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Hi there. Its Matthew K from Interactive in Glasgow, Scotland here. I hope
you all had a great festive period and wish you all the best for 2002.
Weekly residency on Tuesdays at Firebird on Old Dumbarton Road in Glasgow's
West end. Also forthcoming dates at Pyrotechics at Club Alaska and the new
2nd room of the Sub Club on Saturdays with Harri & Domenic.
Also 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 Check
out the site for more details.
Matthew K DJ Chart 28th January 2002
1. Telefuzz: Sleep (Upstairs Recordings)
Hailing from Canada, this is one of the most exciting labels around. 3
tracks of synth led chilled grooves from Telefuzz and a bonus track from Ed
Swankz, this will surprise many by its sheer beauty. For those who haven't
heard - check out the 2 awesome 'Deepdown Tempos' compilations from this
label.
2. Nu Spirit Helsinki: Album Promo (CDr)
Only 100 in circulation and forthcoming on Guidance, this is already going
to be one of the years best albums and we are only in January. Watch out for
it.
3. Koop: Waltz For Koop (JCR)
Long awaited and finally released, this is a truly sublime album that sets
the pace for 2002. Hopefuly this album will cross over like Zero 7 has, as
it has the potential to be BIG.
4. Funky Lowlives: Remixes (Stereo Deluxe)
While the original came out on G Stone, these 2 amazing dubby remixes from
Boozoo Bajou and Richard Dorfmeister are commissioned to Stereo Deluxe for
their best release in a long time.
5. Fenomenon: Visjon Nord EP (Nuphonic)
One of Nuphonic's brightest hopes give us their second EP after a long wait.
Its worth it though with a varied selection ranging from the jazzy downtempo
grooves, bossa beats and a remix from Compost's Butti 49.
6. Dub War: Murderous Style / Generation (Tempa)
Thanks to Dave at In Spirit for helping me track this label down. Stunning
dubby 2 step that erupts on a loud system. Tempa is the label to watch for
2002, along with the fab Horsepower productions and Ghost crew. This demands
to be heard.
7. Horsepower Productions: Electro Bass (Turn U On)
More dubby 2 step buisness from Nico's new label. This is some of the best
music being made today. Highly recommended.
8. Art Konik: Finger - UFO Mix (Comet)
Straight to the UFO mix for yet more evidence of their mastery at music.
Keeping to a house tempo, this will be a favourite for a while.
9. Various: Make Music (Harmless)
Hard to believe, but this may just be the greatest of all the Harmless
comiplations. Including original tracks covered by the likes of 4 Hero, Zero
7 and Natural Calamity, this shows that todays chill out scene isn't that
far away from some of the late 60's / early 70's more adventurous
productions.
10. Jazzanova: That Night / Days To Come (JCR)
Long awaited, this is very special indeed. Much more dancefloor than I was
expecting and with Victer Duplaix on vocals, this shows how far ahead of the
game these Germans are. Can't wait for the album.
11. India Irie / Eric Sermon: Bootleg 12" (White)
With a Naked style house mix of Irie's sublime 'Brown Skin' and an
instrumental mix (except the Marvin Gaye vocal sample) of Eric Sermon's
'Music', this will be in the box for a while.
12. Fug: Thin Air (Nuphonic)
A perfect meeting of minds with the delightful At Jazz reworking the
gorgeous Fug. Chilled to the max, this will appeal to all the old soul boys.
13. Slop Shop: Blue Angel (Poets Club Records)
Don't know anything about this crew but features a lovely jazz groover
remixed by Atomhokey, while Sir Brian Eno goes all dark ambient on the flip.
14. Frankie Valentine: Below The Radar (Sunshine Enterprises)
One of the forgotten heroes of the nu-house sound of the mid 90's hits back
with a highly musical long player from the excellent Sunshine Enterprises
label.
15.Subway: Subway Tracks EP (Nuphonic)
Very Idjut Boys sounding, with some of the best house music around. 4 tracks
full of funky rhythms and big basslines.
16. Mos Def: Umi Says - Zero 7 Mix (CDr)
Thanks to the fantastic new Morpheus shareware program (the new Napster) I
tracked down this absolute gem. Probably the best remix Zero 7 have done,
which is quite a challenge considering their past works, this should be the
new James Bond theme.
17. Transcendent Minds: Lunar Visions EP (Karma Giraffe)
From the label that brought us IG Culture's 'Inspirations' album, we get 2
synth heavy, jazzy breakbeat numbers from DJ Dextrous.
18. Sandor Caron: Agenda (Music For Speakers)
This would be a classic for the vinyl appearance of the title track off his
recent CD only album. However with an awe inspiring mix from Sonar Lodge
also included, this is essential.
19. Dining Rooms: Sei Tu / Cosi Tii Amo - Remixes (Schema)
Gorgeous 12" featuring 2 stunning remixes from the Fragment Orchestra and
Four Tet, both very different and both brilliant. This is the way all music
should sound.
20. Artless: 2nd Room (Schema)
Schema are currently on a roll and this is yet another classic. Starting off
with a garage bassline and 2 step beats, this builds up into 4/4 action.
21. Harmonic 33: Kaleidoscope Sounds EP (Alphabet Zoo)
Been out for a while now but only just tracked it down, this is Mark
Pritchard in a down tempo mood. Six tracks of utterly sublime beauty - chill
out doesn't get any better than this.
22. The Originals / Eddie Kendricks: Re-Edits (Duotone)
Don't have much info on this or for how long its been floating about, but
totally worthy of inclusion. Two old 70's classics fantasticly reworked and
re-edited by Dimitri From Paris. Falling somewhere between Philly soul and
early disco, this is a gem.
23. Ladyipb: Communication (Nuphonic)
One of the most trusted labels around brings us another gem. Retaining that
early 80's flavour, this is in the same mould as the recent Adam Goldstone
single.
24. Jaam: Blue Series EP Vol. 2 (Mutant Soul)
This is building into a nice little label. With Mr. Alex Attias on remix
duties for the A side, this is already a firm favourite. Also contains two
excellent interpretations from Rollercone.
25. Gotan Project Meets Chet Baker: Round About Midnight (Mo Smog)
A truly beautiful reinterpretation from the Gotan Project. Still retaining
the framework of the original jazz track but giving it those lovely sounds
that has made the Gotan crew a major force.
26. Nitin Sawhney: Cold & Intimate / Moonrise - Remixes (V2)
Lovely broken beat / 2step crossover from Landslide on 'Cold & Intimate'
while Joe Claussell goes all Buena Vista Social Club for his epic remix on
the flip. Claussell is starting to flex his musical muscles with a departure
from his usual house grooves.
27. Gak Sato: Tanagram - Remixes (Temposphere)
The Italian scene is the one to look out for in 2002, with loads of artists
and labels leading the way. This is sublime with remixes from Ninja Tunes'
Flanger and a highly musical mix from Japan's Yukihiro Fukutomi.
28. Archie Shepp: Song For Mozambique - Remixes (Mo Smog)
More Italian buisness with a slightly progressive mix that still retains the
jazziness of the original. You can never mistake THAT bassline.
29. Mono Deluxe: Go EP & Unreleased Material (CDr)
Thanks for this lovely collection of chilled grooves. The 'Go' EP should
appear soon and the other tracks demand a proper release.
30. Beatless: Like Sugar Like Rain / The Truth (Ubiquity)
King Britt gives us his usual dreamy style genius to the incredible Beatless
project. With Alex Attias also providing his own re-interpretations, this is
a classy package.
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