Archive for September, 2010

  • Following on the heels of his production debut, (released this past winter as a free download on halcyon’s Unsound Festival New York Compilation,) and his recent digital-only EP for Perc Trax, former Bunker resident and local Techno favorite Derek Plaslaiko finally sees his name committed to wax this week with the release of XOXO NYC.

    Derek Plaslaiko “XOXO NYC” (Perc Trax)

    Following on the heels of his production debut, (released this past winter as a free download on halcyon’s Unsound Festival New York Compilation,) and his recent digital-only EP for Perc Trax, former Bunker resident and local Techno favorite Derek Plaslaiko finally sees his name committed to wax this week with the release of XOXO NYC.

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  • Featuring the now-ubiquitous Seth Troxler's amusing vocals, the Crosstown Rebels debut of Art Department delivers on the label’s reputation for party-hardy tunes but Mr. Troxler's antics aside, it’s clear here that Art Department are seasoned producers with chops to spare.

    Art Department featuring Seth Troxler ‘Vampire Nightclub/Without You’ (Crosstown Rebels)

    Featuring the now-ubiquitous Seth Troxler's amusing vocals, the Crosstown Rebels debut of Art Department delivers on the label’s reputation for party-hardy tunes but Mr. Troxler's antics aside, it’s clear here that Art Department are seasoned producers with chops to spare.

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  • A multi-talented musical mischief maker brings digital Cumbia to the masses.

    Axel Krygler “Pesebre” (Crammed Discs)

    A multi-talented musical mischief maker brings digital Cumbia to the masses.

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  • Come on down to ye olde vinyl shoppe or crank up the newfangled internet radiola to dailysession.com. Either way, don’t miss halcyon’s all new old-timey record review and talent show… The Bandwagon, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Taimur Agha. This week celebrated producer Fred P. aka Black Jazz Consortium of Soul People Music returns to halcyon.

    The Bandwagon 023: Fred P | Taimur Agha

    Come on down to ye olde vinyl shoppe or crank up the newfangled internet radiola to dailysession.com. Either way, don’t miss halcyon’s all new old-timey record review and talent show… The Bandwagon, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Taimur Agha. This week celebrated producer Fred P. aka Black Jazz Consortium of Soul People Music returns to halcyon.

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  • Don't Sleep NYC is a collection of creatives, producers, designers and promoters in the NYC area with a common interest in bass music culture. They reside only on 5th Thursdays of the month on Bless Up! so DONT$L££P!

    Bless Up! 045 with Don’t Sleep NYC featuring Max Echo | Bookz | Liondub

    Don't Sleep NYC is a collection of creatives, producers, designers and promoters in the NYC area with a common interest in bass music culture. They reside only on 5th Thursdays of the month on Bless Up! so DONT$L££P!

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  • Leftroom label boss Matt Tolfrey has established himself quite a reputation around these parts after his previous BLK|Market DJ appearances have sent the party into positively zany territory. This time he is back with a posse of cohorts including Ryan Crosson, Inxec and a live set from primo house producer Pezzner. RSVP for the details.

    Fri 10.1 | BLK|Market Membership presents Leftroom Showcase

    Leftroom label boss Matt Tolfrey has established himself quite a reputation around these parts after his previous BLK|Market DJ appearances have sent the party into positively zany territory. This time he is back with a posse of cohorts including Ryan Crosson, Inxec and a live set from primo house producer Pezzner. RSVP for the details.

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  • The acclaimed UK-based duo consisting of electronic stalwarts James Taylor and David Burns, will be making their long overdue return to New York for an exclusive live set at reSOLUTE this Saturday. As we countdown the days, we caught up with James over email about Dirty Dancing, returning to New York and musical telepathy.

    Q+A | Swayzak

    The acclaimed UK-based duo consisting of electronic stalwarts James Taylor and David Burns, will be making their long overdue return to New York for an exclusive live set at reSOLUTE this Saturday. As we countdown the days, we caught up with James over email about Dirty Dancing, returning to New York and musical telepathy.

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  • This month's Bunker features some of halcyon's Bless Up! residents, Sepalcure and Dave Q supporting Hotflush heroes Mount Kimbie and primo Techno commodity Peter Van Hoesen. Discounted $10 advanced tix are available at halcyon while supplies last.

    Fri 10.1 | The Bunker with Peter Van Hoesen & Mount Kimbie

    This month's Bunker features some of halcyon's Bless Up! residents, Sepalcure and Dave Q supporting Hotflush heroes Mount Kimbie and primo Techno commodity Peter Van Hoesen. Discounted $10 advanced tix are available at halcyon while supplies last.

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  • The fall slate of reSOLUTE events kicks off with a doozy when Swayzak make their hotly anticipated return to NYC. RSVP for reduced admission and a chance to win a pair of tickets from halcyon.

    Sat 10.2 | ReSOLUTE presents Swayzak LIVE | Franklin DeCosta | Holosound | Connie

    The fall slate of reSOLUTE events kicks off with a doozy when Swayzak make their hotly anticipated return to NYC. RSVP for reduced admission and a chance to win a pair of tickets from halcyon.

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  • If Dub Techno were a religion, and to some it would seem so, then this show would be like Abraham, Mohammad and Jesus appearing  in a private loft to reveal God's teachings to a select few. No to be taken lightly.

    Sat 10.9 | The Bunker presents Monolake | Scion | DJ Pete | Rene Lowe

    If Dub Techno were a religion, and to some it would seem so, then this show would be like Abraham, Mohammad and Jesus appearing in a private loft to reveal God's teachings to a select few. No to be taken lightly.

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  • Check out some of the 'The Leader's' favorite binary releases now available on halcyondigi.com

    halcyondigi.com recommended new releases

    Check out some of the 'The Leader's' favorite binary releases now available on halcyondigi.com

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  • Marking the debut release of a new project, Bruno Pronsato and vocalist Ninca Leese bring sophisticated production finesse to the table for this 4 track EP including digital only bonus remix by Anthony Collins.

    Public Lover “Musique d’Hiver pour L’Eté”

    Marking the debut release of a new project, Bruno Pronsato and vocalist Ninca Leese bring sophisticated production finesse to the table for this 4 track EP including digital only bonus remix by Anthony Collins.

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  • Making its first appearance in digital file format this week, and its first appearance in any format for some time, Jimi Tenor’s ground-breaking 1994 album Sahkomies is set to be received by a new generation of listeners.

    Jimi Tenor “Sahkomies”

    Making its first appearance in digital file format this week, and its first appearance in any format for some time, Jimi Tenor’s ground-breaking 1994 album Sahkomies is set to be received by a new generation of listeners.

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