FESTIVAL NEWS: Liverpool Sound City announces 2012 line up!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

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www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

BBC Sound Of 2012 winner Michael Kiwanuka joins Professor Green, White Denim and Death In Vegas for annual Sound City spectacular

Mystery Jets, Alkaline Trio, Slow Club, Willy Mason, Ghostpoet, The Jezabels, (ALT-J), Niki and the Dove, Toy and more artists confirmed

Early Bird Sound City wristbands and delegate passes run out at midday on 27th February. Get your tickets now

Dutch Uncles and Poland’s finest Paula and Karol added to inaugural New York Sound City event in March, headlined by The La’s playing their first New York show in 20 Years.

Tickets almost sold out for New York Sound City. Last few available for the conference.

Liverpool Sound City, the 3 day international music, media and technology conference and live arts and music festival returns in May with another bold and innovative music programme and forward thinking conference. With Professor Green, White Denim and Death In Vegas announced as the first wave of artists, the 5th Liverpool Sound city is well on the way delivering its finest line up yet. Announced today are a host of new artists who represent all that is pioneering and captivating in contemporary music.

Michael Kiwanuka was the winner of the BBC’s esteemed Sound Of 2012 poll, judged by all the key players in the music industry. Signed to the Mumford and Son’s endorsed Communion Records, Michael Kiwanuka has toured with Laura Marlin and Adele and performs the bluesy, soulful, folk from his ‘Home Again’ album. Mystery Jets release their 4th studio album in April and continue their slow burn ascendancy with quirky pop and harmony splashed tunes that are big and vibrant.
Alkaline Trio are a huge draw with a young, frenzied following. Their turbo charged anthems are a potent mix of uplifting punk melodies and decidedly dark lyrics. Slow Club‘s saccharine folk-pop and heart bursting songs are sure to be a festival highlight as are Willy Mason’s facetious anecdotes and colourful yarns. A must see is Ghostpoet who made the shortlist for the 2011 Mercury Music Prize. So won over was Gilles Peterson by his hypnotic lullabies that he signed him to his Brownswood Recordings label.

Alt- J have been tipped by everyone as an act to watch in 2012 and make the short trip across the Pennines to Liverpool from Leeds whilst from further afield, Sound City is delighted to welcome Australian indie darlings, The Jezabels. Two other acts who have been making a stir on the music scene of late are Swedish duo Niki and the Dove who make goth tinged electro-pop and The Horrors endorsed Toy whose music is inspired by the speedy garage psychedelica of the late 60’s and German art rock of the early 70’s.

Acclaimed as the most influential live music platform for new and emerging artists, Liverpool Sound City will also play host to Forest Swords, The History of Apple Pie, Bear In Heaven, Folks, The Computers, Still Flyin’, Jonquil, Shields, Towns, PINS and Bleached.

Uniquely for a city centre festival, Liverpool Sound City does not just showcase acts in traditional venues and this year performances will take place in warehouses, bombed out churches and a range of other locations giving fans a once in a lifetime chance to see bands in such captivating surroundings.

One of the key new additions to the Sound City event will be Sound City Expo, an event that brings together the newest and most forward thinking exhibitors to the Echo Arena, providing access for both consumers and music/digital professionals to the people, tools and services they will need as we move ever onwards in the digital age. Sound City Expo will focus on the current and future intersection of music, art, business and technology – giving a real insight into what is possible in the modern age.

Earlier this year the Sound City team announced the first of a number of international shows in 2012 and they can confirm that Dutch Uncles have been added to the bill for New York Sound City on 12th March, supporting The La’s who play their first show in ‘The Big Apple’ in 20 years. Dutch Uncles are one of the bands at the fore-front of Manchester’s vibrant new music scene and their unmistakable brand of prog pop has had the critics tipping them for success. Poland’s finest act, Paula and Karol have also been confirmed for the show having gained numerous accolades in their home country and having been highlighted by the Guardian in their ‘Sound Of 2011 Around The World’ poll.

