Ranging in sound from tech house & house to nu disco and progressive house, the July 2010 Ben Brown DJ Mix features new music from Joris Voorn, 16 Bit Lolitas, Zombie Disco Squad, Kim Fai, D.I.M. , Fukkk Offf, David Borkmann, and a new Ben Brown original track. Direct Download available via djbenbrown.com
This mix also aired on ETN.fm as part of my mix series: “Ben Brown on ETN July 2010” , as a Guest Mix for Silk Textures on ProtonRadio.com, and for the Nueva Radio series run by the Electrobios gents, which aired on DI.FM and numerous other stations.
Join us at Spybar in Chicago on Friday, July 30 2010 as we welcome DJ/Producer and Harem Records label partner Ned Shepard to Chicago.
NED SHEPARD BIO
As a Producer, DJ, remixer, songwriter, and musician, Ned Shepard has much to offer to the world of electronic music. Playing piano from the early age of 5, Ned has become known for his songwriting touch, crafting songs that stay with you well past the first listen. In the fall of 2000, he met Marcus Bacalis and the two formed Digital Witchcraft. The next three years saw the duo release groundbreaking melodic breakbeat tracks, most notably “Fingerpaint” on Proton Music and The “Snowday” E.P. on Institution Breaks.
In 2002, Ned began working with Sultan, and their first project, entitled “Strange Dimensions”, was released by John Digweed’s Bedrock Breaks label under the name Jiva. Since then the two have released dozens of original productions and remixes on numerous labels across the UK, Europe and North America. In 2006, Ned joined Sultan as a regular artist on Deep Dish’s renowned Yoshitoshi Records with “Connected” and the guitar-laden “Together We Rise,” both included on Sharam’s highly successful “Global Underground 029: Dubai” CD’s, Armin Van Buuren’s State of Trance and Dave Seaman’s Renaissance Masters compliation.
In 2008, Ned and Sultan launched their label, Harem Records, where their original productions continue to top the charts and receive prasie from DJ’s of all different styles around the globe. Ned and Sultan have turned out a string of successful singles including a cover of Olivia Newton John’s 1 hit “Let’s Get Physical,” “Block Party” and the vocal anthem “Jeopardy,” In addition Ned has become in high demand as a remixer, reworking tunes from the likes of Dirty Vegas, Cedric Gervais, Paul Harris & Cevin Fisher, and Second Sun. Ned and Sultan also host Harem Sessions, a radio show which airs quarterly on friskyRadio.
Never one to focus only on club music, Ned co-wrote and produced four tracks for the upcoming debut solo album for renowned vocalist Nadia Ali (formerly of IIO) as well as remixing her first two singles “Crash n Burn” and “Love Story.” In addition, Ned has joined Nadia on tour, as her official opening DJ as well as playing keyboards during the live show. The last two years has seen them play shows across the Middle East, Europe, and South America, from the Arctic Circle to the desert. In addition, Ned continues to DJ in Montreal and around the world, having already played alongside top DJ’s such as Tiesto, Deep Dish, Paul Van Dyk, and Sander Kleinenberg.
Whether it’s behind the decks, in the studio or at a keyboard, Ned is always dedicated to delivering quality music to fans and clubbers around the world.
Video from Ned Shepard + Sultan @ Expo Center in Belgrade – March 2010
Here’s the May installment of the monthly Ben Brown podcast/mix series. In this month you’ll find aof tech house, house, and indie-influenced sounds from Gui Boratto, Moby, Fred Falke, Pete Tong, Laidback Luke,Miike Snow, Kris Menace, Felix Cartal, and more.
Tracklist
Ben Brown May 2010 Mix/Podcast Downloads
This mix also appeared on ETN.fm as Ben Brown on ETN – May 2010
Comments/Questions are welcome below.
Cheers!
-b^2
Just released is my chillout/intro remix of Moonbeam‘s track, “First Night”. Produced in Fall 2008 for exclusively for the HiDef mix compilation as the intro track, this chillout version is finally seeing a single release as part of the 12th release on US electronic music label, New School Recordings.
