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As the name suggests, the compilation sees Middleton selecting 13 of his favourite end of the night classics and mixing them into one long dance floor farewell. According to Middleton himself, the collection includes some tracks that are "familiar, others more underground, yet all truly memorable, rich in harmony and emotion. It also provides a fantastic opportunity to re-define a handful of personal favourites." Finding their way on the comp are bone fide crowdpleasers such as Joe Smooth's "Promised Land" and Derrick May's "Strings Of Life," with other inclusions coming from Agora Rhythm, Last Rhythm, Shur-i-kan and Middleton himself.

Middleton seems well aware of the potential pitfalls that could befall such a mix, explaining that "sequencing a compilation of unsubtle anthems isn’t an easy process, so be prepared for more than a few euphoric hands in the air moments! Most importantly, each track represents an unforgettable club or festival moment during the last two decades." DJs looking to sprinkle a bit of his magic onto the end of their own sets will also be pleased to hear that the mix will be supplemented by an unmixed CD of Middleton's remixes and edits for the project.

Tracklist
CD1 - Mixed
01. Tom Middleton – One More Tune (Intro Acapella)
02. Last Rhythm – Last Rhythm (Tom Middleton Remodel)
03. Tom Middleton – One More Tune ('91 Mix)
04. Budai & Vic - All Night Long
05. Humate – Love Stimulation (Tom Middleton Remodel)
06. Mustafa Feat. Elisangela – Bom Demais (Audiowhores Remix)
07. Agora Rhythm – Circles (Tom Middleton Edit)
08. Blu Mar Ten Feat. Ernesto – All Over Again (Tom Middleton Remix)
09. Little Big Bee – K.G.O. (Tom Middleton Remodel)
10. Akabu – Phuture Bound (Shur-i-kan Remix)
11. The Orange Lights – A Few Good Days (Tom Middleton Deep Dub)
12. Derrick May – Strings Of Life (Tom Middleton Remodel)
13. Tom Middleton – One More Tune (Encore Acapella)
14. The Horn – Villager (Tom Middleton Promised Land Remodel)
15. Joe Smooth – Promised Land (Tom Middleton Edit)

CD2 – Unmixed
01. Last Rhythm – Last Rhythm (Tom Middleton Remodel)
02. Tom Middleton – One More Tune (‘91 Mix)
03. Humate – Love Stimulation (Tom Middleton Remodel)
04. Agora Rhythm – Circles (Tom Middleton Edit)
05. Blu Mar Ten Feat. Ernesto – All Over Again (Tom Middleton Remix)
06. Little Big Bee – K.G.O. (Tom Middleton Remodel)
07. The Orange Lights – A Few Good Days (Tom Middleton Deep Dub)
08. Derrick May – Strings Of Life (Tom Middleton Remodel)
09. The Horn – Villager (Tom Middleton Promised Land Remodel)

Renaissance will release Tom Middleton's One More Tune on April 27, 2009.

Holger Zilske new album

2009-03-23T07:27:00.000-07:00

Holger Zilske will release his new album under his birth name this year.

Older electronic music fans may be more aware of his melodically maximal tech-house as Smash TV on Ellen Allien's BPitch Control, but nowadays Zilske is focusing on producing more subtle minimally-inclined pieces for imprints such as Leena, Battle and Playhouse. It's the latter label that will host his first album as Holger Zilske, which is simply titled Holz.

Zilske's hardcore followers will be glad to know that the album is composed of ten previously unreleased tracks, allowing them to treat the album as a singular listening experience. Surprisingly, the album even features two vocal contributions from syrup-voiced Swedish singer August Landelius on "Golden" and "Have A Cup Of This." Apart for the vocals, though, Zilske's hallmarks are all present, so you can expect skippy beats, eerie sounds and modulations aplenty when the record drops in May.

Tracklist
01. Lichterfelde
02. Mes Yeux
03. Roter Rausch
04. Druckraum
05. Work
06. Golden
07. Metrodancer
08. Olho Gordo
09. Have A Cup Of This
10. To Them To Me

Playhouse will release Holger Zilske's Holz on May 25, 2009.