Liverpool Sound City continues to focus on the future, intent on bringing the best new music, film, art and more from all over the world to Liverpool. With the inaugural New York Sound City show taking place in March and further international shows to be announced, this is an incredibly exciting time for Sound City

Early Bird Tickets are still on sale at the following prices.

Sound City Live Festival Wristband – £25
Sound City Delegate Pass – £90

The Early Bird price will run out at midday on 27th February so early booking is advised.

For information on Liverpool Sound City go to the following:

Website: http://www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk/
Website tickets link: http://www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk/products
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liverpoolsoundcity
Twitter: @SoundCity
Hashtag for this year will be #SoundCity12

For information on New York Sound City go to the following:

Website : www.newyorksoundcity.com

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secretsundaze Easter Thursday with Lawrence, Tevo Howard (Live) and October

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

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secretsundaze Easter Special
Village Underground
Thursday 5th April
10pm to 6am
tickets available on www.residentadvisor.net
From £12.50 advance

Lawrence (Dial, Smallville, Laid – Hamburg)
Tevo Howard – Live (Beautiful Granville, Rush Hour – Chicago)
October (Skudge, TAANSTAFL – Bristol)
Giles Smith (Two Armadillos, secretsundaze)
James Priestley (Simple, secretsundaze, The CAMP)

After what was without doubt one of our best ever seasons last year – the 10th year and a decade of secretsundaze parties – we are very happy to announce details of our first party of 2012. Taking over long time favourite venue Village Underground on Easter Thursday 5th April we have put together a great line up that very much reflects some of the best music out there.

Headlining the party we are super happy to invite back one of the most respected and consistent artists in the deep house / deep techno realms, Lawrence (Dial). Quite apart from his excellent DJ skills, impeccable selection and smooth set programming Lawrence is also revered because of his all round long term contribution to underground dance music and uncompromising approach. He is involved in, not one but 3, excellent labels of the very highest calibre – Dial, Smallville and most recently Laid. Dial, the flagship label is the home to some of the most divine music out there with a roster of artists that include Efdemin, John Roberts, Pantha Du Prince and Pigon. His own music is always extremely classy, taking influence from the Chicago and Detroit styles he holds dearly, but twisting them into a new aesthetic that finishes up as something quite different. Last year his he was given the huge honour and accolade of mixing a Cocoon compilation called “Timeless”. There is simply none other better way to sum up Lawrence and his enduring appeal!

Lawrence Fireside chat on Red Bull Academy

Our second guest making a return is Chicago born Tevo Howard, who will bring his heavy case of analogue gear over for the night. Tevo has been making music for years and DJing since 1987 but it was only when his label “Beautiful Granville” arrived on the scene in 2008/2009 with a spate of dyed in the wool classics such as “Everyday House Music” that his gospel was spread. His sound which pays heavy tribute to trax and the Chicago sound is all firing drum machines – 808′s, 909′s and 101′s but they also have a beautiful melancholy feel that without doubt tug on the heart strings. Some of his most well known tracks have incorporated vocals by none other than his father Rick “Poppa” Howard and Tracy Thorne from Everything But The Girl. He has also released on the mighty Rush Hour, Permanent Vacation and is now focussing on his newest imprint Tevo Howard Recordings. Check out his brand new EP “The Drapes in The Living Room” on Thug records for a fine example of his work. The cut below is taken from this EP.

Our last guest comes in the shape of October (Skudge, TAANSTAFL). Hailing from Bristol October has come to prominence of late with his excellent DJ skills and records on the likes of Skudge, Tectonic and his new TAANSTAFL label co-run with John Osborn. His sound is very much a unique amalgamation of house, techno, dub and bass which is of course very much reflected in his hometowns roots. He has also collaborated with the excellent Appleblim on an EP “NY Fizzzz”. He guested for us at at The Secret Agency night at Fabric hugely impressing us with his selection and skills and we think his star is firmly on the ascendance with more records lined up for Skudge, TAANSTAFL and also for Will Saul’s soon to re-launched Simple records and his focus on constantly developing and honing his craft in the studio.

