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DJ Shadow announces 'Endtroducing' 25th anniversary edition
DJ Shadow has announced a 25th anniversary edition of his landmark debut album, 'Endtroducing', which will arrive on Island Records this month.
The 1996 record was largely constructed using samples taken from old vinyl releases. Now the celebratory version promises to make those noises better than ever, with audio fully remastered and cut at half speed. According to the label this “results in significantly more detailed, high quality sound."
DJ Shadow announces new 23-track double album, ‘Our Pathetic Age’: Listen
DJ Shadow has announced details of a new double album, to be titled 'Our Pathetic Age'.
Taking in 23 tracks in total, the album includes guest appearances from Nas, Run The Jewels, De La Soul and Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Inspectah Deck. The first part of the album will be a solo effort, while the second part is devoted to features.
"Despite the title, it's a hopeful, vibrant album," explains DJ Shadow, adding that "there is always light in darkness. I want it to reflect the times we live in, a signpost in the ground to mark the era... Our Pathetic Age."
DJ Shadow is selling parts of his personal record collection
DJ Shadow is selling parts of his personal record collection at an event at Highland Park in LA next month. The rare opportunity to own music from the legendary producer will go down on November 4th and 5th at 5636 York Boulevard in Los Angeles.
The sale will include posters, CDs, cassettes as well as vinyl from the San Francisco-based DJ. Shadow himself promises the records will be sold at “affordable prices” and that the records are “multiples” rather than items he no longer wants.
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Boardmasters adds Netsky, Armand Van Helden, more to 2017 line-up
Boardmasters has named yet another wave of top quality acts for 2017, with the likes of liquid drum & bass don, Netsky, and US veteran Armand Van Helden topping the additions.
Other new artists include hip-hop pioneer DJ Shadow and Bristol duo Icarus, who join the likes of Stormzy, Andy C, Patrick Topping, Solardo, Hannah Wants and Hot Since 82 on the jam-packed line-up.
Since its humble start back in 1981, Boardmasters has become one of UK's most popular events, welcoming over 150,000 last year.
Outlook Festival adds Dizzee Rascal, Wiley, DJ Shadow, The Bug to 10th anniversary edition
Outlook Festival is turning 10 this year, and they're set to celebrate with music from Dizzee Rascal, Wiley, DJ Shadow, The Bug and many more.
The festival will run from 7th through 11th September at Fort Punta Christo in Croatia, with the first line-up including more than 100 names of talent spanning hip-hop, bass, grime and more.
Other confirmed acts include Giggs, Digital Mystikz, The Bug, Josey Rebelle, Calibre, DJ Marfox, DJ Nigga Fox, Friction and General Levy.
Check the clip for Outlook Festival 2017 below.
DJ SHADOW DROPS FIRST ESSENTIAL MIX FOR 13 YEARS
Following the release of his fifth album 'The Mountain Will Fall' last month, DJ Shadow has recorded a new BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix.
According to Tweets from Shadow himself, the two-hour mix – his first for the station since 2003 – was recorded in two parts. The first hour, put together back in April, focuses on "New beats, new ideas. Lots of Cali stuff," whilst the second half features "Music very dear to my heart that is heretofore unknown. Definitely one for the hip-hop fanatics."
DJ SHADOW, THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS, JACKMASTER & MORE JOIN FULL SECRET GARDEN PARTY LINE-UP
Secret Garden Party has announced the full line-up for the festival, which runs between Thursday 21st and Sunday 24th July.
The DJ part of the line-up includes DJ Shadow, The Martinez Brothers, Jackmaster, Hot Since 82, Bicep, Midland, Paranoid London, Jasper James, Felix Dickinson, Waze & Odyssey and many more all on deck. The live acts include performances from Caribou, Air, Maribou State, Field Music, Beardyman, Natty, David Rodigan and many others.
DJ SHADOW ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM & LIVE SHOW
DJ Shadow has revealed details of his forthcoming album 'The Mountain Will Fall', set to drop June 24th via Mass Appeal Records.
The 12-track LP is Shadow's first since 2011's 'The Less You Know, The Better'. Featuring collaborations with Nils Frahm, Run The Jewels and Matthew Halsall amongst others, it is said to find the producer exploring “new realms”, “deep samples” and “kinetic soundscapes” — promising (if slightly vague) stuff!
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