Dirty World

PNC - Let Your Lover Know feat. The Checks

2010-11-19T10:10:00.003+13:00

The new video from PNC featuring The Checks lives up to and goes beyond all expectations. Check out the video along with the new V.2.0 PNC site here.

Directed by Tim Van Dammen at Blur & Sharpen.

Available to purchase on all digital online stores from Monday 22nd November.

Lessons in English: Indulge Me - David Dallas

2010-11-15T09:27:00.001+13:00

Something awesome ganked from David Dallas' blog care of Che...

Tokyostreetgang & Julia Deans - The Only Thing - Video Shoot

2010-11-05T09:42:00.003+13:00

Watch Out! The new video for Tokyostreetgang is coming soon to your screen featuring Julia Deans. Here is a taste of what to expect....

P-Money - Dance With You [video]

2010-11-05T09:27:00.002+13:00

The new video for the latest single from P-Money's new album Everything hits the screens featuring a rooftop party with a bunch of friends: PNC, Vince Harder, backing singers Mz J and Meryl Cassie, a few dancers & models, Sal’s pizza, red bull and fireworks. The single is now available on iTunes of course, check it out!

Directed by James Barr
Edited by Andrew Timms
Produced by Fish N Clips
Executive Producer Jessie Gurunathan

(c) 2010 Dirty Management.

Concord Dawn - The Enemy Within Tour - Auckland

2010-10-15T09:13:00.002+13:00

Concord Dawn returns to his hometown Auckland City tonight for his nationwide album tour for 'The Enemy Within.' With huge success on the tour so far, tonight looks like it will be no different, with a support lineup to end all support lineups. Make it down to FuZen tonight to witness a night not to forget...Support from:

Bulletproof, Cern, Twincam, Maya & Vanya, Clarke Gayford, Mitch & Paul G (Incognito) and Dan Aux.

Tickets available from:

$22.50 pre sales from Cosmic Corner and Real Groovy and online at: http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/tickets/ID/1161/Concord-Dawn-the-Enemy-within-Tour-2010.utr

Also tickets have just been added to Iticket Express: http://www.iticketexpress.co.nz/events/2010/oct/concord-dawn-the-enemy-within-tour/

Winners!!!

2010-10-11T08:56:00.005+13:00

A fabulous night was had by all at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards on Thursday night. It was a particularly good night for Dirty, who took out all three awards that we were nominated for!!

Congratulations to:
Bulletproof - Soundtrack To Forever - Best Electronic Album
Opensouls - Standing In The Rain - Best Aotearoa Roots Album
David Dallas - Something Awesome - Best Urban / Hip Hop Album

This makes 5 out of 5 wins for Dirty in the Best Urban / Hip Hop album category over the past 6 years! We think that is worth celebrating.

PNC feat. The Checks - Let Your Lover Know Trailer

2010-10-04T10:36:00.001+13:00

Starship Lullaby

2010-10-04T08:38:00.002+13:00

Its out today! Go and purchase it from any digital store and help support the wonderful work that the Starship Children's Hospital does.

And here is the video:

Get it from Amplifier, Digirama, MarbecksDigital, itunes, Vodafone and Telecom, and Tiki's own website, Tikidub.com

Tiki's gift to all NZ Children - A Lullaby

2010-09-29T13:31:00.001+13:00

Inspired by his baby son, Tiki Taane has written a beautiful and melodic song as a gift for all New Zealand children.

Starship Lullaby is the first single from the upcoming album ‘In The World Of Light’, (due for release in March 2011). All proceeds from every download of Starship Lullaby will be donated to Starship Children’s Hospital.

In Tiki’s own words:

“I wrote this song for my son, Charlie Te Marama - I’m always singing and playing the guitar and it totally calms him down. One day when he was 3 months old, I was jamming some random chords and noticed he got really excited, every time I played them he went nuts. So off to the studio I went to piece the song together, and after a few days I had fleshed out the beginnings of the Starship Lullaby.

When composing the song, I wanted to write a lullaby that all parents could play and sing to their child, one that isn’t difficult to learn, but most importantly a song that is from Aotearoa. So I asked my whanau (family) to help translate the second half of the track into Maori, which in my opinion has really given the track spirit and soul.

A while later, after recording the demo and letting it sit, I had a dream that I had gifted the song to Starship Children’s Hospital, and it went on to help generate funds for their cause. So that next morning I sent an email to the Starship Foundation outlining my idea, and how I would like them to have and use this track any way possible, and this is when our partnership began.

It’s been an amazing journey watching this song grow, and its effect on every one who hears it. I’ve been blessed to have some incredibly talented people involved in the making of the song and the video.

I hope this song reaches the heart and soul of all who hear it, and that through just one simple download know that you are helping save lives.”

“We were so humbled by Tiki’s generosity,” says Starship Foundation CEO Andrew Young. “To gift his beautiful song to Starship means so much. But on top of that, donating all the proceeds from every download of Starship Lullaby will help our charity support so many young New Zealand children in real need. We can’t thank Tiki enough.”

Starship Lullaby will be available for download on October 4th from Amplifier.co.nz, itunes, Telecom, Vodafone, Digirama.co.nz, MarbecksDigital .co.nz and Tiki’s own website, Tikidub.com.

The Official Concord Dawn Youtube Channel

2010-09-27T10:32:00.002+13:00

To check all the new beats coming out of the Concord Dawn camp and stay ahead of the rest, sign up to the Official Concord Dawn Youtube Channel.

David Dallas On Tour

2010-09-08T09:27:00.001+12:00

Taken from www.daviddallas.co.nz:

"In between finishing up work on my new project, I’m doing a couple of special shows outside of Auckland. I never got to hit up the whole country after Something Awesome dropped so it’s good to be ticking some spots off the list. Expect to hear all that Something Awesome-ness, and some sneak peeks of this new stuff I’ve been working on. I figure you guys can help me test it out, see if it’s good or not.

Probably won’t be back for a minute so if you’re anywhere near these spots, come through. Let’s do it up."

* September 11 @ Soho, Gisborne
* September 17 @ Blue Pub, Methven
* September 18 @ Concrete Club, Christchurch

Concord Dawn, Bulletproof & Cern - Burn at the Stake

2010-09-08T09:15:00.002+12:00

As the release date fast approaches for Concord Dawns new album (September 20th), Matty C gives us all another sneak peak at one of the joints from "The Enemy Within" titled "Burn at the Stake" featuring Bulletproof & Cern.

NZ Music Awards Finalists Announced

2010-09-03T09:19:00.003+12:00

Congratulations to all the musicians & artists who were nominated for the New Zealand Music Awards this week. Representing Dirty among the swathe of local legends is none other than our own P-Money[Everything] & Bulletproof[Soundtrack to Forever], who are competing for the same award, best Electronica album. The guys are up against a solid effort from live drum & bass act Shapeshifter, so this award promises to be a tight one.

Also representing Dirty in the nominations is local hip-hop heavyweight David Dallas, a strong contender for the Best Urban/Hip-Hop album with his exceptional 'Something Awesome'. Our boy is moving to New York in a matter of weeks, so if he takes this one out, it would be a great send off. This man is on fire!

