17th November 2009: Ross Couch - The Enlightenment EP - Body Rhythm 019
Only one shy of our 20th release Body Rhythm today releases the latest Ross Couch release - 'The Enlightenment EP' featuring 3 new tracks.
This one will a Beatport exclusive promo for the next two weeks before being available in all other stores. Buy it now HERE
26th October 2009: New Spin Science Release On Body Rhythm Black
Following a brief summer hiatus Body Rhythm Black is back with the first of two great new singles from Spin Science. Hailing from Estonia, Ülar Aasmäe has released a succession of quality releases and remixes on labels like Urban Torque, Global Underground, Plastic City and Cabrio. After recently remixing Fabien Kamb for Body Rhythm Black he now returns with his first single for the label entitled 'Tricky Dream'. The single also features a remix from me.
Meanwhile there are 3 new remixes of the track from Harold Heath, Vas Floyd and Art Patrice available on promo at BEATPORT
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21st September 2009: Ross Couch - The Directors Cut EP - Body Rhythm 018
Whilst working on the 'Night And Day' album I came up with over 20 ideas, but there was only space for 12 on the final LP. The ideas that didn't appear on the album weren't necessarily of inferior quality though, in many instances it was just that they either weren't finished in time or didn't fit style wise with the other tracks. For this new 'Directors Cut' EP I've chosen 3 of the ideas that didn't appear on the album and developed them into full tracks.
This EP is now out on full release and available from the following stores:
BEATPORT : TRAXSOURCE : STOMPY : JUNO DOWNLOAD : PRIMAL : CLICKGROOVE : BEATSDIGITAL : DJTUNES : WASABEAT : DJDOWNLOAD
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Also out now is a remix I did for Fabien Kamb's track 'Homelands' on his Low Flow label. The EP also features remixes from JP & Jones and Krummstoff. Get your hands on a promo now at BEATPORT
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9th September 2009: Body Rhythm & Body Rhythm Black Releases Now Available at DJTunes.com
Just a quick note to let you all know that we've added to the list of stores our labels appear on with the addition of DJTunes.com: Body Rhythm Black On DJTunes.com
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There's still 10 days left on Beatport promo for my latest 'Directors Cut EP' before it hits all the usual stores (including DJTunes) and after that comes the remix package for my 'Night And Day' album!
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25th AUGUST 2009: Ross Couch - Changing Seasons Music Video
To support my new 'Changing Seasons' track from the 'Directors Cut EP' on Body Rhythm I've got an animated music video which you can watch below! The video wasn't made for the track, it's called 'Four Seasons' by talented Japanese Artist Tomoko Konoike and was produced in 2005 for a different project. However it is now available to use by way of the Creative Commons License and since it fitted the theme of my track so well I couldn't resist using it. Enjoy!
The track was specially edited for the video, you can buy the full unedited version right now at: BEATPORT
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1st AUGUST 2009: NEW DJ MIX AND INTERVIEW
There's a new interview and DJ mix with me online at the musicforever website HERE
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Meanwhile the album is still at No.1 on the Juno Download Deep House Album / Comp chart as it has been for much of the past week, so far peaking at No.11 on the overall album chart. The album is also now No.10 on the album / comp chart at Traxsource as well!
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27TH JULY 2009: NEWS UPDATE
Good news today that my 'Night And Day' album is currently the best selling Deep House album / compilation at Juno Download, and into the Top 20 in the overall album / comp chart.
I also notice that online music mag Urbnet has my album at No.1 on their top picks for July. Nice considering the chart also includes the likes of Mos Def, Tiga, Silicone Soul and Bob Sinclair!
I currently have a few new DJ charts online at JUNO DOWNLOAD. TRAXSOURCE and STOMPY if your interested.
1ST JULY 2009: NEW INTERVIEW AND A NEW ALBUM REVIEW
A big thanks goes out to the Beatport staff who are continuing to be supportive of my album. In an interview I did which they've chosen to appear on the main feed of their Beatportal site they describe the LP as "one of the most competent and well rounded house albums of the year, with a sound that bridges dancefloors and home stereos with warm soothing chords, serene vocals, funky rhythms and chunky house grooves." Thanks guys! Check out the full interview HERE.
Also a new review of the album has appeared on the Deeplink.info site where they give the overall verdict of "absolutely recommended". See the full review HERE
Thanks to everyone who's supported this so far. I should have another review or two incoming in the next week or so.
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27th JUNE 2009: ALBUM TRACK FEATURED ON BEATPORT 20 RADIO SHOW
"Last One Home" from my new out "Night And Day" album was selected by Beatport as one of the 20 hottest tracks of the week on their "Beatport 20" radio show. The show contains the top 10 tracks on the site, plus "the 10 hottest new releases chosen by Beatport's team of experts".
