The Shoes have been locked in dark rooms applying the finishing touches to their debut album due early 2011.
The French dynamic duo have been calling on all the friends they've met on their
travels over the last few years to help them realise their musical dreams. Its some guest list..and is testament to the contagious enthusiasm and er....'joie de vivre' that Guillaume and Ben always bring to their dj sets, remixes, live shows and late nights that this stella crew jumped at the chance to feature on the debut album.

Esser (Transgressive/Chocolate Industries) features on two tracks lending his distinctive vocal stylings and also banging the drums. Rumour has it that the next single in France will be the addictive 'Stay The Same' and a killer remix package is being assembled. Primary 1's on there but you know that already from the release on uber-cool 50 bones label a while back. The beats have been refreshed and the songs gone a little darker. Just how we like it. Tim from Liverpool mavericks 'Wave Machines' reassembled one of the tracks and got all sleazy on the lyrics - its going to make you blush. The Cock and Bull Kid did her thing on the dramatic groove of 'Cliche' which is drenched in middle eastern flavours. Looking for a pianist on the track 'Wolf Under The Moon' it could only be Gonzalez who's added his skills to this psychedelic pop track featuring our friends from Reims 'The Bewitched Hands On The Top Of Our Heads'. There's more but lets save some surprises.

To mix all these ingredients together into a musical delicacy The Shoes called on their friend Lexxx (Crystal Castles, Golden Silvers, Esser, Everthing Everything). A month holed up in darkest Hackney in a bizarre art deco apartment - Miami Vice via E8 - meant that the album could finally be completed. There's dancefloor moments that will be familiar to those that have kept abreast of the remixes (Primary 1, Marina and the Diamonds, Golden Silvers, Esser, Ladyhawke etc) over the last couple of years but there's also dark electronic pop songs that you're going to fall in love with.

The Shoes managed to squeeze a quick trip to Japan in where they ate sushi, shoppped relentlessly and even found the time to dj at the Womb in Tokyo and Osaka. Japanese friends The 80 Kidz were in Tokyo and begged The Shoes for a remix of their new single - Ben also added vocals to a track on their last album.

Oh yeah i forgot - we've got photos by the legendary 'GAVIN WATSON' taken earlier in the year down in Brighton. Look for classic Gavin photos adorning the French release of 'People Movin' and destined for future artwork...To be continued

Diana Uribe se ha dedicado con un gran gusto a narrar la historia del mundo, a aterrizarla para sus oyentes. Hoy, este amor por la historia la lleva a emprender uno de sus proyectos más grandes, sacar adelante un portal web que tenga disponible gratuitamente el trabajo de toda su vida, así como nuevos contenidos creados por un grupo de expertos cuya labor será analizar la actualidad mundial y nacional desde un punto de vista histórico.

Este proyecto se traslada a la web porque creemos que el alcance de internet lo vuelve el lugar perfecto para, además de ofrecer una contextualización histórica de la realidad, poner en libre disposición los más de 500 audios que Diana ha grabado hasta el momento, así como hospedar videos, animaciones e imágenes que planeamos realizar para enriquecer cada uno de sus relatos. Todo esto categorizado para el fácil acceso de la gente que entre a nuestra página y con el fin único de que entender otros tiempos y lugares sea una experiencia tan emocionante y encantadora como lo es para Diana todos los días.

Embark on a sonic journey with Mike Cerda, a   dj/producer/ multi instrumentalist hailing from the musical landscapes of Caracas, Venezuela. Also known as "MkC," Mike's musical odyssey began under the influence of his grandfather, a guiding force that introduced him to the world of music. At the age of 8, he embraced instruments like trombone, trumpet, and saxophone, setting the stage for a lifelong passion.
Despite being born to architect parents who envisioned a different path, Mike's heart beat to the rhythm of his own desires. Graduating as a geophysical engineer, he also delved into the intricate world of engineering. Yet, the allure of music proved irresistible, leading him to over two decades of creative exploration and production.
In the early 2000s, Mike played a pivotal role as a founding member of the Venezuelan Hip Hop/Rap group "Cuarto Poder" (1999-2008), leaving an indelible mark on the local music scene. His journey expanded globally, collaborating with Grammy and Latin Grammy winners. From touring alongside Swedish Dj's Axwell ^Ingrosso (Swedish House Mafia) to serving as the Musical Director for Colombian sensation Maluma, Mike's influence reached international heights.
Now, with a wealth of experiences from traversing the world, Mike immerses himself in his latest project. Fusing the captivating realms of house music with the diverse influences that have shaped his musical identity, he invites you to join him on a boundless exploration of sound and rhythm.

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