“THE BLACK BELOW” and “THE BLACK BELOW REMIX ALBUM”

Linus & Amy’s debut album was written from the viewpoint of a girl dealing with lost love. It is the experience of self doubt and insecurities that result from heartbreak that inspired the album. “These feelings rise to the surface and can leave one teetering on the edge of the black below.”  The album ranges from downbeat melancholic ballads to hypnotic techno grooves, and has been described as “underground electronic pop in the vein of Massive Attack.”  Respected Producer, Ulrich Schnauss described the album as “a very engaging combination of gentle electronics and dancey grooves.”

“The Black Below Remix Album” features both established veterans of the dance music scene Howie B, Terry Francis, Alsion Marks, Alexi Delano and Russ Gabriel, as well as some of today’s best producers and DJs Mononoid, Joseph S. Joyce, Jem Stone, Mike Bryant, Tunnel and Ashwin Khosa.   Having remixed everyone from U2 to Björk, Howie B brings his musical polymath to “Arsonist’s Daughter” turning the track into a deep acid house jam.  As one of the founding father’s of London’s Fabric, Terry Francis is a mainstay of the House Music scene. His remix combines two of Linus and Amy’s signature tracks using parts of “Our Secret Tunnel” and “Follow Me Down”. The combination of syncopated rhythms and trippy vibes make his remix a delight for all Tech-House DJs.

LINUS & AMY

Amy is an American musician who was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. She is a member of the group “The Controversy” and has contributed vocals to various projects, such as M83’s Grammy nominated album, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.” She was also member of West Indian Girl from 2007-2010. Linus has been producing techno under his alter ego, “Slynus” for the last 20 years.  He was a resident DJ for the infamous sound system, ‘Sancho Panza’ from 1995 – 2002.  He co-owned the record shop ‘Vinyl Addiction’ in Camden which was part of London’s ﬁrst Record Shop/Bar/ Restaurant, ‘Bar Vinyl’. His music has been played and charted by many electronic artists, including Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Pete Tong, and Danny Tenaglia.

Linus & Amy - Waiting (Russ Gabriel Remix) *Preview

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Default Position is a London/Berlin-based record label founded by Joseph S Joyce which specialises in emotive forms of electronic music. The label gets its name from a term that is widely used in psychology, referring to a person's natural tendency or reaction to something or someone. A person's default position is often based on deeply embedded core beliefs about themselves or the world around them, often originating from childhood. Many of us will have to challenge our default positions in life, especially if we've developed negative ones. In terms of creativity, however, we believe that the default position serves something of great value. We believe it represents an artist's fundamental frequency, a place of creative authenticity, devoid of external influences or material motive. When an artist's output comes from their default position they express their truth. Our aim is to help them deliver their message.

"linus and amy" are an indie electronic music project based in Los Angeles.   Their music has been described as "a very engaging combination of gentle electronics and dancey grooves." -- Ulrich Schnauss.  Using Plastikman, Massive Attack, and Zero 7 as guideposts, they write dark haunting melodies fused with techno-driven beats. 

Amy is an American musician who was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. She is a member of the group "The Controversy" and has contributed vocals to various projects, such as M83's Grammy nominated album, "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming," and Van Hunt's self-titled debut.  She was also member of West Indian Girl from 2007-2010.

Linus has been producing techno under his alter ego, "Slynus" for the last 17 years and his music has been played and charted by many electronic artists, including Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Pete Tong, and Danny Tenaglia.

Linus' DJ career started in Muncie, Indidana. He played at raves all over the Mid-West from 1992 - 1994. In 1995 he moved back to London and started a record label, had a residency at the Paradise with Howie B., opened a record shop called, Vinyl Addiction and was a regular DJ for the infamous sound collective, SanchoPanza

In 1998 Linus created the Slynus record series, it comprised of 7 releases and sold over 50,000 Records. They were played by many of the leading DJ's including, Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, Lee Burridge, Danny Tenaglia and Laurent Garnier. Carl Cox made Linus' first solo release, 'The Shifter' his tune of the month and played it to over 200,000 people at the Love Parade in Berlin. The first release in the Slynus series was played for five consecutive weeks on Pete Tong’s legendary BBC Radio One show, the Essential Mix.