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Fatboy Slim checks into rehab

2009-03-05T04:18:00.001-08:00

Superstar DJ Norman Cook (AKA Fatboy Slim) has checked himself into rehab in an attempt to combat his addiction to alcohol.

Reports have circulated that Cook entered a specialist clinic on Monday, with his manager Garry Blackburn confirming this in an official statement. "It's all pretty straightforward," he explained. "He has gone in voluntarily to sort out his drinking problem."

All this comes after the DJ experienced a problematic performance at the Good Vibrations festival in Australia. At the Sydney leg of the event, a clearly intoxicated Cook was seen yelling at his laptop during a set that was plagued by various bouts of silence and very little in the way of mixing. In a statement released a few days after the show, Cook blamed the poor performance on technical problems: "The Sydney crowd this evening were amazing! Despite receiving a complete soaking from the biblical downpour that accompanied the entire set (I haven’t seen weather like that since back home at Glastonbury two years ago), they kept me going during the technical nightmare that was my left turntable going down and me having to do the last half hour of the set with one deck and some very un-DJ-like silences... Sydney I salute you!"
link DJ Page: Fatboy Slim

BBC Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules New Album - Bring the Noise Preview

2009-02-15T16:40:00.000-08:00

Judge Jules

NEW ALBUM – BRING THE NOISE
RELEASED ON MAELSTROM ON CD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

You can count on one hand the DJs you can identify by their style as soon as you walk into a club – and Judge Jules is one of them. For two decades he has been at the top of his game, whether DJing, presenting or producing. Now he is set to release his second artist album, Bring the Noise – a collection that is unmistakably Jules - and packed with dancefloor destroying tracks.
Launching proceedings, Gotta Be Heard is an electro/trance hybrid with a funky walking bassline and smooth male vocal, while Guide You is a peak time trance monster featuring space age synths and a gospel-tinged vocal.

News hound and techno DJ/producer Jonty Skrufff teams up with Jules on Train Wreck, a rocking electro-tech beast stuffed with FX – a veritable wall of sound.
You Know What samples one of Jules’ favourite tracks of all time, Josh Wink’s ‘Higher State’, while Diversion boasts disco high hats, a squelchy bassline and piano breakdown for that big room sound.
Electronic Snare and Master Breaker debuted on Jules’ mix on the 2008 ‘Judgement Sundays’ compilation – both tracks guaranteed to smash a room to pieces.

Moving into more classic trance territory, Could Be Love is a euphoric ode to falling in lust on the dancefloor – perfect for that 4am sweaty embrace!

Judgement Theme was released as part of the Judgement Theme EP – it’s the sick groove with the xylophone breakdown, enormous rumbling bassline, disco bleeps and typical Jules tweaks, while Laid Bare, a huge tune in 08 is a great stomper, with that famous trumpet breakdown. Finally, The Skip 08 rounds off a polished collection with a fat slab of techno goodness.

For more info checkout. www.judgejules.net

Source: dj vibe .com

Dice official opening canceled

2009-02-15T16:32:00.000-08:00

Berlin's Dice club is set to close this weekend, due to a burst water pipe in the basement of the venue.

The club was originally scheduled to open its main floor this Saturday with performances by Octave One and Fabrice Lig, but both this event and the Tonkind Records showcase on Friday have now been cancelled. Dice hope to resume business as usual next weekend, but due to the nature of the problem, they haven't yet confirmed when the club will reopen. Revellers planning to attend any of the future nights at the club should check the official Dice website for further updates on the situation.

Feb 13 Tonkind Records Night [Cancelled]
Feb 14 Official Opening [Cancelled]

Sharam Jey gets remixed

2009-02-15T16:04:00.000-08:00

Sharam Jey will get reworked twelve times over in April when Underwater Records releases Classic Editions Remix Album.

A wide-ranging cast of characters have taken on Jey's work throughout the years. Martin Buttrich, Zoo Brazil and The Glimmers are just a few of the artists that have taken the Cologne house man's source material and made it their own. The songs—in their original context—can all be found on Jey's 2005 effort 4 Da Loverz, and many of the remixes were released on vinyl subsequently, but this will be the first time that many of these tracks have found their way to CD, making this a must-have for Jey fans.

