”
9.   Gagle “Scene #2 (instrumental version )”
10.  Uneaq “Just Checkin' (J's Stripped Down Instrumental)”
11.  Colossus feat. G-off “The What?”
12.  Rubberoom “Bodysnatchin' (on the isle)
(Instrumental)”
13.  Flash “Wasn't Really Worth My Time”
14.  Mark Farina “Life”
15.  The Jazzual Suspects “Ba Dada”
16.  Super Smoky Soul “Untitled 005”
17.  Choice 37 “Way Back When”
18. Colossus “Transit”
19. J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science “Day at the Beach”
20. Dave Allison “Reflections”

Posted: Wednesday, 24 September 2008

BEN WATT GETS SET TO RELEASE HIS 1ST SINGLE IN 3 YEARS

It has been a long time since label boss Ben Watt's last stand-alone single on Buzzin' Fly - over three years in fact. Back then his memorable vocal cuts ('Pop A Cap In Yo' Ass' with Estelle, 'Attack Attack Attack' with Baby Blak, 'A Stronger Man' with Terence Trent D'Arby and 'Lone Cat') helped define the label's sound during its first two years.

They followed a string of acclaimed remixes for Sade, Maxwell, Terri Walker, Meshell Ndegeocello and the electronic-pop-crossover highwater marks achieved with partner Tracey Thorn in Everything But The Girl in the late nineties, most notably 'Walking Wounded' and 'Temperamental'.

He returned to quietly contribute the excellent 'Just A Blip' to 2007's Buzzin' Fly Volume 4 compilation and remixed cult Danish band, Figurines' debut 'Silver Ponds' the same year, but has otherwise remained seemingly content to curate his award-winning imprint's prolific output and play the role of focal DJ at label events both home and abroad.

But from a personal point of view another story can be told. The death of his father in 2006 worsened an already severe period of writer's block that began in 2005, and it was only through a recent total rejection of his normal working methods was he able to restart again.

Shutting the door on his studio of thirteen years, he went back to basics with an old Akai sampler, a couple of vintage synths and a basic sequencer. The first fruit is 'Guinea Pig' (named after the experimental fresh start) and comes in two variations. An early mix of the Musical Variation was roadtested cautiously at Miami WMC 2008.

Typically unsure, Ben was about to shelve it until both Claude VonStroke and Justin Martin emerged from the crowd and asked after it enthusiastically. Encouraged to finish it off he invited London singer Julia Biel (who sang the gorgeous 'I Love You' on Buzzin' Fly in 2004) to collaborate on the Vocal Variation. Tense, oscillating synths, syncopated cross-sticks, sampled jazz be-bop pianos and a super-fat bass lay out the mood which is built and stretched in a series of peaks and breaks. Biel's beautiful vocal delivers a typically astute Watt lyric.

The track turned many heads around the booth at the recent Buzzin' Fly 5th Birthday in London, while the crowd simply responded with their feet and their hands. It's good to have him back. Deep, dance business.

'Guinea Pig' is out on Oct 20.

Posted: Friday, 12 September 2008

JAMES CURD FROM THE GREENSKEEPERS TO MIX 'LIMBO SESSIONS - VOL 1' PRESENTED BY ELECTRIC CIRCUS

Straight out of Chicago, the Greenskeepers had a certified radio hit in 2005 when their track "Lotion" crossed over to become a #1 requested song on JJJ. It also managed to appear in the J's Hottest 100 list. James Curd is one half of Greenskeepers.

Hugely influential, James Curd has mixed Limbo Sessions, Volume One presented by Electric Circus. The intended four-part series showcases new and exciting music from a variety of genres. Curd, a rock ‘n’ roll kid, started his DJ career in the early ‘90s in the heavily influenced Chicago music scene. Such was his rapid rise to prominence, by the time his 19th birthday arrived he was holding down residencies with famed house stalwart Derrick Carter. Moreover, Curd was releasing music on labels such as Classic, Warner Brother’s and Om Records.

