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October 16 2012

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UPCOMING: Ghetto Brothers - Power Fuerza (TRUTH & SOUL)

Written By 1 - October 16 2012

Due for release Nov 2012 on CD & LP, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

01 Girl From The Mountain clip
02 There Is Something In My Heart clip
03 Got This Happy Feeling clip
04 Mastica Chupa Y Jala clip
05 You Say You Are My Friend clip
06 Viva Puerto Rico Libre clip
07 I Saw A Tear clip
08 Ghetto Brothers Power clip

This revered and incredibly rare 1972 Latin Rock album by South Bronx street-gang-turnedmusic-group gets deluxe reissue treatment, including remastered audio and extensive 80-page book, featuring rare photos and visual artifacts from gang members, the history of the group as written by cultural historian Jeff “Chairman” Mao, and an interview with Ghetto Brothers founder & president Benjy Melendez.

The South Bronx’s Ghetto Brothers originally consisted of the Melendez family unit (Benjy, Robert and Victor) who came from Puerto Rico to New York City in the 1950s. They had their share of incidents with violence and crime, but Benjy also pushed his crew into uplift-the-community territory. As Jeff Mao notes, by the early 70s Benjy’s social conscience was on the rise, the Ghetto Brothers soon became a force of good in the neighborhood. They eradicated junkies and pushers from their streets, cleaned up parks and garbage-strewn empty lots, and participated in clothing drives and breakfast programs. They also brought another aspect to their legacy: musicianship. The Ghetto Brothers cooked up a potent musical stew, drawing on British rock n’ roll, driving funk drums, and their Latin roots, creating a distinctly New York sound. The album’s eight tracks were recorded in one day at Manhattan’s Fine Tone Studios, produced and engineered by Latin studio maven Bobby Marin. Seven of the eight are originals written by Benjy and/or Victor Melendez. The result: a beautiful, absolutely innocent audio snapshot of three brothers, their friends and a powerful musical energy.  “As New Yorkers and obsessive record collectors, we are excited to reissue one of the rarest and most unique records to ever come out of this city. Beyond the amazing music, this reissue also gives us the opportunity to bring an overlooked and extremely important era of New York City's history to a new audience.” – Truth & Soul Records

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October 16 2012

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GIG: CMND-CNTRL Presents Christoph El' Truento @ Studio Sun 21st October

Written By 1 - October 16 2012

CMND-CNTRL Presents Christoph El' Truento, Miso Shiru, B Haru, S. F. T, Shanalog, Dandruff Dicky & Jim Kong

Sunday 21st October
At Studio, K'Rd, AK City
$10 on the door.
 
A showcase of some of Auckland's finest local producers presenting a broad spectrum of sonic stylings. Individual artist sets and artists playing together live.Christoph El' Truento (Wonderful Noise , Young Gifted & Broke) soundcloud.com/christoph_el_truento One of NZ's premier beat makers. Chris is member of @Peace (Along side Dandruff Dicky and B Haru) and collaborated with Homebrew, Funkommunity, Hollie Smith and Koru Licks (alongside Miso Shiru and B Haru) as well as many of his own Ep releases and remixes.  Miso Shiru (Young Gifted & Broke) https://soundcloud.com/miso-shiru Miso Shiru is involved in the music in various forms. He hosts a weekly show on Base FM, works for Serato developing DJ software and produces his own material. He has produced tracks for @Peace, Team Dynamite and Koru Licks and regularly collaborates with B Haru. B Haru (Young Broke & Gifted) https://soundcloud.com/bharu All round collaborator B Haru adds the fire to everything he is involved in. Equally adept on keys, guitar, drums or in the vocal booth he is the epitome of multi faceted. He is member of @Peace and has collaborated with Julien Dyne, Parks & Ladi 6. Saia S.F.T https://soundcloud.com/sftbeats Originally gaining attention as one half of hip hop group Usual Suspects . Saia S.F.T has transitioned into an acclaimed producer in NZ . He has produced tracks for Rizvan, Raiza Baiza and Louie Knuxx, released the #swinglife beat tape with INF and dropped a consistent stream of remixes and beats of his own. Shanalog  https://soundcloud.com/shanalog  Local experimental producer Shanalog is a notable local producer with an electronic cinematic ability . He has released quality material with his Nature EP release in 2011 and Eudaimonia in 2012 as well many other releases and remixes. Dandruff Dicky (Young Broke & Gifted) https://soundcloud.com/dickybeats Renowned producer Dandruff Dicky is a member @Peace, Sidesteps Quintet as well as produced for Homebrew . He is a talented producer and a skilled saxophonist who creates balance of sequenced and live performance. Jim Kong https://soundcloud.com/jimkongnz

