New City

Lancelot's First Song Off Forthcoming 'We Can Dance EP'

2012-01-31T20:18:00.001-08:00

LANCELOT is the new project from 21 year‐old Sydney producer Lance Gurisik.

Formerly recording as AEONS, in 2011 Lance dropped the drums, kicked aside the USB keyboards and embedded himself in the studio to create his own dense style of house music.

With a fetish for analogue gear, Lance draws upon his broad knowledge of classical music styles and forms while recording and writing for dancefloors – the result sitting somewhere between new‐wave pop and down‐tempo, tropical house.

For the past 3 years Lance has been composing orchestral music, studying at the elite Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

After hours, Lance snuck into the faculty recording studios, laying down a swathe of well‐regarded, official remixes for artists including New Navy (Future Classic), Toucan, Fabian (Binary), Penguin Prison, Sparkadia (Ivy League), Faker (EMI), Tim and Jean (Universal) and Fallulah (Sony DE). This winter he recorded three original tunes for the upcoming We Can Dance EP.

Now, with a freshly framed graduation certificate and sharp new hair‐cut to boot, LANCELOT is plunging straight into the club.

LANCELOT’s 'We Can Dance EP' is set for digital‐release worldwide on LA‐based label Binary (Fabian,
Keenhouse, Nightwaves) on Beatport on February 20th, followed by a worldwide release on March 5th. The EP is comprised of seven songs including remixes by Goldroom, Fabian, Moonchild, and Frames.

Stream/Download Spoken Word from the 'We Can Dance EP' here:
http://soundcloud.com/lancelotofficial/lancelot-spoken-word

Links:
Lancelot Facebook
Binary Records

Goldroom's Ode To His City - "Angeles"

2012-01-31T20:15:00.000-08:00

After closing out 2011 by being featured on numerous year end lists, Goldroom is back with his first new song of the year - Angeles. Written about the city he calls home, Angeles captures the sun soaked vibe of LA with an almost disco-reggae sound. It is the sonic trip of flying over the city from a rooftop party downtown, to a porch in the Hills to a sunset on the beach.

Stream Angeles here:
http://soundcloud.com/goldroom/goldroom-angeles-1

In case you missed it, Goldroom's remix of Niki & The Dove's Mother Protect peaked at #4 on the Hype Machine Most Popular Chart, has been streamed over 100,000 times on Soundcloud and recieved support from the likes of The Magician, Alex Metric, Aeroplane, Mylo, Breakbot and more.

Keep an eye out for Goldroom's first single on Herve's label Cheap Thrills, a European tour in April and a San Francisco date at Blow Up with Clasixx on 2/10. All signs point to 2012 being another big year for Goldroom.

Bio:
Born of the simplicity of soulful choruses and small electronic ornaments, Goldroom has transformed into a magnificent display of modern music culture; a fascinating tale of tropical textures, soundscapes, and rhythms doused in nostalgic romance.

Truly an undiscovered gem, Goldroom surfaced through various styles fused mainly by impeccable music production. Josh (Goldroom) creates a sound of such high caliber, that it becomes the pure gold in the pseudonym. Particularly Goldroom’s latest production is what we feel highlights his unique blend; with a mixture of complimentary percussive elements, keyboards and endless melody, Goldroom’s remix of Mother Protect by Niki & The Dove has been supported/played by endless acts including Mylo,The Magician and Aeroplane. If the impressive array of supportive members has yet to convince you of Goldroom’s rarity, you can submerge in one of his unique mixes posted below, and judge for yourself.
This past year has undoubtedly paved a golden path in Josh’s musical career, branching out from Nightwaves with an exquisite sound and incredible tunes that have completely blown up. With countless of new projects up his sleeve– we can expect new productions full of great sensations for the continuation of Goldroom’s success in 2012.

Praise For Goldroom

2012-01-17T16:04:00.000-08:00

“Top 10 Artist of 2011.” – Gotta Dance Dirty

“My favorite artist of the year” - Golden Scissors

“a perfect breezy piece of perfection.” – Danger Danger

“If you like Classixx, then Goldroom is definitely for you.” – Boom Boom Chik

“When it comes to some of my favorite new artists of 2011 Goldroom is definitely one of them.” - TILT

“Artist to watch in 2012. Why? You know why, because he’s awesome and incredibly talented. And he’s just getting started.” – Remix 86

“glistening summertime synth pop that will have you racing for the poolside.”- Silence Is Boring

"If you aren’t familiar with Goldroom, I suggest you hop aboard his train. He’s shaking up the industry with some of the best tunes on the market…” – Vitalic Noise

“Goldroom could be the new soundtrack to your summer city nights.” – Electronic Rumors

“Everyone thought that Goldroom embodied the sound of Summer. Little did we know that Goldroom would also dominate Fall + Winter.” – Gotta Dance Dirty

“The final result is the perfect L.A. Summer sound. Goldroom is like one endless, glitter-filled waterslide ride from the top of the Hollywood Hills straight into downtown L.A.” – Gotta Dance Dirty

“Goldroom, brings together the structures of that perfect pop song alongside the tunes of both Poolside and Classixx. Perfect.” – Vitalic Noise

“Think of these guys as a chill American version of Friendly Fires” – New Dust

“Cool licks, dreamy synths and Josh’s heartfelt vocal style are the order of the day here.” – Electronic Rumors

"Morgan's Bay" can remind you of Legg's other work, but also that of the pop funk of mid-life Talking Heads marrying the tropical field notes of Classixx.” – The Culture Of Me

“I’ve got a great feeling about this Goldroom character. Definitely got a shinin future.” – Junkyard Kicks

“A solid bed of smooth drums and bongos, paired with classic guitar riff and subtle accompanying synths, check it out because this track is a jam.” – Fairfax By Night

“the soundscape of summertime in LA; an amalgamation of dreamy synths, emotive vocals, and tropical disco grooves.” – Nite Versions

“Morgan’s Bay” slides out of the harbor on the breeze of some crisp percussion and loose guitars, instantly transporting me to a million different places that are not this desk.” – The Burning Ear

“this slow burning guitar hook laden tropical disco deep cut titled Morgan’s Bay. Its steady pulsing thump beats away as that spine tingling guitar riff immediately grabs you by the hips and sends you twirling. By the time the vocal kicks in near the one minute mark you are already absolutely addicted.” – Good Pop, Bad Pop

The Year Of Gold - Goldroom's Therapy Life Interview & Mix

2012-01-17T12:13:00.000-08:00

From Therapy Life:

Born of the simplicity of soulful choruses and small electronic ornaments, Goldroom has transformed into a magnificent display of modern Synth-Pop culture; a fascinating tale of tropical textures, soundscapes, and rhythms doused in nostalgia of past decades. In a first listen of any Goldroom tune, you will realize the strength and overall quality of sound-gazing elements mixed continuously to build the perfect atmospheric/melodic climax.

Truly a deep-sea undiscovered gem, Goldroom surfaced through various styles fused mainly by impeccable music production. Josh (Goldroom) creates a sound of such high caliber, that it becomes the pure gold in the pseudonym. Particularly Goldroom’s latest production is what we feel highlights his unique blend; with a mixture of complimentary percussive elements, keyboards and endless melody, Goldroom’s remix of Mother Protect by Niki & The Dove has been supported/played by endless acts including Mylo,The Magician and Aeroplane. If the impressive array of supportive members has yet to convince you of Goldroom’s rarity, you can submerge in one of his unique mixes posted below, and judge for yourself.

This past year has undoubtedly paved a golden path in Josh’s musical career, branching out fromNightwaves with an exquisite sound and incredible tunes that have completely blown up. With countless of new projects up his sleeve– we can expect new productions full of great sensations for the continuation of Goldroom’s success in 2012.

Listen to the interview & mix here.

Goldroom's Otono Mix And Gigamesh Remix

2011-11-03T11:43:00.000-07:00

We got a fresh mix from Goldroom for you. The Otono Mix features Island Disco sounds from Goldroom along with tracks and remixes from Moullinex, Fred Falke & Alan Braxe and The Magician.

Also included is Goldroom's brand new remix of Gigamesh's "Red Light", already burning up the charts on Hype Machine.

Goldroom - Otono Mix:

http://soundcloud.com/goldroom/goldroom-otono-mix-2011

Tracklist:

1. Goldroom - Fly In
2. Cadillac - High For Me
3. The Messenger - California
4. Chris Malinchak - No Secrets
5. Poolside - Do You Believe (Goldroom Remix)
6. Jan Driver - Golden Super
7. Edit Murphy - Morning Light
8. Moullinex - Sunflare
9. Gigamesh - Red Light (Goldroom Remix)
10. Keljet & Falcon Punch - Saturday Night
11. Only Children - Don't Stop
12. Fred Falke & Alan Braxe - Palladium
13. The Magician - I Don't Know What To Do (Fabian Remix)
14. Cyclist - Bass Face (Hemingway's Space Party Remix)
15. Zimmer - Looking At You
16. NSFW (NL) - Coconut (Cosmonauts Remix)
17. Ford & Lopatin - Too Much MIDI (Alan Braxe Bonus Remix)

Gigamesh - Red Light (Goldroom Remix)

http://soundcloud.com/goldroom/gigamesh-red-light-goldroom

Born out of Los Angeles synthpop trio NightWaves, Goldroom is Josh Legg’s solo effort and production alias. An amalgamation of dreamy synths, emotive vocals, and tropical disco grooves, Goldroom paints the soundscape of summertime in Los Angeles. A breezy response to the heavy, dub-laden clubs around Southern California, Goldroom’s music is ready-made to soundtrack a poolside soiree. Influenced heavily by French Touch innovators like Alan Braxe and Fred Falke, Legg has crafted an uniquely Californian take on the genre, incorporating live instrumentation and percussion with elements of downtempo disco to create something more than the sum of its parts.

