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Ghostly International just released digitally the 5-song EP titled Vanitas from Australian producer Tim Koch under the alias of 10:32. The EP's opening track "Blue Little", that was originally included on the Ghostly Swim Compilation, lends to a more instrumental hip hop sound in comparison to Koch's more abstract, earthy electronic-based productions. Visit the links below for more information and audio clips.
The 3-piece synth-pop group School Of Seven Bells (comprised of members Benjamin Curtis with sisters Alejandra and Claudia Deheza) recently released their latest single "Iamundernodisguise" via Ghostly International, the second from their album Alpinisms released late last year. The single, released digitally and on 7" vinyl, includes the b-side track "Trance Figure (Nobody Remix)", where the West Coast based produced gives the tune an abstract, dubby touch.
LISTEN: School Of Seven Bells - Chain | DOWNLOAD
School Of Seven Bells are currently rocking a bunch of showcase down at SXSW. Here's a listing of their shows:
3/18 Buffalo Billiards (KCRW Night Showcase) – Midnight
3/19 Mohawk (Rhapsody Daytime Party) – 2:10pm
3/20 Emo’s (Pitchfork/Windish Agency Party) – 3pm
3/20 Radio Room (Mojo presents Ghostly International/Full Time Hobby Showcase) – 10pm
3/21 Urban Outfitters – 5pm
Here's the video for "Fall Asleep", the first single from their Alpinisms album. Director Tony Halbrooks says, “The first thing that popped into our heads was the word ‘lush’,” about brainstorming about the making of this video.
For more information, and audio clips, hit up the links below.
LINKS: SVIIB GHOSTLY PAGE | SVIIB OFFICIAL SITE | SVIIB MYSPACE
Ghostly International recently launched a subsidiary site Audion.de, which will offer free downloads from Matthew Dear for his Audion dancefloor moniker. The first free download is for a track titled "I Am The Car".
DOWNLOAD: Audion - "I Am The Car"
The Japan-based Takeshi Records just released, as a part of their The Powerful Beason Series, a new 7" single for the Dabrye remix of Vast Aire's "Da Supafriendz" featuring MF DOOM. The single features the rework done by Tadd Mullinix under his Dabrye moniker for the Vast Aire track that was originally on his Look Mom... No Hands album. The release includes the vocal version and the instrumental and is of limited pressing.
LISTEN: Vast Aire Featuring MF Doom - Da Supafriendz (Dabrye Remix)
LINKS: TAKESHI RECORDS OFFICIAL SITE | TAKESHI MYSPACE | DABRYE MYSPACE
Under his Ben Benjamin alias, Midwest Product/PostPrior member Ben Mullins drops his new digital EP on Ghhosty International titled The Many Moods of Ben Benjamin Vol. 1.5. The release is describe as followed:
Vol. 1.5 is his nervous peek into the future. “Hirsute Airports” channels early Michael Jackson while exploring a kaleidoscope of themes, sending its Motown strut (and Benjamin’s breathy everyguy vocals) past wiggly slide guitars and hissing organs towards a gorgeous, string-drenched coda. ”(Swords Will) Cut Wide Open” uses a gonzo synth and slice ‘n dice vocals to hilariously funky ends, while “Somnium State of Mind”’s patient melodies and pin-pricks of contrapuntal guitar perfectly evoke the song’s titular dream-state. “Calorie Committee”’s brief, caffeinated jolt is a blast of jittery pop energy led by an echoing surf guitar, and “Mentors of Temperature” shoves the listener onto the dance floor for one last go-round, all skittering high-hats and bouncing-ball basslines.
MORE INFO: Ben Benjamin - The Many Moods of Ben Benjamin Vol. 1.5
A new thing I'm going to start doing here on Rensoul.com is to feature some of the great labels that have originated or are based in Michigan. In doing so, many of the releases may be from artists that are not necessarily from the Detroit area, but the inclusion on a Detroit based label usually means they have gained some music influence from our area. Rensoul.com is trying to be a vessel into the mind of Detroit, and show its influence on the rest of the world. With that, one of the greatest labels to come out of Michigan of all time is the electronic music gallery-house Ghostly International based out of Ann Arbor. One of their first releases of 2009 is from Buenes Aires producer named Jonas Kopp and his dancefloor banger "Cero/Flora". Visit the link below for more information and audio samples.
MORE INFO: Jonas Kopp Presents "Cero/Flora"
LINKS: GHOSTLY OFFICIAL SITE | JONAS KOPP MYSPACE
King Midas Sound is the collaboration of South London dub warrior Kevin Martin alongside Roger Robinson, and this EP is their second released on the highly respected Hyperdub label. The jewel of this release is the amazing remix of "One Ting" from Dabrye, which has gained much acclaim since it's release.
PURCHASE: Boomkat
LISTEN: King Midas Sound - "One Ting (Dabrye Remix)"
TRACKLISTING:
1. King Midas sound - Cool out (2:58)
2. King Midas sound - One ting (dabrye remix) (4:10)
3. King Midas sound - Lost (flying lotus remix) (2:53)
LINKS: KING MIDAS SOUND MYSPACE | DABRYE MYSPACE | HYPERDUB RECORDS OFFICIAL SITE
The Ghostly International compilation originally released in early 2008 as a free download on [Adult Swim]'s web site is now available on iTunes and in the Ghostly Online Store on limited edition CD (free with purchases over $20). The new version includes a bonus track: Solvent’s banging cover of Madonna’s “Hung Up.”
PURCHASE: The Ghostly Store | iTunes
TRACKLISTING:
1 MICHNA - Triple Chrome Dipped
2 DABRYE - Temper
3 THE CHAP - Carlos Walter Wendy Stanley
4 DARK PARTY - Active
5 TYCHO - Cascade [Live Version]
6 JDSY - All Shapes
7 DEASTRO - Light Powered
8 MATTHEW DEAR - R+S
9 FLY AM SAM - The Offbeat
10 CEPIA - Ithaca
11 AEROC - Idiom
12 THE REFLECTING SKIN - Traffickers
13 SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS - Chain
14 BEN BENJAMIN - Squirmy Sign Language
15 KILL MEMORY CRASH - Hit + Run
16 OSBORNE - Wait A Minute
17 MILOSH - Then It Happened
18 10:32 - Blue Little
19 MUX MOOL - Night Court
20 SOLVENT - Hung Up [Exclusive Track]
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