Dibiase: Sound Palace [DWNLD]

Maybe to some's surprise, but certainly not mine, Dibia$e got history. Dude has material from here to eternity and back. So when an email pops in indicating that he's got new little product bubbling, i'm certainly pumped.
Essentially, he's assembled a group of 14 bangers ranging form some of the Red Bull Big Tune bangers (like this CD he dropped in my hands @ the 2008 National Finals) and some classics that never really saw light of day or as he puts it: "basically alot of soul shit to knock". The result is a quick little comp entitled Sound Palace



This is an entirely indie project so to get a hold on this. you need to email him directly: info@mrdibiase.com The CD is $10 w/ free ship/handle within the US. Others, I'm certain he'll make needed arrangements.

Dibia$e || Strangeland || download (right click)


Sounds like a deal to me.

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Enjoy.

H!

A Rare Find: Devonwho's Nimbus (14kt rmx) [DWNLD]

You gotta love this. 14kt forgets to submit his rmx as requested for Devonwho and finds it 1yr later. He then decided to throw it up for masses to enjoy. Nice. Can't be mad @ that.

Devonwho "Nimbus" [14KT flip] by 14KT

Hit the little arrow and it's all yours.

Enjoy.

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H!

Austin Peralta: Endless Planets

Austin Peralta. Austin Peralta. Where did I know this name from?? Some reflection later, I quickly realized where. In Sept 2009, during Warp 20 NY, Lotus introduced a few of us to a young jazz prodigy he was very excited to be releasing under the Brainfeeder umbrella: this was Austin Peralta.
Back then, he had already making the prediction that Brainfeeder was moving in this direction, and ffwd to 2011 the time has arrived.
The recent BBC1 Brainfeeder takeover might have been considered the prologue, but we are now 1 week away from Brainfeeder's possibly most significant release, Austin Peralta's Endless Planets.

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Austin Peralta is a jazz musician. Not in the sense that he or people close to him bandy around the word “jazz” (or even worse, “jazzy”) in relation to his music. No, in the sense of years of practice and dedication to a particular artform. In the sense of having played with, amongst many others, the likes of Chick Corea, Hank Jones and Ron Carter. In the sense of having serious chops. Of playing the piano and composing like a true veteran. And in the sense of having done all that by the time he’s twenty one. And that’s before you even get into his work as a session player for everyone from Erykah Badu to Shafiq Husayn, or the time he sat in with legendary LA big band, Horace Tapscott’s Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra.

But, as Flying Lotus explains, “this is a step in direction of where I want Brainfeeder to go. True musicianship as well as some interesting electronics.” Peralta, another LA native and son of legendary Z-Boy skater and, latterly, documentary film-maker Stacy Peralta, in many ways fits clearly into what Brainfeeder has always been about, a combination of questing futurism and an understanding of where you’re coming from. So while Peralta works alongside serious jazz musicians like Zane Musa (alto sax), Ben Wendel (tenor and soprano), Hamilton Price (bass) and Zach Harmon (drums), he also relies on longtime friend and associate Strangeloop for electronic manipulation throughout the set and ends the album with a scintillating collaboration with The Cinematic Orchestra and singer Heidi Vogel.

“People would always tell me about this genius jazz pianist,” Flying Lotus recalls. “‘Hes like 17 or 18 and already sounds like Mccoy Tyner!’ I had to go and see what was up, so Strangeloop introduced me, and I got to hear this amazing record.” And once he’d heard it there was only one outcome. It is, after all, the Brainfeeder way. “We had to put it out.” - Brainfeeder press release.

Austin Peralta - Epilogue: Renaissance Bubbles by BRAINFEEDER

Austin Peralta – Endless Planets will be out Feb 08 2011.

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H!

Mizz Beats: Are We The Dictators? EP

This is something I've been looking fwd to for quite some time. After hearing much of Mizz Beats' riddims on Alex Nut's show, i was sold. True say, a sistren like Zayns in the one that showed me the truth still. Nice.
Now, we have artwork and a title: Are We The Dictators EP



Mizz Beats, in all I have heard, has displayed brilliant range in styles, and always dazzling production. From broken, to 140 bizness to a straight slow tempo banger, it's all been lovely. Indeed. Totally looking fwd to the 5 Track Are We The Dictators EP, from the good ppl @ the Eglo Camp. Big.



Mizz Beats || 2 Bit Road || Eglo Records



Enjoy.

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H!

Q & A w/ Com Truise [DWNLD]

A quick Q & A with Com Truise, courtesy of Ghostly.



