Daft Punk to release 25th Anniversary edition of “Homework”
Daft Punk is releasing a special deluxe edition of their outstanding debut album, “Homework” in April to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Featured Track: Flight Facilities “Heavy” ft. Your Smith (Harvey M Remix)
Australian producer duo Flight Facilities has enlisted the creative skills of Harvey M to remix their track “Heavy” featuring the endearing vocals of Minnesotan synth-pop artist Your Smith to give the track a delightful new meaning. Harvey M also showcases why his music is in demand by the understated guitar riffs and percussion.
Featured DJ: Michael Gray
Michael Gray is a British DJ Producer, and is also one half of the remixing duo ‘Full Intention’ with Jon Pearn. Full Intention has been at the forefront of dance music since the early 90s. They have produced many successful dance tracks as well as notable remixes for Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Jamiroquai and Whitney Houston.
Classic Track for November: “Weekend”
“Weekend” is a classic soul & disco track released by American R&B artist Alicia Myers in 2011 from her fifth studio album “Peace of Mind”.
Featured Track: DJ Meme Ft. DJ Meme Orchestra & Rachel Claudio “Any Love (Dr Packer Remix)”
DJ, producer Dr Packer put his remixing skills to great use in October 2021 by added some down-tempo disco and catchy grooves to Brazilian DJ Meme’s cover of the classic Rufus & Chaka Khan track “Any Love”, with vocals from Paris-based Australian singer Rachel Claudio.
Featured Track: Chet Faker – “Feel Good” (A-Trak Remix)
For the recent remix of “Feel Good” - Chet Faker enlisted the amazing talents of Canadian DJ/Producer A-Trak who put his signature touch whilst keeping the soulful energy from the original mix.
The song “Feel Good” is taken from the album “Hotel Surrender” by Chet Faker, which contains a collection of some deeply resonating, soulful and irresistible rhythms.
Carl Cox biography ‘Oh yes, oh yes!’ published
Carl Cox’s phenomenal talents as a DJ grew out of a love of music combined with exceptional technical ability. From warm up DJ at the birth of Acid House Music to becoming a main stage headline artist today.
Featured Track: “Nabi” (featuring OHHYUK) by Peggy Gou
Peggy Gou is a Berlin based South Korean DJ who released her first track this year called “Nabi” which translates as butterfly. It is also Peggy’s first vocal collaboration with OHHYUK, the lead singer and guitarist of the band Hyukoh.
Featured DJ: Ashley Beedle
British DJ Ashley Beedle’s North Street West Remix of Groove Armada’s “Tripwire featuring Nick Littlemore” released in April 2020 is stand out track taken from the band’s ninth album “Edge of Horizon”.
“Blue Lines”: 30 Year Anniversary
“Blue Lines”, the outstanding debut album from Massive Attack celebrates its 30th anniversary in April 2021. It was released by Wild Bunch and Virgin Records on on 8 April 1991.
Featured Track: “Love Wars” by Womack & Womack
Cecil and Linda Womack’s 1983 debut album “Love Wars” acted as a showcase for the duo’s writing. Womack & Womack had already written for soul stars like Teddy Pendergrass, George Benson and The O’Jays.
The gospel infused title track “Love Wars”, produced by Stewart Levine - set out the band’s musical template, a subtle use of machines and keyboard overlaid with acoustic guitars and genuinely soulful vocals. The album was considered a ‘breath of fresh air’ when it was released.
Featured Track: “Wake Me Up” by Samii Hago
Singer/songwriter Samii Hagos’s release of “Wake Me Up” is an uplifting soul track taken from her 2020 EP “Figuring It Out”.
Featured Track: Alina K - “Walking Your Path” Remix
London based composer and pianist Alina K, collaborated with house music producers Michael Gray and Jon Pearn on Full Intention’s exquisite remix of “Walking Your Path”.
Featured DJ: Gigamesh
Gigamesh (aka Matthew Thomas Masurka) is an American, Minneapolis-based DJ producer, most recognised for his 2010 remix of Mike Posner’s multiplatinum selling track “Cooler Than Me”, as well as his remix of Foster the People single “Pumped Up Kicks” in 2011.
Tribute to DJ José Padilla (1955-2020)
José Padilla was a DJ for over four decades and his sunset DJ sets at Café del Mar became legendary and an essential experience in Ibiza during the 90’s.
Róisín Murphy releases fifth album to critical acclaim
Irish singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy released her fifth album “Róisín Machine” in October on Skint Records/BMG. Her new album is full of disco and elctro-pop.