From: Velanche Stewart (vstewart@calpoly.edu)
Date: Sat Oct 19 2002 - 03:57:43 CEST
U R B A N L A N D S C A P E S
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---- ADDRESS FOR MUSICAL SUBMISSIONS To jump right to the mailing address for musical submissions, please scroll toward the bottom of this circular for more information. ---- NEWS Things are going to be picking up steam during this academic year, and Urban Landscapes is going to help roll that steam engine right along as we have been all of 2002 long. We're nearing the halfway mark of the fall quarter at Cal Poly, and some exciting things are rolling out in the near future. COPPE STARTS FALL TOUR IN SAN LUIS OBISPO If you are in San Luis Obispo on Halloween night, be sure to check out the KCPR Halloween Party that will be happening at zPie. Among many other things, we're very excited about presenting Mango & Sweet Rice artist Coppe and her band. Coppe, an artist born in Japan and now residing in Phoenix, has put out three albums that deserves broader listening. She and her band will begin their fall tour here in SLO, and we at KCPR are proud to welcome them. More details on this are forthcoming, including an interview with the band prior to its performance. I'm currently working on a possible live, in-studio performance by another band that will be trolling through the Central Coast. I will fill you in on more details upon confirmation, so watch this space. KOOP PROFILE NEXT WEEK Well the week has been extremely busy for me, and tried as I might I wasn't able to complete the post-production on the Koop profile in time for tonight's broadcast. So next week, you'll hear it in all its glory. So tune in, won't you? THE MUSIC, THE MUSIC As for the music, well...it just keeping coming. New music tonight includes the newest Quango compilation with the focus on the music of Scandinavia called "Nordic Exposure." Also, some of you may have heard the remix from Stereotyp of Microfish's "Keen". Now both German acts have combined forces to collaborate on "Who Me," a new 12" that will drop soon from Stereo Deluxe. You'll also hear that one tonight. Some drum n'bass tracks will be part of the musical diet, including some wicked jazzy flava from Tommy Knocker called "Brazil Is Back" and a new 12" from the forthcoming solo debut from the man behind Reprazent & the Full Cycle label...Roni Size. John Beltran drops a sick long-player for Ubiquity that will blow people away...."Sun Gypsy" is the new album from him. There's more new stuff, as well as highlighting recent music too. So be sure to listen in. ---- THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS Waiwan--Changes (Earthproject/UK) From London's Earthproject label comes yet another winner from Japanese artist Waiwan. This is his newest single for the label. The original is a funky uptempo number that gets busy and doesn't let up til the end. The flip finds more of a four-on-the-floor mix (the so-called "Fours" remix), as well as a dub version. So strong, so funky. Waiwan scores yet again. V/A--Moshi Moshi: Nu Sounds From Japan (Fuego/UK) After compiling the wonderful "Music & Movements Vol. 1" double-CD earlier this year, London DJ and crate-digger Nik Weston puts together another winner. This time, we get an album of rare and hard-to-find Japanese releases called "Moshi Moshi: Nu Sounds From Japan." And boy, does he put together some scrumptious tunes! Stellar cuts includes New York-based Osunlade remixing former trio United Future Organization's "Listen Love," 4 Hero's downbeat mix of Shakkazombie's "Kokoro Warp," Mondo Grosso's slamming uptempo groovester "Don't Let Go," and Masters At Work mixing up Earth, Wind & Fire's "Can't Hide Love." Most every cut, though, are winners. Give it up for Nippon Nik, and give it up for all of the Japanese artists representing as well as the non-Japanese ones (you don't need to be Japanese to have releases only available in Japan). Look for this one in Europe in November and grab it. For forward-thinking music lovers, it's truly an essential addition to your music collection. Focus--Sweet And Sour (Versatile/France) The newest album from France's Versatile Records sees the long-awaited