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Hour 1: John Digweed - Bedrock 2013 Highlights
01. Guy J - Twenty 11 (Underground Sound Of Miami Series 2) [Bedrock Records | BEDMIAMICD2]
02. Wiretappeur - Iridescent [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-29]
03. Jimmy Van M & AFFKT Ft. Luxor T - Dreams [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-37]
04. Henry Saiz - Uncharted (The Cryptozoologist EP) [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-27]
05. Electric Rescue - Lili Rêve (Album Version) (Sonic Architecture LP) [Bedrock Records | BEDER01CD]
06. The Japanese Popstars - Out Of Nowhere (The Japanese Popstars Remix) [Bedrock Records | BEDTJP01D2]
07. Dave Angel - Harlequin [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-34]
08. Pig & Dan - The Sudden Rush (Underground Sound Of Miami Series 2) [Bedrock Records | BEDMIAMICD2]
09. John Digweed & Nick Muir vs Ian O'Donovan - Dawnbreaker [Bedrock Records | BEDVS01LP]
Downloads:
Hour 1 >> John Digweed Transitions 488 Studio Mix - Bedrock 2013 Highlights
Hour 2 >> on it's way
*note* Hour 2 the two Argentina CD Minimixes after a technical problem with this weeks guest mix)
Release Notes:
01. Guy J - Twenty 11 (Underground Sound Of Miami Series 2) [Bedrock Records | BEDMIAMICD2]
"My own track 'Twenty 11' is a very special track for me, I dedicated it to the year 2011, which was a special year for me and this track really reflects that – it was like a journey, with good ending & very atmospheric." [Guy J]
11 totally exclusive tracks from the second Undergound Sound Of Miami release from the mighty Bedrock label selected by John Digweed. Featuring some new artists to the label alongside some of the labels favourite producers in the form of Robert Babicz, Pig&Dan, Marco Bailey and Guy J alongside an excellent bonus mixed version from Stelios Vassiloudis.
Released by: Bedrock
Release/catalogue number: BEDMIAMICD2
Release date: Mar 25, 2013
02. Wiretappeur - Iridescent [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-29]
Celebrating their 14th Anniversary Bedrock have had a fantastic 2012 with some amazing releases and this release celebrates some of the biggest releases in 2012. Featuring some amazing artists this release celebrates and showcases the wealth of talent that Bedrock Records release.
Iridescent was originally released as part of the Bedrock 14 package [Bed14Vin3]
“I’m really happy with the 21 tracks I have selected for this latest Bedrock compilation. With a mixture of Bedrock favourites and fresh new producers this album shows that Bedrock is always committed to finding the best electronic music out there.” - John Digweed
Stelios Vassiloudis, Florian Kruse and Nils Nurnberg , team up as Wiretappeur for “Iridescent”, another example of this trio’s highly original and deep understanding of the power of melody.
The track subsequently featured on CD1 of Live In London and the January 2013 digital release 'Bedrock - Best of 2012'.
03. Jimmy Van M & AFFKT Ft. Luxor T - Dreams [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-37]
Jimmy Van M has been an integral part of Bedrock's history with many releases from the labels inception. Most recently he and Oliver Lieb teamed up to bring us their Collaborations album release in 2012 as well as his "We Are Children" track which featured on John Digweed's Structures Two CD in 2011.
Now in 2013, Jimmy Van M is back on Bedrock and this time he has teamed up with Spanish producer AFFKT and Argentinean Producer/Singer Luxor T. Jimmy Van M and Luxor T have been working for more than a year now together and currently working an album project. Luxor T a trained musician and Jimmy´s production experience on the dance-floor is hitting the right combination for freshly unique tracks each time. AFFKT heard one of Jimmy´s new tracks feat Luxor T - Like U and liked the vocal. When talking they agreed to try an original together with Luxor T vocals which is how Dreams came into play and rest fell into place easy with great vibes. Working together on this project AFFKT and Jimmy Van M feed off the creativity and positive enthusiasm to make quality music, you can hear they are into it and having fun.
