Doran’s band The Ghost Frequency were wild. Death defying stage jumps, a regular feature on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show, high rollers in the NME Club charts, nearly a million plays on Myspace and Last FM, flying high on a support tour with Hadouken and then all of a sudden they split up. These things happen.

The thing is their fusion of electronic music/ synths and punk rock is really unique, new bands now cite them as an influence. Zombie punk as it was coined by some, was a vital part of the new generation of hardcore punk  that is coming from the UK and The Ghost Frequency were at the front end all the way to the point they split up. We wanted in. So with Doran agreeing to release the musical aspect of the late Ghost Frequency, the classy ‘Electric Teeth’ album was assembled. Doran didn’t just stop with some of the energy pounding lead tracks that the band became so well known for, but added a whole bunch of stems, riffs and electronic bites that make this a unique album and a truly British musical reference point.

Wasted Time

Skull Island

Calmer

This is jus’ 20 crazy far out bone shakers for your delectation. So chill, be cool, and check out this crazy funky fly slammin’ Disco-phonic odyssey – its outta sight!

Feel the funk, to the max, can ya dig it? Watch your boxes for the drop.

A few samples….catch you on the flipside

The Disco bus – Al & El

Disco Wristo – Shawn Lee

Kalashnikov – Al & El

Sha la la – Vanessa & Al & El

Charming and unique, individual and idiosyncratic, yet always with an air of something familiar and gratifying. Sometimes eccentric and quirky right before being pleasingly predictable. Utterly melodious. Bold and bright. Thoughtful, insightful, then off hand and humorous. Hear it for yourself.

Song writing and melody is at the helm of what I do, followed closely by sharp guitars and a strong, soulful voice. My influences run from the likes of David Byrne, Paul Simon and Randy Newman to Eminem, Michael Jackson and Van Halen… and everything good in-between. I love good music. As a result there is a certain diversity to the outcome of my writing, yet I always try to structure it in an accessible manner.

Having released the debut album “One Day i…” (Jalapeno Records, London, 2005) I then went on to self record and release a mini album (“Big Light” 07) and an E.P (“What ilk?”08) Since the first album I have had to find my own ways of framing and recording the songs, largely due to a lack of decent equipment and recording time. I always endeavoured to carve my own path as an artist.

It has become life like that of a journey man; Getting involved with the turbulence of labels and management only to then find myself totally alone again three years later was just the beginning. I have worked on many projects whilst always pushing my own work forward. Notably I worked as writer for the break-beat collective “IKON,” with which I saw the songs I co-wrote appear in Pete Tongs “Eclectic Mix” and then as the collective we performed at BBC RADIO 1’s “Live Weekend” as well as the Big Chill festival.

I’ve performed extensively and all over the world, including SXSW in Texas. I’ve toured Holland and Belgium numerous times over the last two years and have begun to make an impact there. I began to build a great team around me in Holland and have had national radio plays and support from big Radio DJ’s as well as having supported some of the bigger acts in the larger venues, always pulling in lots of new fans with each new trip. However, last year I suffered a massive blow with the untimely death of my then manager and good friend, Tim Westnutt. Almost back to square one again, only with a little more history in the bag.

So here I am, working on completion of my new album with a view to returning to Holland in 2010 to further the success there as well as to stimulate the attention in the U.K.

There’s much I have missed out but time is short.

I live in Sheffield if you deem that important.

Glad to make your acquaintance.

Come follow me…..

Ian Britt is on PED F026 – “Transatlantic song & sound”

Then, Trevor (El Barone de Jalapeno) signs the album to Jalapeno Records and sets the breaks boys on remix duties.  Smoove, Parker and Featurcast to be precise. Jalapeno releases the tracks over 2 volumes of  12″ vinyl and the record starts heating up at Radio 1 and  Kiss FM.

