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NEW YEAR'S EVE  | apt DJ Events
Click on the flyers to find out more and buy tickets!   Dance into 2010!



DJ Mark Farina
San Diego Sheraton Harbour


Colette & DJ Heather

San Francisco Ruby Skye


Brett Johnson

Mexico City Forum Capital (Foro Capital


Jay-J
Nashville Limelight

LawnChair Generals
Vancouver Open Studios


Olivier Desmet
Charlotte Dharma

Pezzner
Seattle The Transcendent Church of Bass

Miles Maeda
Tokyo La Fabrique

Gene Farris
San Diego SE Hotel

Fred Everything
San Francisco City Hall




DECEMBER 2009


Daniel Solar "SOUNDTRACK" feat INGRID HAKANSON  - OUT NOW!!

Daniel Solar introduces his first solo release after his great duo work as Solar&Poppcke and his first releases after moving to Berlin. Top class house with premium vocals and future beats for Khazuma Future's 13th reference.

This artist belongs to the new german generation with house as the key sound to develop. Him, and people like Marc Poppcke or Alex Niggemann, are part of the group that is laying the foundations of the new German house sound.

The EP starts with Soundtrack, a track where Daniel lets his deepest background come afloat. All through Soundtrack we see a progression that makes us get completely into the trip Solar offers us. The Ingrid Hakanson work with vocals, the true star of the track, is absolutely outstanding.


San Soda / Raoul Lambert – Blue EP (We Play House Recordings)

It’s blue, it’s true, and it’s got nothing to do with…well…whatever. After the highly successful WPH Purple release by San Soda WPH is back with the second release in our colored vinyl-only series. The series where no digital suckers are allowed , the series where producers actually get to choose the artwork – in this case the color, the series that digs even deeper than any regular WPH release.  This series is limited never to be repressed again, so you know what to do.

Who is Raoul Lambert and where does he come from? Well, all we know is that he’s from the city where they make the majority of the beer that’s swallowed daily by any self-respecting Belgian or British football fan, and that he is the discofied alter ego of Belgium’s most respected and most internationally renowned house DJs. His identity shall remain unknown to anybody who is not from Belgium and who does not know ‘Swirl People’, but what we do know is that the track ‘3 Seconds’ fits this E.P. perfectly with its lush chords, short vocal snippet and drums straight from Pepe Bradock’s washing room.




Ingrid Hakanson

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Exclusive Pre Release at Traxsource!
Label head honcho Jay West returns to Candy Music with an ambitious vocal single, FUNNY THINGS, featuring the lovely voice and lyrics of our very own Canadian artist Ingrid Hakanson, with the collaboration of Alex Escott’s vocal production and engineering

      
 
JAY-J   "DECIDE"


Available on Traxsource

...feat Big Brooklyn Red    OUT NOW!

Decide is the 3rd single from Jay-J’s debut artist album, LOVE ALIVE. Featuring the vocal brilliance of Big Brooklyn Red, the track showcases Jay-J’s sophisticated RnB production style.

The package includes remixes by Brazil’s top House DJ, and critically acclaimed remixer/producer, DJ Meme and Tortured Soul’s Ethan White. DJ Meme reworks this track, carefully layering melodies atop his signature techy rhythms and beats. The result, a sexy late night musical journey sure to please all who enjoy tech-house to funky, jackin house. Ethan White utilizes his eclectic formal musical training and transforms the track into a Latin infused, synth laden, soulful production. Also included is a special Extended mix based on Jay-J's bumpin Album version.





NOVEMBER 2009


JASON HODGES | TIER ZERO EP  | OUT NOW!!

available on Stompy.com

Sampled is very excited to announce a hot new E.P. from The One The Only Mr. Jason Hodges.

There has been a lot of hype about this project for quite sometime and we are happy to finally share it with the masses. Jason is well known for bringing the heat and this massive 4 tracker is no exception, raw beats, proper swing, and tight production will keep things moving in every measure.

1. First of All – What up kid!!!! One Time We Rock the Fresh YEAH! That’s exactly what this tune is all about, driving beats, stabs galore and a whole lot of freshness! Hodges keeps it moving and exciting through out the whole tune never missing a beat. More cow bell Please!

2. Party People – Alright party people yes it’s about that time to skip to track number two and drop these sick beats on the floor. Jason’s signature sound comes through on this one with those crunchy beats we all know and love. This is definitely a peak hour cut and will be sure to have the “Party People” nodding their heads.

3. Shit is Bootleg - Last but not least Hodges brings the heat with this sick track dedicated to all the sneaker heads, flowing beats, groovy keys and a dubbed out bass line make this a funky good time & don’t forget about the dub if your feeling the need to work them BEATS!