full-length debut from Phil Asher--he of the Restless Soul collective, as well as a multitalented artist in his own rights. After being teased with two 12" singles, we now get Focus inna eclectic music style. Not one to be pigeonedholed in any particular genre, Asher goes for broke by going groovy and taking risks. Some phat production is happening here. It definitely shifts gears in various places, but the music is tight. "Bamba" is a strong Latin-influenced tune with Asher cooking up the edges rather nicely. The title track "Sweet & Sour" does a bold and terrific take on the usual 4x4 beats to great effect. Great soulful numbers are also here such as the previously released singles "Find Myself" and "Having Your Fun." Due for release at the end of October, the rest of the world will find out what a gifted talent Phil Asher really is. Don't sleep on this gem! Projections--Between Here & Now (Guidance) The first time I've heard of Projections was via the most recent Hi-Fidelity House compilation released from esteemed Chicago label Guidance Recordings. And now we get to listen to the L.A. based duo Simon James & Danny Hastie--aka Projections--in all of its glory, as the debut full length is now bestowed upon us. And for a couple of artists from L.A., this sounds just as impressive as some of the best European releases that have been coming out this year. It's a great smorgasboard of soul, funk, house, and downtempo, producing sounds for chilling out any old time while feeding your head with the music. Out now, "Between Here & Now" is worth your valuable time to sink your teeth into. Especially if some of you might have been let down by the recent Nightmares On Wax album, this will more than make up for it in a very good way. Royksopp--Melody A.M. (Wall of Sounds/Astralwerks) When "Melody A.M." was originally released on Wall Of Sounds earlier this year, its release caused quite a stir and helped elevate the Scandinavian region as a musical force to be reckoned with. Now the U.S. and others can find out what the fuss is about as Astralwerks gives domestic love to the full-length album from the Norweigian duo Rokysopp. Its a cut above the standard chill-out fare. It's even playful at times if you listen a bit closely, and musically shows potential for what Royksopp can be capable of. Find this slice of good stuff, out now. Lemon Jelly--Lost Horizons (XL) Those who have listened to Lemon Jelly's past work, whether it was in the form of any of their EPs or that of their combined collection of EPs released last year called "Lemonjelly.ky," were only getting a warm-up to the crafty duo's mindset. "Lost Horizons" is a really delightful album to listen to. To say that it's mostly a downtempo album would truly be a disservice, because there are lots of layers that maintains a freshness and quirkiness that can only make one smile while listening. Don't be surprised if you might catch yourself laughing out loud, because it's catchy that way. Quirky, musical, and just engaging in all of the right places, "Lost Horizons" just screams for repeat listening from beginning-to-end. And it's deservant of that, for sure. Meat Beat Manifesto--R.U.O.K.? (Run) Jack Dangers is back in action as Meat Beat Manifesto, as the new long-player from MBM drops for the unsuspecting ears. If you like your beats heavy but your music a step above the usual fare, then "R.U.O.K.?" won't disappoint. Listening to the album shows a bit of a maturation for Jack Dangers as an artist, and that can only be a very good thing for fans and newbies alike. Overall, "R.U.O.K.?" satisfies. V/A--Select Cuts From Blood & Fire: Chapter 3 (Blood & Fire) Blood and Fire is perhaps one of the more seminal labels in the U.K. that has exposed many to the real roots of reggae and dub. Now the German label Select Cuts have released "Select Cuts from Blood & Fire: Chapter Three," the last in a series of compilations of remixes from some of today's best DJs and producers. I haven't heard of the first two "chapters," so I can only listen to this one stand alone and say that reggae and dub fans will be done proud from this one. Find this one...it's domestically available for your pleasure. John