Paul Kalkbrenner- Atzepeng
November 29, 2009
Time to come clean, I have an unhealthy addiction. Ok, so there are worse things to be hooked on but I can’t quite get enough of Paul Kalkbrenner.
From his amazing mix from this summer’s Chateau Click Clack festival in Germany and his performance in Berlin Calling (finally winging it’s way to me as we speak) to his chart smashing single Sky And Sand, there’s a lot of good ground for my obsession.
But what really has me transfixed is his never-tiresome track Atzepeng. It hasn’t ever been released, but each and every time I hear it, it triggers something inside that words can’t seem to match. Listen for yourself…there’s no messing around, it bursts straight in with a thumping beat and leads into killer notes that induce some sort of hypnotic euphoria.
Without a doubt, this is my ultimate sound to 2009.
Enjoy.
Radio One Live Lounge: The Script – Times Like These
November 28, 2009
Every now and then there’s a Radio One Live Lounge cover that totally blows me away. This time, it’s The Script’s turn with Foo Fighter’s Times Like These.
Ok, so I’m a huge Foo Fighters fan but this track sheds new light on The Script for me as it showcases lead singer Danny O’Donaghue’s amazing vocals, plus the rest of the bands talent which i’d previously underrated.
It’s not their first time in the Live Lounge either. In July, they performed their single at the time The Man Who Can’t Be Moved (recently covered by the mildly irritating N’ Dubz) and also a brilliant version of Eminem’s Lose Yourself. Proof that there is indeed more to The Script than radio perfect pop music, and once again confirming my never ending love for The Live Lounge.
Enjoy.
The Fashion Office Recommends…Songs About Friends
November 20, 2009
This week, we’re devoting The Fashion Office Recommends to those lovely people we call Friends. Where would we be without them?
Sostylistic selects: Dionne Warwick & some very famous friends – That’s What Friends Are For.
Sartoriology recommends: The Rembrants – I’ll Be There For You.
A Work In Progress picks: James Taylor – You’ve Got A Friend.
Ellie chooses: as featured in Toy Story; Randy Newman -You’ve Got A Friend In Me.
New Favourite Thing suggests: Musiq Soulchild – Just Friends.
Soldiersailor elects: Justice – Never Be Alone.
Last Friday, we got into our virtual car and stepped firmly on the gas pedal. Find out what tracks the girls recommended in Songs About Driving.
MYNC Are Back, Bigger & Better Than Ever Before
November 16, 2009
About three years ago I discovered an amazing track called Something On Your Mind by MYNC Project, aka CR2 Records owner Mark Brown and Nick Corelli. Since then, the duo parted ways temporarily to invest time on their solo projects and now they’re back and after enlisting producer Harry ‘Choo Choo’ Romero and Jose Nunez on their forthcoming album, they’re bigger and better than ever before. In anticipation of the hotly awaited release, Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor is delighted to bring you a taste of what’s to come including two exclusive tracks that are not available to buy.
Up first, Boogerlight is a party-packed tune with horns, vocals and plenty of crescendos. There’s no messing around either as it immediately kicks off with a bomb of a beat that’s set to fill a dance floor in seconds. On the second exclusive tune, the MYNC tag team expands to include Dutch DJ Chuckie and samples Ian Brown’s amazing F.E.A.R on Fear Of Moombah. Mark Brown and Corelli give their spin a fat beat and take the track underground with a rave twist, whilst retaining the incredible strings from Ian Brown’s original.
As if two exclusives weren’t enough, you’ll find four more download links from the MYNC boys including the Switch Mix of Something On Your Mind, if you fancy something a little bit harder, plus Brown and Corelli’s Payback mix of Calvin Harris’s awesome I’m Not Alone. Download the exclusives and more now using the links below…its the perfect warm up to what’s set to be a killer of a comeback. Enjoy.
