Data Transmission Podcasts 2015

2015 is underway and with our new years eve hangover finally behind us we’re in the mood for something fresh for this weeks exclusive podcast. Step forward Luke Miskelly who as a an artist that that has always had a deep passion for electronic music was just the man we needed to get the year underway in style.

With influences of house, garage, drum and bass and jungle, Luke has developed an individual style that compliments the elements of these genres and blends them into house and techno. Since meeting FUSE label chief Enzo Siragusa in 2008, who instantly picked up on his unique style and energy for music, he has gone from strength to strength and is now a firm fixture in the London based labels close-knit roster of residents. Fitting in perfectly alongside the passionate and distinctive FUSE ethos we thought it was about time Mr. Miskelly showcased his skills for us at Data Transmission. Enjoy.

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When most people think of Sweden they think of the usual clichés: meatballs, blondes and reasonably priced furniture. Here at Data Transmission though, we aren’t most people and the first thing we think of when someone says Sweden is house music. The Swedish House Mafia may have brought Sweden to the attention of mainstream music fans in a way not seen since Abba via their chart topping exploits but they are far from the only talent to be coming out of the Scandinavian nation in recent times with a new wave of DJs and producers taking the world by storm. At the forefront of this global takeover bid is fast rising DJ and producer Tobtok who has been moving dancefloors across the globe with his playful take on house and nu disco.

First coming to our attention via his output on French Nu disco outlet Kitsune it only took us a few listens to realise this was someone we  needed to have on the podcast and with Tobtok touching down in London to work his magic at Shapes alongside compatriot Oliver Nelson January 31st we couldn’t hope for a better time to welcome him in to the DT fold now.

So to get you in the mood – or just brighten your day - we thought it was about time we had Tobtok showcase his dexterity on the decks for DT podcast number four hundred and eighteen. Check it out now.

Tracklist

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Born in Siena, raised in Naples but growing up as an artist in London, Davide Squillace follows in a long line of international musicians adopted by the British capital as one of it’s very own.  Returning to Italy with a new found zeal from the European metropolis Davide quickly found himself the name on peoples lips both at home and abroad as he quickly became one of the hottest acts on the scene playing at some of the worlds coolest nightspots. 

Now living in Barcelona, he runs This and That Lab, a unique fusion of label and think tank combining music, art and culture used as a platform for Davide and other like minded artists to develop creative projects in music, visual art, design, fashion and writing. He also forms one third of electronic super group Better Lost Stupid alongside scene luminaries Martin Buttrich & Matthias Tanzmann who delivered several of our favourite performances of 2014. 

So with a big year ahead beginning with a hotly anticipated appearance at London’s Fire for Saved Records first showcase of 2015 January 31st we thought it was about time we had Davide drop a mix for our podcast series. Check it out now!

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Whether it's natural talent or simply luck, Dean Marriot, known to the world as D.Ramirez, holds the secret to musical success. Since kicking off his production career in the late '80s, the Yorkshire-born producer has repeatedly turned out essential house records, initially smashing the white label market as the Lisa Marie Experience with partner Neil Hinde (remember 'Do That To Me' and 'Keep On Jumpin''?). Then 2006 rolled around, and with it, Bodyrox's 'Yeah Yeah'; now under his solo moniker, Dean was charged with remixing the track and adding in Luciana's fiery vocal line, and then as they say, the rest is history. 

Despite being credited with reinventing electro house with this mid-noughties mega hit, Dean has shied away from the commercial direction the genre has taken since. So what is he up to now? Well, Dean's latest project, Motherload – co-run by pal Guy Williams – is designed to bring the very best in jackin beats, deep house and disco to London every month. Taking place at Islington's East Bloc, Motherload began its 2015 run last Friday, beating back the miserable weather with purely positive vibes. In conjunction with the series, Dean and Guy hit the studio too, dropping The Motherload EP via Great Stuff Recordings back in September last year.

It's not just East Bloc benefiting from Dean's devotion to house either, as he's whipped up a mix of the very finest in 4/4, exclusively for Data Transmission!


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Regardless of what people tell you everybody needs a little drum and bass in their life from time to time so for this weeks podcast we secured the services of our go to guy when we’re looking for our D&B equivalent of our five a day: Cyantific. 

