07 April 2011 - 0 Comments

TRUTH – PUPPETS – 2 x CD 

Re-Released and with a bonus CD of remixes, and a mix CD, we present you the debut album from Truth – Puppets.

Lauded by everyone who is anyone within the Dubstep scene, Truth have the backing of key icons, artists such as Mala and Skream have supported Truth along the journey, releasing Truth tracks on their own legendary imprints Deep Medi and Disfigured Dubz respectively.

Then came the Puppets album, a mash up of dark cinematic strings and weighty sub bass dub combinations, this album packs punch. Undoubtedly one of NZ’s finest dance music exports, this is essential listening for anyone into Dubstep.

All proceeds from the sale of this CD goes towards quake relief in Christchurch

For Fans of: Skream, Optimus Gryme, Mt Eden

VARIOUS – THE ANNUAL 2011 (MINISTRY OF SOUND) – CD

Ministry of Sound is probably the biggest brand in dance music these days.

The Annual 2011 is the continuation of a series of CD’s that is the bible of Dance music across the globe. Literally jam packed across 3 cd’s, this is the collection of dancefloor smasher’s for 2011. Featuring all the biggest names in dance music, Duck Sauce, Sweedish House Mafia, Laidback Luke, Armin Van Buuren, Benny Bennasi, Fedde Le Grand, that sums the CD up really.

What you’re getting is the best collection of dance tunes for 2011 on 3 CD’s mixed by the best in the business

For Fans of: Duck Sauce, Bob Sinclair, Laidback Luke

LADYTRON – 604 – CD

Ladytron blends electronic pop sensibilities with a classic New Wave sound. This is a re-release of their critically acclaimed 1^st album, released in 2001 and featured tracks from their debut EP. 

The new wave sound was almost lost and forgotten until Ladytron arrived and offered a new take on that vintage sound, with a contemporary edge.

Dusting down the old analogue equipment, this album set Ladytron on a career path that has seen them negotiate 3 albums, tour the world several times over and influence a whole new generation of New Wave fans.

For Fans of: Crystal Castles, Chicks on Speed, Ladyhawke

LADYTRON – LIGHT & MAGIC – CD

Ladytron blends in electronic pop sensibilities with a classic New Wave sound. Continuing with the re-issues we have the 2^nd album from Ladytron, Light & Magic.

Released in 2002, Light & Magic was a more dance music orientated album than 604, and hugely influenced by the newly emerging Electroclash scene, which was created off the back of their 1^st album.

For Fans of: Crystal Castles, Chicks on Speed, Ladyhawke

LADYTRON – WITCHING HOUR – CD

Ladytron blends in electronic pop sensibilities with a classic New Wave sound.

Last of the Ladytron re-releases seeS the 3^rd album Witching Hour getting a repress.

Gone was the electronic new wave sound, in came the more traditional sounds of guitars. It’s like a cross pollination of Phil Spector, Death in Vegas and My Bloody Valentine.

All in all it was quite a change but one that gained plaudits in the music press. They went from being that new wave electro band to mainstream rock and roll recognition.

For Fans of: Crystal Castles, Chicks on Speed, Ladyhawke

AUSTIN PERALTA – ENDLESS PLANETS – CD

Austin Peralta is a jazz musician. He has dedicated his early years to practice and dedication to a particular artform. He has played with, amongst many others, the likes of Chick Corea, Hank Jones and Ron Carter. He plays the piano and composes like a true veteran. And he’s done all that by the time he’s twenty. And that’s before you even get into his work as a session player for everyone from Erykah Badu to Shafiq Husayn, or the time he sat in with legendary LA big band, Horace Tapscott’s Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra.

But, as Flying Lotus explains, “this is a step in direction of where I want Brainfeeder to go. True musicianship as well as some interesting electronics.” Peralta, another LA native and son of legendary Z-Boy skater and, latterly, documentary film-maker Stacy Peralta, in many ways fits clearly into what Brainfeeder has always been about, a combination of questing futurism and an understanding of where you’re coming from. So while Peralta works alongside serious jazz musicians like Zane Musa (alto sax), Ben Wendel (tenor and soprano), Hamilton Price (bass) and Zach Harmon (drums), he also relies on longtime friend and associate Strangeloop for electronic manipulation throughout the set and ends the album with a scintillating collaboration with The Cinematic Orchestra and singer Heidi Vogel.

For Fans of: John Coltrane, Jach Dejohnette

A SKYLIT DRIVE – IDENTITY ON FIRE – CD

The 3^rd album from American Post Metalcore band A Skylit drive shows them drawing on all their influences into one project with a real cohesion.

It’s not easy to blend the Electronic with Rock and Metal into some sort of balance, but they manage to, and what sounds like with ease. Impressive arrangements backed with skilled musicianship and creative vocals wins here, it’s a showcase of how the band has worked out what they do best without regurgitating previous releases.

For Fans of: Alesana, The Word Alive, Blessthefall

SCREECHING WEASEL – FIRST WORLD MANIFESTO – CD

The 12^th release from an ever changing line up that is Screeching Weasel.

You get the feeling with this album they stick to the things they know best, sarcasm, dead pan, emotive lyrical content backed with a no nonsense approach.

This is actually a great return for Screeching Weasel, the first album in 10 years and it’s really bang on the money. Get this while you can, it’s likely the band will again disappear for another 10 years!

Once again if you’re a fan of the Fat Wreck Chords label it’s really a must purchase. This label is one of few labels really catering to punk fans these days with its no holds barred indie approach to releasing music, support it.

For Fans of: NOFX, Lagwagon

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

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