Cling
Julia’s Window
William
Northcape
Sunburn in Cyprus
Remergence
The Gonzo Project
Juliiet
Anonimix
Carlos Wilde
Damien Project
dcallen

More news on the release coming soon..

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News on the New Atom Sounds Compilation Vol 2

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Q Awards Honour the Best in Music

It just goes to prove how amazing the album is, hopefully physical copies will be available again soon

We’ll bring you more news as it’s available..

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LiSA & KMP Album Sells Out!

Fronted by Sean Richards and Tanya Kornobis, two of Toronto’s top dub artists, the music is truly international in scope, merging elements of soulful reggae, downtempo, eastern and latin flavours in wonderful new ways: music that eternally satiates the pop soul and the dub spirit.

Sean and Tanya came up with the concept for Super My Own Band - a recording that maintains the organic vibe they are so proficient at, and has now evolved into the ambitious studio project it is today, featuring a unique blend of techniques and sounds inspired by collaborations with DJs and other Producers.

These collaborations include a renegade cast of Toronto, New York and UK based DJs, singers, MCs, percussionists and other musicians who all lend their talents to achieve what has become a visionary sound.

A clever combination of part pop, part reggae, mixed with massive amounts of dub inspired studio magic make Super My Own Band a full on sonic feast!

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Artist of the Week: Boogiewall Soundsystem

Over Saturn by dcallen
Moon by Bode’s Noise Box
A Perception of Change (Understanding) by The Peach Tree
Magic Carpet by Oestrogenix
The Outbreak of Peace (feat William) by Europica
Altitude Adventure by JavaMusiK
Spankology by Afterthem

Radio Atom Sounds Episode 4 (35.1 MB)

Interested in getting on Radio Atom Sounds?
Then stop by http://talentedbandsandsoloartist.ning.com/group/radioatomsounds for more info.

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Radio Atom Sounds Episode 4 (Podcast)

Question 1: What’s the name of your band? What’s the origin of that name? Have you changed the band’s name before?

Electromagnetic Impulses.

The idea behind the name was due to a book called ‘The Zero Point Field’ (which i have now lost :().
The book explains amongst other things, a zero point field of gravity, where things can exist in more than one places at once.
Electromagnetic Impulses, are mentioned severall times, and hence i got the name.

Question 2: Please list the name and respective instrument of each band member.

Jason Mallett (Producer)

Question 3: What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?

Musical Style is ‘Electronic Dance Music’ (EDM)….with EDM music one has a variety of genres, probably more than one hundred.

I preffere to put them all under one roof, and call it EDM !!!

I am inspired by …

Infected Mushroom
Kosheen
Faithless
Orbital
Pendulum
Hybrid
Way Out West
Dave Angel
Joey Beltram
Andy C
Brisk
Seduction
Air
Pink Floyd
Dire Straights
Red Hot Chillie Peppers

and ALL the artists on my NING SITE

Question 4: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?

doesn’t apply to me…im on my own in this (so to speak)…

Question 5: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?

I initially launched myself as ‘Electromagnetic Impulses’ in Feb 2007.

I was inspired by 10 years of making music on various platforms, such as synth, guitar, piano…but i have never learn’t to read music.

Question 6: Are you signed to a record label? Are you a member of any music organizations?

I’m signed to ATOM SOUNDS , and i am about to become a member of the ‘Musicians Union’ sending application form tomorrow actually …lol

Question 7: What can you tell us about your instruments? (i.e., Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever’s available? What made you choose the instruments you have now? Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/colour preference?

The only instrument i currently have is a behringer midi keyboard, which is still in its box.

As i am going to try and master ‘Ableton Live’, which is a gr8 programme to use in conjunction with a midi keyboard.

Question 8: Where have you performed? What are your favourite and least favourite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?

I have had my music ‘played out’ at various clubs locally, but never done a live performance

Question 9: Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play list?

Im working on a ’set’ which i plan to perform live.
At some point in the future, once i have ‘mastered’ the art of Dj’ing, either with vinyl, or most likley CD (as its cheaper to get my music onto CD, rather than press onto vinyl !!!

