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Tycho "Awake" LP on Ghostly International
Release date: MARCH 18, 2014

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For nearly a decade, Tycho has been known as the musical alias of Scott Hansen, but with the release of Awake – his second LP for Ghostly International – the solo project has evolved into a three-piece band. Relating closer to post-rock than ambient soundscapes, the record is situated in the present, sounding more like Hansen than drawing from his influences. “This is, in many ways, the first true Tycho record.”

Following 2011’s Dive LP, the San Francisco-based designer toured extensively, and with a full band on stage, his sound coalesced into a percussive, organic whole. Zac Brown (guitars, bass) rejoined Scott on the road for this tour, but it was the particular addition of Rory O’Connor’s live drumming that ultimately sent Hansen back to the studio with a more precise vision. “After the tour, I decided that I wanted to capture the more energetic, driven sound of the live show on the next album,” Hansen recalls. Bringing musicians into Tycho’s creative process was a step towards expanding his own songwriting and advancing the project beyond its current sound.

In a cabin near Tahoe last winter, Zac and Scott began fleshing out the structure of the new record, but it wasn’t until they set up shop in the hills of Santa Cruz with Rory that it all fell into place. “It crystallized the vision of how the drums would come to the forefront on this record,” says Hansen. The sound was much more stripped-down and concise with more organic instruments in the fold. Songs like “Montana” and “Awake” are a departure from Tycho’s previous material – unique to the group effort poured into the songs on the new record – while “See” and “Dye” echo ideas from previous works, bridging a middle ground between the old and new. Working with Count Eldridge, who also engineered Dive, the team could fixate on the pulses that Tycho might previously layer under synthesizers and exhume them with distinct bass and guitar patterns.

Also known for his design work as ISO50, Hansen’s visual and sonic efforts have dovetailed throughout the course of his career. “This is the first time in my life I've dropped everything to focus on one artistic pursuit,” notes Hansen. Previous Tycho releases came to fruition when an amalgam of songs were nearing completion, but Awake is where music becomes the focus and true expression becomes the result.

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Awake

Koda was kind enough to let me remix his new jam, Staying. Hope y'all enjoy <3

So I guess the remix hit a download limit. I uploaded it to media fire for those who still want to cop it! <3

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Koda - Staying (XNDRJ Remix)

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Nu Season is a jazz band that has five members; Bongani Mehlela Bass Guitarist, Joe Ndimande Lead Guitarist, Lefa Bembe Keyboard Player, Tshepo Mphela a Saxophone player  and Lindo Sibanyoni Drummer. They are well known in Witbank as Sounds of Kwa-Guqa but they have recently changed their name to Nu Season because they believe that this is a new season for them filled with great aspiration to reach the peak of their success/career. The band members met at Mzansi Jazz Lounge were they were part of different group; from their mutual love and interest in music they started their own jazz band in 2005. And later on 2012 joined by Tshepo Mphela to make a unique sound from the township of Emalahleni.  
They have graced Moretele Park with their presence. Their first performance as a group was at Witbank Dam in 2005 and they perfumed there until 2010, other platforms that they shared together as a band are Zithabiseni Jazz in 2006, Siyabuswa Arts and Culture in 2007, Mbombela up in smoke Lowveld Show Ground in September 2008 and being curtain raiser for Freshly Ground in December 2010 at The Ridge. Their latest performance was at the SABCOHA SAPEA Mini Conference 2012 in Turffontein Johannesburg.  Besides their performance at the jazz festivals and concert they are mostly known for their work as a session band. This includes playing for different Pubs, weddings, functions and churches. Their love and interest in music started at church. All the band members play two or more instruments.
The band has proudly recorded their five track album called Singabanqobi. Even though  they had limited funds, they decided to use little that they have to record and be known. We are hoping that we will be realizing our 11 track album in spring 2013.


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The brand new single by Desmond and the Tutus - "Teenagers". 
Watch the video now - www.youtube.com/watch?v=6byIXcDE2q8
The single features exclusive remixes by King of Town (UK), Drift Prism (SA) and Soundhog (UK) and is available on iTunes now - itunes.apple.com/us/album/teenage…id981288926?ls=1

Teenagers (Drift Prism Remix)

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Merry-Go-Around

This track is from the album Bhekisizwe and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/amandlafreedomensemble

Kwa Nyandeni

We Are Charlie's single Let's Stare At The Sun

Let's Stare At The Sun

We are very proud to present our BRAND NEW DEBUT ALBUM!!!
It's a bit of funk, a bit of jazz, a bit of rock, a bit of weirdness. Written, produced and performed by Chris van der Walt (The BLACK CAT BONES, Boargazm), Clint Falconer (Dan Patlansky, The TerraZAR), and Andy Maritz (Dan Patlansky, The TerraZAR). Recorded at Drumheadz.
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Brain Fries

Mandla Mlangeni trumpet, Mark Fransman tenor and alto saxophones, alto flute, Keenan Ahrends guitar, Nicholas Williams bass, Clement Benny drums, Ronan Skillen tabla

Voices of our Vision

Ke TS.O.NA

From Tribe's 'Our Language' Album. Feat. Kesivan Naidoo, Buddy Wells & Charles Lazar.

Blue Mark

Float Parade is a soul funk blues outfit from South Africa. 

The band draw their sound from old and new school RnB, funk and soul as well as some electro tracks.

Thanks for listening!

Nic Dinnie vox & guitars
Thean Heyneke vox & bass
Pule Makona keys
Marc Wilson drums



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