4. Shit is Bootleg Dub - Out of respect please take off any bootleg sneaker’s before playing this record!


TIER ZERO EP - FEEDBACK

"Great 4 tracker from this northern Lake Ontario fugitive producer. Been playing this for couple months...Slammin!"
--MARK FARINA-GREAT LAKES AUDIO, APT ENT(SF)

"Hotjizz does it again with a three headed beast of an ep for Sampled. All tracks are guaranteed floor filler burners sure to get any party started."
--DJ HEATHER-BLACKCHERRY RECORDINGS, APT ENT(CHICAGO)

Will play all of the tracks at some point, but I especially like the hypnotic feel of “Shit Is Bootleg”, and my favourite of the bunch, “Party People”.  Great work!"
--DON SIZZLE-Sizzle Central Show,Toronto www.myhouse-yourhouse.net

".some of the best beats made since todd terry turned off his gear to start messing with cars... loving the "party people" joint as well as the dub of "shit is bootleg" in rotation and full support"
--JT DONALDSON-Gallery,Sampled - the hue Brooklyn

"This ep is straight up and down slammin! Thank you, Hodges for ending the silence and delivering the bump yet again. 5 out of 5 stars with full support on all 4 joints!"
--DJ MES-Guesthouse Music,Oakland

"Hodges never fails to amaze me... beats so sweet you could use them for your Kool-Aid"
--WALLY CALLERIO-Dufflebag California






Hearing is Believing - Review for 'It Iz What It Was' by Jon Freer




OCTOBER 2009

“Follow Me” remix on vinyl



Fred Everything & Olivier Desmet’s dub of Aly-Us “Follow Me” – which came out recently on Strictly Rhythm, has been licensed to Italy’s D-Vision label for a vinyl release. Also included on the 12″ are the original version and a mix by Harry Choo Choo Romero & Jose Nunez. It can be purchased from Juno here.





NEW RELEASE OCTOBER 2009 (Oct 13)

VIZ002 - Joshua Iz - Flower Sparks EP

After wide support and great reviews for Vizual Rydims #1, Joshua is back with four new tracks for the second release on his label Vizual: Flower Sparks.

1. Flower Sparks
2. Rydim Culture
3. Alpha & Omega
4. Tone D

Flower Sparks is a peak time killer delving into serious deep tech territory, mixing up elements of early detroit and driving modern dub house maximalism. This track has already been devastating house and techno floors alike, with full support from Tom Middleton, Phil Weeks, Mark Farina, Diz, Atnarko, Harri, Alland Byallo, Derrick Carter, Asad Risvi, Justin Long, Honey Dijon and many others.

Rydim Culture takes an early 80's Prelude feeling and updates it with a solid chord progression, bouncy melody, a healthy amount of swing and subtle glitchy elements. Futuristic reggae disco for discerning djs and their dancers.

On Alpha & Omega a bubbling bassline and swirling deep textures set the foundation for a powerful spoken word performance about universality, time travel, curly hair, sex and Miles Davis.

Tone D blends bleepy latin-tinged melodies, a right-in-the-pocket beat, a rhythmic staccato heavy bass and some mind blowing spaced-out atmospheric noises and you have what a Loft Classic might sound like in 2029.




SEPTEMBER 2009








MARK FARINA & JAY-J
SF GATE Interview  | 
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Article Excerpt | Musicians flex creative muscles on iPhones

Many say they tinkered with the apps for the novelty and stuck around for the functionality: the different sounds, the unique interface or the simple convenience of being able to carry an instrument in your pocket.

The latter is key for San Francisco music producer and DJ Mark Farina, who in any given week could be spinning records for club kids in London, Istanbul or Tampa, Fla. That keeps him out of the studio for long stretches, and he can't exactly cart around the hefty old synthesizers and drum machines whose sound he favors

...Similarly, Jay-J, a San Jose native who has produced remixes for Alicia Keys, Lil' Kim and Jill Scott, used the DigiDrummer app to create the shuffling high hats on the second track of his solo album, "Love Alive," which was released last month.



JAY-J'S LOVE ALIVE ALBUM - Exclusive Tracks Available Now!

Buy Exclusive Tracks on iTunes...

iTunes
exclusive album version includes remixes from
Ethan White "Decide"
Pete Moss "Getting A Rise"
Yogi (Random Soul) "Love Alive"
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PEZZNER NEWS!
Sasha and Digweed opened their set at Global Dance Fest with PEZZNER track!
Its Lusine - Two Dots (Pezzner Mix) - Ghostly International




AUGUST 2009


GENE FARRIS FEATURED ON STOMPY & BEATPORT

GENE FARRIS "TAKE ME BACK" The Remixes PART 2. Feat. Dj Pierre, J.T. Donaldson, Jonn Hawley, & Jerome Baker  Out Now @ BEATPORT, Stompy, Itunes and more!

Press Release

Check out feature on Stompy.com

 



NEW RELEASE!!  JOSHUA IZ - Vizual Rydims #1 - Vizual Records

PREVIEW Vizual Rydims

After working with a slew of well respected labels including Classic, Prescription and Junior Boys Own, Joshua finally decided to start his own imprint. Drawing from a myriad of influences, from heavy Jamaican dub to bleepy Detroit techno, Vizual seeks to develop new musical forms that bridge the gap between pure organic music and abstract electronic sound paintings, yet creating something danceable in the process.

