Warp Records Triple Post - New music from Squarepusher and Clark and the Battles Remixes

On today's triplet of new goodies from the classic electronic music label we will not be discussing the rumors regarding a new Boards of Canada double album.  Instead we will talk about Squarepusher's upcoming album details and live show, Clark's latest tune off his upcoming LP and the Battles' remix album.

Squarepusher has disappeared for while (no shocker there) since his latest project with Shoebaleader One.  We're extremely excited to hear that he's back with a new album entitled "Ufabulum" releasing in mid-May, which according the the man himself will be pure electronic (no bass guitar? doubt it), melodic and aggressive. We're also glad that the Daft Punkesque mask he dawned on his previous collaborative project is still around.  Listen to a tiny snippet of what's to come below.  For more details on live performances revolving around the new album go here.

Up next is the latest track to appear from Clark's upcoming LP "Iradelphic".  We've already posted another album track "Com Touch", and now you can listen "The Pining Pt 2" below as well.  This track is still heavy in the beat section, yet the song is even more melodic with vocal elements that are introduced in this way for the first time on a Clark track:

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Our last bit of new is the exciting announcement with regard to a remix album of Battles' Dross Glop LP based on the relevant 12" releases.  Contributors include Hyperdub labelhead Kode 9, Shabazz Palaces, Silent Servant, Hudson Mohawke and more.  The album will be releasing in mid April.  Our favorite of the few that have seen the light of day so far is the remix of "Sweetie & Shag" by The Field.  Listen to it below:

Listen: Com Truise – “Check Yo Ponytail” Mixtape

East Cost producer/DJ Com Truise dropped a new exclusive mixtape this week entitled “Check Yo Ponytail.” The producer bathes the listener in a wash of retro-futuristic selections, infused with kraut rhythms and hints of new wave.  Com’s own brand of slow motion digital funk is interlaced throughout the 20 track selection alongside such artists as Boards of Canada, New order, Das Kabinette and more.

Tracklist:
1. VHS 1
2. Wutendes Glas
3. VHS 2
4. Advisory Circle – Sundial
5. Boards of Canada – Iced Cooly
6. New Order – This Time Of Night (Live)
7. Skinny Boys – Unity
8. Harry Forbes – Technicality No. 3
9. Andy Clark – Fat Cats
10. Das Kabinette – Fudge It
11. The Fashion – Future Girl (Instrumental)
12. Dave Jackson – Mini Logos 4
13. Jeff Newmann – Future Design
14. International Music System – Dancing Therapy
15. Com Truise – A DAT 2
16. Com Truise – A DAT 3
17. Steve Everitt – Breakdance
18. Luis Jardim – Soul Train
19. Com Truise – I dream (For you)
20. Mark J. Cairns – Airwolf Theme

Mark Van Hoen - "The Revenant Diary" LP

We're happy to announce that the legendary Mark Van Hoen will be releasing his his fifth solo album "The Revenant Diary" this time on Editions Mego records.  The founding member of Seefeel, mastermind behind Locust and Slowdive collaborator knows how to make noise.  His distinct sound is based around his mastery of tone, detail, harmonics and melody...a celebration of the potential of electronic music and an accomplishment in sound scultping.  According to the press release the basis of this album was recorded on "4-track tape, using a minimal set-up, reminiscent of his first early '80s musical adventures as a young teenager."  Aside from fans of the aforementioned projects, this is also music for fans of Boards of Canada, Bibio, The Field, The Orb etc.  As you can tell by the preview below this is bound to be one of the albums to look out for in 2012. We can't wait.

mark van hoen - the revenant diary (album preview) by experimedia

Download: Boards of Canada mix by DJ Food

If you're anything likes us than your probably really really miss Boards of Canada.  The hordes of immitators, as well as an entire generation inspired by their music (see nearly all the lo-fi electronic scene, witch-house, ghost-hop etc) just doesn't seem to cut it.  While the appearance of new BoC material is long overdue, rumors are growing that an album is on the way, based on the appearance of a grey empty icon amidst the duo's discography on their official website (this apparently also happened sometime before their last release the "Trans Canada Highway" EP). 

Given this painfull drought, Ninja Tune artist DJ Food's (Strictly Kev) mix of tracks from their Geodaddi album might have been missed by some but shouldn't be overlooked.  According to Kev "Ten 3" CDs were made in hexagonal foldout covers with printed and sticker insides. BoC were given 4, Warp were given 4, Kev has 2."  The mix serves as a reminder (hopefully to the band themselves too!) of the relevance, timelessness and, yes, genius, of the duo's music. Listen to or download Sometime In The Future by DJ Food below.  Here's hoping that we'll hear some new BoC material 'sometime in the future' too.

Sometime In The Future by DJ Food

 

Run DMT - "Montana Mountain Groan"

Loop-based lo-fi drone music might not be everyone's cup of tea but this track by Run DMT reminds us of a Dilla conscious psychedelic take on the sound of The Field by a fan of Boards of Canada and Animal Collective.  It might sound over the top to be throwing such huge names around for a song that is essentially a 4 second loop on repeat with the subtlelest of variations, but that is a testament to the artist's succinct production.  Listen to the aptly named "Montana Mountain Groan" below:

Run DMT: "Montana Mountain Groan" by alteredzones