“Drift Remixed” The companion piece to Nosaj Thing’s breakout debut, Drift. Featuring contributions from trendsetting luminaries and contemporaries alike, Drift Remixed brings together an impressive roster of electronics finest to reimagine the otherworldly compositions of Drift.

Released in June of 2009 by Alpha Pup Records, Drift was greeted with unanimous global acclaim. Next month Nosaj Thing will be touring his visual show for the first time in North America, a celebration of sorts for the release of Drift Remixed.

Nosaj Thing – Quest (Low Limit Remix)

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written by nevill \\ tags: alpha pup, daedelus, dorian concept, drift, jon hopkins, low limit, nosaj thing, quest, TAKE, teebs

After two long days at the Red Bull Music Academy, our third day here started with a lecture by legendary UK DJ & A&R Norman Jay. Norman told the participants about his 40 year history in the music industry which spans from witnessing the birth of hip-hop in New York to founding the legendary Talking Loud label. After this we had the chance to catch some more previews of tracks being made here and in the late afternoon Kode9 stopped by to talk about his music and career as an independent label owner. The evening was dedicated to perhaps the most anticipated event of this RBMA, the Brainfeeder night in Fabric with a classic lineup of Nosaj Thing, TOKiMONSTA, Gaslamp Killer, Dimlite, Daedelus, J.Rocc, Flying Lotus, Dorian Concept, Martyn and Kode9. In between all of this we found some time to talk to some participants, as well as get some music from them for y’all to enjoy.

B.BRAVO (San Francisco, USA)

What has your experience at the Red Bull Music Academy been like so far?
It’s gone by really fast. At first it seemed like time went by slowly…the first couple of days. But now it’s just going too fast. I don’t want it to end, it’s paradise!

Out of the participants in your term who has caught your attention the most?
Ad Bourke from Rome, Space Dimension Controller from Belfast. Definitely those guys.

Has anything happened so far that will influence your music (from now on)?
Yeah. I mean I was sort of on to this a little bit before, but the common thread that all the lecturers share is that they just do their own thing. They don’t try to make a specific genre, they don’t try to create a certain sound. They just do whatever the hell they feel like doing and then that’s how they get recognition and that’s how they create new, creative, inspiring things. What I take away is…do you.

What’s the most valuable thing about Red Bull Music Academy in your opinion?
Probably just having the space for everybody to co-exist and ofcourse all the participants from around the world. Also all the studio techs, who are such amazing musicians and producers. The staff is so knowledgeable. All the lectures… everybody involved is so into music and connected in some way. They’re all part of something. It’s just great to all share the same air.

B.Bravo – Bubble Showers

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ILLUM SPHERE (Manchester, UK)

What has your experience at the Red Bull Music Academy been like so far?
It’s been really amazing man. You know getting to meet a load of people around the same age who are doing similar stuff or different stuff or people around the world. Making new friends as well. There’s a lot of people that I felt… we kinda like made friends, like who I can call up whenever I go to Singapore or whatever. Likewise for them whenever anyone’s in the UK I’m hoping they’ll come to Manchester. The food’s been wicked, it’s been fucking amazing actually… I didn’t have to worry about what to eat. The studio has been really good as well. Trying new gear and different set-ups. You know like original mini Moogs, fucking 909′s, 808′s and 303′s and blablablabla. It’s been really cool getting to know people like Benji B a bit better. Eventhough I’ve known him before, but now I can properly spend some time with him. It’s just been wicked. Really really good. None of us want to leave really.

Out of the participants in your term who has caught your attention the most?
00Genesis I think, cause I knew about his stuff before. He’s just super talented for his age. Also Juan Son who is unbelievable, I don’t know if you guys have seen him play. That guy has got a big future ahead of him definitely.

Has anything happened so far that will influence your music (from now on)?
Yeah I think that just learning about certain people’s recording techniques might change the approach that I… I can take some bits. Even the things Martyn was saying after the lecture. Like you should try and do that. So it can really benefit your sound or whatever. Getting to learn what the processes are of people like Martyn. And it’s definitely going to change how I make music for the better.

What’s the most valuable thing about Red Bull Music Academy in your opinion?
Pffff….the most valuable thing about the Academy… I think it’s just the RBMA as a whole. It’s hard to pinpoint one element of it that is the most valuable thing. The academy in itself is just insanely valuable. I haven’t even made much music since I’ve been here, but I’ve been making mixes for this, mixes for that. You know going on Benji B‘s show, playing at his night, playing at Plastic People Thursday (CDR) which will be the first time I play at Plastic People. Shit like that is all happening in a space of two weeks. That’s the kind of value that it gives you. Guys like Swede:art and Hiro… it’s the first time they’ve been in London and they play at Plastic People. They don’t even have records out. That’s amazing for them. I just think the whole things has a value that’s unmatched. There’s absolutely nothing like it. Being here is essentially the most valuable thing about it.