To check out the full list of nominations check em out here

Maen As III feat. US rapper Buff1 performing his first NZ show

2010-08-17T11:27:00.003+12:00

MEAN AS III
Featuring BUFF1 direct from Ann Arbor, Michigan
DJs P-Money, CheKamikaze, and Fire & Ice
Hosted by DAVID DALLAS
Friday 27 August, 2010 @ KHUJA

Talented US rapper Buff1 (Ann Arbor, Michigan) will perform his first show on New Zealand soil at the third installment of popular Auckland hip hop night “Mean As”. Rapper David Dallas will host and perform alongside Buff1 at Mean As III. Sounds will be provided by P-Money, CheKamikaze, and production duo Fire & Ice (David Dallas, Scribe, PNC). Mean As III will take place at Khuja (536 Queen Street) on the evening of Friday 27 August, 2010.

Buff1 first entered New Zealand hip hop fans consciousness when he collaborated with local rap hero David Dallas on 2009’s “Front To Back Remix”(the b-side to Dallas’s popular single “I Get The Feelin”). Buff1 and David Dallas later performed the remix together at the prestigious SXSW 2010 Music Festival in Austin, Texas. A blazing performance that was documented by influential hip hop blog and tastemaker The Smoking Section.

Buff1’s roots lie with the Ann Arbor rap crew known as the Athletic Mic League (AML), with whom he released two studio albums Sweats and Kicks, and Jungle Gym Jungle (DJ Haircut from AML is the musical genius now known as Mayer Hawthorne). He broke out into his solo career in 2007 and has since recorded two full-length albums, the acclaimed Pure and There’s Only One. His projects featured notable Detroit hip hop artists including Mayer Hawthorne, Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, and Elzhi (Slum Village); and production from Black Milk, Wajeed and Mr. Porter. He also released a mixtape in 2009 entitled It’s A 1derful Life which features David Dallas’s “Front To Back Remix”. Buff1 is currently in the studio with DJ Rhettmatic (World Famous Beat Junkies) finishing up their collaborative project, Crown Royale.

An accomplished live performer, Buff1 has shared the stage with some of the biggest acts in hip-hop (Eminem, Mos Def, De La Soul, Slum Village, Jurassic 5, Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, Little Brother and Ghostface Killah), and has toured extensively throughout Europe, and the US.

Mean As is a club night dedicated to quality hip hop, R&B, funk and soul music. Contrary to popular belief, some people enjoy Slum Village and Snoop Dogg or listen to Erykah Badu as well as The Dream. Disillusioned with the various club nights focusing on either end of the commercial/conscious spectrum the Mean As Mob set out to fill the void. With a foot overground and underground, Mean As is about playing good music - period. Whether old, new, obscure, or mainstream.

Strictly the mean shit!

Mean As III @ Khuja (536 Queen Street) on Friday 27 August, 2010
Door sales $15 per person
Doors at 10pm

Concord Dawn News

2010-08-02T09:42:00.004+12:00

Concord Dawn returns with his long awaited 5th studio album, ‘The Enemy
Within’ on September 20th. Featuring the classic Concord Dawn sound with a
plethora of vocal talent, including Rikki Morris, Paul McLaney, Nina
McSweeney, Thomas Oliver, J Dubs along with guests Bulletproof, Cern and
Rido.
To celebrate the release of the new album ‘The Enemy Within’ Matt will return
from Vienna for a nation wide tour through September and October.

UPRISING, GROOVE GUIDE, GEORGE FM AND JUICE TV ARE
PROUD TO PRESENT:
CONCORD DAWN – THE ENEMY WITHIN TOUR 2010

September
17th Dunedin - Bath St
18th Queenstown - Subculture
24th Greymouth - Railway Hotel
25th Hamilton – Flow
October
1st Invercargill - Barluca
2nd Auckland - North Harbour Stadium LG
8th Tauranga - Colosseum
9th CHCH - Ministry
15th Auckland - Zen
16th Wellington - Sandwiches
22nd Gisbourne - Soho
23rd Nelson - Phat club
TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS GO ON SALE MONDAY 6TH AUGUST

You can check clips of the new material on Concord Dawn's Soundcloud

Mean As #2

2010-07-21T11:52:00.002+12:00

Something fresh from the Dirty camp this week, the Mean As Crew returns for a back to the essence celebration of urban music that isn’t wack.

New songs from the NEW David Dallas project, Che Kamikaze and Fire & Ice on the wheels of steel(AKLiens) and a special DJ set from PNC. If you’ve been round his house when the drinks are flowing you’d know – the bro knows how to choose a song or two.

It’s gonna be epic, it’s gonna be true, it’s gonna be real.

GoodTymes #2

2010-07-21T11:37:00.003+12:00

Coming up from the P-Money camp, the second installment of the new club night "GoodTymes" featuring none other than Bevan Keys. Get ya dancing shoes on!

Some words from the man himself, P-Money:

"The second edition of our new monthly party “GoodTymes” is taking place on Saturday the 31st of July at Hitch, 2 Fort Lane, Auckland City.
This month we’re happy to be representing the new school with Fire & Ice and one of my old school favourites, the legendary Bevan Keys, playing a selection of Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Boogie and generally great tunes. It’s a dope bar with good music, great people and GoodTymes for all. Make sure we see you there!"

2010-07-05T10:36:00.002+12:00

Directed by Greg Page
D.O.P. Andrew Stroud
Edited by Andrew Timms
Produced by Fish N Clips
© Dirty Management 2010

Touching down this week @ Dirty we are featuring the brand spanking new video from P-Money's new single "Falling Down" featuring Milan Borich from Kiwi band Pluto. The track is the the latest single from P-Money's new album "Everything" out now at all good record stores, which recently has featured on C4 as album of the week.

If you want to check out P-Money live, here are his upcoming dates for July:

Fri July 16 - UCSA Ballroom - Christchurch
Sat July 17 - Union Hall - Dunedin
Fri July 30 - Unitec, Mt Albert - Auckland

David Dallas Interview @ The Couch Sessions

2010-06-28T09:56:00.004+12:00

Here is a recent interview David Dallas has done with The Couch Sessions which talks about how his sound came to be, how the internet advanced his career and what’s up next for him. Big Things!

P-Money In New York

2010-06-25T09:52:00.002+12:00

P-Money, Sha Money XL and YDNA. Def Jam Offices, NYC.

For the last few days, P-Money has been calling New York home, walking the talk with travelling partner Mr Andy Murnane aka YDNA of Dawn Raid. The pair have been in the Big Apple laying down some foundations for P-Money taking it stateside, and things are definitely looking promising. Without saying too much, P-Money is positive about the what the future holds. Watch this space!

Cern - Terminus LP Preview

2010-06-23T10:55:00.002+12:00

Forthcoming on Concord Dawn's imprint later this year is Cern's debut album 'Terminus' which is also seeing a worldwide release on Gridlok's Project 51. The album features collaborations with Britain's Sabre, NZ's own Concord Dawn, Teknik, Dose & Menace.

Here is an interview Cern has done with Knowledge Magazine which previews what we can expect to hear on 'Terminus' and what the album means for him.

Congratulations All Whites!

2010-06-21T11:27:00.003+12:00

Bulletproof Hits NZ Top 40

2010-06-18T11:32:00.003+12:00

To end the week on one of those good notes you hope for on a Friday, Bulletproof takes us there with news that his new album Soundtrack to Forever has hit the NZ Top 40 Album charts, new at No 39.

