July 23rd, 2010 | Posted in indie

Don’t call it a record label says Patrik North the co-founder of Acéphale, as you’re about to find out how 2 guys accomplished what usually takes a team to achieve. From signing some of the hotly tipped independent artists to merchandising and throwing euphoric DJ sets, this label found itself a place among the big sharks and by the looks of what they have planned for the future, it’s one to be taken seriously. Interview and playlist after the jump.
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July 22nd, 2010 | Posted in electronic

Two-time winner of the World DMC Championship (India), and ranked by Food & Nightlife as one of India’s Top Ten DJs – Fairtilizer interviews B.R.E.E.D aka DJ Nasha, and gets an Exclusive Dubstep track ‘CRAZY’ + Midtempo/Glitch mix “UNBOUND” available for free download after the jump.
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July 21st, 2010 | Posted in indie

Sounding like fantasy TV commercials and elevator tunes from your last night dream, “Favorite Flavor” (Sea You Records) the latest album by Holiday For Strings (a side project from members of Thieves Like Us and Peter Bjorn & John) unites krautrock, disco, pop and folk in sweet harmony – the result is something magical. Interview after the jump.
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July 20th, 2010 | Posted in reggae
Celebrating 10 years in Jamaica’s entertainment industry as actors, poets and singers, the young men of the dub poetry group No-Maddz – Sheldon Shepherd, Everaldo Creary, Oneil Peart and Chris Gordon – have emerged as one of Jamaica’s most exciting, experimental live acts. They are about to release their first album “The Trod”, which is the first live album recording produced in Jamaica in the 21st century. Interview after the jump.
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July 19th, 2010 | Posted in indie
Paolo De Gregorio, founder of The Deli Magazine, talks the early days, print media and shares a playlist of some recent favorites after the jump.
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July 18th, 2010 | Posted in reggae

Jarcat Records launched one year ago as Jamaica’s first web-based music label by a team of three friends – acclaimed Jamaican musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore of the internationally renowned band Third World, Jamaican hotelier and upcoming artist Donahue Jarrett, and financier and internet marketing whiz Philip Hill. Cat and Donahue, along with web developer and technology consultant David Wilson – sit down with Fairtilizer to discuss how they plan to revolutionize Jamaica’s music industry through the internet. Interview after the jump.
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July 14th, 2010 | Posted in pop

Thieves Like Us were brought to the Alt world’s attention first by the infamous Kitsune, those boys call europe their home and vowed to make kids dance to their synthesized pop rock while learning the truth about love and partying. The new album “Again & Again” is here for your ears, brain and feet. Read our interview with Pony after the jump.
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