Tracklisting
01. Sharam Jey – Feel Nobody (Dan F & Johan Soh Remix)
02. Sharam Jey – Don't Lie (Martin Buttrich Remix)
03. Sharam Jey – Shake Your… (Zoo Brazil Remix)
04. Sharam Jey – Push Your Body feat. Brixx (John Dahlback Remix)
05. Sharam Jey – 4 Da Loverz (Nelsen Grover Remix)
06. Sharam Jey – Message to Love (Alex Metric Remix)
07. Sharam Jey – When the Dogs Bite (Loulou Players Remix)
08. Sharam Jey – Message to Love (The Glimmers Remix)
09. Sharam Jey – 4 Da Loverz (Play Paul Remix)
10. Sharam Jey – Roxcity (Darko Esser Dark City Remix)
11. Sharam Jey – Push Your Body feat. Brixx (Tomas Andersson Remix)
12. Sharam Jey – Shake Your… (Gold Ryan & Tapesh Remix)

Underwater Recordings will release Sharam Jey's Classic Editions Remix Album on April 20, 2009.
DJ Page: Sharam Jey

V Festival announces its lineup

2009-02-15T16:03:00.000-08:00

The V Festival has announced a second helping of bands added to its already solid lineup.

The four date tour which will commence in late March in Sydney will now feature French synth poppers M83, The Human League, The Killers, Snow Patrol and many more. And while that's a line-up that won't necessarily make the Johnny D fans in the house all that excited, the V Festival's mandate has always been to honor the big pop acts (Duffy, Razorlight) and music legends. To that latter end, the group's booking of ska legends Madness and The Human League should entice a slightly more discerning crowd to each of its four dates on the Australian continent. That The Human League is reportedly set to play Dare in its entirety? That's just icing on the cake.

Mar 28 V Festival, Centennial Park, Sydney
Mar 29 V Festival, Avica Resort, Brisbane
Apr 04 V Festival, Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne
Apr 05 V Festival, Claremont Showground, Perth

Luke Hess finds a light in the dark

2009-02-15T15:58:00.000-08:00

Dub techno fans take note: Detroit producer Luke Hess will release his debut full-length on Echocord later this year.

Hess began his career on Berettamusic and Omar-S's FXHE, but the producer spent a number of years before that behind the decks, cultivating a sound rooted in his love of detailed dub techno. (His latest release for Modelisme is aptly called "Dub for Love.") That obsession continues over the course of the nine tracks that make up Light in the Dark, his effort for Danish label Echocord. It will be his first solo outing on the label and is set to come out in May.

Tracklist
01. Meaning Matters
02. Son Beams
03. Evidence Everywhere
04. Transform
05. Self-Control
06. Reflections
07. The Truth Is
08. Reel Life
09. The Way

Echocord will release Luke Hess' Light in the Dark in May 2009.

Danny Howells returns to BED

2009-02-15T15:55:00.000-08:00

Danny Howells has played many of the Made parties at BED in previous years, and 2009 will see him return to the intimate venue.

Howells' events became such a popular staple of the WMC that he was forced to migrate to larger venues such as The Pawn Shop and SET. Now that The Pawn Shop has now closed, Howells has decided to take his Dig Deeper party to his old haunt, where he will spin solo for the entire seven hour duration. With his new Dig Deeper label just kicking into gear, revellers can expect to hear plenty of Howells' new productions nestled alongside his deeply dug selections.

Pete Tong Friday 9th January Playlist

2009-01-11T01:47:00.001-08:00

Pete's back and armed on 9th January with some super hot tunes. Plus a world premiere of Royksopp's new single and a superb guest mix from the mighty Richie Hawtin.

