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
19.08.10Help Fund Kid Koala's Residency at MASS MoCA!
In December 2010, Kid Koala will come to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), www.massmoca.org, for a week-long creative residency to develop a family-oriented live show based on his graphic novel/soundtrack project Space Cadet. During the residency, Kid Koala and his five-member creative team will live in the museum’s artist housing, build a set with the production staff, and perform the show (along with a Q&A session) on Saturday, December 11.
For his show at MASS MoCA, Kid Koala will perform Space Cadet’s soundtrack on six turntables and a piano. At the same time, images from the book will be recreated live on custom-made screens to create an all-encompassing experience. MASS MoCA’s black box theater will be transformed into an intimate, living-room-like environment, allowing the audience to have a personal experience of the work while sharing the space with others. The audience will watch the projections on stage while listening to Kid Koala’s performance of the soundtrack using headphones. All donations will help fund residency and production costs, including artist housing and accommodations, equipment, and technical services.
The MASS MoCA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, and all gifts we receive are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
18.08.10Ninja Tune Book - 20 Years of Beats & Pieces
'Ninja Tune: 20 Years of Beats & Pieces' is the latest book in Black Dog Publishing’s Labels Unlimited series, written by Stevie Chick to mark Ninja's 20th anniversary.
It includes exclusive interviews with many of our key artists and label staff. The story begins with Matt Black and Jon More crossing paths in the mid-80s, going on to form Coldcut and breaking free from the majors to set up Ninja Tune.
An eclectic and colourful volume, '20 Years of Beats & Pieces' is an indispensable book for anyone with an interest in electronic music, independent labels and the music industry. Written by veteran music journalist Stevie Chick, author of 'Spray Paint The Walls: The Black Flag Story', and the Sonic Youth biography 'Psychic Confusion'.
Paperback editions of this 192 page book are on sale at the Ninjashop now. The hardback is reserved for the Ninja Tune XX boxset.
16.08.10Spokes 'We Can Make It Out' Video
Spokes return with their debut album for Counter Records, 'Everyone I Ever Met' in early 2011.
'We Can Make It Out' is the first single from the new record, out in November on very limited 7" vinyl and download. Become a fan of Spokes on Facebook to get the latest updates or sign up for their newsletter here.
13.08.10Eskmo 'Cloudlight'
First single on Ninja Tune from new label signee Eskmo (aka Brendan Angelides). 'Cloudlight' is released 6 September - a song that somehow manages to rope together the aesthetics of glitch, dubstep and r&b.
Troubling, beautiful and strangely uplifting all at once, it states, simply and without the need for any of these words, that Eskmo is a new and unique presence in electronic music.
