Monday 3 November 2014

Upfront & Wax presents - Dj Tree (Slow Life)

We celebrate our first birthday with none other than Dj Tree,the Italian born selector is part of the unanimous Slow Life crew from berlin.Born from 3 close friends (Laurine,dj tree and Cecilio) they  shared a stimulating passion for music amongst each other like no other energy source in the universe.These days members include Laurine,Dj Tree,Cecilio,S.Moreire and Saverio.Only recently we have stumbled upon the new Slow Life release and we really think it is magical.A track that stood out the most for us on said release is "just a little beat " which you can hear in this exclusive mix Dj tree recorded for Upfront & wax.






















https://soundcloud.com/slow-life/dj-tree-upfront-wax-podcast


Friday 24 October 2014

Upfront & Wax presents - Frazer Campbell (Open,Woo.ble)








Studio work in 2013 saw Frazer releasing on a collection of labels from around the world as far as Columbia with various EP's and VA's on labels like Woo.Ble, Low to High and SecondStep to name a few.
The tracks have had support from fantastic artists globally.
The work rate in the studio for 2014 was kept at high level with repeat signings and releases stretching to other labels such as Raw Level, Kanja Records, Deep Square, Natural Beat, Sound Revolution Italy, Arupa Music, Stellar Mountain and OneGroove Records Berlin. The labels understood Frazer’s Deep passionate sound with its foundations of thoughtful emotion.

Frazer will be firmly locked in the studio over the coming winter months following a busy summer of gigs, with an appearance at Woo.Ble records showcase in November as part of the duo Campbell Bros.

Here's Episode #028 from our guest series by the man himself. http://www.mixcloud.com/upfrontandwax/upfront-wax-presents-frazer-campbell-open/


https://www.facebook.com/frazercampbellmusic

http://www.beatport.com/artist/frazer-campbell/318181


Wednesday 3 September 2014

Tomoki Tamura

The german resident and Holic Trax founder Tomoki Tamura comes yet again with a bag of heat and a super nice edit of Sierra Sam - one more on Holic Trax 012,a classic track in our opinion those vocal edits and toms to groove too on those late nights or early mornings depending on your preference but if thats not enough those futuristic pads that come in and make you feel so warm inside,its gives a feeling like no other you know those special moments when you are with friends partying(regardless of the time on the clock) and that jam comes on,well this is a perfect example of the feel good side of house,more atmospheric than the atmosphere we live in we really feel the love from this track



out soon on Holic Trax
https://soundcloud.com/holic-1/short-preview-side-b2

Tomoki Tamura on Inground bookings
http://www.ingroundbookings.com/tomokitamura.html

for bookings please contact
val@ingroundbookings.com

Doubting Thomas on Archipel

A "doubting Thomas" is a skeptic who refuses to believe without direct personal experience,enough about skeptics for the moment,we are here to talk about the man himself Doubting Thomas and his recent release on Archipel,The French born artist has really made an impact in the last 5 years appealing to fans across the world who fortunitly know about his work and the incredible amount of detail and precision he puts into each track he produces,An acquired taste some might say but that depends which side your bread is buttered on,for us we are very open minded and feel the love from each track he produces,this release on Archipel comes with great force and balance.
A dark mystical aroma of waves melting together into one amazing production,we love our French artists and especially the signature sound coming specifically from france which we feel has been more than accomplished in this new release


released on the 18th of august 


Doubting Thomas on inground bookings
http://www.ingroundbookings.com/doubtingthomas.htm

for bookings please contact
 val@ingroundbookings.com

Saturday 16 August 2014

Upfront & Wax presents - Luminér

 Andrea Martello and Giulio Spagnuolo aka LuminĂ©r where kind enough to record an exclusive mix  for Upfront & wax
 for episode 20 in the guest series,its definitely one of our favorite's.

http://www.mixcloud.com/upfrontandwax/upfront-wax-presents-lumin%C3%A9r/


these 2 italian artists have recently released there 
new ep on HighGrade Records entitled Psyren Ep which you can check out here..

https://soundcloud.com/highgrade-records/sets/luminer-psyren-ep


Thursday 10 July 2014

Gri

Recent Upfront & Wax guest Gri,Being Romanian he means buisness if you have ever heard him play or had the honour to hear his tracks,

His most recent release comes on Secondstep Records (london)entitled "the lunatic ep" already hailing tones of support and love since its release,there also includes a Re-UP remix of Oeos which you will have to find yourself as its not listed on the ep.

we give you the mix he recorded exclusively for us
https://soundcloud.com/gri_georgian/upfront-wax-015-gri


you can also check out his latest ep here >>>>  https://soundcloud.com/second-step-records/sets/gri-lunatic-ep-preview-ssr0011

Slow Life

The latest release from these guys is absolutely killer,4 very different tracks all rolled into one extraordinary 12 inch vinyl,
https://soundcloud.com/slow-life/sets/sl003-changing-habits-breaking-rhythms-ep

available only on pre-order @ Kristina Records,You maybe lucky enough to already own a copy but if not we highly recommend it

