Hopping genres like they were privet hedges, we have 1 hour 45 minutes of delving through the Carnivalism record shelves (and hard drives) to see you into the new year for you this month.

TRACKLISTING

1. Do It Nice & Easy (With Love) (GW Edit)-Disco Deviance
2. Sunlamp Show (Disco Bloodbath Remix)-The Aliens
3. Holding Back (My Love)-Tensnake
4. Marvo Ging-The Chemical Brothers
5. Fools Gold-The Stone Roses
6. Get in Trouble (Crazy P Remix)-Snax
7. Casualities [Morgan Geist Remix]-Phonique Feat. Erlend Oye
8. Baby Can’t Stop (Aeroplane Remix)-Lindstrom & Christabelle
9. Panorama-Tucillo
10. Get Yourself Together (Hercules & Love Affair Hercbump Mix)-Chaz Jankel
11. Happy House-Juan Maclean
12. Back When (Original Mix)-DJ Spen
13. Armed-Pryda
14. Whole Life-Oxia
15. Emergency-Faithless
16. Get Em High (Featuring Sway)-Stanton Warriors
17. The Click (Original Mix)-Slyde
18. Takin’ Over-Ralph Robles
19. Doing Shows-Floppy Sounds
20. Hustler-Simian Mobile Disco
21. Minimal (Toca Discos Sunday at Space Mix)-Pet Shop Boys

Norwegian Good

Kings of Convenience star Erlend Øye adds vocals to Phonique’s “Casualties”. Oye is known for singing over his DJ sets and have given his distinctive voice to the likes of Royksopp and Ash. His melancholic tone is suited equally to down-tempo acoustic and livelier indie-disco in which he is represented in his latest band project the band Whitest Boy Alive.

Rules was released last year and is The Whitest Boy’s second album. Check out their nicely illustrated albums and tees at their website.

Interesting fact; Jarvis Cocker directed the music video for Erlend Oye’s 2004 single Sudden Rush.

Good To Know Chaz

Chaz (or Charles) Jankel has been around the (ahem) block a few times in his musical career teaming up with Ian Dury in the 70′s and going on to be part of his group Ian Dury & the Blockheads.

Chaz’s credits during this period include co-writing some of the groups biggest tracks “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick”, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”, “Spasticus Autisticus”. His solo career continued through the 80′s and is now enjoying a revival, being rediscovered by a younger audience.

Tirk Records have wisely taken Chaz into their fold ensuring that some of that some of his best work gets another time around, while promoting his newer productions.

Breaks Slyde back in

Matt’s penchant for breaks has been a little neglected in podcasts of late so it bears no suprise to see Finger Lickin’s Slyde muscling into proceedings.

Robin 12 Tree & Jason Laidback have been at it (musically) since childhood and finally crossing paths in 2002 with the track ‘Flow’. That track featured on one of the most memorable dance compilations of the time, Notting Hill Carnival’s institution Sancho Panza and their album “Float”.

Interesting fact; Jason was Kylie Minogue’s scratch DJ on her ‘Fever’ tour.

Jerry Fuchs R.I.P.

Brooklyn based drummer Gerhardt Fuchs tragically died last November. Jerry played percussion for the likes of LDC Soundsystem, Maserati, Moby, MSTRKRFT, Holy Ghost, Turing Machine, !!!, and is included on this mix by means of Juan Maclean of which he accompanied for live sets. In a world of digital music it is easy to forget what a difference the presence of live drums have on dance music and with the tireless velocity that Jerry played, he leaves a big hole on the New York music scene.

Radio station WNYU’s Beats in Space host Tim Sweeney paid a heartfelt tribute to Jerry that you can hear on his weekly podcast.

Juan described Jerry as “one of my best and most loyal friends. He was hands-down the best drummer I have ever played with or seen for that matter.”

You can see Jerry in action below with a live rendition of “Happy House” by The Juan Maclean.

The Juan MacLean – Happy House (Live @ The Double Door) from The Belmont Sessions on Vimeo.

We had such a laugh at Camden last Friday that we just had to put a lot of the set on this podcast. Some real old vinyl here! Have a great Christmas everyone and here’s to a fantastic 2010!

1. People (Jeno’s Stormy Weather Mix) – Rocket
2. Keep on Trying – Antoine Claraman feat. Emily Chick
3. Good Stuff (Culture Mix) – Mada
4. Get Ya Dub On (Jimpster Remix) – Switch
5. My Father – Nebraska
6. Outta Space (meitz remix (dub)) – Daniel Paul
7. Feisty – White Label
8. You Better – The Knack
9. Dance – Klatsch!
10. Give it To Me (unknown edit) – Rick James
11. Jackson Torpedo – Mashed Up Funk
12. Electric Disco – Plump DJs
13. Pop Ya Virus – Stanton Warriors
14. Cosmopolitan Lover – Bumper
15. Party All The Time – Eddie Murphy
16. Big Tool – Chris Lum
17. SOS (Skylark Vocal Mix) – A’studio feat Polina
18. Just Fine (Carnivalism Breaks) – Matt Richards
19. Right On – Silicone Soul

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You would hardly believe that the Carnivalism partnership has been going for 7 years now. And although our public appearances aren’t as prolific as they used to be, think of us more like your favourite takeaway delivery, bringing the Carnivalism vibes to you, rather than you coming to us. But don’t think that’s the end of our playing live. Like Arnie, we’ll be back…

A gradual and beautiful introduction from  Deneice Williams is a precursor to a track that Norman Jay will inevitably play over carnival weekend. Free by J Marky & Makoto (feat.Deeizm) is a D&B rendition that featured in a podcast Norman recorded for Time Out last summer and is sure to set the crowds on fire this weekend.

