Kid Breaks

Crystal Fighters Remix + Italians Do It Better

2011-03-01T10:06:00.009Z

Yesterday saw the release of the first remix package of 'At Home', the latest single from Crystal Fighters released by Different Recordings / PIAS including a remix from myself! Big thanks to James Hoste and all at PIAS for their support and for the opportunity.

You can check out my effort here and pick up the whole release at Beatport

www.crystalfighters.com

If you're in the London area this weekend I will be providing support all night for an Italians Do It Better special at Community at Plan B, Brixton. Live performances will come from Glass Candy and Appaloosa, after which I will be providing the soundtrack all the way til 4am. Its gonna be a great show and a rare chance to catch this seminal American label in action! Tickets here

www.plan-brixton.co.uk

Update...

2010-11-22T23:08:00.006Z

Time for an update... Enzo Ponzio 's 'Reworks' drops on the 25th on Pizzico including the Discodromo remix of 'Italian Boy' and my reworking of 'My 80's Funk'! I've been a huge fan of the label for some time now, and its a real pleasure to be able to get involved with them, not to mention return the favour to Enzo (if you haven't already, check out his awesome drum-machine heavy remix of 'Skycaptain' off the 'Ochre EP'). I'm currently working on some original tracks for the label too so watch this space...

Enzo Ponzio's 'Reworks' drops November 25th, when you can buy it here

For those of you in London this weekend, I'll be playing at Dalston's The Nest on Friday night, warming things up for none other than In Flagranti (Codek / Mindless Boogie)... I have yet to see them play so I'm really looking forward to it. Then on Saturday night I'm at Bad Dimension at The Horatia on Holloway Road, sharing the bill with the incredible Brassica (Dissident / Nocturnes), which will be a real treat for the ears! And on the topic of Bad Dimension, the team behind the night have asked me to join them on New Year's Eve when they host room 3 of The Horse & Groom in Shoreditch for Lasermagnetic's NYE Spectacular featuring the legend that is Ray Mang... its gonna be a big night!

Oh, if you missed my mix + mini-interview over at The Number 20 you can check it here! A big thanks again to them for their support, be sure to check their blog for more mixes, interviews and fine selections. And on that note, I'll leave you with this.

Ochre EP

2010-09-25T01:14:00.005+01:00

Wow, it's been quite a busy few months... plenty of exciting news to report!

My debut EP of original tracks drops on the 30th exclusively at JunoDownload. It's called 'Ochre EP' and is being put out on the fantastic Rainbow Socks label, based in Brazil. Included are two original tracks alongside a couple top class remixes courtesy of Enzo Ponzio (Solardisco/Pizzico Nobel) and Tiago (Hands of Time/Ene/Italians Do It Better). Here's some of the promo feedback so far....

"Nice! I really like all these will definitely play out"
Lee Douglas (TBD / Rong Music / DFA)

"Really like all the tracks, but Tiago's remix totally blows my mind. Winner ep."
Social Disco Club (Permanent Vacation / Hands of Time / Disco Deviance)

"Much appreciated. Nice sounds, my favourite is the 'Ochre' original mix."
Phoreski (Under The Shade / Eskimo / Rare Wiri)

"This stuff is great!! Love Ochre (Tiago's Remix) and Skycaptain (Original)"
Discodromo (Nang / Dissident / Internasjonal)

"Much appreciated! Very cool release"
Rayko (Love Monk / Is It Balearic / Whiskey Disco)

"The whole EP sounds amazing, I will be eager to play them out in my sets."
The Beat Broker (Throne of Blood / Flexx / Ene)

"Loving this one! Ochre original is an ace, indeed !!!"
Ichisan (Tirk / Solardisco / Airtight)

Check clips from the EP on the Rainbow Socks SoundCloud

Also in the pipeline are remixes for Space Ranger and Enzo Ponzio... more details to follow...

In the meantime here's a super edit from Alkalino

Konk - Your Life (Alkalino Edit)

Konk on Discogs

Alkalino on SoundCloud

Bad Dimension

2010-08-27T02:10:00.002+01:00

Attention all those in London this weekend.... I wanted to make some noise about a new monthly night starting up this Saturday at The Horatia on Holloway Road. It's called Bad Dimension, and promises to be a full on cosmic psyche-out with live performances from bands as well as DJs delivering a heady blend of dubbed-out disco, 60s psychedelia and plenty more. For the opening night guests The Oscillation take to the stage, backed up by a fantastic kaleidoscopic light show by photographic artist Julian Hand. The night goes on until 2am and entry is free!

For a taste of whats in store check out some of the selections on their blog.

Bad Dimension on MySpace

The Oscillation on MySpace

Julian Hand on MySpace

Sonic Boom

2010-08-06T03:03:00.004+01:00

Last minute bit of promo for my set at Orlando Boom this Saturday at The Queen of Hoxton. They've managed to bag Riton for the headline slot, along with a whole host of other guests - it's gonna be a big one!

On a separate note, my remix of Sheharzad's 'Yalla Yalla' was dropped earlier this week on none other than Aeroplane's latest monthly chart mix! Check it out here!

New Mix!

2010-07-20T15:14:00.006+01:00

Cosmic Disco kindly posted a mix I made for them last week in conjunction with the release of the
Sheharzad remix. Check it out here!

