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|Broadcom Announces Industry's First Complete Portfolio of OCP NIC 3.0 Adapters for Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure
Expanded offerings of OCP NIC 3.0 cards enable high-performance, high-efficiency server systems driving next generation computing and storage applications
Based on proven NetXtreme® E-Series Ethernet controllers, the OCP NIC 3.0 adapters provide superior performance and efficiency utilizing a unique set of highly optimized hardware acceleration engines. 100GbE and 200GbE adapters are powered by Broadcom's state-of-the-art Thor multi-host controller that has the industry's best performing 56G PAM-4 SerDes and PCIe 4.0 interface.
"OCP NIC 3.0 provides a unified specification and form factor for connecting server and storage systems," said
"The availability of Broadcom's NetXtreme E-Series Ethernet OCP NIC 3.0 adapters is another important step in enabling customer deployments of the demanding networking solutions required by current and future data center applications and architectures in an open, scalable and economical way," said
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"We are pleased with a broad solution offering based on the new OCP NIC 3.0 spec," said
"We are pleased to see a complete portfolio of network adapters from Broadcom," said
"The OCP NIC 3.0 definition is just one example of the power of collaboration to establish open server platforms in the industry, and we welcome the availability of the new Broadcom OCP NIC 3.0 solutions to the ecosystem," said
"New demands for open systems standards emerge each day to modernize the data center, and as a platinum partner of the
"Inspur is the 3rd largest server provider in the world and No.1 in
"Quanta/QCT have been spearheading OCP innovations for the past decade and is a leading adopter of the new OCP NIC 3.0 standard," said
"H3C's new UniServer R5300G3 server integrated many innovations to meet the strong demand of Chinese customers for the cutting-edge technology," said
"Wiwynn is pleased to work with our long-term partner—Broadcom to develop the new OCP NIC 3.0 solutions to enable high performance Ethernet connectivity in next-generation data centers," said
"GIGABYTE continues to improve our server performance by optimizing design from generation to generation. The new OCP 3.0 specification helps us achieve higher
"Inventec is a leading adopter of the new OCP NIC 3.0 standard," said
"MiTAC server reserves the flexibility to support OCP NIC cards.
"In my role as the HPC representative on the OCP Incubation Committee and as part of a company that supports a wide variety of OCP-based high-performance computing and artificial intelligence designs, I'm really excited at the improvement to serviceability and lower total cost of ownership this new Broadcom OCP NIC 3.0 portfolio will give customers," said
"The Open Compute Project Spec 3.0 designs will help enable high performance server, storage and data center for scalable computing," said
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JANUARY 7, 1926 formation of inestimable value to those engaged in scientific research. The leader of the expedition is to be congratulated that all returned home safe and sound—even the dogs—despite their perilous adventures. They saw and conquered, and what is more pleasing than the happy return of such a party, bringing with them such invaluable information ? This volume contains 50 excellent illustrations. which tells of their efforts to paddle the wrecked seaplane to shore. The Farm (or Fram) eventually came to their assistance, but it was only after 14 hours of anxiety, and when all endurance was giving out, that a small Norwegian motor-boat came to their rescue and towed the explorers to land. The book is replete with thrills of great adventure in the frozen North, coupled as we have remarked with in- CORRESPONDENCE The Editor does not hold himself responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents. The names and addresses of the writers, not necessarily for publication, must in all cases accompany letters intended for insertion in these columns, the British Navy requires airships to prevent hostile ships from approaching the scenes of operations. Read that through quickly three times and its force may become clear. A variation may be played upon the same theme thus : The airship can fight provided the other man cannot hit back. That is, of couise, the only satisfactory way of fighting ; but the other man, like the happiness complained of by the would-be philosopher, mill keep butting in. If the destruction of hostile aerodromes—floating and other—within range of the scene of operations could be ensured by our land and sea forces, we could go to war in the R.33. But wait ! If we can ensure the destruction of those hostile aerodromes we must have won the war already, so the R.33 can remain in its tin. OLIVER STEWART London. January 2, 1926 " A " LICENCES [2111] Will you allow me to point out that in your leader on " Control Without Occupation " in your issue of December 24 you are in error in stating that the private owner's machine " must be certified for each flight by a ground engineer, whom the pilot has to pay " ? This regu- lation only applies to commercial aircraft " carrying passengers for hire." The airworthiness certificate for a private aircraft holds good for 12 months without any further certificate, except in the case of an accident necessitating repairs, which must be certified by a ground engineer as efficiently effected. All that the. private owner requires is an " A " licence for himself, and an airworthiness certificate for " subsequent aircraft" (i.e., not a "type airworthiness certificate") for his machine, valid for 12 months. I do not agree with Mr. Handley Page that these simple requirements constitute a " stranglehold " on private flying. The private owner is not even required to use a licensed aerodrome, but can at his own risk, use any field. All he is required to carry in his machine are his own pilot's "A" licence, certificates of registration and airworthiness of the machine, and— not " log books "—but one " journey log book." In thi* he need only enter details of times and places of departure and arrival of each flight, of any forced landings and of any damage sustained. Personally I have always considered these regulations eminently reasonable, and the minimum necessary for safety. The criticisms voiced at the Royal Aero Club dinner you reported were in almost every case made by persons who obviously were not acquainted with the regulations, but confused those affecting commercial and private aircraft respectively. W. LOCKWOOD MARSH, Licut.-Col. THE LIGHT PLANE CLUBS [2109] In a recent issue of FLIGHT, I notice that in the account of the London Aeroplane Club Dinner Captain Sparks asked if the Secretary of that Club would draw the attention of the Aero Club and the Air Ministry to the fact that the London Aeroplane Club should have preferential treatment. Beyond stating that London is the capital of England, and that the population is greater than any other Light Aeroplane Club centre, I fail to see how Captain Sparks can justify his remarks. Such an attitude is not likely to create harmony with the other Clubs who have had, in most cases, exceptional difficulties to overcome before progress could be made. My own idea is that preference—if such a stupid state of affairs should be brought into existence— should be on the basis of results, and in that respect I think my own Club (Newcastle) could claim a good hearing. This, however, we do not desire, as our own object is to get on with our allotted task. JOHN BELL Nowcastle-upon-Tyne, December 2S,"l925. AIRSHIPS IN WAR [2110] Are large rigid airships of any value in war- time ? My reply is : " No." I have advanced this view in my recently published "Strategy and Tactics of Air Fighting" (Longmans), and M.aj. F. A. de V. Robertson, in his criticism in your issue of December 10, takes exception to it. " The sphere of the airship," he says, " is to be patrolling the ocean trade routes and their quarries will be raid-ers like the Emden, it being axiomatic that the British Navy will forbid the surface of the sea to hostile carriers so that the airships will never be subject to attack from aeroplanes unless the latter have been released from another airship." This reasoning, which I know to be that most often advanced by the advocates of military airships, is incontro- vertible. It proves conclusively the opposite to what it is intended to prove. It is, in fact, a form of pistol which, when fired, blows off the marksman's own head. Allow me to pull the trigger. If the British Navy can forbid the surface of the sea to hostile carriers, which implies hostile warships (including submarines) it must be able to forbid it to raiders and to ensure the safety of the trade routes. If the safety of the trade routes is ensured, the only function which the airship could fulfil would be the reconnaissance of stretches of sea water. The argument to which your critic referred may be summed up thus : The British Navy can prevent hostile ships from approaching the scenes of operations ; therefore, ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT ON ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION THE Eleventh Annual Report of the Committee for the Investigation of Atmospheric Pollution, has just been issued. The contents are divided into four sections :—Section 1 deals with the deposit of impurity at 48 different stations. Ttibles are given showing the stations with the highest and lowest deposits for the year ending March 31, 1925, compared with a general average for the same stations for the previous five years. The rainfall was higher than the average in most stations, while the deposit of tar was lower. There was little difference in the deposit of sooty matter, but the total impurity was somewhat less than the average in most stations. Section 2 deals with the automatic recorder for suspended impurity and some very interesting results are given for Blackburn and Stoke-on-Trent. The effect of wind in governing the concentration of impurity is also dealt with at some length. Section 3 describes dust counter observations made in different countries. There are also observations on settle- ment during smoke fogs, and a new explanation is given of the causation of the " London Particular." In Section 4 the special researches undertaken by the Committee are described. 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The work of automotive service technicians and mechanics has evolved from mechanical repair to a high technology
job. Today, integrated electronic systems and complex computers run vehicles and measure their performance while on
the road. Technicians must have an increasingly broad base of knowledge about how vehicles complex components work
and interact, as well as the ability to work with electronic diagnostic equipment and computer-based technical
reference materials.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics use their high-tech skills to inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles
and light trucks that have gasoline engines. The increasing sophistication of automotive technology now requires
workers who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components while maintaining their skills
with traditional handtools.
When mechanical or electrical troubles occur, technicians first get a description of the symptoms from the owner or,
if they work in a large shop, the repair service estimator who wrote the repair order. To locate the problem,
technicians use a diagnostic approach. First, they test to see whether components and systems are proper and secure.
Then, they isolate the components or systems that could not logically be the cause of the problem. For example, if
an air-conditioner malfunctions, the technicians diagnostic approach can pinpoint a problem as simple as a low
coolant level or as complex as a bad drive-train connection that has shorted out the air conditioner. Technicians
may have to test drive the vehicle or use a variety of testing equipment, such as onboard and hand-held diagnostic
computers or compression gauges, to identify the source of the problem. These tests may indicate whether a component
is salvageable or whether a new one is required to get the vehicle back in working order.
During routine service inspections, technicians test and lubricate engines and other major components. In some cases,
the technician may repair or replace worn parts before they cause breakdowns that could damage critical components of
the vehicle. Technicians usually follow a checklist to ensure that they examine every critical part. Belts, hoses,
plugs, brake and fuel systems, and other potentially troublesome items are among those closely watched.
