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Kokeshi is the new label from Alley Cat, DJ/producer and co-director of ESP Agency with 12 years+ of music industry experience.

Former manager and A&R of the influential drum & bass label Skunkrock Productions, she has commissioned tracks and remixes from the likes of Konflict, Klute, Calibre, and Total Science and was among the first to sign breakthrough talents Beta 2 and Zero Tolerance. Over the years, Alley Cat has also taken on a roving promo role for labels including the legendary Metalheadz.

Extensive DJing since 1997 has brought her to over 30 countries worldwide, on over 200 gigs. Her production discography extends back 10 years, with joint releases for Skunkrock and Reinforced. Alley Cat’s first solo release (outside of Kokeshi) is due out in July 2009 on the highly-regarded leftfield label Offshore, together with a stunning dubstep tune by Vaccine on the flipside.

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Alley Cat / Vaccine
A) Sweet Spot – Alley Cat
B) Radiate – Vaccine

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Artists confirmed to feature on the Kokeshi label include 18-year-old discovery Lung, from Cardiff. Having already featured on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBCs Radio 1 Experimental show, he’s been slowly building a grassroots following through a local DJ residency and online support (dubstepforum.com) and will undoubtedly reach a much bigger audience with his epic ethereal dubstep dreams. Future releases will also feature Singapore’s golden boy Kiat, who’s finally realising his potential after releases on Rufige (Metalheadz’ offshoot label), Soul:r, Function and Hospital. His first release on Kokeshi will be his introduction into the 140 BPM world.

Kokeshi will offer limited edition vinyl pressings as well as digital releases, available from over 10 of the top online retailers, with merchandise to follow. Positive feedback has been received by everyone from Vaccine to TRG, Search & Destroy, DJ Marky, Fabio and more.

Out Now:

KGD001
Alley Cat
01. Drum’N'Lace – Alley Cat
02. Icebox – Alley Cat
* Digital Only Release *
Available on Beatport now
Available everywhere else on October 12th.

Coming soon on 12″ Vinyl / Digital:

KGD002
Lung
A) Afterlife
B) Time

KGD003
Kiat Vs Alley Cat
A) The Missing Channel – Kiat
B) Purple Clouds – Kiat & Alley Cat

Look out for the Kokeshi Label nights which are also being planned for Autumn 2009 to celebrate the upcoming releases. Featured artists are Alley Cat alongside MC DRS (Broke’n’English, Soul:ution, Signature) and Lung plus guests. Catch Alley Cat in the coming months in Germany, Austria, Holland, Sardinia (Sun & Bass festival), Romania, London, Cardiff and more.

The first Kokeshi ((pod)) Kast is out now and is already receiving rave reviews on iTunes and from music bloggers across the globe. Check the Kokeshi site for more details or go direct to iTunes to subscribe.

Links:

www.myspace.com/kokeshigodeep
Kokeshi Facebook group
www.iheartkokeshi.com
www.myspace.com/djalleycat
www.youtube.com/user/KokeshiGoDeep

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