David Vangel: Blog Mechanism Psyche

DingDong! The Blog is Dead...

2011-09-25T09:07:00.000-07:00

Since early 2005, I have been posting pics, words, n stuffs here. As maintaining the VangelMusic.com site becomes my main focus, so ends this blogger site. RIP (2005-2011)

Taylorism in 2011 (LaidBack Radio Guest Mix)

2011-07-27T05:33:00.000-07:00

I did a guest mix for the kind folks at LaidBack Radio.
It's an eclectic mix - it's called: "Taylorism in 2011"

David Vangel - Taylorism in 2011 by Laid Back on Mixcloud

TRACKLISTING:

Toe - エソテリック - (Machupicchu Industrias)
Clutchy Hopkins & Misled Children - 2 - (Independent)
Eskmo - San Francisco (The Rhythm) - (Ninja Tune)
Bibio - Bewley In White - (Mush)
David Vangel - Cold Rain - (Equinox Records)
Lorn - Army Of Fear - (Brainfeeder)
Prefuse 73 - Periodic Measurements Of Infre - (Warp Records)
David Vangel - A Place Called Home - (Equinox Records)
Esthero - Country Livin' - (Work)
Toe - モスキートンはもう聞こえない #1 - (Machupicchu Industrias)
Heidi Happy - Back Together - (Do Right Music)
Bibio - Fire Ant - (Warp Records)
Down To Erf - Learn to Earn - (Independent/Beatfactory)
The Roots - A Peace Of Light - (Def Jam)
B-Ju - Habit In Your Redlight - (Promotional)
Paul White - Burnt By The Sun - (One-Handed Music)
BlackSkyBluDeath - Our Hearts Of Ruin (Screwed) - (Fake Four)
Slow Down - Brand Nubian - (Elektra)
Clutchy Hopkins & Misled Children - 7 - (Independent)
Otis Redding - A Little Tenderness - (Stax)
Blockhead - Roll Out The Red Carpet - (Ninja Tune)
Free the robots - Jazzhole - (Jazz & Milk)
Caribou - Hannibal - (Merge/CitySlang)

Breadth Control Limited Special Edition Vinyl

2011-07-05T06:28:00.000-07:00

A few days ago, 5 limited edition Breadth Control vinyl albums from Equinox Records were hand designed by the Raintcoatman. A mix of colourful highlights and balancing contrast; they were put up for sale and sold out. End of story. The pics below are all that remains....

Breadth Control Release Party (Toronto)

2011-06-10T06:45:00.000-07:00

A Huge thanks to everyone in attendance and all involved in making the night a success. Special thanks go out to: ProEf, Fresh Kils, Sunclef, Dorc, Danimal, Aaron D, Brady, Rick Sacks, Jaan Silmberg & my fam.

Breadth Control VINYL

2011-06-04T06:52:00.000-07:00

Limited Edition "Breadth Control" LP
(White Vinyl + Printed Inlay)

Available directly from the Equinox Records Store
or
bundled with a T-Shirt through HHV.de

"Sandpaper Script" VIDEO

2011-05-25T05:17:00.000-07:00

The beautiful Video directed by PistolTrixx for the first single off the "Breadth Control" album out on Equinox Records

Itunes: http://goo.gl/xoXRJ
Vinyl (White): http://goo.gl/o0vVb
CD: http://goo.gl/duq3k

Pre-Order @ HHV.de (LP, CD & T-Shirt Bundle)

2011-05-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

Pre-Orders for the 'Breadth Control' album begin today

at the HHV.de store with a special Bundle of:

Vinyl LP Limited T-shirt OR CD & Limited T-Shirt

Breadth Control - Album Preview / Megamix

2011-05-11T05:30:00.000-07:00

Today, we excited to share the Megamix for the 'Breadth Control' album on Equinox. The short album sampler mix offers a taste of the sonic soundscapes featured on the record; showcasing a range of diverse styles that we're sure will hook you to seek out the full songs.

David Vangel - The Breadth Control Megamix (Album Preview) by Equinox Records

Tomorrow, we are equally excited to announce the commencement of Pre-Orders of Vinyl & CD at HHV.de including a T-Shirt deal. Special Pre-Orders w/ T-Shirts are limited, so make your orders now!

David Vangel - SandPaper Script FREE DWNLD

2011-05-03T18:15:00.001-07:00

I'm happy to be sharing the first single from the Breadth Control album.
It's called "Sandpaper Script". Please share w/ friends alike...

The full album will pre-order in Europe shortly, and details about
a Video, limited T-shirts, Megamix/Album Sampler, & more coming soon.

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Breadth Control - Preview Video

2011-04-18T16:54:00.000-07:00

Video by Jaan Silmberg for Pistoltrixx.

Breadth Control Release Date (May20th.2011)

2011-04-11T06:34:00.000-07:00

Today, I'm proud to announce my upcoming debut album, under my new extended name: David Vangel, on Equinox Records called “Breadth Control”. The album is a really beautiful collection of 13 tracks and will be available in Vinyl, CD, & Digital formats on May 20th.

Expect some really well produced, mainly sample-based, instrumental music, flavored with jazz vibes, hip hop aesthetics, and brushings of psychedelic vocals. The album artwork, created by The Raincoatman, follows a simple and elegant black & white theme with extensive design. Special design features include: white vinyl and a printed inlay for the LP release, and a custom digipak sleeve for the CD release. Both should be available for pre-order soon.

At the end of the month, look out for the Video produced by Canadian production company: Pistoltrixx, for the first Single off the album. Preview the Tracklisting and more info about the release HERE

Ceschi: Short Circuits EP + Remixes OUT NOW

2011-02-28T05:20:00.000-08:00

Out Now from Equinox Records:
10" Picture Disc Vinyl Available HERE or HERE
Digital/iTunes Avalable HERE

Ceschi - Shorted Circuits EP (prod. by DJ Scientist) (eqx-027) by Equinox Records

Nomade Radio: Nomade Tribu Choice Show

2011-02-15T05:01:00.000-08:00

Earlier in the year I did a Guest Mix for Montreal based Nomade Radio. Close to the New Year I was asked to select some favs from 2010 for Nomade's Tribu Choice Special alongside other guests' selections.

Stream the whole show HERE

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2011-02-05T09:02:00.000-08:00


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Ceschi: Short Circuits EP (Coming Soon)

2011-01-31T05:15:00.000-08:00

Coming Feb 25th: Ceschi & Dj Scientist's New EP feat. 2 New Songs, and 4 Remixes by myself, Phonatic, 2econd Class Citizen, and Raincoatman. Learn more HERE

Mixing Breadth Control LP (Fresh Kils)

2011-01-13T04:42:00.000-08:00

Fresh Kils is currently mixing my debut LP entitled: Breadth Control, due out in mid-2011 on Equinox Records.

When he's not producing beats for everyone, rolling with the Extremities, or mixing records, he's chipping away at your skill level on the MPC.

Andreikelos

2011-01-08T13:20:00.000-08:00

Today I received vinyl from Equinox Records / GrenadeOffensive recording artist: Andreikelos ; and been bumpin all day.

peterdeadpan: Revolving Door Video

2011-01-08T05:05:00.000-08:00

The Steps Removed EP was my first official solo instrumental release under the alias: peterdeadpan. In 2005, it was originally released as a Limited 100 CD's, and later re-released by 5&1/4 Records as part of their floppy series; which sold out. It's also available Digitally w/ new techni-colour artwork HERE.