Yalla Yalla

2010-07-17T02:31:00.007+01:00

Jens Loden's 'Worx' artist compilation comes out this coming Monday on Fine Art, including original tracks from Jens both under his own name and his Sheharzad project, plus remixes from the likes of Orlando Voorn and Henrik Schwarz. Also included is my remix of Sheharzad's 'Yalla Yalla'. I had the good fortune of winning a remix competition for the track run by Fine Art Recordings / Save Vinyl's Nitzan Hermon last summer, and I'm really pleased to finally be able to announce its release. After hearing the beautifully crafted stems I couldn't resist having a shot! A big thanks to Jens Loden and of course to Fine Art for their support!

The remix will also be released as a digital single alongside the compilation on Monday. Check it out!

Jens Loden - Worx on JunoDownload

Sheharzad - Yalla Yalla (Kid Who Cosmic Mix) on JunoDownload

Jens Loden on MySpace

Fine Art Recordings

Dance with the Devil

2010-07-17T02:08:00.004+01:00

A real gem from British rock drummer Cozy Powell, famous for his contribution on recordings for a wide variety of noteworthy British artists, including Black Sabbath and Peter Green. Killer drum breaks and fantastic instrumentation and vocals, you can't go wrong. Released in 1973 on Rak.

Cozy Powell - Dance with the Devil

Cozy Powell on Discogs

Mille Morceaux

2010-07-17T01:40:00.003+01:00

Parisian production duo Distant Planet kindly passed over a copy of their latest EP 'Mille Morceaux' the other day. They couple their own synth sounds with dusty funk breaks and obscure disco, electro and boogie-funk samples to create a refreshing take on the instrumental hip-hop / beats sound. They've allowed me to choose a track off the EP to post at 192kbps, and here it is, 'Encore toi'. Whilst it's one of the shorter of the bunch at only two minutes long, the pastiche of dusty vocals and swirling synths made it a winner for me; satisfyingly nostalgic but still sounding fresh!

Grab the EP here.

Distant Planet - Encore toi

Distant Planet on MySpace

Disco Computer

2010-06-07T21:37:00.004+01:00

Vocoder-laden cosmic disco from Transvolta, released in '78 on Pinnacle.

Transvolta - Disco Computer

Transvolta on Discogs

Been a Minute

2010-05-30T16:23:00.006+01:00

I'm still here! It's been a busy couple months, finishing up remixes and jamming out ideas for an EP of original tracks I'm putting together. More info on that to come... In the meantime here's 3 unconnected tracks I've been enjoying recently...

Sky - Westway (Sky LP, 1979, Ariola)

Mythos - Terra Incognita (Strange Guys LP, 1978, Venus)

Touré Kunda - Mamadiyo (Wadini LP, 1986, Trema)

Enjoy!

Sky on Discogs

Mythos on Discogs

Touré Kunda on Discogs

Vox Populi

2010-04-26T15:01:00.000+01:00

French synth-pop/electro duo Jupiter dropped their new single 'Vox Populi' today in conjunction with the track's inclusion on the Kitsuné Maison 9 compilation. The single has been released on Endless Summer and includes a remix and remix dub from myself! Check it out here.

Jupiter on MySpace

Peckham Palais Launch Party

2010-04-19T16:05:00.002+01:00

This Friday (23rd) I will be playing at the launch party for the all-new Peckham Palais! Other guests include Ben Rymer (DFA), Raf Daddy (The 2 Bears) and a host of other DJs and also shows from bands Pseudo Nippon and Poino.

It runs from 9pm til 4am at The Peckham Palais (1 Rye Lane, SE15 5EW), £5 before midnight and more after. More details can be found here.

It's gonna be a blast - if you can make it, I'll see you on Friday!

Galactic Soul

2010-04-19T16:00:00.004+01:00

'Dies Irae (Ecclesiastic Disco)' from the 1978 LP 'Galactic Soul' from the Venus Gang, released on Epic. Galactic soul indeed!

Venus Gang - Dies Irae (Ecclesiastic Disco)

Venus Gang on Discogs

Space Art

2010-03-22T03:10:00.004Z

Check this insanely good painting by the very talented Jeremy Geddes - you can see it at higher resolution at his website, and his blog is also definitely worth checking for some more incredible images.

Here's a different kind of space art... see what I did there? This is the B-side to the awesome 'Nous Savons Tous' single (originally from the 'Trip In The Center Head' LP, 1977), released in 1978 on IF Records.

Space Art - Mélodie Moderne

Space Art on Discogs

Mr. Flagio

2010-03-18T01:55:00.003Z

Seminal Italo classic from Flavio Vidulich and Giorgio Bacco aka Mr. Flagio, released on Italian label Squish in 1983.

Mr. Flagio - Take a Chance

Mr. Flagio on Discogs

Mindless Boogie 23

2010-03-05T15:47:00.006Z

This week saw the release of my debut EP on Belgian edits imprint Mindless Boogie! Check it out! Big thanks of course to Dirk from Mindless Boogie.

Buy Mindless Boogie 23 - Kid Who on Juno

Mindless Boogie on MySpace

Kid Who on MySpace

... And More

2010-03-02T17:53:00.006Z

For the B-side to 'I Want More', German Krautrock pioneers Can created perhaps the first ever bonus beats in the form of '... And More', released on Harvest/Virgin in 1976. It's a killer hypnotic, organic groove, although sadly there's only 2 minutes 55 seconds worth of it. Begging for an edit...

Can - ... And More

Can on Discogs

Boss Man

2010-03-02T17:26:00.004Z

Slightly odd synthy instrumental (nearly) from Steel Mind, 1982, released on R.S. Records.