Needing little introduction we’ve long been fans of Cyantific both as a producer and a DJ. Since the early noughties he’s been producing some of the finest D&B music around whilst touring the globe and rocking some of the world’s best parties. Not content with smashing it as both in the DJ booth and the studio he’s also turned his hand to running a label with his own imprint CYN Music going from strength to strength and finding its releases becoming staples in DJ crates of many the scenes coolest names.

So with his hotly anticipated remix of Mike Mago’s ‘Outlines’ having just arrived via Ministry of Sound and a series of arguably even more hype generating releases on the horizon we thought the time was right to see him take the reins on our podcast series. Happy Birthday to us!

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Mondays are bleak by definition but today especially so. It’s cold, dreary and a certain ground hog recently predicted six more weeks of winter. In short everything about today should suck but, wait what’s this light on an otherwise gloomy day? It’s only the bloody DT podcast and this week we’ve got an extra special mix to warm the hearts of even the most downhearted with an hour of cuts from Belgian techno veteran Marco Bailey. 

Known as somewhat of a connoisseur, it’s fair to say we were more than a little excited when Marco agreed to helm the latest edition of the DT podcast and he hasn’t disappointed, delivering a dance floor dominating mix underpinned by stomping rhythms. Check it out!

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Recovering from a big Valentine’s Day weekend? We thought as much as we’re in the same boat. So let us help you clear that hangover and kickstart your week with some awesome tunes courtesy of Mother Recordings boss Nhan Solo who provides this week’s exclusive mix for our podcast series.

If you've followed Nhan Solo's production career thus far, you'll have noted that his work tends to veer in the direction of the dancefloor and  following on from the release of his impressive ‘Corncob EP’ we had high hopes that his mix for us would be crafted on a similarly sumptuous tip and we’re pleased to report that he hasn’t disappointed, delivering a set of selections rammed to the gills with infectiously catchy basslines and silky vocals. Turn it up!

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Techno, progressive and trance, for all their links and similarities still have a wealth of differences and so DJs who can genuinely weave these most coveted of genres into one seamless arrangement naturally garner a lot of attention. This weeks podcast comes from a man who does exactly that in Max Graham but as a man with many talents refuses to be contained within even these massive perimeters as can be evidenced by the eclectic nature of his plans for 2015 which will be revealed in due in course. 

Designed to lure listeners on to the dance floor this is a set that has night to remember written all over it. So if your unable to tempt Max into playing at your house for a party anytime soon check this out as a sure fire way to get people moving…

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Well what a week that was. With Max Graham kicking off a bumper week of content that also saw mixes from the likes of Doorly and Kevin Knapp we certainly started as we meant to go on. Now with sore heads and a slightly sad look on our faces interrupted by the occasional smile as we reminisce about the weekend we’re back at our London HQ. Helping us through the day and already gearing us up for the next weekend is today’s extra special podcast from the inimitable Beardyman.

Needing no introduction we’ve been fans of Beardyman since, well forever and with his new album ‘Distractions’ filling the airwaves and a headline slot at this years edition of Nozstock on the horizon we thought it was about time we shared his talents with you via the DT podcast and we’re delighted to say he has surpassed even our stellar expectations with what he delivered.

Created entirely on The Beardytron5000 mkIV, without any pre-recorded samples we’re sure you’ll love Beardyman’s unique blend of live improvised musicianship and production as much as we do. So dust off the sub and turn this up…

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Miami season is almost upon us and we're geared up and ready to go! Our latest preparations involve getting rather hot and bothered about RAM Records' forthcoming Miami compilation, RAMiami Drum & Bass 2015.

The album features 28 original tracks from all the RAM regulars, including Audio, Delta Heavy, Calyx & Teebee, DC Breaks, Frankee, Loadstar, Rene LaVice and June Miller. Also featuring on the compilation is our podcast contributor today Hamilton who has brought the heat with his effort for the album ‘Hands In The Air’.

His devastating work in the studio aside, he’s also more than a bit handy in the DJ booth as anyone who has borne witness to one of his full throttle three deck shows will surely testify. So without further ado may we introduce you to the sounds of the one and only Hamilton! Big!

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From the work of label boss Boys Noize to imprint affiliates Strip Steve, Housemeister and SCNTST, Boysnoize Record’s releases are ones that we always keep an eye on here at DT for both their originality and quality.  Thus we’re delighted to share news that the label will be celebrating turning 10 in style with a series of releases, events exclusive mixes and track giveaways.

