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BASSLIGHTS 2014

Eliot Lipp

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ARTIST: Moderat
TITLE: Bad Kingdom
LABEL: Monkeytown
R/D: OUT NOW

Moderat are Modeselektor and Apparat...

Hardly anybody has brought electronic music from Berlin to the farthest flung corners of the world with more passion and enthusiasm than these two heavyweights.

Modeselektor – Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary – are bass music heroes. Together with a veritable army of collaborators, guest artists and with their two labels Monkeytown and 50 Weapons, they have built a broad network. They assimilate and process the tiniest vibrations in the global bass continuum and at the same time, their wobbly salvos and their oblique sense of humour are unmistakable. They became known to a select audience through their records on BPitch Control with which they catapulted themselves out of the Berlin 4/4 cosmos, whilst simultaneously reflecting the raw and full-on spirit of the 1990s Berlin club scene.

Apparat (real name: Sascha Ring) could hardly be more opposite. He fuses tricky electronics with heartfelt and auspicious pop. Together with T.Raumschmiere, he founded Shitkatapult. From early on, Apparat realised that the LP was his preferred form of expression. With each album, he reinvented himself on a personal, stylistic and social level: gradually bringing ever more strata of his emotional persona to light, exploring previously unknown musical styles and involving guest musicians in the process.

In 2002, Sascha, Gernot and Sebastian met for the first time. At that point in time, Apparat and Modeselektor were well established in the Berlin music scene. Sascha had already released his debut album and Gernot and Sebastian, a series of 12”s. Their shared studio time wore them down to such an extent, that they were forced to shelve the project almost immediately. But the foundations were laid and the three of them were able to present the fruits of their labour: the “Auf Kosten der Gesundheit” EP. Eleven years later, one still can have a sense of the sparks that must have flown in the studio: complex beats wrestling with furious bass and reduced rap elements.

Six years went by before they got together again. In the mean time both acts had established sensationally successful careers. In 2005, Modeselektor’s debut album “Hello, Mom!” gained them international recognition at light speed. Pitchfork rejoiced and Thom Yorke constantly mentioned them. Their second album featured vocals from Otto von Schirach, Maximo Park and... Thom York. Modeselektor stormed the festival stages and were honoured by Beatport and Resident Advisor.

Apparat had not just one but two breakthrough albums: in 2006 and together with Ellen Allien, he founded the “Orchestra of Bubbles”, with which the two of them explored the language of song. In 2007 he released “Walls”, his first time working with a band. He developed a live show that fused together acoustic and electronic, and club and pop music. Just as with Modeselektor, Apparat is the epitome of the Berlin sound, but nonetheless lifts the sounds of the city to another level. Significantly, both acts toured with Radiohead.

In 2008, Gernot, Sebastian and Sascha came together once again. Their eponymous debut album was released on April 20, 2009. Busdriver, the Californian rapper, the German reggae heroes Seeed and the dup poet Paul St. Hilaire joined them on a several songs. Perhaps the secret of Modeselektor’s and Apparat’s collaboration lies in the fact that they never even tried to get close to one another. Modeselektor’s thundering bass rumbles in the cellar, Apparat’s sensitive and subtle melodies float high in the eaves. The fact that what one assumes to be incompatible actually communicates, is what makes Moderat so unique. Moderat is not just a studio project: with a set of visuals created for these concerts by Pfadfinderei, they toured all five continents.

With Monkeytown and 50 Weapons, Modeselektor created a highly potent label empire, which unites the music scene’s old heroes with crazy bass kids. The two of them have curated a whole stage at the Melt! Festival a number of times and have released their third album. Apparat travelled the world with the freshly re-formed Apparat Band. He relinquished his position as auteur for the first time by becoming part of a theatre performance and in the album that resulted, released the raw and mostly unedited sessions.

Now, twelve years after their first meeting, Modeselektor and Apparat have come together once again: more mature, but not worldly-wise, wiser but not unquestioning, more experienced but without having sacrificed any of their pioneer spirit. 

