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Label: Kismet :: Year: 2008 ::

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release date: Apr 29, 2003 :: label: Fabric :: Jacques Lu Cont, the production wizard behind Les Rythmes Digitales, also spins a mean set of stylish Euro-house when he wants to, the evidence coming on his volume in the mix series overseen by London's most crucial indie club, Fabric. Lu Cont salutes the club's focus on music both clever and hooky (and danceable), drawing tracks from a few usual culprits (Ryksopp, Crazy Penis, Mirwais, Gus Gus) as well as quite a few '80s nuggets that sound perfect in context. From Tom Tom Club's "Wordy Rappinghood" to Devo's "Snowball" to the Steve Miller Band's "Abracadabra" to Pixies' "Gouge Away," Lu Cont throws caution to the wind and, if he errs on the side of camp more often than not ("Sweet Dreams" is a tough one to pull off these days), it certainly doesn't hurt the ear-candy flair of his mix. Two of the best oldies are the Chicago jacking classic "House Nation" (which hasn't lost a whit of its appeal since release) and the closer, Eno's "Here Come the Warm Jets."

Label: The Perfect Kiss :: Released:Feb 2008 :: http://www.myspace.com/olgakouklaki

Label: Global Underground :: Date: 12-05-2008 ::

Release Date: Feb 19, 2008 :: Label : Metropolis :: Such industrial alt-metal outfits as Nine Inch Nails and Ministry received the lion's share of press and commercial success during the '90s, but there were a handful of other bands that were slugging it out for just as long (if not longer), including KMFDM. The band's name has been the subject of countless debates amongst fans over the years as to what it stands for (their record company even went as far as holding a contest in 1994 for fans to submit possible meanings, resulting in more than a thousand entries), but the confirmed meaning is Kein Mitleid Fr Die Mehrheit, when translated in English means No Pity for the Majority. The German band has included countless members over the years, but through it all, their leader has remained Sascha Konietzko, whose multi-tasks have included songwriter, producer, mixer, programmer, sampler, vocalist, percussionist, bassist, and electronic gadgets...

Release Date: Mar 29, 2005 :: Label: Towerblock

Label: Mr Bongo :: Url: www.flowridersmusic.com :: R.U.E.D.Y, the follow up to Flowriders impressive and critically well received debut Starcraft combines hip-hop, broken beats, jazz grooves, funk and soulful vocals on an album that rewards repeat listening. Amsterdam producer Vincent Helbert, aka Flowriders, started out writing, performing and recording acoustic jazz. With this collection the early jazz influences are pushed into new directions using electronics to create a multilayered and inventive new sound. At times it can feel like there is too much happening on each track, particularly on Looking Deep the longest track on the album, though this is a minor quibble. Featuring vocals from artists such as Spoonface, Nia Shaw and regular collaborator Colonel Red, Helbert has enlisted some fine partners to maintain the sophisticated and innovative style. Featuring live drum contributions from Richard Spaven, who has previously worked with TY and 4Hero, the live set-up would certainly be worth checking out. Fans of other hip-hop/jazz fusions such as Jazzanova would definitely find something in R.U.E.D.Y. While it may not hit the creative heights or cross-over commercial success of Jazzanova, Flowriders have clearly gained some high profile fans in the German-based collective- One never gets tired listening to it, and something new is heard on each play. Jazz, broken beats, funk, roots and soulful vocals all sublimely knitted together on one eargasmic recording- Jazzanova. Experience the last and perhaps the standout track is the one that best captures the soul of this recording, superb vocals are driven by a huge bass line, great electronics, a jazzy keyboard solo, supported by fine drums and percussion, a standout track on an already outstanding album.

release date: Apr 2, 2007 :: label: Karmarouge :: On 'Bambusbeats' Gabriel Ananda presents us a reverse side of his extraordinary skills. Away from his well known melodic tracks now his music dips into the artificiality and abstractness of electronic sound scapes, nevertheless it is emotional and in the flesh. Acoustic African-based drum and percussion elements are the basic essentials of the album theme and leave the tracks sound more newer. Gabriel Ananda puts his focus on rhythm and acoustic drums wich now carry his emotions across the music and look straight to the dancefloor. Above all Gabriel Ananda often switches between two themes inside of one track wich attracts attention as a characteristic feature of the album. This, what is coming out of the boxes fresh and untouched, is pure groove and definitive a tribute to detroitish values - the pairing of great emotional gestures and the uninevitable might of the dance floor.‘Bambusbeats’ is an album that stands for grooving techno, detroitish values, pure fun and musical tension and is at the same moment a great, powerful energy flux wich takes its vitality out of the typical techno monotony. Your chance to dance...

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Lemon8 presents 8-Track Mind :: Lemon8 is widely recognized as a major influence in Electronic Dance Music. "Model8", his first production ever, is now being recognized as a landmark in techno and minimal. As such it earned itself a re-release on Richie Hawtin's "Plus8" after 14 years, acknowledging Harry as one of the godfathers of minimal techno. His productions are being played by the world's greatest jocks, such as Danny Tenaglia, Tiesto, Danny Howels, Armin van Buuren and Sasha. The "Inner Sanctuary Sessions" album, consisting solely of Lemon8 productions, won him the 'Cool Award' for Best Album in 2003. He came out on top beating John Digweed, Satoshi Tomiie and even Coldplay. Today this album is being regarded as a true classic and still very much sought after around the globe. As a DJ he has the most influential venues and festivals on his resume. Such as Amnesia, Spundae, Ministry of Sound, Pacha, God's Kitchen, Nature One and Dance Valley. His new "8-track mind" radio show is getting great accolades worldwide, again leaping boundaries and showcasing what the "Lemon8 Seal Of Quality" is all about.