Beatport Release: April 29th, 2013 Full Release: MAY 13th, 2013
3 years on from the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, Grum is back with a new single, Everytime. Receiving its debut play on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show, Everytimeis the first track to be released from Grum’s forthcoming new album, Human Touch, and comes backed with remixes from two of the dance world’s most exciting producers Ejeca,Mia Dora and Andre Crom.
With only weeks away from the release of her 5th album ‘To Dust‘ (4/30 on Tru Thoughts/Caroline) and the commencement of her US tour, Alice Russell delivers a remix from one of the most in demand remixers out; Falty DL, a favorite of Radiohead’s Thom York, Falty DL has opened for the likes of Radiohead, DJ Shadow, James Blake, SBTRKT,Squarepusher and has crafted remixers for The xx, Seun Kuti (son of Fela Kuti), Mount Kimbie, Scuba, Photek, Anthony Shake Shakir and others.
Falty DL’s rework of Alice Russell’s “Heartbreaker” is an intoxicating blend of 2-step influenced vibes with Alice’s piercingly haunting vocals.
The video for the original “Heartbreaker” is directed by Steve Glashier (Fatboy Slim, Juliette Lewis) and stars long-time Alice fan Harry Shearer, the Hollywood actor and cult comedy hero known for roles including Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls, many voices in The Simpsons, and for his long running radio show on LA’s KCRW.
Within the world of electronic music, Will Saul is perhaps best known for Aus Music and Simple Records, the labels he set up and has A&Red for over a decade. Between them there have been over 100 vinyl releases from the influential likes of Joy Orbison, Carl Craig, Pearson Sound, Scuba and Actress, as well as EPs that helped to break upcoming talents like Bicep, Dusky, Midland and George FitzGerald. As well as releasing a constant stream of on-point remixes and 12”s throughout his career, Will is also an experienced DJ who honed his trade as resident for 3 years at London’s legendary The End before it closed in 2009. Since then, he has continued to play across the globe at influential night spots like fabric in London, Club Eleven in Tokyo, Chinese Laundry in Australia and Berlin’s famed Berghain.
Getting Closer will be Will’s first full-length album since Space Between, released under his given name back in 2005. He has slowly and anonymously leaked CLOSE material into the public sphere over the last 12 months; including remixes of Fink, Little Dragon and Hotflush boss Scuba. The alias was initially conceived in order to release music that would be judged on merit alone, rather than on the name to which it was attached, but following great reactions was increasingly difficult to keep secret. Proceeded mid April by first single ‘Beam Me Up’ Feat. Charlene Soraia and Scuba (with remixes by George FitzGerald, Hercules and Love Affair and Scuba) the album marks a big evolution in Saul’s sound, leaning away from bass and house and more toward a world of dark yet idyllic pop.
Artist: CLOSE
Titel: Getting Closer
Label: !K7
Cat No: K7309CD
Format: CD & Digital
Release Date: 03.06.2013
01 I DIED 1000 TIMES feat. Charlene Soraia & October
02 OSCAR
03 MY WAY feat. Joe Dukie (Tanner Ross & Slow Hands Remix)
04 CUBIZM
05 BORN IN A ROLLING BARREL feat. Tikiman, October & Appleblim
06 TIME FADES
07 WALLFLOWER feat. Fink
08 FUTURE LOVE
09 BEAM ME UP feat. Charlene Soraia & Scuba
10 INSIDE
!K7 are proud to announce the forthcoming release of the debut album from Will Saul under his new CLOSE alias. Entitled ‘Getting Closer’, it will land in June 2013 and is preceded by lead single ‘Beam Me Up’ due for release on April 22nd.
‘Beam Me Up’ features the vocals of Charlene Soraia and production assistance from Berlin based producer Scuba. It is a clear statement of intent that, in Saul’s ideal world, would be exactly how pop music sounds. Having immersed himself in the world of house and techno for the last ten years, the production on ‘Beam Me Up’ inevitably echoes Saul’s sentiments on the genre. However, with the addition of soaring, shimmering melodies and Soraia’s vocals – that are as heart swelling as they are crystal clear, as catchy as they are cerebral – CLOSE has taken Saul in a remarkable new direction.