Steel Mind - Boss Man

Steel Mind on Discogs

Kid Robot Dance

2010-03-02T01:00:00.004Z

Boogie flavoured Italo instrumental from The Creatures' 1983 LP 'Expansion - L'Altro Mondo Studios', released on ZYX.

The Creatures - Kid Robot Dance

The Creatures on Discogs

Hey You Should Be Dancing

2010-02-17T01:02:00.003Z

Carnival disco moves from Gene Farrow, 1977 on Magnet. Driving, dense percussion breaks.

Gene Farrow with the G.F. Band - Hey You Should Be Dancing

Gene Farrow on Discogs

Vice

2010-02-14T23:30:00.003Z

You either love it or hate it.

Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme (Instrumental)

Jan Hammer on Discogs

12th Floor

2010-02-14T15:12:00.004Z

Sydney based producer Superbreak edits 12th Floor's 'Get Down', released on Raw Fusion in 2003. Dusty slo-mo deep house for fans of the Instruments of Rapture/L.E.S.S. sound.

12th Floor - Get Down (Superbreak Edit)

12th Floor on Discogs

Superbreak on SoundCloud

Superbreak

Sounds Orchestra

2010-02-14T14:47:00.003Z

Pretend the sun is shining with the Tony Valor Sounds Orchestra's afro groove 'Ma-Mo-Ah'. Dusty breaks all over this one. Released in '76 on Brunswick.

Tony Valor Sounds Orchestra - Ma-Mo-Ah

Tony Valor Sounds Orchestra on Dicogs

Angel Man

2010-02-10T00:38:00.004Z

BeatElectric's BlackShag edits Rhetta Hughes' 'Angel Man' into a cosmic boogie-tinged instrumental disco stepper. Released in 1983 on Ariola/Barclay. If you don't know about the blog beast that is BeatElectric, go get school'd. They've got dope boogie, electro, disco and more to last you months, all of it top quality and personal vinyl rips.

Rhetta Hughes - Angel Man (BlackShag Edit)

Rhetta Hughes on Discogs

BeatElectric

Telson EP

2010-02-08T01:17:00.003Z

Last week was so busy I never got round to announcing the release of 3AM's 'Telson EP' on Brazilian label Rainbow Socks, complete with remixes from Zopelar and myself! Grab yourself a copy at junodownload, and watch this space for more releases in the coming weeks...

Big props to Pejota from Rainbow Socks.

For Discos Only

2010-02-03T02:26:00.004Z

Insane percussion breaks aplenty on this jazzy disco cut from David 'Fathead' Newman, released on Prestige in '78. Special disco version.

David 'Fathead' Newman - Keep the Dream Alive

David 'Fathead' Newman on Discogs

Do It To The Max

2010-01-23T03:15:00.001Z

Fans of Greame Clark (The Revenge, OOFT) and Craig Smith's collaborative work as 6th Borough Project will instantly recognise this one. Xavier's 'Do It To The Max', released in 1982 on Liberty, as a single and then featuring on the LP 'Point of Pleasure'. The insane music video is well worth a watch too.

Xavier - Do It To The Max

Xavier on Discogs

Gimme the Funk

2010-01-23T03:04:00.004Z

Posted this one up on The Goodness quite a while back, and here it is again for those who missed it last time. Camp boogie instrumental. Apologies for the dusty quality, I found this 45 in a friend's damp attic, along with other records which had actually started growing mold. Seriously. Still, it was a disco goldmine, and I was determined to rescue whatever I could. There's a fun Ottowan LP in there which I should probably rip sometime. But that's another post...

Charades - Gimme the Funk (Instrumental)

Charades on Discogs

Welcome to Earth

2010-01-18T19:09:00.005Z

Space-Kudu does a fine job extending Moebius' 'Urth' into an epic, dusty cosmic stomper. Plenty of great loops and builds. From the 1979 LP 'Moebius' released on Moonwind/Voom Voom. Quality stuff. Welcome to Earth!

Moebius - Urth (Space-Kudu edit)

Moebius on Discogs

Space-Kudu

Photograph taken in Earth, Texas. By J. Stephen Conn

Systems Breaking Down

2010-01-16T15:11:00.003Z

Haunting dubbed-out synth-pop jam from 1982 on RCA.

Anna - Systems Breaking Down (Dub)

Anna on Discogs

You Can't Hide From Yourself

2010-01-14T23:03:00.002Z

The original killer Teddy Pendergrass break DJ Sneak used for his instant classic Chicago house groove 'You Can't Hide From Your Bud' in 1997. Taken from his self-titled album released on Philadelphia International in 1977. With a wealth of releases spanning from a string of hits with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes through to his extensive solo output, Teddy P is certainly going to be missed.

Teddy Pendergrass - You Can't Hide From Yourself

Teddy Pendergrass on Discogs

Explorer

2010-01-13T01:40:00.005Z

My three favourite cuts from Tony Carey's 'Explorer' LP, released in 1982 on German label X Records. Those familiar with his 'Yellow Power' LP will recognise these - 'Explorer' is pretty much the same album but in a less refined demo format.

Explorer - Enjaw J

Explorer - No. 8

Explorer - No. 14

Tony Carey on Discogs

Money

2010-01-13T01:24:00.004Z

Off-the-wall slow disco cover of a Pink Floyd classic. From the album 'Bob-A-Rela' released on Channel/RCA in 1979.

