Chaz Jankel

July 9th, 2010 | Posted in funk

The legendary Chaz Jankel, keyboard player and guitarist for Ian Dury & the Blockheads, has just self-released his new solo album ‘Submarine has surfaced’. Official leak + interview after the jump.

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Let’s Tussle

August 27th, 2009 | Posted in funk, rock

Discover Tussle from San Francisco via their massive and mostly downloadable playlist of classics tunes and remixes. Mind-altering post-disco mixed with world music. Check the bonus interview of Nathan and Tomo.

What are you up to at the moment?
Nathan : At work doing this interview hoping no one busts me.
Tomo : lalalalalalalaundry time!
What’s your musical background?
Nathan [...]

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Edges part 2

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in brands, electronic, funk

The soundtrack of a new generation of french producers (part 2). Eight rare or unreleased tracks from Danger, Nil, Spitzer, Anoraak, Djedjotronic, Rove Dogs, Mondkopf & Breakbot. Interviews below:

ANORAAK
What are you up to at the moment?
I’m just back from a sunbath and a coffee, and right after answering your questions, i’m going to make the [...]

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Edges part 1

August 7th, 2009 | Posted in brands, electronic, funk

The soundtrack of a new generation of french producers (part 1). Nine rare or unreleased tracks from Gentlemen Drivers, Discodeine, Dilemn, Digikid84, Stereoheroes, Spa, Chateau Marmont & Donovan. Interview below:

GENTLEMEN DRIVERS
What are you up to at the moment?
Working on our first EP and remixes.
As an artist how do you use & see the [...]

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Chinese Man: interview & album preview & playlist

June 5th, 2009 | Posted in electronic, funk, jazz, rap / hip-hop

Who are they? Where are they? And more particularly what are they? If you really wonder, listen to Chinese Man “The Groove Sessions vol.2″ and their exclusive playlist for Fairtilizer and read the interview below:

What’s your new release about?
High Ku : The Groove Sessions Vol.2 is the second compilation of the Chinese Man Record’s label. [...]

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Krazy Baldhead: influences mix

April 3rd, 2009 | Posted in exclusive, funk, jazz, mixtape, pop, rap / hip-hop

Krazy Baldhead’s new album “The B Suite” comes out this Monday on Ed Banger Records. Go cope it, and while you’re at it download his “Influences mix”, another Fairtilizer exclusive! Bonus interview below.

Hi KB, what are you up to at the moment?
Hi! Obviously I’m quite into the promo for my forthcoming album. But
also finishing the [...]

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Definitive Jux uses Fairtilizer tools to promote upcoming releases

February 12th, 2009 | Posted in fairtilizer, funk, rap / hip-hop

New York based independent label Definitive Jux, founded in 1999 and home of El-P, Aesop Rock, Del The Funky Homosapien, and Hangar 18 among others, is using Fairtilizer tools, including private tracks and playlists, to promote upcoming full-length projects by Chin Chin (March 2009) and Cage (June 2009). Follow the links at the end of the post to learn more about these tools. While you’re at it, download the new Cage single “Nothing Left To Say” and a “Don’t You See” by Chin Chin!

We quickly caught up with Jesse Ferguson at Definitive Jux and asked 3 internet-related questions. Bonus Q&A below.

DOWNLOAD THE SONGS AND READ THE Q&A AFTER THE JUMP

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