Future Loop Foundation came to life with its debut album release in 1996, and two other albums have followed since, as well as an impressive run of remixes, soundtracks and live appearances.
After a stunning set from Future Loop Foundation at last year’s Big Chill festival, Just Music and Mark Barrott started discussing the obvious synergy between the philosophy of the label and the sound and style of Future Loop Foundation.
Just Music are now thrilled to announce the release of The Fading Room: Memories and Remixes, a beautiful album constructed from recordings of family interviews that have laid dormant in an attic somewhere in the north of England for almost a quarter of a century.
Mark Barrott has assembled a highly personal and organic album around these speech samples, using electronic and acoustic instruments as one to present an album that sparkles with originality and wit. It achieves an intriguing balance between conjuring up snapshots of a nostalgic past, whilst being wholly contemporary in musical vision.
This beautifully packaged release comes together with an accompanying album of remixes of key tracks by Rob Da Bank & Chris Coco, Tunng, Beauty Room, The Go! Team, Jon Kennedy and Padded Cell amongst others.
http://www.futureloopfoundation.com
http://www.myspace.com/futureloopfoundation
http://www.justmusic.co.uk
Monday, 18 February 2008
Out Of Office : BBC Radio 1 Chart Blog
"Break Of Dawn 2008" from Out Of Office as featured on the BBC Radio 1 Chart Blog;
"OK, dance records are notoriously tricky beggars to review. Most of the sonic revelation happens quite early on, there's often not that much of a chorus to speak of, and it's really all about how it affects the parts of your body which are untouched by words (clue: feet, spine, arse). So instead of listing every synth-swirl and breakdown, I am going to tell you a story about how such a song came into being.
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin... " Click here for the full piece!
"OK, dance records are notoriously tricky beggars to review. Most of the sonic revelation happens quite early on, there's often not that much of a chorus to speak of, and it's really all about how it affects the parts of your body which are untouched by words (clue: feet, spine, arse). So instead of listing every synth-swirl and breakdown, I am going to tell you a story about how such a song came into being.
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin... " Click here for the full piece!
Friday, 15 February 2008
Bebo Homepage : Basshunter Thanks His Fans
Jonas, aka Basshunter, is featured on Bebo's homepage, thanking his Bebo fans for all their support in getting him to number one for an amazing 5 weeks - click here to see the video or click here for Basshunter's Bebo profile
To put this into perspective, only 10 other records in the last 10 years have managed 5 weeks or more at the top spot, check this list out, it might be handy for a pop quiz (oh, we love a good pop quiz)
1. Leona Lewis "Bleeding Love", 7 weeks 2007
2. Rihanna "Umbrella", 10 weeks 2007
3. Mika "Grace Kelly", 5 weeks 2007
4. Gnarls Barkley "Crazy", 9 weeks 2006
5. James Blunt "You're Beautiful", 5 weeks 2005
6. Tony Christie & Peter Kay "Is This The Way To Amarillo", 7 weeks 2005
7. Black Eyed Peas "Where Is The Love" 6 weeks in 2003
8. Cher "I Believe" 7 weeks in 1998
9. Run DMC vs Jason Nevins "Its Like That" 6 weeks in 1998
10. Elton John "Candle In The Wind 97" 5 weeks in 1997
Thursday, 14 February 2008
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Meck Ft Dino "So Strong"
After the international success of 'Feels Like Home' Meck & Dino return with their much anticipated follow up 'So Strong'. Continuing the story where Feels Like Home left off, already described as 'Epic' and with a host of remixes to follow watch this one blow. Can anyone guess the classic element that the guys have utilised by the way?
Utah Saints Video Featured On Popjustice
Popjustice have featured the new Utah Saints video to "Something Good 08" on their homepage
"Because the Welsh never mind people poking fun at them in the media and always take such popcultural moments with good humour we are sure there will be no moaning about the Utah Saints taking a 90s-influenced dig at Welsh nightlife in their new 'Something Good' video. See if you can spot the gratuitous 'bird waving tits around' shots.
NB: If you have bothered watching it to the end you will have been rewarded with an amusing 'payoff' and will probably now be having a little chuckle."