Com Truise is one of the many personas of producer and designer Seth Haley, born and raised in upstate New York and operating out of a 12'-overrun apartment in Princeton, New Jersey. An admitted synth obsessive, Com Truise is the maker of an experimental and bottom heavy style he calls "mid-fi synth-wave, slow-motion funk".

Who would you want to take out of hiding and sit in the studio with, even if it was just for one song?

Boards Of Canada, just being able to chat with them about gear, the past, and the future would be surreal.

Describe a perfect day for Seth Haley. A Perfect day for Com Truise?

Waking up really early, lets say 5am. Brewing a pot of coffee and starting some new tracks, followed by a trip the the record store to dig for some old jams. To finish it off I'd eat a pizza and watch THX1138, Blade Runner or Videodrome. I'm rather simple.

What was the meanest thing anyone has said or done to Com Truise?

I mean, look at my press photos. Would you say or do anything to me? I double as my own bodyguard.

How does film play into your life? Are you inspired by any directors?

I'm more inspired by great narrative in film rather than a specific director. And soundtracks! For the most part, I draw a lot of inspiration from film--I'm a very visual person and I think that comes across in my music.

What was your best synth shopping experience?

I went to this shop with my friend (Teeel) once, up in north Jersey. Three Wave Music. A warehouse with wall to wall gear, I mean this guy had like 10 Prophet 5's, 6 EMU Emulator II's, gear and gear and more gear, most in great condition. I bought my Oberheim DX there. What was meant to be a quick trip turned into an epic day, like two kids in a candy shop.

Nice.

And as a treat, download his Pyragony 12" here.

Enjoy.

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H!

TEEBS: Wind Loop (BearClaw's Cicada Remix) [DWNLD]

In what I will call a double highlight, The ppl @ Proximal are releasing a rmx follow up to the Proximity One: Narrative of a City. The comp which shed light on the well known and the new coming from the LA area in the beat science school, will now be followed up by Proximity One: Narrative Remixes. This remix EP is due Feb 22 2011 .

The tracklist will read as follows:

1. TOKiMONSTA – Cigarette Lust (90% Wake Mix)
2. Teebs – Wind Loop (BearClaw’s Cicada Remix)
3. Dam-Funk – A Day At the Carnival (Benedek’s Freak Show Mix)
4. Dr. Strangeloop – Strange Utopia (Lawrence Grey’s Rat Hole Mix)
5. Daedelus – Off Angles Edges (Sahy Uhns’ Tension Remeditation)

Teebs || Wind Loop (BearClaw’s Cicada Remix) || Download


TORONTO: DO remember that Teebs will be in Toronto Feb 03rd along w/ Samiyam. All info here.

Enjoy.

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H!

Thom York Interviews Flying Lotus

After handing him his award @ Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards, Thom Yorke has the pleasure of interviewing Flying Lotus, in his finest habiliments. Enjoy.



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H!

Paper Diamond: Levitate Out Today [DWNLD]

Moments ago, the good ppl @ Elm & Oak finally dropped the Levitate EP by Paper Diamond, Alex B's pretty boy alias. The full time musician, now a svelte 155lbs after shedding what he referred to unhealthy weight, not only introduces us to a new look, but also a brand new sound. After releasing a great record in Moments, he felt a need for something with a tad more club bounce. Enter Paper Diamond's Levitate EP.



This Levitate EP by Paper Diamond was produced punctiliously, with the precision and care of an origami design, meant to maintain and beat to the pulse of the party. As mentioned per the Elm & Oak site:

The tracks embody the type of raw energy and dramatic anticipation only a seasoned producer can incite. Driving beats and bass grab on tight while deep, rich tones rumble under layers of spacey synthesizers, sweet melodies, and catchy vocals.

No doubt.

Paper Diamond || Levitate || download (right click)


Go and grab this Levitate EP by Paper Diamond. It's a freebie. Enjoy.

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H!

Pixelord's Fish Touch EP [DWNLD]

FINALLY.
I've been waiting for this one to drop. Russia's Pixelord returns w/ a release courtesy of the good ppl over @ Error-Broadcast: Fish Touch EP



After getting a hold of Lucid Freaks, as well as the remixes, some of us have been impatiently waiting for this Fish Touch EP and we weren't disappointed.
I'll just say that, this EP's credits read much like the cats that 92bpm have covered in the last little. We're treated to Pixelord's music, as well as a multitude of RMXs from friends and fam. Remixes from Leornard Dstroy, heRobust, Kidkanevil and this much talked about Om Unit remix (and deservedly so)



Sick.

And too boot, enjoy the Leornard Dstroy rmx for Fish Touch on the house. It's a free download.

Make sure to check Error-Broadcast for more deets.

Enjoy.

Say wrd.

H!