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Lee Curtiss: Productivity As Standard

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Visionquest man Lee Curtiss is more than versed in the world of contempoary house music. Part of the globe trotting quartet and an exciting, unique DJ, Mr Curtiss has made a name for himself as a figure for consistent quality and most of all, grooving house cuts. For Pulse Podcast episode 110, Lee chats to us about the US, sources of inspiration and juggling the running of the mighty Visionquest label ith a hectic tour diary. Recorded live from Sunset Boat Cruise in San Franciso - a vinyl only set, recorded in one take and free from tricks and studio sheen - Lee takes us on an upfront selection of gems from his record bag. Get stuck in and further discover this integral name's creative endeavours... 

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Thanks for joining us Lee - first of all, talk to us about your forthcoming releases and any others that you have slated for release... I am currently working on a Lee Curtiss and friends EP for Visionquest. It’s been slow going working around other people’s schedules, but I think the end result will be worth the effort. I’m also working with Kenny Glasgow from Art Department, Soul Clap, Wolf and Lamb, The Martinez Brothers, Simon Baker and a few others. There’s some interesting music coming from these collaborations and it will probably end up on 2 EPs and 1 CD. I’ll also be doing a bit of remix work in the next 3 months.

What's the special ingredient of this Pulse Podcast mix? It’s mixed live on turntables at the Sunset Boat Cruise in San Francisco on Halloween. There’s been no studio editing or tricks used on this one. The party is on a gigantic party barge that cruises around the San Francisco bay. Everyone goes all out with their costumes and the vibe of party is pretty special. I was dressed as Hunter S Thompson and my agent was Dr. Gonzo. I think a lot of good energy came through in the set, the crowd and I were really feeling it.

Tiefschwarz, dOP, Solomun and yourself have all mixed for the Watergate compilation series, which firmly solidified your relationship with the club. Tell us about your affiliation with the club? I’ve been playing at Watergate for a lot of years now. It’s like home base in Berlin for me. The staff are really nice people and really open musically. I usually play a sunrise set on the Water floor and I’m known for taking it in new directions.



The US gets a lot of mixed press these days, thanks to explosions of hybrid scenes and ‘big league’ DJs such as SHM and David Guetta maintaining a prominent fixture in the public eye. In your personal opinion, how do you see the future for dance music in America? 
Dance music has changed a lot in the 15 years I’ve been involved in it. It seemed that there was always dance music like Fatboy Slim and Daft Punk making it’s way to the radio in America but it certainly wasn’t as prominent as it is now. It seems like most music on the radio in the US has some element of dance music in it. Even if it’s not my cup of tea, I don’t see it being bad for dance music as a whole. The more people drawn into it, the more people will start to diversify their taste and dig for more underground sounds. I like the trickle of pop sensibility that some of the new house music has. I like hearing more musicianship and music theory being applied. There are some really exciting new artists out there and a lot of veterans making some great music, I think it deserves the recognition. The ‘big league’ DJs are becoming today’s pop stars, I’m not sure if I could put them in the class with Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones or Prince, but the market is hungry for them and they’re giving the people what they want.

Hailing from Detroit, via Berlin and now living in Chicago with gigs all over the world – where do you draw inspiration for your music? Inspiration comes and goes but there are plenty of places to draw it from. The people, places and experiences I encounter while living on the road are a good start. The crazy situations, long nights and weird mornings are all fuel for me once I’ve returned home to Chicago, can relax for a few days and get settled back into normal life. Chicago has been a good inspiration for me. The city is so beautiful, the food is amazing and the people are so nice. There’s a beach and lake that’s great in the summertime and so much to do for entertainment. It’s nice to get your mind off of music for a while when you’re bombarded with it on a weekly basis, Chicago helps me clear my head so when I’m ready, I can sit down and crank out music.

How tough is it to juggle your DJing career with the running of the Visionquest label? Do you ever sleep? I tend to get a lot of my sleeping done while I’m home in Chicago during the week and when I stay with my girlfriend in London. Sleep definitely can be at a premium when trying to juggle responsibilities, traveling and making music. It is extremely difficult to remain productive. Luckily, I have a good management team, great agents and really amazing label managers that help me along. It’s impossible to do everything yourself, sometimes the people around you are more important than the work you do yourself.

Out of all the heroes in dance music, who have you not yet worked or played with that you'd love to, if given the opportunity? I don’t have a hero per say in dance music. I respect a lot of DJs and producers but most of the people I would consider ‘hero’ status work in rock/ pop music. People like Rick Rueben, Butch Vig, Prince and Quincy Jones are people I look up to the most. People that changed music on a global scale and are true legends. Having said that, the opportunity to work with any of the men on that list is probably never going to arise. I love working with my friends the most and have a great time while doing it. I think as I make more friends in the business I’ll do more collaborations. It always seems to come naturally when finding people to work with.



The house template appears to be widening every week, taking in styles and inspiration from many different genres in music. How are you looking to expand or build on your sound from here on? 
I plan on always adding more analogue gear, more real instruments and effects. I love picking up a bass guitar and writing a riff rather than moving midi notes around on a screen. I’m a musician and love to play and sing. I think I’ll be incorporating more and more of that this year and beyond, along with writing some more song based music.

After a decade in the game, you must have seen and had opinions on a lot of the changes in our scene... how do you think dance music as a whole will panout in 2013? Any major developments that you see happening? 
This genre is an ever changing, ever growing experiment in music and culture. I see dance music reaching further and further into the mainstream, more people going to clubs and festivals and more attention being paid to electronic music artists. It’s been wonderful to see my friends reach new levels of success and see our style of music reach more people than we originally thought it would.