The single gets a range of floor facing remixes from George FitzGerald, Hercules & Love Affair and Scuba.
Look out for Will’s Radio 1 Essential mix that will be airing on the 27th April.
As one of the most important new figureheads to emerge in electronic music in recent years, SJM Concerts and Lock N Load Events are delighted to present the return to London of Scuba, for an exclusive showcase of his outstanding live show. Taking place on Saturday 27th April at The Forum in Kentish Town, Scuba will be joined by some of the most talented, forward-thinking artists currently residing in the scene.
Having released some of the most influential and experimental music of the past few years, Scuba has been instrumental in shaping London and Berlin’s musical landscape. 2012 witnessed the Hotflush label boss develop his innately devastating sound yet further, producing some of the biggest tracks of the year such as ‘The Hope’, ‘Hardbody’ and ‘Talk Torque’. Scuba was also responsible for numerous stand-out performances, including Berghain, The Warehouse Project, Space Ibiza, Fabric, Bestival, Dimensions and Outlook to name a few.
Whilst his Hotflush imprint has blossomed into one of the leading labels in electronic music, Scuba has also stretched his legs into new sounds with an arsenal of rich synths and melodies. Representing a new chapter in Scuba’s unstoppable ascent to the highest echelons of electronic music, his live performance at The Forum will again illustrate his exceptional ability to blow people away by his superlative talent.
The Forum, 9-17 Highgate Rd, Kentish Town NW5 1JY
Open from 9.00pm – 2.00am
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town (Northern Line – High Barnet branch)
1. Sigha – Suspension (Hotflush)
2. South London Ordnance – Revolver (Hotflush)
3. Locked Groove – Firefall (Hotflush)
4. Jessie Ware – No To Love (George FitzGerald remix) (PMR)
5. Dense & Pika – 31 (Hotflush)
6. Sigha – Puritan (Hotflush)
7. Locked Groove – Dream Within A Dream (Hotflush)
8. Duke Dumont – The Giver (Locked Groove remix) (Turbo)
9. Machinedrum – Part Of Me (Hotflush)
10. Scuba – Too Strong (Hotflush)
11. Dense & Pika – Crispy Duck (Hotflush)
12. George FitzGerald – Needs You (Hypercolour)
13. Machinedrum – Torso (Hotflush)
14. Scuba – Talk Torque
15. Sigha – Brood (Hotflush)
16. Scuba – Untitled (Hotflush)
17. Locked Groove – Lost (Hotflush)
18. SCB – Dissipate (Nonplus)
19. Joy Orbison – BRTHDTT! (Hinge Finger)
20. Locked Groove – Heartbreaker (Hotflush)
On Friday 18th January, Scuba dropped a special mix of Hotflush classics for Annie Mac on her Radio 1 show.
Digging into the archives DJ, producer and Hotflush label head Paul Rose, AKA Scuba, cherry picked seven classic tracks from the imprint’s plentiful catalogue to deliver a succinct but stunning mix. Pulling from all corners of Hotflush’s diverse roster, the mix effortlessly joins the dots between the breakbeat science of Toasty’s seminal ‘The knowledge’ and low end mechanics of Loefah’s remix of Search & Destroy ‘Candy Floss’ to more recent offerings such as Joy Orbison’s ubiquitous ‘Hyph Mngo’ and Rose’s own ‘Adrenalin’.
Since 2003 Hotflush has been host to some of electronic music’s most exciting artists including Mount Kimbie, George FitzGerald, Jimmy Edgar and their most recent signing Shelter Point. Scuba’s finely tuned ear and forward-thinking production has resulted in Hotflush having one of the most revered and influential catalogues in electronic music.
