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Albert Camus

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April 2015 Music

When John Digweed and Nick Muir work together its not just a standard release or another compilation piece to be appreciated and shelved. Its not even the next applauded record to add to their intimidating catalogue. A partnership forged over countless remixes and productions, a Muir and Digweed collaboration is the meeting of two legendary minds that raise the bar for DJs and peers alike to reach up and grab. Upcoming release and unique new project Versus challenges fellow acts to do just that. Pitching head to head with the Bedrock founding members are a hand-selected display of some of the greatest house and techno talent around. Marco Bailey, Henry Saiz, and Christian Smith &amp; Wehbba are amongst a host of diverse acts that caught the forerunners attention for their distinctive sound and prowess in the studio over recent years to join them on Versus. Coming via their esteemed imprint, this brand new 3-part concept album is out on the 7th October for the entire world to revel in.

This album will position itself atop a stunning array of equally iconic records from the Bedrock label that over the years has showcased stunning single releases, artist albums and legendary compilation mixes. Versus delivers the next masterstroke in the labels development and speaking of the perception on the album, John and Nick declared:

What started out as a remix swap then an extended EP then out of nowhere after 12 months an album and with many twists and turns, Versus is finally here featuring a set of amazing collaborations and remixes with some of our favourite producers from around the world. We&#8217;d like to say a huge thank you to these brilliant artists for making this project happen. - John Digweed &amp; Nick Muir 

CD 1 (Mixed by John Digweed) &amp; CD 2 (Unmixed) feature 12 of these distinct producers that John and Nick earmarked as their current favourites. From the Techno of The Japanese Popstars to jozifs signature funk and house, John &amp; Nick go all out on their quota of production to generate truly special cuts alongside their much respected counterparts. On the first of the three CDs, Nicks considerable musical talents blend seamlessly with Johns vision as a DJ and unparalleled passion and knowledge for what works on the dancefloor. Like the perfectly structured sets Digweed has solidified his fame for, the Versus mix ebbs and flows to searing peaks and tranquil hypnotizers that make up an assorted blend of floor filling masterworks. While on CD 2, listeners can catch each production in its own diverse and genre jumping detail. No less than leading single Awakenings with Northern Irelands finest, Psycaton. A pounding Techno fueled number, harking back to the golden age of acid tinged basslines and urgent, frenetic drums this one made Jacques Le Cont, Russ Chimes, Danny Tenaglia, Laurent Garnier and James Zabelia go crazy for, with the latter announcing he was with John we played this in Tokyo, massive track! In no doubt of making all listeners follow suit with excitement, this ones yours to own on 9th September. 
  
The 3rd and final CD is left solely to Digweed &amp; Muir, which exhibits them at their creative best. With just a handful of productions in current circulation of the two stars locking horns, eight brand new and exclusive tracks presented by the duo is a rare treat for Bedrock fans. A beautifully sculpted mix of down tempo set closers, this concluding offering is perfect for an after hours set as it lulls and coerces the listener into a suspended dreamlike state of musical serenity. Simply titled, Electronica, its the perfect end to a perfect tri-part album. Coming as a limited edition box set and vinyl, what started out as an EP of collaborations has morphed into an index of enormous hits.

John Digweed & Nick Muir vs Christian Smith & Wehbba - Mantis (Original Mix) [Bedrock Records]

Words Unsaid / Black and Blurry remixed

Morild - Black and Blurry (Bak & Lindemann Remix)

Boris Brejcha - Lost Memory

Buy on Bandcamp

Avalon Emerson - Church of SoMa (HNNY Remix)

Artist : Motor City Drum Ensemble
Title : Raw Cuts Remixes (Marcellus Pittman, Mike Huckaby, Recloose Remixes)
Cat # : MCDE 1211

Release Date : 7th May 2014
Exclusive Distribution by : Rushhour

A. Raw Cuts (Marcellus Pittman Remix)
B1. Raw Cuts (Mike Huckaby Remix)
B2. Raw Cuts (Recloose Remix)

Infos :

Its been 6 years since Danilo Plessow aka Motor City Drum Ensemble first emerged on the scene with his debut 12inch released on his own MCDE Recordings imprint.
Appropriately titled "Raw Cuts", the two tracks would start of a series of raw house jams Danilo made in his studio using old school samplers and drum machines,
a sound that at the time was far away from being status quo.
Having been heavily influenced by Soul, Jazz, House and Techno emerging from both the Motor City and beyond, Danilo found his signature sound - sample-based, raw,
emotional and mature tracks.
MCDE released two more "Raw Cuts" twelve inches in the coming years and it wouldn't be wrong to call them modern house classics - each of the records found support from all over the globe, from Moodymann to Gilles Peterson, and especially the last record of the series (Raw Cuts 5 & 6) was just everywhere in the year 2010.