Finally, is there anything, or anyone in particular that gets your vote for 2013? What/who should we keep an eye on? 
Keep an eye out for the long awaited album from our Montreal duo Footprintz. Beautiful music from 2 very talented kids, and also be ready for the Visionquest 13 series of parties worldwide. We’re going to raise the bar for production and crowd interaction. As for myself, I’ll be working diligently in the studio on several projects, both as Lee Curtiss and Visionquest in 2013.

Listen to Pulse.110 - Lee Curtiss here.

Listen to Lee Curtiss on Pulse Radio.


Lee Curtiss: Productivity As Standard

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Visionquest man Lee Curtiss is more than versed in the world of contemporary house music. Part of the globe trotting quartet and an exciting, unique DJ, Mr Curtiss has made a name for himself as a figure of consistent quality and most of all, grooving house cuts. For Pulse Podcast episode 110, Lee chats to us about the US, sources of inspiration and juggling the running of the mighty Visionquest label alongside a hectic tour diary. Recorded live from Sunset Boat Cruise in San Francisco - a vinyl only set, recorded in one take and free from tricks and studio sheen - Lee takes us on an upfront selection of gems and favourites from deep within his record bag. Get stuck in and further discover this integral name's creative endeavors... 

[Read on for download]

Thanks for joining us Lee - first of all, talk to us about your forthcoming releases and any others that you have slated for release... I am currently working on a Lee Curtiss and friends EP for Visionquest. It’s been slow going working around other people’s schedules, but I think the end result will be worth the effort. I’m also working with Kenny Glasgow from Art Department, Soul Clap, Wolf and Lamb, The Martinez Brothers, Simon Baker and a few others. There’s some interesting music coming from these collaborations and it will probably end up on 2 EPs and 1 CD. I’ll also be doing a bit of remix work in the next 3 months.

What's the special ingredient of this Pulse Podcast mix? It’s mixed live on turntables at the Sunset Boat Cruise in San Francisco on Halloween. There’s been no studio editing or tricks used on this one. The party is on a gigantic party barge that cruises around the San Francisco bay. Everyone goes all out with their costumes and the vibe of party is pretty special. I was dressed as Hunter S Thompson and my agent was Dr. Gonzo. I think a lot of good energy came through in the set, the crowd and I were really feeling it.

Tiefschwarz, dOP, Solomun and yourself have all mixed for the Watergate compilation series, which firmly solidified your relationship with the club. Tell us about your affiliation with the club? I’ve been playing at Watergate for a lot of years now. It’s like home base in Berlin for me. The staff are really nice people and really open musically. I usually play a sunrise set on the Water floor and I’m known for taking it in new directions.



The US gets a lot of mixed press these days, thanks to explosions of hybrid scenes and ‘big league’ DJs such as SHM and David Guetta maintaining a prominent fixture in the public eye. In your personal opinion, how do you see the future for dance music in America? 
Dance music has changed a lot in the 15 years I’ve been involved in it. It seemed that there was always dance music like Fatboy Slim and Daft Punk making it’s way to the radio in America but it certainly wasn’t as prominent as it is now. It seems like most music on the radio in the US has some element of dance music in it. Even if it’s not my cup of tea, I don’t see it being bad for dance music as a whole. The more people drawn into it, the more people will start to diversify their taste and dig for more underground sounds. I like the trickle of pop sensibility that some of the new house music has. I like hearing more musicianship and music theory being applied. There are some really exciting new artists out there and a lot of veterans making some great music, I think it deserves the recognition. The ‘big league’ DJs are becoming today’s pop stars, I’m not sure if I could put them in the class with Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones or Prince, but the market is hungry for them and they’re giving the people what they want.

Hailing from Detroit, via Berlin and now living in Chicago with gigs all over the world – where do you draw inspiration for your music? Inspiration comes and goes but there are plenty of places to draw it from. The people, places and experiences I encounter while living on the road are a good start. The crazy situations, long nights and weird mornings are all fuel for me once I’ve returned home to Chicago, can relax for a few days and get settled back into normal life. Chicago has been a good inspiration for me. The city is so beautiful, the food is amazing and the people are so nice. There’s a beach and lake that’s great in the summertime and so much to do for entertainment. It’s nice to get your mind off of music for a while when you’re bombarded with it on a weekly basis, Chicago helps me clear my head so when I’m ready, I can sit down and crank out music.

How tough is it to juggle your DJing career with the running of the Visionquest label? Do you ever sleep? I tend to get a lot of my sleeping done while I’m home in Chicago during the week and when I stay with my girlfriend in London. Sleep definitely can be at a premium when trying to juggle responsibilities, traveling and making music. It is extremely difficult to remain productive. Luckily, I have a good management team, great agents and really amazing label managers that help me along. It’s impossible to do everything yourself, sometimes the people around you are more important than the work you do yourself.

Out of all the heroes in dance music, who have you not yet worked or played with that you'd love to, if given the opportunity? I don’t have a hero per say in dance music. I respect a lot of DJs and producers but most of the people I would consider ‘hero’ status work in rock/ pop music. People like Rick Rueben, Butch Vig, Prince and Quincy Jones are people I look up to the most. People that changed music on a global scale and are true legends. Having said that, the opportunity to work with any of the men on that list is probably never going to arise. I love working with my friends the most and have a great time while doing it. I think as I make more friends in the business I’ll do more collaborations. It always seems to come naturally when finding people to work with.



The house template appears to be widening every week, taking in styles and inspiration from many different genres in music. How are you looking to expand or build on your sound from here on? 
I plan on always adding more analogue gear, more real instruments and effects. I love picking up a bass guitar and writing a riff rather than moving midi notes around on a screen. I’m a musician and love to play and sing. I think I’ll be incorporating more and more of that this year and beyond, along with writing some more song based music.

