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"it all makes for another interesting EP from fullbarr, which we're following more avidly with each release"- MIXMAG, feb 2012
Friday 18 July 2014
New Vinyl - 008 Andy Ash
After a long, long wait, we present the first glimpse of the new vinyl release. hitting shops later , you can pre-order via our distribution company Rubadub or directly with us. info.fullbarr@gmail.com
Tuesday 15 July 2014
Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead [1979]
Tuesday is good for listening to post punk from 1979....
Minimal Man...
Wednesday 4 June 2014
DJ Koze - Amygdala (Roman Flügel Remix)
Tuesday 3 June 2014
Field Trip 15-17th August
Another new festival has arisen and this time its from a group of mates of ours and only a short journey from Leeds The line up looks cracking and if I'm honest i think its going to be rather mental!
M5 - Celestial Highways
Sunday 1 June 2014
Bobby O'Donnell - Bridich (Strobewax)
As part of the upcoming ONE ILLUSION party in Barcelona on THURSDAY 12TH JUNE 2014, a few of the Artists who are playing at the event are making some of their tracks / edits available for FREE DOWNLOAD.
This first one is from one of our favs Bobby O'Donnell
Labels: 2014, barcelona, sonar, techno
Wednesday 28 May 2014
Delano Smith - Twilight
One of my favourite artists has to be this guy.... Delano Smith. Hailing from Detroit his career kicked off in the late 70s.
He has had a slue of classic releases's and now releases his 2nd Album "Twilight" on Sushitech.
A must check for those into deeper.
Monday 12 May 2014
Hot out of Dresden :Jacob Korn
His records always crop up in my sets, Dresden based Jacob Korn part of the Uncanny Valley family and is on fire...
Sunday 11 May 2014
Watergate 16 - La Fleur
We are delighted to announce that Hans Berg " Machines" will feature on Watergates infamous Mix CD.
Tracklist:
01. Matthias Meyer – Miss Appre Gate (Beatless Version) – Watergate Records (exclusive track) 02. Of Norway – Trust In The You Of Now – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
03. Casino Times – 202Club – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
04. Show-B – Dem Atmos – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
05. Dj Sprinkles – Grand Central Pt. 1 (Deep Into The Bowel Of House) (MCDE Bassline Dub) – Mule Musiq
06. La Fleur – Stella – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
07. Peace Division – Seriously Twisted – Low Pressings
08. Andrea Parker – Too Good To Be Strange – Touchin' Bass Records 09. La Fleur – Arms Around – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
10. Johannes Volk – Glare – Tief Music
11. Miss Kittin – What To Wear (SPN Rmx) – wSphere/Wagram Music 12. Quantum Entanglement – Acid Thunder – Vakant
13. Hans Berg – Machines – Fullbarr
14. Sunday Brunch – No Resistance – Svek
15. Laurent Garnier – Flashback (Video Mix) – F Communications
01. Matthias Meyer – Miss Appre Gate (Beatless Version) – Watergate Records (exclusive track) 02. Of Norway – Trust In The You Of Now – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
03. Casino Times – 202Club – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
04. Show-B – Dem Atmos – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
05. Dj Sprinkles – Grand Central Pt. 1 (Deep Into The Bowel Of House) (MCDE Bassline Dub) – Mule Musiq
06. La Fleur – Stella – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
07. Peace Division – Seriously Twisted – Low Pressings
08. Andrea Parker – Too Good To Be Strange – Touchin' Bass Records 09. La Fleur – Arms Around – Watergate Records (exclusive track)
10. Johannes Volk – Glare – Tief Music
11. Miss Kittin – What To Wear (SPN Rmx) – wSphere/Wagram Music 12. Quantum Entanglement – Acid Thunder – Vakant
13. Hans Berg – Machines – Fullbarr
14. Sunday Brunch – No Resistance – Svek
15. Laurent Garnier – Flashback (Video Mix) – F Communications
Thursday 17 April 2014
Red Lights...
Red Light Radio is based in a former
prostitution window located in the red light district in Amsterdam,
co-founded by Orpheu de Jong.
For us its one of the best online radio
stations around showcasing everything from rock and roll ,
experimental folk to the beloved cutting edge house and techno.
Go delve the archives on their Soundcloud or go listen or watch live...
Tuesday 21 January 2014
AN INTERVIEW WITH BOBBY O'DONNELL
My name is Bobby O'Donnell. I live in Leeds, hail from
Blackpool and I'm a Gemini.
