From the info sheet beneath it appears we may be in treat for some a new MF Doom album coming this way late October on Lex Records.

Now before I go and get in to a pant wetting frenzy I have to remind myself that during the 4 years since his last release we have also had talks of many other new releases.  We were told of a new Doom LP back in April of ‘07 on Lex, Lil Sci’ mentioned he was releasing a something with the metal faced wonder in ‘06, and not to mention the brand spanking Madvillian with a supposed early ‘08 release.

Scepticism aside you can read the [official looking] blurb below.  Maybe if we all cross our fingers it will come true?

Don’t let us down Zev Love X.

ARTISTS: The Third Man
TITLE: CLARION CALL
RELEASE DATE: 13/OCT/08
CAT NO: Ai024LP

LP TRACKLISTING:
A1. Hemsby Acid
A2. Synchronise
A3. Clarion Call
A4. East Anglian Blues
B1. Hex
B2. Attacks
B3. Flaccid House
B4. Marianus

Toby Leeming’s debut album arrives mid-October on the notable excellent Ai records.  After a string of 12″ releases he is now ready to unleash his own brand of dancefloor oriented techno and electro with a strong tie to melodic composition.

Toby’s live set comprises of Ableton, a Korg EMX-1, a home made midi controller mixing desk and live keys, and we hope to hear news of some dates to celebrate the upcoming album soon enough.

I’m very happy to see two of the titles relating to my current turf, wonder whether Hemsby acid is a shout to the most bodacious Bloc Weekend Festival?

More info with these links…

The Third Man homepage
Ai Records

Word from the big man himself - here’s the link to the new Buck album, in ‘authorised leak’ style. It’s the first in a series of three, and the rest will come shortly. I can safely say that this is absolutely insane.  

Some of the best music I’ve heard for a long, long time and those who were into Vertex (so most people!) will find a lot to enjoy here.It flows as a non stop track, and there is just so much happening and well, I’ll leave the rest to you!It does have some guests - there are two people I’m not familiar with at this point (although I believe the woman is Claire Berest, she was on Secret House Against The World), as well as Doseone. And me!

I made the intro using beat parts he sent me and the track that comes in at 23:00 (on both, I edited the pieces he sent and added the rest, whether it was cuts, more edits or basslines or whatever - I’m still stunned that I was a part of it… There will be more to come too!).

So get it and enjoy! It destroys. You’ll like it.Here’s ‘Dirtbike’ (1/3)

http://www.zshare.net/audio/17691744a94f4663/ 

So happy to hear it is more like the Vertex sound, that being such a great Buck 65 release.

Right from the horses mouth of Ellen Allien’s BPitch Control and minutes after Miss Allien completed her extensive SOOL tour, they’re teaming up and arming up again for the ‘Jetlag Tour’.  Dates and more news will be announced, but in the meantime to celebrate, a lovely mix (podcast) has been put together for your listening pleasure.  

Tracklisting:
1. Kode9 vs. Badawi - Den of Drums (ROIR)
2. Cylob - With This Ring (Rephlex)
3. Dj Mujava - Township Funk (Warp)
4. 2562 - Techno Dread (Tectonic)
5. Black Noise - Nature of the Beast (Original Black Noise Mix 2) (End to End)
6. TRG - Missed Calls (Subway)
7. Screaming Soul - Warfare (Ruckspin & Planas Remix) (Ranking)
8. British Murderboys - Hate Is Such a Strong Word (Counterbalance)
9. Elemental - Blob (Runtime)
10. Alex Cortex - Huyendo pt.2 (Klang Elektronik)
11. Zomby - Strange Fruit (Ramp)
12. TRG - Oi! Killa! (Cool and Deadly)
13. Mr. Oizo - Patrick 122 (Ed Banger)

More info
or
Direct MP3 download (Right click > Save As…)

Good stuff!

BtBx (”BeatBox”) is a music sequencer for the iPhone or iPod Touch.

Any fan of electronic music will love this App! From the beatbox site:

“BtBx gives you instant access to the world of electronic music with big drum sounds and acid-style synthesizers. With an easy to use sequencer and keyboard view, you will have creative freedom without overwhelming you with complicated options.”

Features Include:

8 Drum Sounds
2 Instrument Sounds
2 Real-Time Synthesizers
16 Step Drum Machine Style Sequencer
16 Patterns
Keyboard with +/- 3 Octave Range
Realtime Mutes
Tempo Adjustment (40-240 BPM)
Low Pass Filter with Cutoff Frequency and Filter Resonance
Distortion Effect
Delay Effect Synced to Tempo
Cut and Paste Patterns
Erase Pattern
Erase Instrument
Multiple Pattern Playback
Auto-Saves Information so no data is lost
Instruction Manual is Built into the Application

Check out the youtube videos here!

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Octogen (aka Marco Bernadi) will be dropping his first release of 2008 ‘Gindofask’ on Soma Quality Records on 25th August 2008.

I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview via promo and what I can tell you is that there is a fantastic mix of Drexciyan style electro, Black dog tinged early 90s techno, UR detroit sounds, Phuture 303 chicago melodies and a whole lot more. Simply loads of things I love about classic electronic music enhanced in a contemporary album. Highly recommended!

Vital Details
Artist: Octogen
Title: Gindofask
Label: Soma Quality Recordings
Catalog#: SOMA CD 71
Genre: Electronic
Style: IDM, Electro

Tracklisting:
1 Please Intro Password (1:28)
2 Square Bells (5:18)
3 Sphyxomite (3:47)
4 Cyber Technological Flying Machine (6:21)
5 The Journeyman (7:12)
6 Ploughs And Clouds (5:08)
7 The Emperors Apprentice Pt. 1 (7:17)
8 James (3:20)
9 Saturn Sun (6:57)
10 The Emperors Apprentice Pt. 2 (5:44)
11 Return Of The Hero (6:58)
12 Sunset Over Tao (6:21)
13 Florence (7:23)

Secondly, the circuit bending, brain boxing, vocal distoring maestro himself, Tim Exile has to be signed to Warp and will be releasing a new album in 2009.

Exciting stuff!

What do look for when it comes to urban photography? Urban photography doesn’t have to mean perfectly framed parks and stoic skyscrapers. Some of the best urban photos feature bizarre abandonments or even subversive and illegal subjects. Here are ten sites that span the spectrum and that anyone who loves urban photographs should know and bookmark! (more…)

My Downfall (Original Soundtrack) is an album by breakcore artist Venetian Snares. The title is in reference not to an actual soundtrack but rather the soundtrack to Aaron Funk’s downfall. It is said to be a follow-up to the 2005 album Rossz Csillag Alatt Született. Aaron was quoted as saying, “This album has nothing to do with dubstep and very little to do with breakcore.“

If it has anything in relation to Rossz Csillag Alatt Született I am a happy chappy.

Here is more info for the keen: (more…)