Beats People Movement

New film from my favorite NZ Director, Taika Waititi of Eagle Vs Shark and Two Cars One Night fame. His good mates Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are also the one’s responsible for Flight of the Conchords. The three of them first performed as part of a five-man group called So You’re a Man, in the mid-nineties. I saw Taika speak at the 2006 Semi Permanent conference in Auckland where he was by far the best speaker there, art, playwriting, script writing, acting, comedy, this guy can do it all. If you don’t know get to know!

Boy is released on March 25 in New Zealand.
The year is 1984, and on the rural East Coast of New Zealand Thriller is changing kids lives. Inspired by the Oscar nominated Two Cars, One Night, BOY is the hilarious and heartfelt coming-of-age tale about heroes, magic and Michael Jackson.

BOY is a dreamer who loves Michael Jackson. He lives with his brother ROCKY, a tribe of deserted cousins and his Nan.

Boys other hero, his father, ALAMEIN, is the subject of Boys fantasies, and he imagines him as a deep sea diver, war hero and a close relation of Michael Jackson (he can even dance like him). In reality hes in the can for robbery.
When Alamein returns home after 7 years away, Boy is forced to confront the man he thought he remembered, find his own potential and learn to get along without the hero he had been hoping for.

Starring Te Aho Eketone-Whitu, James Rolleston, Taika Waititi

Directed/Written by Taika Waititi (’Eagle Vs Shark’, TV’s ‘Flight of the Conchords’)

www.boythemovie.co.nz

The Fabriclive Mix CD number 5-0 will be mixed by none other than dBridge and Instra:Mental. The mix is a step in a fresh direction featuring Dubstep artists Distance, Pearson Sound (aka Ramadanman), Vaccine and Scuba working at different tempos. Tracks from kiwi producer/DJ Consequence are also showcased on the forthcoming mix.

The tracklist for this highly-anticipated mix CD (a landmark 100th release for Fabric’s record label) has now been revealed:

01 – Riya – Seems Like – Exit Records

02 – Instra:mental – From The Start – NonPlus+

03 – Stray – Pushed – Exit Records

04 – Dan Habarnam – Nu Este Roz – Exit Records

05 – Vaccine – Ochre – NonPlus+

06 – ASC – Starkwood (Consequence Remix) – Unreleased

07 – Consequence – Lover’s Shell – Exit Records

08 – Distance – Sky’s Alight (Dub) – Unreleased

09 – Alix Perez – Self Control – Shogun Audio

10 – Genotype – Distorted Dreams – Genotype

- Meleka – Go (Accapella) – Meleka

11 – Instra:mental – End Credits – NonPlus+

12 – Instra:mental – Watching You – NonPlus+

13 – Instra:mental – Fist (Level 2B Mix) – NonPlus+

14 – Consequence – 11 Circles (ASC Remix) – Exit Records

15 – dBridge – I Know – Exit Records

16 – Instra:mental – Encke Gap – NonPlus+

17 – Loxy & Genotype – Farah’s Theme – Exit Records

- dBridge – Inner Disbelief (Accapella) – Exit Records

18 – Pearson Sound – Down With You – Darkestral

19 – Scuba – Tense (dBridge Remix) – Hotflush Recordings

20 – Instra:mental – No Future (Consequence Remix) – NonPlus+

21 – Code 3 – Living Proof – Exit Records

22 – Consequence Ft. Instra:mental – Reflex Reaction – Exit Records

23 – ASC – Phobos – NonPlus+

24 – Skream – Fire Call – Exit Records

25 – Instra:mental – Machine Made – NonPlus+

26 – dBridge – Love Hotel – Exit Records

27 – dBridge – The Dim Light – Exit Records

28 – Scuba – Eclipse – Paul Rose

29 – ASC – Ubiquity Incident – NonPlus+

30 – Abstract Elements – Abysmal Depth – Exit Records

31 – Actress – Gen Ohn (Screwed Version) – Werk Discs

“We wanted the fabric CD to be like the best podcast we’ve ever done. That was our aim. When we were asked to do it, we approached all the people making music we love, and asked them to write us something special for the CD. Distance, Scuba, Genotype, myself and Instra:mental all did it. It’s a great collection of music, harmonically it all works together; and as much as we have different styles, you’d be surprised what tunes stick together just from being in key. We wanted to showcase what it is that we’re doing, and what the sound is capable of.” – dBridge

Fabricfirst members will be get this from 1st February 2010, with the CD available on general release worldwide from 15th February 2010.

