the OPIATES - Hollywood Cuts (the remixes)

The Opiates is the latest project from the “queen of electronic soul” Billie Ray Martin, best known for her work in Electribe 101 and the worldwide solo number one hit “Your Loving Arms”, together with Norwegian musician Robert Solheim. The Opiates, who have been dubbed as ‘The Carpenters of Electro’ released their album ‘Hollywood Under The Knife’ in October 2011 with massive support from DJs, press and blogs alike. Each song on the album talks about another tortured diva, Hollywood actress, failed star… in search of identity, gender and a life beyond isolation.

Eight amazing music videos and a UK tour, including a gig at HMV Oxford Street played their part in gaining The Opiates a growing fan community.

After the remarkable success of the album, including many ‘album of the year’ entries in major publications and voted in the top 20 albums by BBC Radio 1 listeners of Berlin, The Opiates are now releasing this impressive selection of remixes, by some of the coolest producers around.

From Aerea Negrot and Kim Ann Foxman of Hercules and Love Affair, to Doorly, Dan Beaumont and Disco Bloodbath plus Throbbing Gristle legends Chris & Cosey, this twenty track album was put together with one goal: to give the Opiates songs a new power and Billie a new voice. Each track was produced in close communication with The Opiates.

The album doesn’t shy away from displaying what genres like dubstep or drum and bass mixes can do with a classic vocal song. Another focus is the inclusion of an array of house mixes inspired by classic Chicago and New York vibes. The icing on the cake is the Drop Out Orchestra Disco Banger with its massive 80s style epic  arrangement, which is already attracting the attention of many blogs and DJs. Another highlight is Young Richard and Hanatemari’s mixes, recorded in Tokyo, using beats combined with traditional Japanese string instruments.

The ‘Hollywood cuts’ remixes album along with the original ‘Hollywood under the knife’ is without doubt extremely intelligent and futuristic dance music which an academic studying music, film or any other art subject, could write a thesis and feel the need to discuss its unique charm, beauty and intellect for many years to come. The remixes album is extremely captivating and cleverly transports the listener into the cinema of the future; a 5d sensory wonderland, where a dance floor is available for those who ‘dare to be different‘!

Billie Ray Martin on Soundcloud

Robert Solheim on Soundcloud

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VIVa 085 'Gimme Some More' - Remixes EP

I am often overwhelmed when I hear some tunes and Steve Lawlers ‘Gimme Some More’ feat Roland Clarke remixed by Blynk is one of those tunes. Steve Lawler’s label VIVa MUSiC held a remix competition and Blynk’s remix was the overall winner, selected from over 3000 contestants and when you hear it, you will understand why.

The rhythm and electronic sounds have an absolutely sensational vibe and match the sensual vocals of Roland Clarke perfectly. It’s a spine chilling goose-bumper and captivates the mind, body and soul throughout. The lyrics articulate wonderfully the sensations felt by the listener.  It’s incredibly seductive and requires a ‘heat wave’ warning on the label. You may need to have the air conditioning on full blast and take a cold shower following many listens.

It’s very addictive listening for anyone with a love of sensual sounds. The only description I could manage to comment, when I first heard Blynk’s remix on Soundcloud, was Wow and this is special, as I was in complete awe and totally mesmerised.

VIVa 085 /// Steve LAWLER ft. Roland Clark - Gimme Some More (Blynk Remix) by VIVa MUSiC

The ‘Gimme Some More’ EP is due for release on 24th October on Beatport.

EP Tracklist

1. Steve LAWLER ft. Roland Clark – Gimme Some More (Blynk Remix)
2. Steve LAWLER ft. Roland Clark – Gimme Some More (Misanori Mikami Remix)
3. Steve LAWLER ft. Roland Clark – Gimme Some More (Dj BeCha Remix)
4. Steve LAWLER ft. Roland Clark – Gimme Some More (Donato Bilancia Remix)

DJ BeCha’s remix is tantalising tribal House Music, with some amazing drum beats and rhythm for dancers to have some real fun with.

