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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
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United Kingdom
http://www.interactivedj.co.uk
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