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UPCOMING: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Thuggin EP 12" (MEDICINE SHOW)
Due out Mid-December 2011, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz
Announcing the Freddie Gibbs & Madlib collab. This is their debut release, created specifically for Madlib's Medicine Show Tour, late 2011 the Thuggin' EP contains two main vocal tracks, instrumentals and two bonus beats. The record features a dual A-side cover with "Madlib" on one side, "Freddie Gibbs" on the other. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Thuggin' by Rappcats Freddie Gibbs - Deep (prod. Madlib) by Dope&Fresh Track List: 1.Thuggin' (Vocal) 2.Thuggin' (Instrumental) 3.Riot Call (Bonus Beats) 4.Deep (Vocal) 5.Deep (Instrumental) 6. Cold On The Blvd (Bonus Beats)
GIG: Adrian Sherwood @ The Powerstation - Fri Dec 16th
Tickets Available Here
Adrian Sherwood inspires audiences around the world with his one-of-a kind live performances of dub. Over the years he has pushed the boundaries of music as a producer and performer and been described as a true sonic pioneer.
Sherwood together with Stinky Jim and MC Slave's Logg Cabin will be playing live at the Powerstation on Friday 16 December.
Adrian Sherwood is the maverick and legendary artist, producer, performer and boss of the cult British label, On-U Sound Records.
Sherwood inspires audiences around the world with his one-of-a kind live performances of dub . Over the years he has pushed the boundaries of music as a producer and performer and been described as a true sonic pioneer.
Never straying far from the cutting edge, Sherwood creates a unique style of live-dubbed dj sets. He delivers a powerful, bass-driven ominous mix of contemporary dub, and original roots, dance, dub and reggae sounds – processed into a live cacophony of reverb delays and FX.
As well as performing regularly in the club environment, Sherwood has been chosen as the special guest dj support for acts as diverse as Queens Of The Stone Age, Primal Scream and Blur. He has also appeared on festival bills such as Fuji Rock Festival, Bestival, The Big Chill, Glastonbury….
“Revered by generations of dub, industrial, and electronic music aficionados and lauded by critics.”
“The show features dubmaster Adrian on the mixer, modulating and transforming sounds on real time, making the show unique and unrepeatable “
“He draws on a vast range righteous musics from around the globe to create a conquering lion of earth-shaking psychedelic rhythm and sound that will delight any fan of the trademarked On-U style.”
Adrian Sherwood Live at the Powerstation with support from Stinky Jim and MC Slave’s Logg Cabin.
In-depth Biography Long one of the most influential and innovative figures on the U.K. reggae scene, producer Adrian Sherwood and his famed On-U Sound label pioneered a distinctive fusion of dub, rock, and dance that made waves not only in roots circles but also in the pop mainstream. Born in 1958, Sherwood first surfaced during the late '70s at the helm of a series of disastrously short-lived labels; he formed On-U Sound in 1979, counting Creation Rebel, Prince Far I, Bim Sherman, and the Mothmen (later to form Simply Red) among the roster's earliest additions. While the On-U Sound crew's original focus was on live sound system performances, the emphasis soon switched to making records; when none emerged as a breakout success, Sherwood began mixing and matching lineups, resulting in new acts including New Age Steppers, African Head Charge, Mark Stewart & Maffia, and Doctor Pablo & the Dub Syndicate.
Sherwood's distinctive production style soon began attracting interest from acts outside of the dub community, and in 1980 he helmed the Slits' "Man Next Door," followed a year later by the Fall's Slates EP. On-U Sound releases from Public Image Ltd. and the Pop Group also earned the label considerable attention, but reggae remained the label's focus; Sherwood soon recruited guitarist Skip McDonald, bassist Doug Wimbish, and drummer Keith LeBlanc, together the onetime house band at the famed rap label Sugar Hill, and under a variety of names (most commonly Tackhead), the trio brought new power and definition to the company's densely textured recordings. The group also issued several LPs under its own name, as well as teaming with the self-described "white toaster" Gary Clail as Gary Clail's Tackhead Sound System.
