Here it is, the first post by another member of the aural flex crew (the one having a tasty j in the pic). Since I've been listening mainly to 90's hip-hop recently and not really keeping up to date with the latest electronic explorations I decided to do a bootleg of a Tribe Called Quest track. Upping the tempo to 105bpm and keeping it dreamy - enjoy.
Sorry it's been a while guys, been busy elsewhere with trying to get my night sorted (22nd Sept, Timbuk2 Bristol :p), and the other DJ's in the collective haven't really been pulling their weight.
I did have some ideas for a themed post, but I've left it too long now so I'm just going to post some tracks which don't really link, and may be old because I haven't been in the loop lately, sorry!
The first track is from my favourite producer at the moment, who I found by following the Youtube recommended tracks. Don't know much about him, except that he is from Glasgow, so both his location and music are likewise to Koreless. There must be something in the water up there. Bramhall waits by Soosh
This one is a track I found in my DJ bag while trying to have a little mix through headphones because my cable to the speakers is in my mates locked room (I'm all over the place, I know). But it is one of those tracks you never know you have until you stumble across it and think whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat to yourself. It's very similar to what Crookers are putting out under the name Dr Gonzo at the moment. In other words, just wild crazy fecked up house which should be caged. Don't have a clue what is being said though. Familjen - Det Var Jag (Savage Skulls & Marcus Price Remix)
Again another track which is anything but fresh at the moment, but it just has to be shared. I will use the excuse that it is now available for download for my reason of putting it up. That, and the fact that it is the biggest, fattest, sickest fucking unreal ajsbajdb track so far this year. This version is from the album, the club version does hit harder, but you can't complain at either. B-side track Dreamzz is also up there, meaning that when this album drops it may be 2k11's big hit. Rustie. Rustie - Ultra Thizz / Dreamzz (out now) by Rustie
This track I found on my mates wall, something not uncommon at the moment because this type of sound seems to be everywhere at the moment. Garage is back, and it's tracks like these making the revival even better than the first time round. Whenever we say goodbye by Jamie Grind
Wooooooop, here we have two tracks mixed into one, because thats how we do it when we are flexin'. Another garagey sound, it's the second track out the two that caught my ear. Such a smooth sound that would still go off in a club keeping bootys bouncing and fingers pointing. Just realised too, the above 3 artists are London based, showing that it isn't just Bristol and Glasgow pioneering this new sound! Silhouette / Reset [AUS1134] by George FitzGerald
Now to end on we have something different, as always is the way with our own Max Jones. A very blippy, crunky, bassy glitch-hop track on a free download. Could easily be played out, and is alot more innovative than the shit Dubstep in which it's bassline could share. Peter Crikey by Max Jones
Here as promised is the second half of todays post with fresh new music to delight you. Complete with an irrelevant abstract title picture of course. First track is by Joe Goddard whose name you may recognise from Hot Chip, or more recently as being half of 2 Bears, the house duo taking music by storm this summer. Well here is some of his solo stuff, and it is definately not what you will expect from him, but it is large. Touching on a future garage tinge, he has made a bouncy track with a unique and Shakira-esque vocal that works all too well.
And if you hadn't heard of the 2 Bears, this is their latest track, an unbelievable remix of Metronomy - The Bay which manages to keep the basis of the original but then take it up a notch into a summer anthem which will be stuck in your head all day
Now for this guy I'm clueless. Haven't heard of him before and saw him on an off chance as my mate posted him on Facebook. But oh my God, I just hope you have quality speakers.
For this track I was going to post Phaeleh's track 'The Cold In You', but then I spotted that he had uploaded this track 4 days ago and it just had to be done. The grinding bass below the powerfully delicate vocals are as if Breakage was on speed. Which is something I would want to hear if Phaelah wasn't producing bangers like this.
Now the last track isn't the youngest and is getting rinsed quite abit but it is well worth a mention. Massively influenced by Massive Attack and getting quite abit of recognition and radio play, I can only hope that this is the way that pop music is going.
In the light of the latest Inbetweeners movie we have decided to bring you the best of Aural Flex's fwends... Fuck that, we don't need any obvious money-maker to bring you music made by our companions. The first of today posts today with the second bringing you fresh music which you should be hearing, while this one is bringing a select few tracks from people we personally know to the forefront.
