percussionlab.com – a fine selection of dj recordings

I´m glad i found out about percussionlab.com. I think this is by far the best collection of good dj sets i´ve seen on one place in the web. With great musical diversity, this website is rich on content, organized and visually appealing. Again Praveen and Sougwen Chung i blogged about, are involved. All thumbs up!

Visit here: http://percussionlab.com/

Tags: Dj Mix, Dubstep, Minimal, Music, percussionlab.com. Percussion Lab, Praveen, Sougwen Chung, Techno

This keeps Kids dancing by Shalla Bros

Business as usual: another banging minimal techno set by Shalla Bros. This one starts smooth and keeps growing until the end. I listened to the mix at work yesterday and i really enjoyed it. This keeps big kids dancing..

THIS KEEPS KIDS DANCING by shalla bros.

As always here´s more about Shalla Bros:
myspace

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Tags: Dj Mix, Minimal, Mixes, Music, Shalla Bros, Techno

Sounds by Sbtrkt, James Blake, Sepalcure, Rumblejazz and more…

I decided to share some of the tunes i´ve been finding across the web these days and that i´m really into.  Regular readers of the blog may have realized that dubstep, 2-step and the UK and US bass sounds really work for me. The smooth and deep atmosphere found in some of the chilled dubstep tracks is unique to me in electronic music and the melancholic feel to the burial-like sounds is great, specially for this time of the year in northern europe. On the other hand the new garage and 2-step sounds being produced have a really fresh and funky feel to them…So some of this stuff is reallly groovy and danceable, and some ist just to lean back and think about the last time you´ve felt sand and salt-water between your toes. And it should not forget to mention that most of these tracks are recent but that im just posting stuff i like without wanting to present the freshest sounds around. Big up!

(Note: If some of the soundcloud players are not working properly please follow the link on the bottom. It will work on the soundcloud page)

Sbtrkt

The first  2 tracks are from Sbtrkt. First one is a remix by Sbtrkt from MJ Cole´s track “Sanctuary” released originally in 1999. I listened to MJ Cole for many years and i think this remix works great for the new directions garage is going. The second is dubstep but goes for smooth danceable rythm (forthcoming on Brainmath Rec in March/April 2010). Sbtrkt is a London based producer..have a eye on him!

MJ Cole – Sanctuary (Sbtrkt Remix) by sbtrkt
SBTRKT – 2020 by sbtrkt

Shortstuff & Brackles

Third track ist from Shortstuff & Brackles, 2 producers based in south england. A future garage track, really nice melody and vibe. Shortstuff´s myspace is here, and Brackles here.
This track was released on the Compilation “Fabric Presents Elevator Music: Vol. 1″ in February 2010.

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Tags: 2-step, Dubstep, Garage, James Blake, MJ Cole, Music, Rumbjejazz, Sbtrkt, Sepalcure

Fresh downtempo mixes from Gelka

Sergio and Alex aka Gelka produced one of the best chill albums from 2008 and their track “Soon” is among my all time favourites. Such a positive groove.  The gelka mixtapes are a nice mixture of old-school chill, jazz, nu-jazz, downtempo and hip hop. Perfect for home listening, chilling after a party or just for your way to work. Go for their soundcloud for the tracklisting. Full respect Gelka!!

Gelka transparent audio mix by  gelka

Gelka Mute Mix by  gelka

Tags: Budapest, Chill, Downtempo, Gelka, Less is more

Sepalcure: Lovestep featuring Praveen in the mix and Sougwen Chung

Sepalcure is a collaboration of Brooklyn’s Praveen and Machinedrum. The two are creating something they call Lovestep, a combination of soulful house and 2 step beats. Here´s what they write about themselves:

I really like the idea and the´ve got proper support with the art direction by Sougwen Chung who produces imagery that goes with the music.

Sepalcure – Feeling That I Know So Well from sougwen on Vimeo.

