Award-winning Sea Dance Festival Partners With UKF And TheSoundYouNeed

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Following last week’s Best Medium-Sized Festival Award win for Sea Dance Festiavl at the European Festival Awards, it can now be revealed that they will be partnering with London-based media company AEI and its global music brands UKF and TheSoundYouNeed.

The team behind Exit Festival’s success will be working with AEI across the planning, artist line-up, ticketing and marketing of their beach event which is a part of 10-day Exit Adventure package that begins at Exit Festival in Serbia. Sea Dance is a premium festival event that is held on one of the most beautiful beaches of Adriatic coast, Jaz Beach in Montenegro, Europe’s best kept secret. Both sides of this newly founded partnership see it as a natural progression of their earlier collaboration and a way to further develop Sea Dance as one of the leading events in Europe.

Watch the Sea Dance Festival Video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gwpGy-6ypY

Founded originally as YouTube channels both UKF and TheSoundYouNeed boast impressive fan engagement figures and with masses of experience in electronic music events in UK, US and across Europe, this partnership will present Sea Dance to an even wider global audience. TheSoundYouNeed is one of the fastest growing music brands in Europe, amassing over 2.5 million YouTube subscribers over the past two years. Representing the best in bass, UK house, future garage, lounge music, hip-hop, minimal and more, the carefully selected tracks receive well over 1m views each from the hyper engaged audience, and has become a sonic sanctuary for electronic dance music.

UKF has almost 9 million subscribers across its network, almost 2 billion views, and a champion of electronic music’s most talented, creative artists online and live: the brand is trusted by a huge international audience. The first channel of its kind to hit over one billion views and win two prestigious Google Gold Play Awards, UKF’s position and globally renowned brand excels at video content, global events, best-selling compilations, podcasts, merchandise and ticketing.

Exit CEO, Dušan Kovačević welcomes the new partners: “The collaboration on Sea Dance Festival will build upon the solid relationship we have formed working with AEI and UKF over the past years. We both believe that this will develop into a long-term partnership which will further raise Sea Dance as part of the Exit Adventure, the most unique festival experience in the world. For the fans this means a 10-day adventure starting at the medieval fortress of Exit festival and continues on to Sea Dance at one the most beautiful beaches in Europe”.

Jenni Cochrane, AEI’s head of events and tours commented on the news: “We have been heavily involved in Exit Festival in Serbia for the last 2 years, and it is great to be able to bring all our successes from that experience to this partnership for Sea Dance Festival. We are incredibly excited to make this festival a truly memorable weekend for our fans”.

Following on from the Exit Adventure, which kicks off at Exit Festival in Serbia from 9th to 12th July, this summer’s Sea Dance Festival will be held from 16th to 18th July at the gorgeous Jaz beach near Budva, Montenegro, with a special event happening on the 15th July.

Tickets
Tickets for Sea Dance are on early sale at 44£ (54€) + b/f and can be purchased at seadance.tsyn.co. For those who seek to experience the whole Adventure and save up to 40% with both Exit and Sea Dance included, can buy joint ticket at 105£ (130€) + b/f. Plenty of additional options for packages that include travel and accommodation options with more info can be found at www.exitfest.org/en/tickets and www.exittrip.org.

MusicDish Review: BIMB Family Debut Single "Steppin' On My Coat"

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The timeless Bob Marley song "Exodus" was an anthem of self-empowerment; nothing can get in your way to accomplish what you want. However more often than not, it's hard to see how the decision we make affect our lives and what we will become; and sometimes for the worst. But there is always hope, a shimmer of light that can lead you to a better path for yourself.

With such a powerful message, it's only appropriate that the new musical act BIMB Family release their positive, debut single "Steppin' On My Coat". Their unique blend of reggae and hip-hop which they coined "Dub 2.0" is a perfect sonic mixture of reggae bass lines and hip-hop energy. Their new single represents the trials and tribulations of the group and how through self-improvement, they are now on a better path.

"Steppin' On My Coat" starts off with heavy subs that instantaneously bang. Coupled with reggae's staple "bubble" piano rhythm, the track begins with a force to be reckoned with as BIMB Family's rappers spit their own version of self-actualization. From wishing they worked harder, to making better decision, what resounds the most in their record is their hook "Only I Can Stop Me, I'm My Worst Enemy".

