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November 22 2011

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D.Dot Pop Up Store via Dubdotdash

Written By 1 - November 22 2011

Here's a wrap-up by Dubdotdash of The Rose Tint Pop-Up store Conch hosted last week, hat-tip to Peter McLennan for the write up.

Also thanks to all those from Dawn Raid, Frequency Media Group, Dirty Records for making it happen and all that came through over the 4 days.

 

[Originally Posted On The Dubdotdash Blog]

"David Dallas has been working the internets for a while now. He and his manager Che have been delving into podcasts, RSS feeds, Facebook and Twitter since 2008. The pay off for Dallas was it got him into America, giving him a presence there when he couldn't afford to be there physically - and led to Dallas getting a US record deal with Duckdown Records. Andrew Dubber wrote about their approach here. It's taken Dallas and his team four years, but he got there. NYC, baby! Home of hiphop.

There seems to be an endless series of New Zeland musicians and bands at present begging for followers on Facebook and Twitter, now that NZ On Air funding requires some evidence of an online fanbase, not just faces at gigs. I've heard some folk being rather scathing of this social media requirement in the Making Tracks funding, but then you look at David Dallas, and he has over 18,000 fans on Facebook. It works.

Dallas recently celebrated the deluxe CD release of his latest album The Rose Tint, with a pop-up store based in Conch Records (from last Wednesday to Saturday). The Rose Tint came out as a free digital download earlier this year, and has hit 50,000 downloads. So, did anyone turn up to buy the CD? Hell yeah.

Dallas was in the store every day, signing CDs, taking photos, selling merch (David Dallas piggy banks anyone?). And they had live instore performances every night. It also pushed the album back up to the top of the hiphop chart on NZ iTunes.

The theory goes like this: if you give away your music and your fans think it is something of value, they will pay for more of your music. Or in Dallas' case, they will pay for music they've already downloaded for free. Cause they think it's good music.

Not everyone got behind the physical relase tho - Dallas posted this to his FB page at the weekend: "Ha, looks like we're on course to crack the top 20 on the NZ charts next week - and that's despite some retailers cockblocking by not gettin it in stores cause we gave the original Rose Tint away for free and they reckon noone cares bout a 'Deluxe'. They're bout to get schooled."

I went down to check out the last night, with singer Aradhna dropping half a dozen tunes. Damn, she has mean pipes. Her next release is a collaboration with P-Money, heard a few whispers about it and it sounds very cool. Here's the New York Times, writing about US three rappers who have released free music to build fanbase. Just like David Dallas. One of these artists just topped the Billboard album chart. Sure, the chart doesn't mean as much as it once did, it terms of sales numbers. Still, its an  impressive achievement."

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November 20 2011

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UPCOMING: Full Crate - Golden Glasses 10" (WONDERFUL EAR)

Written By 1 - November 20 2011

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

Tracklisting

  • 1. Fluffy Dragons [clip]
  • 2. Joy  [clip]
  • 3. Wet  [clip]
  • 4. Cherrie Hats ft. Chris Turner  [clip]
  • 5. QCTA [clip]

Full Crate is at the forefront of Dutch progressive electronic music. Red Bull Music have acknowledged his talents having invited him to their Academy. Since the buzz, which started in 2009 with his independent free release of “She was Fly”, Full Crate has worked with the likes of Eric Roberson, AB (Black Milk), Ntjam Rosie, Daru Jones, Jesse Boykins III and remixed Chris Turner and Steve Reich.

This year has seen Full Crate has perform at sold out venues from New York to London alongside vocalist and old friend, Mar. The ongoing buzz has fans salivating for new music. And new label Wonderful Ear are very pleased to fulfil this need with their debut release “Golden Glasses”, a very limited edition, hand numbered 10inch where Full Crate takes the listeners to the dance floor in his own sophisticated, groovy way.

