Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts

Monday, 6 December 2010

Download Shy FX's 'Raver' EP free!

The marvellous Shy FX released 'Raver' quite some time ago but just recently, the whole release has been made available for free.

The video for 'Raver' features a bewildering number of cameos ranging from AC Slater to Peter Waterman. It's almost a game in itself, spotting people. The tune itself features Kano, Donae'o and Roses Gabor (of Gorillaz fame) as well as a whole host of remixes from the likes of Breakage, Benny Page and the mighty MJ Cole.

New Starkey EP on Civil Music

Philadelphia resident Starkey has a new EP out on Civil Music label. The 12 track release — 5 originals, 6 remixes and one narration track — is as expansive as it is ambitious. It harks back to his IDM roots with a science fiction-inspired spoken word track as well as sprawling soundscapes and cold bleeps.

It also comes with a pretty solid bunch of remixes, with Ital Tek and Rudi Zygadlo’s remixes of 'Playing With Fire' and 'Paradise' respectively outshining the others. Grab a copy of it at 7digital.

Space Traitor Vol 1 (preview) by starkey

Wednesday, 1 December 2010

New Jason Forrest EP absolutely free!

Berlin resident Jason Forrest has released a brand new EP under his own name, the first in six years. The new EP, entitled 'Utopia' is a noise-driven beast with more than a penchant for melody.

The new EP was born from a meeting between Forrest and Brian Miller (head of the LA-based Deathbomb Arc) when they discussed the possibility of him contributing to the Deathbomb Arc digital singles club. Instead, Jason opted to release a full four-track EP ahead of the full-length LP scheduled for 2011.

The release is a departure from his recent club-friendly bass productions. It marks a return to the more leftfield, intricate productions he cut his teeth on 6+ years ago. It's epic stuff, featuring uptempo melodies that build gradually to distorted peaks and troughs with eerie synth lines.

There's still an element of his beloved prog rock and even hints at disco, progressing the sort of sounds used in 2004's 'Shamelessly Exciting'. Preview the first track from the EP, 'Ciccone Youth', below and then download the whole thing free here.

Download: Jason Forrest - Ciccone Youth

New Droon mixtape on Soundcloud

I've always loved Droon since he was making nasty, harsh as hell breakcore/mashups. I mean, anyone who's heard Cripplefight knows this is one hugely entertaining producer.

Sadly, with the demise of breakcore a lot of these sort of productions fell out of favour as DJs started making cleaner, more pronounced house and bass music. Most DJs either jumped ship and started on electro or they simply sank into obscurity. Sadly, Droon kinda falls into both categories.

I did however, find this little beauty of his which blends the best of both: b'more and electro with a breakcore sensibility. Dusty mix from the top shelf. expiration date 12-2007 by Droon

Sufjan Stevens tribute LP due for March release

A tribute LP to Sufjan Stevens, will be released via the blog On Joyful Wings in aid of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The LP, 'Seven Swans Reimagined', is a track-by-track re-working of Stevens' 2004 album 'Seven Swans'.

Bonnie "Prince" Billy heads the bill along with DM Stith, Half-Handed Cloud, and the Gregory Brothers. Apparently, Sufjan was not involved in the project but gives it his full blessing.

01 Bonnie "Prince" Billy 'All The Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands'
02 The Gregory Brothers - 'The Dress Looks Nice on You'
03 Derek Webb - 'In The Devil's Territory'
04 Joshua James - 'To Be Alone With You'
05 Damion Suomi - 'Abraham'
06 Unwed Sailor - 'Sister'
07 Wakey!Wakey! - 'Size Too Small'
08 Elin Smith - 'We Won't Need Legs to Stand'
09 DM Stith - 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find'
10 Half-Handed Cloud - 'He Woke Me Up Again'
11 Carl Hauck - 'Seven Swans'
12 David Crowder*Band - 'The Transfiguration'
13 Jason Harrod - 'I Went Dancing With My Sister' (B-side)
14 Shannon Stephens - 'Waste of What Your Kids Won't Have' (B-side)
15 Inlets - 'Borderline' (B-side)

Friday, 26 November 2010

New Sharam Jey single with Tommie Sunshine

Sharam Jey has a new single out, entitled 'The Things', which features Tommie Sunshine on vocals. It also features a huge heap of remixes, including efforts from Junior Sanchez, Cuberpunkers, Funkerman, Acid Washed and more.

It's out on King Kong and both volumes can be found at Beatport here and here.

Download: Sharam Jey - The Things feat. Tommie Sunshine (Acid Washed Remix)

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Egyptrixx - Start From The Beginning [Video]

Toronto's Egyptrixx is set to release the first LP on Night Slugs early next year. Below is the video for the first single from the album:

Egyptrixx - Start from the Beginning from Datdatdat / A. N. Fischer on Vimeo.

