N'to - Live November 2013

Saturday's Set #005





N'To was born in Marseille in 1985. His love story with music started in his early childhood with his parents icons. He started learning guitar when he was ten years old and could never give up making music since then. After beeing a 70's rock lover for years, one day, he discovered something he never heard before, that was Underworld (Everything Everything). This masterpiece of techno music opened him to techno and electronic musics. Since 2004 N'To produces his own electro music, while he never stopped making all other kinds of music. Influenced by minimal and techno artists such as James Holden, Extrawelt and Stephan Bodzin, his electronic working is recognizable by his using of smoothy melodies surrounded by efficient minimal rhythms. He also composes more hip/trip hop and accoustic music.

Tracklist:
N'to & Grant Lazlo - Minor Swag
N'to - The Sand Dealer
N'to - Petite
Worakls - Bleu (N'to Remix)
Boss Axis - Pitau (N'to Remix)
Worakls - When The Birds Go In The Wrong Way (N'to Remix)
N'to - After Laughter
N'to - Utopia
N'to - Every Wall Is A Door
Mode B - Antwerpen (N'to Remix)
N'to - 1825
Worakls - Souvenir (N'to Remix)
N'to - Trauma
N'to - T'es Triste
N'to - The Bosnian

Arjuna Schiks - Mahesvari

Friday's Classic # 004





Arjuna Schiks made some strong summer tunes this summer, wich are featured on the 'Storyteller EP' and 'Parkish EP'. But the all time favourite summer tune is still Mahesvari. More than 3 years ago came this beauty in my life. In my eyes it's still his best production so far. If you're sad or lonely, this track will cheer you up for sure!

Broombeck - The Storyteller

Techno Thursday #004





Broombeck is the alter ego of musician, composer, sound designer and producer Marcus Schmahl. Since 2008 he has treated us to a string of Techno releases, all influenced by his years of working with different styles of music. He combines these with percussive grooves, deep basslines, epic breakdowns and experimental sounds to create anthemic, roof-raising compositions. His impressive live performances have seen him play many of the worlds finest clubs and lead to DJ Magazine describing his shows as 'Incredible.... Proper techno!"

The Storyteller EP is an exceptional three track collection that kicks off with the mighty Two Faces, a track that teases with its spritely melodic keys before unleashing its siren-like synths. On the flip Dwarf leads with bubbling, almost sinister opening bars. However, the tripping synth, groovy acid line and thumping kick drum soon eradicates any darkness here. The ep is completed with a beatless version of lead cut, Two Faces.

Nils Frahm - Spaces

Album of the Week #004






If you're getting old, it's time to listen to some classical music every now and then. If you're not into classical stuff (yet), Nils Frahm is the man who will convince you to cross the bridge, and welcome you in the modern world of classical music. They call it neo classcical. And I like it.

Release Date: 18 november 2013
Rating: 4.5/5

Louis Kolben - Don't Lose Your Way

Techhouse Tuesday #004





Louis Kolben aka Luigi Tutolo was born in Bari,Italy, on July 11th, 1986. Dj and Producer, his main interest, from a young age, is music in all its facets that brings him to deepen the concept of 'home recording' and to the study of the sound synthesis.His first musical project is realized under the name "Sugar Puppetz", a duo characterized by progressive and techno sounds. It's the progressive influence and the passion for arpeggios that still characterize his sound. In 2013 he has his musical breakthrough, his first EP, released in June on the label 'Outside The Box Music'. It opens the doors to a new sound research that aims to create a fusion between various musical genres.

Reinier Zonneveld - Maison

Melodic Monday #004





Reinier Zonneveld is a newcomer to the Manual family, continuing the tradition of giving talented (Dutch) artists a platform for their original melodic electronic music. Though new to Manual, Reinier is certainly not a newcomer to the global techno scene. With releases under his belt on labels such as Traum, Trapez, Illegal Alien and Deeperfect he has already built up quite the reputation for himself. Check out "Maison" from the 'Reach EP' and get acquainted with his trademark building dancefloor friendly melodic techno sound!

Darkside - Paper Trails

Sunday's Chillout #004





Last month Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington released Psychic, their debut album as Darkside. "Darkside is utterly sincere," said Tony Naylor in his RA review, "and at its most fractured and psychedelic, Harrington's guitar lends a smoky, mysterious dimension to Jaar's slinky electronica." "Paper Trails" is the record's dazzling midpoint, and perfect for the lazy sunday.
Listen also to the fabulous livesession of "Paper Trails" for the Resident Advisor Sessions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAAUqBghiVo