Season 3 of New Zealand’s Next Top Model kicked off on friday. Being a follower of the previous 2 seasons I’m hoping that this one will be similarly entertaining, and may even keep the ‘finger appraised of my thoughts from time to time.. The first episode was the usual first episode cavalcade of screaming wannabe models, micro clips and voice-overs to establish the models’ identities. Amongst all this it was hard to establish any real favourites. I’m hopeful that Bianca (who brought her lucky lizard to …

Nothing special today, just a few mixes I’ve picked up over the past few weeks.

Kicking off in house territories, little white earbuds has an interesting interview and mix from Tin Man. I’d heard a little of Tin Man’s stuff, being aware of him from the start of Tama Sumo’s Panorama Bar Cd from a few years back. He has an interesting production style, and this is an enjoyable wee mix. Check it out.
Tin Man-LWE78
Moving into somewhat heavier realms, new producer Blawan has been making some waves. …

To distract myself from the horrible situation down in Chch at the moment, here’s a few of the new releases I’m liking the sounds of. Juno or youtube links where possible.
First up, you can’t really argue with Millions of Moments re-release of ‘wallshaker’ by Aaron Carl, who sadly passed away last year. I think this one is a favourite of Micks.. The great original is accompanied by a midnight dub, and a beautifully deep sounding dub from ‘Sven’, presumably Sven Weissemann who is doing some lovely …

Sometimes, just sometimes, hitting the play random button works wonders.

from Chicago, 1992: La Drid Austin – You Got To Move
Label: Nite Life, Genre: Electronic, Style: House

In the spirit of sharing and co-operation Mick and I have pooled our resources and put together a wee music selection for your enjoyment. We split it 50-50 well more 50-70 due to someone going long…

Holy Ghost! – Static on the Wire
Black Van – Yearning
Boo Williams – Mortal Trance
Azari and iii – She’s An Illusion
Cage and Aviary – Low Noise
John Talabot – Sunshine (Delorean Mix)
youANDme – You Like
John Talabot – Sunshine
Tensnake – Coma Cat…

heres a new game we can all play!
each week somebody can stick up a mix they have been digging that week, doesn’t gotta be new or flash just something you really like.
Gis a quick blurb and a tracklist if possible and a link would be appreciated
i’ll kick it off with

The Revenge Technique Podcast 006
Real nice deep house mix with all sorts in it, just a good all round listen really.
http://fairtilizer.com/track/110541
1. Matt Flores – Tempted
2. Starpoint – I Want You (Morales Dub)
3. Mr. Fingers – What About This Love (Dub)
4. Manuel …

Due to my schedule Monday’s are generally a lazy day often passed in a drunken haze.
Here’s 5 records I like to accompany the haze

James Blake; probably my favourite producer right now..

Well not really the all time top 5 – because that would be far too hard to decide. While listening to Dixon’s Body Language 4 for the umpteenth time I started thinking about those go-to sets that you seem to thrash but yet still give you that great sense of comfort and enjoyment years (or hundreds of listens) later.
For me, without doing it consciously, I keep finding I go back to :

Joris Voorn – Resident Advisor Podcast #62
Dixon – Body Language 4
Dennis Ferrer – Essential Mix 27-09-2008
Jackmate – mnml ssgs …

I had an awesome dream last night. On waking up I realised it wasn’t so much a dream, it was me reliving a memory: seeing Body & Soul playing outdoors in Tokyo a few months back. It was a pretty special day, my last in Japan before heading off to Mongolia & Russia for a bit, and getting my first real chance to see some proper house in a long time.
It was an outdoor event under big tents which came in handy with the torrential rain that didn’t let up, but most …

A lot can change in 2 years!  At the start of 2007, I was living in an old house near a vaguely dodgy part of Auckland’s CBD.  The BMP was an as yet unacquainted and unincorporated group of disparate figures who had not yet discovered a mutual enjoyment for the triplicate vices of Beer, MUSIC, and Pizza.  My friend Mike, (aka Mick ‘the kid’) was living in Mt Albert near what I personally consider one of Auckland’s best cafes, so most weekends would see me grabbing a pile of records …