VIVa 085 /// Steve LAWLER ft. Roland Clark - Gimme Some More (DJ BeCha Remix) by VIVa MUSiC

I have no doubt that this outstanding EP will fly!

VIVa MUSiC on Soundcloud

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Kisses From Oblivion

It’s not every day I get to meet, dine out with and enjoy the company of a talented Producer, Kisses From Oblivion aka Hidde Haazen from Antwerp, Belgium so I seized the day with both hands!

We had a great meal out with his good friend Smoody Groovez aka Stef Van Baeten, another talented producer from Antwerp. Enjoying the evening sunset and delicious Belgian frites with mayonnaise, we discussed many of KFO’s musical background and future opportunities.

He is certainly no stranger to the glitz and glamour of the music scene having many times accompanied a friend CJ Bolland on gigs around the world and he also once played in a band that was nearly signed by Sony. Tragically the lead vocalist would not sign an exclusive contract with them, so his dream was shattered.

This obviously left Hidde feeling very deflated and could of cost him his determination and drive to continue producing music. Following this another tragedy struck when he suffered  the death of his mother.

Life seemed at this point to be dealing this talented man some hefty blows. There is only one way to go when you are down, so a life perspective call beckoned him to continue to create music as it was his heartfelt passion. He made a life changing decision to leave a well paid job that was making him miserable, because he realised life is so very short!

‘A Day Well Spent’ is delicioulsy retro Electronic Pop. Kisses From Oblivion has definitely embraced the gift of expression in this genre and continues to strive to create some superb sounds in order to make his musical mark in the world.

A Day Well Spent by Kisses From Oblivion

Kisses From Oblivion explains how it all began…

Although I have a great passion for Jazz, Electronic music had me under its spell as I visited house and techno clubs nearly every week.

DJ Kash with whom I became close friends with by that time, educated me in electronic music with his vast 20.000+ collection of vinyl records.

Since I studied music, having a go at making techno was a small step to make.

My first record, at 16 years old, was a one time collaboration with Marcos Salon (Outlander) and Per Martinsen. The record was released on the R&S sublabel ‘Global Cuts’ which was ran by Sven Van Hees at that time. After that I started a collaboration with DJ Kash which resulted in 7 maxi singles released under different aliases (Silver & Kash, The Viridian) on another R&S sublabel‘Generations’ ran by DJ Trish Van Eynde.

We also made remixes for Marco Bailey’s ‘Chocolate Box’ (Bonzaï Records) and a remix of Ken Ishii’s ‘Circular Motions’ (Sony/R&S Japan).

Due to a number of factors, we ended the agreement with R&S.

By that time my interest in making club music deterred, it was fun to go mental on when partying, but creating it couldn’t satisfy me anymore. I missed the harmony and variation I found in Jazz and Pop.

This need resulted in my first popsong that later grabbed the attention of Sony Music Entertainment, who’s A&R offered us a generous advance under the condition of signing a exclusive contract. I wrote the song, but it was produced by 4 people including myself. The vocals were performed by a talented person who decided not to sign the contract which was offered for personal reasons, and consequently the deal vanished. This caused friction and frustration between our (still nameless) crew.

Music is the translation of feelings experienced into sound, which inherently renders it very personal. It is an outlet through which I express myself and simultaneously works in a therapeutic way. I do it for the love of music and the satisfaction it gives me.

Each song is like a kiss sent into oblivion, not even a spec of dust in the vast universe, a message dropped in a ocean of information technology and may never reach it’s destination. It doesn’t really matter, since in eternity’s great cycle of life, everything will be forgotten.

It was only recently, under the encouragement of friends, that I decided to share it with the world.

So here I am, proud to present, my ‘Kisses From Oblivion’

‘T.O.Y’ is another example of Kisses From Oblivion’s contagious love for 80’s Electronic Pop. The intro and vocals are exquisite and sends a brilliant message from the artist of how life is short, therefore seize the day and get with the programme called LOVE.

