19 April 2009

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Keep an eye on Audiojack

Posted: 19 Apr 2009 03:42 AM PDT

Leeds-based duo Audiojack, otherwise known as James Rial and Richard Burkinshaw, could well become one of tech house’s hottest acts of 2009 off the back of their outstanding debut longplayer 'Radio'. Despite a paltry three years on the scene, the duo have released music on an impressive number of leading UK and European labels that includes Cr2 Records, Renaissance, Great Stuff and Audio Therapy. But fast rising legacy aside, 'Radio' swaggers with the kind of well rounded musical confidence that defies their age and combined experiences.

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Planet Mu drop a clusterbomb of releases

Posted: 18 Apr 2009 02:40 PM PDT

Long-running British label Planet Mu dropped a clusterbomb of releases this week, with nine records making it onto Beatport including albums from Venetian Snares and Remano Eszildn. The imprint is a purveyor for all things experimental and electronic including breakcore, ambient and dubstep, so their music isn't for everyone but if you're into the ever-evolving world of leftfield electronica there's definitely a few cuts worth picking up. The label's commitment to embracing the technological determinism of electronic music is impressively mosaic, as defined by these nine releases.

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Video: The Martinez Brothers & Defected’s WMC

Posted: 18 Apr 2009 10:55 AM PDT

More WMC recap video action, this time courtesy of Defected's excellent TV crew who roped The Martinez Brothers in to present part one of their WMC 2009 video. In this eight minute video we catch footage of Defected's roadblocked party at SET, Danny Tenaglia's gig with The Martinez Brothers, and the Objektivity party with Dennis Ferrer, as well as cameos from DJ Spen and David Penn.

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