Of course our residents Giles Smith and James Priestley will as ever be on hand to guide you throughout the night. The secretsundaze tour bus is getting warmed up with gigs already confirmed in 2012 in Robert Johnson (Frankfurt), Trouw (Amsterdam), Cielo (NYC), Sublevel (LA), Stop Making Sense Festival (Croatia), Bestival and not forgetting the launch of a new Sunday party in Manchester, The Cartel later this month on the 26th. All in all this promises to be another unmissable party from secretsundaze who are as intent as ever in keepin it real right in 2012!

Early bird tickets are on sale now at just £12.50. Book advance tickets here

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Shake Aletti Announce Music Video Of ‘Lights & Sparks’

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Following on from the success of ‘Inside Out’ in 2011, Shake Aletti have been busying themselves over the winter months creating their much anticipated debut album for release later in 2012.

To show everyone what the guys are up too, here’s their new single ‘Lights & Sparks’ that they’re giving away completely free from their Facebook page !

The song conjures images of nights out, the hustle and bustle of the metropolis and the quest for fun. It’s an analogue sound-journey through bars and clubs, dancing to the beat of the city.

The package is enforced with a killer dance floor rework from the fantastic Mighty Mouse, a beautiful synth and percussion heavy mix from the ever growing Bexentric and a pure fun 808 disco retake from Aletti themselves!

Offering a taster of what’s to come, ‘Lights & Sparks’ will surely be playing in your head as you make your way home…

Enjoy!

Website:

http://www.shakealetti.com

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/shakealettipage

Soundcloud:

http://soundcloud.com/shakealetti

Twitter:

http://www.twitter.com/shakealetti

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Fridays at Industry – 24th February 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 by admin

Fridays at Industry - 24th February

In a concerted effort to add extra spice to the emerging Westside scene, Westbourne Studios are serving up the following on Friday nights: Friday Feb 24th – 10pm to 2.30am Music: House & Hip-hop Line-up: WEAVER BROS (Cola Wine) Next Fridays at Industry… Friday March 2nd – 10pm to 2.30am Music & show: Unusual entertainment Show & line-up: performances from PAINTED LOVE, FETERATI GIRLS, PERCUSSIONS etc… — Tickets: £10 Tables & private area’s available for reservations – nicolas@industrymembersclub.com

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ABSTRAXION new video: MORIBAYASA

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Harold Boué aka Abstraxion is a french London based producer. His two previous singles on Different Recordings, Jus’ Acid and Jaipurs Elephant were supported by Andrew Weatherall, Erol Alkan and Brodinski to name but a few.

Abstraxion – Moriyabasa is available on digital download and 12” through Different Recordings on 27/02/2012

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MERCURY Candlelight EP released on 27th March

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

Mercury Candlelight EP release: Trust the DJ

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Having continuously graced the decks of DJs such as Brodinski, Deetron, Round Table Nights, Phonique and Pedro Winter with their first two EPs, Mercury’s third EP ‘Candlelight’ which will be released on 20th February 2012 on Gomma, is proof that the Swiss duo are still on fire. The three tracks on ‘Candlelight’ EP are an exquisite, upfront tribute to all that House music can stand for past, present and future.

The eponymous lead track sees Mercury joined by house vocalist Robert Owens for a lively synthesis of soul, disco and deep house. Whilst ‘Candlelight’ clearly invokes the “classic” Chicago sound associated with Owens’ mid-80s group Fingers Inc, it does so with fierce allusion to futuristic territory. Driven by a synth-laden instrumental, this is a deep, sexualized burner where a stomping bass line rolls fluidly beneath classic soulful lyrics; “You can be my candlelight, my heart is racing faster than the flickering flame.”

