Headtunes Recordings

March is coming.....

2011-02-23T17:23:00.004-05:00

So March is right around the corner....that means its time for lots of upcoming festivals and conferences....WMC happens March 8 - 11, SXSW March 11 - 20, Ultra Weekend or whatever you want to call it's March 25 - 27th. It also means that loads of new music is about to hit us.

We are no exception, we got some serious bizness hitting your speakers. March 8th you will see the Do It Proper debut with remixes from Joshua Iz and Sleazy McQueen. Been getting loads of support on this bad boy! Check preview clips here.

March 7th will see the kickoff of our monthly artist series podcast. Everyone loves a good mixtape, regardless the medium. March will see Do It Proper throwing down a 60 min mix for us. Links to follow.

Upcoming releases and remixes from us will be featuring music from Peckos, Quell, Pete Dafeet, Jay West, Jesus Pablo, Homero Espionsa, and Santi Touch.

Keep your eyes and ears open for more info!

In the spirit of Love!

2011-02-14T11:25:00.003-05:00

In the spirit of Valentines Day....we give you a quirky little love song from the boys known as Tres Gueros.

Only available at 128 kbps
Available till 2/20/11.
May this make the love even more special today and for the rest of the week!

Click Here for download, Click on Tres Gueros cover art.

Ride on Faith

2011-02-11T13:39:00.000-05:00

The Faith crew (Terry Farley, Stuart Patterson, Jimmy P & Roual Galloway) need no introduction. They bring you the cream of new house sounds from MOS HQ every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm exclusively on Ministry of Sound Radio.

Hear the show here.

We are honored to have them include our upcoming track Do It Proper - The Ride (Joshua Iz's Dub Ride) on their most recent show.

Thanks mates!

MOS Radio - House of X-Press 2

2011-02-04T22:19:00.002-05:00

Do It Proper - The Ride (original) was recently featured on MOS Radio on the recently started House of X-Press 2 by House Music stalwarts Rocky and Diesel.

Catch their show every Thursday 6-8pm on Ministry of Sound Radio.

The recent show featuring The Ride

Thanks for the play lads!

The Ride on UM 69

2011-02-01T16:43:00.001-05:00

Do It Proper's - The Ride EP hit promo late last week and has been getting some stellar feedback.

Untitledmusic features The Ride (original) on this week's UM podcast.

Check it out here:

http://soundcloud.com/untitledmusic/um69

Do It Proper - Coming Soon!

2011-01-26T10:08:00.002-05:00

The debut release from Do It Proper see’s Boston label Headtunes Recordings slow things down and go a little analog on their latest release. ‘The Ride’ is a blissful, stripped back house track with a classic, raw and captivating sound. It is complemented by two remixes from Chicago house maestro and Vizual Records boss Joshua Iz who picks up the pace for the dancefloor, and another from the inimitable, long-time Headtunes collaborator, Sleazy McQueen who adds some trademark cosmic-disco flair.

Check out the previews here:

Do It Proper - The Ride EP (Headtunes, HTD013) (Preview Clips)

Out March 8th

Dirtyworx - Sthlm EP out now!

2011-01-11T22:55:00.003-05:00

Dirtyworx’ ‘Sthlm EP’ sees Headtunes combine their roots in deep and tech house with more recent leanings towards a funkier and bumping sound. Two original tracks are complemented by remixes from the UK’s Rob Clarke and Brazilian beat-master Jota Wagner.

Dirtyworx is a trio of Swedish producers/DJs - Reza Assareh , Fredrick Jansson and Sam Mehraban. They have had a slew of high quality productions on such labels as Tenor Records, Celestial Recordings, Rebeat and Sunhouse Records, with support from respected names including Laurent Garnier, Luciano, Brian Tappert, Dave Seaman, Presslaboys, Danny Tenaglia, Marc Jay, Tim Baker and many more. Both ‘Mustache’ and ‘Una Cola’ are late night heads-down groovers treading the border where deep house meets that of a techier persuasion, with well crafted percussion adding the necessary energy.