Their positive messages offer a much-needed message for not letting circumstances or self pity take over you, but rather assume responsibility and be the change you want to be. Each rapper has a distinct delivery, from blazing fast rhymes to more grimy and rough-around-the edges of flow. Each unique take on the song adds a personalized touch to the listener, as they can relate to all facets of the song.

This is definitely a solid debut single from the Brooklyn based music group. What sets them apart is creating a whole new lane with their very own sub-genre of "Dub 2.0". With innovative sound and incredibly artful lyrics, BIMB Family is sure to be the talk of the town within the music community and has the potential to branch out into a real big movement.

Jay C, Sean Angel and Argento vs Mylo release their 'Drop The Pressure' (2k15 Rework) as a FREE download

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Jay C, Sean Angel and Argento vs Mylo have today announced the release of their 'Drop The Pressure' (2k15 Rework) FREE download, which is available now on Soundcloud.

The unmistakable sample is an energetic and fun club hit, designed to please big-room dance floors and EDM fans alike with its impressive electro-house fuelled beats and bass lines. Its already received support from the likes of Mark Knight, Erick Morillo, Prok & Fitch, Robbie Rivera, Thomas Gold, NERVO, Federico Scavo, Manuel de la Mare, My Digital Enemy, Hoxton Whores, Cube Guys, Outwork, as well as plays on Xfm from DJ Eddy Temple Morris and a whole host of others. Their influences include artists such as Sanchez, Morillo, Axwell & Angello, Mark Knight and Umek.

Jay C is a DJ/Producer based in Manchester, UK and has become a prominent figure in the dance music scene with over 15 years experience. With a steady flow of releases on Toolroom Records, 1605, Strictly Rhythm, Zulu, Tiger, Hotfingers & Hed Kandi amongst many others, the once In Bed With Space & Space Ibiza World tour resident & has supported David Guetta and Fat Boy Slim on their album tours and has played alongside the majority of the most renowned DJs in some of the biggest club venues around the world, including Space, many of the Pacha clubs around the world, Amnesia, Ministry of Sound, Sankeys, Cream, Gatecrasher and many more.

Sean Angel is an upcoming DJ/Producer from Greece and has released tracks and remixes through labels such as Cr2 Records, Wormland Music and Suka Records. Sean Angel has received support from the likes of Roger Sanchez, Tristan Garner, Antoine Clamaran, David Vendetta, Dr.Kucho! and more. He's also played some of Greece's top clubs including Paradise in Mykonos.

Argento is a DJ also from Greece and has carved himself the reputation as a reliable Producer of house and progressive house. Argento has supported Hardwell, Afrojack and Avicii and he's released tracks through Kontor, Wormland, d:vision and Strictly Rhythm and he's also collaborated and remixed with well-known producers such Tom Novy, Jerry Ropero, Mike Newman, Ron Carroll, Dirty Secretz and Peter Brown. He's also received support from the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Max Vangeli, Axwell, Nari & Milani and many more.

'Drop The Pressure' (2k15 Rework) is available now to download for FREE from https://soundcloud.com/jayc/jay-c-sean-angel-argento-vs-mylo-drop-the-pressure-2k15-rework.

For more information, visit:

Jay C
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/jayc
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jaycmusic
Twitter: http://twitter.com/djjayc

Sean Angel
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/seanangelmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanangelofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanangelmusic

Argento
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/argento
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djargento
Twitter: https://twitter.com/djargento

MusicDish*China Joins Beijing's INTRO 2010 As An Official Media Sponsor

Website: http://www.acupuncture-records.com
Music: http://china.musicdish.com

MusicDish*China announced its role as an official media sponsor of INTRO 2010 - Beijing Electronic Music Festival being held on May 22th. Organized by Acupuncture Records, the festival, in its second year, will once again welcome and delight over ten thousand of China's electronic music fans by presenting world-renowned DJs, producers, and visual artists along with China's favorite local talent.

China has seen a thriving electronic music culture in the past decade and is gradually developing a strong local scene, especially in first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. INTRO 2010 is set as a showcase for this growth, with a mixed line-up reflecting "who's who" in the industry.

