Shinichi Osawa is one of Japans biggest musical outputs, an acclaimed producer, composer, DJ and musician he certainly has been making a name for himself over the other side of the world and within niche music markets across the globe. Recognize this one? We thought you might. ‘Star Guitar‘ was originally a hit for the Chemical Brothers in 2002, where it reached #8 in the UK Singles Chart. Now Shinichi has transformed this track into a stunning guitar-led fusion of twisted beats with a driving bassline with the vocal sounding more haunting than ever before! With early support already coming in from the likes of Radio 1s Pete Tong and Galaxy FMs Andi Durrant & David Dunne we can definitely see this one being played from the dark underground clubs to the peak time terraces worldwide. Remixes courtesy of the Streetlife DJs, Brookes Brothers and the Japanese Popstars, Cagedbaby, Patrick Alavi & Popular Computer.
With voting officially closed for the annual DJ Mag Top 100 poll, attentions now turn to the results party which takes place this year at London’s Ministry of Sound, October 29th! Among those performing on the night will be Ibiza mainstay David Guetta, the currently all-conquering Deadmau5, French techno connoisseur Laurent Garnier, Toolroom boss Mark Knight and the ‘Worlds Number 1 DJ’ who has apparently been confirmed. The line-up is notable by its distinct lack of trance artists who regularly dominate the standings and in particular the top 10. UK Beatbox champion Beardyman will be hosting the event which will cost a nominal 5 pounds entry with all proceeds going to the RNID’s Dont Lose the Music campaign.
Fast Trax this week features the video for ‘Black Gold’ from the Stereo MCs, ‘Dream On’ from Christian Falk ft Robyn, a world exclusive on Booka’s Easy Way Out Mix of Booka Shade’s ‘Sweet Lies’, the video for ‘Bathroom Gurgle’ from Late Of The Pier, an exclusive interview with German techno goddess Monika Kruse, the Bedroom Bedlam Top 3 Chart and exclusive to the mobile phone version of the show, the video for ‘Neighbours’ from Robbie Russell & Davide Loi.
As you might’ve seen Deadmau5 added a new track to his MySpace player called ‘Ghosts n Stuff’. Have a listen to it below and make sure to checkout the end for a little suprise.
Jesse Rose closes the terrace with a twisted electronic tech house set at Goa in Space Ibiza.
About Jesse Rose
Jesse Rose was raised on Motown soul, jazz and eighties funk in London, moving to Bristol to begin throwing club nights with old friend Jamie Anderson at the beginning of the nineties. In 1997 Jesse moved back to his hometown London and soon started playing regularly around the capital, honing his particular blend of Chicago house and early Detroit techno. He releasing his first mix CD ‘Tec-House Living’ on the Subversive label under his Deeper Sound Of Bristol moniker before founding Front Room Recordings with Chris Belsey in 2001. The Front Room artist roster boasts the likes of Solid Groove, Trevor Loveys, Jamie Anderson, Atlantic Fusion, Rob Mello, John Tejada, Stefan Goldmann and productions and remixes by Jesse himself. Jesse also co-owns ‘loungin’ recordings’ and his newly formed ‘Made to Play’ imprint, though lately he’s been releasing on Simple, Freerange REKIDS, Dubsided and Get Physical.
As well as his own production slate, which includes the massive ‘A-sided’ on Dubsided, Jesse has remixed the likes of Riton, Radio Slave, Elite Force, Kosma & Trevor Loveys to name a few. Jesse can also be found producing alongside Dave Taylor AKA Solid Groove/Switch under the guises of Induceve on Derrick Carter’s Classic label. Induceve highlights include ‘Jazz Chops’, ‘Time To Begin’ and ‘Monolevel’ on Classic as well as the ‘Pick It Up’ EP on Dubsided. Jesse also regularly produces alongside Trevor Loveys as izit?
Jesse regularly plays Europe’s most respected clubs including Fabric, Basics, WMF, Panoramabar. Residencies have included Front Room Sessions @ Kinzo in Berlin, Wagg in Paris, a two-year stint on Kiss FM and Back to Yours in London.
We Love… The last party of the season. Bringing a close to proceedings on the white isle this year are Ben Watt and Jeff Mills. Distinctly different styles and backgrounds meet to discuss years wrapped up and in love with music. Featuring performanes from Ben Watt, James Zabiela & Nic Fanciulli, Jeff Mills, Mr Doris, David Phillips, Ian Blevins, Jon Howell, Hell, Paul Woolford, Steve Lawler and more.
2562 aka Dave Huismans is one of dubstep’s fastest rising stars having caught the attention of the wider techno and dubstep communities with a series of high quality releases on Tectonic. His music is a fusion of dubstep and techno, he is being touted as the next big thing. In this interview with Red Bull Music Academy Radio, 2562 talks about what makes up his unique sound and how his name came about. Beatport interviewed 2562 back in July, and he revealed then that he’s a huge fan of Shed, whose new album ‘Shedding The Past‘ is blowing up in Berlin currently. You should also check out 2562’s brilliant long player ‘Aerial‘.
