Presenting Slugabed Sept 9th, Toronto [DWNLD]

I came across Slugabed sometime ago through myspace and I recall his early bangers like motherfuckeeeeer and clunk clunk. Then I recall buying this BS1982 Space Boots single that he set ablaze w/ a rmx. BANANAs.
So it's my pleasure to have him come to Toronto next week as he makes his way down to the Drake Hotel for the quasi-Brit invasion w/ Illum Sphere & Blue Daisy.



So with that, the deets are as follows...

The Drake Hotel, mymanhenri + Kaleidoscope AV present:

Slugabed, Illum Sphere, Blue Daisy
Hosted by mymanhenri.
Thursday September 9th 2010
The Drake Underground - 1150 Queen St West.
$10_4am last call.
RSVP on Facebook™ event page here.

And pls help yourself to a Slugabed mix he did a min ago.

Slugabed || Electronic Explorations Mix || Download


And as a kicker, Slugabed just through up some freebies on his Soundcloud page.

Enjoy and see you next week.

H!

Miguel Atwood Ferguson Ensemble & Flying Lotus: Live in LA [VIDEO] [DWNLD]

So weeks back, I recall watching a youtube of a soundcheck that had Miguel Atwood Ferguson and his Ensemble, as well as Flying Lotus tinkering away. Nothing really exciting, but I always wondered how the night actually concluded. Well, below lies the answer.









And outstanding orchestral execution of a Cosmogramma FLylo gem as well as a Dilla classic. + The way this was shot, me thinks a DVD is likely in the works. And the best part?? This live clip is available as a crystal clear download.

Miguel Atwood Ferguson Ensemble feat. Flying Lotus || Drips/Take Notice || Download


Enjoy.

H!

Love To:Love: Ahu Debut Single + Video [DWNLD] [VIDEO]

Love.

The venerated Ahu is releasing her single through the good ppl @ One Handed Music. On the boards, we have Paul White and a heretic harpsichord remix has been provided by none other than the audio-syncratic Dimlite.



Ahu || To:Love (prod. by Paul White) || Download



Ahu || To:Love (Dimlite rmx)


Enjoy

H!

More Props: Magical Properties Fall 2010 Tour Announced

And so it is. After a successful 2010 Winter Tour which featured Noasj Thing, Jogger and Magical Properties proprietor himself Daedelus, we are now being regaled with the announcement of the Fall 2010 tour, more massive, more momentous, much more magical.



Headlining will be The Gaslamp Killer & the eminent Daedelus of Magical Properties repute.



Along for the ride this time and completing this lovely lineup are LA's own Samiyam, Teebs, Free The Robots & 12th Planet.

Check your local listings as some of the dates have been announced.

But I will say this:

Toronto Oct 30th.
Montréal: Nov 2nd

I will add dates soon.

Stay tuned.

H!

Imminent Death: Gaslamp Killer ft Gonjasufi [DWNLD]

As we count the days to what will be a torrid torrent of top notch tracks from some of our fave troubadours, the first few leaks from this fall's formidable offerings are starting to appear.
One such LP will be from So Cal's so called The Gaslamp Killer's and the Death Gate, due out in October.
Leading off the LP is a leak featuring co conspirator Gonjasufi, with this Melpomene music.

The Gaslamp Killer || When I'm In Awe (feat. Gonjasufi) || Download (courtesy of Pitchfork)


Enjoy.

H!

Avidity For Ardour: Teebs Leak [DWNLD]

The year 2010 will go down as likely the most progressive for the beat music/experimental scene. Interest for the sound has been splitting @ the seams, with the mainstream press playing a little catch up and more and more ppl coming out to shows.
Music and art have always crossed paths before, but more than ever they are colliding @ events all across the world.
Contributor to the movement has been Brainfeeder's Teebs. With releases here and there, he readies for his long awaited (@ least from me) LP: Ardour.



And to whet our color palette, a freebie has come via the good ppl @ Alpha Pup. Oct 19th will be the day. Can't wait. Esp knowing this track will be out w/ it. Dope.

Teebs || Arthur's Birds || Download (Via LA Times)


Enjoy

H!

AM FM: Tune into Exile Today [DWNLD]

One of the highlight songs on Exile's album ‘AM/FM’, is one which fellow instrumental producer Samiyam remixed his track, “Population Control.”

‘AM/FM’ is a collection of reworked/remixed/new compositions and interpretations of Exile's ‘Radio’ tracks. Samiyam is featured on the album along with Alchemist, Evidence, Aloe Blacc, Shafiq Husayn, Blu, DJ Day, Fashawn, Free The Robots & more. The album is out today. (via Dirty Science)

Exile || Population Control (Samiyam RMX) || Download


Show love.

Enjoy.

H!

From Russia With Love: Fly Russia from Gimme5 + Error Broadcast

I've been meaning to cover scene by countries for a min. So i'm more than happy to see some come out who will accelerate the process. It can get pretty wild, EVEN with the in-tah.net.
So I get an email re: a new comp entitled Fly Russia.



as the titles indicates, this is covering the Russian scene, as curated by the good ppl @ Gimme5.
What we have are a few known associated of this new beat music scene, but this has been largely a pleasant lesson in Russian producers for me.
Enlisted for the compilation are persons like Pixelord and recent Red Bull Music Academy grad Dza, as well as a slew of talent i'm getting hip to. Full deets are soon to come from as the good ppl @ Gimme5 have also teamed up w/ Error Broadcast to make this release possible. Amazing.

Fly Russia || Pixelord || Cheese Freak


Fly Russia || Dza || Japanese Dub


Fly Russia || Save Slaves || Vote


With love indeed. This should be out very soon. Stay tuned for more deets.

H!

Keep In Your Black Pocket: Steve Spacek Presents Black Pocket

We def know Steve Spacek. Such a unique and celestial voice. But many don't know or seem to forget that he's also a producer and a mean one @ that.
I've had the pleasure of seeing him @ work and, in fact I still recall a RBMA couch interview where he mentioned specifically getting an MPC, which signaled the start of his production and then moving on to Logic. Sick.
Regardless, Steve Spacek had worked on in recent years, a side projected entitled Black Pocket. After appearances on the famed Producer compilations and a few EPs left and right, we are now treated to a full LP. Steve Spacek Presents Black Pocket. Finally.
For anyone who knows Steve Spacek's sound, yay. From the classic futuristic, to roots, african inspired, we get much of what we know he loves and does well.

Steve Spacek Presents Black Pocket || Boungie


Steve Spacek Presents Black Pocket || Cyborg


Steve Spacek Presents Black Pocket || Field


This is in stores now, and TORONTO: Slinky on Queen West has copies. You know the deal. Meantion 92bpm and get a discount. Just so you know.

Enjoy.

H!