Catskills Records was formed 1996 by a London / Brighton collective to release underground talent from their home turf. The label represents the best that both scenes has to offer, and has since spread it's wings to other parts of the UK with Bushy, Zero Theory, Sonorous Star, Nylon Rhythm Machine, Black Grass, Vibra and now to Europe and the rest of the world with the signings of Pepe Deluxe and Husky Rescue from Finland and Capsule from Germany.
Unlike other record labels there is no formula to our shit. There is no particular formula, no particular style and no particular genre of music that represents Catskills. We've said it before and we'll say it again loudly for the people in the cheap seats; it's all about the Head Nod Factor (tm), if it's got it then we'll spin it 'til it breaks our necks.
Catskills is run by people involved at every stage of the game, DJ's, producers, designers, the point is to understand all angles. However, the emphasis is always on experimentation, artistic freedom and artist diversity. We’re not looking to sign another Pepe Deluxe or another Bushy; anyone we sign has to be something different and new.
2001 was a landmark year for the Cat, with Pepe Deluxe sound-tracking Levi's biggest and most successful advertising campaign to date (Twisted Jeans) and consequently landing Catskills with their first UK Top 20 hit with ‘Before You Leave’. 2002 saw the label step up a gear with successful singles (including ‘Never’ and ‘Don’t Mind If I Do’) and album ‘Hiya!’ from Bushy as well as the amazing debut album from Hardkandy ‘How Do You Do Nothing’ which has been blowing up the spot on vinyl as well as on the live circuit around Europe with a full-on 9-piece band!
2003 saw the release of the groundbreaking new album from Pepe Deluxe ‘Beatitude’ proceeded by the single ‘Girl’ (check the ill video as well as the award-winning ‘Salami Fever,’ ‘Ask For A Kiss’ and ‘Lying Peacefully’ video on www.pepedeluxe.com). As well as the self-titled debut album from white-hot new signings Black Grass featuring Blak Twang and the cream of UK Hip Hop, jazz and breaks.
Since then Black Grass have released the follow-up album ‘A Hundred Days in One’ as well as Hardkandy’s second album ‘Last To Leave’ which featured a collaboration with Soul Legend Terry Callier.
2007 sees the label going into their 11th year and diversifying their sound with the signing of punk band The Ripps, check their album “Long Live The Ripps” out now. 2007 saw the highly-anticipated return of Husky Rescue with their new album “Ghost Is Not Real” followed by a string of successful live dates and festival appearances. That’s not all! Look for the long-awaited return of Pepe Delux.. with their awe-inspiring new album “Spare Time Machine” on June 18th (check the insane videos for ‘Pussy Cat Rock’ and ‘Mischief Of Cloud 6’ at http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=BCC06371EE5FD86A) as well as the return of Bushy and Black Grass’ third album.
WE ARE VERY SAD... WE DON'T HAVE WORDS TO SAY ANYMORE... OUR SINGER AND DOBRO PLAYER ENRICO MICHELETTI IS DEAD. GOODBYE ENRICO KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!
I have a new piece of cool electronica on my player 'Jetstream'....hope you can drop by for a listen. I am in talks with Dave Harper management with a view to them looking after me....i have an album ready but i am looking for a new label....my current label is in the USA.
Tracklist: 01. The Lovebirds - Sarice 02. Joi - Asain Vibes (Skeewiff mix) 03. Nick Thayer - Get up! 04. Kraak & Smaak - Squeeze me (A Skillz rmx) 05. Featurecast - Funky white brother 06. Sir Khan - Jesus was a b-boy 07. Basement Freaks - Move sucker 08. Clyde - Roll of the beast 09. Wood - Eye know 10. Ayres - Give it up or turn it loose 11. Dr. Wiesel - Boogaloo stomp 12. Boogie Army - Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll 13. Boogie Army - Gangster 14. Mo'Horizons - Hit the road Jack 15. South Rakkas Crew - Mad again (Boy 8-bit rmx) 16. Bugati Force - Juke this dirty motha 17. Shantel - Disko Partizani (Dublex rmx) 18. Parov Stelar - Spider 19. Devil's gun - Gold dust (Boy 8-bit rmx) 20. Parov Stelar - Love (Malente rmx) 21. Bugati Force - Shake & pop 22. C-mon & Kypski - Attention 23. Punks - Bollywood Breakdown 24. Buraka Som Sistema - A morte do sonic 25. Divine Soma Soundsystem - Funky spook
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