August 2019

Mix of the Week #504 is "Greatest Hits (pt. 2)"  by JAZ
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Part of a forthcoming 20-volume series of mixes entitled "JAZ's Greatest Hits" spanning a variety of genres and sort of archiving all-time faves from over the last 20 years of digging.

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Mix of the Week #504: JAZ - Greatest Hits (pt. 2)

From the 2017 LP "Collision With Joy Division"

Collision With Joy Division

Transmission

Trevor Jackson speaks to legendary producer Trevor Horn, creator of some of the finest sonic adventures in rock & pop history. 3 hour interview covering his early career, featuring some of his greatest works from the likes of Art of Noise, ABC, Grace Jones, Malcolm Mclaren, Seal and many more.

Trevor Horn in conversation with Trevor Jackson

From the debut LP "Dream Noise", OUT NOW (Oct 25)

Music Video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywPgQH3N6Mg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TNbbDnUI0aEhgQatSwB7j?si=8hhbxoikRpWW0pZ7eaKiNg

“Dream Noise” was recorded in the summer of 2018 at Candle Recording in Toronto, produced by Josh Korody (“The Dirty Nil”, “Tallies”, “Weaves”) and mastered by Sarah Register in NYC (“Future Islands”, “Depeche Mode”, “Lower Dens”). 
Capitol are influenced by an array of genres from 70s punk to modern indie rock, and “Dream Noise” captures the decades in 11 eclectic tracks. 

SUPPORT CAPITOL HERE:
https://capitol-band.bandcamp.com/album/dream-noise

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Slip out of your dress, my love
Let’s share a bottle of wine
Wade our feet in the river 
And then go swimming 
In the water we feel light

A drop of silver
Dripped off your chin
And you held me
In the summer once 
Am I still shimmering?

“Whole of the Moon”
And “Born to Run”
You’re dancing in the mirror in the middle of the night 
All by yourself, might I join?
We set off headlong
On a curious course
Just a couple of lovebirds
Flying somewhere warm

I wish we had met
When we were young
Would I have found you too impressive? 
I have always been 
The more delicate one

Holy hell
What age are we now?
Our friends are parents and married 
And things I still have yet 
To wrap my head around

We hollow out 
The whole of us
And lay our guts and secrets 
On a table built
Of ash and elephant tusks

Your fortune was read
And given on a Sunday
Said, “Dress your pain in diamond skirts and 
Rub your wounds
In salt and ginger”

“Heart of Glass”
And “Love Will Tear Us Apart”
You’re dancing in the mirror in the morning light

Have I ever said you’re my candle in the dark?
We set off headlong
On a curious course
We can be couple of lovebirds
Finding our way north

“One Day Like This”
and “I Melt With You”
You’re dancing in the mirror in the golden light 
Of the afternoon, and I will too
You’re a stubborn soul
And I’m a fragile man
Aren’t we a couple of lovebirds
With beautiful plans?

Dream Noise

In Ceremony

Artist: Lou Rebecca
Song: Waiting
Album: Restless
Label: Holodeck Records
Bandcamp: https://lourebecca.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: @lou_rebecca
Facebook: @lou.rebecca
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AHhqNB1tWfBFJRBIAr3tG
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loureb/
Label Website: https://holodeckrecords.com/
Label Bandcamp: https://holodeckrecords.bandcamp.com/
Label Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/holodeck-records
Label Facebook: @holodeckrecords
Label Instagram: @holodeckrecords
Label Twitter: @holodeckrecords

Composed by Josh Mills & Lou Rebecca 
Produced by Josh Mills
Mixed by Michael McCay
Mastered by Joshua Eustis

LYRICS:
Comme une idée qui s'envole 
Qui te glisse entre les doigts
Comme un rêve qui t'abandonne 
Alors que tu restes planté là

J'ai attendu attendu attendu 
Que tu m'offres en cadeau
Ce pour quoi je ne me suis jamais battu
Et maintenant je tombe
Tombe de si haut. 

Another morning he's 
Pacing round and round
Can't shake that empty feeling, thinking
About all the time

He waited for, waited for, waited for
Something to happen
And now deep down he knows, he knows
That he may lose his heart 
Unless it happens today, 

Today. 

And he thought maybe he could have it all
But is it too late, 

Too late. 

C'est bien trop d'amour 
Du mauvais amour
Bien trop d'amour
Mauvais amour

Est-ce une histoire qui finit mal 
Ou bien n'est-elle pas terminée 
Comment savoir, seul le temps 
Temps le dira.

And he thought maybe she could save it all
But is it too late, 

Too late. 

Mais qu'importe que le monde se déchire
Si je suis dans tes bras.

Playfully capturing the hearts and minds of her fans, Austin-based Parisian synth-pop starlet Lou Rebecca unveils her highly anticipated full-length debut Restless out September 20, 2019. Following the breakout success of her 2018 self-titled EP, Lou returns with a collection of ten gorgeously seductive tracks, chronicling the path of a brilliant artist coming into their prime. Written in her native French and English, Lou composes romantically nuanced music engineered with the talent and grace of a true trendsetter. The ability to genuinely connect with her audience through timeless songwriting, choreography and fashion gives Restless distinguished and memorable characteristics that are exclusively Lou Rebecca.