Service technicians use a variety of tools in their workpower tools, such as pneumatic wrenches to remove bolts
quickly; machine tools like lathes and grinding machines to rebuild brakes; welding and flame-cutting equipment
to remove and repair exhaust systems, and jacks and hoists to lift cars and engines. They also use common handtools,
such as screwdrivers, pliers, and wrenches, to work on small parts and in hard-to-reach places.
In modern repair shops, service technicians compare the readouts from diagnostic testing devices with the
benchmarked standards given by the manufacturer of the components being tested. Deviations outside of acceptable
levels are an indication to the technician that further attention to an area is necessary. The testing devices
diagnose problems and make precision adjustments with calculations downloaded from large computerized databases.
The computerized systems provide automatic updates to technical manuals and unlimited access to manufacturers
service information, technical service bulletins, and other databases that allow technicians to keep current on
problem spots and to learn new procedures.
Automotive service technicians in large shops have increasingly become specialized. For example, transmission
technicians and rebuilders work on gear trains, couplings, hydraulic pumps, and other parts of transmissions.
Extensive knowledge of computer controls, the ability to diagnose electrical and hydraulic problems, and other
specialized skills are needed to work on these complex components, which employ some of the most sophisticated
technology used in vehicles. Tuneup technicians adjust the ignition timing and valves, and adjust or replace
spark plugs and other parts to ensure efficient engine performance. They often use electronic testing equipment
to isolate and adjust malfunctions in fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems.
Automotive air-conditioning repairers install and repair air-conditioners and service their components, such
as compressors, condensers, and controls. These workers require special training in Federal and State regulations
governing the handling and disposal of refrigerants. Front-end mechanics align and balance wheels and repair
steering mechanisms and suspension systems. They frequently use special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing
machines. Brake repairers adjust brakes, replace brake linings and pads, and make other repairs on brake systems.
Some technicians and mechanics specialize in both brake and front-end work.
About half of automotive service technicians work a standard 40-hour week, but almost 30 percent work more than
40 hours a week. Many of those working extended hours are self-employed technicians. To satisfy customer service
needs, some service shops offer evening and weekend service. Generally, service technicians work indoors in well-
ventilated and -lighted repair shops. However, some shops are drafty and noisy. Although they fix some problems
with simple computerized adjustments, technicians frequently work with dirty and greasy parts, and in awkward
positions. They often lift heavy parts and tools. Minor cuts, burns, and bruises are common, but technicians
usually avoid serious accidents when the shop is kept clean and orderly and safety practices are observed.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics held about 818,000 jobs in 2002. The majority worked for automotive
repair and maintenance shops, automobile dealers, and retailers and wholesalers of automotive parts, accessories,
and supplies. Others found employment in gasoline stations; home and auto supply stores; automotive equipment
rental and leasing companies; Federal, State, and local governments; and other organizations. About 16 percent
of service technicians were self-employed, more than twice the proportion for all installation, maintenance, and
repair occupations.
Automotive technology is rapidly increasing in sophistication, and most training authorities strongly
recommend that persons seeking automotive service technician and mechanic jobs complete a formal training
program in high school or in a postsecondary vocational school. However, some service technicians still
learn the trade solely by assisting and learning from experienced workers.
Many high schools, community colleges, and public and private vocational and technical schools offer automotive
service technician training programs. The traditional postsecondary programs usually provide a thorough career
preparation that expands upon the students high school repair experience.
Postsecondary automotive technician training programs vary greatly in format, but normally provide intensive
career preparation through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice. Some trade and technical
school programs provide concentrated training for 6 months to a year, depending on how many hours the student
attends each week. Community college programs normally spread the training over 2 years; supplement the automotive
training with instruction in English, basic mathematics, computers, and other subjects; and award an associate
degree or certificate. Some students earn repair certificates and opt to leave the program to begin their career
before graduation. Recently, some programs have added to their curriculums training on employability skills such as
customer service and stress management. Employers find that these skills help technicians handle the additional
responsibilities of dealing with the customers and parts vendors.
High school programs, while an asset, vary greatly in quality. The better programs, such as the Automotive Youth
Education Service (AYES), with about 150 participating schools and more than 300 participating dealers, conclude
with the students receiving their technicians certification and high school diploma. Other programs offer only an
introduction to automotive technology and service for the future consumer or hobbyist. Still others aim to equip
graduates with enough skills to get a job as a mechanics helper or trainee mechanic.
The various automobile manufacturers and their participating dealers sponsor 2-year associate degree programs at
postsecondary schools across the Nation. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
(ACCSCT) currently certifies a number of automotive and diesel technology schools. Schools update their curriculums
frequently to reflect changing technology and equipment. Students in these programs typically spend alternate 6- to
12-week periods attending classes full time and working full time in the service departments of sponsoring dealers.
At these dealerships, students get practical experience while assigned to an experienced worker who provides hands-
on instruction and timesaving tips.
The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), an affiliate of the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), establishes the standards by which training facilities become certified. Once the
training facility achieves these minimal standards, NATEF recommends the facility to ASE for certification. The ASE
certification is a nationally recognized standard for programs offered by high schools, postsecondary trade schools,
technical institutes, and community colleges that train automobile service technicians. Automotive manufacturers provide
ASE certified instruction, service equipment, and current-model cars on which students practice new skills and learn the
latest automotive technology. While ASE certification is voluntary, it does signify that the program meets uniform
standards for instructional facilities, equipment, staff credentials, and curriculum. To ensure that programs keep up
with ever-changing technology, repair techniques, and ASE standards, the certified programs are subjected to periodic
compliance reviews and mandatory recertification. NATEF program experts also review and update program standards to match
the level of training and skill-level achievement necessary for success in the occupation. In 2002, about 1,200 high
school and postsecondary automotive service technician training programs had been certified by ASE.
For trainee automotive service technician jobs, employers look for people with strong communication and analytical
skills. Technicians need good reading, mathematics, and computer skills to study technical manuals and to keep abreast
of new technology and learn new service and repair procedures and specifications. Trainees also must possess
mechanical aptitude and knowledge of how automobiles work. Most employers regard the successful completion of a
vocational training program in automotive service technology as the best preparation for trainee positions. Experience
working on motor vehicles in the Armed Forces or as a hobby also is valuable. Because of the complexity of new vehicles,
a growing number of employers require completion of high school and additional postsecondary training. Courses in
automotive repair, electronics, physics, chemistry, English, computers, and mathematics provide a good educational
background for a career as a service technician.
Many new cars have several onboard computers, operating everything from the engine to the radio. Some of the more
advanced vehicles have global positioning systems, Internet access, and other high-tech features integrated into
the functions of the vehicle. Therefore, knowledge of electronics and computers has grown increasingly important
for service technicians. Engine controls and dashboard instruments were among the first components to use
electronics but, now, everything from brakes to transmissions and air-conditioning systems to steering systems is
run primarily by computers and electronic components. In the past, a specialist usually handled any problems
involving electrical systems or electronics. Now that electronics are so common, it is essential for service
technicians to be familiar with at least the basic principles of electronics. Electrical components or a series of
related components account for nearly all malfunctions in modern vehicles.
In addition to electronics and computers, automotive service technicians will have to learn and understand the
science behind the alternate-fuel vehicles that have begun to enter the market. The fuel for these vehicles will
come from the dehydrogenization of water, electric fuel cells, natural gas, solar power, and other nonpetroleum-
based sources. Some vehicles will even capture the energy from brakes and use it as fuel. As vehicles with these
new technologies become more common, technicians will need additional training to learn the science and engineering
that makes them possible.
Beginners usually start as trainee technicians, mechanics helpers, lubrication workers, or gasoline service
station attendants, and gradually acquire and practice their skills by working with experienced mechanics and
technicians. With a few months experience, beginners perform many routine service tasks and make simple repairs.
It usually takes 2 to 5 years of experience to become a journey-level service technician, who is expected to
quickly perform the more difficult types of routine service and repairs. However, some graduates of postsecondary
automotive training programs are often able to earn promotion to the journey level after only a few months on the
job. An additional 1 to 2 years of experience familiarizes mechanics and technicians with all types of repairs.
Difficult specialties, such as transmission repair, require another year or two of training and experience. In
contrast, brake specialists may learn their jobs in considerably less time because they do not need a complete
knowledge of automotive repair.
In the past, many persons became automotive service technicians through 3- or 4-year formal apprenticeship programs.
However, apprenticeships have become rare, as formal vocational training programs in automotive service technology
have become more common.
At work, the most important possessions of technicians and mechanics are their handtools. Technicians and mechanics
usually provide their own tools, and many experienced workers have thousands of dollars invested in them. Employers
typically furnish expensive power tools, engine analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment, but technicians
accumulate handtools with experience. Some formal training programs have alliances with tool manufacturers that
help entry-level technicians accumulate tools during their training period.
Employers increasingly send experienced automotive service technicians to manufacturer training centers to learn
to repair new models or to receive special training in the repair of components, such as electronic fuel injection
or air-conditioners. Motor vehicle dealers also may send promising beginners to manufacturer-sponsored mechanic
training programs. Employers typically furnish this additional training to maintain or upgrade employees skills and
thus increase the employees value to the dealership. Factory representatives also visit many shops to conduct short
training sessions.
Voluntary certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has become a standard
credential for automotive service technicians. Certification is available in 1 or more of 8 different service areas,
such as electrical systems, engine repair, brake systems, suspension and steering, and heating and air-conditioning.
For certification in each area, technicians must have at least 2 years of experience and pass a written examination.
Completion of an automotive training program in high school, vocational or trade school, or community or junior college
may be substituted for 1 year of experience. In some cases, graduates of ASE-certified programs achieve certification
in up to three specialties. For certification as a master automotive mechanic, technicians must be certified in all
eight areas. Mechanics and technicians must retake each examination at least once every 5 years to maintain their
Experienced technicians who have leadership ability sometimes advance to shop supervisor or service manager. Those
who work well with customers may become automotive repair service estimators. Some with sufficient funds open independent
repair shops.
