Archive for September, 2007

bbe/rapster releases new kings of electro featuring Playgroup & Alter ego

  • The subsequent trend of 2007: mix compilations featuring the best of old and new electronic music. ‘The Kings of Electro’ should prove to be another goodie from BBE/Rapster, this time showcasing the mix talents of Playgroup (Trevor Jackson) and Alter Ego (Roman Flügel & Jörn Elling Wuttke). The new double mix is scheduled to be released on September 24th. 

    Tracklist as follows:

    CD1: Playgroup - The History

    01. Chris & Cosey - This Is Me
    02. Just Ice - Turbocharged
    03. Original Concept - Knowledge Me (Xtra Beats)
    04. Whodini - Magic’s Wand
    05. Tilt - Arcade Funk
    06. Dynamix 2 - Just Give The DJ A Break
    07. Mr & Mrs Dale - It’s You
    08. Energize - Report To The Dancefloor
    09. Hashim - Al Nafyish
    10. Visage - Pleasure Boys (Dance Mix)
    11. Model 500 - No Ufo’s
    12. Fearless 4 - Just Rock
    13. Basstronic - Unknown DJ (Instrumental)
    14. Ryuchi Sakamoto - Riot In Lagos
    15. Vanity 6 - Make Up
    16. C Bank - One More Shot
    17. High Fidelity 3 – B-Boys Breakdance (Dub)
    18. Deee Lite - What Is Love (Holographic Goatee Mix)
    19. Junior Wilson - Dock Of The Bay (Version)

    CD2: Alter Ego - The Present

    01. Psyche - Neurotic Behaviour
    02. Daniel Bell - Baby Judy
    03. Modeler - Mint Condition
    04. Maurizio - M4
    05. Azzido Da Bass - Dooms Night
    06. Detroit Grand Pubahs - Big Onion (Joakim Remix)
    07. Chicken Lips - He Not In
    08. Kenny Larkin - Colonize
    09. Dopplereffekt - Cellularphone
    10. Elastic Reality - Cassa De X
    11. Low Res - Amuck
    12. Plastikman - Kricket
    13. Acid Jesus - Radium
    14. Robert Hood - Minus
    15. Mu - Chair Girl
    16. Galaxy To Galaxy - Jupiter Jazz

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Global underground mixes old and new sounds with gu33: rio

  • The newest mix installment from dance music giant Global Underground is set to be unveiled on October 1st and will feature two sets of mixes, each concentrating on separate periods of music. These past and present mixes are assembled by globe-trotting Olmeto producer/deejays Layo & Bushwacka!. 

    Tracklist as follows:

    CD1

    1. Ellis D - Took My Love Away
    2. The Daou - Surrender Yourself (Ballroom Mix)
    3. Marshall Jefferson - Open Our Eyes
    4. LB Bad - Touch Me! Touch Me!!
    5. Kym Mazelle - Taste My Love
    6. N.Y. House’n Authority - APT.1A
    7. Blunted Dummies - House For All
    8. Da Rebels - House Nation Under A Grove
    9. Sheila - Acid Kiss
    10. Lil Louis & The World – I Called U (Why’d U Fall)
    11. Liaisons D – Future FJP
    12. Master C & J Feat. Liz Torres - Can’t Get Enough
    13. Pierres Phantasy Club – Dream Girl
    14. Francois K - Hypnodelic
    15. Eddie Flashin Fowlkes - Move Me
    16. Sine - I Like It Deep (Soozee Kreemcheeze Mix)
    17. Jaya – One Kiss
    18. KC Flightt - Planet E (House Mix)
    19. Fingers Inc – Never No More Lonely
    20. Metro Area - Proton Candy
    21. Fallout - The Morning After
    22. How II House – Time To Feel The Rhythm
    23. Cajmere Feat. Dajae – Brighter Days
    24. Kenny Larkin – We Shall Overcome (Richie Rich Hawtin Remix)
    25. Soul Boy – Harmonica Track
    26. UBQ Project Feat Kathy Summers – When I Fell N Love

    CD2

    1. Phonique - Bang
    2. Hug – Fluteorgie
    3. Tiga - 3 Weeks (Troy Pierce’s Move Until You Leave Mix)
    4. Pier Bucci - Hay Consuelo (Samim Remix)
    5. Guy Gerber - Belly Dancing
    6. Stefan Goldmann - Aurora
    7. Paul Ritch - Samba
    8. Richie Hawtin - Spastik
    9. Adam Beyer - A Walking Contradiction
    10. Bushwacka! - Long Distance
    11. Jesus Loves You – After The Love/Layo And Bushwacka! - Ashes Remain
    12. Henrik Schwarz - Walk Music
    13. Patrick Chardronnet - Ledge
    14. Layo and Bushwacka! - Tabloid
    15. Martin Buttrich – What’s Your Name?
    16. Larry Heard Presents Mr. White - The Sun Can’t Compare (Long Version)
    17. Riley Reinhold - Lights In My Eyes
    18. Layo and Bushwacka! – Saudade Remix