Check out the DSA Review & Sound Canvas Review

Track Preview:
Dirtyworx - Sthlm EP (Headtunes Recordings, HTD012) (Preview Clips)

Feedback:

Quentin Harris (Strictly Rhythm) – Feeling the Rob Clarke & Jota Wagner remixes. I like the unusual arrangement. Fresh!

Orde Meikle (Slam) - Sounds Moody - nice remixes

Paul Corey (Resident Advisor) - Really like the signature riff of 'Una Cola.' Good package with each mix offering something a little bit different.

Russel Deeks (iDJ) - Lovely Deep vibes.

Gee Moore (Bora Bora) – Finally found a Cola that’s good for me! Got me on first listen.

Aldrin (Zouk) - Feeling Rob's Bumpy ride!

Peckos (Lost My Dog) - Una Cola par mi! Nice one, will play 'Una Cola' a lot. Also digging Jota Wagner's remix.

Murray Richardson (Rebel Waltz) – Nice original trax on this and Jota Wagner rework hits the spot too!

Al Bradley (3AM Recordings) - 'Mustache' has a wicked rolling groove, quality dancefloor motion. Of the 'Una Cola' cuts, the original is a great percussive bass-heavy jam, with ace sonics to boot. Rob's mix is wicked, retaining the key riff & spicing things up with some swing beats & bleepy FX. Lastly Jota really twists the groove & adds some of his trademark deepness, wicked stuff! A top EP.

DJ Onionz (Electrik Soul) - Nice release!

Mieka Du Franx (Felinephonix Music) - Una Cola original is absolutely prime pro top notch delightfully dosed! What a fantastic track, such a proper journey-esq track, so much soul went into this baby, the details are gorgeous. I love all the changes and the old school sample slightly switched up hitting in between all those magical rhythm and melody grooves!!

Marko Miltano - Jota mix is quite sexy! I dig.

Michael Stukes (WHCR 90.3 FM) - STRICTLY for tha headsssssss!

DJ Linus (Exun) - Cool Stuff!

Chris Udoh - Feeling it guys!

Arturo Garces (Jump Recordings) - Very nice!

Danny Stott (Roland Knights) - Very nice EP, deep and moody….Diggin all of these but particularly liking Rob Clarke’s bump mix.

Richie (Untitledmusic) – Nice and tough sounds without being too hard – deep and firm

Wesley S (Toolroom Radio) - Super Cool Deep House!

Martijan (Deep Edition) - Dark & Techy....really good!

Bobi (Club FM) - Definetly loving the vibe on the Una Cola (original) & Rob Clarke bump mix. Will support!

Also support from: Kelvin K, Ingo Haan, Marcelo Medeirous, Almaz, Lorenzo, DJ Gabriel, Lucas Hulan, Dibby Dougherty, Amit Shoham, Ray Colclough, Jason Pepperell, Lomas, Advokkat, Louis Hughes, Brothers Vibe, Darran Nugent aka ARUBA, Steve Arnell, SoulRay, Bogdan Taran, and DJ Nova.

Available now from: Beatport, Stompy, Traxsource, Itunes and all your favorite online retailers.

Headtunes "gear" Shop now open

2011-01-05T12:05:00.001-05:00

Well its a new year and a new you. So why not check out our new Spreadshirt shop for the latest new Headtunes tees, hoodies and more.

The Headtunes Gear Shop

Happy New Year - Our 2010 picks!

2010-12-31T16:55:00.001-05:00

Another year chalked up in the books. How was 2010 for all of you? There was no shortage of action in 2010 with the Olympics in Canada, Volcano eruptions in Europe, oil spills in the gulf, health care reform in the US, and a WMC shift in March that has all sorts of people taking sides.

