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Maya Jane Coles – Take Flight LP
2017 will see Maya Jane Coles release her second album, Take Flight, on her own label I/AM/ME via Skint Records/BMG. Take Flight is her most substantial body of work to date and is the long awaited follow up to her debut album “Comfort” (2013) and her “Nocturnal Sunshine” project (2015).
Danny Howard – filling in for Pete Tong on his BB1 Radio show while he’s away – premiered the latest single from the album, “Trails.” Listen to the single now via all platforms.
Take Flight has been preceded by the critically acclaimed EP Won’t Let You Down, which is receiving worldwide support from DJs in the clubs and on the radio – Pete Tong made the title track his “Essential New Tune”. Featuring remixes of “Won’t Let You Down” from Catz ’n Dogz and ParideSaranceni , album track “Cherry Bomb” plus “Round In Circles,” the EP’s various tracks saw premieres with Wonderland, Mixmag, Complex, Grooveand Huffington Post. A further EP Weak/Werk will drop imminently!
Maya is an enigma in today’s music world. On this album – as with all her releases – she has written, produced, engineered, arranged, mixed and performed every track, even designing the artwork herself.
Opening track “Weak” kicks off the album with sublime soundscapes and low-slung drums, title track ‘Take Flight’ offers a trip-hop inspired beat with a psychedelic twist.
The album sees guest appearances from enigmatic singer-songwriter and long time Maya collaborator Chelou on “Darkside,” which is slow, vivid and totally immersive, We Fell To Earth singer Wendy Rae Fowler on “A Chemical Affair” and “Misty Morning” before singer Rachel Butt from the band GAPS features on “Keep Me Warm.” Maya released GAPS debut album on I/AM/ME.
From the high octane ‘Passing Me by’ to the visceral ‘Trails’, ‘Take Flight’ offers an eclectic selection of immersive tracks that are certain to excite old and new fans alike, all over the world.
2017 will see Maya Jane Coles release her second album, Take Flight, on her own label I/AM/ME via Skint Records/BMG. Take Flight is her most substantial body of work to date and is the long awaited follow up to her debut album “Comfort” (2013) and her “Nocturnal Sunshine” project (2015).
Danny Howard – filling in for Pete Tong on his BB1 Radio show while he’s away – premiered the latest single from the album, “Trails.” Listen to the single now via all platforms.
Listen To Trails Here
Take Flight has been preceded by the critically acclaimed EP Won’t Let You Down, which is receiving worldwide support from DJs in the clubs and on the radio – Pete Tong made the title track his “Essential New Tune”. Featuring remixes of “Won’t Let You Down” from Catz ’n Dogz and ParideSaranceni , album track “Cherry Bomb” plus “Round In Circles,” the EP’s various tracks saw premieres with Wonderland, Mixmag, Complex, Grooveand Huffington Post. A further EP Weak/Werk will drop imminently!
Maya is an enigma in today’s music world. On this album – as with all her releases – she has written, produced, engineered, arranged, mixed and performed every track, even designing the artwork herself.
Opening track “Weak” kicks off the album with sublime soundscapes and low-slung drums, title track ‘Take Flight’ offers a trip-hop inspired beat with a psychedelic twist.
The album sees guest appearances from enigmatic singer-songwriter and long time Maya collaborator Chelou on “Darkside,” which is slow, vivid and totally immersive, We Fell To Earth singer Wendy Rae Fowler on “A Chemical Affair” and “Misty Morning” before singer Rachel Butt from the band GAPS features on “Keep Me Warm.” Maya released GAPS debut album on I/AM/ME.
From the high octane ‘Passing Me by’ to the visceral ‘Trails’, ‘Take Flight’ offers an eclectic selection of immersive tracks that are certain to excite old and new fans alike, all over the world.
Take Flight will be released on Double CD / Heavy Weight 3 x Vinyl Box Set / Digital plus a limited Deluxe Hardback Book CD format will also be exclusively available via Maya’s artist store.
Maya Jane Coles – Take Flight
(Aug 25th – I/AM/ME)
Weak
Bo & Wing
Old Jam
Take Flight
Darkside feat Chelou
Lucky Charm
Blackout
Unholy
A Chemical Affair feat Wendy Rae Fowler
Misty Morning feat Wendy Rae Fowler
Keep Me Warm feat GAPS
Let You Go
Won’t Let You Down
On My Way
Go On And Make It Through
Cherry Bomb
Chasing Sunshine
Golden Days
Werk
Passing Me By
Trails
Stay
Pulse
Starlight
Take Flight is released August 25th through ‘I/AM/ME’ / Skint Records / BMG Records
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Sailor & I – Rivers (Paul Woolford Remix)
A steamy, piston powered slice of deep house, Paul Woolford cherry picks the lush strings and sharp vocals of Sailor & I’s original, on this deliciously dance floor friendly remix of Rivers online today.
