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LATEST RELEASE! - Solus: Rhizome
The follow up album to the acclaimed 2005 Solus release 'Lights in the Valley'. Matt Coogan definitely raises the bar on his own musicianship and production skills for this release. Special guest musicians and vocalists help round out the eclectic feel. From straight up deep moody instrumentals to hit worthy vocal funk tracks, ‘Rhizome’ covers a wide playing field while staying true to the signature atmospheric sound introduced on ‘Lights in the Valley’. Mastered by Don Verbrilli.
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New! Gel-Sol IZ
The follow-up album to 'Unifactor', 'IZ' explores new musical territory for Andrew Reichel in the orchestral/ symphonic vein. The listener may detect elements of artists like Stars of the Lid, Global Communication, or The KLF, but the entire experience of 'IZ' is completely original. Guitar loops, mellotron sounds, and lap steel all help enhance the organic nature of the music.
A really moving, beautiful album. - Pete Lawrence, founder, Big Chill Festival
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New! - Upstairs Recordings Remixed
This album features 12 tracks [+1 bonus track] by various artists remixing Upstairs Recordings artists and Upstairs Recordings artists remixing fellow artists from other labels. Staying true to the ethos of Upstairs Recordings the album focuses on a wide variety of musical styles, from deep and dreamy to chunky beats plus vocal reworkings of orginally instrumental tracks. Mastered by Don Verbrilli.
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DISCOGRAPHY [Full Length CD Releases]:
1999 - Deepdown Tempos Vol. 01 - purchase at iTunes
2000 - Headlands: Deepdown Tempos Vol. 02 - purchase at iTunes
2002 - Telefuzz: Sleep - purchase at iTunes [+ bonus tracks]
2002 - Blue Light One Compilation - purchase at iTunes
2003 - The Verbrilli Sound: Leisure War - purchase at iTunes [+ bonus tracks]
2004 - Swankz & Verbrilli: Lifesavers - purchase at iTunes
2005 - Solus: Lights in the Valley - purchase at iTunes
2006 - Telefuzz: The Financiers of Samsara - purchase at iTunes
2007 - Gel-Sol: Unifactor - purchase at iTunes
2008 - Upstairs Recordings Remixed - purchase at iTunes
2008 - Gel-Sol: IZ - purchase at iTunes
2008 - Solus: Rhizome - purchase at iTunes
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DOWNLOAD UPSTAIRS RELEASES ON E.MUSIC
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BUZZ & CREW ON PURPLE RADIO - THE SOUNDS FROM UPSTAIRS
Join Buzz Rozwell & Upstairs Recordings guests on Purple Radio every second
Saturday from March 24th. 11am on the westcoast of North America, 7pm London, UK time.
DJ mixes, new tracks, live sets. Variety is the word!
Link to the Purple Radio site to stream and for more info. Do tune in!
All shows are podcasted.
Subscribe
to the Upstairs iTunes Podcast
[Link will open iTunes then click 'subscribe' on our podcast page]
Direct last show mp3 download:
Buzz Rozwell - Everything Upstairs Mix - Purple Radio all Upstairs artists special mix - Jan. 25.09
Tracklists Here
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UPSTAIRS RECORDINGS was formed in Vancouver, Canada in late 1999. Despite the glut of new 'electronic music' labels rushing to cash in on the tech boom of the late 90s, Upstairs' founding partners, Nick Arbutus, Buzz Rozwell, E.D. Swankz and Don Verbrilli, believed that an opportunity existed to produce and release music that, while electronically based, could defy easy categorization and reward listeners for years and not just weeks, or months.
Amongst other accolaides for UP.R releases....Deepdown Tempos Vol. 01, was chosen as compilation of the month by Rob Da Bank in Muzik Magazine's March 2000 issue. Four star reviews were accorded Upstairs' second compilation Headlands: Deepdown Tempos Vol. 02, by both Jockey Slut, UK and Seven magazine, UK. Blue Light One received a 4 star review in Muzik Magazine, UK. 3 12" vinyl EPs have also met with glowing reviews from both critics and DJs alike.
Many tracks have been licensed for use on a number of well known compilations.
A promo 12 vinyl, with some remixes by up and coming producers such as American remixers Chris J and Cordovan, accompanies the Verbrilli Sound Leisure War release.
In April 04 Upstairs released their 6th CD: Swankz & Verbrilli: Lifesavers complete with remixes from UK artists: Alucidnation, Boomclick, Bussetti and guest vocals from Laura B of Big Chill fame. In June of 2005 the label released their 7th and latest CD, a full length debut release by Philadephia's Solus called 'Lights in the Valley'.
With an initial focus on what is commonly termed 'downtempo' music, Upstairs has from its inception tried to bring something different and hopefully indefinable to the musical landscape. On the sonic side: musicality, infectiousness and a respect for the intelligence of the listener.
Upstairs recently completed a 2.5yr monthly residency in Vancouver at Ginger 62 lounge a venue that encouraged Upstairs to push their sound and experiment with different formats.
DJs that appeared at the Upstairs Sound System Monthly in Vancouver:
Pete Lawrence [Big Chill UK]
Alex Jazzanova [Sonar Kollektiv]
Megablast [GStone]
Tyler T-Bone Stadius
Domu [Compost, Sonar Kollektiv]
Nick Matthews [Best Kept Secret]
DR J [Jazidup - myspace.com/jazidup]
Elliot Adams [Othertempo.net]
Motomasa [Space Kadets Collective]
Miguel Graca [Bombay]
Dana D [2guerilla, Beatstreet.ca]
The Verbrilli Sound - Live PA [Upstairs]
DJ Will Sugar [Upstairs]
Gavin Froome - Live PA [Nordic Trax]
Rob Rizk [GMan & Rizk]
Nav [Bombay/Manali]
Titonton Duvante [Residual Rec, Sonar Kollektiv]
Jon O'Neil [Higherbliss, Upstairs]
Tomasz [Slowitdown.org]
DJ M'err
Will Sugar, one of the Upstairs' resident DJ deckhands, has shared stages with such musical peers as Thievery Corporation, Dzihan & Kamien, and Desmond Williams. Recent Upstairs Soundsystem live and touring events have included: A swing through Florida by Sugar and Rozwell, an appearance by Telefuzz at Beta Lounge in San Francisco, and a successful west coast mini tour put on independently by Upstairs Recordings with Big Chill creator Pete Lawrence [plus Upstairs DJs Jon ONeil [POM] and Will Sugar]. Upstairs Recordings artists have developed a decent track record of appearances at the ever growing Big Chill festival. These appearances include: Buzz Rozwell - afternoon chill set at the 2002 Big Chill on Naxos Island, Greece. Buzz Rozwell and Jon ONeil appeared for an afternoon set on the Sanctuary Stage at the Big Chill 2003 . Don Verbrilli played a live set with Laura B on vocals and Buzz Rozwell dropped an eclectic chill DJ set at the Big Chill 2004, at the Big Chill 2005, Buzz Rozwell teamed up with Laura B for a 3 hour late night DJ/Live ambient downtempo set and most recently Telefuzz debuted as a 3 piece band and Buzz Rozwell spun a deep electronic DJ set at the Big Chill 2006. All Big Chill shows were at the spectacular Eastnor Castle location in the UK.
Upstairs is committed to widening its musical offerings further still through future releases and Upstairs Soundsystem events. Upstairs expects to reach a broader audience and new markets for 2006 and beyond.
The journey continues - www.upstairsrecordings.com -
Contact UP.R at: inquiries@upstairsrecordings.com
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