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Catcall aka Catherine Kelleher is from Syndney, Australia. You could compare her to M.I.A. or Macromantics but there's defiantly something different to Catcall. 'August' makes you truly sit up and notice. A beautiful, electronic dream, Catcall's glorious voice is showcased brilliantly in a sparkling meander set to a mechanised beat. There's a natural sexiness here; never forced, but still present. This is the music video for 'August' taken from her debut EP 'Anniversary'. The video was directed by Warran Wright for Moop Jaw a collective of directors, designers, illustrators and artist based in Melbourne, Australia and Brooklyn, New York.

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Sit back, close your eyes and put this on, this is dream music. Memoryhouse are a duo from Guelph, Ontario Canada. The vocals are all down to Denise, whist Evan is the man behind the instruments and production. The video above 'To The Lighthouse' is one of the four tracks being offered off 'The Years EP', it's free, so go right ahead and get it. If like me, and your totally taken back by their music, don't worry, you can pre-order their forthcoming 'To The Lighthouse' 7" here. The duo will also release another EP 'Looms of Youth' this spring. Download 'The Years EP' from their MySpace.

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Bibio will follow the acclaimed success of his Warp debut LP 'Ambivalence Avenue' with an album of new work and remixes entitled 'The Apple & The Tooth'. As well as 4 new unheard Bibio tracks, the album will feature remixes by Clark, Letherette, Wax Stag, Eskmo, Lone and others.

With ‘The Apple and the Tooth’ Bibio once again plays to his strengths by showcasing a whole variety of songs, from lush introspective music collages to beats that could be like some long forgotten disco treasure dusted off. It would be hard to believe this was the work of one producer if it were not for the inimitable vintage imprint on his music.

We've featured Letherette's remix of 'Lovers Carvings', you'll understand why after you've listened to it. It's a complete re-edit of the original track. These boys from Wolverhampton might just be exactly what 2010 needs. Having remixed Machinedrum's 'Late Night Operator' alongside the likes of Jimmy Edgar and Hudson Mohawke, and their recently submitted January mix for BTS Radio, I think you'll agree that this duo are defianantly worth looking out for. This is what BTS Radio had to say about their mix.

"The duo out of Wolverhampton may only have two official remixes to their name, the excellent reshaping of Bibio's "Lovers' Carvings" and Machinedrum's "Late Night Operation", but they've managed to make a scene shaking impression. Further listens on their MySpace page and you hear what could very well be the UK's best kept secret.We're proud to present this guest mix created by Letherette, showcasing a collection of beats and some personal favorites."

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The nice people at Ghostly International have dug through their vaults and compiled Ghostly Essentials: Rarities One, a nine-song compilation featuring rare and unreleased songs, for your listening pleasure.

Highlights include Audion's 'Bend Her' a never-before-released track from the 2009 Hecatomb sessions, used to great effect in his live sets. Matthew Dear's "Don't Go This Way", a tasty leftover from the Asa Breed sessions; Michna's "Quadruple Gold Dipped", an alternate version of the Magic Monday album-opener; and The Sight Below's "Blown", another piece of perfect melancholia from the prolific producer.

So, if you don't have anyone to spend Valentine's day with this year, don't worry Ghostly loves you, download 'Rarities One' for free from the Ghostly store now!

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Tracklist:

1. AEROC - DAISY CHAINS
   Made during the sessions of his debut, Viscous Solid (GI-30), this track was featured on a limited XLR8R magazine compilation.

2. AUDION - BEND HER
   A never-before-released track from the 2009 Hecatomb sessions, used to great effect in his live sets.

3. BEN BENJAMIN - DESK HAS BEEN TABLED
   Ben Benjamin (formerly of Midwest Product and PostPrior) lays down a nice slice of hypnotic pop from 2008.

4. MATTHEW DEAR - DON'T GO THIS WAY
   From the 2007 Asa Breed (GI-65) sessions, this track was originally issued as a download at Ghostly's RCRD LBL blog.

5. MICHNA - QUADRUPLE GOLD DIPPED
   Unreleased version of 2008's "Triple Chrome Dipped" form his Magic Monday (GI-73) debut.

6. MIDWEST PRODUCT - BELGIAN
   Japan-only track from the now-defunct electronic rock trio.

7. MOBIUS BAND - THE LOVING SOUNDS OF STATIC (JUNIOR BOYS REMIX INSTRUMENTAL)
   Unreleased instrumental version of Junior Boys' remix from 2006's Idol Tryouts 2 (GI-51) compilation.

8. OUTPUTMESSAGE - METTLE
   Outputmessage was an early Ghostly artist; his track "Mettle" never saw release, until now.

9. THE SIGHT BELOW - BLOWN
   Another gloomy gem from the prolific producer's vaults.

KORB is a freelance based motion design studio founded by CGI director Rimantas Lukavicius. Mario Basanov aka Marijus Adomaitis is a Lithuanian producer. KORB specifies in visual effects, motion graphics and mixed media projects. The video subtedly showcases Lukavicius talents as a CGI producer effortlessly. The video begins with four synchronised shots of a seismograph, the instrument used to measure seismic waves. As the music begins each needle is triggered as different sounds and instruments begin, one for the vocals, one for the drum, and one for the clap and one for the keys, each timed perfectly. As the paper roles by, the red line simulates the sound wave. The red lines become more and more complex and dynamic. Eventually the red ink defies gravity and its molecular state. The ink rises from the paper it globulates as if it was in a vacuum. 'I'll Be Gone' is nothing but a stunning song complemented by this subtle yet intriguing video.

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If i was to describe this sound it would probably contain the words 'summer', 'dream' and 'wave'. Very much like his mate 'Toro Y Moi' this dude, Ernest Greene, is making large ripples in this ever-warming pond of 'underground' American synth poppers. He is currently a meteor orbiting the music industry with considerable interest, he has gigs almost every day over the next few months. He mentioned in an interview with 'Sup Magazine 'that he wasn't so keen on performing live, so he's got his work cut out then. Ernest, who is 26, has been making his music in his bedroom in Perry (Georgia) where he now lives with his wife. From what I've gathered he seems to be a mature bloke and i look forward to his future success which i'm assured is a given. Anyway, i think you'll agree that this video is uber summery and has enough sun drenching to accompany the stunning tune. Enjoy.

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Toro Y Moi is 23 year old Chaz Bundick from Columbia, South Carolina.  He makes all type of tunes: from dreamy summer-time pop, to lo-fi indie rock and French-style filter house. His methods are constantly changing and evolving. His lo-fi tunes are a varied assortment of ideas, meandering between funk bass slapped grooves and slowed-down synth pop. "Blessa" is the latter and feels much like a summer's slumber, with its natural instrumentation and swelling vocal patterns beautifully warping like a weak radio transmission.

Heavily influenced by his parent's vinyl and tape collection, he also possesses great admiration for contemporary influences like Animal Collective, Sonic Youth, J Dilla, and Daft Punk. Toro y Moi started in 2001 as a bedroom project but quickly grew into the live performance realm. The songs are born from a plethora of different genres, from freak-folk to R&B to French House—which is heavily influential on Chaz's newest dance alias, Les Sins. Carpark Records have released 'Blessa' a seven inch limited to 500 copies only and will put out two full lengths in 2010.  The first one is called "Causers Of This" and will see the light in February.  

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Gonjasufi is a mystical man. There is little information about him out there, all I can tell you is that he's from San Diego, Calofornia and has a lot of hair, which is mostly truncated into thick dreadlocks. It appears that he's finely intertwined with the Dublab crew and is a firm friend of one of the prolific producer Flying Lotus. 'Ancestors' is featured on Warp's 2010 compilation. He's released music through Milan records, Porter records, Colette and Warp. You can grab Gonjasufi's excellent 7 inch 'Holidays / Candylane' from Bleep. It includes a 20-page gold foil prayer book and is limited to 700 copies worldwide, check it out HERE. Here are a few words about Gonjasufi from our friends at Warp.

"Enter Gonjasufi... a mystical individual caught between the Mojave desert, the LA streets and somewhere more cosmic. His soul-baring vocals are something to behold - described by friend and collaborator Flying Lotus as "Timeless Incredible Filth".

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I came accross this randomly. I don't know much about Astro Nautico and this collective of musicians. The EP contains seven tracks, my favourite are both by Kuhn 'Rear Window' and 'Quiet Nights', two fine example of beat making. Almost a hybrid of Flying Lotus and Boxcutter. You can learn more about Astro Nautico and their taste of music HERE. Here are a few words from them about the EP.

"After much deliberation, procrastination, hesitation, frustration and some jubilation, we present you with the long-awaited (short-awaited?) Astro Nautico EP #1 - ATLANTICS. All in-house production, with two tracks each from Obey City, Kuhn and Al Gates (+weed). and the best part is...IT'S FREE MOTHAFUCKA."

DOWNLOAD: Astro Nautico - Atlantics EP

Tracklist

1. Kuhn - Rear Window
2. Obey City - Celestial Stream
3. +++Weed -White Heat
4. Obey City - All My Love
5. Interlude - Surf Break
6. +++Weed - Romantic Deathtrap
7. Kuhn - Quiet Nights

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