Hervé

Posted on March 25, 2009 by adam @ aerial noise

Wow, a week sure goes by quick when you’re having a hella good time. 317 recently escaped to Toronto to see the stellar Cut Copy at circa and wow, more on that later. All in all, it’s nice to be back in Ottawa but the inbox is full and there’s lots to hear.

Hervé can be found dwelling in London, UK while occasionally hitting up the surrounding area. You may recognize his work under the side projects: The Count and The Count & Sinden, having produced and released for the labels Cheap Thrills, Domino, Loungin’, and Dubsided. Both projects are unique and worthwhile checking out if you have that kind of time. If you don’t check out these bangers below.

♫ Herve – The Science of Fear (Herve Dub Mix)

Hervé drops some splashy, aggressive electro in The Science of Fear. I love the transitions from the flashy uptempo synth to the mellowness throughout the track. Definitely talented on the board, Hervé is about to show you what he’s all about.

♫ Fake Blood – Mars (Herve Re-Fix)

Hervé tosses up a delightful little rendition to Fake Blood’s Mars that caught my attention (and judging by the activity across Hype I’m not alone). While this is not my favourite mix, and to be honest I prefer the original, it highlights a lot of the sampling capabilities Hervé possesses.

♫ Herve – Cheap Thrills

My grade 4 history teacher would always recite, “you can’t know where you’re going, unless you know where you’ve been.” Sometimes the same goes for music. Here is a little bit of a throwback pieced out of Michael Jackson’s Thriller by Hervé. It can be a tad loopy in some areas but has some incredibly funked out rifts that can force the stiffest people to start bending those knees.

If you’re in the mood for more, Hervé recently dropped a remix to Calvin Harris’ I’m Not Alone.

The New Music: March, wk 11

Posted on March 15, 2009 by adam @ aerial noise

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Get Famous! consist of JNL and Aaron Ives representing Winnipeg, Manitoba. I ran across them surfing the local blogs (see links on right) and hypemachine. The Canadian duo have created something outstanding in the track entitled, “Slip Away.” It throws me back to the vibes which Bot’Ox “Grand Central” used to give to me when I first heard it. “Slip Away” lives up to its name tossing up a dreamy electro trip. It’s sick to see Canadian music showing some serious potential lately. Fucking eh.

♫ Get Famous – Slip Away

Just Playing Catch-Up

Posted on March 11, 2009 by adam @ aerial noise

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The past week we have neglected some stuff we shouldn’t have. We apologize. We offer these “forgotten” songs as tribute.

♫ DJ Mujava – Township Funk (Boys 8-Bit Remix)

I have had this remix to DJ Mujava for just over a week now. My copy was in rough shape, low quality and therefore was very quiet with a loooong fade-in (30 secs). I attempted to tweak this version a bit to get the acoustics a little bit louder. Once I did it was masterful. Boys 8-Bit sound like a combination between the Crookers and Digitalism with a raw, wicked synth. However!!! wait for it- give it some time to warm up in it’s interlude.

♫ The Teenagers – Feeling Better (Build Remix)

This song has been tossed and turned since early ’08. However, I think this Build remix finally hit the spot I was looking for in The Teenagers. A great track to waste the night away with, whatever the mood.

♫ Sebastien Tellier – Kilometer (A-Trak Extended Dub)

As part of A-Trak’s promotional countdown to his new release Infinity+1 on March 31, he has released an extended dub version of Sebastien Tellier’s “Kilometer.” it’s GOLD.

♫ Lykke Li -Little Bit (Death To The Throne Remix)

This track is awesome. Death To The Throne added some bass to one of the more softer, captivating tracks within Lykke Li’s history. However, this is a really old throwback. It’s still a product of 2009- but probably mid January…. my baaaaad.

The New Music: March. wk 10

Posted on March 9, 2009 by adam @ aerial noise

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We pause to bring yet another installment of the weekly noisemakers. New York’s Tigersapien are catching a lot of attention over the net with a number of new tracks rolling in. One that particularly caught my attention was the “God Knows (Kolt13 – Pornostream Remix)” I stumbled across. I checked out the orig and while they’re are a few changes and differences, both tracks knocked my socks off. The sporadic baseline and rhythmics in this remix made it the winner of today’s post.

♫ Tigersapien – God Knows (Kolt13 – Pornostream Remix)

I’ll come out straight and admit I have a bit of a bias towards Tesla Boy. The very fact that he is operating out of Moscow and making some sweet vibes there screams awesome. I find Russia and Russian history extremely fascinating- but that’s neither here nor there and I will stay on topic. Tesla Boy explores keys, bass, and drums to create some mellow, really vibed-out stuff.

♫ Tesla Boy – Neon Love

♫ Tesla Boy – Spirit Of The Night

Veteran French-house musician Kris Menace is releasing a huge 3-disc collection (37 track special) of his own work that features the old, the new, and some colabs/remixes. The compilation “Idiosyncrasies” is expected to drop in April off his own label Compuphonic. With any luck we’ll have some tracks to showcase leading up to the release, but to hold you over for now check these beauts. It also helps when you’re in the know with French legend Fred Falke.

♫ Kris Menace – Poesie

♫ Kris Menace ft. Fred Falke – Enamoured

A-Trak is baaaaack!

Posted on March 8, 2009 by adam @ aerial noise

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A-Trak’s new disc Infinity+1 is out on March 31st and we couldn’t be more excited. He’s released an album teaser that is nothing but sick. It highlights a lot of the very best that hit the speakers last year and of course he stamps it with his own unique sound. Not only talented in producing and mixing, he’s also innovative in marketing. A-Trak devised a new countdown website that drops something noteworthy each day by some dope affiliated artist until his new album drops. Why wouldn’t you want to update yourself each day? Check the site and while you do check out the teaser. A-Trak is baaaaack!!!!

♫ A-Trak – Infinity+1 Teaser

Calvin Harris + N.C.Y.

Posted on March 7, 2009 by adam @ aerial noise

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Calvin Harris dropped “I’m not alone” earlier this year. I’m not going to lie I was a bit hesitant after the first listen mainly because it strays far beyond the Calvin Harris we all are used to. Thankfully I smartened up after a couple listens, took my shades off and saw the gold beneath. If you don’t feel it the first time, give it a second- you may just be happy you did.

Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone (DMCA rbr)

Savannah Waves by N.C.Y. (Not Cool Yet) only took one listen. It’s a demo instrumental I came across the other day on BigStereo. Not Cool Yet appear to be almost half a year old and yet they seem to have mastered soft synth. They have only released two demo’s to the public but each make their own individual statement. Lots of potential coming out of Australia!

♫ N.C.Y. (not cool yet) – Savannah Waves (320 KBS)

Gentlemen Thieves

Posted on March 6, 2009 by adam @ aerial noise

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We were lucky enough to have a few tracks dropped to us by New York’s own Gentlemen Thieves. They have been producing music for a little over two years but decided only last September to release them via MySpace. We’re happy they did. “Wild Card” and “Magic” showcase the wide variety Thieves produce. “Wild Card” is an instrumental which houses various elements and techniques. Rhythm and tempo are always in motion throughout the track. The sporadic use of sounds moving in and out create a mash-up mix of goodness! “Magic” tosses in variations of what embodies much of the electro, pop, and dance scene currently. Catchy and captivating lyrics with a special Gentlemen Thieves magic makes it a simple track to mix and keep the dance floor moving. We don’t want to spoil all the fun as more can be found via their MySpace. So check em out and throw them some love. Hope you enjoy!

♫ Gentlemen Thieves – Wild Card

♫ Gentlemen Thieves – Magic