Exclusives:
MYNC v Chuckie v Ian Brown – Fear Of Moombah
More from the MYNC crew:
Inner City – Pennies From Heaven (MYNC’s Respect Mix)
MYNC – Something On Your Mind (Switch Mix)
Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone (MYNC Payback Mix)
MYNC & Dirty South – Everybody Freakin’
Say Hello To Dadahack’s Debut
November 14, 2009
Between working with the We Fear Silence boys and a few other projects, I’ve been inundated with a plethera of reviewing and the virtual postbag (or six, or seven) has been filled with all sorts of new music. With so much to plough through and listen to, it’s refreshing when something pretty awesome like Dadahack’s Hellos EP jumps up and grabs you by the very tired ears.
The London/Stockholm-based duo compromise of James Banbury from 90s band The Auteurs and Pete Davis. On November 30th, they release the full Hellos EP on their own imprint serviceAV and if you’re wondering why it might sound familiar, check out the snippet of the title track as featured in the Soundville ad by Sony, brought to you by the makers of a particularly memorable gorilla ad.
There’s plenty to keep you entertained on this release too - from the outstanding original cut to the Freelance Hellraiser and Tranquility Bass mix, the remixes are cleverly constructed to equally be stand out tracks, plus polish the original’s charm. In addition, you’ll find a spin off of Hello titled Hello Dust and a revamp of this cool little bonus track by prolific producer Håkan Lidbo that features singer/songwriter Hannah Robinson. With the right amount of 80s influence, purrs and shrills of warming notes, plus little “Hi!”’s that remind me of Blur’s infamous milk carton for some reason, the title track and each and every mix is brilliantly uplifting. Definitely don’t miss the Lidbo mix, with a fatter bassline, it’s your sure-fire way to kick-start any party.
Thanks to the addictive synths and extensive offering of quality remixes on the release, the Dadahack duo have been successful in ensuring my iPod has been playing little else but Hello. Play it loud, fix it on repeat, it really does just keep getting better.
Hellos EP Tracklist:
Hello
Hello Freelance Hellraiser mix
Hello Tranquility Bass mix
Hello Dust
Hello Dust (todust) Håkan Lidbo remix feat Hannah Robinson
The Fashion Office Recommends…Songs About Driving
November 13, 2009
This week, we’re getting into our virtual car and stepping on the gas pedal in Songs About Driving. Read on to find out what tracks are accompanying the girls speeding through their work and all the way into the weekend…
Sostylistic selects: Tracy Chapman – Fast Car.
Sartoriology recommends: Chris Rea – Road To Hell.
A Work In Progress picks: Madness – Driving My Car.
Ellie chooses: Iggy Pop – The Passenger.
New Favourite Thing suggests: Prince – Little Red Corvette.
Frankie opts for double whammy as it’s her turn to own the phrase “BECAUSE I’M LEAVING!”: Cyndi Lauper – I Drove All Night.
And..
Chris Rea – Driving Home For Christmas.
Soldiersailor elects: AC/DC – Highway To Hell.
In tune with Battersea Park love themed fireworks, things got a bit slushy in the office last week. Find out what tracks we chose in Songs Inspired By Love.
The Fashion Office Recommends…Songs Inspired By Love
November 6, 2009
Due to the powers that be (aka work), I sadly had to abandon, or at least postpone my Bonfire night plans last night. Not one to miss out, this simply meant moving my celebrations to Saturday where I’ll be drinking mulled wine, snapping pics and singeing my fingertips on sparklers to the ‘Love’ themed display at Battersea park.
So, in light of that, this week’s The Fashion Office has been dedicated not to fireworks, but to that slushy stuff called love.
Just how romantic are the girls feeling this fabulous Friday? Read on to find out…
Sostylistic is back in the game with: Mary J Blidge – Love No Limit.
Sartoriology selects: Minnie Ripperton – Loving You.
Ellie opts for: Shakira – TU.
New Favourite Thing picks: The Beach Boys – God Only Knows.
Frankie chooses: Beyoncé – Crazy In Love.
Soldiersailor recommends: José James – Love.
