It's the Supersound

Finally the heat wave has moved on and we are all now embracing the cool change. Bit of a mega-post, full of all kinds of hotness:

Krautrock outfit Dreamworld features Klaus Fichter and Rolf Fichter (both were involved with Yatha Sidhra) who brought out two albums in the early eighties. ‘On Flight to the Light’ being my highlight.

MP3: Dreamworld – Summerdays

This track is a great cut from Wilbert Longmire’s brilliant LP “Sunny Side Up”.

MP3: Wilbert Longmire – Sunny Side Up

Nice reggae from Dadawah.

MP3: Dadawah – Seventy-Two Nations

Smooth track ‘The Star of a Story’ from disco-funk group Heatwave – lifted from their 2nd album “Central Heating”.

MP3: Heatwave – The Star of a Story

One of my fav old prog-rock bands, King Crimson, released the album “Discipline” in 1981 – their first album following a seven-year hiatus. Crimson has a different sound on this album compared to previous work. The New Wave feel is established from the involvement of ex-David Bowie/Frank Zappa guitarist/singer Adrian Belew, who also was a major collaborator with Talking Heads. ‘The Sheltering Sky’ is a lengthy instrumental, a stand-out from the rest of the tracks from the album due to its psychedelic mellow sound. Sounds a lot like Ozric’s “Arborescence”.

MP3: King Crimson – The Sheltering Sky

HAT from Japan is a trio featuring Tetsu Inoue, Uwe Schmidt (Atom Heart) and YMO’s Haruomi Hosono. “DSP-Holiday” released in 1998; still sounds fresh.

MP3: HAT – Plug-In Mambo

BAMBOO MUSIK PRESENTS: PRIORITY DELIVERY (upgrade) w/ MO MORRIS (UK)
// FRI 15 MARCH 2013 @ THE MERCAT
// SUPPORT: Bamboo Musik DJs
// FB EVENT
// TIP: $0 entry fee if in postman attire

It’s that time again, although this time our special guest is UK born/Indo resider Mo Morris, known for his work with ‘A Mountain of One’ and now recently ZSOU. Check the blurb!:

In 2007, Morris formed the trio A Mountain Of One giving the cosmic disco movement its desperately needed fresh perspective, transplanting it into a dream world of progressive rock, Americana and pastoral folk. After two celebrated long player trips, the collaborative ship sunk but allowed Morris and bass player Merrick Adams to captain a new direction with ZSOU. With their heavy voodoo percussion and analogue twists, the duo celebrate the ritual of dance and hypnotic states. Issuing a double A side on luxury culture hub LN-CC, the release shoots a technicolor ecstasy rush to the soul and saw DJ support from Dr Dunks, Tim Sweeney and Kenji Takimi. ZSOU have also remixed the legendary Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music). As a DJ, Mo Morris unfolds his wild imagination with psychedelic, deep and brooding sets of future-past.

For a sample of what to expect, check out Mo Morris’ tour mix, live in Jakarta (courtesy of NIMH’s soundcloud).

MP3: Kuniyuki Takahashi – Touch (A Mountain of One Peyote Remix)

Mo is also playing at the H.I.T.S. Warehouse Happening in Sydney with Canyons, Noise in My Head and Tamas Jones (Hey Convict!).

Public Possession is an independent record label and shop based in Munich (Germany), a Marvin and Valentino venture, who are dear friends to us here at Waves. The grand store opening is happening today in Munich at 12pm til 7pm, featuring Muallem, Permanent Vacation DJs, Manuel Kim, Mooner, Benjamin Roeder, et al. Situated next to a skateshop in the Munich central area – more details at the FB page.

‘STORE’ ASPECT:
It will be a small boutique store speciallising in labels such as LIES, Golf Channel, Themes for Great Cities, Discos Capablanca, etc. General vibe will be aimed at more club / house / techno, stocking 80% new material. There will be a selection of 2nd hand records: disco/organic/etc. 12″s, et al. DJ equipment will also be on offer.

Physical only, no online web store.

There will be three to four in-store sessions per month taking place in the late afternoon/early evening in a non-club relaxed atmosphere featuring international DJs. The first weekend post-opening will feature Severino Horse Meat Disco and Manuel Kim, with Ron Morelli, Hunee, Ilias Pitsios (Echovolt, ‘Into the Light’ compilation), Rollerboys, Olof Uhlin + more in the pipeline.

‘LABEL’ ASPECT:
The P.P. record label will be kicking off very soon with releases from Tambien, Barellow and fellow Aussies Matthew Brown and Bell Towers. 300-500 pressed per batch at a rate of roughly four to five per year. Expect a repress of the brilliant first Tambien 12″ in the not so distant future.

Stay tuned.