They release the 1st single "Bad Kingdom" today 1st July 2013 and drop longplayer " II "  in August 2013 through Monkeytown Records ... You can catch Moderat Live in the UK at Eastern Electriks Knebworth House on August 2nd 2013...

MODERAT " Bad Kingdom " ( Lauren Laverne BBC 6Music RIP ) MONKEYTOWN OUT NOW

Free Download

Breath Of Space (feat. Sonya Kitchell)

Now You Want More (feat. Citizen Chance)

Brain Reaction (feat. Redman And Lettuce)

Way I Feel (feat. Danielle Parente)

Mama's Gonna Give You Love (Jeremiah Jae Remix)

Taken from Kelis' new album 'Food', released on April 22, 2014 on Ninja Tune.

Order 'Food' at <a href="http://smarturl.it/kelisfoodit">iTunes</a> / <a href="http://smarturl.it/kelisfoodam">Amazon</a> / <a href="http://smarturl.it/kelisfood">Ninjashop</a>

<a href="http://iamkelis.com/">iamkelis.com</a>

<a href="http://www.ninjatune.net/">ninjatune.net</a>

Food

Rumble

First single from the debut album 'Built On Glass', out April 11 on Future Classic / Downtown Records. Pre-order and get 'Talk Is Cheap' http://smarturl.it/BuiltOnGlass

Talk Is Cheap

Watch the official Music Video 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhZ-7nW5cjA

Like Amp Live's facebook page: 
https://www.facebook.com/amplive?ref=br_tf

Straight from the mountains of Colorado comes Amp Live's newest single, Closer To The Sun. Whirling arpeggios mix with grounded strings and a weighty beat, creating a positive atmosphere made to lift your spirits. The ReMINDers, Timeline, and Sloppy Joe offer up a tasteful chorus of melodic vocals mixed with imaginative, intelligent hip hop lyrics to round off the track in modern fashion. Living up to it's namesake and inspiration, Closer conjures imagery of days spent snowboarding under a blue sky and chilly nights out enjoying the vibrant Mile High culture. Keep your eyes peeled; Amp's full length album, "Headphone Concerto", is slated for release in Spring 2014 via Plug Research.

iTunes

Amp Live - Closer to the Sun - (Colorado Dreamin')

Vinyl: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/maya-jane-dont-put-me-in-your/521656-01/

Watch the trailer for the new LIVE album (CD, DVD and book) 'The North Borders Tour - Live': youtu.be/onCHyksRWiE
More info & pre-order here: http://bonobomusic.com/news/live

Maya Jane Coles : Something In The Air - Bonobo Remix

OUT NOW!
www.bassnectar.net

Presenting Noise vs Beauty: a 15 song journey which spans the spectrum of music from hardcore noise hysteria to lush, ethereal beauty – and many points in between. I collaborated with over 50 different human beings on this collection, and it is without a doubt my favorite album to date!

I hope it brings you happiness :)

love,
Lorin

Get NVSB direct + CD/Vinyl/Gear - www.bassnectar.net/store
Download via iTunes - smarturl.it/NvsB
Read my album liner notes while you listen! - www.bassnectar.net/?p=18268

Noise vs Beauty

You & Me (feat. W. Darling)

GET NVSB

The Future (feat. Jenna Sousa)

Get NVSB

Bassnectar & Jantsen - Lost In The Crowd Ft. Fashawn & Zion I

www.bassnectar.net

Presenting Noise vs Beauty: a 15 song journey which spans the spectrum of music from hardcore noise hysteria to lush, ethereal beauty – and many points in between. I collaborated with over 50 different human beings on this collection, and it is without a doubt my favorite album to date!

I hope it brings you happiness :)

love,
Lorin

Get NVSB direct on high quality/lossless Download, CD, or Vinyl - www.bassnectar.net/store
Download NVSB via iTunes - smarturl.it/NvsB
Read my album liner notes while you listen! - www.bassnectar.net/?p=18268

Bassnectar & Seth Drake - F.U.N.

Gold

"On You" is a collaboration between @goldlink & Chet Faker and the latest in @yourstrulysf & adidas originals#songsfromscratch series.

