Natalia Clavier New Album Release May 28th ‘Lumen’(Preview)

On May 28^th, Nacional Records will release the new album from Natalia Clavier (long-time vocalist of Thievery Corporation). The album was produced by Grammy-winning producer Adrian Quesada (Ocote Soul Sounds, Grupo Fantasma, Brownout).
Here is a sneak peak of Natalia Claviers’ New album ‘Lumen’.

 

With a sultry mix of jazz/soul-inspired vocals in both English and Spanish, electronic textures and global influences, ‘Lumen’ further develops the sound Natalia Clavier cultivated while recording and touring with both Thievery Corporation and her husband, Argentinean singer-songwriter Federico Aubele. Natalia Clavier was ESL Music’s first female artist and the touring vocalist for Thievery Corporation, giving her opportunities to tour the globe performing at the world’s largest festival stages.

http://nacionalrecords.com/

Sounds Like Alola Vol.3 – Mr C(Preview)

20 Years Of Alola – A Summer Of Celebrations

“When I started ALOLA back in 1993 with £500 I’d borrowed from my dad, it was an outlet to release my own music and slowly, music by like-minded artists whom I admired… After 20 years it’s time for the past, present and future to fall in sync.” – Omid 16B

The re-mastered back catalogue will be available for the first time at all digital stores, alongside the label’s latest releases. This is a process that started two years ago when the first two instalments of Alola’s past, present and future were carefully handpicked and mixed to perfection by Omid 16B and Demi. Now, Mr C (who was the honoured guest at the first 20 Years Of Alola party in London recently) presents his favourite label selections.

 “Alola was a seminal deep house label that broke down the divisions between house & techno with a depth that was and still is extremely hard to parallel.” – Mr C

“Mr C was one of my mentors who introduced me to Ibiza back in in ‘99, we did the first DJ Mag ‘Face Off’ CD together, where we played a DJ set back-to-back and since then we’ve been of best friends. I signed Mr C to both Alola and SexOnWax, which led to some great singles and EPs together. I’ve always loved the fact that he has such a wide musical range and is totally from the old school but keeps pushing fresh new music with his unique vinyl only style mixing. That’s why it was an honour for us to have such a master select and mix his favourite tracks from Alola’s history on vinyl and he did it all LIVE to captures the true vibe.” – Omid 16B

Various Artists – Sounds Like Alola – Volume 3

Mixed By Mr C
(Alola) ALOD003
Digital Release: 27th May 2013 (Mix & Individual Tracks)

01. Omid 16B – Secrets (Original Mix)
02. Omid 16B – Home (Original Mix)
03. Omid 16B – As We Sleep (Original Mix)
04. NAV – Space Chase (House Mix)
05. Eli Nissan – Uplifting Blues (House Mix)
06. YMC – Endless Road (Original Mix)
07. House Of 909 – The Blandford Superfly (Original Mix)
08. OTC – The Dragon Lady (Original Mix)
09. YMC – Jazzmatic (Original Mix)
10. 16B – Why? (Original Mix)
11. Pete Moss – Right On (Original Mix)
12. Mr C – Dizzy Spell (Original Mix)
13. Mr C – Dizzy Spell (Reprise)
14. Mr C – Time Design The Dragon (Original Mix)
15. Vince Watson – Mystical Rhythm (Mr C Mix)
16. Mr C – Click (Original Mix)
17. YMC – Tears (Original Mix)

At a carefully considered, steady rate, the precious Alola 12” vinyl back catalogue is in the process of being re-mastered and introduced to the digital world, alongside new material from the label. It would be pointless to just throw it all out at once – this is music to be savoured! In a disposable world this is timeless music to be treasured for a long, long time.

Omid’s desire to present so many years of music in a coherent way led to the decision to release a series of mix compilations, combining forgotten back catalogue classics with unreleased material by Alola artists, to add something fresh to the whole concept. Omid has approached some of his favourite DJs who have had some affiliation with the label and some who were part of the label, to contribute. Now, Mr C provides the next in a series of glimpses into the label’s historic brilliance.

Check www.alola.co.uk

Future Disco presents Poolside Sounds Vol II(preview)

As the summer heats up, Future Disco highlights its future stars and pinnacle sounds with ‘Poolside Sounds Vol II’ neatly compiled, edited and mixed by label founder, Sean Brosnan.