Here is some of the highlighted action so far  is :

Specialist Radio play

David Rodigan – Kiss FM (Milk & Honey)

Kissy Sell Out – BBC Radio One (Smoove Remix – Kissy Klub Version)

Nick Grimshaw – BBC Radio One (Smoove Remix – Kissy Klub Version)

Vic Galloway – BBC Radio One (Pass It On)

On The Wire – BBC Lancashire

Laurent Garnier – PBB Syndicated

Unfold – Juice FM

Chris Coco – Melodica Radio Show

Ali B / Parker Mix – Kiss FM

Vic Galloway – BBC Scotland

On The Wire – BBC Lancashire

Unfold – Juice FM

Laurent Garnier’s PBB -- syndicated

Solid Steel – Ninjatune.net

Andy Peek – Unity Radio

Boomslang – NSB

Beatz N Bobz -- NSB

So who are the DJ’s behind the sounds of the Tape Loops ….well loads of our mates and way too many to mention in this post but here’s a few – Thanks for the support

Steve Barker (UK -- BBC/On the Wire & China/Shanghai (Shelter) & Beijing (Various)

‘I am reviewing this for Wire and playing tracks on show next week.’

Chris Coco (Various – Worldwide)

‘Yes, pass it on is really lovely. played on Melodica radio show.’

Kris Needs (DMC Update)

‘Very very cool -- superb Finley vocals compliment the authentic dub-skanking music. Heavenly [and Curb The Remix is uncanny in its 70s dub homaging]’

Laurent Garnier (Various – Worldwide)

‘Great stuff , will playlist “The reverb” and “Pass it on” on the radio.’

Groove Diggerz (Breakin Even – UK)

‘Love all tracks on this, huge release!!’

Lee Henderson (Geek Chic Soundsystem – UK)

‘Loving the Parker mix.  Perfect sunshine music.’

The Crystal Method (Various – Worldwide)

‘As a life long collector of 60′ & 70’s Funk & Soul, always happy to see a new Jalapeno Records release in my mailbox. Tape Loops Volume 1 is a very solid release that will set the tone for many parties this summer. The Parker mix is my favorite.’

Justin / Soul Of Man (Finger Lickin – Worldwide)

‘Excellent e.p authentic stuff.’

Pathaan (Various – Worldwide)

‘Tape Loops on Jalapeno Records come forth with some killa reggae sunshine vibrations.’

Dj Icey (Zone Records / Various – USA)

‘What A great Ska Tune Wipe That Smile is! Was waiting to hear the singer from The Specials come in, Quality stuff!  Will be able to get some end of the show radio show action with Never Do That Parker Mix.’

Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s / Shook Magazine / Echoes Magazine – UK)

‘LOVE the Parker mix..Finley sounds great and the b-line is proper. Played on both my radio shows already.’

Tape Loops Vol.1 and Vol.2 are available for sale on itunes and spotify. Here is a sneaky peeky:

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Never Do That - Parker Remix

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Babylon Bounce

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Milk & Honey - Featurecast Remix

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Pass It On - Smoove Remix

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She grew up immersed in the sounds of the 60’s found rummaging through her dad’s record collection….Gainsbourg, Birkin, Hardy, Polnaref, Vartan and Dutronc. Out of love with the French music scene of the 90’s she transferred to London, signed a record deal and released a largely self produced album as Espiritu on uber hip Heavenly Records. She also remixed the b52’s, made a record with Lou Reed, started a band called The O’s with Smashing Pumpkin co-founder James Iha, was the guest vocalist on Scott Walkers recent album The Drift and was invited by Ennio Morricone to contribute a track to his tribute album alongside Springsteen, Metallica, Quincy Jones and the maestro himself. Vanessa has been keeping good company! The first Vanessa & The 0’s album ‘La Ballade d’O', was released to Universal acclaim.

Vanessa is currently working on songs for The O’s second album and will contribute a new song to the soon to be released collection of talented French demoiselles ‘Filles Fragiles 2′.

Vanessa appears on the Pedigree Cuts albums Allez Pop! (PED_F013) .  Notably ‘Bon Bon Bon’ features on ‘Killers’ Lionsgate’ OST released July 2010 achieving a US Box office N.3 this week 7th July.

