Mike Hulme - DJ Mix (Spring 2009)

Mike Hulme - DJ Mix (Spring 2009) by Mike Hulme

Apparently this man is one to keep an eye out for this year. If this mix is anything to go by then this statement is correct. His set can be described in two words; Proper + Techno.  Had this one on at the weekend when I held a party at my house. Its safe to say my guests enjoyed this mix by Mr. Hulme

EXCLUSIVE! Bassline Orientated Peak TIme Nonsense by Rossco

What have we got here? Fat bass and wobbles. The kind of stuff that makes people jump around like crazed lunitics who have escaped from the asylum and raided an off license. The kind of music you might hear If you go to the legendary Spaceball in Dundee (where apparently the lunitics flock to in thier droves.) I know what your thinking - Is It Spaceball or Dundee the lunicitcs flock to? Well the short answer to that is... both! Anyway if I was you, I would download this, its pretty dam jumpin'

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EXCLUSIVE! New mix from Rossco

Rossco has just finished a new mix for the warm weather coming in. Its house from the word go but not in a conventional sense. Excellent grooves from the Spaceball resident who has reinvented his sound once again in 2009. I couldn't stop moving around to this happy go lucky mix as I played it back to myself. Very nice sounds from start to finish, super funky and a wee bit silly too. Word has it there will be another mix to follow on from this in the coming days.

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Bryan Jones WMC 2009 Mix

Winter has now officially ended. Spring has arrived. Its almost time to get the bbq and a few beers out and head for the sand. This mix of Chicago House by Bryan Jones would be fitting for a day out in the sun with a few beers and some burgers of the disco variety.  Its proper house music in a traditional sense, very funky, very happy and very organic from start to finish with lots of nice percussion, bass and no gay singing.

For your masterclass in house music, click HERE

Tracklisting:

01. Scrubfish & Lawrence - Pocket Jazz - Guesthouse

02. Dimitri Max - Mess It Up - DeepIIDisco

03. The Candy Dealers - Stepping Out (Frankie J Remix) - Flapjack

04. Fabio Bacchini - Stuff N' Junk - Mindtravel

05. Eric Davenport ft. Kandace - Time To Let You Go (Dub) - Guesthouse

06. Ross Couch - Rising Up (Christian Malloni Remix) - One Thirty

07. Kinky Movement & PK - Shake It - PK Recordings

08. Little Man Big - Wait A Minute - Guess Who

09. Sound Diggers & Andrew Macari - Plastic Spades - Greenhouse

10. Style of Eye - Whiz Kid (Larry Fives Remix) - Bump Music

11. Jimpster - Dangly Panther - Freerange

12. Manuel Sahagun - Scratchin Lessons - Kolour

13. Little Man Big - Shine - Aroma

14. JT Donaldson - Moodys Glasses Are Sick - Oomph

15. Mousse T - Come And Get It - Peppermint Jam

16. Wattie Green - TTU Rag - Juiced Music

17. Frank Solano - Yes I Want (Littlemen Remix) - Kinjo

18. Bryan Jones & Tommy Largo - Street Credit (Joshua Heath Remix) - Good Vibration

19. Bleep District & Kinky Movement - Still High Together - Replay

20. Random Soul & Seminal Grooves - Searching (Instrumental) - Reelgroove

21. Kenny Carvajal - Motor City - Revival Recordings

Kate Simko Live Techno Set

Recently I stopped smoking. Today was day number 9 and fairly frustrating and irritating at points. To say this techno set by Kate Simko soothed me is an understatement. Very hypnotic and fairly minimal at times. If you are looking for some in your face, jump up, hands in the air action this one is not for you. What makes Kate's set so enjoyable is all the little subtleties and well sculpted sounds. 

All in all I found this set very nice to listen to. Once or twice I thought It was going to start getting boring only for a new cool sound to come in and kick start things again.