Click here for the full piece
"Because the Welsh never mind people poking fun at them in the media and always take such popcultural moments with good humour we are sure there will be no moaning about the Utah Saints taking a 90s-influenced dig at Welsh nightlife in their new 'Something Good' video. See if you can spot the gratuitous 'bird waving tits around' shots.
NB: If you have bothered watching it to the end you will have been rewarded with an amusing 'payoff' and will probably now be having a little chuckle."
Click here for the full piece
Monday, 11 February 2008
Basshunter 5 Weeks At Number 1!
Basshunter remains the UK number one for a fifth week - equaling the Eric Prydz's reign with "Call On Me"!
Saturday, 9 February 2008
H'two'O Bebo Homepage!
The Behind The Scenes video for H 'two' O's "Who's It Gonna Be" is currently one of the featured videos on Bebo's homepage! Click here www.Bebo.com
Sonny J MySpace Music Homepage
Sonny J are featured on this weeks MySpace Music Homepage, alongside Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Billy Bragg & The Black Kids - click here
Friday, 8 February 2008
Thursday, 7 February 2008
Out Of Office Break Of Dawn 2008 Refresh Music homepage
Out Of Office's "Break Of Dawn 2008" has been added to the music homepage of Refresh;
"Already getting massive airplay, OUT OF OFFICE is looking like a sure-fire Ibiza hit too! Click here for the video!"
Click here for the full feature
"Already getting massive airplay, OUT OF OFFICE is looking like a sure-fire Ibiza hit too! Click here for the video!"
Click here for the full feature
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
The Sun : Utah Saints Video World Exclusive
The Sun have got the world exclusive first plays of the hilarious Utah Saints video for "Something Good 08" - ahead of any TV play!
"UTAH SAINTS are back – and this is the only place on the planet you can see their new video.
The promo to Something Good 08 is a rib-tickling effort and cannot be seen anywhere else on the internet or on the television.
Saints TIM GARBUTT and JEZ WILLIS ruled the dance music scene in the nineties but went into self-imposed exile for the past decade – but now they’re back with a club-mangling remix of their signature tune.
Reclusive songbird KATE BUSH provides the vocals.
The clip, meanwhile, recreates Cardiff on St. David’s Day in 1989 when a fashionable young man walks into his local boozer and sparks off a new dance craze.
Watch it all the way through to see the hilarious finale where a megastar crushes the dancing man's dreams underfoot."
IDJ : Win A Set At A Freak Power Reunion Gig!
IDJ are running the remix "Tune In, Turn On, Cop Out" competition!
"That's right ladies and gentlemen, Freak Power are back for two exclusive shows this month…
Just in case you were too young at the time, or can't remember that far back, Freak Power, led by the charismatic baldy Ashley Slater, cruised the crest of the acid jazz-tinged pop wave in the early 90s with cuts such as 'Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out' and ‘Drive-Thru Booty’. Their rise to fame was also assisted by a band member who went under the name of Norman Cook. We wonder what happened to him…?
These hotly–tipped reunion shows will take place on Wednesday February 20 at Brighton's Concorde 2 and London's Jazz Cafe on February 22, and while Norman won't be in attendance, Ashley et al promise us they'll leave a spare guitar backstage just in case he pops by.
WIN A SET AT THEIR AFTER PARTY!
Not only are they reuniting for your party pleasure, but Freak Power are also offering one lucky DJ the chance to perform a 30 minute set at one of their after parties… They're the band that just keep on giving!
All you need to do is…
Download Ashley's freshly recorded acapella from here
Create a winning remix
Then send it, via Yousendit to freak@funk.co.uk by Saturday February 16. The mixes will be judged by a panel of Freaks and the winner will be notified by Monday February 18.
Participants must be over 18 and must be able to get themselves to and from the venue.
Good luck!"
Read the full piece here
"That's right ladies and gentlemen, Freak Power are back for two exclusive shows this month…
Just in case you were too young at the time, or can't remember that far back, Freak Power, led by the charismatic baldy Ashley Slater, cruised the crest of the acid jazz-tinged pop wave in the early 90s with cuts such as 'Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out' and ‘Drive-Thru Booty’. Their rise to fame was also assisted by a band member who went under the name of Norman Cook. We wonder what happened to him…?