This first release features four new original tracks by Joshua. They are stripped down, rydims, ready to play and meant to be mixed!

Joshua’s dubby basslines and melodic keys, and reggae-tinged beats are there as usual and these tracks will fit in well in any dj set.

  Press Review
  New Mix Downtempo to Disco
  Myspace


COLETTE * CHART  on Stompy


BRETT JOHNSON * CHART
CLICK HERE - Interview with Brett

1. Clarissa Hazel Duo "As Yet" (Eriko Tanabe Remix)
2. Lance Desardi - "We Are Giants" - Om Records
3. Pablo Bolivar - "Magnum" (Tigerskin rmx) - Absurd Recordings
4. Roman Fluegel - "Stricher" - Turbo
5. Jimmy & Fer Ferrari - "Let It Play" (Lance Desardi Remix) - Prosthetic Pressings
6. Pepe Bradock - "Path Of Most Resistance" - Atavisme
7. Juno6 - " Action 2" - Freude am Tanzen
8. Santos - "Hold Home" - Moon Harbour Recordings
9. Boris Horel - "Close To me" - Eklo
10. Brett Johnson - "Temptation And Lies" (Brett's Oohs And Ahhs mix) - Cynosure




JASON HODGES - FROM THE PAST LP - OUT NOW!



Full Length Album from Jason Hodges. It's a retrospect look into the past, a rediscovery of his work dating back as far as 1995 - all of them unreleased tracks! This LP definitely shows his evolution and growth as a producer and proof that Jason had the touch straight out the gate. It’s hard drums and funky grooves with that old school flavor you love. Expect to hear something for everyone on this LP, from deep to Tech House and all in between get ready for the raw drum sound and tight production that Hodges is known for!


JAY-J'S LOVE ALIVE ALBUM DROPS THIS MONTH!!
This just in... Jay-J's Love Alive Tour  coming to a city new you!



Love Alive
features amazing vocalists including Big "Brooklyn" Red, Michelle Shaprow, Charlene Moore, Brian “BAM” Morgan, Judy Albanese and Fabian Leo as well as a slew of notable musicians including Scott Wozniak (Large/Defected) and Tim K. (Home & Garden/Collette/Lucy Woodard/OM Records). The result; a warm and soulful album, complete with plenty of House, R&B, Hip Hop and Jazz vibes.

Spanning a career with over 150 releases, Jay-J’s had his own Coke® bottle for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, DJ’d the 2006 MTV® AVMAs and has appeared on labels including Ultra, Defected, Naked Music and Moulton Studios.  He’s remixed artists from Jill Scott to Joss Stone and has collaborated with producers from Kaskade to Miguel Migs.

The album was recorded, edited, mixed, photographed and designed in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney and Melbourne.


Advanced Reviews

"Jay-J brings forth an awesome full length LP that takes us on an organic and soulful ride thru a funky neighborhood where house and R&B live. Jay-J's solid production keeps the rubber side down for the whole ride!  - Chuck Love (Love Network Programming director)

 “Jay-J’s album is a refreshing  journey into a collection of  ‘club friendly’ tracks and  ‘listening pleasure’ gems that touch the soul and jazz of (soulful) electronic music.”  - Julius Papp (Neo Disko)

"I couldn't expect less than EXCELLENT from one of the most prolific and musical DJs in the market. "LOVE ALIVE" is more than dancefloor music…” - DJ Meme

"The most complete house album of the year to date.” - Tribal Kings

"Jay-J is keeping the warmth, the soul, the funk...the GOOD, alive in house/club music!  Here is a whole album of it!" - Morten Trust (Soul Magic)

"There’s something in this album to fit whatever mood that strikes you.” - Parrish Wintersmith (Groove Junkies)
"Very well crafted songs, with one foot in the past and one in the future!” - Rasmus Faber (Farplane)


GENE FARRIS DIGITAL RELEASES OUT NOW

 

TAKE ME BACK : The Remixes Part 1
Farriswheel Recordings continues to keep the Summer Hot with it's latest installment From Chicago Own Gene Farris "Take Me Back" The Remixes. Part I Out Now! @ Beatport.com.Featuring remixes from Mark Farina, Greenskeepers, Nonfiction, Andre Harris and Andrew Emil Part II will be released August 24th

 

ENERGY EP
Gene Farris continues to keep the Summer Nice and Hot with his highly anticipated Club Hit "Energy", Which has received Support from some of top DJ's and producers.