Illum Sphere – Incoming

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written by Deluge \\ tags: 00genesis, ad bourke, b. bravo, brainfeeder, daedelus, dimlite, dj klem, dorian concept, flying lotus, gaslamp killer, hiroaki oba, illum sphere, jrocc, juan son, kode9, martyn, norman jay, nosaj thing, space dimension controller, swedeart, talking loud, tokimonsta

Volume 2 continues where the first left off. Twenty exclusive beats from forward thinking producers the world over. Exciting and contrasting instrumentals from known producers such as Danny Breaks (Alphabet Zoo / Droppin’ Science), Dorian Concept (Kindred Spirits), Dimlite (All City), Ras G (Poobah) & Samiyam (Brain Feeder), Exile (Sound In Color), Fulgeance (Musique Large), Nosaj Thing (Alpha pup) Dizz1, Low Limit & Tiago, Devon, Busy…and more

Compiled by ‘beat connoisseurs’ Cinnaman & Jay Scarlett, the compilation touches on many different angles of ‘this music’. There’s introspective, tripped out and buzzing synth scapes, short popping electronic songs to full-on MPC party thumpers.

Ever since its first releases, almost three years ago, Beat Dimensions has aided the developments in beat orientated music, becoming almost a genre in itself. Releasedate October 6th. Pre-Order now on Rushhour.

Busy – Ecliptic Armilla

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Mike Slott – Cadeting

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written by nevill \\ tags: beat dimensions, busy, cinnaman, danny breaks, Devon, dimlite, dizz1, dorian concept, exile, fulgeance, jay scarlett, mono/poly, nosaj thing, ras g, rushhour, samiyam

TAKE (aka Sweatson Klank) continues to push the boundaries of the experimental beat music in new directions. Building on a multitude of successful EP and full-length releases, TAKE has unleashed a slew of new works, DJ mixes and remixes in 2009 and we’re not even half-way through the year yet!  Co-founder of the legendary beat showcase night  “Sketchbook”, he has been an influential figure in the LA beat scene since day one. 2009 is the year he steps out from the shadows clutching fresh material for the All City, Poobah and Dublab labels and shiny new remixes for the likes of Warp’s Flying Lotus. His music is an epic journey, leading the listener down dust covered roads of bit-crushed melodies and molested jazz samples, all hemmed in by walls of bass. Make sure you check out TAKE on his extensive European tour. More info on that after the jump.

Now TAKE was kind enough to offer y’all a first listen of the Flying Lotus – Parisian Goldfish (TAKE Remix) which will be on Flying Lotus’ L.A Ep3, and a Remix of Architeq – Sleeping bEAR of the Marry Anne Hobbs compilation for Planet Mu..remember you heard it first on MOOVMNT .

Flying Lotus – Parisian Goldfish (TAKE Remix)

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Architeq – Sleeping bEAR (TAKE Remix)

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written by nevill \\ tags: all city records, architeq, dublab, eat concrete, flying lotus, flylo, l.a. ep3, los angeles, marry anne hobbs, nosaj thing, planet mu, poobah records, sketchbook, TAKE, warp records

Two years after the genre defying Beat Dimensions Vol.1, Jay Scarlett and Cinnaman present the long due Vol.2.  Expect three 12″ s parts, a 7″.  t-shirt designs, slipmats as well as a CD and digital configuration.

First to drop is EP1, which contains five tracks from beatmakers all over the world like Danny Breaks & DJ Adlib,  Mono/Poly (LA) and Nosaj Thing (LA), Kenlo Craqnuques (Quebec) and Dalt Wisney (Karachi).  The release date is set to May 7th so Pre-Order here, and be on the lookout for part 2 & 3.

Samiyam – Swamp Tarts (snippet)

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Mono/Poly – Ravemonds Young Problems (snippet)

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Nosaj Thing is back. For those who don’t already know, Nosaj is a LA based producer who crafts intelligent electronic sounds in a mix with wild beats. His upcoming album entitled “Drift” will be Nosaj’ first full album, to be released June 9 on Alpha Pup Records. The new record keeps that signature electronic sound infused with a deep sense of atmosphere.

Nosaj Thing – Coat Of Arms

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Nosaj Thing – Light #1

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Flying Lotus will continue his love affair with Los Angeles on the second EP in his L.A. trilogy. L.A. EP 2 X 3 consists of other folks’ remixes of tracks from Flying Lotus’ 2008 full-length Los Angeles. Warp will release the disc on November 24. Pre-order now on Warpmart.