Source: esp-agency.co.uk

dBridge and Instra:Mental will be touring NZ in February, dates as follows:

Feb 19 - Friday - Splore, Coromandel

Feb 20 - Saturday - UCSA Orientation 2010, Christchurch

Feb 24 - Wednesday - Bath St, Dunedin

Feb 26 - Friday - Coherant, Auckland

Feb 27 - Saturday - Sandwiches, Wellington

Buy tickets to the Auckland show here.

Check out the Autonomic podcasts including the latest “Layer 10″ upload here.

A excerpt of “the wordy bit” from this weeks realease mailer, if you live in NZ and are a Dubstep or Drum n Bass head drop us a line to sign up.

Plenty of quality releases on the sheets this week. The 2562 album is of particular note. We have put together a night “Dubstyle BBQ” happening this Friday at Supper Club would be great to see you all there. Flyer attached, facebook event page is here.

We recommend 2562’s ‘Unbalance’ CD/LP on Tectonic. Blending the sonic barriers between Dubstep and whatever. Wicked stuff.

Tectonic boss Pinch says: “I’ve worked closely with 2562 over the last few years and I can honestly say that Unbalance is an incredible album – it’s one of the most exciting releases that Tectonic has seen to date - it vastly exceeds the already high standard he set himself with Aerial.”

Check 2562’s FACT podcast here.

On the deep tip Quest “The Unknown” on Deep Medi Musik is getting lots of play round our way. Wedge & Shadz Running Away b/w the Guido remix is also with a listen. Ital Tek also comes through with ‘Mako EP’ for the launch of his Atom River label. Check previews and a free download of one of the tracks here: http://www.atomriver.co.uk/
Omitted from last week’s mention was F & Headhunter ‘Night Drive / Dedale’ on Headhunter’s new label Transistor, more info here.

Wobblers will want to check the new Hench promo of Chasing Shadows ‘Ill / Amirah’ as well as Emalkay’s big tune “When I Look at You” on Dub Police. I’d also recommend Kutz ‘Glithcy Finger / Twilight Zone’ on N-Type’s Wheel & Deal Records. All 3 are finish copy promos. Lots of Caspa and Rusko restocks at the bottom of the mailer too.

Jungle step is here to stay and check Cluekid & LD are leading teh way. Check “I Don’t Wanna Cry” on Cluekid’s Bullfrog Beats label.

Roots steppers should check out 3 promo releases in particular: Kion & Murda Ft. Junior Murvin ‘Number 1 Sound / Tes La Rok Remix on Little Island Records [ Audio Link ]. MRK 1’s ‘X-Tatic / Moving Toad’ on Contagious Music and Mungos Hi Fi Ft. Earl 16 / LD ‘International Roots (LD Remix) on Dub Police Records and as featured in N-Type’s Rinse 09 mix.

Drum n Bass crew will want to know about the vinyl release of Alix Perez’s ‘1984′ LP on Shogun Audio. Also wicked to see Consequence’s ‘Live For Never (LP Sampler)’ - his debut release on the forward-thinking Exit Recordings. Digital & Outrage’s joint ‘Red Letter’ LP on Function is definitely a project worth checking. Sub Focus also has his self titled LP released on Ram Records. Liquid crew will want to check the new Calibre on Signature as well as Zero T & (ex pat Kiwi) Mosus Ft. Spikey T on Liquid V.

Mix CD wise there is DJ Marky and friends present: Makato mix.

