I’m Fine & Antonio Olivieri are about to release their magnificent ‘If I Were Music‘ EP on February 17th on Steyoyoke house label. I have to say, ‘If I Were Music’ grabbed my soul by the hand and took it for a spin all night long.  It is an incredibly intense and romantic track with a low pitch vocal that leaves you with an enormous sense of wellbeing!

“I’m Fine” are Marco Perschon and Alexander Grafenauer. The two met in 2010 at SAE Institute Berlin during their audio engineering studies.  Antonio Olivieri was born in Italy and exhausted by the mainstream philosophy after some experiences with major Italian labels such as Saifam Group, Antonio moved to Berlin in 2008 to fulfill his philosophical view on modern electronic music.

“Your Ghost” has a haunting female vocal, deep and intense bassline with an exquisite soundscape guaranteed to haunt the soul of any house music lover!

“Do Not Care” is an electronic statement with interesting vocal samples, lush drums and thumping bass combined with some natural instruments such as hang and dobro to create a Good, Bad and Ugly western movie atmosphere!

Steyoyoke is a new Berlin-based house label founded by a like-minded creative crew with a love for high quality and feel-good music.We want to show that music-art is still alive and that new and fresh ideas are worth being listened to and spread.

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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‘!

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Sascha Sonido - Ipanema EP

Sascha Sonido a DJ, label owner, producer from Konstanz, a quaint town on Lake Constance, has released a new EP “Ipanema” with VIVa MUSiC due for release on February 6th.  Sascha Sonido has an incredibly powerful percussive energy in his EP.   His track “Ipanema” is sophisticated and charming with an incredibly intense atmosphere, driven by some amazing drums and tribal vocal.

With quality releases on big labels like Traum Schallplatten, TRAPEZ, VIVa MUSiC, Kling Klong, Material Series, Plastic City, Flash and many more, Sascha has gained a reputation in the national and international Tech house scene. The next track on the EP “Companero” will have you drumming the nearest surface to you. The rhythm and drums are powerful and outstanding and will definitely keep the masses on their feet!

His deep and sophisticated DJ sets are influenced by various styles of music, but always very danceable and well accepted among the demanding party crowd. Sascha’s great DJ skills and his knowledge of how to get the crowd going, brought him a lot of international bookings. He has played worldwide, including Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Romania, Austria and Egypt. The track on the EP is “Zoo” which I have to say may please some ladies in the house. The male vocals are incredibly hot and combined with the groove, will definitely raise the temperature in the big room or the ladies special room!

In the summer season Sascha lives at the „heart of electronic music“ the Balearic island Ibiza, where he performs at famous Clubs and some exclusive Underground and Beach Locations. At the beginning of 2010 he founded his own record label, SICKNESS RECORDS. The final track “Xulu” is a tribal gathering waiting to happen and guaranteed to please the masses with yet more powerful percussion and amazing tribal vibes.

On hearing this EP today on Soundcloud, I was without doubt I wanted to share the incredible energy of this EP. I was extremely impressed with the power of the percussion and vocals and have no doubt the EP will be played at many global gatherings!

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Submerse - 'Tears'

I have my ‘check this out megaphone’ ready, following a listen of this amazing track ‘Tears’ from Submerse on Soundcloud. “Hailing from Cheshire, England and now living in Tokyo, Submerse is an esteemed DJ/producer with a distinct and recognisable sound that traverses Two-step, Garage, Ambient and Drum and Bass whilst being punctuated by a myriad of unique and personal influences.

When listening to his new upload, I was immediately hooked by the beats, bass, percs and vocals. The beats and vocal capture your interest immediately and the soundscape is so sensational, the journey is one you will wish to repeat on a frequent basis and help you realise the beauty in the gift of ‘Tears’!

The past two years has seen Submerse at his most prolific, releasing tracks/remixes with Med School, R&S’s sister label Apollo, Ministry Of Sound and Sony Music. Also EPs on Maltine Records (Japan) Frijsfo Beats and Well Rounded. He’s had tracks featured by Pioneer Japan on some of there latest equipment and sponsorship from Terratag Clothing.

Amidst a plenitude of productions, 2010 also saw support emerge from influential media titans such as DJ Mag, XLR8R, Big Up, BBC Radio 1 and Ministry Of Sound Radio with him playing and hosting the Essential Garage Show more than once. I have no doubt that this DJ/producer will continue producing and releasing extreme and captivating music for many years to follow.

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Stelios Vassiloudis - SAMUEL L SESSIONS REMIXES - Reaching

From ambient soundscapes, downtempo vocal tracks and slo-mo house, through to deliciously deep house, tech-house and acid grooves, “It Is What It Is” is the supremely exciting debut artist album from Stelios Vassiloudis, out now on Bedrock.