After he parted company with BBC London 94.9 in February 2008 due to programming issues and although Jazzy B has done a sterling effort in filling the gap, you can’t help but feel London is a little less richer without the dulcet tones of Norman picking out some musical gems every Sunday.

You can listen to Norman’s Timeout podcast by following this link;

http://www.timeout.com/london/features/5507/Norman_Jay-s_Carnival_podcast.html

TRACKLISTING

1. 01. Free-Deneice Williams
2. The Whip-The Ethiopians
3. Cocaine in my Brain – Dillenger
4. The Beach – Chris Rea
5. Music Trance – Charanga 76
6. What is it (Part II) – Garnett Mimms & Truckers
7. Ye Phepha (DF’s Joberg Vocal Mix) – Bongo Marrin
8. Mirror Dance – Afete Iku
9. NY Jump (BC Edit) – Disco Deviance
10. Simple Things (Todd Terje Mix) – Shit Robot
11. Get Up Stand Up – The Chequres
12. Tribulations – LCD Soundsystem
13. etstream (Lindstrom Mix) – Doves
14. Nobody’s Business – BIllie
15. Passion (Motorcity Drum Ensemble) – Tom Trago
16. Night Owl (Manoo & Francoisca remix) – Justin Martin
17. Habanero – Sven Tasnadi
18. Contemplation (King Britt Funke remix) – Josh One
19. Into the Groove – Rhythm Replublic
20. Gimme a Smile (The Delorme vs Dharma Bums Mix) – Lost Tribe
21. Macho Disco Master – Wild GeeseUnderwater – Harry Thumann

We have been quiet and for that we apologise. Summer songs incoming…

Vangelis under the guise of Odyssey, Pueto Rico’s Latin Jazz, together with house, R&B and Jazz mixed with Drum & Bass. Foot-tappingly eclectic, best served with sunshine.

TRACKLISTING

1. Beyonce – Summertime (Blackbeard rework)
2. Lewis Taylor -Lovelight
3. Jazzanova -That night
4. Odyssey – Who
5. L.T.D. – It’s Time to Feel Real
6. Nebraska – My Father
7. Alan Braxe & Fred Falke – Intro
8. Deadline vs Batacumbele – Batacumbele
9. Willis Jackson – Nuther’n Like Thuther’n
10. Billy Hawkes – Ooh Baby (I Believe I’m Losing You)
11. High Contrast – Days Go By
12. Groove Armada – Your Song

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It’s drive time for Carnivalism as head to the Valleys for a friends wedding – come join us and listen to our motorway soundtrack.

Will it last all the way or will we have to experience local radio once we’re over the bridge?

Only time will tell!

TRACKLISTING

1. Mirrorball – Elbow
2. Les Fleur – 4Hero
3. It’s Alright I Feel it – Nuyorican Soul
4. Keep in touch (Matt’s Unabomber mix) – Shades of Love
5. You’re the One (Tom Moulton Mix) – Little Sister
6. Rappers Delight – Sugarhill Gang
7. Happy – Max Sedgley
8. I Believe in Miracles – The Jackson Sisters
9. Floating – Jape
10. The Girls Say – Groove Armada
11. Message for Sonny – Matt Richards
12. Got to Have Your Heart – Mantronix
13. Come Back Around – Jamie Lidell
14. It’s the Beat – Simian Mobile Disco
15. Sliding Away (Johnny D Remix) – 2020Soundsystem
16. Discoteca – David Keno
17. Cosmopolitan lover – Bumper
18. Billy Jean (Bushwacka Mix) – Michael Jackson
19. Pendulo (Pete Herbert Edit) – Silver City
20. Lovesick – Friendly Fires
21. Melt – Leftfield
22. Loaded – Nuffwish
23. North American Scum – LCD Soundsystem
24. Reason is Treason – Kasabian
25. Jumbo – Underworld
26. Crazy World – Ladyhawke

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In typical Carnivalism style Matt’s latest episode spreads genres. 60′s Philly Soul, the very first rap record from the 80s,Then there’s classic disco, late 80s Chicago house and electro house of today. Where the hell are you gonna put this your music library?

Paul Winley founded a doo-wop record label in 1956 that later on, became a hip hop label in 1976. Based on 125th Street, Harlem Paul was responsible for the “Super Disco Breaks” compilation albums that featured songs with popular breaks (of which would form the structure of hip hop songs) and were arguably the first breakbeat records in history.

