Electronic – Page 297

May 24, 2008May 23, 2008

Ultra Cat – Orbiting The Earth

So who is UltraCat? Well, they are a duo of Yuriko Miyamoto and Jonah Dempcy from Seattle Washington. Together they produce really groovy house with a slight twist. For example, this track which has elements of 1950’s sci-fi mixed with a deep house groove.

Bio from thesixtyone.com

UltraCat is a house music project started in March 2008 by Yuriko Miyamoto and Jonah Dempcy. Yuriko has a background as an artist, designer and multi-instrumentalist. Jonah’s background includes the electronic-jazz project Revolution Void and collaborations with musicians such as Michael Shrieve (Santana) and Matthew Garrison (Herbie Hancock’s Future2Future band).

Together, they produce music which draws from house roots in disco as well as contemporary artists like Bob Sinclar, Daft Punk, Cassius and Basement Jaxx. By referencing classic funk, disco and house tracks and reinterpreting long-lost rare groove tracks, UltraCat brings a unique and refreshing sensibility to the realm of house music.

For more information, visit the UltraCat homepage at www.ultracatmusic.com.

Ultra Cat – Orbiting The Earth

May 23, 2008October 23, 2020

The Black Ghost – I Want Nothing (extended version)

Here’s a little something to kick off the weekend right!

Love the church-esque keyboard sound on this track around the 4:00 minute mark.

Last.fm bio:

Made up of Simon Lord (previously of Simian fame, whose band mates currently make up production duo Simian Mobile Disco), and Theo Keating (previously of The Wiseguys), inspired by producers like Daft Punk and Timbaland combined with Theo’s previous Djing experiences, the Black Ghosts offer a refreshing take on the arguably tired electro-rock genre.

The Black Ghost – I Want Nothing (extended version)

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May 22, 2008October 23, 2020

Fink – Blueberry Pancakes

This track can be found on Fink’s 2007 release title, “Distance and Time”. Minimal elements give this track a very personal and emotionally driven sound. You can hear the heartache and yearning of a lost or possibly missed Love.

Bio from Last.fm:

Fink, AKA Fin Greenall, is a singer-songwriter, producer and DJ from Brighton, England. It is also the name given to the touring trio fronted by Greenall himself, completed by Guy Whittaker (bass) and Tim Thornton (drums). Fink’s recording career began with Ninja Tune’s release of his debut album Fresh Produce in 2001, a well received chill-out
set that fitted neatly with the output of the label. However, it was his second release, 2006’s Biscuits For Breakfast, that defined his style and began to bring his name to a wider audience. Built around his bluesy voice, finger-picking acoustic guitar and the tripped-back live rhythm section, Biscuits boasted a fledgling pop sensibility while retaining the signature Ninja Tune vibe – a fact not lost on a swelling crowd of industry luminaries, notably Zero 7, who promptly invited Fink to support them on their UK tour, and Nitin Sawhney, with whom Fink guested at the 2006 Electric Proms. A follow-up is currently being recorded for early 2007 release.

Fink – Blueberry Pancakes