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December 08 2010

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Various - Groove Merchant 20 (12inch Edits) (LUV N'HAIGHT)

Written By 3 - December 08 2010

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20 Years ago the Groove Merchant record store opened it's doors on Haight Street in San Francisco. The rare funk, soul and jazz emporium became a mecca for collectors, DJs, music fans and producers.

It was also the birthplace for the Luv N'Haight and Ubiquity Record labels. To celebrate this anniversary, Groove Merchant Record store owner Chris Veltri is collaborating with Luv N’Haight and has compiled a tasty selection of rare treats for release on CD, LP, 7" box set and download this Fall.

This particular EP features 2 of the tracks from the forthcoming release plus extended edits by Coppa (Veltri and Bing Ji Ling.) Frankie Gee "Date with the Rain" is a nice funky disco version of the song also covered by Eddie Kendricks (a Dimitri from Paris fave) and Lois Johnson "Be Mine" is an obscure and uplifting Bay Area soul 7" that could be mistaken for something new by Alice Russell. In addition Oakland-based DJ Enki adds a bonus edit of the recent Twilight re-issue "Love's High."

Edits and originals are available on limited edition 12" only, with a digital release to follow featuring only the edits. The forthcoming full-length album will be packaged with an exclusive poster by Props/Wax Poetics designer Freddy Anzures. A super limited edition version will be available as 7" box set. Liner notes will be by Oliver Wang of Soul-Sides.com, who says, "It’s no surprise that the GM has become far more than a retail space. Especially on weekends, you’re likely to find a small block party of disc junkies in attendance, all you need is a BBQ and lemonade stand on the corner of Haight and Pierce to make the cipher complete." Track List & Sound Clips: A1. Lois Johnson Be Mine A2. Lois Johnson Be Mine (Coppa Edit) A3. Twilight Love's High A4. Twilight Love's High (DJEnki Edit) B1. Frankie Gee Date With The Rain B2. Frankie Gee Date With The Rain (Coppa Edit)

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December 07 2010

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Upcoming: Karlmarx - Mists EP 12" (MPM)

Written By 3 - December 07 2010

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

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Limited 5 track EP pressed on white vinyl. Karlmarx are brothers Isaac Aesili (aka Karl) and Mark McNeill (aka Marx) from New Zeeland. The 'Mists' EP is the first taster from their forthcoming full-length 'The Karlmarx Project'. It is music from the dark side of the moon, fusing electronica, techno, synthpop, industrial, future soul and instrumental hip hop into something new and exciting.

Karlmarx have enjoyed early support by Benji B (BBC 1Xtra) and Lefto (Brownswood). The song 'Mists' will also be featured on the forthcoming Brownswood comp 'Lefto & Simbad present Worldwide Family Vol.1'

Isaac Aesili is a musician, producer and DJ with a Masters Degree in Political Science from Auckland University. Trumpet is his main instrument but Isaac also sings and plays percussion. He released his first solo-album 'Eye See' in 2009. Isaac is also a member of New Zealand soul/funk bands Opensouls and Eru Dangerspiel and played in the now defunct The Recloose Live Band.

Mark McNeill is a producer and sound engineer who also studies film at Canterbury University. He was initially the studio engineer for The Shocking Pinks, who are signed to DFA Records in New York.

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December 07 2010

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Lord Echo - Melodies (Economy)

Written By 3 - December 07 2010

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This debut solo release Melodies of Lord Echo (aka. Mike Fabulous), is a roaring romp through his crazy world of sound; a magical, meandering journey through Afro-disco, Soul Reggae, Latin boogie and Ethio-Jazz. Those familiar with Echo's prodigious studio wizardry will be pleased to discover that this album contains his finest work to date. Never before has Echo combined with such panache, his penchant for heavy rhythms, along with his uncanny knack for subtle song-sculpting. On Melodies Echo is joined by a plethora of notable colleagues from every Wellington band you can imagine, but this time it's all about Echo! His remarkable talents are everywhere in abundance. The studio boffin has put down his soldering iron and picked up his tambourine in order to create a mighty album of towering tunes!

Track List:

1. Rhythm 77 2. Blueberry Jam 3. Wang East 4. The Book Keeper 5. That’s Right 6. Terabu 7. Honest I Do 8. Cosmic Echoes 9. Miracle Dance 10. Sword Cane 11. Thinking of You

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December 06 2010

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GIG: Base FM Xmas Beat Bonanza - Sat 11th Dec

Written By 3 - December 06 2010

Base FM & FuZen combine forces to bring you over 30 acts across 2 rooms. HipHop, Dancehall, Dubstep, Drum & Bass. Featuring Live sets from:
- SILVAA EMCEE & IRON WILL - FJ (Jugglin') & MC HLATS (Yung Shottaz) - KOLAB - NOTHING TO NOBODY - EDDIE NUMBERS - MIKEY ROCKWELL And Dj Sets from: - GHOST (UK) - TOMMY FLOWERS - FUTURE ONE & TIMMY B - KONJAH & ORIGINAL VIBE - PROSPECT - SOLLY - THE MOVEMENT - AVERAGE WHITE DJ The BaseFM crew return to FuZen to celebrate another year of dope music, dope events, and dope radio! This years Xmas line-up brings together some of our favourite live groups, currently doing great things in the underground scene - DANCEHALL, REGGAE INFUSED HIPHOP, BOOM BAP HEAD-NODDING BEATS. With 70+ Djs on rotation on the station everyweek we always looking at given some of our unsung heroes the chance to shine, and rock the crowd on a big soundsystem. Base FM selectors dropping HEAVY BASS, DUBWISE PRODUCTIONS, HIPHOP PARTY ROCKERS, MULTI-GENRE SELECTIONS.

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December 06 2010

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Kelpe - Margins EP 12" (BLACKACRE)

Written By 3 - December 06 2010

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01 Margins clip
02 No Film clip
03 Toy Castle clip
04 Taps On clip

With a discography reading like a handbook for the rum and uncanny, electronica mainstay Kelpe is an obvious graduate to the Team Acre associated university of drum wrong and Mutant Fuzz. Here teaming up with multi talented human rhythm machine Chris Walmsley (Voice of The Seven Woods, Broadcast, Psapp etc) Kelpe brings an EP that balances deftly between the sound of yesterday and tomorrow. 'Margins' is a wriggling slice traditional drum funk. The steady gallop is haunted by holy ghost rousing keys, zap anomalies and unearthly guitar work. 'No Film' is a moody and low-slung drum excursion. Intricate rhythms provide the solid foundation for unsettling synthwork and fragmented stabs of citric sound. Toy Castle is pure bounce, the pounding kicks push the soundscape through the dance which the sonic scenery is littered with hidden artifacts. The final excursion here it a trip to the lab with 'Taps On'. Initially the most soothing of the bunch giving nods to Dilla or ATCQ more soulful offerings. Taps On continues it’s journey through cut n paste territories and rhythmic breakdown. All together a potent brew of electronic voodoo.

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