Restless

Waiting

Lou Rebecca - Restless - 01 Waiting

Written by Dancing Tongues
Recorded & Mixed by Jonny Bell at Jazzcats Studio
Artwork by Micah Bradshaw

Shotgun

Artist: Missions
Song: Spoken
Album: Subcreature
Label: Holodeck Records
Bandcamp: https://missions.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/missionsinspace
Instagram: @missionsinspace
Facebook: @missionsinspace
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hbzLII40RyxASRUCuWyX2
Label Website: https://holodeckrecords.com/
Label Bandcamp: https://holodeckrecords.bandcamp.com/
Label Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/holodeck-records
Label Facebook: @holodeckrecords
Label Instagram: @holodeckrecords
Label Twitter: @holodeckrecords

Written & recorded by Josh Mills
Mixed by Michael McCay
Mastered by Joshua Eustis 

LYRICS:
Where do we go, now that we know?
Either way one heart’s left in the cold
Who do we talk to when there’s things to say?
Or should we talk about it?
Probably not, it could all go away
I can see where we’ve gone, but not where we’re going
But I’m not worried, it’s only bad at the end of the day

You know I heat up, whenever you’re on my mind
I’ve got to stand up, for the code that I’ve been living by
You know I heat up, when you can’t be by my side
But I’ve got to be tough, and learn to keep my head high

What do we do? And how do we deal?
What do you think? How do we feel?
No one knows, no telling where we’re going
But please don’t worry, I’m not gonna let it get in the way
Cuz I can push it aside and you can lock it away
But my hearts still breaking
It’s no big deal, it’s only pain

You know I heat up, whenever you’re on my mind
I’ve got to stand up, for the code that I’ve been living by
You know I heat up, when you can’t be by my side
But I’ve got to be tough, and learn to keep my head high
You know I heat up, whenever you’re on my mind
But I’ve got to stand tough, maybe lonely but at least I’m high

Los Angeles-based electro-pop savant Missions makes his full-length debut with the momentous new Subcreature out August 2, 2019. Through the use of drum machines, synthesizers and electronic vocals, solo producer Josh Mills adds a rich emotional gradient and a fresh rhythmic step to the archetypal darkwave narrative as Missions. This impressive collection of addictive bass lines and smooth drum beats are produced and arranged with the proficiency of a polished studio engineer, while the core of Mills’ craftsmanship explores the shaded nuances of seduction and vulnerability. Subcreature is perfectly suited for both late-night dance floors and private listenings, with creative subtleties that peek through the hook-laden anthems and hopelessly romantic lyrics. The heartfelt songwriting and sculpted sound design on Subcreature reflect a unique interpretation of funk, new wave and early electronic music, making up the sophisticated language of Missions.

Subcreature

Missions - Subcreature - 03 Spoken

Artist: Missions
Song: Truther
Album: Subcreature
Label: Holodeck Records
Bandcamp: https://missions.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/missionsinspace
Instagram: @missionsinspace
Facebook: @missionsinspace
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hbzLII40RyxASRUCuWyX2
Label Website: https://holodeckrecords.com/
Label Bandcamp: https://holodeckrecords.bandcamp.com/
Label Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/holodeck-records
Label Facebook: @holodeckrecords
Label Instagram: @holodeckrecords
Label Twitter: @holodeckrecords

Written & recorded by Josh Mills
Mixed by Michael McCay
Mastered by Joshua Eustis 

LYRICS:
Tell me the truth, tell me whatever
I’ll trust in you, I’ll believe you forever
Is it under the skin? Is it one with the bone?
Is it deep inside? Is it something you show?
How far have you gone? And where will you go?
Have you walked with the darkness that I know?

Won’t you tell me your name? Tell me the truth
Do you live with the pain? Or is it living with you?
Do you cover your tracks? Or do you keep ‘em in view?
Does it help you relax? Or is it just an excuse?
It’s like you’re stuck in the wall, but you’re down on the floor
You’ve seen the end of it all, and you’re begging for more

Won’t you tell me your name? Tell me the truth
You’re in love with the pain, it’s what makes you you
Won’t you tell me your name?
Tell me the truth

Los Angeles-based electro-pop savant Missions makes his full-length debut with the momentous new Subcreature out August 2, 2019. Through the use of drum machines, synthesizers and electronic vocals, solo producer Josh Mills adds a rich emotional gradient and a fresh rhythmic step to the archetypal darkwave narrative as Missions. This impressive collection of addictive bass lines and smooth drum beats are produced and arranged with the proficiency of a polished studio engineer, while the core of Mills’ craftsmanship explores the shaded nuances of seduction and vulnerability. Subcreature is perfectly suited for both late-night dance floors and private listenings, with creative subtleties that peek through the hook-laden anthems and hopelessly romantic lyrics. The heartfelt songwriting and sculpted sound design on Subcreature reflect a unique interpretation of funk, new wave and early electronic music, making up the sophisticated language of Missions.

