Clubland is gunna feel this one as Alex’s infectious beats lay the groundwork for a powerful auditory experience, showcasing his brilliant band’s exceptional musical prowess. With the brilliant vocals of New York soul queen Vivian Sessoms gracing the track with her soulful, classic house vocal, listeners will be transported to the euphoric nights of past raves and underground parties, where the energy is high and the rhythms unrelenting. This collaboration not only captures the essence of house music but also resonates with anyone who has ever lost themselves in the magic of a night out, making ‘Can’t Get Enough’ an anthem for the dance community and a must-add to every DJ’s playlist. Prepare for an exhilarating journey that celebrates the purity of sound, rhythm, and the joy of dance in the heart of the electronic music scene.
Vivian Sessoms – Vocals
Alexander Flood – Drums, keybass, additional keyboards, production, programming
Erica Tucceri – Flute
Finn Rees – Rhodes
Lewis Moody – Engineering, mixing, co-production.
Martin Iveson – Mastering
Gabriella Brown – Artwork & Design
Cazeaux O.S.L.O brings his lyrical genius to this hard-hitting collaboration with renowned Australian drummer Alexander Flood in this fiery dancefloor heater. O.S.L.O’s slick words bounce effortlessly around Flood’s 4-to-the-floor rhythm as the arrangement evolves and intensifies into an all-in house cut. Erica Tucceri shines through with a recurring syncopated flute riff reminiscent of St. Germain’s “So Flute”, with Dylan Paul and Finn Rees holding down the bassline and chords.
LIFE IS A RHYTHM also features flowing rhythmic layers from Brazilian percussionist Aduni on congas and Cuban percussionist Alexander Scull Castillo on bata, recorded in Berlin’s infamous Red Bull Studios.
Cazeaux O.S.L.O – Vocals
Alexander Flood – Drums, additional keyboards, production, programming
Erica Tucceri – Flute
Finn Rees – Rhodes, piano
Dylan Paul – Bass
Aduni – Congas
Alexander Scull Castillo – Bata
Kara Manansala – BVs
Alexander Flood is one of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, possessing a unique and finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. Leading his own band from the drum chair, Alex’s music pushes a fresh rhythmic and dynamic realm of live dance music leaning on nu-jazz, deep-house, broken beat, DnB, funk, and experimental sounds.
The band has recently featured at Wellington Jazz Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, SXSW Sydney, WOMADelaide, JazzMontez Frankfurt and various clubs across Europe and Australia.
Winning Australia’s Best Up and Coming Drummer Competition in 2016 was just the beginning of Flood’s accelerating trajectory in music. After graduating top of his University jazz degree in 2017, Alex signed with US label Stretch Music to release his debut album HEARTBEAT, followed by his sophomore release The Space Between in 2022. Later that year Alex toured Europe with heavyweight 6x GRAMMY nominee Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah’s band. While in Berlin Flood recorded his third album “Oscillate” with an all-star lineup including Horatio Luna and Àbáse, releasing via Jakarta Records in May 2023. In 2023 Alexander was also the recipient of the highly prestigious Young Achiever Award at the Ruby Awards, as well as receiving the Robert Stigwood Fellowship (Government of South Australia).
2024 sees Alex join forces with Atjazz Record Company to release new music from his forthcoming album ARTIFACTUAL RHYTHM, as well as touring his band across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK.
Some notable collaborators of Alex’s include Chief Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Àbáse, Horatio Luna, Atjazz, Vivian Sessoms, Cazeaux O.S.L.O, Nelson Dialect, the ASO, WASO, QSO, as well as working with brands including Red Bull Music and Istanbul Cymbals.
Catch our very own Atjazz with the Resonate MCR crew this Friday, 13th September 2024
Resonate proudly presents Atjazz, alongside Manchester stalwarts Weedot (Mixing Mates) & Dave Kelly (Boxed) headlining the back room, with support from Resonate DJ’s Semaj, Boba, Nadz & Neil Matthews.
‘All I Ever Wanted’ is the 4th single from Magic Number’s sophomore album ‘Badly Written Songs’. The original, as we know by now, is an 80s-tinged pop crossover number loaded with class, it nods to those Synth-Wave classics and is beautifully topped off with the gorgeous vocal tones of Sophia Marshall.
Considering their long history of musical antics together (and there have been many!), it seemed fitting to have Atjazz jump on remix detail initially. Atjazz smooths things out with his usual sound set of layered Rhodes, Moog, Poly-Synths and other twiddly noise-making machines. Martin firmly nails these shimmering remixes with clear beat production and modern stylings.
This is the first in a long series of reworks for this beautifully colourful album. Keep your ears open and your eyes peeled for more.
Back again with another catchy earworm, Magic Number returns with the 3rd single from their forthcoming album ‘Badly Written Songs’ due for release on February 9th 2024.
Echoing jazzy-inspired drums sitting behind Sophia’s vocals, accompanied by syncopated synths and horns.
‘Better’ is backed up by yet another wonderful animated video, this time the boy, girl and skeleton characters introduced in ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ go on a new adventure, comically drawing attention to how so many people are lost on their mobile devices and consequently miss out on the amazing world that’s all around them; depicted in the video as walking with loved ones, fairgrounds, the wonders of the world and a comical alien invasion.
Another catchy chorus chants the notion behind this song, i.e. you ‘Could be better!’ hoping that we can all put our devices down, and enjoy the people we love and the world around us before it’s too late.