Following on from the deluge of free material given away by BNR head honcho Boys Noize himself and our exclusive mix from Strip Steve, we’ve now hooked up with the one and only Housemeister who as one of the labels longest members serves up this weeks podcast to mark the label reaching double figures. Here’s to the next ten years guys!

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Don’t call it a comeback! Unorthodox techno producer Dan Curtin has relaunched of his Metamorphic label and guess what? We’ve only gone and got him on the bloody DT podcast to celebrate!

Having cut his teeth on the Cleveland circuit, Curtin’s impressive discography dates back to 1992, with his first releases for Detroit’s 33RPM Records and Belgium’s Buzz Records quickly establishing him a fierce reputation for his work in the studio. Now based in Berlin, Dan has gradually extended his reach across the globe appearing at many of the world’s best clubs.

As astute in the DJ booth as the studio, Dan is now ramping up his production game for 2015 with a new EP featuring African vocalist Habida on Turquoise Blue set to follow the release of ‘Space Pressure’ EP which is out now on his own Metamorphic imprint.

Dan explores a wide range of four-to-the-floor beats in his podcast mix, journeying through a variety of driving techno numbers before venturing into slightly more abstract soundscapes. Masterfully maintaining intensity throughout, Dan has us locked in from start to finish. We can't imagine a better way to start the week although his selections have already got us eagerly eyeing up the coming weekend.

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Tracklisting - http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/podcasts/342-dj-wld/

Sometimes fate just smiles upon you and you chance upon artists at the peak of their powers and with DJ W!LD providing this week’s podcast we think we’re very much in the right place at the right time.

Returning for 2015 W!LD boss has assembled an all star cast to rework his mammoth double LP ‘When You Feel Me’ with some of dance music’s most illustrious names steeping up to reimagine his latest (and we’d argue greatest) LP. Titled the ‘When You Feel Me’ remixes 1&2 both remix packages land May 25th and suggest to us that we’re showcasing the immense talents of the irrepressible Parisian at the perfect time as he (and the likes of Andres, Jus Ed and Dan Curtin on remix duties) deliver some of the most exciting material of his career.

A super talented DJ as well as producer, the years W!LD has spent in the game so far have seen him forge a fierce reputation both behind the decks and in the studio with his CV boasting a wealth of legendary productions, collaborations and remixes. It’s his abilities in the DJ booth we’re celebrating today though as after hearing him demolish dance floors all around the globe, we thought it was high time we nabbed his considerable talents for ourselves here at Data Transmission. Enjoy.



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Tracklist - http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/news/433-vanilla-ace/

It’s Monday. We knew this day would come. Whether you spent your weekend having a couple of drinks at your local or being dragged out on a disatrous date following a very brief chat with a stranger on Tinder before drunk calling that girl you met at 4am you at a festival last summer to tell them you love them (we may be giving away too much information here) AM back at your desk for another week was never going to be an easy gig. Help is at hand however, as fast rising Londoner Vanilla Ace steps up to deliver this weeks exclusive podcast.

Having picked up serious play from some of the scenes biggest names Vanilla Ace has been on our radar as one to watch for a while now and looks set to blow in the coming months with a slew of high quality releases slated to arrive on some of our favourite labels. Fans that we are of his studio exploits, it’s not just us abilities within the production suite that have led to us giving him such fervent support but also a dexterity on the decks that has been moving dance floors the world over. So with his new collaborative 3 track ‘Better Way’ EP with Rafael Cerato out now on Italian house and techno label Go Deeva Records we thought the time was right to welcome him into the fold as our latest contributor to deliver a mix for us here at DT? Vanilla Ace, Ace Baby…

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Recovering from a big Bank Holiday weekend? We thought as much as we’re in the same boat. So let us help you clear that hangover and kickstart your week with some awesome tunes courtesy of German techno don Monoloc who provides this weeks exclusive mix for our podcast series.

Now normally Monoloc is the type of DJ who needs very little introduction but as we’re all feeling a little fuzzy today let us refresh your memory.  DJ, producer, label boss and internationally renowned live act, Monoloc is nothing if not multi-talented. Based in Berlin, music has always been a priority in Monoloc’s life as anyone who has been fortunate enough to witnesses him rocking the stage or DJ booth can attest. Thus it is with great excitement that we welcome the illustrious producer to our podcast series as he shifts through the gears to deliver a fresh set of cuts for us to wrap our ears around.