Sunday, 21 November 2010

Mogwai to release new LP on Sub Pop

Post Rock luminaries Mogwai are set to release their seventh full-length LP on the legendary Sub Pop. The new LP, entitled 'Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will', features the single 'Rano Pano' which is available for free download on Sub Pop's website, for the princely sum of your e-mail address.

A 7" of the single will be available January 18th. Go here to download the track and look at the artwork and tracklist.

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Debut release from Talk on Nightshifters

One of the most recent signings to Nightshifters, Talk, has released his first EP on the imprint. The new EP, entitled 'Holy Mountain', came out yesterday and promises a sound described as "cinematic" and "gutteral".

As always, Nightshifters have brought out the dark and dirty side of their musicians. I know we've featured most of the NS releases on here but it's simply because they're consistantly solid. It's really impressive the way Jason Forrest and Jubilee have created this label: the striking visual aesthetics and the thoughtfully selected artists combine to inspire their DJs to create genuinely unique productions.

Talk - Burning Alive from Nightshifters on Vimeo.

The EP includes four original productions ('Holy Mountain', 'Finland', 'Burning Alive' and 'Walking Disease') as well as four remixes from newcomes Distal and Skinnz, and blog house veterans Deathface and LOL Boys.

Download the mp3 of the title track and then grab the rest of the release on Beatport, iTunes and Juno.

Download: Talk - Holy Mountain

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Free Girl Talk LP on Illegal Art

The brains behind Girl Talk, Gregg Gillis, has released a free LP on Illegal Art dripping with samples. The follow up to 2008's 'Feed The Animals' is called 'All Day' and is available to download from Illegal Art here.

In support of the LP Gillis will be embarking on a massive tour. You can check the dates here.

Thursday, 11 November 2010

5 new tracks from the latest Horsepower LP at FACT

Those lovely chaps at FACT magazine have uploaded five whole tracks from the highly anticipated new LP by Horsepower Productions, their first in six years. The new album is to be released on the thoroughly consistant Tempa and promises at least as much as can be expected from such a ball-achingly good label.

With such a phenomenal track record, Tempa's reputation needs little explanation or promotion from me. Having put out Skream's debut LP as well as Benga's 'Diary Of An Afro Warrior', their reputation is a formidable one to say the least.

With that in mind, all signs point to 'Quest For The Sonic Bounty' being a stellar release, particularly since many consider them to be the inventors of dubstep. It may also be the last dubstep release to be described as such. Though I'll almost certainly be proved wrong before the year is out.

You can stream the tracks here.

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Trentemøller - Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider Go! [Video]

Widely regarded for his live performances - a quality sorely lacking in some of today's youngsters - Trentemøller should really be a lot bigger than he is. With a stage show that makes Lady GaGa look like a drag act in a working men's club in Dagenham.

Above all, however, is his inclusion of a theremin player - every nerdy electronica fan's wet dream as well as a live drummer. But apart from anything else his music is just ruddy good stuff.

Below you can watch the official video for 'Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider Go!' (from his latest LP 'Into the Great Wide Yonder'), a live performance at the Roskilde Festival in front of 50,000+ fans who I'm supposedly "appear to be floating".

Monday, 8 November 2010

The Bug to release new EP on Ninja Tune

Kevin "The Bug" Martin has been a busy boy recently with the new King Midas Sound single 'Lost' and now a new EP under his Bug alias. The new EP, entitled 'The Infected', ia out on Ninja Tune on November 22nd.

The new release is a four track EP featuring the vocal talents of Roots Manuva and KMS's Hitomi, as well as a remix from Autechre and Scratcha DVA each. You can preorder your copy from Ninja Tune here.

Seriously, the Ninja Tune output has been absolutely stellar recently and the perfect way to celebrate their 20th anniversary, with most of the last month of XLR8R's podcasts being produced by artists on their roster. That coupled with its history (Mr. Scruff, Roots Manuva, Anti-Pop Consortium, DJ Food, Coldcut, Toddla T, etc.) make it an impossible label to dislike. Go here to check out the podcasts.

Wednesday, 3 November 2010

New Mikix The Cat EP on Trouble & Bass

Parisian mean machine Mikix The Cat has a new EP out on Trouble & Bass. The new EP 'Girls Keep On Wondering' promises the same tech-house brilliance we've seen in the past.

To coincide with its release he's put together a mix of Chicago House-inspired favourites of his, as well as a selection of MTC tracks from his new EP. With such a high quality back catalogue, it's no surprise the internets have been ablaze with blog-based love for Señor The Cat.

Grab the Smashcast here and then fork out your pennies for the privilege of owning a copy here.

New Malente EP on Southern Fried

The latest release on Southern Fried from Malente is now available for your listening pleasure. The whole release is worth getting just for the opening track 'Ja Ja Ja', which features Spieltrieb and the classic Tarzan holler sample.

Stream the whole release below and then click the beatport link to buy it.

Malente: Tarzan Boys EP by Southern Fried Records

Monday, 25 October 2010

New Girl Unit EP on Night Slugs!