Median hourly earnings of automotive service technicians and mechanics, including commission, were $14.71 in 2002.
The middle 50 percent earned between $10.61 and $19.84. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.14, and the
highest 10 percent earned more than $25.21. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers
of service technicians in 2002 were as follows:
Many experienced technicians employed by automobile dealers and independent repair shops receive a commission
related to the labor cost charged to the customer. Under this method, weekly earnings depend on the amount of
work completed. Employers frequently guarantee commissioned mechanics and technicians a minimum weekly salary.
Some automotive service technicians are members of labor unions such as the International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers; the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement
Workers of America; the Sheet Metal Workers International Association; and the International Brotherhood of
Job opportunities in this occupation are expected to be very good for persons who complete automotive training
programs in high school, vocational and technical schools, or community colleges. Persons with good diagnostic
and problem-solving skills, and whose training includes basic electronics skills, should have the best
opportunities. For well-prepared people with a technical background, automotive service technician careers offer
an excellent opportunity for good pay and the satisfaction of highly skilled work with vehicles incorporating
the latest in high technology. However, persons without formal automotive training are likely to face competition
for entry-level jobs.
Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is expected to increase about as fast as the average
through the year 2012. Over the 2002-12 period, population growth will boost demand for motor vehicles, which
will require regular maintenance and service. Growth of the labor force and in the number of families in which
both spouses need vehicles to commute to work will contribute to increased vehicle sales and employment in this
industry. As personal incomes continue to rise, greater numbers of persons will be able to afford the luxury of
owning multiple vehicles, which also should increase the number of passenger cars in operation. However, a
slowdown in the growth of the driving-age population, as the smaller post-baby boom generation comes of age, may
curb demand for cars and trucks. In addition, increasing demand due to growth in the number of vehicles in
operation will be partially offset by improvements in vehicle quality and durability that improve reliability and
reduce the need for extensive repair and maintenance.
Employment growth will continue to be concentrated in automobile dealerships and independent automotive repair
shops. Many new jobs also will be created in small retail operations that offer after-warranty repairs, such as
oil changes, brake repair, air-conditioner service, and other minor repairs generally taking less than 4 hours to
complete. Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics in gasoline service stations will continue to
decline, as fewer stations offer repair services.
In addition to job openings due to growth, a substantial number of openings will be created by the need to replace
experienced technicians who transfer to other occupations or who retire or stop working for other reasons. Most
persons who enter the occupation can expect steady work, because changes in general economic conditions and
developments in other industries have little effect on the automotive repair business.
Industry data is republished with permission by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Miami-Dade High Schools
Gulliver Prep boys' soccer dominates, retains state title
"We believe that we will win," was the constant chant all night from the small but loud and loyal Gulliver Prep student body.
Turns out, they were right as they watched their boys' soccer team win a second consecutive state title on Thursday night as the Raiders defeated Jacksonville Bolles 3-1 in the Class 2A state championship game at Eastern Florida State College.
Gulliver did it with a near dominating performance as the Raiders owned close to a 4-1 advantage in time of possession, thanks mostly to the fact that Bolles played a laid-back, packed-in style of defense for the first three-fourths of the game.
"We actually thought [Bolles] would come out and press us and go after the game, and they did completely the opposite," Gulliver coach Matias Asorey said. "They sat back and put a lot of pressure on us to break down their defense. We felt that if we got a goal, they would have to come out of their shell, and they still didn't."
That goal Asorey and the Raiders (18-2) were looking for came just eight seconds before halftime when Alex Mozlarzadeh, with the clock inside of 15 seconds, fired a pass from the corner in front of the net that Alberto Kike Poleo one-touched out to Augusto Acosta who left-footed it into the top left corner of the net.
Incredibly, Bolles continued to play its packed-in defensive style into the second half despite the one- goal deficit.
Once Gulliver's Andy Alvarez popped in Gulliver's second goal just 15 seconds after the second-half water break to give the Raiders a 2-0 lead, did the Bulldogs finally come out of their defensive shell.
And, with just under eight minutes left, it paid off when Bolles' Anthony Teixeira knocked a loose ball past Gulliver keeper Esteban Sapentnizky to cut the Raiders' lead in half and add some drama to the finish.
But, with the Bulldogs (20-8-1) pressing hard offensively, it left them vulnerable defensively and sure enough, Alvarez knifed a perfect pass up the middle from midfield that Mozlarzadeh split through two Bolles defenders to create a one-on-one down the middle of the field with Bolles goalkeeper Alex Lucansky.
Mozlarzadeh juked a diving Lucansky to get past him and barely got to the ball before it went out of bounds and knocked it in the bottom right corner of the net to clinch the Raiders' sixth state title.
"Andy fed me a great ball down the middle and just like that I found myself at midfield with only the 'keeper there," said Mozlarzadeh. "I just looked back to see if anyone was behind me and when nobody was, it was just a matter of dribbling and waiting for the keeper to make the first step. Once I got it past him, it was a matter of getting to the ball before it went out of bounds and I got there. Scoring that goal meant the world to me because I knew it had clinched our second straight state title and for this to be my last game and go out that way, it's like a dream."
"I had no idea how much time was left, I'm just glad I was able to get a left foot on it and knock it in," said Acosta of his buzzer-beating goal just before halftime. "I practice left foot shots once in a while and it paid off there. I was shocked when they came out in the second half and kept playing the same style."
It also avenged Gulliver's 1-0 loss to the same team two years ago in the state title game which was not lost on the players.
"Revenge was nice, we really wanted to beat Bolles because the pain of losing to them two years ago was still fresh in our minds," said Alvarez. "What a way to close out my high school career. I'm so happy for all the seniors on this team."
"Back to back? I'm just happy for the kids, they deserve it, they put in the work, they wanted it, they won the big games that they had to win," said Asorey who had been hesitant about any back-to-back talk the last few weeks. "Overall I'm just proud of them. We just really came together at the right time. Since the playoffs started, we've been on fire and it showed out there again tonight."
When: Through Saturday.
Where: Eastern Florida State College, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne.
Admission: $9 per session.
Thursday's results – Class 3A semifinals: Land O'Lakes Sunlake vs. Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee, inc.; Immokalee vs. Merritt Island, inc.; Class 1A final: Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic vs. Orangewood Christian, inc.; Class 2A final: Gulliver vs. Jacksonville Bolles, inc.
Friday's schedule – Class 4A semifinals: Tallahassee Chiles vs. Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch, 10 a.m.; Naples Barron Collier vs. Palm Beach Lakes, 12:30; Class 5A semifinals: Orlando Freedom vs. Winter Garden West Orange, 3; Cypress Bay vs. Haines City, 5:30; Class 3A final: 8.
Saturday's schedule – Class 4A final: noon; Class 5A final: 3.


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You've marvelled at the Taj Mahal, partied in Phuket and wandered along the Great Wall of China. But there are plenty of other places to discover in Asia.Read more...
Indus River
White-water raft through the tumultuous rapids of the Indus River.
Northwest of Leh, National Highway 1 (NH1) runs parallel to the River Indus, sharing the valley that the mighty river has carved out for itself. The northern part of Ladakh is a natural adventure playground.
Visiting adrenaline junkies can pit their strength and skills against the rivers while white-water rafting and kayaking, or explore yet more of the trekking routes linking the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges. Driving on the main roads is straightforward enough, but get away from NH1 and you'll be testing your off-road skills, fording rivers and traversing rocky ground.
White-water rafting on one of Ladakh's many rivers is a popular attraction and easily arranged from Leh. Although many of the regular travel agents do offer rafting packages, you'll have a better experience if you arrange it through a specialist operator, and indeed many of the other operators only act as middlemen in any case. There are several companies that can arrange one-day river excursions or much longer trips.
(Photo: Indulge your inner adrenaline junkie with a white-water rafting trip on the beautiful Indus River © Seree Tansrisawat, Shutterstock)
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The world's best markets
From Uruguay to Uzbekistan, these are some of the best markets you'll find around the world.Read more...
The Mughal Gardens
According to authors Sophie and Max Lovell-Hoare, the Mughal Gardens are far more than just collections of plants.Read more...


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Wild West Outlaws And Lawmen of the 1800s (Tombstone, Arizona)November 23, 2013 | Maya
Grew up watching Westerns like: Terence Hill– They Call Me Trinity, Robert Conrad– The Wild Wild West, Bonanza, 3:10 to Yuma, both Tombstone and Wyatt Earp. We were curious about Tombstone. I expected something similar to the Pioneer Village, in Phoenix, but if you take time to read all the placards you can imagine the rough & dangerous life they led. Read More
First Time: Spelunking at Colossal Cave Mountain Park (Vail, AZ)November 22, 2013 | Maya 3
Right next door to Tucson, Arizona adventure awaits in Vail! It took some convincing as Bill had some anxiety about caving since I was looking into a "Wild Cave Tour – Advanced (3-5 hours)." You're warned that "Participants must be physically fit, agile, and able to scale obstacles." Read More
Roadside Attraction: Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch (Picacho, Arizona)November 21, 2013 | Maya
To keep on our journey to get from the west coast of California to east coast of Florida, we said goodbye to Monte Vista RV (Mesa, AZ) and hello to the Voyager RV Resort (Tucson, AZ). It was a 127.5 mile Arizona road trip this day. The Rooster Coburn Ostrich Ranch was the perfect roadside attraction to stretch our legs and right off Highway 10. Read More
The Rusty Spur Saloon and Art Gallery Scene of Old Town (Scottsdale, Arizona)November 20, 2013 | Maya
Originally, we were going to visit the City of Scottsdale to eat at Big Earl's BBQ based on watching Travel Channel's Man vs Food (Episode: Adam Goes for the Sides). But after talking to several locals, they recommended checking out Rusty Spur Saloon in Old Town. It's described as, "the Oldest Cowboy Saloon in Scottsdale, with live music." The place had rave reviews on TripAdvisor (4.5 out of 5 stars). Rusty Spur's menu had "The Best Tamale in Phoenix" on their menu. We had to see for ourselves! Read More
Porta Bote Adventure at Canyon Lake (Tonto National Forest, Arizona)November 19, 2013 | Maya
This is our first adventure on our Porta Bote (Portable Folding Boat). Excited! We had passed by Canyon Lake just yesterday driving through the Apache Trail Scenic Byway. We're so happy that this 12-ft folding boat fit on our Thule SUP racks, plus the accessories and a 6-hp motor fit in the back of the Mini Cooper. Amazing! Read More
Scenic Drive: The Apache Trail Scenic Byway (Apache Junction, Arizona)November 19, 2013 | Maya 1
Photo: That's our Mini Cooper in the distance!