Pease contact Josh Legg at goldroomtunes@gmail.com for Goldroom inquiries.

Eat More Cake - Smoke & Mirrors Video + Free Mp3

2011-09-23T12:07:00.000-07:00

Last week Eat More Cake announced the release of their double EP, "Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream" - Now they are giving away a free mp3 of the single "Smoke & Mirrors"

Download Mp3 here: http://cl.ly/3W0z0q212q2T3I3x3r1G

Smoke & Mirrors Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyvbKbGCeWY

Eat More Cake are London-based songwriter/producers Andy Briggs and Matt Pearn. They’ve remixed people like David E Sugar, One eskimO, Avatars, and The Milk, and done wonders with the Stardust classic ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ and Bob Marley’s ‘Is This Love’.

And now, on Sept 19, they are taking the unique step of releasing two 6-track EPs on the same day. Entitled ‘Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream EP1 + EP2’ it’s part classic down-tempo, part electronica, complete with massive melodies, café del mar guitars and hip-hop beats.

Highlights? Well, there’s EP1’s soulful opener ‘You’ll Be There,’ the 90s laidback trip-hop of new single ‘Smoke & Mirrors,’ and the lushly string-led (courtesy of the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra) ‘Story of My Life.’ Meanwhile, EP2’s Massive Attack-like and ‘Music Box’ is a call to arms to a disengaged generation: “Told yourself you’d never do what they do – thought you’d change the world, but the world changed you.”

The band have already won fans at the likes Radio 1, 6Music, KISS and XFM and have appeared on Hed Kandi compilations ‘The Mix’ (UK) and ‘Serve Chilled’ (US). On stage, they’re known for some quite fab parties too – at Proud Camden, The ICA, 93 Feet East, and Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, to name a few. Look out for a host of live London supports toward the end of the year.

Approved Eat More Cake pictures for use in posts are here: http://cl.ly/0p2C3S3Z0W1E0b3k2y41

Links:
Eat More Cake Site - www.eatmorecake.com
Eat More Cake Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/eatmorecakemusic

Live Radio Mix And Two Remixes From Goldroom

2011-09-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

As summer winds down Goldroom is back with another dreamwave/new disco mix for you. Recorded live on radio station KXSC in July, it features some classic songs along with newer Goldroom remixes and original tunes. Stream and download the mix below.

Goldroom's KXSC Mix:
http://soundcloud.com/goldroom/goldroom-exclusive-kxsc-mix

Tracklist:
1. Body Language - Social Studies (Plastic Plates Remix)
2. A Luke Million - Arnold
3. Penguin Prison - Fair Warning (Goldroom Remix)
4. Daft Punk - Voyager
5. Oliver - I Need You
6. Goldroom - Nights In Nantes
7. Fred Falke - Wait For Love
8. Alvin Baxter - Au Zenith
9. Mark Ronson - Record Collection (Perseus Kareoke Mix)
10. Starsmith - Champion

Poolside - Do You Believe (Goldroom Remix)
http://soundcloud.com/goldroom/do-you-believe-goldroom-remix/

Goldroom - Morgan's Bay (Charlie I Remix)
http:
//soundcloud.com/charles-i/goldroom-morgans-bay-charles-i

Goldroom's Official Penguin Prison Remix

2011-07-11T17:49:00.000-07:00

Coming off the release of Goldroom's first 3 original songs (Morgan's Bay, City Girls, and Nights In Nantes), today Goldroom is releasing his official remix for Penguin Prison's new single "Fair Warning". A bouncy melodic disco revamp of the song, the remix was recently featured on Aeroplane's June 2011 Mix.

We're offering free downloads of the dub version of the Penguin Prison remix and also be sure to check out Aeroplane's mix below.

Penguin Prison - Fair Warning (Goldroom Remix)

Aeroplane's June 2011 Mix - http://soundcloud.com/aeroplane/aeroplane-june-2011-mix

Goldroom - Verano Mix

2011-06-20T15:52:00.000-07:00

Tracklisting:
Teams - Based Love
Bison - Soup Fiction
Stars - Changes (Teen Remix)
Games - Strawberry Skies
Zimmer - Cruisin
Bogdan Irkuk - Caprice
Rampi - Feel It Burn (Mario Basanov Remix)
Popular People's Front - Party Over Here (Gigamesh Rework)
Burns & Fred Falke - You Stopped Loving Me (Louis La Roche Chillax Dub)
Mitzi - India
Ferris Cooler - Mojitochita
Eddie C - We Need We
Tiger & Woods - Gin Nation
Goldroom - Morgan's Bay
Oliver - Walk With Me
Escort - Cocaine Blues
Only Children - Don't Stop (Crazy P Remix)
Disco Deviance - You Know How I Feel (Social Disco Club Edit)
Chad Valley - Now That I'm Real (How Does It Feel)
Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Himan Version)
Moullinex - Catalina
Ytre Rymden Dansskola - Kahluha Madness

Goldroom

2011-06-07T10:43:00.000-07:00

Born out of Los Angeles synthpop trio NightWaves, Goldroom is Josh Legg’s solo effort. An amalgamation of dreamy synths, emotive vocals, and tropical disco grooves, Goldroom paints the soundscape of summertime in Los Angeles. A breezy response to the heavy, dub-laden clubs around Southern California, Goldroom’s music is ready-made to soundtrack apoolside soiree. Influenced heavily by French Touch innovators like Alan Braxe and Fred Falke, Legg has crafted an uniquely Californian take on the genre, incorporating live instrumentation and percussion with elements of downtempo disco to create something more than the sum of its parts.

Goldroom’s first three songs arrive fittingly at the dawn of summer. Morgan’s Bay, City Girls, and Nights In Nantes tell the stories that come from living in a place like Los Angeles. Themes of lost love and innocence flirt with disco beats and funk bass lines, crafting something fit for a smokey dance floor or a morning drive to the coast. Legg plans to begin releasing more Goldroom material along with official remixes for Penguin Prison and Poolside. He's seeking out remix opportunities as well as DJ bookings.

“Morgan’s Bay” delivers the standout of the first three Goldroom originals. Crisp organic drums, funk laden guitar riffs, and almost whispered vocals create something of an intimate disco jam.

“Nights In Nantes”, a tribute to his dream of travelling to France to play music, finds Goldroom firmly in his wheelhouse. Smooth synth pads and digital arpeggios lay the foundation for a heavy funk bassline and vocals that promise that we’ll, “see the world through each other’s eyes.”

“City Girls” takes Goldroom towards the grimier underbelly of Los Angeles. Like something that Holy Ghost! might have penned had they lived in Venice, the song’s warning about the city girls “playing too rough” arrives over a bed of hypnotic disco drums and pulsating synth rhythms.

Stream/Download Below:

Morgan's Bay (Download Available)

Nights In Nantes

City Girls

Goldroom Images For Posting

Links:
Goldroom Tumblr
Goldroom Facebook
Goldroom Soundcloud

Exclusive New Mash-Up From Eat More Cake (UK)

2011-03-03T11:11:00.001-08:00

Eat More Cake are tipped for big things in 2011. Check out this cheeky mash-up of Beyonce's "Crazy In Love" and "Matt's Ibiza Tune", a bonus track from the band's forthcoming album, "Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream". The track is already getting some love on London's Kiss 100 - Hope you like it too! Enjoy!

STREAM & DOWNLOAD - http://soundcloud.com/mikerog10/eat-more-cake-crazy-in-ibiza

DOWNLOAD - http://www.mediafire.com/?9ehfdpa2vkpf837

More Info:
Eat More Cake Site - www.eatmorecake.com
Eat More Cake Myspace - www.myspace.com/eatmorecake

Kimouts New EP "Random Tales Pt. 1" Out Now On Urban Torque

2011-03-03T11:05:00.000-08:00

Moscow’s Kimouts returns to Urban Torque with an extended EP of beautiful depth and warmth, showcasing different shades of electronica for a sonically elegant journey which is both emotive and evocative. Kimouts, previously releasing 'Down To Earth' on the ever excellent Buzzin' Fly, and his debut outing for UT 'Sometimes', is not someone who is knocking tracks out for fun. Instead preferring to take a slow and considered approach to insure he injects meaning and musicality to his productions, with an altogether more analogue approach.