Paul’s daughter Tanya “Sweet Tee”  Winley, as a result, was the first ever female rap artist to record a song in 1980 with her “Vicous Rap”. That was 2 years before Grandmaster Flash’s “the Message”.

History lesson over, class dismissed.

TRACKLISTING

1. Do it – Runaways
2. Vicious Rap – Tanya Winley
3. I want to spend my life with you (Disco Tom Noble Edit) – Goldie Alexander
4. Sunny Message – Matt Richards
5. I Can’t Believe You Love Me – Ambassadors
6. Mysteries of Love (Instrumental) – Fingers Inc.
7. Food For Thought (Truby Trio Treatment Instrumental) – Kim Sanders
8. If You Wanna Help Me Jesus – The Innocent
9. Outta Space (meitz remix dub) – Daniel Paul
10. Felony Funk – Swag
11. Return 2 Acid – Kerri Chandler
12. Morumbi – Tocadisco
13. Manhatten Fever (Disco Tom Noble Edit) – Roundtree
14. Surrender – The Chemical Brothers

This Carnivalism podcast is an oozing funk tip.  Matt searches for something a little more old school.  It’s Disco, it’s Funk, but there are a couple of new house gems in there too.

Joe Claussell recently played “God Created Woman” at one of the many closing parties at Mr C’s the End in Holborn London. Produced by Teddy Douglas, the track touched the spot with the Need II Soul fans.

Native to Baltimore, Douglas heads up A&R of Basement Boys Records and his professional DJ career spans back to the early eighties.

1. Brand New Key-Melanie
2. Whole Lotta Love-Ike & Tina Turner
3. Feeling On My Mind-Human Egg
4. Superstition (Todd Terje Edit)-Stevie Wonder
5. Say No Go-De La Sou
6. Dance So Fine (Instrumental)-Nijel
7. Beasties Re edit-Unknown
8. I’ll be Good (Instrumental) -Rene & Angela
9. Dancer (Disconet 12_ Remix)-Gino Soccio
10. All The Way Live Featuring Capital A-King Britt Presents Sylk 130
11. San Salvador (12″)-Azoto
12. Only The Strong Survive-Frankie Knuckles
13. God Created Woman (Vocal 12″)-Teddy Douglas feat. Margaret Grace
14. The Way I Am (Richard Earnshaw Remix)-Panevino
15. Don’t Hide It (Vocal)-Alexkid
16. Heat You Up (Melt You Down Instrumental)-Shirley Lites
17. Trapped (12″ Version)-Colonel Abrams
18. Whatcha Gonna Do (Vox Mix)-Teddy Douglas feat. Margaret Grace
19. Galactik Flies-Spiritcatcher
20. Flower (Scuba Mix)-Soul Dhamma
21. Coming Back Around (Atjazz Floor Dub)-Domu presents Pete Simpson
22. Space Traveller-James Vincent1

Recorded back in September and dedicated to a brilliant weekend slopping about in the mud.  Inspiration coming from Greg Wilson, Horsemeat Disco & Hercules Love Affair, Gilles Peterson & Todd Terje to name but a few. Although the rain was torrential nothing was going to stop us having fun at the 2008 Bestival.

While  Gilles Peterson entertained the Bollywood Tent with Todd Terje’s edit of Chic’s “I want your love”, Horsemat Disco and Greg Wilson ruled the roost in the Rilza stage.

Thats just a handful of the DJs. I haven’t even mentioned any of the live acts!

At last year’s event I discovered the deep techy sounds Will Saul, man behind Simple Records for the first time DJing in the Rizla lorry. When he dropped Wagon Cookin’s “Start to Play”, I was mesmerised by this hypnotic track. It is now one that is very hard to leave out of the record bag when playing out.

1. I was a Teenage DJ-TDJ
2. I want your love (todd terje edit)-Chic
3. Walking On Sunshine (Extended Remix)-Rockers Revenge
4. There’s no Stopping Us-Ollie & Jerry
5. Start To Play (Original Mix)-Wagon Cookin
6. On & On-Mach/Jessie Sander
7. She Was Only Seventeen (12inch)-Rick James
8. Tobacco Road-Bob-A-Rela
9. A Bit Patchy (Original Mix)-Switch
10. A Bit Patchy (Eric Prydz Remix)-Switch
11. Say Whoa-A-Trak
12. Blind (Frankie Knuckles remix)-Hercules & Love Affair
13. Red Hot-Mary Wilson

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This episode heads for a chilled out deep house vibe, linking some fairly old stuff with some tunes Dom bought in Tokyo earlier in the year. Recorded on a grey and rainy day Sunday.

TRACKLISTING

1. Down 4 Me – Pete Moss
2. White label – dmc italy
3. What it feels like – Joi Cardwell
4. Bliss – Mutiny
5. Into Something – Modaji
6. I’m in love – Studio Apartment
7. How do I let go – Dennis Ferrer
8. All I Need – DJ MFR
9. Runnin – Jon Cutler
10. Let’s be Young – Quentin Harris
11. That’s the Way Love is – Ten City