SHREM'S CAROUSEL OF ÜBER NERDINESS: Maurice Fulton

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: Top 25 Best Remixes of 2020

25 "On the Floor (Initial Talk Remix)" - Perfume Genius (Matador)

24 "Pretty Please (Masters at Work Remix)" - Dua Lipa (Warner Records)

23 "Susta (Emperor Machine Vocal Mix)" - David Harks & Mudd (Leng)

22 "Beautiful (Lewis OfMan Remix)" - Rhye (Loma Vista)

21 "Not About You (KDA 'Legacy' Remix)" - Honey Dijon feat. Hadiya George (Classic)

20 "Missing (The Maurice Fulton Extended Mix)" - The Vision feat Andreya Triana & Ben Westbeech (Defected)

19 "Rouge à Lèvres (Olof Dreijer Remix)" - Mehdi Bahmad (Rabid Records)

18 "Your Devotion (SebastiAn Remix)" - Y.O.G.A. (Future Classic)

17 "Xphanie (Myd Remix)" - Saint DX (Because Music, Cracki Records)

16 "NTE (Jonti Remix)" - Buscabulla (Ribbon Music)

15 "Day We Met (Dmx Krew Remix)" - Fatima Yamaha (Magnetron Music)

14 "Jealousy (Crooked Man Rhumba)" - Róisín Murphy (Skint)

13 "The Search (Domenique Dumont Remix)" - Jaakko Eino Kalevi (Weird World)

12 "Miss Me Blind (Club Domani Remix)" - Kelton Prima feat. Hard Ton (Nang)

Listen on Spotify

11 "Planningto Risk It" - Austra (Domino)

10 "Impact (Soulwax Remix)" - SG Lewis, Robyn & Channel Tres (PMR)

9 "Je t'aime encore (Fady D Remix)" - Yelle (Recreation Center)

8 "Baby Love (Kate Nv Remix)" - Jessy Lanza (Hyperdub)

7 "Something More (Soulwax Remix)" - Róisín Murphy (Skint)

6 "Ta Que Tiembla (Empress Of Remix)" - Buscabulla (Ribbon Music)

5 "Beach2K20 (Louie Vega Remix)" - Robyn (Konichiwa Records)

4 "Holes (Olof Dreijer Remix)" - Zhala (Konichiwa Records)

3 "La vita nuova (Planningtorock's Queered Version)" - Christine and the Queens feat. Caroline Polachek (Because Music)

2 "Ti Chuong (Olof Dreijer Remix)" - Emmanuel Jal & Nyaruach (Rabid Records)

1 "Murphy's Law (Cosmodelica Remix)" - Róisín Murphy (Skint)

Find the whole playlist on my Spotify

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

LA MURPHY SAGA CONTINUES: "THE RUMBLE" / "WORLD'S CRAZY" [with Maurice Fulton] - Róisín Murphy

Both "The Rumble" and "World's Crazy" have already scored high among my #Top25 Crème de la Crème list for October but the arrival of the official video for the A-side track makes for a splendid occasion to blog about this final instalment in the lavish Róisín Murphy x Maurice Fulton collaboration once more.

"The Rumble" is an epic diva-house-meets-gospel gloriousness quickly becoming the favourite out of the 8 Murphy/Fulton club tracks among the fans. The uncompromising, utterly hypnotic video, featuring the alluring choreographer Lindy Nsingo in a trance-induced, cathartic dancefloor moment, captures the gritty aesthetics of the underground London club scene which served as one of the main sources of influence for Murphy's tireless and self-directed video project. The rapturous single was co-written by a Tanzanian artist Mim Suleiman whose album "Tungi" I have been holding close to my muso heart for years. The bass-laden B-side "World's Crazy" is a funk-dripping slow burner even if it may seem a little understated next to the throbbing extravaganza of "The Rumble". Yet another example that Róisín Murphy doesn't do lazy b-sides!

You can order your copy of the limited edition 12" single of "The Rumble"/"World's Crazy" directly from The Vinyl Factory.

What a year it's been for all of us Róisín Murphy admirers and devotees! Here's a little summary of the previous chapters with handy links and music videos:

ALL MY DREAMS/INNOCENCE

Limited Edition 12" at The Vinyl Factory (Edition of 1000)
Shrem's Carousel post

PLAYTHING/LIKE

Limited Edition 12" at The Vinyl Factory (Edition of 1500)
Shrem's Carousel post

JACUZZI ROLLERCOASTER/CAN'T HANG ON

Limited Edition 12" at The Vinyl Factory (Edition of 1500)
Shrem's Carousel post

ALL artwork by Bráulio Amado!
Order your limited edition T-Shirts HERE!

And this is how it all began...