A friend recently put together this brilliant video of the opening track:

Grenade Offensive Music (Greece)

2010-12-29T20:14:00.000-08:00

Grenade Offensive came to life in 2008 as a main network to retain two Hellenic (Greek) Independent labels that produce Hip-Hop (Pigi Soundpieces) and Electronica (Bad Brain Productions) and distribute them within Greece. It was not long after they decided on expanding passed their borders and grow into distribution. They have now reached out and managed to distribute into Greece, two of the finest independent labels from Germany: Subversiv-Rec & Equinox Records, and more.

The 5&1/4 Records limited Edition Floppy CD
of "Biblio" is now available in their e-store.

Frederik Teige - Elevate (Single + Remix)

2010-10-30T16:54:00.000-07:00

5&1/4 Records & ATM Promo Present:
FREDERIK TEIGE - "Elevate" (Single + VANGEL Remix)

Video Directed by Jaan Silmberg for Pistoltrixx

"Elevate" is Frederik Teige's second single from his soon to be released debut LP. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Fred is known as the guitarist for Efterklang's live shows, but is now focussing on his own material.

I loved the song when i first heard it, so a remix was in order. I had alot of fun doing this remix, and was really challenged by the epic buildups and anthemic structure.

Both the Original and Remix are available as a FREE DOWNLOAD
the 5&1/4 Records Limited Edition floppy CD is availble to BUY

Weather Patternings (NomadeRadio GuestMix)

2010-10-27T18:40:00.000-07:00

A while ago I was contacted to do a Guest Mix for Nomade Radio, and happily abliged.
The Mix aired live in mid-October on Nomade Radio (CHOQfm, Montreal), PanikRadio (105 Begium), and AfricanRadio (Sierra Leone). I repped a lot of material from the 5and1quarter catalogue, a few of my own remixes, and included a few old favs.

TRACKLISTING:

* insert - jazz (intro) *
Milosh - You Make Me Feel (Plug Research)
Ceschi - The One Man Band Broke Up (Equinox Records/Fake Four)
The Extremities - Eight Days (BackBurner)
Dan the Automator - 4:17 (75 Arc)
Massive Attack - Paradise Circus feat. Hope Sandoval (Virgin)
Vangel - Cold Rain (Equinox Records/5&1/4 Records)
Jostereo - Summer Breeze (independent)
* insert - jazz (sloppy) *
Nephlim Modulation Systems - Super Pretzel (BigTopCircusFreak Mix) (Big Dada)
ProF - A Life Force (5&1/4 Records)
Beans - Crave (Vangel Remix) (Warp Records)
Tidy Kid - Smell (Umor Rex)
The Extremities - Lost Souls (5&1/4 Records/BackBurner)
Michna - Fresh Brew (Ghostly)
peterdeadpan - Revolving Door (5&1/4 Records/DFM)
Tidy Kid - Circus Tramp (Gozombie Records)
Massive Attack - Psyche feat. Martina Topley-Bird (Virgin)
* insert - jazz (outro) *

You can stream and DOWNLOAD only the 1/2 mix here

Weather Patternings (NomadeRadio/5&1/4 Guest Mix) Mixed by Vangel by 5&1/4 Records

You can stream the full 1hr show including the mix here

Vangel Guest Mix by Nomade Radio on Mixcloud

The EQX 25th 7" w/ Unreleased Remixes

2010-10-26T07:26:00.001-07:00

As part of their 25th release (see more info about the BoxSe t 2 posts down), Equinox Records presents the Unreleased Remixes (7inch Vinyl/Digital). I reworked a remix of a classic 2econd Class Citizen tune along with The Raincoatman featured on one side.

2econd Class Citizen - Wishing Well (The Raincoatman Vs. Vangel Remix) (eqx-025) by Equinox Records

Order info HERE
Digital Itunes HERE

Interview w/ BeatNotik

2010-10-19T06:44:00.000-07:00

I just did an Interview w/ G from BeatNotik.
Beatnotik was born to an Italian graphic designer based in Barcelona. Inspired by the great passion for hip hop, beats, skateboarding and good vibes. Amongst other things, supporting Underground artists is what they do.

BeatNotik is "The hypnotic feelin of the beat rushing through your veins, hypnotic suggestions delivered by sounds that create a universe feeling"

Learn more about Beatnotik's Illustrations, Graphic & Fashion Design

Equinox presents The 25th: Deluxe Ed. Box Set

2010-10-14T07:29:00.000-07:00

Equinox Records celebrates its 25th release with a 250 copies limited edition box set. Containing 7inch Vinyl (contains unreleased remix of Deadpan Darling's "Laugh Track" by Deckard and 2econd Class Citizen's classic "Wishing Well" gets reworked by The Raincoatman and Vangel) , USB Stick (w/ 2007 tour video + unseen footage), a 50-minute audio cassette (yes, a real tape!) featuring two incredible Equinox megamixes by Buddy Peace and Phonatic. If you miss the deluxe package with the stick, all of the limited 250 copies include a download link for the video as well as the digital version of the remix release and more bonus material, making "Equinox presents -- The 25th" a worthy package for all music lovers and collectors.

Order + Free DWNLDS here

MondayJazz Vangel Mix: Multiplying Difference

2010-10-11T05:55:00.000-07:00

MONDAYJAZZ presents: "Multiplying Difference"

Mixed by VANGEL

* FREE DOWNLOAD *

Multiplying Difference - TRACKLISTING

Amon Tobin - Stoney Street (Ninja Tune)
Vangel - Double Coding (5&1/4 Records)
Cat Power - Shaking Paper (Matador)
Robot Koch - Hard To Find (Project MoonCircle)
Central Services - Fuck Me (Def Jux)
Burial - In McDonalds (HyperDub)
The Mother of Invention - Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder (Verve)
Daddy Kev - By Your Side (Unreleased LowEndTheory beat) (Alpha Pup)
Bibio - Rotten Rudd (Warp Records)
Starkey - Sector 9 Shootout (Independent)
Slugabed - knsdf (Planet Mu)
Kuedo - Starfox (Planet Mu)
Central Services - What Would God Do (Def Jux)
Jostereo - All'aria Aperta (Independent)
Break - Symmetrics (Symmetry)
0=0 - More Than Anything (Planet Mu)
Blockhead - The Music Scene (Ninja Tune)
The Platters - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Mercury)
Radiohead - Reckoner (TimbalandLake Edit) (XL Recordings)
aKido - Paper Chase (Nordique Music)Zoot Woman - It's Automatic (ZWR)
Vangel - MoneyMoney (Equinox Records/5&1/4 Records)
Bangles - Manic Monday (Columbia)

Learn more about MondayJazz
Covert Art by Grape Frogg

Random Seed: Equinox Records Premiere Podcast: Mixed by Andreikelos

2010-09-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

Randon Seed is the name for Equinox Records' new Podcast series.
The first mix features 40-mins of Equinox classics and is mixed by Andreikelos.