In 2000 James launched Greenskeepers Music and G-Swing. Curd began capturing huge attention with his ‘30s swing style records. Press support and media exposure came from all corners, including esteemed mags like Rolling Stone. The publicity and the hype were justified – James and the Greenskeepers name were compared to American eccentrics Green Velvet and Felix Da Housecat.

But the best was yet to come. In 2004 Greenskeepers their first album "Pleetch" which scored huge success within the music licensing world. In 2005 Curd took the Greenskeepers on the road live. After a hectic schedule of non-stop touring, James Curd and the band ventured back into the studio. The result was the 2006 effort Polo Club, an album hailed by music and lifestyle media.

Out 1st November on Om Records / Stomp

Posted: Friday, 12 September 2008

J BOOGIE'S DUBTRONIC SCIENCE RELEASE 'SOUL VIBRATIONS' ON SEPT 27

After releasing his debut self titled artist album in 2003, as well as the critically acclaimed ‘Live in the Mix' mixtape project in 2004, J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science is back with his sophomore release 'Soul Vibrations.

Staying fresh on the festival circuit, touring with the likes of Bass Nectar, Herbaliser, DJ Vadim, Supreme Beings of Leisure and George Clinton & The Parliament Funk as well as recently producing remixes for DJ Vadim, Mark Farina, Miguel Migs & Zeph & Azeem, has gained J-Boogie and company multitudes of respect within the hip hop, soul, jazz& electronic communities.

Soul Vibrations is a perfect blend of slick future soul, dance floor party tracks and hiphop head nodders.  Years in the making, the new record hosts an allstar line up of talent including Lyrics Born, Crown City Rockers, Ohmega Watts, The Rebirth, Rich Medina, Capitol A, Tony Moses, Rithma,  Zumbi (Mc Zion of Zion I), Lunar Heights and more.

'Soul Vibrations' is destined to become an old school hip hop soul electronic fused classic. From politics to love, roller disco to BBQ's, ‘Soul Vibrations' is the perfect soundtrack for the summer.

It's released on the 27th September through Om Records and Stomp

Posted: Friday, 12 September 2008

ARCTIC MONKEYS TO MIX THE NEXT 'LATE NIGHT TALES' INSTALLMENT

The 21st installment of the esteemed 'Late Night Tales' compilation series sees Matt Helders, the drummer & heartbeat from The Arctic Monkeys put together a selection of his favourite ever tracks. A more varied musical selection than you might expect, Matt has blended US and UK hip hop, dirty rock ‘n’ roll, electro and soul to create a soundtrack that you may hear at his, kicking back after a night out.

What's more exciting is that this compilation includes Matt’s cover of the club classic 'Dreamer' by Livin’ Joy, recorded with producer Ross Orton (produced the amazing M.I.A's ‘Galang’) and singer Nesreen Shah. The simplistic but driving breaks and keyboard lines are the perfect lo-fi backdrop to this rave classic for these eclectic times.

Matt began DJ’ing before he picked up the sticks for The Arctic Monkey, playing big dance tunes of the day with the So Solid Crew and Dr Dre on the playlist. He's returned to the wheels of steel this year, playing at Ibiza Rocks and Field Day and also producing remixes for artists as diverse as Roots Manuva, We Are Scientists and Duran Duran.

The Late Night Tales mix starts off with the cinematic ‘Connexion’ by Goblin (Italian progressive rock band known for their soundtracks for Dario Argento films) and runs through hip hop from Roots Manuva, Mos Def, MF Doom and DJ Format plus classic proto punk from The Stooges and Jonny & The Hurricanes. Theres also tunes from Simian Mobile Disco, Modeselektor, Black Keys & the finale is saved for The Rapture’s epic ‘Olio’ which Matt knew he always wanted to end the compilation with.

But that’s not quite it, with an exclusive story ‘A Choice Of Three’ penned and narrated by Alex Turner, also of the Arctic Monkeys; it’s the perfect end to another brilliant Late Night Tales.