"As the name suggests, INTRO festival is an introduction, a two-way introduction," said Acupuncture Records Managing Director Miao Wong. "It's an introduction to the Chinese audience as to what an electronic dance music festival is, as well as the spirit and culture behind it. Also, by bringing over international artists, overseas media and our industry counterparts, it's an introduction to the rest of the world of China's thriving scene and dedicated people making it happen... and eventually, will put China on the world's map of electronic dance music."

MusicDish LLC will be leveraging all its online properties - MusicDish, MusicDish*China and Mi2N - to raise international awareness about the festival and China's electronic music scene, including on-site coverage of the stages, performers and audiovisual shows. Mr. de Fontenay will then be flying to Hong Kong for the annual Music Matters conference, which MusicDish also sponsors.

"We are proud to be supporting the work being done by Acupuncture Records to promote and nurture China's independent electronic music scene through INTRO 2010," said MusicDish*China Founder Eric de Fontenay. "The festival provides us with a unique opportunity to connect with music professionals, performers and fans in what is arguably the fastest growing market in the world."

ABOUT INTRO 2010 (http://www.acupuncture-records.com)
On May 22nd, 2010 Acupuncture Records will once again welcome and delight over ten thousand of China’s electronic music fans by presenting INTRO 2010 – Beijing Electronic Music Festival. As the motto says -- "Ideas Need To Reach Out" -- INTRO is designed as a platform to express the belief in music as a vital element of connecting people; to showcase and support innovation in electronic music and digital art. It is run by people who love life, music, freedom, art and alternative culture for people who share that same love.

ABOUT MUSICDISH*CHINA (http://china.musicdish.com)
Launched at MIDEM 2010 in Cannes, France, MusicDish*China is the latest online brand from MusicDish LLC, a digital music company, focused on the transforming music market in China. Leveraging its various online properties and growing network of Asian partners, MusicDish*China capitalizes on the growing interest in the Chinese market to educate and influence music executives and professionals worldwide. MusicDish*China also co-produces a monthly podcast in association with Hong Kong based Metal Postcard Records that covers the music and artists shaping the independent scene in China and Mandarin-speaking Asia.

Contacts:
Eric de Fontenay
MusicDish*China
chinasounds [at] musicdish [dot] com
+1-718-278-0662
skype: musicdish

Miao Wong
Managing Director
Acupuncture Records
miao [at] acupuncture-records [dot] com

First Acts Announced For EXIT Festival 2010

Website: http://www.exitfest.org

The Chemical Brothers, Mika, Royksopp, Crystal Castles, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Ricardo Villalobos, Moderat live, Josh Wink, Crookers, Boys Noize, Erol Alkan, Ed Banger's SebastiAn, Busy P, DJ Mehdi

Kicking off the new decade in style, EXIT is excited to announce the first acts to be confirmed for the 2010 edition of the festival.

Heading up the line-up for one of only three European Festival shows this summer is The Chemical Brothers, Their exclusive live shows have never been anything less than staggering and this time around with the promise of something very special up their collective sleeve it's bound to be one of their most incredible gigs yet! Also taking the stage by technicolour storm will be Mika, with his striking poptastic productions, Norwegian duo Royksopp with their beautiful melodic electronica and rising stars Crystal Castles and Does It Offend You, Yeah?.

The Dance Arena kicks off on Thursday with electro kings Crookers, Boys Noize and Erol Alkan. Friday sees the long awaited arrival of the don of techno Ricardo Villalobos, a highly anticipated show from Moderat live, and Josh Wink celebrating 15 years of Ovum. Sunday will be full of fun with Ed Banger's SebastiAn, Busy P and DJ Mehdi, with Saturday's line up and even more acts to be announced in the coming months! The Dance Arena is regarded by many as the best in Europe - if not the planet - and the experience of dancing with 20,000 people as the sun rises over the fortress walls is truly mind blowing.

Taking place from Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th July, in the magical Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the river Danube, EXIT has a variety of stages to appeal to absolutely everyone, cheap food and drink onsite and the best campsite entertainment whilst bathing in the hot Balkan sunshine. EXIT festival ticks all the right boxes and is still the best value festival ticket around!