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The full Phat 10 lineup with set times were uploaded yesterday. I’m happy with the running order for our set and look forward to stepping up after the Deep Medi crew who Im sure will have the place humming..

January 1st:

Mala DMZ - 4.30am - 6am

Truth - 6am - 8am

Dubstep Alliance & Dapht One - 8am - 10am

The international Dubstep sets start on the first night with Figzy from Subtle Soundsystem playing the 2nd stage straight after:

December 31st:

Benga vs Skream - 3am - 6am

Ill Figz - 6am - 8am

and on the last night..

 January 2nd:

Distance - 4am - 5.30

Kryptic Minds - 5.30am - 7am

As you can see some wicked Dubstep lined up although consistently after the DnB - all good though we can soldier through!

For more info on the Phat Festival visit:

http://www.phatclub.co.nz/

Phat 09 doco here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_w4MG1GhaQ

Dubstep Alliance Phat 09 clip here (don’t watch the power outages!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzKcwYLjorE

Prime Minister John Key didn’t mention anything about the forthcoming Misuse of Drugs Act Amendment Bill in his post-cabinet press conference today. Perhaps that’s because it’s Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei’s bill, perhaps its because the less we know about this Bill the less likely we are to rally in support of it.

Help the Greens to gain the support they need to pass this Amendment by forwarding the relevant information to as many people as possible and contacting your local MP.

This from the NORML website:

Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei’s private member’s Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill will be put to a first vote on Member’s Day this Wednesday 1st July 2009.

This is the first time that a bill aimed at rolling back some of the harsher provisions of our War on Drugs has ever been put to a vote in the New Zealand Parliament. This is well behind many other developed and affluent nations who have already put forth medical cannabis laws. And yet all previous amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Act have been aimed at making sanctions tougher and even more inhumane.

NORML calls upon all Members of Parliament to put aside politics, show compassion and support this Bill for its First Reading. Let the issue go to select committee so it can be debated and the people of New Zealand can have their say.

Source: http://www.norml.org.nz/article689.html

Attention news people types. Actual real news that has the potential to effect a fair portionof the population in a positive way. Let’s hope the national media give this members bill some decent coverage this week.

This from Chris and the Hemp Store crew;

 Kiaora peeps, please take a moment to email or call your MP… tell them to show some compassion and vote for Green MP Metiria Turei’s Medicinal Cannabis Bill this Wed 1st July 2009.

It’s the first time EVER that a bill aimed at repealing part of NZ’s drug prohibition laws has been voted on in parliament. Every previous amendment has strengthened prohibition and made penalties tougher and even more inhumane, so we really need your support on this one.

Your MP is listed here: http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/MPP/MPs/Contact/4/c/0/00HOOOCMPPMPsContact1-Contact-list.htm

More information on the Bill is at http://www.norml.org.nz/medical

The much anticpated Kode9 tour of Australia and NZ kicks off in a few weeks time.

The absolute evolutionary godfather of dubstep, KODE 9 is on his way to Aotearoa to take everything you thought you knew about the sound and flip it around, bringing you symphony of sonic seduction!

Kode 9 has nurtured dubstep music since day one, shaping its definition through founding the record label HYPERDUB. This imprint has given artists BURIAL, ZOMBY, IKONIKA, FLYING LOTUS and KODE 9 the strong voices needed to deliver an even stronger message: music that drowns out your expectations and resonates with your emotions.

In 2006 the underground music world was astounded by Burials groundbreaking debut, which was awarded ‘Album of the Year’ status by THE WIRE magazine, and described as an absurdly addictive sonic opiate - a feat that would not have been possible without Kode’s support. Out of this success, the HYPERDUB label has brought many ruff and revolutionary artists to our consciousness, and is refusing to adopt a formulaic approach to the sound.

Kode’s critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Memories of the future’ featuring Spaceape, has also been at the forefront of his exploratory approach, establishing his role as an artist, author, and lecturer on audio culture. It’s an interest that spans from grime emcees waging war with a mic to the US army waging war with advanced sonic weaponry. “It’s about the use of sound as a weapon. It’s about collective grass roots, tactical media, pirate radio, network culture, DIY media…”, an attitude that will ensure a night of auditory adventure.