“Reaching” is House Music that is deeply sophisticated, oozing spacious melodic beauty, ebbing and flowing with supreme ease. As with the whole album, it feels like a truly inspired journey to the heart, mind and soul of an extremely talented musician, producer and DJ.

These two new Stelios remixes of “Reaching” are bound to tantalise your musical taste buds. The “Dub” is essentially a more club-friendly version of the album cut and stays quite true to the originals elements and overall vibe while giving it some more momentum and dynamics. With his “ Dub” Stelios has given himself more artistic licence to push the boundaries, giving “Reaching” an exciting, completely different twist.

“I’ve been a huge fan of Samuel L Sessions’ productions for many years so I’m really excited to have him remix one of the tracks from my album. I had a good feeling that “Reaching” would be well suited to Samuel’s production style and I think the end result emphatically confirms it.” – Stelios Vassiloudis

Sweden’s Samuel Larsson (aka Samuel L Sessions) is a globally respected Techno producer whose releases on Soma, Drumcode and Music Man (as well as his own SLS, Cycle, and Klip Klap labels) are stuff of legend for many of the world’s top DJs.

Here, his superb “Deep” and “Jackin’” remixes of “Reaching” are concise, powerful and extremely hypnotic. This is music to make your dancefloor erupt with energy!

Bedrock Records and Stelios Vassiloudis vibes and groove are deep enough to keep you fixed to the big room dance floor, however, they also have the power to bring ‘house harmony into your home’ 24/7!

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2011 was another landmark year for our masked hero. His highly successful mix compilation for Toolroom Records was received critical acclaim, and marked the start of his quest to conquer every mix series in existence and become the unrivalled “King of the Comps”. With some exciting compilations in the pipeline for 2012 Jaguar Skills looks set to achieve this accolade very soon!

He also continued his collaboration with retail giant Urban Outfitters having launched an exclusive Ninja Tee and CD combo last year and performed in stores across the UK to celebrate.

The demand for Jaguar Skills outside of the UK also went to new levels, with his US tour taking in all the biggest venues (Pacha NYC and the Nocturnal Wonderland Festival), as he further spread his sonic wings as far as Japan with performances at Air!

Naturally, the rise and rise of Jaguar Skills will continue with pace in 2012. So make sure you are present with the rest of the Jaguar Skills army to hear the impending aural assault of every tempo; from Dubstep to Drum n Bass, and everything in-between.

Jaguar Skills and his Amazing Friends Spring Tour

24th February – Manchester, Sankeys
2nd March -  Bristol, Thekla
3rd March – Cardiff, Glam
6th March – Newcastle, Tup Tup Palace
9th March – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
10th March – Portsmouth, Guildhall
16th March – Liverpool, Chibuku
17th March – London, Scala
23rd March – Norwich, Waterfront
24th March – Birmingham, HMV Institute
30th March – Oxford, Oxford Academy
07th April – Northampton, Road Mender

Tickets are on sale now from www.gigsandtours.com.
For more information visit www.jaguarskills.com.

Richie G Eterna / But Her Fly

Richie G is a prodigiously talented eighteen-year-old electronic music producer and DJ from Montreal, Canada, who you should already have on your music radar having released his debut, self-produced, “Baum” EP on Haçienda Records last year and his previous remixes for Traum and, not forgetting, Luis Junior’s “BG” (Bed91) when he was only fifteen!

He has received great support from within the Montreal scene and from this springboard has also pricked up the ears of major names such as John Digweed, Sasha, James Zabiela and Hernan Cattaneo (who along with Jesper Dahlback also remixed “Vorbendacht” from the “Baum” EP).

Richie G’s massive track ‘Eterna’ is bass fuelled gorgeousness, with a driving rhythm guaranteed to keep the Bedrock bunnies happy!

‘But Her Fly‘ takes you on a wonderful melodic and atmospheric journey, keeping you moving with sublime electronic soundscapes and beats throughout.

“Eterna” and “But Her Fly” display all the hallmarks of the supremely sumptuous techno-edged electronic music that Richie G produces. His music is without doubt euphoric, beautiful, highly individual and inventive in equal measures, his depth of musical knowledge and finely honed production skills belie his young age.

Bedrock brings you two superb tracks from one of the hottest talents around in 2012 out on release today.

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Easy On The Motion - Compiled & Mixed by Mike Spirit

An adorable album cover which matches perfectly the feelings the music within the album contains. Mike Spirit presents his first “Easy On The Motion” compilation on Ketama Records released today.

“Easy On The Motion Vol. 1” includes 12 brilliant downtempo, ambient and electronica tracks by the most talented Russian artists — such as BarBQ (Buzzin’ Fly, Highway Records), Electrosoul System (Kos.Mos.Music, Hospital, Subtitles), Alexander Daf (Absolute Ambient, Aleph Zero, Electronic Sounscapes), Andrei Oid (Traum, Lo Recordings) and many more.