Bob-A-Rela - Money

Bob-A-Rela on Discogs

Views of the Rhine

2010-01-11T00:12:00.003Z

Happy new year to all!

Let's kick off 2010 with this brilliant piece of anthemic new-wave synth-pop from Kevin Harrison. Instrumental cut from the 1982 EP 'Fly' released on Glass Records.

Kevin Harrison - Views of the Rhine

Kevin Harrison on Discogs

Melba

2009-12-29T15:40:00.003Z

Soulful disco from Melba Moore, released on Epic in 1978. There are some killer instrumental breakdowns, and a nearly 2 minute instrumental intro for the loop heads. Melba's vocal performance is fantastic too.

Melba Moore - You Stepped Into My Life

Melba Moore on Discogs

Hand Jive

2009-12-28T13:46:00.005Z

An unusual rock-n-roll meets Italo-tinged disco treat from Rinder and Lewis, released on AVI (check the 'Best of AVI Records' compilation, unmissable) in 1979. Complete with Moroder-esque arpeggiated bassline and some absolutely massive synth sweeps. Gotta love it.

Rinder and Lewis - Willie and the Hand Jive

Rinder and Lewis on Discogs

The Merriest Moog

2009-12-25T14:42:00.003Z

You can't really beat this for a Christmas album sleeve design. No tunes today (more on the way soon, promise!!). Merry Christmas to all, thanks for the continuing support!

Get on Down

2009-12-23T14:41:00.003Z

Gene Chandler's boogie-meets-disco jammer 'Get Down' from 1978 album of the same name, released on Chi Town.

Gene Chandler - Get Down (12" version)

Gene Chandler on Discogs

Tears For Fears

2009-12-16T14:59:00.006Z

Dynamite yacht-pop edit from the mysterious Yuffle.

Yuffle - Rule the World

Yuffle on SoundCloud

Tears For Fears on Discogs

Inner Space

2009-12-15T23:33:00.003Z

Ambient synth workout from Bobby Lyle, from the 1978 LP 'New Warrior', as sampled by Madlib for the intro to this beat on the Quasimoto album 'The Unseen'.

Bobby Lyle - Inner Space

Bobby Lyle on Discogs

High Noon

2009-12-14T16:02:00.007Z

Stunning early house gem from the legendary Larry Heard, released on the 'Dance Tracs' EP in 1986 under the name Disco-D.

Disco-D - High Noon

Larry Heard on Discogs

Photograph by datadirt

The Mexican

2009-12-14T15:05:00.003Z

Canadian disco group Bombers' explosive disco version of the b-boy classic 'The Mexican', released on West End in 1978. Insane drum breaks, definitely not to be missed.

Bombers - The Mexican

Bombers on Discogs

Sarr Band

2009-12-09T17:41:00.005Z

Social Disco Club do a fine job editing this funky disco gem from the Sarr Band, released on Calendar Records in 1978.

Sarr Band - Double Action (SDC Edit)

Sarr Band on Discogs

Social Disco Club

Take Me to the River

2009-12-03T00:55:00.000Z

Just great.

Talking Heads - Take Me to the River (The Noodleman Chopstick Dub)

Talking Heads on Discogs

The Noodleman on SoundCloud

Tubular Bells

2009-12-03T00:42:00.000Z

Oft-sampled funky disco cover of Mike Oldfield's defining classic, released on French label Vogue in 1976. Huge drum break.

Champ's Boys Orchestra - Tubular Bells (Cosmic Mix)

Champ's Boys Orchestra on Discogs

Maserati

2009-12-03T00:13:00.004Z

US Post-rock outfit Maserati is certainly not your run-of-the-mill guitar band. Their proggy, psychedelic instrumentals are laced with hypnotic melodies and creative percussion, all expertly produced. Here's the lead track from their 2007 LP 'Inventions for the New Season', released on Temporary Residence. For a more dancefloor-friendly reworking of this check the awesome 'Enjoy Your Prog' mix from Justin Van Der Volgen on the 'Inventions Remixes' 12", as championed by Norwegian disco king Prins Thomas.

Maserati - Inventions

Maserati on Discogs

Photograph by Yellow.Cat

Black Boots And Sine Waves

2009-11-25T02:07:00.005Z

Daniel Wang's 'Black Boots And Sine Waves' from his 'Nocturnes' EP, released on Environ in 2001. Lush electronic disco from the man behind the legendary Balihu label, with an authentically retro quality.

Daniel Wang - Black Boots And Sine Waves

Daniel Wang on Discogs

Material

2009-11-22T14:42:00.003Z

'Reduction' from the 1981 LP 'Temporary Music' by Bill Laswell's New York noise-funk outfit Material.

Material - Reduction

Material on Discogs

Under the Ice

2009-11-20T15:35:00.004Z

Great chugged-out Italo-pop from Topo & Roby, 1984, released on Il Discotto. Here's the instrumental, at 256kbps.

Topo & Roby - Under the Ice (Instrumental)

Topo & Roby on Discogs

Photograph by rogscivid

Neu!

2009-11-20T15:21:00.004Z

Apologies for the recent quiet patch, got some special new bits to post over the next few days. Let's start here. Beautiful track from legendary Krautrock outfit Neu!, from the 1975 LP 'Neu! '75'. Serene cosmic drone-rock instrumental with some huge Moog sweeps.

Neu! - Seeland

Neu! on Discogs

Photograph by außerirdische sind gesund

Roboterwerke

2009-11-13T16:04:00.003Z

A nice minimal edit courtesy of Loud-E of German disco-krauters Roboterwerke's 'We Never Come Down' off the 'Futurist' LP, released on RCA in 1981.

Loud-E - Roboterwerke (Futurist Edit 1)

Roboterwerke on Discogs

Photograph by Felipe Rocha

Poyson

2009-11-12T16:32:00.005Z

It's not often that boogie edits come as imaginatively dubbed out as this. Brighton's BlackLodge aka Motion XL aka Rob Fahay flips Gwen McCrae's 'Poyson' (originally released on the '81 LP 'Gwen McCrae') into a loopy, dubby chugger, tastefully building the percussive groove and holding back on the boogie goods until you're completely hooked.

Check Rob's website for more of his fine edits. He also hosts the weekly Sunday morning show on upfrontdance.net all across Brighton featuring a sure fire mix of boogie, disco and funk for anyone up early having their breakfast or still going from the previous night. And, if you're in the Brighton area (or even if you're not), you catch him down the Fishbowl Bowl Bar on the third Friday of every month playing an eclectic mix of soul, funk, disco, boogie, rare underground 60s/70s classics, the finest re-edits and some other stuff you won't be expecting, all deliciously left of centre.

Gwen McCrae - Poyson (BlackLodge Refix)

Gwen McCrae on Discogs

BlackLodgeMusic

Freakin' Time

2009-11-11T17:47:00.005Z

Funky disco from Asphalt Jungle, released on TEC in '79, complete with perhaps the least subtle drugs/not drugs themed lyrics ever - hence the photograph. Nice briefcase.

Asphalt Jungle - Freakin' Time (Steve Moss re-edit)

Asphalt Jungle on Discogs

Jack's Back

2009-11-06T15:41:00.004Z

Early Chicago house from Krush - not the bearded Japanese minimal hip-hopper, this is the Krush who bought us the classic 'House Arrest' on Mercury/Club in '87. I'm posting B-side track 'Jack's Back'. The classic jackin' 909 groove set off against Balearic/cosmic synths and a pitched choral hit make this one a winner for me.

Krush - Jack's Back

Krush on Discogs

Paradise Theme

2009-11-05T15:37:00.004Z

Fantastic edit from Space-Kudu of Paradise Frame's 'Paradise Theme'. Off their 1978 self-titled LP. Extremely rare Canadian cosmic vocoder goodness. Be sure to check Space-Kudu's blog for plenty more top quality edits.

Paradise Frame - Paradise Theme (Space-Kudu long edit)

Paradise Frame on Discogs

Space-Kudu

Drilla

2009-10-31T04:17:00.003Z

Mooqee masterfully flips the break from Jacko's monster classic into a deep, chugging disco edit gem.

Mooqee - Drilla

Mooqee on MySpace

They Came At Night

2009-10-31T03:59:00.004Z

As promised, my edit of Patrick Cowley's 'They Came At Night', released on Rams Horn in 1983. Enjoy!

Patrick Cowley - They Came At Night (Kid Who Edit)

Patrick Cowley on Discogs

Space Patrol

2009-10-29T01:01:00.004Z

David Keaton's 'Space Patrol', released on Roulette/Disques in 1983.

David Keaton - Space Patrol

David Keaton on Discogs

Skinny Slo Mo Mix

2009-10-26T21:41:00.005Z

Alpha Neil kindly passed this over to me the other day. Slow-motion disco edits and beatdown house is the order of the day on this excellent mix from The Revenge (Instruments of Rapture), courtesy of Skinny Mag.

The Revenge - Skinny Slo Mo Mix - link fixed!

1. Ron Basejam - No Jose (Part 1) - CDR
2. Will Powers - Adventures In Success (Dub) - Island
3. 6th Borough Project - Do It To The Max - Instruments Of Rapture
4. Bob A Rela - Money (The Revenge Edit) - CDR
5. Alex Wilson - Ain't Nobody (The Revenge Edit) - CDR
6. Theo Parrish - The Rink - Sound Signature
7. Pete Herbert - Wally Dub - Redux
8. Michael Wycoff - Looking Up To You (The Revenge Rework) - L.E.S.S.
9. Kenneth Bager - Fragment One (The Revenge Remix) - Music For Dreams
10. Body 2 Body - Let's Get Intimate (DJ Harri Edit) - CDR
11. Rainer Trueby & Danilo Pesslow - Ayers Rock - CDR
12. Capracara - King Of The Witches (Rub N' Tug Remix) - DFA
13. The Revenge - Forever In Their Debt (Pitched Down House Mix) - Home Taping Is Killing Music
14. Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses (Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve Re-Animation) - Domino
15. Carol Williams - Can't Get Away - Vanguard

The Revenge on Discogs

The Revenge on MySpace

Rainbow Socks

2009-10-23T15:44:00.008+01:00

I've just finished a remix for Brazilian label Rainbow Socks, based in São Paulo, for an upcoming EP from 3am (label owner and producer Pejota) which will be seeing a digital release in the near future. The EP will include two 3am originals with remixes, one remix from me and the other from Rio based producer Pedro Zopelar, who was kind enough to send me a bunch of tracks this morning. I've already been dropping his massive 3am remix for several weeks now (be sure to check it when the EP drops) and his other edits and productions do not disappoint. Here he flips a Jorje Ben record into a percussive house workout with an old shcool feel. Also check his original productions on Mister Mistery.

