Amon Tobin 'Esther's' Video Premier & Ninja Tune XX Giveaway Week XVIII
Amon Tobin is a long standing Ninja Tune artist with an unbelievable creative output over the course of 15+ years, whose imprint on electronic music is everywhere. His work has influenced a range of genres almost as diverse as his own influences, and as a result has become one of Ninja Tune's most influential and consistent artists.
This week's giveaway comes in the form of a premier of one of the most exciting videos on Ninja Tune to date. Up-and-coming Belgian director Charles De Meyer (aka Chuck Eklectric) became obsessed with 'Esther's', which appeared on Amon’s full-length album Foley Room released in 2007, and decided to create a fan video. Think invasion of the robots with a romantic twist. Amon loved it, and helmed the sound design. We were so impressed that we've made it an official video, and it's now here, in an iphone compatible format, to download for free.
As an added extra, we are also offering a 320 mp3 of 'Shut Down', highlighting one of the amazing Monthly Joints available on a special limited-edition picture disc package available at Amontobin.com.
Amon's webstore re-launches today to offer everything from back catalogue to ringtones, special compositions, and other choice goodies.
Amon has provided a brand new track for the Ninja XX compilation, which also features new, exclusive remixes of his tracks by Kronos Quartet and King Cannibal.
And yea it came to pass that Big Dada and The Banana Klan did release 'Duppy Writer' and yea, it was f**king wonderful... Picking up great reviews all over the shop, full of fun, perfect for trying to catch the last of summer with, we think that anyone who has ever liked a bit of Roots Manuva is going to love this. Far be it from us to advocate the use of illegal drugs, but get some smoke in, crank up the system and feel the magic.
iTunes have a special bonus track 'Rebel Art' (not available anywhere else).
Early CD or LP orders from Ninjashop will get a free poster signed by Roots Manuva himself.
Press for Duppy Writer:
"A heady concoction that pulsates with good vibes" - Dazed & Confused
"Irresistible... approachable yet with real substance... Outstanding" - Q
"The sounds here always convince... Roots Manuva's deft, already reggae-leaning rhyming achieves a perfect fit with Wrongtom's bang-on use of rhythm, bass and sound effects." - Mojo
"Revives memories of Brixton during the era of Aswad and riots while never being content to just pastiche the originals. The result is Roots Manuva's most purely pleasurable long-player" - Uncut
"The results are a revelation... a timeless joy" - Time Out
03.06.10Toddla T 'Sky Surfing' feat Wayne Marshall
Zane Lowe premiered brand new music from Toddla T last night on Radio 1. Sky Surfing featuring Jamaican star Wayne Marshall is the first release on Ninja Tune / Girls Music from Toddla. Recorded in Kingston and Sheffield it's the perfect blend of vibes for the summer dance floors. The single track will be available to buy on Monday 28th June with the full package and 12", including some heavy weight remixes, up for grabs in late July. To hear the track simply go to ToddlaT.com.
01 A Town Called Obsolete (Album Version) 02 A Town Called Obsolete (Radio Edit) 03 A Town Called Obsolete (Mount Kimbie Remix) 04 A Town Called Obsolete (Live)
Andreya Triana returns with the last single before the release of her debut album, 'Lost Where I Belong' (23 August). 'A Town Called Obsolete' is an obliquely upbeat and heartfelt plea for patience and faith in the face of indifference. Triana’s voice is perfect for this mixture of longing and hope, smokey, beautiful and tonally perfect. Bonobo, meanwhile, hooks up dusty break-drumming, thrumming electric bass and a horn part that peaks at just the right times.
Remix duties are taken care of by the hotly-tipped Mount Kimbie. Labelmates of Joy Orbison on Hotflush Records, the duo string Andreya’s backing vox over melancholy pads like Christmas lights round the screen of a lovelorn mainframe. Computer-soul never sounded so melancholy.
The package is rounded out by a live recording of Andreya performing 'A Town Called Obsolete' at Worldwide Awards 2010 at The Garage, London on 6th February. Her band that night featured Bonobo on bass and Fink on guitar!
26.05.10Ninja Tune Podcast - Funki Porcini
Rare interview with the greatest provocateur and humorist of the early Ninja period, Funki Porcini, talking about his new record 'On'. Plus upcoming tracks from the label, all mixed by DK (Solid Steel).
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The new LP by The Infesticons comes in one of the highest quality packages Big Dada has ever put together. Designed by Oscar and Ewan (Wiley, Roots Manuva,) it includes a screen-printed outer sleeve with gold text, full colour inner sleeve with battle scene design by Mike Ladd and heavyweight 180 gram vinyl with download codes. Best of all, each copy is hand signed by Mike Ladd, and hand numbered 1-1000. Some copies even have extra scribbles and lines written by Mike during the process. You can see some film and images of the making of the sleeves here... This truly is a collectors' item and lovely release to own - there's only 1000 for the world, so snap yours up quick!
The first 50 people to buy the Bedford Park LP via the Ninjashop will receive versions with a bonus CD. 'Strictly Wood: The Dirty Raw Singles' is a collection of Mike Ladd's bluesy, guitar based classics, hand picked by the man himself. This CD will not be available any other way, so if you want one - order your LP now!