Bubbling artists such as Soul Clap’s newest signing Nightplane, German based trio Chasing Kurt, new Scottish talent DFRNT, and James Welsh, J.Wiltshire, Last Magpie sit alongside inaugural figures such as Axel Bomanand many more all hitting the radar in this essential accessory to soundtrack the coming months.

Catch the sounds of Future Disco at their regular global events such as the London showcase on 1^st June with Benoit & Sergio, Juan Maclean and more at Corsica Studios or their summer series at Space Ibiza on the Sunset Terrace returns from 9^th July to 24^th September on Tuesdays 21.00 – midnight and they make their debut at Croatia’s Unknown this September as a club partner.

Label: Needwant
Cat no: Needcd012
Web: www.needwant.co.uk
Distribution: Above Board
Released: Monday June 24th, 2013

Tracklist

1. DFRNT – Nobody Stop Me (Feat. Caye Slaymaker)
2. Kiwi – Mayfly Feat Amy Skippings
3. James Welsh – The Way
4. J.Wiltshire – Take It Off My Mind
5. Last Magpie – Who Knows Where Love Goes
6. Bonar Bradberry – 3two5
7. Man Tear – Outside Amore
8. Softwar – This Time Around
9. Axel Boman – Cubic Mouth
10. Nightplane – Gates Of Dawn
11. Cleov – Crush On You (Chasing Kurt Remix)
12. Locked Groove – Do It Anyway
13. Paolo Rocco – Move Body, Move Forward
14. Romanthony – Bring You Up (PBR Streetgang remix)
15. Antonio Olivieri – Tiny Nut
16. Artful & Ridney – Missing You Feat Terri Walker (Future Disco Odyssey Edit)
17. Panama – It’s Not Over (Dave DK Dub)

 

 

TOUR DATES
9th July: Maxxi Soundsystem, Sean Brosnan at Space Ibiza
21st July – Lovebox Festival, london takeover
23rd July: Huxley, Sean Brosnan at Space Ibiza
26th July – Air Amsterdam, Azari & lll Dj Set
6th August: The Mekanism, Sean Brosnan at Space Ibiza
20th August: The Revenge, Sean Brosnan at Space Ibiza
27th August: Ben Pearce, Sean Brosnan at Space Ibiza
3rd September: Mario Basanov, Sean Brosnan at Space Ibiza
17th September: Kink (live), Sean Brosnan at Space Ibiza
24th September: Tom Trago, Sean Brosnan at Space Ibiza

Chris Gavin -Nice View EP(incl.Omid 16B,Martin Roth remixes)

L-System is proud to announce it’s third release Nice View by DJ, producer and all around ladies man, Chris Gavin! Chris hails from Marseille, France and is often supported by DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo and more. This release kicks off with Nice View; a cross genre hard to pin gem that you can drop peak time or early night with killer results. Chris follows up with a B-Side track called The Present M. We fell in love with this deep quirky house track at first listen. A truly unique journey that takes you far away while still being dance floor ready.

We’re extremely excited to have to two accomplished and amazing producers on remix duties.

To start things off we have Omid 16b who has reworked Nice View into two absolute masterpieces. Over at L-System we’re a huge fan of Omid 16b’s sound and sought him out for the unique sound he’s famous for world over. Omid’s first mix is filled with upbeat melodic synths mixed in with driving classic drum machine sounds that mix with any house genre. His remix reprise is the ultimate set starter that takes a turn to the dark side halfway through.

Next we have Martin Roth remixing Nice View into a deep house track that strongly carries his signature sound. Slow driving synths and pads drive this unique dance track that keeps the vibe up while still delivering the underground smoothness that Martin knows best.

Chris Gavin – Omid 16B – Martin Roth
Nice View EP
Genre: Techno,Minimal,Tech-House,
Release Date: May 28 2013
Label: L-System

Tracklist:

1 Chris Gavin – Nice View
2 Chris Gavin – The Present M
3 Chris Gavin – Nice View (Martin Roth Rmx)
4 Chris Gavin – Nice View (Omd 16B Rmx)
5 Chris Gavin – Nice View (Omid 16B Rmx Reprise)
An amazing package from beginning to end and just the start for this brand new house music label, L-System.

