Exclusive news of Spirit Catcher's Coast2Coast mix

Belgium’s Spirit Catcher inject some futuristic minimal grooves into the Coast2Coast series with an accomplished blend of tech-soul & future funk from the likes of Carl Craig, Johnny D, Jerome Sydenham & many more… Available from mid-January, Spirit Catcher's C2C mix is the 9th compilation in the series that has so far had stellar contributions from Âme, Kerri Chandler, Miguel Migs, X-Press 2 and Charles Webster and others.

Spirit Catcher have carved out a solid name for themselves over the past few years, with releases on labels such as Freerange, 2020 Vision, SAW Recordings and Mood Music, as well as blistering live sets across the globe. Their unique sound of disco flicked, driving techno house has rocked crowds all over Europe and into South America and Australia, and of late their sound has taken on a more energetic pace.

The Spirit Catcher Coast2Coast offering reflects the varied influences of Jean Vanesse and Thomas Sohet. Respected producers such as Carl Craig and Jerome Sydenham represent musically alongside leaders of the new school, Johnny D, Daniel Stefanik, Peter Dildo, Moodymanc and Johnjon.

An energetic mix, but with plenty of depth and soul, Spirit Catcher’s Coast2Coast comes with a bonus unmixed CD, a must for all CD-DJs and those who like to bulk up their iPod with some choice dance cuts. The double CD is out on January 26th and will also be available as a digital album. Full tracklisting to be announced soon....

H.O.S.H. - Steppenwolf (Jerome Sydenham Mix)
Johnjon - Meanwhile (Kollectiv Turmstrasse Remix)
Matthias Tanzmann - Swim (Peter Dildo Remix)
BLM - Nacho
Motorcitysoul - Fantasy (Daniel Stefanik Remix)

DJ Sneak goes crate diggin for Back In The Box

Chicago veteran, DJ Sneak, has been confirmed as the next DJ to go crate diggin for NRK's popular Back In The Box series. Following in the trusty footsteps of Joey Negro, 'Little' Louie Vega and Dave Clarke, DJ Sneak will delve deep into the record collection to lay down a double CD mix of older house records that rocked the party time and time again, records that have since been left dormant on the shelves, waiting for the right monent to be dusted off (and this is that moment!).

Concentrating on the mid 90s period of disco flecked, jackin bass heavy beats, Sneak's mix looks likely to contain gems from the likes of Blue Boy, Johnny Fiasco, Mood II Swing, Markus Nicolai, Paul Johnson, Basement Jaxx, Daft Punk, Cricco Castelli, Mousse T and many more....

DJ Sneak - Back In The Box will be out in February 2009. Watch this space for more details as we get em....

Back In The Box

Nick Harris (NRK) - October 08 Hotmix

A new mix from NRK's headhoncho, Nick Harris.

Kerri Chandler pres. The Invaders – The Panic “Original Mix”
Matthias Tanzmann - Swim “Peter Dildo Swimming In Deep Water Mix”
Anthony Collins - Rabouine House “Soul Afrikadeep Remix”
Sunburst Band - Journey To The Sun “Dennis Ferrer Dub”
Peter Dildo – Womanizer
Johnny D – Orbitallife
Foremost Poets – Moonraker (Spencer Parker’s Gun For Hire Remix)
Radio Slave – Bell Clap Dance (Slam Remix)
District One - One 2 One
Johnny Fiasco - Conduction
DJ Q – Superclique

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Nic Fanciulli - October '08 Hotmix

Nic Fanciulli have kindly rustled up a fab 60 minute Hotmix especially for the NRK site. Fanciulli has to be one of the busiest DJs on the circuit right now, clocking up ridiculous amounts of miles a month in order to take his sounds to the farthest reaches of the globe. On this brand new Hotmix, we get to hear some of the recent grooves that have been floating Nic's boat, and rocking crowds and festivals of late.

Nic is also one half of Skylark. Along with Andy Chatterley, the guys have recently released their debut album on NRK Music/Saved Music, and a belter of a project it is too. "i-Panik" contains 11 brand new Skylark productions, touching all areas of modern electronic dance from deep Detroit influences to driving European beats and beyond. "i-Panik" is cleverly accompanied by a bonus remix disc; Fanciulli & Chatterley drew up a wish list of remixers to tackle tracks from the album, and each remixer in turn delivered outstanding versions. The roll call includes Funk D'Void, Manuel Tur, Joris Voorn, UNKLE, Davide Squillace and Joe Mull, and the remix disc provides some amazing re-interpretations of Skylark's originals.

Skylark - i-Panik CD
Nic Fanciulli October '08 Hotmix

Ron Trent "Tribute" Mix

Created in March 2007 to co-incide with the release of Ron Trent's Coast2Coast mix on NRK, this "Tribute" Mix, by NRK label boss Nick Harris, features some classic RT productions and remixes, as well as collaborations with Chez Damier, who partnered Trent in so many classic productions over the years.

1. Inner City - Do Me Right (Ron Trent & Chez Damier Urban Sound Gallery Vocal Mix)
2. Patrick Green feat. Ebony - Flor Del Mar (Trinadian Deep Remix)
3. Ron & Chez - Hip To Be Disillusioned Vol. 1
4. Chez & Ron - Warfare (Chez D Underground Mix)
5. Chez N Trent - The Choice (Windy City Club Mix)
6. Naomi Daniel - Feel The Fire (Chez N Trent Dub)
7. Batidos - Tengo Sed (Ron Trent Mix)
8. Ron Trent - Love To The World
9. Dajae - Day By Day (Chez N Trent Dub)
10. Ron T & Chez D - The Meaning
11. Kreem ft. Jennifer Kendall (Chez N Trent Club Mix)
12. Ron Trent - Altered States

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Diggin The Vaults: Brigade Honchos - Mixed by Mazi

Honchos Music, NRK's sub label that ran from 2000-2006, released just shy of 50 releases, including underground goodies from the likes of Ian Pooley & Magik J, DJ Dan, D'Julz, AJ Scent, Noel Nanton, Jamie Anderson and George T. Presenting a more trackier and tribal sound to NRK's polished deep house sound, Honchos Music was a firm favourite with a lot of tech-house and tribal DJs of the day.

Honchos one and only label comp, "Brigade Honchos" was released in 2003, and compiled and mixed by Mazi, AKA Audio Soul Project. A veritable romp through the label's catalogue up til '03, CD01 started the ride on a deeper and diskofied tip, taking in tracks from Tony Thomas, Dirty Gringo, Ian Pooley and Mood II Swing. CD02 went darker and more percussive, with remixes from Peace Division, Dano, Piliavin & Zimbardo and more cranking up the tempos.

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Christian Prommer's remixes of Hot Lizard available exclusively on Beatport

German electronic artist, Christian Prommer, has remixed the classic Hot Lizard production, “The Theme”. Prommer is well known for his output on the labels Compost and Sonar Kollectiv, his highly percussive Drumlesson project as well as his involvement in the groups Fauna Flash, Truby Trio and Voom:Voom. On “The Theme” however, Prommer goes solo for a smooth and pulsating remix; utilising elements of the original mix and the classic 1995 Carl Craig remix with some dramatic strings and shimmering hi-hats.

Prommer's remixes of "The Theme" are available now exclusively on Beatport alongside the Original 1995 Carl Craig remix. A 12" release, featuring Prommer's mixes, and the 19965 Love From San Francisco remix, is available now from the NRK webshop.

Christian Prommer Remix