Steep of the Week #028

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Essential New Tune for Pete Tong at BBC Radio 1.
Claptone steps out of the shadows once again with ‘The Music Got Me’, an exciting new offering from the mysterious enigma with the golden mask. 'Music Got Me' by Claptone is an authorised cover version of 'Music Got Me' by Visual which has been approved and licensed by Unidisc the rights holder.
As you would expect of new Claptone, 'The Music Got Me’ is destined for late nights and packed clubs all over, such are the enchanting powers of this otherworldly beast. However this new offering goes further still. The achingly cool 80s NYC disco/postpunk flavour combines with a distinct Chicago bassline to offer an exciting glimpse of the eclectic, indie vibe of his debut artist album.

Claptone’s last two releases ‘No Eyes’ and ‘Ghost’ both topped the Beatport charts, the latter of which featured Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! (a collaboration we can only assume was arranged by some sort of séance). They went on to become enormous smashes on Berlin house label Exploited, earning the plaudits of the biggest DJs and setting Claptone off on a non-stop DJ tour across the globe.

It’s remarkable that the masked man has still found time in his tour schedule to deliver big remixes for the likes of Metronomy, The Pet Shop Boys, Rüfüs, Klaxons and Gregory Porter (which is currently No.1 in Beatport's Deep House charts).

2015 will also see Claptone embark on a run of ‘Immortal Live’ dates, a unique A/V experience which brings together a full set of Claptone creations (MIAMI ULTRA FESTIVAL – 29/3, BRUSSELS PIAS NITES – 4/4, GERMANY MELT! FESTIVAL 17/7, LONDON SW4 FESTIVAL – 29/8).

Label: Exploited
Artist: Claptone
Release: The Music Got Me
LC: 15799

Releasedate Beatport: 06.04.15
Releasedate I-Tunes, ect: 20.04.15

The Music Got Me

Claptone - The Music Got Me | Exploited

UPDATE: We just made it onto HypeMachine.  Drop us a heart if you are diggin' the tune:  bit.ly/1DHHinu

[Serious mode on] We’re still in the early stages of this journey we’re calling TKDJS, and while we’ve written a bunch of unreleased music, there’s still SO much we want to do. It’s not all bangers and looped beats...we’ve always wanted to make music that is lasting...that has feeling...that tells stories, and is written as a song, first and foremost.  This is the first record down that road for us, and we’re really proud of it.  

We teamed up with the incredibly creative, talented and just all around chill-dude AYER and wrote this song with him over two sessions.  Once in the lab and once in our hometown studio in Brooklyn. “Don’t Leave” is a story about meeting someone new...at a party, at a club, wherever your scene might take you, hitting it off and wanting to spend more time with that person. Unfortunately that’s not how it always ends up. If this has ever happened to you, you know what we mean.

Anyway, we think the track turned out pretty damn good. Give it a listen and hear for yourself.

[Serious mode off] yea sorry, this summary came out kinda emo since it was written while Mike was working on some beautiful chords ;(

Who are TKDJS - 2 out of 3 are true// 

1) While recording “Don’t Leave” we asked Ayer to sing 2 octaves higher, thinking he’d never be able to, but sure enough he did, and we actually used some of those cuts as accents in the finished track.
2) After every session we do Soulcycle and then Juice Press to sweat it out and decompress. Namaste bro. #kalefam
3) Our dream is to one day move to Bali for 6 months to surf and work on a full album.

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Catz n Dogz - Keep On (Feat. Green Velvet)

Cureton here provides us with a sweet remix of Just Kiddins' track 'Thinking About It' to get you in the mood for those summer vibes. Available for free download. 

