[acid-jazz] Matthew K DJ Chart 26th June 2002

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    Hi there. Its Matthew K from Interactive in Glasgow, Scotland here. Been
    incredibly busy (as usual) at Firebird in Glasgow's West End with my usual
    Tuesday night residency. Forthcoming dates include the Pyrotechics nights at
    Club Alaska and the Bacardi Tent at the T in the Park Festival in
    association with the Sub Club on Sun 14th July between 12 - 3pm.
    I was lucky enough to meet up with Steve Goodman aka Kode 9 this weekend. A
    Scottish boy through and through, he is now part of the 2 step scene in
    London with his stunning new 12" on Tempa and his fab website at
    http://www.hyperdub.com which is a feast of information on the most
    innovative music around right now. Despite the amazing output of labels like
    Shelflife, Tempa and Ghost, I am reliably informed that the best is yet to
    come with a whole batch of beauties due. Can't wait to hear them. Despite
    the power of email its great to hook up with people to have a real
    discussion about the music scene, the state of nightclubs in the UK and
    world politics. So the offer is open to anyone visiting Glasgow to give me a
    call and we will meet up for a drink.
    Also I'd like to drop a worthy mention to Gomma Records http://www.gomma.de
    for their fantastic 'Gomma Gang Start' double mix CD which shows one of the
    most individual labels around at their finest. Due to being a mix album, it
    is not included in my DJ chart but their 12's have and will continue to
    appear in my chart if this compilation is anything to go by.
    Anyway, until next week.......

    Matthew K DJ Chart 26th June 2002

    1. Jimpster: Domestic Science (Kudos)
    How many classic albums can there be this year? Mr. O'Dell delivers his
    follow up to 'Messages From The Hub' (not counting the Audiomontage long
    player) and its a wonder!!! If you loved 'Funkifier' then this will be
    heaven for you.....Also check out the recent releases on Jamie's Freerange
    label which is on a roll at the moment.

    2. Nu Spirit Helsinki: S/T (Guidance)
    Was sent the CDr of this about 6 months ago and it blew me away then. Now
    finally available on triple vinyl, it is one of the years finest albums. No
    need for any further discussion - buy it today.

    3. Telepopmusik meets Banzai Republic: Breathe - X hale remix (CDr)
    Thanks to Jesper in Denmark for this amazing remix of Telepopmuzik. Not sure
    if this will ever get an official release but it so deserves to, reworking
    the original into more chilled terittories but still retaining the
    dancefloor feel. SUPERB.

    4. Koop: In A Heartbeat - Gerd Remix (CDr)
    What a remix! The fab Terry Callier track from the Koop album was always
    going to get the remix treatment and this result is awesome adding an even
    jazzier feel to it. Unfortunately not due out for a while yet.

    5. Amplified Orchestra / D & B: Silver Lining EP (4 Lux)
    Brand new label associated with Gerd with an exceptional debut release. The
    man himself remixes two of the tracks here with 'The Prophecy' being a
    delightful dreamy breakbeat house number. Classy package.

    6. Mind Over Midi with Tikiman: Champion / Reveation (Beat Service)
    Always been big fans of Tikiman here at Interactive and its good to see him
    collaborating with other producers. This is what you would expect - the
    finest in deep dubby minimal grooves with the heavenly vocals of Tikiman.

    7. Loose Ensemble: Sonic Swamp / Apollo Soul (Foundation Music)
    The kind of dancefloor record I love. Kind of broken beat but with a
    smoother groove with glorious jazz infused instrumentation and an influence
    of Detroit makes for a sure fire winner.

    8. Puddo Varano: Back To You (Murena)
    Yet again Faze Action deliver the goods. Probably their best remix in recent
    times, it oozes the funk.

    9. Su-Paka-Pooh: Theme De Yo-Yo - Remix (Disorient)
    Restless Soul work their remix magic on one this years finest records with
    help from Kaidi Tatham and Nathan Haines. With this line up helping out, it
    was always going to be a winner.

    10. DJ Marky vs Sunshine Anderson: Heard It All Before (White)
    Take one modern classic r'n'b tracks and get one of the finest drum'n'bass
    producers to work his magic and the result is a future anthem for the summer
    (if it ever arrives). Apparently a favourite with London Elektricity.

    11. Various: Breakable EP (Nanny Tango)
    You may remember me hyping a Jung Collective 7" on this label a month or two
    back. Well, the Jung Collective appear here again although its the Hermetica
    track I am feeling right now

    12. Doctor L: Let Me Out EP (Comet)
    Got a tasty little package from the Comet crew the other day (thanks guys)
    and it included this gem. I'm going for 'Baby Its All Right' with its
    gorgeous flute drifting over the offbeats. LUSH.

    13. Da Lata: Golden (Palm Pictures)
    Promo only 12 from forthcoming remix album, it features 2 killer mixes. Bugz
    in The Attic continue to blow us away with their offbeat re-interpretation
    while Patlife builds up the beats while never needing to go into a full on
    drum'n'bass track. The album should be a winner.