Beltran--Sun Gypsy (Ubiquity) This is the new full-length from John Beltram, and his first for the great Ubiquity label. This is a very special project encompassing a deeper shade of Latin club sounds inna organic sort of mode. Beltran's been around the musical block with his work for other European labels. Fresh from his release "Americano" for the label Exceptional, we now get another treat from his this year. "Felicidad Nova" has been all the rage prior to the album's release, but there are so many other gems percolating here. "Kiana" gives us a strong Brazillian/club feel with background vocals and batacuda for an epic journey that is uplifting. This is definitely a must-have if you like both club and Latin sounds blended together. Even though it's fall, you'd think that this makes a great summer soundtrack. Let's just say that "Sun Gypsy" will bring that warm summer feeling into your soul in the right way. Hats off to Ubiquity once again, and hats off to John Beltran...we are all the richer for this treasure of delights. Microfish Meets Stereotyp--Who Me? (Stereo Deluxe/Germany) CD-R Been hanging onto this one for awhile, but now it can be told. Those who know of the German artist Stefan Morth, aka Stereotyp, will not be disappointed with this bass-heavy collaboration with fellow Germans, the duo known as Microfish. If you haven't heard of Stereotyp just yet, check out his long-player "My Sound" (to be released very soon stateside). As it is, this broken bass dub number is haunting, dark, and will rock your subwoofers rather nicely. Two different mixes of "Who Me' will soon be released on wax. I'm feeling this one rather nicely. Various Artists--Nordic Expsoure (Quango) Every now and then, I have to break the news to listeners that a tune that really excites them is only available on vinyl. Of course, the listeners feels a bit disappointed. But that's the nature of the beast, so they say. Well leave it to Quango to help pick up the slack. The latest compilation from the label finds some explorations into the Scandinavian music scene that's been getting attention in recent years. Want that Butti 49 remix of Nuspirit Helsinki's "Trying?" It's here. Want that cool tune "Kerma Elastica" by the Bobby Hughes Combination? It's here, too! But the compilation features some quality tunes from the likes of Jol, Koop, and Emo. You can also find the wonderful "Music In Her Eyes" from Andreas Saag's Swell Sessions moniker, with terrific vocal work from Yukimi Nagano (best known for her vocal work on Koop's "Waltz For Koop long-player, but also showing up increasing on works from other Scandinavian artists). So check out this release, especially those of you stateside who can salivate such goodness for your CD player. ---- VELANCHE'S SOUNDSCAPES FOR OCTOBER 2002 (in no particular order) 1. John Beltran--Sun Gypsy (Ubiquity) 2. Projections--Between Here & Now (Guidance) 3. Focus--Sweet & Sour (Versatile/France) 4. Various Artists--Moshi Moshi: Nu Sounds From Japan (Fuego/UK) 5. Lemon Jelly--Lost Horizons (XL) 6. Royksopp--Melody A.M. (Wall Of Sound/Astralwerks) 7. King Kooba--Indian Summer (Om) 8. Radio Zumbido--Los Ultimos Dias del AM (Mil/Palm Pictures) 9. Addict Merchants--Matters Of Fact (own label) 10. Nightmares On Wax--Mind Elevation (Warp) 11. Quantic--Apricot Morning (Tru Thoughts/UK) 12. Tommy Knocker--Brazil Is Back 12" (Intercom/UK) 13. Various Artists--2000 Black: The Good Good 2 (2000 Black/UK) 14. Realside--High Noon (Sirkus/UK) 15. Jazzanova--Days To Come remixes 12" (JCR/Compost) 16. Jazzanova--Hanazono EP w/unreleased remixes (Rope-A-Dope/JCR) CD-R 17. Microfish meets Stereotyp--Who Me? (Stereo Deluxe/Germany) CD-R 18. Plankton Man vs. Terrestre--S/T (Run) 19. Llorca--My Precious Thing 12" (F Communications/France) 20. Minus 8--Minuit (Compost) 21. Coffy Is The Color--Every Time We Say Goodbye EP 7" (Downtempo/UK) 22. Various Artists--Blue Light One sampler 12" (Nettwerk/Upstairs) 23. Szymanski--Lover's Quarrel EP 12" (Omoa) 24. James Hardway--Speak Softly featuring Ghetto Priest: Block 16 Remix (Hydrogen Dukebox) 25. Blue Six--All I Need: Jimpster Remix (Naked Music/Astralwerks) 26. Femi Kuti--What Will Tomorrow Bring remixes 