Introducing Fullbarr, An exciting, forward thinking independent record label based in Leeds, UK. Focusing on alluring , mood setting and provocative electronic music. FB is powered by the amazing, inspirational parties, music, artists & friends from around the globe.
"it all makes for another interesting EP from fullbarr, which we're following more avidly with each release"- MIXMAG, feb 2012
Sunday, 22 January 2012
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Luke Solomon is undeniably one of British house music’s unsung heroes, with an impressive track record of underground success. No one could debate Luke Solomon’s dance music credentials. From setting up the seminal label Classic Recordings with Derrick Carter to taking quirky house to the UK Top 10 and international charts, with his band Freaks, to DJing around the globe and performing live, Luke has been there for many of the more interesting 4/4 moments of the last decade. Along the way he has recorded for labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Rekids, Playhouse as well as his own Music for Freaks & Classic imprints.
Kris Wadsworth - Arthur! Luke! Kalabrese is always fascinating, one of my fave artists. Luke always makes something cool. LoSoul...that name pretty much says it all. Legend. Love all of it, really cool stuff from some pros who co-wrote the book on cool. 100 percent behind this. Matt Tolfrey - "WOW WOW WOW!!!" Iron Curtis - fullbarr is def one of that labels that got my full attention just with a few releases. luke solomon in full effect. Seth Troxler - im really feeling this amazing!!! Roman Fluegel - Flawless. Supporting original & Lo Soul mix! Motorcitysoul already recieved this via fullbarr. biggy. loving peter's losoul remix! Kate Simko "Original and LoSoul remix for me - thanks for sending!" Sebo K great package ! full support. Melon - sounds lovely!! Ripperton - Lovely release all the way!!! Luke, Kalabrese and Losoul in top form. ace. Jozif- orig is nastily ace, Kalabrese & LoSoul remixes are also something id play Thanx jozifx Tornado Wallace Cool shit! LoSoul Remix in particular is a cool shit. Like there's been a refrigerated toilet up in here. Ryan Crosson - liking the Kalabrese and LoSoul remixes Varoslav -this Losoul rmx is pure bomb ! Bonar Bradberry Lo Soul remix and Kalabrese Remix are bad boy James Teej - awesome losoul remix on this one!# Robert Dietz - losoul on fire, as usual. Le Loup - wicked! full support James Johnston - "Excellent Stuff! All mixes are cool but at this moment in time my favs are the Horn Version and LoSoul mix...Quality!" Paul Woolford Luke's idiosyncratic funk bends further into new directions. He's in fine form these days, I particularly like the part in the original about 3.50 inwards - neck-snapping business. Elsewhere LoSoul remix is Ed Davenport - like the horn version for a bit of madness!! Kevin Griffiths - the original here is great, class all the way. Lee jones - losoul mix is killer! love it. 6th Borough Project -ooft..think these will sound heavy on a big system.
Turkey isn’t often associated with underground music, I can only think of a couple of established artists on the scene right now indulging us with there productions worldwide.
However one very promising artist is arising from the capital Istanbul, in the shape of Henry Gilles, I first noticed the young man when he brought out his Crunchy fingers EP on Logo Tunisia Records. Since then we have him on board and he has produced 2 cracking remix efforts due out by the end of the year.
Watch out for more info/interview & Podcast from Henry.
Having just received a cracking remix from this lad on the forthcoming Russo EP, Fullbarr thought it best to let you have a look into his antics...
Saytek aka Joseph Keevill is a self confessed "Geek with a Passion" who was jamming with synths, drum machines and a Tandy mixer from the tender age of 8. Whilst other kids were collecting Star Wars toys, Saytek was dragging his mum around car boot sales looking for obsolete synths or creating sound warping algorithms on his commodore 64. Saytek has been a major player in the scene for almost 10 but has just risen to underground hero status in recent years, releasing successful deep tech house and techno records since 2001 all of which have been met with critical acclaim, as well as being championed by the world’s most respected DJs. Fast forward 2010, Saytek is a live artist, an innovator and pioneer who brings real meaning to the term "Live" in electronic music arena.
Using Classic roland hardware, cutting edge 21st century computer technology and a myriad of noise mangling gadgets, Saytek creates & improvises on the fly. Not only is all the music his own but it is truly performed live in response to the crowd. His shows are so awe inspiring that he has been sited by both press and underground music fans as one of the best live acts to emerge in recent times. His reputation as a performer alone has earned him the place as headliner at some of Europe’s most highly regarded parties, an accolade shared only by the cream of underground house and techno talent.
His technical flare is coupled with fierce music integrity which has remained in tact since he was introduced and fell in love with Detroit techno and acid house at the age of 13. Saytek's style is deep, rolling, thoughtful and designed to rock the peak time dance floor. He combines the new house and techno phenomenon with elements of dub, soulful Detroit , chi-town beats, tribal percussive grooves, retro acid , Free jazz and Latin flavours to provide a unique and refreshing journey.
After incredible launch parties at both T Bar in London and Sankey’s in Manchester, Saytek’s 2nd album “Live from the Other Side” is now available on Channel Zoo records. Recorded live at The Zoo Project last Summer 2009 in front of thousands of Ibiza’s finest party people. Live from the Other Side caught a moment of musical history. The album is a follow up to his hugely successful "live From The seal Pit" recorded in 2008 an album that was one of the most popular CDs for sale in Ibiza in 2009. The new album is flying out to all corners of the world before the 2010 season has even begun.
Saytek will be releasing re-edits and remixes by top producers of Saytek’s live material coming soon.