Question 10: Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?

I needless to say, write all of my own tracks.
I will create a track, to correspond with the mood that i am feeling at the time.

Question 11: Could you briefly describe the music-making process?

I usually strart with a simple kick drum, a kind of 4/4 beat..just to use as a metronome really !!!

i then start thinking about snares, high hats…and create a few simple riifs, maybe 8 or 16 bars long.
I spend some time creating bass, synth riffs again about 16 bars long.

By this time, i start making more detailed subtle changes to the above elements..add more drum loops over the top.

Once i have structured the track, to make it sound more like a ‘track;’ than a simple arrangement of sounds, i might add some vocal elements.

Apply effects, run through the mixer..and that’s basicy it.

Question 12: What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?

doesn’t really apply to me

Question 13: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?

My music is always ‘evolving’ i strive to create a very ‘raw’ sound that i have complete control over, this is why i like to use Fruity Loops, As i feel that i am ‘incontrol’ of what i amj creating, and not relying on random effects .

Question 14: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

My main challenge has been the continuing struggle between, having a life, doing a day job, and writing, self promoting my music, and networking, both in the reaL world, and on the net.

Im slowly overcoming this issue, by focusing my attentions, on a few projects, at a time, rather than trying to …to coin a phrase “change the world over-night”…and its woprking.

Question 15: What’s your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame and fortune?

I guess i do go to bed some nights, thinking about being on stage in front of thousands of people…who are all be dancing to my music.

That’s about all i want….i guess i would be happy with a little fame…but only to those that followed the music…i would not like to be world or internationally famous….just control the world from my house….lol

Question 16: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?

If you want to from your own band…then go do it.

If you want to be a producer like me…with only yourself involved, then you need lots of free time, and shit loads of patience.

Question 17: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?

my web site is

www.electromagneticimpulses.com

my latest album, which has not yet been released is available to stream…and a few free downloads…at Lat FM…link is…

http://www.last.fm/music/Electromagnetic+Impulses/String+Theory

Question 18: Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?

I would like to thank

DJ Crimson Death….for being a believer, a brilliant freind, and trustworthy.
Pixieguts, for being my female dopple-ganger on the other side of the planet

Debbie from Mad Bouncy Dogs, for all the help with the web site, and all the continued support and advice…and for putting up with my phone calls.

Karen and William from Atom Sounds, for your continued support, help, promotion, you do this continually and in silence, you know that i am aware of this, and i’ll continue to be with you guys for a long time.
You are the TROJANS !!!

Martin from Green Dragon Media.

If it wasn’t for his podcasts i might have not been soooo inspired at the beginning of this ‘journey’ over 18 months ago

Mark AKA the Projectionist for his help, advice, and support of ning, via the ‘Electric Tea Party’ podcast.

And everyone else i know

Question 19: Any last words?

I LOVE YOU ALL !!!

(bucket on stand-by)

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Atom Sounds Interview: Electromagnetic Impulses

The album was originally released back in 2006 and is wonderful marriage of musical talent, with KMPs amazing production and the wonderful sensual voice of Lisa make this album a  must for all music lovers and lovers everywhere.

If you are fans of great music, vocals and like music like Goldfrapp, Enigma and Madonna then this is for you, check out the album at CDBaby and iTunes.

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CD of the Month: LiSA & KMP

But enough of that, Karen sent me an email about the new release and I had to post about it, makes a change I’ve just been playing it on my iTunes and it sounds great, I’ll get to doing a review later, that’s if Karen doesn’t beat me too it

For those who are interested in getting their hands on the new album then you can do so for FREE, yes I said FREE, it just gets better, from the Internet Archive, so pop on over there and download the 75MB file to get all thirteen tracks.

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The Peach Tree releases 6th Album “Revel”

1955 by Mark Hewer
LUST by MRDC
Rise and fall of the Anasazi by The Wimshurst’s Machine
7th Sin by LiSA & KMP
No, No, No (Live @ Bongos) by Corrientes
Pixiegraf (Dementio13 Mix) by Pixieguts

Play Episode 3 Now!

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Episode 3 of the Radio Atom Sounds Podcast Now Up!