The second track “Running Back To You,” which features vocalist Christopher McCray is destined for the dancefloor. Having lent his voice and arrangement skills to the tracks of house originator Kerri Chandler, on “Running Back to You,” McCray unites with Mercury to produce a track dedicated to the stereotypical sound of late 90s French House and the musical output of the likes of Daft Punk, Superfunk and Cassius. This track with its crisp rhythms, bouncy lyrics and pulsating bass-line, oozes party groove.

The EP ends in housier territory with the slick ‘NY Sound.’ In ‘NY Sound,’ aside from a looping sample, Mercury eschew vocals and instead touch upon the old-school, focusing their efforts on the unfolding of syncopated snares, softly tapped synths, fluid pads and playful trumpet passages. The resulting instrumental is richly textured and engulfs listeners in a glorious nostalgic warmth and the uplifting spirit of vintage disco- jam.

Mercury’s CANDLELIGHT EP will be released on Gomma on 20th February 2012

Candlelight track listing:

1. Candlelight feat. Robert Owens
2. Running Back to You feat. Christpher McCray
3. NY Feeling

Candlelight EP
Released 27th Feb

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Bestival announce theme and first act for 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Bestival 2012 lineup and theme info

12 NEW THINGS FOR BESTIVAL 2012

Including:
CALL OF THE WILD!
BESTIVAL’S WILDLIFE THEME GOES FOR YOUR ANIMAL INSTINCT

Plus:
ORBITAL GET WONKY AT ROBIN HILL

And:
ROB DA BANK TO ANNOUNCE A BAND A DAY

Bestival, Robin Hill Country Park, Isle Of Wight – 6th to 9th September 2012

www.trustthedj.com/bestival2012

With some rather handsome Bestival announcements on the horizon, the mighty Rob da Bank and the Bestival crew are so excited that we just can’t contain ourselves! So, with that in mind, we’re going to ‘leak’ a few choice nuggets of loveliness for your delectation with 12 new things for Bestival 2012 including our untamed fancy dress theme and a tantalising touch of live news.

Rob da Bank says: “I’ve never been pestered so much on Twitter and even in clubs and on the street about who’s playing Bestival this year so we thought we’d better start the proceedings. Legendary brothers of rave Paul and Phil Hartnoll aka Orbital are the first act who have self-announced themselves today…and what a classic to kick off on. As ever the theme of Bestival is a hotly debated topic – this year its Wildlife – so maybe you’re thinking foxes, badgers or flamingos or go a bit more lateral and think of wild men and women, hedonists and crazy people? It’s an open book as ever. More news very soon!”

So, without further ado, here’s what’s brand new this year!

1) The theme for Bestival 2012 is Wildlife…We want you to unleash the party beast from the hinterlands of your imagination, covering Robin Hill with some properly wild things, from fantastic fauna, kings of the jungle and even organisms aplenty to just the outrageously wild… The sky is far from the limit of what can happen when you get amongst the wildlife….And we will also be launching our very own Insect Museum and Animal Tug of War.

2) Barter for Bestival – can’t afford a ticket? Then barter yourself to us for a few hours to help with an IOW charity legacy project in exchange for a free Bestival ticket! 50 people from far and wide will get the opportunity to help create a community allotment space working with Natural Enterprise. Applications will open on 20th February when full details are announced so watch this space.?

3) Film is coming to Bestival in 2012 – new for 2012 are the Lost Picture Show – a vintage cinema to take you back to the golden age of movie going, plus Rob da Bank will be rescoring the 1930s original of King Kong at the brand new Amphitheatre performance space in the Woods with more film collaborations to be announced soon.

4) Soul Park – our new and expanded Healing Area will feature unique spaces for yoga, massage, relaxation, hammocks and meditation with the David Lynch Foundation plus wood-burning Scandinavian hot tubs and a sauna area. Perfectly calm for when you just need to relax a little and refresh to get your positive energy recharged.?

