Bassboosa - 'Succumb'

At long last the first single release from Bassboosa 'Succumb' is OUT! If you haven't heard it yet, or the album for that matter, I seriously suggest checking it out in it's entirety.

Succumb is one of my favourite tracks on the album, and is an awesome blend of pop with dark overtones, mixing electronica and live instrumentation.

On the package are new alternative mixes from Glen Nicholls (a more electronic sounding version that stays true to the strongest points of the original), Tim Cox (a smooth, laid-back chilled version) and Future Funk Squad (who take elements of the vocals and original parts and twist them into a more driving breakbeat club track).

Here's the video for those that haven't heard it.



A clip of the Future Funk Squad Remix:


This is a digital only release, and is available from the following stores:

iTunes
Play.com
Napster
HMV Digital
Tesco Digital
Global Groove Digital
Dance Records
Trackitdown

Like Minded People iMix #3!

Long overdue iMix #3 is now up on iTunes, chock full of 80's influenced stuff and other tracks that go along with the summery weather we've (sort of) been having lately.

I'll be getting around to blogging individually about some of the artists included here, so do check back for updates soon!

Click here to check it out!

Chromeo - Fancy Footwork

I recently went on a week-long trip to the US, during which I heard a lot about Chromeo. Their album "Fancy Footwork" is now a permanent feature on my iPod.

The duo (P-Thugg and Dave 1 - it's all about those crazy names in this sort of outfit), released their debut album "She's In Control" three years ago, and the follow up is nothing short of brilliance. With singles "Tenrderoni" and "Bonafide Lovin" being particular highlights, the album as a whole is one of those you can throw on when you're in the worst mood ever, and it's cheeky riffs and electrofunk style simply cheer you up.

Anyone that's a fan of "proper" 80's music should check this out!

Bonafide Lovin'


For more information:

Website: www.chromeo.net
Myspace: www.myspace.com/chromeo

Buy Chromeo's music from iTunes here.

Like Minded People iMix #2

My second iMix is up on the iTunes store for your downloading pleasure. It features tracks and artists that I've been blogging about lately (well, since the last iMix) and is typically all over the place style wise.

Check it out here, and as always comments, ratings and feedback are always welcome.

If you don't use iTunes you can get it from the Apple website.

Future Funk Squad - De-mystified

The third and final single to be taken from the stunning debut album "Audio Damage" will be "De-mystified", featuring Tamra Keenan on vocals. This track is one of the highlights of the album, and sounds like it's come right out of a blockbuster movie soundtrack.

There's also a killer remix package for the clubbers, including mixes by Andy Page, Kickflip, Sono and Nuboy. You can hear the full package over at the band's Bebo page, and see the video (featuring Tamra in raunch mode) below:



As always, check out the Future Funk Squad Myspace page for the latest updates too: www.myspace.com/futurefunksquad

Buy the album from Amazon, or iTunes.

Judie Tzuke

A classic moment in music, from a highly underrated songwriter, Ms Judie Tzuke. I've blogged about Bailey Tzuke on here before, but it's high time Judie got some LMP coverage as well.

I became a huge fan of Judie's after being introduced to one of her more recent albums "Secret Agent", by my friend Kirsty. I instantly became hooked on not only the quality of her songwriting, but also the richness and warm maturity of her voice.

This is a clip of the lady herself performing (live I might add) her biggest and most well-known song "Stay With Me Til Dawn", back in 1979.



You can find out all the info you could ever need on Judie on her own website www.tzuke.com, and hear her forthcoming material and latest news on her (now obligatory) Myspace page.

Recommended listening:

Welcome To The Cruise, Judie's first studio album.

Buy from Judie's online store

Secret Agent, my favourite of Judie's albums.

Currently out of stock on Judie's store, but check it if you can.

The Essential Rocket Years, for those that like things digital.

Buy from iTunes

Edison Gem

Wow! Yet another recommendation - I've already fallen in love with the music of Edison Gem, and that was on first listen!

Edison Gem is the pairing of John O'Brien and Riana Riggs, and hail originally from North Carolina, USA but are now based in Los Angeles. Also known respectively as Orion and Jadis, they've had previous outings on labels such as Good Looking and Subtitles Music. They are currently putting finishing touches on their debut album as Edison Gem, and you can hear excerpts of their work on their myspace page.

If you like what you hear there, you should definitely check out their single "Time Stands Still", available now on iTunes. According to a blog on their myspace page, the album should be due release around Spring this year. I, for one, can't wait to hear it!

Anyone heading to the Winter Music Conference in Miami this year should definitely check them out!,