"This Record Had the Dancefloors Rocking for me all this Summer well done Mr. Farris" - Stacey Pullen
"Dope Track Gene I will Rock it On the Show for sure!" - Green Velvet & M-Traxx



Seattle’s Pezzner is the new darling of deep house. If you needed any more proof of his worth, the ‘Logan EP’ is corroborating evidence. Masterfully produced with refreshing tenderness and feeling, the EP brings together bobbing grooves, hypnotic percussion and strong melodies to bedazzling effect. Guilty as charged, Your Honour.  - http://urbantorque.com

1. ‘Too Many Of You’ – Left-field deep house that forms a barrage of mesmeric sound occasionally giving way to light lofty melody.

2. ‘Logan’ – Sultry and hypnotic percussive house that teases and seduces with snap openings of reprieve.

Click EP Cover to Listen!



KEN ECB featured in Chicago House Movie - check it out!




 

MILES MAEDA LAUNCHES WEBSITES!

milesmaedamixes.com
For years fans have been asking Miles to release the back catalogue of his one of a kind mixes and wheres there's a demand, one must supply and so milesmaedamixes.com was born. For your downloading pleasure, these mixes span the many eras of house, rave, ambient, downtempo, and everything else that caught Miles' fancy over the years and now they are once again yours to enjoy and download. Get 'em while you can! And if you are so inspired, consider making a donation to support MIles' educational programs and projects. Your contribution will make a difference!

ouvre.org
Miles is a certified Yoga instructor who actively studies and teaches around the globe. Fans and friends know that for MIles, musical & spiritual harmony are equal passions. Ouvre is a unique vehicle, one that has never existed before. It comes from the ancient traditions of the yogis, sages and awakened ones, yet is harnessed by those who live in the modern world of creative arts, business and technology. With the melding of these seemingly opposite worlds is born something new, something that needs cultivation and support in order for it to grow. Ouvre has the vision to open the way for the merging of these ancient and modern tools, enriching creativity and prosperity, serving all beings.

The world becomes more harmonious as communities experience other cultures and their traditions. By traveling the world, Ouvre gives and receives valuable tools and technologies which build upon love, harmony and beauty between all beings. Students, artists and professionals of all kinds are encouraged to share their work and are supported to realize and embody their full, creative potential. This is done through Ouvre 's various educational programs, creative projects and practice centers. In the vision of being a support to all life, Ouvre provides free healing, food and dharma classes which can assist one in beginning their important creative journey.

To learn more about these classes, workshops and initiatives check out www.ouvre.org




JULY 2009


PEZZNER FEATURE | STOMPY.COM

Pezzner featured on Stompy.com! Click above to check out Pezzner's featured collection of work
From moody, deep, minimal - Pezzner will keep you coming back for more...


One Month to go!  REMIX CONTEST Ends July 31 2009!
Think you have some hot skills in the studio?  Ready to unleash your remix talents to the world?
Remix Pezzner's "Valldemossa" and win....
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OUT NOW!!   THE PEZZNER MIXES | Pezzner on tour Worldwide | dates available now!


upcoming tour dates...
July 10 Seattle - Easy @ See Sound
July 12 San Francisco - 2nd Sunday @ Mission Rock w. DJ Heather (OM15)
July 31 Seattle - Neumos
August 7  Chicago - Smart Bar w. Mark Farina (OM15)
August 23 Portland - Dayshift @ Ascension
August 29 Houston - La Strada
September 4  New York - Dancetracks Party @ Cielo
September 5  Orlando - Liquid Lounge Party @ Peacock Room


 

In the winter of 2008, Pezzner diverged from his work with Jacob London and took to his own studio to begin work on his first solo output composing songs with a more serious edge and an abstract artistic sensibility. Quickly Dave’s catalog began to materialize with a signature sound: Lofty percussive themes with intentions to create hypnotic soundscapes for the body as well as the brain. It wasn’t long before Pezzner found his first 5 songs scooped up by London-based Freerange Records, covering the first two EP’s of his career, “Other Lover” and the epic three-part masterpiece “Almost Here.” These two EPs garnered him massive support from artists as varied as John Digweed, Laurent Garnier, Peter Kruder, Steve Bug and Ben Watt, setting up Pezzner as a producer on the rise.

Featured on the OM MIAMI 09 mix compilation (mixed and compiled by DJ Fluid), Pezzner's "Jouets Fantastiques" within one week of it's release, received loads of great feedback worldwide, charted by various Djs and playlists. Om is excited to follow up with Pezzner's latest project, The Pezzner Mixes. A 4-track EP featuring remixes of Mark Farina's "Life" from Mushroom Jazz 6, "Domesticated" featuring Derrick Carter and Mike Monday's "I Am Plankton". Pezzner is on tour worldwide from July - December for both DJ and Live PA performances.

LISTEN / BUY on OM RECORDS



LOVE ALIVE: REMIXES Part 1 OUT NOW!  Album Release: August 2009

upcoming single release tour dates...
July 2   Vancouver BC - Republic
July 5   Palo Alto - B4Twelve Bistro
July 17 Miami - Electric Pickle
July 18 Los Angeles - King King
July 24 Cayman Islands - Ritz Carlton
July 25 Cayman Islands - Boat Party

 

The first single, LOVE ALIVE, features remixes by Yogi, Husky, Random Soul, and Jay-J and features the vocal talents of Gospel Diva, Charlene Moore. This is the second collaboration Jay-J and Charlene have released since their blockbuster single, WITH HIM, on powerhouse Defected Records. Her strong vocals compliment the feel good, jazz inspired licks of Love Alive, resulting in another uplifting and positive production by Jay-J.