After a decade in the game, you must have seen and had opinions on a lot of the changes in our scene... how do you think dance music as a whole will panout in 2013? Any major developments that you see happening? 
This genre is an ever changing, ever growing experiment in music and culture. I see dance music reaching further and further into the mainstream, more people going to clubs and festivals and more attention being paid to electronic music artists. It’s been wonderful to see my friends reach new levels of success and see our style of music reach more people than we originally thought it would.

Finally, is there anything, or anyone in particular that gets your vote for 2013? What/who should we keep an eye on? 
Keep an eye out for the long awaited album from our Montreal duo Footprintz. Beautiful music from 2 very talented kids, and also be ready for the Visionquest 13 series of parties worldwide. We’re going to raise the bar for production and crowd interaction. As for myself, I’ll be working diligently in the studio on several projects, both as Lee Curtiss and Visionquest in 2013.

Listen to Pulse.110 - Lee Curtiss here.

Listen to Lee Curtiss on Pulse Radio.

Maya Janes Coles & Blawan To Play Electric Deluxe Presents 14

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Dutch techno lover and Electric Deluxe frontman Speedy J has announced the plans for the next Electric Deluxe Presents.. gig, held in Amsterdam's formidable Melkweg venue on the 8th February and featuring a host of special guests including Maya Jane Coles and Blawan playing alongside the techno hero.

Electric Deluxe - although famed for its techno focus - is all about showcasing the stars of the future, as well as familiar and trusted faces. Joining Maya and Blawan is Trouw resident Sandrien and Belgian techno man Peter van Hoesen bringing his hypnotic brand of Berlin-esque techno to the famous Dutch venue. The Oude Zaal floor hosts further talent, including Den Haag's 751 playing his debut set at the club as well as popular Dutch DJ and 'New Dutch School' member Frank Haag, plus rising name on the techno scene, Redshape.

"Electric Deluxe has always been very diverse. In the last year, there's been a focus on dance-floor techno; but lately, there's been others like Nathan Fake and Matthew Jonson" comments Speedy J on the exciting night. "I've always been open minded about things, so I've tried to make a selection of names that are hot right now like 751 and Frank Haag, both on the housier side of things" he comments. "The event reflects the approach that I'm taking with the label, a nice mix of sounds."



Speedy J will be manning the Max floor during peak time hours, making room for the likes of Maya and Blawan to stampede towards the end of the night. "I've heard old stories about Melkweg as my Dad used to have a stall selling his art on the Melkweg market in the 70's" says Maya about her billed appearance for EDL at the venue. "I'm looking forward to playing there!"

Electric Deluxe Presents #14
8th February 2012
Melkweg, Amsterdam

Line Up
Maya Jane Coles
Blawan
Speedy J
Redshape
Peter van Hoesen
Sandrien
Frank Haag
751

Tickets

Listen to Maya Jane Coles, Speedy J and Peter Van Hoesen on Pulse Radio.

Life & Death Announce First Ever USA Tour

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This February, Life and Death will bring a squad of artists to North America for their first US tour, before they head to Sonar Iceland on the 15th. Dates in Los Angeles and Chicago will feature extended sets with Tale of Us, Thugfucker and DJ Tennis playing all night long, while in San Francisco and New York the crew will be joined by some very special guests - artists that aren't all on the ascending imprint but have been selected by the Life and Death crew specifically for their unique and complementary sounds. 

Here are the dates and lineups:

Life and Death North America Tour featuring:

Tale of Us
Thugfucker
DJ Tennis

Feb 1st
San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine
444 Jessie Street
w/ special guests PillowTalk (live) and Jimmy Edgar

Feb 2nd
Los Angeles, CA @ Secret Underground Location TBA

Feb 8
Chicago, IL @ Private Loft TBA

Feb 9th
NYC - OUTPUT
w/ special guest Omar S

As one of the most coveted independent electronic music labels today, Life and Death was born out of an attempt to shed light on an as yet untouched area of music, at the crossroads of a wide variety of genres that might at first glance seem indirectly related. Their stylings hover around a dark pop and house approach, with a definite psychedelic sensibility and even an occasional touch of techno. The music carries an elegance, stemming from a desire to create patient, "non-immediate" dance floor bombs- melodic and tasteful tunes built around the concept of incorporating influences of Italian Cosmic Disco and a UK/US New Wave and Indie heritage, but without the intention of “reviving” old sounds, instead creating new ones. It’s an approach that may seem less peculiar after exploring the eclectic musical backgrounds of its founders Manfredi Romano (aka DJ Tennis), a longtime soundtrack producer, and Greg Oreck, one half of New York house duo Thugfucker. The Family is completed by Karm and Matteo Milleri, aka Tale of Us, who bring a wisdom and depth rarely found in artists so new on the scene. From their press release, "After just a few releases, Life and Death’s sound has found its way into the bacchanalian fray of some of the best parties worldwide and they've become known not only for their own distinct aesthetic and musical sound but also for the quality parties that they throw along the way."

More info on the tour will be provided as we get it, so stay locked on Pulse!

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The Bug & Factory Floor Announced As Support for Squarepusher's 'Ufabulum Live' show

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Squarepusher announced that he'd be taking his Ufaulum album tour and live concept one step further as it as revealed last year that he'd be headlining The Roundhouse, armed ith a full live sho. No, the electronica producer - famed for his blend of instrumental jazz, breaks and Musique concrete - has confirmed his support in the form of London acid-ragga producer The Bug and post-punk, industrial electronic band Factory Floor. 

The support acts- as diverse and eclectic as they are - are a great fit for Jenkinson's arresting, sonicaly diverse sound. Factory Floor's technical, post-industrial sound - a menacing mix of thumping techno and penetrating synth line - adds another dimension to the 'wall of sound' expected in the night.The Bug's been a staple on the London circuit ever since his breakthrough album London Zoo in 2007. The elusive and dystopian dancehall and dub producer returns to the fore ith his ne live sho, leaving vocal duties to long term collaborator Flo Dan and Daddy Freddie. Check out the latest 12" taken from his vinyl only Acid Ragga imprint. Scary, devastating stuff.