5) Arcadia Mechanical Cabaret – not content with having invented the crazy mechanical spider that spits flames and has scared the living pants off us at the last few Bestis, Arcadia have now trawled the world for brand new structures and insane fire art to wow us with, much of it from Burning Man.

6) Young British Foodies – We’ve got the country’s finest young chefs, street food vendors, bakers and mixologists all under one roof! Winners of the nationwide search for the most talented Young British Foodies will be joined by the YBF all-star foodie judges to create a never-been-done-before, spectacular eating experience.

7) The Bollywood Bar is having a complete Josie da Bank makeover – with an old London bus being transformed into a Bollywood chill out bar in full Indian colours and the inside getting a cinematic Bollywood lick of paint.

8) Grand Palace of Entertainment – roll up roll up, we’ve cranked up the fun factor with this new venue! Expect twisted cabaret, raucous games and quizzes, dancing-lycra-clad-bearded trannies and multicolored, glitter strewn, late night parties. ?

9) More camping space – yes we may not be expanding on capacity onsite cos we know we’re the right size but we will be creating much more space for you… check out this aerial picture showing you all the new land we’ve taken.

10) Create a bloco for the Bestival Carnival – Your chance to unite with other festi-goers and get creative! We are inviting you to form your own bloco and be part of ourcarnival parade on Saturday afternoon. From fabulous costumes, to drumming,dancing and giant puppets, we can’t wait to see what delights you come up with! Details of how to enter coming soon.

11) Cycle To Bestival – emulate mighty Mark Cavendish with a truly Olympic effort to ride almost 100miles from Central London to Bestival…and raise cash for charity. More details will be available at the end of the month but you can get in training now if sounds like fun to you… on yer bike Bestivalites. ?

12) Rob da Bank’s Music Club – Are you a rock star in the making? Head to Rob da Bank’s Music Club to find out! This project, set up in partnership with the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, is coming to Robin Hill to offer up a brilliant selection music and arts workshops.

As well as all the brand spanking fresh stuff there’s going to be a healthy dose of unbridled joy on the dancefloor too, as Bestival are overjoyed to declare that dance music legends Orbital will be crossing the Solent to join us for an epicurean adventure, or as we used to call it a proper rave up, headlining the Big Top on Sunday night! Renowned for their festival annihilating brilliance and a dashing line in torch specs, the brothers Hartnoll are true pioneers of dance music and with a brand new album, ‘Wonky’ currently getting the critics all giddy, you can expect nothing less than a legendary set!

With many more acts to announce for Bestival 2012 and to build just a touch of anticipation for our headline announcements, Rob da Bank will be taking to his trusty Twitter announcing an act a day until mid-February when we’ll be announcing some headliner news. Until then, make sure you check the Twitter feed for news on some of the many acts that will be gracing Bestival 2012 with their presence.

BESTIVAL TICKET INFORMATION:
www.ticketline.co.uk/bestival-tickets / 0844 888 4410

Early Bird Adult Ticket With Entry From Thursday 6th September – £170
Early Bird Adult Ticket With Entry From Friday 7th September – £165

Teen Ticket (age 13-17) With Entry From Thursday 6th September- £110
Teen Ticket (age 13-17) With Entry From Friday 7th September- £105

Age 12 and Under Weekend Ticket – FREE (but you must obtain a ticket)

Early Bird Campervan Tickets: £65 (per vehicle)
Early Bird Tickets will also be available to buy through our payment plan which lets you pay a sixth of the total ticket cost (plus booking fees) now, with a further five equal payments spread across the following five consecutive months.

Tickets and coach travel packages also available via Big Green Coach: www.biggreencoach.co.uk/bestival

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Planas featuring Ed Thomas

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

Single: ‘Breathtaking’
Released April 2nd 2012: Exceptional Blue records

On April 2nd 2012 Exceptional Blue records present the sublime bass music of ‘Breathtaking’, the new single by Planas AKA Toby Davies, which is adorned with the dulcet vocal tones of Ed Thomas. It precedes the release of debut album ‘The Long Game’ later this year.