Yogi’s Random Soul Bump Mix bounces to a broken beat giving a funky and fresh perspective on this Gospel infused vocal. Husky’s Mix transforms Love Alive into a peak time head nodder with a bass line groove that will be rolling around your body as you jive your way through this feel good vocal smash. Solid main room funk!


LOVE ALIVE ALBUM TOUR | Jay-J on tour
Worldwide | tour dates available August 2009


  
click image above for a taste of Love Alive!

Shifted Music will release Jay-J's first full length artist album this summer. To fulfill his vision, Jay-J enlisted amazing vocalists including Big "Brooklyn" Red, Michelle Shaprow, Charlene Moore, Brian "BAM" Morgan, Judy Albanese and Fabian Leo as well as a slew of notable musicians including Scott Wozniak (Large/Defected), Tim K. (Home & Garden/Collette/Lucy Woodard/Om Records). The result; a warm and soulful album, complete with plenty of House, R&B, Hip Hop and Jazz vibes. Keep your eyes and ears out for more info and promo tracks available at Shifted Music.comGet a taste now!!!!



"A smooth classic house collection with Jay-J's soulful style"
- Miguel Migs (Salted Music)

"Jay-J shines once again. His production style and sound always warms my heart. Bringing together the spirit and vibe of some seiously talented artists he has crafted the perfect blend of melodies, lyrics and beats like only Jay J can do. Perfect summer dance album."
- Luis Baro (Sirius XM - All About)




JUNE 2009


Move dat booty! Click for Jazzy Eyewear's Funk & Soul mix ...exclusive to apt for our 4 year anniversary!



MARK FARINA la2day FEATURE
Electric Daisy Carnival stormed the LA Memorial Coliseum for two days of music and madness! Jun 26-28
click article to check out full la2day review



Andy Compton (peng/rurals) | New Mix Monday Feature in 5magazine

 
Andy Compton is now emerging as a solo artist, and is collaborating with various vocalists and musicians on his new projects. One of the first of these is GOGO Music’s latest signing ‘Above The Sky’.

* GOGO Music presents Andy Compton feat. Kafele, ‘Above The Sky’...An ultra silk release by Andy Compton of The Rurals fame with remixes by Ralf GUM and Bazil featuring jazz trumpeter and vocalist Kafele

* Hit #1 spot on Clickgroove, after entering the Top 10 on Traxsource!

* Andy is one of the most respected House producers to come out of the UK with over 70 singles, 12 LPs and songs on over 200 compilations, he has been nothing short of prolific

* Working with everyone from Motown, to the TV show Six Feet Under, and performing and DJ-ing around the world, Andy and the Rurals are the stuff of legend in the House music world.

*In ‘93 he started to do underground countryside barn raves under the name Rural Promotions, which became the name of his first record label as well. Andy created the group, The Rurals in 1994 with Marie (or 'Tweek' as she is better known)

Info, Audio and more @ GOGO

L I S T E N  - NEW MIX!

Myspace



B R E T T  J O H N S O N
June Chart


John Tejada | "Vertex" | Palette Recordings # 37

Martinez | "High Noon" | Love Letters From Oslo

DJ Koze | "Mr. Bojangels" | Circus Company

Brett Johnson | "Rubber Duck" | Frankie Records

C-Rock | "Rawsen" (Nacho Marco Remix) | Stir 15

Mike Shannon | "The Re-Nag EP" | Wagon Repair

X-Press 2 | "Kill100" (CarlCraig Remix -**Bredit**) | Skint

Gavin Herlihy | "Underneath The Wind Machine" (**Bredit**)

Trademark | "Saturn 5" | IA

Brett Johnson & Dave Barker | "Temptation And Lies (The Cynosure Remixes)"
(Brett's Oohs And Aahs remix ) | Cynosure Recordings


L I S T E N ...more from BRETT JOHNSON

 

SPOTLIGHT on J A Z Z Y  E Y E W E A R


Our current featured artist is JAZZY EYEWEAR!
Miami-based SoSound label boss and talented dj/producer
Click image below to learn more about him and his current projects!





Recently released... FRED EVERYTHING and OLIVIER DESMET "Retro Visions Vol 1" EP on Amenti...Retro Visions tour in the works

LAWNCHAIR GENERALS re-launching LCG Music, wrapping up remix for Fresh Meat Recordings, new LCG single out soon!