"We still can't believe that EXIT attracts such a great audience from all over the world and consider ourselves very lucky. Seeing so many people enjoying themselves at our festival over the years is truly mind blowing. We appreciate the support of all our fans and will continue to make the festival better each year. We've also had some amazing artists performing for us over the years and we are excited to offer another diverse and exciting line up this year." Says Bojan Boskovic, EXIT General Manager

EXIT is one of the most highly regarded festivals in Europe, being nominated for 'Best Overseas Festival' in the UK Festival Awards for the past 3 years and winning the coveted title in 2007. In addition EXIT was nominated for 'Best Major Festival' in the inaugural European Festival Awards that took place in The Netherlands in January 2010. Exit's 10th Anniversary was also one of the most spectacular events of 2009 with all advance four day tickets selling out in advance.

Launched 11 years ago as a student initiated protest against the communist Milosevic regime, EXIT has proved that music is a universal language that can connect and bring people together to make the world a better place. EXIT continues to evolve and bring like minded people together and although it gets bigger each year, the sentiment and unique vibe remains the same.

TICKETS ONSALE NOW!
All early bird tickets at last year's prices have now sold out!

But don't worry as the standard price per weekend ticket is only GBP 85 until the end of May, then increasing to GBP 99 in June. So to get the best deal buy early and save!

EXIT & eTickets.to continue to deliver the best value festival ticket around, with pre event ticket redemption and fast entry through their own entrance.

Jan - May
4 day festival ticket only GBP 85+ b/f
Camping ticket GBP 20 + b/f

June onwards
4 day festival ticket only GBP 99 + b/f
Camping ticket GBP 25 + b/f

Buy tickets from;
http://www.etickets.to/buy/?e=3092
www.exitfest.org
www.lastminute.com
www.eufest.com/exit/tickets

SELECTION OF COMMENTS FROM ARTISTS AT EXIT 2009

"It was great honour to be back at EXIT Festival for the second time and play to the Serbian people. They made it something to remember for us , it has a crazy wild side that only very few festivals have. Bring us back again, we fukin' luv it. Come on!!!" The Prodigy

"It was an honour and a privilege to play such an important festival especially on its 10th anniversary. The crowd and the location were stunning. We hope we will be invited back." Love from Manic Street Preachers

"It was my first time in Serbia and didn't know what to expect, but the EXIT audience was amazing!" Lily Allen

"The EXIT festival stands as a monument to the trans formative power of people and music. Getting the opportunity to play and help celebrate the 10th anniversary is something that will stay with me forever." Damian aka Pink Eyes Fucked Up

"Playing for EXIT this year was something of a very special party and the way all the DJs got to play back to back was absolutely amazing! It gave the crowd something completely unique and very special for the celebration of 10 years of EXIT. I had an amazing time and thought it was absolutely exceptional the way the crowd stayed with us until the morning and had a celebration. I felt honored and proud to be asked to do this and I hope that I can get to play at EXIT a few more times in the years to come." Carl Cox

"EXIT was one of the most memorable shows so far this year for me, made even more exciting by playing with Adam Beyer which proved so successful. The crowd was amazing & the organisation as always was fantastic - love you Serbia, see you next time!" Eric Prydz

"EXIT is hands down the most amazing festival I have ever played at and this year was extra special because I got to play with my homeboy Justin Martin. It was electric and a memory that will stay with me forever" Heidi

"Once again EXIT proves to be one of the best festivals in the world!!!" Nic Fanciulli

CONTACT:
For more information and press accreditations contact Nikki @ Global Publicity nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk

MusicDish presents: "Lenny Dee: Hard Electronic" Demo, by ProducerLoops.com

Listen and download the track:
"Lenny Dee: Hard Electronic"

Website: http://www.producerloops.com/

The demo track for "Lenny Dee: Hard Electronic" does an excellent job of showcasing all the possibilities available with this product. From aggressive techno dance rhythms to an eclectic selection of vocal samples, there are endless combinations of production possibilities. In addition, this track highlights the various studio effects that are available to create a more dynamic sound.

The demo is broken into several different sections, each displaying a different style of techno/dance that can be created. Each section uses the numerous different types of loops that range from steady driving percussion to synth, vocal, and FX phrases and riffs. Whether you are a first time user, aspiring producer, or established artist, the loops and samples in "Lenny Dee: Hard Electronic" will give you the tools you need to create professional quality music.

