104 Nights in a Year

104 Nights the Underground Sound!

Basically this blog is all about those off you who live for nothing more then the best beats of dnb, dubstep, future beat as well as the rest of the dance spectrum. We really would like if you guys would subscribe or become followers, as well as leave comments in order for us to know that people are both looking at and hopefully enjoying the blog. The concept in the name of the blog is beacause personally we only really live roughly 104 night in a year in ourselves and those are the 52 fridays and 52 saturdays in each year, where we can drink up dance and listen to all our favourite chunes on speaker rigs way beyond what we could have in our houses. Big Up! and enjoy the beats...

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Flav's Odd Gem's Part 1

Here's just a few artists that I really dig that either wouldn't neccesarily fit into the format of our blog or just haven't been given the attention they deserve. everything here is spread across the musical spectrum, from Dubstep, Rock, Orchestral, Chillout, Electro and Electronica to down right unclassifiable. Some of these artists are my all time favourite's (Unkle, Velvet Undergound, Widdler, Burial etc) whereas others are just artists I truly respect, enjoy and think should get more attention. You should enjoy this post if you think there's more to the music spectrum then just what you listen to. Some of these 

p.s. The more observent of you may have noticed the "part. 1" in the title of this post, hence indicating there will be a "part. 2", It's funny how things work isn't it?


THE WIDDLER;
Up and coming best describes this yound Dubstep producer, since leaving internet radio station Dubstep FM he's tracks have just got better and better with some starting to filter on to the likes of digital distributing websites such as Beatport. With an amazing array of style in his tracks, Widdler somehow always manages to leave something that you can't quite put your finger on but tells you he made it. As he continues to diversify within the reaches of Dubstep The Widdler is undouvtedly one of the most exciting young producers in the game and deffinately one to keep you ear on. 

The Widdler - We Ready
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?zyzktrbui0i

The Widdler - Visitors
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http://www.mediafire.com/?gotjzxnmedm


UNKLE;
These guys are one of my all time favourite artists. With each of their four albums to date attempting to give a distinctively Unkle take on a new genre, you're never really sure what you'll get from them except of course high production values and great music. To date they've tackled dance music , rock and hip hop in their first three albums and in their recently released fourth album they amalgamated all of the three into a beautifully crafted album that fits in the description of "Longplayer". Below I've givfe you two tracks, one from their fourth album "War Stories" and the other from the recently released "Where Did The Night Fall". These are my two favourite albums from Unkle however both are quite different as are the tracks I've given you. "Restless" is a much more up tempo energetic powerful piece of music, whereas "Ever Rest" is a much slower melancholic track. This is a good example of what Unkle is like and also of the amazing vocal talents they use on their tracks.


P.S. Josh Homme is the lead singer of famous rock band Queens of the Stoneage.

Unkle - Restless ft. Josh Homme
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http://www.mediafire.com/?wimtmmztxwe

Unkle - Ever Rest feat. Joel Cadbury
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http://www.mediafire.com/?wmznim3w5qo


THE VELVET UNDERGROUND;
Voted the most influencial band of the last century, Velvet Underground are a powerful band indeed. While many of you might not have heard of the band you will perhaps know the lead singer Lou Reed who is world famous in his own right. With Lou Reed writing most of the songs the band played this band was bound to do something special, which they did. Largely hailed as one of the first bands to delve in to dark and depressing material, The Velvet Underground and Lou Reed alike are accredited with setting the path for both the future of rock aswell as "inventing" the 70's. This band is absoultely amazing and has deffinately earned its place both in my heart and in history.

The Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes
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http://www.mediafire.com/?teoaqngzm5q

The Velvet Underground - Here She Comes Now
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?mw5wzvhznmt


BASS CLEF;
This man is a musical genius. He's music is very instrumental while still maintaining its electronic edge. Electronic music from a higher plane.

Bass Clef - Night On Mare Street 
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?jowml1ne5am

Bass Clef - Get On The A10 And Drive And Drive
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?yj3mummzz3z


BURIAL;
OK so the picture above is actually a picture of Burial with Four Tet, the only problem is Burial has a bag on his head. This however is the norm for all Burial publicity, the reclusive Dubstep genius has maintained this guise from the early days of the Dubstep scene (of which he is one of the main figures). The only picture of the man's face to date has been a blurry low quality picture he posted in 2008 in response to winning an award and in the process of announcing a new 12 inch, until then he claimed only 5 people new who he was and that He made music.  Residing on Kode9's record label Hyperdub for several years and having released 2 critically acclaimed albums, Burial's career is only getting bigger helped in great part by the legend of his anonymity. With rumours now circulating about a potential remix project involving Massive Attack and their recently released "Heligoland" one things for certain we'll probably never stop hearing this man's great music nor ever find out exactly who he is.

