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August 18 2009

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Some Radio Shows Worth Checking Out

Written By 1 - August 18 2009

Below are a few radio shows we like to check out regularly to help keep us up with the latest music releases from around the world.

These are a just a few of our picks, let us know at Conch any of your favourite radio shows/podcasts.

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Benji B on BBC Radio 1Xtra

Benji B started his radio career as a producer for Gilles Peterson's show on Kiss FM.  He continued to work with Gilles when the Worldwide show moved to the BBC's Radio One.  In 2002 Benji was asked to present his own show on the newly launched 1Xtra on the BBC.  In recent times has championed the sounds of Dam-Funk, Mayer Hawthorne, Hudson Mohawke, Muhsinah, and Flying Lotus amongst many others.

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Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio One

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Widely acclaimed as a musical taste-maker, he spreads his influence on music listeners around the world mostly through his Worldwide radio show on BBC Radio 1 which is also broadcast live on the Radio 1 website and available for audio streaming online for seven days from broadcast.  He has recently been involved with the start of new record label Brownswood Recordings, named after the road in North London where the house he used to live is, though he has since had to move out of after his record collection became too big, and which now acts as a warehouse for his enormous collection of vinyl records.

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The Jewel School on Radio Active

For a local perspective, check The Jewel School broadcast on Radio Active each Saturday evening from 7 - 9pm.

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Stinky Jim on 95 bFM

Hosted by 95bFM and New Zealand DJ institution Stinky Jim, Stinky Grooves mashes up the best and freshest in reggae, hip hop, dancehall, and more. Incorporating a variety of different styles, all offering rewards to the attentive listener and their headphones.

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Samurai FM

Breaking down terrestrial boundaries, speaking the international language of rhythm, samurai.fm is your gateway to a new international soundscape.

Featuring the freshest sounds from the international scene as well as the finest home grown talent from Japan, we act as a portal for Japan to the rest of the world and the rest of the world to Japan.

Future Vintage

Future Vintage is a radioshow dedicated to discovering both new and old music. It's broadcasted every Sunday from 23.00-24.00 on Dutch public radiostation Radio 6.  FutureVintage.net is the portal to the best shows from our archive, new podcasts and news & views about the music we listen to. Expect soul/funk/jazz legends, fresh producers, interviews, rare and not so rare disco, hiphop, house music and a lot of other great music we like to share with you.

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Soul Searching with Michael Ruetten

"Seeking, mixing and communicating like no other, Michael "Soulpatrol" Rütten presents a weekly show that provokes positive feedback from all over the world. Some compare him to a certain mate in the UK, others salute him for dropping the odd techno tune among jazz and worldmusic gems. This is freestyle, done right."

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August 17 2009

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Art: Sole-Phonic - A Tribute to The Classics

Written By 3 - August 17 2009

Via Street Arse:

After a year’s hiatus from Manky Chops, Sole returns to serve up a tribute to the old school masters of Soul, Funk, Reggae, Dub, and all that classic goodness. Under the guise of ‘Sole-Phonic’, he launches a new extension to his alias, blending his passion for both music and art.

This latest body of work is inspired by the forefathers & mothers of our modern music culture, and the record cover artworks that accompanied their vinyl 12″ & 7″ inch records. From the soulful depths of Nina Simone & Al Green, the funky grooves of James Brown & Michael Jackson, and the irie vibes of Bob Marley & Lee Scratch Perry.

Sole-Phonic: A Tribute to the Classics Manky Chops Gallery, Level 1, 166 Cuba St., Wellington Opening night Thursday 20th August Runs til Saturday 29th August 2009

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August 17 2009

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Fly My Pretties - A Story CD + DVD (Loop)

Written By 3 - August 17 2009

Fly My Pretties - A Story CD + DVD (Loop)