If you check out Yelp or TripAdvisor, taking this road trip near the Phoenix area is highly recommended as it has "incredible view of canyons, geologic formations, desert plants and trees, desert … Read More
RV Park: Monte Vista RV Resort (Mesa, AZ)November 15, 2013 | Maya 5
RV Day #13: Time to move from Quail Ridge RV Park to Monte Vista RV Resort. We're looking forward to exploring the Apache Trail, Superstition Mountain, Canyon Lake and Old Town Scottsdale while in the area. "Monte Vista Village RV Resort is a beautiful desert RV resort in Arizona, located on 80 acres of land with 832 homesites… with the perfect playground for activities."
Pioneer Living History Village (Phoenix, AZ)November 15, 2013 | Maya 1
"…over 90 acres of an old 1800's town…blacksmith shop, sheriff's office and jail, to Victorian ladies… take a step back in time," say the Pioneer Village website. It takes about 2 hours to walk around this Western town, including attending a short gunfight show. Our stroll in this dusty, desert landscape reminded me a lot of the TV series, Little House in the Prairie, I grew up watching.


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The Open Internet & Innovation
Lessons the FCC Can Learn from the Past!
The FCC should look back at how Broadband proliferation occurred from its beginnings to understand how to move it forward today. By researching and studying The Cable Communications Act of 1984, the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, , and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the federal arm of our telecommunications regulatory system can learn valuable lessons about hoping to create a (well ...more »


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Looks like Facebook is doing something for me I'm failing to do myself, namely, not just create memories but allow me to recall them as well.
If you're a Facebook person and you post things (I've posted something everyday for almost four straight years...), you might see these memory reminders pop up on your Facebook feed. I've only had a few, but they've brought back some great memories.
Facebook wants me to then share the picture with everyone. But I shared this picture with everyone a year ago today. Do I really want to do it again?
I had a thought come to me when I saw this adorable picture of my youngest when I checked Facebook this morning. They are doing what I should be doing! I've taken a lot of digital pictures in the last six or seven years, tens of thousands of them. I take them because they're practically free and I enjoy photography. Plus, I want to keep a visual record of my family, the good times, the not-so-good times, the ups and downs.
And I believe I've done that, but what I haven't done, is gone back and enjoyed those memories. Maybe it's because I've taken SO many pictures--there's just too many to sift through. Maybe it's because I'm too busy taking new pictures to take time and enjoy the older ones. Whatever the reason, I'm not enjoying the memories like I thought I would.
One day I'd like to take every digital picture I've taken and make a ton of photo albums. Okay, maybe not every picture--just the good ones. That will be quite an undertaking, but I want to do it, because when it's all said and done, all that exists are pictures and words.
So, I suppose I should be thanking Facebook and whoever came up with the idea.
Thanks Facebook (and whoever came up with this idea...). Thanks for the memories!


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Thursday, 24 December 2009
STEAK 002: Full Previews and FREE Grievous Angel Remix
Hot on the heels of STEAK 001, praised by everyone from Thom Yorke to Sinden comes another 12" of karnival heat from Hanuman and Atki2's Steak House imprint.
STEAK 002 sees label bosses Monkey Steak (Hanuman and Atki2) take the helm to deliver a release that fuses Soca, Funky and Bashment sounds with global influences and trademark Monkey Steak edits. The result is a record that'll blow the roof off any dance!
A1: Hyped Up feat MC Zulu is an instant party classic. Featuring the
formidable vocal talents of the original badman MC Zulu. This tune is pure Soca Fire.
STEAK 002 A1 - Monkey Steak feat. MC Zulu - Hyped Up! by Steak House Records
A2: Bombeiros! is the riddim of Hyped Up and a huge tune in its own right.
Chromatic Bass and galloping Soca Beats raise the temperature on this tropical banger. One for the Airhorns Crew!
STEAK 002 - A2 Monkey Steak - Bombeiros! (Hyped Up Instrumental) by Steak House Records
B1: Tigris Riddim. As featured on Toddla T.'s Fabriclive:47 mix. Fragments of Iraqi folk music collide with bubbling bass and tuff bashment beats. Global Bass at its finest.
STEAK 002 B1 - Monkey Steak - Tigris Riddim by Steak House Records
B2: Haarlem Drift is a psychedelic funky anthem. Dreamy synths and punishing sub bass weave themselves around a broken tribal rhythm. Featured in Chrissy Murderbot's massive Mad Decent Mixtape.
STEAK 002 B2 Monkey Steak - Haarlem Drift by Steak House Records
As a special Christmas Gift from Steak House we're also giving away a free 320 of Sheffield Garage Legend Grievous Angel's remix of Tigris Riddim from STEAK 002. Feel free to blog this, share it, whatever. Just click on the arrow on the top right of the player. Happy Xmas!
Monkey Steak - Tigris Riddim (Grievous Angel Remix) by Steak House Records
Monday, 7 December 2009
Warrior One - DJ Mix
This mix has been on repeat for me since I first received it and its only fair that I share it because its huge! Warrior One are two producers from West London making some of the freshest and most exciting tunes I've heard in a while. Proper Karnival House heat! According the their bio:
"Warrior One is a master yoga pose dedicated to Virabhadra, the name of a fierce warrior incarnation of Shiva, who had a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet, and wields a thousand clubs whilst wearing a tiger's skin. Deadly."
Their new EP (Including a fierce voicing by the one and only Lady Chann) is dropping Feb 15th on their own king pigeon label and you can grab the mix below.
Warrior One Mix
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Cosmonaut Goes South - 13th December
Those looking to escape the hell of pre-Christmas preparation would be well advised to head down to Brixton on Sunday 13th December for the latest installment of Cosmonaut. Audio Sushi's resident spaceman Disastronaut will be playing alongside The Mighty Love, Orac, Gagarin and others. There'll be homecooked food and film screenings and you can bring your own drink. A good opportunity to keep out the winter cold with a cloak made of stardust.
Full details here
Venue here
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Its been floating around for a while but I just picked up this rather wonderful Joy Orbison mix up from Trash Menagerie. This is perfect music for a hazy Sunday. Delirious synths wash around you, bringing with them swells of bass and strutting beats which swing between techno, funky, 2step, and speed garage. Put this on and let it coax you out of your hangover.
Joy Orbison - Doldrums 001 mix
01. Pearson Sound – Indelible // Aus
02. Karizma – Drumz Nightmare // R2
03. Nu-Birth – Anytime // Locked On
04. Tonya Renee – About You (Karizma Boucha Remix) // Home Recordings
05. Altered Natives – Rass Out // Fresh Minute Music
06. Joy Orbison – Smother // DOLDRUMS
07. Efdemin – Acid Bells (Martyn Remix) // Curle
08. Shed – Selection One // Soloaction
09. Ultramarine – Hooter (Carl Craig Remix/JORb EdiT) // Real Soon
10. Joy Orbison – Tentative Bidding // DOLDRUMS
11. Martyn – Hear Me // 3024
12. Joy Orbison – J. Doe // DOLDRUMS
13. Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo // Hotflush
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Exciting times. We've just got everything finalised for the next record and I can confirm that STEAK 002 sees label bosses Monkey Steak (myself and Atki2) take the helm to deliver a release that fuses Soca, Funky and Bashment sounds with global influences and trademark Monkey Steak edits. We've enlisted the formidable vocal talents of the original badman MC Zulu on Hyped Up! and the record also features Tigris Riddim (as featured on Toddla T's recent Fabric mix) and Haarlem Drift (as featured on Murderbot's recent Mad Decent mixtape)
You can listen to short preview clips on our myspace by following the link below and hold tight for full previews on our Soundcloud soon:
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Oneman - Ragga Garage Mix for Hot Wuk
It seems like every post I write at the moment mentions the Heatwave in some way and this, I'm afraid to say is no exception. Gabriel Heatwave's excellent Hot Wuk night this week plays host to Streatham Bass Badboy, Oneman. To celebrate he's put together a mix of dutty ragga garage bangers including future STEAK 003 - Baobinga and Killa Benz and its bloody great! You can stream it at the heatwave site or download it below
Oneman - Ragga Garage Mix For Hot Wuk.
- DJ Deller - Romantic Call
- PD Syndicate & Elephant Man - Zoom Zoom
- B-15 Project feat Crissy D & Lady G - Girls Like Us
- B-15 Project & Lady Saw - Freak
- Ed Case & Sweetie Irie - Who?
- Toddla T & Hervé feat Serocee - Shake It (Martelo Funky Edit)
- Baobinga & Killa Benz - Wine Up
- Sticky & Heartless Crew - Jump Around
- Breach - Sizzla Remix
- Geeneus & Ms Dynamite - Get Low
- Richie Dan - ??
