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August 23 2013

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Floating Points - Wires 12" (EGLO)

Written By 1 - August 23 2013

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The much in demand "Wires" taken from the Eglo compliation CD on a strictly limited edition 12" of 1000 copies, single sided & numbered 12" with inserted gold screen print from Kay Shin. [via FactMag] April witnessed the arrival of Eglo Records Vol. 1 – the first ever compilation released by Shepherd and Alexander Nut’s Eglo Recordings imprint. Scattered throughout the 23-track set were cuts from label regulars Funkineven, Fatima, Mizz Beats and GB. Arguably the biggest draw, however, was Floating Points’ album exclusive ‘Wires’ – a lush, heavily orchestrated 11-minute epic, boasting Hammond organ, some rolling percussion work and trilling woodwind. As befits one of Shepherd’s most ambitious compositions to date, ‘Wires’ will now get a proper 12″ release. The unexpected vinyl pressing will arrive on a one-sided 12″, and also promises a fancy printed gold insert.

FLOATING POINTS 45 MIN MIX AT THE BOILER ROOM

   

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August 22 2013

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UPCOMING: Oddisee - The Beauty In All (MELLO MUSIC GROUP)

Written By 1 - August 22 2013

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Due out October 2013 on CD & LP, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Instrumental album by Oddisee. The Beauty In All is about the flaws & mistakes that give life its character and worth - how even ignorance can give light to knowledge. For me, not knowing how to do something & still trying is a process that helped my production style evolve. If everything we are is out in perfect tutorials, we might never deviate from the teacher. This record is dedicated to imperfection and the sense of pride & accomplishment we get from our struggles. Hopefully, you listen to this record, reflect on the ups & downs of life, and see the beauty in all.  Tracklist 1. After Thoughts 2. In My Day 3. Fashionably Late 4. Fievre 5. The Gospel 6. Lonely Planet 7. Patience In Play 8. Caprice Down 301 9. No Rules For Kings 10. One Thing Right 11. Social Insecurity 12. Fork In The Road

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August 10 2013

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Myron & E - Broadway (STONES THROW)

Written By 1 - August 10 2013

 

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The vocal duo is something of a rarity. There have been countless solo stars, trios, quartets and quintets, but the pairing of equally talented singers isn’t nearly as common. Sam and Dave, Ashford and Simpson, the Righteous Brothers and the Everly Brothers comprise a short list of standouts. Enter Myron & E. Tracklist & Soundclips:
  01   Turn Back   clip  
  02   Broadway   clip  
  03   If I Gave You My Love   clip  
  04   Everyday Love   clip  
  05   I Can’t Let You Get Away   clip  
  06   Cold Game   clip  
  07   Do It Do It Disco   clip  
  08   Back N’ Forth   clip  
  09   Going In Circles   clip  
  10   They Don’t Know   clip  
  Myron (Myron Glasper) was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. He sang in choirs and played piano growing up, and was a star athlete in football and track, but found his calling as a dancer. Working with Rosie Perez landed him on the early ’90s sketch comedy show In Living Color. During those years, however, the streets of South Central were no place to foster creativity, so Myron moved to the Bay and began touring as a backup singer, which is where he met E (Eric “E da Boss” Cooke). E, a native of Newark, New Jersey, got his first taste of music by playing records during family card games and fish frys. As a teen, he began collecting records of his own and DJing, hanging at the Music Factory and Rock and Soul in New York City. After relocating to southwest Virginia, he graduated high school and began DJing parties, which allowed him to invest in an Ensoniq ASR-10 keyboard, two Technics turntables and an eight-track recorder. The two began working together while on the road with the Bay Area’s Blackalicious, and shortly after, E released an independent record as E da Boss. While touring in Finland behind his solo project, E found himself in an impromptu jam session with members of The Soul Investigators, whose work with singer Nicole Willis helped define them as one of Europe’s foremost retro-soul bands. Investigators producer Didier Selin was impressed enough to leave E with several unfinished tracks. Back in the U.S., E recruited Myron as a singing and songwriting partner, and Myron & E was born. Myron & E and the Soul Investigators released a string of excellent funk 45s on the Timmion label—starting with 2008’s “Cold Game”/”I Can’t Let You Get Away”—before signing with Stones Throw last year. Since then, Myron & E have been focused on building their live performance, which includes sold-out shows before even having a full-length release and a stellar showing at SXSW. “We showed up to show out and that’s what we did,” E says of their SXSW appearance. Myron & E are proud to be releasing their debut album, Broadway, this summer. For the album, the Soul Investigators provided demos from overseas with the duo stationed on the west coast writing the lyrics and singing all the vocals. E, in particular, has a practice of sending YouTube links of classic soul and R&B songs to the band to provide inspiration for recreating that vibe. One such link was to Edwin Starr’s “Running Back and Forth.” The Soul Investigators responded with “Everyday Love.” “I don’t really think there’s anybody else that can do it as good as they can,” E says about the band. “They do it like none other.” —Ronnie Reese, Spring 2013  
 