Sunday, September 16, 2018

LA MURPHY SAGA CONTINUES: "JACUZZI ROLLERCOASTER" / "CAN'T HANG ON" [with Maurice Fulton & Ali Love] - Róisín Murphy

So here it is, the 3rd chapter in the ever so captivating collaborative saga between Róisín Murphy and Maurice Fulton. The "Jacuzzi Rollercoaster" / "Can't Hang On" single is featuring London based singer Ali Love whom you may know, aside from his solo projects, from his previous joint efforts with Freeform Five, Luca C & Brigante & Hot Natured, all of whom would have also joined artistic forces in the past with La Murphy herself. "Jacuzzi Rollercoaster" is a full-flavoured slice of mid-tempo electronic-funk-meets-synth-pop, embellished with some rather delectable 1980's R&B reminiscences. The track certainly fits into the Irish artist's very own description of her current sound "My kind of dancing: all low and funky, allowing itself to be a little out of control". The throbbing "Can't Hang On" on the other hand is an invincible dancefloor-ready stomper with layers of Murphy's vocals.

The single was preceded by the equally vibrant double offerings of "All My Dreams" / "Innocence" and "Plaything" / "Like".

"Jacuzzi Rollercoaster" and "Can't Hang On" are both available now on all digital outlets and you can pre-order your own copy of the limited edition 12" via The Vinyl Factory ahead of its 22nd September release.

The very talented Portuguese New Yorker Bráulio Amado designed all the exclusive artwork for the whole series of these four exhilarating 12" singles produced by Maurice Fulton. Roll on October release of "The Rumble" / "World's Crazy" combo.

Saturday, June 23, 2018

LA MURPHY SAGA CONTINUES: "PLAYTHING" / "LIKE" [with Maurice Fulton] - Róisín Murphy

Following the superlative "All My Dreams" + "Innocence" double-offering, Róisín Murphy reveals the 2nd instalment in her latest artistic project in collaboration with Maurice Fulton. This time the pair is serving the instantly anthemic "Plaything" - your brand new club essential and the multi-layered, steamy electro-meets-disco-noir moment "Like". Both tracks immediately land among the Irish artist's most accomplished tracks to date. Alongside "Momma's Place", "You Know Me Better" and "Simulation", 'Plaything" stands out as one of Murphy's most vigorous house gems in her entire catalogue! The intricately produced and almost Kraftwerk-ian in places "Like" on the other hand, joins the likes (!) of "Foolish", "Discomfort of Strangers", "Unlovable" or "Ripples" in the extensive list of her most impressive b-sides. Such a treat for die-hard fans and completist collectors of her art as myself. I life you Róisín Murphy!

"Plaything" + "Like" are available digitally already and you can pre-order your own copy of the limited edition 12" via The Vinyl Factory ahead of its 6th July release.

The very talented Bráulio Amado designed all the exclusive artwork for the whole series of these four scintillating 12" singles produced by Maurice Fulton and released across four consecutive months this summer.

Friday, May 4, 2018

LA MURPHY SAGA CONTINUES: "ALL MY DREAMS"/"INNOCENCE" [with Maurice Fulton] + "SCRATCH THAT" [with Dj Koze]

What a week for all the Róisín Murphy devotees!

The Irish artist's latest creative era, in collaboration with the awe-inspiring electronic funk maestro Maurice Fulton, is officially upon us. Over the course of the summer, Murphy will be releasing a series of four 12" club singles each featuring 2 brand new tracks, produced by Fulton and accompanied by exclusive artwork by Portuguese artist Bráulio Amado.

First up is the multi-layered, bass-laden and 'ridiculously sexy' indeed "All My Dreams" and the seductively dark, half-whispered underground house belter of a b-side "Innocence". Both tracks give a fitting tour around La Murphy's ever unpredictable artistic choices, genre-defying sonic excursions and the fascinatingly wide-ranging palette of her vocal colours and shades.

There are only 1000 copies of "All My Dreams" 12" singles being made and you can still pre-order yours from The Vinyl Factory. The video for "All My Dreams" drops on 18th May - the physical release day.

Following on the delectably bizarre "Illumination", Róisín Murphy teams up with Dj Koze again for a slice of trip-hop-infused downtempo lushness featuring some of those signature low-register vocals of hers, bringing back (to me!) some sweet Moloko memories. "Scratch That" is a moody piece of electronic mystery, intricately produced by the German dj himself. You can find both tracks on Dj Koze's brand new LP "Knock Knock" which is out today via Pampa Records.

I have updated my Soundcloud playlist celebrating most of Róisín Murphy collaborations to reflect the recent compositions with Dj Koze and the Lebanese collective Mashrou' Leila. You can check it out below:

#BonusTrack

Saturday, December 2, 2017

SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: Top 10 Greatest Jimi Tenor Underground Club Moments + "Sleepover" EP

Finnish maestro Jimi Tenor is famous in muso circles for his eclecticism and artistic versatility. He has always been experimenting with the sounds of jazz, electronica, afro-beat, soul, funk, techno and minimal without ever fully settling for any specific genre. One reoccurring theme across his 2-decade long repertoire is his flirtation with underground club music with his very own avant-garde twist. While Jimi Tenor is releasing a collaborative EP "Sleepover" with Freestyle Man which teleported him back to the alternative club dancefloors, I thought it'd be a rather nice opportunity go over some of his back catalogue. And what better excuse to come up with another list of mine! The magnificent 4-tracker does includes exactly what it says on the tin: "it's jam-packed with classic drum machine funk, congenial synth lines and Jimi's unmistakable lead vocals and flute-playing and it's fuelled by the two maestros' mutual love for New Jersey house music."Sleepover" EP is out now via Studio Barnhus.