Props going out to Jay Bulletproof! If you haven't got yourself a copy yet, then you can head to your local record store or order your online now from:

iTunes

David Dallas going global

2010-06-02T10:37:00.002+12:00

Big news from the David Dallas camp with his latest track "Til Tommorrow"(see vid below) gaining not only a huge amount of support from NZ music fans, but getting props from international online music chart 'We Are Hunted.' Not only have they dubbed the track as one of the 99 most popular emerging songs in the world, they have named him as one of the 99 most popular artists in the world. Respect!

Soundtrack To Forever Out Today!

2010-05-31T09:40:00.002+12:00

The wait is finally over for dubsteppers and quality music fans alike, with Bulletproof's 3rd studio album "Soundtrack To Forever" hitting the shelves today. Soundtrack To Forever features artists from down the road like Tiki Taane, Truth, Optimus Gryme, Kiljoy & Milon Williams, PNC & David Dallas, as well as across the other side of the world with tracks like "Diversify," featuring Stamina MC and a fresh dubstep re-lick of British band Spektrum's "Hotstepper." This is Bulletproof's first full length Dubstep album, after getting into the now worldwide musical phenomenon in 2007 while on tour through the US, and it does not disappoint.

Soundtrack To Forever is due for release May 31st, 2010 and with the support of NZONAIR, music videos are already on your screen, Singles are lined up and ready for release, local and International Producers, DJ’s and commercial and underground radio stations alike are all buzzing, trying to get their hands on Jay’s dub plates, “Soundtrack To Forever” promises to bridge the divide between underground and mainstream dance music. From here, to forever, forever.

Get out to your local record store today and pick up a copy of NZ music history!

Good Music + Good Company = Good Tymes

2010-05-28T11:56:00.003+12:00

June 12th P-Money kicks off his new night with David Dallas and Fire & Ice in Auckland City at Hitch Bar. Taken from P-Money's Blog:

"The vibe is rap, soul, funk, good grooves, cocktails & friends paired with the fine musical selections of DJ/Producers P-Money, Fire & Ice and a certain Mr. David Dallas playing his first ever DJ set.
Hip-Hop for grown ups if you will?
The scene is to be set within the intimate new surrounds of Hitch, at No.3 Fort Lane.

Come meet your friends for drinks and good times at "Good Tymes".
Entry is free, get in early, stay a while. We might just have a party.
You're welcome."

Facebook Event Page

NZ dnb getting some Beatport love...

2010-05-28T10:00:00.004+12:00

This week, releases from both State of Mind & Cern have been getting some love at Beatport with Sate of Mind's "Universe" released on their own imprint, State Of Mind Music sitting strong at 18 and Cern's new 12" on Dispatch[UK] with Italian artist Dabs holding its own at 24&25 respectively. To check out the beats just follow the link above to Beatport.

To check out clips of the tunes, just follow the link above.

Soundtrack to Forever

2010-05-24T18:11:00.003+12:00

New Album. Check. New Video. Check.

With Bulletproof's brand new Album just a week away, the "Soundtrack to Forever" promises to be just that. The title track featuring NZ Music juggernaught Tiki Taane has already been doing the rounds in the club, smashing the dance (to check the new vid, see above).

On that note, this week at Dirty we take a look at some of the other cuts from the album featuring the likes of PNC, David Dallas, Christchurch turned international dubsteppers Truth, Waiheke Island's own Optimus Grime, MC Stamina and a cheeky remix of the stunning Boh Runga lick "Airwave."

Drop by the newlook Bulletproof Myspace Page to check the fresh cuts and more!

Deceptikonz - "Like What" featuring P-Money

2010-05-24T10:34:00.002+12:00

Here is a new cut from the forthcoming Deceptikonz Album "Evolution." The track features P-Money on the scratch, and is produced by Twice As Nice. Video directed by Askew One. For more info on the forthcoming album check Dawnraid.co.nz for details.

New Cern 12" on Dispatch Recordings[UK] OUT NOW!

2010-05-21T09:47:00.004+12:00

Dispatch 38 sees the label debut of Cern & Dabs 2 superb tracks collectively produced both in Italy & New Zealand and landing at the door of Dispatch Recordings UK! Support already from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Teebee, Sabre, Ant TC1, Subterra, AI, DLR, Octane, Lenzman & Survival. This is one of a few releases Cern has lined up before his debut Album drops in August (Project 51, Uprising), including a 12" on Syndrome Audio (Holland) under a new guise Sidechain, with production partners Bulletproof & Teknik as well as the long awaited release of 'Proton Pack' with Nymfo on Project 51.

You can purchase the new Dispatch 12" here at New Zealand's own Samurai Records.

Insight w/Dabs by Cern

Bulletproof - Soundtrack to Forever - 31st May

2010-05-19T09:39:00.004+12:00

Once again, it's that time of year in the Land Of The Long White Cloud. The month we all celebrate the blood, sweat and tears the hard-working musicians of our fair land pour into their art, as well as, if not just as importantly, the people that support them along the way.

One such artist is no newcomer to the realm of music production, with over 10 years under his belt destroying dancefloors the world over with his funk-laden bottom-heavy bass & beats, a 12" back-catalogue that would rival any Kiwi musician and a co-founder of New Zealand's first Drum And Bass label 'Cyanide Recordings.'

Although the name Bulletproof has become almost household in stature in any residence with a half-decent sub, until now it's been his Drum and Bass that has been making all the noise. This month we see a change in tack for Bulletproof, with his first full-length Dubstep album hitting shelves on the 31st.

"...“Soundtrack To Forever” is a journey through a year of Jay’s life. 2009 was a tumultuous year for him personally. His music is a direct reflection of these times. Love & loss, pain & joy. Good times and bad. All of these situations shaped and sculpted Bulletproof’s “Soundtrack To Forever” into the piece of musical art that it is. The album combines Jay’s solo works with collaborations with some of the A-List of New Zealand music talent. Names like, Tiki Taane, Boh Runga, Isaac Aesili and Deva Mahal. PNC, David Dallas, Milon Williams and Evan Kiljoy, not forgetting the cream of local Dubstep production, Optimus Gryme and Truth, and the upbeat sounds of leading UK indie dance heavyweights, Spektrum, making this album one of musical diversity never before seen in NZ future bass music."

For a little taster of what is to come, make sure you check the brand new video "Soundtrack To Forever" featuring Tiki Taane(above), which is our Dirty Featured Video this week. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

David Dallas vs Fire & Ice vs David Brent

2010-05-14T09:52:00.004+12:00

If you herd the names David Brent and David Dallas in the same sentence, it would be natural to house some form of confusion in your facial expression. One would have thought that the the similarities end after the first name. That may be true, but this week at Dirty, care of the David Dallas blog, we take a look at a new beat from Jordache (Fire & Ice), with David Dallas dropping some heat, and David Brent keeping you motivated with some invaluable words of wisdom.

This is something that has been on high rotation at Dirty Headquarters, loud and proud, guaranteed to get your weekend off to the start we all hope for. Happy Friday people!

Til TomorrowbyDdotDallas

PMONEYMUSIC.COM

2010-05-05T11:14:00.002+12:00

To coincide with P-Money's new album release this week, he has also launched his new website which will now act as his main Blog and Info page. "It's business as usual over there, albeit with a much tidier design and more depth of content." No new posts will be updated at the old one, so make sure you bookmark it and add the new URL to your Blogroll.

