Express YourSelf EveryDay

26/01/12 Type: Art Contest - Genre:

Express Yourself EveryDay is a contest for personal expressiveness, connected to Philips new campaign dedicated to the care of the male body that encourages people to break the daily routines and express themselves, from their look.
In December 2011 were presented five Italian participants, five guys who break the routine of everyday life. Now the attendees are ready to bring their creative projects. Five ideas that each of them has always dreamed.

Who will be the icon of Italian Express Yourself Every Day?

On this site you can discover their profile, their proposals and vote for your favorite. In this way, choosing among the five, will have the opportunity to bring complete their project, and be followed by the cameras during the
the process.

PHILIPS AWARD

All voters can participate in the draw of a series of incredible prizes.
From a range of Philips products for the treatment of the male body and a trip for two people, straight in California with exclusive VIP pass for the Coachella Festival 2012.

Good luck!

Posted by Franky | No Comments


Gain On Top

23/01/12 Type: ReEdit - Genre: Electro Rock

Gain on Top knows how to “rock your party”. Listen this wonderful re-edit of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.

The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army (Gain on Top Re-edit) by Gain On Top

Posted by Caste | No Comments


Heroin In Tahiti

14/01/12 Type: Release - Genre: death surf drone

Heron In Tahiti is a duo composed by Valerio Mattioli (AAVV Videos, Thetlvmth) and Francesco De Figuereido (Opium Child), both hailing from the so named “Borgata Boredom” scene, a sort of local community based in “Roma Est” (East Rome), the crumbling and deteriorated neighborhoods which were already immortalized by Pasolini and Neorealist Cinema (think of Pasolini, De Sica, Visconti etc).
The duo plays a variety of cheap guitars, analog synths, drum machines and pedals, achieving a dirtiness which is tragically lo-fi and out-of-time at the same time: a “Spaghetti Wasteland”, as they call it.

Their debut album is called “Death Surf” and will be published by Boring Machines on february 2012.
It will be a vinyl-only release limited to 300 copies.

On bandcamp there are 3 songs in preview

“Death Surf” it’s like watching a surfer riding a wave that moves in slow motion, while you’re drinking an acid cocktail.
“Ex Giants On Dope” could be the soundtrack to a western movie set in a Polynesian beach, scene of a nuclear disaster.
“Sartana” is a propitiatory dance to ask for acid rain that will eliminate human insanity.

Posted by Caste | No Comments


NASSAU’s first interview (exclusive)

11/01/12 Type: Release interview - Genre: Balearic Disco

A tea with Nassau

The Italo Job: Why are we having a tea? Aren’t there strong drinks here?
Nassau: Sure I’ve got it but you know the saying.. ”Lord keep me safe from what I wish”. Anyway.. here you can find a large selection of tea ..just take your pick. Would you enjoy to add some .. mushrooms? Well I think it could drive me in a mess .. I’d take a chance to unmask myself.

TIJ: People don’t know anything about you. Your biography and your figure are really mysterious. Who is Nassau? Who is hiding behind the mask?
N: If I showed you, the shaky scaffold that supports my alter ego could fall down. We can say that I’m still got ready to have fun with music without any worries. It had ceased to happen when I was used to employ my real name.

TIJ: We spent much time surfing the internet.. searching for information about you.. some interviews.. but we didn’t find anything. Is it the first time that you expose yourself to the public?
N: Yes, this is the first official opportunity that I have to introduce myself as Nassau. information about my latest work has already been published in some blogs in internet, but that’s all. I’m really glad to grant you this interview as your web magazine always supported me. .so you deserve the whole truth and nothing but the truth.. at least I’ll try to do my best

TIJ: The Italo job is honored. Are you aware of this?
N: I’m aware that ..it’s the same for me.

TIJ: What’s the meaning of your pseudonym?
N: It’s a little tribute to Compass Point Studios located in Nassau, Bahamas and to Alex Sadkin. He’s a sort of misunderstood genius.

TIJ: On the other hand, the web is full of your edits but you don’t seem involved in the dimension of the Dj sets. You are a virtual artist, have we to live with it? maybe we’ll see you behind a record player in the future.. won’t we? how about?
N: All my project concerns this issue, I put disks for years under other identities but something was going to stop within the public. I mean that the common way of understanding music represents the past, there’s no curiosity anymore. We can only have nostalgia for the thrill that used to attack all music lovers in front of a new track. The word “passion” has become unfashionable. In all clubs you can find a sort of celebration of the laptop and I can tell that very few persons look ahead to search something innovative. People prefer to follow in somebody’s wake, just easy things keeping closed their eyes. I’d like very much to do some Dj sets as Nassau on my own terms. I’m not talking about money, you got it.