Tuesday 1 July 2014

upfront & wax presents - Matt Wheeler


Mr Second Step Records - Matt Wheeler guest mix for the upfront & wax radio show featuring some new tracks from the label - Excuse the interference that happens a couple of times during the set have no idea what this is if anyone does know please let me know!!
Enjoy the music


check out the mix he recorded exclusively for us here 




https://soundcloud.com/second-step-records/matt-wheeler-second-step-records-upfront-wax-podcast016

Friday 27 June 2014

upfront & wax presents - Anthony Campbell

Anthony Campbell is a music entrepreneur and dj born and raised in the uk,we got to know Anthony from our previous home of upfront & wax on Hoxton fm,him and his brother frazer (Campbell Brothers) run there show (open) with a roster of killer guests weekly,he is also co founder of the recently born techno orientated night (Thesis)

Making his debut in fabric only months ago where him and his brother gave room 1 a right ol tickle warming up for WYS.Lately the open guys have been on there game setting up 3 unique nights in an even more unique venue entitled open day sessions with artists just as good as the hot-dogs being served.Its one thing dancing at there party's,but dancing with one of those hot dogs in your hand could get messy we definitely recommend you try it,thank (OH MY DOGS) for all your hot dog needs,

The first session kicks off on the 5th of July,tickets 10 - 15 pounds on resident advisor
>>> look here for more info http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?601433



















it is with great pleasure that we give you this mix he recorded exclusively for us
https://soundcloud.com/anthony_campbell_open/upfront-wax-anthony-campbell


Wednesday 25 June 2014

Red Pig Flower

Picknik Recordings boss & musical entrepreneur Red Pig Flower has been on top of her game doing as many creative things as possible ranging from music production to abstract art,this we feel is reveled through her music ranging from house,techno,dub techno and experimental purely showing she has all aspects covered on that side.on the other side of things she was living in Berlin for a while where she played at TRESOR among other German clubs,we think Berlin is definitely a place where red can feel comfortable due to her mass passion for creativity and uniqueness,Also with 2 vinyl releases on infamous label  " VAST ".
she is also in high demand in terms of djing,playing all over Europe which include recent gigs in Germany & Amsterdam and quiet possibly the moon (one day)


something more recent on " Repeat music " the echo mountain ep
http://www.beatport.com/release/echo-mountain-ep/1324865

also here is one of our favourite sets from Red
https://soundcloud.com/bki-hamburg/red-pig-flower-bki-hambur-g-29

and here is where you can view more of her artistic side
http://www.redpigflower.com/

Wednesday 18 June 2014

I-Power - Under Da Sun

I-power the madness is a killer cut and an expensive one too,unavailable on Discogs & worth up to as much as €150





Sunday 15 June 2014

Upfront & wax presents - Dragos Ungureanu

The 10th episode in our guest series welcomes Dragos Ungureanu

Moving to london in 2008 he began making friends and playing there he then became a regular at the keep on going partys and his productions are really special too,he has worked with a lot of great artists including our previous guest Gabriel Amaru,releasing on labels such as Diferit Records,Coquette Records,Quanticman Records,Retoric Vibe,Saint & Don't,Sakadat Records,Souled Black and Trin Records

It is with great pleasure that we give you this mix he recorded exclusively for us
https://soundcloud.com/scaramous/upfront-wax-podcast-dragos#t=0:00



Tuesday 10 June 2014

YUME Records showcase

we cant contain the excitement for this showcase and we also say its about time mr voigtmann made his debut on boiler room along side the dj's dj mr Craig richards and fellow label mates Neinzer & Micheal yume,

it is scheduled to air on the 11-06-14 on boiler room tv at 7 pm sharp,A recent 3 track vinyl release on Yume features two killer tracks from voigtmann along with a god like Craig Richards remix,most of the clips online are teaser's and a clear incentive to buy the ep seeing as each track seems to end as it gets even better than the previous one,definitely one to buy and not to miss out on.

Get yours at phonica records for 7.99  





Thursday 5 June 2014

Upfront & Wax presents - Gabriel Amaru

We kick off with 009 of our guest-mix series with Gabriel Amaru,A regular at the keep on going party's and signed to various labels including Derivat , Diferit , sakadat , my first love , quanticman , souled black and coquette

with a steady stream of releases behind him his passion for being as creative as possible clearly shows through his music so it is with much pleasure that we give you this mix he recorded exclusively for us.
air'd on the 05-06-2014 on upfront & Wax radio

https://soundcloud.com/gabriel_amaru/upfront-wax-presents-gabriel-amaru

Monday 2 June 2014

obie obester

Obie Obester is a close friend i got introduced to by An idea of me (john mcgrath) along my travels back and forward to london,a real humble guy with a ferocious hunger for music,we then became friends and made obie & matuza (Moberlin) headliners of our first private afterparty a year later,lets just say it was a magical moment and the guys really took the crowd on a journey.