‘Breathtaking’ contains enough musical mastery to ensure the leap from underground dancefloors to the wider music world. This isn’t surprising when you consider that Toby has either produced, engineered or written songs with Dionne Bromfield, Binky Griptite of The Dap Kings, Tim Hutton (The Prodigy/Groove Armada), Alex Clare (Island) and Kim Burse – Beyonce’s creative director. He also co-produced and recorded vocals for tracks on the recent L-Vis 1990 album, ‘Neon Dreams’.

Steadily building his credentials with rated releases on Ranking (which he co-owns) and Immerse records, his productions plus remixes for the likes of Foreign Beggars, Black Diamond Bay and Screaming Soul have won DJ support from Mary Anne Hobbs (BBC Radio 1, XFM), Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 1/6 Music), Don Letts (BBC 6 Music), Ronnie Herel (BBC 1Xtra), Mr Scruff (Solid Steel), Pearson Sound (Hessle Audio), DJ Nonames (Foreign Beggars) and DJ Q (BBC 1Xtra).

The Planas mix of ‘Finest Hour’ by (Exceptional Blue labelmates) Submotion Orchestra has reached over 150,000 YouTube views.

Toby is an original member of Gentleman’s Dub Club, for whom he writes, produces and plays bass, plus he founded the renowned club night Vagabondz, which is now part of the Outlook Festival in Croatia. He also writes hip hop as Tarqwin Smythe with Ed Thomas of Gentleman’s Dub Club, and in 2009 formed producer duo Seemore Productions.

Planas live

As the titles suggests, Planas live is the four-piece band incarnation of Planas. They are Toby, plus Ed Thomas (synths/vocals) who also featured on the Author album (Tectonic), Claudia Georgette (vocals/percussion) who featured on Planas’ first Exceptional release, ‘Merry Go Round’ and Niall Lavelle (drums/percussion) who also plays percussion/synths for Gentleman’s Dub Club.

Saturday 4th February: Vagabondz 5th Birthday: Leeds University w. Akil The Mc (Jurassic 5), Lil Silva, Congo Natty, Dawn Penn, Addison Groove and Oxide & Neutrino Tickets

Monday 12th March: Manchester w. Submotion Orchestra

Tue 13th March: Sheffield – Tuesday Club w. Submotion Orchestra Tickets

Wed 14th March: Leeds – The Wardrobe w. Submotion Orchestra Tickets

Thurs 15th March: London – Scala w. Submotion Orchestra Tickets

Fri 16th March: Brighton – Concorde 2 w. Submotion Orchestra Tickets

Sat 17th March: Bristol – Bristol Fleece w. Submotion Orchestra Tickets

Toby’s DJ appearances include Outlook Festival (Croatia), Subline (Russia), True Badness (Bulgaria),Vagabondz (London), Sub Dub (London) and the Outlook festival launch party in London.

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Marc Houle ‘Undercover’ EP out now + New Videos + Album

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

‘Undercover’, the first EP release from Marc Houle’s forthcoming album on Items & Things is out now on Beatport

Check out the new videos for Undercoverand Triple E on YouTube

Let’s call “Undercover”, the new album from Marc Houle, a double departure. His last album, “Drift” was on Minus, and his label, Items & Things, run alongside Magda & Troy Pierce, was until last year a Minus sub-label. He’s now left the label, and Items & Things stands on its own two feet poised for great things in the years to come. With this new found freedom Marc’s synth-driven techno sound continues to grow, evolve and surprise. Nowhere is this growth more evident than in the tracks that make up “Undercover”.

Things kick off with “Hearing” which has a bassline that drives like a vintage Mercedes shifting gears on the autobahn as it picks up speed. The synths, with their soft melody, let you know how smooth the suspension is while a metallic voice whispers in your ear from the back seat. “Undercover”, the eponymous single, is a case study in the deep and moody side of old school Chicago House. Check out the track on YouTube now.

