releases http://www.aliak.com/taxonomy/term/15/atom/feed 2004-12-17T21:58:00+00:00 The Audio Foundation CD Shop @ Auckland's Cross St Carnival http://www.aliak.com/content/the-audio-foundation-cd-shop-aucklands-cross-st-carnival 2008-02-14T15:34:54+00:00 2008-02-19T08:35:38+00:00 AliaK For those of you in Auckland over this weekend
As part of the Cross St Carnival
http://www.crossstreetcarnival.com/
The Audio Foundation presents the first AF CD Shop!
complete with badges...
We are selling on behalf and all profits will of course go back to the artists.
In stock we have:
* Lovely Midget
* Sci Hi and Audible 3
* PseudoArcana artists
* Alastair Galbraith
* CMR artists - including Richard Francis latest work
* CLaudia artists
* Nigel Wright
* Rosy Parlane
* Pumice
* Adam Willets
* Crude
* Agitated Radio Pilot
* Spacething stock

]]> For those of you in Auckland over this weekend

As part of the Cross St Carnival
http://www.crossstreetcarnival.com/

The Audio Foundation presents the first AF CD Shop!
complete with badges...

We are selling on behalf and all profits will of course go back to the artists.

In stock we have:

* Lovely Midget
* Sci Hi and Audible 3
* PseudoArcana artists
* Alastair Galbraith
* CMR artists - including Richard Francis latest work
* CLaudia artists
* Nigel Wright
* Rosy Parlane
* Pumice
* Adam Willets
* Crude
* Agitated Radio Pilot
* Spacething stock
* Postmodern Core artists
* Golden Axe
* Dream Roll artists
* United Fairy Moons artists
* Artless Intent artists

and many more!

http://www.audiofoundation.org.nz

For the support, promotion and preservation of innovative audio culture

information via AF event @ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=20930569040

]]> "Everything's Broken" new release from Undecisive God http://www.aliak.com/content/everythings-broken-new-release-undecisive-god 2008-02-09T14:55:45+00:00 2008-02-09T14:56:46+00:00 AliaK "Everything's Broken" is the new CD from Undecisive God. It contains new works from the last 3 years, featuring further exploration of turntable/broken record preparations, extended guitar techniques, field recordings and mixer feedback pieces.
To hear a sample track, go to http://www.myspace.com/undecisivegod
Since 1990, Undecisive God has been pushing the limits of the guitar as an instrument. "Everything's Broken" is the latest step in this strange journey.
Available from http://ShameFileMusic.com for AU$10ppd (US$8ppd), or for a trade of your own music.
Clinton
Shame File Music - specialising in Australian experimental
http://ShameFileMusic.com

]]> "Everything's Broken" is the new CD from Undecisive God. It contains
new works from the last 3 years, featuring further exploration of
turntable/broken record preparations, extended guitar techniques, field
recordings and mixer feedback pieces.

To hear a sample track, go to http://www.myspace.com/undecisivegod

Since 1990, Undecisive God has been pushing the limits of the guitar as
an instrument. "Everything's Broken" is the latest step in this strange
journey.

Available from http://ShameFileMusic.com
for AU$10ppd (US$8ppd), or for a trade of your own music.

Clinton
Shame File Music - specialising in Australian experimental
http://ShameFileMusic.com