Lenny Dee: Hard Electronic is an incredible new collection of downloadable loops and samples produced by Lenny Dee. It features NINE relentless, hard and downright dirty Construction Kits, packed with hundreds of twisted samples and loops plus a huge bonus Sample Pack that includes even more loops and one shot hits/fx. Overall, this collection has approaching 3GB of total content including ACIDized WAV, Apple Loops, REX and Reason ReFill formats.

All of the content is 100% royalty-free. Once purchased, you can use these loops and samples in your music releases, both commercial and underground, with no restrictions.

Price and Availability:

'Lenny Dee: Hard Electronic' is available for instant download now for £19.95 / 23,14 EUR / $26.97 USD. More information is available at: http://www.producerloops.com

Koko Dozo's New Single "Gangsta" on 'Attack Of The Blog'

Koko Dozo's newest single release, "Gangsta" is now available. This comes after "The Shine," which was a successful collaboration with DJ Morsy. Already chosen to be part of the compilation "Attack Of The Blog" (a second ‘Blog themed' compilation for Buzzard Gulch Records), the song steps it up with original breaks and the famous tantric loops of Polarity/1. The brilliant vocals of singer Amy Douglas are pretty often into the groove, stepping, breathing as much as a great singer can do, while her bright voice stands out in the topical parts of the track. The Space-based duo is once again back. Stand clear of the closing doors please, because the dance floor is moving!

Take a listen to "Gangsta"
Buy Koko Dozo's "Gangsta" on iTunes
'Attack Of The Blog' is on Beatport

Koko Dozo official websites
http://www.kokodozo.com
http://www.myspace.com/kokodozo

Panda Transport Releases Plush Mechanique, Including "Transmission" As Heard On Grey's Anatomy

Panda Transport is set to make a big splash in the US this fall, releasing "Plush Mechanique", their latest LP with a new distribution deal with IODA. With the single "Transmission" already featured on Grey's Anatomy, it's just a matter of time before Panda Transport rises to prominence. After seeing success in Europe with multiple hit songs, glowing reviews and prominent placements on television, Panda Transport is pushing into the American market with "Plush Mechanique" and a new EP, "Monorail", to be released this fall.

"Wondrous music!!!!!! They were so good, so sweet, so darn good! I'm still smiling...really." -NME

"Plush Mechanique" defines the Panda Transport sound - a melange of electronic and natural instrumentation utilizing vocal harmonies, theremin, flute, vocoder, wooden and wired guitars, handmade percussion, synths and a trolley full of toys and light! A bit more natural sunlight than well- placed studio lighting; it is human music for human people.

Panda Transport was conceived in September of 2006 by Kathy Compton and Thierry Holweck. After meeting and becoming friends via the Information Super Highway, pen pal style, they began work in earnest to record material for the debut album, "Plush Mechanique".

Kathy wanted to be a pussycat, a witch, or an astronaut; Thierry, alone in a boat or a shepherd in the Alps. She became a chanteuse and writer of jazz and pop; he, a punk electro-experimental musician and virtual faders master. They are polar opposites drawn together by their shared desire to explore the unknown. Their meeting was a twist of fate; their musical creation is a twist of cultures, experiences, influences and personalities.

A by-product of the global village, Panda Transport creates music where jazz phrasing, coupled with engaging melodies is set within a soundscape of harmony and fleeting sounds; astral lounge. Their passion for Voyaging remains central to their bi-continental lifestyle, most compositions being created on the road in Europe or The States, in yurts and ancient silk factories, utilizing a dilapidated laptop with its organs busting out.

Be on the lookout for Panda Transport's new EP "Monorail" this fall, as well as upcoming tour dates in the US!

To learn more about Panda Transport visit them at:
http://www.myspace.com/pandatransport or
http://www.pandatransport.com

Kussu Music Publishing Enters Into An Exclusive Publishing Deal With The Super German Alternative Techno Duo "BlackIsBeautiful"

The masters of "Realtime Art", the way BlackIsBeautiful describe their electronic music art, are going to celebrate their debut EP due out September 25th on cologne based label "200".

Inspired by the aesthetics of analogue music devices, DJing and live band experiences, BlackIsBeautiful production and live shows are sensational and unforgettable events. Both artists/producers met two years ago at VRSTCK Club in Dortmund-City (Germany). Ever since Uemit Han and Tim Dicke have been working together to create and develop a special live-performance as well as a "realtime production style" that both describe as "Alternative Techno".