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October 15 2012

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Various - Snowboy Presents New Vintage (BBE)

Written By 1 - October 15 2012

Available Here on CD, Here on 2LP

"If I'm known for anything it will probably be as a Latin Percussionist, Band Leader, Recording Artist and a DJ of different permutations and era's of Jazz, Latin, Funk and Soul, so no one was more surprised than I when Wayne Hemingway MBE contacted me and offered me a job as a curator at the inaugural and enormous 'Vintage' festival at Goodwood on the Sussex Downs in 2010. I've been a music writer, reviewer and CD compiler for years and have even written a music history book (“From Jazz Funk And Fusion To Acid Jazz”). I have a very varied 30,000 piece record collection which started in earnest in the early 1970's. I am just one of these boring people that just retains all kinds of musical facts and figures that make people glaze-over when I talk to them, so it's great to put that knowledge to some use at last. So here I am now at 'Vintage': the curator of 1940's music and entertainment in the 2,000 capacity 'Torch Ballroom'. On my journey as a musician over the last 30 years I've met many artists and musicians, and it recently occurred to me that I know virtually everybody on this compilation. It is a very small world indeed. I'm very excited that BBE have given me the opportunity of doing this album as it's something I've wanted to do for years. There are so many artists around making amazing period-influenced music that I thought it would be great to see a compilation mixing it up. This would have been the first time it'd been done but I got pipped to the post by the very friendly US Vintage connoisseur, promoter and musician, David Gasten (his CD 'This Is Vintage Now' introduced us to the delights of Caro Emerald infact), but nevertheless, I have a different take on it. With a backlash against bleak, sterile chart music, it excites me to see the huge worldwide public interest in artists such as Amy Winehouse, Imelda May, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, James Hunter, Sharon Jones, Eli 'Paperboy' Reed, Caro Emerald and (don't shoot me) even Paloma Faith in places. She was very, very ingrained in that whole underground vintage burlesque world. No one can deny that. Through their influence and exposure it means that there's a chance that thousands of other similar dedicated artists may get noticed too. That's the thing with this compilation: what I love about mixing these era's of music by current dedicated groups playing classic music is that it's the same principle as Wayne Hemingway's Vintage festivals, from a musical point of view. It's Swing, R&B, Funk, Northern Soul, Rockabilly, Mambo and Rock and Roll all on one CD/record to be discovered and enjoyed by everyone, after all, there's only one degree of separation, at most, between all the styles of music on here. You may buy this for Imelda May's track but then discover the James Taylor Quartet or vice versa. Perfect." SNOWBOY

Track List & Soundclips

01 Darrel Higham & The Enforcers Baby, Take Me Back clip
02 Laura B & The Moonlighters That's A Pretty Good Love clip
03 Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings She Ain't A Child No More clip
04 Speedometer Ain't Going To Thursford clip
05 Eli 'Paperboy' Reed & The Trueloves The Satisfier clip
06 The Perceptions feat. Fred Wesley Running The Risk clip
07 James Hunter Kick It Around clip
08 Snowboy & The Latin Section feat. James I've Got To Learn To Mambo clip
09 Ray Gelato & Kai Hoffman That Old Black Magic clip
10 Ondrej Havelka & His Melody Makers Sing, Sing, Sing clip
11 Si Cranstoun Dynamo clip
12 Imelda May Stop Whistlin' Wolf clip
13 Crazy Cavan & The Rhythm Rockers Teddy Boy Rock And Roll clip
14 Rich Clifford & The Saddows Find Me A Golden Street clip
15 The Rapiers Green Jeans clip
16 Kitty, Daisy and Lewis Don't Make A Fool Out Of Me clip
17 The James Taylor Quartet Blow Up clip
18 Steve Hooker Sugar Devil clip
19 Big Boy Bloater & The Limits Big Fat Trap clip
20 Magnus Carlson & The Moon Ray Quintet From Now On clip
21 Kings Go Forth One Day clip