]]> Issa / Jane Siberry and her Music Self Determined Pricing Policy http://www.aliak.com/content/issa-jane-siberry-and-her-music-self-determined-pricing-policy 2007-10-06T19:04:04+01:00 2007-10-12T13:38:10+01:00 kathy I remember reading about Jane Siberry in Mondo 2000 sometime in the mid 90s and bought her albums "When I was a Boy" and "Maria" as well as the soundtrack for "Until the End of the World" which has a track of hers on it. I used to play "When I Was a Boy" on Sunday mornings whilst having brunch when I lived in Auchenflower. when I moved from that apartment my neighbour asked what was the beautiful music that I used to play on sundays, so I put him onto her sounds. around that time also, I was listening to a lot of Brian Eno, David Sylvian, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Laurie Anderson and others.
recently I've just rediscovered Jane Siberry's music online. in 2006, she changed her name to Issa and can be found online at http://www.issalight.com/. she's parted ways with her previous music label and is offering her music purely as an online label now, after running an independant label called Sheeba distributing CDs to music customers. her new business has a new business model called Self Determined Pricing Policy. I 've heard that Radiohead are doing a similar thing for their current album - mp3 release only & customers pay what they like.
I like Issa's philosophy and way of life. she's living out of a backpack - traveling for her tours and has removed most of the 'stuff' in her life. patrons on her site can donate money for studio recording time and pay what they like for the songs. it may not suit everyone though, but I can see the benefits, as for the past few years I've been living out of a suitcase and traveling (albeit usually for longer stints of time & to different countries) and living out of hotels, away from a permanent base. though I still have my 'stuff' back home - it was nice to leave it all though as there was so much of it!
there is the argument that Issa & Radiohead can be successful using this method as they've already become established using the traditional media & music industry methods, and that perhaps upcoming or lesser known artists may not be as successful. but I'm not so sure. if the music is good and you eventually keep at it, I think most people will support you if they can, especially if they appreciate music of quality. and those who pay for music are usually in that category. plus having the music available on the net for 'pay now' at set / user chosen price, 'gift', 'pay later' is good for impulse buyers who can't wait until they visit a record store or for the store to receive their cd. and also, the artist is receiving ALL of the money and paying less costs such as the production of cds & artwork, though these are still nice to have also. (but since I've been traveling, I've been preferring mp3s as posting cds home can be expensive)
here's an extract from an interview with Issa by Alexandra Gill @ http://www.issalight.com/press/press-1006-globemail.html
"It may not be right for everyone, but it feels good for me. It feels more in line with the planet," says Issa, speaking in hushed tones and pausing frequently.
"I do believe the consciousness of the planet is changing, the vibrations are rising a little bit," she adds matter-of-factly.
"Maybe it's because I'm in the public eye and talking about what I've done, but I see signs all around. People come forward and tell me they are getting rid of things and changing their careers or quitting their jobs without a safety net. Instead of going inch by inch, they've decided to take a big leap."
In Issa's case, the choice to simplify life was a creative one. After nearly a decade of running her own label, she had found the day-to-day administrative duties were seriously getting in the way of making music. The mail-order end of the business was particularly burdensome. What with all the CDs, books and clothing items to be shipped, envelopes to be licked and customers whose credit cards had been declined to chase, she found herself with no time to write.
By March of 2005, she had reached her wit's end and decided to shut the label down. Then at the last minute, she had a change of heart and chose to put her entire catalogue on-line so it wouldn't be lost forever. Although she has stopped releasing CDs, fans can now visit Log Cabin, her new all-electronic store at www.sheeba.com and download MP3s of her music and artworks.
Last November, she went one step further with a new pricing policy that she calls "self-determined transactions." Customers can choose to pay the standard rate of 99 cents per song or contribute whatever amount they deem fair. They can pay immediately, download and pay later, or accept "a gift from Jane" and rip off the entire collection for free.
"Like many, I'm restless and impatient with living in a world where people are made to feel like shoplifters rather than intelligent people with a good sense of balance," she writes in the site's Open Letter.
Self-determined transactions, the letter continues, are not donations, pay-what-you-can, guilt trips or tests of your integrity. It's simply a way of treating others the way she would prefer to be treated herself.
"This makes me feel like I'm completely in alignment with the energy of the music. It's pure and honest. The pricing thing is very wrong. It's so far removed from the nature of music as a sacred thing."
---
other artists are working with this Self Determined Pricing Policy also, most recently debated has been Radiohead with the digital release of their latest album "In Rainbows". also Trent Rezner from Nine Inch Nails - who told Australian fans to steal his album as it was priced too high in Australia, Jonathon Coulton, Oasis and Jamiroquai are thinking about it, The Charlatans, and I'm sure there'll be more to follow!
from the telegraph article,
While CD sales are falling dramatically, download sales have grown from zero in 2003, to 26.5 million in 2005 which then doubled last year to 53.0 million. However, according to the British Phonographic Industry, for every track that is paid for, twenty are downloaded illegally for free.
even if 1 in 20 are paid for, that's still a lot of money going directly to the artists. and it'd be interesting to compare if those buying online would actually buy the cd, as buying online is much easier for the impulse buyer and the 'I want it now!' generation who can't wait for the next day to visit their music store or wait for the store to have it delivered.
some articles of interest :
http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2007/10/fans-to-determi.html
Fans Pay Whatever They Want for Radiohead's Upcoming Album
By Eliot Van Buskirk
http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/index.php?c=292
Radiohead's "In Rainbows" page
http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/news/2007/10/coulton
Pop Geek Jonathan Coulton Succeeds by Giving Music Away
By Mark Anderson
http://blog.wired.com/music/2007/10/trent-reznor-es.html
Trent Reznor Escapes His Label's Clutches
By Eliot Van Buskirk
http://blog.wired.com/music/2007/09/trent-reznor-te.html
Trent Reznor To Fans: "Steal, Steal and Steal Some More"
By Eliot Van Buskirk
http://blog.wired.com/music/2007/10/established-art.html
Established Artists Plan Post-Label Careers
By Eliot Van Buskirk
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/09/nradiohe...
Oasis, Jamiroquai to follow Radiohead
By Harry Wallop and Lucy Cockcroft

]]> I remember reading about Jane Siberry in Mondo 2000 sometime in the mid 90s and bought her albums "When I was a Boy" and "Maria" as well as the soundtrack for "Until the End of the World" which has a track of hers on it. I used to play "When I Was a Boy" on Sunday mornings whilst having brunch when I lived in Auchenflower. when I moved from that apartment my neighbour asked what was the beautiful music that I used to play on sundays, so I put him onto her sounds. around that time also, I was listening to a lot of Brian Eno, David Sylvian, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Laurie Anderson and others.

recently I've just rediscovered Jane Siberry's music online. in 2006, she changed her name to Issa and can be found online at http://www.issalight.com/. she's parted ways with her previous music label and is offering her music purely as an online label now, after running an independant label called Sheeba distributing CDs to music customers. her new business has a new business model called Self Determined Pricing Policy. I 've heard that Radiohead are doing a similar thing for their current album - mp3 release only & customers pay what they like.

I like Issa's philosophy and way of life. she's living out of a backpack - traveling for her tours and has removed most of the 'stuff' in her life. patrons on her site can donate money for studio recording time and pay what they like for the songs. it may not suit everyone though, but I can see the benefits, as for the past few years I've been living out of a suitcase and traveling (albeit usually for longer stints of time & to different countries) and living out of hotels, away from a permanent base. though I still have my 'stuff' back home - it was nice to leave it all though as there was so much of it!

there is the argument that Issa & Radiohead can be successful using this method as they've already become established using the traditional media & music industry methods, and that perhaps upcoming or lesser known artists may not be as successful. but I'm not so sure. if the music is good and you eventually keep at it, I think most people will support you if they can, especially if they appreciate music of quality. and those who pay for music are usually in that category. plus having the music available on the net for 'pay now' at set / user chosen price, 'gift', 'pay later' is good for impulse buyers who can't wait until they visit a record store or for the store to receive their cd. and also, the artist is receiving ALL of the money and paying less costs such as the production of cds & artwork, though these are still nice to have also. (but since I've been traveling, I've been preferring mp3s as posting cds home can be expensive)

here's an extract from an interview with Issa by Alexandra Gill @ http://www.issalight.com/press/press-1006-globemail.html

"It may not be right for everyone, but it feels good for me. It feels more in line with the planet," says Issa, speaking in hushed tones and pausing frequently.

"I do believe the consciousness of the planet is changing, the vibrations are rising a little bit," she adds matter-of-factly.

