Jeez i actually don't know where to start, i just headed over to Sound Cloud to check if Brabe had anything new he'd been working on. I discovered a new track, oh my soul, this guy, won't stop, he can't stop. I'm sure you've had enough of me singing his praises but wow wow wow, listen to this track, don't even know how to describe it. It's definitely not fidget, this is deep-tech house with the funkiest soul ever!. He's created a tune that manages to be both melancholic and hopeful at the same time. Genius!!
Brace yourselves cause we're about to experience something new. Emerson Todd(Dirtybird, Cocoon) is touring South Africa later this month, with gig's in Jhb, Dbn and Cpt. For those of you who haven't heard the name before, worry not as i have a radio set and podcast so you can get a feel for this Australian Minimal Einstein. He'll be backed by South Africa's own guardians of mInImal, so make sure you get to one of the venues. It's going to be Epic!! Details are below, Cpt and Dbn partygoers will also get to see Killer Robot, lucky lucky!
Competition: Become a fan of JohnnyFidget on Facebook and Inbox me the name of any of Emerson Todd's original tracks. There's two tickets to be given away for each gig in Jhb - The Woods, Dbn - Origin and Cpt - Fiction. He's got a discography spanning 11 years so it should be easy
Emerson Todd - December Mix
Track listing
1."Labyrunth" Claire Ripley - Dessous Recordings
2. "Take it down" (Edu Imbernon Remix) Bart B More - Noir Music
3. "Kinshasa" Dualton - Weplayminimal
4. "Muchen" Diego Mirande & Fillpe Furao - International Freakshow
My current passion is really chilling out and listening to deep/deeptech/minimal tunes. There's something about mature elegant music that puts you in a good space. I might sound like a stoner but this is too sophisticated to be called stoner music, this tune is executed with such gentle precision and restraint that it's easy to forget what you 're doing and concentrate on listening. Kudo's to you Glowing Glisses
I'm usually not a big fan of re-works especially when the original has sentimental value. While i was skeptical when i downloaded this track, i was hoping the fact that it was a Chris James rework meant that some justice would be done to Solid Groove/Sinden original. The result was pure shock as he actually managed to impress by lacing the original with the intro to Switch/Solid Groove's - This Is Sick. Mad Tune
Solid Groove & Sinden - Gotta Get Up (Chris James Re-Shuffle)
Here's a track that really got me reminiscing about the real hey day of Fidget and Jacking. Will Bailey and Hot Mouth have created a track that stands out from all the noisy white noise that passes for music lately. This track is bouncy and has a lot of soul. I'm not too sure if it's Jackin/Fidget to be sure, but get it anyway, it's not gonna blow your socks off but definitely quality
One of my latest and greatest finds is a collaboration between a one DJ Sparkle and Motor City Drum Ensemble. I'm a big fan of MCDE and i was quick to grab this, wow was i surprised by just how dark and dirty this deep-tech number is. While the break spoils it a bit for me, this is such a quality track, Get it now!
DJ Sparkle - Grand Central, Part 1 (Deep into the bowel of house) (MCDE bassline Dub)
Last friday my mate Ando and i headed to Kitcheners Bar in Braamfontein to see Digital Rockit perform a 5 hour minimal/tech set. First up, the venue and crowd were so awesome and on point, it's good to see that minimal has it's loyal followers. After the event i found myself hunting for new stuff and stumbled on some swell tech tracks by Poligono. While both have a unique sound, the tracks have a dirty underground tribal undertone which would be perfect for that early morning set as you're just drunk enough but still chilled. Quality
Mike Kelly aka Mini K has so generously decided to share some stuff he's been working on, and jeez this stuff is insane. This guy's obviously been working non-stop, as he has given us quite a few remixes and original tracks. I'm loving his unique build-up, with its trance-y feel. I think that 2010 is gonna be a huge year for him. Enjoy
Cold Blank - Doin' It Right (Mini K Remix) removed by request
Danny Soundz feat. Teen Wolf - A Shot Of Bacardi (Mini K Remix) removed by request
Dylan H - Parental Discretion (Mini K Remix) removed by request
John Tejada - The End Of It All (Mini K Remix)
Matty B - Nuttahz (Mini K Remix)
Mini K - Feels So Real (Original Mix) removed by request
So it's the start of a new year and i've been thinking about where i wanna take this blog in the next year. I appreciate all the emails i've got with suggestions and idea's, keep 'em coming. So here's a little track by Doomwork to get you in an introspective mood, what you gonna do with your year? Hope this rolling drumming can get you thinking
Well another year, another music filled adventure. I trust you all had a very relaxing, well, hope you had a mad dance floor filled holiday. It's 2010 and time for big things, i trust that you'll keep coming to Johnny for more bangers and epic tunes. Well to start off the year, i've found a little techy number with a whole lotta bounce, a dark dancefloor potential. This is brought to you by Youri Donatz and Franky Rizardo, who i've always kept a look out for. Lets hope this year is fidget's saviour.
