11/11/11

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Killian

Viewed from a distance the masonry of Hendre Hall, a Grade II listed building, rolls perfectly into the countryside landscape, blending with acres of farmland, lakes and rivers, a stunning gem hidden amongst the beauty of the Welsh mountains.

Mindset Records has an impressive artist roster and they are taking the show on the road. Robot Bodypop favourites Indigo and Synkro have invited dBridge, the mighty HoyaHoya and the PYC Collective to the party. This is probably one of the more impressive line-ups we’ve seen all year and the setting is incredibly fitting for the vibe these musicians create. We’re excited to be attending and expect to come away with a mighty grin. To quote them directly:

Expect positive energy, forward thinking electronic music with a mass of bass and vibes!

Line Up:

Room 1 – Mindset/Exit
dBridge
Consequence
Synkro + Indigo
Stray
Mode
AnD

Room 2 – Hoya:Hoya
Illum Sphere
Johnny Dub
+ Special Guest

Room 3 – P.Y.C/Locked
Troy Gunner
Ifan Dafydd
Eleven8
Versa
PYC Sessions

Al Sonar / Maff Cee / Deficit / Akuma

Food and drink in abundance and visual treats from Mr Kobo, Lika, Mere Coincidence & 31770. Step on the train, motorway or bus and get involved.

Mindset Records
Tickets & Info

Skittles – Dot2Dot

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Killian

Following on from Broke’N’English’s recent Umbro bursary, their versatile imprint Estate Recordings is back in business. Luckily for you, us and any other fan of upfront music, their first release is Mancunian wordsmith Skittles newest cut. Out on the 7th November, Dot2Dot is already on Radio 1 rotation and gaining airplay from Mary Anne Hobbs amongst others. Put simply, its a banger and with the release featuring remixes from Zed Bias, Dub Phizix and Joe Kalius its as fresh as you can get. Beats and lyrics come as good as it gets. Essential listening.

One Guy Called Skittles

Chimpo – MadmanExtravaganza

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Killian

Badman selector and all round soundboy killer Chimpo gets back in the studio for this serious promo mix alongside mic-man Fox. Dubs, dubs and more dubs with the odd remix and exclusive cut make you realise why this man takes the dancefloor apart. Good luck in sourcing the beats, its best to sit back and get carried by this audio treat. Shouts to Fox for the mic duties.

Tracklisting

HAZE – CAN YOU FEEL ME (DUB)
DISMANTLE – BROKE (DUB)
DISMANTLE – BROKE (CHIMPO REMIX) (DUB)
NARROWS – REVIVAL
DANNY WEED – CREEPER (REFIX)
SO SOLID – DILEMA (INSTRUMENTAL)
TRC – SEX
CHIMPO – MAGIC GLOVES (DUB)
CHIMPO – DARK CLOUDS feat FOX (DUB)
CHIMPO – DESIRE (DUB)
DOM HZ (DUB)
CHIMPO – DESIRE (DUB)
BASCOM X (HARD RIDDIM DUBPLATE)
CHIMPO – SUMMER JAM feat FAT D (DUB)
CHIMPO – BLOWFISH (DUB)
PRODIGY – HORNS OF JERICHO
NORTHBASE – RUFFNECK (DUB)
CHIMPO JENNA G TRIGGA – SETTLE DOWN (TRUE TIGER DUB)
CHIMPO TRIGGA – GAZA (SUKH KNIGHT REMIX) (TRUE TIGER DUB)
TAIKI N NULIGHT – IM COMIN UP (BISCUIT FACTORY DUB)
CHIMPO – PUMP ACTION (DISMANTLE REMIX) (SIN CITY DUB)
DISMANTLE – MORE FUNK (DUB)
PAUL JOHNSON – GET GET DOWN (CHIMPO REFIX) (DUB)

Chimpo Soundcloud

Robot Art

Posted on October 20, 2011 by 1nejack

We do like our sentient mechanics on this blog. Here are some fine works from some of the artists who have contributed thus far. Click the names of the artists to go to their respective galleries.

Christopher Conte

Jeremy Mayer

DB Artist

Project Nightlife

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Killian

Project Nightlife is a new series of events showcasing some of the best electronic music around. Breathing new life into Manchesters club scene this promises to be the new home for great, fresh, bass heavy, electronic music across the board. Backed by residents Brunks, Compa, Ben Pearce, Doodle Djs, Darka, Wanners, No Rush DJs, Ben Starr and Chow Down Djs and with Robot Bodypop appearing on the 26th November this is an event not to be slept on. Every Saturday at Rumours until 3rd December. Dont miss out.

Starting this week:

WEEK 1 // 22.10.11

SOUNDS OF SUMO presents :

● MELÉ (Sound Of Sumo)
● SUBMERSE (Well Rounded)
● KRYWOLF (Sounds Of Sumo)
● TOM SHANKS (Sounds Of Sumo)
● KINGSIN

A taster of what to expect from MELÉ

and from Submerse

Head over to the Facebook page for more info and events listings.

ADP & Ritual

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Killian

Two monster tracks this week. The first from Californian producer and Organized Grime resident ADP. A dark and sinister roller with punchy drums and futuristic synths, this track is one you could easily work into the dancefloor.

Next up its a remix of a Robot Bodypop favourite, Jamie Woon. Theres been many reworkings of his ‘Lady Luck‘ track but the soft and melodic 2 step number rolled out by Ritual is probably the finest we’ve heard. The vocals roll above and below the smooth soundscape and the fact this guy is only 16 means only big things for this part time Mancuinian resident.