Regardless of what happened in 2010, we at Headtunes are really looking forward to 2011, as we have some exciting new projects in the works and the fact that the first of the year will be: 1.1.11, this should mean good luck for all of us.

We thought we'd wrap up the year highlighting our top ten tracks, our favorite remix, and our favorite DJ mix of 2010. There was definitely no shortage of quality tunes out there this year. Seems like everybody and their mothers are doing edits this year and people are taking the BPM down a bit, but still killing it on the dance floor. These are in no particular order, would have liked to have done a longer list....but this should suffice.

Happy New Year everyone! Be safe where ever your party plans take you!

Top 10 tracks of 2010:

1.   Tensnake - Cat Coma (original) - Permanent Vacation
2.   Creatures of Habit - How We Lustre - Solar Disco
3.   ICube - Falling - Versatille France
4.   Agnes - Got to Be Strong - Ornate
5.   Toomy Disco - Age of the Jaguar - So Sound
6.   Bang Bang - Broken (Giom Remix) - Lost My Dog
7.   Audio Soul Project - Mnemosyne - Fresh Meat
8.   Hot Toddy - Down to Dub (Fred Everything Dub) - Smoke n' Mirrors
9.   Audiojack - Shakedown - 20:20 Vision
10. 2 Spare Astronauts - Oh Sheila - Whiskey Disco

Favorite Remix:

T-Coy - Carino (Greg Wilson re-edit)

For most of the kids out there, the original came out long before they were walking, let alone dancing.....but this is a nod to the crew that started it all back in Manchester at the Hacienda. Keeping it it true to its roots and adding a little of the GW stamp to the edit.

Favorite DJ Mix:

This was definitely the year of the podcast. So many mixes out there, how do you have time to hear them all. Some of our favorites have been the Fabric series over the years and RA's weekly podcast. Maybe it one of the few last mixes of the year we listened to....or maybe because it full of surprising deep, indie dance tracks that are a little mellow and a little pulsating all at the same time. Our favorite DJ mix of this year had to be RA 235 from Jozif.

This mix is nothing but jams! And we love our jams. If you haven't downloaded it and its too late, well you slept on a good one.

Jozif is part of the Wolf + Lamb crew and we know those guys have had a stellar year in 2010 with all sorts of breakthroughs with Nicolas Jaar and the Soul Clap boys killing it out there.

Keep an eye out for Jozif....I am sure good things are in the works.

HO HO HO! Merry Christmas & Free Music

2010-12-23T12:23:00.004-05:00

Merry Christmas Headtunes family, friends, and supporters.

We are excited for the New Year, as you will be seeing some exciting new music from Dirtyworx, Jota Wagner, Rob Clarke, Do It Proper, Joshua IZ, Sleazy McQueen, Homero Espinosa, Jesus Pablo, and Peckos, as well as a compilation CD.

If that was not enough, a podcast is in the works. 1st in the series will be from: Sleazy McQueen. Out Late Jan.

Because we are so into the Holiday Spirit and may have drank a little too much of what Santa is drinking, we are giving you a little GIFT.

A FREE download of our very 1st release from the tech-house guvna from Croydon, Grant Dell called "Love Tilt".

Thanks for the 5 years of support and Merry Christmas!

Download here

(The link will expire Jan 1, 2011)

12" Back Catalog Sale

2010-12-20T15:07:00.002-05:00

Buy Headtunes 12" directly through us. We've marked down our entire back catalog.

Check out all available titles here. Some titles have very few quantities left.

Untitledmusic: UM 64

2010-12-06T16:39:00.000-05:00

DJ Richie Hartness always comes correct with his weekly radio show showcasing new deep house cuts from around the world.

This week features a slew of new music and includes Mustache, a track from our forthcoming EP from Dirtyworx.