Random Tales Pt. 1 encapsulates Kimouts focus on quality over quantity, shifting from the slow down cosmic disco of 'When I Was At A Dream-Making Factory', the etherial splendor of 'Drive', to the broken tripped out grooves of 'Endlessly Endless'. As a special bonus, included is Kimouts re-intrepretation of Erik Satie's 'Gymnopédie no.1'

EP - Streaming Link - http://urbantorque.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=260&page=1

Free Track Link - http://urbantorque.com/article.php?story=20101104232603696

More Info:
Kimouts Myspace
Urban Torque Website

Eat More Cake Enjoy Hype Machine Success, Free Single For Download

2011-03-03T11:01:00.000-08:00

Currently riding high in the Hype Machine chart with their remix of Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You", Eat More Cake are proud to present their debut album Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream and to celebrate they are giving away their new single "Underwater" for free! Enjoy!

"Underwater" - Free Download Link - http://t.opsp.in/M64R

Full Album Stream available on the Urban Torque site.

You can buy the album at the following online outlets:
iTunes
Amazon
Juno
Beatport
What People Play

Links
Eat More Cake Site - www.eatmorecake.com
Urban Torque Recordings - http://urbantorque.com

Debut Album From Eat More Cake Out Now

2011-03-03T10:53:00.001-08:00

After a hectic summer of festivals and gigs in the UK and Spain, Eat More Cake are ready to take the world by storm. Their remix of Stardust's dance classic "Music Sounds Better With You" has won the support of Radio 1's Rob Da Bank and reached number two in the Hype Machine Chart. Their single "Has To Be Done" has appeared several times on BBC 6 Music as well as British Forces radio and Xfm.

Eat More Cake's debut album Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream was released digitally on October 25th.

Full Album Stream available on the Urban Torque site.

You can buy the album at the following online outlets:

iTunes
Amazon
Juno
Beatport
What People Play

Links
Eat More Cake Site - www.eatmorecake.com
Urban Torque Recordings - http://urbantorque.com

Avatars Arrive With First Single "The Air"

2010-10-26T15:22:00.000-07:00

The Air' is the debut single from the newly formed Avatars. The Avatars sound is simple, dynamic and richly layered. It is powerful enough to rock festivals, stadiums and dance floors whilst retaining superb songwriting at its core, making it ideal for radio and iPods alike. Fresh from a stunning first live performance at Hamswell Festival, the band have now nearly completed their first album set for release in summer 2011. 2011 will also see them performing many more live shows including some major festivals.

'The Air' was released on Monday the 18th October 2010 and features remixes come from Urban Torque favourites The Diogenes Club, David Borkmann, Eat More Cake and the return of House legend, Si Brad.

Streaming Sampler - http://soundcloud.com/urbantorque/avatars-the-air-sampler-urban-torque-r

Streaming Full - http://urbantorque.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=252&page=1

Buy Links:

UK & Ireland:

iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-air/id396007433

Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/290905/the_air

Rest Of The World:

iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-air/id386326643

Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/270605/the_air

Links:
http://www.myspace.com/avatarsband
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Avatars/140715041122
http://soundcloud.com/avatars

Eat More Cake On Hype Machine's Most Popular Chart

2010-09-08T15:36:00.000-07:00

Eat More Cake peaked at #4 today on the Hype Machine's Most Popular chart, with their remix of Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You."

Check out the chart here, congrats guys!

You can hear and download their remix below:

Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Eat More Cake Remix)

Faded Paper Figures West Coast Tour Begins This Week

2010-07-27T12:50:00.000-07:00

Since releasing their their highly-anticipated second album, New Medium, Faded Paper Figures have garnered much attention online and on radio airwaves. Striking melodies, lyrical images, and classic pop forms--New Medium's lush electronica feels both intimately familiar and astonishingly new.

Now it is time for this LA/New Haven trio to hit the road on their first-ever West Coast tour. The trek begins this week and the tour dates are below:

July 28 - Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland - (More Info)

July 29 - Fullerton, CA - Continental Room - (More Info)

July 30 - Pomona, CA - The Glasshouse - (More Info) - ALL AGES

Aug 2 - San Francisco - The Elbo Room - (More Info)

Aug 3 - Portland, OR - Barbati's Pan - (More Info)

Aug 4 - Seattle, WA - Nectar Lounge - (More Info)

Aug 6 - Logan, UT - WhySound - (More Info)

Aug 7 - Provo, UT - Muse - (More Info)

Please contact me for all local radio/press requests in the markets above.

Music:
Listen to 2 songs off New Medium. Feel free to post the mp3 and stream on your site.

Invent It All Again

Small Talk

New Medium is available now:
iTunes
Amazon
CD Baby

More Info:
Faded Paper Figures are:

R. John Williams – vocals, guitar
Kael Alden – synths, guitars, bass, drums
Heather Alden – additional vocals/synths

Listen:
www.myspace.com/fadedpaperfigures

Contact:
Fadedpaperfigures@gmail.com
Twitter: fpfmusic

David Borkmann Releases Debut EP "Mercury"

2010-07-02T11:52:00.000-07:00

David Borkmann is a promising young producer from the West Coast of Sweden. David's sound is derived from many different influences. The rock and funk he played as a drummer in his former bands, the classical music he played on the piano as a child, and the deep house music that streamed from his DJing older brother's room. The 'Mercury EP' is his debut solo release, coming on the heels of his recent remixes of Eat More Cake, Avatars and The Berndt.

'The Mercury EP' will be released on July 12th on Beatport, and July 26th at all other stores.

Stream The Full 'Mercury EP' on your site using this widget:

"Mercury" Video:

More Info:
David Borkmann Myspace
David Borkmann Facebook
Urban Torque Recordings

Praise For Faded Paper Figures' Sophomore Album "New Medium"

2010-05-31T16:00:00.000-07:00

New Medium was released on May 25th and the blogosphere is already buzzing about Faded Paper Figures' latest release.

The band achieved an astounding TWO song appearances on the Hype Machine Most Popular Chart in the SAME WEEK ("Invent It All Again" and "North By North").

See what bloggers are saying:

“a bit pashy pit, a bit death cab and a lot of awesome.” – Together In Digital Dreams

"Invent," is sumptuous, crush worthy indie pop that's perfect for doing the indie shuffle to, holding hands, or making out. The sound track for summer just popped up on your Ipod...enjoy it.” – The Pop Stereo

“And if the tune is any indication of their ability to create some absolutely downright tooth ache inducing electronica coded sugary indie pop, well, sign me up.” – Pulp And Circumstance

“Glad music like this is still being made. Sometimes keeping it simple is the best policy.” – Off The Radar

“4/5 Stars. Faded Paper Figures are creative innovators and talented musicians. The depth of the instrumentals, the tricky pairing of electronica with serious subjects, and the winsome vocals and harmonies make ‘New Medium’ not just a big step in the right direction for the band, but for all the genre-hopping artists that are beginning to fill the industry.” – The Album Project

“The band’s new album New Medium is set for release next week, and if the rest sounds as good as “Invent It All Again” we’ll have something special on our hands. It’s bubbly indie-pop electronica and it makes me want to listen to more.” – Tympanogram

“Ladytron and Postal Service just made sweets-weet lovin', here's their baby..” – Everything Is Chemical

Check out the two singles off of New Medium below:

Faded Paper Figures - Small Talk

Faded Paper Figures - Invent It All Again

"Invent It All Again" One of Hype Machine's Most Popular Songs

2010-05-19T22:50:00.000-07:00

A mere day after being released, Faded Paper Figures' new single "Invent It All Again" is already on the Most Popular chart on the Hype Machine, and for good reason.

Currently it is at #67 and climbing!

See what some bloggers are saying about the song, off of their new album New Medium, due out 5/25:

“a bit pashy pit, a bit death cab and a lot of awesome.” – Together In Digital Dreams

"Invent," is sumptuous, crush worthy indie pop that's perfect for doing the indie shuffle to, holding hands, or making out. The sound track for summer just popped up on your Ipod...enjoy it.” – The Pop Stereo

“Ladytron and Postal Service just made sweets-weet lovin', here's their baby..” – Everything Is Chemical

Faded Paper Figures - Invent It All Again

Faded Paper Figures Release New Album "New Medium" And Mp3 For Download

2010-05-17T14:32:00.000-07:00

In their much-anticipated second album, New Medium, Faded Paper Figures return with a richer, fuller sound, even as they maintain all of Dynamo's indie-tronica charm. Fans of the band will be happy to hear all of the familiar blips, harmonies, and intellectual pop-references, but with even more life and energy this time around. Striking melodies, lyrical images, and classic pop forms--New Medium's lush electronica feels both intimately familiar and astonishingly new.

Praise for Faded Paper Figures' previous album, Dynamo:

“A perfect balance of upbeat and soothing electronics . . . clever, intriguing at times, and even beautiful” --National Public Radio

“One of 2009’s new music must-haves. . . . With not a hint of generic audio, their entire first attempt called ‘Dynamo,’ lacks only one thing: a follow-up album.” --New York Post

“Song of the Day…so relaxing, free-flowing, and effecting” --KEXP, Seattle

“I’m amazed nobody has snatched them already. It counts with twelve tracks that go from soft mellow acoustic infused songs to more upbeat happy go-lucky electronically complemented tracks that thru it all melt together to make a great crisp autumn’s morning soundtrack.” –Tilt Music Blog

“Grab your mittens and a portable stereo kids, Faded Paper Figures have made the most wonderful winter wooksie since Belle & Sebastian’s track of the same name. All rosy cheeks and saccharine vocals this is one to stave off the festive blues for sure.” –Subba-Cultcha

“The music of Faded Paper Figures sounds like a love story that you know only happens in movies, but at one point - maybe when you were a bit younger - you believed it existed. I can’t think of a movie that fulfills what I’m trying to describe, but its a movie where the writer has taken great care with every detail so that it all fits in place to bring about a conclusion of absolute magic and awe.” –AudioMuffin.com

Music featured on: Grey's Anatomy, MTV's "The Real World"

Download:
Listen to the song "Invent It All Again" off of New Medium. Feel free to post and review on your site.