"Maybe it's because I'm in the public eye and talking about what I've done, but I see signs all around. People come forward and tell me they are getting rid of things and changing their careers or quitting their jobs without a safety net. Instead of going inch by inch, they've decided to take a big leap."

In Issa's case, the choice to simplify life was a creative one. After nearly a decade of running her own label, she had found the day-to-day administrative duties were seriously getting in the way of making music. The mail-order end of the business was particularly burdensome. What with all the CDs, books and clothing items to be shipped, envelopes to be licked and customers whose credit cards had been declined to chase, she found herself with no time to write.

By March of 2005, she had reached her wit's end and decided to shut the label down. Then at the last minute, she had a change of heart and chose to put her entire catalogue on-line so it wouldn't be lost forever. Although she has stopped releasing CDs, fans can now visit Log Cabin, her new all-electronic store at www.sheeba.com and download MP3s of her music and artworks.

Last November, she went one step further with a new pricing policy that she calls "self-determined transactions." Customers can choose to pay the standard rate of 99 cents per song or contribute whatever amount they deem fair. They can pay immediately, download and pay later, or accept "a gift from Jane" and rip off the entire collection for free.

"Like many, I'm restless and impatient with living in a world where people are made to feel like shoplifters rather than intelligent people with a good sense of balance," she writes in the site's Open Letter.

Self-determined transactions, the letter continues, are not donations, pay-what-you-can, guilt trips or tests of your integrity. It's simply a way of treating others the way she would prefer to be treated herself.

"This makes me feel like I'm completely in alignment with the energy of the music. It's pure and honest. The pricing thing is very wrong. It's so far removed from the nature of music as a sacred thing."

---

other artists are working with this Self Determined Pricing Policy also, most recently debated has been Radiohead with the digital release of their latest album "In Rainbows". also Trent Rezner from Nine Inch Nails - who told Australian fans to steal his album as it was priced too high in Australia, Jonathon Coulton, Oasis and Jamiroquai are thinking about it, The Charlatans, and I'm sure there'll be more to follow!

from the telegraph article,
While CD sales are falling dramatically, download sales have grown from zero in 2003, to 26.5 million in 2005 which then doubled last year to 53.0 million. However, according to the British Phonographic Industry, for every track that is paid for, twenty are downloaded illegally for free.

even if 1 in 20 are paid for, that's still a lot of money going directly to the artists. and it'd be interesting to compare if those buying online would actually buy the cd, as buying online is much easier for the impulse buyer and the 'I want it now!' generation who can't wait for the next day to visit their music store or wait for the store to have it delivered.

some articles of interest :

http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2007/10/fans-to-determi.html
Fans Pay Whatever They Want for Radiohead's Upcoming Album
By Eliot Van Buskirk

http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/index.php?c=292
Radiohead's "In Rainbows" page

http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/news/2007/10/coulton
Pop Geek Jonathan Coulton Succeeds by Giving Music Away
By Mark Anderson

http://blog.wired.com/music/2007/10/trent-reznor-es.html
Trent Reznor Escapes His Label's Clutches
By Eliot Van Buskirk

http://blog.wired.com/music/2007/09/trent-reznor-te.html
Trent Reznor To Fans: "Steal, Steal and Steal Some More"
By Eliot Van Buskirk

http://blog.wired.com/music/2007/10/established-art.html
Established Artists Plan Post-Label Careers
By Eliot Van Buskirk

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/09/nradiohe...
Oasis, Jamiroquai to follow Radiohead
By Harry Wallop and Lucy Cockcroft

]]> Olam Qatan - a chat about Israeli, Turkish & Middle Eastern music and books http://www.aliak.com/interviews/olamqatan 2007-08-04T21:09:57+01:00 2008-01-03T19:27:53+00:00 AliaK
Olam Qatan is a spiritual books and world music store in Emek Refaim St, Jerusalem, Israel. I spoke briefly with it's owner Ya'qub ibn Yusuf, who explained some of the music and books available in his store. Sounds like there's a fusion of East meets West happening in Israel and Turkey, which is really interesting to hear. It's great to speak with Independant store owners - their passion for music & books is contagious and it's great to discover new sounds and genres.
If you can't make it personally to the store, take a look at their website, http://olamqatan.com/. From September (2007) the music will be available to preview online. The Articles and About Us sections are of particular interest as they explain more about the store and it's history. They used to run classes after hours, at the "Olam Qatan School" at the store, where people could hear lectures, attend workshops and listen to concert performances. Now the store is branching out to publishing books and spreading the word of the local music releases and performers. So if you're not familiar with Israeli, Turkish and Middle Eastern sounds, check them out.
The videos below are of Ya'qub ibn Yusuf, the store owner, explaining the music & books that can be found in the store. He also gives a brief summary of independent music in the region today which is interesting to hear. And he gives plenty of recommendations if you're looking for some sounds to listen to or books to read.
There are 3 videos discussing music and some of the music releases, and one discussing the books.
(I had to lower the video quality slightly to make the file sizes more managable so apologies for the quality of the video. I have higher res versions)
You can find out more about these books & music albums by visiting the Olam Qatan website or emailing info@olamqatan.com
video part 1 : music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPc_RyRjw0w
video part 2 : music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5hkF6BtnJ8
video part 3 : music
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CG3m5GS4Wrc
video part 4 : books
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffklfWlL-4

]]>

Olam Qatan is a spiritual books and world music store in Emek Refaim St, Jerusalem, Israel. I spoke briefly with it's owner Ya'qub ibn Yusuf, who explained some of the music and books available in his store. Sounds like there's a fusion of East meets West happening in Israel and Turkey, which is really interesting to hear. It's great to speak with Independant store owners - their passion for music & books is contagious and it's great to discover new sounds and genres.

If you can't make it personally to the store, take a look at their website, http://olamqatan.com/. From September (2007) the music will be available to preview online. The Articles and About Us sections are of particular interest as they explain more about the store and it's history. They used to run classes after hours, at the "Olam Qatan School" at the store, where people could hear lectures, attend workshops and listen to concert performances. Now the store is branching out to publishing books and spreading the word of the local music releases and performers. So if you're not familiar with Israeli, Turkish and Middle Eastern sounds, check them out.