I must hang my head in shame as I press each keystroke for this blog post due to guilt. The fact I haven’t given this party any Waves love, especially when its their one year anniversary just around the corner, is quite bad form on my behalf. So, to the hosts who can boast the most roast, Biscuit & Laila, I humbly apologise!

To keep in theme with the theme of the party, let the news reporting begin! Day Care was born on March 18, 2012. The hosts of the party are the dynamic duo Biscuit & Laila. Its a monthly Sunday day party. It takes place on third floor of the Carlton, otherwise known as the Hasti Bala Bar. Indoors and outdoors – there is a place for everyone. Countless of talented individuals have graced their presence at Day Care – Misha (PAM), Michael Kucyk (NIMH), Andee Frost (THDF), Roland Tings (100% Silk), Bayu & Kanzo (Puff Puff Pass), Roman Wafers (Internasjonal/Bamboo Musik), Tornado Wallace (ESP + more), Michael Ozone (ESP), Otologic (C-Grade), Bobby Boomerang (Cut Copy), Richard Kelly (Empty Sleeve), Matthew Brown, Dj Sweet Puff (Jez, top bloke), Zanzibar Chanel, .. OK there are heaps more – an all-star roster. What if you are hungry? Or even thirsty — don’t fret, its all sorted; plenty of drink and food specials. Parents, bring your little tykes as it is kid friendly! Free, what’s your excuse?

DAY CARE #11: ‘SPECIAL NEWS EDITION’

// SUN 24 FEBRUARY 2013
// HASTI BALA BAR, LVL 3, THE CARLTON HOTEL
// 2PM – 9PM/10PM
// ENTRY COST: $FREE$
// FB EVENT

// LINEUP:

• JNETT – (THE TOFF/STRICTLY VINYL/RECOVERY ABC TV)

Jnett is a well known and established character here in the Melbourne music scene; her services spanning across two decades. She was a past host of ABC’s influential and historic morning music program ‘Recovery‘. Jnett has also been involved in the record store industry, starting at Central Station and then progressing onto Hear Now, founded by her, Andee and Jim. This will be a great opportunity to hear some fine tracks from a well-respected local icon.

• MICHAEL KUCYK – (NOISE IN MY HEAD – RRR RADIO)

Known for his enriching 3RRR radio show ‘Noise in My Head‘, Michael K will be playing his dynamic and eclectic cuts at what seems to be his last Melbourne gig (for a while at least). Michael is bound for Sydney so lets send him off in style!

• PHILLIPS HEAD – (WAVES AT NIGHT/I.T GUY)

A new adventure awaits for this tall chap, taking on a brand new DJ moniker. Finally, a level of comfort and freshness is achieved. You may know him as the person who wrote this blog post. [OK, let's get out of 3rd person.] If you are a little intrigued to see what music floats my world at the moment & want to see me in the flesh, well, you will know where to find me…

• CLARE WALLY – (THE WEATHER RING/COASTAL SHELF)

Originally from Perth and now based in Melbourne,, Clare is a multi-talented individual, spanning through the realms of music and print: in terms of bands, she was involved with punk outfit Dance Creeps (with Thomas Jeppe), Desperate House, Healing Crystal Meth and Perfume Production (with Laila). She has also contributed/founded many publications, such as architecture journal ‘The Weather Ring’ and also Perth-based ‘Bench Press’ & Costal Shelf. Clare is bound to bring a colourful array of selections to the table.

• + HOSTS BISCUIT & LAILA

// INCLUDING:

• A DELUXE BBQ SITUATION (WAGYU, VEGE, LAMB BUN, ETC)
• CHILD FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
• INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LEAFY, PLUSH AREAS WITH ROUNDED EDGES
• DRINK SPECIAL (ADULTS ONLY)
• SURPRISES TBC & TBA

So, if you are free this Sunday and happen to be around the area then come enjoy the sun, music, dance, company and everything that sits in between at Day Care. What may seem saturated now (well, the whole Sunday party thing), Biscuit & Laila are consistently providing a unique, blissful Sunday day party with a unbreakable formula. The real deal! Their efforts are well justified with the party deserving high critical acclaim and praise… so come down and support!

Over and out.

Melbourne EBM/industrial based Forces is made up of Alex Akers & Tom Kernot, a definite favourite to us here at Waves. I was lucky to receive a lovely package, the Forces debut 12″, in the mail two weeks back (I think) from D. Stricker (cheers man! sorry for slow uptake).

The self-titled debut Forces EP is out now on Midnight Juggernauts’ label Siberia Records. Additional talent present on the release is the always stellar Matthew Brown (additional synth programming on ‘Altered States’) and mixing by Presets’ Kim Moyes (on ‘Overland’). The 12″ can be purchased from the Siberia merch site – limited to 500 ; heavy stock ; great package. Or if you want ease-of-use, buy the digital here.

