We’ve Got A New Site Over The Road…

So if you are still coming here then redirect your browser in the direction of TestPressing.org. It’s much nicer over there. And don’t forget our Facebook page. Say hello there if you’re in the mood. Cheers!

Video: Covent Garden / London 1985

This is a video from the first organised hip hop event in the UK. The graffiti side was represented by the Chrome Angelz. Rock City, London All-Stars, Live To Break, Look Twice, The B-Boys, Breakazoids and others were on the b-boy tip and Imperial Mixers were providing the music.

Thanks to Nick Dart.

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Mix: Main Stem / Drunk Again

Main Stem are a small group of music fiends comprising of Rob.J, Ben Shenton, Tim Silver and James Flanagen based out of Stafford and Birmingham. Some of their work can be found here and here for Project Club and Deadstock 33s. They have a new album coming soon which we’ll give more info on when the time is right but until then here is the perfect soundtrack to a Sunday.

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Test Pressing Update / Facebook

We’ve been working on a new version of the website (well updating it all) which has meant uploading a ton of posts and sorting bits and bobs out hence it all going a bit slow round here. We have set up a Facebook page which you can find here – which myself and Dr Rob will be overseeing so feel free to go and post anything of a balearic nature and ask about tracks or whatever if you ever need to find stuff out.

V2 of Test Pressing should enable us to do podcasts on iTunes and make stuff easy to find instead of this old school format we are running with right now so that’ll be nice. We are also working on other bits and bobs and hopefully we’ll get some more new stuff together soon (vague). Anyway, glad to see everyone is getting more mellow across the UK and we’ll be back soon with mixes from Main Stem, more pieces from Dr Rob and a clean site. Enjoy now.

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New Release / Invasion Of The Mysteron Killer Sounds

I read the other day that Prince went into Sounds Of The Universe to buy a few DVD’s in his lunch break (true that) and there probably isn’t a better record store in London for him to visit. Nicole from the shop, who served him, said ‘I was a bit shocked. I thought he might be a lookalike and when he came towards me I saw it was Prince. He was very low key, just with another guy. He bought four DVDs, including The Gospel according to Al Green, Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, and the night James Brown played Boston. They are quite hard to get in London. He didn’t really say much, he just wanted some concert CDs. He was just wearing black, very polite, looked nice, said please and thank you, I was just very pleased to see him.’

See, how sweet is that? Anyway, Soul Jazz, the label of the shop, have a new compilation out called ‘Invasion Of The Mysterons’ which is a collection of version excursions in a modern stylee accompanied by a comic by Paolo Parisi. Its compiled by Stuart from the label and The Bug – both people that know their onions – and you can see the track listing above. All we need now is that Heatwave back again.

New Releases / The IFeel Label – Gonno / IFeel Studio / Adventure Party

Bit of an iFeel round up here. So out now (I think) is the second IFeel Studio 12. You know the coup on this one if you are reading this. Its lovely music from across the water. Apparently an album is in the pipeline so we look forward to hearing more on that front.

IFeel Studio / Watching Stars Over The Rubicon Beltway
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IFeel Studio / Morgengruss III / Soundcloud

Also in IFeel news, together with Gatto Fritto and his Fritto Morto label, they are working on a joint release and first up is Gonna with a track called ‘ACDise #2’. All four tracks are belters. The main track is a hypnotic one that builds and builds, then there is another version from Swedish techno crew Skudge, a remix from Gatto Fritto himself and finally a lovely ambient track ‘Turn to Light’. It’s out September the 12th.

Finally there is another one of their super limited runs going by the ace name of Adventure Party. It’s fun time on the dancefloor and we love it. Keep your eyes peeled as I think its going to come and go pretty quickly. It’s out on the 22 August – 120 Hand Stamped Whites and then 30 special White Vinyl with lazer etching through LN-CC.

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Test Pressing information service over and out.

Just Because 028 / Terry Thomas In Ibiza

Terry Thomas In Ibiza 1981. Well balearic.

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New Release / Nebraska / Displacement / Rush Hour Recordings

I worked for eight years at a house label and still have a lot of love for the genre which is why it is nice to write about two house records on the bounce. Rush Hour are another label after my own heart with their work with Virgo and lets be honest the Dutch got house in a way that not a lot of countries did. Their clubs were always fun to visit and from the late 80s onwards there always a lot of synergy between the Dutch and English scenes. Anyway, we digress. I think this release is a double pack but its basically top notch house with something for everyone. It fits perfectly with the Running Back release below. Again no soundclips am afraid but check it on Phonica or Picadilly. Nice sleeve too.

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New Release / Suzanne Kraft / Green Flash EP / Running Back

Just got the new Running Back in and though I haven’t got my logic up so can’t give you any clips I thought I’d just give a quick heads up anyway. First track comes across like Loose Ends doing a house track and the others also have that sheen of quality. Its, as ever with Running Back, across the board goodness with heart and comes recommended. Get them while you can.

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Who Was It? / Gala Drop Mix Information Request

Someone wrote in asking for information on the Gala Drop mix we featured not long ago and I have all the information for you but I can’t find your email. Nelson from the band has sent me a lovely email with all the information you need. Shout if it was you and I’ll pass it on. Cheers!

New Release / The Kramford Look / 1970

This one is worth checking. An album played live with no midi and no samples heavily influenced by 70s library music from a team that have previously worked with Money Mark and Shaun Lee amongst others. It’ll be available to buy from your local online store, physical shops and of course at wonderfulsound.com from the 29th of August. Right on.

Party / Aficionado With Phil Mison, Jason Boardman and Moonboots

Bit of a nice line up here for what sounds like a lovely party.It’s all been a bit slow around Test Pressing for reasons that’ll become apparent next week but if you’re north then this looks a safe bet to sink a Pernod and kick off your shoes…