It was a spook spectacular in last week’s Fashion Office Recommends, find out here what tracks the girls chose in Songs To Trick Or Treat To, a Halloween special. Enjoy.
The Fashion Office Recommends…Songs To Trick Or Treat To
October 30, 2009
This Saturday things will go bump in the night, carved orange faces will eerily light up door steps and ghouls, gargoyles, skeletons and black cats will take to the streets. Halloween, it’s just like any other night out in London.
To celebrate the spooky occasion, The Fashion Office have dedicated this week’s issue to Fright Night with Songs To Trick Or Treat To. Whether you’re planning on seeking out what rewards await you behind neighbouring doors, or simply celebrating with a few cold witches brews, here’s our tracks to get you into the supernatural spirit.
Happy Halloween.
New Favourite Thing recommends: Hocus Pocus – I Put A Spell On You.
A Work In Progress opts for: The Rocky Horror Show – Timewarp.
Frankie chooses: Backstreet Boys – Everybody.
Sartoriology picks the ultimate horror of horrors: Thriller by Michael Jackson.
Stevie asks who you gonna call?: Ray Parker Jr – Ghostbusters!
New recruit Gemma elects: Alice Cooper – Feed My Frankenstein.
Soldiersailor recommends: Dusty Springfield – Spooky.
Last week, Sostylistic left us for pastures new. Find out which Songs About Leaving we dedicated to the occasion to ensure she never forgets her time with The Fashion Office.
The Fashion Office Recommends…Songs About Leaving
October 23, 2009
For the last week, all we’ve heard in the office is “Because I’m Leaving!” belted out at the top of SoStylistic’s voice.
In a vain attempt to keep the noise down, and as the rather vocal lady in question is moving on to pastures new, it seemed only fit to dedicate this week’s The Fashion Office Recommends to Songs About Leaving.
So, Miss Stylistic, here are your tracks the office have chosen to send you and your fabulous new watch (a.k.a “Because I’m Leaving” present) off in serious style…
Sostylistic sums it up herself with: Aerosmith – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.
Sartoriology has questionable taste with Basshunter and Please Don’t Go.
A Work In Progress suggests: Everything But The Girl – Missing.
Ellie opts for: Eagle Eye Cherry – Save Tonight.
Frankie chooses: The Temptations – ‘Ain’t To Proud To Beg.
Stevie picks: The Communards – Don’t Leave Me This Way.
Emily selects: Chicago – If You Leave Me Now.
Soldiersailor recommends: Gladys Knight – Midnight Train To Georgia.
And just for fun…
Don’t miss the girls recommendations from last week in Songs Inspired By Colours.
Will Chris Tietjen Rocket Germany’s Temperature Above Freezing?
October 21, 2009
It’s October. In Germany, it’s already minus seven degrees at night, so who better to step up to the challenge of getting the countries temperature, and pulse, royally roasting other than Cocoon regular Chris Tietjen?
On Saturday November 28th, home grown tech DJ Tietjen will take to the decks at Gloria’s in Regensburg, and as my first experience of both Germany and Tietjen live in the mix, I’m filled with a mix of eager anticipation and bottomless excitement, but characteristically retain the critical stance of a reviewer.
In preparation, I’ve been filling my sharply tuned ears with the sound of Tietjen, including an eleven minute mini mix that’s a pretty good introduction to his world. Oddly, it’d appear that his MySpace holds not one single track, something he really ought to fix pronto to further a global reputation. Whether in a period dominated by Twitter and Facebook or not, it’s still automatically your first port of call for music.
Despite less than a wealth of his productions online, it’s safe to say Tietjen has firmly made my hit list of must-see producers – simply for the fact he’s affiliated with my first love of 2009; Cocoon recordings. Having fallen head over heels into Sven Väth’s world and his globally renowned parties this summer, (where have I been for the last ten years?), I’m pretty certain that not only will Tiejten set alight both Gloria’s and Germany’s temperature, he’ll also do a pretty good job on mine too.