SOUNDCLOUD

MEDIAFIRE

New Medium will be release on May 25, 2010.

Band Photos

More Info:
Faded Paper Figures are:

R. John Williams – vocals, guitar
Kael Alden – synths, guitars, bass, drums
Heather Alden – additional vocals/synths

Listen:
www.myspace.com/fadedpaperfigures

Contact:
Fadedpaperfigures@gmail.com

Too Many Sebastians Profiles Relation

2010-04-06T15:14:00.000-07:00

Last week super-blog Too Many Sebastians posted about New City artist Relation and their new single 'Optimistic.'

Check out the piece HERE.

Quotes:

"they are making some really nice, super-stylish and intellegent pop music. Not much of that floating around these days…."

"wait till you hear what they’ve [Cassette Club] done with ‘Optimistic’, it’s quite stunning. Like, jaw-droppingly good."

Praise For Evan Voytas' "I Run With You, Spirit Animal"

2010-03-15T17:35:00.000-07:00

“I have a feeling this guy is going to become really big” – Indie Here

“I can just say that its fucking innovative, and that you’ve never heard anything else quite like it…”- Blastercase

“..captures a dreamy west coast pop landscape, where the young and fearless look up to the stars above and follow their dreams into the unknown.” – Impressionable Youth

“With compliments like “american version of m83″ Evan Voytas is poised to build some hype this year.” – The Up Turn

“Evan Voytas has made songs that are all-revealing, all-enveloping and altogether sharper, and more direct, than a thousand other sonic scrabblers. Or The XX. Wonderful.” – A New Band A Day

“More importantly though, the song is a stormer. It sounds cheap – by which I mean it is the delicious sound of a young man who has time, talent and no external monetary influences.”- A New Band A Day

Download "I Run With You, Spirit Animal" Here:

SoundCloud

Relation's Single 'Optimistic' Out Now, With Remixes For Download

2010-03-08T17:24:00.001-08:00

‘Optimistic’ is Relation’s second single from their debut album ‘Fear Of Night’. Critically acclaimed in Electronic music industry circles and buoyantly welcomed in the Indie sphere, Essex boys Andrew Leary and Oliver Keech have developed an alternative, unique sound by combining meaningful lyrics with synth-pop to create both emotional depth and electronic rhythms. Although the compositions are truly progressive and they embrace a futuristic approach to their productions, their music has brought comparisons to New Order and the Pet Shop Boys as well as a wink to Depeche Mode.

"How can we play the rent when the money's spent?"

‘Optimistic’ melds contemporary and classic electronic pop sounds, entwining bubbling synths into a social criticism of bankrupt modern Britain where meritocracy is dead and financial and emotional hardship can be all pervading. Oliver’s pleading and compelling vocals give the track a stand-out edge that should instantly provoke genuine interest and emotion in the listener. Cassette Club’s remix is a storm of soft electro combined with delicious disco while the Diogenes Club stay true to their sound and deliver a smooth remix with their uplifting Balearic signature. The band Eat More Cake gives a powerful resonance to the lyrics with atmospheric sounds and exoticism. Laserdisco, one of Andrew Leary’s experimental projects, is class dub with a dark eerie feel and Stephen Lopkin provides a kooky tech-house remix with heavy underground influences. Last but not least is Soundexile’s bouncy deep house remix that echoes the original’s thoughtful lyrics – perfect for dance floor warm-ups.

Press

‘Relation’s real charm lies in the confessional beauty of tracks like ‘Optimistic’ – one listen will leave you swooning’ - Tillate’s Top 25 albums of 2009

‘Forget all your cheesy Lady Gagas and Little Bootsies, when it comes to reviving electro pop, Relation are the daddy’- Sound Advice

‘England has once again produced electro pop genius! I haven’t heard anything this polished and true to its nature in a very long time’- Off The Radar

‘Impressive stuff’ - Mixmag

'Warm and elegant electronic pop music… Popjustice readers are going to love this album'- Pop Justice

Stream and Download 'Optimistic'

Part One Link: http://soundcloud.com/urbantorque/sets/relation-optimistic-urban-torque-r-1

On part one, stream of Original and Cassette Club, Stream and free download of the Diogenes Club Remix and Eat More Cake Remix

Part Two Link: http://soundcloud.com/urbantorque/sets/relation-optimistic-remixes-urban-torque-r

On Part Two, Stream & Download of Laserdisco Remix, and Streams of Stephen Lopkin and Soundxile mixes

Contact :
press@urbantorque.com
info@urbantorque.com

Links :
www.relationmusic.com
www.myspace.com/relationmusic
www.facebook.com/relationmusic
www.urbantorque.com

The Diogenes Club's New Mix For Download

2010-02-16T16:58:00.000-08:00

Building on the immense hype for their new 979 EP, Britain's The Diogenes Club have just dropped this amazing new mix for you all. This one hour mix blends some of the best electro, dreamwave, remixes and The Diogenes Club's own new tracks.

Preview and Download the "Various Artists" mix here:

Urban Torque SoundCloud

Track Listing :

1. Black Kids - I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You (Twelves Remix) - Almost Gold
2. Van She - So High - Modular
3. the Diogenes Club - Tete - Urban Torque
4. Tesla Boy - Fire - Mullet Records
5. Lindstrom & Christabelle - Baby Don’t Stop - Smalltown Supersound
6. Pnau - Baby (Breakbot Remix) - Etcetc
7. Stardust - Music Sounds Better with You - Roule
8. BB & Q Band - Dreamer - Cooltempo
9. Dusty Kid - Nemur - Boxer Recordings
10. the Diogenes Club - Tie Ourselves Around - Urban Torque
11. Scope - Audio Tonic - Urban Torque
12. Midfield General - Disco Sirens - Skint Records
13. Yuksek - I Like To Play - Fiction Records
14. Barbara Mason - Another Man - Metronome
15. Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood - Island Records
16. the Diogenes Club - Early May - Urban Torque
17. Booka Shade - Sweet Lies - Get Physical
18. the Diogenes Club - Come Back to Us - Urban Torque
19. Junior Boys - Hazel - Domino
20. Friendly Fires - Paris (Aeroplane remix) - XL
21. Mario Bastinov - Caribbean Girl - (TDC Part 1) - Unknown
22. X-District - Color Correction - Playhouse
23. Zoot Woman - Automatic - Wall Of Sound
24. Zapp n Roger - So Ruff So Tuff - Lastrada Entertainment Co.
25. Lindstrom - The Magnificent - Smalltown Supersound
26. the Diogenes Club - Do You Know How To Feel It? – Urban Torque
27. Telefon Tel Aviv - My Week Beats Your Year - Hefty Records
28. Anoraak - Nightdrive With You - Endless Summer Recordings
29. Casio Social Club & XS Night - More Love - Mullet Records
30. Zoot Woman - Nobody Knows (Part 2) - Wall Of Sound
31. Sharon Brown - I Specialize In Love - Profile Records
32. Michael Mcdonald & James Ingram - Yah Mo Be There - Qwest Records
33. Lovebirds - Tuesday - Teardrop
34. BB & Q Band - Genie - ZYK
35. Midnight Star - Midas Touch - Solar
36. Eat More Cake - Red Sky - Urban Torque
37. Latryx - Lady Don’t Tek No - Solesides
38. Kool And The Gang - Fresh - Best Records
39. Aretha Franklin - Jump To It - Arista
40. Long Distance Analogue - Plecked Medium - Mullet
41. Toto - Africa - Columbia
42. Tom Browne - Brighter Tomorrow - Arista
43. Five Star - System Addict - RCA
44. Empire Of The Sun - Standing On The Shore - EMI
45. the Diogenes Club - Untitled - CDR
46. Art Of Noise - Moments In Love - ZTT
47. Radiohead - Talk Show Host - Parlophone
48. Mario Bastinov (TDC Part 2) - Caribbean Girl - Phonica

Broadcast:

The Mix Will Be Broadcasted Live Starting Saturday 2/20:

Ibiza Global Radio - Ibiza (www.ibizaglobalradio.com / 97.6FM) - Every Saturday - 11pm GMT / 12pm CET

Proton - US (www.proton.com) - Every 1st Monday of the month - 8pm GMT

Dance Radio - Greece (www.danceradio.gr) - Every Tuesday - 5pm GMT / 6pm CET

Club FM - Macedonia (www.clubfm.com.mk / 103.4FM) - Sundays 6pm CET

Justmusicfm - Hungary (www.justmusic.fm)

Pulse Radio - Australia (www.pulseradio.net)

Afterhours Radio Show 99.1FM - Peru (www.afterhoursradioshow.com) - Bi Monthly

Seven Skies Radio - Russia (www.sevenskies.ru) - Every Friday 4pm UTC

I Love Radio - Italy (www.iloveradio.fm) - Every Saturday 9pm CET

Las Rosas FM Radio 107.3 - Cordoba, Argentina (www.lasrosasonline.com) - Mondays from 12 PM local time.