The result is Dreams which is a bass driven track that builds and builds with swung percussion creating a relentless groove with Luxor T's vocal layered perfectly over it all with an almost hypnotic effect. For those who prefer the dub vibe there is stripped back version of Dreams without the vocal which features extended pads and toughened up percussion. The final piece is Lucid which is a much more heads down affair for a darker and trippier ride than Dreams which will be perfect for tougher and techier sets. All in all a quality package that should have something for everyone and as we have witnessed John Digweed successfully road testing all of them over the past few months we know they rock on the dance-floor. Enjoy.
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDDDIGI37
Release date: Aug 12, 2013
04. Henry Saiz - Uncharted (The Cryptozoologist EP) [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-37]
Cryptozoology, the search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the Loch Ness monster and the yeti, is something that Henry Saiz finds deeply intriguing. His love of exoticism and strange natural/organic sounds (his own label is called Natura Sonoris - which means Nature of Sound) provide the fuel for this latest stunning Bedrock release.
“The Cryptozoologist” has an instantly striking, mysterious Andean / Peruvian melodic influence that harks back to cultures shrouded in the mysteries of time, creating a truly haunting track. “Uncharted” is equally hypnotic and enthralling and yet distinctly different. Henry is using a lot of analogue vintage gear to create his music, which is giving him a very distinct sound, a path that will lead to his hotly awaited debut artist album (due out in April 2013) on which he will delve totally into and explore an analogue world (WE ARE HENRY SAIZ).
Henry's critically acclaimed “Balance 019” album, released in 2011, was the catalyst for his star potential explode around the globe. His superb collaboration with Guy J (“Meridian”) and his solo track (“La Marea”) for the landmark Bedrock 100 release, were of the highest level of quality and his most recent release, “Our Discovery” (Natura Sonoris), became a huge Ibiza hit this summer, with supporters including John Digweed, Sasha, M.A.N.D.Y., Luciano, Visionquest, Danny Howells and many others. Henry Saiz is undoubtedly an extraordinarily talented young producer who is simply too exciting to be ignored!
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDDIGI27
05. Electric Rescue - Lili Rêve (Album Version) (Sonic Architecture LP) [Bedrock Records | BEDER01CD]
"This album is a summary of the last two years, just after the birth of my son, Zadig. I made a lot of tracks during that period and kept 30 to present to Bedrock. Finally John and Scott asked me to do my own selection of tracks for it. I took 14 tracks and they agreed on it 100 per cent, I was so happy. With the album I wanted to provide some of my favourite musical faces; rough minimal techno, melodic techno, Detroit sounds but also electronica and vocal electronic pop with my friend Gran Cavaliere."
[Electric Rescue]
After releasing "Dope" a few years ago which quickly became an iconic Bedrock classic, we have been working very closely with Electric Rescue and it gives us great pleasure to release his "Sonic Architecture" album which is due out on June 10th.
All tracks written and produced by Antoine Hussan aka Electric Rescue at L'Ensoilée Studio near Paris.
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDER01CD
Release date: Jun 10, 2013
[RA]
The producer born Antoine Husson has carved out a spot at the centre of French techno over the past decade. He's found a supporter in Laurent Garnier and a steady DJ outlet through his own Play parties, gigs across Europe and a Rex Club residency. This first album comes on the back of well over a dozen EPs for labels like Traum Schallplatten and Cocoon. Not surprisingly, Sonic Architecture spans the range of styles Husson is known for, from more functional dance-floor fare to his own brand of experimental electronica.
[Bassandthecity Review]
« An album is a picture of a period, it has to tell a story, be surprising, with a bit of experimentation » says Electric Rescue himself (read the whole interview HERE). Well, that’s pretty much what this album is, well done Mr. Rescue. It is also diverse, unexpected, rich. To be asked to summarize SONIC ARCHITECTURE in three little words is like some kind of torture ! So let’s get into details.
Sonic Architecture is like a long-haul flight, which we can rely on to let us glide, and fulfil our need of escape and dreaming. During this trip, dark and fabulous at the same time, each track is like an extra hour added to a gigantic jet lag. Brutal, but in a good way.
The journey starts with a fix of Dope, heavy beats. Two « hours » and a Géode later, an oxygen mask falls and we are instantaneously taken to an Airy field.
