First released in 1993 on William Orbits legendary Guerrilla imprint, ‘Little Bullet’ is arguably one of the defining tracks of its generation; it’s influence and status has grown year on year as it continues to remain a fond favourite of DJs and clubbers alike. And it’s this enduring appeal that influenced Charlie May and Duncan Forbes to revisit the tune, albeit with initial trepidation as Charlie honestly admits, “We weren’t sure whether to re-work Bullet. Some things are best left alone.”

“However,” says Duncan picking up the conversation, “There was no harm in trying, so after locating the parts amongst a pile of DATs (which some may be amused to learn were the current studio door stop!), we decided to have little experiment and play around…”

The result was nothing short of spectacular and the duo swiftly realised it deserved a full release. Shot through with the classic sound of modern day Spooky, ‘Little Bullet’ is reborn in full contemporary techno glory. “Sound systems have come a long way sine the record was conceived and LB 2010 has been produced with these developments in mind,” they explain in unison.

One listen and it’s plain to hear they’re not kidding, this re-loaded Bullet is armed with a devastating bass line, whilst its synonymous pad and vocal now come with accentuated goose-bump beauty. Even the harshest critic will find it hard to argue this is one track that really does make the hairs on the back of head tingle. If further confirmation were needed just ask all those who were lucky enough to be on the floor at Bedrock’s Easter extravaganza at Matter during Digweed’s set.

Spooky – Little Bullet is out 7th June via Beatport, followed by all good digital outlets

Boy 8-Bit – Promo Mix May 2010

Toolroom has a rich reputation in the mix CD spectrum. How do you feel about being given the opportunity to contribute to the series?
It’s an honour as I guess it would be for any artist. I am glad that they were willing to put me at the helm of this journey and trusted me to steer it in the right direction!

How would you describe the sound of the mix?
Well disc one is more of a groove based listening experience… It’s kind of like the sort of mix I enjoy listening to. It begins really deep and then works its way to a banging finish… Disc two is more representative of a guest slot that I would play in a club. I guess it like a 2hr club mix condensed into 75mins

How did you go about selecting tracks for the mix?
Haha – well it was a long process… Ask George in licensing! It was always going to be a bit more packed than any of the others CDs because I use tools extensively and I wanted that to be captured on the CD. There were LOADS of things that never made it on there due to licensing restrictions though… That was a bit gutting.

Would you say your musical policies as a DJ are accurately reflected?
Definitely! I think a lot of aspects of my sound are covered and people also get to see a different side to my music, for example the deeper stuff from disc one that I don’t normally get to play. I think people will be quite surprised.

Was musical diversity an important concept to explore for you while making the mix?
It wasn’t so much of an exploration, as I listen to so much different music. It was more like a case of actually fitting everything I wanted on there!

What do you feel about the house scene at the moment in terms of the quality of musical output?
Some of the output is great. There are exciting producers out there doing amazing tracks, and people are so up for listening right now… However some of the music out there is absolute gash, but its managing to hide under a veil of perceived genius. No names though! My stuff fits into neither I think… It’s just music to shake your bum to.

On the back of the Album release, how packed is your DJ schedule?
It’s Ramjamajammer at the moment. I am on a flight right now to Tokyo and then I get back for a few days of studio work before I shoot off to Russia + Poland… I can’t remember the last weekend off I had! Its pretty packed up until NY aswell – I have a US tour in December that I am really looking forward to and I am really excited that I am booked in London for NYE.

Are there any upcoming shows that you’re particularly looking forward to?
The Toolroom Knights 3rd Birthday at Ministry of Sound in London… I am planning some VERY special bits for that…

Preferred method of mixing: Vinyl or CDs?
Neither! I use Ableton Live 8 and the Akai APC40 now with 2 CDJ’s running in parallel to it… It’s the only way for me to fly.

All-time Favourite Club to perform in?
Pacha NYC or Space Ibiza… The terrace at Space obviously! And then in close joint second it would be Space Miami + Ministry of Sound.

Favourite Producer of the moment?
Either ThreeSixty or Adam Shaw… I also really like Broombeck + Siwell. They all make awesome stuff!

Secret weapon in your record box?
A .44 caliber spud gun… For laying down hefty justice carbohydrate style.

What’s your worst experience behind the decks?
When I used to drink a lot I played a couple of SHOCKING shows… One over here and one in Ireland. I have never felt like more of an asswipe for being as bad as I was. That’s why I got clean and promised that I would never play like that again.

TOOLROOM KNIGHTS MIXED BY FUNKAGENDA IS OUT NOW… (And it’s worth a listen!)

Sander himself will check out the video’s and select the best & most creative creations.

Join now and win some cool stuff like Sander’s new mix CD ‘This Is Sander Kleinenberg 2′ and limited edition t-shirts!

Check out www.sanderkleinenberg.com/videocontest and show us what you’ve got.

All entries must be submitted by midnight on November 30, 2009.

Good luck!

Let this also serve as a friendly reminder to check out D. Ramirez’s August 2009 mix chock-full-a his brand new productions including “Satur8,” his co-production with Matt Tolfrey “Bounce To Me” and his massive new collaboration (and Pete Tong Essential tune) D.Ramirez & Mark Knight vs Underworld entitled “Downpipe.” Click here and open your ears!!

If you think you know Snow Patrol, think again. Of course, there’s the band who are capable of outselling the Arctic Monkeys, getting numerous nominations for Brits, and monopolising the upper reaches the charts with alarming regularity with their superior song theory and balladeering.