Mixed in celebration of the release of a number of fresh releases including the Gipson EP for Soma, Flaneur on Innervisions and a remix for Richie Hawtin's mighty Minus imprint, his hour long set of selections have had us thawing out those boogying muscles as we dance around the office and now you can join in the fun.

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For this weeks podcast we were determined to bring the sound closer to home. We really wanted to share a London vibe with our listeners around the world. Thus we went in search of someone we thought would aptly represent the capital and Martin Ikin was a natural choice. Based in London, we've been fans of Martin for a while now, watching him forge a well deserved reputation as one of the most technically sound producers in the game, remixing the likes of Jamiroquai, Joey Negro, and Masters At Work to name but a few.

The founder of Soul Purpose Records, Martin is as at home behind the decks as he in in the studio, with his skills on the wheels of steel being enough to make Liam Neeson's character in Taken blush.  The end result of endless hours of practice as he sought to perfect his sound over the course of two decades in the scene, it’s these talents we have the pleasure of presenting you today with this exclusive mix. Opening with his brand new remix of Blonde's 'All Cried Out' Martin's stellar set of selections were just what we needed to kickstart our week. Turn. It. Up.

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We aren’t sure what it about Germany that allows the country to produce such a high volume of quality electronic music but there surely must be something to it.  The air? The water? Well, we can neither confirm or deny any theory regarding why the area is such a hotbed of creativity for electronica but rather revel in Germanic cool. This weeks Podcast sees us head to back to the Fatherland as eclectic duo Monkey Safari serve up an hour long set of selections for your listening pleasure.

Having really hit their stride in the studio, with their many fun and scrupulously produced records earning them a nice little niche within the electronic music environs, the pairing have now set their sights on Ibiza, landing on the White Isle to take over Sankeys for Hommage alongside compatriots Super Flu May 27th, before hosting a hotly anticipated  boat party the day after. With plenty of other exciting developments in the pipeline for 2015 and beyond, the next 12 months look set to be the most exciting of the Monkey's career. We wish we could tell you more but right now all we'll say is watch this space!

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What happens when you take grimy electro, squelching acid and haunting vocals, and drag them through a hedge backwards? Well you either end up with a few severely scratched records, or the latest cut from Kamikaze Space Programme.

'Choke' sees the seasoned Bristol producer take a weird and wonderful ride through the melancholic underworld of bass music. Punchy percussion and swathes of prickly noise are countered by the fluttering voice of DT favourite, Emika, and washed out pads from the vast, empty depths of the galaxy.

The track features on KSP's new Stokes Croft EP, his debut effort for Austrian label, Trust and we enjoyed the release so much that we quickly set about securing the inimitable jungalist come techno don’s talents for our podcast series.  Mixed ahead of a busy summer that sees him touch down at Berlin’s Krake Festival, deliver remixes Emika, He/aT and Adrian Adonis and drop EPs on the Mindcut and (hopefully) Luke Slater’s Mote Evolver imprint we fully expect 2015 to be the year that KSP leaps into the limelight. Exploring a wide range of four-to-the-floor beats in his podcast, the mix journesy through a variety of driving techno numbers before venturing into slightly more abstract soundscapes. Masterfully maintaining intensity throughout, KSP has us locked in from start to finish. We can't imagine a better way to start the week although we’ll admit his selections have already got us eagerly eyeing up the coming weekend!

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We’re long term admirers of the The Orb here at Data Transmission; known for their assimilation of deepest dub into their stratospheric sonic innovations we were more than a little excited to receive news that they would be following up the release of their second ‘History Of The Future’ compilation with a new album for German techno institution Kompakt Records this summer.

Titled ‘Moon Building 2703 AD’ the album will follow up their 2005 LP ‘Okie Dokie It's The Orb On Kompakt’ with founding member Alex Paterson describing the work as “a solid piece of music that mutates into an eight legged lunar Land Rover and takes off into a cosmic horizon of a million sounds, patterns and textures. It spins the listener on his/her head, rewiring their brains to maximum capacity, then brings them home, sweet home.”

With their new album arriving June 22nd we thought there was no better time than now to welcome the seminal outfit to deliver a mix for the DT podcast and we're delighted to inform you that they most certainly haven't disappointed. Check. It. Out.

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