The tune is a collaboration with his friend Gran Cavaliere – and three others as well – and has the title it deserves. The effect of this tune is actually the same as we’d have in a giant windy field, a sensation of freedom and wildness. Whooo, powerful ! It mixes breakbeats with a poppy groove of UK bass genres, and a bit of trip hop as well. Hard to tell really. One thing is sure though : there’s something of Radiohead in there. An influence that Electric Rescue admits himself and that can be found in other tracks, later on in the album, namely Cyclic Blues and To sail.
Among these melancholic notes, three tracks are more energetic. Firstly, Silky. Despite its soft title, it distills a fairly rough and original techno, a bit 90’s in the acid sounds it brings. Then Irritated character, cold and methodical, is like a whiplash on our brain. Like an answer to this anger, the next track is Unaggressive Complexity. The fights starts here : dark and angry techno versus happily psychedelic techno, tinged with a bit of drum’n’bass. And the winner is… Music, probably.
We’re still on board, jet lag becomes more and more palpable as we continue. Suddenly we enter an area of turbulence, with some creepy and experimental Unfinished memories, followed by the bouncing Lowd. The loss of balance gets easier to handle thanks to the softness of Saturn, good place for a little rest.
The journey on Sonic Architecture could have ended here but Mister Rescue wanted an end in a blaze of glory ! That’s what The rave child and Lili rêve are here for. These two very dancefloor-oriented tracks are meant to be played as loud as possible, to enjoy the landing better. Now, keep your seatbelt fastened, stay on the plane and have another go.
06. The Japanese Popstars - Out Of Nowhere (The Japanese Popstars Remix) [Bedrock Records | BEDTJP01D2]
HARDER... DARKER... STRONGER... Disconnect/Reconnect is the third studio album from The Japanese Popstars, and the first new music since 2012s IMS anthem, Matter Of Time (featuring Green Velvet), caught the ears of Laurent Garnier, Francois K, Carl Cox and John Digweed, who promptly signed TJP to his Bedrock label. Pump Power is the second single to be lifted from the acclaimed new album Disconnect Reconnect. It follows the incredibly supported single of the same name. Pump Power brings back the heavy funk to their floors with a recognisable vocal cut Remixes come by way of Electric Rescue and Marino Canal. There is also a new club cut of Out Of Nowhere guaranteed to cause the damage it needs.
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDTJP01D2
Release date: Aug 26, 2013
07. Dave Angel - Harlequin [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-34]
Dave Angel - regarded by many as the Godfather of the UK's Techno scene - returns to Bedrock with a stunning new single. "Harlequin" displays his supremely groovy and downright funky side, having evolved and matured stylistically over the years, since his early heart-stopping techno outings more than 3 decades ago now. This is Dave Angel's first outing on Bedrock since 2011, when his remix of Marco Bailey's "Rubber Band" (BEDMBDIGI01) was hailed as a pure master-class in techno genius.
The son of a jazz musician, Dave Angel's first musical instrument (appropriately) was a drum at age of eight, so it's no surprise that he developed an ear for a good groove. Since entering the consciousness of the techno community in 1990, he has pretty much remained there ever since. Although he's London born and bred, he has been making records like he's from Detroit with a distinctive twist of funk and jazz for years. Dave Angel is one of the scene's true characters, giving off an aura of positivity like no other, a kind of warmth that you cannot fail to feel through his exceptional, uplifting music.
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDDIGI-34
08. Pig & Dan - The Sudden Rush (Underground Sound Of Miami Series 2) [Bedrock Records | BEDMIAMICD2]
11 totally exclusive tracks from the second Undergound Sound Of Miami release from the mighty Bedrock label selected by John Digweed. Featuring some new artists to the label alongside some of the labels favourite producers in the form of Robert Babicz, Pig&Dan, Marco Bailey and Guy J alongside an excellent bonus mixed version from Stelios Vassiloudis.
Released by: Bedrock
Release/catalogue number: BEDMIAMICD2
Release date: Mar 25, 2013
09. John Digweed & Nick Muir vs Ian O'Donovan - Dawnbreaker [Bedrock Records | BEDVS01LP]
"I signed to Bedrock 4 years ago. Laurent Garnier had tweeted about my music and Paul Hammil from Psycatron saw it and got in contact with me. From there, he sent some of my tracks to John who then rang me about signing the EP which was released in June 2010.
