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The excellent Moscow DJ Producer and owner of the DAR label, Denis A recently launched a digital offshoot of the label called DAR Digital, which will focus primarily on discovering new talent in the world of electronic music.

The main purpose of the digital offshoot however is to release high quality, interesting sounds as can be found on DAR Digital’s first release, the double header Igor Cold v Gvozdini, She’s So Spacey/ Cosmic Breath released at the end of last month.

Not one to hang around, Denis A releases the second single on DAR Digital this month in the form of another double A sided effort featuring emerging artists Responz and Taboo.

Responz are a duo of talented musicians from Moscow - Grigory Fatyanov and Roman Ponomarenko. Each has worked both as solo artists and collaborated in various projects, previous to this meeting of minds as Responz. They have been interested to see how this experiment will work, bringing together their expansive accumulated experiences in the studio.

Word of this project is already spreading like wildfire through the new Russian electronic scene, and is set to spread worldwide with the release of Agnostic on Denis A’s new DAR Digital label.

From the aural firecracker of the percussive intro, Agnostic builds layer upon layer of moody groove-a-delic mastery, with mysterious dubbed out vocals drifting in and out of the deeply hypnotic rhythms. This  is a stunning opener from Responz that deserves your ear time!

Taboo aka Matveev Gennadiy and Topalov Konstantin, is born from the desire to explore the possibilities of experimenting with the blueprint of sounds from the huge expanse of modern club music. It has united two young sound producers from the city of Odessa in the Ukraine.

Taboo is a creative experiment, a hobby which in due course has become an obsession. Both Gennadiv and Konstantin are adamant that this project doesn’t pursue any strict commercial objectives and places emphasis on the
process of creativity.

They are searching to create something not restricted by the framework of modern music and The 10 Month Liar is part of that jigsaw. This is the bold end of the spectrum where darkness can be seen as enlightened. Only when complete can the picture be fully appreciated.

RESPONZ / TABOO
Agnostic / The 10 Month Liar
1. Responz – Agnostic (Original Mix)
2. Taboo – The 10 Month Liar (Original Mix)
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Release: Feb 2011
Made in Russia

But that is only a small part of the story, the explosion of his Gobsmacked label which is gearing up for its 70th release, the kick off and wide broadcasting of Gobsmacked’s new Podcast Series, guestings on some of the worlds top Techno shows, the dropping of his critically acclaimed Structured Noise album and more gigs than you can shake a stick at, has kept the the young man more than occupied during the past year.

But he has no plans to ease the load as we get closer t0 2011 as he already has around a dozen releases planned for the early part of the year, including a remix of one of the biggest Techno tracks of all time ‘Space DJz Ak47’.

You should also look out for his own remix release which will include almost two dozen global producers and hero’s, as well as his label Gobsmacked looking to celebrate its 100th release by the end of 2011.

Gobsmacked Sessions, the podcast series/radio broadcast show started alongside other Gobsmacked member Luke Creed has been gaining momentum with growing re-broadcasts on FM and digi stations worldwide. Not to mention, the kicking off of the new Gobsmacked Mastering service in conjunction with Neptune Studio’s Berlin and the legendary Patrick DSP.

It has been a steady journey for the Irish Techno peddler since the release of his first vinyl in 2006, and ever since his style has grabbed the attention of those that matter, his peers in the dance music industry and the club goers who make the whole thing worthwhile.

The legend has grown in those few years thanks to regular track support from Dave Clarke, Dj Rush, Cj Bolland and countless giants of electronic music, almost constant airplay across UK and European radio stations, including BBC Radio 1, White Noise, ATL Dance Show, Absolute Technoise, RTE Radio, KISS FM, NRJ Radio, DI – FM, XFM while also guest mixing and broadcasting exclusive sessions for most of these stations and many more including White Noise, Clash Music Magazine’s Series, Dr Hoffmanns Blindspot, Mastertraxx etc and bringing his intense mixing style to clubs and radios across Europe.

Live European dates have seen Diarmaid performing in all the major cities, with regular appearances in Berlin which is his current stomping ground.

As a special thank you to his fans Diarmaid O Meara is giving away a free download of the track Basswhore, which will be available from now until February 10th 2011.