Deadmau5 eat your heart out. You can grab tickets to the event from here.

Listen to Squarepusher on Pulse Radio.

Joachim Garraud Invades Space, And Earth, With New Label

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Joachim Garraud has a long and storied relationship with dance music. He DJ'ed Moscow's first rave in 1991, produced everyone from Deep Dish to Kylie Minogue, and helped launch David Guetta to international stardom as co-writer/producer of several albums. With a strong start to 2013 under his belt, including last Saturday's debut 3D live show at Exchange in Los Angeles, the frenchman today announced the launch of Space Invader Music, his new US-based record label. The venture is designed to be a haven for new producers and futuristic dancefloor-oriented Electro and Techno. The first release on the imprint, “Maximus,” is the latest single from the label boss himself and is available on on February 4th followed by a full remix package on February 18th.

Joachim talks about the concept here:

After a recent relocation of home and studio to Los Angeles from his native Paris, Joachim Garraud also felt the urge to create a new home for his music; subsequently Space Invader Music was born. With the next generation of producers and DJs very much in mind, Joachim will call upon budding artists to submit their demos to the label so he can share his decades of experience with them. Having achieved much commercial success, Joachim is pursuing this more altruistic path as a way of bringing new talent to the fore.

Complementing releases from the aforementioned young guns will be new music from Garraud and his close pals including a spring release schedule featuring the likes of Perry Farrell, Chris Willis, JD Davis, and more.

Listen to Joachim Garraud on Pulse Radio

PARTY: Enigmatic Ewan Pearson in Mexico This Saturday

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As underground dance music spreads its wings to the far corners of the globe, Cøbra Voyage is representing Mexico to the fullest. For two years and counting, a lifetime in clubland, they've held a party series in Mexico with guests like Tiger & Woods, Deniz Kurtel, Tanner Ross, Damian Lazarus, M.A.N.D.Y, Escort, Norm De Plume (Delusions of Grandeur), Lovefingers, Morgan Geist, and more.

This Saturday, Cøbra Voyage presents their "Rooftop Sessions" with special Guest Ewan Pearson (Kompakt / Partial Arts) at Hotel Reina Roja in Playa Del Carmen. The venue is an absolutely beautiful one, featuring a one-of-a-kind rooftop garden and pool, which will play host to one of dance music's most enigmatic and educated figures. A PhD candidate and lecturer in his native UK, he's contributed to the music world in every medium possible. As a producer, his remixes of stars like Freeform Five and Erlend Oye have received widespread critical acclaim, and his work has found its way onto top labels Kompkt, Visionquest, and Crosstown Rebels. Click here to purchase tickets.

Ewan's DJ sets are unique and often with live and unreleased material, so don't miss this chance to see one of today's most respected producers in one of Mexico's most beautiful venues! Tickets available here through Pulse!

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New Details Emerge in Deadly Brazil Nightclub Fire

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In one of the deadliest party-related incidents in decades, a fire in a Brazilian nightclub killed 233 people on Saturday night. According to most accounts, the incident began when the performing band set off pyrotechnics, which engulfed the club's roof in flames. The toxic smoke released from the fire in the windowless club quickly suffocated scores of attendees, and disoriented the rest. It is reported that the majority of victims died from asphyxiation, and the rest from trampling.

Unsettling details are emerging from the incident. Firstly, it's claimed that the club, "Kiss,' in southern Santa Maria, Brazil, had lost it's license in August 2012. Furthermore, the band members refuse to accept blame.

According to CNN, Guitarist Rodrigo Lemos Martins told the newspaper Folha de São Paulo that it was not clear what may have caused the fire. "There were many wires on the ceiling, and there could have been a short circuit," he said.

It's also reported that club officials actually tried to block the exits in the early stages of the fire, trapping patrons inside. All of these are stark reminders of the importance of proper safety code and fire procedures, particularly in less ventilated arenas. By the end of the night, the death toll was so high that bodies were loaded into trucks, where many parents found the remains of their children.

As of Monday, police have detained 4 individuals - including club owners and band members. They will be imprisoned for 5 days while being questioned about the tragedy.

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Essential Mixing: Metrik

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The Essential Mix continues its 'Future Stars of 2013' predictions throughout January, with last week Radio One's own Heidi choosing UK DJ and producer George FitzGerald as her pick. Now for the final week of the mini-series, drum and bass star Friction singles out Hospital Records' Metrik. Listen in full below with tracklist.

Metrik 2013 Essential Mix Tracklist:

ShockOne & Metrik – Lazerbeam (feat. Kyza) - Viper
Danny Byrd & Roni Size – Grit - Hospital Records
Dirtyphonics – Dirty (Metrik Remix) - Dim Mak
Modestep – Another Day (Smooth Remix) - Polydor
Wilkinson – Overdose (VIP) - Ram Records
Trei & State Of Mind – Breed - SOM Music
Nas – The Don (D&B Remix) - Def Jam
Metrik – Freefall (VIP) - Viper
Metrik – Out Of The Fire - Viper
High Contrast & Diane Charlemagne – If We Ever - Hospital
Eric Prydz – Every Day (Andy C Remix) - Pryda
Eastcolours – Murderer - Program
Cyantific – Ice Cream - Cyantific Music
Metrik – Drift - Viper
Bad Company UK – Planet Dust - BC Recordings
Skism – Red Head (TC Remix) - Never Say Die
DJ Fresh – The Feeling (Metrik Remix) - Ministry Of Sound
Fred V & Grafix – Purple Gates - Hospital
Metrik – I See You (feat. Kathy Brown) - Viper Recordings
DC Breaks – Shaman - RAM
Metrik – Albedo
MONSTA – Holding On (Skrillex & Nero Remix) - OWSLA
Dirtyphonics – Walk In The Fire - Dim Mak
Emperor – Jackhammer - Inspected
The Upbeats – Diffused (Opiuo Remix) - Vision
Tryptich – Eucalyptus - Colony Productions
Metrik – Flightwave (VIP) - Viper Records
Flux Pavilion – Blow The Roof - Warner Music
Skrillex – The Reason - Atlantic
Delta Heavy – Empire - RAM
Excision – Deviance (Dirtyphonics Remix) - Mau5trap
Metrik – Between Worlds (VIP) - Viper Recordings
Nero – Won’t You (Be There)
Metrik – T-2000 - Viper
Smooth – Virgo Cluster - Viper
Schoolboy – Aftershock (Original Sin Remix) - Human Imprint
John B – The Journey (Metrik Remix) - Beta Recordings
ShockOne – Home (feat. Reija Lee) - Viper
Metrik – Believe
Fleur & Cutline – Broken Mirror
Delphic – Baiya (Brookes Brothers Remix) - Polydor
Dimension – Midnight Love - Cyantific
Paul B – Drop by Drop - Program
Nu:Logic – Morning Light - Hospital
LSB – Overthinking (Enei Remix) - Spearhead
Logistics – The Grid - Hospital
Justin Martin & Leroy Peppers – Riding Spaceships (Shadow Child In Search of 94 Mix)
Ed Rush – Forever - Piranha Pool
Tomas & Filterheads – Sunshine - Intec
Black Sun Empire – All Is Lost (Memtrix Remix) - BSE Recordings
Dimension – Synth City - Cyantific
Tantrum Desire – Guided Rhythm
High Contrast – Spectrum Analyser - Hospital
Fehrplay – I Can’t Stop (Metrik Bootleg) - Pryda Friends
Maduk – Don’t Be Afraid - Viper Recordings
Toronto is Broken – Spirit Song 2012 - Sub Slayers
Caspa – On It (Dismantle Remix) (feat. Mighty High Coup) - Dub Police
Killsonik – Je Te Veux - MTA
Gemini – Robots - Inspected
Ellie Goulding – Figure 8 (Xilent Remix) - Polydor
The Prodigy – Mindfields (Baauer Remix) - XL Recordings
Buku – Janky
Om Unit – Prawn Cocktail (Salva Remix) - Civil Music
Metrik – Red Planet
Rockwell – Childhood Memories (Metrik VIP) - Shogun Audio
Sub Focus – Stomp - RAM
Julio Bashmore – Au Seve (TC Bootleg) - Broadwalk Records
Metrik – End Of The Line
Major Lazer – Get Free (Andy C Remix)
Ayah Marar – Unstoppable (Metrik Remix) - Hustle Girl
Fred V & Grafix – Major Happy - Sick Music

New Daft Punk Album Only A Couple Of Months Away

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Rumours surrounding the release date of the long awaited fourth album from Daft Punk have been flying about for a while, however we now have some actual grounds for genuine excitement, with the new LP being confirmed for release via Columbia Records - a Sony Music subsidiary.

Though the question still stands: When exactly will that be? Earlier this month, famed disco producer and Daft Punk collaborator Nile Rodgers fuelled the rumour mill by suggesting that "the next time I set foot in Japan, my collaboration with Daft Punk would have started to hit people's eardrums." Rodgers has a residency at The Blue Note in Tokyo from April 24th - May 2nd, so if we can his word for it, we'll have new Daft Punk music in our ears by then.

Rodgers' involvement in the new album has been big news ever since he revealed when the masked Frenchmen (probably unmasked) dropped by his New York apartment for an informal jam session.

“All I can say is those guys are geniuses,” he said of working with the duo. “To think that after all these years we’ve been trying to get together, they just show up at my apartment in New York City and the vibe between us is so powerful and so strong – it’s unbelievable. Spiritually and artistically, working with them was as good as anything I’ve ever done. It’s as great as being in the studio with Bowie, it’s as great as being with Bernard Edwards and it’s as great as the best stuff I’ve ever done with Duran or Madonna.”

Various sources are indicating a spring release date (that's autumn for us Antipodeans), so keep your eyes on Pulse for further news.

[via Mixmag]

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Review: Claude VonStroke In Brisbane

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Sky Room is one of my personal favourite venues in Brisbane. The rooftop bar, with its sprawling balcony that overlooks the chaos of the Fortitude Valley makes it the perfect sanctuary to soak up Brisbane’s balmy summer evenings, and an even better venue to host a party with San-Fran based DJ and Dirtybird label head Claude VonStroke. Unfortunately, on Sunday afternoon, storms in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Oswald wreaked havoc in Brisbane. Cyclonic winds and torrential rain caused many road closures throughout the city and I know made it difficult for a lot of people to get to the venue.

I arrived in time to catch local talent and Bowler Bar resident Jawgoh. Despite the heavy rain pouring in sideways through the open balcony doors, the 21 year-old warmed up the plate nicely with some classy deep house, and sure enough, the dancefloor began to fill up.

Sky Room came alive when Claude VonStroke aka Barclay Crenshaw arrived. There were cheers, hi-fives and pats on the back as he made his way through the crowd and up to the decks. Smiles were all around as VonStroke welcomed everyone into his weird world of techno and house. His set comprised of a fun mix of Dirtybird releases old and new - his record label known for its own breed of dirty house music with hip-hop and drum and bass influences; along with some other surprises that definitely caught everyone off-guard. Kicking off with the Euro summer anthem, 'Infinity' by Infinity Ink, everyone sitting on the couches was lured straight to the dancefloor. Other highlights were when he dropped his recent release with Kry Wolf “Turbosteppa”, “Pump It” by KiNK and Mark Romboy, the shimmering ascending human vocals of “Vocal Chords”, and lastly Pleizer’s UK bass/garage influenced “Pleizer Anthem”. What I particularly loved about VonStroke is his clear love for what he does. He laughed, smiled, danced and partied with the crowd, which gave his set a warm and friendly, even house party-like vibe.