Raunchy Rhythms Radio - UK (www.raunchyrhythms.com) - Weekly

Links:

The Diogenes Club Myspace-www.myspace.com/thediogenesclub

Stereogum Debuts New Evan Voytas Song and Video

2010-02-16T13:27:00.000-08:00

Last week Stereogum premiered Evan Voytas' video for the new single "I Run With You, Spirit Animal." The video, directed by Carlos Charlie Perez (Vampire Weekend, Fang Island) can be viewed here:

"I Run With You, Spirit Animal" Video

Evan Voytas is an LA-based singer/multi-instrumentalist. Born in rural Pennsylvania, Evan was raised on the oldies, listening to his father's cassette tapes of Elvis and the Righteous Brothers. As a teenager, he discovered jazz. At age 18, he moved to Harlem where he immersed himself in various religious texts and 70's new age paperbacks. He grew a beard, moved to the desert, moved back, shaved the beard, played lead guitar for a few pop acts, toured the world, moved to a farmhouse on a dirt road in Pennsylvania, started recording music, and finally ended up in Los Angeles.

Since then, Voytas has released a series of self-produced EPs and singles. His latest single, "I Run With You, Spirit Animal," is a 3-minute race through a magical realm. Set to a score of soaring synths, fun guitars, and fake-ass drums, Evan's lyrics typically address "feeling good" or "feeling bad," with underlying mystical themes of the unknown, nature, and outer space.

Press:

"If you're not listening to Evan Voytas, you're seriously missing out... and I'm not just saying that. You're missing out on an art form here." - Circles Of Concrete

"Don’t sleep on him any longer, if this kid continues to write songs as good as “I Live This Life Here For You”, he could become our American version of M83." - In Flight At Night

“[Evan Voytas] creates strange synth-pop/space-disco outings that feel danceable but private and insular.” - Stereogum

"Artist to look for in 2010" - Beat Crave

Mp3:

Download "I Run With You, Spirit Animal" Here:

SoundCloud
Mediafire

Cover Art:

Catch Evan Voytas live March 25th: FMLY Preents- Evan Voytas with Tobacco, The Hood Internet @ McWorld, Downtown LA

More Info:

http://www.evanvoytas.com

http://www.myspace.com/evanvoytas

http://www.twitter.com/evanvoytas

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Evan-Voytas/11536087802?ref=ts

KCRW's Jason Bentley Plays The Diogenes Club's "Tie Ourselves Around"

2010-01-21T16:40:00.001-08:00

KCRW musical director and tastemaker DJ Jason Bentley played the new Diogenes Club track "Tie Ourselves Around" this morning on his Morning Becomes Eclectic show.

Stream the show here for the next day:

Stream

Playlist

January 2010 Mix!

2010-01-20T16:22:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year. In the tradition of great promotional mixes, I wanted to send you all a mix of the artists we at New City have been working with over the last few months.

I remember the days in college being pumped to get a free label sampler at a concert or a music store (remember those?!). I discovered so much great new music through those compilations. My hope is that in some small way we can do the same with our monthly samplers.

There really is something on the January mix for everyone, from folk rock, to electro-pop to jazz-infused indie rock. Artists are represented from Los Angeles to Brighton to Moscow.

For more info on any of these acts (interview requests, photos, tour press, etc) please contact me.

Thank you for all of your continued help getting the word out about all of the New City artists!

DOWNLOAD JANUARY 2010 MIX

Tracklist:

1. The Diogenes Club - The Ageless
2. :Kinema: - My Girls (Animal Collective Cover)
3. Red Cortez- Fell On The Floor
4. Satellite Crush - Paris To London
5. Relation - Here Comes Your Man (Pixies Cover)
6. Dazzler - Yesterday's News
7. Big Moves - My Room Became A Forest
8. The Diogenes Club - Early May
9. Relation - Your Tiny Mind (Lifelike Remix)
10. :Kinema: - Circles
11. Xuman - Panic
12. Red Cortez - Seasick Brigade (Demo)
13. Dazzler - Your Love (The Outfield Cover)
14. Eat More Cake - Red Sky (The Diogenes Club Remix)
15. Big Moves - Lanterns

More Info:

:Kinema:
"A band with a lot of blog buzz and online chatter suggesting they are leading the current pack of impossibly catchy, fearless, intelligent pop bands." - The Recommender

Red Cortez
“One of the best unsigned bands on the planet” – Local Vertical

Relation
“England has once again produced electro pop genius! I haven’t heard anything this polished and true to its nature in a very long time.” - Off The Radar

Satellite Crush
"Fashioning the dreamy, misty-eyed pop that could have accompanied thousands of lonely, late-night rides on the Tube in the 1990s.....the songs are fleshed out, echoing, at moments, warm and familiar material from the Cure and the Dandy Warhols." - Buzzbands LA

The Diogenes Club
“This is really a landmark for emotional-driven electronic music. I’m impressed, really impressed.” – Danger! Danger!

Xuman
“Panic” is a triumph of electroesque-discotingued-house that should be bumped throughout parties across the globe this weekend.” - Blastercase

Eat More Cake
""Red Sky" Its one of those tracks that just locks you in and puts you in the zone, either that or makes you want to make sweet, sweet love.” – Boom Boom Chik

Big Moves
"My New Favorite Band" - DJ Garth Trinidad, 89.9 KCRW

Dazzler
"Queen-like vocoder work and some excellent little keyboard parts are just some of the elements that suck us in."-Subservient Experiment

The Diogenes Club Named To Binary's Best Of 2009 List

2010-01-12T10:50:00.001-08:00

Josh and Kyle over at Binary both named The Diogenes Club song "The Ageless" to their Favorite Songs of 2009 lists:

Josh's Picks

Kyle's Picks

Josh said "Debut EP BLEW Kyle and I away one day earlier this year. Its the perfect example of a song that SOUNDS like a band but is obviously made by a couple of skilled electronic producers."

Check out the song below:

The Diogenes Club - The Ageless

The "Do You Know How To Feel It EP" is available now:
Urban Torque Recordings
Pias
Amazon

Satellite Crush Release "Arrows of Eros" EP, Mp3 For Download

2010-01-11T11:59:00.000-08:00

A backwards British Invasion....

After graduating from art school in Ohio, Elliot moved across the Atlantic to London, England with hopes of starting a band. Heavily influenced by British music, and determined to follow this path, he barely made ends meet by bar tending at a nearby pub and busking on the streets. In the extreme loneliness that followed, he spent much of his spare time writing songs in his small studio flat in central London. Having just left the girl with whom he was in love with, naturally she became the subject of many songs to follow.

Elliot began playing open mic shows around the city, eventually playing several solo gigs before forming a small band with several other Londoners he met at a show. Despite some promising success this however, proved to be short lived following some members' habits. In an attempt to escape the loneliness and addiction that London so warmly embraced, Elliot moved back to the states eventually planting himself in Los Angeles.

Shortly after moving to L.A, Satellite Crush was formed, basing their material around the songs that were written in London. The name came from a reference to the subject of the songs, the girl left behind, who he had minimal contact with while in London through emails, and occasionally a phone call, she was his "satellite crush".

Press:

"fashioning the dreamy, misty-eyed pop that could have accompanied thousands of lonely, late-night rides on the Tube in the 1990s.....the songs are fleshed out, echoing, at moments, warm and familiar material from the Cure and the Dandy Warhols." - Kevin Bronson, Buzzbands LA

“clean, heartfelt, well produced and a nice departure from the deluge of cooler-than-thou post-punk emanating from LA right now.” – Richard Thomas, Indie Music Examiner

Satellite Crush's debut EP Arrows of Eros is available now on iTunes and Disk Faktory.

Download the single "Paris To London" below:

SoundCloud (preview & download)

Mediafire (download)

Live:
Catch Satellite Crush live in Los Angeles:
1/29 Club Underground @ The Echo
2/8 The Dragonfly

Links:
Satellite Crush Myspace
Satellite Crush Facebook

Satellite Crush

2010-01-08T15:12:00.000-08:00

We'd like to welcome our newest clients, Los Angeles' own Satellite Crush. Kevin Bronson (Buzzbands LA, LA Times) described their unique sound as "misty-eyed pop that could have accompanied thousands of lonely, late-night rides on the Tube in the 1990s.....the songs are fleshed out, echoing, at moments, warm and familiar material from the Cure and the Dandy Warhols."

Check your inboxes next week for info on their new EP Arrows Of Eros and an mp3 of the single "Paris To London."