Following the world premiere of his new live show in London last weekend and with latest release ‘Talk Torque’ still on heavy rotation, Hotflush label boss Scuba isn’t wasting any time in returning with new single ‘Hardbody’. The single will be released through Hotflush on December 10th as a one-sided vinyl and digitally as a two week Beatport exclusive.
Premiered by Jackmaster on BBC Radio1 show earlier this month, ‘Hardbody’ has quickly become the subject of fraught anticipation. A natural successor to ‘Talk Torque’ and the latest evolution of his recent output, ‘Hardbody’ is a characteristically well-sculpted piece of dance music. Exploring a deeper house sound, the track’s lush synthwork, glacial arpeggios and soft female vocals are led by propulsive percussion and throbbing low-end.
The new single caps off a stellar year for the DJ, producer and label boss. Having released third album ‘Personality’ to widespread critical acclaim earlier this year, the Summer has been a flurry of festival slots and European wide gigs which culminated in the unveiling of his live show at Oval Space in East London. Imbued with Scuba’s innate musicality, integrity and creativity, the sell-out performance has been received overwhelmingly positively.
Meanwhile, Hotflush continues to go from strength to strength as one of the most consistent strongholds of underground electronic music. Now home to a diverse roster of artists that counts Sigha, George FitzGerald and Shelter Point amongst its number, a burgeoning release schedule has seen recent singles from Jimmy Edgar, Jack Dixon and Recondite to name just a few.
A1: Hardbody
Upcoming DJ dates
7th December – Stealth, Nottingham
8th December – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
14th December – Dude, Milan (Italy)
15th December – Robert Johnson, Offenbach (Germany)
Following the world premiere of his new live show in London last weekend and with latest release ‘Talk Torque’ still on heavy rotation, Hotflush label boss Scuba isn’t wasting any time in returning with new single ‘Hardbody’. The single will be released through Hotflush on December 10th as a one-sided vinyl and digitally as a two week Beatport exclusive.
Premiered by Jackmaster on BBC Radio1 show earlier this month, ‘Hardbody’ has quickly become the subject of fraught anticipation. A natural successor to ‘Talk Torque’ and the latest evolution of his recent output, ‘Hardbody’ is a characteristically well-sculpted piece of dance music. Exploring a deeper house sound, the track’s lush synthwork, glacial arpeggios and soft female vocals are led by propulsive percussion and throbbing low-end.
The new single caps off a stellar year for the DJ, producer and label boss. Having released third album ‘Personality’ to widespread critical acclaim earlier this year, the Summer has been a flurry of festival slots and European wide gigs which culminated in the unveiling of his live show at Oval Space in East London. Imbued with Scuba’s innate musicality, integrity and creativity, the sell-out performance has been received overwhelmingly positively.
Meanwhile, Hotflush continues to go from strength to strength as one of the most consistent strongholds of underground electronic music. Now home to a diverse roster of artists that counts Sigha, George FitzGerald and Shelter Point amongst its number, a burgeoning release schedule has seen recent singles from Jimmy Edgar, Jack Dixon and Recondite to name just a few.
A1: Hardbody
Upcoming DJ dates
30th November – Digital, Newcastle
1st December – Warehouse Project, Manchester
7th December – Stealth, Nottingham
8th December – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
14th December – Dude, Milan (Italy)
15th December – Robert Johnson, Offenbach (Germany)
Having released his critically acclaimed third album ‘Personality’ earlier this year, Scuba has announced news of a brand new single ‘Talk Torque’. The one-sider ‘Talk Torque’ will be released through Hotflush digitally on October 29th, with a limited edition marbled vinyl to follow on November 12th,
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Having released his critically acclaimed third album ‘Personality’ earlier this year, Scuba has announced news of a brand new single ‘Talk Torque’. The one-sider ‘Talk Torque’ will be released through Hotflush digitally on October 29th, with a limited edition marbled vinyl to follow on November 12th,
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