Bon Bon Bon – Vanessa Contenay Quinones

Pluis de Paris – Vanessa Contenay Quinones

Oddysee – Vanessa Contenay Quinones

Who says machines have no emotions?

We have 16 cuts here that prove, once and for all, that there is an electronic soul. This album traverses the entire gammut of human experience – From the sublime, to the mournful, euphoric and sometimes downright disturbing. It is a work of synthetic discovery, pushing the limits of what can be achieved with analog and digital synthesis. It is also a work of careful fusion, seamlessly inter-weaving the human with the mechanical.

Take, as an example the first track “you see me” – a piece of music born from the sounds of nature, whose slowly evolving acoustic imagery is eventually uncomfortably integrated with waves of pulsating electronics. A metaphor perhaps of the 21st century experience – The equlibrium between the old, and the new – the present and the future? Or an insight into the psyche of a synth-nut whose had one too many disco-biscuits? We reckon its probably a bit of both – but either way – the music makes a compelling case!

Dont make any plans for the next 40 mins – this one sucks you in.

For this album, we had to call in the big guns… So new to the familia are Lenny Ibizarre, Charlie May & Duncan Forbes (aka Spooky)

You cant go to Ibiza without bumping into Lenny. The dude is Ibiza and his label, Ibizarre records, has become internationally renowned for its Ambient grooves and Balearic chill out. We’ve been mates with Lenny since the early 90s when we all shared a studio in Brighton that was exclusively heated by analog synths! It was time to give the dog a bone and unleash him on what he does best. You can hear Lenny on 4 sublime cuts of the album. Thanks man!

Charlie May & Duncan Forbes (aka Spooky) first met in the 90’s making records for William Orbit’s Guerrilla Records. After their critically acclaimed debut release ‘Gargantuan’ they’ve gone on to release 2 more LP’s. Charlie’s co-writing and production skills have been behind many of Sasha’s worldwide hits (Xpander/ Airdrawndagger/Scorchio)and he is currently taking time out from his solo touring to be in Sasha’s NY studio with Barry Jamieson working on new Sasha records as well as cuts for his solo record due to come out soon.  Check Charlie talking about ‘Night Light’, one of the tracks on ‘Electrolysis’.

You see me – Lenny Ibizarre

So Strong – Charlie and Duncan featuring Julie Daske

Nightlight – Charlie May (recorded at Barry Jamieson’s studio in NY)

So what are the Dope Beatz – how to annotate downtempo thematic head nodding bangers that make your skin goose pimple and time roll just that little bit slower?

Alex and I weren’t in the studio making the record, the honours were redistributed to new label man Dan Berridge, Rennie Pilgrem, Tom and Ingo (aka Ancient Astronauts), Dimitri and the mighty Shawn Lee.

It was kinda cool we got all this talent on one record. It doesn’t come around like that every day of course. I guess we all knew making this record was a good idea. Tom and Ingo had just dropped back to Germany from their second US tour supporting Thievery Corp.  Shawn Lee had just finished a new record with Clutchy Hopkins, Rennie was taking some time off from his extensive DJ touring, Dan was inbetween films and Dimitri was bracing himself as his underground track with Deano ‘Fils du Commissaire’ was blowing up in France.

Dan Berridge – Changes

Dimitri – Southwest

Rennie Pilgrem – Changes

Tom and Ingo – Target Saint

Shawn Lee – Pub Grub

Yes, that’s right – that collection of pretty album covers above is not just for show! Go ahead; click it , stroke it, swipe it & poke it…

You’ll find our entire catalogue at your fingertips for your delectation and perusal. Do keep checking back as you’ll soon be able to detach the player completely so you can be accompanied by the cuts wherever you may roam!

And if you need masters check the links panel on the right hand side of the page for a list of all our international agents, who will be happy to deal with your requests.

Cheers!

Al & EL