T.O.Y. (beta) by Kisses From Oblivion

If you are aroused by Electronic Pop then ‘Turn Me On’ is definitely the track for you. Sex sells whether its in the form of electronic sounds or glamour vision and this track is an excellent electronic expression of desire and lust, but not how you think! KFO explained to me the hidden message in ‘Turn Me On’ ‘It is one of rebelling against the superficial attraction and the ideal looks of a woman that is promoted in media. Like the lyrics illustrate(paraphrased): ‘you might look like a supermodel but that doesn’t mean I’m attracted to you’

Turn Me On by Kisses From Oblivion

Kisses From Oblivion wants to continue to be as experimental electronically as possible and therefore does not want to be pigeon holed musically. We at Buzzin Media are without doubt there are many more top tunes to be received from this very talented producer.

Kisses From Oblivion on Soundcloud

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Blank Disco new album 'From Zero'

Blank Disco is primarily the musical persona of London / Home Counties based electronica artist Dan Seville.

Although Dan’s musical activities have their roots in experiments going back to the mid 1990’s, his Blank Disco project only started to take full shape in 2009, since when he has embarked on a concentrated process of developing and refining his sound aesthetic, combining elements of techno, ambient and field recordings to effect his skewed vision of the contemporary landscape.

The recording process for From Zero involved much consideration of approaches to sound, and traced  a shift from heavily sample-based manipulations to a stronger focus on the use of synthesised instruments, while attempting to retain a visceral feel to the music. Many tracks were reworked or rejected during a ruthless process of weeding out any hint of “filler”, and the result is a set that grips from start to finish. The album was mastered by Noel Summerville at Metropolis, whose CV includes work with the likes of Autechre, Boards of Canada and Mira Calix.

Dan Seville explains:

“I wanted the music to feel like there was a bunch of strange, slightly disintegrating, machines playing music in a concrete bunker somewhere in the future, and I’ve just turned up with a reel-to-reel tape machine and recorded it.”

Taken as a whole, From Zero maps a territory of shifting and subtle moods, exploring an ambiguous emotional borderline between aching melancholy and intangible elation. Highlights include the off-kilter  metronomic euphoria of ‘Midsummer’, and the bubbling electronics and subliminal whispers insinuating their way through ‘Even numbers’. On ‘Blind faith’ skittering percussion is eccentrically orbited by radiophonic synth, while the languorous throb of processed crackle and hiss on ‘Last transmission’ evokes the final vestiges of a pale sun disappearing over the horizon.

From Zero will no doubt evoke comparisons with some of the big players of the electronica world, but while retaining full respect for the music’s pioneers Dan Seville has also looked outside that world for inspiration, and intends to be viewed on his own terms. Although the material on From Zero was composed digitally the aim throughout was to achieve a physical presence to the music, and one means of attaining that was through the use of field recordings to provide sonic textures:

“I’ve got a recorder I carry round with me, and when I originally started carrying it I thought people would be talking on the tube or wherever and I’d discreetly get their conversation, and work it into a track. But actually, it’s more that you just get that non-specific ambience of being in a tube station and just hearing a footstep, just one little thing, which I think can be quite haunting in itself.  If you can incorporate that into a track, it gives it a physical feeling of place or environment. There’s a section in ‘The mistakes I made’ where I’ve used the background noise of walking through a park and I come to a halt, there’s not many people around, just a noisy silence. It’s unexpected sometimes what sounds good and what doesn’t.”

A lot of work on the album was done during train journeys, and that working environment became a factor in the aesthetic direction the sound took:

“I’m sure I’m not the only person who finds a certain beauty in disintegration, and I’m interested in that atmosphere of ‘corporate grottiness’ you get on public transport. Everything’s formulated in a world that’s supposed to be neat and tidy but inevitably over time it all starts to degrade. The seats that were quite nice and clean in the beginning are now covered in shit, the windows are grimy and murky. That’s the environment we’re in all the time – seeing that shittiness but also seeing what’s actually quite poetic in it.”