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Kid Cudi vs The Crookers - 'Day N Night' ) (Data)
MGMT - 'Kids' (Soulwax Remix) (Sony/BMG)
Kurd Maverick - 'Blue Monday' (Lorne Padman & Christian Luke Remix) (White)
Guetta / Angello / Ingrosso & Willis - 'Everytime We Touch' (Virgin)
Sneaky Sound - 'I Love It' (Fred Falke Remix)
Lady Sovereign - 'I Got You Dancing!' (Midget)
Justice ft Uffie - 'The Party' (Ed Banger)
Bart B Moore v Oliver Twist - 'Finally' (White)
MSTRSS - 'In Danger' (Heartbreak)
Kleerup Feat Titiyo - 'Longing For Lullabies' (Positiva)
Pitto - 'Feelin'' (Rejected)
Rudenko - 'Everybody' (Data)
Rudenko - 'Everybody' (Danny Byrd Mix) (Data)
Rennie Foster - 'Devils Water' (Youngsters Mix) (Rebirth)
Dada, Harris & Obernik - 'Stereo Flow' (Destined)
Rob Roar & Felix Baumgartner - 'Slam 303'
Nathan C & Danny Dove - 'Unbelievable' (White)
Funkagenda - 'Mad Money' (Size)

This Week's Essential New Tune
M.A.N.D.Y v Booka Shade - 'Donut' (Get Physical)

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Classic Essential New Tune
Cassius - 'My Feelin For You (Les Rythme Digitales Remix)' (Virgin)

Royksopp Phoner
Royksopp - 'Happy Up Here' (Astralwerks)

The Wonderments
Locodice - 'Pimp Jackson Is Talking Now' (Desolat)
Michael Cleis 'Le Mezcla' (White)
The Fix - 'The Fire Inside' (Yeahno Recordings)
Kris Menace - 'Scaler' (Compuphonic)
Felix Da Housecat - 'Kick Drum' (White)

Wolfgang Gartner - 'Flashback' (Kindergarten)

The Calm Before The Storm
Passion Pit - 'Sleepy Head' (Sony)

Essential Hot Mix With Richie Hawtin
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Sylvain Chauveau writes The Black Book Of Capitalism

2009-01-11T00:59:00.001-08:00

Composer Sylvain Chauveau has made his name with piano miniatures that utilize electronics to heighten their mood, but few have heard the record that started it all, Le Livre Noir Du Capitalisme. Type is setting out to change that next month, when they will release a remastered version of Chauveau's debut.

The record, which will take the English translation of the title (The Black Book Of Capitalism), apparently references "electronica, jazz, and even indie rock," but we're told that the piano—as you might expect—leads the way. As the whole thing has been remastered by Dubplates and Mastering and it's available on vinyl for the first time, we're guessing there is no better time to get acquainted with this earliest of works from the Frenchman.
Tracklist

High Voltage Tattoo is Open!

2009-01-10T04:21:00.001-08:00

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EVERYDAY:NOON to MIDNIGHT
For more information visit:
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Meet Kat Von D!
Virgin Megastore
Hollywood & Highland Thursday, 1/22 @ 7pm
Tattoo artist, Kat Von D, will be signing copies of her book, “High Voltage Tattoo.” Purchase your copy beginning 1/20 at Virgin Hollywood and receive a wristband that guarantees you a spot in line to have your book signed. *While supplies last. 1 person per wristband. 1 wristband per purchase.
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The producer of last year's Nationwide Mercury Prize winner, Myths of the Near Future by Klaxons, reckons this could be Portishead's year.

2009-01-10T04:20:00.001-08:00

James Ford is one of the UK's most in demand producers, having worked with Mystery Jets on their debut album Making Dens and the Arctic Monkeys' second album Favourite Worst Nightmare - itself a Mercury nominee last year.

Ford, one half of electronic house outfit Simian Mobile Disco, who had a massive hit with the Justice remixed We Are Your Friends, has also just started work on Klaxons' second album.

Klaxons
Klaxons celebrate last year's win

It could be Ford's year again as he has worked with Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner on The Age of the Understatement, the debut album by The Last Shadow Puppets.

It has been nominated this year and is an early favouite to win.

But speaking before the shortlist was announced, Ford told Radio 1's Huw Stephens that another band deserves the honour.

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Roger Sanchez in 3D

2009-01-02T14:50:00.001-08:00

The jock who made "Release Yourself" a household word among dance devotees, Sanchez is one of the world's most well-known enthusiasts of the more commercial side of house music. That's why Renaissance asked him to take time away from his Release Yourself comp series to tackle three different mixes for the imprint. As always in the 3D series, these discs seek to showcase the various sides of the DJ/producer in question.