PMONEYMUSIC.COM

Opensouls with DJ Chris Cox - Bar 21, 6th May

2010-05-05T10:51:00.003+12:00

Get down to Bar 21 tomorrow night to check Opensouls Live, supported by Chris Cox. NZ Music Month is upon us of course, so get out there and support our Kiwi music. Their last gig at The Kings Arms was nothing short of Large, so don't sleep on this one. Thanks going out to Twentyone Live'n'Free! See you all there...

Thu 6 May, 7.00pm
twentyone, Auckland CBD

P-Moneys New Album "Everything" Released Today

2010-05-03T09:25:00.014+12:00

Today marks the release of P-Money's 3th studio album with things already hitting the ground running, seeing "Everything" now sitting at number 1 on iTunes!

Taken from P-Money's blog: "Alrighty folks, the day has finally come. You can go get your copy of the new P-MONEY album "Everything" from one of your favourite retailers. Be it a digital download from iTunes or Amplifier or a copy on CD from The Warehouse, JB Hi-Fi, The CD Store, Real Groovy or your favourite indie record store. You can even order a CD online from Mighty Ape and have it shipped to your door!

Whatever your preferred means of purchase please go support the release and get some of this new music. I put my heart into it."

Dirty Domination

2010-04-28T09:41:00.003+12:00

The NZ Music Commission kicked off NZ Music Month early with an industry party last night in honor of all the NZ number one records of the decade '00 - '10, with Dirty dominating and P-Money getting props for his production prowess, having a hand in 4 of the 10 top singles(Stand Up, Not Many, Everything & Stop The Music).

Of the Top Ten biggest selling NZ singles in the last decade, our little indie label Dirty Records has had four of them, highlighted in the list below. That's 40% of the biggest selling singles in NZ since 2000 (Dirty Records started in '01), a huge feat for any independent label!

1. They Can't Take That Away - Ben Lummis SonyMusic *
2. Always On My Mind - Tiki Taane DirtyDub/DRM *
3. Stand Up / Not Many - Scribe Dirty/Warner *
4. Brother - Smashproof feat. Gin MTC/Universal *
5. Black Box - Stan Walker SonyMusic *
6. One Day - OpShop Siren/174East *
7. Everything P-Money feat. Vince Harder - Dirty/DRM *
8. Bathe In The River - Mt Raskil PS feat. Hollie Smith EMI *
9. Stop The Music - P-Money feat. Scribe Dirty/Warner *
10. Swing - Savage DawnRaid/Universal *

Opensouls Live @ The Kings Arms

2010-04-23T10:32:00.003+12:00

Catch Opensouls with Special Guests live this Saturday the 24th of April playing at The Kings Arms in Auckland City. Grab tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz. This night promises to be a large one so we hope to see you guys all there! Have a great weekend, from the crew at Dirty.

P-Money 'Everything' Album pre-orders

2010-04-21T09:50:00.003+12:00

If you would like to get in early and order your copy of P-Money's brand new album 'Everything,' which is due for release in NZ on May 3rd, hit up any of these links...iTunes have your digital copies and Amplifier or Mighty Ape have physical copies on Compact Disc.

iTunes
Amplifier
Mighty Ape

P-Money's new album "Everything" - Cover & Tracklisting

2010-04-19T09:59:00.004+12:00

Two weeks from today we see the release of P-Money's brand new album "Everything" which features the single "Say Yeah" feat. Aaradhna & David Dallas (video above), as well as other artists PNC, Scribe & Vince Harder. The album also features the Blame remix of the number 1 single "Everything," as well as the Rap Remix feat. Scribe, PNC & David Dallas.

"I'm really proud of the music on this record. It's my most solid piece of work to date."

Above is a glimpse of the cover and below you can check out the tracklisting...

1. Everything ft. Vince Harder
2. Say Yeah ft. David Dallas & Aaradhna*
3. The Soul
4. Big Things Pt. 2 ft. Scribe, PNC & David Dallas
5. Falling Down ft. Milan Borich
6. Weak ft. Vince Harder
7. Love Alone ft. Vince Harder*
8. Dance With You ft. PNC, Vince Harder, Meryl Cassie & Mz J
9. Greenlight ft. Scribe
10. Angels
11. Love Alone Remix ft. Vince Harder & David Dallas*
12. Everything Rap Remix ft. Scribe, David Dallas, PNC & Vince Harder
13. Everything ft. Vince Harder - Blame Remix

All songs produced by P-Money
except* produced by P-Money and Ben Grymm

Taster of Cern's debut album "Terminus" forthcoming on Uprising/Project 51...

2010-04-16T11:57:00.002+12:00

Cern feat. Teknik - Wasabi by Dirty Artists

Here is a sneak peak at what is happening at the Cern camp, a tune taken from the forthcoming album "Terminus" on Concord Dawn's imprint UPRISING. Shouts to Teknik out of Christchurch who features on the album in a couple of tracks as well as others including Sabre, Dose, Menace & more...expect this album to drop in a few months. There has already been DJ support from the likes of Noisia, Sabre, Ed Rush & more...

Dirty on Soundcloud

2010-04-14T13:11:00.003+12:00

Hey All,

To listen to all the up to date fresh beats coming from the Dirty Crew, check out the new Soundcloud page which features a track from each artist, with updates on the reg. Feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think...

Peace Out
Dirty

P-Money Tour Dates

2010-04-14T12:38:00.003+12:00

Taken from P-Money's Blog:

"Had a great turnout for the show in Napier last saturday, sold out even! Thanks to all.
This coming weekend is gonna be hectic. I'm in Whakatane on sunday then catchin a flight direct
to Sydney for the I ♥ One 80 Project. Its a FREE gig in Hyde Park (see the poster below).
David Dallas and Aaradhna will be joining me for that one too. Should be dope.
Then the next weekend after that Im doing more Ozzie exploration,
performing with SCRIBE at Sin City on Thurs 22nd followed by more solo DJ sets in Perth, Newcastle and Darwin in that order.
It's busy times, hence the slow posting around here. I've got some things for ya this week though.
Gonna showcase the full album artwork and some extra bits later in the week.
There's some album track leaks in the works too, look for those next week.
Keep me in your RSS feed so you get the news as it happens. Chur."

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Commercial Hotel - Whakatane - Apr 17
MTV180 - Hyde Park - Sydney - Apr 18
Sin City - Gold Coast - Apr 22
Eve - Perth - Apr 23
Fannys - Newcastle - Apr 24
Victory - Darwin - Apr 25

New look Dirty Blog

2010-04-12T12:00:00.004+12:00

Hey all,

we are making some changes to the blog, including a new look and weekly updates with fresh videos, featured gigs and artist updates. Go check the new video from P-Money "Say yeah" ft. David Dallas & Aaradhna which is this weeks featured video at the top of the page.

Peace out
Dirty

Opensouls Live

2010-03-04T12:14:00.003+13:00

For Auckland-livers, you can catch them either at the Zoo as part of Zoo Music next Friday the 12th March, or live at the Kings Arms on Saturday 24th April.... if you haven't seen them perform this summer then make sure you don't miss them! A perfect summer sound...

P-Money - Say Yeah ft David Dallas and Aaradhna

2010-03-03T09:14:00.003+13:00

Mr P-Money is back with a fabulous new single featuring the delightful vocal talents of David Dallas and Aaradhna.
Its streaming on his blog, so link through and check it out here.