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Shiney Techno Toys Vol 1:

I don't really have many words to describe this thing 

(especially at 8.30am) other than 'wow' and 'awesome'

Mr.C @ Zoo Project, Ibiza

Mr C shows his class once again at an old abandoned zoo in Ibiza. Really nice, funky, techy excursion from the man behind superfreq, the legendary night at Layo's club the end (which is now sadly closed down). High quality audio and video, this one is definitely worth watching again... and again... and again...

Cool Electronic Musical Instrument

How cool is this thing? 

The designer describes it as "A set of a recorder, a glove with sound sensors and a pair headphones helps musicians create and record their own sounds and rhythms.  The point is in friction between surfaces and sensors. Different types of surfaces enable the user to make sounds and create a rhythm by tapping. The recorder attached to the glove runs a piece of software which records sounds in preset modes and plays them via wireless headphones in real time. Such recording is an input for further editting and electronic music creation."

Sounds like an amazing concept. Just a pity it doesnt actually exist yet. 

Kyle Watson - Pottymouth Mix

Kyle Watson rips one out over at Pottymouth Music. If you like to dance like a fool, dont take life to seriously and dig a bit of wonky, fidget house madness then this one will keep you entertained for 45 minutes. Kyle drops some real belters, if you aint heard of him before, check him out (right click and save as) HERE

Tracklisting:

1. Chasing Shadows - The End (Original Mix) / HENCH

2. Wongo - Work This (Lee Mortimer Mix) / Jack Union Records

3. Jak Z & Scott Cooper - Move Ya (Hijack Remix) / Jengaa

4. Kyle Watson - He Was Like (Original Mix) / Dubnoir

5. Markus Wormstorm - Get Up (Kyle watson Remix) / FETA

6. Headshotboyz - San Fran Disco (Chris James Remix) / Tokyo Dawn

7. Kyle watson - Doubting You (Tom EQ Remix) / Venga

8. Stellio - Deep Off (Kyle Watson Remix) / CD-R

9. Hijack, Flinch - Sketch Out (Original Mix) / 

10. Kyle Watson ft Timothy & The Ruegroove - BounceUp (Original Mix) / Potty Mouth Music

11. Jak Z - Cutie Pie (Original Mix) / CD-R

12. Nic Sarno - Hot Jack (Clark Able Remix) / ESP Records

Audiojack Feb 09 Mix

This mix from Audiojack is a must have if you like deep, funky, ass shakin' grooves. I'm totally loving this one at the moment. Its so good to dance too as well as being easy on the ears. 

Tracklisting:

1. Alex Flatner - Perfect Circles (Reboot's put your arm next to it rework)

2. Noze - You have to Dance 

3. Audiojack - Tha Joint 

4. Matthew Dear - Free to Ask (D'Julz Remix) 

5. Josh Wink - Minimum 23 

6. Carlo in Action - Magic Flute 

7. Unknown - Dubai 

8. Rene Sandoval - Rouge Rose 

9. Kos - Hollywood Smile 

10. Audiojack - Just Play 

11. Audiojack - Magic Man 

12. Josh Wink - Stay out All Night

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Resident Advisor Podcast: Josh Wink

The ever reliable Josh Wink has let slip a fine wee mix for Resident Advisor. Many people will know Josh for THAT tune which has been on every Ibiza cheesefest known to man but those who choose to look closer will see a different picture. Intellegent mix of deep, techy, funky assed groovers. Enjoy...