**DOWNLOAD**

Deckard – Futureworld
2econd Class Citizen – Wishing Well (Re-Wyred Remix)
Ceschi – Bad Jokes (Misanthrop Remix)
Danny Decock – G.k.S.
Arcsin – PWM Depth
2econd Class Citizen – One By One (feat. Ceschi)
DJ Scientist – Anything About Nothing
Aqua Luminus III. – OP Wüste
Vangel – Wake Up
Kraddy – Android Porn (Mochipet Godzillaporn Remix)
Misanthrop – Commercialism
Free The Robots – Times Like This
Kraddy – Android Porn (Playpad Circus Remix)
Geste – Jaw Braker
Andreikelos – A Good Start

In My Rumination (Guest Mix) for Rhythm Incursions

2010-08-10T06:34:00.000-07:00

Rhythm Incursions Presents: Vangel - "In My Rumination"

DOWNLOAD

Tracklist:
Sixtoo – Sidewinders (Ninja Tune)
The Beach Boys – In My Room (EMI Records)
Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World (ABC Records)
Jackson and His Computer Band – Utopia (Warp Records)
el-p – How to Serve Man (Def Jux)
Four Tet – slow jam (Domino)
Prefuse 73 – Simple Loop Choir (Warp Records)
Helmet – Beautiful Love (Interscope)
Amon Tobin – Slowly (Ninja Tune)
Ceschi – Half Mast (Equinox Records)
Vangel – Central Pocketier (5&1/4 Records)
Diplo – Way More (Big Dada)
Dj Shadow – Midnight in a Perfect World (Mo’Wax)
Camu Tao – When You’re Going Down (Def Jux)
Bibio – Cry! Baby! (Warp records)
Dj Shadow – Building Steam With a Grain of Salt (Mo’Wax)
Masai Bey – Paper Mache (Def Jux)
peterdeadpan – Bicyclette (Remix) (5&1/4 Records)
Koushik – Be With (Stones Throw)
2econd Class Citizen – The Day You’re Lost Or Found (Equinox Records)
Born Ruffians – Badonkadonkey (Warp records)
Dday One – Omega Point (ContentLabel)
Prefuse 73 – the Color or Tempo (Warp Records)
Frederik Teige – Elevate (Independent)
Thom Yorke – The Eraser (XL Recordings)
Maxime Robin – Ma generation (Erobote)
Vangel – Elevator Talk (5&1/4/Equinox Records)
Caribou – Hello Hammerheads (Leaf/Domino)
Battles – Atlas (Warp records)
Squarepusher – Male Pill Part 13 (Warp records)
Brian Borcherdt – Preserver (HandDrawnDracula)

Interview w/ Ogle TO

2010-07-22T17:46:00.000-07:00

Check out a light-hearted interview I did with a
Toronto Arts, Music, & Fashion outfit: Ogle TO

Ceschi - One Man Band Broke Up - (prod. DJ Scientist)

2010-06-21T10:32:00.000-07:00

The long awaited third album by Ceschi Ramos is coming on Equinox Records and FakeFour Inc. Produced by DJ Scientist, the cd, digital and vinyl release (1st pressing on white vinyl with printed inner sleeves) is sure to make waves.

pre-orders can be made here: http://www.hhv.de/item_201226.html

To preview the album, check the amazing megamix by phonatic:

Ceschi - The One Man Band Broke Up Megamix by phonatic by Equinox Records

Noah 23 - "Bright Green Laces" Vangel REMIX

2010-06-18T03:55:00.000-07:00

Earlier this year, Noah23's "Bright Green Laces" produced by Zoen, was featured on a FakeFour Compilation. It one of the singles for his 2011 album "Fry Cook On Venus". Check out the original and remix below.

2003 - Mindbender

2010-06-07T19:32:00.001-07:00

found this fan vid. an oldie, but goodie. big up bender.

Maxime Robin - Mondrian Owns Geometry

2010-05-13T20:17:00.000-07:00

« Mondrian Owns Geometry »
MAXIME ROBIN's new album
Out Now on Flesh Poulp records

Maxime Robin is back in the spotlight with his new album,
“Mondrian Owns Geometry”, a colorful new instrumental hip-hop offering available as of May 10th on the French label Fresh Poulp Records.

DOWNLOAD the whole LP for FREE

Dj Unkut - Beware of ze Average (prod. by Le jad)

2010-05-09T05:51:00.000-07:00

www.myspace.com/djunkut

Beans - "CRAVE" (Vangel REMIX) FREE DWNLD

2010-04-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

Beans - "CRAVE" (Vangel REMIX) FREE DOWNLOAD

It's called untimely, to release a remix,
long after a song is released.
It's called pertinent when words resonate,
long after you initial encounter them.
"A deeper sense is what the Listeners Crave,
there's too many mcs, and not enough listeners"

Beans - "Crave" (Vangel Remix) by vangel

learn more about Beans and APC

peterdeadpan: Steps Removed EP (Digital)

2010-04-14T11:12:00.000-07:00

The Steps Removed EP was my first official solo instrumental release under the alias: peterdeadpan. In 2005, it was originally released as a Limited 100 CD's, and later re-released by 5&1/4 Records as part of their floppy series; which sold out. It's finally available Digitally w/ new techni-colour artwork HERE.

TakeNotice.ca Photography

2010-04-08T10:17:00.001-07:00

Bradley J. Dean is an artist lifestyle promotional Photographer who's work speaks volumes. For the most part, he's developing a strong photographic reputation in showcasing aggressive hardcore punk bands, because, as he says, "not very many people do that well". His photos aren't very traditional and are more reminiscent of early 80's and 90' "SoCal" punk photography. Enjoy, visit his site, and hire him here: takenotice.ca

Vangel - "MoneyMoney" VIDEO

2010-03-18T21:02:00.000-07:00

Big Thanks to all those involved in making this video. I'm honoured.
Video shot and directed by Jaan Silmberg (PistolTrixx Productions).

"MoneyMoney" is taken from last year's acclaimed Biblio EP (5&1/4 Records / Equinox Records). Available on Itunes

DJ Unkut - Return of ze Killerwhale

2010-03-05T16:43:00.000-08:00

ART+MUSIC - Freedom CC + Sleeping Giant

2010-02-18T04:32:00.000-08:00

ART+ MUSIC Exhibition -

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:35am

Wes Loates, Christie Shinn, Danielle West, & (Musical Guest) Vangel

@Freedom Clothing Collective 939 Bloor St W (at Ossington)

A FREE gathering... Learn More HERE

Exquisite Beat Theatre - Mar.25.10

2010-02-17T16:36:00.001-08:00

this is guaranteed to be some different shit.
All improv, no rules; audio nihilsm meets sonic dissonance.

MoneyMoney - Coming soon.

2010-02-16T16:39:00.000-08:00

The Video for "MoneyMoney" off the Biblio EP is coming soon.
Until then, you'll come to hate busy signals and short vid clips....

TLG - The Lovely Gentlemen

2010-02-12T15:19:00.001-08:00

TLG aka The Lovely Gentlemen's Club is a specialized events/promotion company that has way more fun than others. A while back, they began a series of parties called: "Sex Panthers", to meet the demands of the "cougar" market, and have been swimming in women and success ever since. The've dealt with parties, concerts, contests, promotions, custom hats, shirts, & custom beer cozzies, to name a few, and work closely with their friends: King Shit and Bait Shop. The TLG estate is always diligently working on many new endeavors and expanding their repertoire. Lookout for TLG happenings and appearances in the near future.

