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We bring in 2012 with the debut release from London-based duo Kodiak.
Details about Kodiak’s members are thin on the ground, however, rumour has it that they can be found working behind the counter of one of London’s most famous record shops. Their inaugural release ‘Spreo Superbus’ is a brazen assault on the senses with one of the wildest crescendos you’re likely to hear. An intense six-minute journey that guides us through the many styles of UK dance music whilst creating a unique energy and vibe.
Each track has been re-imagined by Remote Location and Mike Tucker as a kaleidoscopic responsive landscape, constantly shifting and changing with the music. Check them out below.
Having played at the first ever Numbers and with a new album ‘RIP’ imminent on Honest Jons, Actress has kept the fans and critics guessing all the way through 2011 and his Uraeus remix of ‘Spreo Superbus’ keeps his sound firmly rooted in the unknown. The remix begins with a dreamier take on the original: floating chords, sub stabs and vocal samples come drifting over a head nodding 80’s hip-hop inspired beat in which all is calm until the final third of the track when a head-rattling bassline takes over and obliterates the dynamics entirely.
The second remix comes from Girl Unit and it continues the sound that he’s become renowned for through his releases on Night Slugs. Stuttering synth work and Miami-bass style rhythms are enhanced by the impeccable production that has become synonymous with the London native.
Our two final releases of 2011 are out this week but the surprise is that there is only ONE vinyl.
A – Redinho – Stay Together (NMBRS21)
Redinho will round off our hectic year with the release of ‘Stay Together’, an epic one track taster of what is to come from his debut album on Numbers sometime in 2012.
“Stay Together was made in a similar way that I make a lot of my music these days – me sitting at a piano. Once complete I take it into the studio and try and update it all. The piano will be replaced by a Juno, and the vocal melodies will be played on a Talkbox.”
‘I’m Sorry’ – not the easiest words to say but Siban & Faun do it convincingly with their debut release for Numbers. The Montreal-based duo produce atmospheric dance music with a lurking r&b influence. ‘I’m Sorry’ takes us back to classic Timbaland productions for Missy Elliot et al, with Siban & Faun marrying the innovation and intimacy of those records with a keen production sense that’s firmly rooted in the future.
“In terms of our production ‘I’m Sorry’ marks a turning point. After a summer of making really positive music, winter came and sort of switched things up on us. At the time it was this really dark and intimate track; no synth, no crunchy bass. But we kept coming back to it and it grew.”
Redinho will round off our hectic year with the release of ‘Stay Together’, an epic one track taster of what is to come from his debut album on Numbers sometime in 2012.
“Stay Together was made in a similar way that I make a lot of my music these days – me sitting at a piano. Once complete I take it into the studio and try and update it all. The piano will be replaced by a Juno, and the vocal melodies will be played on a Talkbox.”
‘I’m Sorry’ – not the easiest words to say but Siban & Faun do it convincingly with their debut release for Numbers. The Montreal-based duo produce atmospheric dance music with a lurking r&b influence. ‘I’m Sorry’ takes us back to classic Timbaland productions for Missy Elliot et al, with Siban & Faun marrying the innovation and intimacy of those records with a keen production sense that’s firmly rooted in the future.
“In terms of our production ‘I’m Sorry’ marks a turning point. After a summer of making really positive music, winter came and sort of switched things up on us. At the time it was this really dark and intimate track; no synth, no crunchy bass. But we kept coming back to it and it grew.”
Our twentieth release comes courtesy of London’s Randomer. ‘Real Talk’ highlights his awe inspiring drum programming – a Jungle head swapping teams and taking it in a raw house and techno direction.
From the Dance Mania on steroids vibes of the title track, the acid laced ‘Lime Pie’ and the nightmarish clanging funk of ‘Stalker’, this is one for the freakier end of the dancefloor.
Over recent times Randomer aka Rohan Walder has built up a small but heavy hitting catalogue of work – releasing ‘Brunk’ (on Hessle Audio’s 116 & Rising compilation), the acid tinged ‘Obtuse’ and the carnivalistic do-over ‘Be Electric’. His debut turn for us is a three-track exploration of his darker side.
To celebrate the release of his new single ‘Real Talk’ out this week on Numbers, we welcome Randomer into the Rinse studio for our 2-hour show with Spencer. Broadcast live 106.8FM in London or http://radio.rinse.fm Worldwide.