These hotly–tipped reunion shows will take place on Wednesday February 20 at Brighton's Concorde 2 and London's Jazz Cafe on February 22, and while Norman won't be in attendance, Ashley et al promise us they'll leave a spare guitar backstage just in case he pops by.
WIN A SET AT THEIR AFTER PARTY!
Not only are they reuniting for your party pleasure, but Freak Power are also offering one lucky DJ the chance to perform a 30 minute set at one of their after parties… They're the band that just keep on giving!
All you need to do is…
Download Ashley's freshly recorded acapella from here
Create a winning remix
Then send it, via Yousendit to freak@funk.co.uk by Saturday February 16. The mixes will be judged by a panel of Freaks and the winner will be notified by Monday February 18.
Participants must be over 18 and must be able to get themselves to and from the venue.
Good luck!"
Read the full piece here
Sonny J's New Single & Video "Enfant Terrible"
‘Enfant Terrible’ is the second single from Sonny J, the musical man of mystery set to take over the airwaves in 2008.
‘Enfant Terrible’ follows the critically-acclaimed debut single ‘Can’t Stop Moving’ and sees this dexterous shadowy figure of the musical world showing another side. It sounds like an international girl-group smash powered by monolithic guitars, rapping French schoolchildren, crowd power and sassy-sweet vocals.
A truly eclectic artist, Sonny J doesn’t see music in terms of genres, in terms of old or new, but simply as music, music as something big and beautiful. No pigeonholing, just a love of music and what it can do.
‘Enfant Terrible’ is a musical joyride. It burns though the maze-like streets of music landscape in early 2008. Its exhilarating, a crystal clear snapshot into what makes Sonny J so special, bringing together a dizzying array of influences to create a pop gem.
‘Enfant Terrible’ comes backed with a brilliant remix package. Riton, The Losers and Shortwave Set have all taken the original and given it their own unique twist.
The single’s B-side is Sonny’s remarkable take on The Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night” , as featured on the “Liverpool – The No.1’s” album.
News : Freak Power Reunion 2008
Freak Power reunion news stories appearing on Subba Cultcha & DanceNova today:
"Freak Power were formed in 1993 by Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim), and Ashley Slater (legendary singer and trombonist with Loose Tubes, Microgroove and many others) and Jesse “The Bass Cadet’ Graham.
Their nearly global smash hit “Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out” was used in the famous and controversial ‘Taxi Trannie’ Levis ad in 1995, and became many people’s soundtrack for the summer.
Those people are either, a : Dead, or b : Comfortably Off Professionals now, and either way, should be gagging to come and party with us. Relive the carefree, heady days before kids and mortgages changed it all, come back and feel the love!
Reforming especially for the Jazz Café London & Brighton’s Concorde 2 shows, they can’t wait to get back into the swing.
The reunion come to fruition when frontman Ashley Slater posted an announcement on Facebook, telling fans he was trying to get the original band together. Jim Carmichael, Jesse Graham and Eddie Stevens all signed up.
Unfortunately Norman hasn’t turned up for rehearsals for the last seven years, so reluctantly the band have let him go. But they will make sure that there is a guitar ready for him when the play at the Concorde in Brighton, just in case he is passing by.
And if you can remember going to Freak Power gigs in the 90’s, you weren’t there!
The line up:
Ashley Slater – Vocals / Trombone
James Carmichael Jr the 3rd – Drums
Jesse ‘Bass Cadet’ Graham – Bass
Paul Tweddle – Guitar
The Freakettes – Backing Vocals
Lord Large – Keyboards
The Concorde 2
Wed 20th February
Doors 7.00 pm
£15 advance
The Jazz Café
Friday 22nd February
Doors 7.00 pm
£15 advance
The Sun : Freak Power Reunion
"FATBOY SLIM has snubbed his former bandmates by refusing to take part in the upcoming FREAK POWER reunion.
The colourful rockers, who were responsible for 1995’s inescapable Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out, will play a pair of shows in London and Brighton next month, but Fatboy, aka NORMAN COOK has ignored their advances.