First track is straight out of the Aural Flex camp from Max Jones (who seems to be producing quicker than David Guetta at the moment). Not his latest track, but my favourite of what he has put out lately, it's a really experiemental yet smooth listen with his signature clicks and a real good guitar solo. # by Max Jones
Now from a previous flatmate of mine to a current housemate. This guy is called Crump and is putting out some really solid music at the moment, as well as working with Zed Bias currently. Definately check out his Soundcloud for his latest tracks, but I'm going to post my personal favourite by him, which is an absolute scorcher through the right speakers. Crump - Remind Me (Feat. Mel) by Crump.UK
This next guy is probably the biggest guy I personally know. He is one half of My Nu Leng who are a future garage duo getting some quality releases supported by some big names, as well as having a mix played out on Mistajam's 1Xtra show. By himself he is a D&B producer and DJ and is definately going places.
Lastly, I don't know this guy personally but know of him and spoke to him abit with him being Bristol based. Something very different to what has been showcased so far, but a sound I very much support. This is an Electro-Swing mix live from some festival. Really fun music and great for playing when getting ready to go out!
It may seem abit early for another post but I really had to share this as soon as I heard it. One of my flatmates had a mate stop round and turns out he made this beautiful track as well as filming and producing the video for it. The track is really melodic but also uplifting, while the video only enhances the raw and personal feel to the whole piece.
Even after this guy (Seres Balint a.k.a Tempo) stopped round for a few days, I didn't really find out much about him and it wasn't until the last day when I actually heard his track. However, him being an unknown quantity only adds to the enjoyment of his music which, on further inspection, is really enjoyable and unique.
2nd post and abit of an Aural Flex update. If you care to look to the right, you can see we have updated our DJ profiles. There are some tracks and mixes uploaded, and more profiles to come. Anyway on to the music.
This first track is an absolute beaut from Lorca. It sounds very Koreless, with a low enough resonance to make any bonce bounce, and then there is a vocal which would make even Susan Boyle wet.
This one is something special from Dark Sky's latest EP 'Radius'. The whole release is four pieces of mind blowing music, but 'Neon' is my favourite just for the bubbly percussion hits and simple yet effective synth.
Neon by Dark Sky
The last track is also a new-ish track from an EP, this time Hudson Mohawke. It may not be everyone's pick of the bunch, but it is garanteed to blow your mind either in disbelief or sheer frustration at how weird it is. Hudson Mohawke - Cbat
Alright peeps, welcome to Aural Flex and our first post of many.
Writing now is Keady (one half of Lamb Skank), and I'll be one of the numerous DJ's to post on here in an attempt to bring fresh flexing pleasures of the aural variety.
And, with this being the first anyone has to say from Aural Flex, it seems only fitting that the first tracks posted are ones which I think are perfect set starters.
First we have a reconstruction of a track by The Mystery Jets by Duke Dumont. They have literally taken it to pieces and then built up an eery atmosphere of circling vocals and echoeing beats. This then breaks down before patiently building itself back up before crashing a vortex of sound which can't come soon enough. Mystery Jets -Two Doors Down (Duke Dumont Reconstruction) by Duke Dumont
Next we have an awesome track by Tom Staar which whirs away and builds up energy before unleashing a frenzy of dutch house bleeps with a driving bass which wouldn't fail to get any set started. It Excites Me by Tom Staar
Here is a remix of Fake Blood which allows you to slowly build up your set while still keeping energy at a high. It keeps on promising to drop into that definative Fake Blood bassline, but instead it keeps rolling over creating a tense atmosphere ready to explode with the next track, similar to DJ Fresh's recent remix of Wretch 32 - Don't Go Noah And The Whale - "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N" - FAKE BLOOD Mix
This next track is something abit different and touches on the hideous named 'Post Dubstep' sound. It's by a masterful producer Slugabed who moulds glitches, bleeps and cut vocals into an overwhelming build-up before unleashing an overwhelming drop. Slugabed - My Sense of Smell Comes and Goes
This is a track which quite defines the unique Bristol sound at the moment, but in my opinion when under the radar abit. It would be a perfect start to patient mix which could draw the listener in before slowly building up. Bashmore manages to keep the vital stems which made the original so big, but then also adds his own personal melodic style to create an all round winner. ZZT - Zzafrika (Julio Bashmore Remix)