You
have been stalwarts of the music scene in Leeds for some years, how has it
changed musically for you? Has it been a positive shift in direction in terms
of tastes/styles/clubs?
I think living in Leeds has introduced me to different
styles of music but nothing has changed, I still like music that is soulful in
its ways and that can cover all genres, tempos etc. It's just the music I make
and play has a certain functionality to it now. That's due to a djing context
more than anything. It's definitely a positive thing.
Tell me
about your long association with Mint Club? What makes the Mint brand so good?
The Mint Club is pretty much part of the wallpaper in
Leeds now, the club has been going for ages and long may it continue! It's just
one of those special places to go and lose your mind, body and dignity in. I'm
associated with it due to me being good friends with Shane and the people who
run System. They're really sound and they have given me a massive opportunity
by letting me play records there. The Mint brand is so good because they go the
extra mile whenever they put on an event. Both clubs sound systems are
testament to how much they care about getting it right.
You
have recently started your label, Strobewax apart from Fullbarr what else has
inspired you?
Just Fullbarr mate. Seriously though, I am more inspired
by seeing someone excel in his or her chosen field. While I obsessively listen
to and respect a lot of people who make and release music, I tend to try to not
be inspired too much by other musicians and record labels, as it often breeds
an unhealthy sense of competition and can ultimately lead to imitation. I find
it best to clear my head and try to do my own thing. I'm probably more inspired
by Chris Morris, Steve Coogan and Armando Ianucci.
What
interesting things have you got coming up?
I have a release on Catch Recordings coming very soon,
which I’m really happy with. It's got a proper nice remix by our good friend
Bob Barker. I'm doing the next Strobewax release, which just went to cut - It
will be out early February - and Fred P has chosen my tune, 'The Shards of Our
Childhood' to put on the 'Selected' compilation for his Boards label, which is
out 28th January. To say that I am happy with that would be a complete
understatement. I have long been into his music, so for him to want to use mine
is completely humbling.
3
tracks that won’t leave your box?
Rick Wilhite - Vibes - New And Rare Music on Rush Hour VA –
Earth Tones 2 on Soul People Music
Vakula - Leleka 2 on Leleka
Finally
tell us a funny story?
My Dad was behind the M.A.R.S./Acid House piss-take/pub
singing cover 'Pump Up The Bitter' as Star Turn On 45 Pints. It bothered the
charts in 1989 and he was on Top Of The Pops. He also wrote a lot of credible
disco stuff. It's more of an amusing anecdote than an incredibly funny story.
Friday 27 December 2013
MUSIC THAT MAKES SENSE #4 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Now then...it's been a while since we have done one of these! Considering it's nearly the dawn of a new year we thought it best to give you a little breakdown of some of the beats we have been battering in the last 12 months!
Whether they have been released this fine year or not, they have certainly done unmistakeable damage whenever we have had the pleasure of playing them out.
Vinalog - Rework
Not exactly the tune we wanted to post as it wouldn't let us, but to be fair there is too many bombs from this artist so this will have to do! Basically Anything Vinalog have put out is techno GOLD. Vinalog AKA John Swing has been a mainstay in our record box for tiiiime so it is only right that we include this cheeky little groover.
DJ Fettburger & DJ Speckgürtel - Speckbass (CLICK FOR BEATS)
This is undeniably going to be a future classic...you heard it hear first. Check that bassline. Don't say we didn't warn you.
Ste Waite - James Dean
This unbelievably creative, yet supremely elusive character is someone who you may or may not see a lot more of in 2014...for now though, check this quirky little number...
Abstract Thought - Consequences Of Cloning
The unmistakeable sound of Drexciya...Gerald Donald and James Stinson do their thing. This one has been a mainstay in every set we have played time and time again. Nothing more to say really...BOMB!
Metamatics - Vanishing Point
Finally...this is something that has given a couple of the lads in the Fullbarr camp some serious joy this last year. A serious underground bomb from 1998, yet it still sounds so fresh to this day. Metamatics, take a bow.
From everyone at Fullbarr, we hope you enjoy this little rundown of our favourite beats...whether it be from the present or the past, it is always a pleasure to share the wealth.
Happy new year to you all and keep your eyes and ears peeled in 2014.
Wednesday 11 December 2013
SDC FREE Download CORRELATION #1.5
Daphne - When You Love Someone
Friday 15 November 2013
Butter Side Up..