Find TLG on Facebook

TBD - "Thought You Knew" (debut single)

2010-02-11T12:03:00.000-08:00

5&1/4 Records presents:

debut single release (digital)

"Thought you Knew" by TBD

TBD (Truth.By.Design) is a 3 man hip hop group from Toronto. In stark contrast to the influx of new school candy rap, these vets have watched hip hop generations and trends come and go. (Emcee) Mizery, (Producer) DTKS & (DJ) Lupan's combination, make music that is poised and patient, for the artform that once inspired revolt. A gritty snapneck ode to boom-bapism, the release of their debut single "Thought You Knew" is taken from the debut EP "Timeless", coming March 2010 on 5&1/4 Records.

get the FREE DOWNLOAD HERE

Innamissions Radio (Feb.1.10)

2010-02-08T10:46:00.000-08:00

Innamissions, hosted by J.Pulaski, is a weekly radio program aired on KUCI 88.9fm and based out of UC Irvine, California. It features a wide array of music revolving around funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, world beat and periodic guest mixes. Tune in every week on the internet (www.kuci.org) and in the Orange County area at 88.9fm on your dial.

Check out the innamissions playlist for Feb.1.10 feat. Vangel & excellent musical selects.

PLAYLIST:
carlos nino & miguel atwood-ferguson - find my way - mochilla
andy bey - celestial blues - atlantic
christine harwood - never knew what love was - birth/finders keepers
bei bei & shawn lee - make me stronger feat. georgia a. muldrow (floating points rmx) - ubiquity
tropicola - stringtronics - partners in crime
quantic - absence heard, presence felt - tru thougths
berry weight - the way of the dodo - hypnophonic workshop
bonobo - the keeper feat. andreya triana - ninja tune
vangel - broken jazz hands - equinox / 5&1/4
david axelrod - the human abstract - stateside
mr. chop - intermezzo 3 - now again / 5dw
bibio - lovers carvings (letherette remix) - warp
four tet - angel echoes - domino
four tet - she just likes to fight - domino
floating points - j & w beat - planet mu
falty dl - party - ramp
geiom - reminissin' (skream's refix) - berkane sol
el-b - son de cali - soul motive
my my & emika - price tag (appleblim & komonazmuk rmx) - aus
pangaea - why - hessle
pinch - get up feat. yolanda (rsd mix) - tectonic
zomby - memories (darkstar remix) - mg77
gemmy - shanti riddim - planet mu
ras g & the afrikan space program - earthly matters - brainfeeder
king midas sound - one ting (dabrye remix) - hyperdub
the detroit experiment - highest - rope a dope
destruments - what you won't do for love - ivory soul

STREAM: http://bit.ly/9BlAIe

DyN - (Graphic Design & Illustration)

2010-02-03T05:34:00.000-08:00

DyN aka Albane is a graphic designer from Paris, France, and has been making international waves in the art community for the last 6 years. Her work is made using collage mixing old pictures; blending topics according to actuality. She's influenced by Dali, Magritte, Ernst and others surrealist artists as well as illustrators like Jeremy fish, Gary baseman, Ray Caesar, Viner, Jeff soto, Josh taylor, Trevor Brown, etc...

Albane is enthralled by the underground abstract hip hop scene and has been commissioned to collaborate with artists from all over the world such as: The Opus, Red Ants, Noah23, Sandpeople, Avatar, Existereo, ID obelus, Demune, Factor & many others.

See more of her work http://albane.ultra-book.com/

Takaba - Cool Like the Pulse of a Corpse

2010-01-30T12:20:00.000-08:00

Takaba Records new compilation:
COOL LIKE THE PULSE OF A CORPSE.

Includes 18 recent and unreleased tracks from Apollo Creed, Noah23, Abyss, Jim Guthrie, The Abyss & GIGZ, Bourgeois Cyborgs, Modulok, Omid, The Kemistry, Kaigen, Pucker Oats, Baracuda, Kaigen21Meiso, Beyond The Borders, Bare Beats, Leon Murphy and Abiade.

free DOWNLOAD

Joerael Elliott

2010-01-30T11:17:00.000-08:00

Joe Rael Elliott is a multi-discipline artist from Seattle, WA. His style and approach to painting blends too many influences to mention, so its best to just soak it in and observe.

Learn more about him and his work at his BLOG;

and his affiliation with social justice w/ las otras hermanas.

Haiti Fundraiser comp. - Médecins Sans Frontières

2010-01-29T07:57:00.000-08:00

Thanks go to PPF House.
A pay what you can affair. All benefits go to Haiti.
Click on the pics below to get to the AUDIO.

Innamissions Radio (Jan.18.10)

2010-01-22T11:07:00.000-08:00

Check out the innamissions playlist for Jan.18.10 feat. Vangel & excellent musical selects.

PLAYLIST:
wayne shorter - mahjong - blue note
duke pearson - the phantom - blue note
skeletons - mulatu - impossible ark / tru thoughts
bei bei & shawn lee - the blue grotto - ubiquity
vangel - cold rain - equinox/5&1/4 records
berry weight - the day nothing happened - hypnophonic workshop
florence & the machine - you've got the love (xx remix) - island
pangaea - router - hessle audio
four tet - love cry - domino
bibio - dwrcan (eskmo remix) - warp
dj food - all covered in darkness (mr. p remix) - ninja tune
shackleton - mountains of ashes - perlon
king midas sound - outta space - hyperdub
king midas sound - blue - hyperdub
king midas sound - one ting - hyperdub
flying lotus - tea leaf dancers - warp
shlohmo - 7am - fof music
paul white - synthia dreams - one handed
the clonious - emora - ubiquity
alice russell - got the hunger (dj vadim remix) - little poppet
blockhead - tricky turtle - ninja tune
mr. chop & cl smooth - straighten it out - now again
jay electronica - exhibit c (inst) - decon

LISTEN: http://bit.ly/8XTu63
DOWNLOAD: http://www.sendspace.com/file/17hzbq

Swim.Drink.Fish.Music (SDFM)

2010-01-08T08:33:00.001-08:00

The Swim Drink Fish Music Club is an online music and audio experience developed by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper in collaboration with other Waterkeeper organizations across Canada.

The Swim Drink Fish Music Club brings together artists, activists, and citizens who care about clean water. By celebrating the Club's exclusive and rare music, you are contributing to the fight for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water in your community.

Artists that have contributed to SDFM in the past jnclude: Broken Social Scene, Sarah Harmer, Chris Brown, Ohbijou, Kate Fenner, Stars, Bruce Cockburn, Pete Seeger, Gordon Downie (The Tragically Hip), The Sadies & more.

Check out Vangel's appropriately entitled tune, "Cold Rain" + an original audio story, which plays for Swim Drink Fish Music Club members just before the song.

"Vangel is a fantastic addition to the Swim Drink Fish Music roster" says Mark Mattson, Waterkeeper & President of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. "The remix audio story captures the spirit and philosophy of the project perfectly, plus Cold Rain is a great track."

Best of All Time...

2009-12-27T15:15:00.001-08:00

"Yo, f**k Kanye and Disney, its not worth letting you finish,
but this is one of the funniest shits of all time...all time."

The Grilled Cheese

2009-12-20T13:58:00.001-08:00

The Grilled Cheese is Toronto's newest good bites restaurant specializing in the art of Grill Cheesery. Located in the heart of the downtown core's infamous Kensington Market (66 Nassau Street), they slang their long list of gourmet grill cheese sandwiches at reasonable prices, and daily soups to kill for. Walk-ins, groups, take-out, delivery, catering, waiter service, outdoor seating; what chu need?

With hours like 11:00am-11:00pm (til 1:00am Thrs-Sat), anytime of the day is ok to have your favourite cheese melted across fresh bread, garnished with your favourite toppings.