First up, is the club side, where Sanchez tries to put to disc what you might expect from one of his DJ sets with tracks included from the likes of Wally Lopez and Richard Grey. Next, you can take a listen to his studio work—a host of remixes and original productions litter the middle disc. And finally, we get to hear what Sanchez kicks back at home with, whether it be Massive Attack or Daft Punk.

Tracklisting
CD 1 (Club)
01. The Transatlatins Feat. India - I Can't Live Without Music
02. Vlada DJ, JP Candela & JP Vignau - I Love Hit (Julian the Angel Remix)
03. Robert Livesu & DJ Eako feat Geneiva Hallen - Hold Your Head Up High (D.O.N.S. vs. Menck Remix)
04. Louis Botella - I Feel Love (Nari & Milani Remix)
05. Nari & Milani Pres. DEK 33 - A.T.C.
06. Outwork feat. Mr. Gee - Thank God For Music (Jesse Garcia Mix)
07. Wally Lopez, Rene Amesz & Peter Gelderblom - Strike Me Down (DJ Pedro & Stephan M Mix)
08. Funkerman Feat. JW - One For Me (Prok & Fitch Mix)
09. Cubetronix - That Sound (Diego Abaribi & Paolo Aliberti Remix)
10. Noferini - C'Mon This
11. Joey Seminara & Danny Nagels vs. MC Flipside - Just The Tip (Hatiras Vocal Mix)
12. Richard Grey - Massive

CD 2 (Studio)
01. Roger Sanchez - I Never Knew
02. Roger Sanchez - Again (12" Mix)
03. A Tribe Called Es feat. Jaquita - Dancin (Roger's Release Mix)
04. Artificial Funk - Together (S-Man's Don't Give A F**k Mix)
05. Carl Kennedy - The Love You Bring (Roger's S-Man Vocal Mix)
06. Roger Sanchez - Another Chance
07. Roger Sanchez - Take A Chance
08. Roger Sanchez - Contact
09. Pure Orange feat. Shane Nolan - Feel Alive (Roger's Release Mix)
10. Roger Sanchez - Hot 4 U
11. Barry White - Love is The Icon (Roger's Midnite Luv Mix)

CD 3 (Home)
01. Afterlife - Clear Blue Sky
02. Massive Attack - Weather Storm
03. Finley Quaye - Even After All
04. Dawn Penn - You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)
05. Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love
06. Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
07. Black Science Orchestra - New Jersey Deep
08. Daft Punk - Fresh
09. Ben Watt - Guinea Pig (Vocal Variation with Julia Biel)
10. Sia - Breathe Me (Mylo Mix)
11. Klaxons - It's Not Over Yet

Renaissance will release Roger Sanchez's Renaissance 3D: Roger Sanchez on January 26, 2009.
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Booka Shade release digital-only LP

2008-12-06T06:50:00.001-08:00

Booka Shade will release a special digital-only album, Cinematic Shades, later this month.

The Booka Shade collection, which has been put together to showcase the slower and more chilled out side of the duo's material, will feature special edits of tracks from their back catalogue, stretching all the way back to "Vertigo" from 2004's Memento album. It also includes the previously unreleased Trentemøller remix of "Outskirts" from this year's The Sun & The Neon Light album, as well as an exclusive new track in the form of "Paper Plane." Don't go looking at your usual download retailer for it, however, as it will only be available through iTunes. We are waiting Booka Shade collection on beatport also :))

Cinematic Shades Tracklist:

01. Outskirts (Trentemøller Remix)
02. Solo City
03. Night Falls (Larry Gold’s ’Night Falls Over Philly’ String Version)
04. Outskirts (Cinematic Shades Edit)
05. Hallelujah USA
06. Moonstruck (Cinematic Shades Edit)
07. Paper Plane
08. Vertigo (Cinematic Shades Edit)
09. At The Window (Cinematic Shades Edit)
10. Lost High (Cinematic Shades Edit)
11. 16 MM (Cinematic Shades Edit)
12. The Sun & The Neon Light
13. You Don’t Know What You Mean To Me (J’s Lullaby)

Get Physical will release Cinematic Shades on December 12th.
Source: RA

Madonna granted divorce in London

2008-11-23T05:45:00.001-08:00

Pop star Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie have been granted a divorce at the High Court in London.