In addition to the 12″, Forces are also pushing out a new single from the EP, ‘Overland (In My Mind)’ – check the brilliant video below ; Directed and Produced by Alex Akers:

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To celebrate the new single and the new record Forces has been on tour. Luckily enough, there is a Forces record launch tomorrow night (22/2/2013) in Melbourne, presented by Siberia, Vice and Noisey at the Liberty Social featuring Kangaroo Skull, Nun, White Hex and HTRK DJs. Don’t miss it!

Bell Towers, the man who brought you the 2011 Hole in the Sky 12″ ‘Private Time (Dub)’ returns with ‘Tonight I’m Flying’, a killer release on Prins Thomas’ label Internajonal that is sure to bring maximum dance-floor strength and impact. Backed with two different mixes from the Idjut Boys.

(( Bell Towers is 1/2 of Bamboo Musik, going by the DJ name of Roman Wafers ))

It should also be noted that ‘Tonight I’m Flying’ was mentioned in the Waves at Night ‘Selections (Best Of): 2012‘ post – don’t sleep on this!

Out on the 25th of Feb. Preorder now from Technique (JAP) and other good stores. Click the Technique link for audio samples.

Incredible video (above ^) generated for …

HOME LOAN RECORDS PRESENTS: DUNGEON CLUB

// FRI 8 FEBRUARY 2013 @ THE MERCAT
// ENTRY COST: $10
// FB EVENT

// LINEUP:

• FOUR DOOR (SYDNEY)
• MICHAEL OZONE
• DUNGEON POSSE
• TOTAL CONTROL DJS
• DUNGEON DAVE
• DJ WALDORN AND COBBLEPOT (PERF)

// SOUNDS TO EXPECT:

• MIDI-EVIL TECKNO
• SWORD TRANCE
• DRAW BRIDGE HOUSE
• SWINGING AXE RYTHEMS

// MERCHANDISE: ‘HOME LOAN REC’ T-shirts available on the night! Get them while they are hot hot hot!

LN-CC, otherwise known as Late Night Chameleon Cafe, is a concept store based in London that stocks a wide array of clothing, amongst other things (check out the great audio gear!).

LN-CC very late last year initiated their in-house record label, providing a platform to release the work of artists who influence LN-CC on a personal level. To kick off the label, LN-CC Recordings on the 12/12/12 launched a 4-part 12″ series, featuring legendary Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera. LN-CC had access to the master-tapes of his solo back catalogue and the ability to work directly with Phil to create some brilliant remixes in co-lab with a wide array of talent – Kenji Takimi, Velvet Season and the Hearts of Gold, Daniele Baldelli, Zsou, Cos/Mes, Secret Fingers, and Theo Parrish.

A very well thought out series with beautiful packaging. Top notch LN-CC! Purchase from their website.

In conjunction with the launch of the remixes, LN-CC hosted an intimate interview and Q&A with Phil at the LN-CC store in London which can be seen here.

MP3: Roxy Music – India (Tropical Computer Edit)

ANIMALS DANCING PRESENTS: DANIEL WANG
// FRI 18 JANUARY 2013 @ THE MERCAT
// SUPPORT: Animal Dancing DJs (Andee Frost, Tornado Wallace & Otologic)
// TICKETS: $30 @ MOSHTIX
// FB EVENT

Animals Dancing are excited to announce the long-overdue Melbourne return of Daniel Wang

Born in California and raised in Taiwan, the well-traveled producer Daniel Wang has been among the most restless and classically minded members of the dance music community over the last decade. Wang made a name for himself in the mid ’90s Chicago house scene with a series of playful, funky, sample-delic 12-inches on his own Balihu label, compiled on 1998′s I Was a Disco Malcontent: The Best of Balihu Records. Rooted

in the pioneering disco and techno innovations of Giorgio Moroder, Kraftwerk, Francois K, Arthur Russell, the releases earned Wang a reputation for being something of a dance music purist, a notion underscored by his philosophy that the whole of house music can be summed up in 200 pieces of vinyl, while all the rest are merely variations.

Later in the ’90s, Wang relocated to New York City, where he forged a friendship with the similarly retro-minded Morgan Geist of Metro Area. By this point, Wang had given up on the samples which cluttered his early releases, taking his back-to-basics ethic one step further. He’d also become an avid theremin enthusiast. In 2001, Geist’s Environ label put out Wang’s soulful, ’70s boogie-inspired album Idealism.

Wang left the states in 2003 to live in Berlin, where his involvement in the club culture plays an important role in the city’s gay culture and political climate.

MP3: Daniel Wang – On the Moon
MP3: Daniel Wang – Unhouse
MP3: Daniel Wang – Twitchy-Scratchy
MP3: Daniel Wang – Warped
MP3: Daniel Wang – Like Some Dream I Can’t Stop Dreaming (Break Mix)