Basswhore - Diarmaid O Meara ***Free Download from 19/11/10 - 10/02/11*** by diarmaidomeara

Toddla T headlines Big Chill 4th Birthday party

The Big Chill House will be celebrating their fourth birthday in the usual spectacular style on Wednesday October 20th, with FREE entry and even FREE drinks thrown in for the mother of all parties in London’s Kings Cross.

Big Chill House have gathered their favourite DJs and friends in one massive line up so you can expect a night to remember with amazing tunes and plenty of happy smiley people.

Toddla T will headline the party night, fresh from smashing up every major festival this summer and he will be joined by second on the bill garage pioneer El-B who will be performing a very special CUMBIA set.

Add to this Resident DJs from parties that regularly take place at the BIG CHILL HOUSE and you’ve got a recipe for one hell of a birthday celebration.

THE BIG CHILL HOUSE launched in 2007 as a London home to the festival where you can celebrate the spirit of the event all year round. 2010 has been a big year for the House which has seen it play host to some of the biggest and best names in today’s contemporary music scene including JOY ORBISON, RADIOCLIT, BLACK DEVIL DISCO CLUB, WOLFGANG, PRIMARY 1, JACKSON & HIS COMPUTER BAND, LATE OF THE PIER, MALA, MR THING and many, many more. Combine this with one of London’s best roof terraces and THE BIG CHILL HOUSE is without a doubt one of London’s best venues.

FREE Drinks

To claim your free drinks on the night visit http://www.bigchill.net/house and register (if not already a member) to download the drinks voucher. This voucher will then be swapped for a wristband on the door that will entitle you to three free drinks whilst stocks last.

The Big Chill Presents Big Chill House 4th Birthday Party
Line Up: Toddla T, El-B, Zulu Tea Party, The Playground, Scratch, You Can Call Me Pelski, Slutty Fringe, Slipped Disco, Reggae Roast, Jalepeno + many more.
Weds 20th October
Venue Address: The Big Chill House, 257-259 Pentonville Rd, Kings Cross, London, N1 9NL
Door Times: 7.30pm – 2.00am
Cost: FREE
Music Policy: Reggae, Dancehall, World, Electronic, House.
Contact: www.bigchill.net/house

Big Chill Bar . Brick Lane Festival

The Brick Lane Music Festival takes place this coming weekend, September 18th and 19th across four of Brick Lane’s finest venues, giving party animals the chance to rid themselves of those post summer blues and party on down to some of the most exciting musical talent around in two days of multi venue chaos.

The event is FREE but you will have to grab a wristband from one of the four venues, they are available now and will also be available on the night – on a first come first served basis. The wristband will allow entry to all four venues during the festival weekend.

Big Chill Bar
Mixmaster Morris / Earl Gateshead / Dollop DJs / Firas (Filthy Few) / Count Chocula / Main Squeeze / Fluidnation / The Monitors vs How’s My Raving? / Virgil Howe / Rags / Purple Radio / Dom Servini + Bam Bam Sound DJs.

Pulling out all the stops the Big Chill Bar has drawn together a line up of festival-proportions showcasing the brightest talent the venue counts as its residents and friends. With headline slots from the legendary Mixmaster Morris and Earl Gateshead on Saturday and featuring the Big Chill sounds of Purple Radio & Dom Servini on Sunday. This place will see two all-dayers of epic proportion.

Vibe Bar
Congo Natty AKA Rebel M.C featuring Congo Dubs / DJ Vadim Presents The Electric / Man Like Me / Brad Baloo (Nextmen) / Ramon Santana / Urban Nerds / Droppin Science / Dog Is Dead / Alex Mills / Mark Rae / Mr Thing /
Session / Stac

One of Brick Lanes best loved drinking dens Vibe Bar had drafted in a huge line-up for your festival disposal! Saturday sees Urban Nerds take over Vibe Live whilst Droppin Science take over Vibe Bar Whilst Sunday sees sets from Congo Natty aka Rebel M.C featuring Congo Dubs, DJ Vadim, one of half the Nextmen, Brad Baloo as well as Alex Mills and Mr Thing among others!