Tracklisting:
1.Goblin - Connexion
2.MF Doom /Viktor Vaughn - Vaudeville Villain
3.Yamasuki – Yama Yama
4.Zeph & Azeem – Play The Drum
5.DJ Format – Charity Shop Soundclash
6.Little Barrie – Free Salute
7.The Black Keys – Thickfreakness
8.Matt Helders featuring Nesreen Shah – Dreamer (exclusive cover)
9.The Stooges - Dirt
10.Johnny & The Hurricanes – Sheba
11.Modeselektor feat Puppetmastaz – The Dark Side Of The Sun
12.Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty
13.Luniz - I Got 5 On It (Original Clean Short Mix)
14.The Coral - Grey Harpoon
15.Minnie Riperton - Reasons
16.Roots Manuva – Dreamy Days
17.Ty – Break The Lock
18.Simian Mobile Disco – I Believe
19.The Rapture – Olio
20.Alex Turner – A Choice of Three

Released on October 25th.

Posted: Thursday, 11 September 2008

DEEZ NUTS DEBUT ALBUM 'STAY TRUE' OUT ON OCTOBER 11TH

DEEZ NUTS is a one-man musical assault of hardcore driven party anthems laced with a tongue in cheek rap ethic of just not giving a f&#k.

With the overwhelmingly positive response to the DEEZ NUTS debut ep 'Rep Your Hood', extensive domestic and international touring on the horizon and debut full length 'Stay True' set for release October 4th through Stomp, it is already clear that DEEZ NUTS can not be stopped.

Check out the anthem 'Tonight We're Gonna Party Like There's No Tomorrow' now

Pre-order the album here

Check out all tour dates here

Posted: Monday, 8 September 2008

NICK WARREN MIXES GU35 - LIMA, OUT OCTOBER 18

This time around, Nick Warren, the best progressive DJ around has made his way to Lima, mixing up a double disc set composed solely of exclusive tracks inspired by the Peruvian capital. The CD will undoubtedly follow on from Warren's penchant for prog, breaks, downtempo and ambient excursions that have been showcased in a long line of releases for the label. GU is even calling the first disc one of Warren's most cohesive mixes to date (which may be good news to those who have criticized Warren for dodgy mixing in the past).

Tracklist
CD1
01. Paul Rogers - Intro
02. Nils Nuerenberg - Seduction
03. Kruse and Nuernberg - An Why E
04. Jarius Miller - Botnet
05. Babak Shayan - O in a Million (remix)
06. Twisted Turns - Ormatie
07. Glide - Cassini
08. Victoria R - Beauty Goes Blind
09. Petersky - Kurs Zjazdowy
10. Michael Burns - Panoptic Surface
11. Yura - Popov
12. Stan Kolev - Soma Funk (Yvel & Tristan Mix)
13. Astrid Suryanto - Distant Bar (16 Bit Lolita's Mix)

CD2
01. Alex Dolby - Long Beach
02. Etiket - Revelation
03. Chris Croat Yvel & Tristan - Panama
04. Nicolo Vivarelli - I am Trying
05. Richard Gale - Moloko Plus
06. Somnus Corps - Expo86
07. Thomas Sagstad - Castillian
08. Martin Brodin - Siberian Transit
09. The Steals vs. Graffiti - Sinner (Leama and James Davis 'Graffiti' Mix)
10. Way Out West - Spaceman (Robert Babicz Mix)
11. Analogue People in a Digital World - Before the Wind
12. Perc – Bosworth

GU35 is out through Global Underground/ Stomp on the 18th October

Posted: Monday, 8 September 2008

DANNY HOWELLS PRESENTS THE 'MIX COLLECTION', RELEASED 13TH SEPTEMBER

Renaissance: The Mix Collection’ began with THAT legendary mix from Sasha and John Digweed. The original presented a collection of music that wasn’t focused on current or unreleased tracks, rather something more tangible and longer lasting. Now the series returns, taking influence from its famed predecessor, whilst adding a surprising new element.

With all this in mind who better than Danny Howells to construct the mix. A DJ renowned for his unrivalled ability to tap into the vast, rich resources of House; a challenge he clearly relished, “I have utmost respect for Renaissance, having maintained the highest quality of product since their inception, and never letting that quality slip. Renaissance has, in my eyes, always stuck to what they believe in.” says Danny, “The end result is a lot deeper than I've done before... it’s a lot more melodic. It's all the music that I love…”

Danny also chose the Mix Collection to premier his first batch of original productions in over three years. In fact, this double disc contains no less than seven exclusive tracks, remixes and edits. The result is a timeless collage of sound that draws reference from Danny’s current dancefloor favourites, lost classics and his own original material – in short, a true Mix Collection!

