Pedro is always ahead of the game. He gets it! Moving forward all Ed Banger vinyl releases will include and insert with a code to redeem a digital copies. We hope that others follow suit.
Calvin Harris - I’m Not Alone
March 4th, 2009
After a bit of a drought, there have been a slew of fantastic new tunes hitting our inbox in the past few weeks! Calvin Harris has a new full length coming our way soon. The first single ‘I’m Not Alone’ is getting massive support on Radio 1. Deservedly so. This is a bit of a departure from his previous production work but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We are predicting this one will be one of the biggest singles of 2009. Forthcoming release will include remixes by Deadmau5 and Hervé. There are a number of blogs that have posted a version of this tune but its not the final mix. Check it out though and take a look at the video below to get a feel for how big this is going to be.
Vestax VCM-600 - New Ableton Controller/Mixer
March 4th, 2009
The VCM-600 provides 160 controls including dedicated EQ and filter sections, clip launch capabilities, transport controls, sends/returns and more. Puts the power of Ableton Live at your fingertips like never before. The VCI series was designed with JOG wheels to duplicate turntable operation. On the other hand, the VCM-600 is a controller specialized for mixing, which offers excellent performance to digital DJs and computer based systems. The VCM-600 shares the same quality control parts used on Vestax mixers and 2 LED panels are placed on each side of the controller to illuminate the top panel for clear vision in clubs.
News Alert! Daft Punk Reported to Score TR2N
March 4th, 2009
Via Billboard:
Daft Punk, the French electronica duo known for their robot personas, have been tapped by Walt Disney Pictures to compose the score for “TR2N”, an update of the studio’s 1982 science fiction classic “Tron”, Billboard has confirmed.
The film, currently in production, is tentatively scheduled for a 2011 release.
The “TR2N” score marks Daft Punk’s first foray into the studio since 2005’s “Human After All.” After an extended hiatus, the duo reemerged in 2007 for an extensive world tour, spawning the Grammy-wining live set “Alive 2007.” The group’s 2001 track “Harder Better Faster Stronger” was adapted by Kanye West for his single “Stronger,” and the pair appeared on the 2008 Grammy Awards with the rapper.
The musicians, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter split their time between Paris and Los Angeles, where they have have assembled a new recording studio for the TR2N project.
Sneak peek from Comic Con of the first trailer for the film. This is going to be big!
Michel Cleis - La Mezcla
March 3rd, 2009
Big tune alert! Michel Cleis’s ‘La Mezcla’ is due to be released on Cadenza Records. This Latin tinged festival track is being canned by a handful of big room DJs and Pete Tong recently tagged it as one of his Essential New Tunes on his Essential Selection show.
Here is video of Lazaro Casanova dropping this at a recent gig:
Röyksopp - Happy Up Here (Video+Breakbot Remix)
March 3rd, 2009
Here’s the video for the first single to be taken from Röyksopp’s new full length. ‘Happy Up Here’ will be released March 16th with remixes from Boys Noize, Breakbot, and Datassette.
Royksopp - Happy Up Here (Breakbot Remix)
Sebastien Tellier - Roche (Video)
March 3rd, 2009
DJ Die - Autumn (Commix Remix)
March 1st, 2009
DJ Die’s records played a big role in our love for drum & bass. The fact that he grew up on a skateboard and to this day laces up the trainers and jumps on a deck makes it even harder to find a reason not to like the guy. Here is an interview to give you a bit of background should you not be familiar with his work.
After producing a slew of the legendary V Recordings best releases and winning a Mercury Music Prize with Roni Size and the Reprazent crew he started his own label CLEAR SKYZ RECORDINGS. Fellow drum & bass dons Commix did a nice rub of one of our favorite Die tunes called ‘Autumn’ from the V Recordings days.
DJ Die - Autumn (Commix Remix)
Laidback Luke & Steve Angello - Show Me Love (Unofficial Video)
March 1st, 2009
Thanks to our friends at Discobelle for the heads up on this one. Such a big tune and you can see by the crowd reaction across the globe its one that everyone can get into. Must be an amazing feeling to play to crowds that size.