Café 1001
Dj Fabrizio / Beat-Boxers / Raf Vilar Feat.Tuca And Mell (Live) / Beatsteady (Live) / Mission Creep / Mr Greggae / Mr Dex / Spredluv DJS / Rootsteady / Dubterror / The Soul Jazz Records Sound System Feat. Oxman / Blade Runner / Ray Keith / Ben Rourke / Unai Trotti / Tomoki Tamura / Sinner / Sirius / Loco Mosquito / Gabbi Lopez / Kid Am / Rico Casazza / Confetti Bomb / Tony Scott (Edit Select) / SIGHA (Hotflush) / End Tcher / Miro / Yult (Live) /Jah Hop / X-Cutz / Slauka & MC Kemon (R.E.N.E.G.A.D.E) / Hylu & Jago (Dubscover, Troublevision)

Enlisting an epic line-up the guarantees Café 1001 to be rammed to rafters from start to finish, the venue will be showcasing some of East London’s finest talent. Kicking things off with the likes of Beatsteady, Kid AM, Tony Scott, Loco Mosquito  and resident Gabbi Lopez on the Saturday, they’ll also be holding a special late night party for those who just don’t want to go home. The Sunday continues the celebrations with the sounds of Ray Keith, Blade Runner, The Soul Jazz Records Sound System featuring Oxman as well as Dubterror, Hylu & Jago and Slauka & MC Kemon!

All Star Lanes
DJ Mag ‘All Stars’ / Rough Trade DJ’S

Last but by no means least All Star Lanes will be continuing the festival vibes with the DJ Mag All Stars on the Saturday whilst the legendary record shop Rough Trade will be sending down it’s resident DJ’s to continue the festivities on the Sunday! Not content with just bringing you some of the finest music, All Stars will also be offering discounted bowling along with drinks promotions!

Name: Brick Lane Music Festival Special
Date: 18TH & 19th September
Venues: Vibe Bar, Café 1001, Big Chill Bar, All Star Lanes
Address: Brick Lane & Dray Walk, London, E1
Price: FREE
Contact: 020 7392 9180
More info: http://www.cafe1001.co.uk/ / http://www.vibe-bar.co.uk/ / http://www.bigchill.net/bar / http://www.allstarlanes.co.uk/

Balance 017 - Timo Maas

The excellent Balance series reaches number seventeen and this double CD collection mix from Timo Maas continues the extremely high standard set from day one by his predecessors.

Timo Maas is an artist who will succeed at whatever he puts his hand to, and his next move is always highly anticipated. Behind the decks, he packs one of the hardest punches around, pulling you inside his hypnotic world and
creating sets that live, breath and thump as one cohesive, gargantuan entity. So dedicated is he to his craft that he’s built a club on his own land – a Funktion One-packed barn next to his farmhouse in Germany where
he rigorously tests out his newest productions and finds. Only a DJ and producer as innovative, technically brilliant and downright loveable could be worthy of an undertaking as prestigious and lauded as the mixing of a Balance compilation. Fittingly, this is Maas’ first official compilation for 9 years.

Timo Maas was drawn to the Balance format by the diversity that he was able to include into the mix over the more formatic creation of a live club set, along with his production partner Santos the compilation process stretched over four months.

He says;

“The format of the Balance mix series was always quite appealing to me; to spread myself out over 2 CDs without essentially having to “rock” a crowd from the beginning is a very good thing. I was able to also include deeper, downbeat, “earlier set” material, that I personally like to listen to, but am not essentially playing out on a normal club night. For me “the trip” is quite important to create, with a mix of brand new, even exclusive material, but also tracks that rock my world at the moment and most essentially have rocked my world for many years (the so called “classics”).”

BALANCE 017 – TRACKLIST
* denotes exclusive to this compilation
** denotes exclusive to this compilation & to be released on a special
Balance 017 EP