Coming soon: OLIVIER DESMET remix of LNS feat DIZ on Amenti (with FRED EVERYTHING) and remixes of the all time house classic anthem Aly-Us "Follow Me" on Strictly Rhythm, also with Fred




OLIVIER DESMET Remixes of Fred Everything "Mercyless" out now on OM Records. ...hits #2 on Traxsource Sales Chart!  4 track 12" featuring remixes from ATJAZZ (vocal & dub) and FRED EVERYTHING teamed up with OLIVIER DESMET (remix & instrumental). Banging house groover with some quiet vocals from WAYNE TENNANT (sounding very much like a deep Chicago house track). Original version on Fred's album 'LOST TOGETHER'

BRETT JOHNSON Night Trippers Guide to the Galaxy EP (Frankie Rec) OUT NOW!




Out Now! BRETT JOHNSON & Dave Barker | "Stucco Homes Remixes" feat. Derrick Carter, Luke Solomon, Chuck Daniels and James Curd | Classic Recordings

RAOUL BELMANS launches "Swirled Music" a new digital label raised to feature older work of Swirl People and Cosy Creatures in remastered shape and occasionally with an updated remix

 

SWIRL PEOPLE Remastered Bits: Hang on EP out now! COSY CREATURES Remastered Bits: Wanna Sing out now!

DJ HEATHER announces digital relauch of Blackcherry Recordings! Tweet it up with DJ HEATHER on TWITTER

GENE FARRIS every 1st Wednesday at Smart Bar, Farriswheel Night at BBR Mondays every 5-6 weeks



MAY 2009


new mix - THOMAS SAHS - JunkbOx

J O S H U A  I Z

JUICE EP - Bananza Music - OUT NOW!

LISTEN TO SOUND CLIPS
* JUICE
* SHIZ
* JUICE (DJ TOOL)

Bananza Music’s recent relaunch after two years got the label off to a flying re-start and now they follow up with another impressive 12” from Joshua Iz.  Perhaps best known as being one half of Iz & Diz, Joshua has also carved out a very successful solo career for himself on labels including Nordic Trax, Doubledown, Tweekin and Nightshift.  On ‘Juice’ and ‘Shiz’ the San Francisco based producer takes things into driving, deep house territory with plenty of techy touches.  

F E E D B A C K
    (More at KahuaMusic)
Tom Middleton: 5/5, OH YESSSS..Hugantic! I'll be spinning both! Shiz is one of the finest deep grooves I've heard this year. Big ups to Iz! Peace Jedi x
Mark Farina: 5/5, wonderful!
Luciano: love the label, full support.
Fred Everything: 5/5, What the fuck is Juice? I want some Grape Drink! Finally! Had that for at least 2 years, great track. Didn't have Shiz so thanks for that!~ -f
Paul Woolford: 5/5, Love it, killer soulful jackers. Big ups all round to Joshua!!
Yousef: love shiz, really great house music as always from Iz.
Andy Inland Knights: 5/5, solid ep...shiz and the dj tool probably the ones i would play...all three tracks solid tho
Peter Christianson (LawnChair Generals): Joshua bringing it!
Brett Johnson: 5/5, I've had these for a while but haven't peep'ed them in a bit and I have to say I love'em more now then before. Perhaps because there is such a shortage of PROPER house music in the world. Josh is the man and will always be. Great tunes dude!!!!!! Will def play!!! Oh and "shiz" is my shiz.....

....Available on BEATPORT or STOMPY


Out now.    New Rae and Christian release.
Raiding the Vaults - Click here to Preview!

raiding the vaults remix album


This remix album forms a collaboration  between Yesking and Rae and Christian. Forged from unused beats and classic acapella the results highlight the timeless sound of Rae and Christian, classic production and tough beats with soul.  It's a super funky multi-disc (other CD is instrumental) with featured artists including Bobby WomackJungle Brothers and more...

More about Rae and Christian |    iLike.com    facebook.com

Front page feature on hip hop iTunes UK
itunes USA feature
also features on  ...iTunes USA  ... iTunes Canada

RAIDING THE VAULTS Feedback


“Talk about coming back strong.  It’s been a while, but well worth it.  Press play and let the music speak for itself.  A rare gem!”- Jay-J (Shifted Music) 

“Great to have the guys back!  I adore this album.  The perfect listening for the upcoming barbeque season!!!”- Mark Robinson (Peppermint Jam)

“This project is dope! Hard beats, tight lyrics”.- Erik (Giant Step)

“Lovin’ that the boys are back.  This album is hot!!!” - Dean Cherny (Dirty Laundry)

“Dope tracks.  Great music is great music after all.” - Graham Sahara (Seamless)

“Great revamps of the tunes here… Will go over very well.”- DeMarkus Lewis

“Every track is fantastic…you will have my full support.” - Andy Baxter

“I like this Album! It´s a bit of Old School meets New School. Great downbeatchilloutrelaxandfeelgood Sound!”- Tom Novy

“I absolutely LOVE this LP!!!  This is the kind of Hip Hop true to the roots, very funkym groovy…and the featuring’s – waouhh!” - Olivier Velay (Stalwart)


P E Z Z N E R

Shasta E.P. Physical Graffiti

Click image for preview


** LISTEN & Buy @ BEATPORT **
1. Shasta – Master King Reprise
2. Let’s Talk
3. Shasta – Original
4. Shasta – Physical Edit

Recent Jimpster/Freerange favorite Pezzner teams up with Strictly Rhythm’s Physical Graffiti imprint to unleash quite an impressive slice of futuristic house. With a nod to the past but feet firmly planted pointing forward, Pezzner’s recent releases have received kudos from some of the world’s biggest tastemakers including Laurent Garnier, Steve Bug & Josh Wink.