Zopelar - Umbabaraumba

Zopelar on MySpace

Rainbow Socks Records on MySpace

Grand Prix

2009-10-17T17:24:00.002+01:00

'Cruisin' from the 1983 album 'Mach 1' by obscure French space disco/Italo outfit Grand Prix, released on Savoir Faire/Carrere.

Grand Prix - Cruisin

Grand Prix on Discogs

Image is a still from the 1966 film 'Grand Prix' directed by John Frankenheimer.

Mister Game

2009-10-14T14:10:00.004+01:00

Kitsch cosmic Italo from Klapto, released on TELDEC in 1983. Here's the 9 minute maxi version. I've included the instrumental for the disco dub heads.

Klapto - Mister Game (Maxi Version)

Klapto - Mister Game (Instrumental)

Klapto on Discogs

The Analog Session II

2009-10-13T23:41:00.006+01:00

I was especially pleased to find this video earlier. The Analog Session aka Alexander Robotnick and Ludus Pinsky are back with their second all-out vintage synth jam. If you missed their last video outing with 'Fun Fare', you can check it out here. Apparently both tracks will see a release later this month on This Is Music LTD. I for one will be keeping an eye out for that.

Alexander Robotnick on Discogs

Ludus Pinsky on Discogs

Megatron Man Megapost

2009-10-12T16:23:00.011+01:00

Here's a treat... a few selections from the back catalogue of American electro-disco producer Patrick Cowley. After being scouted for his band by disco legend and gay icon Sylvester in the late 70s, Cowley produced a string of disco and hi-nrg classics. Sadly his career was cut short by his untimely death in 1982, caused by AIDS, aged only 32. He released 3 albums throughout '81 and '82, 'Menergy', 'Megatron Man' and 'Mind Warp', whilst also finding the time to engineer some killer remixes of the highest order, including his massive edit of Tantra's 'Hills of Katmandu', a personal favourite. He is perhaps most widely known for his transformation of Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love', turning Moroder's anthemic disco classic into a drugged-up, progressive 15 minute arpeggiathon, which I've posted below. I'm also including the awesome 'Sea Hunt' from the 'Megatron Man' LP and two pieces from the 'Mind Warp' album, the driving title cut and cosmic slow-burner 'Mutant Man'. Listening through tracks like these, its no surprise Cowley is considered an integral pioneer of electronic dance music.

Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Patrick Cowley Remix)

Patrick Cowley - Sea Hunt

Patrick Cowley - Mind Warp

Patrick Cowley - Mutant Man

Be sure to look out for my exclusive Halloween-themed (!) Cowley edit at the end of the month.

Patrick Cowley on Discogs

Lunar Jam

2009-10-10T13:14:00.002+01:00

'Over and Over' from the Leeds-based label Lunar Jam's second release. Absolutely killer psychy midtempo edit business. Word on the grapevine is they've got another 12" in the works, so keep an eye out for that...

Lunar Jam - Over and Over

Lunar Jam on MySpace

Discofil

2009-10-10T12:25:00.003+01:00

Obscure Czech loungey disco instrumental from Petr & Pavel Orm, from the 1979 LP 'Discofil' released on Panton.

Petr & Pavel Orm - Vikend (Weekend)

Petr & Pavel Orm on Discogs

Laser Cowboys

2009-10-07T01:19:00.003+01:00

Madrid based producer Nelue was kind enough to send me a whole bunch of his own exclusive edits the other day. You may have heard his awesome 'No Strings Attached' on Eskimo's Cosmic Balearic Beats vol. 2 (vinyl/digital). His edits are seriously good: no simple loops or extended intros here, its all about layers and effects, totally reworking the source track. He's allowed me to post one up here, and although the choice was tough I had to go for this one. It's massive. Spaghetti Western guitars, big piano chords and a huge arpeggiated bassline. What more do you need?

Laser Cowboys - Ultra Warp (Nelue edit) (192kbps)

Laser Cowboys on Discogs

Nelue on MySpace

Photograph by tonystl

Lean To

2009-10-02T13:04:00.004+01:00

Kiss summer goodbye with this beachy gem from Australian group Inverto, taken from the 'Time to Jack' EP on M Division, released in '08.

Inverto - Lean To

Inverto on Discogs

Photograph by the talented amalia chimera

Ultimate Warlord

2009-10-02T12:38:00.003+01:00

High energy cosmic Italo on an epic scale from The Immortals, first released on RCA in 1979. I first heard this at 4am in Fabric earlier this year played by none other than Full Pupp/Internasjonal head honcho Prins Thomas, and believe me, it works a treat on a big system. Yes, it's ridiculously over-the-top and perhaps more comic than cosmic, but you can't deny the certain 70s sci-fi charm of this monster of a tune. Turn it up loud and wait for the soaring vocal hook to launch you into outer space before being obliterated by the immense pipe organ chords.

The Immortals - The Ultimate Warlord

The Immortals on Discogs

Futuristic Journey

2009-09-24T23:10:00.005+01:00

Coyote smashes it with this cosmic midtempo treat, an edit of Biddu Orchestra's 'Futuristic Journey', off the 1979 LP of the same name. It's even been left nice and dusty too.

Biddu Orchestra - Futuristic Journey (Coyote Edit)

Biddu Orchestra on Discogs

Illustration by Dan McPharlin

Take a Break

2009-09-18T01:27:00.003+01:00

Maurice Fulton's huge remix of Rollmottle's 'Take a Break', released on Sentrall in 2006.