Wellington - Thursday 2nd July

Christchurch - Friday 3rd July

Auckland - Saturday 4th July

For a bit of background on Kode9 check this download of Benji B’s 1Xtra show featuring Kode9 from about 55mins in. There’s also an interview transcript here from UK magazine The Wire.

Official Links:

http://www.kode9.com/

http://www.myspace.com/hyperdub

Just recieved this from the SAFE crew:

WATCH TV ONE NEWS 6PM TONIGHT!!
Mike King and SAFE challenge Pork Board on Close Up. Location of piggery revealed on One News.

The screening of the Sunday programme on TV One last night, has left much of the New Zealand public stunned and in utter shock. National media attention has been intense with many news items appearing on television, radio, internet sites and newspapers inc.

Tonight TV One News is expected to reveal the identity of the farm and a subsequent story will be on Close Up, featuring Mike King, Hans Kriek from SAFE and a spokesperson for the NZ Pork Industry Board.

SAFE’s campaign director Hans Kriek has been overwhelmed at the response. “After several decades of endeavouring to expose the cruelty of pigs and battery hens, it finally feels like we have woken up New Zealand. Now we to mobilise this outrage into action,” says Hans.

Click here to read Mike King’s story and why he has vowed to support SAFE’s LovePigs campaign until sow stalls are banned.

The Beats People Movement crew are busy working on a new project set to launch in May. For this reason we are taking a short break from promoting our regular club nights and international DJ tours. Plenty of hard work is going in to this one, everyone involved is looking forward to the big launch in a few weeks time..

This years iNation Festival is happening this weekend at Whitecliffs around 45 mins from Christchurch City. Headlined by Tiki and full live band it is set to be a goody. Dubstep and Jungle tings a gwarn at the Subtle Zone where I will be making an appearance upon the host n toast. Big!

Quoted “THE OUTDOOR PARTY OF THE YEAR” (NZ Musician Magazine) I.Nation 2008 attracted festival goers from all over NZ and Australia who witnessed one of Shapeshifter’s most mind blowing performances to date. This year the legendary valley of Whitecliffs just 45mins west of Christchurch will once again host some of Aotearoa’s finest musical talent spread over two days with two zones, there will be camping, café and bar facilities so you can enjoy the full outdoor festival experience. 

Lineup highlights:

Main Stage Saturday 21 March 

6pm Oakley ‘OG’ Grenell Live ft. KP, Switch and Sacha Vee
7pm Little Bushman
8pm Ladi 6
9pm Dubwise
10pm Sunshine Soundsystem ft. KP, Switch
11:30pm Tiki Live
1am Gooba
2am Sambora P Digsss

Subtle Zone Saturday 21 March

05:00pm Spilly & Neils C
06:00pm Dredfords Beat Safari
07:00pm Katalyst
08:30pm RIA
10:00pm Insomniac
11:30pm Red-i
01:00am J Red & Mr Steel
02:30am Ill Figz
03:30am L Que b2b D’erb
05:00am DSD

Hosted by Dapht One and Camo MC

More info here:

http://www.ination.co.nz/

The government, led by the Foreign Affairs Minister, Murray McCully, is about to dismantle New Zealand’s aid program. Whatever your values and belief in international aid, no government should be able to dismantle a programme that uses a substantial amount of tax payer’s money without:
conducting a satisfactory review including the independent reviews that have already been conducted;
consulting specialists in the concerned industry in New Zealand or overseas;
opening up the review process for comment or input by the other political parties, by NZAID staff and their partners in-country, or by the NZ NGO community who administers a percentage of NZ’s aid budget.
McCully’s plan, to be finalised by the end of March, is to bring NZAID back into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). Ironically this is where it sat before 2001 when all the reviews it received were of inadequate performance for those the aid was aimed at.

Find out more at:

http://www.dontcorruptaid.org.nz/

Only one week to make your voice heard!