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When WANARB Met: Louie Fresco

Posted in Deep House, Interviews with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 22, 2012 by rachaelwilliams

Louie Fresco chats to WANARB

Mexican producer Louie Fresco burst onto the scene late last year with his Donna Summer sampling track So Good released on Art Department’s Jonny White’s label No.19 Music. The subsequently (and exquisite) remix by Russ Yallop cemented him as one to watch in 2012.

Now, as he’s set to put out the second release from his new label, Mexa Records, a joint venture with his fellow countryman Jay Blakk (of Climbers), we caught up with him to chat Latin influences, Kenny G, Twinkies and more in what might be the funniest interview we’ve ever had the pleasure of conducting…

[Editor's note: this interview took place before the death of Donna Summer. We'd like to take this moment to say big love and respect to the Queen Of Disco... you will be missed.]

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Introducing: Uffe

Posted in New Music with tags , , , , , , on April 25, 2012 by rachaelwilliams

Uffe Christensen

Due for release on Pets Recordings in a few weeks is beautiful EP from Uffe, Colors Outside. Hailing from Copenhagen, the Danish Uffe Christensen is now based in Amsterdam and is set to hold a dear place in your daytime music heart.

The title track, a light-hearted, bouncy affair, heavy with summery samples, serves to bliss you out ready for the somewhat darker but no less stunning I’ll Leave Soon. Its melancholic vocals and slow build-up ensure its place as the strongest track on the release. Meanwhile the ‘Just Leave’ remix of I’ll Leave Soon comes courtesy of Pets Recordings bosses Catz N Dogz. That’s definitely a grower, so give it a chance as it seems to sit quite apart from the tone of the other tracks. It retains the vocals but darks it out further giving a midnight feeling as opposed to the twilight party sentiment of the original. Finally, closer When The Sun Rose lets you get lost in its chugging bassline, folk tinged vocals and twiddly acid noises.

It’s difficult to pin-point exactly what makes Colors Outside so captivating. Its wealth of influences, mix of genres and experimental samples definitely make it must for getting through these rain-drenched days and pretending it’s actually sunny.

It’s worth checking out the video for I’ll Leave Soon, and not just for gorgeous Polish model Kornelia Strzelecka lazing about and dancing in a envy-inducing pastoral setting…

Colors Outside by Uffe is released on Pets Recordings on 7th May 2012.

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When WANARB Met: Tom Flynn

Posted in Interviews, New Music with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 18, 2012 by rachaelwilliams

Tom Flynn

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to see Tom Flynn at Dirtybird’s London BBQ and, despite the fact he was on an hour into a 15 hour rave playing in a large warehouse to a handful of (young looking) people, his music caught our ears. It’s a rare talent to draw the attention of sober people in the process of pacing themselves for the long haul. And taking into consideration the context of a party full of many amazing moments- the heat causing Claude Von Stroke to ditch his jeans and walk about in his pants, French Fries playing late ’90s UK Garage, Drums Of Death and Leroy Peppers (aka Christian Martin) handing out cups of water to thirsty ravers and impeccable sets from just about everyone- it has definitely made us want to see Mr Flynn again but playing a more prominent, danceable slot.

In the meantime however, his brand new EP on Hypercolour, People Everyday, is seeing us through until such a time. We caught up with him to chat record labels, his love of Pharrell Williams, the BBQ and just how much his Moog means to him…

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Introducing: Toky

Posted in Deep House with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 23, 2012 by rachaelwilliams

Toky

Chances are, if you download a lot of deep house podcasts, you’ve already heard Toky. The Hot Since ’82 remix of his track About You is currently making itself known to all and sundry after appearing on Noir’s latest ‘Recommends’ podcast. No surprise there really as it’s due for release on Noir’s label on 30th January. There is another remix by hot tip Fur Coat but it’s the Hot Since ’82 version that’s the big draw here. Pushing what seems to be January’s sound, of deep, down-tempo melancholic house; the remix is the type of track you might miss first time round but then you hear it again and say oh hey what’s that? Then maybe you’ll hear it another time and this time it sticks in your mind. With haunting androgynous vocals coupled with a dirty and deep bassline; it’ll be a 4am killer on the dancefloor for when everyone’s ultra-smashed.

