Methlab Agency Launched!

My new agency and future record label has been launched in collaboration with Ash Schemeboy and Tommy Broken Note. Bringing the filth, and representing some seriously heavy and experimental artists.... click on the icon above to check the site out - www.methlab-agency.com

Owl Splinters by Deaf Center

Deaf Center - Owl Splinters by _type

This is a totally amazing collection of music, and has very swiftly elevated 'Deaf Center' to being one of my favourite ambient music collectives. Big up Type records for being so continually amazing!

Back again....

It's been too long, and I'm sorry for my absence. Much has happened since my last post... I have visited India, fasted for 7 days, swam with totally amazing fish amongst the coral reefs of the Andaman Islands, returned to Europe and now reside in the quite beautiful city of Prague. My life here is good, and slowly being built, but much work has to be done...

Proof that Australia is CatDog

Totally Beautiful///

Two students launched a camera and GPS tracker into the upper stratosphere on a weather balloon ni Cambridgeshire, at a cost of £350... these are the awesome results.

Beware... the Crawling Eye!!!

Subblue

The Formula from subBlue on Vimeo.

Surface detail from subBlue on Vimeo.

I found these really nice generative programmed visuals on my interweb journeys. Check them out!

Hashima Island

Another place of urban decay and ruin... but this time in intricate Japanese style. Hashima island (also known as Battleship Island because of its concrete shape) is just of the coast of Nagasaki in Japan. I want to go there!

Chernobyl

I've been reading a bit about Chernobyl (see the image of the reactor below)... click the image to go straight to the Wikipedia page. It's pretty fascinating, just in terms of the impact on the landscape around the area. There are only very few people allowed access to the site in theory, still working on the reactor (I think it's actually still functioning, as it was just one of a few reactors in the facility that had a meltdown). Anyway, it's completely deserted, with orange forests, and things lying about all over the place due to everyone leaving so quickly. If there ever was a vision of a future without people, then this seems to be it - the overgrown and decaying city of Pripyat.

MidCentury Modern Living

These photos are amazing - I want one of those... click on the image for more

The Future of Air Travel?

Click on the link above to see this thing flying about on the BBC news website, like something out of the 50's series of Flash Gordon. Kind of makes sense I reckon - sacrifice speed (as a result of drag and mass), but to the advantage of less energy being required to keep it airborne and greater manoeuvrability.

Gonjasufi

First time that I've ever caught onto some new music from the BBC website... I must be getting slow in my old age! This guy is awesome, producing his music in collaboration with Thom Yorke and Flying Lotus (urrrrrgh!) - plus, he has one of the best website entry portals I've ever come across! You can check it out and listen to some of his stuff here: www.sufisays.com

Plus, in the same article on the BBC website, Mount Kimbie are mentioned. I still find it bewildering how far the dubstep scene has moved into the public eye (and parts of it adapting to fit the public). I remember (uh oh, sounding old) back in the day trying to play people dubstep and most people really not rating it. Unsurprising and amazing just to what extent that media can make people receptive to something they would otherwise perhaps not have been... Unless of course that is that they may have been, but the media was already making them focus in some direction/s that excluded these sounds. Arg, I hoep this post makes sense!

Erik K Skodvin Live Set

Erik K Skodvin live in Cambridge by sonic pieces

A great listen for a cold afternoon - the man behind the awesome Svarte Greiner pseudonym.

Deus Ex

Video Games Deus Ex: Human Revolution CG Director's Cut Trailer

Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 Nintendo Wii PC Games

This game appears to be epic... Blade Runner style city is pretty cool. I remember the first Deus Ex was pretty groundbreaking at the time, lots of options and choices that had significant effects on the game world. Be cool if this one did the same.

Elysium - Neill Blomkamp

A short film from the director of District 9 - indications of his upcoming sci-fi feature film?

If it's anything near as good as his first film, then we're in for a treat!

Vanishing on 7th Street

This looks promising - from the director of the acclaimed 'Machinist' that saw Christian Bale losing an incredible amount of weight to fit the part - he's clearly capable of getting the most out of the actors that he uses. Despite the average cast, including Ryan Phillipe who I'm not really a fan of; I reckon this will be one to watch. Creepy...