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Vertere - Mind Against & Somne

Constantly turning around itself, the winding melody of Vertere turns outward and inward at the same time, bringing the listener on a journey outward while mirroring a simultaneous labyrinthine journey inward. Like the word itself, Vertere, with its roots in the Latin word Verto (which itself takes its roots in the earlier Sanskrit word, Vartayati) it signifies the very nature of change itself. It means both to turn and reflect inward and yet also move forward — a call to action for setting in motion new things. A paradox at first glance but also perhaps a surprisingly accurate description of the destructive and reconstructive nature of creation. An apt metaphor for this bright new collaboration between established Life and Death artists Mind Against and the new artist project of Federico Maccherone, aka Somne.

On remix duties, when you have an artist of the caliber of Tobias Freund, you don’t need to ask for anything more and with his outstanding remix of Vertere he very clearly shows why. This long time mainstay of the electronic music scene has managed to stay not just relevant but on the cutting edge longer than most with respected releases on some of the most seminal imprints to be putting out music in the world of underground dance music. With Vertere he takes what’s already top quality material and somehow manages to turn it inward and in his own unique way elevate it to another level entirely. With a relentless beat and a sonic force that is hard to describe with mere words the Tobias. remix of Vertere comes out of the gate like a runaway machine rapturously drunk on its own self awareness. It marches ever forward, full of fervor, and will surely be driving dance floors both large and small to the euphoric edge of the ecstatic state.


Life and Death - Catalogue Number: LAD023

Artist: Mind Against & Somne
Title: Vertere
Format: Digital & 12”
Digital Release Date: 29.06.2015
Physical Release Date: TBC

Tracklisting Digital & 12”:

1. Vertere
2. Vertere (Tobias. Remix) 
	             
Vertere written and produced by Mind Against & Somne.
Vertere (Tobias. Remix) written and produced by Tobias Freund. 

LAD023 Mind Against & Somne - Vertere (Snippet)

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128 kbit/s version // snippet 4:15 // original mix 6:06

You wouldn’t find pearls on the beach. If you really want a pearl you will have to dive for it. For over five years we’ve been browsing through boundless seas and branched forests to find powerful gems leaving a sharp impression while taking us on a journey. They infatuate, fascinate and delight the listeners falling in love with the works of art. What makes the quest most fun: the more unknown the artists, the more truthful the productions. After all, it is music that makes us do things we usually wouldn’t dare. It is a whirl we really like to jump into like a big and swinging web of silk and sorrow.

Following the first compilation – “A Collection of Unreleased Pearls” – is trndmsk’s second release this summer: 22 tracks by musicians, producers and composers dedicated to electronic music. @benn-finn, @braunbeck, @coss, @vogelperspektive, @emilberliner, @pierre-remy-hertzel & @thelatestson, @drivepitcher, @janhertz & @rocko-garoni feat. @deeryona, @jonassaalbach, @nikolasnoam, @raumakustik, @rene-bourgeois, @casanova_tony, @captain-illy-noize, @unfugsrumpelkammer, @whatevertunes & @cubus, @elfgrin-berlin feat. Groovio, @borkaandthegang, @zusammenklang, @david-hasert feat. Ice, @unueberlegt and @djstevenmoeller are the artists drawing us into different spheres- thanks to their summer pearls.

Click for more: http://trndmusik.de/2015/06/trndmsk-a-collection-of-unreleased-summer-pearls/?lang=en

//

Perlen liegen nicht am Strand. Wenn du eine Perle begehrst, musst du dafür tauchen. Seit mehr als fünf Jahren tauchen wir in unendlichen Meeren, durchforsten verzweigte Wälder, um Musikstücke zu finden, die einen auf eine Reise mitnehmen und tief beeindrucken. Sie betören, faszinieren und entzücken ihre Hörer, die sich in diese Kunstwerke verlieben und sich in ihnen verlieren. Und das schönste an dieser Suche ist: je unbekannter die Künstler, desto mehr sprechen die Exemplare für sich. Die Musik ist es nämlich, die uns Dinge tun lässt, die wir uns sonst nicht wagen würden. Sie ist ein Wirbel und ein großes, schwingendes Netz aus Seide und Sorge, in das wir uns gerne fallen lassen.

