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December 21 2011

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CONCH TOP 10 ALBUMS & TOP 20 TRACKS OF 2011

Written By 1 - December 21 2011

Here goes our list of top tracks & albums of this year, throughout the year we have had a swag of new music come through the shop, below are our selections with links for more info.  Feel free to contact us at info@conch.co.nz or on (09) 360 1999 to check availability.

TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2011

Greg Foat Foat Group - Dark Is The Sun (Jazzman) Jonti - Twirligig (Stones Throw) Locussolus - Locussolus (International Feel) Little Dragon - Ritual Union (Peacefrog) Radiohead - The King Of Limbs (XL) Thundercat - The Golden Age Of Apocalypse (Brainfeeder) Wagon Christ - Toomorrow (Ninja Tune) Gil Scott Heron & Jamie XX - We're New Here (XL) @Peace - @Peace (Bandcamp Release) Owiny Sigoma Band - Owiny Sigoma Band (Brownswood)  

TOP 20 TRACKS OF 2011

Floating Points - Marilyn (Eglo) Lunice - Fancy Forty (Lucky Me) Tyler The Creator ft Frank Ocean - She (XL) Julio Bashmore - The Horn That Time Forgot (PMR Records) Mo Kolours - Biddies (One Handed Music) Recloose - Electric Sunshine (Rush Hour) Dirg Gerner ft Fatima - Rubies & Diamonds (Ho-Tep) Jai Paul - BTSU (XL) Tall Black Guy - Water No Enemy (BASTARD JAZZ) Jonti - Batmilk (Stones Throw) Julien Dyne - Loose Ends (BBE) Greg Foat - Dark Is The Sun Pt. 1 (Jazzman) Wild Bill Ricketts - The Great Eastern (Economy) Unknown Artist - Sicko Cell (Swamp81) Kayne West Feat. Pete Rock, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson & Kid Cudi - The Joy (G.O.O.D. Music) Osunlade - A Day Without You (Yoruba) Photek - Rings Around Saturn (Breach Remix) (White) Ghostpoet - Longing For The Night (Brownswood) MED Ft. Talib Kweli - Classic (Stones Throw) James Blake - Love What Happened Here (R&S)    

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September 21 2011

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Ponsonby Market Day - Sat 24th Sept 2011

Written By 1 - September 21 2011

This Saturday is Ponsonby Market Day and we a proud to have Isaac Aesili & Rachel Fraser (Funkcommunity) doing a DJ/live vocal set to promote their upcoming album release in store at Conch.
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Isaac Aesili & Rachel Fraser (DJ/Live Vocal Set)
At Conch Records, 115a Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby
From 12noon

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June 02 2011

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UPCOMING: Dunny 2011 By Kidrobot

Written By 1 - June 02 2011

Kidrobot’s upcoming Dunny 2011.  The new series features pieces by 64 Colors, Aya Kakeda, Chuckboy, Dirty Donny, DrilOne, Elphonoso Lam, Huck Gee, Kronk, Le Merde, MAD, Mishka, MisterF®ame$, Squink! Travis Lampe and Betso.   The lineup mixes Dunny stalwarts with Dunny 1st timers – a welcome approach.  Looks like this series will feature a build-a-dunny chase, 1 piece included with each blind-box.

The 2011 Dunny Editions are due out later this month, to be notified when they are in store, please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

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March 12 2011

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Ponsonby Market Day - Sat 19 March 2011

Written By 3 - March 12 2011

Ponsonby Market Day
Saturday 12 March 2011
Conch Records will be open from 10am - 5:30ish

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February 15 2011

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Red Bull Music Academy 2011 in Japan

Written By 3 - February 15 2011

Hai! The Red Bull Music Academy has circumnavigated the globe, with previous editions putting down roots in cities like Barcelona, Cape Town, Toronto, Sao Paulo, London and Melbourne. With its rep as a paradise for vinyl hunters and technology lovers alike, there have long been calls to hold an Academy in Tokyo – and this year, that's exactly where the Academy's headed, with the full clip of events, workshops and studio sessions coming to town from October 23 to November 25, 2011 The Red Bull Music Academy is an international workshop, touching down in a different city each year. Over two fortnight-long 'terms', some of the finest purveyors of rhythm and sound from all over the world gather between the Academy's walls. There's always that sense of synchronicity when music lovers find music lovers. But it's even better when they get to meet up in person. That's why we are very pleased to invite producers, instrumentalists, vocalists, and DJs near you to apply to be part of the Academy in Tokyo. The application form can be downloaded from www.redbullmusicacademy.com and should be sent to Academy HQ together with a music demo between February 2 and April 4, 2011. A jury made up of label heads, music journalists and Academy team members will then carefully deliberate over each application. Two groups of 30 will be selected to represent a broad spectrum of music styles and levels of experience: from singer-songwriters to DIY synth designers and orchestral composers or digital beatmakers. A jury made up of label heads, music journalists and Academy team members will then carefully deliberate over each application. Two groups of 30 from around the world will be selected to represent a broad spectrum of music styles and levels of experience: from singer-songwriters to DIY synth designers and orchestral composers or digital beatmakers. In Tokyo, the selected participants will have the opportunity to hear lectures from pioneering mavericks who paved the way, along with trailblazing sound rebels of the present; followed by late night recording sessions putting that breadth of knowledge and inspiration into practice in custom-made studios. Then there's the chance to perform in some of the host city's most iconic clubs and concert halls. If you ever chat with any past alumni – like Warp's beat cruncher Hudson Mohawke, Brainfeeder head, Flying Lotus or Eru Dangerspiel – they often describe the experience as a game changer. How To Apply For The Red Bull Music Academy from Red Bull Music Academy on Vimeo. Links:

Red Bull Music Academy Application

How To Apply For Red Bull Music Academy - A Little Extra Advice

Resident Advisor Interview with RBMA organiser

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