Tim Dicke has paved his way into the electronic scene through being a drummer, bassist and solo artist in Punk and Hardcore bands in the 90s and later on as a DJ, while Uemit Han has been working as a DJ for the last 15 years including 9 years of music production experience. In 2006, Uemit won the remix contest to Gabriel Ananda's "Gluecksmelodie" and also released tracks on Karmarouge, Meerestief, Harthouse and other labels.

BlackIsBeautiful have created two real handicrafted tracks "Alerion and Purpur": mesmerizing and enthralling at the same time! Music that invites you to dance and yet puts you to rest for a closer listen. Attention to detail and experiment-happiness get you addicted to BlackIsBeautiful - Occasional street recordings of sounds in everyday life and sampling of snap-shots run through their dynamic sound images.

About Kussu Music Publishing
Kussu Music Publishing, a leading independent company with catalogues of songwriters, composers and producers from all around the world, was founded in 1994 as a publishing arm of Kussu Productions Inc., a music content company with global businesses in music publishing and recorded music, including artist development, management and music library as specialties. Since the launch of Kussu Music Licensing Network (www.kussu.net), KMP has positioned itself as one of the main music licensing destination on the internet to assist music supervisors, film directors, advertising agencies and other industry professionals find the right music for their projects.

http://www.kussu.net
http://www.kussu-productions.com

About 200
200 was founded as a Techno label for vinyl and digital releases by Kai Sasse and Dirk Middeldorf in Cologne, Germany. 200 releases albums for the club and defines itself as open-minded label that is striving to provide a platform for both established and new artists. They are putting an emphasis on connecting with their artists musically and personally. The motivation behind starting 200 label was Kai and Dirk's love for the electronic music; the will to contribute a piece to its development - to give back - and the desire to create something new together.

MusicDishTV: Polarity/1's "The Marvin Stomp" Performed by the Battery Dance Company of New York

Polarity/1's use of broken record sound at the start of The Marvin Stomp makes his song anything but broken. In fact, the introductory sounds are so upbeat that the repetition is quite satisfying. The jazzy twists and swingin beat sure give the performers in the Battery Dance Company something to dance about. Just try listening to these melodies without moving along Polarity/1s eclectic compilation of bouncy, enthusiastic noises which will have listeners dancing inside and out.

http://www.polarity1.com
http://www.batterydanceco.com

The music of Polarity/1 is exactly what the name suggests: conjoined opposites -- a mash up of new: cutting edge electronica/hip hop/nu-jazz and old; roots music of America (blues, funk, country, early jazz), Brazil (samba, pagoda, etc.) and West African groove science. Polarity also describes the dual streams of Polarity/1's musical output: songs and instrumentals.

http://www.itunes.com/polarity%2F1

Ludovico Einaudi, Robert Lippok, Ronald Lippok Release Cloudland CD

Opening Your Imagination to the Cloudland of Whitetree

Pianist Extraordinaire Ludovico Einaudi joins the Lippoks on a futuristic journey

@ LE POISSON ROUGE, NEW YORK - JUNE 2
@ HOTEL CAFΙ, LOS ANGELES - JUNE 6

Against all odds, pianist Ludovico Einaudi has emerged as one of the world's most exciting and beloved voices in contemporary classical/ ambient/electronic music. Living during a time where modern sensibilities are marketed as easily manufactured (and easily forgettable) pop hits, Einaudi stands tall as a passionate purveyor of his lifelong muse. None of this implies that the Milan resident is without knowledge of the present: his latest collaboration -- Whitetree, with brothers Ronald and Robert Lippok -- is an important contribution to the century-old search for the merging of classical and electronic music. Considering Einaudi's recent accolades, such as being the only classical artist invited to perform at the European iTunes Festival, Whitetree's success is guaranteed.

The trio's debut, Cloudland (Ponderosa Music & Arts/Harmonia Mundi) is an exciting blend of Einaudi's gorgeously refined aesthetics on piano set against Ronald Lippok's sympathetic and knowledgeable rhythms on drums (not to mention the magic he creates on marimba and keyboards), as well as brother Robert's wizardry with electronics -- the brothers are two-thirds of the Berlin and Dusseldorf-based palindromic post-rock group To Rococo Rot. Meeting in 2006 when Einuadi invited the Lippoks on an Italian tour, collaboration seemed necessary and, as one can hear on every one of Cloudland's ten tracks, effortless.