    14. Peace Orchestra: Reset (K7)
    Triple vinyl package of remixes from the utterly amazing Kruder album of
    last year. All the big names are here - Gotan Project, Beanfield, Truby
    Trio, etc. with jazz fusion coming to the fore. However its the downtempo
    remixes by Zero DB and Chateau Flight that are getting the most plays from
    me.

    15. Flunk: For Sleepyheads Only (Beat Service)
    Thanks to those lovely people from Beat Service who sent me a fantastic
    batch of goodies during the week. Expect to see more of their catalogue
    appear in my charts over the next couple of weeks but this is already a
    favourite. Superb album going from Bjork style chill out tracks to dubbier
    grooves.

    16. Cesar Mariano: Futebol De Bar (Mr Bongo)
    Being a Scottish lad, I have no aversion to Brazil just now although I do
    find David Seaman's tash offensive. However, this 7" from the fab 'Musica De
    Futebol' album is a current favourite and due for release of the next
    'Worldwide' compilation.

    17. Rednose Distrikt: Hoor's EP (Hum Hum)
    The follow up to potentially the best track of the year is here and it
    doesn't dissapoint. More mid to down tempo groovers with a distinctly funk
    influence, expect this to be a grower.

    18. The Streets: Weak Become Heroes - Remix (Locked On)
    Overlooked this when it first arrived in the post but the Ashley Beedle mix
    returns us to the time of piano house, before the cheese.

    19. Filta Facta: All I Can Do (Far Out)
    How good a label is Far Out? As well as pushing the finest in Brazillian
    grooves, they drop killer 12's like this. Imagine a Naked 12" with more
    inventive beats and you get the idea.

    20. Various: Urban Bossa Vol. 2 (Urban Jungle)
    Quite old now but only got it last week along with Volume 1 and it shows
    where the modern Brazillian sound is going. Unfortunately I missed out on
    the remixes including DJ Marky...one to be rectified.

    21. Arkestra One: S/T (Cosmic Sounds London)
    A delightful jazzy chill out album featuring the heavenly vocals of Smoke
    City's Nina Miranda. Opening track 'Into The Light' sounds like Portishead
    meeting with Pharoah Sanders!!!

    22. Amma: On My Own - Landslide & Spectre Remixes (Inspirit Recordings)
    One of the finest purveyers of lush 2 step. Both mixes here are a delight
    with the Spectre one narrowly coming out on top. Watch out for Inspirit
    Recordings, they are on the cutting edge right now.

    23. Tom & Joyce: Tom & Joyce (Yellow / Climate)
    The Brazillian sound is just growing stronger and stronger just now and this
    is further proof of its high quality. Their debut album after all the
    compilation appearances and remixes, this is the sound of the summer
    dancefloors.

    24. Chari Chari: Across The Universe - Frankie Valentine Remix (Ultima)
    Check this out. One of Japan's finest get the remix from Frankie Valentine
    on a new 12" out of Portugal. Spiritual dancefloor grooves with percussion
    that not even Clausell could match. Very special indeed.

    25. Sonar Lodge: Interior Backgrounds (Music For Speakers)
    What a label this is. Wacked out jazz for the modern age. If Miles was
    around today he would be hooking up with these guys.

    26. Chari Chari: Flow Dub (Ultima)
    Here's the full length CD only album from which the Valentine mix came from.
    The Japanese crew get reworkings from the likes of Frederic Galliano, DJ
    Pogo and Volker Meitz. 8 tracks on offer, every one is a winner.

    27. Jazzanova: That Night - Remixes (JCR)
    I always knew the remixes were going to be stunning, but this is outrageous.
    Wah-Chu-Ku aka Tony from Attica Blues drops an epic 80's tinged remix of
    monumental proportions while Victer Duplaix does a wonderous job on the
    flip. Truly awesome.

    28. Benny III, Kode 9 & Culprit: Fat Larry's Skank (Tempa)
    The Tempa label blow us away with an amazing Indian style 2 step monster
    with an eerie flute drifting over the top of this dancefloor killer. Watch
    out for Kode 9 - a name for the future and be sure to check out the
    forthcoming Tempa compilation - the perfect starting place for all those yet
    to hear their delights.

    29. Les Gammas: Outra Vida - Remixes (Compost)
    Featuring the vocal talents of Smoke City's Nina Miranda, its another
    Brazilian style gem. I'm going for the DJ Patlife remix where the drum 'n'
    bass producer scores his best ever remix.

    30. The Electones: Summercloud (Inertia)
    Other than the Hefner remix album, things have been very quiet at Inertia
    for a long time. They're back though with a new outfit and a truly superb 3
    track 12" with all the usual Inertia style jazziness.

    31. Organ Language: Volume 2 (Revirth)
    Japan's Calm continues his Organ Language series with more Detroit style
    grooves. For those who can't track down these Japanese release, the CD
    compilation is due out over here in the next few weeks.