The videos below are of Ya'qub ibn Yusuf, the store owner, explaining the music & books that can be found in the store. He also gives a brief summary of independent music in the region today which is interesting to hear. And he gives plenty of recommendations if you're looking for some sounds to listen to or books to read.

There are 3 videos discussing music and some of the music releases, and one discussing the books.

(I had to lower the video quality slightly to make the file sizes more managable so apologies for the quality of the video. I have higher res versions)

You can find out more about these books & music albums by visiting the Olam Qatan website or emailing info@olamqatan.com

video part 1 : music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPc_RyRjw0w

video part 2 : music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5hkF6BtnJ8

video part 3 : music

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CG3m5GS4Wrc

video part 4 : books

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffklfWlL-4

]]> Darren Hayes' new album "This Delicate Thing We’ve Made" released in August http://www.aliak.com/content/darren-hayes-new-album-this-delicate-thing-we%E2%80%99ve-made-released-august 2007-07-28T22:53:49+01:00 2007-08-10T12:27:09+01:00 AliaK Darren Hayes of Savage Garden fame, has been working on a solo album called "This Delicate Thing We've Made". It's due for release on August 21st. Check out the video clip on his website for "On the verge of something wonderful" - an uplifting tune sure to be heard on dancefloors around the world. Apparently one of the instruments is a Fairlight CMI synth - nice to see he's supporting such a fine & influential Australian musical instrument. He's touring UK/Scotland in September / October and will be back for an Australian tour in mid October, but if you can't wait that long, he'll be in Sydney at HUM (Oxford St) on Saturday 4th August - his myspace page has latest dates and more details.

]]> Darren Hayes of Savage Garden fame, has been working on a solo album called "This Delicate Thing We've Made". It's due for release on August 21st. Check out the video clip on his website for "On the verge of something wonderful" - an uplifting tune sure to be heard on dancefloors around the world. Apparently one of the instruments is a Fairlight CMI synth - nice to see he's supporting such a fine & influential Australian musical instrument. He's touring UK/Scotland in September / October and will be back for an Australian tour in mid October, but if you can't wait that long, he'll be in Sydney at HUM (Oxford St) on Saturday 4th August - his myspace page has latest dates and more details.

http://www.darrenhayes.com

http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayes

http://www.youtube.com/darrenhayes

]]> found music so far in jerusalem http://www.aliak.com/content/found-music-so-far-jerusalem 2007-07-21T09:49:08+01:00 2007-08-03T22:05:29+01:00 kathy here's some artists/music I've found (so far) from checking out a
nearby music store Music House (mostly classical & jazz, but a smaller
section on other styles) in Jerusalem

]]> here's some artists/music I've found (so far) from checking out a
nearby music store Music House (mostly classical & jazz, but a smaller
section on other styles) in Jerusalem

dj Markey Funk
Agitpop Records
http://www.agitpoprecords.com

- I bought his "Beats!!! AMN Manifesto Sound! Vol 1" cd
Beats from AMS Manifesto shows 2003-2004
nice collection of beats. sort of ninja tune / turntablism style if
you're into that. he has some other radio shows recorded & available
for download on the site @
http://agitpoprecords.com/go_ask_alice/index.html. just downloading
now to take a listen.

his myspace page is http://myspace.com/markeyfunk - songs there also & info

------------

The Apples
- funk / jazz / beats
http://www.theapplesmusic.com/
http://myspace.com/theapplesmusic

-------------

Radio Trip
http://www.myspace.com/radiotrip

-------------

follow some of the myspace friends links there's probably more like this

-------------

The Voice of Peace radio station

my friend from work told me about the Voice of Peace pirate radio
station which was broadcast from a ship which sailed just outside
Israeli borders during 70s-90s. it was a non-profit station and didn't
have ads but had peace messages / jingles. there's a double cd with
some of the jingles and songs from the station. it was really popular
with the youth at the time - some stats say 40% of the population
tuned in, and it reached other countries over certain periods when
they ran off dual transmitters/higher power transmission. my friend
was working/living on a kibbutz at the time and remembers hearing this
station all the time and he has very fond memories of it. he can still
say all the jingles - must have heard them all a thousand times! it
was run by Abie Nathan who has a really interesting history also
including illegally flying over the boarder to present peace messages
to the political leaders. the station had support from around the
world - the djs were mostly British djs.
there's a film about the station called "Abe Nathan – As The Sun Sets"
by Eytan Harris - I haven't seen this but I think it'd be really
interesting

http://www.offshore-radio.de/VOP.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_of_peace
http://www.israelradio.org/history/history.html
http://www.abie-nathan.com/about-en.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abie_Nathan

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=323074&contrassID=1&subContrassID=1&sbSubContrassID=0&listSrc=Y
(a story mentioning they were going to start the station up again)

----

ambient music:

Morphlexis
AMB works vol 1 - A Music for Art, Dreams & Fine Hearts
http://myspace.com/morphlexis
Music House Records

- nice lo fi ambient / sound art release

----------------------------
world music:

Idan Raichel
http://www.idanraichelproject.com/en/index.php
http://www.myspace.com/theidanraichelproject
Mima'amakim - Out of The Depths is the album I bought but he has a new
one out also
- world music, ethiopian influence

Sahara Lounge
"entrancing fusions of middle eastern melodies and rhythms with cutting edge electronica and remixes"
www.putumayo.org
- I think I have others in this series, the Indian one. I think it's in storage in the UK somewhere so I'll find out when I get back.

Hammam Cafe
"the finest oriental lounge"
www.helicon.co.il

]]> Muph & Plutonic "Silence The Sirens" album launch @ Bar Broadway (Sydney) http://www.aliak.com/node/2581 2006-11-23T14:52:17+00:00 2006-11-23T14:52:17+00:00 AliaK Album Launch for Muph & Plutonic's new album "Silence The Sirens" @ Bar Broadway
Chaos Maths
Last Credit
Sarm & Nebs
Mind Over Matter
DJ's
GPS
BIG SKEAMO1
Dphy
$20 on the door
tix also available from Soul Clap Records
http://www.myspace.com/muphnplutonic

]]> Album Launch for Muph & Plutonic's new album "Silence The Sirens" @ Bar Broadway

Chaos Maths
Last Credit
Sarm & Nebs
Mind Over Matter

DJ's

GPS
BIG SKEAMO1
Dphy

$20 on the door
tix also available from Soul Clap Records

http://www.myspace.com/muphnplutonic

]]> Firestorm Mixtape launch @ Club 77 (Sydney) http://www.aliak.com/node/2580 2006-11-23T14:37:10+00:00 2006-11-23T14:39:29+00:00 AliaK Firestorm Mixtape launch 30/11 Club 77 FREE ENTRY
FIRESTORM MIXTAPE LAUNCH
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30TH CLUB 77
77 WILLIAM ST CITY
* PLANET CRUSHERS
* SLEEPING MONK + GUESTS
* THE ARKITEKS
* QUEEN MC TASH
* DJ D*PHY
* GPS
DOORS OPEN 9PM
CHEAP TAP BEERS
ENTRY FREE ALL NIGHT
http://myspace.com/1_productions

]]> Firestorm Mixtape launch 30/11 Club 77 FREE ENTRY

FIRESTORM MIXTAPE LAUNCH
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30TH CLUB 77
77 WILLIAM ST CITY

* PLANET CRUSHERS
* SLEEPING MONK + GUESTS
* THE ARKITEKS
* QUEEN MC TASH
* DJ D*PHY
* GPS

DOORS OPEN 9PM
CHEAP TAP BEERS
ENTRY FREE ALL NIGHT

http://myspace.com/1_productions

]]> today I'm listening to... KITKA http://www.aliak.com/content/today-im-listening-kitka 2006-07-01T10:49:49+01:00 2006-07-01T10:59:21+01:00 kathy today I'm listening to:
http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/kitka-wintersongs/

I heard one of the songs whilst watching a video so checking out the album.
http://cafesiena.blogspot.com/2006/03/bloom.html
I hadn't heard of KITKA before - they're a group of Eastern European women vocalists.
http://magnatune.com/artists/kitka
"Kitka is a professional women's vocal ensemble dedicated to producing concerts, recordings, and educational programs that develop new audiences for music rooted in Eastern European women's vocal traditions. Kitka also strives to expand the boundaries of this music as an expressive art form."
" Now approaching its 25th Anniversary season, Kitka was founded in 1979 as an offshoot of the Westwind International Folk Ensemble. Kitka began as a grassroots group of amateur singers from diverse ethnic and musical backgrounds who met regularly to share their passion for the stunning dissonances, asymmetric rhythms, intricate ornamentation, lush harmonies, and resonant strength of Eastern European women's vocal music. Under the artistic direction of vocalist, composer, and conductor Bon Brown Singer from 1981 to 1996, Kitka blossomed into a refined professional ensemble earning international renown for its artistry, versatility, and mastery of the demanding techniques of Balkan and Slavic vocal styling."

]]> today I'm listening to:

http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/kitka-wintersongs/

I heard one of the songs whilst watching a video so checking out the album.
http://cafesiena.blogspot.com/2006/03/bloom.html

I hadn't heard of KITKA before - they're a group of Eastern European women vocalists.
http://magnatune.com/artists/kitka

"Kitka is a professional women's vocal ensemble dedicated to producing concerts, recordings, and educational programs that develop new audiences for music rooted in Eastern European women's vocal traditions. Kitka also strives to expand the boundaries of this music as an expressive art form."

" Now approaching its 25th Anniversary season, Kitka was founded in 1979 as an offshoot of the Westwind International Folk Ensemble. Kitka began as a grassroots group of amateur singers from diverse ethnic and musical backgrounds who met regularly to share their passion for the stunning dissonances, asymmetric rhythms, intricate ornamentation, lush harmonies, and resonant strength of Eastern European women's vocal music. Under the artistic direction of vocalist, composer, and conductor Bon Brown Singer from 1981 to 1996, Kitka blossomed into a refined professional ensemble earning international renown for its artistry, versatility, and mastery of the demanding techniques of Balkan and Slavic vocal styling."

]]> 'Over and Over Dub' - the new single from Dsico That No-Talent Hack http://www.aliak.com/content/over-and-over-dub-new-single-dsico-that-no-talent-hack 2006-01-18T11:19:10+00:00 2006-01-18T11:27:04+00:00 AliaK 'Over and Over Dub' is the new single from Dsico That No-Talent Hack. Available now through iTunes, 'Over & Over Dub' is the new single from Dsico That No-Talent Hack, taken from the forthcoming compilation Clan Analogue In Version. 'Over & Over Dub' was written using a bassline provided by In Version Executive Producer Scot McPhee. The track is backed with 'Stone's Throw', an exclusive track from Dsico unavailable elsewhere and recorded in the best traditions of 80's 7" single dub mix B-sides! The leading Australian pioneer of mashups and plunderphonics, Luke Collision, aka Dsico, gained a reputation internationally with performances at the seminal Bastard club in London, MFOC (Hamburg), Pop.X (Berlin) an other venues in Moscow, Dublin, Newcastle, Birmingham, NYC, San Francisco and L.A. Now back in Sydney, Dsico has laid the mashups to rest and morphed into a fully-fledged two-piece electronic live band. Dsico's new direction was first heard on the Clan Analogue compilation Doppler Shift: electro selections with the track 'Waiting for You', released under the name of Luke Collision. 2005 has seen several Dsico releases, including the You Fight Like a Girl and Fool albums, combining electronics with guitar, bass and vocals, all through the prism of classic pop. Dsico is now gaining a new wave of fans through gigs at the 'This Is Not Art' festival and various clubs in Sydney.

