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1. Will Saul & Tam Cooper – Hi Lo |
2. Solomun – International Hustle |
3. Jon Cutler feat. E-man – It’s yours |
4. Real Nice and Cubiq – Had Enough (Luke Pompey remix) |
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6. Jae B. – Perfect Match |
7. Maetrik – The Entity |
8. So – Who’s Gonna Love Me? (Toby Tobias Remix) |
9. Timmy P – Chill Spot |
10. Death on the Balcony – Them 3 Words (Eats Everything remix) |
For those that don’t know, 2 Bears is an audio amalgamation, made up of Joe Goddard from Hot Chip and Raf Daddy. Both are part of the Greco-Roman Soundsystem and have already shown that they have buckets of talent, not only with their careers but also with recent releases under their moniker as 2 Bears. This album is definitely not one to disappoint.
There are echoes of Goddard’s Hot Chip throughout the LP – in the lovely little interlude in the ‘The Birds and the Bees’ there’s a sense of sunny serenity that’s similar to Hot Chip’s track ‘Lemon Jelly’.
A happy summer holiday feel swims and dances throughout the album. ‘Church’ is a good example of this, oozing Caribbean sounds and steel drums – all that’s needed is a squeeze of lime, some juice and a good shake over ice to see you flying free from a sober commute.
There’s a tropical reggaeton edge to ‘Warm & Easy’, which features a snippet of a moombahton drum pattern – ’it’s more wiley than Wiley but nowhere near as trim as Trim.’
‘Bear Hug’ is no doubt one of the standouts tracks by the electro duo, giving valuable insight into what the album can deliver – it’s a strong track but leaves you longing for more vocal. Another excellent vocal can be heard lulling in the beat ‘Take a look around’ – as the drops kicks in, you’re whisked to another dimension serenaded by the female voices that sings alongside Goddard’s.
Raf Daddy’s voice fits snugly into the track ‘Church’ which is definitley one of the best on the LP and for all you Midland fans – his remix of this track is definitely the one.
Overall the album sees you flying away to a carefree summery paradise, flowing effortlessly and spilling with feel good melodies while displaying a unique electro production style throughout.
‘Reach out and keep a hold of somebody there won’t be no problems if you just move your body’.
reviewed by Harry
Every Friday, all the editors here at Mudlove share their track of the day that’s destined to see you storming into the weekend.
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Netti: Christian Martin – Waiting [Dirtybird] Forthcoming on Dirtybird’s compilation ‘Hatched’ -Martin marries melodic piano with a fat growling bassline – appropriately sampling the real life dirty bird herself, Christina Aguilera! Listen here |
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Marcus: Elef – Tales of 88 (Huxley Remix) [Murmur] This one has got it all – a big stonking kick, minimal percussion and one of those fat rolling basslines perfect to drop at the peak of a night.Listen here |
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Adam: DJ T. feat James Teej – Sense (Tale Of Us Remix) [Get Physical] A cinematic deep-house masterpiece from one of the pioneers of Get Physical. Listen here |
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Sandy: John Talabot feat Pional – So Will Be Now [Permanent Vacation] Listen here |
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Charlie: The Saint Petersburgh Disco Spin Club – Balduin Baas as Conductor [DBH - Music] Listen here |
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Tom: Metro Area – Miura [Environ] Listen here |
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Harry: Chris James – Play With Me [Anabatic] Listen here |
Real Nice Presents; Noir Music’s ‘Hot Since 82′, who will be tearing up the ones and twos at Westbourne Studios tonight. There’s no denying that Hot Since 82 is completely killing it at the moment. His track ‘Let It Ride’ saw dancefloors exploding last summer and recent snippets released on his soundcloud over the past few months have left us all whining and pining for more.
Joining Hot Since 82 will be Trouble Vision’s head honcho Park Ranger who knows exactly how to work a crowd and conjure some of those big party vibes.
And last but not least notorious DJS, producers and tonight party hosts, Real Nice, will be doing what they do best.
Not to forget their two residents Lucas Lafone and Rollo!
It’s not too late to get tickets! Make sure you fix up and get on it!