Picking up after VonStroke was Sky Room’s own Miss Mich who kept up the pace with her jacking tech and deep house. It’s not surprising that she started off as a dancer in her home country of South Africa, as I’ve never seen a DJ dance and mix quite so well at the same time.

This was my third occasion seeing Claude VonStroke, and he manages to bring something totally different and surprising to the table each time. All in all, despite the cold and crazy weather outside (which I think at times impacted on the sound quality at the venue), VonStroke didn’t disappoint in warming up Sky Room into a hot and sweaty mess of people generally having a great time, and the support acts all followed suit. Once again, the crew at Auditree and Sky Room have thrown another great party in Brisbane. Can’t wait for the next one.

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Audiofreak & The Element Play Secret Sydney Warehouse Party

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Norti Events & Secret Society have another party coming up to add to their growing CV of quality events, this time around hosting a techno warehouse party somewhere in Sydney headlined by The Element and Maltese duo Audiofreak.

Dubbed 'Warehouse Techno', the music policy will be made up of deep, minimal, techno tunes played in a secret location which has never used before. Local support will come from Robbie Lowe, Yokoo, Ben Ashton and Mark Craven. Second release tickets are on sale now for $30+BF.

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Oneman Releases 'Solitaire Vol.1' For Free

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Oneman - South London's DJ of choice and the eclectic jockey on Rinse FM. Real name Steve Bishop, he's recently unveiled his first official, self released mixtape 'Solitaire Vol.1', which is currently available at his website and available for free download..

Fans of the urban DJ should be more than versed ith his selection and skill, demonstated on his FABRICLIVE and Rinse compilation albums. Solitaire Vol.1 goes through international strains of dancefloor fare, besides garage, dubstep, US rap and crunk. Mixing the likes of Bone Thugs & Harmony, Mala, Boddika and more, marking out his reputation as one of the UK's finest selectors. "The tape was a gamble really, mostly off the cuff mixes... a game of subsonic solitaire, where risks sometimes pay off" said Steve in the official release.

The 'mixtape' can be streamed in full in the player above - if youre liking hat you hear, head over to his official site to grab the full fat version of this exceptional mix. Oneman also launches the album tonight at Boiler Room featuring Lofty, Freebase, Jon Rust & Reecha. Catch the live stream here tonight from 7pm.

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Archie Pelago - Subway Gothic/Ladymarkers

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Archie Pelago
'Subway Gothic/Ladymarker' EP
[Well Rounded]

Heart-stirring trio from Brooklyn, Archie Pelago are making some of the most complex dance music of anyone I know of currently; and doing it with an astonishingly complicated live set-up. Effortlessly amalgamating trumpets, turntables, cellos, multiple Abelton programs and a saxophone into coherent club music doesn’t sound easy; and well, it isn’t. Archie Pelago is a group that needs to be seen, just as much as heard. Click here to check out a diagram of Archie Pelago’s live set up that they drew for their interview with Sonic Router.

Naturally bringing together elaborate live musicianship, inspired from underground dance music as much as jazz -- like nothing else you’ve ever heard, Archie Pelago’s two part release, ‘Subway Gothic’ / ‘Ladymarkers’ on Well Rounded Records is simply put, something different... respect to anyone who is feeling either of these productions. ‘Subway Gothic’ is anything but linear -- wafts of warm, non-submersible horns, dangling amidst a web of hypnotic synths, soft strings and other discernibly soft accoutrements, fortuitously -- and swiftly -- peter out midway through. In their place, a chilling arrangement of eerie strings create a nightmarish sonic landscape, eventually erupting in a furious entanglement of bass kicks and horns. When the tail end of the breakdown finally gives way, a final eruption of bubbling, head-nodding instrumentals takes over once again (for the last time), in similar suit to the aforementioned first half, finally closing out the track for good.

In contrast to ‘Subway Gothic,’ which checks off a long list of dramatic peaks and valleys, ‘Ladymarkers’ takes a more direct approach; precisely whittling the gait down from a light gallop to the ever so slightest trot. ‘Ladymarkers’ humbly guides the listener down a lazy river ride, utilizing sinuous strings, horns and piqued pan pipes to light the way. Certainly a more spacious track than the preceding, ‘Ladymarkers’ serves it’s purpose effectually, helping round out an incredibly adept album, that sacrifices neither complexity nor listen-ability, ever in the slightest.

Leave any utterance of IDM at the door, lest spark a genre-debate; Archie Pelago’s unique mélange of live instrumentation and dance-focused aesthetics transcends any genre classification. Watch out for Archie Pelago in 2013.

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Simian Mobile Disco Announce New Album 'LIve'

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Super producers, tastemakers and dancefloor destroyers Simian Mobile Disco are following up their 2012 comeback album 'Unpattern' by announcing the release of a live album - imaginatively titled 'Live' - released through their trusted Delicacies imprint on April 15th.

SMD are hardly in need of any introduction - their crossover album Attack Sustain Decay Release' introduced kids outside of electronic music to the dancefloor, besides collectively producing bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Florence & The Machine, Klaxons and Plant Plants to name a few. After exploring their roots further on the latest album, SMD also revitalized their Delicacies label, focusing on more beat driven music. Unpattern demonstrated the duo's fondness for the dancefloor, creating their on psychedelic-tinged strain of techno in the process. Live capture the boys in action at a performance in Philadelphia, caught in one take and free from edits, galvanised together by live edits and vintage analogue electronics. Expect everything from classic tracks such as Hustler and more recent tracks such as Cerulean and A Species Out Of Control.

