Shigeto - XLR8R Podcast 195

Podcast 195: Shigeto

San Francisco-based XLR8R magazine brings us this lovely mix from Michigan native Zach Saginow, better known under his Ghostly colored Shigeto moniker. While the mix itself stands alone in a drifty world of rhythms, melody, tape hiss and blurred ambiance, San Francisco locals have something to celebrate in this end of April podcast. The soulful experimentalist flies from his new home in NYC for a live performance, but you can enjoy all of the magic in this week's podcast.

Shigeto plays live tonight, right now, at the Gray Area Foundation for the Arts (GAFFTA) with Sepulcure, Simple and Santa.

01 A Setting Sun "33 (JDSY Remix)" (Moodgadget)
02 Deru "Between You and Me" (Hymen)
03 Shigeto and Devonwho "Cirlces" (All City)
04 Simple "Barely Together"
05 Zack Christ "Fox Prawn" (Tall Prawn)
06 Mount Kimbie "Would Know" (Hotflush)
07 Pajaro Sunrise "Old Goodbyes (Charles Trees Remix)" (Lovemonk)
08 Shlohmo "Forgot Where I Was" (Friends of Friends)
09 Burial "Broken Home" (Hyperdub)
10 King Midas Sound "Lost (Flying Lotus Remix)" (Hyperdub)
11 Devonwho "Holup (Hi Res' Refix)" (Klipmode)
12 Take "Neon Beams (Dibiase Remix)" (Alpha Pup)
13 Dabrye "With a Professional" (Ghostly International)
14 3LLL "Melt"
15 Shigeto "Children at Midnight (Saturn Never Sleeps Remix)"

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[review] STL - 51-degrees North (Something Records)

Artist: STL
Release: 51-degrees North
Label: Something Records
Digital Out: Now (4/16/11)

While the release itself is nothing new by any means, Something Records releases 51-degrees Northin digital format by label founder Stephan Laubner (STL). For anyone that has been paying attention to deep electronic music for the past decade, STL is a name you have probably become properly acquainted. For DJs looking to add a bit more depth to their sets, STL releases often come packed with a grip of tools that work in numerous ways, from layering to loop-ready snippets of sound. 51-degrees North features the mysterious percussion and chords of Inner Silence, an amalgamation of lo-fi sounds and sensible production. The packed loops are not relative to the lead track on the EP, but listeners will still find that warm signature sound of Stefan emits from each minute-long track. Paperboy is the only other full-length tune on the release, and its purpose lies somewhere between the live tool mindset and a standalone song. The grainy feel to 51-degrees North's digital release remains true to its previous vinyl counterpart, giving enthusiasts the opportunity to obtain individual tracks off of the release without having to rip the tracks themselves. Whereas certain digital releases do not seem as fitting, STL proves himself a worthy candidate of releasing digital EPs of past records.

Resident Advisor 255: Lucy

Borful Tang - Sanctuary - Wire Magazine
T++ - Worn Down (Unmixed) - K7
Shackleton - Bastard Spirit - Woe To The Septic Heart
Pangaea - Inna Daze - Hessle Audio
2562 - This Is Hardcore - When In Doubt
Lucy - Bein (James Ruskin Remix) - Stroboscopic Artefacts
BCR Boys - La Roche (Xhin Remix) - Transmissions
Go Hiyama - Curious - Blank
Forward Strategy Group - Inside The Shadows (Dadub Remix) - Stroboscopic Artefacts
Damon Wild - Avion (Marcel Dettmann Remix) - Synewave
Kangding Ray - Pruitt Igoe (Fall) - Raster Noton
Forward Strategy Group - Tayo Olowu - Perc Trax
Tommy Four Seven - Armed 3 - CLR
Northern Structures - Rotations - Sonic Groove
Martyn & Mike Slott - All Nights - All City Records
Skyrt - In The Meadow Under The Stars - Horizontal Ground
Mike Parker - Subterranean Liquid (Dozzy FWD Remix) - Prologue
Boards Of Canada - Dandelion - Warp

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Habersham - Live at Thermal One Year

For those of you who were able to make it out last Thursday to our one year anniversary of Thermal/two year anniversary of Heat, then you know how great local techno maven Habersham's set was. Fortunately, we have the recording of the night even if you didn't make it out. Relive the experience, and we look forward to bringing you more quality events.

