Weekly Transmission 89!

Hoe gaat het?

We've just touched down in Holland for the annual Amsterdam Dance Event - from where we'll be bringing you all the hottest news, comments and interviews over the next few days, with a full DT-TV feature to follow in the coming weeks.

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest stories and Twitter updates from the front line at www.twitter.com/d8atransmission If you're coming along, we've also picked out the best parties of the week - so check the features section if you need any suggestions. Don't miss our party at Boom Chicago on Saturday night with 5 Years Of Systematic...Marc Romboy, Phonique, Robert Babicz (live), Tommie Sunshine, Technasia and Gorge all play...

Don't miss our exclusive interview with Norway's Kings Of Convenience if you're into beautifully chilled music to temper your dance music fetish with - we met up with them as they release their first album for five years and found out about their connections to dance music.

Our Podcast this week comes Teutonic techno fiend Tocadisco, while the Round-Up Podcast features new music from the likes of Skream/Bat For Lashes, The XX/Florence+MAchine, Simian Mobile Disco/Joker, The Glimmers, Ali Love, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Solomun, Virus Syndicate....

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Data Transmission Podcast - 073 Tocadisco

 
 
 
   
Hot Pink Delorean
 
Former D&B trio from Boston discover their housey side and make a lot of noise in the process.

Written By: BenGomori
 
 
 
   
Different is good: Kings Of Convenience
 
The Norwegian duo return after a 5-year hiatus this month - DT gets the full story.


 
 
 
   
DJ Vadim's missed opportunity
 
The Russian showcased his latest album at the Jazz Cafe last week, but failed to ignite the crowd...


 
 
 
   
Amsterdam Dance Event party guide
 
With so much to choose from and navigate, let us help you pick the best of the week.


 
 
 
   
Spotify Mobile: is it any good?
 
'Course it is. We gave the service the once-over...


 
 
 
   
Deadhouse Roundmau5
 
No wait, that should be Deadmau5 at The Roundhouse...


 
 
 
 
   
ADE: The only party open past 6AM is...
 
5 Years Of Systematic in association with Data Transmission - open 'til 8AM on Sunday...
 
 
 
 
 
   
Public Enemy fans raise $50,000 for new LP in 2 weeks
 
Over 700 fans from 50 countries contributed to break a new record for funding on the site...
 
 
 
 
 
   
Scientists another step closer to curing tinnitus
 
Thank fuck for that! New study finds parts of the brain which generates the ringing noise...
 
 
 
 
 
   
Flowered Up frontman dies
 
Liam Maher passes away - details of death unknown - relive their classic 'Weekender' here...
 
 
 

  Buraka Som Sistema announce FABRICLIVE CD + tour + single
Hed Kandi go down a cooler route
Dirty Vegas' 'Stealth Live' at Sankeys CD finalised
Free Matt Tolfrey & Mark Ashken remix for download (FIXED)
The Prodigy announce 3-disc edition of 'Invaders Must Die'
Plan B stars alongside Michael Caine in 'Harry Brown'
Underworld unveil new 'Athens' compilation
The XX, Joker, Ali Love & Skream on this week's Round-Up Podcast
London gets CAMP
Free Royksopp / Rex The Dog remix
>> click here for full news
 
 
 
   
Massive Attack - Splitting The Atom EP
on : Virgin
Reviewed By: BenGomori

Massive Attack's long-awaited return as a duo is finally here. Well, almost - this EP gives a taste of what's to come on next year's album, and is very promising.
 
 
 
   
Breakage - Run 'Em Out
on : Digital Soundboy
Reviewed By: BenGomori

We're loving Breakage at the moment. Unifying the various dark and dutty sounds of the UK's urban underground, he's very much the sound of now...
 
 
 
   
Tom Neville - Banana Peel / I can't remember
on : Pickadoll
Reviewed By: Trew

Tom Neville has been busy this year doing remixes for pop royalty such as Britney Spears and Keane. However this latest release 'Banana Peel' is 100% home grown and back to business.
 
 
 
   
Foamo - Wardance
on : Skint
Reviewed By: Trew

There are two words that will get any blogger frothing at the mouth - 'Foamo Remix'. 2009 has been a good year for Foamo with praise hailing in from all areas of the music press.
 
 
 

   
Claude VonStroke - Bird Brain
on :Dirtybird
 

Claude Vonstroke returns after three years with his followup to 2006's "Beware of the Bird," amassing further influence, with a much refined sound.

Reviewed By: JoshLachkovic
 
 
 

   
Phil Kieran - Shh
on :Cocoon Recordings
 

Without a doubt, 'Shh' is an artist album that lives up to both Kieran's and Cocoon's reputation.

Reviewed By: R_EXile
 
 
 

   
Various Artists mixed by Bart Skils - Voltt vol 1
on :100% Pure
 

Of the various trendsetting scenes in dance music over the last the couple of years, the Amsterdam tech house vogue has been one that's really hooked us...

Reviewed By: BenGomori
 
 

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