Take a moment to vote for The Grilled Cheese on BlogTO's "Best of 2009" (under Best New Cheap Eats) poll HERE

"MoneyMoney" Video - Still Preview

2009-12-08T14:31:00.001-08:00

A lil teaser from the upcoming Video for "MoneyMoney" off the Biblio EP.
CLICK on the pic above for a better peak.

Look out for the Video (by PistolTrixx Productions) coming in early 2010.

The 5&1/4 Records Team - 2009

2009-11-29T18:02:00.000-08:00

A 2009 5&1/4 Records Group Shot.

Click on the photo for a better looksee.
From L to R: Vangel, Uncle Fester, Fresh Kils, ProF, Rob Wicks
Missing in Action: Dorc, Danimal, & TDB
Photo By: Anna Lisa Sang

Ira Lee (My Favourite Songs By Me)

2009-11-26T15:47:00.000-08:00

‘My favorite songs by me‘ is the awesome new lp by your friend Ira Lee. What immediately seperates this lp from the hundred and fifty others I come across everyday is the phenomenal Polaroid cover art. The cd is a meaty 16 tracks of distinctive song writing and truly original concepts. It’s rare that a ’rapper’ is able to shape shift so effectively from sing song delivery, to straight on first person storytelling. Aside from it’s startling creativity, and diverse and interesting production values, ‘my favorite songs by me’ manages to maintain a level of sincerity absent in modern music. Featuring production by Factor, Scott Da Ros, Mattr, Funken, & more, Ira lee is truly a wonderful discovery. Available Dec.1 2009 from Endemik Music (internationally) and iraleeiswack.com

Check out this oldie but goodie...Die.

The Extremities New Single - "Lost Souls"

2009-11-25T07:49:00.000-08:00

5&1/4 Records Presents:

The new single, "Lost Souls" by the Extremities (Fresh Kils & Uncle Fester) feat. Tim Crofts & Anthony Rinaldi.

"Lost Souls", a soul-drenched, timeless instrumental romp, is the first offering off the upcoming Extremities EP coming in early 2010. Riding off the success of their last release, The New Tonic, a CBC jazz remix project, the Extremities have been hard at work on stage and in the studio brewing unique blends of dusty production & live instrumentation. We think you’ll agree; the future is bright for this accomplished Canadian duo.

GET THE FREE DOWNLOAD HERE

Learn more about the Extremities here:: myspace.com/theextremitiesmusic; myspace.com/514records
twitter.com/TheExtremities

Check a short clip of the Extremities at the BeatLounge earlier this year.

Sleeping Giant Gallery + Wes Loates

2009-11-22T07:15:00.001-08:00

Sleeping Giant is an art gallery located @ 789 Dundas Street West in the downtown Toronto core; a ways from the chi-chi art district. Real deal art & music go down here. Run by Creative Director & owner Josh Glover, the gallery operates with a DIY mentality infused with a devout support and belief in the artists they exhibit and represent.

Wes Loates is a visual artist & contributor to the Sleeping Giant movement. At 31, he is a simian that rolls on a four wheeled wooden toy... paints on the lost and found or scribbles forbidden dialect and thought crimes upon the skin's of trees. Check out some of his works below, and visit the gallery to explore more.

MoneyMoney Video Shoot + Summer 09'

2009-11-18T08:43:00.001-08:00

Some static shots from the "MoneyMoney" Video Shoot.

A big thanks to PistolTrixx and the whole crew for making this happen.

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Some shots from housesitting in the Danforth summer 09'.

Lil'Jean & Savilion.

5&1/4 sightings.

Bloggertronix Mix Vol.5

2009-11-14T06:19:00.000-08:00

Check out the new mixtape from Bloggertronix featuring songs by: Themselves, RQM, Vangel, Two Fingers, Maluca, Robot Koch & more.

"Bass Hard Heavy Electro glitch hiphop world cumbia boom"

Solid Steel Podcasts (Ninja Tune)

2009-11-07T06:34:00.000-08:00

Ninja Tune & Serato Presents

A Solid Steel Podcast by:
Boom Monk Ben & 2econd Class Citizen

This week's (Nov.6th) Solid Steel Podcast is mixed by dj's Boom Monk Ben & 2econd Class Citizen, mixed in 4 parts; available for stream and DOWNLOAD below.

The mix features artists such as: Diplo, Rusko, 2econd Class Citizen (Equinox), Buddy Peace (Stange Famous), Jel (Anticon), The Slew (NinjaTune), Dj Scientist (Equinox), Ceschi (Fake Four), Blockhead (NinjaTune), Vangel (5&1/4/Equinox), Dj Signify and more.

Plastic Milk SF Feature

2009-10-29T10:33:00.000-07:00

Plastic Milk SF (Featured Article) by JM

Toronto-based producer Vangel creates music that will make you want to get your zen on in one track and your dance on in the next. The eclectic producer first made his mark in Canada’s hip-hop scene where his work was described as “beats so gloriously fucked, they make EL-P sound like a more accesible Moby” (Now Magazine). His variety-pack musical leanings shine through in his work where the songs serves as a melting pot of musical genres: jazz, hip-hop, folk..the list goes on. While he grew up playing in his grade school’s band and strings ensemble, attending summer music camp and rehearsing with his city’s symphony orchestra, he realized that playing music wasn’t for him. “I hated playing. I wanted to put it together”. Lucky for us, Vangel is a master at musical collages and “putting it together.”

His days of searching through flea markets for interesting vinyl lead to DJing which eventually resulted in his passion for beats. “I wanted to make beats so bad. I had so many ideas I wanted to try out. I bought a computer, quit my job, and moved home”. For the past four years, Vangel has released a string of instrumental EPs that have won over critics and music-lovers. His work has resulted in comparisons to DJ Shadow and Mr Scruff. Listen to “Eat Your FootLoose” below and enjoy the beautiful soundscapes created by a man whose ear for instrumentation unifies the musical genres and keeps things interesting.-JM

Links and Listen:

MySpace

Download-“Eat Your FootLoose (Live Mix)”-Vangel

Read the article on PMSF here:
http://plastic-milk.com/2009/10/28/vangel-mp3/

Field of Fur, Dirty Inputs & Vangel

2009-10-28T16:37:00.000-07:00

Turntable Radio OCT.09 Podcast

2009-10-22T10:01:00.000-07:00

Check out the new Turntable Radio Podcast for OCT. 09 by Laurent. It features a few collabo tunes of mine featuring Dj Unkut and ProF from 5&1/4 Records.

You can stream or DOWNLOAD the whole show for FREE here.

Biblio + Live + Personal Character REVIEW

2009-10-07T04:37:00.000-07:00

Taken from: Ano Jisho Blog

"Vangel is the kind of person that i just don't meet often enough. he's good at what he does, knows the technical aspects of how he does what he does, knows and knows about the other people that are doing similar things and is just a super nice guy. he was good enough to let me hitch a ride on his mixer in between sets and the rest of the time we talked shop.

I like his approach because he sounds like he has a lot more fun making music than most musicians i've known over the years. vangel's e.p. biblio is available on itunes, emusic, finetunes.net and as a limited edition 5&1/4 inch floppy from 5&1/4 records. the album was pieced together from private and public library collections and recorded with top session musicians. it's a jazz record which you probably wouldn't guess at first if you've heard some of vangel's other work. his live set for ethan's show was more of an improvised breaks and glitch performance.

