State of Mind in association with Adio and Sabre, are proud to present the SOM Music New Zealand tour. This time around, State of Mind will be joined by one of Hungary's finest Drum and Bass exports, Jade. Also getting a piece of the action is the outstanding local producer from Christchurch, Dose. These two drum and bass stars are respected around the world for their tight production and dazzling Dj sets. The nights will also be hosted by one of New Zealand's upcoming vocal talents, MC Woody.
State of Mind are just about to kick off a tour to promote their second full album titled 'Faster than Light', and if you haven't had a chance to head out and purchase this beauty, then I'd recommend you do. One of the tracks off it, 'Space Surfer' has been complimented with a great music video by Aleks Sakowski. It does't quite go with the vision I had of the track when I first heard it, of a silver surfer like character busting through space, but its all good none-the-less. Read more to see the clip.
Joachim has completed a review of the new State of Mind LP, 'Faster than Light' - which is in stores now. Head to the TVNZ site to check the review.
A Message from The Upbeats:
Kia Ora,
Hot news from The Upbeats bat cave HQ. We’re very excited to say the first release on our new record label ‘Non Vogue’ is out this Monday (Aug 4th).
The 12” features The Upbeats, Evol Intent and Ewun – ‘Smash’ and The Upbeats & State of Mind – ‘Planet Earth’. Check out www.myspace.com/theupbeatsnz for clips of the tunes.
Also look out for Non Vogue 2, featuring Upbeats collaborations with Noisia & Maldini BCUK.
Cheers for the support.
Snake & Wolf
I first met the State of Mind boys when they were first breaking onto the scene back in 2005 - since then they have put out over 20 singles on a variety of labels and have enjoyed success locally and internationally. Recently I got the chance to corner Patrick Hawkins, one half of the duo (Stu Maxwell being the other), and ask him some questions on their upcoming NZ tour and their label. Read on....
Samurai Distribution is offering Bassdrop readers a chance to win one of two copies of Frictions acclaimed mix CD, 'The Shogun Assasins'. Read on to find out how to enter...
The first release from brand new NZ based Drum and Bass label, Samurai Music, is now in stores. The 10" release of 'True Stories' backed with 'Lonely Planet', comes with full artwork and colour vinyl. This label is sure to be a huge boost to NZ's already thriving Drum and Bass production output. Click on more to see more info.
Khal, from Dubplate Digest has written an article on DOA on the newly announced label from kiwi duo State of Mind - aptly titled, State of Mind Music. Check it out here
The nominations for the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, also known as the Tuis, are out for 2007. In the award for Best Electronic Album, three DnB acts take up all the nominations- with Bulletproofs 'Shake the Foundations', State of Minds 'Take Control' and Shapeshifters 'Soulstice' showing the country what what we already knew - that NZ DnB is kicking ass! Shapeshifter are also up for the peoples choice award.
Posted on bassdrop was a quick update from Samurai Distribution owner, DJ Presha, about his new label - Samurai Music. The label is to showcase the finest talent from producers either from New Zealand or strongly linked to New Zealand. Initial releases will be from State of Mind, Trei, Klute and Mosus.
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