As of late he became signed to (Picknik Recordings) you can check our favourite track from the release here >>> https://soundcloud.com/wenawedwa/obieobester-wenawedwa-human

He has also recorded a new mix so you can check that out here
>>> https://soundcloud.com/metrodeapollo/deepdown-in-the-city




Sunday 1 June 2014

EDDIE C

we love a bit of disco and Canadian born producer & dj Eddie C is a perfect example of that.
 his productions span from disco to house and anything in between,his first vinyl release fell on march 2009 on (Jisco Music) entitled Eddie C - your welcome ep we highly recommend it,but one thing it might hurt your pocket http://www.discogs.com/Eddie-C-Youre-Welcome/release/1699941

One of our favorite's from Eddie is a remix he did for (Is it Balearic?recordings) 
entitled Samarkano (Eddie C remix ) http://www.discogs.com/Aihki-Karesuando/release/3306653
A bit pricey but well worth it in our eyes,buy the vinyls,support the artist and share the music with everyone.



Saturday 31 May 2014

Pluie/Noir resident Marc Milner

Marc Milner is a bit of a hero in our eyes,if you have had the honor to see him play at any point in time
you will surely agree,his sets can go from anywhere in between very experimental stuff,minimal,dub techno to percussive-less rhythms and sound waves,He is also part of the A & R for pluie/noir booking agency as-well as being one of there active djs

His style and choice of music sets out from the rest in our opinion,He has worked with an endless amount of artists such as cleymoore,Shcaa,Dawidu,Vlad caia and Radiq to name but a few,he is respected the world over(for those that know of him)

here's one of our favorite mix's from one year ago from him,its a b2b with another hero of our's Dawidu on vibefm in Romania

 https://soundcloud.com/burningvibes/dawidu-marc-milner-te-iubesc


Neville Watson on Dont Be Afraid

Neville watson has always been known for his stable strong release's from house to techno spanning over 15 + years, a pioneer one might say,yet again he shows that music is still ever so special to him with this killer release on Dont Be Afraid....

 Its available on decks.de
http://www.deejay.de/m_Techno/SPE002__137324
3 copy's left

its all about Hot And Heavy for us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezRgxmQVyiA



The nothing special,huntleys + palmers & room 3

fabric London tonight returns with the nothing special label in room 2
the dj's dj Craig Richards,Trevino,Radioactive man (live) and sam russo.

then room 3 is looking equally as sharp with  Huntleys + Palmers label - Auntie flo,Esa,Drum Talk and andrew

if you know about room 3 and its intimate setting(its like a club within a club)
room 3 is definitely our favorite room at fabric,we think it offers a really intimate experience
and just the general atmosphere is amazing,we have spent many nights  in room 3 its kind of a safe haven
for people that want a more close upfront music experience(or maybe that's just me).
our most memorable experience was seeing the mole on nye at toi toi in room 3 along side Voigtmann and Mhm one.


room 3 really is special.




Friday 30 May 2014

Birdsmakingmachine

https://soundcloud.com/finest-hour-1/b-hotel-samariter-birdsmakingmachine-remix-128kbps-snippets

A recent remix from the amazing Birdsmakingmachine on Finest Hour is lovely,its definitely one i can see not leaving record bags often,we also love a recent release from bmm on kickass label (Half Baked)
entitled " king pulpa " do check that out also.

dolly label

Dolly is a newly furnished label run by steffi,In our opinion every single track is gold especially a recent production by dolly artist's John Barera & Will Martin entitled - " Nomad " on the milestones ep,fire !  

 dolly 18 is available at hardwax and clone.nl pick up your copy while you can.


https://clone.nl/item30597.html                                                        






Anton pieete emerge's from the depths with a firing release on (rejected)


after much of a dissaperance of anton after his previous sets on dancetrippin.tv,anton returns with the news ep,an 8 track digital release but this perticular track " howl " is definitely our favorite track

Thursday 29 May 2014

long awaited 08 by Berlin house trio -  italiojohnson 

if  07  is anything to go by then  08  is surely a priority on payday.
Four years after their debut release, background information on Berlin house trio ItaloJohnson is still scarce, but their stock-in-trade is by now common knowledge. Bumping, uncomplicated, hardware-created tools are the order of the day, and each of the three cuts here excel under 
these parameters. As with their seven previous EPs, ItaloJohnson 08 is presented with minimal packaging and no track titles.

The A-side is little more than an elasticated bass drum, claps and hats, and a repeating, Green Velvet-ish vocal loop, but it works superbly. The B1's primary selling point is its skittering, metallic key pattern, which conjures a mildly introspective take on Jeff Mills' "The Bells." Ominous bass groans and the odd distorted vocal snippet complete the brew. The B2 projects a gurning, acid-tinged bassline onto a stark percussive framework, closing another ItaloJohnson EP that's low on flab.