A heady fusion of the orchestral and the industrial, Sailor & I’s original has been an emotive highlight of Sailor & I’s recent live shows and debut album. Here it gets an epic rework and some dance floor raising architecture from one of house music’s hottest producers.
Sailor & I return to the UK for shows at The Great Escape in Brighton later this month:
Friday 19th May, KOMEDIA STUDIO, 7pm
Friday 19th May, KOMEDIA STUDIO, 1.30am
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Jozef K & Winter Son – Smiling Through Wide Eyes EP
Jozef K & Winter Son are a formidable force. ‘Smiling Through Wide Eyes’ on Skint Records emphasises their capabilities. Remix duty has been handed to Swedish duo Mr Tophat & Art Alfie and Berlin-based Argy.
Jozef K & Winter Son explained of the EP, “[it’s an] old school record made in homage to UK rave culture. Expect drum breaks, rave pianos and bass,” accentuated by the lyric, ‘We make this prayer to you.”
‘Smiling Through Wide Eyes’ commences the release with an unstoppable energy that wouldn’t sound out of place in the bygone parties of The Haçienda, awash with loopy horns, piano and vocals. The heady ‘Starlight In Another World‘ is framed by a scattered female vocal, craving the magic of those early hours. Mr. Tophat & Art Aflie add a heavier edge with their remix of ‘Smiling Through Wide Eyes’, whilst Argy spirals the energy levels with his high-powered remix.
Manchester born Jozef K started his DJ career at the most established club of his home city, Sankeys at just 19 years old. Moving towards the present day, he is now one of the main artists of the global brand. Winter Son is famed for his love of analogue studio equipment, and as one half of electronica duo worriedaboutsatan he spends his daytimes composing for film & TV under his real name (Thomas Ragsdale). Between them they have released on Kim Ann Foxman’s Firehouse Recordings, Sasha’s label – Last Night On Earth, Chiwax, One Records, Rebirth and many more.
Mr Tophat & Art Alfie are both DJ’s and producers, whilst also co-founding Karlovak Recordings. Greek in origin, Argy first rose to fame with the 2005 anthem ‘Love Dose’, one of the biggest tracks of that year. Fast forward 16 years and he has released on Defected, Objektivity and Cocoon and set up the label These Days.
Tracklist:
Smiling Through Wide Eyes (Original Mix)
Starlight In Another World (Original Mix)
Smiling Through Wide Eyes (Mr. Tophat & Art Aflie Remix)
Smiling Through Wide Eyes (Argy Remix)
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X-Press 2 & Leo Zero – Metrowave EP
House music mainstays X-Press 2 return to Skint in collaboration with Leo Zero for their next release and cook up two killer house cuts in the process. A remix from Matt Karmil rounds out what is sure to be a massive EP.
X-Press 2 have been dictating house trends for years now. Despite their heritage, though, they are still at the top of their game, still heading the finest clubs and festivals and still serving up high impact club tunes. Here they join London’s Leo Zero, a long time remixer of acts like Bryan Ferry and Paul Weller as well as the owner of his own underground club label, Leo Trax. Known for his great skill as a cosmic and balearic DJ, this is a fine hook up with great results.
High impact opener ‘Metrowave’ is a full fat house track with firm drums, raved up synth stabs that fire across the groove like a machine gun and buffed metal percussion that really works you into a frenzy. It’s sweaty, features some wild melodies and is sure to get floors moving as one.
Remixing is Matt Karmil, who has released on Idle Hands and Studio Barnhus as well as having put out two great albums. His organic, fresh sound finds the Englishman flipping ‘Metrowave’ into a brilliantly sun fuelled house jam with lush smeared chords, bouncing rubber drums and lots of energetic dynamism, this is a massive mix that is certain to do damage.
X-Press 2 & Leo also turn in their own great dub mix, which is more light-footed and playful, with jumbled toms and hand drums making for a more loose limbed feel. It’s still a writhing, restless track but one that is less intense than the original.
Next original ‘Um Bah Be’ again sets a swift, physical pace with its bulky drums, train track like synth details and afro tinged, free flowing drums. The afro vibes continue when an ad libbed vocal joins the fray and some golden, luxurious chords add plenty of heat and colour to the track.
This is fresh modern house music that cannot fail to make dance floors bristle and brim with good times.
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