From emoticon recordings Sent Thu, Jul 4th 2002, 18:25
From emoticon recordings Sent Thu, Jul 4th 2002, 18:25
emoticon news ::: july 2002 ::: contents=20 =95 emoticon news =95 event news =95 release details =95 contact/unsubscribe ::: emoticon news=20 out now are emoticon's ninth and tenth releases, from jeff samuel and connective zone. quite different in style, jeff's ep focuses on deep downtempo electronics while the connective zone boys do the string-fuelled detroit thing in their usual high-quality fashion. they're available in all the usual outlets now - and you can check the tracks for yourself using the links below. remember our <http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/>website has full details of all releases up to emot 010, including realaudio versions of every track, and screensavers for each release. we'll be taking a summer break in july and august, but confirmed for later this year are the following... emot 011 ::: russ gabriel ::: flip down to break ::: 3-track 12" ::: sept/oct 2002 emot 012 ::: klash productions ::: scopex ::: 2-track 12" ::: sept/oct 2002 also in september, emoticon's big brother label, headspace, will be starting up again, as an outlet for more club-oriented house and techno material. the first new release will be a split ep from tom churchill and dennis desantis, and full info/audio will soon be online at the headspace <http://www.headspacerecordings.com/>website. for more info on any of these releases please get in touch. in other news, emoticon's tom churchill has been contributing record reviews for our friends at twoplayer - check them out at <http://www.twoplayer.net/>www.twoplayer.net. this newsletter will return in september - have a good summer!=20 ::: event news=20 two weeks ago spatialsounds was launced - a new regular glasgow underground club event concentrating on the best of modern techno and house. residents are laurence hughes (traxx, foot therapy etc) and tom churchill (emoticon), joined by special guests from glasgow and further afield. the next event is very soon and will feature a very special guest. to be added to the mailing list for information and announcements pleas3e email <mailto:xxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx>xxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx tom churchill will also be djing at the big chill's eastnor castle event in august (16th-18th). also appearing over the weekend are plaid, ulrich schnauss, CiM, isan, bola, metamatics, clair defocus, global communication and many many more - check the big chill <http://www.bigchill.net/>website for details.=20 ::: release details=20 emot 009 ::: jeff samuel ::: new age mold ::: 4-track 12" ::: out now=20 a1 ::: new age mold [<http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/emot009/1newage.rm>realaudio] a2 ::: roff on door #3 [<http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/emot009/2roffon.rm>realaudio] b1 ::: shop class too [<http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/emot009/3shopclass.rm>realaudio] b2 ::: nile [<http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/emot009/4nile.rm>realaudio] following his contribution to emoticon's third sampler ep earlier this year, jeff samuel, based in ohio, usa, delivers a four-track solo ep of high quality downtempo electronics. already picking up a good reputation worldwide thanks to his superb techno/house releases on labels such as 7th city, lo-fi stereo and deep night essentials, the 'new age mold' ep sees jeff drop the bpms in favour of a more experimental sound. call it what you want (and we're currently favouring the term 'click-hop' at the emoticon hq!) - but the tracks here defy easy categorisation, with their crisp, metallic, hip-hop infused beats and delicate, intricate strands of melody. expertly put together, and a conscious departure from much of today's hyper-edited, soulless and ultimately disposable idm, the 'new age mold' ep demands a close listen - we hope you enjoy it. emot 010 ::: connective zone ::: qwerty ::: 4-track 12" ::: out now a1 ::: dude [<http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/emot010/1dude.rm>realaudio] a2 ::: seed [<http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/emot010/2seed.rm>realaudio] b1 ::: qwerty= [<http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/emot010/3qwerty.rm>realaudio] b2 ::: sea breeza [<http://www.emoticonrecordings.com/emot010/4seabreeza.rm>realaudio] connective zone, aka lincoln-based duo graham sims and simon button, have been making their unique brand of deep techno for many years, for labels including the now-defunct a13, and, more recently, the pure plastic offshoot uxb. emoticon featured 'hubpie' on the third sampler ep earlier this year, and now we follow it up with a full ep. warm strings, thick chords, multi-layered synth melodies and crisp beats are the order of the day, with influences coming from early detroit techno and 'artificial intelligence' era uk electronics. all four tracks pack a soulful punch, drawing from the past but allowing their individual sound to shine through. rhythmically they range from straight-up 4/4 beats to more syncopated patterns, and are sure to find favour with more adventurous djs as well as home listeners.=20 ::: contact / unsubscribe=20 distribution enquiries: <mailto:xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xx>xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xx / www.rushhour.nl all other correspondence: <mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx / www.emoticonrecordings.com to be removed from this mailing list please email <mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx with the subject 'unsubscribe' and accept our apologies...=20 || digital::nimbus | ~ ~ experimental electronic radio ~ ~ || friday midnight-3am (pst) | www.digitalnimbus.com || || kuci 88.9 fm | p.o. box 443 | orange | california, 92856 || --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: xxx-xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx For additional commands, e-mail: xxx-xxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx