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Focal Point // hypoetical
For the release of the cassette version of hypoetical’s Swing Shift we caught up with the man behind the tape to see what went into the making of the project and what inspires him.
Space & Sound: How did Swing Shift as an album come about?
hypoetical: As much as I wish music was a full time job, it isn’t for me. Running a business and taking responsibility for my daughters’ education full-time only gives me small pockets of free time to make beats these days. The title “Swing Shift” is a metaphor for those offbeat times when I can switch focus to making music. This beat tape is the byproduct of those moments.
S&S: What did you use to produce these tracks?
H: 3 of the beats on “Swing Shift" were created using the MPC2500 and vinyl. The rest of the tracks were created on my iPad using various sample manipulation apps and lo-fi filters. I was attracted to the iPad's flexibility and portability, so I sampled vinyl from my Columbia GP-3 into the iPad where I did all the chopping and construction. I banged out drum patterns with my MIDI pads and manipulated and played sampled sounds directly on the touch screen with some really innovative apps.
SS008 // Hypoetical - Swing Shift
Really happy to release Hypoetical’s Swing Shift for the first time on cassette. It features a previously unreleased track, Disconnect To Reconnect, so go to spacexsound.bandcamp.com and get your copy now!
All tracks produced, arranged, and mixed by hypoetical 2012-2014. Mastered by VPD of Dusted Wax Kingdom. Crafted with aloha in Oahu, Hawaii. Cover sketch by Dennis Carbonell Dusted Wax Kingdom, 2015.
New tape SS008 from Hypoetical about to drop. Music and visuals from the man himself.
AiRLOCKE // ...still her spell
New beat tape from the homie AiRLOCKE up now at airlocke.bandcamp.com. Cop now for a fresh soundtrack to your summer. This collection of beats celebrates AiRLOCKE’s return to producing after taking an extended hiatus last year. The vibes are sort of mystical, like a love spell, but a beautiful one at that. Fans may find these twilight vibes reminiscent of 2014′s Dusk Till Dawn beat tape but with some updated flavor. Tvrk is featured on the hard-hitting beat of 44th Ave, co-produced with Ian McKee. Check out visuals for the track these green eyes at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2tuNI38iXI.
Focal Point // Ridgewell
For our new tape we are pleased to have Bay Area producer Ridgewell. His lo-fi beats feel hazy and nostalgic with a modern day twist. For this release, Unburdened, we find the producer with some gritty late-nite beats and sunny day gems that could be the soundtrack to some found 8mm footage. We ask him about this tape and what it means to him along with how his photography plays into his creative process. Get a copy of the tape with the companion mini photo zine at https://spacexsound.bandcamp.com/album/unburdened.
SS007 // Ridgewell - Unburdened
For our seventh release we have Bay Area producer Ridgewell with his album Unburdened available now at spacexsound.bandcamp.com. Each tape includes a companion mini photo zine featuring photography from Ridgewell. The mini photo zine is also available by itself which includes a digital download of the album. More photography from Ridgewell at ridgewellmusic.tumblr.com. Listen to the tracks after the jump.
SS006 // KuroKumo - Shadows
Wrapping up KuroKumo week with his debut EP, Shadows. Read more about the EP on his Focal Point. Shop his EP on our store or Bandcamp. Dubbed on smoke-tint cassette tapes for your listening pleasure. Includes KuroKumo's cassette-only remix of White Iverson. Limited to 50 copies worldwide.
Also, for the first time ever, we are available in stores! Cop a tape in Honolulu, HI at About The Goods, Lightsleepers, and Mori.
The EP is streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it's released.
More photos after the jump.
Focal Point // KuroKumo
Questions & Photos: Annie Nguyen
Continuing our Hawaii month, we recently caught up with Honolulu based producer Brandon Udani aka KuroKumo. to pick his brain on music and life. Being born in Alaska and raised in Hawaii, KuroKumo offers a unique take on electronic music. One thing about KuroKumo is that he wasn’t always KuroKumo and his music has gone through many shifts and experimentation before he landed on the sound he has today. Read more about Brandon and his work after the jump and stay tuned for more next week.
S&S MX003 // Nancy Shon
Happy new year! Sorry, we’ve been in hibernation and catching up on life on our end, but some exciting things coming up! Stay tuned. For now, live from Honolulu, HI (literally, even though she’s based in NY now) is Nancy Shon and her super chilled out mix. Listen after the jump, complete with track list.
Lido & Canblaster - Superspeed
We’re late on posting about this but earlier this year, one of our favorite Norwegian producers, Lido, teamed up with the very talented Canblaster to create Superspeed. The collaboration resulted in a crunchy, pounding, exciting six track EP. Listen after the jump. Also, watch the behind the scenes of how the two worked together.
Tennyson // Like What
If there’s one music blog/creative studio/hard to nail down collective that we admire it has to be Yours Truly. Their combination of in-depth interviews, photography, and web design create a unique reading and watching experience. So we’re stoked to see brother-sister duo Tennyson featured right now with a free download of their new EP, Like What. Gotta love the kawaii and CashyCat vibes along with found sound samples and yazz piano riffings. If you haven’t heard them before definitely check them out and all their previous material.
Nicolas Godin // Live @ Villa Aperta
The other half of Air’s debut solo album, Contrepoint, came in under the radar for most of us. Luckily this film, clocking in close to an hour, did not and gets us interested to hear the studio versions. We love the solo bass versions that resonate among statues and busts as well as live concert footage to round out the experience. Now, if we just understood French.
X&G // 4am
Where have you guys been all our lives? Stumbled upon these guys today and we’re completely feelin’ it. Christian, drum n’ bass producer who goes by Xian and Aaron who makes music under the alias Gaszia are X&G. The two are Los Angelenos who moved to Salt Lake City and began making music for the label Damn Son. (Separately.) It was there the two found a perfect work flow despite their different styles. X&G are currently signed to UK label, Trapdoor Records, and have just released their second EP, 4am. Listen to the title track and be prepared to be blown away.