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Igor Boxx - 'Breslau' + '1945' EP
Igor Boxx, also known as Igor Pudlo (from Ninja Tune’s Polish act Skalpel), is opening a new decade with his first solo album, 'Breslau'.
You can get a free download of 'Last Party In Breslau' here.
Skalpel have released two acclaimed albums on Ninja Tune – 'Skalpel' (2004) and 'Konfusion' (2005) – and have become one of the most important Polish music exports, well received both in their homeland and internationally.
For Igor’s debut solo album, the inspiration comes from his home country and his home town. 'Breslau' tells a tale of the 1945 siege of Festung Breslau undertaken by the Red Army. The historical background might mean nothing to an average listener not familiar with the multinational and multicultural history of Breslau (now known as Wroclaw) but this journey is musically so emotional and powerful that it allows anyone to follow the story. Sounds are used to depict the massive force and fury of the bolsheviks' attack and the determination of the terrorized civil population of the city to hold on. Grinding Krautrock illustrates the monotony of the endless battle, psychedelic ornaments underline the absurdity of wartime madness, jazz rhythms sound off the chaos on both sides of the conflict whilst ambient timelessness paints the overwhelming desperation of city defenders' efforts.
'Breslau' is available now on LP/CD/Download from the Ninjashop - all orders will receive a free 5-track digital EP '1945'.
Ninjashop UK
Ninjashop US
Stateless - 'Ariel'
With their latest single 'Ariel', Stateless explore the eternal struggle within all of us, the battle between good and evil, imagined here as a fight between the protagonist, the titular Ariel, and the Devil.
For the video, design studios FIELD and Audiomotion recorded an improvised dance interpretation of Ariel's battle using motion capture technology, and digitally animated a stunning visual accompaniment to the original track.
'Ariel' is released today as an MP3/WAV download, also featuring a stunning 'resmak' from Rustie. Available now from the Ninjashop.
Get a free download of 'Ariel' (Dark Sky Remix) here.
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03.12.10
Solid Steel competition 2010
We hit December and it's time for you to let us know your favourite mixes. As always, we're looking for TWO votes and we have a great prize (with a little help from Serato) to give away to one lucky winner.
The FIRST vote is for your favourite mix by one of the resident DJ's, which are Coldcut, Strictly Kev, DK, Hexstatic, Boom Monk Ben, DJ Moneyshot, Ruckus Roboticus and DJ Cheeba. Don't forget to let us know the date of the mix that you are voting for.
The SECOND vote is for your favourite guest mix and you can see the names of all the guest DJ's in the drop down list at Solid Steel The last two shows of the year will be made up of the most popular mixes, as voted by you.
If you need to refresh your memory, you can listen and download nearly every show from this year at soundcloud.com/ninja-tune/sets/solid-steel-radio-shows />
The winner (picked at random) will receive a bumper prize of;
- 8GB Scratch Live watch
-set of Ortofon Serato S-120 Conchordes
-4 x Limited Edition Serato Pressings
-Solid Steel 20th Anniversary audio DVD
-DJ Food & DK 'Now, Look & Listen DVD
-DVD containing an MP3 of all this year's shows.
There will also be 10 runner up prizes of the DVD of this year's Solid Steel
shows.
Send your votes to solidsteel@ninjatune.net and don't forget we need your name and address with your vote. The competition will close on 17th December, so start your voting and good luck.
29.11.10
Hexstatic - 'Trailer Trax' available for free download
Hexstatic have made their 'Trailer Trax' album available for free download over on their bandcamp - get it now!
hexstatic.bandcamp.com
29.11.10
'The Way Of The Ninja' Official Album Launch at Rhythm Factory, London
On 8th November 2010, Ninja Tune's hard man King Cannibal (aka Dylan Richards) released 'The Way Of The Ninja' as part of Ninja's 20th Anniversary 'XX' celebrations - a 74 minute mix of 250 tracks blended, sliced, diced, torn-up and finally rendered to audio.
On 11th December, the Rhythm Factory in East London will host the official UK launch, with a hand-picked line-up courtesy of the man himself. Joining King Cannibal will be jazz, electronica, hip hop and drum 'n' bass force of nature DJ Food, underground hip hop figure Buddy Peace (fresh from mixes for Warp Records and collaborations with ZILLA (aka King Cannibal) and Brixton producer Photomachine.
It's free entry all night, and the first 100 through the doors will get their paws on a free King Cannibal goodie bag, including a copy of the mix and a deluxe double-whiteboard 'Way Of The Ninja' poster, designed by Openmind.
You can download a free 5-minute mini-mix of the album and check out the mammoth tracklisting here.
'The Way Of The Ninja' is available now on CD and Download from the Ninjashop:
Ninjashop UK
Ninjashop US
26.11.10
Andreya Triana - New Single 'Far Closer' + UK Headline Show at The Tabernacle
Andreya Triana returns with one of the standout tracks from her critically acclaimed debut album, 'Lost Where I Belong'. 'Far Closer' combines Triana's beautiful, slowburn vocal and intelligent lyrics with one of Bonobo's key productions. Co-written with Fink, running away from love has never been made to sound more attractive.
The single is complete with remixes from longtime Triana collaborator Mr. Scruff and the much talked about Tokimonsta aka Jennifer Lee, a Los Angeleno who uses her classical training to create the kind of vast, ambient soundscape she wraps Andreya in here. The package is rounded out by a live version of the tune, recorded with Fink and Bonobo playing guitar and bass respectively.
2010 has been a big year for Andreya. She has toured the world with Bonobo, sang live on the Guardian podcast, had an iTunes Single of the Week, and done a showcase for HBO, as well as selling records and making fans wherever she goes.
And if that wasn't enough, she will be performing a very special headline set at the Tabernacle, London with a full live band on December 13th. Tickets are available from the Ninjashop, and are selling out fast. There will also be a full European and UK tour following in Spring 2011. Dates to be announced imminently, watch this space.
'Far Closer' will be available to download 7th Feb 2011 from the Ninjashop and is available to pre-order now. Andreya's solo album 'Lost Where I Belong' is available now on LP/CD/Download.
www.andreyatriana.com
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