My favourite tag line for the biblio ep is "cheesy yet serious, like hipster scarves". i'd contest this because i don't think the album is cheesy at all. there might be a hint of st. germaine (and let's be honest, st. germaine gets pretty cheesy at times) here and there but this album has it's own voice. there are samples but i'm happy to say that i dont recognize any of them or they've been replayed to fit the composition. i'm not the foremost authority on jazz but i've listened to too many sample heavy records, sample libraries and everything else to not hear familiar loops on a regular basis. this leads me to a second regular occurrence and that's telegraphing.

Have you ever listened to a song and new what was coming next? i'm sure it's happened at least once and probably more often for some of you but it's kind of disappointing when you can do it at all. some musicians write their songs specifically so the listener can sing a long and has all of their expectations met neatly with no surprises. i can't say i enjoy that often. i like hearing things that don't make sense. i want to know how someone made that noise or what they used to sequence everything. i want them to drop the beat out from under us or change the tempo or blast us with noise or something and biblio did that. it was a fun ride that i just didn't see coming for the majority of the album.

Survey says: go buy this thing now! ok preview it first if you don't trust my word, which you should, then go buy this now."

CLICK BELOW TO BUY.

Takaba Records Showcase @ Nuit Blanche

2009-09-27T08:33:00.001-07:00

click on the flyer for a better look.

Oct 15th - Vangel w/ Prof and Pursuit Grooves

2009-09-20T06:41:00.000-07:00

Come join myself, ProF, & Pursuit Grooves @ The Boat (Knsngtn Mrkt) on OCT.15th. $5 before 10pm ($8 after) + ID

ProF Single "Blue Bunny Stampede" (feat.Vangel)

2009-09-18T06:20:00.000-07:00

ProF "BLUE BUNNY STAMPEDE" feat. Vangel

It's an extremely beautiful day on the planet far away. After inhaling too the sound of dancing bubbles, the exhale is simply fantastic... the mind soul and body are tickled by a stampede of joyful Blue Bunnies.

ProF: Superorganism EP "Trippy, Melancholic sounds and scratches manipulated with an MPC, mixer and FX machines laid out in what’s becoming ProF’s signature “off-time” style. These aren’t just beats, they’re landscapes built with sounds." BRING BACK THE BOOMBOX

Vangel: Biblio EP "A great jazz/electronic hybrid; a very accomplished affair, blurring the lines between disparate genres and sound sources" Cyclic Defrost Magazine
..........
A taste of what happens when two of Toronto Canada's most forward thinking beat constructors come together. Everything we love musically intermingled.

Get the FREE DWNLD here: http://prof.bandcamp.com/

Freedom CC and Ethan Riley Exhibit

2009-09-14T06:45:00.000-07:00

I'm playing a lil' show on Thurs, Sept.17 (10pm)
@ Freedom Clothing Collective (939 Bloor Street West).
The event is a solo exhibition featuring works by the cartoonist Ethan Rilly.


	Freedom Clothing is a Community Organization located in Toronto's west end. Developed by 4 local designers, they carry one-of-a-kind hand-made clothing, accessories, bags, boots, vintage, re-made vintage and clothing made with recycled eco-materials. They like to focus on sustainable, local designers and products.

2nd Class Citizen FREE Mega Mix (by Phonatic)

2009-09-04T10:21:00.000-07:00

An amazing 2nd Class Citizen Megamix by phonatic is now available. The 10 minute mix contains tracks from the upcoming album “A World Without” as well as tracks from his EPs “Wyred Folk” and “One By One”, all blended, cut, remixed, and put together in a new style.

Rap Shows (Toronto) - PPF House & Pop n Chips

2009-08-29T00:52:00.000-07:00

Equinox Records & Fake Four Tour 09

2009-08-28T07:13:00.000-07:00

Equinox Records and Fake Four Inc. present

2Mex, Ceschi, DJ Scientist & Playpad Circus -
Europe Tour 2009

In October 2009 the Berlin based record label Equinox Records will proceed the successful story of its first European Tour in 2007. This time, the legendary 2Mex (of the Visionaries) and Ceschi will be the headliners. Furthermore, Playpad Circus and DJ Scientist - two more great artists - are completing the tour line-up respectively.

learn more here

Iller.cc

2009-08-24T06:47:00.000-07:00

The kind folks at Iller Clothing Company posted some generous words on Biblio. "the EP really has an Endtroducing feel to it." Check it out below.

Iller Clothing Company is much more than your basic urban clothing line. Founded by Dj Indica Jones and Dj Money V, Iller.cc is an multi-tier organization based in USA/UK that is involved with everything grassroots in hip hop and turntablism: shows, mixtapes, exclusive tracks, promo, and of course dope designs for t-shirts and clothing alike. Who wears Iller? Chuck D, Juice, Rob Swift, Z-Trip, 2tall, Kid Koala...and now you. Learn more HERE.

8oinks.com

2009-08-10T13:12:00.000-07:00

8oinks.com is an extremely fresh and creative artist collective/blog/exhibition site dedicated to the finest in art, music, photography, art direction and video. Run by Berlin-based photographer, Shirin K.A, 8oinks is the kind of collective that makes you smile that people are still into pushing limits in arts and collaborating out of passion, rather than business association.

- sweet sixteen Miss P -

Vangel: Eat Your FootLoose (LIVE) - OUT NOW

2009-07-29T20:44:00.000-07:00

(click the cover for a closer look)

5&1/4 Records is proud to announce the release of:
Vangel: "Eat Your FootLoose" (LIVE)

VANGEL's "Eat Your Footloose" is a 20-min mish-mash of live set recordings from shows 2006-2008 in Paris, Milan, Budapest, Vienna, Toronto, & Montreal. Based on live improvisation of released and unreleased works, Eat Your Footloose is an audio showpiece offered as a
FREE DOWNLOAD HERE -> http://vangel.bandcamp.com/

Set up in a Kitchen like GMF

2009-07-25T08:15:00.001-07:00

It's been a while since I actually wrote something...here goes. Spending the month of August housesitting a big house on the mid-east side of Toronto. Home wouldn't be comfortable without a studio to write music, so Day 1 was tear down and re-setup hell.

Curiously, the most acoustically and structurally appropriate room in the house for music is the kitchen. Pre-furnished with a large sturdy table, mini-bar, full-sized fridge & stove, and bonus sink, the kitchen made itself known as the place of inspiration.

No mention of kitchens and music is contextual without referencing GrandMaster Flash's classic scene in Wild Style of laying down cuts in his mom's kitchen. Obviously, these are not just any scratches on wax; they're the first cuts...

I just found out the GMF invented cueing. What would shitty poser dj's do if they couldn't pretend to be doing something amazing while holding one ear of they're headphones tight and purporting to be doing something musically in their minds?

Vangel: "Cold Rain" UNOFFICIAL MINI VIDEO Snippet

2009-07-23T08:08:00.000-07:00

A lil teaser vid for a Vangel tune from the Biblio EP.

Video by: Luke Mosler & Brent Lacombe
Post Production & DV/AV Id.tech: Lucey Minalas
Miniproductions studios / Myriad Images

A few last physical copies of the Biblio EP are still available
through 5&1/4 Records, and available on iTunes

NEW! -> Follow Vangel on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/vangelmusic

ProF & the Floppy

2009-07-20T07:26:00.000-07:00

ProF came by the studio yesterday to drop off some fresh Limited Edition "Superorganism" CD's in their custom floppy packaging.
Urb Magazine just gave it "4&1/2 out of 5 stars".
I'll go on the record to say: "It's a 5&1/4 record in my eyes."

visit: 5&1/4 Records

Vangel: Eat Your Footloose (LIVE) - COMING SOON!

