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Love’s Tru Flavour @ STATE – Exclusive Mix!

danielfogg — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:05:11 +0000

It pleases me hugely to be writing this; Love’s Tru Flavour of Wifey will be controlling the STATE basement on Good Friday 2 April 2010.

The Wifey DJs came to our attention as a result of their storming sets at London’s excellent Infrasonic nights. Veering smoothly away from tried-and-tested bangers and un-soulful hits, Love’s Tru Flavour tread a fine but brilliant line unmatched in the dance. Don’t believe me – listen for yourself.

This awesome mix showcases Love’s Tru Flavour’s sound, offering just a hint of what the Wifey DJs do best – keep you thinking and keep you raving!

Love’s True Flavour (Wifey) Mix For State by State on Mixcloud

Introducing White Tyson – Exclusive Mix

danielfogg — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:15:24 +0000

We’re pleased to announce that White Tyson, known as Sam Morgan to his mum, will become a regular fixture at STATE during the coming months. The distinctive White Tyson sound is drawn from a broad spectrum of 2-step styles including UK Funky, what might be called ‘wonky’ and the Glasgow-sound in addition to cut-up-mash-up, soca, tropical and whatever else he feels works in the mix.

Fresh from the digital press this morning is this exclusive White Tyson mix for STATE, complete with jokes artwork! Providing an awesome show of his sound and a sample of what’s in store at future events, we hope this mix will push away the winter blues and usher in another lush London summer.

White Tyson: welcome on-board.

White_Tyson Mix For State by White_Tyson on Mixcloud

That rare thing, the Blue Daisy

danielfogg — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:38:23 +0000

A lot of artists talk of defying genre; resisting categories and labels which they feel are unsympathetic to their creative vision. Despite this, genre does play an important role in aesthetic positioning and of course musical influence. In this context, grows the Blue Daisy. His influences are clear, but his genre affiliation is not, as he skips across the bpm range from one sound to another. In doing so, he embodies everything we at STATE push for in the our club night; simply, sound. Perhaps the new sound, perhaps the London sound, perhaps the sound of a particular time or future existence never to be, but sound all the same. And sound in it’s most beautiful, majestic form is what Blue Daisy will be bringing to our next event – Chapter Two: The Soldier – and we are proud to have him.

For a sample the Blue Daisy sound, check out this mix he put together for Drowned in Sound.

Armchair Dancefloor Mix 005 – Blue Daisy by Armchair Dancefloor on Mixcloud

As an alternative, check out the mix put together for The Quietus via Sonic Router (both equally excellent in their own right). Hit the link for an insightful interview and mix (sorry – no player).

Finally, some examples of Blue Daisy’s awesome production work for you.

Blue Daisy – Wolf (from the Dettached Strings EP) (Black Acre)

Blue Daisy – Space Ex (Black Acre) – Awesome fan video too.

To keep up with the Blue Daisy sound, follow him on Twitter and check out his MySpace

Soundboy Deadboy

danielfogg — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:34:03 +0000

First of our showcase mixes for Chapter Two: ‘The Soldier’ comes from Deadboy. This soundboy channels luscious soul and swing through bass and synth-driven 2-step. We welcome Deadboy to the party.

Check out the mix Deadboy did for Get Me (download HERE) or Fact Magazine (download HERE and HERE) for a taste of things to come.

And here’s a scatty banger from the boy himself.

Borland Silly Voices Podcast-Mix for STATE

danielfogg — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:16:08 +0000

Wonderful podcast-mix recorded for STATE by Borland. Watch them run crashing through the genres in this well-fun set from January 2010.

Borland will be opening the main-room at STATE: Chapter One at 10pm on Saturday 30th January, and opening the bassment at 11pm.

Borland Silly Voices Podcast For State by State on Mixcloud

Introducing… Borland

danielfogg — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:04:38 +0000

Borland is the ‘post-rock/electronica’ guise of Robert Gregg (aka Anclove) and Ian Breen. These two lads spend their days hanging around the bars and art houses of Manchester’s Northern Quarter and their nights planning to attack the ‘indie’ music establishment.

Borland will be opening the upstairs room at 2200 and bassment at 2300 on Saturday 30th with a up-beat iPod set. And hopefully we’ll be getting the lads down to do a live set for you all in the not too distant future.

Until then, here is my favourite track from their recently released House EP (available now for download on Bandcamp).

Orlando Makebelieve

danielfogg — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:54:39 +0000

New, original, official, inclusive not exclusive; joining us at STATE on 30th January 2010, Orland Makebelieve. This is ‘The Diary of Catherine Real‘ put together by Orlando especially for you.

Another Amit – Man Make Music reppin’ for STATE

danielfogg — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:45:36 +0000

Amit Gudka a.k.a Another Amit is one the three original founders of London’s Man Make Music night. Together with Noel Mas, Sketchy and a whole host of other musical heads including our own Mikey Misi and Quincey Real, they set up one of London’s freshest, most versatile and most fun club nights. They individually and collectively introduced me and many others to people like Claude von Stroke and Sebo K.

After being in hibernation since their massive throw down in collaboration with Eastern Electrics on New Years Eve, Another Amit and Quincey Real will be joining us in the basement on Saturday 30th January for some viral musical madness.

To whet your appetite, here’s a warm-up mix Amit pulled together for the ‘Kevin Saunderson – History Elevate’ Album Lunch back in May 2009. Enjoy.