Click here for full track list

For more info on Untitledmusic and DJ Richie Hartness visit:

Untitledmusic Blog
Facebook Page

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French Connection EP out now

2010-12-01T16:06:00.000-05:00

Unclesound's French Connection EP with remixes by The Sound Diggers is available on full release at your favorite online retailer.

But may we suggest you get it at these fine retailers:

Beatport
Stompy
Traxsource
Juno Download
Itunes

Check out this nice little review from DSA.

Full info on release

WMC changes the date?? Really?

2010-11-17T13:06:00.000-05:00

So it's official WMC has moved their date up 2 weeks to have WMC 2011 from March 8 - 12, which happens to also be the week before SXSW.

Ultra Music Festival with 70,000+ attendees is still holding their date to happen the last week of March, not that we are fans of Ultra, but a lot of people are. Ultra is a little bit like the Wal-Mart for electronic music. It caters to the masses, but does not come with a cheap price. insert: "Welcome to Miami, trick!"

It seems like this might be the fuel SXSW needs to really create a better music conference with a variety of music and maybe even more electronic music acts.

There seems to be quite a backlash to this with party promoters and DJ's, who have all planned their events last week of March. Welcome to EDM politics.

I think Kaskade may have put it best.

But Energetick might be right on the money on this one: Opinion: #WMC screwed the pooch moving the dates. This was all that #SXSW needed to take over the music scene as the premiere conference.

So what do you think about the date change? I for one think Austin might be a little lighter on the wallet then the price gouging that goes on in Miami during WMC. Over priced hotels, drink, and food, no thanks. May have to pass on this year and head down to the Lone Star state.

Inland Knights - Top 10 (November 2010)

2010-11-15T19:31:00.000-05:00

Here's their Top 10 Pick's for November that includes - Unclesounds - Funkystar (The Sound Diggers Remix)

Inland Knights - Top 10 (November 2010) - Traxsource.com - Download Underground House and Electronic Music in WAV and MP3 format

Thanks for the charting love Andy and Laurence.

Traxsource Jackin Essential's for Nov 9th

2010-11-12T10:28:00.000-05:00

Traxsource's Jackin Essential's for November 9th includes some great tracks from Sonny Fodera, Giano, and Craig Hamilton. It even includes our latest cut from Unclesound - Funkystar (The Sound Diggers Remix)

Check it out here: Jackin Essential 10

Unclesound French Connection EP out now

2010-11-10T12:00:00.001-05:00

Unclesound is the French production duo of Rafael Nemrod and PhatVass, known for their funky, deep and jazzing tracks on labels such as Kinjo Music, Clean House and Candy Music. The ‘French Connection EP’ follows a similar sound to previous outings, with 3 original party time tracks backed up by an equally techy infused funk remix from The Sound Diggers.

Out now exclusively at Traxsource

Worldwide release date: Nov 23

DJ Reactions

Mark Farina - Nice!

Sonny Fodera - Solid all round ep! Diggin We Got The Groove.

Phil Weeks - Sounds real cool, will play.

B. Original - Loving the 90's style synths on this ep. The Sound Diggers remix is my choice cut.

Asad Rizvi - 'Dope' is sounding precisely that. : )

Murray Richardson - Another strong release for Headtunes - dope is the the track I'm feeling the most.

Rick Preston - Full support! "Funky Star" is the standout of these four slammin' tracks!

Da Sunlounge - Sound Diggers work out is a nice remix. Will play at Fabric this weekend.

The Littlemen - Top stuff! Like Sound Digger remix, but the original sneaks it for me.

Also Support from: Al Bradley, DJ Linus, Tyler Stadius, Jota Wagner, Sista Stroke, Ray Colclough, Kirby, J.A.M.O.N, Karl Frampton, Don Tinsley and more.

French Connection teaser video

2010-11-06T10:58:00.000-04:00

Here's a little teaser of our new EP from the French production duo Unclesound, coming out Nov 9th exclusively at Traxsource.

