mardi 26 mai 2015

Serge Devant - The Way You Move / Intentions (RBL026)

Following on from the debut release on Jamie Jones & Lee Foss' new imprint, New Yorker Serga Devant makes his first appearance on Crosstown Rebels off-shoot Rebellion with talented duo Audiofly on remix duty.



"This EP was inspired by a recent trip to Thailand where I did a bunch of interesting field recordings. On the track "Intentions" you can hear anything from the gong meditation ceremony that I had pleasure of attending, to a rusty drain and sounds of the rainy night in the jungle all combined in this hypnotizing composition. Same goes for 'The Way You Move' which has an interesting vocal on top that fits right in with the vibe. I'm also extremely excited to have Audiofly on the remix who have done a great job" - Serge Devant.


Setting the tone of the release, 'The Way You Move' is deep and dark at the roots with haunting vocals and an other-wordly aura. Audiofly deliver a solid remix, keeping it deep with rolling percussion and hypnotic energy. Last up, 'Intentions' delivers an intricate yet heavy groove with a powerful build.


Serge Devant perfected his craft at legendary nightclubs such as Tunnel, Limelight and Crobar in NY from the late 90s. In 20078 he signed a deal with Ultra Records and released two albums. After releasing the first album in 2009, Serge began touring the world and forging a name for himself across the globe. After taking some time away from making music due to a serious back injury, he had the chance to rethink his musical direction. His latest release on Jamie Jones and Lee Foss' new label Emerald City followed by this outstanding release on Rebellion proves that Serge Devant is back and stronger than ever.


Luca Saporito and Anthony Middleton AKA Audiofly are one of the leading musical partnerships on the scene. Their releases can be found on the likes of Get Physical, VIVA Music, Desolat and their own Supernature. They Also run a successful series of events called Flying Circus that they take worldwide.

Release Date: 22/06/2015
Label: Rebellion
Cat #: RBL026

Tracklist:
- The Way You Move
- The Way You Move (Audiofly Remix)
- Intentions


LINK TO THE TRACKS

dimanche 3 mai 2015

FADER Mix: Damian Lazarus



An hour-long journey into techno's dreamiest recesses with the Crosstown Rebels boss.


As the boss of dance label Crosstown Rebels and in his own productions, UK producer Damian Lazarus has explored the deepest recesses of house and techno, from big-room to small-scale. His new album as Damian Lazarus & the Ancient Moons, Message From the Other Sidedrops via !K7 and CR on May 19, and to celebrate he's put together this special Staring at the Moon mix for us. Get deep and enjoy—and if you find yourself in a going-out mood, Lazarus is playing Verboten May 1 and a sunset set at Further Future on May 2.

Where are you right now? Describe your surroundings. 
I am waiting to board a plane from Munich airport to fly to a gig in Amsterdam, there is a rather large lady with the worst hairstyle I've possibly ever seen playing candy crush on her iPad sat next to me.

What's the funniest thing that's happened to you during a DJ set? 
I fell asleep in between mixing 2 tracks for about 10 seconds during a gig in LA once during a particularly heavy week.

What's the last book you read that had a big impact on you? 
The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Hall

What did you open and close this FADER mix with, and why?
 I was standing on my balcony outside my bedroom looking at the stars one night and I came back in to find I'd left my phone recording by accident and it just so happened that my eldest dog Mikito had been barking in his sleep, he's not a barker generally so I thought it was a good way to open this mix about the moon. The idea of the mix is about the night, songs related to moonrise, it's it's deep and introspective and I thought it would be close with the first hint of the sunrise and what could be more uplifting than "Daylight" by Roy Ayers's Musical People.

If you could have anyone spin your next birthday party, past or present, DJ or not, who would it be? 
Alejandro Jodorowsky.

What's your favorite dish to cook and how do you make it? 
I'm a bit of a self confessed sausage freak and recently I started making these pretty amazing sausage rolls which involves mixing up the meat with garlic, onions, spinach and loads of spices. They take about half an hour from preparation to coming out of the oven and taste and look absolutely wonderful a unless of course you're a vegetarian.

Who's the one artist, living or dead, that you'd love to collaborate with?
 Leonard Bernstein seems like a pretty cool guy and I think Vangelis and I could create some magic.

What's the worst thing you've ever drank? 
Habushu Sake is pretty up there on the list, it's a venomous snake fermented on sake and usually distilled in Japan. It is said to increase your libido and bring you good luck, since drinking it I've had no complaints.

What's the most common misconception you face when explaining your occupation to people?
 That being a musician and a DJ is all about hanging out with attractive women, getting loaded and having an easy care free life. Whilst that is true we do actually work hard too.



Tracklist:

mikito - barking in my sleep
ivor cutler - look at the moon (feat. linda hirst)
bruce trail - alterra
adventures of the ancient moons - string arrangement
borealis - draft moon
david crosby - i'd swear there was somebody here
andrew waterworth - looking for god
my way feat. joe duckie (tanner ross & slow hands rmx)
the japanese house - still
francesca lombardo - water reflections
damian lazarus & the ancient moons - amber palace (exclusive version)
vakula - new sensations
elvis presley - blue moon
singers and players - make a joyful noise
nick drake - pink moon
eden ahbez - full moon
ramp - daylight
** found sounds by gabriele fasano

By LARRY FITZMAURICE  (www.thefader.com)