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NEW FROM EXCEPTIONAL27.06.10 Black Diamond Bay - Worship EP7" vinyl single out now on Exceptional Red Available now from JunoRecords and Kudos 1. Worship The Sun 2. Philharmonic Bubbles Black Diamond Bay return with the Worship EP, a gleaming, glistening piece of 7" black vinyl featuring their first two singles Worship The Sun and Philharmonic Bubbles Find out more at blackdiamondbay.co.uk Have a listen right here : RED LABEL: Black Diamond Bay - Philharmonic Bubbles by exceptionalrecords RED LABEL: Black Diamond Bay - Worship The Sun (Single Version) by exceptionalrecords 27.06.10 Audioglider - FreekflameDigital single out now on Exceptional Blue Available now from Beatport and iTunes  1. Freekflame (Space Disco Remix) 2. Freekflame (Cid Inc Remix) 3. The Spirit (Audioglider vs Infinite Groove) Audioglider returns with his second single for Exceptional Records, an atmospheric piece of pure technical magic, beautiful and thoughtful downtempo at it´s best. Freekflame (Space Disco Remix) conjures musical images of a night out in the urban jungle. A simple but effective four to the floor beat, decorated with subtle blips and electronic buzzings starts the piece, soon accompanied by floating watery pads which bubble up from underneath, lifting your head to the night sky. This isn´t so much shoegazing as stargazing as Audioglider demonstrates his technical mastery and unerring ability to tell a beautiful, scenic and wordless story. Remix number one comes from Cid Inc, otherwise known as Henri Hurtig, who was named one of Beatport´s best progressive house artists of 2009. Fusing progressive and tech house with elements from other styles he has enjoyed releases through many well-known labels such as Inkfish, TrivalVision, Global Underground and Bedrock, as well as completing remixes for the likes of John Digweed, Pole Folder, Mason and D-Nox & Beckers. His reworking of Freekflame blows apart Audioglider subtlety and lets rip a euphoric, trance-influenced masterpiece. After the peak set uplift of the Cid inc remix we thought you might be getting a little too excited so let Audioglider and Inifinite Groove gently lull you into a true sense of security. This is a collaboration with Istanbul´s Ozlenen Onal (aka Infinite Groove) who excels in glitchy IDM breaks, futuristic ambient soundscapes and synthetic-organic sound blends. Fans of Jon Hopkins, Ulrich Schnauss and Tom Middleton will appreciate the majesty and sheer beauty of this piece. More on this at Audioglider's Facebook Have a listen to the Space Disco Mix right here : EXCEPTIONAL BLUE - AUDIOGLIDER - Freekflame (Space Disco Remix) by exceptionalrecords 15.06.10 Nursery of Naughtiness in Machinima!Check it out... the new Nursery of Naughtiness single Rock Back To The Punch provides the soundtrack to the Starcraft 2 (Machinima game) trailer. Have a looksee below... 12.07.10 Nursery of Naughtiness - Rock Back To The PunchSingle out now on Exceptional Black BUY FROM iTunes and Beatport This new single Rock Back To The Punch / Wrapped In Plastic shows both sides of this out of control production unit. Rock Back To The Punch is a perfectly executed study in structure and form, mashing together influences as diverse as 80´s rock, breaks and grime, topped off with a perfect pop hook. Wrapped In Plastic is a darker, broodier, invention, with space transmissions, interference on the radio leaving you breathless and confused. Do not adjust your sets. In celebration of their forthcoming single Exceptional's own nasty boys Nursery of Naughtiness have flirted with, taken home and subsequently knocked up this spanking remix of the classic Babylon Zoo track 'Spaceman'. And it's all yours. Now. For FREE! Signup and download it for absolutely free here Listen to 'Rock Back To The Punch' : EXCEPTIONAL BLACK : Nursery Of Naughtiness - Rock Back To The Punch by exceptionalrecords And Wrapped In Plastic: BLACK LABEL: Nursery Of Naughtiness - Wrapped In Plastic by exceptionalrecords Find out more at myspace.com/nurseryofnaughtiness 07.06.10 Cloud - Hökarängen Space ProgramDigital album out now on Exceptional Blue Available Exclusively from iTunes From elegant electronica to full vocal tracks to minimalism there’s very little that’s missing from Cloud’s palette of sounds. Four years after his rather fine debut album Cloud’s brand new long player delivers a glittering selection of tracks to tickle your ears and mess with your mind. The first album – Adventure – a crisp and clear Scandinavian breath of fresh air brought him a small army of devoted followers and praise from some of the bigger names further up the ladder, Tom Middleton, Jimpster and Prins Thomas being but three of them. For the new album Hökarängen Space Program Gothenberg and occasionally Berlin resident Cloud has certainly listened to fellow Gonkyburgers Plej, Hird and Andreas Saag and has also been inspired by what he’s heard during his time in Berlin, but the result stands distinctively and proudly on its own. And Hökarängen Space Program? Well