Now this article could be rather bias as Butter Side Up is run by some very close dear friends. But that aside, Butter Side Up is on of the freshest underground nights to develop in Leeds for a while, having recently celebrated their 3rd birthday with none other than a 6 hour Theo Parish set just goes to show how far they have come. Floating Points, Hunee, Cottam and that wild card San Proper have all graced the decks of Wire.
BSU TV Episode 11 - Summer / Autumn 2013 from Butter Side Up on Vimeo.
They pretty much tick all the boxes for a perfect club night, With the excellent residents and guest selections creating a setting that inspires people to dance and have fun on an engaged dance floor. The small intimate capacity of Wire is also a factor in the success..With BSU Its not about packing as many people in as possible, [which on several occasions could have easily been done] its about letting the dance floor breath & people to vibe, amd also some super cool branding.
It attracts a mixed bunch of clubbers, some are super knowledgeable & some just getting into the music but all wanting to have fun.
BSU could easily see £££'s and move away into a bigger venue within the next year, but somehow I can't see this happening, why take away that intimate, friends vibe they have so carefully created. Here's to the future,,
Wednesday 23 October 2013
Beyond Therapy Released Digitally
After a rather stagnated summer of release's due to various factors, we finally drop more club bombs from Luke Solomon. The digital of the Beyond Therapy EP.
Locodice "Crash beat is my Fav"
Seth Troxler - hoover bag like woah!!!
Delano Smith Peaktime heaters! Excellent!
Mr G - solid ep.....
Axel Boman Really like this!!! especially the crash beat track. thanks!!
Label : Permanent Vacation [Munich]
Friday 4 October 2013
Unknown Artist – Flöte + Clarinette
This vinyl is often played in our house, two a superb tracks from a while ago, they are untitled but rumour has it Pedro and Rhadoo are behind them.
BUY ON DISCOGS
Hans Berg_ Fullbarr Video
Ok so a look back when Hans made his UK debut at Flux and also made some tunes in my Kitchen.
Hans Berg - Fullbarr from Fullbarr on Vimeo.
Labels: flux leeds, fullbarr, fullbarr digital, hans berg, live, techno
Thursday 3 October 2013
Psyche - Neurotic Behavior
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Lo Shea The Don
Liam O'Shea aka Loshea hailing from Sheffield caught me eye a while back with 2 superb EPs i grabbed on his Seaghdha label afer a few more hes back with this super super 12"
LOSHEA - A SE EP BUY ON JUNO
Friday 20 September 2013
Luke Abbott - Brazil
Luke Abbott is an producer from my lovable Norwich, had to pick this track out from him which appears on his Holkham Drones album on the super cool Border Community Label.
Brazil has all the Signature Border Community sounds super track!!
Labels: border community, brazil, Holkham Drones, Luke Abbott
Wednesday 4 September 2013
"diplomatic disco"
Some crazy ass drum patterns , and laden with darkish synths hovering around, really my cup of tea, sounds great on a big system this coming from Steve "Bear Funk" Koteys Ambassadors Reception Label.
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Use Me Lowtec
An oldie here from Laid but this does the job for deep grooves.
Tuesday 20 August 2013
Fresh beats from Fullbarr mainstay...HANS BERG
We are extremely happy to feature a stellar release from our very own Swedish son Hans Berg on Klasse Recordings. Teamed with fellow Swede native Johanna Knutsson, they have systematically combined forces and created two sublime electronic cuts of the more melodic variety.
'Donka' chugs along like a Scandinavian steam train rolling into a smoke filled techno sweatbox situated in only the grittiest parts of the Warehouse rave community. 'Mosquitoes', on the other hand, fervently blends a hazy concoction of deep, floating synth lines whilst keeping things interesting with a pulsing backbone of percussion and sub-bass goodness. Both are certainly a treat on the eardrums.
With two remixes from Bristol native October and another Swedish export in the form of Joel Alter, this will certainly be a worthy addition to anyones record bag.
Check the preview right here..
Clear vinyl and digital release will be on 26th October 2013.
Wednesday 24 July 2013
Flux Closing Party Video..
A wicked night and was great to have Hans over for hus UK debut..here is how it went down!
Slices Vist Trouw
One of our favorite Cities Amsterdam is home to one of our favorite clubs Trouw
In this Video from Slices Olaf Boswijk Founder of Trouw talks about the many uses and how it began.
Monday 8 April 2013
Fullbarr Package £21
A little offer on the table here to get 4x vinyl and the digital remix compilation for £21 + P &P.
Only 10 packs available.
Titles included Original and remixes from Immer, Samaan, Jan Tenner, Kris Wadsworth, Vince Watson, Hans Berg, Luke Solomon, Losoul, Kalabrese
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Thursday 28 February 2013
teshno...