It will be available to purchase later this month - we'll let you know when - but in the meantime, call and request on your favourite radio station. The video will be at TV shortly too!

Tour of Dirty III !!!

2010-02-25T10:31:00.002+13:00

Its been a little quiet here on the blog lately for a few reasons but rest assured there are still lots of goings on... the first being the third annual Tour Of Dirty!

Concord Dawn, Bulletproof, Cern, Tiki, PNC, David Dallas and Opensouls (who join the party for their first year) play Palmerston North on Saturday and Auckland Unitec on Friday 5th March.
Its always a fabulous event and this year again is part of Orientation, so cheap for students and just a little more for general admission in Auckland, and free for Palmy students in the Square.

Auckland tickets available here

The Taite Music Prize

2010-02-03T09:36:00.003+13:00

Its a brand new prize, awarding a cash prize to the artist believed most worthy of it according to an album's artistic merit, rather than radio play or sales. (Along the same lines as the Mercury Prize in the UK.)

Dylan Taite, if you didn't know him, was one of NZ's most respected music journalists. You can read about him here.

The five finalists were announced last night and we are thrilled that David Dallas's Album 'Something Awesome' is one of them. The others are The Checks 'Alice By The Moon', Keretta's 'Vilayer', Shapeshifter with 'The System Is A Vampire', and Lawrence Of Arabia with 'Chant Darling'.
More info about the prize can be found here, and best of luck to all the finalists. Its great to see NZ music acknowledging such artists.

Its the Reverend....

2010-01-21T11:46:00.002+13:00

Al Green!!

Tonight here in Auckland, at the Civic, supported by none other than Opensouls!!

Can't tell you how excited am I about seeing this man live.

Tickets are however all sold out, so if you don't have one already, sorry! Out of luck this time...

BDO and MMM

2010-01-14T11:40:00.003+13:00

Welcome back all and I hope you all had a fabulous festive season!

Tomorrow sees the 2010 Big Day Out in Auckland with a host of great artists performing, including Concord Dawn, PNC and Opensouls. Check out the website for all details including the timetable. Always a fabulous day and hopefully the sun stays with us...

If you're staying in Auckland for Janaury, head up to Matakana on January 30th to Music Mountain Matakana, where Opensouls are playing with Katchafire, Rhombus and dDub.

Check their website for all details! Go the summer tunes...

Summer Madness

2009-12-17T09:33:00.002+13:00

Nikau Rhythm and 95bFM Proudly Present

State of Mind (Live)
Bulletproof
Sambora (Shapeshifter/Peacekeepers)
Cern
Mc's... Tiki, Twin Cam & PDigsss (Shapeshifter/Peacekeepers)

Saturday 30th Jan (Auckland Anniversary Weekend) @ the Coroglen Tavern in the Coromandel... Tickets on sale NOW! from www.nikaurhythm.co.nz, Real Groovy, Tall in Tairua, Funktion in Whitianga and the Venue

This is going to be massive don't miss out on tickets!!!!

Opensouls International Release Date!!

2009-12-15T10:06:00.002+13:00

Opensouls gorgeous Top 10 album 'Standing In The Rain' is going to be released worldwide on February 5th!

So wherever you are and wherever in the world you might be, you will now be able to get your hot little hands on a copy.

Its out via Jakarta Records, in fact you can pre-order it now here, and get the free tee shirt also....

As Promised....

2009-12-07T12:05:00.002+13:00

Here is the video for Dave's new single, 'I Get The Feelin', featuring Niko. Hopefully Kanye likes this one too ;0)

If you fancy yourself as an artist and want to be in to win some great prizes (including your design on a tee shirt) then head over to Dave's Blog and check out the details for the Something Awesome Drawing competition. Get your crayons ready...

Catch the premiere of Dave's new video

2009-12-04T13:10:00.003+13:00

On C4 tonight... I Get The Feelin.... World Premiere....check it out from 4pm!

If you miss it though we'll have it up for you online not long after, keep an eye on Dave's blog for details.

Tiki does KOL....

2009-12-02T12:42:00.002+13:00

An amazing cover of Kings Of Leon's 'Use Somebody' that Tiki performed live for Triple J's 'Like A Version' in Australia.

Love it!!

And if any of you lucky folk are in Australia, so is Tiki, check him out on the Faded tour:
Tiki Taane & The Dub Soldiers tour OZ with support from Optimus Gryme.
Thur 3rd Dec @ HiFi - Melbourne.
Fri 4th Dec @ The Forum - Sydney.
Sat 5th Dec @ Homebake - Sydney.
Thurs 10th Dec @ The Great Northern - Byron Bay.
Fri 11th Dec @ Coolangatta Hotel - Coolangatta.
Sat 12th Dec @ HiFi - Brisbane.

Vince Harder

2009-12-01T20:33:00.004+13:00

It is today announced that Vince Harder and Dirty Records have mutually agreed to part company. The split is entirely amicable and both parties wish each other the very best for their future endeavours. Vince will continue recording tracks for his debut album to be released in 2010, and is now actively seeking a new home for this release.

During his tenure with Dirty Vince Harder released the singles "Strobelight" and "Lyrical Love" and featured on the number one hit "Everything" with P-Money.

Vince will appear on the forthcoming P-Money album in 2010 and is currently featured on the single "Love Alone". The two will continue to collaborate with songwriting and live performances.

From all of us at Dirty Records and Dirty Management; It has been a pleasure working with you Vince and we wish you all the best with your future projects!

I Get The Feelin - Available Now

2009-12-01T14:37:00.002+13:00

The new David Dallas single featuring Niko can be purchased now from Amplifier, with the other digital partners by (at the latest) the end of next week.

Its a gorgeous summer tune. We'll have the video for you shortly also!

Ha the Raptor has returned...

2009-11-30T12:56:00.002+13:00

So that's where he's been, looks like fun:

WTF???? Can anyone help on who this may be?

2009-11-27T09:52:00.001+13:00

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=256504381&ed=true

The stealers appear to be trying to sell our missing suit - if anyone can help out with who this might be it would be most appreciated!!!

Where art thou Raptor?

2009-11-24T15:03:00.001+13:00

http://slicktalk.blogspot.com/2009/11/raptor-suit-stolen.html

Opensouls - Telephone Song Video!

2009-11-18T11:23:00.003+13:00

The gorgeous new video for Opensouls new single 'Telephone Song'... a feat of video making comprising 1800 odd photos stuck together and Tyra and the boys looking amazing! Check it out here, and buy the single and album at all good retailers and online stores:

We're going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo....

2009-11-11T11:06:00.002+13:00

You can come too, too, too...

In fact you can come too, on 12th March, to see Opensouls live at Auckland Zoo.

And some Lions and Tigers and Bears. Oh My.

Maybe no bears actually. But definitely fabulous tunes.

PNC's Half Kast video!!

2009-10-23T12:08:00.001+13:00

The gorgeous new video, directed by Warren Green. Check it out here:

Tomorrow night...

2009-10-15T14:09:00.003+13:00

If you're in Auckland there's a couple of live music options for you;

Opensouls conclude their Standing In The Rain tour with the Auckland show at the Kings Arms, doors from 8.30pm. Tickets from Real Groovy, Undertheradar.co.nz or $25 on the door.

