This is my blog about all the different kinds of music that influences me on a daily basis, and the tools by which I'm involved with music - social media. tech house, electro house, electro, tribal house, lounge, electronica, nu disco, indie dance, reggae, dub, dubstep, blues, lounge, chill out, pop, 80s, disco, freaky sh*t, and gigs that I have coming up...and assorted stuff as yet to be defined by our dog, Parker.
The symbiotic relationship between personal branding and companies
From my buddy Adam Singer's 'Future Buzz' blog. "They take the time each day to share their ideas, passions and inspirations with the world. Tying your company to a person like this is a smart move and a great way to position your company as a leader, find new business and make new connections." Full article here:
Tips for DIY indie labels
What works? What doesn't? What are the tools for being a successful label in the new arena? Check out this article (first in a series).
t’s one of the lost classics of the ‘60s, a psychedelic masterpiece drenched in colour and inspired by life, love, poverty, rebellion, and, of course, “jumpers, coke, sweet mary jane”. The album is Cold Fact, and what’s more intriguing is that its maker — a shadowy figure known as Rodriguez — was, for many years, lost too. A decade ago, he was rediscovered working on a Detroit building site, unaware that his defining album had become not only a cult classic, but for the people of South Africa, a beacon of revolution. Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album
Sonartek are Niki B & Christian E.F.F.E. (SAWREC ,SWIFT, RENNAISSANCE, AUDIO THERAPY) from Chiavari in Italy. Here they present the evolution of their sound, Light is their debut on Kismet Records.Sub-aquatic bassline, driving beats with reverberated percussion sounds, hypnotic female vocals and synthetic shakers to add extra dimension, perfect for those darken and moody 4am dancefloors. Bonus track Post Remote is a killer peak techno affair. All in all a delightful release! More On This Album
Like many bands before them, School of Seven Bells were born as the result of a late-night revelation. Benjamin Curtis connected with sisters Alejandra and Claudia Deheza in 2004 while their bands—Secret Machines and On-Air Library!, respectively—were on tour. While watching PBS at 3am, Alejandra caught a show about the School of Seven Bells: a mythical South American pickpocket academy that may or may not have existed in the ‘80s. The idea of seven minds working as one appealed to her, as did the phrase’s cryptic musicality, and a creative spark ignited. Buy at iTunes Pre-Release Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Rhapsody Buy at Napster Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Puretracks Buy at GroupieTunes More On This Album
Throughout our DJ travels Satoshi Tomiie and I have seen, heard and experienced great things. We’ve visited the best clubs around the world and partied with the best of them. The one thing in common with club goers is they appreciate good and well produced electronic dance music. “Panorama” simply shows the diversity and love we have for all style of Dance Music — weather it’s Deep Vocal track by Anthony Middelton (one half of Audiofly) on “Underneath The Sky”, a Tech cut by Jim Rivers on “I Go Deep”, or a classic Techno cut by Nathan Fake on “Bored Of House — Saw Recordings will always stay true to quality.?The hardest part was coming up with a working title for this album - the easiest part was compiling the titles of songs that have given great satisfaction to the punters and to ourselves while on our panoramic journey in life.??-Hector Romero — Saw Recordings, Summer 2008 Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Puretracks Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks More On This Album
Since forming in 1998, the Wellington-based 7-piece have been winning over fans with their unique blend of reggae, dub, funk and soul, carving out their reputation on the strength of their critically acclaimed studio albums and legendary live performances. They now enjoy a large following all over Aotearoa, as well as a growing fan base throughout Australia and Europe. ??The Black Seeds started turning heads around New Zealand following the release of their debut album, 2001’s Keep On Pushing. The album received widespread critical acclaim, including being named one of the top 50 albums of the year by Rip It Up Magazine, and eventually reached gold sales status. The group’s second studio album, 2004’s On The Sun, added a heavy dose of funk and soul to the dub reggae sound that underpinned Keep On Pushing. On The Sun debuted at #3 on the New Zealand album charts, achieving double platinum sales and solidifying The Black Seeds’ status as one of New Zealand’s premier groups. Album single ‘So True’ was one of the most popular New Zealand songs of 2005, receiving massive support from commercial radio and music television, while singles ‘Turn It Around’ and ‘Fire’ received widespread airplay on bNet radio.
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