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GIG: Benji B @ The Turnaround - Sat 29th January 2011

Written By 3 - December 15 2010

The Turnaround Presents:

Benji B (BBC Radio One)

Saturday 29th January 2011

The Bacco Room, 53 Nelson St, AK

Links: Benji B on BBC Radio One Benji B's Deviation Blog

Round Trip Mars Presents A 10 Year Celebration

Written By 3 - December 15 2010

Stinky Jim's label Round Trip Mars recently had it's 10th anniversary and to celebrate they are releasing a track a day (starting from the 1st of December) until the entire album "Invaderism" is released on the 25th of December. Check out the Soundclound Page here Here's the word from over at Round Trip Mars: And so the saga begins. We're not fussing about track order and suchlike when it comes to pinging these tracks up for your pre-listening eary delight and download, in fact the one thing you can be sure of is that this won't be the way they're programmed when the album drops in its entirety on December 25th. Since it was recorded earlier in the year Amateur has been burning a hole in the RTM proverbial pocket, after all the mighty Coco Solid linking up with old duffers Unitone HiFi is a bit of a special treat. Easily offended folks might find this a bit sweary, personally we were concerned it just wasn't sweary enough, we loves them cuss words. It was a surprise that Jess picked out this rhythm from the ones we chucked at her, but she knew what she was doing and as a result it's the most fully vocal tune (that we'll admit to) in the heartical HiFi's decade and a half history. Big thanks going out to Joost, Chris and Angus for this gem and what about the album artwork we have unleashed at the top of this post…a personal best from Howard Besantron-Matil who was also responsible for many of the early RTM album covers and design bits? …we think it just might be. Pop in tomorrow for the first 'Hidden Gem' from the RTM back catalogue (it's a corker and has been specially scrubbed for your edification)and check back on Tuesday for the second track to be unleashed from Invaderism. For those not familiar with soundcloud, the little arrow on the left of the player will allow you to download a sparkling 320kbps mp3 but remember each track will only be downloadable for 2 days (after that streaming only) … so snooze and lose! Welcome aboard.

Christmas Gift Ideas In @ Conch

Written By 3 - December 14 2010

Here's a selection of some Christmas gift ideas in at Conch, plenty of other bits and pieces in store.

1. Conch Gift Vouchers

2. Bossa Nova and the Rise of Brazilian Music in the 1960s By Gilles Peterson & Stuart Baker 3. Lord Echo - Melodies (Economy Records)

4. Razzle Dazzle Fedora From Goorin Brothers

5. Strictly Roots & Culture Tee From 101 Apparel

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6. De La Soul Figurines From Kidrobot

7. Catch The Beat: The Best Of Soul Underground 1987-91 By David Lubich 8. DJ Lance Rock By Kidrobot

9. 80 Blocks From Tiffany's By Gary Weis

10. Planet Rock - Tokyo By Sedgewick & Cedar

11. Sun Ra Jazz Print By Swifty 12. Marshall Major Headphones

New In At Conch - 10th Dec

Written By 3 - December 10 2010

Greetings,

The deliveries have come thick and fast this week, shipments of Figurines, Books, T-shirts, DVDs and of course vinyl, details below. The new 101 Apparel Tees have arrived but not yet processed so pop in store to check them. Of special mention this week is two releases on Economy Records from Wellington:

Lord Echo - Melodies (Economy)

Shogun Orchestra - Shogun Orchestra

Best, Dustin, Cian, Jim, Brent & Bobby

RESTOCKS:

The Fresh Up Players - Race Relations 7" (Fresh Up) Kenny Dope - Mixes P&P 7" (P&P) Leela James/Lauryn Hill/Los Chicharrons - Long Time Comin' / Sweetest Thing Guilty Simpson - Friends Only (Fan Club 45) Tricky - Murder Weapon 7" (Domino) Kion & Murda - Dub Cinderella (Argon) Blackpocket - Ur A Star 10" (Fat City) Andreya Triana - Lost Where I Belong (Flying Lotus Remix) 12" Neighbor/Johnny Dynell - Charo Claptrap/Jam Hot (40 Thieves Dub)12" Marc Rapson - Dark Vs Light 12" (Futuristica) Simon S - Re:Works 12" Jay Dee - Welcome 2 Detroit 2LP (BBE) Flying Lotus - 1983 LP (Plug Research)