TIJ: That’s crazy, I mean.. no one knows who you are, even if you have already published an Ep (Errol Flynn Ep) for TBM Records and it reached the position n.35 in Juno download charts as well as important positions in other virtual shops. Your Errol Flynn (Bottin Remix) was broadcast on the BBC radio 1 during the program “In New DJs We Trust” conducted by Jaymo and Andy George; plus you just published your new EP for the label DIAVOL (Argentina). You appeared from nowhere and you get medals ..ehi buddy who you think you are ?
N: Do you like Saint Etienne? sorry…joking..I can’t help it..
Maybe the secret consists in letting things go.. without keeping in control all situations. The role of Nassau permits me to avoid strict terms, rules.. worries. Before now it was the opposite, my passion was becoming a work in every respect. Duties prevented me from having fun and you know it mustn’t happen, it’s a priority.
I decided to work just when I’m on the right mood. I’m not ashamed to say that I usually select various genres.. like Daniela Goggi or Anna Oxa, especially when I find that a truck can have a specific function, better if the time helps to give substance. I accept what happens without any expectations, that karma works well. I think that TBM and Diavol have an approach to music the same as mine., we agree since the beginning. It could be on the ID card or all those bended shelves by the weight of disks.

TIJ: People usually say that you are a great fan of Italian music and you collect international vinyl. It results a little anachronistic as we live in a world dominated by laptop and mp3, what do you think?
N: Well, recently you interviewed Giusto Pio and we agree about Italian music. I could talk about it for hours.. summing up.. you can’t stop the development of technology and that’s good. The heart of the matter consists in thinking about the way you use it. In fact a lot of people delegate their duties and pleasures, everything is in a click. When you download a disc from the web is like having sex without using your body. Anyway.. yes I collect a variety of vinyl and different kind of music. All of us should remove the dust to discover our musical heritage, producers, composers, arrangers; a wealth that we can’t forget.

TIJ: What about electronic music? what are your favourite artists? who could deserve to be known all around the world?
N: During the last 5 years I was out of the game, so I don’t keep in control the situation but I always refer to: Weatherall, Greg Wilson and a few others . I like kraut rock, every kind of dub, ambient, PIL of Metal Box, Italian pop and the rougher post punk. Hard to find someone who can offer a good selection during the DJ set (in addition to impressive skills and fashionable laptop). Electroboogo has an international importance; Kommand knows and mixes dance music like no other; Psonic Psummer produces very good works. Also Kinki Afro represents a unique style. Jeyosai as DJ, Billy Bogus, Albi Bello and their projects. I’ve heard much about FlyXXX parties that you organize.

TIJ: What’s the international collaboration you aspire?
N: You mean as DJ/producer or as a “tout court” artist? Well.. If I have to choose someone ..no doubts about the DJ producer: Andrew Weatherall.
I have been following him with blind faith ever since he published the 12” by Soon (My Bloody Valentine); all artists who have contributed to my musical education are dead or they became insane.. so…it could be Scott Walker

TIJ: What’s your ideal situation? what should insiders do to have you behind the recorder player at a party?
N: I love selecter situations, where there’s no torment for bpm..I think that “Loft di Mancuso” parties are a good mix of quality and fun. In my opinion things that make the difference are: small clubs, reserved entrance, prepared public and a non-trivial musical selection; going from a remix by Julian Cope to old northern soul 45s through dark singles of pop music 80s. In short, it’s like the philosophy promoted by Cosmic. If you considered this world dominated by Serato and people like Justice, it could seem an utopia but I’m confident it becomes real.

TIJ: What is driving you to do all of this? How do you feel?
N: It’s because of the music. It always attended me in every moment of my life. I just love music, it’s a perfect safety valve against the prevailing mediocrity. The wellbeing and the satisfaction you can get listening a good dj set of pure dub are invaluable. For all the rest you can use your Mastercard…or..just go to the record fairs.

Another cup of tea?

Thanks to Denise Valesin for the translation


DIAVOL EDITS VOL.2

DIAVOL is about to release the second volume of the Diavol Edits series.
This time we are proud to present four italian gems nicely edited by DJ and producer Nassau.
The tracks go from shameless disco floorfillers (Patrizia Pellegrino, Umberto Tozzi) to dreamy and balearic mid tempo songs (Anna Oxa, Vasco Rossi).
The EP will be freely downloadable here from today!