‘Pao’ From MoreIra Available May 21st

MoreIra is an electronic artist from Puerto Rico who has launched his solo project as a form of a new-era expression. ‘Pao’ is the debut EP from MoreIra available May 21st on iTunes and reflects on a life full of rawness and crudeness with a mix of melodic voices, digital sweetness and synth epicness. Compared to Local Natives, Yeasayer, The Postal Service and Deerhunter.

 

MoreIra was featured as one of the 10 Bands To Love from Puerto Rico on MTV Iggy: “It’s a hazy, sluggish song with electronic bleeps interspersed like an irregular heartbeat. The drawn-out, echoing vocals are another opaque layer to what, as a whole, sounds like moonlight bundled in gauze”.

Check Video

http://www.sonoviberecords.com/

The Hush Now – 3rd Album ‘Memos’ – June 17th

Boston, Massachusetts indie-pop rock quintet The Hush Now unveil their highly anticipated 3rd album. Described as “audio candy for the art school crowd”, compared and influenced by bands from a wide array of genres, such as My Bloody Valentine, Guided By Voices, The Cure and Hall & Oates, they continue to release consistently great albums that have matured and progressed, with the latest release introducing even catchier hooks and more subtle guitars.

SXSW and CMJ appearances plus plays on BBC 6Music and internet exposure of the self-titled debut album helped to fuel interest while the band got to work on the second album, “Constellations”, which the UK music review described as “a little Stone Roses, a dash of Guided By Voices, a smidgen of Flaming Lips and a dose of Yo La Tengo; one of those classic pop tunes that pop up from time to time and catch you pleasantly off guard.” After having made an impression on music critics and fans alike, they began to create “Memos”.

Written entirely by the band and produced, mixed and recorded by well known Mad Oak Studio’s head engineer and producer Benny Grotto, who has worked with the likes of Aerosmith and The Dresden Dolls, “Memos” may be their strongest, quality album to date. Upbeat melodies and catchy hooks reminiscent of bands like The Smiths open the album, before taking you through a jazzy, nocturnal ballad and a song with an air of a late 90s club sound.

The Hush Now are: Adam Quane (guitar/vocals), Noel Kelly (guitar/vocals), Barry Marino (drums/vocals), Pat Macdonald (bass/vocals) and Jon Rosen (keys)

http://thehushnow.bandcamp.com/

Vieux Farka Touré Announces New Album + Tour+free download

Vieux Farka Touré’s latest album was recorded as an homage to his homeland.  Being that his native Mali has been splintered by territorial fighting between Tuareg and Islamic rebels since January 2012, his new album, Mon Pays (My Country), is devoted to reminding the world about the beauty and culture of his homeland.  The album is out on May 28, 2013 on Six Degrees Records with an extensive North American tour starting in June.

 ‘For me it is a statement for the world that this land is for the sons and daughters of Mali, not for Al Qaeda or any militants. This land is for peace and beauty, rich culture and tolerance.This is our heritage, what we must always fight to protect in any way that we can. For me, that means making music that reminds the world of who we are.’

 Translating as ‘My Country,’ this predominantly acoustic undertaking had been planned before the invasions began. Inspired by his work with Israeli pianist and vocalist Idan Raichel, Touré initially went into a Bamako studio to honor the acoustic blues tradition of Northern and Southern Mali. Since that time, Mon Pays transformed into an artifact of cultural preservation.

 Two songs on the project -Future’ and ‘Peace’ feature Sidiki Diabate’s kora leading an emotional charge complemented by Touré’s spectacular guitar work. Both tracks represent an important generational “passing of the torch” as Sidiki’s father, Toumani is considered one of the greatest living kora masters and was a close friend of Vieux’s father Ali. Their two records together, In the Heart of the Moon and Ali and Toumani, were awarded Grammies. At the 2011 ceremonies, Vieux accepted the prestigious award for his father, who had recently passed from bone cancer.