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October 15 2012

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UPCOMING: Various - Jukebox Mambo (JAZZMAN)

Written By 1 - October 15 2012

Due out November 2012 on CD, 2LP & Book+6x10", to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

A stunning collection that sheds light on a pivotal yet totally overlooked area of American music - the influence of Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms on R&B and Jazz during the mid-20th century. Following up on the success of our ‘Jukebox Jam’ album of vintage juke joint and bar room sounds, compiler and DJ Liam Large digs even deeper to put together a diverse set of dynamite R&B sides, all built around Afro-Cuban, Latin and Caribbean rhythms.

The Blues and it's populist sister Rhythm & Blues have been visited and revisited 100s of times on 1000s of comps, but the 'Spanish Tinge' has been completely overlooked, perhaps even scorned by purists. This album stands out from the rest and the result is a set which sounds stunningly fresh and unique - a remarkable achievement itself given that the actual songs average at around 60 years old.

‘Jukebox Mambo’ showcases an experimental era which continues to inform today’s music, with Afro-Latin rhythms now completely assimilated into modern pop. The overtly sensual, exotic feel of many of these songs also continues to find an echo in modern music, and Jukebox Mambo provides a thrilling, sensual listening experience. Also included are detailed, illustrated liner notes which unveil the largely untold story of how Afro-Latin influences gradually affected Black American music during the 20th century, and in turn how this filtered into and transformed modern music thereafter.

Lovingly compiled, expertly annotated, with music as interesting as it is stimulating and arresting, ‘Jukebox Mambo’ is a new and exciting look at the era and music which changed history!

22 tracks with 16 page colour CD booklet with in-depth liner notes, 45 label scans and previously unpublished photographs Deluxe double vinyl pressing with thick, glossy double gatefold sleeve with colour insert Also available in super limited unique vintage album style 6 x 10" book set with unique artwork, colour insert and 4 bonus tracks! Only on Jazzman – because WE DIG DEEPER!

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October 13 2012

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Shuko & F. Of Audiotreats - Cookies & Cream 2 (JAKARTA)

Written By 1 - October 13 2012

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Shuko & F. of Audiotreats are back with the latest edition of Cookies & Cream. another instrumental album from the popular German beatsmith duo. Shuko has lent his production talents in the last year to artist such as Talib Kweli, 1995, new German rap star Cro as well as to Sexion D’Assaut new platinum awarded album. F. has productions for big german acts such as Dendemann and Joy Denelane under his belt. Cookies & Cream 2 picks up where the last volume ended, Hard hitting drums and warm basslines compliment the finely chopped samples that make this a must have for the summer months. Definetly a treat for the ear with with a wide ranging selection of beats that feel more like full songs rather then the background music for a MC to rap to. Inspried by soul music, 90s hip hop music and good food the 15 songs of the album offer a wide variety of styles. From the soulful electronic feel of „Future Love“ to classic sample based boom bap sounds, it’s all there. Cookies & Cream is „a project for the love of music“ as Shuko puts it and you can definetly hear the passion. The digital version of CC1 has entered the itunes top 20 hip hop charts in various countries. The vinyl edition is limited to 300 copies. Track List & Soundclips:
01 Intro clip
02 DC clip
03 Something Like This clip
04 Inside clip
05 Best Friends clip
06 Are clip
07 Let Me Be clip
08 One Two Three And clip
09 Bam Bam clip
10 Heaven Knows clip
11 Uptown clip
12 L.A. My Love clip
13 Downtown clip
14 Beautiful clip
15 Future Love clip

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