you’ve probably heard of Roswell and area 51, but it’s not so well known that concealed within the grey anonymous Swedish suburb that is Hökarängen there’s rather more going on than meets the eye. Hökarängen like Cloud is not going to be a well kept secret for much longer long. Ask Cloud about the connection and with an enigmatic smile he will tell you there’s a lot of music in his space and a lot of space in his music More on this at Cloud's Myspace Have a listen right here : 07.06.10 Baxen - BassinDigital single out now on Exceptional Black  Baxen – verb to baxen – to bounce or leap about vigorously, often as a result of application of audio-electronic stimulation. Also to be baxened, to have been baxened –to be infected by highly contagious virus, can be caught under almost any circumstances, for example whilst listening to the hi fi or even by just being in the same room as other people who are already infected. Outbreaks more likely to occur after dark especially in clubs featuring top notch electronic music. Also denotes members of a secretive sect known as baxeners. Little is known about them other than their clothing, a cowled habit completely obscuring the face true believers are believed to practice their religion by discussing esoteric philosophers in between bouts of violent but syncopated movement thought to be a form of mating ritual with the opposite sex. Although rarely seen in daylight hours substantial concentrations of this sect are believed to inhabit the south central region of the UK. Bassin - Colloquial – adjective a way of describing big big sounds crammed full of bewildering yet hypnotic flavours as in “that’s one helluva bassin track “ or “that’s bassin heaven” Additionally a collection of creative musical techniques used in Protools requiring exceptional talent and skill to create and mix together the correct proportions of sonic ingredients to produce an out of this world result. More on this at Baxen's Myspace DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Buy from: iTunes or Beatport Have a listen right here : EXCEPTIONAL BLACK: Baxen - Bassin' by exceptionalrecords 30.06.10 Various - From Disco To DubstepSpecial Limited edition 2CD & exclusive iTunes download album out Now on Exceptional Records The eagerly awaited Exceptional album From Disco To Dubstep is released this week through iTunes and as a strictly limited edition double CD (available only in special silver wallets from discerning dealers, at the great price of around £1, but get in quick there are only 250 copies out there!) After 10 years of exploring the highways and byways of electronic music we proudly present a lovingly assembled sonic collection as part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, an eclectic selection of exceptional artists, touching on disco, lounge, electronica, house, electro, breaks, dubstep and more. Here's the full tracklisting: 1 Plej Borderline Mock & Toof Remix 2 Oblong Playing On My Mind (feat. Adam Parker) Maelstrom Vocal Mix 3 Plej Safe Place Toby Tobias Dubbindelay Mix 4 Butti 49 Alan Accelerates Fenomenon Mix 5 Cloud Innocence (feat. Lucien Etori) Falconcrest Remix 6 Ken Ishii Awakening Jimpster Remix 7 Cloud Turning AlphaMotive Remix 8 Blu Mar Ten All Over Again (feat. Ernesto) Tom Middleton Mix 9 Superpumas Hiph Olav Basoski Urban Haze Remix 10 Blu Mar Ten Why Me Why Now Cicada Mix 11 The Rogue Element Panic Attacks King Roc Remix 12 Nursery of Naughtiness Electrified The Rogue Element Remix 13 Culprit 1 No Need To Ask Reso's Resurrection Mix 14 The Rogue Element Hive Raffertie's S.W.A.R.M. Remix 15 Culprit 1 Screamer Planas Mix 16 Tubbs New Way Of Life Marlinspike Mix From Disco to Dubstep then – proof positive that all is not lost in the world of compilations, and a sparkling showcase for Exceptional’s eponymous output. DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Buy exclusively from: iTunes Have a listen to the album sampler right here : 06.07.10 Check out Exceptional Records chart on JunoFeaturing all the latest releases from your favourite Exceptional Artists. Click here now to listen and buy the mix 
30.06.10 Cloud - What You Want12" vinyl & digital single out Now on Exceptional Blue  Out this week is the 12" vinyl version of Cloud's What You Want, featuring two additional B-side tracks Chasm and Jupiter Drift exclusive to the vinyl. Gothenberg exile and currently Berlin resident Alex Berg is back with another classic Cloud track - elegant ethereal instrumentation, a poignant vocal refrain and a fleeting nod to those classic synth sounds of the 90’s combine to deliver a blissful piece of music. Expertly put together with a light but assured touch the whole track floats along above an underlying groove that’s irresistible and altogether simply delicious. The track is from his widely acclaimed his first album Adventure a work of soulful electronica/leftfield house with hooks and a razor edge that joins the dots between funk, soul techno and house effortlessly... this is Swedish music as we like it: emotive, melodic and tinged with a