Pezzner’s Shasta EP combines all the right ingredients to keep dance floors rocking with deep, techy, hypnotic grooves combined with samples that take you back to an early 90’s house sound that made New York City famous. It’s shaping up to be a big year for Pezzner, definitely one to watch for 2009 and beyond.



F E E D B A C K

Dennis Ferrer – “F**K!!! Master King Reprise… Hot!”

Josh Wink – “Shasta- Nice old school nyc house groove. Jackin swings and raw tracky-ness. Like all versions of Shasta. Looking forward to rocking out!”

Claude Von Stroke – “Pezzner is fucking crazy! break open the shasta master king flavor. i'm thirsty!”

Layo Paskin – “Great EP… like the house fucked up vibe of Lets Talk.”

Liapin – (Afrilounge) – “Great release!! Like this dirty house tracks! Will play Shasta out.”

Alex Attias – “Funkee as hell. Full support on the Reprise! Yess!”

Onionz – “Oh yeah - LETS TALK , hot. shasta rippin the pads done well. damn physical edit is nasty!”

Michel de Hey – “ Lets Talk is the one for me!”

DJ Yellow – “Really nice pack… drum work is great… perfect tracky for the floor…”

Funk D’Void – “My fave producer EVER, amazing as usual.....SHASTA RULES!”

Paul Hamill – (BBC Radio Ulster) – “Pezzner rocks it. One of THE most interesting house producers on the planet!”

Tsugi Magazine France – “Will review!”

De:Bug Magazine Germany – “Will consider for review.”



APRIL 2009


R A O U L   B E L M A N S  r e m i x
featuring I N G R I D  H A K A N A S O N

A PART OF MINE

*A Part Of Mine (Raoul Belmans Remix) appears in Giom's March 2009 Top 10 ...thanks for the support!

traxsource - listen to tracks

OUT NOW!
Vernon & DaCosta featuring Ingrid Hakanson
A Part Of Mine (Vernon & Dacosta's Taste Of Dub)
A Part Of Mine (Troydon's Digital Mind Remix)
A Part Of Mine (Raoul Belmans Remix)
A Part Of Mine (Original Mix)

Belgian funkee deep house cats Vernon & Dacosta finally make their debut on Aroma after releasing several amazing EP's on sister label A Second Smell. No one less than Vancouver's Ingrid Hakanson is featured on vocals for this excellent release. She made her European debut with the Swirl People on several tracks ('Freak for you', 'Love songs') and now she in full effect with the other Belgian duo V&D. Traditionally, a nice package of remixes is accompanying the original version of 'A part of mine' which is a beautiful "deep house meets cosmic disco" song that gives you goose bumps every time you hear this. The Vernon & DaCosta 'taste of dub' says it all, a perfect Dub with a little minimal house twist to it that will get tons of plays. Troydon from New York did the more 'glitch' take on this song with his Digital Mind Remix and last but not least Raoul Belmans turns 'A part of mine' into a 'totally digital disco party' with his crazy and funkee remix.

Listen to the previews! P R E V I E W

F E E D B A C K
  (more at NEWS distribution)

Sir Cosmic: Dope release. A side to V&D I have never seen! All four cuts bring something different to the party. Will be jamming the original and Raoul's mix. Thank you!

Ken (east coast boogiemen): I like the original mix, but Raouls remix takes the cake, just theright amount of dirty!

Luke Solomon: liking the original and raouls mixxxx

Inland Knights: lots nice music,, quailty also.. raoul gets my vote on the dance floor



P E Z Z N E R

"Valldemossa" (Freerange Records)

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Pezzner is back with this, his third EP for Freerange, following on from the Almost Here and Other Lover releases that kicked off his solo alter ego. He is now in demand for his remix skills with upcoming remixes including Mike Monday and Mark Farina for Om, Lusine for Ghostly International and Josh Wink for Shaboom. It’s easy to hear why he is being heralded as the man to rival Dave Taylor’s earlier house productions with his totally unique sound and floor friendly arrangements which guarantee peaktime plays from DJ’s across the board.