2009-07-07T20:27:00.001-07:00

click the pic for a closer view.

Eat Your Footloose is a mish-mash of live set recordings from shows 2006-2008 in Paris, Milan, Budapest, Vienna, Toronto, & Montreal. Based on live improvisation of released and unreleased works, Eat Your Footloose is an audio showpiece offered as a FREE DOWNLOAD July 30.09.

ProF: "Sun's Glaze" VIDEO + release on 5&1/4.

2009-06-30T13:16:00.000-07:00

Cyclic Defrost Magazine & Subba-Cultcha Reviews

2009-06-22T17:32:00.000-07:00

CYCLIC DEFROST MAGAZINE -

Vangel – Biblio EP (5&1/4 Records/Equinox Digital)

Vangel makes great use of public and private libraries as his primary source of sound samples, but incorporates live instrumentation from some of Toronto’s premier session musicians, creating a great jazz/electronic hybrid, a very accomplished affair, blurring the lines between disparate genres and sound sources. The five tracks contained here lay between the sorcery of electronic production, the spiritual life of jazz, and folk influences, never overstating any particular flavour.

Released on a small Canadian label with an intent to produce limited number releases with environmental recycling packaging. With this release, old 5 & 1/4 inch floppy discs have been reused to clever effect. This release has also been picked up by forward thinking Berlin hip-hop label Equinox for digital release.

A refreshing ep.

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SUBBA-CULTCHA

Singles & EPs Review - June 2009

VANGEL – BIBLIO – 5&1/4/EQUINOX

Cheesy wacka-wacka fights with sophisticated lounge-jazz. Lounge jazz wins. Stoner “Schools & Colleges Follow “Dark Side Of The Moon”. (CM)

St.Cats w/ Apollo Creed, PPF House & Friends.

2009-06-19T08:39:00.000-07:00

ProF: Superorganism EP (5&1/4 Records)

2009-06-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

www.5and1quarter.com
www.myspace.com/professorfingers

Vangel in Versus Magazine SF (Issue#8)

2009-05-26T07:09:00.001-07:00

Vangel: Biblio (REVIEW)
It’s amazing how music recycles itself and some artist hit the resurgence right on stride. Vangel has been crafting original breaks and composing original tunes for the last several years. “Biblio” takes his musicianship to another level with an incredibly well structured album. The five tunes are a combination of samples and live instrumentation which together create a complex mix of modern jazz pieces. You might think the tracks would be hard to wrap your head around but they are very accessible without being dull or predictable. Give “Biblio” a listen when it is time to unwind.
(by: MGR)

Learn more about Versus Magazine SF HERE

ProF in the 5&1/4 Records Lab

2009-05-23T11:34:00.000-07:00

ProF's debut EP: Superorganism, Limited Edition in Floppy case.
Courtesy of 5&1/4 Records. Out June 3oth '09.

5&1/4 Artists @ BeatLounge

2009-05-18T11:37:00.001-07:00

PPF EXPO w/ Vangel & ProF

2009-05-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

learn more about PPF House

Our Accents Sure Are Pretty Tour 2009 (Toronto)

2009-04-22T08:08:00.001-07:00

Takaba Records

2009-04-16T06:34:00.000-07:00

Takaba Records is a newly formed hiphop/music collective based in Toronto, but with artist extending in the UK and Japan. No bullshit, real skills, & sincerity.

Some Vids...

Vangel: Biblio EP Reviews

2009-04-06T16:13:00.001-07:00

EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE ->
(frequencies - electronic) (By Ashley Hampson)
"Vangel has the ability to layer instrumentation in a beautiful, engaging way; pulling each track together with explosive, experimental, emotional percussion. It's an impressive feat. Biblio's soundscape is pure bliss filtered through a spectrum of emotions." ...FULL STORY

EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE ->
(beats &rhymes - hip hop) (By Thomas Quinlan)
"Vangel's Biblio marks the mass migration of the dance floor from the club to the elevator." ...FULL STORY

VUE WEEKLY ->
(new sounds) (by Maria Kotovych)
"at every level, there’s a successful matching of sounds and styles that you’d rarely ever hear together. " ...FULL STORY

PLUGINMUSIC ->
(beats &rhymes - hip hop) (by Corrine)
"...don’t mix up Canada’s Vangel with those Kenny G types. Biblio EP is lively and fluid." ....FULL STORY

BLOGGERTRONIX ->
(Reviews) (by Leanda Quinquet)
"The disc features five beautiful tracks that you need for this spring....it's light and trippy with a depth that is seriously lacking in a lot of music. Think organic sounds of woodwind instruments, brushed up against acoustic guitar and seriously relaxed beats, Jazz infected, Classic." ....FULL STORY

SOULMATTERS MAGAZINE ->
(Jazz Reviews) (by Cheryl Thompson)
"With releases like this one (Biblio) he proves that he’s more than just beats, this guy’s got an ear for instrumentation."
....FULL STORY

HEROHILL ->
(Quick Hitters: Review) (By Naedoo)
"if you're looking for some interesting, hip hop flavoured, jazz and everything else-influenced instrumental music, Vangel just might be fors you. " ....FULL STORY

PULSE MAG ->
(Spins: Reviews) (By Marinko Jareb)
"Vangel’s sounds are so difficult to classify because they seem to come from everywhere and mingle in the ether; beats are so crooked yet flow effortlessly through orchestral soundscapes like the ambiance in a futuristic elevator ride." ....FULL STORY

DEAD MAGAZINE ->
(Spins: Reviews) (By JL)
"...an atmospheric journey. It’s been a while since I have listened to such a densely layered EP.." ...FULL STORY

LAURENT FINTONI ->
(Serie B/ATM Mag/Spannered/Rhythm Incursions)
"the deeper side of instrumental hip hop while keeping a style firmly based on what's good not what's trendy"

Vangel Vs. Dj Unkut on Turntable Radio

2009-03-31T06:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.turntableradio.com/2009/03/24/free-vangel-vs-unkut-ep-and-a-new-dvd/

Vangel on Rhythm Incursions

2009-03-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

I'm featured on Rhythm Incursions this month -
Download the set including Hudson Mohawke, DOOM, Daedelus, and more for FREE.

http://www.rhythm-incursions.com/2009/03/30/rhythm-incursions-march-09/

"Biblio" EP Reviews / EQX special on Jaw Modulation (Mixed by B-Ju)

2009-02-18T12:52:00.000-08:00

Some hysterical reviews...

PLUGINMUSIC ->
"...don’t mix up Canada’s Vangel with those Kenny G types. "Biblio EP” is lively and fluid."

EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE ->
"Vangel's Biblio marks the mass migration of the dance floor from the club to the elevator."

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Please check out the Jaw Modulation Radio Show tomorrow (Feb.18th.09) between 8 to 10 pm. Amongst other dope music, they will feature an exclusive 30 minute mix by B-Ju that includes some brandnew and unreleased tracks from Equinox Records and friends. If you missed the show you can click the banner above or click HERE for FREE DOWNLOAD.