The decree nisi was granted just a month after the couple, who have three children, declared their eight-year marriage was over.

A sworn statement released by the court showed the pop star petitioned for divorce on the grounds of Ritchie's unreasonable behaviour.

Neither Madonna, 50, nor her film-maker husband, 40, were in court on Friday.

In her sworn statement, Madonna said Ritchie's behaviour was continuing.

Madonna also said in the statement that the couple had not been living at the same address for the six months before the date of the petition. The document was signed in Beverly Hills.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7672075.stm

source: BBC

Mathew Jonson's San Fran debut

2008-11-22T09:11:00.003-08:00

Wagon Repair man Mathew Jonson will make his San Francisco debut later this month.

The producer, who has been focusing on his solo live show lately after touring with Cobblestone Jazz throughout much of the year, will make his debut solo bow in San Francisco at Roam Music's behest at a warehouse space that has yet to be announced.

The show, which will also feature San Francisco local Nikola Baytala as well as Los Angelenos Droog and Lee Foss will be at a secret location. For those looking to attend, you'll need to keep an eye on Roam Music's official site. With a nice underground space and the promise of Funktion One speakers, though, we're expecting wherever they choose to be the ideal venue for Jonson's analogue madness.
surce: R.A.

Justice fakes live set? Probably not

2008-11-22T09:11:00.001-08:00

The internet has been buzzing with rumors that Justice didn't play live at their recent gig at Manchester's Warehouse Project, based on a photo that showed Gaspard Augé working a MIDI controller that mysteriously hadn't been plugged in.

While the levels of schadenfreude have reached epic proportions quite quickly, Justice has shot back with the claim that they indeed noticed soon after the picture was taken that the equipment had not been plugged in and quickly rectified the situation.

As you can see from the evidence below, clearly Augé thought he was doing something with the machine with a black control screen and no power attached at the beginning of their set, while the photos from Warehouse Project's official site shows the screen later on as blue and—presumably—turned back on.

Rekids' Revolution

2008-11-22T09:09:00.001-08:00

Rekids are set to release a 3xCD compilation of some of their choice cuts, entitled Rekids Revolution.

The first disc gives you some of the label's best original tracks, including the charging garage-techno of Mr. G's "U Askin?" and Radio Slave's "Bell Clap Dance." Fans of the imprint will be happy to know that there are some exclusives, such as a new track from Spencer Parker and remixes on the second disc by both Cristian Vogel and Boola. Vinyl enthusiasts need not worry—all three of these (plus a Tedd Patterson remix of Runaway's "Brooklyn Club Jam") will be released as a double 12-inch at around the same time.

Spencer Parker also provides an exclusive mix of the label's output on disc three. Whilst being heavy on the inclusion of Radio Slave tracks, there's an exclusive remix by D'Julz on there as well as efforts from Veinte Tres and Matt O'Brien amongst others.

Tracklist
CD1 – Unmixed
01. Radio Slave – Bell Clap Dance
02. Kenny Hawkes & David Parr – Gemini
03. Mr. G – U Askin'
04. Runaway – Brooklyn Club Jam
05. Spencer Parker – Improvised Minotaur
06. Veinte Tres – Serpiente Cosmica (Revolution edit)
07. Spencer Parker – YOGOTO [exclusive]
08. Luke Solomon – Martin, A Cello & Me
09. Toby Tobias – Breakdown (Revolution version)

CD2 – Unmixed
01. Radio Slave – Bell Clap Dance (Slam Paragraph remix)
02. Luke Solomon – Space Invaders (Andomat 3000 remix)
03. Mr. G – U Askin' (Marcel Dettmann remix)
04. Jjak Hogan – Devo (Cristian Vogel's PMP Engine Remix)
05. Radio Slave featuring Danton Eeprom – Grindhouse (Dubfire Terror
Planet remix)
06. Luke Solomon – Spirits (Prins Thomas Disko-Tek Miks)
07. Radio Slave – Screaming Hands (WINK interpretation)
08. Radio Slave – Tantakatan (Boola remix)
09. Toby Tobias – The Feeling (I:Cube remix)

