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Early feedback in from Whomadewho/Thomas Barfod, Osunlade, AME, Claptone, Phunkadelica, M.A.N.D.Y., Fred Everything, Patrick Pulsinger, Joyce Muniz, Kris Davis, Philippi/Deewee, Motel 77, Mixmag, DJ Mag France, Tsugi Mag France, 5Mag Chicago, RSS Disco, Carly Foxx/Future Disco...

James Curd is set to release his debut album ‘Taking All This Time’ on Exploited, rounding up some of his biggest productions to date alongside a clutch of new productions. Featuring a slew of vocalists and collaborators and his distinctive combination of live instrumentation and electronic grooves, it’s a beautiful collection, and ‘Say Less Not More’ is one of the feisty new tracks plucked from it.
‘Say Less Not More’ sees Curd team up with Chicago DJ, producer and vocalist Bear Who? in fine style, with the vocal message perfectly matching the uncluttered arrangement. A pumping analog bassline jacks the track up as Bear Who?’s commanding spoken word vocal sets the tone. Muted chords accentuate the bassline further before the arrangement strips back to bare bones. A gurgling acid line builds the drama as the percussion gently technofies, the 303 rubbing up against the phat bassline in perfect undulating harmony. With plenty of chunky low end energy, a snappy groove and Bear Who? lacing the track with his laconic yet engrossing tones, it’s a beast of a track.

Stefano Ritteri (Spaciale) gives the track a disco injection with tight, head-snapping beats, oodles of bassline funk and shimmering synth magic, while Theus Mago (Futureboogie) zeroes in on the acid content, gurgling 303s oscillating over stuttering bass throbs and swaggering half-time breakbeat to chilling effect.

James Curd Beatport Studio Jam:
https://youtu.be/uLTRiUDZgvQ

James Curd Dirty Bird Stream:
https://youtu.be/zr47QqpjmL0

James Curd testing 'Say Less Not More' at Dirty Bird/Farriswheel Stream (Electric Circus, Adelaide):
https://youtu.be/9Nc8n5UEnHI

Bear Who? spitting SAY LESS NOT MORE rhymes:
https://youtu.be/KcP99bEQO5k

Early feedback:
Claptone: Thanks! 
Thomas Barfod/Whomadewho: Will play. 
Osunlade: Nice jam.
AME: Thanks. 
Phunkadelica: Theus Mago Remix is dope.
M.A.N.D.Y.: Amazing.
Fred Everything: Enjoying the Stefano Ritteri mix. 
Patrick Pulsinger: Cool Stefano Ritteri Remix. 
Melon: It’s the OG!
Philippi: Love it.
Joyce Muniz: Very nice EP.
Motel 77: Cool EP.
Kris Davis: Love the funky Stefano remix & also the 
Theus mix for a more late night vibe. Thanks.
Captain Mustache: Original is super good, will play for sure
Theus Mago remix too, cool package
Thank you!"
Stereo MCs: Stefano Ritteri mix ! Bassline !
Mixmag: Loving this! Elastic bumping grooves!
Tsugi Mag France: Original is dope.
DJMag France: Theus Mago Remix is fire!
5 Mag Chicago: Happy to announce this to our readers!
Carly Foxx: Thank you.
Eelke Kleijn: Awesome. 
Annie Mac/BBC Radio 1: Considering.
Horse Meat Disco: Yeah!
RSS Disco: Cool cool cool! May we kindly request some strobe light with the Theus Mago remix?

Artist: James Curd
Release: Say Less Not More
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL216
LC: 15799 
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 11.06.21
Releasedate Global Download: 25.06.21

Say Less Not More

Say Less Not More Feat. Bear Who? (Stefano Ritteri Remix)

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As a traveling breakfast cereal salesman, Kris Thorson Kellogg felt like something in his life was missing.....Then the groove found him. He would never be the same again.  Since then, he has become the nob turning, button pushing, energy emanating force known as Thorson (aka Krisco). Rocking dance floors in the Pacific Northwest since 2012, Kris Thorson Kellogg has developed his style around Disco, Funk and House music creating the perfect vibes for all occasions.

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