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Balearic Soul – Guest mix Ian Blevins 4.5.2014

Here is a selection of records that I compiled after a visit to India in early 2013. Music that was fed to my ears on beaches, buses, hammocks and through some very relaxed wobbly times. I always like compiling mixes after spending a good period of time somewhere. It provides a link to time and space often bringing back fond memories with good music. Not the worlds worst thing to do is it?

This mix was aired on Purple Radio on the Balearic Soul radio show this Sunday gone. It was also my birthday which was a very nice way to kick off the day by relistening to this selection.

Many thanks to Andy Pye for hosting this

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AL GOBI – QUIBBLE – ROTHMANS

This week sees the release of a new Al Gobi on the prolific Rothmans label. Expect dark chuggy squelches and noises throughout. We’re in fantastic company on this release with Timothy J Fairplay, Tommy Walker 3 and Max Essa providing the other tracks. All which make THE ALBERTO TARANTINI RELEASE and the 5th installment in the Rothmans series which is going from strength to strength. This is a vinyl only release so visit the links below as these get snapped up pretty quickly.

PICCADILLY
JUNO
TUSK
PHONICA

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Al Gobi – 10 Mile [Culprit]


Today saw the release of our 10 Mile track on the compilation for Culprit, ‘Above the City 3’. This is the final installment of a compilation that has celebrated its roof top parties in LA which have no come to a close. The compilation hosts an array of talented artists such as Balcazar & Sordo and Adriatique as well as many others.

The track is so far gaining alot of good feedback. Check out this review at DMC World, …..

Its available for purchase at BEATPORT. Add to cart!

You can listen to the rest of the compilation here which features tracks from Lorenzo Dada, Balcazar & Sordo, Special Case, Nightwalker, Adriatique and Lonely Boy.

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That Old Chestnut & Loop pres. The Revenge & Ali OOFT – Nov 15th

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FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER
LOOP & THAT OLD CHESTNUT PRESENT…
theCut | Newcastle | Funktion One

THE REVENGE
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ALI OOFT
IAN BLEVINS

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The Revenge is a producer who understands the past but embraces the future. The analogue approach, forward thinking productions and his versatility as a DJ, has ensured him a place as one of the leading names in House music in recent years.

After making music for over 15 years, Graeme rose to prominence in 2010 with a string of productions and remixes, which lead to the opportunity to reconstruct an entire album for Z Records, reworking the classic sounds of artists such as Johnny Adams and The Joneses to much critical acclaim. Definitely not a producer to rest on any success, Graeme has gone on to forge several aliases and collaborative projects for his prolific production andexperienced engineering demands. As 6th Borough Project alongside long time DJ, Craig Smith, the partnership has already turned out a stunning full length album for the respected UK label Delusions of Grandeur alongside a selection of low slung remixes.

The Revenge solo productions, though few and far between are worth waiting for when they do arrive. Finding homes on labels such as Needwant, Pokerflat and his own, now defunct and much sort after, Instruments Of Rapture. This brief and concise catalogue showcases vocals, dubs and a range of tempos, all reinforcing the breadth and depth of The Revenge’s influences and abilities. The extensive list of reworks and remixes tell yet another story. These remakes have found their way into just about every selfrespecting club DJ’s collection and are a clear indication of the care for the dance floor as well as the artist’s works in question.
The future looks every bit as ardent as the past. An eagerly awaited new EP will be the first original production released for over two years, and this beckons a new era in The Revenge productions. Tours are already scheduled for return visits to the US, Asia and Australia, as well as hand picked remixes for some of House music’s best-loved and most respected labels.

If it is in partnership, an undercover alias or as The Revenge, the chances are your listening has been soundtracked in some way by Graeme’s music in the past few years. Expect to hear a lot more the future too.

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Future Disco Interview

For the last 4 year or so I have been a resident for Future Disco here on the island at Space. This year is no different and have been holding down the Premier Etage all summer again and this Tuesday I’ll be making my Future Disco debut on the Sunset Terrace.

They’ve asked me a few questions about various topics and will be sending over a brief mix for the Radio show as well. In the mean time here’s me answering questions.

FUTURE DISCO INTERVIEW

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Second Line – Fly Back [Colour Series]

Over the last few summers myself and Jem Haynes have been making music under our Second Line guise. Last year saw the debut release which is available here.

Today is one of our new tracks featured on the new Colour Series sampler alongside a whole host of talent who will be releasing music on the label. The track is called Fly Back and is now available on BEATPORT and JUNODOWNLOAD. Go listen, go buy it and play it very loud.

The sampler has had some great feedback that you you can read at Knob magazine, Data Tranmission, Ibiza Voice and 4 Clubbers .

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We Love Podcast 10 – Hot Chip & Ian Blevins

For episode 10 of the We Love podcast I’m in sterling company with ridiculously nice people at Hot Chip whos set on the terrace at Space was recorded for all the people who weren’t lucky enough to be there on the night or just can’t remember it.

My contribution to the podcast is picking 5 tunes i’ve been enjoying this summer. These differ from day to day so here’s 5 I’ve been enjoying all summer but tracks i’d could also remember at that point in time in particular. Enjoy anyhow myself chatting with Andy Wilson.

http://official.fm/tracks/z8ta

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That Old Chestnut 2nd Birthday with Harri @ The Globe – July 13th

Two years since we had our first party with Cottam, we’re celebrating our 2nd birthday by having another terrace party and inviting one of the best residents in the Uk to play music at our party. Harri from Subclub.

He will be joined on the night also by myself, Steven Dunn, 6th Finger, Rubix residents, Ian Murphy and James Auton.

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