Burial - South London Boroughs
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http://www.mediafire.com/?nwynkc2y3wk

Burial & Four Tet - Moth
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http://www.mediafire.com/?f3zoyzyolw2


THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA;
The Cinematic Orchestra was first brought to my attention while watching one of my favourite films of all time "Kidulthood" which feature their collaborative track with Roots Manuva "All Things To All Men" (provided below). since then I've learnt a bit more about them, listened to two of their amazing albums and kept continuous tabs on their work.
So what do I think? Residing on the label Ninja Tune, The Cinematic Orchestra create music that is as equally visual as it is emotional, creating an experience that is one of a kind. With several collaborations under their belt, they continue to diversify within the music world as they spin their wonderful web of musical genius. Their albums are the very definition of long player, and something which i often set aside for late nights and rainy days. These guys really are an absolute joy to listen to and one of a kind in their tweaking of the traditional concept of an orchestra.

The Cinematic Orchestra - Man With The Movie Camera
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http://www.mediafire.com/?nlyybkozxjg

The Cinematic Orchestra - All Things To All Men feat. Roots Manuva
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?rzdcjvjytig



COOLY G;
Cooly G is really pumping out some nice soulful beats rught now. Label Hyperdub obviously can spot talent when they signed this giurl a couple of years back as she's now really coming through with the goods. As per usual I have to say it's good seeing yet another girl on the roster of females in the Dubstep, along with her female companions; Emika, Kito, Vaccine, Ikonika etc these girls are really making waves in the scene and keeping it fresh. 

Cooly G - Weekend Fly
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http://www.mediafire.com/?j5zz2ltmzhw

Cooly G - Love Dub
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http://www.mediafire.com/?huy4zfft2l0


GEORGE LENTON;
Yet another illusive Dubstep artist (they seem to be everywhere), George Lenton made his way into his fame through the power of the internet, as he became a blog favourite on numerous sights it was only a matter of time before he was signed and became a full fledged artists. These two tracks exhibit perfectly the diversity of George Lenton, Simply Beautiful has been described perfectly by it's title as it strings together potent lyrics, guitars and an eerie static making a very powerful track, while Troll is the absoulte opposite in every way as it perfectly fits the term banger. Enjoy...

George Lenton - Simply Beautiful
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http://www.mediafire.com/?wn4nmj5mymk

George Lenton - Troll
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?wn4nmj5mymk


COSMIN TRG;
Cosmin TRG is more proof of the wide spread world appeal of Dubstep and DubTech alike. Hailing from Bucharest, Romania (Just as DJ Madd did) Cosmin has been stringing together quite thte succesful blog hype career, appearing absolutely everywhere on the Interwebs... This is a man who's unique take on DubTech and Dubstep along with his high production values have set him up with a career that is undoubtedly about to explode. This fact is further supported by many of the artists in the scene bringing this guy up in interviews including the likes of hot new talent Emika.
All this means I'll deffinately be watching this lad. 

Cosmin TRG - Strobe Lick
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http://www.mediafire.com/?wj4myyzy1jz

Cosmin TRG - Purple Lights
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http://www.mediafire.com/?g3yynmz0nyz


DUB FX;
Above is a picture of Dub Fx featuring everything he typically uses for a live show, below is a video of said show, look at those two and make your own mind up, he's a bloody genius.  Oh and he's Aussie!! Big Up!!



Dub Fx - Made
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http://www.mediafire.com/?amznjjtmwy2

Dub Fx - Fly With Me
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http://www.mediafire.com/?wyl3zcnmyyn


FELIX CARTAL;
Canadian Insanity, this guy is nuts. The world of electronic music is quite am strange one, it's a world where age and experience don't necessarily mean anything, case in point Felix Cartal. He's unique take on Electro is a force to be reckoned as this mad man continues to destroy dance floor's world wide. He's music has been doing the rounds on blogs for ages, however his recently upgraded from Internet fame to Stadium packing international performances. You can check him out at the upcoming Winter Sound System festival on June 13th.