EVENTS / GIGS:

THURSDAY: BASElines @ Malt FRIDAY: The Friday Night Explorers Club at Barrio 7 Heaven @ Rakinos SATURDAY: Base FM Xmas Beat Bonanza - Sat 11th Dec SUNDAY: Conch Sunday Grill @ PSC FORTHCOMING: Moodymann & DJ Day @ Galatos Fri Dec 17th Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Sat 18th Dec @ The Powerstation The Turnaround New Years Eve @ Leigh Sawmill Aloe Blacc - Thursday 27th January

Upcoming: V/A - Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque 2LP/CD (Strut)

Written By 3 - December 08 2010

Due out January 2011, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Strut present the debut compilation from SOFRITO, one of the UK's leading tropical music collectives. Check sound clips below.

Comprising DJs Hugo Mendez and Frankie Francis alongside The Mighty Crime Minister, Sofrito has consistently combined the serious vinyl hunter's ear for amazing records with the know-how to throw a great party, rocking dancefloors worldwide since their inception in 2005 with a mixture of vintage tropical grooves and exclusive dubplate edits. From their legendary Tropical Warehouse events in East London to the clubs and bars of Brooklyn, from beach parties in Greece to festivals and clubs across Europe including WOMAD and the Worldwide Festival, Sofrito has now become an international proposition. Over the years the club has also attracted a string of A-list guests for live performances including Manu Dibango, Poets Of Rhythm, Souljazz Orchestra and Quantic.

The club's graphics by artist Lewis Heriz have become a vital part of its identity, with each event accompanied by unique hand-drawn poster art, each now a classic in its own right. Running alongside their events, their Sofrito Specials 12" imprint has made available exclusive edits of impossible-to-find rarities aimed strictly at the dancefloor.

For their debut compilation, Sofrito bring together 15 dynamite tropical grooves old and new ranging from raw cumbia, heavy Congolese soukous, bassline calypso and cosmic highlife. Highlights include an exclusive cumbia by Quantic, 'Cumbia Mochilla', a new edit of a rare Victor Uwaifo disco cut and firing Carnival jams from old-timers Roaring Lion and Mighty Shadow. This isn't about 'world music', this is some of the best dance music ever made...

Track List & Sound Clips:

01	Banda Los Hijos de la Niña Luz	Quiero Amanaçer	clip
02	Les Ya Toupas du Zaire	Je Ne Bois Pas Beaucoup	clip
03	Victor Uwaifo	Ohue (Frankie Francis & Simbad Edit)	clip
04	Fair Nick Stars	Arrete Mal Parlé	clip
05	Adolfo Echeverria	Sabroso Bacalão	clip
06	El Timba	Descarga Bontempi	clip
07	Ti Céleste	Popilation Basse-Terrienne au Abois	clip
08	Mighty Shadow	Dat Soca Boat	clip
09	Kyerematen Stars	Maye Obi Den	clip
10	Dany Play	Fa'waka	clip
11	Frente Cumbiero	Pitchito	clip
12	Quantic y su Conjunto Los Míticos del Ri	Cumbia de Mochilla	clip
13	Roaring Lion	Carnival Long Ago	clip
14	Safohene Djeni	Mahu Wo Asie	clip
15	Gnonnas Pedro	Yiri Yiri Boum	clip

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Round Trip Mars Presents A 10 Year Celebration

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Christmas Gift Ideas In @ Conch

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New In At Conch - 10th Dec

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Lord Echo - Melodies (Economy)

Shogun Orchestra - Shogun Orchestra

FIGURINES:

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BOOKS:

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UPCOMING RELEASES: - Soundclips & More Details Below

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Upcoming: V/A - Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque 2LP/CD (Strut)

Due out January 2011, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

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