CD3 – Mixed by Spencer Parker
01. Radio Slave – Tantakatan
02. Radio Slave featuring Danton Eeprom – Grindhouse (accapella)
03. Veinte Tres – Serpiente Cosmica
04. Spencer Parker – Romantic (D'Julz remix)
05. Radio Slave – Bell Clap Dance
06. Matt O'Brien – Serotone (version)
07. Spencer Parker – YOGOTO
08. Radio Slave – Secret Base
09. Radio Slave featuring Danton Eeprom – Grindhouse (Dubfire Terror
Planet remix)
10. Radio Slave – My Bleep
11. Radio Slave – My Bleep (Roman Flugel remix)
12. Toby Tobias – The Feeling (I:Cube remix)

Vinyl Sampler double pack
A. Runaway – Brooklyn Club Jam (Tedd Patterson's 2.6.8#2 remix)
B. Radio Slave – Tantakatan (Boola remix)
C. Spencer Parker - YOGOTO
D. Jjak Hogan – Devo (Cristian Vogel's PMP Engine Remix)

F Comm hibernate for the winter

2008-11-22T09:08:00.001-08:00

Laurent Garnier and Eric Morand have announced that their F Communications label will be on an indefinite hiatus for at least the near future.

In a statement to fans, Eric Morand has said that "the role of producer and artistic director of a label has become too narrow, too restrictive for me. I am more than 40 now, and my expectations are different from those I had at 20." The frequency of releases on the label has been much lower than in its '90s heyday, and various reasons have caused the pair to decide to wind things down.

From their statement, it seems clear that they haven't ruled out starting the label up again completely. "For now, we have no new releases planned for F Communications. We are taking care of the tree and its integrity," their statement reads. For now though, they're committed to keeping the current catalogue available, both in the shops and through download retailers.
from: R.A.

Skream releases 30 minute track

2008-11-22T09:06:00.001-08:00

Skream is set to release Gallasia, a 30 minute track for Nike's running project.

LCD Soundsystem's 45:33 was among the most celebrated editions in the series, which has also featured The Crystal Method and Simian Mobile Disco, but now it's the turn of Croydon-based Oliver Jones to produce his take on the training soundtrack concept. According to Nike's press release, Gallasia will build "from swirling synths and ravey '4x4' drums into reverbed symbols and trance-like melodies." It's unclear whether the track will see the light of day physically, but it will see a digital release on iTunes for the meantime.

Ben Klock to release One next year

2008-11-19T08:10:00.000-08:00

Berghain resident Ben Klock has just finished his latest album, which is due out in February '09.
The Berghain resident DJ, who has previously released a double-pack on Ostgut Ton with fellow resident Marcel Dettmann, is famed for his powerful and charging sets of techno in the popular Berlin nightspot. His new record, entitled One as it's his first proper full-length, promises to be more versatile than his stripped back club 12-inches, and work just as easily at home or in the car as it would do in the club. It has just been through the mastering process, so no tracklisting or specific details have been unveiled yet. However, our curiosity urged us to get in touch with Ben and ask a few questions about the forthcoming LP, due out on Ostgut Ton in February of next year.
Your forthcoming album is called One. Can you tell us a little bit about it?
It's the result of my studio work in 2008. I started with the first ideas in January and collected a huge amount of rough layouts over the year. My priority was to use only those tracks for the album which I thought I would still be happy with looking back in five or ten years from now. In the end there are thirteen tracks on the CD album and nine tracks on the vinyl version. I put my focus more on the CD version this time which gave me a wider framework.
Has there been anything in particular that has inspired you during the making of the record?
I can't really say that. For sure I'm inspired by a lot of things, people i meet, travelling and so on. But I would say main influences come from the Hardwax surround and always the Berghain club as a center and main inspiration. I actually don't want to mention it, but to give you the whole picture I have to say that my mother died few days before I started working on the album so it was a special situation for me and working on the album was also a way to handle with it.
This is your first solo full-length. Did you find it easier, or more enjoyable to produce on your own rather than with Marcel?
Lots of people considered the Scenario EP that I did together with Marcel as an album. But we didn't mean to make an album. Actually it's just a double 12-inch. So yes, One is my first full-length. I can't really say it's easier or more enjoyable to work on my own, because when two people who are friends and who have very similar taste in music do something together the enthusiasm is doubled. You have a permanent dialogue and you can make decisions very fast. For every sound or beat you try out you get a prompt feedback from your partner. When you work alone you only have a dialogue within yourself. So sometimes you need more time to re-listen or rethink about things. So the process is more like going into conclave with yourself, especially when you work on a full length album. But this also makes it something very personal and precious.
Do you see it as a collection of club tracks, or as something more?
It's definitely more than a collection of club tracks. All tracks evolved in view of the album. I wouldn't say it's a conceptional album but to have the idea "album" in the back of my mind was already enough of a concept for me. My aim was that it works as a whole, that you can listen to it at home or in your car. It's a greater challenge to make an album than to release a 12" but it also gives you more freedom. You don't always have to think of the club situation and you can do things that wouldn't work as a 12". Well I'm not saying anything new here. But an album is really a more intimate and intensive process. Of course there are club tracks on the album but I think a certain vibe comes through all of the tracks like a leitmotiv.

