TheDJShow News Jan 2011
Hello and welcome to the DJshow newsSydney-based label Beef Records will release its next compilation, After Hours, in February. Since its arrival almost five years ago, Beef Records' output has largely stayed within the tech house realm. This time around they've delved into some deeper sounds to complement their usual bumpy grooves. The unmixed selection, compiled by label founders Shades of Gray, features a diverse array of artists and sounds, for more information see the website below.
(www.beefrecords.net)
Later this month, London downtempo veterans Morcheeba will head off on a tour across North America. The tour will be in support of their album Blood Like Lemonade, which hit the stores last summer. The tour will feature the group's producers Paul and Ross Godfrey plus vocalist Skye Edwards, who returned to the band last year after a seven year break. The tour kicks off with two back to back performances at The Fillmore in New York, and finishes up two months later in LA. The band will play a dozen shows in the US, plus three in Toronto and Montreal. For a list of tour dates and more information see the website below,
(http://www.morcheeba.co.uk/)
and finally Following months of rumours and speculation, Panasonic has confirmed that their Technics brand of turntables has been discontinued. The Osaka-based technology company sent a statement confirming that Panasonic has ceased the production of its analogue turntables. After more than 35 years as the leading manufacturer of analogue turntables, Panasonic has taken the decision to leave this market. We at the DJshow are joining the wordwide disappointment at this decision. RIP Technics.
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