Beats: Scottie B
Keys: Chris Tempas, Trevor Oswalt
Guitar, Vox: Brian Fegan
Bass: Jeff Angell
Vox: Rhiannon, Bora Yoon, China Edelman
Sax: Mike Devillis
Drums: Evan Lytton
Its been three long years in the making but our new LP, Spies, is here!! And it's definitely been worth the wait.
"Spies" finds The Shift back and better than ever. This album takes on a more ambitious approach to their funky electro-acoustic house and downtempo style. Scottie B's chunky beats and samples lay the backdrop for the original band members to do their thing: Brian Fegan on guitar, Chris Tempas on keys, and Mike DeVellis on sax and flute. Newcomer Jeff Angel brings his thick, juicy basslines to the forefront. Vocalist Rhiannon joins the group again for the title track; a funky, up-tempo house cut. Accomplished singer-songwriter-innovator Bora Yoon collaborates on the slick downbeat cut "On This Side" while newcomer China Edelman lays down vocals over "Phone Song", a groovy house track.
The first two singles from the album have already enjoyed remixes from the likes of John Larner, P-rez and Nick Chacona. The most recent release - The Swoscillator EP - features remixes along with an extended DJ mix of the original track. The original cut takes you from funky breakbeat, through a half-time break filled with big bass and piano, straight to a jackin' 4-to-the-floor disco buildup featuring the sax of the one and only Mike D. Some big-time DJs and producers have gotten their hands on this release and had nice things to say.
Eric Davenport: "Loving the original. Perfect combination of funk and jazz while still maintaining a techy electronic edge."
Mark Farina: "Original is a nice 'acid jazzyish' groove. Digging the Chacona mix for a chunky dancefloor interpretation."
Doc Martin: "Really feeling the Nick Chacona mix. Nice and laidback but still will move a dancefloor."
Funky Transport: "YAY... something instantly unforgettable… this will be getting heavy rotation."
Jota Wagner: "it..s a FIVE stars ep! no more to say.. full support."
Tomas Palermo: "Some really forward tracks -- very original and soulful in a unique way."
Tyler Stadius: "Nick's remix is super class. Timeless!"
Rick Preston: "All three mixes are rockin!!!"
Jay West: "rrrrockin!"
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M3Radio Indie Music Video Contest/The Sonic Showdown! Do you believe your music video is worth watching? Is it something the world should see? Well now you’ll not only know the answer but can also increase your audience while maybe winning some really cool stuff. Prizes include free radio and press promotion campaigns. As well, you or your CD cover will appear on over 25,000,000 banner ads on high traffic social networking web sites across the Internet. We’re now accepting submissions for our Music Video Contest. Your submissions will be posted on our www.YouTube.com/M3SonicShowDown channel where it can be viewed, rated and commented on by not only our M3Radio audience but the world at large as well. The video that receives the most views, based upon YouTube’s independent viewer counter, will be deemed the winner of the contest and the contest prizes. Submissions will be accepted beginning May 4th, 2009 and through August 28, 2009 (Rules & Entry Form posted at: www.M3Radio.com) . The best part is the cost of entering the M3radio Sonic Showdown is only $15 for each music video you submit. For more information and entry form just visit M3Radio.com and click on the M3Radio Indie Music Video Contest button. The winner will be announced on October 2, 2009. Make your music now, minions!
For the latest XLR8R Podcast, Daly City Records label boss David Wang, better known as Mochipet, showcases many different sounds from his label (as well as the many different ways one can wear a purple jumpsuit). Starting with his own tracks, off his Master P on Atari release, Wang unrolls a mix of future bass, warped hip-hop, and crunked-out electro, weaving in cuts from Eprom, The Flying Skulls, Lupe Fiasco, and his own remix of Jamie Lidell's "Little Bit of Feel Good." And there's that take on "Thriller," from the unreleased and brilliantly titled Michael Jackson Loves Dubstep.
Hello Family and Friends!
Sneakers & Speakers has teamed up with Gradient Magazine and Astrosauce Clothing. We are building a whole new community that is lacking in the NYC electronic music scene. We want you to meet you and welcome all of you to our new world!
SNEAKERS & SPEAKERS OFFICIALLY INVITES YOU TO THE START OF OUR 2009 NYC EVENTS
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