Amit’s Eastern Electrics Warmup by Anotheramit on Mixcloud

Paul White? Who is Paul White?

danielfogg — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:23:29 +0000

And then there was Paul White, sounding like what would happen if you let DJ Shadow loose in the BBC Sound Archives. To label Paul ‘UK Hip Hop’ is at once both totally inaccurate and at the same time absolutely spot on. I’ve pulled together a collection of mixes, reviews and even a free download for you kids to enjoy. Expect beautiful synths, soaring strings, jammin’ beats, glitches, and 70’s television samples.

‘No, no, no, a little more humanity please.’

Below is a guest mix Paul dropped on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 1 show from 12th January ‘09. Featuring tracks from Paul’s debut album ‘The Strange Dreams of Paul White’. (Be patient and let it buffer)

Paul White Mary Anne Hobbs Mix by One-Handed Music on Mixcloud

‘Filled with a deliciously deft aural trickery, you get the impression that only someone truly in love with music could have created it…’ From a review of Paul’s first album. Hear more here.

And finally, ‘19 weird and wonderful beat constructions fresh from Paul’s South London attic studio, known as ‘The Skylight’. Woozy, psychedelic hiphop from one of the most fertile imaginations of our time.’

Ikonika Mix and Live Recording

danielfogg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:53:26 +0000

You’re now ready for Ikonika. With an album due out on Hyperdub early-2010, we’re bringing Ikonika to you at the perfect time in her creative journey. Here’s a recent sample of her styles taken from the Unsound Festival in Krakow.

Ikonika @ Unsound Festival, Krakow, 24/10/09 from n0ir on Vimeo.

Also, hit the link below to download this Ikonika showcase mix from March ‘09.

Download mix

Tracklist after the break

Ikonika Mix Tracklist

The-Dream feat. Lil Jon – Let Me See the booty (Def Jam)

Kode9 VS LD – Bad (Hyperdub)

Joker – Do It (Kapsize)

Madd – Flex’d (Dubplate)

Ikonika – Loser (Hyperdub dubplate)

El B – Lyrical Tempo (Tempa)

Unknown – Unknown (White)

Darkstar – Aidy’s Girl is a Computer (Hyperdub dubplate)

2000f & JKamata – You Don’t Know What Love Is (Hyperdub)

Ikonika – Millie (Hyperdub)

LD – Traumatic Times (Hyperdub)

Mujava – Township Funk (Ikonika remix) (Warp)

Gravious – Jupiter Jazz (Dubplate)

Computer Jay – Maintain – Ikonika remix (Ramp)

Ikonika – Sahara Michael (Hyperdub dubplate)

Ikonika & Optimum – Space Rock (Dubplate)

The-Dream feat. Lil Jon – Let Me See the booty (Def Jam)

Kode9 VS LD – Bad (Hyperdub)

Joker – Do It (Kapsize)

Madd – Flex’d (Dubplate)

Ikonika – Loser (Hyperdub dubplate)

El B – Lyrical Tempo (Tempa)

Unknown – Unknown (White)

Darkstar – Aidy’s Girl is a Computer (Hyperdub dubplate)

2000f & JKamata – You Don’t Know What Love Is (Hyperdub)

Ikonika – Millie (Hyperdub)

LD – Traumatic Times (Hyperdub)

Mujava – Township Funk (Ikonika remix) (Warp)

Gravious – Jupiter Jazz (Dubplate)

Computer Jay – Maintain – Ikonika remix (Ramp)

Ikonika – Sahara Michael (Hyperdub dubplate)

Ikonika & Optimum – Space Rock (Dubplate)

The Village Orchestra – Tracks & FACT Mix

danielfogg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:22:08 +0000

Little bit of The Village Orchestra’s work below.

And a personal favourite entitled ‘Dots and Hashes’. Love this beat. Is it hip-hop? Is it techno? Does it matter?

Plus awesome mix from The Village Orchestra courtesy of FACT Magazine.

Download here.

Coil – Dark Start (Eskaton)

Erstlaub – Broadcasting On Ghost Frequencies (Moving Furniture Records)

Alva Noto – Sora (Raster-Noton)

V/vm – There Was A Fish In The Percolator Side A (V/VM Test)

Esplendor Geometrico – Introspeccion (Apocalyptic Vision)

Signal – Epirex Motor (Raster-Noton)

Spatial – 81012 (Infrasonics)

the8bitch – Jeff The Dolphin (unrreleased)

Nanorhythm – Continental Breakfast (unreleased)

The Marcia Blaine School For Girls – Phantom paint Stripper (TVO edit) (unreleased)

The Other People Place – Running From Love (Warp)

Ramadanman – Revenue (Untold remix) (2nd Drop Records)

TVO – Aklo Cut With Saffron (Highpoint Lowlife)

Phuture – Can You Feel The Bass (House mix) (Hot Mix 5)

Sarantis – Nytoglycerine (Terminal Dusk)

Kalon – Haiku (sandwell District)

Jamie Principle – Baby Wants To Ride (FFRR)

Scuba – Volt (Abucs)

Hot City – No More (Infrasonics)

Adeva – Don’t Think About It (187 Lockdown dub) (Distinct’ive)

Neil Landstrumm – ?20 to Get In (Planet Mu)

Lil Wayne – A Milli (MRK1 remix) (No Label Download)

Norman Nodge – Manmade (MDR)

Martyn – Vancouver (3024)

Kenny Larkin – Catatonic (Third State – Carl Craig remix) (R&S)

Lil Louis – Jupiter (Diamond Records)

RSD – Over It (Tectonic)

Silent Servant – Violencia (Kalon mix) (Sandwell District)

Farley Jackmaster Funk – All Acid Out (Trax)

La Dusseldorf – Rheinita (Strand)

Ekkehard Ehlers – Plays John Cassavetes 2 (Staubgold)