El Guincho

2010-10-27T16:11:00.000-04:00

How can a video be so sexy, weird, vintage, fun and have an amazing soundtrack?

Well it's from El Guincho.

Check it out here.

EL GUINCHO | Bombay from MGdM | Marc Gómez del Moral on Vimeo.

If you don't know much about him. Check out this little video from XLR8R

Greg Wilson @ The Phoenix Landing 10/24

2010-10-26T09:27:00.000-04:00

This past Sunday we had the legendary Greg Wilson play the Phoenix Landing. The music and vibe was on point and he even had is famous reel-to-reel by his side.

For those that did not make it...here's a little clip of what you missed.

If you live in Atlanta, Tampa, Miami, LA and SF he is coming to your town this week. Don't sleep on it. More info below.

27.10.10 Sound Table - Atlanta

Opening Hours: 10:30pm to 02:30am

Venue: Sound Table 483 Edgewood Avenue (+BLVD)

Atlanta, GA, 30312

Tickets: TBC

Link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atlanta-GA/the-Sound-Table/129659123712511#!/event.php?eid=158942280793551

http://www.thesoundtable.com/

28.10.10 Czar Vodkabar - Tampa

Opening Hours: 10:30pm to 02:30am

Venue: 1430 E 7th Avenue, Ybor City, Tampa

Tickets: $10 Before Midnight

Link: http://djchangbang.wordpress.com/2010/09/24/greg-wilson-october-28th-2010-in-tampa-fl/

29.10.10 The Electric Pickle - Miami

Opening Hours: 10pm - 5am

Venue: The Electric Pickle, 2826 North Miami Ave, Miami, FL, 33146

Tickets: http://www.electricpicklemiami.com

Link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miami/The-Electric-Pickle/131464003438?v=wall&viewas=0

30.10.10 Luminarias - Los Angeles

Opening Hours: 9pm - TBC

Venue: Luminarias Restaurant, 3500 W. Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tickets: $15 Advance, $20 At The Door

Link: www.headinghome.net

www.futurehouse.net

31.10.10 Sunset Boat Party - San Francisco

Opening Hours: 5pm - 11pm

Venue: Pier 3 - Washington at Embarcadero

San Francisco, CA 94107

Tickets: $50 - $55 Pre-Sale at http://pacificsound.net

Link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48160258348

Rob Clarke - Depth Charge EP avail @ Traxsource.com

2010-10-23T15:55:00.000-04:00

Rob Clarke - Depth Charge EP - Traxsource.com - the best House Music WAV and MP3 downloads

Kim Kardashian Video Photo Shoot

2010-10-23T00:31:00.000-04:00

Check out this video photo shoot from Kim Kardashian that features Tres Gueros - Instead You Go (original).

Is Boston popping off lately?

2010-10-16T11:18:00.001-04:00

I am not sure if its something in the air, but there seems to be some great stuff that is happening in Boston as of late. Gone are the days of the megaclubs in Boston running nightlife and forcing garbage DJ's and even worse music down our throats.

Now there is a plethora of places to choose from more intimate venues to large 400+ rooms. This weekend alone we saw 2 great DJ's playing on a Sunday down the street from each other. It was great to see so many people out to support.

Kevin Saunderson @ the Middlesex

12" of Pleasure crew brought the one and only Kevin Saunderson to Middlesex for a night of good old fashion Detroit Techno and down the street at The Phoenix Landing, the Marz Entertainment crew brought in the always funky house queen from Chicago DJ Heather.

DJ Headther @ The Phoenix Landing

The acts seem to keep on coming. This weekend we see DJ Dan at Rise Nightclub (Boston's only after-hours club). If you have not seen the RA article on Boston yet, I would check it out. Great information on a scene that is often over looked.

Next weekend, Marz Entertainment is back at it with Headtunes to bring the inventor of the edit, Mr. Greg Wilson himself, with an opening set by Boston's own nu-disco don Brenden Wesley and the one and only Alex from Queens.