Tadeo to make Contacto

2008-11-19T08:07:00.000-08:00

Cyclical Tracks owner Tadeo will release his debut artist album, Contacto, on the NET28 label in January 2009.
The Madrid-based producer has had singles out previously on Apnea, CMYK and his own Cyclical Tracks, but he's now ready to release his first full-length on NET28। The self-confessed perfectionist has been heavily influenced by his love of cosmology, which is made clearly evident upon browsing the album's tracklisting. Expect a collection of techno that is deep and immersive, whilst also being peppered with more straightforward dancefloor moments.

Tracklist
01. Virgo
02. Eclipse
03. Titán
04. Transmisión
05. Heliopausa
06. M31 Andrómeda
07. Orión
08. Captación
09. Reflection Nebula 056N
10. Júpiter
11. Zona de fluctuación en el espacio-tiempo
12. Metro

Parlour resurrect Frak for new compilation

2008-11-19T07:59:00.000-08:00

Known for their Balearic rock edits on their own imprint, Parlour are now set to do a mix for Information that consists only of rare and unreleased tracks from their long-time friends Frak.

Frak were present on the Swedish experimental synth scene throughout the late '80s and early '90s, and released a swathe of material। Most of this only saw the light of day on cassette, with the group bridging out to vinyl in the later stages of their career. Parlour have had a long-term connection to Börft, who released Frak's work originally, and are set to compile some of the rarer cassette-only material as a mix on Studio's Information label.

Parlour have spent hours going through all of the old Frak tapes, and have compiled the highlights into a continuous 57 minute mix that spans new beat, acid house and more minimal synth workouts। Spotters might be unhappy that no tracklisting will be contained, but with Frak anonymity was certainly part of the point and the compilation serves as a great introduction to their cassette-only material from 1988-1992.
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Soma to release 2008 compilation

2008-11-19T07:40:00.000-08:00

Slam's Soma label will release their 2008 compilation next week, which compiles the label's highlights for the last twelve months.
After throwing the sleeve design open to graphic designers from all over the world in our RA competition, the cover art for the label's annual compilation was eventually won by Chantal Colson. Her black and white design beat off more than 100 entries to take the prize, and her contribution will be available in shops throughout the world from November 24th. The unmixed compilation itself contains tracks from regular Soma artists Vector Lovers and Silicone Soul as well as new blood like Decimal and Mr Copy.

Tracklist

01. Slam - Staccato Rave (Adam Beyer Remix)
02. Octogen - The Journeyman (Orlando Voorn Remix)
03. Beroshima - Horizon (Funk D'Void's Hope Mix)
04. Funk D'Void & Sian - Ginebra (Onionz Corrosion Remix)
05. The Black Dog - Train By The Autobahn Part 2 (DJ Remix By Robert Hood)
06. Vector Lovers - Raumklang
07. Let's Go Outside - Girls Don't Like Me (Mark Broom Remix)
08. Xpansul & Massi DL - Nerd Soul
09. Mr. Copy - Minerva
10. Decimal - Eleanor 11. Harvey McKay - 69
12. Silicone Soul - The Pact (Bassline Dub)