This isn’t necessarily a mix for the club, the home or elsewhere, rather a timeless piece that could be enjoyed regardless of physical locations.

Tracklist
Disc 1
01. Nick Cohen Presents Cushty - La La Li
02. Sven Weisemann - Kiss Of Abana
03. Pulshar - Nospheratu (Sven'S Sphere Dub)
04. Solomun and Stimming - Eizauber (Lawrence Mix)
05. Klute - Only Memory Is A Good One
06. Zwo! - Static Refill
07. Danny Howells - Laid Out (Danny's Horizontal Mix)
08. Naughty - World Of A Woman (Green Men Mix)
09. OrtzRoka - Black Magic
10. Westpark Unit - Bad Weeds Grow Tall
11. Art Bleek - Groundscrapers
12. Azymuth - Space Jazz Carnival (Global Communication Mix)
13. Danny Howells - Right Off (Danny's Discomix)
14. TandF Vs Moltosugo - Are U Doin' It With Me? (Danny Howells Edit)
15. Danny Howells - The Shining (Outrodub)

Disc 2
01. Danny Howells - Laid Out (Introversion)
02. Danny Howells - The Shining (Danny's Dynamix)
03. Kelley Polar - Entropy (Ewan Pearson and Al Usher Closed System Dub)
04. Santiago Salaza - Sci-Fi Xicano
05. David Garcet - Ero
06. Sunshine Jones - If You Wouldn't Mind (Tiger Stripes Mix)
07. Joris Voorn - The Deep (Jimpster Mix)
08. Robert Babicz - Dark Flower (Joris Voorn Magnolia Mix)
09. Zwo! - Flavor (The Youngsters Mix)
10. Blunt - Golden Lake (Djinxx Vision)
11. Marco Passarani - Nova
12. Renato Cohen - Magica
13. Apparat - Fractales (Apparat Ibiza Mix - Danny Howells Edit)

Posted: Monday, 8 September 2008

SUB POP'S BLITZEN TRAPPER TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM 'FURR' SEPT 27.

Furr is the fourth record by Portland sextet Blitzen Trapper and the follow-up to last year's highly acclaimed Wild Mountain Nation. Written in the gaps of the group's frenetic touring schedule and recorded mostly in a hoary old telegraph building close by the Willamette River, the new record refines and expands on the far-ranging yet distinctive songcraft that lies at the heart of Blitzen Trapper's unique appeal.

Like its predecessor, Furr was made largely in the group's studio at Sally Mack's School of Dance, which is housed in the aforementioned telegraph building near downtown Portland. This is a small T-shaped room with high ceilings, a couch, a hot-plate, and a mixing console. During reprieves from tour, songwriter and producer Eric Earley lived furtively in the studio, crashing on the couch, but rising with the sun or staying up into the nether hours when the other bands in the building quit and went home. It was during these quiet times that the new songs took shape, with rhythm sections printed hot to four-track and then layered and embellished and deconstructed or sometimes just left the way they were.

One key to this new material was an ancient, warped piano that appeared in the hallway one day at Sally Mack's School of Dance and which was subsequently muscled into the group's studio. Though out of tune and missing teeth, this piano became the warhorse upon which Earley wrote and recorded much of Furr. The beast has gone away to the landfill now, but you can still hear the clacking and clattering of its rickety skeleton in songs like "Not Your Lover" and "Echo."

Blitzen Trapper is a group of native Northwesterners, most of whom grew up in Salem, Oregon. They have lived and played together in Portland since 2000. Critics and fans have compared their music to just about everything; there have been calls to coin a new genre. After self-releasing Wild Mountain Nation in June of 2007, the group ventured beyond the West Coast for the first time to tour extensively in Europe and North America.

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Posted: Friday, 5 September 2008