As a new producer at the time, it was great to be signed by such an iconic label as Bedrock who have been at the forefront the scene for many years and still are. I am still always very pleased to release my music with them. I’ve had a few tracks on Bedrock this year – ‘Crimson Flare’ in March, my collab track ‘Dawnbreaker’ with John and Nick Muir on the Versus album and most recently 2 tracks on John’s Live In Argentina mix albums.
Bedrock is all about good music. I think they are always looking for something that is a little different than the majority of what’s out there to distinguish their sound." [Ian O'Donovan]
[John Digweed Versus Interview]
Last year we had done some remixes of people. There were some remix swaps, and a couple tracks going back and forth. We then thought we could just do a collaboration EP because there are some other tracks Nick and I had worked on. We sent them out to some other artists and soon felt that this could be bigger than an EP. We thought maybe a mini LP type project. It kind of just grew from there.
When we had about eleven tracks or so, we thought that’s enough for now. I mixed it together to make it a bigger package. We’ve also worked on some downtempo stuff. So, we worked on a few more to make it a full album’s worth and that was it. It wasn’t something that had this master plan a year ago.
It was probably only around February or March this year that we thought we could actually make this into a collaboration album which it’s kind of turned out into. We’re really happy with the end result. All the artists that have been involved have been amazing. I think it’s a slightly interesting project. Instead of us just doing an artist album, we have some of our favourite producers involved. It’s organic, that’s the way I look at it. It just happened.
We have Marco Bailey, Carlo Lio, Henry Saiz, Ian O'Donovan, Christian Smith & Wehbba, and Pig&Dan. There’s quite a few, Second-Hand Satellites. I think it’s an interesting collaboration of people, jozif as well. Jozif’s stuff is amazing, kind of just funky. We’re just going to put it out there and see how the crowd reacts. We’re happy with it, and that’s the main thing.
Transitions 488
Hour 1: John Digweed - Bedrock 2013 Highlights
01. Guy J - Twenty 11 (Underground Sound Of Miami Series 2) [Bedrock Records | BEDMIAMICD2]
02. Wiretappeur - Iridescent [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-29]
03. Jimmy Van M & AFFKT Ft. Luxor T - Dreams [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-37]
04. Henry Saiz - Uncharted (The Cryptozoologist EP) [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-27]
05. Electric Rescue - Lili Rêve (Album Version) (Sonic Architecture LP) [Bedrock Records | BEDER01CD]
06. The Japanese Popstars - Out Of Nowhere (The Japanese Popstars Remix) [Bedrock Records | BEDTJP01D2]
07. Dave Angel - Harlequin [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-34]
08. Pig & Dan - The Sudden Rush (Underground Sound Of Miami Series 2) [Bedrock Records | BEDMIAMICD2]
09. John Digweed & Nick Muir vs Ian O'Donovan - Dawnbreaker [Bedrock Records | BEDVS01LP]
Downloads:
Hour 1 >> John Digweed Transitions 488 Studio Mix - Bedrock 2013 Highlights
Hour 2 >> on it's way
*note* Hour 2 the two Argentina CD Minimixes after a technical problem with this weeks guest mix)
Release Notes:
01. Guy J - Twenty 11 (Underground Sound Of Miami Series 2) [Bedrock Records | BEDMIAMICD2]
"My own track 'Twenty 11' is a very special track for me, I dedicated it to the year 2011, which was a special year for me and this track really reflects that – it was like a journey, with good ending & very atmospheric." [Guy J]
11 totally exclusive tracks from the second Undergound Sound Of Miami release from the mighty Bedrock label selected by John Digweed. Featuring some new artists to the label alongside some of the labels favourite producers in the form of Robert Babicz, Pig&Dan, Marco Bailey and Guy J alongside an excellent bonus mixed version from Stelios Vassiloudis.