Frontman ASHLEY SLATER brought his band back together by posting an announcement on Facebook and now they’ll play Brighton’s Concorde on February 20 and London’s Jazz Café on February 22, without their iconic band mate."
Read the full piece here
The colourful rockers, who were responsible for 1995’s inescapable Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out, will play a pair of shows in London and Brighton next month, but Fatboy, aka NORMAN COOK has ignored their advances.
Frontman ASHLEY SLATER brought his band back together by posting an announcement on Facebook and now they’ll play Brighton’s Concorde on February 20 and London’s Jazz Café on February 22, without their iconic band mate."
Read the full piece here
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Just Music Café presents : Acoustic & Beats
The popular West London event is back with a great line up for 2008, Dan Arborise, City Reverb (Chris Coco) & Jess Morgan, all performing live at the Regal Room, above The Distillers Arms, Fulham Palace Rd, Hammersmith. For more info, go to the Just Music website here.
Monday, 4 February 2008
Electroqueer : Basshunter Still At Number One...
"Basshunter warned us that he would get all nude again if he remained at Number One in the UK for a second week with 'Now You're Gone'.
Well he's still Number One and as you can see, he stays true to his word - Borat style!
My.
Oh.
My.
We're quite curious as to what he will promise if he's Number One for another week..."
Read the full piece and see the photo here!
Well he's still Number One and as you can see, he stays true to his word - Borat style!
My.
Oh.
My.
We're quite curious as to what he will promise if he's Number One for another week..."
Read the full piece and see the photo here!
Basshunter In Borat Mankini (The Sun)
Well, he said he'd do it if he made it to number one for a fourth week.. click here for the Mankini photo
"BASSHUNTER vowed to pose in a BORAT-style mankini if he was at No1 for a fourth week.
Well, his trance rubbish is still on top and, strike me down with an Ikea flatpack – he’s gone and done it.
JONAS ALTBERG has now totally won me over. For this work of eccentricity alone, I’ll buy his album."
Gordon Smart, Bizarre, The Sun, see the full piece here
"BASSHUNTER vowed to pose in a BORAT-style mankini if he was at No1 for a fourth week.
Well, his trance rubbish is still on top and, strike me down with an Ikea flatpack – he’s gone and done it.
JONAS ALTBERG has now totally won me over. For this work of eccentricity alone, I’ll buy his album."
Gordon Smart, Bizarre, The Sun, see the full piece here
Sunday, 3 February 2008
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
The Sun : Basshunter "I Will Do A Borat"
More coverage for Basshunter - the longest serving number one for a dance track since Eric Prydz "Call On Me"! He's seen off competition from Britney Spears, Leon Jackson & Adele - who will replace him?!
"BASSHUNTER’s JONAS has threatened to sport a BORAT style mankini if his single stays at number one for four weeks.
So please readers, for all our sakes, stop buying the bloody song.
Irritatingly catchy club track Now You’re Gone looks almost certain to claim its third week on the top of the charts on Sunday.
The Swede, who has a penchant for orgies, told us: “No1 for the third week! Jeeez! Now, that’s pretty fantastic!
“In fact, if I make one more week, I will wear a mankini (Borat style) and take some sexy pics, if it’s possible to make sexy in an outfit like that!”
Read the full piece here
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Utah Saints "Something Good 08"
Utah Saints "Something Good 08" Released 17th March, Data Records / Ministry Of Sound
Utah Saints’ ‘Something Good 08’ (Van She Tech Remix) is the biggest dance record of 2008 so far… Already receiving heavy daytime plays on Radio 1 from the likes of Jo Whiley, Annie Mac, Chris Moyles, Scott Mills, and more, it’s also been a staple for the likes of Zane Lowe and Pete Tong, who’ve made it a Hottest Record In The World and Essential New Tune respectively.
Displaying the crossover traits that made the Utah Saints such a formidable force, ‘Something Good 08’, is also picking up huge support at stations ranging from Kiss to XFM, and ILRs across the land. A former No.1 in both the Cool Cuts and Buzz Charts, this release is set to send everyone’s favourite dance band rocketing back to the top of the UK singles charts.