Whitetree has been born into an important musical heritage, one professed by musical experimenters such as Erik Satie's minimalist efforts and "bare bones" sounds, Luigi Russolo's search for the "art of noise" (in which music is differentiated from noise by its purposive arrangement), Jorg Mager's love of microtones and the invention of his "voice of the spheres," and later Edgard Varθse, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Indeed, that last contemporary's film work recalls Einaudi's own cinematic efforts, such as his soundtrack work for Fuori Dal Mondo and This is England. Perhaps these three men, upon entering the Berlin studio in 2007-08, set out to champion the message of conductor Leopold Stowkowski: "Soon we shall have entirely new methods of tone production by electrical means. Thus will begin a new era of music."

One certainly feels that listening to Cloudland in the comfort of their headphones, or snuggled into a warm space encompassed by crisp speakers from which these artists speak. The surround-sense experience is gripping: the opening "Slow Ocean," a reverberating, lo-fi echo creeps into a synthesized dreamscape before Einaudi's first notes take hold; instantly one is hypnotized. It is the type of song -- indeed, this is the type of album -- that holds the listener in its spell. When the drums finally emerge on "Kyril," the release is rapturous; this is the ecstatic union of classical temperament with technology, an audio textbook of generations bonding. When one is aware of history, one can write it into the future -- this is Whitetree's great gift.

To pigeonhole Einaudi would be fruitless. While classical music is his foundation, he is no less educated in that fine line where popular music meets film meets radio play. His contribution to "Kyril" hints at this, as does the simple and direct melody of "Mercury Sands." His sense of timing is superb, as when he hangs a half-beat behind his piano with the guitar on "Koepenik" every step of the way. The naturalness in their music was the result of time well spent on the road and a natural camaraderie formed between the three, as Robert says:

"We played as a band. Always live, always in one room. With just a few overdubs. We wanted it to be as natural as possible. This is what made mixing the record so adventurous. We had so many takes of our songs to go through! Going into the studio together was very special. Our tour had been quite ‘loud,' full-on. Recording the material, we had the chance to add some quiet ideas as well."

These quieter moments are of equal merit. "Derek's Garden," with its haunting effects reminiscent of one trudging along the interior of a dark castle that he or she was not invited to, calmed by the sensuous strains of Einaudi's ivory. The playfully titled "Ulysses and the Cats" also exhibits those reflective, internal qualities, reminding one of the mythological inspiration for Einuadi's last solo recording, Divenire: the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, with the famous maxim attributed to him: everything is in a state of flux. One can claim this to be a headline for all of Einaudi's projects, Whitetree contributing the most recent and possibly most versatile to his vast catalog. Given the fluidity by which the album was recorded, Einaudi seems to agree:

"It all came out very naturally, from the first sessions in the rehearsal room. Listening and concentrating to sounds and loops made by Robert and Ronald, sometimes I didn't even know who was making it. I sat at the piano and closed my eyes, entered that space of sounds, and I opened my imagination. It was like searching figures and forms in an abstract painting or pulling out emotions from the clouds. Then we were playing for long, losing ourselves into the music, responding to each other inputs, it was like building castles with the sand, no rules, everything was possible."

This then is the role of the artist: to make real the images and sounds one hears in their imagination. Borrowing its name from the Amos Tutuola novel, The Palm-Wine Drunkard, Whitetree is forging a modern mythology, both very old and rooted in the Western classical tradition as well as up-to-date with the everyday life of our technologically-inclined world. Interestingly, another of Tutuola's novels, My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, was the title of the seminal album recorded by Brian Eno and David Byrne in 1981; today it is heralded as the first "world music electronic" album. Perhaps in three decades Whitetree will be seen to have made a similar mark for their important blend of classical and electronic music. With one listen to this album, you will agree.
For further information: Doreen D'Agostino 646.829.0652 /917.916.2626 doreendagostino@earthlink.net http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitetree/133868080226
http://www.myspace.com/whitetreespace

Koko Dozo Graces Mel's World At Le Royale

New York's Post-Pop duo Koko Dozo (Polarity/1 & Amy Douglas) will be bringing their unique version of 'Global Funktronica' to Mel's World At Le Royale on Thursday April 16th at 10:00 PM. Koko Dozo will perform for the gorgeous, lovely and talented Mel Merio who is having one of her fab soirees at the hip NY venue. With an interior that brings to mind "Rock & Roll meets Avant-Garde," Le Royale is a place where the smart crowd goes to hear cutting edge music and meet other people with culture.