This Snow Patrol have enjoyed platinum sales of their ‘Eyes Open’ album (in both UK and USA) and musical appearances on everything from Spiderman 3 to Grey’s Anatomy. This Snow Patrol has toured with U2, performed at Live Earth and appeared on Saturday Night Live. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

There’s also another Snow Patrol about which you may know little. The Snow Patrol that concerns us here are the musical aesthetes with fathom-deep record collections, the broad knowledge of the record obsessive and the deft selection skills of seasoned DJs. They are, of course, all of these things and a few more besides.

The Snow Patrol pair assigned with the task here, Tom Simpson and Gary Lightbody, know their way round their collections and are old hands at that grubby DJing caper. And it shows. The mix is bookended by a pair of beauties, beginning with the unusually ethereal ‘Obseravtory Crest’ by Captain Beefheart with its chiming guitars and Rhodes-drenched backing track. The end is signalled by John Martyn’s ‘Sweet Little Mystery’ from the big man’s 1980 LP ‘Grace & Danger’. A fitting tribute for a fallen comrade.

But this is not a mix about DJ trickery. There are naturally some grooves in there (A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Food and Holy Ghost! all make appearances along the way), but really this is about song appreciation. The songs are groovy, natch, but it’s the feeling that’s important here whether we’re falling in love with Jim Noir’s daffy lyrics or wondering from which planet Arthur Russell may have landed.

And, as this is Late Night Tales, they always but always have something special for you in the comely form of a newly recorded cover version, this time their own homage to Antiopdean heroes INXS with ‘New Sensation’. As Gary himself queries of their remake: “Why bother if you’re just palely imitating the true form?”

Release: October 2009
Label: Late Night Tales
Website: www.latenighttales.co.uk

\\1. Brainwaves (Main Mix)
Enchanting deep house music wrapped in comforting swirls of synth and presented upon a heartening baseline that gently massages into compliance.

\\2. Brainwaves (Dub Mix)
More of the same tender, reassuring depth.

\\3. Brainwaves (Stephen Lopkin Mix)
Lopkin mischievously introduces Latin beats and techno squeaks and splutterings to up the intensity and morph his mix into a more dancefloor destined track

Bio:
An established DJ and producer of many years, Demarkus Lewis has released on such labels as Swerve Records, End Recordings, Slip n Slide, Low Down, and Brique Rouge. He runs record label Grin Music.

Michael Shilling has produced music released on Ovum, Grin Music, Rhythmic Deep, Color Recordings and Kapa. He also runs the Rhythmic Label Group, including the Rhythmic Tech and Rhythmic Deep labels releasing music from many talented producers from Detroit and Chicago such as Adonis, John Beltran aka Indio.

A monumental slab of feel-good summer house, ‘West End girls (2009)’ is currently firing up dancefloors here and in Ibiza, and has just been made an Essential New Tune on Radio 1 by Pete Tong.

Instantly recognisable from the first few chords, ‘West End girls (2009)’ takes the original firmly onto today’s dancefloor, with enough electro flourishes to make it an anthem for a new generation.

The second in an occasional collaborative series, this track follows James and Ridney’s first joint production, ‘Sunshyne’, released last summer on CR2, also earmarked by Radio 1’s dance don, and named as Track Of The Year by Carl Cox.

Hailing from the South Coast city of Southampton, James and Ridney have both been cited as rising stars for their solo production and DJ careers. James has released underground smashes including ‘Cool Wet Grass’ with Audiofly (Get Physical), ‘Warm Milk’, ‘Pass Me The Suntan Lotion’ and ‘Remote’ (all on his own Spoken Recordings imprint) as well as remixing tracks for the likes of Renaissance, Bedrock and fabric, while DJ’s championing his productions include Pete Tong, Nic Fanciulli, Sasha, John Digweed, Danny Howells and Steve Lawler.

Ridney has collaborated with Lenny Fontana to produce ‘Wait 4 U’, rapidly signed as a single to Ministry Of Sound. His remix portfolio includes storming reworkings for labels such as Data and CR2 and he’s enjoyed regular support from heavyweight spinners including James Zabiela, Carl Cox, Pete Tong, and many more.

Label: Extra Dry
Release Date: 21st September

From the off, Missill takes us through 50 minutes of grimy beats and bass lines so dirty they will make the hardest of clubbers blush. All garnished with a distinctive funky hip-hop flavour, this album was made for the dance floor!

‘Mix Shake’ by name, ‘Mix Shake’ by right this mix boasts a sublimely versatile bag of newbies, mash-ups, unreleased and rare Tracks. Packing in an impressive 42 club smashing hits in total from the likes of Crookers, J-Dilla, SebAstian, Missill, Blaqstarr, Mr Oizo, Boys Noize, A-Trak, Buraka Som Sistema, Glitch Mob, Bobmo, Bloody Beetroots, Sinden and Count, Hadouken, Nadastrom and Shadow Dancer, there is evidently no shortage of quality in the tunes that keep your head nodding throughout. The seemingly effortless mixing and transitions between tracks on this album give the album an uncompromised flow that highlights how Missill got to where she is today.

Since the release of her debut album ‘Targets’ & hit single ‘Forward’, Missill has been touring all over the globe. From Tokyo to Sao Paulo, via Berlin and San Francisco, she is now releasing her second mix album, and in the words of Daft Punk, takes it harder … better … faster … stronger!

Mix Shake is due for release on Discograph on 27th July 2009.

Label: Discograph
Catalog: 6144952

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