It’s no small accomplishment when an indie label can celebrate their anniversary. Happy fifteen year anniversary wishes are in store for Josh Wink and his Ovum records. The label, which started in Philly and became a huge European favorite, is home to artist like Pete Moss, D’Julz, Steve Bug, and Josh Wink himself.
Josh and his crew will be celebrate their anniversary down at Winter Music Conference (@ Shelborne) on Wed the 24th.
I’ve been a fan of the Crazy P guys for years now and am so excited that they will be making their first trek to the states. With the recent success of their transformation to disco funk group (they also dropped the “penis”), the band will be making stops in San Francisco, New York, Canada, and at the Om Miami party.
To celebrate, here is a monthly free download of the group’s podcast.
Neon Indian. Traped in a pantry with his machines.
Hiya, Ommies! It’s Friday, and that means time for some freebies to start your weekend proper. This week I’m trying out some categories because let’s face it, not all fresh-off-the-mixing-board music is great. Some weeks you can’t keep up with it all and it’s like Christmas (or whatever holiday you prefer) and other weeks you find yourself listening to Phil Collins on repeat (true story).
Love it or hate it? Feel free to email at jenboyles at gmail.
THENEWISH:
Neon Indian – Sleep Paralyst:
The 21-year-old’s music is like an electro sunset, each synth its own individual ray that warms up the tune. This track is vocal but not overpowering with a distant but optimistic vibe that kind of reminds us of Miami Horror (get familiar if you’re not, he’s great).
FRINGE:
Danny Byrd – Sweet Harmony:
Though the liquid funk genre seems to have its feet firmly planted in Londontown, it’s tracks like this that make me wish it would pick up Stateside. Byrd is a huge highlight of that city’s Hospital Records, and this track is one that will make your heart soar (either that or I’m just a total sucker for the mircrogenre). Boh!
HIP-HOP
Rye Rye – Hip-Hop Changed (Prod by Crookers):
A Baltimore breakout after Blackstarr put her on his “Shake It To The Ground” banger (circa ‘07), Rye Rye returns to rap over a well done Crookers number that for once doesn’t sound like it’s trying to strip you of your hearing forever.
Simon Green aka Bonobo returns with one of the key cuts from his forthcoming album, ‘Black Sands’. Drawing as much on the rhythms of two-step as the lush soundscapes for which he’s best known, ‘Eyesdown’ also features a remarkable vocal from Andreya Triana and enough fuzzed-out sub-bass for a binful of dubsteppers. Classic and contemporary, melancholy and exhilarating all at once, ‘Eyesdown’ sounds like the kind of record Massive Attack could be making if they were starting out now.
‘Eyesdown’ featuring Andreya Triana is taken from Bonobo’s fourth album ‘Black Sands’ on Ninja Tune.
Posted by: g.win on March 12, 2010 @ 3:28 PM
Posted in: Music
The music conference rush is upon us, SXSW——>WMC. 14 days, 2 cities and lots of BBQ, hot sauce and Cuban Food on the horizon. First up, SXSW. Om is heading down to Austin this year repping for People Under the Stairs, Amp Live, J-Boogie and Pezzner. Linkage and RSVP info below.
Justin Martin conjures up Afrika Bambaataa and Newcleus on his new EP, Robot Romance on Dirtybird Records. Justin has always been one of my favorite house producers, and on this track, he just reconfirms why I love his work so much. His style really defies any boundaries.
Our first lady of house has become a label honcho herself. Colette just recently launched, Candy Talk Records. The house label will see future single releases from her arsenal of sweet soulful funky buddies including Joshua Heath, LawnChair Generals, Sexual Chocolate, Chuck Love, Giano, and Colette herself.
The first release is a track with Joshua Heath feat. Colette “Call On Me” will be released soon.
If you are a sugar fiend, follow Candy Talk Records on Facebook here
Posted by: g.win on March 11, 2010 @ 12:21 AM
Posted in: News
The Detroit Electronic Music Festival or Movement 2010 has announced its lineup scheduled to take place May 29-31, 2010. This is the 10th anniversary of Detroit’s yearly electronic music festival. The event is held in Hart Plaza in Detroit Michigan. Stand outs include Richie Hawtin’s Plastikman Live, Claude Von Stroke, Mr. Scruff, Radio Slave, A-Trak, Josh Wink and Kid Sister (Live).
For more information on the event visit www.demf.com/
2010 Lineup
A-Trak / Acid Didj / Agoria / Anthony “Shake” Shakir / Cassy / Chris Liebing / Claude VonStroke / Dan Bain / Derrick Carter / DJ Dick / DJ Godfather / DJ Hype / DJ Koze / DJ Pierre / DJ Sneak / Francesco Tristano – Live / Hudson Mohawke / Ida Engberg / Inner City / ItaloBoyz / Jamie Jones / Jennifer Xerri / Joel Mull / John Acquaviva / John Johr /Josh Wink / K-HAND / Kenny Larkin – Live / Kid Sister – Live / Kraak & Smaak / Kyle Hall / Larry Heard / Luke Hess – Live / Magda / Mark Ernestus (Rhythm & Sound) / Martin Buttrich – Live / Martinez Bros / Martyn / Matthew Hawtin / Michael Mayer / Minx / Model 500 / Mr. Scruff / Onur Ozer / Paco Osuna / Phat Kat & Guilty Simpson w/ Will Sessions – Live / Pretty Lights – Live / Punisher / Radio Slave / Recloose / Rex Sepulveda / Richie Hawtin presents Plastikman Live / Rick Wilhite / Rob Hood – Live / Rolando / Ryan Crosson / Scion – Live / Secrets – Live / Simian Mobile Disco / Stacey Pullen / Starski&Clutch / Theo Parish / Woody Mcbride and more TBA.
Posted by: g.win on March 10, 2010 @ 10:50 PM
Posted in: Events
Check out the slept on Blu video from his critically acclaimed Her Favorite Color Mixtape. It’s was uploaded back in August but is now only seeing the light of day.
Posted by: Jonthecorner on March 8, 2010 @ 12:39 PM
Posted in: Music
In this month’s visual stimulation, we are more than happy to feature world renowned artist, Dalek. He personally sent us these pieces to be featured in this month’s installment of Visual Stimulation.
James Marshall, aka Dalek, is one of the most celebrated artist today. As the son of a military family, Dalek lived all around the world including a brief stint in Japan. He turned to skateboarding, graffiti, and punk music for inclusion. While attending the art institute in Chicago, Dalek created a character that would soon become his first signature piece. Dalek’s “Space Monkey” was seen everywhere.
From 2001 to 2002, Dalek served as assistant to the influential Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. The six-month assistantship proved to be a major turning point in Dalek’s career: “I didn’t have a real set direction for how I wanted to paint. I had seen a show of [Murakami’s] that August at the Boston Museum, and when I saw those painting close up, I realized that was the end product I wanted to see my ideas come out in. I realized I needed that sort of apprenticeship.”
In 2007, Dalek produced a show and the world saw a drastic departure from the “Space Monkey” character. Gone was the iconic character he had been known for, and new was the grand hand painted pieces featuring an abundance of color and shapes. The concept behind the new series was the meditation of the push and pull of life forces.
Visit Dalekart.com for more information on James Marshall, aka Dalek.
Check out an interview from Walrus TV below.
Posted by: g.win on March 8, 2010 @ 1:26 AM
Posted in: Visual Stimulation
