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Earlier this week it was announced that Bonobo would be providing the production for Andreya Triana’s album. Prepare for a one two punch with his own album being released on March 29, 2010 through Ninja Tune. Included are two tracks as a preview of what’s to come. Andreya’s vocals once again shine through energizing 2 step drum patterns floating atop smooth low end bass lines glued together by discrete pulsating synth filters. Included with this amazing production is a remix contributed by Warrior One. The energy level suddenly increases ten fold as a slow filtered synth line balances out the rhythm section. When the bass hits it’s all over. I can just imagine the ensuing chaos as a result of all the insanity. Highly Recommended

US Tour Dates

w/ *The Invisible (Live)
**Yppah (Live)

4/1/10 – Chicago @ Smart Bar – (Bonobo DJ Set)
4/1/10 – Chicago @ Metro*
4/2/10 – Toronto @ Opera House*
4/3/10 – Buffalo @ Tralf Music Hall*
4/4/10 – New York @ Music Hall Williamsburg*
4/5/10 – New York @ Bowery Ballroom*
4/6/10 – Boston @ Paradise*
4/8/10 – West Chester @ The Note*
4/9/10 – Asheville @ Club 828*
4/10/10 – Athens @ New Earth Music Hall*
4/11/10 – New Orleans @ One Eyed Jacks*
4/17/10 – Denver @ Ogden Theater**
4/20/10 – San Diego @ Casbah**
4/22/10 – Los Angeles @ El Rey Theatre**
4/23/10 – San Francisco @ Mezzanine**
4/24/10 – Portland @ Wonder Ballroom**
4/25/10 – Seattle @ Showbox at the Market**

BTW, a Reverse Remix Contest has been announced and as you can tell by the name it’s not like any other remix contest. Instead of you remixing one of Bonobo’s tracks, he’s offering to remix one of yours so if you’re an artist and would like to participate check out all the fun details here.

“Eyes Down Preview Edit”

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“Eyes Down (Warrior One Remix)”

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You may know her from her beautiful vocal work on Flying Lotus’ ‘Tea Leaf Dancers’, ‘Hold On’ by Mr Scruff, ‘Chemistry’ by Theo Parrish and ‘The Keeper’ by Bonobo. She is now preparing to release her own highly anticipated debut album ‘Lost Where I Belong’ which is produced by Bonobo. The album will be released worldwide in August 2010 through Ninja Tune with a single of the same name being released on the 5th of April. The single includes an amazing Flying Lotus remix that you can download for free here. Highly Recommended

“Lost Where I Belong – Flying Lotus Remix (Preview Edit)”

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New York’s Tony Simon aka Blockhead returns to deliver his most unrivaled and creative work yet. Emotion is a key ingredient here but there is no simple formula to be found as intricately programmed beats drive a complex array of sound and harmonics. I agree with Tony that this is definitely his most musical work to date. When you listen to this album you think you’re heading in one direction when suddenly a myriad of subtle audible cues are thrown in to break your focus as each measure continues building up to…well…you’ll just have to listen for yourself. Every track I highly recommend.

“Which One Of You Jerks Drank My Arnold Palmer?”

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As we wait impatiently for DJ Food aka Strictly Kev’s forthcoming album Stolen Moments, a new installment has arrived to temporarily solve this hunger crisis. “Sentinel (Shadow Guard)” is the first ever studio collaboration between Kev and longtime DJ partner and Solid Steel producer DK. A track of contrasts – harp, acoustic guitar and ringing electronics versus filthy bass, heavy drums and rattling percussion. All held together by Ninja labelmate King Cannibal working the mixing desk, the results are driving and sinuous, but subtle, too. I recommend picking up the 12″ which has an A2 poster cover of exclusive artwork by 2000AD artist Henry Flint with colours and design by Openmind aka Strictly Kev as well as the digital version containing 3 bonus tracks. December 14th! Get it!

“All Covered In Darkness (Mr P Remix Part 1 Vocal)”

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Still months away from releasing their upcoming anthemic beast of an LP “Patriot” (9.15.2009) on Counter/Ninjatune, Madison, Wisconsin based “emergency rockers” Cougar debut their video for “Stay Famous”. Directed by Pauli & Streicher, the video is a cut from the upcoming short film “S.C.A.R.E. Plan R”, an amusing homage to all of the old school monsters and their creators. In support of their upcoming LP, Cougar will hitting the road with pals Maximo Park. They will also officially release their second single from the album, “Stay Famous” w/ b-sides featuring contributions from Paul Smith (Maximo Park) and Mike Ladd.

Tour Schedule

SEPTEMBER TOUR W/ MAXIMO PARK
9.16 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Cafe
9.17 Chicago, IL @ The Metro
9.20 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
9.21 New York, NY @ Webster Hall
9.22 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
9.24 Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
9.25 Washington, DC @ Black Cat

Cougar – Stay Famous (Short)

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Stay Famous (Mike Ladd remix)

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DJ Food’s newest release One Man’s Weird Is Another Man’s World (8 years since his last) is nothing short of spectacular. When I first put this on the first thought that came to my head was welcome to the Twilight Zone. “Part of the experience is discovering your self discovery, ” packing a wide array of psychedelic ambiance backed by raw drum beats this 30 minute long EP is still not enough. Luckily this is one of 3 leading up to the album which should keep you preoccupied until then. Highly Recommended

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The Illectrik Hoax features Nathaniel Pearn aka Natural Self aka one half of The Broken Keys in a role he’s not normally known for – vocalist. Kev approached him after hearing an uncredited vocalist on two Broken Keys tracks which turned out to be Nathaniel’s first forays into singing.

Colours Beyond Colours
Meditations on colours from far out in space, looking back through the Kaleidoscope.

- DJFood.org

“All Covered In Darkness”

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Check out Music Takes Me Up (featuring Alice Russell) from Mr. Scruff’s 13 track album Ninja Tuna featuring collaborations with Quantic, Danny Breaks, Alice Russell, Andreya Triana, Pete Simpson, Kaidi Tatham & Roots Manuva is out on CD & the special reusable 2Gb USB fish stick (which contains both WAVs & 320 kbps mp3s, plus digital artwork).The album will not be released on vinyl, however there will be a total of 7 separate 12″ releases containing most of the album tracks, as well as bonus tracks.

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