From: Velanche Stewart (mail_at_urbanlandscapesshow.com)
Date: 2003-07-29 07:24:09
U R B A N L A N D S C A P E S
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---- CATCH URBAN LANDSCAPES LIVE ONLINE AGAIN! KCPR's live streaming is once again available outside of university, so feel free to catch Urban Landscapes live this Friday and every Friday! NEW SHOWS NOW ONLINE Indeed, the site is now updated with the last two shows available for listening. Friday July 18 (featuring the Ayro interview (many thanks to Kito for her patience and diligence) & an exclusive Urban Landscapes Guest Mix from Mimi Terris of B.L.E.S.S. (thanks Mimi!)) Audio: http://urbanlandscapesshow.com/shows/18Jul03.ram Playlist: http://urbanlandscapesshow.com/playlists/summer2003/18Jul03list.htm Friday July 25 (featuring the Urban Landscapes Guest Mix from Ben Mono (thanks kindly to Phil from Compost); look for his debut long-player "Dual" soon on Compost Records) Audio: http://urbanlandscapesshow.com/shows/25Jul03.ram Playlist: http://urbanlandscapesshow.com/playlists/summer2003/25Jul03list.htm ARGH!!!!!! Yes, yes...I've been incredibly busy up to my eyeballs! And to add to the fun, the equipment at the radio station was once again in an on-again, off-again tizzy. The Gonkyburg show, in all of its new pristine glory, will be available soon...by the end of next week, I hope. Even the Gonky cats are still waiting for the show, so everyone hold tight. I will send out an announcement once the show is online. THE URBAN LANDSCAPES GUEST MIX: CURL CURL This week's Urban Landscapes Guest Mix will come from Munich-based residentCurl Curl. In addition to being part of the Compost Records family, he also has an online radio show that you can listen to at http://www.curlcurl.com. Listen to his mix set during the second hour of this week's broadcast. THANKS! Our Soul Invasion dance event was well-received by most everyone in attendance. We've been asked if we'll do it again, and indeed we will. Mark your calendar for Saturday August 16, which coincidentally will also be Vinyl Record Day and--I hear--a classic cars show too! So there's no excuse why you shouldn't get out there! Again, we are heartened by your support...so tell your friends! We'll also have our Eclectic Grooves event again, too. Check it out for the fresh musical vibes that we have to offer...music that you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the county. Lots of new and recent goods, and maybe a few oldies too. Mark your calendar for Thursday August 21. Both events will be at zPie in SLO, and will start at about 10:00pm. They are both 18+ events, and are no-cover events. ---- THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS Casbah 73--The Way I Am (Hitop/Spain) Wild one from Spain's Hi-Top Records. This is my first introduction to the label, and if the high-energy feel of this 12" is any indication hopefully not the last. A bit of funk, a bit of Latin, and a whole lotta spunk with some well-placed female vocal samples that elevates the tune big time. Definitely a winner....thanks to Jonas for this gem! Lonesome Echo Productions--Silver Ocean (Disorient/UK) Japanese artist Yasushi Ide and partner/engineer Yoko Ota are Lonesome Echo Productions, and they've combined forces for this musically-astute taster of a full-length from Mr. Bongo's Disorient imprint. Excellent production throughout this one...jazz and soul are definite influences here. A slew of guests are here....Pharoah Sanders, Osunlade, Apani, DJ Spinna, and Liliana Chachian among others. Look out for the release come September. Colorblind--Novo Dia 12" (Plein Gaz/France) Jonas knows what I like! This single has Wagon Cookin delivering yet another dope remix, taking "Novo Dia" on some funky grooves to blend in with the original's Latin-tinged vibes. Don't overlook the excellent original cut either...a moodier, more mid-tempo affair. Hipnosis--Jazz (Perfect Toy) Various Artists--Creative Musicians (Perfect Toy) Munich-based label Perfect Toy soon will make its way domestically with its first two full-length releases, which up to now were only available in Europe. 7" cratedigger and Into Somethin DJ Florian Keller spent five years (on and off) crafting the "Creative Musicians" compilation of ultra-rare 7" singles from his collection, sharing the music from the 60s and 70s. Some fine gems are present here, so you best seek this one if you're a fan of raw soul/R&B. Also from Perfect Toy, its first proper studio release comes from Munich-based jazz band Hipnosis. Seek out the EP with nice remixes from Mitchell & Dewbury and Zero Crossing, as well as vocals from Marc Frank (which is not on the album). Look for both albums to hit the U.S. shores in August. Various Artists--Brazilian Beats 4 (Mr. Bongo/UK) Gotta thank Asya for this one. This continues the quality of the excellent Brazilian Beats series from London's Mr. Bongo label. Some dope remixes from Faze Action, Sao Benitez, and DJ Marky & XRS. Also from great originals from Jorge Ben ("Take It Easy My Brother Charles"...sampled on Drumagick's "Easy Boom) & Juca Choves (a very playful "Take Me Back To Piaui"). Been out for awhile, but worth the wait for me. London Elektricity--Billion Dollar Gravy (Breakbeat Science/Hospital) From London's Hospital Records comes the long-awaited follow-up album from London Elektricity. Hospital co-founder Tony Colman goes