Recommends: Shane McCauley
Shane McCauley is a New York based photographer and filmmaker. Over the past 7 years, he has globetrotted with Mad Decent boss and friend Diplo to more than 30 countries across the world.
He took so many photos and saw so many amazing things - enough to fill a book. So that's what they did - together he and Diplo put together a tome documenting their adventures. It's called '128 Beats Per Minute' and is, in their own words, 'Diplo's Visual Guide to Music, Culture and Everything in Between'.
Muscles' Tour Announce and New Single 'Ready For A Fight'
One man entertainment enterprise Muscles is just about ready to kick off a tour in celebration of his 'Manhood' launch on June 15.
To coincide with this momentous announcement, we are also giving you a taste of his new album with first single 'Ready For A Fight' here and ready to stream.
He'll be taking his brand new live show around Australia, dates and locales below.
Modcast #117: Slow Blow
Slow Blow are our newest signees to the Agency side of the Modular family and to celebrate this joyous occasion, the duo have put together this weeks Modcast. Slow Blow AKA DJ Jungle Snake & DJ Dreamcatcher are one of the hottest names in Sydney right now - hosting some of the liveliest parties in town and renowned as DJs of the highest quality.
If you want to see them live in action, they'll be playing tonight (Friday 27 April) at Goodgod Small Club alongside Mod Agency friends and residents Softwar. They'll also be spinning at Splendour in the Grass 2012.
Pond European Tour Is A Go Go
It's been confirmed, Pond have arrived in the UK in one piece and their European tour kicks off right now with The Great Escape in Brighton.
From there they snake their way throughout the UK, Holland, Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium, including a free instore at Rough Trade East on Tuesday May 22. Full dates below.
Europeans, do not miss this if you know what's good for ya.
Mid-week Mix: Shazam
Fresh from supporting Sneaky Sound System on their recent Australian tour, here's a mid-week mix from Shazam.
He's also teamed up with fellow Modular Agency signee Cassian and called it Country Club. Keep an eye or an ear out, maybe both, for their debut EP to be released in May. Tracklist below.
Download: Jonathan Boulet - This Song is Called Ragged
Sydney upstart Jonathan Boulet gives you his new single, 'This Song Is Called Ragged', from the forthcoming album 'We Keep The Beat, Found The Sound, See The Need, Start The Heart'.
Its currently available as a free MP3-flavored download via the Modular Soundcloud for two weeks only (see the player below).
A swirling, percussive uprising of the most positive kind, the track will be released as a double A-side 7" vinyl with 'Trounce' and digitally with remixes from Dro Carey & Jonti in late May.
The album will be out June 8 (AUS) / June 11 (UK/EU) / June 12 (USA) on Modular. Pre-order it from JB Hifi here and get a free tote, at Get Music or grab it digitally through iTunes with the digital deluxe edition or the standard.
April 23, 2012 at 12:28pm in news, Jonathan Boulet : Post A Comment
Recommends: Record Store Day, Pt 4
Record Store Day is upon us. A day to spend some time appreciating -and buying - some great records from some great stores.
Rounding out our series we've got some tips from supreme record collectors DJ Kaos, Monseuir L'Agent's Alexis Le-Tan and our very own Beni, and Glen from Modular A&R.
April 21, 2012 at 11:34pm in recommends, Beni : Post A Comment
The ModShop's Record Store Day Specials
We love a good sale but what we love even more is those treasures you find. The rare items that make you squeal. That limited pressing that gives you goosebumps.
To celebrate that feeling and record stores everywhere, the ModShop is proud to present a selection of super limited test pressings of some of our big releases of the last couple years.
April 20, 2012 at 4:15pm in news, Club Mod, The Swiss, Tame Impala, Canyons, Bag Raiders, Beni : Post A Comment
Modcast #116: Seun Kuti
The surname Kuti turns a lot of heads. From the late Nigerian afrobeat legend Fela Kuti to his sons Femi and Seun, the Kuti family have made a lot of noise for many years.
Lucky for us, this week Seun Kuti curates the 116th edition of the Modcast. Tracklist, tour dates and more information after the jump.
The House of Beni Party
Fresh from two US Tours, including Winter Music Conference, Beni, our one-man party extravaganza, is pulling out all the stops for one very special evening at Goodgod Small Club in Sydney on Friday 12th May.
Since dropping his debut LP and triple j 'Feature Album' 'HOUSE OF BENI' late last year, Beni has been itching to make lucky Sydneysiders a night to remember.
Beni will be joined on stage by dancing troupe The Brotherhood, who've most recently have shaken their moneymakers for fierce ruling divas, Ru Paul and Kylie Minogue. Expect some serious heat on this dancefloor.
Heavy support comes from house hero Cassian and party starters R&R. Plus VERY SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS. We can't say who it is, but trust us you won't be disappointed.
Events
17.05.12 - Digitalism Tour - DJ support
The Light Square House, Adelaide, Australia
18.05.12 - Pond
Sound City, Liverpool
18.05.12 - House of Beni
TBC, Perth, Australia
18.05.12 - Softwar
Spice Cellar, Sydney, Australia
19.05.12 - Sneaky Sound System
Heritage Hotel, Rockhampton
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19.05.12 - Pond
Cockpit, Leeds
19.05.12 - Groove in the Moo
Bunbury, WA, Australia
19.05.12 - Muscles [live]
Groove in the Moo, Bunbury, Australia
20.05.12 - Sneaky Sound System
Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Noosa
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20.05.12 - Pond
Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
22.05.12 - Pond
Cargo, London
23.05.12 - Pond
Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
24.05.12 - Tom Vek, Jonathan Boulet and Kindness
The Hi Fi, Melbourne
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25.05.12 - Pond
Arches, Glasgow
25.05.12 - Cassian
La La Land, Byron Bay, Australia
25.05.12 - Tom Vek, Jonathan Boulet and Kindness
The Bowler Bar + Tempo Hotel, Brisbane
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26.05.12 - Pond
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
26.05.12 - The Swiss
Homecoming @ The Prince, Melbourne, Australia
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