Flying Lotus – Grapesicles (Samiyam Remix) Stream via Wuzz Magazine

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Flying Lotus – Camel ( Nosaj Thing Remix)

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: 2x3, flying lotus, grapesicles, los angeles, nosaj thing, samiyam, warp

1. Peche Noire – Loopwheeler – Appletree Records
2. Mitsu the Beats feat. Phonte & Big Pooh – Feelin’ Alright [We'v got have it] (Agent K Remix) – Planetgroove
3. The Big Payback – Dance with me – Just Like
4. Spiritual South – Stars (Qaf Breach mix) – Afro Art
5. Ben Westbeech – Nothing Else – Brownswood Recordings
6. Banda Utopia feat. Sabrina Malheiros (IG Culture with John Robinson) – The Wave (Science Jazz and Politics Remix) – Far Out Recordings
7. Feux feat. Shuanise & Thesaurus Rex – Soulmates – Cdr
8. Comfort Fit – State of mind feat. Mercury Waters – Swedish Brandy
9. Dorian Concept – Fort teen -TrebleO
10. Harmonic313 – Problem 1 – Warp
11. Busta Rhymes – Touch it (fLako rmx) – Up my alley
12. Scienz Culture (Scienz of Life & IG Culture) – Ginsu – Sunshine enterprises
13. Take – Fall in love again – Eat concrete
14. 4 Hero – Take my time – Raw Canvas Records
15. Rednose Distrikt – Plop feat. Harco Pront – Kindred Spirits
16. Mia Doi Todd – My room is white (Flying Lotus remix) – Plug Research
17. Nosaj Thing – Bach 1685 – Stussy x Turntablelab
18. Skream – 1 – Tempa
19. Dorian Concept – Her tears taste like pears – Cdr
20. Skream – Midnight Request Line – Tempa
21. Ramadanman – Carla – Soul Jazz Records
22. Dabrye – Air feat. Doom (Kode 9 remix) – Ghostly

Driving Lessons mixed by Swedeart

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Silent revolution of beauty which has been started from the love of music and slashing reality of life. Endless process, naive believing in good and dreaming of changing world. Its a careful selection of newjazzbreakfunkfusion hiptriphopbrokendubsoul TUNES which happens to be alternative for the mass pseudo-culture. via behindthebeats

written by moovmnt \\ tags: ben westbeech, dorian concept, harmonic 313, mia doi todd, mitsu the beats, mondayjazz, nosaj thing, peche noire, swedeart

L.A.-based producer Nosaj Thing (Jason Chung) is a sound innovator. He’s a sweet kid with a sinister musical agenda. His electronic soundscapes and wild beat tectonics play like vignettes that affect the listener’s mind as deeply as he hits their soul. Without a doubt, Nosaj Thing is among L.A.’s finest musical modulators.

Jason’s early work came awkwardly but not at all haphazardly. At age 13, he took his first computer from his father, an archaic PC that struggled even with word documents. In the hands of Nosaj Thing, it became an Intel Celeron home studio. With a “donated” copy of Reason, a demo version of Ableton Live and a computer mouse (he couldn’t afford a MIDI controller), Nosaj Thing began making music. He built his first productions note for note on the electronic staff of his Frankenstein studio. When your focus is strong, all you really need is a machine that works.

In high school, Jason picked up a day job at a local music store, focusing his efforts on the arduous task of saving up for his first Mac. But Destiny had become fond of Nosaj Thing’s resolve. In a contest, Jason won a favored producer tool: his own honest copy of Logic Pro. Wild circumstances? Perhaps. But he’s still using it, winning beat battles, remix contests, gigging and DJing within his network of like-minded musical vigilantes. Now 22, Nosaj Thing creates nothing less than the sound mastery of beat driven, experimental electronics from a gifted noise constructor.

Nosaj Thing has received Artist-to-Watch accolades from XLR8R, remixed Daedelus and Elliot Lipp, won Plastic Little/Turntable Lab’s remix contest featuring MF Doom, and won L.A.’s prestigious Project Blowed beat battle. He has shared the stage with the likes of Sixtoo, Architecture in Helsinki, DJ Krush, Z-Trip, Free the Robots, Eliott Lipp, D-Styles, Edit, and Daedelus. He’s a staple and a crowd pleaser at L.A.’s underground hip-hop good time, Low End Theory. Comparisons run along with Ratatat, DJ Shadow, and Boards of Canada. A survey of his own record collection will turn up pieces from Aphex Twin, Stereolab, Radiohead, Daft Punk and Eric Satie. In so little time, he’s accomplished so much. With his first full-length in the works, be prepared to hear a lot more noise from Nosaj Thing. 1685 will be on the Stussy X Turntable Lab Beats Compilation (gaslamp killer, lukid, free the robots, flying lotus, strategy, climber)

Nosaj Thing – 1685 

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Nosaj Thing – Coat of Arms

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: 1685, beat generation, beats, flying lotus, free the robots, gaslamp killer, los angeles, nosaj thing, stussy, turntable lab, xlr8r