slice of pop sensibility DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Buy from: iTunes, Beatport and JunoDownload 12" VINYL A. What You Want B1. Chasm B2. Jupiter Drift Buy from: Amazon or Juno, or elsewhere Have a listen here : Cloud - What You Want (Ju Ju and Jordash Remix) 24th May by exceptionalrecords Find out more at myspace.com/alexbergakacloud 29.06.10 Oblong - Ship On The HorizonSingle out Now on Exceptional Red  Ship On The Horizon is a song of beautiful sensitivity and insight. An aching tale of love and loss, which cannot help but soften even the hardest of hearts. Musically rock influ-enced but with a hefty nod to Oblong’s brand of delicate electronica, Ship On The Horizon features simple electric guitar, bass and drums, layered with drifting, atmospheric pads, which float etherially above the piece. Adam Parker’s soulful and breathy voice whispers intimate thoughts, a private and internal dialogue. The track rises and swells into into a killer chorus, which somehow sounds so familiar on first listen, and remains quietly in your mind afterwards. A strange and sadly uplifting song which will connect with anyone who occasionally feels old and tired, but knows that there’s somehow hope on the horizon. Oblong has also reinvented the track himself, delivering us the Clear day mix, which features floating, etherial and haunting strings, and the Pique remix, in which Patrick has created immense vocal pads, sampling and reusing Adam’s backing vocals and harmonies, and overlaying glitchy bleeps and beats, wah synths and tremelo basses, turning this song into a reimagined ambient wonder. Ship On The Horizon is taken from Catch The Sun, an album of depth and delicacy, which breathes new life into the oft overlooked art of songwriting. The album includes the acclaimed singles You + Me and Playing On My Mind. Buy from: iTunes and Beatport Listen here : RED LABEL: Oblong ft. Adam Parker - Ship On The Horizon by exceptionalrecords Find out more at myspace.com/therealoblong 21.06.10 Black Diamond Bay - Philharmonic BubblesSingle out Now on Exceptional Red  1. Philharmonic Bubbles 2. Beautiful Waves Black Diamond Bay return with their new single, a moody hangover of beautiful electro-folk. Think Maps meets Aqualung meets Massive Attack, but done in BDB´s own inimitable style. Click here for the full and unbelievable story of how the band met and how this song came in existence The band have a host of festival appearances this summer, notably at the Big Chill Festival, keep checking blackdiamondbay.co.uk for details. Buy from: iTunes, JunoDownload and Beatport Watch the video right here : 01.06.10 Dekata Project - Your NumberSingle out Now on Exceptional Blue  UK Live Soul heads Dekata Project return with another slice of slick house – the first single from the recently signed album deal with Exceptional. Building on their early success, which included an IDJ Bubblin Under feature, and not one but two Metro singles of the week, and Radio 1 airplay, the group features some of London’s top live soul musicians accompanied by beats and production from dance godfather Zed Bias. Natalie Williams lends her velvet vocals to ‘Your Number’ penned by Dekata Project founding father Sam Sharp and all about going out and about on the hunt for potential partners – It’s a tasty slice of percussive 80s synth pie, which builds into an electronic dance floor groove with a pulsing bassline, and a catchy hook (Think Moloko combined with futuristic Japanese riff) It just works! Your Number is coupled with the equally energetic Shake It Up which does exactly what it says on the tin. Two great dancefloor tracks brimful of soul, it’s a blinding combination. With a live performance at the prestigious Regal Rooms coming up and more music coming soon looks like its going to be a long hot summer for Dekata. Buy from: iTunes, JunoDownload and get an exclusive Maddslinky Club mix from Beatport Listen here : Dekata Project - Your Number. Out Now. by exceptionalrecords Find out more at dekataproject.com 26.05.10 Culprit 1 ft. Smiler - DistractionSingle out now on Exceptional Red 
Following hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed single Screamer, Culprit 1 delivers another slice of Grade A musical exploration with the hard-hitting track Distraction, a unique hip-hop paean to a troublesome diversion from a musician’s creativity. Featuring a storming lyrical and vocal performance from BBC 1Xtra-favourite Smiler, the track combines extraordinary instrumentation (an Iranian santur sitting alongside an Italian analogue synthesizer straight out of 1977) with Culprit 1’s trademark crisp beats and detailed production. Culprit 1 has been affectionately labelled “the DJ Shadow of Wales” by none other than uber-DJ Annie Mac, and was originally discovered and signed by BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens. He is equally at home in an electronic beat-driven environment as he is in the contemporary classical genre, having performed live with a string quartet on many occasions. Smiler began rapping 