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downloads up - value down

  • As CD sales continue to plummet into the technological abysses of the past and digital sales ramp into a bright new future, the value of music itself has taken the largest hit. A third of all Americans purchased music in 2006, a 5 point increase from the year before - and so on. However, the amount of money that US consumers are spending on music is in a constant decline; the average expense for the average music patron has strayed from around $230 bucks in 2000, to nearly half that today – not that they are buying any less, just spending less.   

    Welcome to the new expendable world of disposable art – all thanks to ones and zeros. 

  • Saturday, September 15th, 2007 | Posted in Special Features | No Comments »

Amazon combines drm-free music with physical product on mega-site

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    The largest media trafficker on the devil-net is Amazon.com – the heavyweight champ. New rumors are surfacing that Amazon may be the next gargantuan to take on iTunes in this instant gratification digital delivery revolution by combining all represented content onto the same playing field within the endless pages of its website. Meaning, both physical and DRM-free digital dowload products can be found on the same content pages as apposed to supporting a stand-alone download site. This move would ultimately simplify the world of Amazon music for both the company and its consumers. 

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los angeles underground electronic music festival - lauemf

  • Beginning Saturday 15th, Los Angeles will be hosting a line up of top up-and-comers from around the world.

    Line-up as follows:

    DJ Andre – Dj set (Minimal Tech) DK/US (Tekhaus LA / Compression)
    Dj Oscure – Dj/Producer (Break Beat) US/Colombia (Los Angeles Breakbeat Association / oscure.com)
    Michele Bass – Dj set (Break Beat) US/CA (Los Angeles Breakbeat Association)
    Lagarde – Dj set (House) US/CA (Noizela.com)
    Harry Duran – Dj set (House) US
    Adriana López – Dj (Minimal Tech) Colombia/Spain (surcobcn)
    Kenneth Graham – Dj/Producer (Tech-House) US (controlteam.com)
    Palenke Soultribe – Vj/Live performance (Progressive/Break Beat) Colombia/US (wc-music)
    D ‘ Agua – Live performane (House/Electronic) US/Brazil
    DJ AquaVee – Dj set (Electronica/Techno/House) US/CA (createfixate)
    Sonico – Dj/Producer (Techno/Ghettotech/ Experimental) Colombia (techsound)
    Bluekim – Dj (Techno/Industrial/Electro) Colombia (techsound)
    Insectosound – Vj/Live performance (Minimal Tech/Latin/Progressive) US/CA (wc-music)
    Matt Xavier – Dj set (Tech-House) US/Germany (Railyard Recordings / Compression)
    Sarah Marie – Dj set (Progressive house) US/CA
    Dj Javi Rumi – Dj set (Techno) Spain (nmr produktzioak)
    Shelton – Dj set (Drum N’ Bass) US/CA (Noizela.com)
    Jason Emsley – live set (Minimal Tech) US/CA (Platzhirsch / Telegraph / Clever Music)
    BRØTRE INERTIA – Vj/Live set (Industrial / Downtempo) Colombia/US (HateWorks / trig.com)
    Robin Porter – Dj set (Minimal tech) UK (Immigrant Records)
    Fósforo – Live performance (Electronica/Reggae) US/CA (rayarecords / sailaway collective)
    Niño Astronauta – Live performance (Electronica/Latin) US/México (sailaway collective)
    Cubiky – Live performance (Rock/Electrónica) US/México (cubiky.com / sailaway collective)

    Visit www.groovetickets.com for tickets and event information.

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Def mix celebrates 20 years with triple cd release

  • New York house music was brought to the world stage via Def Mix deejays David Morales, Frankie Knuckles and Satoshi Tomiie during the late 80’s and 90’s. Now in October of 2007, the label is set to unveil 3 full-length CDs of the studio’s most cherished releases and reworks in a release titled ‘Defected presents Def Mix Classics’.