In a recent interview Marc said that “right how I am trying to get away from my regular tempo, play some real drums and get some non 4/4 fills and beats going on”. On “Juno 6660” he does just that and with stellar results. “Juno 6660” sounds like what could have happened if early Warp artists like LFO and Sweet Exorcist had grown up on NYC freestyle rather than Detroit Techno. “Very Bad” is actually very good, so Marc must be referring to something else entirely; the mystery remains within him and the music. “Bink” is able to set you off balance with a melody that sounds like it’s from an old music box that’s been wound up just a little too far. The ballerina dancing on top of the box is held steady only by 4/4 beat, acid house claps and bouncy bass.

Continuing with “Am Am Am” Marc takes things in a bit of an industrial direction. Not the industrial of Nitzer Ebb & Einstürzende Neubauten but rather a construction site buried deep inside an unsettling dream. Hammers ping and echo, while the sounds of cables detune and voices echo from other floors. When “Mooder” drops you wake up slowly and find yourself back on the dance-floor. The tracks driving rhythm and pitter pat toms keep things moving underneath the track’s ever dreamy pads.

The albums concludes with “Under the Neath” which succeeds in taking things even deeper than just “Undercover” while at the same time unearthing Marc’s roots in the sound of Detroit Techno. Chords shift back and forth in pitch as the rolling bassline goes lower and lower. Kept steady by a very live shaker sound the track completes its cycles adding new layers and voices upon each turn.

Marc says that this album represents “my personal sound more than anything I’ve ever done before” and it shows. With influence and inspiration from such diverse sources that Marc calls upon, “Undercover” more than manages to carve out a distinctive flow that is all his own. What the future holds is anyone’s guess, just expect the unexpected.

Track list:
1. Hearing
2. Undercover
3. Juno 6660
4. Very Bad
5. Bink
6. Am Am Am
7 Mooder
8. Under the Neath

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OFF Festival announce Iggy and the Stooges, Death in Vegas, Iceage and more

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

OFF FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE IGGY AND THE STOOGES, DEATH IN VEGAS, ICEAGE AND MORE

Following on from their recent win as the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival ‘at the Festival Awards Europe, OFF Festival are excited to announce their first confirmed acts for 2012 including the godfather of punk and his band, Iggy and The Stooges, cult bands Suicide and Death in Vegas and Danish punk rockers Iceage.
Taking place in the beautiful green oasis of the ‘Three Lake Valley’ in Katowice from 3rd to 5th August, OFF is a boutique music festival with an ethos of supporting art and music.

Says festival artistic director Artur Rojek “We didn’t expect to win at the Festival Awards Europe, but it means so much to us. We are really excited about this years festival and we hope to make it extra special as a thank you to all the fans, artists, friends and sponsors who have supported us during the last 6 years.

This years event will also include pre parties on 2nd August giving festival goers the Chance to enjoy some of the cool party venues around the city. Matthew Herbert will perform at One Pig, Alva Noto at Katowice Centre of Culture, Diamond Rings and Sleep Party People at the Hipnoza Club.

Tickets for the 2012 OFF Festival are available now from only 32 EUROS!

Iggy And The Stooges
Ladies and gentlemen, we’re proud to announce that Iggy and The Stooges will perform at the OFF Festival! Pleas of their loyal fans have not gone unheard. They’re coming so that we can try to outscream Iggy during “Raw Power,” “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” and “Search and Destroy.” They’re coming to show the youngsters playing the OFF Festival stages how it’s done. Iggy and The Stooges – pioneers and punk-rock legends, synonymous with on-stage antics and the sheer vital force of rock and roll. Oh, how we want to be dogs right now – announcements like these truly deserve a howl of joy!