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August 09 2013

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LADI6 – THE AUTOMATIC TAKEOVER TOUR - FRI 16th AUG @ CONCH

Written By 1 - August 09 2013

LADI6 LAUNCHING 3RD STUDIO ALBUM NEXT WEEK

To celebrate Conch Records will hosting "Breakfast with Ladi6" on Friday 16th of August from 8am - 10am
Breakfast with Ladi6, Parks, Julien Dyne & Brandon Haru
Friday 16th August 8am - 10am
At Conch Records, 115A Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland
 
Having recently completed a highly successful nationwide tour, Ladi6 has today announced she will be launching her brand new album Automatic by heading out on a 4-day NZ promotional tour.
Ladi and Parks will host three listening parties in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and will meet and greet fans at an in-store in each city the day after.  Fans will get the rare opportunity to chat to them directly, listen to the full-length album for the first time, purchase their own copy of the new album and get them signed by Ladi & Parks.
The Automatic Takeover Tour will start on Wednesday August 14th at The Nark Collective Bar in Wellington, continue to The Golden Dawn Tavern in Auckland on Thursday the 15th of August and Ladi will launch her new album in her hometown of Christchurch at Winnie Bagoes on Friday, August 16th. All three club nights will see Ladi, Parks and friends curating the evening’s music, giving fans a chance to hear the full album for the first time, enjoy special Ladi6 cocktails and purchase their own signed copy of Automatic.
Following the club nights, fans can head along to the record store takeovers to get signed albums and free coffee. Ladi and Parks will be at Death Ray Records in Wellington on Thursday the 15th, Conch Records in Auckland on Friday the 16th and finishing up at Penny Lane Records in Christchurch on Saturday the 17th August.
 
 
LADI6 – THE AUTOMATIC TAKEOVER TOUR
Wednesday 14th August – 10pm – 1am, The Nark Collective, Bettys’ Bar, Wellington
Thursday 15th August – 11am – 12noon, Death Ray Records, Wellington
Thursday 15th August – 7pm – 10pm, The Golden Dawn Tavern, Auckland
Friday 16th August – 8am – 10am, Conch Records, Auckland
Friday 16th August – 9pm – 11pm, Winnie Bagoes, Christchurch
Saturday 17th August – 12pm – 1pm, Penny Lane Records, Christchurch
LADI6 – AUTOMATIC. OUT AUGUST 16TH

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August 08 2013

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GIG: Ghetto Red Hot - Sat 10 Aug at Rakinos‏

Written By 1 - August 08 2013

Saturday 10 August
Rakinos – Level 1, 35 High Street, Auckland
$10 on the door, $5 mix CDs

Featuring:  DJ Art King Kapisi AKA Mr Majesty Israel Starr Silva MC Lock Steady Paradox

Base FM, NiceUp and Newtown Sound present the Ghetto Red Hot Vol. 6 Mix Release Party!

Come celebrate the release of Ghetto Red Hot Vol. 6 by DJ Art – a series dedicated to spreading the best in 80s, 90s and current dancehall reggae, with classic old and new-school Jamaican influenced hip-hop from the UK, US, Canada, Europe and NZ.

This session features some of Aotearoa’s hottest reggae, dancehall, and hip hop stars – do not miss!

More info: Newtown Sound Base FM Check Ghetto Red Hot mixes on NiceUp SoundCloud

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