]]> 'Over and Over Dub' - the new single from Dsico That No-Talent Hack

Available now through iTunes, 'Over & Over Dub' is the new single from Dsico
That No-Talent Hack, taken from the forthcoming compilation Clan Analogue In
Version. 'Over & Over Dub' was written using a bassline provided by In
Version Executive Producer Scot McPhee. The track is backed with 'Stone's
Throw', an exclusive track from Dsico unavailable elsewhere and recorded in
the best traditions of 80's 7" single dub mix B-sides!

The new compilation Clan Analogue In Version: Dub Selections (catalogue no.
CA036), will be released on February 7th through Creative Vibes. In Version
is a fourteen-track exploration of dub, from traditional dub roots right
through to modern electronic dub experiments.

The leading Australian pioneer of mashups and plunderphonics, Luke
Collision, aka Dsico, gained a reputation internationally with performances
at the seminal Bastard club in London, MFOC (Hamburg), Pop.X (Berlin) and
other venues in Moscow, Dublin, Newcastle, Birmingham, NYC, San Francisco
and L.A. Now back in Sydney, Dsico has laid the mashups to rest and morphed
into a fully-fledged two-piece electronic live band.

Dsico's new direction was first heard on the Clan Analogue compilation
Doppler Shift: electro selections with the track 'Waiting for You', released
under the name of Luke Collision. 2005 has seen several Dsico releases,
including the You Fight Like a Girl and Fool albums, combining electronics
with guitar, bass and vocals, all through the prism of classic pop. Dsico
is now gaining a new wave of fans through gigs at the 'This Is Not Art'
festival and various clubs in Sydney.

]]> Brisbane artists Kunt are Women (who) Take Back the Noise http://www.aliak.com/content/brisbane-artists-kunt-are-women-who-take-back-noise 2005-08-28T09:49:00+01:00 2005-08-28T09:49:00+01:00 AliaK The Women Take Back the Noise project is a showcase collection of over 40 women artists worldwide who experiment with sound in various ways - ranging from ambient-organic to quirky-glitch-beat to harsh or extreme noise (and other categories yet to be defined...) Brisbane's noise artists Kunt as well as international artists such as Californinan bLevin bLectum and New Zealander Solanas, are featured on the release - keep an eye out for the custom-made circuit bent packaging release due out later this year. visit http://www.ubuibi.org/wtbtn/ for more details on the release. Kunt are also touring with Justice Yeldham and his Dynamic Ribbon Device and Nora Keys through Scandinavia and Italy from 21 October - 6 November, and with Scorpio Scorpio in November. read more for details or visit http://www.kuntnoise.com/

]]> The Women Take Back the Noise project is a showcase collection of over 40 women artists worldwide who experiment with sound in various ways - ranging from ambient-organic to quirky-glitch-beat to harsh or extreme noise (and other categories yet to be defined...)

Brisbane's noise artists Kunt as well as international artists such as Californinan bLevin bLectum and New Zealander Solanas, are featured on the release - keep an eye out for the custom-made circuit bent packaging release due out later this year. visit http://www.ubuibi.org/wtbtn/ for more details on the release.

Kunt are also touring with Justice Yeldham and his Dynamic Ribbon Device and Nora Keys through Scandinavia and Italy from
21 October - 6 November, and with Scorpio Scorpio in November. read more for details or visit http://www.kuntnoise.com/

]]> Beatroot - new release from Soup due September http://www.aliak.com/content/beatroot-new-release-soup-due-september 2005-08-28T06:46:00+01:00 2007-07-27T19:38:17+01:00 AliaK "Beatroot" (the edible root of the beat), Soup's new 14 track album will be released on September 11th on Invada Records. You can catch Soup performing at gigs around Australia on his tour from September - December. read more or visit http://www.sampology.com/ and http://www.invadarecords.com for more details.

]]> "Beatroot" (the edible root of the beat), Soup's new 14 track album will be released on September 11th on Invada Records. You can catch Soup performing at gigs around Australia on his tour from September - December. read more or visit http://www.sampology.com/ and http://www.invadarecords.com for more details.

Date Venue City
SAT 10 Sept HERMANS SYDNEY
SUN 18 Sept FRIGID SYDNEY
SAT 24 Sept AMNESTY GIG SYDNEY
THU 29 Sept HYDROFUNK NIGHT @ LA LA LAND BYRON BAY
FRI 30 Sept ADELAIDE
FRI 7 Oct KNIGHTS BRIDGE CANBERRA
THU 13 Oct FUNKTRUST SYDNEY
SUN 16 Oct BEACH RD SYDNEY
THU 20 Oct LALA LAND BYRON BAY
SUN 23 Oct ENTERTAINERS GRAFTON
SAT 29 Oct GAUCHE REMIX LAUNCH, BASEMENT SYDNEY
SAT 3 Dec REVOLVER with DJ Ransom MELBOURNE

]]> Ornithologist's Delight - Sparrow Hill Launch at Frigid Aug 21 http://www.aliak.com/content/ornithologists-delight-sparrow-hill-launch-frigid-aug-21 2005-08-17T12:52:00+01:00 2005-08-17T12:52:00+01:00 AliaK This week, Frigid features two quirky local live acts with an ornithological theme and is hosting the launch of Sydney alt-pop outfit Sparrow Hill's debut album. Melbourne post-rock outfit Scissors For Sparrow also plays a live set. read more for details or visit www.cyclicdefrost.com

]]> Sunday August 21

@Newtown, 52 Enmore Rd

6pm to 1130pm

FREE ENTRY!

The Sparrow Hill album launch

Sparrow Hill (live)
Scissors For Sparrow (live, Melb)
Prince V
Sub Bass Snarl

This Sunday, we have a big double header - two quirky local live acts
with an ornithological theme. Its the launch of the debut album from
Sydney alt-pop outfit Sparrow Hill whose members have all been
punters at Frigid at sometime over the years. They have a great and
slightly earnest debut album out on Feral Media and are bringing
their whole show to Frigid to celebrate.

Joining them on the night is Melbourne post-rock outfit Scissors For
Sparrow who are bringing half of Melborune along with them for the
show - or at least their gear.

In the gaps Prince V and Sub Bass Snarl will provide suitably
ornothilogical tuneage - or least something with or about 'birds'.

More on Sparrow Hill at http://www.sparrowhill.com or http://www.feralmedia.com.au

Seb

Editor-in-chief
Cyclic Defrost Magazine
P.O.Box A2073
Sydney South
NSW 1235
Australia

w - www.cyclicdefrost.com
e - eb@cyclicdefrost.com">seb@cyclicdefrost.com

Cyclic Defrost is an independently operated quarterly electronic
music magazine based in Sydney, Australia. Cyclic Defrost is
distributed in Australia by Inertia Distribution. It gratefully
acknowledges the support of the Australia Council For The Arts.

Cyclic Defrost Magazine : http://www.cyclicdefrost.com
Weekly Frigid lineups : http://www.snarl.org/frigid

]]> DELILAH'S GOLD debut EP released http://www.aliak.com/content/delilahs-gold-debut-ep-released 2005-07-26T12:29:00+01:00 2005-07-26T12:29:00+01:00 AliaK The self titled debut EP from 'DELILAH'S GOLD' has been released. The four track CD is available to buy from http://www.delilahsgold.com or from the iTunes music store. At 5 GBP including postage and handling, this is a deal you can't miss. The EP has been receiving positive reviews - "The first thing you hear when you put in this CD is the stunning vocals, although this band is not just about vocals, as they play some great guitar harmonys. (sic) . . . I really like this band and if you are looking for something that sounds unique and different then check this band out." -- Musicpress.co.uk

]]> The self titled debut EP from UK band 'DELILAH'S GOLD' has been released. The four track CD is available to buy from http://www.delilahsgold.com or from the iTunes music store. At 5 GBP including postage and handling, this is a deal you can't miss.

The EP has been receiving positive reviews - "The first thing you hear when you put in this CD is the stunning vocals, although this band is not just about vocals, as they play some great guitar harmonys. . . I really like this band and if you are looking for something that sounds unique and different then check this band out." -- Musicpress.co.uk

]]> Deluder "Omniality" http://www.aliak.com/content/deluder-omniality 2005-07-01T08:51:00+01:00 2005-07-01T08:51:00+01:00 deluder Release Date 1st August 2005 by Deluder Records. According to deluder 'Omniality' is 'the state of combining all things' and his stunning debut is just that: illustrating genres and scenes don't have to be as closely segregated as they often seem. He's a producer who'd love to avoid being pigeonholed, but does he really think it's possible? "People feel the need to categorize music" admits deluder "which I can understand, but sometimes it isn't the most constructive thing you can do for a artist, label, club or scene. I aim to get people saying 'yeah, but deluder makes house, progressive, breaks and chill too, not just trance!', which is true, but realistically most people will probably think of 'Omniality' as a trance album - because it's so damn melodic. I guess that's the one common theme throughout." mp3s and more information are available from http://www.deluder.net

]]> Release Date is 1st August 2005 by Deluder Records

According to deluder 'Omniality' is 'the state of combining all things' and his stunning debut is just that: illustrating genres and scenes don't have to be as closely segregated as they often seem. He's a producer who'd love to avoid being pigeonholed, but does he really think it's possible?

"People feel the need to categorize music" admits deluder "which I can understand, but sometimes it isn't the most constructive thing you can do for a artist, label, club or scene. I aim to get people saying 'yeah, but deluder makes house, progressive, breaks and chill too, not just trance!', which is true, but realistically most people will probably think of 'Omniality' as a trance album - because it's so damn melodic. I guess that's the one common theme throughout."

'Omniality' goes through plenty of styles and influences, kicking off at 132bpm, peaking at 140bpm and dropping down to 100bpm at completion - taking the listener though a wide spectrum of grooves, beats, moods and emotions. You start to wonder where the influences come from?

"'Omniality' wasn't written as a concept album or anything like that, it's just the way I think. The way I feel music. When people say 'I love breaks' or 'I love trance' I say 'I love electronic music'. I've gone to so many different events

]]> Music For Film : cults classics curios http://www.aliak.com/content/music-for-film-cults-classics-curios 2005-05-28T03:55:00+01:00 2005-05-28T03:55:00+01:00 AliaK Compiled, produced and mixed by Groovescooter in collaboration with the Sonic Arcana label, comes the first ever companion CD for the Sydney Film Festival - now in it's 52nd year. This is unlike any soundtrack compendium you've heard before. A seamless journey through various moods and styles, it's more like the eclectic 'Back To Mine' series, than those heavily orchestrated, emotionally manipulative soundtrack collections of yesteryear. Subtitled 'cults classics curios', the album traverses almost four decades of Australian film music; from the most up-to-date post-rock and electronic producers (Decoder Ring and Severed Heads) to the long overlooked vice-funk of cult-classic 'The Box' alongside masters like the late Brian May ('Mad Max'). As for curios, there are plenty, but how about the soundtrack that was originally commissioned for pioneering gritty Aus-Hellinic film 'Head On' starring Alex Dimitriades and Paul Capsis? The version here wasn't used in the film's final cut after Melbourne shlock-horror filmmaker, composer and author Philip Brophy was replaced by Ollie Olsen (Psy-harmonics / Max Q). read more for further details or visit http://www.groovescooter.com

]]> Sonic Arcana presents A Groovescooter Production
in Association with the 52nd Sydney Film Festival : the official companion CD
52nd SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL
Music For Film : cults classics curios

Available now on the Sonic Arcana label www.sonicarcana.com
Check Sydney Morning Herald Monday May 16th lift-out for special CD offer
52nd Sydney Film Festival : June 10 - 25, 2005 www.sydneyfilmfestival.org

Compiled, produced and mixed by Groovescooter in collaboration with the Sonic Arcana label, comes the first ever companion CD for the Sydney Film Festival - now in it's 52nd year.