Dan has already started work on the next Blank Disco release, and is also currently experimenting with translating the material into a live context. He hopes to follow up the From Zero release with live appearances sometime in 2011.

Blank Disco new album ‘From Zero’ is released on 13th June 2011 on Subexotic Records.

Billy Ray Martin 'Sold Life' EP

The camera tells no lies and this image spells it out in black and white and upper case Billie Ray Martin is back with her once heard, never forgotten vocals and an energy that is without doubt unstoppable.   Billie Ray Martin & Hard Ton’s ‘Sold Life’ EP featuring mixes by Luke Solomon and Snuff Crew, release date 26th April; is an awesome EP including ‘Sold Life’ and ‘Fantasy Girl’ demonstrating effortlessly her legendary vocal, which has been revered and respected since Dubbed “the Queen of electronic soul”.

Billie Ray Martin first came to prominence leading the acclaimed deep house act Electribe 101.   Electribe 101 scored a series of hits including the classic “Talking With Myself”,  after releasing the thoroughly scary “Persuasion” and the monumentally beautiful “Four Ambient Tales”, Billie found herself with a worldwide number one in “Your Loving Arms”, now regarded as one of the all-time classics of dance music. Three more hits and the album “Deadline For My Memories” followed, allowing her to tour extensively, before she departed to continue exploring fusions of electronic music and soul. 

This year has seen a consistent stream of excellent releases, including Sold Life (Luke Solomon Remix) which is without doubt an exceptional work of musical art.  It’s intoxicating bassline and percussion blended superbly with Billie Ray Martin’s vocals and synths, has an incredible energy from intro to outro that will send powerful signals to the rhythm genes to get with the groove programme immediately  - I dare you not to want to dance!

Sold Life Luke Solomon Remix by billie ray martin

Billie Ray Martin & Hard Ton - Fantasy Girl (Snuff Crew Remix) is an uplifting energetic House track that encourages a nostalgic atmosphere of 80’s/90’s classic Chicago House music. She most definitely has a brother and sister of a vocal that authentically projects a strong and confident woman, comfortable with every aspect of her music, career and herself for that matter!

Billie Ray Martin and Hard Ton: FantasyGirl SnuffCrew Remix by billie ray martin

Billie Ray Martin will certainly continue to reign supreme in 2011 and beyond as the ‘vocal Queen of electronic soul’, celebrated also by the release of her solo album ‘Hollywood Under The Knife’  a project with ‘The Opiates’ (Billie Ray Martin & Robert Solheim) along with her other EP release in March  ‘Sweet Surburban Disco’ as well as running her own record label Disco Activisto and other DJ’s across the globe successfully. These achievements are without doubt  testimony to her powerful vocals, intoxicating electronic dance music and unstoppable determination to succeed.

Billie Ray Martin on Soundcloud:http://soundcloud.com/billie-ray-martin

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Guy J

Guy J is a young, much-in-demand, innovative producer, DJ and live act, whose infectious production talents, busy worldwide touring schedule, electric live shows and groundbreaking debut album on Bedrock (released in 2008) have all led to this point and the creation of his stunning new masterpiece: 1000 Words.

Along with a handful of his fellow countrymen, this young Israeli (now based in Antwerp, Belgium) is now at the forefront of a movement towards the melody-rich and emotionally charged roots of the house music spectrum. 1000 Words, spread over 3 CDs on John Digweed’s forward thinking Bedrock label showcases the extraordinary talents of Guy J.

His productions have constantly earned praise and gained many fans for their tight, driving beats, shimmering, warm synths and blossoming, journey like arrangements. Across 3 CDs he is given the space to explore the exciting, timeless space between ambient, experimental electronica, house, techno and beyond. Throughout, he constantly maintains a melodic and highly emotive core, creating a body of work structured and presented in a highly creative way.

CD1 gives a nod to classical composition, taking the form of a series of movements, as Guy J mixes, segues and joins the dots between individual tracks to create an end result that is greater than the sum of all its parts. Opening with a swirl of muted bells and atmospheric pads, the lush opening 3-track sequence is concluded with the gorgeous, heavenly vocals of Miriam Vaga.