- Pay As U Go (Maxwell D & Plague) - Champagne Dance 09
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Rubi Dan - Bashment Funky
The whole Bashment Funky takeover shows no signs of slowing down. People like Gabriel Heatwave (with his excellent Funky Bashment mix) and of course our own Steak House Crew have been pushing this sound hard recently. Sometime heatwave vocalist and all round bad boy Rubi Dan has come up with this latest Karnival banger alongside Juxci with the two of them spitting fire over The Bop Riddim. You can grab it below:
Rubi Dan and Juxci - Bashment Funky
Friday, 6 November 2009
Mayer Hawthorne - Just Aint Gonna Work Out
I was doing a bit of digging for info on the New Snoop Dogg Album, Malice in Wonderland when I came across a video that Diplo had posted to his twitter feed from hiphopDX.
I'd never heard of Mayer Hawthorne but was intrigued enough from the short clip to do some googling. According to his label, Stone's Throw:
"Mayer Hawthorne grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, just outside of Detroit, and vividly remembers, as a child, driving with his father and tuning the car radio in to the rich soul and jazz history the region provided....(he) but draws the most inspiration from the music of Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, and the legendary songwriting and production trio of Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland Jr"
Listening through to his stuff on youtube, this really comes across. At first listen his music is completely timeless, you can't tell if you're listening to modern versions of old tracks, or completely new stuff. The record that really blew me away is the gorgeously designed 10" Just Aint gonna Work Out. Pressed onto candy red heart shaped vinyl, these two tracks are equal parts J-Dilla and Smokey Robinson with just a nod in the direction of Prince's Slow Love. You can get the digital at Juno and Boomkat and you can hear the tunes below.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
The Benga Bus is Coming
I've been enjoying these two cheeky bootlegs from the wonderfully named Benga Boys. Taking Benga's already party friendly Night and Crunked Up and mashing them together with the infectious pop of Kid Cudi's Day and Night and Outkast's Stankonia classic The Whole World.
These tunes are straight up party classics and you can grab them in their full 320 glory below.
These tunes are straight up party classics and you can grab them in their full 320 glory below.
The Benga Boys – At Day and Night.
Friday, 23 October 2009
Hanuman - Juno Chart
Thursday, 22 October 2009
KARIVAL >> Sat 7th November, Bristol
Monday, 19 October 2009
STEAK 001: Digital Out Today
Monday, 12 October 2009
STEAK 001 Out Today
you can buy it from the following lovely online retailers.
Chemical Records
Digital Release October 19th.
Thursday, 24 September 2009
STEAK 001: Artwork and Release Date.
Released October 12th on 12" Vinyl
Released October 19th as Digital Download
Available from all good records shops as well as iTunes, Beatport, Juno, Boomkat etc.
For Stockist enquiries please contact Steakhouserecords @ Gmail.com
To Listen to the tunes please check the post below.
Monday, 17 August 2009
Steak House Records - STEAK 001
Its finally happening. STEAK 001 is coming out! The first record on our own imprint is on its way. Distributed by ST Holdings its due out in late September or early October and its pure carnival fire! Read on for more info and to hear the tunes. Feel free to leave us some comments we'd love to know what you think.
STEAK 002 and STEAK 003 soon come!
STEAK 001 brings together the hottest Global Bass talent from the Iberian Peninsula: Octa Push and Mr Gasparov.
Mr. Gasparov is Lisbon's premier purveyor of Intelligent Bass Music. Using graphics tablets, midi controllers and a synth made from an old McDonalds till point, Mr Gasparov makes intricate, bass heavy dub techno / two step crossovers that will destroy any dancefloor with enough detail to keep the experimental heads attention.
'1975′ is a slow build 2step workout with skittery beats and thumping sub that delivers in all the right places. Think El-B meets Aphex Twin under a tropical sky.
Mr Gasparov - 1975
Mr Gasparov - 1975 by Steak House Records
Octa Push were formed when Portuguese Bass Music pioneer Conspira challenged producers Mushug and Dizzycutter to join forces and create a totally live dance music project. Their unique fusion of Bashment, UK Garage and Dubstep with other elements like Afrobeat and Techno has put them at the forefront of the Iberian electronic music scene with explosive performances at places like SONAR, Glade, and Fabric.
Ai Nadia is a throbbing afro-step monster. Shuddering sub bass and chanted vocals collide to create something very special indeed.
Octa Push - Ai Nadia
Octa Push - Ai Nadia by Steak House Records
'Laika Likes it' combines sweet female vocals, broken garage beats, and pounding bass to devastating effect. This is a tune firmly for the hips.
Toddla T - Fabriclive 47
Toddla T contributes the latest installment to the Fabric Live mix series which hits record shops today. We're particularly excited about this one as it features an unreleased Monkey Steak beat called Tigris Riddim! Other artists represented include Toddla himself (of course), Skream, Oris Jay, Sticky, Deadmau5, Geeneus, Untold, Lil Silva etc etc! Check the Fabric website here for the full tracklist....
Here's a complete track off the mix, hosted by Black Plastic (this is one of my personal favourites) - Lady Chann gets heavy on classic a Sticky riddim... Ms Dynamite first spat "Boo" to this one!
Friday, 14 August 2009
Forensics ft Indi Kaur - Exile VIP (video)
Excellent, atmospheric stuff!
Busy Signal - Cool Baby (Poirier Remix) (video)
Check this HOT remix of Busy Signals 'Cool Baby' by our good friend, and all round karnival maestro, Poirier.
For more info & music from Poirier please check http://www.poiriersound.com/
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Ruffnek Diskotek 4th Birthday Bash!
Hey folks
I just wanted to quicky tell you all about Ruffnek Disotek's 4th birthday bash which is happening in Bristol on Saturday 22nd August at Cosies.
For those of you who dont know, Ruffnek Diskotek is our club night. We've spent the last few years pushing underground, bass heavy soundsystem insprired music in Bristol and have brought a wealth of dubstep, reggae & electronic music talent to our fair city over that time.
To celebrate this achievment we having a residents party at out monthly dance where we will dance, drink, eat cake and have lots of fun with our friends & family. No doubt there will be lots of fresh Steak House material getting played too.
If you're in Briz on the 22nd please come down & join us! All tribes are welcome!
For more info on Ruffnek Diskotek check the myspace: www.myspace.com/ruffnekdiskotek or find us on Facebook.
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Groucho Marxx - Mix and Free Tunes
A mix and some free tunes from one of my favourite producers on the scene right now. Groucho Marxx draws elements from house, uk funky, afrobeat, baile funk etc to create a sound that is altogether his own. I've been rinsing his tunes out everywhere recently and he's very kindly let me give a couple of them away free on the blog.
First up though, a recent mix that I picked up from his blog. You can grab it here:
Groucho Marxx - Deep Mundial Mix
1.Andre Torquato Project-Manfrida
2.Dom Haywood-London
4.Dj Romain-The Oneness Of Ro'
5.Franky Rizardo-Afrika
6.Suges-We Own The Night
7.Groucho Marxx-Voodoo Doll
8.Theo Parrish-Falling Up (Carl Craig Remix)
9.Richard Les Crees-Dengon (Frederik Stark Dub)
10.Blaze-Revolution Poem
Now the tunes. Funky Lagos is an afro house monster that sounds like 2 parts Masters at Work, 1 part Fela Kuti, served in a tall glass with plenty of ice.
Groucho Marxx - Funky Lagos
El Cubano combines latin keys with funky house beats and bass to devastating effect. Every time I've played this out it has gone off:
Groucho Marxx - El Cubano
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Original Chappa - High Grade
The guys from Gothenburg's Blenda Sound just sent through some mp3s of a new project they've been working on. They've hooked up with vocalist Original Chappa to produce Block Corner, his debut album. From what I've heard of the album so far its going to be big; dirty electronic bass and upfront dancehall beats sweetenened with dubby keys and Chappa's soulful vocals. Killer
High Grade is unsurprisingly a paean to reggae's favourite herb. It's a fiery bashment number with a killer bassline and you can grab it here:
Original Chappa - High Grade
In other news, we've just started a youtube channel. At the moment its only got a couple of Glade videos up there (including Brother Wetlands getting sexy here) but we'll be adding all the forthcoming tunes in the Steak House stable very soon. You can have a look here:
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Octa Push - Kolokani - free mp3
In a wave of hype-building, bed-wetting anticipation for their forthcoming EPs on Iberian Records and Steak House Records (no less), Bruno and Leo once again show their unbelievable (and one could say reckless) generosity by giving away another of their hot productions! Frankly, I'm still reeling from their remix of Buraka Som Sistema's Sound of Kuduro, and "Kolokani" is equally essential. As you'd expect from Lisbon's finest bass makers, this tune is pure dancefloor fire!
Octa Push - Kolokani
"Ai Nadia" and "Laika Likes It" by Octa Push, backed by "1975" by Mr Gasparov will be released on Steak House Records this autumn.
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Joyce Muniz Mixtape
I'm at home ill at the moment but am being sustained by the simply wonderful Joyce Muniz mixtape that I picked up off DiscoBelle.
Man Recordings, Germany's greatest purveyor of tropical heat have started a mixtape series. As label boss, Daniel Haaksman says:
"As every gentleman´s motto is "Ladies first", here´s the Man Rec Mixtape #1 by our beloved Joyce Muniz: It´s full of new and unreleased tropical heat from Solo to Riva Starr, Man Rec classics re-edited, to new baile bangers and house shakers - a mix perfect to grind your sun tanned bodies at the pool."
If the rest of the series is anything like this then Haaksman is onto something very special indeed.