Nach der ersten Compilation – “A Collection of Unreleased Pearls” – kommt passend zum Sommer die zweite Veröffentlichung von trndmsk raus: 22 Stücke von Musikern, Produzenten und Komponisten, die sich der elektronischen Musik verschrieben haben. Benn Finn, Braunbeck, coss, Die Vogelperspektive, Emil Berliner, Pierre Remy & The Latest Son, Drivepitcher, Jan Hertz & Rocko Garoni feat. Deeryona, Jonas Saalbach, Nikolas Noam, Raumakustik, René Bourgeois, Tony Casanova, Illy Noize, UNFUG, What Ever & Cubus, Elfgrin feat. Groovio, Borka & The Gang, Zusammenklang, David Hasert feat. Ice, Unueberlegt und Steven Moeller sind es, die uns in andere Sphären holen – dank ihrer Sommerperlen. “A Collection of Unreleased Summer Pearls” wird am Freitag, den 26. Juni 2015 erscheinen.

Klick für mehr: http://trndmusik.de/2015/06/trndmsk-a-collection-of-unreleased-summer-pearls/

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René Bourgeois - Play Off

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With recent collaborations including 'Crazy Culture' and 'Step by Step', house and techno associates Mar-T and Luca Donzelli are back to present their debut EP 'Historia Roja’ via Davide Squillace's This And That imprint.
Scheduled for release on 15th July, the four-track EP sees the pair deliver a series of tribal-infused rollers, with opener '1234' working an infectious vocal sample layered over a deft, percussive backdrop. The rattling sounds of 'Analog Men' follows, whilst 'Tartune' also features a vocal remix from UK based DJ and producer Betoko - all wrapped up by the aptly named 'Tribe'. 'Historia Roja' also marks the second in a nine-part series from This And That designed to showcase a brand
new release concept. Kickstarted by Emerson Todd's 'Brown Glass', each release requires the artist to provide an original image, word and colour to accompany the EP, with Mar-T & Donzelli's offering featuring exclusive, hand written sentiments.

[TNT013] Mar - T & Luca Donzelli - Tartune Betoko Vocal Mix [Teaser]

It’s been a decade since the Moonbootica first dished out the electro-tinged cut “June,” and next week the gents are slated to re-moonboot the tune. Apart from their own upbeat update, they’ve tapped a solid list of remixers to weigh in on the package, with Stil vor Talent’s Teenage Mutants bringing his handy house flair to the affair. He patches things up like a pro, allowing the melodies to retain their shine, while mounting them atop a full-bodied percussive groove constructed for contemporary crowds.

Read our interview with Moonbootica here: https://www.insomniac.com/media/track-day-moonbootica-june-teenage-mutants-remix

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Track of the Day: Moonbootica “June” (Teenage Mutants Remix)

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Release Date: 17th July 2015
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Canadian producer Clarian delivers three melodic house cuts on the ‘Kill For Love EP’, his Anjunadeep debut. 

Previously one half of Footprintz, Clarian has released on on Visionquest, Turbo, Life and Death and Culprit as a solo artist, not to mention his acclaimed collaborations with Guy Gerber and Seth Troxler. When not A&Ring Troxler’s Soft Touch imprint, a discography he’s inaugurated with this ‘If There Light At The End’ release, Clarian is a prominent figure in Berlin’s nightlife scene when he’s not trotting the globe between Paris, Dubai, Montreal, New York and London.

First up ‘Kill For Love’ kicks off the package with tantalising keys and mournful vocals, wrapped around a surging acid bassline. ‘Lucid Dreamers’ employs yet more acid licks and ebbing chords, whilst a spoken word sample floats softly above elegant rising melodies. ‘I Was Born In Outer Space’ concludes the EP with a trippy journey through otherworldly pads and undulating basslines as a heady vox sings blissfully throughout. 

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Dark, Mean, Underground, Techy, and just straight bad...  Reach deep in that bag and give me my bad MotherF#$%R....MotherF#$%R!  Get In The Loop with this bad boy!  Lupe Fuentes has done it again!  

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