Released by: Bedrock
Release/catalogue number: BEDMIAMICD2
Release date: Mar 25, 2013
02. Wiretappeur - Iridescent [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-29]
Celebrating their 14th Anniversary Bedrock have had a fantastic 2012 with some amazing releases and this release celebrates some of the biggest releases in 2012. Featuring some amazing artists this release celebrates and showcases the wealth of talent that Bedrock Records release.
Iridescent was originally released as part of the Bedrock 14 package [Bed14Vin3]
“I’m really happy with the 21 tracks I have selected for this latest Bedrock compilation. With a mixture of Bedrock favourites and fresh new producers this album shows that Bedrock is always committed to finding the best electronic music out there.” - John Digweed
Stelios Vassiloudis, Florian Kruse and Nils Nurnberg , team up as Wiretappeur for “Iridescent”, another example of this trio’s highly original and deep understanding of the power of melody.
The track subsequently featured on CD1 of Live In London and the January 2013 digital release 'Bedrock - Best of 2012'.
03. Jimmy Van M & AFFKT Ft. Luxor T - Dreams [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-37]
Jimmy Van M has been an integral part of Bedrock's history with many releases from the labels inception. Most recently he and Oliver Lieb teamed up to bring us their Collaborations album release in 2012 as well as his "We Are Children" track which featured on John Digweed's Structures Two CD in 2011.
Now in 2013, Jimmy Van M is back on Bedrock and this time he has teamed up with Spanish producer AFFKT and Argentinean Producer/Singer Luxor T. Jimmy Van M and Luxor T have been working for more than a year now together and currently working an album project. Luxor T a trained musician and Jimmy´s production experience on the dance-floor is hitting the right combination for freshly unique tracks each time. AFFKT heard one of Jimmy´s new tracks feat Luxor T - Like U and liked the vocal. When talking they agreed to try an original together with Luxor T vocals which is how Dreams came into play and rest fell into place easy with great vibes. Working together on this project AFFKT and Jimmy Van M feed off the creativity and positive enthusiasm to make quality music, you can hear they are into it and having fun.
The result is Dreams which is a bass driven track that builds and builds with swung percussion creating a relentless groove with Luxor T's vocal layered perfectly over it all with an almost hypnotic effect. For those who prefer the dub vibe there is stripped back version of Dreams without the vocal which features extended pads and toughened up percussion. The final piece is Lucid which is a much more heads down affair for a darker and trippier ride than Dreams which will be perfect for tougher and techier sets. All in all a quality package that should have something for everyone and as we have witnessed John Digweed successfully road testing all of them over the past few months we know they rock on the dance-floor. Enjoy.
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDDDIGI37
Release date: Aug 12, 2013
04. Henry Saiz - Uncharted (The Cryptozoologist EP) [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-37]
Cryptozoology, the search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the Loch Ness monster and the yeti, is something that Henry Saiz finds deeply intriguing. His love of exoticism and strange natural/organic sounds (his own label is called Natura Sonoris - which means Nature of Sound) provide the fuel for this latest stunning Bedrock release.
“The Cryptozoologist” has an instantly striking, mysterious Andean / Peruvian melodic influence that harks back to cultures shrouded in the mysteries of time, creating a truly haunting track. “Uncharted” is equally hypnotic and enthralling and yet distinctly different. Henry is using a lot of analogue vintage gear to create his music, which is giving him a very distinct sound, a path that will lead to his hotly awaited debut artist album (due out in April 2013) on which he will delve totally into and explore an analogue world (WE ARE HENRY SAIZ).
Henry's critically acclaimed “Balance 019” album, released in 2011, was the catalyst for his star potential explode around the globe. His superb collaboration with Guy J (“Meridian”) and his solo track (“La Marea”) for the landmark Bedrock 100 release, were of the highest level of quality and his most recent release, “Our Discovery” (Natura Sonoris), became a huge Ibiza hit this summer, with supporters including John Digweed, Sasha, M.A.N.D.Y., Luciano, Visionquest, Danny Howells and many others. Henry Saiz is undoubtedly an extraordinarily talented young producer who is simply too exciting to be ignored!