Just when you think you know what’s coming next, the soaring, melodic shower of “Fall Star”, Guy J lets the spirit of the Mad Professor into the studio and spins into a fizzing dub experiment (“The Right Place”), before getting horizontal and beatless with the melancholy beauty of “My Organ Friend”, to draw the second movement to a close.

“Spica” wouldn’t be out of place on the Bladerunner movie soundtrack, as it cuts to the pulsating disco swing of “Electric Tale” with a nod to Giorgio Moroder and morphs and breaks down into the spiralling, ecstatic chords of “Lamur”, before flowing into the distant storm of a perfect sunrise moment (“I Lost My Head”). The majestic beats reprise of “Stay Cow” and the stunning finale of “Fly” (once gain featuring Miriam Vaga), bring to a close what can only be described as a listening experience that has been heaven sent.

Imagine being able to create your perfect DJ set; having the skill as an artist to create all the music you want to play; all the subtle emotional nuances, mood swings and changes of direction at your fingertips. CD2 is packed with expansive dancefloor creations. In classic Guy J fashion this is a musically dense and diverse trip that is as dynamic as it is organic, gradually progressing, turning up the pressure, keeping you hanging on until the very last drop has poured out of the speakers!

From the deep, swinging, handclapping grooves of the opening sequence of “Doves”, “Limbo” and “Easy Can Be”, with their subtle, uplifting, intelligent beauty, this is a true journey by DJ, a master artist at work. As the mood moves towards the deep, throbbing intensity with lights down low (“My Thought Of You”, “Sahara” and “Teva”), it’s easy to become lost in the swirling electronic music as Guy J pushes emotion buttons, exploring the psyche of the dance, exploring possibilities, forging ahead into the future.

The full-length club mixes gathered on the unmixed CD3 rounds of this superb package in style, dedicated to bringing any self-respecting DJ’s record collection up to speed with a selection of some of Guy J’s finest moments from 1000 Words.

From the majestic opening notes of “Doves”, he first explores deep house vibes with an opening trio of low-slung grooves sprinkled with melodic flourishes, Detroit techno influences and dub drops. “My Thought Of You” turns up the energy levels and gets a little twisted, alongside “Teva” exhibiting no nonsense big room floor pressure.

“Sahara” lightens the mood with ethereal beauty, while the stunning, gorgeous voice of Miriam Vaga will prove to be a highlight in any set anywhere. The heavenly atmospherics of Detroit techno bring CD3 to a close with the moody magnificence of “Azimuth”, which is preceded by the pure melodic beauty of “I Lost My Head” and energetic techno styling of “Heliscope”, showing that Guy J is one of the stand-out electronic artists in the world today.

1000 Words – Tracklisting:

CD1 – Mixed
1.Intro
2.Moderate
3.Guy J & Miriam Vaga – You
4.Fall Star (Rising Mix)
5.The Right Place
6.My Organ Friend
7.Spica
8.Electric Tale
9.Lamur
10.I Lost My Head (AM Mix)
11.Stay Cow
12.Guy J & Miriam Vaga – Fly

CD2 – Mixed
1.Intro
2.Doves
3.Limbo
4.Easy As Can Be
5.My Thought Of You
6.Sahara
7.Teva
8.Guy J & Miriam Vaga – No Under But You
9.Heliscope
10.Personal Haze
11.Azimuth
12.I Lost My Head (PM Mix)
13.Whirlpool

CD3 – Unmixed – Full-Length Club Mixes
1.Doves
2.Limbo
3.Easy As Can Be
4.My Thought Of You
5.Sahara
6.Teva
7.Guy J & Miriam Vaga – No Under But You
8.Heliscope
9.Personal Haze
10. I Lost My Head
11.Azimuth

guy j - 1000words

Guy J
1000 Words
(Bedrock) BEDGJ002
3 x CD LP
Release: 25/04/11

Guy J Tour Dates:

15 April   India TBC
16 April   India TBC
21 April   Bedrock @ Arcadia, London
23 April   Bedrock @ Arches, Glasgow
29 April   Bedrock, Tel Aviv TBC
30 April   Noize, Falsterbo
14 May    H2O, Mexico City
21 May    The Proud Bird, Los Angeles
12 June   Cafe D’Anvers, Antwerp
25 June   Boat Party, London

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The third release from the Moscow DJ/Producer Denis A’s DAR Label offshoot DAR DIGITAL features the track Original Sun in three very different remixed guises, edging towards minimal techno and exotic electronica.