On Valldemossa we’re treated to a bumpy but rolling little number with wobbling pads, breathy flute samples and a huge stab breakdown which goes on far too long in theory but works wonders in practice. Next up we have the original of Brooklyn New York which sees Pezzner go uber deep and trippy with a beautifully crafted track laden with all manner of haunting string and pad samples. Check out the outro on the exclusive digital edit for 3 minutes of the finest ambience this side of Eno. Finally we’re treated to a very special Justin Martin remix of Brooklyn New York where he jacks it all up to fever pitch for a full on funk fueled bass heavy monster that looks set to be a big one with those who like their house seriously energized.

BUY NOW! on Phonica UK or Juno



F R E D   E V E R Y T H I N G

Now booking Summer North America and Europe!

Fresh off his Lost Together Album tour, Fred been in the studio and his track Mercyless is out now on Om with remixes from AtJazz.

On the remix front Fred has been very busy with a forthcoming remix project for the legendary Strictly Rhythm’s 20 year anniversary in addition to working the likes of Home and Garden feat. Derrick Carter (Om), AtJazz feat. Clyde (AtJazzMusic), Lovebirds and Vincenzo (Teardrop), Jake Island (Toolroom), Shur-I-Kan (Lazy Days) New original material coming out on Lazy Days (with JT Donalson) and Amenti (with Olivier Desmet) before the summer.

Fred's Lost Together album is featured on Virgin America planes (between Frank Zappa and George Clinton) and while being a newcomer to the poll Fred ranked an impressive #8 for San Francisco's 7th Annual Top10 DJs for 2009 on Nitevibe.com

You can listen to his monthly P O D C A S T

Fred on Myspace








MARCH 2009

thank you to everyone who made it to the Miami Squeeze at the Beach Plaza for the apt party! special thanks to all the djs and our promo partners for the event, basic nyc. it was a memorable party with the apt crew bringing their A+ game ...as they always do! great vibe, great times! it was inspiring to meet all of you electronic music headz and we look forward to bringing you more house, techno, breakbeat, funk, dancehall and soul music from our apt talent across the globe.

            


* * New Addition to the Roster * *
PEZZNER  |  Available for bookings Worldwide |  DJ or Live P.A.


  *earned URB Magazine next 100 DJ nod in 2008
  *remixed Mark Farina’s “Life” - released February 2009

"Jouets Fantastiques" - Om Records
Featured on the OM MIAMI 09 mix compilation (mixed and compiled by DJ Fluid), Jouets Fantastiques is a deep and playful track. Within a week of its releass, already receiving great feedback worldwide...


 

"Nice deep grooves!" - Thomas Blondet, Eighteenth Street Lounge DC
"Very smooth and jazzy" - Gerard Russchenberg, Club Madnezz
"Good stuff from the Pezz" - Luke McKeehan, Nordic Trax
"Jouets Fantastiques is truly fantastique. " - Jay Zimmermann, Red Melon
"...caught my attention immediately!" - Nathan Brown, Nashville
"jouets fantastiques is great" - Alan Thompson, Sydney
"Inventive, imaginative stuff - need more music like this!!" - Shur-i-kan, London
"Jouets Fantastiques, will play that for sure" - Laurent Garnier
"I'm feeling the cool deep vibes of 'Jouets Fantastiques' will certainly play" - Steve Parr, East Anglia UK

Buy/Listen now on Beatport

Related Links
PEZZNER on Myspace
L I S T E N - Live P.A. (sample)
L I S T E N - DJ Set Radio Mix

This record is due to be followed up with a collection of remixes Pezzner produced for Mark Farina, Mike Monday & Home and Garden.

...also check out Pezzner during WMC 2009 at the Om Records event at Karu & Y on Saturday March 28!


FEBRUARY 2009









The Way Back...

Listen Now!
   

Jay-J’s Shifted Up Mix – Another signature, Jay-J, uplifting vocal housevibe. Random Soul Mix – A smooth, funky house mix with a hint of old school West Coast Sound. Random Soul Bump Mix - A funky and chunky broken beat take by the Australian duo. Jay-J’s Mini Mall Mix – Jay-J strips down his mix to a raw, minimal-tech and hypnotic groove. Stacy Burkett Luzon Mix – From the creator of the Baguio Track, one of Yoshitoshi’s biggest selling records, Stacy re-emerges on the scene with this massive, prime-time, progressive dance floor killer.

...F E E D B A C K

Loving the Jay-J mixes. – CJ Mackintosh

Random Soul’s mixes are for me. Like both mixes from the duo. – Roberto De Carlo

Solid package. Jay-J mixes are my choice mixes – Richard Earnshaw

Very cool single, all the mixes are strong! As you would expect from Jay-J. Nice Cut! – Andy Holder





JANUARY 2009




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...coming soon from Brett Johnson
*Brett Johnson | Moving In Circles | Frankie Records, Paris 
*Brett Johnson & Dave Barker | Stucco Homes Remixes feat. remixes by Luke Solomon, James Curd, DC | Classic Music
*Brett Johnson & Dave Barker | Temptation and Lies Remixes feat. Remixes by Guilluame And The Coutu Dumont, Brett Johnson







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