I have many ‘blown away’ by music moments on Soundcloud quite often and when this happens I often find myself saying ‘Blimey’!  Not one of the usual superlatives, but I will remain forever authentic and will always acknowledge that I have some ‘Blimey’ moments! This track ‘Feel Free‘ by Therr Maitz is a perfect example of such moments!  It is enchanting, wonderfully romantic and the vocal is both incredibly seductive and emotionally captivating! When hearing this song you have no choice but to ‘Feel Free‘ and go ‘Easy On The Motion‘!

The albums blissful ambient tracks also include ‘There Was A Time‘ by BarBQ which will help you unwind, just be your true authentic self  and feel free enough to feel every moment in the here and now.

A beautiful smooth groove to get you in the Love mood is The Saint Petersburg Disco Spin Club – Love Spin (Tipo’s Regroove).

Easy On The Motion is an album complete with wonderfully ambient, deep, diverse and sensitive soundscapes.

Release date 18 January on Ketama Records

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Guy J shining / 1000 words

John Digweed’s Bedrock labels sensational melodic beauties awarded them an incredibly successful 2011, so now they kick off 2012 with yet another superb release from one of the standout electronic artists in the world today.

Guy J is at the forefront of a movement towards the melody-rich and emotionally charged roots of the house music spectrum. He’s a young, innovative producer, DJ and live act, whose infectious production talents resulted in his amazing 3CD artist album (1000 Words) being acclaimed as one of the musical highlights of 2011. Now, three of the album’s standout tracks have been remixed alongside a brand new track, to form the hottest package you could hope for to start the year in style.

“Shining” showcases the extraordinary talents of Guy J, from its beautifully delicate melodic intro, which claps its way through to a blossoming arrangement, with a highly emotive core and wonderful atmosphere.

On “1000 Words” as the mood moves towards deep, throbbing intensity, with lights down low, “My Thought Of You” turns up the energy levels and gets a little twisted, as Guy J pushes emotion buttons, exploring the psyche of the dance ritual, exploring possibilities, whilst forging ahead into the future. Which is a perfect starting point for Octopus label boss and Bedrock artist, Sian, to begin his audio experimentation on remix duty.

When you have interests ranging from cosmology and marine biology, to the social impact of the rave generation, you tend to make unusual art and Sian stands out as a little more bohemian than the average electronic talent. Adhering more to the avant-garde side of club culture, his tracks develop an otherworldly, and hypnotic slant on techno. His reworking of  “My Thought Of You” is yet another exceptional example of creative genius at work.

The gorgeous, heavenly vocals of Miriam Vaga feature on 3 tracks on “1000 Words” with “Fly” providing a stunning finale to CD1, an amazing collection of the more eclectic and experimental side of Guy J’s music. The original version can only be described as a listening experience that has been heaven sent, so there was only one possible choice to remix such beauty.

Since they first burst onto the scene with the now classic album “Wide Angle” in 1999, Hybrid have been known as one of the most forward thinking and technically skilled acts in electronic dance music. Before hotfooting it over to Hollywood to work on the soundtrack for the new Terminator movie, they have made time to work their magic on “Fly”, and remixes don’t come much bigger than this!

The heavenly atmospherics of Detroit techno bring “1000 Words” to a close with the moody magnificence of “Azimuth”, which has been boldly taken into a new dimension by Bedrock remix competition winner, Kassey Voorn, from Athens, Greece.

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Dan Ready - 'Lissom'

Dan Ready is a 19 year old DJ, Producer and 2nd Year Music Technology student living in Leeds. With a strong love for House Music and a passion for all things creative, his tracks often reflect what’s on his mind. When producing, he feels strongly about not “following a craze” but making music he feels paint a true picture of his recent influences.

Taking strong beliefs on originality, he wishes to reassure his audiences that hard work and 100% effort has been put into all corners of his tracks, from crafting his own kicks, to using synth sounds he created within his own VST! With a passion for his study he continues to learn new aspects of music each day, also ready and extremely enthusiastic for what the future holds.

Dan Ready describes “Lissom” as the bridge of genres he had recently taken. Sliding into a deeper sound of house with thick, space-filling chords creating a dark vibe, evolving bright filters building tension whilst contrasting with the chords, industrial-like sound effects which give the track a Warehouse vibe.  A simple but effective saxophone riff which is re-enforced by tamed plucks play throughout the breaks of the track giving the listeners a short breath of fresh air. With a final touch of male and female vocal hooks, the picture that he wanted ‘Lissom‘ to create was complete.

I heard Dan Ready’s track on Soundcloud and immediately felt the need to share his finished masterpiece with the world, as I loved it the moment I heard it. I was impressed with his musical profile, his determination to succeed but most of all his motivation and enthusiasm. This DJ/Producer has a positive and fresh outlook on life, his studies and his future productions.

‘Lissom’ is due for release on Beatport on the 15th January by Ritual Music.

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