Black Rose - Anthem

"Something special is in my..." and I'm not quite sure what he sings next. One thing is certain, there's something special in this post. What do you get if you put Henrik Schwarz and Jesse Rose together and ask them to produce a reggae-house tune? "Reggae-house?" you may say, "Henrik Schwarz," I say. Anyhow, they didn't need asking and what you get is a little play on names in a project called Black Rose and a killer tune in the appropriately titled "Anthem". Out last monday, EP includes original mix and live version.

Preview the 320 DL, then buy if you can: Black Rose - Anthem (EP)

Martyn & Mike Slott - Collabs Series No. 1 (2011)

All City Label from Dublin come correct with the first of their Collabs series. Much loved Martyn and label favourite Mike Slott join forces to produce an absolute belter in 'All Nights'. No hint of Detroit, this is all about the UK dance scene.


On the DL: Collabs #1

Mr Mageeka - Different Lekstrix

I've noticed the 'Detroit' tag in our cloud on the right is by far the biggest, so that's the last time I'll mention it in this post. According to the blogs there is some deep connection (see the vid below) - it seems fairly obvious to me. I don't know who Mr Mageeka is but I presume he's from this side of the pond, it's released on UK funky (?) label Numbers and there's a deeper, spacier and, well, heavier remix by L-vis 1990, but the original is rude enough:

DL the EP: Mr Mageeka – Different Lekstrix EP

Charanjit Singh - Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat (1982)

Ragas and disco?? I mean really?

You are forgiven for wanting to write this off without a listen, like so many fusions of different world styles few actually work, but when they do its literally like nothing else. I remember the first time I heard Ahmed Abdul Malik combine the sounds of Hard Bop and classical Egyptian music, it was like being torn in two, but after a while it just sounded so good. 'Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat' however is pretty much instantly palatable and sounds totally cosmic and almost like an acid track, which is interesting as the first recognised acid track produced is generally considered to be Phuture's Acid Trax which was made five years later in 1987. Since I got this LP I haven't sopped listening to it, admittedly to me I think it's a little fast (most tracks are around 138bpm) so I rerecorded the whole thing pitched down to 120bpm (the link is the original by the way). A track off it also recently appeared on the Ame FACT mix which I posted on here which just shows how quality it is.... those Germans don't play any rubbish!

I usually pop up a youtube clip for a taster but seriously you all need to download it now.

Clicky Here

ESSENTIAL MUSIC!

Ame & Todd Terje Live @ Horst, Kreuzberg, Berlin - 17-12-2010

This must have been a fun night! The mixes were posted on soundcloud and boy am I happy they did. These are quality mixes, enjoy.

Âme Live @ Horst, Kreuzberg, Berlin - 17-12-2010 by R_co

Track list:
Radioslave - Let It Rain [Cabin Fever]
DJ Koze - Rue Burnout [Pampa]
Lovers - Carvings (Catz N' Dogz Re-Edit) [White]
Mixworks - Berlin Dub [Mixworks]
Freaks - Turning Orange (Losoul Remix) [Playhouse]
Mood II Swing - I See You Dancing [Groove On]
Maya Jane Coles - What They Say [Real Tone]
David August - Peace Of Conscience [Diynamic]
Zepp 001 - Don't Sleep
Guy Gerber - Hate Love [Supplement Facts]
Tete - Zuckerzeit [Innervisions]
KiNK & Neville Watson - Full Flight [Our House Is Your Rush]
I:Cube - Oblivion (Dixon Edit) [Versatile]

Todd Terje Live @ Horst, Kreuzberg, Berlin - 17-12-2010 by R_co

No tracklist on this one but plenty of comments on the sound cloud page, we've been particularly enjoying the tune 23 mins in.

SHOOK ISSUE 10

"Poor old Blighty, hanging on to the memories of former glories like a beauty queen grown old, still thinking itself a sight to behold even though the eyes of the world are turned elsewhere. As it sells off its family heirlooms like the Welfare State to pay for one last blow-out, it desperately needs new inspiration. In this UK issue of SHOOK, we examine just what makes Britain great."

 I've followed SHOOK since day 1, if you haven't checked it out already then do so, its great!

Check SHOOK here lots to do and see and if you like it order some of the magazines, they are quality productions.

Waxpoetics - Detroit Techno

This issue of the formidable 'waxpoetics' sees a dance issue that digs deep into the world of Detroit Techno. Mine is on order so haven't read it yet, but you know its gonna be quality.

Click here to go to the waxpoetics website and see a load if wicked youtube clips that sum up the Detroit scene. Personally I thought there were some glaring omissions (lol) so I thought I would add some of my own:

Galaxy to Galaxy - Hi Tech Jazz

Los Hermanos - Quetzal

 

Eddie Flashin Fowlkes - Sex in Zero Gravity