DIAVOL EDITS VOL. 2 from DIAVOL on Vimeo.

The teaser was edited by Premini

DIAVOL label started in August of 2011 when Argentinean DJs and producers DJ Joven and Premini realized that Argentina needed a world class label that release the music they love.
DIAVOL is intended to come up with new tracks as well as edits and revisions of obscure tunes from all over the world.

Posted by Franky | 2 Comments


Dancealot Paul / The Italo Job Podcast (Dec 2011)

25/12/11 Type: Party Podcast - Genre: Disco ItaloDisco NuDisco

Dancealot Paul has made a fantastic podcast for 2012 new year’s eve.
This year we have a lot of disco music to dance ;)

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Download: Dancealot Paul / The Italo Job Podcast (Dec 2011)

Tracklist

01 Linosaur – Got It
02 Golden Bug – Lord Of Pleasure
03 Max Sedgley – Superstrong ft. Tasita D’Mour (Faze Action Remix)
04 Andromeda Orchestra – West Coast Lady
05 Moullinex & Xinobi – X Marks The Spot (Drop Out Orchestra Remix)
06 Brioski – Radio Anatomy (Emperor Machine Stretched Version)
07 Frank Agrario – Upgrade
08 Things Happen – Lingerie
09 Indulgence feat. Alexander Robotnick – Double Malt Night
10 Fifteenth – Tomorrow

Paul recently created a Tee dedicated to the Italo Disco era for the streetwear brand 55DSL, as Turbokrapfen. He also wanted to give us a small present, a simple re-edit of one of the most recognizable song of that era, Mozzart’s Money. Enjoy it !

Mozzart – Money (Dancealot Paul “Magic Italo” Re-Edit) by Dancealot Paul

Posted by Caste | Comments Off


Shyrec Camp Vol. 4

24/12/11 Type: Compilation Release - Genre: Indie


SHYREC is a small Italian independent music label, founded in 2004.
They like and produce pop rock bands distinctively indie-featured who can be somehow highly evocative to the listeners.
Talking about their work, they say: “You may not love what we do. But for us it’s all that passes through our ears and now lies in our hearts”.

They produce high quality music, we have already talked about one of their band: Wora Wora Washington
Every Christmas, Shyrec has a gift for music lovers: Shyrec Camp.
Shyrec Camp Vol.4  is a free download compilation containing 18 songs by italian indie bands.

This is the tracklist in alphabetical order: Above the Tree, aWe, Bandwidth, Fuji Apple Worship, GuruBanana, Kill Your Boyfriend, Lullabier, Manta Rays, Mary goes to vietnam, Morose, My Dear Killer, Pink Holy Days, Prague, SuperTempo, The Junction, The White Mega Giant, Ultimo della lista, VeiveCura.

We bet on: PINK HOLY DAYS and THE WHITE MEGA GIANT.
And you?

Shyrec Camp Vol.4 is available here: http://www.shyrec.it/SHY015

Posted by Caste | No Comments


Esperanza

22/12/11 Type: Podcast Release - Genre: Balearic Electronic

Esperanza is a new project formed by 3 italian musicians: Carlo Alberto Dall’Amico (Cécile), Matteo Lavagna (Disco Drive) and Sergio Maggioni (producer and songwriter).
Is not easy to define the genre of music brought by “Esperanza” because it’s original and it’s influenced by different musical experiences of three members. In their debut album (out for Gomma record label) you can find balearic sounds, Detroit techno and glo-fi.
Now, you must listen to their songs and live this electronic dream.

E S P E R A N Z A – Esperanza [ALBUM] by E S P E R A N Z A


Esperanza also realize a great mix for Gomma podcast series.

A beautiful collage work including some classic songs by Closer Music, Talk Talk and Rhythm & Sound and some rare and unexpected music from Cecil Wary, Jeff Phelps and Allessandro Allessandroni.

Gomma Podcast #62 – Who’s Afraid Of Esperanza by Gomma

Posted by Caste | No Comments


Lorenzo Marinelli

19/12/11 Type: Release - Genre: Electro Techno

Lorenzo Marinelli is a writer, journalist, musician, dj and videomaker. He loves to play different genres: pop, classic, electronic and soundtracks. In 2011 he has been noted for the Cornershop (feat. Celeste)’s remix of the song: Non Stop Radio.

2. Non-Stop Radio (Lorenzo Marinelli Remix) by cornershop

After a five year of experimentation “Electo”, the first full lenght album by Lorenzo Marinelli, is out for Mashhh Records.