Heat presents Thermal One Year Anniversary w/Habersham
Recorded Live at Lava Atlanta, Georgia | April 14 2011
Genre: Techno, Tech House, Detroit Techno, Minimal
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[review] East Liberty Quarters - S/T EP (Rotating Souls)

Artist: East Liberty Quarters
Release: East Liberty Quarters EP
Label: Rotating Souls
Out: Late March
Format: 12”

For all you disco junkies, this six track EP from newcomer collective, Rotating Souls, is just what you are looking for in a release. The Pittsburgh-based record label comes on strong with this classic look at past dance floor fillers, and listeners will be pleased to find that this is not the dressed up sound that so many copy cats have attempted. East Liberty Quarters is a trio of musicians that clearly have arrived into their production niche, an idea that many musicians and artists struggle with for years. This is the real deal. The simple elegance and nod to past sounds in tunes like Lucky Charm offer listeners a heady space of complete resonance, something that rarely is felt in modern compositions. Vibrant chords and mellow baselines remain constant throughout each of the tracks, but originality keeps the record feeling diverse and comforting. By the time listeners get to the calming melodies of Lady, the tempo of the record has become a staple feature in the music, offering up a charismatic sense of both the tone and rhythm. While these sounds might be all too familiar to the dance music enthusiast, it's clear that the intended atmosphere is achieved. The rest of the release carries on in similar fashion, yet each track is a refreshing solo piece on their own. Journey is the EP closer, and could not be more fitting. The shuffling percussion adds a bit of mystery to the mood it conveys; a real late-night burner, if you will. Careful not to misplace your copy of East Liberty Quarters, as you just might mistake the record for another time period of excellence!

You can get the East Liberty Quarters EP from Rush Hour Distribution and other fine vinyl outlets while supplies last.

1. Lucky Charm
2. Point of Return
3. Lady
4. Trond Out
5. Crystals
6. Journey

[review] Liminals - The Dendrites EP (Technogenic)

Artist: Liminals
Release: The Dendrites
Label: Technogenic
Out: April 5

Collecting and selecting techno music has become sort of a routine, whereas you spend X amount of time searching through tracks of people you already know, listening to sounds you've already heard, and whittling down a long list of music that can all sound the same. What keeps digging still interesting in 2011 is finding new artists and labels that will fit your own personal ethos, and Swedish-based Technogenic has done just that. Two-piece outfit Liminals, located in Uppsala, bring this nice dancefloor-ready release to the virgin label with help from the Donk Boys. The title track's quick rhythm and paired chords certainly elude to a time period before it, and not in that sad, sort of plagiarist type of way. The Dendrites is a warm and patient, yet strong and charging type of track, giving it quite a bit of originality in that sense alone. Its infectious groove sticks around long after the music stops, and this seems to be an ideal that is often missed with techno coming out today. The B-side of the record carries the slow-moving Donk Boys remix of The Dendrites first, giving a nice and relaxing feel to the Swedish duo's original intentions. As it sits as the second piece of the EP, The Dendrites remix works in a bit of a different mood from the other, more progressive tunes. While trying to skip the “saving the best for last” spiel, Capillary Blues keeps that same uptempo feel of the other Liminals' original track, but its the bolder percussion and haunting melodies that really put this one into another playing field. Its overall tone and demeanor gives it reason enough to store this record in my late-night bag every time, so its safe to say that this release has earned its keep.




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Sven Weisemann - Berlin Techno Podcast 029

A self-taught, classical pianist and proficient studio engineer, Sven Weisemann has released some of the most interesting and inspiring music in the last several years. With releases on avant garde electronic labels such as a.r.t.less/Mojuba, Apple Pips, and Styrax Leaves, Sven is most comfortable with deep, relaxing music. For the 29th installment in the Berlin Techno Podcast series, the native once again brings us an eclectic blend of sounds.

RBMA Radio: Tevo Howard Live @ Plan B

Red Bull features Chicago's own Tevo Howard, with a two part mix series recorded live at Plan B in London. With recent releases on Rebirth, Buzzin Fly and his own Beautiful Granville Records, Tevo has brought back the mechanic funk that Chicago was once known for.