Rollmottle - Take a Break (Maurice Fulton Remix)

Rollmottle on Discogs

I'm Gonna Love You

2009-09-18T00:57:00.004+01:00

Spaced-out early house groove from Italian outfit Jestofunk, released in '91 on BCM. And whatever your opinion on the vocals (and for that matter, saxophone), I think they date it beautifully.

Jestofunk - I'm Gonna Love You

Jestofunk on Discogs

Black Lab

2009-09-13T12:33:00.004+01:00

The Discossession remix of Naum Gabo's 'Black Lab', released on Endless Flight a couple weeks ago, at a respectable 128kbps. Grab the 12 here for the awesome original mix and massive 110bpm cosmic chugger 'Torus' on the flip.

Naum Gabo - Black Lab (Discossession Remix)

Naum Gabo on Discogs

Slo Jam

2009-09-09T19:06:00.009+01:00

If you're about in London on Sunday this weekend make sure you come along to Slo Jam at the Roadtrip Bar, 243 Old St where at 4pm I will be opening proceedings for Alex Rajkovic and Red Rackem. The brief is simple: nothing above 120bpm, and I couldn't be happier! Expect a lazy afternoon of slow-motion disco and monged out house.

Be sure to check out the Red Rackem podcast over at Smugglers Inn Radio.

Red Rackem on MySpace

Sample D

2009-09-06T16:50:00.004+01:00

'Sample D' from Front 242's 1983 EP 'Endless Riddance'.

Front 242 - Sample D

Front 242 on Discogs

Pic by OBNX MUTE

Strategi Gul

2009-09-06T16:41:00.002+01:00

This track is ridiculously good, Grannens Förflutna's 'Strategi Gul' - and unfortunately it's also ridiculously rare. Even GEMM and Musicstack failed me on this one. If anybody knows of a copy be it vinyl or mp3 get in touch!

Demain, Le Jour

2009-09-06T15:10:00.003+01:00

Cosmic manoeuvers from Joël Fajerman, from the '81 LP 'Azimuts'.

Joël Fajerman - Demain, Le Jour

Joël Fajerman on Discogs

Can you really dance to my beat?

2009-09-02T19:34:00.003+01:00

Apologies for the recent absence, I've just started a new job and been away over the bank holiday, so found little time to post.

Here's a big track I used to play at Likwid in Bahrain years ago (my first DJ gig and residency!). I came across it via my good friend and sometime mentor Mr K who not only runs Likwid but is also a DJ with some serious skills and impeccable taste. More than that, he was arguably among the most fundamental heads to bring dance music to the Middle East, taking the first brave steps away from a strictly pop oriented scene and bringing top American and European DJs to play in Bahrain and Dubai. These days there is a strong dance music scene across the Gulf, with a new generation of Middle Eastern house and techno producers growing by the day. The killer Derrick Carter (pictured above) remix of Blaze's 'My Beat' from '99 instantly brings back memories of those early days for me, and I think it still works just as well today as it did back then.

Blaze - My Beat (Derrick Carter's Disco Circus Mix)

Blaze on Discogs

Thousand Finger Man

2009-08-26T00:08:00.004+01:00

Legendary Cuban multi-percussionist Candido Camero's Latin/jazz/disco bomb 'Thousand Finger Man'. Classic Salsoul at its best.

Candido - Thousand Finger Man

Candido on Discogs

California Style

2009-08-22T14:03:00.002+01:00

Reggae star Eddy Grant released 'California Style' in 1981 on Ice, an upbeat disco number with a corny Caribbean hook. Hidden in the last three minutes of the 12" version however is this monster break, with killer percussion and bass. This edit gets straight to the point, keeping just the break and discarding the rest of the tune.

Eddy Grant - California Style (edit)

Eddy Grant on Discogs

My Mine

2009-08-20T11:15:00.003+01:00

Big Italo moves from My Mine, the instrumental version of 'Hypnotic Tango' from '83 on Progress.

My Mine - Hypnotic Tango (instrumental version)

My Mine on Discogs

Freshest Jam

2009-08-20T00:56:00.003+01:00

A nice partybreak with an 80's disco flavour from the Southside Break Crew.

Southside Break Crew - Freshest Jam

Southside Break Crew on Discogs

Taste Like Honey

2009-08-20T00:27:00.007+01:00

Cole Medina hits the mark with this stellar edit/remix of the Beegee's 'Love You Inside Out'. Pick up the 12" here to enjoy the equally brilliant Olivia Newton John edit on the flip.

Cole Medina - Cole Loves You Inside Out

Cole Medina on Discogs

Landshark

2009-08-17T13:43:00.002+01:00

Looking through some old house bits and came across this awesome Chicken Lips remix of Landshark's 'Tie Me Up', from 2003, ripped at -6.

Landshark - Tie Me Up (Chicken Lips Trax Dub part 2) (Kid's -6 rip)

Landshark on Discogs
Chicken Lips on Discogs

New Music International

2009-08-14T11:56:00.001+01:00

I'm on the hunt for 320 kbps mp3s of these two awesome tracks off the New Music International label, if anybody can help me out leave a comment and I'll get back to you!

Alpha Bits

2009-08-11T10:27:00.005+01:00

After a very productive digging session in Edinburgh a couple weekends ago, Alpha Neil is back with two brand new killer edits. Cooltempo Unlimited Orchestra's 'K-Jee' is first to go under the knife, big early house grooves from 1990 with plenty of brass and a driving bouncey bassline. Second to receive the Alpha Neil treatment is obscure '78 Italo track 'Fly with the Wind' from the Peter Jacques Band, slowed, looped and dubbed into a hypnotic cosmic bomb. Quality work as usual from Mr Neil!