A compilation of deep-space House Music conjuring up images of the never-ending vastness of the universe. Figuratively speaking, the word ‘Nebulous’ can elicit notions of ‘consternation’, or even an unexplainable creative force. We feel that this compilation, curated by Atjazz, is House Music. Yet, it shouldn’t necessarily be forced into a specific genre category, and therefore, this release should be granted its freedom to permeate ‘throughout space’, if you will.
There’s a rich sense of heritage to be gained by listening to ‘Cosmic Law’. It’s the new album on Atjazz Record Company from Abel, the distinctly polished house project from renowned DJ and producer, Steve Butler. From catching the house bug in the late 80s as a devout collector, his DJ career went from strength to strength. It saw him perform across some of the UK’s most prestigious nights, not to mention internationally.
Since Abel’s first album, 2017’s ‘Rough or Smooth’, Steve Butler has fraternised with some of the scene’s major players. For ‘Cosmic Law’, he’s also collaborated with some notable talents and musicians. Lloyd Wright delivers guitar and bass performances on the album and is a band member of Smoove and Turrell. Relish bass performance by Stan Woodward and trumpet by Ferg Kilsby, both members of Knats, whilst label mate Ross Hillard, a.k.a., Magic Number, drives ‘Traveller’ with his legendary bass skills. In addition, revel in exquisite vocal performances by both Rona Ray and Sabrina Chyld.
The scene is set as ‘Cosmic Law’ opens with ‘Traveller’. It initiates the theme of journeys through music and life, all in harmony with the universe. ‘Let’s Meet Again’ ushers in atmospheric keys and warm strings. It’s adorned by a trumpet performance that wouldn’t sound out of place in a smoky jazz club in the early hours. Together, they dance over a bouncy, percussive 4×4.
‘Can’t Let You Go featuring Rona Ray’, hears this earthy vocalist paint a picture as emotional as the sentiment behind the title. A bracing performance and a heart-stopping breakdown close this gem. Rona’s second appearance on ‘Cosmic Law’ is ‘In My Dreams’. Its moody verse is switched up a gear by an irresistible chorus, cementing the meaning behind the title of this song. Add a bouncing bass line, and you’re sure to hit repeat.
‘I Just Can’t Wait’ will perk up the ears of anyone passionate about the Balearic sound. It covers an original song by Mandy Smith, and the hugely talented ARCo regular, Sabrina Chyld, takes this classic to new heights. ‘Latin Love’ conveys just that. Nylon-stringed guitar, lush percussion and an uplifting atmosphere ascend us into the early hours.
“The title of this project supports my beliefs in a universal force”, reflected Steve. “After a Deepak Chopra meditation, the album started taking its intended shape, and I was soon connected with the talents of Stan, Ferg and Rona Ray”, he mused.
Include keys, additional production and mentoring courtesy of the owner of the eponymously named home of this release, and we have 11 songs of sheer substance. All convey the force behind this long player’s name. So to sink into this magnificent release, what are you waiting for? Experience ‘Cosmic Law’ now! Available on Atjazz Record Company through all leading streaming and download sites.
Made entirely of Felt it seems!, Ross ‘Magic Number’ is Back!!!
Magic Number’s last release might have been some time ago, but you’ve probably been routinely listening to the major force behind the project. Ross Hillard’s masterful musicianship shines through in many notable dance music releases. Having honed his skills whilst crafting his forthcoming second long player, the breathtaking first single, Good Morning Sunshine, is now ready for us to enjoy.|
This positive, anthemic gem is driven by the vocal talent of Sophia Marshall, heard elsewhere with the acclaimed The Havenots on Cooking Vinyl Records. Her memorable vocal hook is followed by an empowering story of taking back control of life. She prompts us to not let life pass us by and to relish those precious moments with those we love. A superb, darkly humorous animated video complements the release. As Sophia’s vocals remind us all “You can’t change the world when you’re ten feet underground”, a post-burial, cartoon corpse comes back to life. The reanimated character then amusingly performs the ensuing story of positive living. Propelling these sentiments further, uplifting jazz-inspired drums and horns intensify throughout the song, culminating in a superb trumpet solo: a crescendo leaving us craving an encore.
From the well-received That Day LP, released through the esteemed Mantis Recordings in 2004, Magic Number is a renowned downtempo and orchestral composer. His engineering and bass playing can be experienced through releases featuring Louie Vega, Kerri Chandler and, of course, Atjazz, the originator of Mantis Recordings and owner of the eponymously named home of this release.
It’s Ross Hillard’s evolving talent that leads us to the renaissance of the Magic Number project; creative songwriting, explorative composition and high-end production that can all be experienced throughout the forthcoming LP, Badly Written Songs. This first instalment, Good Morning Sunshine, is available now on Atjazz Record Company through all leading streaming and download sites.
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(Hillard)
Lyrics by Ross Hillard
Vocals by Sophia Marshall
Keyboards Bass and Double Bass by Ross Hillard
Additional Keyboards by Neil Hunter
Drums by Tom Wardle
Horns by Dominic Glover
Backing Vocals by Sarah Marshall and Ross Hillard
Mixed and Produced by Ross Hillard
Mastered by Martin Iveson at ARCo. Labs
Published by Westbury Music Ltd.
C&P 2023 Atjazz Record Company
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Abel is growing his catalogue very nicely and has crafted a new series of releases entitled “Dub Box”. This new output is designed to release alternative mixes, lost dubs & brand new versions of his previous work with some exciting exclusive material in there for good measure.
Here on Dub Box 1 and throughout the series, you’ll find fist-fulls of super DJ Friendly gems that will suit all tastes of Deep House, Tech House & related sub-genres.