Joyce Muniz - Mexe Mexe
1. kubo/un korpo/mixtape intro
2. kubo feat. Joyce muniz – mela
3. zombie disco squad- esperanto (solo rmx)
4. crookers feat. Mc leka – para de gracinha ( sticky K rmx)
5. beware & motorpitch – backstabber (more drums less talk mix)
6. eduk – jumpin N´pumpin
7. dj woody- buffalo bill
8. dj edgar – projeto funk se- (vem kikando)
9. daniel haaksman- senta senta
10. chris james & lee dearn – torcida cumbia
11. renaissance man -what is guru (rivastarr rmx)
12. nick & dannychatelain – katrinyla (buff buff rmx)
13. kubo feat. joyce muniz – solta a porra (joyce muniz & SR edit version)
14. solo – joga bola
15. daniel haaksman feat. mc miltinho – kid conga
16. metal cut – izotope
17. scottie b & king tutt- african chant (top billin rmx)
18. kubo feat. joyce muniz – rebola
19. douster- for weirdos only (momma´s boy rmx)
20. bonde do role- solta o frango (schlachhof bronx rmx)
21. air tronic – remember (b. funk electric mix)
22. buraka som sistema- puxada (joyce muniz & SR edit version)
23. flore feat. shunda k – test
24. dj beware & motorpitch – la mezcla
25. outro / vaza
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Forensics Giveaway
Forensics, master of moody minimalism has very kindly given us a track from his My Strength is my Weakness mini album (DIGISINLP05) to give away on the blog. Up at Dawn is a brooding and claustrophobic ambient piece where brittle, lo-fi acoustic guitar fights for breathing space with brutal Beneath a Steel Skyesque atmospherics.
Basically, its well moody and we like it. It'll only be up for a limited time so grab it now while you can.
Forensics – Up At Dawn (now Streaming)
Saturday, 11 July 2009
New Steak House mashup: Natasja vs NB Funky
Natasja ft Enur vs NB Funky - Bonfire Riddim Box (Steak House mashup)
For more big Natasja tracks (including the original Bonfire), check Gabriel Heatwave's recent tribute here.
Monday, 6 July 2009
Steak House Records is Go
Thursday, 2 July 2009
The Heatwave - Its Official
Apparently its official. We are in the midst of a heatwave. Don't panic though, we still have a while before the crops whither and the earth cracks. Until then I suggest that you get down you local park/garden with a few cold beers and some good tunes and soak up the sun. God knows its rare enough in the UK.
To that end, here's some DJ mixes that are perfect for lazing on a sunny afternoon. First up I have to send some thanks to my man thinkyman (via the always brilliant Generation Bass) who pointed me in the direction of this excellent minimix from Andy Kisaragi of LBFM (don't google LBFM at work, I did and got a surprise) 15 tracks of pure global bass fire in 15 minutes, this mix covers a lot of ground from hip hop to bhangra to balkan beat. Grab it here:
Andy Kisaragi - 15 tunes in 15 minutes
Anything Goes – Major Lazer
Dhol – Crush Sounds pres. Indian Breaks
Fight on the Streets – Max Pashm
Soobax – K'Naan
Gravel Walk – Sean Kilbride & andykisaragi
Borino Oro – Shantel
Schuttel Deinen Speck – Peter Fox
Double Up – Killaqueenz
General – Buraka Som Sistema
Belboeli (Bob Hotskin remix) – Forty Thieves Orkestae
The Tangent Universe – Mood Deluxe
Give Me The Food – Miss Platnum
Carolina – Bucovina Club vs Taraf de Haidouks
Tigeraso – Maluca
Jungle Shadow – Kiril feat MC Wasp & Rucl
Next up Nick Catchdub's contribution to the excellent (and now defunct I think) Lemon Red mix series. I don't have a track listing but the bmore refix of Sir Duke slays me every time. Grab it here:
Nick Catchdubs - Lemon Red Mix Series. December 2005
Finally, I can't write a post about the Heatwave without mentioning London's favourite bashment peddlars, The Heatwave. All of their mixes are worth listening to but I've been caning their St George's day Rinse session loads recently. You can grab it below:
The Heatwave - St George's Day Special
- Crazy Cousinz - Inflation
- Aidonia & Crazy Cousinz - Bounce (Inflation Riddim)
- Peter King - Soca Body
- Suncycle & Mungo's Hi Fi - Around The World
- Riko - Demon Burial (Slow Bounce Riddim)
- Riko - Informer Must Dead (Sleng Teng Riddim)
- YT - England Ah Mi Yard (Electro Agony Riddim)
- Lady Chann - Baby Chann (Retro Sess Riddim)
- Gappy Ranks - Stinking Rich
- Tippa Irie & Mungo's Hi Fi - Ruff Mi Tuff
- Lady Chann & Sticky - Your Eye Too Fast (Fugitive Riddim)
- Maxwell D & Lil Silva - Blackberry Hype
- Gappy Ranks & Rockwell D - Girls Meltdown
Friday, 19 June 2009
Something for the Weekend and A New Family Member
Its Friday and time for a quick round up of mixes that'll get me through the weekend with a smile on my face. First up is the excellent Lotion and Motion mix from up and coming DJ/Producer and OMG resident Tekton Naggar.
Tekton has been tearing up dancefloors across Bristol and the South West with his unique blend of Global Bass; mashing together Dubstep, Kuduro, Baile Funk, and Booty Bass in a way that is guaranteed to make the party go off!
Tekton Naggar – Lotion and Motion mix
01. Ize - Tronku Di Mundo
02. RSD - Firewall dub
03. Crazy Cousinz - Bongo Jam (L-vis 1990 & Bok Bok refix)
04. Buraka Som Sistema & Dj Znobia - Luanda/Lisboa
05. Baobinga - State of Ghetto Jackin' (Dave Nada remix)
06. Costuleta ft Dj Znobia - Tchriri
07. The Whip - Divebomb (Mumdance Carnival remix)
08. Solo - Congoloid - (Minimow remix)
09. Digital Dave - Bmore Percolator
10. Bass Weazal - Weazals love Bob Marley
11. Mr. Vegas - Oh My Gosh (Aaron LaCrate & Debonair Samir Gutter remix)
12. Roddie Tedwards - B-line Woman
13. Greenskeepers - Bang in Your Face
14. Mikix the Cat - Freeze (Drop the Lime remix)
Staying in the capital of dutty bass music, I'd like to welcome a new arrival to the Steak House Family. From next week Bristol dancehall ambassador Dub Boy will be joining the blog to give us the skinny on all things bashment, soca, and carnival. To celebrate this we're posting up the absolutely fierce second instalment of his rooted and grounded mix series. This mix has more bangers than a lorry full of illegal fireworks! You can grab some artwork here and the mix here:
Dub Boy – Rooted and Ground Vol 2
* Shinehead – Billie Jean (African Love)
* Bounty Killer, Nitty Kuchie & Angel Doolas – Go Away (Kingston 11)
* Biga – Nah Buss Mi Gun Fa Nuhum (Furybass)
* Colonel Maxwell – Heart Attack (Furybass)
* Carl Meeks – Help Me Jah (Furybass)
* Mikey Melody – Stand Up & Chant (Furybass)
* Laroz & Ranking Levy – Rootsman Party (........)
* Zion Train ft Dubdadda – Boxes & Amps (Wadadda remix) (Universal Egg)
* Minoo – December (Universal Egg)
* Zion Train ft YT - Life That I Choose (Universal Egg)
* Omar Perry – Daily Bread (Universal Egg)
* Zion Train ft YT – Skank That I Choose (Prof Skank remix) (Universal Egg)
* Carlton Livingston – No Answer (Universal Egg)
* Zion Train ft YT – Baby Father (Weeding Dub Remix) (Universal Egg)
* Ranking Joe – Satan Bites The Dust (Jah Warrior)
* Macka B – Warrior Style (Ariwa)
* Mungo's Hi Fi ft Brother Culture – Ing (Scotch Bonnet)
* Vibronics – Long Time Version (Scoops)
* Dub Invasion – Guide I (unreleased)
* Mungo's Hi Fi – Around The Redub (Scotch Bonnet)
* Mungo's Hi Fi ft Soom T – DJ Killer (Unreleased)
* DanMan – Jah Rain (RSD Remix) (Ranking Records)
* Jah Warrior – Star Of David (Jah Warrior)
* Mungo's Hi Fi – Warm Up (Unreleased)
* RSD – Jah Way (Punch Drunk)
* Clouds – Elders (Wadadda refix) (Jahtari)
* Mungo's Hi Fi – Dubplate Fi Dem (Scotch Bonnet)
* Mungo's Hi Fi – Babylon Glitch (Unreleased)
* Mungo's Hi Fi ft Benjammin – Mexican Bean (Scotch Bonnet)
* Mungo's Hi Fi ft Ranking Joe – How You Bad So (Scotch Bonnet)
* Mungo's Hi Fi ft Murrayman – Mash Up (Scotch Bonnet)
* Mungo's Hi Fi ft Lyricson – Grudge & Vanity (Scotch Bonnet)
* Kenny Knots & The Roots Squad – Too Much Gunshot (Jah Tubbys)
* Johnny Clark – Declaration Of Rights (4-4 High Steppers Mix) (Mafia & Fluxy)
* Kyla – Do You Mind (Lovers Rock Remix) (Ariwa)
Finally a little nod to my man Toddla T for this mix that I came across the other day on the FriedMyLittleBrain blog. Toddla put this cheeky little mix together with MC Serocee to celebrate Fabric's 9th Birthday last year. I don't have a tracklist but I can tell you that one of the first tunes he plays is an exclusive Monkey Steak tune that's coming out on steak House later in the year.
Toddla T and Serocee – Happy Birthday Fabric.
Monday, 15 June 2009
Milanese Bootlegs
Just came across this cheeky pair of Bootlegs on the excellent Music Forest blog (excellent if you read Japanese, pretty good even if you can't). Mr Milanese has had his fingers on the remix buttons and done a couple of cheeky bootlegs of tunes from his 2006 debut album Extend.