8 years ago in Woolwich, commenting: "My daily journey is nothing short of inspirational, leaving me in need of a vent, a verbal outlet. Nothing or no one understands me better than an instrumental." His ‘Craziest’ single was playlisted on MTV Base and new mixtape ‘Clarity’ has proved equally popular. Distraction is from the forthcoming album Theme 2 explores Culprit 1’s totally unique approach to music production and features stellar performances by Smiler, Polar Bear, The Bryden Strings and an array of undiscovered talent. You have been warned. Buy from: iTunes, and Beatport Listen here : Culprit 1 ft. Smiler - Distraction by exceptionalrecords Find out more at myspace.com/culpritonemusic 17.05.10 10 Rapid - Not Everything Sounds The SameSingle out now on Exceptional Black  NOT EVERYTHING SOUNDS THE SAME / HELP WILL COME / 120 Download it now exclusively from Beatport ‘Another banger… you can’t ignore it!’ The Hats & Friends ‘It's all very very good!!’ SkipperChippers ‘Rather infectious’ Black Plastic ‘Banging !!! 10 Rapid never dips the filth level below 11’ Roscoe Williamson (Arrow!!!) Exceptional Records Black Label are pleased to announce yet another cut of meaty prime electro-techno in the shape of this fantastic dirty banger. ‘Not Everything Sounds The Same’ is what would happen if New Order went berserk. 80’s styled drums (complete with MIDI tom fills), set to low pitch shifted vocals repeating ‘everything sounds the same’ again and again and again. ‘Help Will Come’ and ‘120’ are blend of diverse ideas and influences compiled in 10 Rapid’s unique style, which underpins all his creations. The Rapid one already counts Groove Armada, Cagedbaby, Jamie Zabiela and the Plump DJ’s as fully paid up members of his ever growing supporters club. If you're familiar with cocking an ear in a dirty car park rave to the likes of Vitalic, Simian Mobile Disco, Auotkratz or DFA 1979, then 10 Rapid's party starting will appeal to you too. 10 Rapid’s been keeping his various muscles toned with recent remixes for Cathouse, Grum and Hyper, Malente and Burn the Negative as well as a host live DJ sets all over the world and now a confirm set at the UK’s Secret Garden Party in July. Listen here: 10 Rapid - Not Everything Sounds The Same (17th May 2010) by exceptionalrecords Find out more at myspace.com/10rapid 17.05.10 Oblong - Catch The SunNew album OUT NOW on Exceptional Red  Exceptional Records are very happy to announce the long-awaited album from Oblong. West London producer Patrick Kenmore (Mr Oblong) and resident vocalist Adam Parker have been hard at work for quite some time polishing and perfecting their debut LP, just for you. And we reckon its been well worth the wait. Oblongs organic approach to song writing and his impressive studio skills have led to numerous collaborations with the likes of Add N to X, Nathan Haines, Isaac Turner (Spektrum), Kaidi Tatham (Bugz in the Attic) and Simon Franks (Audio Bullies) amongst others. His extensive musical knowledge and experience have helped him amass a great network of musicians who pop in and out of his Portobello Road studio - including members of the legendary Blockheads, Bugz In The Attic, Yam Who and bass player Ian Rive. Adam Parker has enjoyed recent success with the legendary DJ Sasha on the track Highlife, the undisputed highlight of the Invol2ver album, the resulting EP which includes Adams own original version Lowlife and also with his own band currently touring the UK. From this wealth of experience Oblong have crafted an album of extraordinary depth and delicacy, breathing some new life into the often overlooked art of songwriting. The album includes the acclaimed singles You + Me and Playing On My Mind, as well as nine new, previously unreleased tracks. This is an album of amazing sensitivity and insight. Tales of love and loss, which cannot help but turn over even the hardest of hearts. The eclectic mix of musical influences creates a vibrant and varied album where no two tracks are alike but where all the tracks are in harmony with the whole. If you value great songwriting this one is for you. Buy exclusively from iTunes UK / iTunes US, or your local iTunes store. Listen to an 8min taster mix of the album here: 01 Oblong 'Catch The Sun' Album Mix by exceptionalrecords Check out this video interview featuring Patrick and Adam chatting about the making of the album ´Catch The Sun´ Come and visit Oblong on Facebook or Myspace or check out Adam Parker's very fine solo work here. 08.05.10 Audioglider - REMIX COMPETITION ANNOUNCEDAudioglider, Exceptional Records, FOEM and Soundcloud want to give you the chance to remix Audioglider's recent single 'Coming Up For Air.' 
Click the link below for the full details. Prizes include a yearly Solo premium account on SoundCloud, yearly Lite premium accounts on SoundCloud, an Exceptional album of their choice on CD, free mp3s download and virtual hug from AUDIOGLIDER and FOEM for everybody who takes part. Closes 5th August. ENTER THE COMPETITION HERE |
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