This mix by Preaveen is from November 2009 and features some of the best mellow dubstep tracks from 2009. This works so well  for the frosty winter here in Berlin..some of my favourite tracks are among these.

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Tracklist:
Pangaea – Memories
Burial – You Hurt Me
TRG – Broken Heart (Martyn Remix)
Untold – Dante
DFRNT – Tripped (Synkro Mix)
Synkro – Inhale
Sines – Memories Are Here
DFRNT – Tripped (Ital Tek Remix)
FaltyDL – Party
Joy Orbison – J. Doe
Sepalcure – Deep City Insects
Floating Points – K&G Beat

Tags: Art, Dubstep, Lovestep, Mixes, Music, Praveen, Sepalcure, Sougwen Chung

Tapetronic by Alexis Malbert

Oldskool = Newskool. Alexis Malbert aka Tapetronic did some serious upgrades to oldskool tape players and appears to have some skills on them. He does live performances on these machines..
Find out more on his website - http://www.alexismalbert.com/

via todayandtomorrow

Tags: Alexis Malbert, live performance, Music, scratching, Tape player, Tapetronic

Motion Graphics Created with Programming and Music as a Symbiont

In this article I want to summarize an exploration of digital artworks born and influenced by sound, a collaboration between programmers, artists, musicians and animators. Forms, colours, structures and sculptures generated with programming. I show you my 5 favorites, mostly choosen because of my liking of music by Four Tet,  The Flashbulb and Alva Noto.

For more informations about the theme, tools and tutorials and of course more examples visit this blog www.smashingmagazine.com.

Here for now a fast introduction into the topic, a visualization of  abstract micro graphics and mellow forms evolved by a energized idm sound.

Advanced Beauty 13 of 18 / Directed by Maxim Zhestkov from Universal Everything on Vimeo.

This motion graphic was born by the sound of The Flashbulb.

Relentless, The REV from flight404 on Vimeo.

Sunflower from VS* on Vimeo.

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Tags: Motion Design, Processing, Programmed Graphics, Smashing Magazine

Deniz Kader & Candas Sisman – Surface Trailer

Step in.In this world of blured sharpness. Always traveling between the borders of abstract forms and attuned objects. The sound is  sensitive reflecting the surface of the pictures. Get lost and try to find your figure in it.

SURFACE TRAILER from Silo1 on Vimeo.

Tags: Candas Sisman, Deniz Kader, motion effects, Short Films, Surface, Trailer

Soul Motive Showcase

Bristol based label “Soul Motive” gathers some of Dubstep´s finest. As they write: “A label dedicated to the emotive, musical and innovative styles of bass heavy music.”
Full support on this one, it looks like there are loads of great releases on the way..

Soul Motive Showcase by Soul Motive

Tracklisting
01. julio bashmore – around – (soul motive)
02. el-b – son di cali – (soul motive)
03. geiom – luna – (soul motive)
04. hyetal – neon speech – (soul motive)
05. julio bashmore – batak groove – (soul motive)
06. headhunter – luvdup – (soul motive)
07. ? – jump remix – (sm white)
08. trg – move dis – (soul motive)
09. phaelah and vvv – reconcile – (soul motive)
10. sharmaji – break your heart – (soul motive)
11. coleco – breathwork – (soul motive)
12. eleven tigers – stableface – (soul motive)
13. ? – secrets – (sm white)
14. forsaken – into the sunset – (soul motive)

via Sonic Router

Tags: Dubstep, Music, Sonic Router, Soul Motive

Julio Bashmore – Vice Mixtape

It looks like me and Roberdo share the same cup of tea. According to him: “Easy, melodic and yet so inspiring and groovy.”  And i totally agree. Have a good Weekend.