By the mid-'80s, Sherwood was among the most visible producers and remixers in all of contemporary music, working on tracks for artists as varied as Depeche Mode, Einsturzende Neubaten, Simply Red, the Woodentops, and Ministry. He became increasingly involved in industrial music as the decade wore on, producing tracks for Cabaret Voltaire, Skinny Puppy, KMFDM, and Nine Inch Nails, and although On-U Sound continued to reflect its leader's eclectic tastes, the label remained a top reggae outlet. In 1994, Sherwood mounted Pressure Sounds, a new label dedicated to reissuing seminal reggae and dub releases from the likes of Lee "Scratch" Perry, King Tubby, Augustus Pablo, Jackie Mittoo, and Horace Andy. The first in a new series of reissues known collectively as On-U Sound Master Recordings, complete with CD-ROM tracks, arrived in 1997. In 2003 he launched his solo artist career with Never Trust a Hippy, which was followed in 2006 by Becoming a Cliché. Both were released by On-U in conjunction with the Real World label. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
Wheedle’s Groove “Limited Edition 45 Box Set” (LIGHT IN THE ATTIC)
Due out very soon, to pre-order a copy please contact us at info@conch.co.nz
In 2004, Light In The Attic and DJ Supreme La Rock compiled the first ever set of vintage Pacific Northwest soul, funk, and R&B, Wheedle's Groove: Seattle's Finest In Funk & Soul 1965-75 (LITA 009). Nearly a decade on, the Wheedle still grooves and with this we give you our most ambitious release to date. Over three years in the making, Wheedle’s Groove: Seattle’s Finest In Funk & Soul 1965-79 is a lavishly packaged vinyl singles box set featuring ten impossibly rare 45s (some fetching thousands on the collector’s market) from Seattle’s vintage soul scene. Limited to only 2,000 hand-numbered copies worldwide, the ten 45 RPM set is housed in a gorgeous custom made magnetic flip-top box and features meticulously re-mastered audio and original label art. For those who must hear these vintage tunes and can’t relax with a tipple at the turntable, we’ve even included a free download card for all tracks.
But wait, our love for Seattle soul could not rest there… we’ve included a massive 7?×7? glossy 96-page book with new liner notes by Jonathan Zwickel that features new interviews with the regional musicians and key players, along with never before seen photos—from smokey Seattle clubs to Patrinell Staten singing at Jimi Hendrix’s funeral. Plus, a treasure trove of local music ephemera, a replica Seattle SuperSonics trading card, and countless archival gems.
To round out this lavish set, we’ve also added a very special CD by Seattle soul titans Robbie Hill’s Family Affair: Gotta Get Back: The Unreleased L.A. Sessions, which though originally recorded in 1975, remained lost until the recent discovery of the original multi-track masters. The tapes were carefully mixed by renowned engineer and producer Steve Fisk. To say it’s a miracle that these tapes surfaced would be a massive understatement.
This set will be released on Record Store Day’s “Black Friday” event on November 25th 2011 (check back on Wednesday for a list of stores carrying it) but the first 50 online pre-orders at www.lightintheattic.net will receive two autographed photos of Patrinell Staten and Robbie Hill, along with a set of 16 trading cards from the NBA’s 1979-80 World Champions, the Seattle SuperSonics. Yes, we’re talking Emerald City basketball giants Jack Sikma, Fred Brown, and Dennis Johnson.
Jupiter Tuning Center / Boogie Arkestra – EP 12? (ROTATING SOULS)
Available Here
Second release from Pittsburgh’s Rotating Souls Records features Boogie Arkestra and Jupiter Tuning Centre. This 4 track EP is an eclectic mix of Disco, Boogie, Jazz-funk, and House sounds. “Vodka Sour”, which starts off the EP, is a prime time stormer that is a tribute to jazz-funk keys and crunchy percussion. “Tunnelwhip” is the perfect complement to Vodka Sour; funky jazz guitar with a touch of class. On the Flip is “Love & Fashion” which takes elements of boogie, brazil, and detroit house, great for those late night dance affairs. Topping it all of is “Don’t Forget” a sleazy slo-mo spacey-disco tune with big disco string sounds, thick basslines and honey smoked disco vocals.
Tracklist & Soundclips:| 01 | Vodkasour | clip | ||||
| 02 | Tunnelwhip | clip | ||||
| 03 | Love & Fashion | clip | ||||
| 04 | Don’t Forget | clip |
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