This is unlike any soundtrack compendium you've heard before. A seamless journey through various moods and styles, it's more like the eclectic 'Back To Mine' series, than those heavily orchestrated, emotionally manipulative soundtrack collections of yesteryear. Subtitled 'cults classics curios', the album traverses almost four decades of Australian film music; from the most up-to-date post-rock and electronic producers (Decoder Ring and Severed Heads) to the long overlooked vice-funk of cult-classic 'The Box' alongside masters like the late Brian May ('Mad Max'). As for curios, there are plenty, but how about the soundtrack that was originally commissioned for pioneering gritty Aus-Hellinic film 'Head On' starring Alex Dimitriades and Paul Capsis? The version here wasn't used in the film's final cut after Melbourne shlock-horror filmmaker, composer and author Philip Brophy was replaced by Ollie Olsen (Psy-harmonics / Max Q).

So sit back in your director's chair and let your mind take a windscreen journey through funk, jazz, post-rock, psychedlia, electronics and classic cinematic moods, with the 52nd Sydney Film Festival Music For Film companion CD.

The mix: [artist/composer - track title - film title]
01 don meers - nevermind - opening credits
02 david lindup - testing time - the box
03 david thrussell - end theme - the hard word
04 jigsaw - sky high - the man from hong kong
05 tooth - dreamland - angst
06 the new pollutants - the muse - hills hoist
07 decoder ring - heidi's theme - somersault
08 inga liljestr

]]> Black Lung - the coming dark age CD [New Release] Psy-Harmonics http://www.aliak.com/content/black-lung-coming-dark-age-cd-new-release-psy-harmonics 2005-05-06T07:22:00+01:00 2005-05-06T07:22:00+01:00 psy David Thrussell's BLACK LUNG serves up a dash of global consciousness for the postmodern world via his beat laden electronic/industrial soundscape released on Psy-Harmonics. read more or visit http://www.psy-harmonics.com.au for further details

]]> BLACK LUNG - the coming dark age

Artist: Black Lung
Title: The coming dark age
Label: Psy-Harmonics
Cat No:Psy-054

[Track Listing]
1. the coming dark age
2. the sins of metropolis
3. karmageddon
4. the great automobile hunt
5. the doomed fortress
6. concrete octopus
7. armies of oil
8. the view from hubbert's peak
9. battle for the grim plateau
10. leibowitz's canticle
11. towards the petro-apocalypse
12. megalopolis dies
13. the new dark age

Black Lung the coming dark age features a electrotechno and sociopolitical theme through avant-garde instrumental work, possessed by wildly experimental elements which are juxtaposed by variations of deep electro, techno, crunchy breaks, neo space rock and startling abrupt rhythmic changes, down to industrial-ambience. This stunning and daring work of Australian electronic composer David Thrussell (Snog /Soma) combines many aspects great work such as of Cabaret Voltaire, Aphex Twin, Gyorgy Ligeti, in a recording that could just as easily find a home with fans of experimental, electronica, techno, industrial, and 21st century avant-garde compositions.

General Release date : 13th May 2005

available online @ http://www.psy-harmonics.com.au from 05:05:05

]]> Shame Files Terra Australis Incognita series: call for subs http://www.aliak.com/content/shame-files-terra-australis-incognita-series-call-subs 2005-04-04T22:51:00+01:00 2005-04-04T22:51:00+01:00 AliaK Terra Australis Incognita is a new series of releases from Shame File Music. The series seeks to document notable Australian experimental artists (both established and lesser known) by commissioning them to produce an EP of material that will then be made available for free downloading online, as well as on CDR. Promotional copies will also be produced and distributed. The series consists of 6 EPs around 20-30 minutes in duration, released approximately 2 months apart. The first EP will be released mid-2005. Shame File will invite some select artists to participate, and unsolicited demos/proposals are also invited at this time. visit http://ShameFile.tripod.com for more details

]]> Shame File Music news #27, April 2005
http://ShameFile.tripod.com

*Terra Australis Incognita series

]]> The Coalition - new hip hop release due March 2005 http://www.aliak.com/content/the-coalition-new-hip-hop-release-due-march-2005 2005-02-04T12:41:00+00:00 2005-02-04T12:41:00+00:00 AliaK Coalition self-titled album scheduled for March 2005 release on Nice Mics Records. Featuring DJ Affiks, Lenwun, Raman, Lazy Grey, Robby Balboa, The Fader F*ckers and Kel. visit their website @ http://www.coalition.co.nr/ to preview one of the tracks Sleepless

]]> Coalition self-titled album scheduled for March 2005 release on Nice Mics Records. Featuring DJ Affiks, Lenwun, Raman, Lazy Grey, Robby Balboa, The Fader F*ckers and Kel. visit their website @ http://www.coalition.co.nr/ to preview one of the tracks Sleepless

]]> DJ Misjah recorded dj set online @ www.djmisjah.com http://www.aliak.com/content/dj-misjah-recorded-dj-set-online-wwwdjmisjahcom 2004-12-17T21:58:00+00:00 2004-12-17T21:58:00+00:00 AliaK I just uploaded a mix recorded on 15 October in Phoenix club, Liege Belgium. feel free to go to AUDIO section on www.djmisjah.com and listen to this "ultra-raw-funky-3deck-cdr-loopmachine-mix"!!. if you can not listen to online audio. mail me for a promotion cd. enjoy, misjah

]]> I just uploaded a mix recorded on 15 October in Phoenix club, Liege Belgium. feel free to go to AUDIO section on www.djmisjah.com and listen to this "ultra-raw-funky-3deck-cdr-loopmachine-mix"!!.

if you can not listen to online audio. mail me for a promotion cd.

enjoy,

misjah

Misjah
ReRun Bookings
PO Box 65
2400 Mol
Belgium

Tel: +32 14 71 3832
Fax: +32 14 71 3825
email: isjah@rerunbookings.com">misjah@rerunbookings.com
http://www.rerunbookings.com

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