Toky – About You (Hot Since ’82 remix)

Toky’s certainly set for big things this year despite only getting into dance music production last January after a live session with fellow Italian Karm from Tale Of Us. To be on Noir’s label, remixed by two very upcoming acts *and* gained such attention in a year is staggering. And if that weren’t enough, he’s already formed an ace side-project called Superhero with Italian DJ and producer Leon. There’s only a preview available of their new track Drugs And Choices but it’s fucking ace so do check it out. Dry humour laces spoken word lyrics over a sparse beat creating a surprisingly addictive little number.

Superhero – Drugs And Choices (preview)

It’s actually the first track on Toky’s recent Purp & Soul podcast which is well worth a listen and a download. Definitely keep your ears out for more from this man.

Toky – Purp & Soul podcast [Download here]

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Louie Fresco gets the Russ Yallop remix treatment

Posted in New Music, remix/cover with tags , , , , , , , , on January 16, 2012 by rachaelwilliams

Louie Fresco So Good EP on No 19

Mexican producer Louie Fresco is set to release his latest EP on Johnny White of Art Department’s record label No 19 Music, and it seems the Russ Yallop remix is getting more than a few DJs over-excited. With it’s driving bassline and hypnotic Donna Summer sample it’s no wonder. It’s the track that catches you unawares in a club and makes you go woah as you sway to the beat, instantly feeling way more fucked.

It’s a shame that it’s such a short snippet of the track up on No 19′s Soundcloud as the whole track is an utter beast. Luckily you can find it on both Noir’s latest ‘Recommends’ podcast and My Favourite Robot’s podcast for Electronic Groove (both are downloadable and worth a listen).

Truly though, the best way to experience it is going to be in a club and frankly it’s inconceivable that Russ Yallop won’t be shoe-horning this into any and every set he plays for the next few months. It’s too good not to. It’s definitely worth checking out when he’s next in town and making sure you get down there.

As so often happens with exciting tracks there doesn’t seem to be a release date as yet, leaving fans guessing as to when they can get their paws on this beaut. However, it is interesting to note that this release marks a noticeable change in the No. 19 artwork. Apparently 2012 releases will mark a series of work featuring Toronto based illustrator Hugh Steele whose work Johnny White stumbled across whilst visiting his hometown. It’s a good fit for the label as the dreamlike quality of his work certainly suits their output.

EDIT: After posting a link to this on his Facebook, Louie Fresco commented that it will be released “Jan 28: Vinyl, 2 weeks later: Digital”. Thanks Louie- can’t wait!

Louie Fresco – So Good (Russ Yallop remix) [No. 19 Music] – snippet

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Amirali – Beautiful World

Posted in Deep House, downtempo, New Music with tags , , , , , , , , , on January 10, 2012 by rachaelwilliams

Amirali - Beautiful World

Even if you don’t recognise Iranian-born Amirali from his spectacular opening track ‘My Way’ on the recent Crosstown Rebels compilaton Get Lost 4, one thing is certain: his style of melancholic house is most definitely going to be punctuating your year. His latest track Beautiful World has been popping up on Rebel-related podcasts and mixes, and should be known to hardcore Damian Lazarus fans at the very least. The seminal label describe the track as:

“Laced with the gothic sound of Depeche Mode colliding in the future with the spawn of Art Department and Underworld at Burning Man’s Robot Heart, the original cut of ‘Beautiful World’ is a seductive, space-age concoction of weird and groovy magnitude. Driven by bass swagger and imbued with an air of cinematic harmony, the penetrating vocal injects a gothic pop sensibility and marks out Amirali as the new voice in dance music. In this near epic package, the song is given cubic dimensions from a pool of current world-class talent.”

And one of these world-class talents is none of than Rebel favourite Deniz Kurtel who has remixed the track and slowed it aaaaaaallll down and given it a bit of a disco vibe. Both versions are worth treating your ears to.