The 10th release on Tyler Michaud’s label New School Recordings features my track with Austin Azua, entitled “Night Train”. On the remix for this release is young gun Jake Shanahan with a club groover.
Label write-up:
NSR010 – Ben Brown & Austin Azua – Night Train (Original + Jake Shanahan Remix)
Chicago based DJ-Producer Ben Brown makes his debut release on New School with this bass-heavy progressive house single! Entitled “Night Train”, this track is a collaboration with Austin Azua spanning through an interesting hybrid of melodies and low-end bass sounds. Newcomer producer Jake Shanahan provides a straight to the point groove based remix designed to wreck the club.
After an amazing show in August of 2009, 16 Bit Lolitas are coming back with a vengeance to SpyBar on Memorial Day Weekend. Doors at 10pm. Providing support for 16 Bits are Ben Brown & Seneca 10-12:30, 16 Bit Lolitas 12:30-close.
Links:
Ben Brown Sense.FM 5th Anniversary Guestmix (Feb 2010) by benbrown
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SOS feat. DESYN MASIELLO | OMID 16B | DEMI
Saturday, May 1
SOS (SexOnSubstance)
SexOnSubstance, the collective: a unique holy trinity comprising Omid ‘16B’ Nourizadeh, Demi Hajigeorgiou and Desyn Masiello. High priests of the invisible, poets of the physical and damned good guys, who have been putting the extra extra in extraordinary since they all connected in 2004. Friends drawing inspiration from their rich musical heritage, and direction from their beloved Deeper Substance and Sexonwax music labels, SOS was born of a desire to create synergy. The multifaceted ‘rule of threes’ helps give balance to scores of compositions and also appears to apply in favour of SOS!
Individually, Demi, Desyn Masiello and Omid16B have already excelled in the realms of electronic/house music, however, sometimes three heads beat one, six hands are better then two. With a common goal to move people, the innovative triad exist in an exciting digital era when live remixing, personal edits and inimitable shows all allow for differentiation – and this is where the dazzling SOS trailblazers shine with their icy-hot approach to DJing in the 21st century! Quick to nurture this intoxicating synthesis, SOS was christened and an enthusiastic crowd who assembled at Neighbourhood nightclub in London were amongst the first to experience an SOS experience during the Easter weekend of 2004..
From their infamous boat parties in London & Ibiza, sellout WMC marathon sessions in Miami and an Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 (2006) to add to their acclaimed triple disc opus mix for Balance on EQ Recordings in 2008 – Blood, sweat and cheers brought them here, and they united once more in 2010 to form ‘the one that keeps you moving’. Saving souls, one beat at a time. The thermometer of cool that is SOS has been resident at Ministry since 2007. Heating up the main room at a rate of four parties per annum. With SOS, sparks fly and good vibes abound, as they work their wonky voodoo, full of love and energy. Locked tight to a positive feedback loop, their self-religion is inspiring to all, as anybody who experiences their live shows will testify. Indeed, the gods have blessed SOS. So what better a way to baptise Ministry of Sound Club Presents’ first born? Ministering a montage of no less than 28 tracks across CD1, efx ‘n’ loops interlocking ‘n’ a cappellas a-popping, these orgiastic ecclesiastics grab you from the get-go, with a distinctly human touch. With an abundance of synth-funk, progressions blossom in glorious techno-colour, weaving ever closer to the live re-edit. Their wide-screen, cinematic sound traverses space and time. Even going ‘Deep Inside’ a certain Hardrive from the 90s. It’s a range of a mountain of sound, revolving and evolving through the night. Displaying a visionary chemistry, nirvana for the dancefloor. While CD1 paints a vivid picture of what the guys get up to during their Saturday Sessions at the club, CD2 is different. Further illustrating what is a formidable dynamic range, they follow up with another 13 tracks. These grooves are more geared towards home use, ghost dancers, after-parties. Two tracks originate from Omid & Demi, a taste of SOS as a production outfit, honed at their new studio in Parsons Green, South West London, while, naturally, much flows from SexOnWax and Omid solo..
Who knows what the future holds for the trio after this album is launched at Ministry, but you can always bet your last beat on one ethereal trip! The eyes of the world are now focused on SOS and their best is yet to come…
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