The infallible Night Slugs crew have put out a new release by Girl Unit today. Following hot on the heels of this year's 'IRL' EP, Girl Unit's new single 'Wut' sits at the dubbier end of the UKF spectrum.

Girl Unit's new EP wasn't wasn't even going to be released this early, but the gossip and bootlegs surrounding this dubby slice of UKF became too much for everyone and they were forced to put the single out soon as. The 'Wut' single comes out next Monday, October 25, and will also include the b-sides 'Every Time' and 'Showstoppa'.

You can nab a copy at Bleep, Boomkat, Juno and Rub A Dub.

Monday, 11 October 2010

Jayou - Zoot Money Promo Mix

To coincide with Jayou's new release on Skint he's put together a promo mix full of bass-heavy anthems we all know and love.

Jayou - Crack Hands
Pyrammid - Trouble
The Freestylers - Cracks (Flux Pavilion Remix)
Poirier - Enemies feat. Face-T
Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction (Wideboys Bassline Mix)
Jayou - Ghost
T.E.E.D. - Blood Pressure
The Party Squad - Murderer (Diplo & Jayou Remix)
Boogaloo Crew - Days Go By
Hudson Mohawk - Fuse (Depone Remix)
SX- Woo Riddim
Magnetic Man - Perfect Stranger (Benga Remix)
Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand (Sigma Remix)
Boyz Noize - Yeah

Jayou x Zoot Money Mix by JAYOU

Soul Jazz to release UK Funky compilation

Now that nobody cares about dubstep and UK Funky is pervading our collective consciousness like a nasty case of swine flu, Soul Jazz has decided to put together a well-timed UKF compilation. The two-disc set, entitled 'Riddim Box: Excursions In The UK Funky Underground', simultaneously acts as a starter point for anyone who's been living under a rock as well as a greatest hits of the scene.

The release comes hot on the tail of their well-received Future Bass compilation (which can be streamed from XLR8R here. The compilation features the likes of MJ Cole, Lil Silva, Kode9 and Ghosts On Tape and many more. You can grab your copy from the usual places from November 8. In the mean time, have a look at the tracklist, download the free MJ Cole mp3 and try not to hyperventilate.

CD1
01. Altered Natives - Rass Out
02. MJ Cole - Volcano Riddim
03. NB Funky - Riddim Box
04. Tubby T - Ready She Ready (Seiji Remix)
05. Sunship Feat. Warrior Queen - Almighty Father (Solid Groove Underground Souljah Mix)
06. Zumen Feat. Leafnuts and Aaron Phiri - Rolexx
07. Hard House Banton - Sirens
08. Ghosts On Tape - Predator Mode (Roska Remix)
09. Donae'o - African Warrior (Instrumental)

CD2
01. Stereotyp Meets Al Haca - Blaze 'N' Cook (Radio Slavermix)
02. Kode9 - Black Sun
03. Lil Silva - Pulse vs. Flex
04. LV Feat. Rubi Dan and Errol Bellot - Crossfire
05. Omar and Zed Bias - Dancing (Instrumental)
06. D-Malice - Gabryelle (Refix)
07. Grievous Angel - Move Down Low (Dubplate Mix)
08. DVA - Natty
09. Shystie - Pull It (Ill Blu Remix Instrumental)
10. Crazy Cousinz - Attract

Download: MJ Cole - Volcano Riddim

Thursday, 7 October 2010

New Roska and Untold collaboration

UKF pioneers Untold and Roska are set to release their first EP together on the highly-acclaimed Numbers label. Having danced around one creatively another with various remixes and shows, the two producers have finally decided to throw caution to the wind and make beautiful music together.

When asked why neither producer had selected their own imprints (Roska's Kicks And Snares and Untold's Hemlock), they explained that it made more sense for the two to meet in the middle so as to keep things on a level pegging.



The new EP is called 'Myth' and is available from Bleep, Boomkat, Clone, iTunes, Juno, Red Eye, Rub A Dub and Sounds Of The Universe.

Friday, 1 October 2010

DJ Aaron-Carl loses battle with cancer

It seems the current onslaught of rain and the recent departure of Mary Anne Hobbs from Radio 1 are not the only grim elements in our collective conscious. Yes, three certainly is the magic number as far as misery is concerned as news reaches us of the death of the genuinely legendary Aaron-Carl (nee Aaron-Carl Ragland).

After a well-publicised struggle with cancer Ragland passed away, despite posts on his Facebook and Twitter remaining positive to the last regarding his diagnosis and treatment. A quick scan of the internet reveals a mass of producers, journalists, DJs and fans alike mourning this loss on a personal level.

In a career spanning two decades, Aaron honed and advanced the Detroit house sound in a way that no other DJ could. While the Belleville Three (Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May) developed the sound in its infancy, it was Aaron-Carl who nurtured the scene and essentially bank-rolled labels such as Mahogani, Ovum, Underground Resistance/Soul City and his own Wallshaker Music imprint.

"Aaron knew how to move a crowd with an unprecedented warmth and love."