Original Sun is brimful of electronic mysticism with mysterious chords, tight grooves and a progressive attitude. The remix from Ukranian producer Oleg Tovkach (Tenderheart), eases back the throttle and takes a more atmospheric route, bringing even more melodic elements to the track. Radar moves towards atmospheric melodic techno with a clear vision of the future.

German Shahnov (Madeira) says of his inspiration… “I associate this track with military radar, which operates continuously, without stopping once, periodically picking up unknown objects.” Bold and beautiful, Madeira is another strong addition to the DARDIGITAL roster.

German Shakhnov, DJ and sound producer, is another rising star of the new Russian electronic music scene. He is the presenter of his own radio show, “Mady Mady”, which is broadcast every Thursday at 00:00 on Garage FM based in Moscow.

German became interested DJing in the late 90’s. Aged 14, he began playing in nightclubs, which belonged to friends of his father. For several years, tried his hand and experimented with many styles: progressive house, electro, breakbeat, drum & bass and even hip-hop.

As a producer, he made his debut in 2010 on the Californian label Red Session Records with the track “Holla!” Then in August of that year, he released the tracks “Riqueless” on the French label High Seven Record, which belongs to the famous French producer, Stephane Deschezeaux (Gino). That same summer, the Italian label B79 Music released Madeira’s “Glass Ball”, which also included a remix from Russian musician – Sinistro. In autumn 2010, German released “Aylo” on the Russian label ITech, which became a bestseller, and “Dogs in Space” on GSS Records.

In late 2010, Madeira started his collaboration with Denis A and his DAR label, which is rapidly gaining respect as one of the best Russian labels. The first fruits of this new relationship are “Original Sun” and “Radar”.

The beautiful remix of “Original Sun” from the Ukrainian sound producer Tenderheart, aka Oleg Tovkach, another rising star to watch out for in 2011 as the new Eastern European electronic music scene develops apace.

Madeira – Original Sun
01. Madeira – Original Sun (Original Mix) – 6:44min
02. Madeira – Original Sun (Tenderheart Remix) – 4:12min
03. Madeira – Radar (Original Mix) – 6:28min
(DAR DIGITAL) DARDIGITAL003
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Made in Russia

Waterson - When You Tell Me That You Love Me

Scottish Electronica artist Waterson has recently released his excellent new single ‘When You Tell Me That You Love Me’ exclusive to Beatport, including remixes from UK house legend Ashley Beedle, remistress-in-demand Rachel Ellktra and club kid done good Kris Di Angelis.

Already playlisted on Capital FM, Rinse & Push, Kiss FM, Ministry of Sound Radio & SiriusXM (NYC), the track has featured on EQ, Peenko, CD Pool, Playgirl, Jockrock, The Love of House, Gaydar & Freersounds, Hype Machine, Mark Knight’s ‘Miami 2011 Special’ and Jodie Harsh’s March Podcasts.

The UK single launch of ‘When You Tell Me That You Love Me’ paves the way for the full international outing of his underground club hit ‘Fa Fa Feel’. After wowing London’s east end electro scene, the song was snapped up by Oxyd Records in Italy and now sees release through Universal in the summer. The single will also appear with amazing remixes from a number of artists X-Press 2, Shield, dOP, Sgt Slick and Olene Kadar.