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Tracklist:

1. Deadboy – “Heartbreaker (Julio Bashmore Remix)”
2. Cooly G – “Love Dub”
3. Deadboy – “U Cheated”
4. Julio Bashmore – “Around”
5. Son of Aphrodite – “Vibrations”
6. DJ Sneak – “Fix My Sink”
7. Blackjoy – “Untitled (Solid Groove Remix)”
8. Mosca – “Gold Bricks, I See You”
9. L-Vis 1990 – “United Groove (Baobinga and I.D Remix)”
10. LV & Untold – “Beacon (Mount Kimbie Remix)”
11. Breach – “Fatherless”
12. Julio Bashmore – “Um Bongo’s Revenge”

via roberdo.de

Tags: Dubstep, Julio Bashmore, Mixes, Music

Soul Kitchen – Tech-house Mix January 2010

Our good Friend DJ Xelow changed his name to Soul Kitchen. He keeps pleasing our ears with solid tech-house and techno sets, and this is one of them. Enjoy.
Soul Kitchen – Promo January 2010 by Soul Kitchen

Tags: dj xelow, Mix, Music, Soul Kitchen, Tech-house, Techno

Bass Music Mix 15 by Skyence

And yet another great dubstep mix. The guys at bass music are really doing a great job. Plenty of good sound over there. Skyence played around with lots of styles and tempos, all properly mixed! I really like the diversity of this one. Check out the Skyence Interview and lots of more bass stuff here. Well worth checking out btw.

Bass Music Mix 15 – Skyence by bassmusic

Tracklist:
01 Throwing Snow – In My Minds Eye (with Jesse Moncrieff)
02 Backdraft – Headcharge (Eskmo Remix)
03 Jamie Vex’d – Saturn
04 Swede:art – Wonkycarz
05 Robot Koch – Hard To Find
06 PANTyRAiD – Headcase
07 Portformat – Knock Knock (feat. Bless1)
08 Dabrye feat. Jay Dee & Phat Kat – Game Over
09 Julien Dyne – Stained Glass Fresh Frozen (feat. Mara TK)
10 Synth Fiction – Nuke
11 Foamo – Wardance (Raffertie Remix feat. Shiftee Moova)
12 Skyence – Not Me
13 Floating Points – Love Me Like This (Nonsense Dub)
14 Modeselektor – Happy Birthday
15 Alien Pimp & Ikkaku – Neutro (Skyence Remix)
16 Common – Universal Mind Control
17 Two Fingers – Whatuknowabout (feat. Sway)
18 Nitrada – Fading Away (Apparat Remix)
19 Timo Maas – Slip In Electrokid
20 Skyence feat. Tanvi Rao – Stuck In Time

Tags: Bass music Blog, Bass Music Mix, Dubstep, Music, Skyence

oneframeoffame.com – Interactive Music Video by C-Mon & Kypski

Share one frame of fame. The idea behind oneframeoffame.com ist to produce a music video with the support of the web community. C-Mon & Kypski are producing the ‘More is Less’ music video and are using the help of users and their webcams. By using photographed frames from people all over the world a cool video came together. The music is fun and uplifting and isn´t it a great way to promote an album? I think it is! Almost 6000 Participants and counting..

Now share your frame and be creative!

Tags: C-Mon & Kypski, More is less, Music, oneframeoffame.com, Web

Arctic City Mix December 09 by TRG

Back on track. I am back in Berlin and found this  indeed artic mix by TRG. I just arrived from a Country where it was 20 degrees warmer then in Berlin at the moment. This mix really goes for the winter vybe..some disharmonic grooves shape up to something good. Not an easy listening experience but i really like it. Way to go TRG.

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Tracklist here

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Tags: Dj Mix, Dubstep, Mix, Music, TRG

Our favourite Tracks of 2009

Going with the trend and as the year is coming to an end it is time think about what was..

This blog has a strong focus on music so it makes a lot of sense to gather some opinions and to post our favourite tracks of 2009.  All styles, what made us dream, dance and laugh.. Enjoy and have a good start into 2010.

Lukas – http://www.myspace.com/luckyarts

Roberdo – http://www.roberdo.de/

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Tags: best tracks 2009, Music