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Coming soon – Headhunter “Lost Prophet / Chasing Dragons” [IDLE004]

Editor — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:15:46 +0000

The forthcoming release from Idle Hands, direct out of Rooted Records in Bristol, features Headhunter on the heavy UK House / Funky / Techno vibe.

Whether throwing down techno-informed steppers for Tempa or creating juke-fuelled hysteria around crustaceans for Loefah’s Swamp81 imprint, Headhunter (and his Addison Groove alias) always brings a startling level of sophistication to his productions. These two cuts bear the same high standards while also revealing a little more about his sonic palette.

‘Chasing Dragons chimes in on an instantly upbeat tip, pummelling a soca rhythm against an undulating melody. ‘Lost Prophet surges forth on a rock solid four-to-the-floor propulsion, offset by snappy top end percussion before being swathed in haunting pads and dubby FX.

Deep without being downbeat and immaculately crafted, IDLE004 adds ever more breadth to the legacies of Headhunter, Idle Hands and ultimately Bristol music.

IDLE004
Headhunter
a) Lost Prophet
b) Chasing Shadows

Released 13th December on 12″ Vinyl / Digital.

www.myspace.com/idlehandsbristol
soundcloud.com/idle-hands-bristol

forthcoming: Peverelist – “Jarvik Mindstate” LP – Punch Drunk Records

Editor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:40:34 +0000

Bristol based Dubstep label Punch Drunk Records are on a heater at the moment, having recently released the RSD LP compilation (“Good Energy. A Singles Compilation”) they are shortly due to release a debut album from label boss Peverelist entitled “Jarvik Mindstate”.

This collection follows up a succession of 12” releases over the past two years for Skull Disco, Tectonic and Punch Drunk and remixes for Shackleton, Pole and Shed. These tracks have seen rotation from dj’s as diverse as Hot Chip & Modeselektor, DJ Pete & Laurent Garnier, Kode 9, Appleblim & Pinch.

DRUNKCD002
Peverelist
Jarvik Mindstate

01. Esperanto *
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/myspace/drunkcd002-1.mp3
02. Revival *
03. Bluez *
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/myspace/drunkcd002-3.mp3
04. Jarvik Mindstate *
05. Yesterday I Saw The Future *
06. Infinity Is Now
07. Not Yet Further Than *
08. Valves
09. Clunk Click Every Trip

* – Tracks also feature on the 3×12″ Vinyl Version – DRUNK014.

CD / Digital release date is confirmed for 30th November 2009.

Pitchfork 2009 : ‘In the last few years, nobody has done dark, moody, emotive dubstep better than Bristol’s Peverelist. His sense of space and percussion and his ear for melody has proven peerless– and he’s kept a headstrong sense of direction when so much is changing’.

http://pitchfork.com/features/grime-dubstep/7717-grime-dubstep/

Resident Advisor 2009 : ‘Ten singles on, Punch Drunk has steadily forged a reputation for putting out some of the most forward-thinking bass-oriented music around today’.

http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1011

Links:
www.myspace.com/punchdrunkrecords
www.rootedrecords.co.uk

new label: Idle Hands

Editor — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:03:22 +0000

Idle Hands’ is a new vinyl based electronic music label operating out of Rooted Records in Bristol, with distribution through ST Holdings. The focus of the label is on raw and experimental dancefloor tracks, in the best traditions of the UK underground.
The first release is anonymous. It is comprised of two tracks. The A side sounds a bit techno, the B side has a nice skank to it….

IDLE001
A) Unknown Artist – 001A
B) Unknown Artist – 001B

Released – October 2009
Clips are available to listen to now on the Idle Hands Myspace

All Idle Hands releases will be released on 12″ Vinyl and Digital and distributed exclusively by S.T. Holdings.

DJ Reactions:

“I’ve been hammering both tracks, especially the B side. Good luck with the release!” 2562
“I’m loving both these tracks! I will be playing these out for sure. The B side kind of reminds me of Yello, on a skanking ska tip! full club support from me! many thanks” October
“I liked what I’ve heard and since you’re with ST I gladly can guarantee you our support.” T++ (Hard Wax)
“Really feeling these two tracks. Kev Pangaea played the B side at FWD recently; it sounded great in the mix and warm on the system. It’s passed my sort-of acid test, then.” Joe (Hessle Audio)
“GREAT tunes! All the best with this new label!” Ben UFO (Hessle Audio)
“I feel this. B side is the one for me” Jackmaster
“VERY excited about this” Kiran Sande (Fact magazine)

Links:
www.rootedrecords.co.uk
www.myspace.com/idlehandsbristol
idlehandsbristol @ googlemail .com (remove spaces)