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDDIGI27
05. Electric Rescue - Lili Rêve (Album Version) (Sonic Architecture LP) [Bedrock Records | BEDER01CD]
"This album is a summary of the last two years, just after the birth of my son, Zadig. I made a lot of tracks during that period and kept 30 to present to Bedrock. Finally John and Scott asked me to do my own selection of tracks for it. I took 14 tracks and they agreed on it 100 per cent, I was so happy. With the album I wanted to provide some of my favourite musical faces; rough minimal techno, melodic techno, Detroit sounds but also electronica and vocal electronic pop with my friend Gran Cavaliere."
[Electric Rescue]
After releasing "Dope" a few years ago which quickly became an iconic Bedrock classic, we have been working very closely with Electric Rescue and it gives us great pleasure to release his "Sonic Architecture" album which is due out on June 10th.
All tracks written and produced by Antoine Hussan aka Electric Rescue at L'Ensoilée Studio near Paris.
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDER01CD
Release date: Jun 10, 2013
[RA]
The producer born Antoine Husson has carved out a spot at the centre of French techno over the past decade. He's found a supporter in Laurent Garnier and a steady DJ outlet through his own Play parties, gigs across Europe and a Rex Club residency. This first album comes on the back of well over a dozen EPs for labels like Traum Schallplatten and Cocoon. Not surprisingly, Sonic Architecture spans the range of styles Husson is known for, from more functional dance-floor fare to his own brand of experimental electronica.
[Bassandthecity Review]
« An album is a picture of a period, it has to tell a story, be surprising, with a bit of experimentation » says Electric Rescue himself (read the whole interview HERE). Well, that’s pretty much what this album is, well done Mr. Rescue. It is also diverse, unexpected, rich. To be asked to summarize SONIC ARCHITECTURE in three little words is like some kind of torture ! So let’s get into details.
Sonic Architecture is like a long-haul flight, which we can rely on to let us glide, and fulfil our need of escape and dreaming. During this trip, dark and fabulous at the same time, each track is like an extra hour added to a gigantic jet lag. Brutal, but in a good way.
The journey starts with a fix of Dope, heavy beats. Two « hours » and a Géode later, an oxygen mask falls and we are instantaneously taken to an Airy field.
The tune is a collaboration with his friend Gran Cavaliere – and three others as well – and has the title it deserves. The effect of this tune is actually the same as we’d have in a giant windy field, a sensation of freedom and wildness. Whooo, powerful ! It mixes breakbeats with a poppy groove of UK bass genres, and a bit of trip hop as well. Hard to tell really. One thing is sure though : there’s something of Radiohead in there. An influence that Electric Rescue admits himself and that can be found in other tracks, later on in the album, namely Cyclic Blues and To sail.
Among these melancholic notes, three tracks are more energetic. Firstly, Silky. Despite its soft title, it distills a fairly rough and original techno, a bit 90’s in the acid sounds it brings. Then Irritated character, cold and methodical, is like a whiplash on our brain. Like an answer to this anger, the next track is Unaggressive Complexity. The fights starts here : dark and angry techno versus happily psychedelic techno, tinged with a bit of drum’n’bass. And the winner is… Music, probably.
We’re still on board, jet lag becomes more and more palpable as we continue. Suddenly we enter an area of turbulence, with some creepy and experimental Unfinished memories, followed by the bouncing Lowd. The loss of balance gets easier to handle thanks to the softness of Saturn, good place for a little rest.
The journey on Sonic Architecture could have ended here but Mister Rescue wanted an end in a blaze of glory ! That’s what The rave child and Lili rêve are here for. These two very dancefloor-oriented tracks are meant to be played as loud as possible, to enjoy the landing better. Now, keep your seatbelt fastened, stay on the plane and have another go.
06. The Japanese Popstars - Out Of Nowhere (The Japanese Popstars Remix) [Bedrock Records | BEDTJP01D2]
HARDER... DARKER... STRONGER... Disconnect/Reconnect is the third studio album from The Japanese Popstars, and the first new music since 2012s IMS anthem, Matter Of Time (featuring Green Velvet), caught the ears of Laurent Garnier, Francois K, Carl Cox and John Digweed, who promptly signed TJP to his Bedrock label. Pump Power is the second single to be lifted from the acclaimed new album Disconnect Reconnect. It follows the incredibly supported single of the same name. Pump Power brings back the heavy funk to their floors with a recognisable vocal cut Remixes come by way of Electric Rescue and Marino Canal. There is also a new club cut of Out Of Nowhere guaranteed to cause the damage it needs.