Electo is acid, violent, angry. Minimal. Killer bassdrum and hyper bass. All the songs with their obsessive and repetitive beats are made to make you dance, fall exhausted, raise and dance again. Rarely vocals, just to point up the beat.

No mercy for the dancefloor!

Take a listen. Electro is available in all the digital stores and CD.

01 Electo (Overture)

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

02 Freak Plane

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

03 Rotate

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

04 Grace Pollock

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

05 Summer Streets

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

06 Oz1

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

07 Mr. Gonther

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

08 Tinkitonk

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

09 Saudade

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

10 Poor, Fat & Ugly

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

11 Fallin’ Star

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Posted by Caste | No Comments


Irregular Disco Workers

15/12/11 Type: Remix - Genre: NuDisco

We have yet another confirmation. Italians do it better :)
Irregular Disco Workers joined the Rapture “How deep is your love?” remix competition.
The result is a great nu disco track.

James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy will love it!

The remix will be available for free download on december 25th 2011.

The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love? (Irregular Disco Workers Remix) by Irregular Disco Workers

Posted by Caste | No Comments


To You Mom:

13/12/11 Type: Release - Genre: Electronic Indie

To You Mom: is a complex entity, a sort of nebulous formed by a human being, Luca Lorenzi (voice) and two galaxies: M110 (programming, sampler, effects) and M51 (guitars, sampler, effects). They met accidentally at the entrance of a black hole, now they have joined together in the antimatter.

“I am Ian” is their debut EP and is out for Mashhh! records, an italian indie label that has already given us 2 masterpieces as “1979″ and “The Nature” by Casa del Mirto (we haven’t even talked about their albums because we are preparing a big surprise).

“I AM IAN” is a 6 track EP which explores the life of Ian Coleman, an unlucky spaceman who leaves  Earth trying to find an answer to the big questions of existence. There is a little bit of Ian in all of us, our troubles, our fears and our doubts and even our hopes. Ian is the reflection of the lonely walk of our lives.
During these 6 songs Ian guides us into a space trip in which you could see stars dancing at synth pop melody, planets where time is marked by psychedelic rhythms and sometimes you can breath tropical atmosphere.

Listen and then buy it on iTunes

01 Out Of Control

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

02 Pastel Colors

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

03 They Call It Abduction

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

04 Spacecraft

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

05 Orion

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

06 Rays of Rigel

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Posted by Caste | No Comments


Jeyosai – FlyXXX december 2011 preview

12/12/11 Type: Podcast - Genre: Balearic Cosmic

Yes, as you can see, IT’S FlyXXX TIME and Jeyosai is back with another excellent work. This balearic and cosmic podcast is a preview of what he will play Friday, 16th, 2011. Every podcast and Jeyosai’s Dj sets are made strictly on vinyl.
If you want to attend, confirm your presence here and send an email with your name at booking@flyxxx.eu

FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST

FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Download: Jeyosai – FlyXXX december 2011 preview

Posted by Franky | No Comments


Psonic Psummer / The Italo Job Podcast (Nov 2011)

01/12/11 Type: Podcast - Genre: Disco DiscoFunk

Finally The Italo Job was able to hook the Psonic Psummer. These two guys have done for us the november podcast with some groovy funky tracks and a little beat of disco music. The Italo Job, however, has decided to do more for you and they will play at next FlyXXX. If you want to attend, confirm your presence here and send an email with your name at booking@flyxxx.eu

FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST

FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST – FlyXXX GUEST

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Download: Psonic Psummer – The Italo Job Podcast (Nov 2011)

01. Jean-Luc Ponty – Wandering On The Milky Way
02. Kano – I’m Ready
03. Q – The Voice of Q
04. Ray Mang – Cereal Lover
05. Rockers Revenge – Sunshine (Greg Wilson Edit)
06. Suicide – Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne (Psonic Psummer Edit)
07. Giorgio Moroder – Utopia-Me Giorgio
08. Brooklyn Express – Sixty Nine (Cr/edit Takes You Higher Version)
09. Liquid Liquid – Bellhead
10. Kasso – Brazilian Dancer (Psonic Rough Edit)
11. Kurtis Blow – The Breaks
12. The Clash – The Magnificent Seven (Dave Allison Edit)
13. Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face (Psonic Psummer Edit)
14. Crystal Grass – Crystal World (Greg Wilson Edit)
15. Idris Muhammad – Could Heaven Ever Be Like This (Leftside Wobble Edit)
16. Thompson Twins – Leopard Ray (Psonic Rough Edit)

Posted by Caste | No Comments