Both tracks come ahead of Waterson’s forthcoming third album, which is appropriately called ‘Glasgow Boy’. It will be chock full of authentic electro flavour, old skool house vibes, eccentronica and blue-eyed soul. The new cut will feature the talents of Louise Quinn from Glasgow four-piece, A Band Called Quinn (who Waterson recently remixed) alongside Soul II Soul diva Victoria Wilson James.

I first heard Waterson’s single ‘When You Tell Me That You Love Me (Radio Edit) on Soundcloud and can recall how I was instantly impressed by the beauty and clarity of his vocal. Being a huge fan of the male vocal, I was immediately hooked into the story of the track, which is rich in seductive and sensual harmonies and the beats and synth sounds will be sure to delight any Electronic music fan.

When You Tell Me That You Love Me (Radio Edit) by waterson

Being a House fan, I adore the ‘When You Tell Me That You Love Me’ (Ashley Beedle’s Act of Love Mix). It has all the glorious synth bassline ingredient necessary for that all important happy House Music vibrancy. 

Championed by Mark Knight on his ‘Miami Special’ radio show, the song was the subject of features in QX, Tillate & EQ and has just been snapped up by uber-cool compiler Sean Brosnan of ‘Future Disco’.

When You Tell Me That You Love Me (Ashley Beedle's Act of Love Mix) by waterson

Waterson was recently called “a one-man electronic band” by quirky movie star Alan Cumming. And as featured singer for electro band Detroit Starrzz his co-written song ‘Halo’ reached number 6 on Hype Machine’s Twitter Chart.

He is published by 23rd Precinct/Notting Hill Music where his credits as either writer, remixer or producer include legendary queen of electronic soul Billie Ray Martin, cooler-than-cool Glasgwegian band A Band Called Quinn (Number 6 in the UK Indie Chart) as well as a blinding, upcoming collaboration with UK house innovator Ashley Beedle on K7! Records.

He has performed all over the globe in venues such as Crobar, Ministry of Sound, Les Bains Douches, Vega and Sub Club. The Scotsman newspaper said quite simply “Waterson brings the house down”. Future performances include SOS, Meat and London’s favourite festival, Lovebox.

Radio airplay has taken in BBC Radio 1 & 2, 6 Music, BBC Radio Scotland, XFM, Virgin, Kiss, Choice FM, Capital FM, Push FM, Galaxy, Global Ibiza House Radio, House Nation France, Radio Beach FM and many, many more from Tokyo to Toronto and everywhere in between. TV credits include BBC,ITV, Channel Four, MTV, MTV2 and The Box.

Previous solo hits include the Pete Tong discovery and top ten download, ‘I Love Linda’ (Kinky Malinki), after-hours anthem ‘Strip Down’ (Junior Boys Own) with Smokin’ Jo and not forgetting the underground electronic club smash ‘Fa Fa Feel’ which Beatport called “innovative and eclectic” .

Heres is a preview of the mighty powerful, daring you to dance ‘Fa Fa Feel’ (Sgt Slick Remix)

Waterson - Fa Fa Feel (Sgt Slick Remix ) PREVIEW by Sgt Slick

There are no surprises to hear that ‘When You Tell Me That You Love Me’ having only been released since 4th April, has reached number 1 on the Axis Trax Beatport chart, number 3 on the Media2 Radio chart & “single of the week” on Freersounds.  Buzzin Media are without doubt that Waterson will be a name you will be hearing more of in the world of electronic dance.

Waterson on Soundcloud:http://soundcloud.com/waterson

Buzzin Media on Soundcloud:http://soundcloud.com/buzzin-media

Gary Numan & John Foxx

Academy 1, Manchester
Friday 1st April
Gary Numan live / Recoil live / Motor live  / Mark Jones DJ set

The Troxy, London
Saturday 2nd April
Gary Numan live / John Foxx live / Mirrors live / Motor live / Daniel Miller DJ set / Mark Jones DJ set

The original purveyors of electronica music Gary Numan and John Foxx (formerly of Ultravox and presently in his acclaimed guise as John Foxx And The Maths), made music that on release sounded entirely alien and futuristic yet soon became the sound of the decade.