2x12" (Spiritual Life) 27. Cassius--The Sounds Of Violence: Tiefschwarz Violently Happy Remix (Astralwerks) 28. Morcheeba--Otherwise: Murk's Main Mix (Reprise) 29. Paradox & Volcov--No Europe: Domu Remix (Archive/Italy) 30. Various Artists--King Britt Presents The Philadelphia Experiment Remixed (Rope-A-Dope) 31. Various Artists--The Roots Of Dub Funk 2 (Tanty/UK) 32. Various Artists--Select Cuts from Blood & Fire: Chapter Three (Select Cuts) 33. Various Artists--The Chromatic Universe sampler EP 12" (Visions/UK) 34. Roni Size--Sound Advice 12" (Full Cycle/UK) ---- LAST WEEK'S PLAYLIST Listen to the show now with the RealPlayer 8 and higher at http://urbanlandscapesshow.com/shows/11Oct02.ram. 1. Lemon Jelly--Ramblin' Man Lost Horizons (XL) 2. Coffy Is The Color--More Blues & Abstract Truth EP 7" (Downtempo/UK) 3. Royksopp--In Space Melody A.M. (Wall of Sounds/Astralwerks) 4. Szymanski--Contentment In Humidity Lover's Quarrel EP 12" (Omoa) 5. Jazzanova--L.O.V.E. And You & I (Madlib Remix) Hanazono EP (Rope-A-Dope/JCR) CD-R 6. DJ Vadim--The Pacifist (featuring Yorah Bravo) U.S.S.R.: The Art of Listening (Ninja Tune) 7. Addict Merchants--Exchange Rate Matters Of Fact (own label) 8. Nightmares On Wax--Know My Name (Will.I.Am Remix) 12" (Warp) 9. King Kooba--If I Could Indian Summer (Om) 10. Projections--Kingsburg Between Here And Now (Guidance) 11. Force Of Nature--Loop Addiction Moshi Moshi: Nu Sounds From Japan compilation (Fuego/UK) CD-R 12. Domu featuring Nix--Music Of The Earth 2000 Black: The Good Good 2 compilation (2000 Black) 13. Nuspirit Helsinki--Trying (Butti 49 Nu Niveau Remix) 12" (Guidance) 14. Waiwan--Changes (Fours Remix) 12" (Earthproject/UK) 15. Focus--ExagR8 Sweet & Sour (Versatile/France) 16. Dzihan & Kamien--Deep Kitsch Gran Riserva (Couch/Six Degrees) 17. Llorca--Lights Behind Windows New Comer (PIAS America/F Communications) 18. Radio Zumbido--El Aleph Los Ultimos Dias del AM (Palm Pictures) 19. Thievery Corporation--From Creation The Richest Man In Babylon (Eighteenth Street Lounge Music) 20. James Hardway--Speak Softly (featuring Ghetto Priest) Hydrogen Dukebox Radio Sampler (Hydrogen Dukebox) CD-R 21. Horace Andy--Ital Vital (Different Drummer Soundsystem Remix) Select Cuts From Blood & Fire: Chapter Three compilation (Select Cuts) 22. Dubclash--Dub's Dark History The Root Of Dub Funk Vol. 2 compilation (Tanty/UK) 23. Dub Tribunl--A Lung Full Of Wooter Gas Dub Tribunl (Inflatabl) 24. Pickadelic--Burn Mamacita The Only Blip Hop Record You Will Ever Need Vol. 1 compilation (Luaka Bop) 25. Blue States--Bare Bones Man Mountain (Eighteenth Street Lounge Music) 26. Isla de la Piedra--Earbill Blue Light One EP sampler 12" (Upstairs/Nettwerk) 27. Purple Penguin--Memphis (Wraparoundsound Remix) De-Tuned (Water Music) 28. Meat Beat Manifesto--Horn Of Jericho R.U.O.K.? (Run) 29. Shakkazombie--Kokoro Warp (4 Hero Friday Night Remix) Moshi Moshi: Nu Sounds From Japan compilation (Fuego/UK) CD-R 30. Blue Six--All I Need (Jimpster Remix) 12" (Naked Music/Astralwerks) 31. Focus--Sweet & Sour Sweet & Sour(Versatile/France) 32. Lemon Jelly--Nice Weather For Ducks Lost Horizons (XL) ---- Urban Landscapes proudly supports quality independent music from around the world. Respect to all the independent labels, radio promotion folks, and related entities for sharing the wonderful musical goods. The show has been keeping it real for over four years, as the movement continues to expand its influence. Please feel free to send promos/musical submissions (CD/CDR, vinyl, and minidisc) for airplay and/or review consideration and t-shirts (large, if you please) to: Velanche Stewart, Urban Landscapes c/o KCPR 91.3 FM Graphic Communications Bldg. Room 201 Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 USA If you're available for interviews, we welcome them as well. Just send me an e-mail message to mail@urbanlandscapesshow.com. This newsletter is sent to DJs, record labels, promotion companies, and like-minded music lovers from around the world. If you wish to be removed from the list, please let me know. To be added to the weekly mailing list, please send me email. Have a great weekend!
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