Linus has remixed many artists including, George Michael's 'Freeek!', Trisco's 'Muzak', Love Tattoo, Spandau Ballet, Axe Corner and Trigger.  In 1999, Mixmag named Linus as 'One to Watch'. 

Linus is now based in Los Angeles and made an album with Amy White called 'The Black Below' and 'The Black Below - Remixed' featuring remixes by Howie B, Terry Francis, Alexi Delano, Mononoid and Jem Stone.
 
Check it here: www.linusandamy.bandcamp.com

In 2017, Linus started a Underground Techno Party called PANIC.  Guest DJ's included,  Bushwacka!, Jamie Anderson, Woody McBride, Mr. C, John Selway and Hollen. Look for the PANIC Tour at the end of 2021. 

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Nice things people have said about Linus' music.

‘It’s a hot jam’
Jeff Mills - (Slynus - The Shifter)

‘Picture your most twisted dancefloor moment. Your brain is engulfed in bassline filth. Your mates fear for you, then a vocal peeps in, turns gurns into smiles and sends the dancefloor into raptures.’
Mixmag - (Slynus - Son of a Monk)

‘I was playing one of your tracks the other day and it was really cool and really weird’.
Richie Hawtin - (Slynus III)

‘I played it in Argentina and the place went nuts’
Lee Burridge - (Slynus II)

‘I made it my tune of the month’
Carl Cox - (Slynus - The Shifter)

‘Slynus presents this jamming breaks meltdown, which should appeal to fans of Fatboy Slim stylings, using vocal bites from the 60’s classic ‘Nothing But A Heartache’, dope compressed bassline and phat rockin’ break beats work it with reverse breakdowns, don’t miss!’
D.J. Magazine - (Slynus - Son of a Monk) - booty call tune of the month

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Here are some nice things that people have said about Linus' Album with Amy White entitled, The Black Below.

Steve Stoll - "Ok, so i never really listen to tracks that are sent to me but i listened to all the tracks on the project. Awesome job! I really loved the textures and breathy vocals.  thanks for the beautiful listen. I think you have a beautiful project and wish you much success."

Colin Dale - "great sound....very refreshingly different."

Ulrich Schnauss - "I enjoyed this a lot indeed. A very engaging combination of gentle electronics and dancey grooves."

Noah Pred - "it sounds fantastic... brilliant production man, really!! 
excellent underground electronic pop in the vein of massive attack... well done mate."

Gary Beck - "lovely tracks, the combination works fantastic and I wish you every success with it!"

Man Parrish - "I think it sounds AMAZING! Really beautiful stuff!"

Howie B. - "really like your work, the songs and arrangements. good job." 

Alexi Delano - "Linus the album is super nice!!! Mix is smooth as hell."

Mononoid - "Sounds cool! Very relaxing stuff. We love the track "Back Again".

N.L. - "Get your dancing shoes and a packet of tissues, you're gonna cry while you dance. Which is probably good therapy when dealing with heartbreak. Indie electronic music with feelings of despair, anxiety, tension and at some points the music becomes very seductive."

"TAKING YOU HIGHER!"  

Mixes from residents and guests who have played at SYS.  Scroll for edits and original material from the crew too on page.

In the beginning, there was Jack, and Jack had a groove,
And from this groove came the groove of all grooves,
And while one day viciously throwing down on his box, Jack boldy declared,
“Let there be HOUSE!”
and house music was born.
“I am, you see,
I am the creator, and this is my house!
And, in my house there is ONLY house music.
But, I am not so selfish because once you enter my house it then becomes OUR house and OUR house music!”
And, you see, no one man owns house because house music is a universal language, spoken and understood by all.
You see, house is a feeling that no one can understand really unless you’re deep into the vibe of house.
House is an uncontrollable desire to jack your body.
And, as I told you before, this is our house and our house music.
And in every house, you understand, there is a keeper.
And, in this house, the keeper is Jack.
Now some of you who might wonder,
“Who is Jack, and what is it that Jack does?”
Jack is the one who gives you the power to jack your body!
Jack is the one who gives you the power to do the snake.
Jack is the one who gives you the key to the wiggly worm.
Jack is the one who learns you how to walk your body.
Jack is the one that can bring nations and nations of all Jackers together under one house.
You may be black, you may be white; you may be Jew or Gentile. It don’t make a difference in OUR House.
And this is fresh.
Lyrics from:-
Rhythm Controll – “My House”