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February 22 2011

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Anna Coddington - Cat & Bird (Tea Set Records)

Written By 3 - February 22 2011

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Cat & Bird Anna’s sophomore album which follows on from her stunning 2008 debut The Lake combines a quirky pop style with elements of acoustic balladry for a collection of guitar driven indie songs and stories.

Anna’s beautiful voice and melodies remain a constant, making the progression both a powerful and pleasant one. There is a shift toward louder guitars and bigger dynamics this time around, and an emphasis on the sound of a band surrounding the songs - Cat & Bird shines with the talents of Anna’s band, who will also join her on tour: drummer Riki Gooch (Eru Dangerspiel, Trinity Roots), bass player Mike Hall (Nightchoir, Pluto) and keyboardist/vocalist extraordinaire LA Mitchell (Dave Dobbyn, The Dukes).

Recorded between Roundhead Studios and her home studio in Auckland, Anna co-produced the album with guitarist Ned Ngatae.

Date

February 21 2011

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VIDEO: Tyler The Creator - Yonkers

Written By 3 - February 21 2011

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Date

February 21 2011

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BOOK: Mayday: The Art of Shepard Fairey

Written By 3 - February 21 2011

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Drawing on work from the final exhibition before the closing of New York s seminal Deitch Projects, MAYDAY is simultaneously a call for heightened awareness and a celebration of the rebirth embodied in revolutionary movements. MAYDAY - The Art of Shepard Fairey is published as a celebration of this evocative collection of paintings from one of the most important artists of our time. Portraits of advocates of the working class and oppressed define the collection. Fairey stakes the claim that artists, musicians and writers such as Joe Strummer, Jean Michel Basquiat, Woody Guthrie and Cornel West all have parts to play in stimulating response to injustice.

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With energy and urgency befitting the title MAYDAY, Fairey captures the radical spirit of his subjects, using portraiture to celebrate the artists, musicians and political activists he most admires. Says Fairey, These people I m portraying were all revolutionary, in one sense or another. They started out on the margins of culture and ended up changing the mainstream. When we celebrate big steps that were made in the past, it reminds us that big steps can be made in the future.

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In Fairey s mind, the persistence of difficulties in the political, environmental, economic, and cultural arenas points to the definition of May Day as a distress signal: By now we thought we would be in post-Bush utopia, but we re still having to call attention to these problems. Like any mayday call, however, the sounding of the alarm also brings hope for help on the way. If we stay silent, there s no hope, Fairey muses. But if we make noise, if we put our ideas out there, then maybe we can make a change like the people in the portraits have done.

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Date

February 21 2011

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Krystal Klear - Tried For Your Love 12" (All City)

Written By 3 - February 21 2011

01 Tried For Your Love clip
02 Boogie Wan clip
03 Dekryptic clip
04 Tried For Your Love (Hud Mo Remix) clip

Available here on 12"

Tried For Your Love is the eagerly awaited debut solo EP from contemporary Boogie producer Krystal Klear. This release gives light to the largest body of work to date from the hotly tipped artist, and does not disappoint! Sample free, the EP is composed of completely original material, and is a modern take on the New Jack Swing / Boogie. The opening track 'Tried For Your Love' gives a nod to 80's House, whilst B-Side track 'Dekryptic' brings an emotive and gorgeous tenderness to the record. The Hudson Mohawke remix proves to be a truly special addition, taking piano stabs, midi sax and a huge breakdown into the realms of classic Chicago House and NYC Disco. Receiving love and DJ support from Benji B (who played the title track 6 weeks in a row on BBC Radio 1 1Xtra), Mary Anne Hobbs, Cooly G, Dam Funk, Floating Points, Peanut Butter Wolf, Falty DL and Lunice. Having recorded mixes for BBC Radio 1 and recently toured the U.S.A., this EP heralds a bright future for Krystal Klear.

Related Releases:

Ruckazoid - Crush 12" (All City)
Dam-Funk / Computer Jay - Los Angeles 7/10 (All City)

Date

February 19 2011

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GIG: SHAKE & BAKE 2011 - Saturday 26th February

Written By 3 - February 19 2011

After months of hard work, getting our hustle on and cutting through the miles of red tape, we can finally relax and look forward to the biggest day in the Base FM summer calender: SHAKE & BAKE 2011 - Saturday 26th February Once again we will be setting up the good vibes and pumping the best beats in Lower Western Park, Ponsonby. We have set up a webpage with all the info you need, and will be posting regular updates with audio & video!! Follow the link, check out the info and we'll see you all at SHAKE & BAKE 2011

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