If you're more of a hip hop fan, head to this:

Dave is doing a gig before he heads off to CMJ in New York, at PopUp bar at the Birdcage. $10 on the door!

Cern's EP Release!!

2009-10-07T09:51:00.004+13:00

A sneaky hint of things to come... on October 17th, Cern will be releasing via all digital platforms his debut EP, Manaiai.

A widespread name around the globe already; Cern's production has seen released and forthcoming tracks on many of the scenes leading European record labels including UK's Renegade Hardware, Critical, Cylon,Syndrome Audio as well as New Zealand's own Samurai Music

Since 2001 Cern have been collectively producing music for the main purpose of having a good time and making use of their creative tendencies. After finishing school both Climate(Jonny) and Omen(Ollie) began work at the then home of underground music in Auckland, Fu Bar. This is where their passion for DJing and production began and they experiences the best of what the world had to offer. After getting recognised for their skills, they soon began to support some of the acts for New Zealand drum and bass pioneers Subtronix and Cyanide Recordings. This is when their attention turned to production, and their skills began to take form.

2006 and 2007 saw collaborations with Bulletproof, Dose, Teknik, Menace, Consequence and Luca, and promotion of both local shows and guests including Noisia, Mayhem, dBridge and Psidream.

2008 saw a tough year for Cern. Sadly and suddenly, Jonny Cern passed away in July leaving behind a bright and fast rising future in the International drum and bass scene, and a huge amount of close friends and family. To this day he is hugely missed and never forgotten.

Ollie Cern toured Europe and Australasia at the end of the year as a tribute, helping to keep his memory and ideas alive and helping to extend their music to everyone who has supported them over the years. Although this tragedy halted production initially, Ollie Cern has opted to continue writing and Djing in honor of his best buddy.

More recently Cern has gone on to collaborate with international artists Loxy, dBridge, Logistics, Sabre, Jubei, Nymfo, Phace & Misanthrop, as well as exciting new local talent Consequence & Tokyo Prose. With another European tour in the works for 09 and a forthcoming album on Concord Dawn's imprint, Uprising, this year is set to be a busy one for Cern.

I Love The Islands

2009-10-06T13:48:00.003+13:00

Just announced, go along and support:

After the tragic events in Samoa last week, a group of top New Zealand entertainers have rallied together for a massive benefit concert on Monday 19th October 2009 at the Vector Arena in Auckland.

When the Tsunami hit Samoa last week, it personally affected Scribe and Savage who lost their family villages and family members in the disaster. Along with Dawn Raid, Oscar Kightley and Ole Maiava, they rapidly organized a dream line up of top NZ musicians who had no hesitation in donating their performances to this worthy cause.

All businesses, personnel and artists have given their services for free, therefore 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Samoa.

We urge all New Zealanders to support this event to aid our fellow citizens of Samoa.

Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin dates and line ups to be announced shortly.

‘I LOVE THE ISLANDS’
Samoa Relief Concert

Hosted By:
Oscar Kightley

Featuring performances by:
Neil Finn & Tim Finn
Dave Dobbyn
Bic Runga
Savage
Scribe
Hollie Smith
Elemeno P
Nesian Mystik
Jordan Luck Band
J.Williams
Che-Fu & Kratez
Open Souls
Kirsten Morrell
Sweet & Irie
DJ Sirvere
Aaradhna
PNC
Devolo
Mareko
King Kapisi
Feelstyle
Adeaze
Cydel
Ardijah
Lapi Mariner

Venue: Vector Arena, Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
Date: Monday October 19th, 2009
Tickets: only $25.00 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz
On Sale: midday Friday 9th October 2009

Tickets to the Music Awards... get in quick

2009-09-28T15:15:00.002+13:00

There are still some GA seats available, if you want to head along to check them out, you can get tickets from here.

Amazing performances on the night by Midnight Youth, Smashproof and Gin, Ladi 6, Sola Rosa and more... its definitely worth the price!

Opensouls Tour kicks off tomorrow night!

2009-09-23T11:12:00.002+12:00

Thursday night in Wanaka, Friday night in Dunedin and Saturday night in Christchurch. So if you are in any of those places, head along and catch them live, its an amazing performance.

Tickets are available online from undertheradar.co.nz, or In Wanaka from Play It Again, In Dunedin from Sammy's, In Christchurch from Real Groovy.

Opensouls - The Standing In The Rain Tour

2009-09-08T11:34:00.002+12:00

Opensouls, Strike Agency, George FM and Juice TV are proud to announce:

Opensouls - The Standing In The Rain Tour

To celebrate the release of their Top 10 album 'Standing In The Rain', Opensouls are heading off around the country on a 7 date tour. Catch them playing the gorgeous new tunes from the album, including the singles 'Hold You Close' and 'Standing In The Rain', at the following dates:

Red Rock, Wanaka
Thursday September 24, 2009

Sammy's, Dunedin
Friday September 25, 2009

Al's Bar, Christchurch
Saturday September 26, 2009

The Royal Hotel, Palmerston North
Saturday October 3, 2009

Bar Bodega, Wellington
Friday October 9, 2009

Cabana, Napier
Saturday October 10, 2009

Kings Arms, Auckland
Friday October 16, 2009

Tickets are available from www.undertheradar.co.nz/opensoulstour09
And also from physical stores: In Wanaka from Play It Again, In Dunedin from Sammy's, In Christchurch from Real Groovy, In Palmerston North from the venue, In Wellington from Real Groovy, In Napier from Music Machine, and in Auckland from Real Groovy.

Eye See - Out Today!

2009-09-07T13:13:00.002+12:00

Isaac Aesili's gorgeous solo album 'Eye See' is out today - go get it from all the usual places! Featuring vocals from Aaradhna, Rachel Fraser and Mara TK amongst others, its definitely worth your ears ;0)

Live in the Tron

2009-09-02T10:55:00.002+12:00

P-Money, Scribe, David Dallas and PNC all under one roof! Performing live at Flow Bar on Friday night, the 4th of September.

Tickets are $19.50 from here in advance, or The CD and DVD store in Hamilton, or you can get them from the venue on the night for $25.

Don't miss it if you're in the Waikato!

Isaac Aesili Album Release Tour

2009-09-01T10:14:00.002+12:00

Isaac's solo album 'Eye See' hits stores on Monday, September 7th, and to celebrate he is heading off around the country with Electric Wire Hustle... who coincidentally are releasing their own album on the same day!

Check them out at these dates and places:

Go and get it....

2009-08-31T10:48:00.003+12:00

David Dallas's new album 'Something Awesome' hits stores TODAY!!!

Go and get it, it is fabulous. Available at all good retail and online stores.

www.daviddallas.co.nz

Standing In The Rain - The Video!!!

2009-08-27T13:30:00.001+12:00

Here it is, and fabulous it is too, the new Opensouls video. Not for the faint hearted, the very clever clip was directed for us by Tim Van Dammen at BlurandSharpen.

Here it is:

Love it! Dead Gangsters...

If you're in Aussie

2009-08-26T11:21:00.001+12:00

Put this in your diary:

PNC's Australian album release tour!

Showtime....

2009-08-20T13:02:00.003+12:00

The boys are all heading out on the road, beginning tomorrow in Wellington. Looks set to be a great tour, its been a while since they were all together on stage!