Still sounding fresh today, their influence is ubiquitous. Modern R&B, pop, house, techno, indie, dubstep and more besides, owe a massive debt to the experimental electronics with a pop sensibility laid down by these musicians and their peers. Numan and Foxx are still making exciting music.

Dennis Music and Back To The Phuture live are hugely excited to announce a rare (London only) DJ set from Daniel Miller, founder of the iconic record label Mute. If that wasn’t enough of a massive cherry on the tasty cake that consists of Gary Numan, John Foxx, Motor, Recoil and Mark Jones, the hugely-tipped band Mirrors will add even more flavour to the London date with their stylish and cinematic synth pop.

“I’m so happy to be welcoming Daniel Miller and Mirrors to the line up for the Troxy”, says Back To The Phuture creator and Wall of Sound record label founder Mark Jones. “Their synthfluential sonics will open up the experience even more. Oh, and I called Daniel at the Mute offices asking for guest list to Depeche Mode’s European tour in 1983 and he sorted me right out. So if you need any names added Daniel, just shout!”

They will take place in Manchester and London with live performances by electro originators Gary Numan and John Foxx (London only), alongside rising starts Motor on both dates, Recoil in Manchester, Mirrors in London plus a DJ set from Daniel Miller (London).

As well as recording as the seminal act The Normal, Daniel Miller has been at the helm of the utterly peerless record label Mute since 1978. A biog isn’t necessary when the roster speaks for itself like this: Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Throbbing Gristle, Nick Cave, Fad Gadget, Kraftwerk, Goldfrapp, Liars, Buzzcocks, Art Brut and Add N To (X) are but a few Mute bands.

An obsessive fan of electronic music, Mark Jones’ concept with Back To The Phuture was to join-the-dots between the pioneers of electro pop, club music and experimental sounds with new blood who’ve taken the blueprint and pushed the envelope in their own original direction.

On both nights Mark Jones will be spinning seminal machine music from the past, present and future with Mark’s sets paying special attention to new talent like Hurts, Villa Nah, La Roux, Little Boots, Penguin Prison and Ellie Goulding.

“Its amazing to see Back To The Phuture evolve into a live ‘happening’ and to be able to present inspiring artists that’ve paved the way for all of us alongside ace current talent”, says Jones.“Their music has never been more relevant to what’s happening – tomorrow is today.”

Back To The Phuture Tickets:

Friday, April 1st
Academy 1, Manchester University Students Union
Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR / www.manchesteracademy.net
Tickets: Standard – £25 plus booking fee
Doors: 6pm-11pm

Saturday, April 2nd
The Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London. E1 0HX / www.troxy.co.uk
Tickets: Standard – £27.50 plus booking fee (Unrestricted: Circle or Stalls).
Doors: 7pm – 1am

For more information visit www.backtothephuture.net.

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Sigmund Frued - Rock & Shock

Speech Fewapy Records has announced a series of free download releases from new signing Sigmund Frued entitled ‘The Uncanny Beats’.

Starting this month on 28th March with ‘Rock & Shock’ and for the next six months there will be a free monthly download made available through the Speech Fewapy website where people have to unlock the releases by sharing through Facebook and Twitter.

Sigmund Frued still at the age of only 16 has already been cooking up beat laiden floor fillers that have included samples from the likes of Coltrane, Grant Green and even Radiohead drawing influence from artists such as Madlib, J Dilla and MF Doom. He also hosts his own youtube webisodes from the lab of Sigmund Frued.

As ever with Speech Fewapy Records releases, keep an eye out for the accompanying viral marketing campaign designed to lead you to more interesting Sigmund Freud related news. There is also an all new Fuk Yeh Freud Tumblr blog to support the campaign with animated gifs based on famous quotes by the genius Sigmund Freud himself.

Sigmund Frued will be DJing on April 1st at the Island Bar – Tiki Lounge in Birmingham. Also at his own club night ‘Fantastic Damage‘ launching May 12th at Bulls Head, Birmingham (every 2nd Thursday of the month).