What better way to end a concept series than to invite some people for remixing those tracks? People that inspired him to do this music in the first place:
Marcellus Pittman of 3 Chairs fame, Mike Huckaby, one of Detroit`s house heroes and synth nerd per excellence, plus lastly Recloose, whose unique approach to the Detroit sound has been a favorite of Danilo for years.

With a package this strong we will not bore you with more praise - just listen and enjoy. 

A. MCDE - Raw Cuts (Marcellus Pittman Remix)

Despite all the collaborations on last year’s Amygdala by Pampa cult leader DJ Koze, there was still one recurring comment from the public: The album still had DJ Koze’s trademark stamp all over it. That is why have been taking the proper steps to rectify this problem, offering a remix series, to further disassociate DJ Koze from this otherwise respectable assortment of songs. Here is the second installment.

First up is Roman Flügel, co-founder of the legendary label powerhouse Ongaku/Klang/Playhouse, not to mention his more recent releases on Clone and Live At Robert Johnson. We have no idea what kind of app he used, but somehow he transformed the title track “Amygdala” from a laid-back, wind-chiming electro-pop number into a clock-working tech-house fairy tale. Roman wisely and tastefully retains the original guest spot from Milosh (of the duo Rhye), offering a grittier backdrop for his lulling vocal delivery.

Next comes Robag Whrume, who is no stranger to any Pampa fan, having released an album and a mix CD with us, aside from his countless other works. Here he has taken the pleasant puffiness of DJ Koze’s “Nices Wölkchen” and incubated it in a deep house cocoon. The witch-shifted voice of guest singer Apparat is given a new life, hovering amidst a mesmerizing mechanical groove. As always, there’s nothing formulaic about Robag’s formula as he serves up little moments of magic.

Dj Koze - Amygdala (Roman Flügel Remix)

From the forthcoming album "In The Wild" Aug 12th Ninja Tune
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Some Jazz Shit

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Oubys_SQM lp Part I_A2 Arp on Arp

Les Disques De La Mort x Kill The DJ
Remixes off my upcoming Idle Eyes EP, featuring killer contributions from Roman Flugel, Planningtorock, Mafredas, Benedikt Frey, Clara 3000 & rRoxymore.

Pt 1 out digitally on Kill The DJ, September 29th
Pt 2 12" out on Les Disques De La Mort, October 13th
Listen and pre-order here>>
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C.A.R. 'Idle Eyes' (Roman Flugel remix)

Low quality stream because of Soundclouds audio compression.
Get it in HQ here:

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Max Cooper - Origins (David August Remix)

part of Deep Tech Records 4th vinyl release. out April 15 along with a remix from Yaya

Sonartek,Gorbani - Marzipan (Duky Remix) [Vinyl/Digital] [Deep Tech Records]

22 year old up & comer Lewis Beck delivers a deep house bomb riddled with acidic flourishes throughout, optimum for peak hour sets.


Lewis Beck - Made In NYC (Original Mix)

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Todd Terje - Alfonso Muskedunder (Deetron Remix)

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Je Ne Sais Quoi (Remixes)

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PillowTalk - We All Have Rhythm (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix) [Preview]

*Album is OUT NOW, buy your copy here: 
iTunes - geni.us/MessageFromTheOtherS
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Here's a new track 'Sacred Dance of the Demon' taken from Damian Lazarus & the Ancient Moons upcoming album 'Message From The Other Side' on Crosstown Rebels. 

Damian has also put together an exclusive Spotify playlist of 'Message From The Other Side's influences for SPIN and talks about the anticipated album in an exclusive interview -> http://www.spin.com/2015/05/damian-lazarus-message-from-the-other-side-listen/

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Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons - Sacred Dance Of The Demon

RADIO SLAVE FEAT DANTON EEPROM - GRINDHOUSE (DUBFIRE TERROR PLANET REMIX)

vinyl out now on Whats In The Box Records (WITB006)

Volta Cab - Always In The Place (Session Victim Remix)

Henderson Island (Schlachthof Bronx Mix)

upcoming EP "Glow in the Dark" on Delusions of Grandeur. Vinyl out on July 19th 2013!

Special Thanks to Max for this killer remix! Check out his great productions on Box aus Holz (http://soundcloud.com/max-graef)

Buy at OYE

AA1 - Session Victim - Yes I Know (Max Graef remix) - Delusions of Grandeur - DOG31

Belgian record label, bringing to wax evocative and engaging electronics and giving (new) artists the full vinyl treatment

Oubys_SQM lp Part I_A2 Arp on Arp

Testtoon Records