Greenville Massive are Danish duo Jesper Zebitz and Simon Knosgaard, featuring here on the embryonic Initials label. Both act and label are fresh, and this one is really quite exciting.
This is largely because of ‘Box’, the standout track. The intro is smooth and glides into the ear almost undetected, before bursting into life with a bass so resonant it sounds like it was recorded in a Cathedral. The sampled and highly processed guitar twangs loop over and over creating a euphoric backdrop for a crisp, straightforward beat.The track envelopes you in warmth like an opiate, it is truly soulful deep house with a distinctly Northern European feel.
There’s already been a plethora of music out in 2012 but here’s three records that have had plenty of my attention over the last few weeks.
John Talabot – ƒin (Permanent Vacation)
The vocal collaborations on ‘Destiny’ and ‘So Will Be Now..’ with Pional and on ‘Journeys’ with Ekhi are the obvious highlights of this remarkable album but as John Talabot recently said in an interview, he doesn’t want any song to “get more attention by themselves than the full album.” He’s right of course, although you can imagine these three songs being played in all sorts of contexts – at home, at a party or in a club, every track here feels as it were carefully designed for the bigger picture. Unlike his 12″ releases on Permanent Vacation or on his own Hivern imprint, these songs are far darker and ambiguous in tone; he doesn’t try to conjure up the same jubilant feelings of ‘Families’ or summery vibe as on ‘Sunshine’ but nonetheless each track on fin is similarly assured and no less celebratory. Without ever relying on classic emotive signififiers that so many dance producers do – moody string arrangements, overly sincere monologues or samples of children laughing to name but a few – John Talabot has created an album of real heart and warmth.
Todd Terje – It’s The Arps EP (Smalltown Supersound)
The artwork may be give away but Todd’s music here is just so colourful and propulsive that each track conjures such vivid imagery, be it strolling down a walkway without a care in the world whilst parrots swoop and glide over ahead or be it driving through some intergalactic space station whilst it rains sweet candy drops. This is sure to be one of 2012’s most fun records.
Dasha Rush – Relativismi (Sonic Groove)
Whilst Todd Terje’s recent EP might be the aural equivalent of colourful space travel, Dasha Rush’s latest EP sounds like being chased further and further down a narrowing tunnel. With a hypnotic 4/4 kick, tense percussion coming in and out of focus, and eerie bells, creaks and screeches all running through the three tracks – a glorious sense of claustrophobia and foreboding abound in this fine Techno record.
Monday Chart: Geddes
1. Mademoiselle Caro & Franck Garcia – Dead Souls (Radio Slave Long Distance Kiss Remix) |
2. Rework – Anyway I know You |
3. Eddie Richards – Someday |
4. Steffi – Yours feat Virginia |
5. Norm Talley – Cosmic Waves |
6. Jacob Korn – She |
7. KW – London To Detroit |
8. Four Tet – Pyramid |
9. B.D.I – Decoded Messages Of Love |
10. Kidz Of Tomorrow – The KOT Theory Of Rhythmic Seduction |
Russ Yallop is landing at The Nest this Friday, 27th Jan, to pound out one of his infamous house sets alongside fellow Brighton-er and renowned disco dazzler Maxxi Soundsystem.
Russ Yallop, the 2011 Crosstown Rebel’s breakthrough star, friends with house celebrities such as Jamie Jones, is no doubt enjoying life lounging amongst the house gods. Under Crosstown’s wing, Russ passionately produces deep feel-good sexy house, punching out his sounds at parties across the world.
If his recent Pulse Radio Podcast is anything to go by then expect a killer set at The Nest on Friday.
Russ Yallop Pulse Radio Podcast by Russ Yallop
Brighton boogie king, Sam Watts aka Maxxi Soundsystem will be joining Russ at The Nest. He’s a Future Boogie boy with the future of boogie shimmering out of his production. He’s already had releases with hyped labels; Hot Waves, SouthernFried, Nervous Records and Future Boogie. Recent collaborations have seen him making tracks with the likes of Danny Daze and Thomas Gandy.