In addition, this February Simian Mobile Disco will begin a five-date tour of Europe to warm up for summer festivals worldwide. Be sure to catch them live to witness the ‘Live’ experience, including a curated “Delicatessen” warehouse party in London.

Live - tracklisting
Your Love Ain’t Fair/ Run Theme
A Species Out of Control
Unfixed
Supermoon
Cerulean
It’s the Beat
Skin Cracker
Hustler (Jam)
Aspic
Wooden
Seraphim
Cruel Intentions
Interference
Put Your Hands Together
Sleep Deprivation

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Is Detroit's Economic Crisis Deepening?

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Detroit  is undoubtedly one of the most important cities in the history of music. Steeped in musical heritage like no other metropolis on earth, the Motor City is hailed as the birthplace of jazz artists like John Lee Hooker, Donald Byrd and Pepper Adams, the roots of Motown, Aretha Franklin, Nolan Strong, Eminem, J Dilla and of course the infamous Detroit Techno Three – Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May. But the city has been without it's economic decline - and according to UK hate-breeding rag The Daily Mail, it's looking bleak for the future of the city.

The city’s budget problems have gone into crisis – without serious economic rejuvenation and funding, cash could run out for Detroit in a matter of months. This would mean the city having to file for what would be categorically the largest every Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy in the United States, according to the UK based tabloid newspaper. Rick Jones, chairman of the Republican majority in the state Senate says the city needs help immediately. The city owes $8.2billion in outstanding debts and cuts in the cities health care, pensions and labour support are being drastically increased. Unfortunately for the city, bankruptcy is looking like the most viable option in some people’s opinion. Former chief financial officer of Ford Allan Gilmour who is now the president of Detroit’s Wayne State University, advocated the movement – ‘I think... off and on, that it wouldn’t be a bad idea... let’s clean this out once and for all’ he told the Daily Mail.

Not only that, but post the second World War era it was one of America’s most prestigious urban areas, both economically and industrially – the American automobile industry flourished there, hence it’s well earned nick name of the ‘Motor City’. Detroit faces a number of difficult demons - a rapidly declining population with just over 700,000 inhabitants – a fall of 30% since 1990, increased crime rates (11 times the rate of NYC) and an unemployment rate of 18% (twice the entire rate for the USA as a whole). Signs of dereliction and decline are noticeable around this impressive city, it saddens us greatly here at Pulse that such a hotbed of musical creativity, talent and history may face a worse future, and we hope desperately that something can be done for it.

In The Cockpit With Audiofly: Igloofest 2013 Artist Interview

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Audiofly have been soaring with releases on labels like Get Physical and Culprit, in addition to an exciting series of parties known as the "Flying Circus." With an unforgettable New Years party in Playa Del Carmen, followed by appearances at the BPM festival and a Flying Circus in NYC last weekend, they've been working tirelessly and having a lot of fun along the way. We catch up with the debonair Luca Saporito, co-pilot of Audiofly along with Anthony Middleton, for the latest in the world of this dynamic duo. They will be playing Igloofest this weekend, February 2nd, along with Agoria, at a Pulse presented event, so look out for this party!

You're entering 2013 after a huge 2012, with big releases on Get Physical, Culprit, and Akbal amongst others. Are you feeling optimistic about the new year?  Incredibly optimistic. In fact the year couldn't have started any better with Flying Circus in Playa and a few gigs and afterparties with most of our friends in Tulum. The vibe was electric at every single gig and playing with your feet in the sand is.....well, nothing in the world beats that, really. Now we feel recharged and ready to hit the studio when we get back home in February (we're still not home yet, as we're finishing the last leg of our US/Canada tour).

Your gig schedule has been relentless, with dates in seemingly every continent. What has been your favorite party to play over the last few months?  Uff, so many to mention, but our 5hrs session at Treehouse in Miami was very memorable. Music On with Marco was also really good and Flying Circus in Kazantip with dOP was spectacular too (which has consequently kickstarted a semi residency from them at FC). Playing the opening of Amnesia was nerve wracking, in front of almost 7000 people, but something we will never forget. Our own events in Playa del Carmen are always priceless...we really cannot complain.

You're playing at the winter wonderland known as Igloofest on February 2nd, at a party presented in collaboration with Pulse Radio! Tell us what excites you about playing this unique festival with Agoria and others.  We spoke to so many artists who kept telling us how incredible and unique this festival is. The idea of playing in front of a crowd that MUST dance or they'll freeze is hilarious! At the same time most artists who have previously been also told us to keep very warm as the temperature might hit -20 (celsius) even though the DJ cabin is heated. We love playing in Montreal because, despite the cold, people are so warm and receptive towards any kind of sound. Also it's the first time we are playing with Agoria so i am quite excited to see what he does. I love his productions but i have never heard him live. Loads to look forward indeed.

Your Flying Circus party series has garnered immense popularity. How is the "circus" concept important to Audiofly?  The 'Circus" is central to everything we do. The concept is definitely working well for us but it's seriously hard work and loads of planning. We have weekly meetings about it and we're always trying to improve what we do and constantly raise the bar, trying to offer people new ideas and new concepts on a regular basis.One of the highlights of the past year was FC Moscow edition. The line up was perfect and the visuals were really really stunning, gyrating all over the room and changing the mood of the music even. Parties like this always give us inspirations for future ideas. It's not always easy as there is certainly stiff competition out there but we never rest on our success and you can be certain that 2013 will bring a bunch of surprises that we are currently working on.

How do you find time in the studio despite all the touring?  The $1.000.000 question. It's probably the hardest thing a touring musician will ever have to do. We have been out of the studio since mid- December and it's killing us. But it's part of the job and you learn how to manage it and live with it. The best thing about it is coming back after a long hiatus and having a head full of inspiration and ideas that translate in a very organic and fun studio session. The worst thing is that it takes a while before your creative juices flow back into place, especially after a long tour. Being two people and getting both of us fully in sync can be very hard after a long break too. But once that's over, the magic starts happening again.