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDTJP01D2
Release date: Aug 26, 2013
07. Dave Angel - Harlequin [Bedrock Digital | Beddigi-34]
Dave Angel - regarded by many as the Godfather of the UK's Techno scene - returns to Bedrock with a stunning new single. "Harlequin" displays his supremely groovy and downright funky side, having evolved and matured stylistically over the years, since his early heart-stopping techno outings more than 3 decades ago now. This is Dave Angel's first outing on Bedrock since 2011, when his remix of Marco Bailey's "Rubber Band" (BEDMBDIGI01) was hailed as a pure master-class in techno genius.
The son of a jazz musician, Dave Angel's first musical instrument (appropriately) was a drum at age of eight, so it's no surprise that he developed an ear for a good groove. Since entering the consciousness of the techno community in 1990, he has pretty much remained there ever since. Although he's London born and bred, he has been making records like he's from Detroit with a distinctive twist of funk and jazz for years. Dave Angel is one of the scene's true characters, giving off an aura of positivity like no other, a kind of warmth that you cannot fail to feel through his exceptional, uplifting music.
Released by: Bedrock Records
Release/catalogue number: BEDDIGI-34
08. Pig & Dan - The Sudden Rush (Underground Sound Of Miami Series 2) [Bedrock Records | BEDMIAMICD2]
11 totally exclusive tracks from the second Undergound Sound Of Miami release from the mighty Bedrock label selected by John Digweed. Featuring some new artists to the label alongside some of the labels favourite producers in the form of Robert Babicz, Pig&Dan, Marco Bailey and Guy J alongside an excellent bonus mixed version from Stelios Vassiloudis.
Released by: Bedrock
Release/catalogue number: BEDMIAMICD2
Release date: Mar 25, 2013
09. John Digweed & Nick Muir vs Ian O'Donovan - Dawnbreaker [Bedrock Records | BEDVS01LP]
"I signed to Bedrock 4 years ago. Laurent Garnier had tweeted about my music and Paul Hammil from Psycatron saw it and got in contact with me. From there, he sent some of my tracks to John who then rang me about signing the EP which was released in June 2010.
As a new producer at the time, it was great to be signed by such an iconic label as Bedrock who have been at the forefront the scene for many years and still are. I am still always very pleased to release my music with them. I’ve had a few tracks on Bedrock this year – ‘Crimson Flare’ in March, my collab track ‘Dawnbreaker’ with John and Nick Muir on the Versus album and most recently 2 tracks on John’s Live In Argentina mix albums.
Bedrock is all about good music. I think they are always looking for something that is a little different than the majority of what’s out there to distinguish their sound." [Ian O'Donovan]
[John Digweed Versus Interview]
Last year we had done some remixes of people. There were some remix swaps, and a couple tracks going back and forth. We then thought we could just do a collaboration EP because there are some other tracks Nick and I had worked on. We sent them out to some other artists and soon felt that this could be bigger than an EP. We thought maybe a mini LP type project. It kind of just grew from there.
When we had about eleven tracks or so, we thought that’s enough for now. I mixed it together to make it a bigger package. We’ve also worked on some downtempo stuff. So, we worked on a few more to make it a full album’s worth and that was it. It wasn’t something that had this master plan a year ago.
It was probably only around February or March this year that we thought we could actually make this into a collaboration album which it’s kind of turned out into. We’re really happy with the end result. All the artists that have been involved have been amazing. I think it’s a slightly interesting project. Instead of us just doing an artist album, we have some of our favourite producers involved. It’s organic, that’s the way I look at it. It just happened.
We have Marco Bailey, Carlo Lio, Henry Saiz, Ian O'Donovan, Christian Smith & Wehbba, and Pig&Dan. There’s quite a few, Second-Hand Satellites. I think it’s an interesting collaboration of people, jozif as well. Jozif’s stuff is amazing, kind of just funky. We’re just going to put it out there and see how the crowd reacts. We’re happy with it, and that’s the main thing.
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