Kilian Eng Is Awesome

New Tune Up on my Soundcloud

Going through the Mountains by Night by Codeshift

Czech Gig Upcoming

I'll be heading to the Czech Republic for another gig this weekend. I expect to come home a stone heavier, and full of beer and dumplings... =)

Looks pretty painful...

Cowboys &. Aliens Trailer Looks Totally Badass

Subheim: No Land Called Home

I take back what I said about being excited by the prospect of the new Subheim album. It has nice moments, although they last less than 30 seconds. The whole thing is shockingly cheesy, and as a result all of the sentiment that it tries to instill just comes across as tacky. 'The Veil' is the real low of the album, with maybe the worst lyrics that I've ever heard. Disappointing...

Anyone want to eat some mushrooms and go see the new Tron film in 3D at the IMAX?

Battle: Los Angeles Trailer

I can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to this film coming out, and finally there is a trailer for it... which just looks fucking awesome! I'm so happy that Sci-fi has come back to the big screen, it hasn't been since the 60's that the movie industry was so focussed on it, with the exception of a few notable films. It seems that both Directors and more significantly, production houses and studios; are willing to take more risks since the successes of relatively low budget films with unconventional stories such as District 9. I have no idea whether the plot for Battle: Los Angeles will be compelling, but I can say this much - that it certainly looks as though it's going to be incredibly brutal. Check it out!

Tree Porn

Found this wicked website through Ian Mash for Cash, click on the image for abundant tree porn!

Rrritalin

I'd like to direct your attention to a good friend of mine who has been making rude beats for a long time, but only now is getting the recognition deserved for this. Rrritalin is set for future releases on Coin Operated and Cock Rock Disco. You'll soon know him for his super wonky bassline and breakstep beats, with a creative alliance with Kanji Kinetic that is certain to further propell him into the awareness of dancefloor afficionados around the globe. Click on the picture of his face to get to his Soundcloud...

Bonga fish 2 by rrritalin
However, there is another side to his tunes that I'm looking forward to hearing more of, with more interesting and multi-layered ideas. Check out the tune in progress below:
Rrritalin-sknarg machine by rrritalin

Oh... and here is Mordor...

Thanks to Rrritalin (Coin Operated) for pointing out this particularly inhospitable piece of land!



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Amazing Places in Siberia....

I'm really tempted to start a blog exclusively for amazing places found on Google Maps, these are really beautiful..!



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Subheim LP 'No Land Called Home' Due To Drop

I'm a massive fan of Subheim, and was really gutted when the Greek label 'Spectral Liquid' went under. They were responsible for one of my favourite ever electronic explorations mixes, that can be found here:

www.electronicexplorations.org/the-show/058-spectraliquid-label-showcase/

Anyway, back to Subheim - I'm looking forward to this album a lot, and you can preview one of the forthcoming tracks below.

Subheim "Streets" by ad noiseam

Take care, J

New Mixes Online Very Soon

I've been really heavily tune-mining recently, and have made many wonderful new discoveries; such as the quite sublime Morgan Packard, James Holden, Subheim and oOoOO. Too many tunes to play either out, or on our regular Yardcore radio show (the next one of which is next Tuesday at 10pm on www.subfm.com). So I'm going to put together a couple of special mixes of some of my favourite things v.soon. Watch this space!

Just Signed Up to Souncloud Proper...

I've taken the plunge and started paying for my Soundcloud account. I do think the site is awesome and have found many like minded people through it... so here goes!

New Mix Up

A little mix of Autumn tunes I did a couple of weeks ago has been put up on a blog that I'm a big fan of - http://astrangelyisolatedplace.wordpress.com/ . Check out some of the other excellent mixes on this site - particularly no.9 by Helios (one of my favourite producers).

The more vast the amount of time we’ve left behind us, the more irresistible is the voice calling us to return to it. This pronouncement seems to state the obvious, and yet it is false. Men grow old, the end draws near, each moment becomes more and more valuable, and there is no time to waste over recollections. It is important to understand the mathematical paradox of nostalgia: that it is most powerful in early youth, when the volume of the life gone by is quite small.