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November 18 2011

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Grooveman Spot DJ Mix

Written By 1 - November 18 2011

Grooveman Spot (JAPAN) has put together a mix to promote his upcoming gig at The Turnaround on Fri 2nd of December.
Presales are now available from Conch Records @ 115A Ponsonby Rd, $20+BF
Grooveman Spot @ The Turnaround
Fri 2nd Dec @ Bacco Room, 53 Nelson St, AK City
Hosted By Manuel Bundy, Submariner & Cian
Tickets $20+BF from Conch Records, 115A Ponsonby Rd

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November 17 2011

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LOCAL: Lord Echo - Things I Like To Do 7" (BASTARD JAZZ)

Written By 1 - November 17 2011

Available Here

01 Things I Like To Do clip
02 Long Time No See clip
Bastard Jazz is proud to present a brand new 7” from talented New Zealand producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Fabulous aka Lord Echo. Known previously for his role as a founding member of infamous New Zealand Reggae band The Black Seeds, Lord Echo stepped into his own with his release of his 2010 debut album Melodies. With it’s effortless mixture of Funk, Dub, Latin, and Disco sounds, (including a dynamite cover of Sister Sledge’s “Thinking Of You”), the album slow burned it’s way to worldwide acclaim, quickly finding itself garnering big buzz on hundreds of music blogs worldwide. This new 7” on Brooklyn’s Bastard Jazz Recordings is Fabulous’ first new material since Melodies, and picks right up where the album left off. On the A-Side, “Things I Like To Do” is a feel good stomper with fuzzed out organ stabs, a bubbling bass, a stuttering stripped down live break and a soaring horn section. On the flip, “Long Time No See” brings in more sunshine with it’s big Boogaloo vibes – heavy on the handclaps, Latin percussion, voical chants and blurts, and horns and flutes galore…. with just a hint of 70s Blaxploitation lurking in the background.

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November 16 2011

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The Rose Tint - Pop Up Store

Written By 1 - November 16 2011

To celebrate its release, The Rose Tint Deluxe Edition will have a dedicated retail ‘Pop Up’ store in central Auckland for four days this week.

From Wednesday 16th until Saturday 19th November, Auckland based fans of Dallas’ can head to Conch Records at 115A Ponsonby Road for a music retail experience like no other. As well as being a great place for fans of Dallas to pick up a copy of The Rose Tint Deluxe Edition and some amazing exclusive Rose Tint and Duck Down Records merchandise, the ‘Pop Up’ store will host live DJs and performances from the likes of P-Money, PNC, Aaradhna, Spycc & INF, plus a special performance from David Dallashimself with his band The Daylight Robbery. David Dallas will be at the pop-up store each afternoon of the four days, talking to fans and signing copies of the album. There will also be a Playstation 3 console on hand for eager customers to test their skills on the latest Playstation release Tekken Hybrid.

Conch was chosen to host the ‘Pop Up’ store to show support and draw extra attention to all the independent music retailers in New Zealand. Customers of The Rose Tint Pop Up Store will go into the draw to win daily David Dallas and Playstation prize packs, as well as a grand prize of a VIP trip for two to Wellington to hang back stage and see David play at the 2012 Jim Beam Homegrown festival.

The Full schedule and details of the store after the jump:

  Full The Rose Tint Pop Up Store @ CONCH schedule and details below: THE ROSE TINT POP UP STORE @ CONCH 115A Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby 10am – 10pm Wednesday – Saturday Live performances daily at 8pm Wednesday Nov 16th: SPECIAL DAILY OFFER: Album + #Tint Squad lighter pack. DAILY PRIZE:  David Dallas Adidas Jacket worn in the video “Life Is” 7.30pm LAUNCH PERFORMANCE (invite only): LIVE with David Dallas and The Daylight Robbery + DJ Nick D + DJ Che Thursday Nov 17th: SPECIAL DAILY OFFER: Album + Big Time-Piggy Bank. DAILY PRIZE: David Dallas Red Adidas from “Start Looking Round” video 8pm PERFORMANCE: PNC, P–Money + DJ Che Friday Nov 18th: SPECIAL DAILY OFFER: Album + any previous David Dallas or Frontline CD Pack. DAILY PRIZE: David Dallas G-shock watch from “Sideline” video 8pm PERFORMANCE: Spycc & INF + DJ set by Fire & Ice + DJ Che Saturday Nov 19th: SPECIAL DAILY OFFER: Album + D. Dallas T-shirt. DAILY PRIZE: David Dallas – Black Hawks -Snap Back Hat from the “Life Is” video 8pm PERFORMANCE: Aaradhna Soul Set with Live Band + DJ Che For further information on The Rose Tint Pop-Up Store @ CONCH head towww.facebook.com/DavidDallasMusic or www.daviddallas.net  

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