    Tracklist as follows:

    CD1

    1. Mariah Carey ‘Dreamlover’ (Def Club Mix)
    2. Jamiroquai ‘Space Cowboy’ (Morales Classic Club Mix)
    3. Ten City ‘My Piece of Heaven’ (International 12” Mix)
    4. Frankie and Satoshi ‘Tears’ (Classic Club Mix)
    5. U2 ‘Lemon’ (Bad Yard Club Mix)
    6. Romanthony ‘Let Me Sho U Luv’ (Erotic Mix)
    7. Robert Owens ‘I’ll Be Your Friend’ (Original Def Mix)
    8. Shawn Christopher ‘Don’t Loose The Magic’ (12” Mix)
    9. Black Sheep ‘Strobelite Honey’ (The Def Mix)
    10. Satoshi Tomiie feat. Kelli Ali ‘Love In Traffic’ (3D Private Path)
    11. Urban Soul ‘Show Me’ (Def Club Mix)
    12. Brooklyn Friends ‘Philadelphia’ (Original Demo)
    13. Frankie Knuckles ‘The Whistle Song’

    CD2

    1. Inner City ‘Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin’’ (Def Mix)
    2. Loose Ends ‘Hangin’ On A String’ (Frankie Knuckles Club Mix)
    3. Clive Griffin ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ (Dance Mix)
    4. Incognito feat. Jocelyn Brown ‘Always There’ (12” Mix)
    5. Alison Limerick ‘Where Love Lives (Come On In)’ (Classic Mix)
    6. Ten City ‘Whatever Makes You Happy’ (New York City Mix)
    7. CeCe Peniston ‘Finally’ (12″ Choice Mix)
    8. Toni Braxton ‘Un-Break My Heart’ (Frankie Knuckles Franktidrama Club Mix)
    9. Starpoint ‘I Want You - You Want Me’ (Red Zone Mix)
    10. Rosie Gaines ‘Closer Than Close’ (Frankie’s Classic Club Mix)
    11. Sounds Of Blackness ‘The Pressure’ (Frankie Knuckles Classic Mix)
    12. The Face ‘Needin You’ (Original Mix)
    13. David Morales & The Bad Yard Club feat. Crystal Waters & Delta ‘In De Ghetto’ (Bad Yard Club Mix)
    14. Photek feat. Robert Owens ‘Mine To Give’ (David Morales World Mix)
    15. Loleatta Holloway ‘Dreamin’’ (Satoshi Shellshock Reconstruction)

    CD3

    1. Jody Watley ‘I’m The One You Need’ (Dead Zone Version)
    2. Pet Shop Boys ‘So Hard’ (D Morales Red Zone Mix)
    3. Shabba Ranks (featuring Chevelle Franklin) ‘Mr. Loverman’ (D.M. Ragga Hop Mix)
    4. Diana Ross ‘The Boss’ (Remix)
    5. Deborah Cox ‘Who Do U Love’ (David Morales Classic Club Mix)
    6. Vanessa Williams ‘The Comfort Zone’ (Frankie’s Comfortable Mix)
    7. Simply Red ‘Remembering’ (Satoshi Main Mix)
    8. Individual ‘Sky High’ (Satoshi Tomiie)

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Australia recognizes formidable cd revenue decrease

  • While online digital music sales have nearly doubled thus far in 2007 (roughly 15.9 million singles), the global CD industry continues to decline as Australia verifies with their latest sales figures. During the first half of 2007, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) reports that overall physical revenues dropped 17.3% to $139.8 million, and unit sales show a 15.7% decrease to $20.7 million.

    The online digital music sales market accounts for nearly 10% of the overall global music market and continues to rise daily.

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Roger sanchez & laidback luke mix new stealth afterdark vol. 3

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    On October 15th, Stealth Records will release the 3rd installation of its Afterdark series – this time mixed by label owner Roger Sanchez and deejay co-pilot Laidback Luke.    

    Tracklist

    CD #1 - Roger Sanchez

    1. Charles H. Brown & Tuccillo – Lick Them Lips
    2. Pier Bucci – Hay Consuelo (Samim Remix)
    3. Gregor Salto & Madskillz - Embryo
    4. Miniking vs. Josh Feedblack - Amore
    5. Joubim & Nicola Torreiro – Pixels (TKC Night In Orbit Mix)
    6. Prime 33 – Burn (Deadmau5 Mix)
    7. Dario Nunez & David Vio – A Chance0
    8. Peter Gelderblom - Respected
    9. Quiver – Dancing In Dark Rooms (Jim Rivers Mix)
    10. DJ Disciple – Rise Up (Disciple Funky Minimal Summer Mix)
    11. Da Hool – Light My Fire
    12. Johan Ilves – Campfire Stories
    13. Amox & Atle - A Witch’s Kiss (Ink & Needle Mix)
    14. Innersphere a.k.a. Shinedoe – Phunk (Steve Angello Re-Edit)
    Tom Stephan vs. S-Man ft. Kevin Aviance – Hold On Me (Accapella)

