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Recommends: Shane McCauley

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'.

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April 27, 2012 at 12:20pm in recommends : Post A Comment


Muscles' Tour Announce and New Single 'Ready For A Fight'

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.

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April 27, 2012 at 12:04pm in news, Muscles : Post A Comment


Modcast #117: Slow Blow

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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.

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April 27, 2012 at 11:15am in modcast : Post A Comment


Pond European Tour Is A Go Go

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.

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April 26, 2012 at 10:44pm in news, Pond : Post A Comment


Mid-week Mix: Shazam

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.

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April 24, 2012 at 5:20pm in audio : Post A Comment


Download: Jonathan Boulet - This Song is Called Ragged

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

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.

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April 21, 2012 at 11:34pm in recommends, Beni : Post A Comment


The ModShop's Record Store Day Specials

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.

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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

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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.

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April 20, 2012 at 2:58pm in modcast : Post A Comment


The House of Beni Party

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.

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April 20, 2012 at 2:47pm in news, Beni : Post A Comment


Canyons Canyons
Jonathan Boulet Jonathan Boulet
The Swiss The Swiss
Muscles Muscles
Pond Pond
Club Mod Club Mod
Beni Beni
Tame Impala Tame Impala
Bag Raiders Bag Raiders
 

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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