CD1
01 Timo Maas – Morning Beauty *
02 Timo Maas – A Day After George **
03 Nicolas Jaar – Time For Us (Original Mix)
04 Dana Bergquist & Peder G – Acapulco (Sasse Remix)
05 Solvent – Loss For Words (Vector Lovers Remix)
06 Random House Project – The One For Ever (Toby Tobias Dub Mix)
07 Phattivan – Man From Ternopil *
08 Deetron – Sing
09 Mathias Kaden – Kawaba (DJ Koze’s Kosi-San Remix) W/ DJ Koze – Blume
Der Nacht
10 Henrik Schwarz & Kuniyuki – Once Again (Kuniyuki Version)
11 Giorgio Roma – Across The East Side * W/ Timo Maas – Spacemooger
Experience *
12 Alex Flitsch meets Mutant Clan – Imanah (Patrick Chardronnet Deep Mix)
13 Mathias Schaffhäuser – The 1st Thing *
14 Danny Tenaglia – Elements (The Dtour)
15 Santè & Adam Port – Solano *
16 The Crystal Ark – The City Never Sleeps (Instrumental)
17 Florian Hollerith – Fluxus
18 Carl Craig – At Les
19 William Orbit, Elgar – Nimrod (Timo Maas & Santos Remix)

CD2
01 Timo Maas – Latenza *
02 Marc Romboy & Stephan Bodzin – Luna (Mutant Clan Laser Gun Remix)
03 Kenny Larkin – Glob (Kenny Larkin Mix)
04 Alex Niggemann -  Take Control (Matthias Tanzmann Remix)
05 Alex Dolby & Santos – To Be Large *
06 The Mole – Nervous Disid
07 Mutant Clan – Totally Wet (Santè & Adam Port Remix) *
08 We Fell To Earth – Lights Out (Timo Maas Remix)
09 Timo Maas – Kick 1 Kick 3 *
10 Mutant Clan – Arcadia **
11 Santè & Adam Port – Faire Des Siennes (Mutant Clan Caraibic Remix) *
12 Santos – Matinèe
13 Rockets & Ponies – Chinese Massage (Alex Dolby: Porno Dolby Remix) *
14 Timo Maas – Clouds **
15 Lost Veteranos – It’s Wronger
16 Emmanuel Top – Somewhere
17 Hardfloor – Acperience 1
18 Placebo – Ashtray Heart (Timo Maas Unreleased Remix) *

Balance 017 is released in the UK and Europe on October 18th. You can catch Timo Maas entertaining the masses at DC10 Ibiza closing party on October 4th.

For further information visit the Balance Label or the Timo Maas My Space.

Bedrock 12 - Compiled by John Digweed

There are some really exciting things going on at John Digweed’s label Bedrock, reknowned for delivering the highest quality in electronic music both on record and through club nights, the label has plans to celebrate its 12th anniversary in true Bedrock style.

Never one for resting on his laurels, John Digweed has compiled an outstanding 21 track masterpiece featuring exclusive tracks and remixes from established and new artists, to form the celebratory album Bedrock 12.

Following on from John Digweed’s outstanding (mixed) Structures LP, Bedrock 12 once again showcases the sound of the label in 2010, featuring a plethora of exquisite deep house, tech-house and techno, joining the dots and forging the future.

Not only does the album feature a host of established stars – Robert Babicz, Quivver, King Unique, Christian Smith, Nick Warren, Digweed & Muir – it also showcases new and upcoming talent like Maetrik, Wiretappeur, Max Cooper, Wehbba, and more.

The strength of new international talent from the likes of Spain, Germany and Brazil, points to the huge global appeal of the Bedrock label, and a bright future for dance music. The high-ranking established artists are kept firmly on their toes by the new upcoming stars of the future.

Bedrock 12 will be released on October 4th as a Limited Edition 3 x 12″ vinyl, Double CD or via digital download, the full track listing is:

CD1
01. Sistema -  Krace Gelly
02. Maetrik – Glob Monster
03. Wiretappeur – Too Much Space
04. Vincenzo & Lovebirds – Epic
05. Quivver – Orgazoid Mix 1
06. Misstress Barbara – Azzuri (Luis Junior Remix)
07. King Unique & Anthony Pappa – Vamoosh
08. Max Cooper – Ediolic Spectra
09. Christian Smith – System Of Survival
10. Tone Depth – Rumblefish (Diyo Remix)
11. Nick Warren – In Search Of Silver (Ambient Mix)

CD2
01. Wiretappeur – Too Much Space (Reprise)
02. John Digweed & Nick Muir – Satellite (Maetrik Funky Remix)
03. Quivver – Orgazoid Mix 2
04. John Digweed & Nick Muir – Bilder
05. Alan Fitzpatrick – Involve
06. Christian Smith – System Of Survival (Dub)
07. Wehbba – Mammut
08. King Unique – Spikes
09. Robert Babicz – Welcome To The 90’s
10. Nick Muir – Burkina Faso

There are also plans for an unmissable 12th anniversary club night birthday party at the O2 academy in Brixton on October 2nd, details will follow on a new post on this site.

secretsundaze sonar party barcelona

Secretsundaze have announced details of their third annual party at La Terrazzza, the amazing open air club in Barcelona, along with news of their new booking agency The Secret Agency.