More Info:
Satellite Crush Myspace

The Diogenes Club's New EP '979' Streaming And Video Premiere

2010-01-07T11:50:00.000-08:00

Following their thrilling success, the Diogenes Club returns for its second release combining Dob and Paul's effortless partnership. Their first EP 'Do You Know How To Feel It?' gained outstanding reviews online through portals such as Pitchfork, Sound Advice, Pop Stereo and The Hype Machine as well as being played by Pete Tong on Radio 1 and being described as 'the best I've heard in ages' by Andy Warburton (Nu Cool Show, Galaxy). Once again, it results in an excellent EP combining flair, tenacity and charm.

The '979' EP gathers 3 new exciting compositions. Spacey and hypnotic 'Tie Ourselves Around' woos a storm of emotion with bass-like resonances. Highs and lows are characterized by unfathomed, meaningful lyrics. The moodiness is broken by 'I Could Try To Explain' - an instant balearic feel-good track. It's driven and happy-go-lucky tempo are embellished with lush vocals striding with rhythm. Finally, 'Tete' is an atmospheric lullaby with eerie and delicate patterns that provoke a subtle, yet compelling uplift.

Stream the 979 EP here:

http://urbantorque.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=215

Check out the hauntingly beautiful video for 'Tie Ourselves Around'

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

'979' will be released on February 22, 2010 and be available online:

Beatport
iTunes
Juno
Amazon

Links:
The Diogenes Club Myspace- www.myspace.com/thediogenesclub
Urban Torque Catalog- www.beatport.com/label/urbantorque

Kinema Single Release Party - Brighton 1/23

2010-01-05T12:05:00.000-08:00

Xuman's "Panic" Named To Best of 2009 Lists

2010-01-04T15:18:00.000-08:00

The ride just keeps getting sweeter for Xuman. His song "Panic" was named to 2 Best Of 2009 lists:

No Harm No Fowl's Top 20 Songs Of 2009

Electro Queer- Top 200 Tracks Of 2009

Congratulations and here's to bigger things in 2010!

Xuman Online Press

2009-12-10T17:15:00.000-08:00

One of the Top 20 Songs Of 2009- No Harm No Fowl

“catchy, fun and full of warm synth goodness - and what a hook!” – Hard Candy

“Panic” is a triumph of electroesque-discotingued-house that should be bumped throughout parties across the globe this weekend.” - Blastercase

“Take the best elements of disco from the golden age add some 21st century electro-pop production and you have a sing along song that MUST be played everywhere.” – Boom Boom Chik

“catchy, fun and full of warm synth goodness – and what a hook!”- CatBlack9

“The only think I can think is "I can't wait to hear this on the dance floor!" – Indie Here

“Vibrant and laced with a jolt of club pop.”- Whole Oats

“Say hello to Xuman. Xuman's sound can best be described as gran turismo, glitter disco pop with guitars.” – I Love Pie

“If they (Xuman Records) keep this up, they could be my new fave label.” – I Love Pie

“Is Moscow the next Brooklyn?” – I’m The Internet

“Niiiiiice! I will play this until it’s broken!” - André Langenfeld, Fritz FM Berlin

Download Xuman's single "Panic" below.

Xuman - Panic

More Info:
Xuman Myspace
Xuman Records Website
Xuman Records Myspace

Xuman Releases "Panic" Off Upcoming "Tales" Compilation

2009-12-09T11:06:00.000-08:00

Russian artist Xuman releases electro pop gem “Panic” off the upcoming Xuman Records compilation Tales (released later this month).

The track has been compared sonically to fellow Russians Tesla Boy and France’s Valerie Collective and received praise on high profile electronic blogs like Binary and Nashville Nights.

Check out the song below:

Xuman - Panic

Press:

“Listening to Xuman’s “Panic” is like rubbing glitter into your ears.” - All Music

“This track is definitely groove-worthy, beyond catchy, and needs to be on your next party’s playlist, and it may just be on repeat by the end of the night. Indeed, if you’re not moving by the hook of this track, then you don’t have a pulse.”- Sooo Pure

“Xuman will be the label to keep our eyes on this year.” - Danger! Danger!

The Tales compilation is the first release and the manifest of new Russian label Xuman Records.

Founded by label boss/artist Xuman, the Xuman collective is a conglomeration of a wide variety of artists, who all share the Xuman Records studio as well as a common musical vision.

The label is a family. Musicians from different projects regularly rehearse and record tracks together, participate in jam-sessions and perform live together. Xuman Records studio itself is the hub, which occupies a whole house 30 kilometers outside Moscow. People sleep right on the equipment with the drum roll sounding 24/7. The studio is becoming a place of pilgrimage for young musicians — people come to stare at the place and to meet other musicians personally. Some of them become “friends of the label”.

One example of these “fast friends” is the band On-The-Go, whose track is included in the Tales compilation. Among other guest artists are Bajinda Behind The Enemy Lines (who were displayed much kindness from the Russian music press) and Mujuice (who is definitely not “a young indie artist” and who’s been an artist-participant at MIDEM 2009 in Cannes). His previous album was a staple in iPods of editors of Moscow’s magazines and Russian schoolgirls alike.

One highlight of the label is the Xuman project, which is the alias of Alexander, founder and owner of label, producer and famous Russian DJ. His track “Panic” already has been in rotation at Russia’s most popular pop-rock radio Maximum and in many Europe’s and USA’s blogs.

Alexander also participates in The O project with Nikita Eclier (signed to French Boxon Records with his solo project) andIlya Sosnitskiy (former member of famous rock band Visokosniy God). Under this name they are experimenting with inspired electronica similar to Royksopp and Daft Punk.

Tales Compilation

While the stylistic variation of the Tales compilation is quite large at first glance, in fact, there’s one aim- to create a new layer of Russian independent pop-music. And this concept of pop-music is a broad one since it includes hints of indie-rock, trip-hop and electronica.

Semantically, the compilation is divided into three parts: the first one is more about dance and electronic sounds, the second shows thoughtful side of Xuman Records’ music and the third makes you dance to energetic indie-rock.

More Info:

Xuman Myspace
Xuman Records Website
Xuman Records Myspace

Xuman

2009-12-03T14:48:00.000-08:00

Today we are really excited about our new client Xuman. From Russia, this guy makes some of the best dreamy electro-pop out there. Check out his lead single "Panic" below. It will be part of the Xuman Records Tales compilation that comes out 12/18. We will be pushing this hard so check your inboxes for some fresh tracks off that.

Добро пожаловать (Welcome) Xuman!

Xuman- Panic

More Info:
http://www.myspace.com/xumanmusic
http://www.myspace.com/xumanrecords

:Kinema:

2009-11-18T12:18:00.002-08:00

Thrown together across an epic European road trip during the summer of 2007 Dom Ashton, Andy Nelson and Ross Flight discovered their shared love for music, laptops and famous actresses. :Kinema: have developed their sound over the last 18 months, combining elements of Yacht Rock, Soul and Contemporary Pop and Dance music into something sounding like Off The Wall-era Michael Jackson being re-imagined by a 21st Century Indie band.

:Kinema: has recorded a cover of Animal Collective’s “My Girls.” Check it out below and please feel free to post and review on your site:

:Kinema:- My Girls (Animal Collective Cover)

Press:

“Phoenix fans might find something to love within. Throw it on repeat.” - My Old Kentucky Blog

“:Kinema: are unsigned. :Kinema: need to BE signed.”- Sheena Beaston

More Info:
http://kinema.co.uk
http://myspace.com/kinemamusic
Twitter: kinemamusic

Why Music Blogs Are The New Radio

2009-11-11T15:45:00.000-08:00

Story is here via Hypebot.

Very interesting piece from The Beggars Group about how they try to get the word out prior to any release by making mp3s available to bloggers.

It really does work folks.

Relation Interview On Bad Fotography Blog

2009-11-11T13:04:00.000-08:00

Check out Bad Fotography's Interview with Andy from Relation below. Among other things, he discusses the creation of their album Fear Of Night, New Order and the video for "Your Tiny Mind."

http://badfotography.blogspot.com/2009/11/relation-interview.html

Eat More Cake - Red Sky (The Diogenes Club Remix)

2009-11-11T10:38:00.000-08:00

Red Sky is the first single from Eat More Cake's debut album, "Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream" and features the haunting vocals of Alexis Griffith. The song is about contrast; delivering an esoteric message about perspective and ideology.

Red Sky is being released across two parts. Part One contains the avant-garde, with the original album version supported by remixes from the Diogenes Club, Lazybones and No Logo. Part Two is vectored towards the club, with remixes supplied by Borkmann, Avatars, Nikola Gala and the Diogenes Club, with their long player.

Eat More Cake in essence, are writers and musicians Andrew Briggs and Matt Pearn. On stage, they deliver musical direction into an edgy, accomplished and commanding 5-piece band comprising band members, Kay Juviler-Bacon (Vocals), Alex Lane (Drums), Owen Charles (Turntables, Ableton), with Andrew Briggs (Vocals, guitar) and Matt Pearn (Keyboards). Live highlights so far include Glade Festival, The Institute of Contemporary Arts (supporting One Eskimo), Camden Barfly, 93 Feet East and Hamswell Festival. They have also developed a strong grass-roots following in their hometown of Harrow, where they frequently headline at The Trinity.

Tracks by Eat More Cake have already appeared on Hed Kandi compilations, and on Radio 1. Commissioned remixes for artists include 'Green Is For Go', 'One Eskimo' and 'Relation'.