solo this time around under the moniker, and once again shows why Hospital sets itself handedly from its contemporaries. Who ever said that drum n'bass is dead must not have been paying attention to this forward-thinking label, and Colman shows handedly on this album that good music is where you find it...and it's all good! It's now domestically available through Breakbeat Science, so grab it and go! Chateau Flight--Cosmic Race 12" (Versatile/France) It's been awhile since we've heard new music from Gilb-r & I:Cube together as Chateau Flight, and now the duo drops its latest 12" on its home label Versatile. It's very spacey in atmosphere with a slice of Detroit techno, eventually coming together as one. Judge for yourself....it's out now. Albanek--Shade Of Blue (Ecco Chamber/Austria) I'm always looking for albums that comes out of the gate with something wonderful to hold onto and never looking back. This is definitely one of those albums, with plenty of nice cuts for the dancefloor for good measure. Very nice first album from Albanek, indeed. Seek out the 12" with a remix of "Moving On" from the UK's Cuica. Don't sleep on this full-length, though. Nigel Hayes--Moving On 12" (Sunshine Enterprises/Austria) I've gone straight for the Blacksoul Vocal Mix on this one...love the groovy riffs (sorta like Swag, in a way) and the funky house goodness. The original is on Nigel Hayes's "It's Your Move" album, also on Sunshine. D'Nell--This Thing/E2 12" (Furious Styles/UK) The first release from Break Reform's Furious Styles imprint is an absolute gem. I couldn't stop playing "This Thing" the second I've first heard of it...treading on good old-fashioned soul with downbeat sensibilties and emotional vocals to boot. It's deep, and I'm loving it. Various Artists--Club Bogaloo 2 (Spinning Wheel/Switzerland) Thanks once again to Jonas for tracking this baby for me...this is the second volume in the Club Bogaloo series from Swiss-based Spinning Wheel, and the quality is quite apparently both in the artist lineup and the music. Contributions from the likes of Mark de Clive-Lowe (with vocal help from Maiya James), Max Fresh from Hidden Agenda, Alex Phountzi from Bugz In The Attic, Russ Gabriel, and Sonic Surfer (aka Ben Mono...one of my favorite tracks on the comp) are here. It's been out for awhile, so do look for this one. Jazzinho--Yambou EP (Ecco Chamber/Austria) Blinding goodness yet again from Vienna's Ecco Chamber label. Terrific follow-up to Jazzinho's first storming EP. The lush Brazilian influences are unmistakably present. Some energetic remixes here: Sleepwalker (aka Hajime Yoshizawa from Kyoto Jazz Massive) pulls off some magic with some stellar production on "Sim Ou Nao", and Phil Asher puts on his Restless Soul hat to keep the flames smoldering on "Yambou." Can I get a "wow" here? The EP should drop in September, so watch for it. Shades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note (Blue Note) Madlib, the relentlessly talented hip-hop producer (that's an understatement if I've ever written one), lets loose in the vaults of famed jazz label Blue Note and gives us a masterpiece. Hybrids of jazz and hip-hop reign supreme on "Shades of Blue," as Mr. Prolific does justice to the choices that he's picked for this collection. Remixed and, at times, reinterpreted, this is something to please jazz lovers, hip-hop lovers, and plain 'ol quality music lovers all around. Seek! ---- Velanche's Soundscapes for July 2003 (in no particular order) 1. Max Sedgley--EP 12" (Irma) 2. RSL--Wesley Music 12" (Players/UK) 3. D'Nell--This Thing/E2 12" (Furioustyle-Abstract Blue/UK) 4. Top Rocking--The Real New World featuring April King (Q-Tape/France) 5. Andy Caldwell--I Can't Wait: Marques Wyatt's Deep Sunday Vocal (Om) 6. Ben Mono--Dual (Compost) 7. Stateless--The Art of No State (Ubiquity/Freerange) 8. Fort Knox--The Foundation EP 12" (Fort Knox) 9. Chateau Flight--Cosmic Race 12" (Versatile/France) 10. Louie Vega featuring Raul Midon--Cerca De Mi Remixes 12" (Vega) 11. Amp Fiddler--Love & War EP 12" (Genuine/UK) 12. Jaylib--The Red/The Official 12" (Stones Throw) 13. Josh One – Grey Skies EP – Myutopia 14. John Beltran--Kissed By The Sun (Ubiquity) 15. Rithma--Love & Music Remixes 12" (Om) 16. Fertile Ground--Remixes (Counterpoint/UK) 17. Truby Trio--Jaleo/Satisfaction 12" (Compost) 18. Red Astaire--Follow Me/The Wildstyle 12" (G.A.M.M./Sweden) 19. Kemetic Just--Do You Remember: Pepe Braddock Remix (Silver/UK) 20. Lonesome Echo Productions--Silver Ocean (Disorient/UK) 21. Various Artists--Brazilian Beats 4 (Mr. Bongo/UK) **August Picks In the Next Circular** ---- Urban Landscapes proudly supports quality independent music of jazzy and soulful club culture from around the world. Respect and gratitude 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 five years, as the movement continues to expand its influence. Please feel free to send promos/musical submissions (vinyl is preferable; however, CD/CDR and minidisc are acceptable) for airplay, clubplay and/or review consideration to: Velanche Stewart Urban Landscapes Entertainment 1029 Southwood Drive #D San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA 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 email to info-request_at_urbanlandscapesshow.com. Please write "subscribe" as the title of your message (in the "Subject" area). Velanche Stewart ICQ #211241007