Caramel fixup takes his sublime Caramel Cognac and blends it with Dizzee Rascal's dancefloor smash Fix Up Look Sharp turning into a brooding bass heavy monster:
Milanese - Caramel Fixup
Timbaland's - The Way I Are gets the mashup treatment on Peggy Land; Milanese gluing it together with the skewed hip hop of Peggy Flynn III:
Milanese - Peggy Land
In other bootleg news Bristol Bass Wunderkind Gemmy has done a couple of genius remixes of the Sonic the Hedgehog theme. I don't have downloads for these but you can stream them from the consistently excellent highrise blog here.
Friday, 12 June 2009
Atki2 top 10 for June - why not?
2. Falty DL - To New York
3. Cooly G - Love Dub Refix
4. Addison Groove - Chasing Dragons
5. Hanuman - Bola (Atki2 Remix)
6. Lil Silva - Seasons
7. Octa Push ft MC Zulu - Baila Mundo
8. Maxwell D & Lil Silva - Blackberry Hype
9. Vybz Cartel - Last Man Standing (DJ Shreda funky remix)
10. Rubik - Carrion
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Music For The Tube Strike
The London Underground strike has meant that my trips to the office are taking a lot longer than usual. The upside of this is that I've got loads more time to listen to music on the way in. Below are some recent (and one not so recent) mixes that have been cheering me up amidst sweaty bus rides and long walks across the capital.
First up is Gabriel Heatwave's excellent new Early Warming mix. This mix has kept me smiling and enjoying looking at London through the windows of the 43.
The Heatwave – Early Warming Mix
1. Laden - Really Like You
2. Gappy Ranks - Gyal Mi Love
3. Voicemail - Ride Mi Bike
4. Gyptian - Money Man
5. Buju Banton - Buy Love
6. Richie Spice - Soothing Sound
7. Konshens - Straight Forward
8. Busy Signal - Beep
9. Mavado - Neva Believe U
10. Equiknoxx & Gerusalem - Cobba Cobba Riddim
11. Lil Joe - Wine
12. Tifa - Single
13. Spice - Badmind
14. Cecile - How It Feels
15. Anthony B - Roll Mi Gal
16. Mr Vegas - Mi Believe
17. Mr Vegas - Old School Hustling
18. Major Lazer feat Mr Lexx & Santigold - Hold The Line
19. Gappy Ranks - Put The Stereo On
20. Erup & Nature - Trample Dem
21. Beres Hammond - I Feel Good
22. Beres Hammond & Donovan Germain - I Feel Dub
23. General Degree - Jah Will Provide
24. Delly Ranx - Pleasure Pain
25. Buju Banton - Pretty Every Time
26. Cornadoor - Chocolate Fudge
Next up is Brazil's favourite Barcelona based export, DJ Blip. The To All Tits Bigger Than Mine mix flows effortlessly from dubstep, to bassline, to bmore, to baile funk and back again. Nice to see a Monkey Steak tune in there too!
DJ Blip – To All Tits Bigger Than Mine
01. Timeblind _ Backwardation
02. Monkey Steak _ Voodoo Is Everywhere
03. Uncle Bakongo _ Makonde
04. RSD _ On Deck
05. Blackdown feat. Badness, Riko, Flowdan and Killa P _ Bullet A'Go Fly
06. Akira Kiteshi _ Pinball
07. Karizma _ Drumz Nightmare
08. Untold _ Anaconda
09. King Cannibal _ Virgo
10. Geeneus vs Wizzbit _ Da Stomp Riddem
11. RSD _ Accepted
12. Kutz _ Tarantula
13. Dj Flack _ Moodystepper
14. Fused Forces _ Animal
15. Solid Groove and Sinden_ Red Hot
16. Kazey and Bulldog _ Big Truck
17. Franz Ferdinand _ Ulysses Zomby Gloop RMX
18. Timeblind _ Backwardation, yes, again, deserves it
19. MPC _ Rio Dub Style Bruno Belluomini RMX
20. Geiom & Earlybird _ Net Weight
21. Zomby _ 1up
22. Zôl _ Syphillisupastar
23. Alien Entertainment _ Shoot to Kill Instrumental
24. Kelis _ Bossy Two Fingers RMX
25. Ghislain Poirier _ Pou Ki Sa Dub feat. Nik Myo
26. Chancha Via Circuito _ Buss It feat. Jahdan Blakkamore
27. Busta Rhymes _ I Got Bass
28. Dj Flack _ Rock to the Rhythm
29. Ghislain Poirier _ No More Blood feat Face T
Techno legend Derrick May has been soundtracking the journey back home the last couple of days with this excellent live mix recorded back in 1990 in Bristol. Pure old school techno fire!
Derrick May – Live in Bristol 1990
Suburban Knight - The Art of Stalking
Liaisons Dangereuses - Peut Etre... Pas
Fade To Black - In Sync
Asmo - Music Please
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Loom
Rhythim Is Rhythim - Strings of Life
Earth People - Dance
Rhythim Is Rhythim - It Is What It Is
Model 500 - The Wanderer
DJ Mink - Hey Hey can You Relate (Sunshine Dub Instrumental)
Suburban Knight - The Worlds
LFO - LFO Remix
Petra & Co - Just Let Go (Dub)
Scram - I Believe (Before the Storm Mix)
A Man Called Adam - Techno Powers
Sueño Latino Ft. Carolina Damas - Luxuria
Reese - Just Want Another Chance
Bluejean - Track Show Vol 1 - H
The D.O.C. - Portrait Of A Masterpiece (Orginal Album Version)
A Guy Called Gerald - Emotions Electric (Frankie Foncett Mix)
De-Lite - What Is Love? (Holographic Goatee Mix)
Pete Shelley - Witness The Change
Lil' Louis & The World - Nyce & Slo (Luv Bug Mix)
Soho - Hot Music (Jazz Mix)
MIC - Oobe 1
Rhythim is Rhythim - Drama
Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Andy Weatherall A Mix Of Two Halves)
Friday, 5 June 2009
Musically Massive
Just got the promo through for the new David Last / MC Zulu album Musically Massive and it really does live up to its name. Last has put together an album of tight minimal dancehall, house, soca and carnival riddims. The mighty Zulu's vocal work references everything from cult film The Warriors, Spanish fly, and doo wop.
Ghettoblaster is a cheeky electro dancehall banger that sounds like it could've come out of the Toddla T mix of the same name:
David Last Vs MC Zulu: Ghettoblaster
Put me on your Guest List employs the formidable MPC/Vocal talents of CX Kidtronik (download his excellent Krak Attack Mixtape here) to make a proper bass heavy 4/4 monster that fuses elements of funky, soca, hip hop, and house:
David Last Vs MC Zulu feat CX Kidtronik and Maharani: Put me on your Guest List
Friday, 29 May 2009
Kymatik Mix Archive
The Kymatik Mix Archive is now online at http://www.kymatik.co.uk. Neil Kymatik was a luminary of the Bristol Dubstep scene; co founder of the excellent Soul Motive record label, byte resident and all round good chap. After Kymatik's untimely death earlier this year, some friends got together to provide a fitting tribute to the dubstep don by creating a place where all of his mixes would be permanently archived. My Favourite mix is below but you should take the time to go through the site and explore them all because they're great!
Kymatik - Sundown
01: Forsaken- Into The Sunset
02: Phaeleh ft Ngaio- Fires
03: Darkstar- Lily Liver (Starkey Rmx)
04: Clouds- Protecting Hands Pt 1
05: TRG + Dub U- Losing Marbles (2562 Rmx)
06: Clouds- Protecting Hands Pt 2
07: Peverelist- Infinity Is Now
08: Quark + Ruckspin- Sunshine
09: Forsaken- Last Saloon Swagger
10: Tekton Naggar- Moving On
11: Geiom ft Marita- Reminissin'
12: Hyetal- Gold Or Soul
13: Joker- Snake Eater
14: Pangaea- Router
15: Sully- Phonebox
16: Sines- Test 7 (Hyetal Rmx)
17: Martyn- Vancouver
18: Peverelist- CM3 Skank
19: Goth Trad- Genesis
20: Kryptic Minds- Minor 9 (Headhunter Rmx)
21: Cult Of The 13th Hour- Wickedness
22: Sharmaji- Break Your Heart
23: Silkie- Dam4
24: Coleco- Campfire Funk
25: TRG- Move Dis
26: Unknown- Untitled
27: Joker- 80s
28: Joker + Rustie- Play Doe
Friday, 22 May 2009
Anger Management
Slew Dem's Tempa T has a fierce new tune on garage connoisseur's label of choice no hats no hoods. Next Hype is grime at its angriest, Tempz spitting pure venom over a stripped back synth and kick drum rhythm. Pure Grime bombast with a great video featuring the big dog Westwood.
Plastician, Brackles, and Scratcha DVA are on remix duties. Scratcha takes the original and pushes it an even darker direction, all shuddering bass and broken arcade machine synths sparing with Tempa's vocals over a skanking grimestep beat. This tune will destroy any dance you'll be at over the summer:
Tempa T - Next Hype (Scratcha DVA mix)
Sunday, 17 May 2009
He Bangs the Drums
DJ Zhao from Berlin's Ngoma Sound System crew has been making waves with his Global Bassweight series of mixes recently. Ngoma, according to their blog are:
"Ngoma: Swahili word meaning Drums, Dance, and Song. Soundsytem: The positive side of globalization-- bass culture and musical heritage fuse; ultra-modern riddims meet the wealth of local flavors; irresistable next-level urban dance music arise on every continent. India, Cuba, Tanzania, Egypt, Cape Town, these are just a few destinations where wild styles are born, crucial new scenes thrive - places out of reach to most - NGOMA ambassadors of funk bring the heat from party hotspots across the known world - the wickedest beats and sweetest flows."