Suicide
Ministry and Nine Inch Nails are good bands. Depeche Mode – same thing. But only at a Suicide concert will you see and hear the wellspring of inspiration for these bands. Punk aggression mixed with the inhuman coldness of the synths and the haunted, terrifying vocals of Alan Vega – Suicide’s visionary output is mandatory listening for any punk rock fan, and seeing them live might be a scary experience. In Vega’s own words: “Someone once said that Suicide was the most punk band in history, because even the punk hated our guts.” Are you sure you’re up for it?

Death In Vegas
Heirs and continuators of bold experiments of bands such as Neu! or Throbbing Gristle, only that their volatile mixture of techno, rock, and psychedelia has conquered the hearts of critics and connoisseurs of underground noise but also took dancefloors by storm. They went on hiatus in 2004 after releasing “Satan’s Circus” because Richard Fearless felt he needed to play some rock and roll in New York. Now he’s in London, heading Death in Vegas again. In 2011, the band released their new album, “Trans Love Energies.” Which basically means that during their show you’ll feel that energy, fall into a trance, and love it…

Black Face
Chuck Dukowski, one of the founding members of hardcore pioneers Black Flag, plus Eugene Robinson, the singer from Oxbow, the flagship of Californian noise avant-garde. Can we really create a better recommendation than that for the new band created by both these gentlemen? Well, they surely created one – their debut single, “I Want to Kill You.” The title speaks volumes about the band – they really sound like they’re trying to kill us.

Iceage
This crew from Copenhagen debuted only a year ago with they wickedly intense album “New Brigade” – a hardcore punch thrown from the dense, smoky abyss of noir rock. They’re often compared to Fucked Up, who invited Iceage to join them on tour. During their shows, the band is a real live wire. That was made clear last fall when they played a few clubs in Poland and will be on full display for all the fans to see during their performance at the OFF Festival.

Colin Stetson
Colin Stetson is a Canadian jazzman who plays a huge bass saxophone. That’s not enough for you. The list of artists he collaborated with includes Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, Feist, Bon Iver, Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, LCD Soundsystem, and The National. Still not enough?! He’s latest album, “New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges” was nominated for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize and was included in Pitchfork’s “The Top 50 Albums of 2011” list. The magazine’s reviewer admitted that the album “sounds like nothing else I’ve heard.”

Tickets
Four Day OFF Pass – 32 EUROS
Pass for all concerts (2nd-5th August 2012 – no camping)

Four Day OFF Pass + Camping – 41 EUROS
Pass for all concerts (2nd-5th August 2012 – including camping)

Pre Party – 18 EUROS

Pass for all concerts on 2nd August only. Matthew Herbert (One Pig) + Alva Noto (Katowice Centre of Culture), Diamond Rings _ Sleep Party People (Hipnoza Club). Please note that the capacity of the Hipnoza Club is limited and entry is on a first come first served basic.

Buy tickets here http://off-festival.pl/en/2012/shop.html

Travel and accommodation
There are regular cheap flights to from the UK and Europe to Katowice with Wizz Air, Ryan Air, Lufthansa and KLM.

Arriving at Katowice/Pyrzowice airport – take the bus marked “Lotnisko” to the Katowice train station (Dworzec PKP) and then transfer to one of the below lines.

Buses from Katowice train station (Dworzec PKP):
- to the Muchowiec airport (OFF Festival grounds) – lines 0 and 50.
- to the Trzy Stawy bus stop (shopping center, 500 meters from the festival grounds) – lines 10, 110, 672, 674, and 910.

Katowice has a broad range of accommodation, from cheap hostels to luxury hotels, but you can also live the festival life 24 hours a day at the OFF Festival Village, providing you with a place to stay, take care of sanitary needs, and grab a bite to eat. The Festival Village at OFF Festival Katowice 2010 will open August 5 at noon, and close on August 9 at 3:00 pm. A stay at the Festival Village costs 4 € (16 PLN) per person, per day.

More information on all the travel and accommodation is available on the festival website.

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