Truther

Missions - Subcreature - 01 Truther

Missions - Subcreature (HD057)

Los Angeles-based electro-pop savant Missions makes his full-length debut with the momentous new Subcreature out August 2, 2019. Through the use of drum machines, synthesizers and electronic vocals, solo producer Josh Mills adds a rich emotional gradient and a fresh rhythmic step to the archetypal darkwave narrative as Missions. This impressive collection of addictive bass lines and smooth drum beats are produced and arranged with the proficiency of a polished studio engineer, while the core of Mills’ craftsmanship explores the shaded nuances of seduction and vulnerability. Subcreature is perfectly suited for both late-night dance floors and private listenings, with creative subtleties that peek through the hook-laden anthems and hopelessly romantic lyrics. The heartfelt songwriting and sculpted sound design on Subcreature reflect a unique interpretation of funk, new wave and early electronic music, making up the sophisticated language of Missions.   

Josh Mills was born and raised in Texas and spent the bulk of his adult life developing his craft within the dense synth community of Austin alongside bands like S U R V I V E and BOAN. Mills was brought up in a large family of music enthusiasts with a profound appreciation for dance music and pop culture of the ’80s and ’90s. Industrial, new wave, punk and hip-hop became dominant forces of his formative years and blossomed with the rise of music blogs in the early ’00s and his own college radio show. It was not long before Mills began playing in various bands ranging from disco-punk to shoegaze and honing his skills with electronics, eventually adopting the solo moniker Missions. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2017, Mills has maintained a heavy collaborative side to his career, working with Emmy Award winning Stranger Things composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein as well as writing, producing and performing with Parisian pop starlet Lou Rebecca. Now on Subcreature, Mills has constructed infectious rhythms interspersed with moments of pure cinematic beauty, carefully mastering the intricate balance of style and technique.

Reminiscent of late ’70s and early ‘80s electro-boogie, the vocals of Missions are synthesized through a vocoder, injecting a vibrant groove into the often cold realm of contemporary dance music. The passionate lyrics on songs like “Spoken” and “M’aidez” have a tangible human quality veiled through slick electronics and thumping bass. In addition to his lush synth tones and driving sequences, one of the most significant characteristics of Missions’ sound is the heavy half-time swing of the drum programming. The beats on tracks “Dark Blak” and “Feelin’” reveal an intrinsic worldview with hip-hop and R&B ingrained into the fabric of his musical vocabulary. This infusion of bounce and swagger underlines the wistfully drab overtones of Subcreature’s ten tracks, making this record stylistically complex and intensely fascinating. Mills’ catchy melodies and clever arrangements are indicative of a brilliant pop talent with the lens of a skilled composer, showcasing a unique blend of influences that are both innovative and classic.

At its essence, Subcreature is a fun and compelling statement of originality within modern dance music. Mills has built a truly endearing identity and established Missions as a new cultural force majeure.

Feelin'

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Venus in Leo

HTRK - Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee

80s Disco set for your Halloween Party this year. Some added sound effects over tracks by Lisa, Tapps, Trans-X, Lime and More. Free download as always, enjoy.

Halloween Party 80s Disco Set-Eastvale Records

DC Promo Tracks #483: "Bustin" by Pierced Brosnan is part of the release "No. 1" on Private Pleasure  @privatepleasure

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DC Promo Tracks #483: Pierced Brosnan "Bustin"

DC Promo Tracks #513: "Foam (Seaside Mix)" by Symptoms Of Love is part of the release "Foam EP" on Planet Trip @planettrip  

Worldwide via Rush Hour - https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/foam-ep-1
Bandcamp - Planet Trip Records - https://planettriprecords.bandcamp.com/album/pt002-foam-ep

“Symptoms of Love, a project by Detroit duo Ryan Spencer (Freakish Pleasures) and Ben Christensen (Sector 7G), present “Foam EP” scheduled to drop in January 2020 on Sydney label Planet Trip Records. This is the team’s second release, a follow-up to their 2019 “Eye Contact” (SOBO, Montreal). “Foam EP” reflects a contrast of the high-energy late nights and laid-back afternoons in the sprawling echo-chamber of Detroit. 

Recorded over the course of two years, the duo stack live instrumentation onto the vast synth and drum machine collection in Christensen’s home studio. The tracks are finished with explorations into sample-based wormholes that deliver a truly diverse EP. The sounds cruise through balearic and streetsoul inspired smoothness, machine funk dance floor jams, and bleepy percussive workouts.

This five tracker holds a mood and a groove for every hour of the dance; be it at peak time, sun up or sun down. Receiving early support from Jex Opolis, Millios Kaiser, CC:DISCO!, Lauren Hansom, DJ D.DEE, Ben Fester, Ruf Dug, Bayete & more…It’s a no brainer tip to start 2020 right!

DC Promo Tracks #513: Symptoms Of Love "Foam" (Seaside Mix)

I Wanna Talk To You: More Digital Soul Music

A1) Niko Maxen - Twist

living electronic music from one carbon-based lifeform. debut LP 'Subcreature' out NOW on Holodeck Records

email: missionsinspace@gmail.com

missions is josh mills

Feelin'

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