Their debut album (out 2010), was recorded and produced predominantly live, at Eastcote Studios in London by Richard Kayvan. It also features performances by the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra, conducted and arranged by Youki Yamamoto and recorded and engineered by Matt Howe.

Eat More Cake's writing style is defined by poignant, challenging and often caustic lyrical content, braced with lush orchestrations and irresistible head-nodding beats; surmised by Ibizan impresario Steve Miller (Afterlife) as "Utterly riveting, fresh, massive, huge and perfect for our times.." and by former head of Sony Music Urban Divison, Steve Ripley as "Stunning. I have heard nothing as good for years."

Stream
Listen to the full "Red Sky" Part 1 release here:
http://urbantorque.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=204&page=1

Mp3
Download The Diogenes Club Remix of "Red Sky" here:
http://soundcloud.com/urbantorque/eat-more-cake-feat-alexis-griffith-red-sky-the-diogenes-club-radio-edit

Links
Eat More Cake Myspace
Eat More Cake Website
Eat More Cake Blog
Eat More Cake Facebook
Eat More Cake Twitter
Eat More Cake YouTube
Urban Torque Catalog

Press Contact:
press@urbantorque.com

Eat More Cake

2009-11-10T12:13:00.000-08:00

Check out our newest client, from the UK - Eat More Cake.

Their debut album Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream will be released in 2010. Eat More Cake's sound combines elements of downtempo electro with hip hop and sultry vocals from Alexis Griffith.

More to come from them for sure, for now check out their sites:

Eat More Cake Website
Eat More Cake Myspace
Eat More Cake Facebook

The Diogenes Club On Pitchfork!

2009-10-26T14:43:00.000-07:00

Pitchfork reviews The Diogenes Club's "Do You Know How To Feel It?" and called the track "a dreamy soundscape pitched somewhere between the ethereal drift of Air and the more sedate works of Underworld."

Check It Out Here

Relation Release "Fear Of Night" and Lifelike Edit Mp3

2009-10-20T15:39:00.000-07:00

Urban Torque proudly presents Fear of Night, the debut album from Southend duo Relation. The stylish Fear of Night combines elements of classic 80s electro pop with crisp modern production. Fear Of Night is filled with songs that on the surface appear simple but on closer inspection reveal lyrical and sonic depths.

Press:

"An Underworld-meets-David Byrne soundclash" - BBC Online

"Like a deadpan Talk Talk with a chord sequences by Johnny Marr" - Ben Watt (Everything But The Girl)

"Fear Of Night" and 'Lowest Common Denominator' shows a love of classic deadpan Pet Shop Boys / Electronic too...this is impressive stuff indeed." - Mixmag

"...it sure does impress a great deal for marrying so well uplifting melodies with digital beats in a pretty tasteful manner." - M8 recommended album listening

"Fear Of Night is a real quality piece of work, elements of classic Electro Pop, inventive melodies and lots of messages and thoughtful lyrics." - DMC Update

"Relation have 21st century studio suss thatmakes this album so enjoyable." - Irish Daily Star

Blogs:

“A ‘must have’ album in our eyes.” - Tashed

“England has once again produced electro pop genius! I haven’t heard anything this polished and true to its nature in a very long time.” - Off The Radar

"There's no shortage of quality song-writing on this set, and although the production is smooth, there's also plenty of texture woven into the sonic fabric of the tracks. There are some gritty distorted guitar sounds to be found on 'Way Outside' for example." - Music Emissions

"...the duo of Andrew Leary and Oliver Keech are more than the sum of their parts, creating intelligent, thought provoking '90s style polished pop gems. In fact, forget all your cheesy Lady Gagas and Little Bootsies, when it comes to reviving '80s electro pop, Relation are the daddy." - Sound Advice

Mp3/Stream:

Fear Of Night is out now via Urban Torque Recordings. You can stream the album now on Urban Torque's site-http://urbantorque.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=193

Download Lifelike's edit of "Your Tiny Mind" for post and review on your site below:

Relation- Your Tiny Mind (Lifelike Radio Edit)

Fear Of Night Tracklist:
1. Optimistic
2. Fear Of Night
3. Lowest Common Denominator
4. Your Tiny Mind
5. Way Outside
6. Superenlightened
7. Lefty
8. Broken
9. Moscow Olympic
10. Easy Target
11. Hypersenstive
12. In Minuscule
13. Here Comes Your Man

Buy Album:
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iTunes

Links:
Relation Myspace
Relation YouTube
Relation Facebook
Urban Torque Catalog

Relation Release "Fear Of Night" and Pixies Cover Mp3 For Download

2009-10-08T14:58:00.000-07:00

Urban Torque proudly presents Fear of Night, the debut album from Southend duo Relation. The stylish Fear of Night combines elements of classic 80s electro pop with crisp modern production. Fear Of Night is filled with songs that on the surface appear simple but on closer inspection reveal lyrical and sonic depths.

Press:

"An Underworld-meets-David Byrne soundclash" - BBC Online

"Like a deadpan Talk Talk with a chord sequences by Johnny Marr" - Ben Watt (Everything But The Girl)

"Fear Of Night" and 'Lowest Common Denominator' shows a love of classic deadpan Pet Shop Boys / Electronic too...this is impressive stuff indeed." - Mixmag

"...it sure does impress a great deal for marrying so well uplifting melodies with digital beats in a pretty tasteful manner." - M8 recommended album listening

"Fear Of Night is a real quality piece of work, elements of classic Electro Pop, inventive melodies and lots of messages and thoughtful lyrics." - DMC Update

"Relation have 21st century studio suss thatmakes this album so enjoyable." - Irish Daily Star

DJ Reactions:

"I really enjoyed working on the Relation album, very intelligent electronic pop music....with a ton of emotion" - Robert Babicz

"Your Tiny Mind sounds like 1989, but the chorus is completely MOVING" - Rex The Dog

"Amazing, great album, top songs!" - Hernan Cattaneo

"You could have been taking this album and get a deal with Factory Records back in the day!" - Lifelike

"Very cool tracks...very Depeche Mode and New Order.." - Johnny Vicious

Blogs:

"There's no shortage of quality song-writing on this set, and although the production is smooth, there's also plenty of texture woven into the sonic fabric of the tracks. There are some gritty distorted guitar sounds to be found on 'Way Outside' for example." - Music Emissions

"...the duo of Andrew Leary and Oliver Keech are more than the sum of their parts, creating intelligent, thought provoking '90s style polished pop gems. In fact, forget all your cheesy Lady Gagas and Little Bootsies, when it comes to reviving '80s electro pop, Relation are the daddy." - Sound Advice

Mp3/Stream:

Fear Of Night is out now via Urban Torque Recordings. You can stream the album now on Urban Torque's site-http://urbantorque.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=193

Download Relation's cover of The Pixies' "Here Comes Your Man" for post and review on your site below:

Tracklist:
1. Optimistic
2. Fear Of Night
3. Lowest Common Denominator
4. Your Tiny Mind
5. Way Outside
6. Superenlightened
7. Lefty
8. Broken
9. Moscow Olympic
10. Easy Target
11. Hypersenstive
12. In Minuscule
13. Here Comes Your Man - DOWNLOAD

Buy Album:
Beatport
Amazon
iTunes

Links:
Relation Myspace
Relation YouTube
Urban Torque Catalog

Press Contact:
press@urbantorque.com

Red Cortez On The Road With The Airborne Toxic Event

2009-10-08T14:39:00.000-07:00

Red Cortez’s current tour opening for The Airborne Toxic Event throughout the US comes on the heels of a remarkable year-long period during which Red Cortez has established itself as one of the most exciting unsigned bands in Southern California. Powerful and literate, the band has a fresh sound born out of the most classic of rock influences.

Although Red Cortez has never released a full album, incredible bands from all over the rock and roll landscape have embraced Red Cortez and invited them out as a support act. As a result the band has toured heavily recently, opening for everyone from Stephen Malkmus to Morrissey (at his personal request), Little Joy to Jason Isbell, The Mother Hips to the French Kicks, Black Mountain to the Tallest Man on Earth, Razorlight to Matt Costa.

The Hands To The Wall EP is out now via all digital outlets.

Stay tuned for more music from Red Cortez in 2010.

Meanwhile check out the following two tracks:

“Fell On The Floor” from Hands To The Wall

DOWNLOAD

and...

“Seasick Brigade,” a brand new DEMO.

