The new single 'Seal Clubbing' created by Spooky's Charlie May and Sasha first began life as a comission for the popular American forensic TV series CSI, but after finding it's way into the hands of Dave Seaman who included it on his "Masters Series" compilation, people began demanding it's release. Now Renaissance Recordings are proud to present this much sought after track with remixes from James Zabiela and Tolfrey & Sylvester. All three mixes will be available digitally from October 23rd via DJ Download, with the original and James Zabiela mix also available on vinyl from November 6th.
45:33: Nike+ Original Run is a continuous 45-minute-and-33-second body of music that reflects the arc a runner experiences during a run. Commissioned by Nike, this is the second in the “Nike+ Original Run” series following the recent release of The Crystal Method’s Drive: Nike+ Original Run. The Nike Sport Music original recordings, along with the Nike+ Coaching Mixes featuring today’s hottest music with voiceover instruction from Nike coaches and fitness trainers such as Alberto Salazar and Jay Blahnik, presents the world and its technologically savvy, trendsetting individuals with an innovative tool to enhance their daily lives.
Not just for runners, fans of Murphy and his multifarious identities (LCD Soundsystem, producer/engineer, DFA label-head and international DJ) will find this a must-have recording for their collections.
Since it's inception back in 2001, EQ Recordings' Balance series has become one of the most consistent and recognised, initially showcasing homegrown talent such as Sean Quinn, Kasey Taylor and Phil K before breaking free of its Australian roots and introducing international names such as James Holden, Chris Fortier, Desyn Masiello and Paolo Mojo to the fold. Now, as the Balance series reaches it's milestone tenth release, they are proud to welcome one of the true progenitors of dance music to the roster, Jimmy Van M.
Whilst his roots lie in Orlando, Florida, at a time when pretty much the who's who of dance music toured through the area, Jimmy's achievements reach much further within the spectrum of the dancefloor, with his creative talents not only laying behind the decks, but also as businessman, originating the idea of the Balance Promote Agency in America, and helping to bring such luminaries as John Digweed and Sasha to America, via their residency at Twilo and later collectively creating the Delta Heavy Tour concept.
"Jimmy helped trigger so much for me. From his vision to advance forward thinking music to his tireless efforts to make things happen, on every level. As a DJ his programming and taste in music has always been an inspiration." - Sasha
Behind the decks, his reputation in Orlando, for endlessly layering and building sets in his own characteristic and suggestive style soon grew, and coupled with his taste for ever-changing and advanced styles of dance music, soon took him from his local area and onto the far reaches of the globe, with his success reflected with the release of two mix compilations, 'Trance Nation America' in 2000, and his highly regarded 'Bedrock: Compiled & Mixed' CD in 2001, making Balance 010 his third compilation, and his first in several years.
'Balance 010' sees Jimmy Van M create an epic three-disc journey through two decades of electronic music, where legends like Brian Eno, Bill Laswell, Depeche Mode, Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada and Thievery Corporation cosy up alongside today's finest dance artists including Michael Mayer, Ellen Allien, LCD Soundsystem, Trentemøller, Booka Shade and Oliver Lieb.
"Jimmy is one of those DJs that when I hear him play, I always want to know the majority of his tracks. He has an incredible ear to search out undiscovered music and programme it in a way to mess with your mind. In my opinion Jimmy is up there with the best" - John Digweed
While he has eschewed residencies in favour of global travel he has not only kept up with the most recent trends in dance music, in many ways he has once again helped shape those changes with his persistent vision of forward thinking dance music, proving that Jimmy Van M is still very much a force to be reckoned with and indisputably relevant in today’s dance music scene.
Lexicon Avenue & Dave Seaman - Therapy Sessions Volume 3
Following on from the highly successful Volumes One and Two featuring Australia’s finest, Phil K and Luke Chable and done in conjunction with Renaissance, Audio Therapy now proudly present Therapy Sessions Volume 3.
Mixed by Therapy head honcho Dave Seaman alongside Newcastle’s legendary, Lexicon Avenue, this superb double mix CD features plenty of exclusive tracks and mixes from a wide array of cutting edge electronic music talent including the likes of Ame, Plastikman, King Unique, Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso, Satoshi Tomiie, Cagedbaby, Freeform Five, Dylan Rhymes, Radioslave and Linus Loves.
“We certainly had our work cut out. Trying to follow the success of the first two. Phil K and Luke Chable both did amazing jobs and both CDs ended up in the Top 20 compilations of the year in DJ magazine. But this time it’s an all UK affair and I think we showed the Aussies we were up to it. I know we’re happy with it and I hope you will be too.” – Dave Seaman
Therapy Sessions Volume III is scheduled for release on September 26th and will be accompanied by an extensive world tour, including a launch party at Shindig in Newcastle. Futher information on the album, including samples, plus tour dates will be updated on the Therapy website - http://www.therapymusic.co.uk
The return of Hybrid.
Available from the first of August is the new Hybrid EP which contains tracks from their forthcoming album 'I Choose Noise' which you can get from Distinctive Record's online store as a digital download. The EP will also be available from iTunes, Beatport and other online stores from the 8th of August. The tracks include collaborations with Perry Farrell, Peter Distefano, Harry Gregson Williams, Martin Tillman, Kirsty Hawkshaw and Peter Hook and is their first release for over 2 years. Has it been that long already? All the tracks are 320Kbps from Distinctive's online store....
The EP tracklist is :
1. Dogstar
2. Last Man Standing
3. Just For Today
Distinctive Records Online Store
John Digweed "Warung Beach"
As a DJ who is constantly on the road, performing at some of the world's finest clubs, John Digweed's experiences and influences are wide and varied. Be it the massive dancefloors of clubs like Crobar in New York, or the sun soaked beaches of Miami, there is a no place more spectacular perhaps, than then Warung Beach club in Brazil. There's not many destinations in the world where the transition of a marathon set is backdropped by the setting of the sun over the ocean, transforming the club into a dark vortex where the DJ within can take control, but this club is one of them. Digweed's track of the same name, his first production under his own name, pays homage to this special place.
The low end that is a signature of Digweed's work is still present, but is submerged into a bed of alternating synth lines and frequencies, creating a spacious soundscape that much like the aforementioned marathon sets, is deep, dark and builds slowly, each change bringing a different refrain of intensity, with the resonating climax compacting things perfectly.
The remix is provided by fast rising European production team Mashtronic, who's twisted mish mash of funk and electro sounds has seen them skyrocket into the spotlight over the last few months, and here is showcased brilliantly as they take control of the track in dominating fashion and turn it into a frenzied peak hour interpretation. It quickly making it's intentions clear, building towards a monstrous spiraling break, yet still maintaining it's energy right to the end. Whilst the original takes things slowly, Mashtronic head straight for the jugular, creating a perfect peak time or end of set mix which compliments the original and brings an extra dynamic to the package.
As one might expect, John Digweed has created another big track that is granted to get some major airtime and playlisting over the coming months. With additional remixes to come from Kiki and Lutzenkirchen, you can be sure you'll be hearing this track throughout the summer, from Warung Beach itself, and beyond.
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