Witness the making of this and other #songsfromscratch by Kelela, Tink, Jeremih, Shlohmo, Chance the Rapper, Nosaj Thing, Danny Brown, Araabmuzik and more at www.songsfromscrat.ch/

"On You"
Produced by Chet Faker
Mixed & Mastered by Alex Ben-Abdallah
Artwork by Babak Khoshnoud

Chet Faker x GoldLink - On You

Get The Carrier EP:  http://thecarrier.dirtwire.net

There, you can download "The Well" feat. Rising Appalachia and stream the entire release in full.  See it all played live at a show near you - http://dirtwire.net/event/

Dirtwire
http://dirtwire.net
http://facebook.com/dirtwiremusic
http://twitter.com/dirtwire
http://instagram/dirtwire

Shoutout to http://brinlevinson.com for the bee-utyful art!

Only One

My favorite song for their new album love death immortality : https://soundcloud.com/theglitchmob/sets/the-glitch-mob-love-death-immortality
It's hard to play, please be lenient !
.. Enjoy !

Mind Of A Beast (The Glitch Mob piano cover)

12. Figure And Dirty Deeds - Creature From The Black Lagoon (Original Mix)

Monsters 5 out now!

Figure And Dirty Deeds - Creature From The Black Lagoon

Ed Sheeran - Don't (Netsky Remix)

Single from the NEW FULL LENGTH ALBUM Watch The Shadows TO BE RELEASED OCT 14th on Pretty Lights Music


The Western (feat. Cherub)

Title track from the NEW FULL LENGTH ALBUM Watch The Shadows TO BE RELEASED OCT 14th on Pretty Lights Music. 

Temporary Residence

Ain't No Guarantee

The Air

Future Forest

Still Life

GET THE NVSB REMIXES:
http://www.bassnectar.net/2014/10/get-the-nvsb-remixes-out-now/

Download from the Bassnectar Store + get an exclusive NVSB Tee: bassnectar.sandbaghq.com/nvsb-remixes-bundle.html

Also available from:
iTunes - smarturl.it/NVSBrmxs
Amazon - smarturl.it/NVSBrmxAm
Beatport - smarturl.it/NVSBrmxBp
Juno - smarturl.it/NVSBrmxJn

Get a free sampler and check out NVSB Tour dates at www.bassnectar.net

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NVSB Remixes Week 2 - a lush, pulsing remix of “Lost In The Crowd” courtesy of Mexico's own LOCOJA.
Enjoy a shimmering slice of euphoric sunshine bass music. Swish!
 
Get the free download, stay tuned for more remixes, and join us on the road RIGHT now for the NVSB Tour: http://www.bassnectar.net/tour/

#YouCanNeverGetEnough

GET NVSB RMXS

Bassnectar & Jantsen - Lost In The Crowd Ft. Fashawn & Zion I (LOCOJA Remix) *FREE DOWNLOAD*

* OUT NOW ON NINJA TUNE RECORDS *
Bonobo Store: http://smarturl.it/flashlightbonobo
Ninja Store: http://smarturl.it/flashlightninja
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/flashlightaz
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/flashlightit
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/flashlightsp

EXPLORE FLASHLIGHT: http://bonobomusic.com/flashlightep/

Flashlight

CREDITS:

Produced by Break Science

Guitar: E.D. "Jesus" Coomes
Mixing: Mike Irish at Shifted Recording
Mastering: XOQ for Big Life Management
Artwork: Charley Robinson

Kendrick Lamar vs. Tycho – “Vibe Walk” (Break Science Remix)

iTunes: smarturl.it/collageit
Bandcamp: smarturl.it/collagebc
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/collagespotify

Taken from 'Collage v.1'

A unique collaboration between Serato, Ninja Tune and the New York based artist / producer and serial collaborator Nick Hook across music, art and film.

serato.com/artists/nick-hook

Collage v.1

EPISODE 3

Nick Hook - 'Wurly' feat. Bernie Worrell & Cmat

Natureboy

Kuku

Capital Cities resurrect one 2Pac's most inspiring lines and sample it in their cover of a Pink Floyd classic.

Temporary Residence

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