Weekly Bits 31/2009
The first Weekly Bits in ages has free downloads from Zomby, Ahu and Jazzanova, an interview with Banksy and a teaser to Mary Anne Hobbs’ new compilation.
New Sonar Kollektiv Compilations
Sonar Kollektiv has released two new iTunes-exclusive compilations, Digital Gems and Based on Misunderstandings. Fans of Jazzanova should check these out, as each contains a mix by the Berlin discjockeys.
Jazzanova Remix Contest Finalists
In the last few weeks, the guys from Jazzanova were busy going through more than 400 submissions to their remix contest. There is no winner yet, but the remixers have been narrowed down to 10 finalists. You can…
Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards 2009
Once again, London’s Cargo will be hosting the Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards. On top of the announcement for the best tracks and albums, there will be a lot of live music and some DJs aswell. On the stage, you will be witnessing Jazzanova, Robert Mitchell Trio, Dorian Concept, Quiet Village, Mama Milk, Stacy Epps and Jonathan Jeremiah.
Jazzanova Remix Contest
Jazzanova and Verve invite all the producers out there to participate in a remix contest to their upcoming single I Can See with Ben Westbeech on vocals. The winning entry will not only make it…
Sonar Kollektiv 200
Following last year’s 10th anniversary, Jazzanova’s Sonar Kollektiv label is about to celebrate its 200th release with a compilation simply titled SK200. Two-hundred releases, not bad for an independent label, but there already was a big retrospective with Ten Years, Who Cares?
Jazzanova – I Can See
The guys from Jazzanova have posted a video to the second single from their new album Of All The Things on YouTube. I Can See is among my favourites from the album (if not the favourite) and features Ben Westbeech on vocals. Unfortunately the video is nothing special, in fact it’s kinda stupid.
Jazzanova – Of All The Things
There were many rumors about the new Jazzanova album weeks prior to its anticipated release. Six years after their debut In Between, the founders of Berlin’s Sonar Kollektiv would deliver a new album, produced and recorded like it’s the 1960s again. However, not everybody seemed to have welcomed that idea, some forums reacted fairly sceptical about it, pushing Jazzanova next to Amy Winehouse.
Jazzanova – Of All The Things
It’s no secret anymore, the new Jazzanova album will be out through Verve Records on October 24th. The first single Let Me Show Ya is already available and features Detroit’s Paul Randolph on the vocals.