Tell us a little bit about your collaborative process - Anthony and Luca, do you always sit down together to make music or are ideas shared back and forth while you're travelling?  The main studio is at Anthony's place. He's always been the "head" of the group and I am the "shoulders' so to speak. We work in many different ways but usually anthony starts a melody and we take it from there, or I'll bring a loop I previously made on my laptop. Samples can be a big inspiration as long as they are not overused. Recently there has been a great energy in the studio and we totally love the organic way of working together. We are learning a lot about Maschine at the moment and we totally love it. It's so easy and intuitive and yet it's able to give us great results in a short period of time. It might not be the heart of a studio but it certainly helps in situation where time is key.

Any new releases or EPs we can look forward to this year?  From the Audiofly camp, we have some collaborative projects that are in the works with Philipp from Mandy (under the name M.A.N.F.L.Y.), Inxec, Uner and also a vocal collaboration with Jaw from dOP. Anthony will have a solo project out under is own name on Get Physical in the next few days. Supernature will showcase some great new artists (namely Dance Spirit and Tamer Malki) and keeping the fire burning with a great selection of remixers. There is also a planned V.A. that should see the light of day soon with some great musical diversity showcased throughout. Maison D'etre (our sister label) is slowly but surely getting more and more into people's consciousness with great releases by the likes of Uner, Ultrasone and Just Be to name a few. We're paying great attention to the artistic side of it - we have employed a number of artists that will design the covers of each Ep in their own style, giving a different edge to each release. Maison also is the label of the two that will release vinyl on a regular basis.

Any up and coming artists that we should keep an ear out for?  Definitely Ultrasone, Tamer Malki, Fabio Giannelli and Dance Spirit. in their own way, they're all bringing something new to the scene. In the Live sector Bob Moses will soon be a household name for their amazing diversity and live sessions.

 

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Rio Music Conference Launches Feb 8th with Circoloco Brasil

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Rio Music Conference begins on February 8th with a full slate of conferences and parties. From the 8th to the 12th, Rio will welcome scores of locals and travelers, participating in the largest electronic music festival in the region. Like Miami's Ultra Music Festival and Winter Music Conference, the event combines massive parties with commercial titans like Tiesto and underground favorites like Josh Wink, with roundtable discussions, panels, and other industry focused events.

One of the official RMC parties on the 8th particularly excites us. Circoloco Brazil, which began its tour in January with talent like Maceo Plex, Clive Henry, and System of Survival. On the 8th, for a very special RMC event, they welcome Resident Advisor's #1 DJ for 2012, Seth Troxler, along with DJ Sneak, Matthias Tanzmann, Dj W!ld, and Cirillo. Local support is provided by artists like Leo Janeiro, Flow & Zeo, and more.

Seth Troxler is a household name for most at this point. His prominent rise from Detroit's underground to the world stage happened in just a few short years, coinciding with the success of his Visionquest collective and label. A deft DJ and eclectic producer, with chart topping singles in every genre from techno to electronica, Seth is a versatile musician who never shies away from the spotlight.

Dj Sneak is one of the men who put Chicago on the map for house music without pigeonholing himself into one particular style. With an ear for melodic tech house, jackin' vibes, and everything in between, Sneak's Chicago smarts will compliment the aforementioned man from the motor city.

Matthias Tanzmann, boss man at Moon Harbour recordings, marches to the beat of his own drum. With high profile collaborations alongside Martin Buttrich and Davide Squillace, he consistently raises the bar with innovative and driving DJ performances, a track selection to rival the greatest, and quality production.

DJ W!ld has been on a meteoric path to success, touring with the Circoloco family and also most recently joining Sven Vath's esteemed Cocoon label. He's launched his own label, W, and released his debut album, Palace, with remixes from the likes of Art Department and Kerri Chandler.

The party will take place at The Week club in Rio. More info here!

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WATCH: Lovelife Presents No Regular Play Live on Film!

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Taking the concept of a Live recording to a whole new level, San Diego outfit Lovelife are pioneering a film series that combines both the audio and visual elements of some of their best parties. "Lovelife presents..." features extremely hi-quality, well produced video that spans the length (or at least an hour of) their feature DJ's set, encompassing shots of the crowd, the venue, and of course, the performing artists. The result is an immersive, 360 degree experience.

This video of No Regular Play, aka Greg Paulus and Nick DeBruyn, was shot on December 21st at Analog Bar in San Diego. The Christmas gear is in full effect, with the warm vibe of the party complementing the sounds from the duo completely. It's a particularly interesting one because NRP incorporate live elements into their set, including live vocals from Mr. Paulus.

Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the warm enveloping sounds of No Regular Play LIVE at Analog Bar, courtesy of Lovelife and Pulse Radio. It's just one step removed from being there. As an incentive to share the Love, LoveLife are giving away a free signed copy of No Regular Play's "Endangered Species" on vinyl! All you need to do is share this post and tag Pulse for a chance to win!

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Behind The Scenes With Robert Babicz - Studio Edition

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German producer Robert Babicz has been mesmerizing audiences with his music for more than two decades. His discography spans the multifaceted universe of of dance music, traversing many genres and feelings. With releases on Kompakt, Systematic, and Bedrock amongst others, he is one of the most well regarded producers of our time.

In this short video, he takes us into his studio as he produces a track in real time. For a minute and a half, we get a glimpse of the enimagtic Robert tweaking knobs on synths, adjusting more hardware than we can even imagine affording, and more. Check it out for a quick peek into the life of one of electronic music's most respected producers. Maybe you'll learn a trick or two for the next time you're in the studio...

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