 

Tour Dates:

• Jun 15, 2013: Marquette Park (Takin’ It to the Streets Festival), Chicago, IL
• Jun 16, 2013: Croton Point Park (Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival Festival), Croton-on-Hudson, NY
• Jun 19, 2013: The Dirty Bourbon, Albuquerque, NM
• Jun 20, 2013: Arroyo Seco Live, Arroyo Seco, NM
• Jun 21, 2013: eTown Hall, Boulder, CO
• Jun 23, 2013: Performance Works (Vancouver International Jazz Festival), Vancouver, BC Canada
• Jun 24, 2013: Sugar Nightclub, Victoria, BC Canada
• Jun 25 & 26, 2013: Dimitrious Jazz Alley, Seattle, WA
• Jun 27, 2013: The Wild Buffalo, Bellingham, WA
• Jun 28, 2013: Mississippi Studios, Portland, OR
• Jul 1, 2013: Zaphod Beeblebrox, Ottawa, ON Canada
• Jul 3, 2013: Club Soda (Montreal Jazz Festival), Montreal, QC Canada
• Jul 5, 2013: Iron Horse, Northampton, MA
• Jul 6, 2013: Higher Ground, Burlington, VT
• Jul 7, 2013: DG’s Tap House, Ames, IA 
• Jul 9, 2013: Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN
• Jul 10, 2013: Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA
• Jul 11, 2013: La Fete de Marquette, Madison, WI
• Jul 13, 2013: Yoshis, San Francisco, CA
• Jul 14, 2013: California WorldFest, Grass Valley, CA
• Aug 2 & 3, 2013: Pickathon, Happy Valley, OR
• Aug 4, 2013: Challenger Golf Course (Crestone Music Festival), Crestone, CO
• Aug 6, 2013: Walnut Room, Denver, CO
• Aug 7, 2013: JAS Cafe Downstairs at the Nell, Aspen, CO
• Aug 9, 2013: Edmonton Folk Festival, Edmonton, AB Canada

Le Youth – ‘C O O L (Ben Pearce Remix) Released on 30th June via Ultra Records(Stream)

Le Youth

‘C O O L (Ben Pearce Remix)’ 

(Ultra Records / Sign Of The Times)

 

Release date: 30.06.13

Los Angeles native LE YOUTH’s debut single “C O O L” is a velvety summer anthem that sounds more 1993 than 2013. With irresistibly catchy vocals, the track blends West Coast leisure and European chic into an entirely new creation that is equal parts future and retro.  The high-fashion video for “C O O L” (reminiscent of a 90s Calvin Klein photo shoot) made its debut last week and has been doing the rounds ever since. The EP will be officially released on JULY 2 but you can pre-order the original (plus remixes by ColeCo, Lane 8 & Henry Krinkle HERE. Keep an eye out as well for remixes from Ben Pearce, DJ Sliink & Figgy throughout the summer.

L.A.M.P ‘Shades Of Green’ (Peng Records)

**ANDY COMPTON FROM ‘THE RURALS’ TEAMS UP WITH PARISIAN DIVA ‘LADYBIRD’ TO PRODUCE A BEAUTIFUL SOULFUL ALBUM ON PENG RECORDS**

L.A.M.P
‘SHADES OF GREEN’
REL. DATE: JULY/AUG 2013
LABEL: PENG
CAT NO: PENGCD023

Bristol is already known worldwide for its top quality musical exports, now Peng Records present L.A.M.P!

Bristol based producer Andy Compton has teamed up with Ladybird (from Paris) to make this timeless masterpiece, with the help of The Rurals in house musical team.

Andy Compton is a well established name in the house/soul music scene, as well as being the frontman and producer of the group The Rurals. He has produced more than 20 albums to date.

Ladybird is best know for her singing talents with her group Soldiers Of Twilight and her collab’s with Llorca. She recently released her solo album on PENG, produced by Andy Compton.

Paying homage to their influences, L.A.M.P have handed over 13 songs of the purist music from the heart! With tinges of Jazz Funk, Acoustic Soul and Reggae.

Watch out for the L.A.M.P experience live!! Coming soon to the town near you

 

Psymbionic – PostWaveFutureCore Remixed

Love & Light set a futuristic soundscape with an understated psi-fi excursion into Dubstep realms, the mood picks up quickly after that with Samples crunching bits with a glitchy banger take on the tune ‘Inertia’. On the deeper side Aligning Minds provides lushed out landscapes of dubby atmosphere set to rhythmic urban beats. Knight Riderz then pound out a Trap slammer that has already proven to get dancefloors bouncing. Dov then comes in with a Drum & Bass version of ‘Apex’ with reworked horns utilizing dancehall influences and then dropping into an epic wobbly bassline drop. Hypha rounds things off with a gorgeous tune that goes even further ‘out there’ with a tune or what could also fall into ‘Future-Bass’ , ‘Slowfast’ or ‘Juke’ genre descriptions. All in all a thorough journey through some of Bass Musics sub-genres.