This will be Greg Wilson's debut to Boston.

For those that don't know much about Greg Wilson. He started his DJ career at the tender age of 15 and was an integral part of the 80's electro/disco scene in Manchester. He went on to release some of the first ever Re-edits, which were hand-crafted tape edits using reel to reel tapes and a razor. He has hundreds of these edits to his credit. He taught Norman Cook (Fat Boy Slim) how to DJ and had a residence at the legendary Hacienda Nightclub in Manchester.

This is a true legend and pioneer in the world of dance music. So much can be said about the man. If you have never seen him live you are in for a real treat. He will have his famous reel-to-reel by his side.

Check out the links below for more info on him.

Early Doors at 9pm. Greg will be going on at 1030pm.

$10 Cover

More on Greg Wilson:

http://soundcloud.com/gregwilson
http://www.electrofunkroots.co.uk/
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Greg+Wilson

Rob Clarke - Depth Charge EP out now!

2010-10-04T14:10:00.001-04:00

Rob Clarke - Depth Charge EP out now!

Exclusively at Stompy

1. From Rocha with Love
2. Mi Casa
3. Bad Boy Deep
4. Tuna
All tracks written and produced by Rob Clarke. Mastered by Angel Alanis.

Headtunes Recordings present the debut release from Rob Clarke, the 4 track ‘Depth Charge EP’. Rob is known for hosting the bi-weekly Serious Sounds Radio Show on popular net radio station/community Chicago House FM and can also be found spinning at Chicaboom events around the South of England.

He has played at a variety of venues including Ministry of Sound, Herbal, Gramaphone, Inigo, Atomics, The Whitehouse, Mud Club, The Ocean Rooms, Funktion Rooms and Sub Club, performing alongside the likes of DJ Sneak, Bobby & Steve, Soul Avengerz, Jason Hodges, DJ Mes, Inland Knights, Lawnchair Generals, Kinky Movement, Short Bus Kids and many others.

After 10 years behind the decks, Rob finally decided to progress to producing and sent some demos to Headtunes. Headtunes boss Marc E states “after receiving these tracks, there was no hesitation on our part that we wanted an original EP from Rob. This is his debut EP and it represents everything house is with deep, funky and jazzy melodies.”

Feedback:

Laurent Garnier – Deep funky shit to play in my early sets!

Nick Holder – Very nice ep! Each track is well crafted!

Luke Solomon – This is great! Full support from me.

Murray Richardson – Nice EP. Love the Rocha with Love cut.

Camouflage - It's exciting seeing Rob's sound get pushed to the house masses! His show on CHFM never disappoints..and now I see neither does his production. Mad props Rob!!! Excellent EP hands down.

Lee Jarvis – Definitely digging these cuts from Rob.

DJ Times – We like jazzy overtones and chunky basslines. Mi Casa is rocking!

iDJ – Really nice deep vibes.

And support from: Nacho Marco, Karl Almaria, Tom Special Interest, Bryan Jones, Kirby, Luke McKeehan, Joey Silvero and more.

Soundclips

Rob Clarke - Depth Charge EP (Headtunes Recordings) (Preview Clips) by Kahua Music

Online Reviews

Deep South Audio: Listeners of the show are sure to recognise these smooth beats from the Brighton based Rob Clarke. Rob has a wickedly tight outlook on house, grabbing bass lines and rhythm patterns that wind in and out of garage fashions and funky house, refreshingly slick. Expect to see Rob pop up on a many label in the world of House. Headtunes gets to set Rob on his way in fine fashion.. warm Jazzy beats infectiously woven. Read Full Review

Untitled Music features a Rob Clarke track

2010-09-14T09:39:00.000-04:00

Our friend Richie over at Untitledmusic has just dropped his new mix of tasty new beats from around the globe.

He featured Rob Clarke's new track From Rocha With Love.

Check out UM52 here:

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