Expect to hear a glittering set from an artist who is already making cosmic waves across the disco and house scene.
Casino Times, a ‘sexy-time’ music project between Joe Spencer & Nick Church will also be gracing the decks. Check out their recent Jozif remix:
jozif feat. Terri Walker – Twilight (Casino Times Remix) – PREVIEW by Casino Times
Descend into this Dalston basement, renowned for throwing stellar parties and get lost in its murky depths for a night of deep house and disco.
This party has got all the ingredients to see it go off and with tickets priced at a reasonable £7 it’s definitely not be one to be missed!
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www.soundcloud.com/russ-yallop
www.soundcloud.com/casino-times
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Tickets are available HERE
#mondaychart
1. Ben Sims – New Blood (Robert Hood Remix) |
2. Gerry Read – All By Myself |
3. Phase – Binary Opposition |
4. Ben Sims- Slow Motion (Skudge Remix) |
5. Boner M ‘Zoidar’ – Don’t |
6. Mike Denhert – Blattwerk |
7. Justin Berkovi – Newmatic (Ben Sims Remix) |
8. Marcel Dettmann – Duel |
9. Ben Sims – Freaks (KNK Remix) |
10. Barrow Boy – Genesis |
Mudlove catches up with Nic Fanciulli, leading DJ, producer and proud creator of international underground house and techno label, ‘Saved Records’.
First things first, you were nominated for a Grammy – did you go to the ceremony?
Yeah that was back in 2007. It was really nice to be up against so many artists that I respected. The ceremony lasted about 7 hours and there was no alcohol – was a struggle, but still a good one!
What are your thoughts as an international DJ, is house music spreading and do you get to adventure much around the world?
I’ve managed to travel the world down to music. Its basically given me the opportunity to see places I could have never imagined I could have gone to. I’ve seen so many places that didn’t have a strong dance culture become a place where I regularly go and play. I think emerging markets are always tricky at first but within time these places become firm fixtures in DJ calendars.
What was your main motivation for starting Saved Records back in 2005?
To release records that I made. This wasn’t the case in the end as we got sent so many amazing demos from talented artists that we ended up side tracking a bit from the original plan. I’m actually glad we did as no one wants to hear my records on every release. The success of the label is down to the artists’ music we sign – nothing else.
How does that vision you have then compare to where the label is now?
Well I touched on that in the last question but I think to run a successful label you have to be able to adapt and move with the times.
Which release, if you had to pick one, do you think best conveyed the vibe of the label in 2011?
I think the record that stands out for me is a track by Harvey M’ckay called ‘Showface.’ I remember listening to this with my brother in the studio about twenty times before I decided to sign it. It was one of those records that I think is a masterpiece but could easily have got lost without the amount of records that get released now days. Fortunately it did really well and I was happy for Harvey and the label.
Which other labels have stood out for you this year?
Joris’s label, Rejected always has great tracks and also Loco Dice’s Desolat imprint too.
Your latest release ‘The Test’ sees you collaborating with Detroit legend, Rolando. Having previously collaborated with a number of big names in the past, how was it working with him? Tell us a bit about the production process and the feeling behind the track.
The guy is a legend. He’s one of those people that does things so effortlessly, whether it’s making records or even DJ’ing. We live in such a advanced age now that producers are fortunate enough to be able to work on records together from the other side of the world.
With this track our touring schedules meant that we couldn’t actually get together in the studio. So I would work on the track, send it over to him, he’d send it back after working on it and gradually something really nice began to take shape. I think there is something to be said about working together side by side in the studio although, as it creates that all-important vibe, which ultimately shapes the track.
What is the single most important piece of advice you would give to young producers hoping to get noticed?
Just be original and do it because you enjoy it. I think talent alway’s come through in the end.
Here is the final question we always like asking on the ML blog – do you think DJs are modern rockstars?
Yeah, there are a few! I think the coolest ones are Lee Burridge and Danny Howells!
Nic will be playing alongside Jamie Jones and Damian Lazarus at ‘Saved Returns‘ in Maidstone on April 8th.