You can check them out on these dates:

Superclub Sessions @Shooters - Wellington - Aug 21
P-Money, PNC, David Dallas and Scribe

Regent Theatre (All Ages Show) - Greymouth - Aug 27
P-Money, PNC, David Dallas, Scribe and Vince Harder

Railway Hotel - Greymouth - Aug 27
P-Money, PNC, David Dallas, Scribe and Vince Harder

Bedford - Christchurch - Aug 28
P-Money, PNC, David Dallas, Scribe and Vince Harder
Tickets from Real Groovy

Flow Bar - Hamilton - Sept 4
P-Money, PNC, David Dallas and Scribe

Soulful tunes...

2009-08-18T13:34:00.002+12:00

Opensouls album 'Standing In The Rain' is out now! Clearly a few of you have been buying it also as its already # 3 on the Itunes album chart! Great news and thanks to all.

You can buy it online at Digirama, Vodafone, Amplifier, Itunes and Telecom. Or go the old school way and buy the physical CD at all good music stores!
The reviews are coming in thick and fast and so far they are overwhelmingly positive... so check it out.

Opensouls Out On Monday!!

2009-08-14T14:02:00.003+12:00

Make sure you go purchase - its such a gorgeous album. Available Monday 17th August from all record stores... and online too of course.

You an listen to it online here if you can't wait till Monday...

P-Money moves up to a B....

2009-08-13T11:43:00.003+12:00

The UK is going nuts for Pete's mega-hit tune 'Everything' with Vince - having been added a couple of weeks ago to BBC's Radio One on Upfront Rotation, then quickly moving to a C rotate, its now on a B.
This is hugely exciting for all the crew involved, to have a tune popping off in a market as big as the UK! Pete is heading back over there shortly to hit the ground running for promo.
Fingers crossed it keeps going up! Here's the proof:

Thank you very much for your kind donation....

2009-08-06T08:43:00.002+12:00

Yes its back, as i'm sure you've seen all over the news... Telethon returns after a 15 year hiatus.

And we have a few musicians joining in this year!
P-Money will be performing the Everything Rap Remix along with Scribe, PNC, David Dallas and Vince Harder, and Opensouls are playing a tune off their new album 'Standing In The Rain', to be released on August 17th!

All proceeds go to the KidsCan StandTall charity which provides raincoats, shoes and food to thousands of Kiwi kids in need across NZ.

Just to give you a reminder of what Telethon used to be like... conveniently, Opensouls did a fabulous take on it for their debut video a few years ago:

We have a date...

2009-08-05T09:20:00.003+12:00

For David Dallas's album! 'Something Awesome' will be released on August 31st via Rhythmethod and DRM.

Check out the artwork, its cute as:

Nice start to the morning

2009-07-30T08:32:00.002+12:00

First off we wake up to the outstanding news that P-Money's single 'Everything' has been added to Radio 1 in the UK!!!! MASSIVE NEWS!!!!
Congratulations Pedro - check out his blog for the full details!

Next up today we have the first showing of the video of Isaac Aesili's gorgeous tune with Aaradhna, 'With You In My Bed'. Isaac with his fro, animation styles...!

Isaac's album 'Eye See' is out on September 7th. Fabulous

Its here... Dave's new video

2009-07-27T12:22:00.003+12:00

The follow up to the fabulous 'Indulge Me', David returns with 'Big Time'. The video is once again been given the magic touch by Joel Kefali at Special Problems.
Check it out:

This weekend's gigs

2009-07-24T09:57:00.003+12:00

Lots on this weekend..... PNC, David Dallas and Bulletproof at the Uni Re-Orientation at USCA Ballroom in Chch. Following that, PNC and Dave head to Double Happy for the afterparty - DJ's Penfold and Mouli will be on the decks.

If you're in Welly, Opensouls play San Francisco Bathhouse tonight, head along to hear them play the tunes from their amazing new album, 'Standing In The Rain', due out August 17th.

Saturday night in Auckland, head over to Khuja to see David Dallas live, again showcasing some of the tunes from his new album, 'Something Awesome', out on August 31st.

And last but certainly not least... if you're in Nelson head to Phat to see Concord Dawn live - the first show in NZ for ages! Matt is heading off on a tour around NZ, check out tour dates here.

Big Time artwork

2009-07-16T09:59:00.003+12:00

Dave has posted it on his blog, in all its glory... here it is:

There's a story behind it, head over to Dave's site to check it out.
You can buy the single from all the usual suspects, go on... show the love!

Live Music Weekend!

2009-07-10T14:58:00.002+12:00

Tonight - Opensouls live at Montecristo Room in Auckland, $25 on the door.

Tiki Flux at Whangarei, the Tikipunga Tavern.

PNC and David Dallas at Beat St, Meteor, in Hamilton

Then tomorrow night, Saturday:

Opensouls live at Flow Bar, Hamilton

Tiki Flux at Fu & Zen, Auckland.

Great weekend tunes! Come along...

For more info check out Opensouls here

Tiki here

And PNC and Dave here

Tiki signing today at Real Groovy Ak...

2009-07-08T12:38:00.002+12:00

If you're in Auckland, come along at 4pm to Real Groovy, Tiki is doing a signing there today, come and get your copy of Flux signed.

The Flux Tour begins tomorrow in Kaitaia, go to www.tikidub.com for all details.

For those in Chch

2009-07-07T08:35:00.001+12:00

Who want to see PNC and David Dallas live, here is your chance...

Friday 24th July at Double Happy, $20 only!

New Tunes... and lots of them

2009-07-06T13:22:00.006+12:00

We've got a few new bits and pieces for you being released today! For your buying pleasure...

First up we have Tiki's Remix Album, Flux.

Featuring a raft of fabulous producers remixing the classic tunes from Past, Present, Future. Available from itunes, Amplifier, Telecom, Vodafone and Digirama, along with all music retail stores if you prefer your music packaged on a disc within a jewel case...

Next up is David Dallas's follow up to the amazing 'Indulge Me', he returns with 'Big Time', a great take on following your dreams. You can listen to Dave performing it live on the Flava Live Sessions for a preview of the tune here, if you need to try before you buy :0)

Get it here or here plus on your phones of course.

And last but far from least is Isaac Aesili's second single, the saucily titled 'With You In My Bed', featuring the dulcet tones of young miss Aaradhna.

Buy it here or here

http://www.myspace.com/isaacaesili

Much to cheer you up on a dreary Monday afternoon!

Opensouls at Red Bull Studio - Live tunes!

2009-06-29T09:48:00.002+12:00

Check out some of the new tunes here:

http://www.redbullstudio.co.nz/live-sessions/open-souls

The album, 'Standing In The Rain', is being released on August 17th so to tide you over you can check out a few of the new tunes being performed live. How good! Thanks Red Bull

Matariki - Tiki live on Friday night

2009-06-25T11:32:00.002+12:00

Go and check it out - it sold out last year! This year features, along with Tiki, Katchafire, Three Houses Down, Cornerstone Roots and DJ Poroufessor all playing together to celebrate the Maori New Year.

Matariki - Native Noise '09
Friday 26 June 7.00pm - 12.00am
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

There will be merchandise available and a fully licensed bar.

Pick It Up Youth Concert

2009-06-24T11:03:00.002+12:00

If you're in Auckland on July 8th, head over to the Pick It Up Youth Concert in Manukau.