    32. Gotan Project: Triptico - Remix (Ya Basta!)
    Now on vinyl, Peter Kruder does a superb job of transforming the Gotan
    Project classic into a dancefloor winner while retaining all the elements of
    the original.

    33. Rhythmix: Reluque Batuque (Far Out)
    Remix album time and with the likes of 4 Hero, Masters At work, Da Lata,
    Zero DB and Bing Bang on offer, it makes for a quality package.

    34. Maddslinky & JT: The Fog (Stealth People)
    While I wait for the Maddslinky album on Laws of Motion, this tasty 12 of
    the best 2 step sounds will keep me going. Not sure how long this has been
    about for but this is the second great release on Steath People. Check them
    out.

    35. System 7 / Derrick May: Mysterious Traveller (A-Wave)
    A blast from the past and an amazing surprise. This is the album Derrick May
    has been promising for nearly 15 years now. OK, its under the System 7 name
    but thankfully only a couple of tracks have the Hillage new age sound, the
    rest is pure Detroit techno of the highest quality.

    36. Various: Suburban Soul (L5 Recordings)
    Another Japanese release this time featuring 3 exclusive new tracks from the
    far east and a rare gem from Off World aka Kirk Degiorgio. Very impressive.

    37. Chris Bowden: Slightly Askew (Ninja Tunes)
    The spirit of Sun Ra lives on with this astounding new album from Chris
    Bowden. A true musician at work, this is a fully fledged jazz album with 4
    tracks of stunning music over 2 slices of vinyl. STUNNING.

    38. Various: Metrosound Sampler (Metrosound)
    Straight to the Tikiman exclusive 'The Sound' for a slice of classic dubbed
    out grooves. Also check the Thomas Fehlmann track - nice.

    39. Moonstar: Dupont Remixes (Compost)
    Straight to the Nu Era remix of 'Workin Men's Hustle' where Marc Mack of 4
    Hero drops a wonderous Detroit influences broken beat killer. A truly
    amazing track from an all round excellent EP.

    40. A Bossa Electrica: Tombo in 7/4 (Raw Fusion)
    Yet more Swedish wonders from this exceptional new label thats getting big
    props from Cukipapa. Latin style but with a very modern twist, the title
    track on this 3 track EP is the old classic that instantly brings a smile to
    your face. WICKED.

    41. Nude: Digitise (Shelflife)
    Another release from the Ammunition crew (also home to the likes of Tempa),
    this dubby 2 step release looks to the Detroit originators for an inspiring
    release. With Zed Bias now on Sirkus and his collaborations with Kaidi
    Tathan for Laws Of Motion, watch the 2 step and broken beat scenes hit off
    each other for some stunning music.

    42. Lava: Vem Para Ficar (Audiopharm)
    Well done for Audiopharm for picking up this Japanese delight. Straight to
    the Moodorama remix for a stripped back, lush groover. LOVE THIS.

    43. Stereotyp: My Sound (G Stone)
    Cheers to Cukipapa for sending me this. After the delights of his 12's,
    Stereotyp drops 11 tracks of major dubby buisness. Loads of vocals,
    drum'n'bass influences, 2 step sounds and a stunning production job results
    in a killer album.

    44. Various: Soul Searching II - Tribes Vol. 7 (Infracom)
    Other than 'Verve Remixed' and 'Music & Movement' there haven't been many
    killer compilations about. This one is and its loaded with treasures over 3
    slices of vinyl.

    45. Roomtone: Music Against People (Music For Speakers)
    This label's output just gets better and better. Roomtone aka Jeroen Kimman
    drops a much more jazz orientated release but with Sandor Caron and Aardvark
    each producing a track the result is a beautiful hybrid of electronica and
    spiritual jazz.

    46. Sun Ra: Satellites Are Spinning - Zero DB & Hectic Mix (Mo Smog)
    Only on CDr just now but this is blinding. The Zero DB boys do it again,
    this time in collaboration with Hectic aka Gilles Peterson on his first
    production job. The boy did well.

    This chart is sent to hundereds of press publications, magazines, labels,
    DJ's producers, and promotion companies throughout the world on a weekly
    basis.

    Be sure to check out Matthew K in the mix with loads of special guest DJ's
    at the Interactive webstation at http://www.interactivedj.co.uk with new
    exclusive mixes online from Domu (Archive/2000 Black), Aardvark (Delsin) as
    well as a new chat room / forum for all you trainspotters out there.
    Finally, check Matthew K on the Fenetik Radio Show on Radio Magnetic
    http://www.radiomagnetic.com monthly on Wed between 7-9 pm.

    Please send all promos to:

    Matthew K
    c/o Mills
    Flat B1
    57 Westend Park Street
    Charing Cross
    Glasgow
    G3 6LJ
    United Kingdom

    http://www.interactivedj.co.uk

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