ed99
19-04-2006, 15:29
anyone into the arty side of electronica click here...!:
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/biosphere.htm
this is too good to miss if you like that kind of thing so hope you don't mind the post. no1 in time out's critic's choice (music section) for the week.
all the usual free goodness in the ritzy cafe too...:
RITZY CAFE
Upstairs at the Ritzy
Sw2 1JG
Wed 19 Apr – Right side of left
Writer, musician and DJ Chris Menist takes you through music's outer margins, playing everything from blues to reggae, jazz, African and beyond. Lee Perry to Lali Puna, Jay Dee to John Coltrane, John Fahey to John Holt.'
8pm – 11pm FREE
Thu 20 Apr - Lautrec
Heavily influenced by the energy and sounds of their base in the heart of South London, Brixton, several elements come together to make up the Lautrec sound - crisp hip-hop beats from their DJ bandleader, melodies from all over the globe courteousy of UK/Bangladeshi Idris Rahman's reed instruments, improv flurries on the drum kit from jazz-scenester Brian Hedemann and Julia Biel's distinct and atmosphere-laden vocals.
With strong reactions from DJs and labels from as far afield as Malaysia, Brazil, Canada and Argentina thanks to the phenomenon that is myspace.com, Lautrec release their debut 12" single, Caught in your headlights, in April this year with support / distribution from VINYL JUNKIES, the track to which XFM DJ and ICA music programmer Nick Luscombe had but one reaction, "Love it!". Recent material has been recorded with acclaimed UK hip-hop man HKB Finn (author of Mojo's urban album of the year 2005) and soul / r&b vocalist Janet Kumah.
Searching unashamedly for the elusive point at which a great hook, a sublime melody, an interesting way with words and an unsettling sound in the undergrowth combine into one song, possible reference points are MIA, Gorillaz, Gil Evans, Boards of Canada, Keith Jarrett, Cinematic Orchestra, Cassandra Wilson, Archive and Mos Def.
Their set at the Ritzy Cafe includes a backdrop of video art-work, especially curated for the band, by Japanese / Italian videoart duo Kishida & Maione.
www.lautrecmusic.com
www.myspace.com/lautrec
8pm - 12am FREE
Fri 21 Apr – DigiDub present Fair Share Unity Sound System
feat Helen McDonald
Khus’ Helen McDonald presents a night of dub and roots with her touch of soul-jazz in the mix. Expect rolling basslines, good vibes and MCs aplenty.
8pm – 1am FREE
Sat 22 Apr – Faeries Lounge – Biosphere special
Tonight is a very special for the Ritzy, hosting a set by one of the pioneers of electronica and ambient music in Screen 1. It was on DJ Nova’s suggestion that we bring Biosphere over from Norway especially so who better to play in the Café tonight than Brixton’s premier purveyor of chill, ambient and cinematic arrangements? DJ Nova spins a suitable mix with visual imagery by S.P.E.C.T.R.E.
8pm – 11pm FREE
Sun 23 Apr – Juliet Kelly
Hotly tipped by critics as "one to watch", Juliet is a jazz singer and songwriter whose debut and follow-up albums have attracted widespread critical acclaim as well as enthusiastic responses from audiences on her recent UK tours. In 2005 Juliet recorded her second album Delicious Chemistry, a collection of her newest songs that further showcase her talent for writing laid-back accessible jazz with their subtle grooves, lilting melodies and simple but quirky harmonies. Accompanied by Australian guitarist, Carl Orr, Juliet will be performing songs from the new album alongside favourite jazz standards and her own take on some contemporary songs.
8pm – 11pm FREE
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/biosphere.htm
this is too good to miss if you like that kind of thing so hope you don't mind the post. no1 in time out's critic's choice (music section) for the week.
all the usual free goodness in the ritzy cafe too...:
RITZY CAFE
Upstairs at the Ritzy
Sw2 1JG
Wed 19 Apr – Right side of left
Writer, musician and DJ Chris Menist takes you through music's outer margins, playing everything from blues to reggae, jazz, African and beyond. Lee Perry to Lali Puna, Jay Dee to John Coltrane, John Fahey to John Holt.'
8pm – 11pm FREE
Thu 20 Apr - Lautrec
Heavily influenced by the energy and sounds of their base in the heart of South London, Brixton, several elements come together to make up the Lautrec sound - crisp hip-hop beats from their DJ bandleader, melodies from all over the globe courteousy of UK/Bangladeshi Idris Rahman's reed instruments, improv flurries on the drum kit from jazz-scenester Brian Hedemann and Julia Biel's distinct and atmosphere-laden vocals.
With strong reactions from DJs and labels from as far afield as Malaysia, Brazil, Canada and Argentina thanks to the phenomenon that is myspace.com, Lautrec release their debut 12" single, Caught in your headlights, in April this year with support / distribution from VINYL JUNKIES, the track to which XFM DJ and ICA music programmer Nick Luscombe had but one reaction, "Love it!". Recent material has been recorded with acclaimed UK hip-hop man HKB Finn (author of Mojo's urban album of the year 2005) and soul / r&b vocalist Janet Kumah.
Searching unashamedly for the elusive point at which a great hook, a sublime melody, an interesting way with words and an unsettling sound in the undergrowth combine into one song, possible reference points are MIA, Gorillaz, Gil Evans, Boards of Canada, Keith Jarrett, Cinematic Orchestra, Cassandra Wilson, Archive and Mos Def.
Their set at the Ritzy Cafe includes a backdrop of video art-work, especially curated for the band, by Japanese / Italian videoart duo Kishida & Maione.
www.lautrecmusic.com
www.myspace.com/lautrec
8pm - 12am FREE
Fri 21 Apr – DigiDub present Fair Share Unity Sound System
feat Helen McDonald
Khus’ Helen McDonald presents a night of dub and roots with her touch of soul-jazz in the mix. Expect rolling basslines, good vibes and MCs aplenty.
8pm – 1am FREE
Sat 22 Apr – Faeries Lounge – Biosphere special
Tonight is a very special for the Ritzy, hosting a set by one of the pioneers of electronica and ambient music in Screen 1. It was on DJ Nova’s suggestion that we bring Biosphere over from Norway especially so who better to play in the Café tonight than Brixton’s premier purveyor of chill, ambient and cinematic arrangements? DJ Nova spins a suitable mix with visual imagery by S.P.E.C.T.R.E.
8pm – 11pm FREE
Sun 23 Apr – Juliet Kelly
Hotly tipped by critics as "one to watch", Juliet is a jazz singer and songwriter whose debut and follow-up albums have attracted widespread critical acclaim as well as enthusiastic responses from audiences on her recent UK tours. In 2005 Juliet recorded her second album Delicious Chemistry, a collection of her newest songs that further showcase her talent for writing laid-back accessible jazz with their subtle grooves, lilting melodies and simple but quirky harmonies. Accompanied by Australian guitarist, Carl Orr, Juliet will be performing songs from the new album alongside favourite jazz standards and her own take on some contemporary songs.
8pm – 11pm FREE