2010’s party looks set to be the best yet with it being the first time secretsundaze have utilised the picnic area just a few minutes walk from La Terrazzza. This is beautiful grassy area with trees overhanging the dance area with picnic benches and seating making it the perfect way to ease into the evening as a pre cursor to moving into La Terrazzza at midnight.

Along with La Terrazzza it provides one of the only true open air parties one can experience during the Sonar festivities. La Terrazzza itself is without doubt one of the most stunning locations for a party at Sonar. The party will go on for a marathon 12 hours!

Headlining this year is Patrice Scott from Detroit. Patrice’s productions on his Sistrum imprint have garnered him fans the world over and his DJ sets at the likes of Panorama bar, Fabric and indeed secretsundaze In London have furthered his appeal. Joining Patrice are two of secretsundaze favourite artists of the moment with The Mole and Trus’me.

The Mole has been a favourite appearing at secretsundaze a number of times now but usually performing live. This will be in fact his first time djing. Manchester’s Trus’me has shot to popularity over the last few years and his albums “Working Night’s” and “In The Red” have received huge acclaim. He has an extremely busy DJ schedule and this will be his debut set for secretsundaze.

Also representing The Secret Agency are young guns Ethyl and Flori who at the tender age 23 have already released on Quintessentials, Freerange, Cecile and forthcoming on secretsundaze. They are no slouches in the djing department either! Last up ever reliable residents Giles Smith and James Priestley will be on hand to keep the party burning long into the late hours.

secretsundaze at Sonar has become an institution attracting a great crowd of European party people and industry heads alike. This promises to be another unmissable party with it being the longest ever Sonar party (12 hours) and a double header with the party taking place across 2 sites. Baton down the hatches!

Date:
Sunday 20th June

Times:
5pm to Midnight in the picnic area, Midnight to 5am at La Terrazzza

Prices:
5 euro concession list, 10 euros including drink.

To be added to the concession list e mail info@secretsundaze.net

Address:
La Terrazzza, Poble D’Espanyol, Barcelona

For further information visit secretsundaze My Space or visit  The Secrest Agency website.

Garden festival goers indulge in fine food and drink, travelling around the region and lazy sun-kissed days and hedonistic nights, all framed by the festival itself, which again takes place across the first and second weekends of July from 2nd-11th.

Nestled on a narrow peninsular jutting into the seductive Adriatic waters, the festival features a fully live outdoor stage and beach bar where waters lap around revellers’ feet, twice daily Argonaughty Boat Parties, club sessions in the retro-tastic Barbarellas Discotheque and attracts sun and fun seekers from all over Europe.

Nick Colgan, one of the Garden Festival’s founders, explains that, “We’ve already got some cracking names down for the summer and we’re all really pleased the way it’s taking shape so far. There are some really exciting developments with the Argonaughty Boat parties and also Barbarellas Discotheque too. I am personally really excited by Killer Whale (The Arthur Russell Project) and also Tensnake, both making debuts, along with some cracking DJs making their first trips to our little spot of paradise.”

The lineup is indeed taking shape to be the most inspiring yet in the Garden’s esteemed 5-year history, with everything from NYC deep disco from Metro Area jousting with the sublime sounds of  Floating Points, one of the most talked about acts of 2009 for a string of revered releases and remixes, through to Leeds’ finest deck devil, Dave Beer.

One of Scotland’s finest, The Revenge, is set to unleash his fine disco cuts, and since his Resident Advisor podcast his stock has risen even further. London’s Horse Meat Disco also star, themselves enjoying their most fruitful year yet, and three late night specialists, Moodymann, Sebo K and Seth Troxler, bring a tech-noir edge to nocturnal proceedings. Of course it’s not just all about the new boys – some already legendary Garden guests also return, including Greg Wilson, Henrik Schwarz, Kelvin Brown, Terry Farley, No’ Fakin and a great deal more also star.