    CD #2 - Laidback Luke

    1. 2000 and One – Pak Pak (Laidback Luke’s Stealth Rebeats)
    2. Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso – Click (Rene Amesz Remix)
    3. The Fix – Medication Time
    4. Laidback Luke – Break The House Down
    5. Darren Mase – Take That Record Off (René Amesz & Peter Gelderblom Remix)
    6. Jaydee – Plastic Dreams (Laidback Luke Bootleg)
    7. Funkin’ Matt – Shake It Don’t Break It
    8. DJ DLG & Laidback Luke – Ambition (Laidback Luke Remix)
    Laidback Luke – Start Me Up (Accapella)
    9. Laidback Luke – Ho Hot Hotter
    10. Le Knight Club - Rhumba
    11. The Nightcrawlers – Push The Feeling On (Laidback Luke’s Stealth Rebeats)
    12. ATFC – Life (Lil’ Mo Life Mix)
    13. Gregor Salto – Eramus (Quitino Remix)
    Laidback Luke ft. Stephen Granville – Hypnotize (Accapella)
    14. Laidback Luke ft. MC Goodgrip – Rocking With The Best 2007
    15. Angello, Ingrosso & Laidback Luke - It

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Château Flight mixes body language vol. 5

  • Get Physical’s October release of ‘Body Language Vol. 5’ is mixed by Château Flight (Gilb’R & I:Cube) and features a unique blend of dance music styles – much like their own original releases.

    Tracklist as follows:

    01. Bogdan Irkuk: The Distant Message - Arken Remix
    02. Château Flight: Baltringue - The Body Langage Remix
    03. Château Flight: 116 BPM Beat
    04. Ceramic Hello: Sampling The Blast Furnace
    05. I:Cube: Prophetization - Demo Mix
    06. Fox N’Wolf: Claws Against Knives - Todd Terje Remix / BL Edit
    07. I:Cube: Pazuzu
    08. Brifo: Mi Piano Rojo
    09. Syncom Data: Beyond The Stars
    10. Westbam: Monkey Say, Monkey Do
    11. Smith N Hack: Space Warrior
    12. Riz Ortolani: Il Corpo Di Linda
    13. Poni Hoax: Antibodies - Château Flight Remix
    14. Henrik Schwarz: Jimis 2006 Mix 3
    15. Punto: 3Tempo3

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Gabriel & Dresden mix new toolroom compilation

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    Releasing in October on Mark Knight’s Toolroom Records, ‘Toolroom Knights Vol. 2’ mixed by ‘As the Rush Comes’ producers and trance icons Gabriel & Dresden.

    Tracklist as follows:

    CD1

    1. Intro
    2. Junior Boys - In The Morning (Hot Chip Remix)
    3. Above & Beyond - Good For Me (King Roc Dub Mix)
    4. Claude VonStroke - Who’s Afraid of Detroit?
    5. The Knife - Like A Pen (Thomas Schumacher Remix)
    6. D. Ramirez & Mark Knight - Colombian Soul (Gabriel and Dresden Tuscan Soul Reconstruction)
    7. Stephan Bodzin – Fahrenheit
    8. The Egg – Nothing (Dusty Kid Loves Rock Mix)
    9. Josh Gabriel - Crosstalk
    10.Ozgur Can - 84 shots
    11.Gabriel & Dresden feat. Molly Bancroft - Tracking Treasure Down (Wippenberg 128 Mix)
    12. Merkins – Nesk
    13. Trentemoller – Moan (Trentemoller Remix)

    CD2

    1. Intro
    2. Monochrome - Pearl (Gabriel & Dresden Thirst Remix)
    3. Shlomi Aber & Itamar Sagi - Blonda
    4. Eyerer & Namito – Quipa (Etienne De Crecy Remix)
    5. James Holden – A Break In The Clouds
    6. Christopher Norman feat 3pm - Turn On The Lights (Acappella)
    7. Gabriel & Dresden with Scarlett Etienne - Eleven
    8. Dubfire - Roadkill
    9. Gabriel & Dresden feat Jan Burton – Enemy (Gabriel & Dresden 2007 Remix)
    10. Dusty kid -Tsunamy
    11. The Killers – Read My Mind (Gabriel & Dresden Unplugged Mix)
    12. Josh Gabriel - Summit
    13. 68 Beats - Replay The Night (Gabriel & Dresden Remix)
    14. Mark Knight & Dave Spoon - Sylo
    15. Apparat – Fractales Part 1

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