Question 1: What’s the name of your band? What’s the origin of that name? Have you changed the band’s name before?

My artist name is Pixieguts, which is a nickname a friend gave me. It’s a collaborative project involving online electronic artists from around the globe. There are also two dedicated collaborative acts involving my vocals: Dementio13 Feat Pixieguts and Titee & Pixieguts.

Question 2: Please list the name and respective instrument of each band member.

Marie Craven, vocalist, working with many other electronic producers, including Dementio13, Adrian Carter, Titee, Electromagnetic Impulses, Crimson Death, Dj Sid-the Apocalypze, Corrientes and others.

Question 3: What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?

Eclectic electronica - trip-hop, idm, trance and other sounds.

Question 4: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?

Titee is my partner and I met all other collaborators online, mostly through Last.fm and the artist group I run there called Pixies Palace.

Question 5: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?

I’ve loved electronic music since disco and have been involved in making it for about a year.

Question 6: Are you signed to a record label? Are you a member of any music organizations?

No label, associations are all mainly with other independent artists, podcasters, radio and club djs, etc - and all of these mainly spinning off for me from the artist group I run called Pixies Palace, which is at Last.fm and at the Ning site.

Question 7: What can you tell us about your instruments? (i.e., Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever’s available? What made you choose the instruments you have now? Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/colour preference?

Condenser mike, premixer, software. No loyalties to corporations from me!

Question 8: Where have you performed? What are your favourite and least favourite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?

All music is made and distributed in cyberspace although I have performed as a folk-accoustic artist and been a busker in the past.

Question 9: Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play list?

All original material. Some of the most popular and/or well appreciated Pixieguts tracks are: Shot at Midnight’ (with Dementio13), Line (with Adrian Carter), Tall Man (with Electromagnetic Impulses), Trumpet Flowers (with Titee), Aberrant - The Frequency Shift (Crimson Death vs FELN ft Pixieguts), Tripping Up The Mountain (with Corrientes) and End This Day - Trip Into Funk Remix (with Dj Sid-The Apocalypze).

Question 10: Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?

I am most often the lyricist but have also worked with lyrics by Titee, Adrian Carter, TRavvy and others. I am very keen to work with new lyricists or even just people who want to send me free association writing to play with in improvisation! I am always on the lookout in this regard and open to anything really - anyone reading this who might be interested, please let me know! With my own lyrics, there are no consciously planned topics - the lyrics and singing are highly improvisational and so themes tend to arise more from the subconscious level.

Question 11: Could you briefly describe the music-making process?

From my end, it’s a highly improvisational process involving creating (mostly) vocal samples which can be used in the mixes of a wide range of artists. The methods of these other artists vary greatly, which makes for a fantastically eclectic collection of electronic sounds!

Question 12: What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?

No rehearsal, improvisation is the name of the game for me and then allowing collaborators pretty much complete freedom to create what they will with what I’ve done.

Question 13: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?

It’s been fantastic making music with so many artists and I learn different things in an ongoing way from all of them, so much rapid learning it’s hard to put into words really! Perhaps the most obvious development has been technical (I have improved my recording set up and further developed my techniques in cutting and treating the voice recordings) and also opening up to vocalising for a greater diversity of electronic genres.

Question 14: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

The main challenge for me has been overloading myself with projects, lol! Also, I am a a vocal sampler and find it hard when people try to get me to do conventional ’songs’ with them. I often get bored pretty quickly with that too but am always willing to have a go at whatever’s happening!

Question 15: What’s your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame and fortune?

Fame and fortune? Yeah, bring it on! The main thing is the journey with the music though and I won’t be distorting that for the sake of glittering fantasies.

Question 16: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?

Do it if you want to, it’s great making music but be aware it may take over your life!

Question 17: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?

My main music sites are…

Pixieguts at Last.fm
Pixieguts at MySpace
Pixies Palace Artist Network

Question 18: Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?

Just want to send lots of love to the wonderful people I make music with and also to all those who love to listen to it!

Question 19: Any last words?

May the sounds be with you…

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Atom Sounds interview: Pixieguts