Having sold over 2 million records to date, recorded with the likes of REM’s Michael Stipe, and performed with U2 and others on mega-stadium tours, Utah Saints remain one of the most trail-blazing outfits within electronic music. Following a self-imposed exile, Tim Garbutt and Jez Willis buried the Utah Saints name in the early Noughties (following unreleased albums and contract oblivion), vowing to return under that guise when the time was right. In the meantime they’ve produced and remixed under their Beatvandals moniker, DJed all over the world, and run the highly successful club night, Sugarbeat, in both England and Scotland.
Now ready to take the world by storm once more, Utah Saints are back in 2008, recording new material for a studio album and playing gigs across the UK, with a mix compilation also planned before the year is out.
‘Something Good 08 (Van She Tech Remix)’ first saw the light of day last year, following Australia’s answer to Soulwax, Van She’s, reworking of the Utah’s original 1992 Top 5 hit. Now signed to the all-conquering Data Records for a full release, expect it to follow the label’s 8 Top 10 hits in 2007.
Remixes come from High Contrast, Ian Carey, Prok & Fitch, eSquire, and Bart B More.
For more information, get in touch with us.
Monday, 28 January 2008
Basshunter Keeps Adele Off The Top Spot!
"Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements" - the latter, according to Basshunter fans, who have kept Adele off the top spot for a 2nd week, giving "Now You're Gone" its 3rd week at number 1.
The video has now had over 3million views - and 4 "all time" honours, including 32nd Most Discussed Music Video Of All Time, and 50th Most Viewed Of All Time!
The video has now had over 3million views - and 4 "all time" honours, including 32nd Most Discussed Music Video Of All Time, and 50th Most Viewed Of All Time!
Out Of Office Break Of Dawn 2008 : Full Video
Out Of Office got off to a flying start last summer, easily having one of the top five records in Ibiza with their summer smash 'Hands Up'.
If it were at all possible, they have come back with an even bigger club stormer with 'Break Of Dawn' which has organically grown from a very small mail out, into one of the most in demand records the label has had so far -- with djs & record stores inundating Frenetic's office with calls, trying to get their hands on a copy.
This has crossover hit written all over it - Radio 1 B List, Pete Tong's Essential New Tune, Hed Kandi & Galaxy Record Of The Week, playlisted Capital Radio, Kiss Network, GCAP Network, the video has been added to MTV Dance, B4, Chart Show TV, Flaunt & Clubland TV
Originally a hit for Rhythm On The Loose back in August 1995, which in turn sampled the vocals from the
70's Salsoul classic 'Let No Man Put Asunder' by First Choice, this has been re-vocaled by Michael's partner
in crime (and sister) Marcella Woods who also appeared on 'Hands Up'.
With anthem status already assured, we have boldly avoided remix mania on this one -- we think there's no need. The hit is in the original after all...
Release dates:
Download From : 11th February 2008
In Shops From : 18th February 2008
http://www.freneticmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/freneticmusic1
http://www.myspace/outofofficemusic
Friday, 25 January 2008
Basshunter 4music Interview "I'd Share No.1 With Britney!"
4Music have interviewed Basshunter, and this is a teaser feature on the forthcoming piece:
"Swedish dance star Basshunter has revealed to 4Music that he is willing to share his current number one place in the singles chart with Britney Spears to cheer her up.
The 'Now You're Gone' star, 23, who held hotly-tipped newcomer Adele of the top spot last Sunday, told us that he'd happily let Britney reign with him if it would make her feel better.
"Leave Britney alone! She is having a little rough time and I've been telling my fans on my homepage to go into her homepage or her MySpace and just write her a nice message," said Basshunter, real name Jonas Erik Altberg.
"Just a nice 'hope you're feeling better' or 'big love from the Basshunter fans'. I am willing to share the number one spot with her. She's just a sweet, innocent girl who got seduced by the big trappings of fame."
Look out for our interview with Basshunter coming soon!"
"Swedish dance star Basshunter has revealed to 4Music that he is willing to share his current number one place in the singles chart with Britney Spears to cheer her up.