Ok so when I got offered a really poor quality teshno t-shirt the other week in a dark underground dancing venue the last person I expected it to be Kristan Caryl handing them out.
But i really thought id give his old blog a shout..the teshcast series [for which I am a past contributor] has really been so solid and for me really sticks out over the drones of standard podcast series that are available for your ears. I did an interview with him earlier in the blog HERE
My current fav....
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Luke Solomon is back......
Well i must say its a proud moment for me, a lot of things coming together to make this release so special , its not often you can work with a very respected genius underground house producer and a personal inspiration through his classic record label.
So for number 007 i introduce again Mr Luke Solomon to Fullbarr
Norm Talley - CrashBeat for me! Soundin Klassic to me:)
Erol Alkan great , thanks!!
Appleblim raw jackin niceness, will defo be playing these out!
Norm Talley CrashBeat for me! Soundin Klassic to me:)
Midland Crash beat and Hoover Bag for me, got a kind of UK Funky feel which is great.
Toby Tobias this is a BADBOY EP great one Luke x
Droog Heavy beats and wicked bass. Good stuff here.
Gavin Herlihy Very cool release.. all in the bag for club play
Loco Dice - Crash Beat is my fave
Franck Roger -crash beat is my fav, excellent ep
Seth Troxler - hoover bag like woah!!!
Art Department nice one luke good groovy techno
Jacques Renault cool tracks! gonna test these out for sure
Delano Smith Peaktime heaters! Excellent!
Axel Boman really like this!!! especially the crash beat track. thanks!!
Friday 25 January 2013
REMIX COMPETITION
OK here is an amazing chance to remix one of Dixon's favorite tracks of 2012, released on Vinyl only last year is the super "MACHINES" track from Hans Berg, also on the package was Ed davenport and the great Immer.
The Winner will feature on a special compilation with some very hot producers indeed.
To enter hit me an email for the parts djarthurbarr@hotmail.co.uk
Monday 14 January 2013
Music that makes sense #3
JAZZMATIKK & BODDHI SATVA FEAT. MISSUM - AND OTHER WORLDS (KAI ALCE VOCAL MIX)
DEMON - LIL' FUCK (DEMON & ETIENNE DE CRECY FUNKASIZED VERSION)
HEIKO VOSS - I THINK ABOUT YOU (GEIGER REMIX)
Just to keep you going...
Thursday 10 January 2013
Sublime business from Amsterdam...
Simon Weiss has long been a favourite of ours with his first two outings on Rush Hour, 'Amsterdam Wave' on the end of year 'All Stars Compilation' and a solo EP, contained some of the finest house and techno cuts that we have leant our ears too over the last couple of years. This third offering, an extremely well crafted 10", encapsulates an air of melancholic beauty drawing inspiration from Fritz Lang's 1920's sci-fi epic 'Metropolis'. Teamed with a group of like-minded photographers and graphic designers, Weiss has managed to create something that not only tells an excellent story of their own views on a dystopian society, it is also extremely innovative and thought provoking. The complete EP also comes with a handprinted photo and graphic blueprint from the other members of the design team...Neat.
We wholeheartedly look forward to the future offerings Simon has up his sleeve. Check the full EP below.
Tuesday 8 January 2013
Music That Makes Sense #2
THOMAS BRINKMANN - WALK WITH ME
THE XX - VCR (MATTHEW DEAR REMIX)
KERRIER DISTRICT - LET'S DANCE AND FREAK
A bit of sleaze for y'all..
Homegrown...
Something that caught our eye this week was a seriously cheeky release from a local Leeds lad, James Barnsley. This whole EP is a real treat, solid groovin' house. Enjoy;`
MRSK + Skudge = Cool.
A Relatively new name to the scene, MRSK delivers some stomping goodness on Skudge Records...forthcoming March 2013..decent! This guy is certainly one to watch in the coming months!
While you're at it check out this delightful mix as well for TEA. It's an eclectic journey of broken beats with sub-heavy warmth and an added mixture of acid tinged house just to keep things interesting.
Friday 4 January 2013
We Like......
SCHERBE - Jardin Du Midi EP
Forthcoming on the suburb Uncanny Valley. deep awesomeness.
New release...
Immer - Quite baked as ol' ways it's a lovely balance
Christopher Rau - "yes... i like!!!"
Norm Talley - "Original mix an Kris Wadsworth for me!! "
MR G - "lovely balance in deed solid ep"
Detroit Swindle - "Immer shuffles it sexy."