Fly My Pretties is New Zealand's favourite live multimedia event starring a selection of our finest contemporary musicians, set to a stunning visual backdrop and filmed and recorded live! Since its inception, Fly My Pretties has grown to become a local legend of music that continues to reach people all over the world. Fly My Pretties - A Story is a conceptual extension of the previous two Fly My Pretties via a narrative that connects music, illustration, animation, charity and a message of change into one audiovisual experience. The songs on this CD and DVD represent the best takes from the unforgettable sell-out New Zealand tour, performed, filmed and recorded across 10 shows. The Isaac Theatre Royal (Christchurch), The Regent Theatre (Dunedin), SKYCITY Theatre (Auckland) and the St James Theatre (Wellington). Fly My Pretties in 2009 features original members Barnaby Weir, Jarney Murphy, Mike Fabulous, Nathan ‘Nato’ Hickey, Tessa Rain, and fresh faces Anna Coddington, Eva Prowse, L.A. Mitchell, Lisa Tomlins, Mara TK, Nigel Patterson, Paul McLaney, Ryan Prebble, Tom Watson, Riki Gooch and Rio Hunuki-Hemopo. And of course, Dick Weir! TRACKLISTING: CD: Full music from Part 1 of the show 1. Old Friend 2. Old Gold 3. I’m Alive In The World 4. Mauri 5. Heavy Weather 6. Lie In The Land 7. Garden 8. Run For Your Life 9. Down To The Sea 10. Beat Repeat 11. Pa Kuha E 12. Angels 13. On The Shore 14. It’s Never Blown Like It’s Goin' DVD: Over 2 hours of DVD content! * Part 1 – the full show including animated story interludes * Fly My Pretties – 2009 Documentary * Fly My Pretties – Full story animation * 2009 photo gallery * Bonus tracks including encores: 15. Subtle Threads 16. The World Is In Your Hands 18. Nato’s Theme 19. Let’s Roll 20. Alright

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August 17 2009

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Opensouls - Standing In The Rain (From The Crates)

Written By 3 - August 17 2009

Opensouls - Standing In The Rain (From The Crates)

Standing In The Rain is Opensouls' terrifically accomplished sophomore album and well and truly solidifies their standing as a top-shelf NZ soul band. Standing In The Rain is a concept album, made with the intent to reflect the sound and feeling of a musical era; late-50s, early-60s British and American R&B. Inspiration was drawn from traditional songwriters such as Lennon and McCartney, Smokey Robinson, Holland/Dozier/Holland and Van Morrison. Consequently, the album has an unmistakable vintage quality, reminiscent of Motown in its heyday. Opensouls' aim was to create an album that involved the entire band performing 100% of the time. Unlike their 2006 debut, Kaleidoscope, with drum programming and computer sequencing, Standing In The Rain was tracked entirely live by the band's rhythm section and recorded at Jeremy's Spare Room studio at his home in the AK suburb of Westmere. The band didn't want a polished, expensive studio sound – after studying how old soul records were made, they used basic recording gear, pushing it to its full potential, obtaining a raw, gritty quality.

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August 15 2009

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Book: You're Wondering Now - The Specials From Conception To Reunion

Written By 3 - August 15 2009

You're Wondering Now - The Specials From Conception To Reunion

1979. The dawning of a new era. Against the backdrop of the demise of punk, social unrest and the coming to power of Margaret Thatcher, The Specials burst onto the scene with their unique brand of music, sweeping up the nation’s youth with their edgy, politically-charged message and iconic ‘2Tone’ branding. Thirty years later, as the band celebrate their anniversary with a reunion tour, their hard hitting, poignant tales of teen pregnancy, knife crime and racism are still as prevalent as they always were.

Timed to coincide with the band’s Anniversary and the huge revival of interest that has aroused this year, this is the only book of its kind, meticulously detailing the story of this one-of-a-kind band, its members and their post-Specials careers, up to and including their reunion at Bestival in 2008. It also sees the first publication of a full gig listing, complete discography and an amazing collection of rare, unseen photographs from the band themselves. It also contains a foreword from Phill Jupitus.

Paul Williams is a concert promoter, creator and editor of the 1990s cult fanzine “Street Feeling”, administrator of The Specials website and valued contributor to many varied projects within the lively ska world. His life-long interest in The Specials inspired him to be the first to research and document the bands’ history, which he portrays with an easy, familiar style, making their story accessible to all.

Coming soon to Conch, to reserve a copy contact us info@conch.co.nz

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