[idm] digitonal mailing #19...merry crimble

From digitonal
Sent Tue, Dec 14th 2004, 01:16

.:hello:.
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What a mad year.  after plenty of personal upheavals and high highs and low
lows, we're surprised to discover that we've managed to get a new record
out and have done some cracking live dates..  We do confess that we're not
disappointed that 2004 won't be around for much longer.  That said, plenty
to smile about right now.  A headline slot at The Spitz tomorrow night and
a new slab of vinyl doing the rounds right now, plus two dates in France in
the new year and plenty of new material to come very soon.  We promise it
won't be so long a wait.  Bring on the dancing news...
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.:live dates:.
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Our last gig of the year kicks off tomorrow at our favourite London venue,
The Spitz.  There's some bad news and good news about this.  First the bad
- headliner Telefon Tel Aviv has dropped out due to prior commitments.
This is a pity, but it does mean that we've been bumped up to the headline
slot.  Added to the bill is our supremely talented labelmate, Ardisson and
we'll be playing a slightly more upbeat set cultivated from the ill-fated
Tube Station party, alongside some older favourites.
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Tuesday 14th December
The Spitz, Commercial St (next to Spitalfields Market)
7pm doors (we'll be on stage around 10.30)
=A36 adv/=A38 on the door
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Digitonal (Seed/Toytronic) Live
Ardisson (Seed) Live
Dollboy (different drummer) Live
Ommm (aadadat) Live
DJ Bruce McClure (seed)
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We're planning on putting together some tours next year, but in the
meantime, Samy and Andy will be travelling over to France for two dates in
January.  28th sees us return to Nantes and on the 29th we'll be in St
Brieuc.  Full details will be posted next week on our website.
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.:releases:.
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The Centre Cannot Hold EP is out now on both vinyl and cd from
<http://www.seedrecords.co.uk/shop>http://www.seedrecords.co.uk/shop and
all good independant record shops and online retailers.  Not just
independent in fact, since we've also been blessed with a single of the
week recommendation at HMV in Oxford St so they've got it on display there.
 woo us!
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We'd like to thank a few people (properly this time...we don't have much
space on our website front page!), without whom, this record wouldn't be
what it is.  Firstly, I'd like to send out much love to Camilla Umar and
Neil Bunn whose artwork for the cover was done at very short notice and was
everything we wanted and more..  Dan, Jon and all at Confetti Studios in
Nottingham for the mastering job that saved the record from our tired ears
and gave it a much needed boost.  Kirsty Hawkshaw, Tom and Ike for their
work and patience.  The guys and girls at ninjatune and the big chill for
their criticism and support.  Our labelmates at Seed Records and the chaps
that have faced the insurmountable difficulties in running a progessive
label in the current industry climate and for supporting us all the way.
65daysofstatic, feedle, bloodfist jones, king seven, lj kruzer,
alucidnation, ben mynott, dj central, john power, clique, bussetti and all
the other artists we've worked with and around over the past 12 months.
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A little sneaky bit of news - Andy has recently completed a solo EP of
electronica material, including a track with guitars by JoeFro from
65daysofstatic.  We're not sure when and where this will be out, but we'll
let you know as soon as ideas become plans.
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And just in case you're still stuck for christmas pressies, the excellent
compilation Cafe Karma is out now on Park Lane recordings, featuring a
track from us alongside such luminaries as Ulrich Schnauss and The Bays.
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.:end of year chart:.
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As is customary at this time of year, here's what's been rocking the stereo
at casa Digitonal over the last 12 months:
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 top ten singles=20
1. LJ Kruzer - Miami Nooch (uncharted audio)=20
2. Rod - All my love (neoouija)=20
3. Maps and Diagrams - Tactile Love EP (arable)=20
4. 1010 and Mr Projectile - and they met (1010)=20
5. The Album Leaf - the outer banks (new speak)=20
6. Deaf Centre - Neon City EP (type)=20
7. Cyne - Growing (cco)=20
8. cLOUDDEAD - dead dogs two (big dada)=20
9. Blockhead - Insomniac Olympics (ninjatune)=20
10. Home Video - Citizen EP (warp)=20

top ten albums=20
1. Gravenhurst - Flashlight Seasons (Warp)=20
2. Air - Walkie Talkie (virgin)=20
3. Intricate - In Spectra (Spezial Material)=20
4. Xela - Tangled Wool (cco)=20
5. 65daysofstatic - The Fall of Math (monotreme)=20
6. Bola - Gnayse (Skam)=20
7. Khonnor - Handwriting (Type)=20
8. Mr Projectile - Sinking (M3rck)=20
9. Alucidnation - Induction (Big Chill)=20
10. Danny Breaks - Another Dimension (Alphabet Zoo)=20
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And that's all for now folks.  It remains to say, have a very happy
christmas and joyous new year, and thank you all for all your support.  The
beat goes on...
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