Cooltempo Unlimited Orchestra - K-Jee (Alpha Neil edit)

Peter Jacques Band - Fly with the Wind (Alpha Neil edit)

Cooltempo Unlimited Orchestra on Discogs
Peter Jacques Band on Discogs
Alpha Neil on MySpace

Fat Rat

2009-08-09T11:12:00.003+01:00

An uncredited edit of Fonda Rae's 'Over Like A Fat Rat' with an extended DJ intro.

Fonda Rae - Over Like A Fat Rat (edit)

Fonda Rae on Discogs

Special Treatment

2009-08-06T13:52:00.003+01:00

I started this edit a couple months ago and never quite got round to finishing it until recently. Boogie-funk with an electro flavour at 105 bpm. From the 1983 album 'Joey' on the Matra/Unidisc label.

Vera - Special Treatment (Kid Who edit)

Vera on Discogs

Computer Boogie

2009-08-06T12:12:00.007+01:00

Je Suis C from London boogie/hip hop editeurs extraordinaire Ulysses 82 sent me their latest mix they did for the Red Rackem podcast, 'Snowcones & AC'. Party smashing boogie-funk with the trademark U82 hip-hop edge, with plenty of exclusive edits and bits. They're playing in London tomorrow at Computer Boogie with Black Shag from BeatElectric among others at The Star, Bethnal Green. Not to be missed!

Ulysses 82 - Snowcones & AC Mix

Ulysses 82 on MySpace

Pacific

2009-08-05T17:17:00.003+01:00

Frédéric Mercier's cosmic anthem 'Spirit' from the '78 LP 'Pacific'.

Frédéric Mercier - Spirit

Frédéric Mercier on Discogs

After Dusk

2009-08-03T12:49:00.004+01:00

Joey Negro's Sunburst Band with his own extended edit of 'After Dusk', on the 'Remixes' LP released this year.

Sunburst Band - After Dusk (Joey Negro extended edit)

Sunburst Band on Discogs

Tanzmusik

2009-08-02T17:00:00.002+01:00

'Tanzmusik' from Kraftwerk's 1973 album 'Ralf & Florian'. Unlike the colder, detached synth-driven sound made famous in their later work, 'Tanzmusik' features processed acoustic elements layered around an drum machine, retaining the rhythmic electronic edge but set against a warmer melodic context. Awe-inspiring.

Kraftwerk - Tanzmusik

Kraftwerk on Discogs

The Keyboard Choir

2009-07-30T09:55:00.004+01:00

My two favourite cuts from Oxford-based electronica outfit Keyboard Choir's 'Electrical Unity' EP. Rich ambient soundscapes created with a literal chorus of keyboads and synths. You can downoad the EP for free here. A big shout out to KC member Alex, a personal friend of 14 years and a fellow music obsessive (and massive Kid Breaks supporter!). He DJs quite regularly at the Brainlove Records nights at Koko in Camden and has also been busy in the studio putting together some solo productions which reflect his vast range of influences. Look out for his exclusive Kid Breaks DJ mix in the future and plenty more from Alex and the Choir.

Keyboard Choir - Tokyo at Night

Keyboard Choir - Transine

Keyboard Choir on MySpace

Pic from darlorddisco

Definition of a track

2009-07-29T13:40:00.003+01:00

Precious' 1989 hip-house hit 'In Motion' came with this dope b-side instrumental version. Jack your body!

Precious - In Motion (definition of a track)

Precious on Discogs

Jump to it

2009-07-28T11:20:00.005+01:00

Alpha Neil of The Goodness (you must know him by now) passed this over to me a good while back and it's been a regular feature in my sets ever since, with scores of people approaching the turntables to find out more everytime I drop it. A massive edit of a massive tune. Forget about that instrumental edit that was floating about on a bootleg 12" a while back. It's all about the vocals with this one.

Aretha Franklin - Jump to It (Prince Klassen edit)

Prince Klassen on MySpace

Creative Technology Institute

2009-07-25T15:58:00.004+01:00

'Dancing Ghosts' from The Creative Technology Institute (CTI), '83. Ambient analog heaven.

The Creative Technology Institute - Dancing Ghosts

The Creative Technology Institute on Discogs

Welcome Aboard

2009-07-25T14:42:00.006+01:00

'Welcome Aboard' from the unusually named Mother (F). 1981 - is it just me or was '81 a fantastic year for music?

Mother (F) - Welcome Aboard

Mother (F) on Discogs

Apologies for previous typos, post now fixed!

Cosmic Dust

2009-07-24T13:55:00.004+01:00

I love this track. Sharon Bailey's 'Cosmic Dust', on Salsoul, '81. I'm posting the instrumental, which is more of a dub, complete with spaced-out delays and sweeping lasers. Cosmic indeed.

Sharon Bailey - Cosmic Dust (12" instrumental)

Sharon Bailey on Discogs

Pic from darklorddisco

Beach and Beard

2009-07-24T13:31:00.004+01:00

Alpha Neil and I have finally got round to launching our new collaborative blog, Beach and Beard, where we'll be posting edits, remixes and finds focused on the more modern, clubbier sounds we're digging at the moment.

There's already two of my recent remixes up there which never made it up here, with heat from Alpha Neil on its way.... Go get!

Alpha Neil on MySpace
Kid Who on MySpace