Tracklist:
1. Deckard - Noir Desire (Part 2) (B-Ju Edit) (eqxdgtl-001, Future World EP)
2. Vangel - Broken Jazz Hands (B-Ju Edit) (eqxdgtl-002, Biblio EP)
3. Emynd - Identity Through Alterity (eqx-011, One Year & A Day: A Sound Exposure Vol.2)
4. Free The Robots - Untitled (Unreleased)
5. 2econd Class Citizen - Step Inside (Playpad Circus Remix) (eqx-017, One By One EP)
6. DiViNCi - PUSH Beat (eqx-004, PUSH Beat 10inch)
7. 2econd Class Citizen - For This Weíll Find No End (Instrumental) (eqx-017, One By One EP)
8. B-Ju - Claire Fisher (Unreleased)
9. Vangel - Trew Lub (eqxdgtl-002, Biblio EP)
10. Deckard - Alpha 79 (eqxdgtl-001, Future World EP)
11. Deckard & Dignity Of Men (eqx-011, One Year & A Day: A Sound Exposure Vol.2)
12. Deckard - Is This The End (eqxdgtl-001, Future World EP)

www.jawmodulation.de
www.myspace.com/djbju

We're #1 in Alberta!

2009-02-12T08:26:00.000-08:00

We're #1 in Alberta!
Alberta is one Canada's prairie provinces, reknown for its stampede, hospitality, and Canadian cowboys. yeha! Somehow our little jazz record (Vangel's Biblio EP) made an impression on someone down there, and its has been #1 on the Hip Hop Charts and Jazz Charts 2 weeks in a row down at CKXU 88.3Mhz & CJSR 88.5Mhz.

CKXU 88.3MHz - Lethbridge
Hip Hop Charts
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 3, 2009

1 Vangel Biblio 5 & ¼ Records
2 Word People People's Eatery Independent
3 Mighty Underdogs Droppin' Science Fiction Definitive Jux
4 Team RezOfficial The World And Everything In It Arbour
5 P.O.S. Never Better Rhymesayers
6 Mic Crenshaw Thinking Out Loud Focused Noise
7 Common Universal Mind Control Geffen
8 Grand Analog Touch Your Toes Urbnet
9 Madlib WLIB AM: King Of The Wigflip Rapster
10 Rhythmicru Supertoke 3 Heads Connect
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CJSR 88.5MHz - Edmonton
Jazz Charts
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 3, 2009

1 Vangel Biblio 5 & ¼ Records
2 Brenan Brothers The Throw Down Death Defying
3 Ross Taggart Trio Presenting The Ross Taggart Trio Cellar Live
4 Ben Henriques The Responsibility Club Rare Bird
5 Ernie Watts Live! At The Jazz Bakery Flying Dolphin
6 Lorie Wolf Taibele And Her Demon Independent
7 Amanda Tosoff Wait And See Cellar Live
8 Karl Jannuska Thinking In Colours Effendi
9 Athan Katsos And Greek Jazz Fusion Live AOHK Music
10 Chantale Gagne Trio Silent Strength Independent

Vangel: Biblio ep

2009-01-29T13:59:00.001-08:00

Vangel - Biblio ep * OUT NOW!

Equinox Digital and 5&1/4 Records are proud to announce the arrival
of Vangel's newest ep, Biblio. A smooth and rich sounding journey that
teeters on the edge of elevator music and avant-garde pop genius.
"Cheesy, but serious like hipster scarfs and coffee".

Available in digital and Limited CD formats.

The Limited Edition Biblio CD ships encased in an old school floppy
diskette, courtesy of 5&1/4 Records.
Only 250 copies exist. Ships worldwide.

EquinoxRecords.com

2009-01-21T15:40:00.001-08:00

check out their new site.

Vangel VS. DJ Unkut: FREE DOWNLOAD!!!

2008-11-29T07:53:00.000-08:00

One world class producer, one world class dj, one vision.
Vangel (Canada) & DJ Unkut (Germany) are well known for their talents and innovation in their respective fields of art. "Vangel VS. DJ Unkut" is a showpiece of what happens when 2 masters combine talents to create something, "..you never heard of."

CLICK on pic BELOW for the
FREE DOWNLOAD!!!

...download includes 3 exclusive tracks:

1. Doing things (4:46)
2. Listen (4:35)
3. Butcher Freestyle 08 (DJ Unkut Scratch Practice) (1:50)

www.myspace.com/vangelmusic
www.myspace.com/djunkut
www.myspace.com/djakd

DJ Scientist: One Year & A Day - The Promo Mix

2008-07-31T03:01:00.000-07:00

Dj Scientist presents a FREE promo mix featuring tracks from the new
One Year & A Day: A Sound Exposure Vol.2 compilation.

Click the pic below to download.

Je mange t'a crepe, ci.

2008-06-12T22:08:00.000-07:00

Equinox Records: A Sound Exposure Vol.2

2008-06-08T09:02:00.000-07:00

The long awaited second part of the sound exposure series is available very soon: “One Year & A Day – A Sound Exposure Vol.2”. Check the sound on Equinox's myspace page.

(01) The Peddlers - A Year And A Day (Metamorphosis) (Intro) mp3
(02) Vangel - A Different Direction mp3
(03) Free The Robots - Times Like This mp3
(04) 2econd Class Citizen - Wishing Well (Re-Wyred Remix) mp3
(05) Arcsin - Scarlet Fever mp3
(06) Brenmar - Cavernous mp3
(07) Deadpan Darling - Laugh Track mp3
(08) Aqua Luminus III. - Tibetisches Gutenachtlied mp3
(09) Deckard - Dignity Of Men mp3
(10) Geste - Octobre mp3
(11) DJ Sept - Morning Comes (Revised) mp3
(12) DJ Scientist - Didn't We (Skit) mp3
(13) Emynd - Identity Through Alterity mp3
(14) 2econd Class Citizen - Change & Motion mp3

2LP(vinyl)/CD: HHV, Vinylkingz

Digital: beatsource.com , beatport.com , finetunes , musicload.de , juno download , wippit

Scarborough Daze

2008-05-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

It's been a bit since I've even thought about writing something on here; nevermind something meaningful. I've been spending my days in the Boro, wrestling with work, online academia, and lifestyle hazards; Strategic suburban dismantling project in effect.

New music is on the way. Thanks to Peter and Jer for their help in fixing my ASR. Old story, new ideas. In 99' when I finished school (..the first time), I was at this lame corporate job hating my life and wanting to make music. Back then, I was into rapping, and thought I had something meaningful to say, and was searching for a sampler/workstation that I could record vocs into, as well as make beats (one stop studio). In my stupidness, I bought a roland 808ex over an ASR-X. Needless to say; big mistake. I think I wrote one complete beat on it; 4 polyphony punk me.

Flash forward: 2008. The music gods shine on me in the form of an ASRxPro at the local pawn shop for close to the same price as I could get for my 808. Sell, exchange, solder, play, play, play. I'm not a gear nerd, for real; f--k your gear.

Im off to Europe for the summer. Paris, Milan, and Budapest for now. Check the show dates and info on MySpace . I'll be writing a new instrumental EP during my travels called "Killing the Killer"; a mediterranean influenced exploration of the rationalization and realities of killing as a moral justification and reaction to killing. The rebellion will not be subject to your revolution.

Mou-sucka.

Releases: Look for a the new Equinox Records compilation: A Sound Exposure Vol.2; due out on May 26th, the Biblio EP has been done for a bit and will be released on 5&1/4 records in Nov. of '08, a few odd balls and old goodies should be popping round soon ........

Being metal on metal in Scarborough is curdled soy,

...though everywhere is coffee.