The Shine by Koko Dozo -- musicdish

MEL'S WORLD AT LE ROYALE
Live performance by KOKO DOZO
Thursday April 16th - 10:00 PM
Le Royale
21 7th Avenue South, New York
212.463.0700
http://leroyaleclub.com/

Watch Koko Dozo's January 24, 2009, performace at NY's Tubway

"Holy poop, B-52's reincarnated. Nevermind that they're still around. This thing I'm used to hear in early 90's to some intro to some crazy tv-show. How do you start making this kind of music? Seriously! Funk, boogie, soul, electro, space-thingy." Danger! Danger!

"New Yorkers looking for music that embraces their city's cultural diversity ought to check them out. The best way to survive in a melting pot is to get close." Gasper Oliviera, GBH.tv

Koko Dozo is a duo of legally alienated New Yorkers -- Polarity/1 and Amy Douglas -- who create a sound they call Global Funktronica: a unique blend of electronica, funk, club grooves, jazz and roots grooves from Brazil, Latin America and Africa. Their lyrics are hilarious, provocative, and powerful, sung in English, Spanish and Portuguese, supported by music that is truly otherworldly, rich, textural and extremely funky.

http://www.kokodozo.com
http://www.myspace.com/kokodozo

Best Of The Batch: Mobile In Motion - American Diarrhea 2

Artist: Mobile in Motion (www.myspace.com/117987602)
Track: American Diarrhea 2
Album: Shadows of Danger

American Diarrhea 2 by Mobile in Motion - musicdish

"American Diarrhea 2" is absolutely mad, but in a very good way. Stock-related news clips from the likes of Maria Bartiromo run rampant overtop electronic music that experiments with a wide variety of sounds. Listening to financial news has never been so entertaining or relevant to today's madness.

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MusicDishTV: Ryan Farish - Road To You

Ryan Farish's first ever music video, filmed in scenic Hollywood and Beverly Hills locations. www.ryanfarish.com

"In this suspenseful video, Ryan Farish looks like a suave secret agent who is dressed to kill. A mysterious briefcase is at the center of the story with little clue given as to what is in it. Farish's soothing instrumental serves as the perfect backdrop for the ensuing developments." - MusicDishTV

MusicDishTV is more than an online video channel; it is the place to find out what's happening in the music world and hear brilliant new talent before they hit the radio airwaves. Artists & bands can submit their videos at http://tv.musicdish.net.

David Wright - New Instrumental Music Release 'Dreams And Distant Moonlight'

David Wright continues to produce instrumental music of the highest standard and this epic new dreamy program of music is his most impressive creation yet. Fifteen interlinked tracks spanning a colossal 77 minutes that is stylistically a cross between his 2002 classic "Walking With Ghosts" and the 2004 opus "Continuum". The music is varied and laced with superb Pink Floyd style lead guitar, bass guitar and occasional vocal textures that will no doubt draw comparison with David's electronic rock band Code Indigo. However, this is a very definite David Wright album - high class melodic electronic music that is rhythmic and flowing. There is some gorgeous music here; wonderful piano on tracks like "Dreams", trademark solos and imaginative sequencing on the tracks "Just an Illusion" and "State of Confusion”, while David's string arrangements have never been more inspired on "Cry to the Moon" and "The Canyon." Other tracks like "State of Bliss" with its evocative guitar and stunning blues arrangement, the sparse "Heatwave in Blue" and the Klaus Schulze inspired "Amorphous" highlight that David is prepared to take risks. He is able to multitask and present various styles while retaining the vision and cohesion to present a very listenable instrumental music album without deviating from what people recognize as his core style. Huge in scope, this new album will be a real treat for fans both old and new. If you like the look of the Yes like science fiction sleeve then you should investigate this set. Available on CD or as a 256kbph digital MP3 or flac file download via http://www.admusiconline.com and also available from all major outlets including itunes and Amazon.

Download David Wright's mp3 for "State of Bliss (part 2)"