Tim Does It Again

Well, well, well - another week, another hot-to-death Beats in Space radio show from Tim Sweeney in NYC. This week, Disco Village favourites Beautiful Swimmers take control followed by Ron Morelli (part of 2 Dogs in a Room production outfit and LIES label boss). Check out the show and tracklisting here:

http://www.beatsinspace.net/playlists/559

The Beautiful Swimmers have been releasing their music on the Future Times record label for the last couple of years, remixing also for People's Potential Unlimited records and french imprint Institubes.

Both producers have a number of pseudonyms and release a large amount of music under their different guises - check out their websites for an entry point into their world of strange dance music:

http://futuretimes.org/

http://confusedhouse.org/

Some more related projects (I mean record porn):

And blow me, that's not all folks - Future times is suddenly the label of the month over at Resident Advisor:

http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1279

This gives us the chance to peep into their world with this fabulous mix of their recent and forthcoming material, download here:

http://ra4.residentadvisor.net/audio/lotm/1102-ra-lotm-futuretimes.mp3

 

Filesize: 164.7 MB
Length: 01:08:36

Tracklist
01. Confused House - Concrete Dub (2011, Future Times)
02. Protect-U - World Music (2011, Future Times)
03. Beautiful Swimmers - Horizon (2009, Future Times)
04. Protect-U - World Music (2011, Future Times)
05. Max D - Can U? (2009, Future Times)
06. Rhythm Based Lovers - Snow Drift (2008, Future Times)
07. LIES - Comeback Dust (Max D Big Top Dustheads Remix) (2011, Future Times)
08. Protect-U - U-Uno (2011, Future Times)
09. Beautiful Swimmers - Big Coast (2010, Future Times)
10. Beautiful Swimmers - Swimmers Groove (2009, Future Times)
11. Maxmillion Dunbar - Ballroom (upcoming, 2011, Future Times)
12. Protect-U - Protection (2009, Future Times)
13. Slava - Dreaming Tiger (2010, Future Times)
14. Slava - World Of Spirits (2010, Future Times)
15. Protect-U - World Music (2011, Future Times)
16. Sensual Beings - Detached Feelings (2009, Future Times)
17. Simoncino - A Mystery To Me (Unreleased)
18. Kinoeye - Mean Old World (2009, WT)
19. Paradise's Deep Groove - Innermind (1992, E Legal)
20. Gala Drop - Izod (2010, Golf Channel)
21. Drexciya - Danger Bay (1993, Underground Resistance)
22. S.B.B.L. - Purple Pitch (1985, ZYX)
23. Mark-E - Escape (2010, Vibrations)
24. Mood II Swing - Function (1995, Music For Your Ears)
25. The Other People Place - Sunrays (2001, Warp)

Cantabrigiosis

In other Disco Village related news, the March 2011 issue of The Wire magazine has a piece written about alternative Cambridge featuring local heroes Pete Um and DJ Nochexx as well as a deep and meaningful with the dark lord of heavy detroitian wonkiness, Mr Theo Parrish:

Also, the bods over at http://www.djhistory.com sat down for a chinwag with ex Cambridge student turned globetrotting DJ and producer Ewan Pearson where he discusses Cambridge, intellectual dancefloor literature and the price of eggs:

http://www.djhistory.com/interviews/ewan-pearson

Dancehall Dub

Dancehall Dub by Disco Village

As promised, reggae has been in the air around the disco village and so you see a little inspiration goes a long way. Dubwise selecta!

Afrodelica

Heads up, essential afro reissue alert! K Frimpong and his Cubano Fiestas is a bit of a mouthful, and the track titles even more so, but on my music radar I've been hearing bits for a long time from this masterful artist. There are two albums from Mr Frimpong, and the first has been lovinly reissued by Continental Records.

Highly recommended afro dancefloor psychedelia, a gorgeous combination of afrobeat and hi-life, the 1st track on the 4 track album absolutely slays me every time. Non-vinyl heads rejoice, I'm not leaving you behind this time as the 1st track off this glorious album is also available on a CD compilation from the wicked Soundway records (check their entire catalogue for all things afro):

Not only does Ghana Soundz contain the massive K Frimpong track, but also contains the Chez Le Funk afro-disco anthem "Bukom Mashie" - bonus! Buy here: http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/106651-02.htm

Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe

It's very strange what some vendors decide to commission to promote their products. Twice recently I've been suprised by relatively unconnected items being used to promote a brand... Both the following available to buy (see captions).

The People's Potential Unlimited records "Stainless Steel Shot Glass"

http://ppu.bigcartel.com/product/ppu-shot-glass

The Sarcastic Clothing "Pill Cutter"

http://www.sarcasticclothing.com/cgi-bin/ccp51/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F3039206&rnd=6697943&rrc=N&affl=&cip=131.111.37.92&act=&aff=&pg=prod&ref=sarcastic+pill+cutter&cat=Accessories&catstr=HOME:Accessories

And Mr Barlow asked me to remember to mention this natty little ice cube tray from DJ, producer and FXHE label boss, Mr Omar S:

http://www.juno.co.uk/products/fxhe-ice-tray-with-omar-s-logo-impress-your-friends-at-cocktail-hour-with-omar-s-branded-deep-house-ice-cubes/312912-01/

Box Fresh

The Virgo Four box set mentioned in the mix post below is available for pre-order from Rush Hour here:

http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=58134

The Ashford & Simpson box set containing all the 12" versions of their greatest dancefloor moments, many played at the loft and the gallery and the paradise garage nightclubs to name but a few is currently going for a song (5xLP's for only £16!!!!!) in many record shops:

http://www.piccadillyrecords.com/products/AshfordSimpson-TheWarnerBrosYearsThe12Collection-Rhino-60134.html

H.O.U.S.E.

Virgo Four - Legowelt Ressurection Megamix by rushhourrecords

Danny Wolfers (Legowelt) throws up a promo mix of unreleased Virgo Four material about to be unleashed on an unsuspecting public by those lovely people over at Rushhour records in Holland (http://www.rushhour.nl)

Watch out for Danny's remix of the underground chicago anthem from Superlife - Go Banana's, on the beloved People's Potential Unlimited record label...