PNC and Vince are playing along with a whole host of NZ talent... Savage, Che-Fu, Smashproof, DJ Sirvere, Devolo, Deceptikonz, J. Williams, Sweet & Irie, Anonymouz, DJ Manchoo + the Sweet & Sour Dance crew.

You can get your tickets from Ticket Direct - www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Phace and Bulletproof NZ / Australian Tour 09

2009-06-18T09:52:00.003+12:00

Check it out.... some fabulous d&b live...

For the last decade, Cyanide Recordings has been bringing the sound of the future to Drum and Bass. In 2008, Phace joined forces with fellow German based producer "Misanthrop" to bring us Neosignal. Since then they have been revolutionizing the future of Drum and bass. Now, Cyanide and Neosignal label bosses Bulletproof & Phace join forces join forces to bring New Zealand two weekends of complete future funk. Join us as we take to the wheels of steel to showcase two of the most important labels in the neurofunk genre. BULLETPROOF needs no introduction. NZ's highly acclaimed, longest serving and hardest working D&B producer, Jay Bulletproof is regarded as one of D&B and New Zealand dance music's true pioneers, both home and abroad. With over 80 global 12" vinyl releases, two full length albums with another in production due for release in october 09, and not forgetting his latest ventures into the realm of Dubstep, The bulletproof sound continues to evolve and move from strength to strength. Dont miss this opportunity to witness one of the country's finest club dj's in action.

No stranger to New Zealand shores, having toured Aotearoa twice, the name PHACE has etched itself deep into the psyche of kiwi Drum and bass fans. Since Florian Harres, Nicolas Ruoff and Michael Bräuninger (Misanthrop) started to put their dauntless stamp on the evolution of deeper Drum & Bass from their solo careers, they have simultaneously found themselves warped to the forefront of the scene. A broad list of releases on the genre’s most prestigious labels such as Subtitles Music, Vision, Virus, Renegade Hardware, Cyanide Recordings and Shadow Law plus worldwide appearances on the scene’s major events and a general consensus in musical aspects led to the joint venture of the three longtime friends. With the elementary attitude to create a fresh and technically precise sound they aim to deliver quality but not quantity. After years of dedication, Phace have successfully developed their unique sound and character, and by doing so, are Germany's No.1 Drum & Bass artists storming the international scenes. Phace are the very definition of cutting-edge music, it is all about pushing the limits, sonically. Dont miss this opportunity to witness two of neurofunk drum and bass' most influential players as they go head to head, to bring you the future.

PERTH JUNE 12 - @ SHAPE BAR
MELBOURNE JUNE 13TH - @ LAUNDRY BAR
AUCKLAND JUNE 19TH - @ COHERENT
DUNEDIN JUNE 24TH - @ BATH STREET
WELLINGTON JUNE 26TH - @ SANDWICHES
CHRISTCHURCH JUNE 27TH - @ MINISTRY

Sneak Out ft Vince Harder

2009-06-17T10:41:00.002+12:00

If you are in Auckland on Thursday 18th June, head along to Bacio Bar and check out Vince live. Full details on the flyer!

Its Tonight... and its a Party

2009-06-11T10:16:00.001+12:00

Tonight, 8pm, Nineteen42 Bar. Says it all, really...

Top 20!!!!

2009-06-09T15:18:00.003+12:00

PNC's album Bazooka Kid just debuted at # 18 on the New Zealand Album charts!!

Outstanding, thank you to all who bought the album.

'Tonight' also debuted in the Singles Chart at # 35, and Tiki re-entered at # 16. Nice day for Dirty!

Tiki unleashes his FLUX

2009-06-08T13:10:00.002+12:00

On July 6th 2009, FLUX will be unleashed upon Aotearoa.

Featuring remixes by some of Tiki's favorite producers, this release takes the critically acclaimed "Past Present Future" to another level. Compiled and mixed by the man himself, Tiki once again shows us why he's one of Aotearoa's most respected artists. Known for being musically fearless, a pioneer of Aotearoa bass culture, Tiki now brings us the remix album of the year - FLUX.

To celebrate, Tiki will be playing a special acoustic set before dropping the big tunes with good friend, DJ SAMBORA (Shapeshifter, Peacekeepers).

Check out tour date details below…

‘Flux’ will be released on July 6th via Rhythmethod / DRM.

For press / media enquiries please contact Ingrid@dirty.co.nz.

Thursday 9 July KAITAIA Community Centre

Friday 10 July WHANGAREI Tavern

Saturday 11 July AUCKLAND Zen & Fu Bar

**Friday 17 July PALMY NORTH The FItz

Saturday 18 July WELLINGTON Shed 6 (Illuminate Party)

Thursday 23 July WAIUKU Kentish Tavern

Friday 24 July WHITIANGA Blacksmith Bar

Saturday 25 July TAURANGA Collosseum

Friday 31 July NEW PLYMOUTH Club 55

Saturday 1 August HAMILTON Flow Bar

Friday 7 August ASHBURTON Millie’s Bar

Saturday 8 August CHRISTCHURCH The Bedford

Thursday 13 August INVERCARGILL Tillermans

*Friday 14 August DUNEDIN Otago University

*Saturday 15 August WANAKA Burton Air Open

Thursday 20 August QUEENSTOWN Subculture

Friday 21 August QUEENSTOWN Subculture

Saturday 22 August TIMARU No. 8 Wired Bar

Friday 28 August WESTPORT Denniston Dog

**Saturday 29 August NELSON Phat Club

**Thursday 3 September NAPIER The Cabana

Friday 4 September GISBORNE Wharf Shed 3

Saturday 5 September WHAKATANE Commercial Hotel

*These 2 shows only are Tiki Live (full band) performances
** Tickets for these 3 shows only are available at www.tikidub.com/shop

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The Itunes love...

2009-06-04T14:46:00.002+12:00

Bazooka Kid after 2 days is # 3 on the itunes album chart! Beating Eminem...

Fabulous. You can buy it too if you haven't already....

Sneaky little nugget of goodness...

2009-06-03T15:23:00.001+12:00

Go to the Real Groove blog, check out Duncan's review, and note that for a limited time you can get a free download of one of the tunes from PNC's album 'Bazooka Kid', 'It Doesn't matter'.

How good.... free tunes! Now go buy the album. ;0)

Bazooka Kid - Out Today!!!

2009-06-02T10:10:00.004+12:00

Go and get it... instores, or online at Amplifier, itunes (this afternoon once the store rolls over), digirama etc.

Play it loud and enjoy!!

Tracklist is:
1. Intro (produced by Fire & Ice)
2. Bazooka's Theme (produced by Forty One & Evan Short)
3. Find Me feat. Chong Nee (produced by Chris Laupama)
4. Moonlight (produced by Official)
5. What's Up (produced by P-Money)
6. V.S.O.P feat. David Dallas (produced by Beat Kamp Muzik)
7. Gone feat. Che Fu (produced by Fire & Ice)
8. Take Me Home feat. Mz J (produced by Forty One)
9. Tonight (produced by Forty One)
10. It Doesn't Matter (produced by JSquared)
11. New Day feat. Tyra Hammond (produced by JSquared)
12. 1/2 Kast (produced by David Atai)

State Of Mind & Tiki - Kinetic Video!!

2009-05-22T16:11:00.003+12:00

Ha check it out - the brand new and fabulous video for State Of Mind's next single, Kinetic, featuring Tiki.

Probably not too safe for work.... but not furries were hurt in the making of this video...