Amirali – Beautiful World

Amirali - Beautiful World (Deniz Kurtel remix) – snippet

Beautiful World by Amirali is released on Crosstown Rebels on Saturday 28th January 2012

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5 Most Ubiquitous Tracks Of The Year

Posted in House with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 24, 2011 by rachaelwilliams

Azari & III HungryForThePower If, like me, you’ve gone home for Christmas, then chances are you’re stuck out in the countryside somewhere trying to avoid Christmas music and awaiting relatives who you know will spend the next few days mercilessly taking the piss out of you. So if you know that pain, then surely you can forgive me producing yet another of these end-of-year lists.

I’ve limited myself to only five though as I figure most people will skim mega-long lists. Over the last month there’s been poll after poll, list after list; all essentially saying the same thing. But they’re never going to say anything much ground-breaking are they? It’s just us collectively saying “yep, I really liked that, I did.” So these aren’t necessarily my five favourite tracks. These are just the five tracks it was impossible to avoid this year.

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Introducing: pplaceholderr

Posted in downtempo, New / Unsigned bands with tags , , , , , , , , on December 13, 2011 by rachaelwilliams

pplaceholderrIn this day and age it’s hard to retain an air of mystery. Most up-and-coming artists are clamouring for attention; desperate to be heard above the din of so much available music. Not so with the enigmatic pplaceholderr, who seems to be a bedroom producer somewhere in surburban America, who’s genuinely a bit shocked that people are liking his music on Facebook.

The thing is, his music is actually fucking beautiful. Standout track Don’t U Know has been remixed by Jacob Korn and found it’s way into Catz N Dogz record box and been played out live on Beatport’s Ustream as a result. Any fan of Catz N Dogz are well aware of their discerning music taste so it’s great they’ve introduced pplaceholderr to the right kind of audience, namely those who are likely to seek out new music as opposed to passively listening.

The music itself has a kind of Koreless, James Blake, Burial, type feel to it, but still something new and exciting enough to make you take notice. The type of music that someone would stick the word “future” in front of a genre just so they were able to describe it.

It’s testament to pplaceholderr’s talent that he confines himself to Soundcloud and Twitter, eschewing Facebook because he “feel[s] like that would be a bit self indulgent” and yet has been getting recognition and support without having played shows. Promoters reading this: BOOK HIM BEFORE ANYONE ELSE DOES.

pplaceholderr – Don’t U Know

Don’t U Know is due for release in early 2012 (hopefully Februrary, according to the man himself) on Space Hardware, a new side-label from UK-based label Hypercolour. It’ll be their first release, on both digital and vinyl. It’ll include the Jacob Korn remix plus another track, Brothers. Definitely one that’ll be worth the wait.

pplaceholderr – Brothers

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When WANARB met: Ali Love

Posted in Hot Creations, House, Interviews with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 12, 2011 by rachaelwilliams

London based Ali Love, has up until recently been known for a more disco sound with 2010′s album Love Harder drawing comparisons to Heartbreak and Cut Copy. This year however, has seen him ally himself with dance music’s big-guns: the Hot Creations crew headed up by Jamie Jones and Lee Foss. His latest project, Infinity Ink, with Luca C, has been getting notable attention with latest track Games appearing on mixes by anyone worth listening to, including both Maceo Plex and Art Department. Fitting then, that he should be performing a live PA this Friday 16th December at Return To The Future, sharing the bill with Hot Creations/Creche Alexis Raphael, Supplement Facts Bill Patrick and Art Department themselves. We caught up with him to chat about Infinity Ink, working with Jamie Jones, shooting David Guetta and ermm, turbans.

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The Revenge remixes M A N I K

Posted in Deep House, remix/cover with tags , , , , , , on November 29, 2011 by rachaelwilliams

Culprit - M A N I K - She Watches MeI appreciate this is a bit havin’ it for a Tuesday night but I couldn’t resist this opportunity to play you all the full length version of The Revenge’s remix of M A N I K’s latest track on Culprit, She Watches Me. This definitely makes me wish it was a weekend and I was on my way out….. how many days until then again? Have a listen but don’t blame me if it makes you want to go out dancing.

Londoners are in luck because they actually can go out dancing to this on the weekend, as The Horse And Groom Presents The Revenge playing a three hour set this Saturday 3rd December. It’s only £4 on Resident Advisor as well. BOOM.

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