Croatia itself has enjoyed a bumper year as a travel destination, offering everything from secluded coves and deserted stretches of pristine beach to historic and vibrant cities, succulent sea-food and an enriching culture of old and new. Many of those who attended one or more of the weekends last year also took time out to explore some of this inspiring and seductive country too.

Croatia Garden Festival confirmed so far:

LIVE ACTS: 2020 Soundsystem • Bonobo • Crazy P • Henrik Schwarz • Killer Whale (The Arthur RussellProject) • Tensnake • Trojan Sound System DJ SETS: Adam Regan • Adam Shelton • Ame • Andy Blake • Basement Boogaloo • Bobby Beige • Christophe (Redux) • Daddy G • Dave Beer • Dave Jarvis • Deano Ferrino • Discomendments • Dixon • Dolan Bergin • Dom Chung • Ed Cotton • El Diablos • El Harvo • Electric Minds • Emma Chibuku • Faith • Felix Dickinson • Floating Points • Florian Keller • Futureboogie DJ’s • Geddes • Greg Wilson • Hang The Dj • Harri and Domenic • Horse Meat Disco • James Holroyd • Jimpster • Joe 90 • Karen P • Kelvin Brown • Kid Bongo • Metro Area (Darshan Jesrani) • Moodymann • Nick Shaw • No Fakin DJ’s • Ole Smokey • PBR Streetgang • Pete Herbert • Phat Phil Cooper • Red Rackem • Sam Redmore • Sebo K • Seth Troxler • Shur-i-kan • Smith and Mudd • Soul Jazz Sound System • Ste Hodge • Stu Patterson • Subb-An • Terry Farley • The Revenge • Tirk • Yam Who?

For further information visit The Garden Festival website, click here for ticket information.

Ministry of Sound has become the first label to trial the solution, using an MXP4 MIXTAPE to generate excitement around the launch of Addicted to Bass, Winter 2009, a compilation album due for release today.

The MXP4 MIXTAPE previews a selection of album tracks and enables fans to play with the music, taking control of song transitions to create their own versions of professional mixtapes.  Fans use a simple interface to control which tracks mix together and when, with MXP4 technology working in the background to cue up and generate seamless transitions.  The MIXTAPE module also includes links to ‘Share’ it virally and ‘Buy’ the album from iTunes and others.

You can try out the MXP4 Mixtape here, have a play with the Ministry of Sound tracks and see hear the results immedately.

Albin Serviant, CEO of MXP4, said: “Along with the adoption of MXP4’s solution by an array of leading artists and labels, this is an exciting development for interactive music, and one which helps to address a key challenge for the music industry in the digital era.  By giving fans access to more preview tracks and allowing them to play with the music, we are providing artists and labels with a new way to engage fans in the album experience and power whole album sales, be that on CD or in iTunes Album format.

Jason Reed, Digital Marketing Manager, Recordings, Ministry of Sound, said: “This is a cool interactive module that gives us a new and different way to create excitement and buzz around new album releases.  It allows us to securely preview more of the album, whilst providing the chance to play around with the tracks, mixing them together to create personalised versions.”

UNKLE to release Remix Stories (Volume One)

On 8th September, UNKLE will release ‘Remix Stories (Volume One)’ – released as a 12″ and digitally, exclusively via Beatport for the first four weeks after the release.

The 12″ features four previously unreleased remixes of tracks taken from the last two albums (‘War Stories’ and the recently released ‘End Titles… Stories for Film’).

The deliberate decision to make this release available on 12″ was made in a bid to go back to UNKLE’s roots (of dance music, pre-digital age) and to make ‘Remix Stories’ a collectible item for long standing fans.

Remixes come courtesy of legendary dance duo Layo and Bushwacka!, renowned house DJs and remixers Innervisions, and one of today’s most prolific producers Radio Slave.

The track listing is as follows:

Trouble in Paradise – Variation on a Theme (UNKLE Remix)
Hold My Hand (Innervisions Orchestra Remix)
Twilight (Layo and Bushwacka! Remix)
Chemistry (Radio Slave Remix)

For more information visit

www.unkle.com
www.myspace.com/unkle