Milan Kundera from ‘Ignorance’

Film: Heartless

"In his first feature movie for a decade, Ridley explores the dark underside of London life through the life of a lonely young photographer from the East End who comes across a band of homicidal demon hoodies marauding the city. His discovery leads to his introduction to a centuries old cult that makes complex Faustian compacts with would-be avengers."

New Yardcore Mix Online

One of the best yet by my reckoning, and really very eclectic. Quite an ambient offering on my part:

http://yardcore.net/yardcore-sub-fm-sessions-16-03-10/

Bioshock 2

http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/09/22/bioshock-infinite-video-demo

Wow, this game looks really amazing... could it be that finally games are heading towards providing a truly movie-like experience in terms of story-telling? Graphics are also epic!

Does This Face Disturb You?

Si-Begg "We Made Our Own Disaster" DVD Release

Si Begg has collaborated with film maker Robert Mahoney, soon to be released on Optitronica. Having seen parts previewed at the Pulse AV session a few months ago, I can say that it's well crafted and thoroughly entertaining. Massive recommendation - and I'll review soon!

Attis Video Up

HENRY STEAD - Attis from Big Face Art on Vimeo.

I created the original soundtrack for this poem, performed semi-live with Henry Stead (Thanks for the credit Henry ;P). Anyway, it went down pretty well - it's a translation of a Catullan poem (who was writing around 50 B.C).

BVDub

Bvdub Against The Vanity Of Our Kingdom by NorthernShore

Really enjoying BVDub at the moment. It's repetitive, hypnotic, nostalgic and haunting. The mix above isn't by him, but is a decent mix of exclusively his music. You can find his latest album 'The Art of Dying Alone' on Boomkat download.

New Sound Up

Some additions for the audio page - enjoy =)

New Tune

Slip by Codeshift

There's a new rough tune up on my Soundcloud, just some vocal stuff that I've been playing with following getting a microphone in preparation for my trip to South America next January. I've neglected the blog a bit recently, but back on it now!

Pulse Cancelled...

I'm sorry to say that Pulse this weekend (23rd May) has been cancelled due to licensnig problems with the venue. We are delaying this show and also looking for alternative and possibly outdoor venues for the Summer... Bear with us! =)

Warehouse Paaaaaarty!

Warehouse party in collaboration with Adverse Camber, The Centrifuge and Splutter... Although the line-up is sickness, I'm actually really looking forward to the Roof-top Ska-BQ which I hope you will all be there for!! Jerk chicken and hopefully sunshine, on the roof of a Peckham warehouse and with Summer tunes filtering through the air... what better way to start a night!?

Check out www.bussedup.blogspot.com for more details!

Pulse Preview Mix Now Up!

I've put together a sample of the kind of set I'll be playing on Sunday at our Pulse event on the 'Audio' page (Click on the 'Audio' image top-left on this blog). Enjoy, and hopefully see you there!

PULSE!

Tonight on the Yardcore sessions on Subfm.com at 10pm, I will be playing a special Pulse style mix to give you a taste of my set on Sunday. Tune in!

21 March Sunday // 5pm – 12am, Pulse @ Pangea Bar,72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington.

A freestyle mashup of electronic music, short films & audiovisuals featuring: A preview of Si Begg & Robin Mahoney’s new feature length AV piece, a selection of short films by Duodroume, and live AV sets from: Point B / Planes, Tides AV / Duodroume.

DJs:
Disco.R_Dance (Foundry), Codeshift

VJs:
Duodroume, Inside us All

Scuba drops some DJ Rum badness...

Check out the latest Resident Advisor Podcast (Click on the image to the left) by the legendary Paul Rose, label boss of the excellent Hotflush Records. The mix is standardly excellent, and Scuba is responsible for some of the best techno/dubstep cross-over output at the moment in my humble opinion.

Listen out for the DJ Rum tune 'St. Martins' he opens with... Big ups for getting some much deserved recognition for his skilled tune craftsmanship. You can check out some more of his tunes by clicking on his image to the right --->>

I am unashamedly excited about Tron...

TRON 3D!
It looks so good! (despite the standard Hollywood cheese being present)... and in 3D...!

Null + Void Mix Up!

A new Codeshift mix can be found at the newly redesigned and wicked looking Null + Void website. Click on the image to the left to listen!!