This is my first time being featured this way so I'm delighted to have one of my tracks chosen for it. The show plays on Proton Radio as well as various other syndicated shows. The full chart for this week is available to view from this link:
The full album is currently on promo on the Beatport site and is available to buy HERE
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BIOGRAPHY:
With a seemingly insatiable appetite for producing quality dance music and an ability to switch effortlessly between the scenes numerous genres thirty year old Ross Couch has become an highly respected producer with an enviable CV of over 50 releases on an impressive list of labels, numerous remixes and dozens of licenses to commercial mix CD’s including some of the biggest franchises in dance music like Ministry Of Sound, Bargrooves and Café Del Mar.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, a long recognised hotspot within the dance music community, it's little wonder that Ross became seduced by the rapidly evolving sound of house and techno in the early 90's, and quickly became involved in producing his own material. His productions first materialised on vinyl via the Bellboy and Panther labels in 2001-2002 and he hit the ground running with his first appearance on 12” being a remix of Japanese Star DJ19. The often difficult to pigeonhole brand of dance-floor techno and melodic tech house he displayed on his early releases had him being compared in the press to numerous dance music luminaries such as Deep Dish, Dave Angel, Slam and Ron Trent to name but a few. It wasn’t long before ‘Backforce’, the main track on his first release for Bellboy was chosen by legendary techno producer Thomas Schumacher as the opening track to his ‘Perlen 3’ Mix CD - a series highlighting the “Pearls of his record collection.” Though this could be seen as an early indication that Ross was making his mark on the scene, the truth is he was only just getting started.
By 2003 Ross’ sound was maturing and he began developing his signature style, a unique blend of styles influenced by the melodic sound of deep house whilst retaining the dance-floor energy of his earlier productions. UK magazine I-DJ noted at the time that “Ross Couch straddles the line between deep and tech house with style” whilst music journalist John freer dispensed with sub-genres simply exclaiming “Ross Couch makes astounding uncategorizable House tracks!” This new take on his sound helped secure releases on a series of highly regarded labels of the time including Siesta, Kinky Vinyl, Red Melon and Shaboom’s sister label Blaxtrax, all gaining widespread DJ and radio support. The popularity of his releases was also highlighted by numerous appearances in leading charts such as Coolcuts and DJ Magazine’s Hype Chart where the ‘Dirty Dancing’ EP on DTrax under his System Check alias reached the No.3 spot.
Around 2005 Ross began to develop close ties with the Bargrooves empire (now owned by Defected) releasing several 12" releases and remixes across their series of labels over the next few years, as well as appearing on many of their popular mix CD's and showing his DJing credentials by personally mixing and engineering a number of them. During this period he also continued remixing for a number of artists including Nigerian Soul and RnB star Nayo’s debut single ‘African Girl’, with his remix reaching No.11 in the UK Club Chart. All of this only helped to strengthen Ross’ reputation with DJ Magazine calling him “one of the last years freshest talents” whilst M8 Magazine labelled him as “a truly gifted producer”.
In 2007, after several years of releasing on other labels and with digital stores taking a hold of the market Ross took the next logical step and began releasing music through his own newly launched Body Rhythm label. It has proven to be a wise choice and the past two years has seen a constant output of high quality house music, gaining a loyal fan base, regular support from some of the world best known DJ’s like Laurent Garnier and top 10 sales chart appearances on many of the leading Digital Download sites including No.1’s on the Deep House charts at Beatport and Juno Download.
2009 looks like being his biggest year yet with his long awaited debut album due for release in the summer as well as a packed release schedule for his labels and regular invitations to DJ in clubs all across the globe it’s safe to say that you’ll be hearing a lot more from this in-demand producer in the future.
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Labels (in Chronological order):
Panther, Bellboy, Aquatrax, Hook, Blaktrax, Kinky Vinyl, Sub Rossa, Red Melon, Siesta Music, Tekstyle, Seamless, Offset Music, Freaked, DTrax, 3am Recordings, Bargrooves / Bargrooves Black, Soul life, One Thirty, Body Rhythm.
I don't care what anybody says: "We Belong Together" is the shit Ross! Now THAT is a worthy TUNE. And stop being so sneaky: tell me when you're dropping things so I don't have to stalk you as much. hahaha
FACEBOOK (You'll love it Ross, really you will. Don't be afraid, now...).
I grant you permission to get on with your bad self as always!
Not naming any names... but a couple of current projects sure do sound a bit Couchy to these ears. Your influencing your peers, Ross. Generally a good sign, but you might wanna step on the gas and lose them... hahaha I know whatever you do next is gonna be worth hearing. No doubts there.
the ROSS! i forgot who did that awesome da funk remix, but I remembered he was irish and wrote something on my wall. i spent the past 30 minutes finding your comment!!
Ross, I'm dying to hear a mid-down tempo mix of "Tell Me Why"... I had names to suggest but I saw Jevne in your friends and the lightning struck. Maybe one day, eh? hahaha
I bought that song Ross, I never buy music. I Salute You Mr. Couch on joining a very elite group of artists that have contributed to my overdraft!!
You are only starting with the good work, Ross. Celebrate!
Ross I LOVE "tell me why". I really do. are you an Art of Noise fan? I really like where you're headed with that: it evokes all kinds of things but it's got an "epic 1970's tv theme" kind of sound that is really hot. Maybe I'm the only one hearing that in there, but it's hot!
You dont buy a pair of jeans just wear them the once same goes with tunes Ross no point in buying them just for them to sit on shelves after a few plays.
Cheers fro the add Ross , No Return still gets a run out in the sets now and again. not got round to hearing the album yet but will do. keep the tunage coming ,take care and all the best.
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