05 August 2010 - 0 Comments

GHOST – POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE

It’s been a musical journey that has seen Ghost navigate 3 albums (2 solo), a mix CD, numerous vinyl EPs and singles, remix credits for the likes of The Heavy, Nicole Wills & The Soul Investigators, Coldcut, Bonobo, Kashmere, Jehst to name a few, and throughout Ghost has received critical acclaim and support from the likes of Zane Lowe, Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, and a host of DJs across the globe. In 2009 Ghost moved to NZ and has been immersing himself in the local music scene since. “Postcards from the Edge”, Ghost’s 3rd solo album, pushes further his penchant for intimately crafted works of deeply layered musical treasures. With a palette of lush synths, off kilter beats and brooding bass, Ghost merges his Hip Hop roots with a love of Wonky Beats, Dubstep and electronica.

For Fans of: DJ Shadow, Bonobo, Harmonic 313

NORMA JEAN – MERIDIONAL

Grammy-nominated metal band Norma Jean release their heaviest record yet, “Meridional”. The band’s fifth studio album revisits the abrasive and chaotic roots of classic Norma Jean while offering fans a dark experimental side. It is an album that finds the band comfortable in its legacy but progressive and bold in its creativity. The return to their brutal roots on “Meridional” is sure to not only please their rabid fanbase, but expand upon it.

For Fans of: Hatebreed, Converge, The Dillinger Escape Plan

BEAR IN HEAVEN – BEAST REST FORTH MOUTH

One of the most acclaimed breakthrough acts of the last year, Brooklyn’s Bear In Heaven, released their “Beast Rest Forth Mouth” to enormous critical praise. Drowned In Sound “A major creative force... their invention and imagination, mingled with their astute pop nous have combined to produce an album which is fit to stand toe to toe with most that will be released this year.” Pitchfork "Bear In Heaven has figured out how to render bodily sensations, fears, and passions into what feel like effortless three to four minute pop songs. This is the sort of thing that lesser bands might try their entire careers to do and never accomplish."

For Fans of: The Ruby Suns, Yeasayer, MGMT

VARIOUS ARTISTS – MILKY DISCO III-TO THE STARS

After the fine response to last year’s “Milky Disco 2” release, Lo Recordings brings you another selection of cosmic space nuggets to light up your life. Featuring such acts as Soft Rocks, Hatchback, Black Devil Disco Club and In Flagranti alongside new talent like Leo Zero, Telespazio and Moscow, Milky Disco once again explores a kaleidoscopic variety of styles, tempos and textures. This time there’s a mixed and an unmixed selection, with the mix provided by Jon Tye who’s been banging on about all this cosmic fried noodle for some time it’s specifically designed to recreate the inside of Jon’s mind on a really good Milky Disco trip.

For Fans of: Black Devil Disco, Lindstrom, Morgan Geist

CHRIS COCO – FEEL FREE LIVE GOOD

DJ / producer Chris Coco is back with a super-Balearic, eclectic selection of mellow electronic music. After adventures with the band City Reverb and performing as the DJ element for Robbie Williams, as well as his usual circuit of global DJ dates, compilations, mixes and radio shows, Coco took a few months out to prepare these musical delights at 99, his studio in Camden, London. The music ranges from deep house to ambient to chillout to dub and is all held together by an atmospheric, almost romantic feel that he brings to all his productions.

For Fans of: Afterlife, Café Del Mar Series, Tosca

MATTHEW JONSON – AGENTS OF TIME

It might come as a surprise to learn that “Agents of Time” is Jonson's debut solo album. He's been a major figure on the scene almost since the moment he emerged in 2001, with hotly tipped singles for Perlon and Minus quickly raising his profile. Since then, he's turned out 20-odd singles and EPs, plus remixes for theChemical Brothers, Moby, Swayzak and even Nelly Furtado. On his own, as a member of Cobblestone Jazz, and as a co-founder of the Wagon Repair label, Jonson has continually pushed and prodded electronic dance music's familiar forms into more distinctive shapes, without ever losing focus on the dancefloor.

For Fans of: Cobblestone Jazz, Swayzak, Ricardo Villalobos

TOE TO TOE – ARTURO GATTI

Over nearly two decades the tale to Toe To Toe has been rooted in survival, struggle and conviction. Arturo ‘Thunder’ Gatti was a champion boxer who had three of his career fights called ‘Fight Of The Year’ by Ring Magazine. After his retirement in 2009 Gatti was found dead in a Brazilian hotel room, allegedly strangled by his jealous wife. Recorded at Three Phase studios in Melbourne with Sam Johnson, “Arturo Gatti” is perfect hardcore, the kind of music Toe To Toe have always made, full of passion and bile, vitriol and power.

For Fans of: Madball, Agnostic Front, Dropkick Murphys

DJ DEEP PRESENTS – CITY TO CITY VOLUME 3

DJ Deep known as one of the most revered members of the French house scene has made it his duty to share "true to its roots" house and techno music! As a member of the Respect roster of artists, his ‘Respect is Burning’ parties and CD series has kept listeners on the pulse of the hot French house scene! This is definitely not a ‘Classic House compilation’ but more a very personal selection of older and newer tracks that have a very special place in DJ Deep’s heart and his record box. This album evokes the ‘golden days’ of ‘house’ through the senses of DJ Deep.

For Fans of: Dimitri From Paris, Masters At Work, Cassius

ST JOSEPH’S GIRLS/TE AUTE COLLEGE – HAERE MAI

The music featured on this recording represents a cross section of the traditional and contemporary music of the Maori people of New Zealand. From the masculine harmonies and vigorous Haka of Te Aute College, to the distinctive singing of St Joseph’s Maori Girls’ College who enjoy the distinction of having sold more recordings worldwide than any other Maori group – a fact of which they are justly proud. The items featured on this recording also have the distinction of being the first digital recordings of Maori music in New Zealand.

For Fans of: Maisey Rika, South Pacific Recordings, St Joseph’s Maori Girls

Thanks to www.border.co.nz for this story.

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