RA.142 Josh Wink Podcast 

Tracklist

Atheus - Sphere One - Baum

Brothers' Vibe - Feelin' House (Raw mix) - Mixx Records

Kapuchon & Benny Rodrigues - Unexpected - Beyond

Crowdpleaser & Ly Sander - Walking Home (Kalabrese remix) - Drumpoet Community

Tim Wolff - Branch - EevoNext Recordings

Wink feat. Ursula Rucker - 6th Sense - Ovum Recordings

Radiohead - Nude (Ripperton 9$ remix) - CDR

Roman IV - Green Tea - Playhouse

Adonis - No Way Back - Trax Records

Josh Wink - Everybody to the Sun - Ovum Recordings

Wink - Are You There (A cappella) - Ovum Recordings

Andres Garcia - No More Tears (Quarion remix) - Connaisseur Recordings

Donor/Truss - Abbott - Synewave

DJ Gregory - Head Dubbin - Deeply Rooted House

Audio Dub Odyssey - This Dub - Ovum Recordings

M.in - Work That Body - Off CDR

Gideon - Mystery Guest - Kanzleramt

Lawrence - Blow Up - Spectral Sound

Damien Lazerus: Lazpod #11

Heres a little something for a midweek night and a couple of spliffs. Damien Lazerus's latest offereing is something of a blast from the past. Any of you who were listeners of The Breezeblock on BBC's Radio One, back in days when it was good will relish this little number.

In the words of Damien himself: 

"For this show I turned out the lights in the studio, made myself a nice cup of tea, settled the cats down in the corner, pulled out some priceless old gems and pressed record. 

There is no chat on this show; and no special audio trickery; just me, you and some psychedelic beauties."

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Don't expect to hear any electronic music in this one. What you can expect is a journey through past psycedelic rock and soul treasures

DJmag's Marc '01' on the Yamaha Tenori-On

DJmag reviewer Marc '01' has put together this awesome demo of the Yamaha Tenori-On. Marc took advantage of all the features available to make this awesome clip in one take. The editing you see is just of the visuals, not of the sound. It sounds unlike any other Tenori-On performance because he's loaded in his own samples alongside the built-in synthesizer.

Street Fighter Battle vinyl

This one just had to go up on the old blog. Who can forget the endless days, sleepless nights and sore fingers caused by street fighter II. If you like messing around with retro samples, you need this one in the collection. Even if it was never used, it would still look good on the wall!

Buy it here:

http://www.fatcity.co.uk/sales/pages/MusicPageRichMedia.aspx?pageid=17344

Huntley's and Palmer's Audio Club February '09

This first selection from Huntley's and Palmer's Audio Club showcases the fine style and variety of their brave new Glasgow nights.

Nice collection of eclectic tracks, perfect for Sunday afternoon after a heavy weekend. These lovely tunes are a bargain, you can get all 10 for, wait for it... £1... yes you heard correctly, £1.

http://www.tentracks.co.uk/channel/huntleys-and-palmers-audio-club/huntleys-and-palmers-audio-club-february-09

Richie Hawtin @ Cocoon

Courtesy of www.dancetrippin.tv

Tutorial: Making Music With Ableton LIve

Freebies!

Everybody loves freebies. German online record shop djshop.de are offering 16 free tracks. All you have to do is create an account with them. You do not need to make a purchase. Some of the tracks sound pretty. Check it out here:

http://www.djshop.de/index.php?seite=mp3&unterseite=7&param1=&param2=

Rogue Element Winter Mix

the rogue element is award-winning producer and DJ Ben medcalf, whose work receives plaudits and support from such varied luminaries as James zabiela, Etienne De Crecy, meat Katie, elite force, James lavelle, the plump djs, and the crystal method. 

he also consistently rocks major venues worldwide from Europe and the united states to the far east and Australia. 

in addition, Ben is one half of disco of doom with tom real, a project dedicated to all kinds of disgusting house, techno, and general electronic depravity. 

Here we have his latest mix. Its a bit of a slow starter, for me it really kicks off around 11 minutes but after that its totally rippin' for most of the way

Rogue Element winter mix:

http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/5vdxhp

Welcome

I have decided to create a blog about my world of underground electronic music. My hope is create a popular resource of information for fans, DJs and producers alike. I myself am a DJ, sound engineer and producer with many years experience. I live and breath dance music and I want to share my knowledge with you. 

One of my reasons for this is that in today's world of the digital DJ almost anyone can write a track, good or bad and release it digitally for absolutely no cost other than a computer and an Internet connection. This has led to a sea of poor dance music which every DJ and enthusiast must swim through to find the gems. However on the other side of the coin, the improvements in technology have meant there is also a wealth of amazing tunes out there.