The 'Now You're Gone' star, 23, who held hotly-tipped newcomer Adele of the top spot last Sunday, told us that he'd happily let Britney reign with him if it would make her feel better.
"Leave Britney alone! She is having a little rough time and I've been telling my fans on my homepage to go into her homepage or her MySpace and just write her a nice message," said Basshunter, real name Jonas Erik Altberg.
"Just a nice 'hope you're feeling better' or 'big love from the Basshunter fans'. I am willing to share the number one spot with her. She's just a sweet, innocent girl who got seduced by the big trappings of fame."
Look out for our interview with Basshunter coming soon!"
H'two'O & The Daily Star : Video Fury!
The Daily Star also feature the outrage from Dulwich College pupils regarding the video!
"A BASSLINE soon-to-be-smash by H’two’O featuring Platnum is causing lecturers at the college where the saucy video was filmed to get hot and bothered.
I hear the alumni aren’t thrilled about the scantily-clad girls dancing on the tables where they teach.
The track entitled What’s It Gonna Be, out on downloads from February 11, looks set to follow T2’s hit Heartbroken to the dizzy heights of chart greatness.
But staff at Dulwich College are not happy about it, with one commenting: “Why on earth these filthy subhumans have been allowed into such an institution is quite unfathomable.”
Ouch."
Read the full piece here
"A BASSLINE soon-to-be-smash by H’two’O featuring Platnum is causing lecturers at the college where the saucy video was filmed to get hot and bothered.
I hear the alumni aren’t thrilled about the scantily-clad girls dancing on the tables where they teach.
The track entitled What’s It Gonna Be, out on downloads from February 11, looks set to follow T2’s hit Heartbroken to the dizzy heights of chart greatness.
But staff at Dulwich College are not happy about it, with one commenting: “Why on earth these filthy subhumans have been allowed into such an institution is quite unfathomable.”
Ouch."
Read the full piece here
H'two'O & The Sun Online : Class Fury Over Video
The Sun Online feature the controversy over the location of the H 'two' O video - Dulwich College - unhappy pupils are posting to the Hard2beat YouTube channel!
"H'TWO'O’s sexy classroom vid has sparked a furious reaction from the pupils whose school it was filmed at.
You might imagine the boys at the prestigious single sex school, Dulwich College, would be glad that their seat of learning was used for such a pulse-quickening promo.
But they’ve taken offence to the stunning strip vid, that sees a gorgeous model peel off and gyrate over a desk.
Video sharing website YouTube has been flooded with objections from those enroled at the South London school.
One poster fumed: “Utterly disgusting. I paid good money to keep filth like that out of my school.
“How am I going to enjoy history society now? I’ll forever be thinking about half-naked ladies bending over the Master’ desk.”
Another added: "This is a disgrace to our school cos it gives the wrong kind of image."
Read the full piece, watch the video & slideshow here
The video currently has 18 honours, including the 2nd most discussed this week, 3rd most viewed this week, and the 77th top favourite of any category in the world! Hard2beat's YouTube channel has two honours itself, 39th most subscribed this month, and 11th most viewed this week!
"H'TWO'O’s sexy classroom vid has sparked a furious reaction from the pupils whose school it was filmed at.
You might imagine the boys at the prestigious single sex school, Dulwich College, would be glad that their seat of learning was used for such a pulse-quickening promo.
But they’ve taken offence to the stunning strip vid, that sees a gorgeous model peel off and gyrate over a desk.
Video sharing website YouTube has been flooded with objections from those enroled at the South London school.
One poster fumed: “Utterly disgusting. I paid good money to keep filth like that out of my school.
“How am I going to enjoy history society now? I’ll forever be thinking about half-naked ladies bending over the Master’ desk.”
Another added: "This is a disgrace to our school cos it gives the wrong kind of image."
Read the full piece, watch the video & slideshow here
The video currently has 18 honours, including the 2nd most discussed this week, 3rd most viewed this week, and the 77th top favourite of any category in the world! Hard2beat's YouTube channel has two honours itself, 39th most subscribed this month, and 11th most viewed this week!
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