Zhao's mixes effortlessly fuse the sounds of the Global South with UK and Eurocentric Garage, Dubstep, Grime and Funky house riddims to create a sound that straddles genres and continents with ease, dropping sonic bombs that destroy dancefloors from London to Kinshasa to Denpasar and back again.
All of Ngoma's mixes are pure fire but my favourite is the Fusion Part 1 mix which takes traditional and contemorary music from places like Turkey, Indonesia, and Ethiopia and places it alongside heavyweight riddims by the likes of Pinch, Danny Weed, Wiley and Shackleton.
You can stream it from Get Darker here:
Ngoma Sound System - Fusion 1
Or you can Grab the mp3s here (Part A) and here (Part B)
01 Intro
02 Deadbeat - Lost Luggage / Indonesia traditional - Spring Water
03 itoa - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart's Dub Band D1 / Indonesia traditional - Morning Sun
04 Balwinder Safri - Karve Da Din / 2562 - Basin Dub
05 Iran Traditional - Zeybek / Dj Hatcha - Chillz
06 The Mahotella Queens - Muntu Wesilisa / Wiley - Bang Bang Instrumental
07 Turkia Traditional - Kervan / L-Wiz - Fruit Shop
08 Indonesia Traditional - Sanda Kandung / Grime instrumental
09 Benga - Half Ounce / Burundi Traditional bernadette ii
10 Indonesia Traditional - Ngantosan / Mark One - Slang
11 Danny Weed - Dirty Den / Huseyin Ali Riza Albayrak - Ey Zahid
12 African Headcharge - Belinda / Blir - 19_4_04
13 Kode 9 - Magnetic City / Akhenation - 361 Degrees
14 Pinch - Qawwali / Toshinori Kondo - Fukotsu
15 Indonesia Traditional / L-Wiz - Fruit Shop
16 The Mahotella Queens - Ndodana Yolahleko / Skream - Skunkstep
17 Circle - Memo / Even Order
18 Hiripsime - ces femmes qui me ressemblent / Cyrus - Random Trio - Bounty
19 Hijak - Nightmares / ø - Toisaalia
20 Ana Whabibi - Mahmoud Fadi (interlude)
21 The Mahotella Queens - Amezemula / Iron Soul - Slo Moshun
22 African Headcharge - Run Come Saw / DQ1 - Wear The Crown
23 Indonesia Traditional - Padang Magek / Omen - Rebellion
24 Mulatu Astatge - Kulunmanqueleshi / Dj Hatcha - Just a Rift
25 Loka - Fire Shepherds / L-Wiz - Fruit Shop
26 Loka - Fire Shepherds / Dubwoofa - Devoliz
Zhao's other mixes are equally great and can be downloaded here:
DJ Zhao - Ngoma Vol 1
DJ Zhao - Ngoma Vol 2
DJ Zhao - Ngoma Vol 3
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Dragonfly release / Ruffnek Diskotek Mega Bashment
Major Lazer feat Santogold and Mr Lexx - Hold the Line (Poirier Remix)
Monday, 11 May 2009
Do You Want Chips With That?
First up is Sheffield's BitSlap. This man of many monikers has been active in the Sheffield music scene for over a decade; first as one of the organisers of near legendary c90 parties and latterly as one of the chaps behind new Squonk Bass night We Wear the Gold with shadowy enigma DJ Derek Tibbs.
Cherry Aid is the sound of the Super Mario Brothers attending a New Orleans funeral. The shuffling halfstep patterns and mournful synth lines clash with a skanking chromatic bass rundown and shuffling white noise snares to create a sound that's both sombre and slinky.
BitSlap – Cherry Aid
Rochdale's finest émigré Breakwhore is part of Bristol's Blunderphonics crew. His tune Greasychipstep is like encountering the final boss from double dragon on the stairs at DMZ.
Breakwhore - GreasyChipStep
(now streaming)
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
New Starkey Mix
The chaps over at PDXinDub have been kind enough to post future Steak House collaborator Starkey's recent live mix from their Various night in Portland, Oregon. The mix contains more exclusives and dubs than you can shake a speaker at and Starkey reckons its one of his favourite sets he's played. You can grab it in full 320 glory here:
Starkey live @ Various 11th April 2009
You can also pick up Starkey's fierce new mixtape here or here.
TRACKLIST: Starkey @ Various:
01 - Starkey "Fidelio"
02 - Ray Keith "Something Out There (DZ remix)"
03 - AC Slater "Calm Down"
04 - Starkey ft. Durrty Goodz "Gutter Music"
05 - DZ & Kozee "Crack"
06 - Blackheart "Jupiter"
07 - Starkey "Pressure"
08 - Starkey "Beatingz"
09 - Starkey "Gritty"
10 - General Midi & Foreign Beggars "4 Million Ways (Ginz's Purple
11 - Joker & Ginz "Re-Up"
12 - Tempa T "Next Hype (Starkey remix)"
13 - Starkey "Dementia"
14 - Jamie Vex'd "Radiant Industry"
15 - Starkey "Creature"
16 - Pinch "Attack of the Giant Killer Robot Spiders!"
17 - Starkey "Pleasure Points"
18 - MOVES!!! "All Skate"
19 - Scarlet Harlots "Backlash (Raffertie remix)"
20 - The Brown Acid "Try Humanity (Starkey remix)"
21 - Numan "Skull Crusher"
22 - Stagga "Timewarp (remix)"
23 - Starkey "Dark Alley"
24 - Joker & Gemmy "Electric Wow"
25 - Nocturnal "Factory Settings"
26 - Stature "Gardener's World"
27 - EPROM "Humanoid Dub"
28 - Starkey "Murderous Words"
29 - Starkey "Starting Gates"
30 - Slugabed "Ultra Heat Treated"
31 - Starkey "Miracles (Jamie Vex'd remix)"
32 - Starkey & Ginz "Purple City"
33 - Starkey "Striking Distance"
34 - Kito "To the Floor"
35 - J-Sweet "Kerb"
36 - Starkey ft. Cerebral Vortex & Buddy Leezle "Club Games"
37 - Starkey "Swollen Glands"
38 - T-Pain "Chopped & Skrewed"
39 - Starkey "Gutter Music VIP"
40 - Slugabed "Sun Too Bright Turn It Off"
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
A Talented Designer
People have been saying very nice things about the artwork for our new EP so I thought that I should take some time to mention the designer behind the labels. Her name is Anne Larsson and she's a freelance graphic designer and illustrator from Sweden whose work is absolutely amazing. When she heard the that the EP was called Ratatosk's Tree she immediately got to work in illustrating the Norse myth. You can see her result here along with the excellent voodoo imagery she did for the other side.
Anne's website is here and you can contact her for commissions here. She also has blogs here and here.
Friday, 17 April 2009
New Bristol artists compilation
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
New Monkey Steak EP.
We've got a Brand New EP about to come out on Chrissy Murderbot's rather wonderful Sleazetone imprint. It's 5 tracks of wonky Bassline, Soca, and Baile Funk put through the Steak House filters.
This is what people are saying about it:
Ratatosk's Tree" EP, their first release for Sleazetone, sees them taking things in a more bassline-oriented direction, with 5 tracks of forward-thinking 4x4 anthems informed by garridge & dubstep, with some Latin-American / Carribean vibes thrown in the mix. "Warpath", "Sexypumpy", and "Voodoo is Everywhere" are absolute stormers—heavy-hitting bassline cuts with an abstract bent that will keep the experimental heads' attention. "Veuve Edouard" is a throbbing bass monster—baile funk meets dubstep production quality. Rounding out the pack, "History!" is a fast-moving soca-influenced dancefloor smasher with some absolutely SICK sub bass.
If you can't wait for the vinyl then you can grab a copy of History right here:
Monkey Steak - History!
Our very dear feline friend Word the Cat put his own unique take on the tune with a chopped and screwed version for all the sizzup heads. You can grab it here:
Monkey Steak Vs The Dream - Falsetto History (Word The Cat Refix)


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"You can't do it wrong" or "As long as you are having fun, you are playing it the right way"
These statements have been showing up a lot on the blogs I've been reading lately. It is a way of approaching the RPG in a hippy laid back way that I really like, however, I don't totally agree with these statements. I think you can "do it wrong" as a DM and as a player.
Before I get all preachy and contrarian, let me explain where I am coming from. I'm speaking from the experience of having whole games come to a death spiral over one bad ruling from the DM. Even the best DM's make mistakes - maybe it is how you handle a wish, or a fight between two players, maybe you become biased, or maybe you are actually too fair and you let them crash and burn without you intervening in real life and coaching them.
For example, the DM could really screw over the PC's on a single wish spell and end a long running campaign. Did the DM make the right move? Should he have worked with the PC's to aim smaller in their intentions with the wish spell to lessen the chances of backlash? Maybe the DM feels that he "taught the players a lesson" but then maybe he just lost his group and it will now break up because the players feel defeated.
I played in another DM's game where he just constantly gave us too much treasure. Every game we had turned into a Monty Haul style campaign. We never felt challenged and we never really liked playing in that game. He kept telling me he was only giving out the treasure that he had rolled up on the tables in the back of the DMG. So he was technically following the rules. Where he was screwing up was that he wasn't offering up the appropriate challenge to the players. All of his monsters just came out in the open, and attacked the party without any guile or use of tactics. So a party was able to walk all over monsters of much higher level than they should have been able to if he had made his goblins use bows and arrows and fire down at the party from a vantage point. If he used more random encounters in his dungeons the party would have been weaker from facing lots of monsters with very little treasure, before they encountered beasts in their treasure laden lairs.
Anyway, I think you can "do it wrong" and sometimes the ruling that seems like it would make for the most "fun" right now is not what leads to the most fun in the long run. Experienced DM's learn this over years doing it wrong and making mistakes... maybe the OSR should talk a little bit about what they have learned over their combined years of DM'ing about doing it wrong that would help novice DM's not have to make all the same mistakes.
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