In keeping with the musical philosophy Cutloose has espoused over the last year, we are delighted to welcome Firecracker Recordings – Linkwood, Fudge Fingas and House of Traps to celebrate our 1st Birthday – for some of the finest in house, disco, techno and boogie and of course, the newest sounds from the Firecracker roster.

Firecracker Recordings is a label and collective based in Edinburgh. Founder and owner Lindsay Todd began his DJ career in 1994, and cut his teeth at the legendary, now unfortunately defunct Edinburgh nights Tribal Funktion and Higher Ground, amongst some of the finest luminaries of the worldwide house and techno scene such as Cajmere, Derrick Carter and Gemini. He has gained huge respect over the years, renowned for his propensity for finding the right track for the right moment.

In 2004, Lindsay set up Firecracker Recordings, with an emphasis as much upon the artwork and overall presentation of the records as it was on the quality of the music. Harking back to the golden era of house music, with a huge nod to the Detroit and Chicago scene, Firecracker has firmly established itself amongst its peers as one of most talked about and respected underground labels, with support from the likes of Derrick May, Osunlade, Mike Clark, Mike Grant, Carl Craig, Danny Krivit, Ron Trent, Stacey Pullen, JazzySport DJs, DJ Spinna, Theo Parrish, Joe Claussell, Jazzanova, Shelter DJs, Lindstrom, Recloose, Idjut Boys, Moodymann and more.

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More about Firecracker Recordings & Linkwood Family

Facebook Event : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120250034349
Myspace : http://www.myspace.com/firecrackerrecordings
Discogs : http://www.discogs.com/label/Firecracker+Recordings
Label Project : http://allthingsconsidered.co.uk/2009/06/firecracker-recordings.html

We always try and like to write what we know about the records and the artists we feature here. Though I don’t think I could highlight how good Gemini aka Spencer Kincey more than what’s already been produced over at Discogs.

One of the most forward-looking producers in the continuing Chicago renaissance of the 1990s, Gemini first came to the world’s attention through his recordings for cult Chicago labels Cajual / Relief.

He began recording early in the decade, and gained fame for the minimalist flavour of Cajual twelves like ‘Tangled Thoughts’ and ‘Duality’. Gemini debuted his album work in late 1997 with his stunning ‘In and Out of the Fog and Lights’ LP for Peacefrog, which followed ‘Hibernation’ and ‘North Star’ EP’s.

Being a highly sought after DJ in both America and Europe as well as an in demand producer / remix, Spencer Kincey aka Gemini is one of the most important jewels in the Chicago house crown.

Enjoy this classic Gemini jam. One of my fave Cajual releases of all time.

The records in this chart transcend a number of genres which for me is what playing music is all about. Special mention to our pal Mark Seven with his new release Travelogue and those lucky enough to get his 3 hour mix CD when he played at Horse Meat Disco are in for a treat! SmAsH!

The term “Nacht und Nebel” derives from the policy Hitler issued in 1941, where he allowed prisoners from the resistance in occupied territory to “vanish without a trace, and no information was given as to their whereabouts or their fate.”

Suspected underground agents and others would vanish therefore into the “night and fog”.

Dark name for a band and that’s todays history lesson over.

The band of the same name were a Belgian synth-pop/electro/new wave band of the 1980s founded by Patrick Nebel along with members Albano Bentano and Fil Yzerdraad.

In 1984 they had success with “Beats of Love” though after releasing two more albums they never achieved quite the same success. In 1986 founding member Patrick died from a fatal heart disease which brought the end of the group.

It’s a slow burner with awesome percussion and a haunting vocal. Extended remix duties taken care of by John Tilly.

Long time no communication.

We’ve been busy at Cutloose towers working on the bookings for the rest of the year. More details coming soon about November and December.

Meantime here’s a majestic mix from our next Cutloose guest; Soft Rocks.

If you’re planning on coming to the Roadhouse on the 21st then we recommend you buy advance tickets. Our last party with Theo Parrish sold out weeks in advance!

They’re £5 with no booking fee. It’s safe and secure and we’ll send you an email confirmation to confirm your purchase.

http://www.cutlooseclub.com/tickets/

Enjoy the mix.

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