Franz & Shape - Psichedelica (Felix Cartal)
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http://www.mediafire.com/?hiyunyjfdu2

Felix Cartal - Montreal Dreaming 
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http://www.mediafire.com/?1lwglm20zfy


GRAFTON PRIMARY;
A futuristic take on the past, that's the best I can do to sum up Australian group Grafton Primary. With influences on the group evidently coming from the Disco and Electronica of the past while the vocals take heavily from that of the famous Depeche Mode. An interesting sound is the result, one that is not for everyone but is obviously doing well enough for them as they continue to be regulars on the Australian festival circuit. 

Grafton Primary - Change
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?zmw5leqmwu5

Grafton Primary - She Knows It
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http://www.mediafire.com/?i2ytdcmz3ao


HIGH RANKIN;
Blog and magazine favourite High Rankin has slowly built quite a name for himself as an entertainer in the past year. With his tracks and live sets allready amazing it is perhaps his interviews that are the most colourful thing about this chap. Each interview tends to result in some form of nonsensical randomness which perplexes and amuses equally, sometimes even making you question whats wrong with the lad. However with his Dubstep productions getting better and better it's only a matter of time before this guy is at the top of the game.

High Rankin - Escape From The Hood
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?ydnlbwzyqty

High Rankin - You, Me & The Devil
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?24nn3zdmjuz


ITAL TEK;
Ital Tek is very much the new kid on the block in Dubstep, However with his first album and various EP's getting stellar reviews he is allready making a name for himself. With not much known about him though it's hard to say a lot, just listen and you'll figure it out though.

Ital Tek - Pins
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?ecjm0yqdfjw

Ital Tek - Bloodline
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?jilnztnmzmb


THE JAPANESE POPSTARS;
These guys are fucking amazing... That will be all...

The Japanese Popstars - Star Guitar Remix
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http://www.mediafire.com/?rztowy2xfly

The Japanese Popstars - Be The One Remix
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?mly11m3zwjn



KAIZOKU;
Psychotic Dubstep at it's best. Kaizoku really is a mad man set loose on a hardware store that somehow churns out stellar tracks like "The Outcreak" which was rinsed over and over last year on Dubstep FM.

Kaizoku - Treasure Hunting
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?qzb4unumzjw

Kaizoku - The Outbreak
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?5jzyi53nmmz


KING THING;
New kids on the block KIng Thing are quite mysterious just listen to their amazing tracks, particulary "Beuno Olly" and you'll understand why they're in this list.

King Thing - Ballad Of The Broken Nail
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http://www.mediafire.com/?wjztnzgmz2o

King Thing - Beuno Olly
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http://www.mediafire.com/?y1id2muedt0


MATRIX & FUTUREBOUND;
Drum and Bass. Nice flowing Drum and Bass.

Matrix & Futurebound - Rat Trap
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http://www.mediafire.com/?zmckyejyvq2

Matrix & Futurebound - Skyscaper
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http://www.mediafire.com/?tclzdmrdgkw


MILANESE; 
The formula for milanese' music? one part squelch and one part psychotic industrialism. What do you get? a wet, apparently structureless form of music that packs one hell oif a punch. While most of his music is not for the faint of heart, if you can get past the harsh exterior there is deffinately some gems to be found. 

Milanese - Sight Beyond Sight
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http://www.mediafire.com/?d0y2nmwny5d

Milanese - Caramel Cognac
CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD
http://www.mediafire.com/?zmckyejyvq2


PLASTICIAN;
Plastician is a god to me, if only for creating "Intensive Snare" (one of my favourite tracks of all time). He's music has a certain swagger to it that is akin to that of Hip Hop, however he always incorporates good Dubstep elements that are true to the genres roots. In the last couple of years he's gone quiet though, after releaseing his first album "Beg To Differ" he went off the map with no news of new tracks or anything. However there have been several strange videos that the man behind Plastician has posted of himself near naked singing romantic ballads and wearing strange costumes, also he was interviewed by a dog in one such interview. Rumours have begun to circulate that this year we will be lucky enough  to see a new album, fingers crossed that's true.

Plastician - Symptomatic
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http://www.mediafire.com/?tyexyo2wwwf

Plastician - Intensive Snare
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http://www.mediafire.com/?hmemmyzotwm

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