DOWNLOAD

RED CORTEZ TOUR DATES:

September 24- Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
September 25- Slowdown, Omaha, NE (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
September 26- People's Court, Des Moines, IA (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
September 28- The Granada, Lawrence, KS (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
September 29- Cain's 2nd Stage, Tulsa OK (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
September 30- House of Blues, Dallas, TX (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 1- House of Blues, Houston, TX (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 3- Emo's, Austin, TX (LATE NIGHT ACL w/Felice Brothers)
October 4- Circle Bar, New Orleans, LA (w/Henry Clay People)
October 5- The Engine Room, Tallahassee, FL (w/Henry Clay People)
October 6- The State Theatre, St. Petersburg, FL (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 7- Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 8- Headliners, Columbia, SC (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 9- The NorVa, Norfolk, VA (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 10- Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia, PA (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 12- 9:30 Club, Washington, DC (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 13- House of Blues, Boston, MA (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 15- Webster Hall, New York, NY (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 16- Webster Hall, New York, NY (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 17- Northern Lights, Clifton Park, NY (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 20- Beachland Tavern, Cleveland, OH (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 21- Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 22- The Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac, MI (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 23- Metro, Chicago, IL (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 24- Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 27- Kilby Court, Salt Lake City, UT
October 29- The Showbox, Seattle, WA (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 30- The Knitting Factory, Boise, ID (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
October 31- Roseland Theater, Portland, OR (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)
November 3- House of Blues, San Diego, CA (w/The Airborne Toxic Event)

Contact/More Info:

http://www.redcortez.com
http://www.myspace.com/redcortezband
http://www.youtube.com/redcorteztv
http://www.twitter.com/redcortez
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Cortez/40742862222

The Diogenes Club

2009-10-08T12:07:00.001-07:00

The latest EP from Britain's The Diogenes Club, "Do You Know How To Feel It" is Diogenes Club Plus.

Following a string of wonderfully indiosyncratic and freshly skewed instrumental EP's and remixes, The Diogenes Club have now been bolstered by the addition of song-writing vocalist Paul Giles. The combination of the Club's quirky take on 80's funk and synth-laden melodies and Paul's sweetly melancholic vocals make a resounding match. The startling effect has not gone unnoticed; and Pete Tong has already made "Do You Know How To Feel It?" one of his "Calm before the storm" tracks on his Radio 1 show.

This EP pioneers the way ahead for the reinvigorated Diogenes Club, trailblazing along a path of emotionally-charged melody-driven electronic songs.

"Do You Know How To Feel It" will be released on September 21, 2009 via Urban Torque Recordings.

Download the track "The Ageless" for free below to post and review on your site.

Tracklist:
1. Come Back To Us
2. Do You Know How To Feel It?
3. The Ageless- DOWNLOAD
4. Early May

Stream the EP now on Urban Torque's site- http://urbantorque.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=195&page=1

Press:

"Fucking killer EP. Like seriously good. One of the best I've heard in ages, very like the Empire Of The Sun but cooler. Can't wait to drop these in Ibiza next week at sunset."- Andy Warburton (Nu Cool Show, Galaxy)

"21st Century music that effortlessly transports itself to a lost summer moment of early 80's synth pop. Both shiny new and classic....!"- Nick Luscombe (Flomationradio.com)

"Bravo! These Diogenes Club tracks are sweet. Reminds me of Zoot Woman or Empire Of The Sun- love it!"- Jason Bentley (Morning Becomes Eclectic- KCRW 88.9 FM, Los Angeles)

Buy EP:
Urban Torque Recordings
Pias
Amazon

Links:
The Diogenes Club Myspace- www.myspace.com/thediogenesclub
Urban Torque Catalog- www.beatport.com/label/urbantorque

Old School Jams - Live At The Greek Theatre 9/13

2009-10-08T11:56:00.000-07:00

The Greek Theatre presents Old School Jams Live, a concert featuring legendary hip-hop and R&B stars who pioneered a new style of music in the 1980s. Lisa Lisa, Ready for the World, Klymaxx, Soul Sonic Force, Kurtis Blow, Peanut Butter Wolf and Egyptian Lover are all scheduled to perform.

Originally of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, the group disbanded in 1991 and Lisa Lisa pursued both solo and acting careers. "I Wonder If I Take You Home" was released in 1985 and was followed by another club hit, "Can You Feel the Beat", which also went to #40 on the R&B chart in late 1985. Their third single, the ballad "All Cried Out", also went gold in 1986.

Ready for the World is an R&B / funk / dance band from Michigan. Their self-titled debut was released in 1985 and included perhaps their best-known hit "Oh Sheila," written about Sheila E., which went to number one on the R&B, Billboard Hot 100, and the Hot Dance Club Play charts that year, becoming the first ever single to hold the number one spot on all three of these charts simultaneously. Other hits include “Tonight,” “Love you down,” “Long Time Comin” AND “Baby Let me Love You.”

Klymaxx is a female Urban/Funk band that made history by becoming the first all-female R&B and pop band in which every female member played an instrument. Their hit singles include “The Men All Pause,” "Meeting in the Ladies Room," and “I Miss You.”

The Soul Sonic Force are an American hip-hop ensemble who helped established hip-hop in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock". They were also influential in the birth of the electro movement in America and helped pave the way for modern dance music styles such as Techno and House, as well as hip-hop sub-genres such as electro-funk and electro-hop.

Kurtis Blow is one of the first commercially successful rappers and the first to sign with a major label. "The Breaks", a single from his 1980 debut album, is an early hip hop classic. Blow released a few more songs in the mid to late 1980s and made an appearance in the hip-hop film Krush Groove, where he performed “If I Ruled the World,” which was Blow’s biggest hit since his 1980 smash "The Breaks".

Melle Mel is one of the pioneers of old school hip hop as lead rapper & main songwriter for Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five. After Grandmaster Flash left the group, Melle Mel became known as "Grandmaster Melle Mel" and the leader of the Furious Five. In 1982 a song entitled "The Message" became an instant classic and one of the first glimmers of conscientious hip-hop. The group went on to produce the anti-drug song "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" (the unofficial music video was directed by then unknown film student Spike Lee).

Egyptian Lover is an American electro musician, vocalist, producer, DJ, and was an important part of the L.A. dance music and rap scene in the early 1980s. He will perform a DJ set.

Peanut Butter Wolf is a DJ, hip-hop producer and the founder of hip-hop label Stones Throw Records. He will perform at VJ set, DJ’ing classic hip hop and R&B hits from the 80s with the matching videos playing simultaneously.

Promo Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-NThozb2vU

Purchase tickets:
Ticketmaster
Tickets are on sale now for as low as $35.

If you'd like I can offer you two tickets to attend the show or to do a contest on your blog for readers to win two free tickets. Email me for more info.

Old School Jams Live Myspace:
www.myspace.com/oldschooljamslive

Dazzler

2009-10-08T11:30:00.000-07:00

DAZZLER, a five piece from Los Angeles, was formed in late 2008. Frontman and keytarist Neil Schuh, vocoderist/ percussionist Adam Villacin and drummer Tyler Thacker had decided it was time to take the next evolutionary step in the wake of their former band Totally Radd!!, formed a few years earlier at CalArts. Over the course of a few months, the line-up, and sound, had drastically begun to change. Added to the mix was keyboard virtuoso Michael Gold, and former Ima Robot guitarist Andy Marlow.

The organic growth of the band resulted in a new sound for all the members- something fresh, yet uniquely resonating of a time gone by. Each member having been primed from very different musical backgrounds, they found a common thread in the 'art decade' - the long 1970s. The vintage laden stylings of DAZZLER would lead to a debut showcase presented by LA radio haven Indie 103.1, high profile
shows and a rapid buzz in LA's hippest circles.

Earning their touring chops this summer with post no rave darlings Anavan in a 33-shows-in-33-days conquest of the United States, DAZZLER return home to immediately dive into recording Dancing On A Comet's Tail, their debut EP.

MP3- Yesterday's News

Check out DAZZLER's song "Yesterday's News" off their upcoming EP. Feel free to post this on your site.

DOWNLOAD

Tour Dates:
7/31 - Los Angeles, CA The Echo
8/3 - Denver, CO Rhinoceropolis
8/4 - Omaha, NE The Waiting Room
8/5 - Lawrence, KS The Replay Lounge
8/6 – St. Louis, MO
8/7 – Iowa City, IA
8/8 – Milwaukee, WI The Cactus Club
8/9 - Chicago, IL The Empty Bottle
8/10 – Indianapolis, IN The Voollrath Tavern
8/11 - Bloomington, IN Uncle Fester’s House Of Blooze
8/12 - Cleveland, OH Now That’s Class
8/13 – Philadelphia, PA Danger Danger Gallery
8/14 – Brooklyn, NY Death By Audio
8/15 – New York, NY Piano’s
8/16 – Baltimore, MD The Hexagon
8/17 – Washington, D.C.
8/18 – Richmond, VA The Triple
8/19 – Lexington, KY
8/20 – Tennessee
8/21 – Little Rock, AR Vino’s
8/22 – Hot Springs, AR Maxine’s
8/23 – Shreveport, LA Kilpatrick Auditorium
8/24 – Denton, TX Haily’s Club
8/25 – Dallas, TX The Fallout Lounge
8/26 – Austin, TX The Beauty Bar
8/27 – Midland, TX
8/28 – El Paso, TX
8/29 – Albuquerque, NM
8/30 – Tempe, AZ Yucca Tap Room
8/31 – Yuma, AZ
9/5 – Los Angeles, CA

Ticket Giveaway Contest:

If you would like to run a ticket giveaway on your site please let me know. We can offer tix for contests for the following cities:

8/9 - Chicago, IL
8/13 - Philadelphia, PA
8/16 - New York, NY
8/26 - Austin, TX

EMAIL ME for more info.

DAZZLER Myspace: www.myspace.com/dazzler