Eindhoven born Geert Schilder aka Immer has honed in on a raw, intricate sound over the past few years and has recently signed releases to the likes of Shewolf Music and his hometown based Klopfgeist, alongside the likes of Homepark,
Estroe,
Shaun Reeves and Boris Werner, positioning Immer as a strong purveyor
of underground house music.
Schilder returns to Fullbarr here following his remix of Hans Berg’s ‘Machines’, The now Leeds based imprint has made a heavy impact as of late releasing projects from Luke Solomon, LoSoul, Vince Watson and Kalabrese.
The
release opens with ‘Quite Baked’, a stripped, low-slung cut that
embraces loose, swung drums and rolling low-end rumbles. The record
adapts to a simplistic hooky structure that allows subtle
transitional periods to keep things captivating,
infusing
a blend of gritty elements that gleam with analogue sparkles and
warmth, resulting in a tasteful slice of rough and ready house music.
Next
up is ‘As Ol’Ways’, taking things in a deeper direction with
smooth Rhodes chords driving the melodic movement.
Immer
implants his signature shuffled drum patterns on the track with
methodical variations and retractions worked into the layout to
ensure an evolving feel throughout. The latter stages introduce
resonant filter sweeps; reverb bursts and
minute
delays into the background depths further showing Immer’s ability
to push the boundaries of creativity in his productions.
‘Lovely
Balance’ follows, a percussive, groove led cut that’s built upon
solid drum sounds and a cleverly sampled organ bass hook. Geert’s
less-is-more approach takes the reins here, applying a fusion of
hats, rim shots and claps to build the
bigger
picture, the track builds to a peak where everything becomes filtered
and lo-fi before reverting back to the punchy rhythm and riding out
the rest of the track, simple yet contrastingly intricate at the same
time. Immer delivers stylish house
music
once again.
Closing
the release is Detroit born Kris Wadsworth with his ‘Guess Who
Remix’ of ‘As Ol’Ways’. Kris is notably known for
his
work with Hypercolour, NRK and Get Physical. Here he employs his
signature sound to ‘As Ol’Ways’ creating shuffling,
raw
house with his trademark hooky synth stabs, scratchy chorus and
filter modulations creep in throughout its duration
Saturday 29 December 2012
What we dig... Amir Alexander
Every so often, after trawling through hours and hours of monotonous, boring, half assed attempts at what some people list as 'quality electronic music' you will eventually unearth that hidden gem. That tune you have been waiting for that justifies all that wasted time spent listening to mind-numbing synth lines. You know, the one you can't wait to share with your mates and champion it as your discovery until the cows come home. This is how we felt when our ears were introduced to Chicago underground hero Amir Alexander for the first time.
This guy oozes class and has an unbelievably unique style of his own. He has an unbelievable knack to lock you into a trance with his bubbling analogue concoction of neatly programmed beats, hypnotic, twisting basslines and space-age atmospherics all intertwined with the odd exquisitely warped vocal to fuck with your head. He's a pretty incredible DJ too so we've been told! Founder of one of our labels to watch in 2013, Vanguard Sound, just shows how much talent Amir has surrounded himself with. If you get the chance, check them out...seriously, these guys are good! In the last couple of years the Fullbarr camp have spent many an afterparty crowded into a smokey back room vibing off Amir's Chi-town goodness and we felt the need to share the wealth.
We have put together a selection of Amir's slickest offerings for your aural pleasure.
AMIR ALEXANDER - GUTTER FLEX (ARGOT)
AMIR ALEXANDER - WHO ARE YOU? (VANGUARD SOUND)
AMIR ALEXANDER - NECESSARY SANCTUARY (3 A.M. MIX) (BEARATONE RECORDINGS)
LIVIU GROZA & KENNEDY SMITH - COULD BE ANYBODY (AMIR ALEXANDER'S DEEP DIVE REMIX) (REKIDS)
Head on over to Amir's Soundcloud for all his forthcoming releases and his past material, it's well worth the listen.
If you want to catch a rare glimpse of Amir's incredible DJ skills in the UK then you are in luck if you are in the North! Our resident dairy loving, party planners Butter Side Up have managed to tie him down for his Leeds debut with a 3 hour journey of sublime Chicago influenced house and techno cuts. If you haven't been down to one of their legendary parties before, where have you been!? Get yourselves to Wire Club, Leeds, on the 11th January 2013 and we can guarantee you a night of unparalleled underground vibes. Click HERE for the event details!
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