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By admin, on January 31st, 2010
My new remix for the mighty Unique 3 is out now, taking the dancefloor goodness of the original and dropping some of my trademark bass filthyness over the top. Get it on iTunes now: By admin, on January 25th, 2010
UPLP01 Underpass “Disorienteering”: **NEW! OUT NOW!!!**
Quotes about this album: The debut album from Underpass, entitled Disorienteering, will seep into stores this January. Neatly wrapping up recent productions, it is equal parts glitchy hip-hop, electronica and guitar scapes. In other words, it’s the gentler side of his output last heard on his Variable Architecture EP in 2006. “Channel Zero” has already impressed with its slinky guitar lines and crunched ambience as the online video crept out and netted the track plays from the likes of Bethan Elfyn on BBC Radio One and Adam Walton on BBC Radio Wales. Look out for the next video, “Leigh Delamere”, part two of a visual triptych that accompanies the album. Like the music, it hints at a fixation with place, space, transportation and urban sprawl. Elsewhere, “Sorry To Meet You” keeps the tone subdued with its stuttering edits and shadowy vocoder, while tracks like “Security” and “Wapping” plunge into heavier glitchy hip-hop territory. Away from the electronics, “This Connectivity” stretches and builds a wall of distorted and delayed guitars. The album has given Underpass a chance to work with some of his favourite peers, crafting the track “Hold Your Dreams In” with long time friend Rhodri Viney, himself a chameleonic musician and vocalist. The artwork and packaging were designed by artist Hannah Biscombe, whose work you may have seen exhibited on the London Underground. As a youth, Lee Marshall began his musical adventures in a break from the claustrophobia of a dull suburb – by forming a series of guitar-led punk bands. This was roughly the time when creating your own scene was, for him, the only viable option. He continued to apply that ethos while graduating to his latter day work as Underpass, using his own Urban Planning Records label to hold analogue and digital mindsets in tension. Underpass continues to do remixes and productions for the dancefloor, showing his versatility as a producer. These have included a forthcoming remix of bleep pioneers Unique 3 for Mutate Records, and other tracks for the label that need to stay comfortably under wraps for now. These days, he always uses the name Underpass. Indeed, those who know him for his bass-heavy club material might find the musicality of this album a surprise. In the words of the man himself, “This album has been a while in the making. It made sense to offer like-minded tracks together. While the music I make doesn’t always fit neatly into little genres, it’s all me.” Tracklist: Available to download from our online store NOW. $11.99 The C.D. is available to buy now. Hit the button below to get yours! £6.99 plus £1.50 p&p By admin, on January 18th, 2010
Last night, the lovely Adam Walton had me on his show to talk about the album, life in Cardiff, Brian Eno, and the magical allure of things that go “squelch”. Listen to the show here, the first bit of the interview is about 1:20.06 http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00pzp5c/Adam_Walton_17_01_2010/ By admin, on January 1st, 2010
Wonky Disco can proudly reveal that our next guest to grace the Arts Institute stage will be local electronica wizard Underpass – launching his debut album ‘Disorienteering’ on Thursday 14th January (http://underpass.org.uk). As well as a live set from the man himself, we’ll be welcoming Carl ‘C++’ Morris, who will no-doubt be playing you records you dont yet know you want… An interview with Underpass is coming after Christmas, as well as an exclusive Underpass Wonky Disco mix to celebrate the album launch. Oh, and there’ll be live visuals on the night. Result! Wonky Disco: delicious, dissolvable dance music. http://cardiffartsinstitute.org/ By admin, on December 10th, 2009
Up for your downloading pleasure now, my mix for Adam Walton’s show on Radio Wales. By admin, on November 19th, 2009
UPLP01 Underpass “Disorienteering”: **NEW!**
Quotes about this album: The debut album from Underpass, entitled Disorienteering, will seep into stores this January. Neatly wrapping up recent productions, it is equal parts glitchy hip-hop, electronica and guitar scapes. In other words, it’s the gentler side of his output last heard on his Variable Architecture EP in 2006. “Channel Zero” has already impressed with its slinky guitar lines and crunched ambience as the online video crept out and netted the track plays from the likes of Bethan Elfyn on BBC Radio One and Adam Walton on BBC Radio Wales. Look out for the next video, “Leigh Delamere”, part two of a visual triptych that accompanies the album. Like the music, it hints at a fixation with place, space, transportation and urban sprawl. Elsewhere, “Sorry To Meet You” keeps the tone subdued with its stuttering edits and shadowy vocoder, while tracks like “Security” and “Wapping” plunge into heavier glitchy hip-hop territory. Away from the electronics, “This Connectivity” stretches and builds a wall of distorted and delayed guitars. The album has given Underpass a chance to work with some of his favourite peers, crafting the track “Hold Your Dreams In” with long time friend Rhodri Viney, himself a chameleonic musician and vocalist. The artwork and packaging were designed by artist Hannah Biscombe, whose work you may have seen exhibited on the London Underground. As a youth, Lee Marshall began his musical adventures in a break from the claustrophobia of a dull suburb – by forming a series of guitar-led punk bands. This was roughly the time when creating your own scene was, for him, the only viable option. He continued to apply that ethos while graduating to his latter day work as Underpass, using his own Urban Planning Records label to hold analogue and digital mindsets in tension. Underpass continues to do remixes and productions for the dancefloor, showing his versatility as a producer. These have included a forthcoming remix of bleep pioneers Unique 3 for Mutate Records, and other tracks for the label that need to stay comfortably under wraps for now. These days, he always uses the name Underpass. Indeed, those who know him for his bass-heavy club material might find the musicality of this album a surprise. In the words of the man himself, “This album has been a while in the making. It made sense to offer like-minded tracks together. While the music I make doesn’t always fit neatly into little genres, it’s all me.” Tracklist: Available to download from our online store NOW. $11.99 The C.D. is available to buy now, before the official release in January as a thankyou to loyal fans, who’ve suppoted me and kept up with the website and Facebook. £6.99 plus £1.50 p&p By admin, on November 7th, 2009
The second video from the album Disorienteering, produced by S. Hamer and Underpass. Digital downloads of the album will be available by December, though hopefully earlier. By admin, on November 1st, 2009
A look at what you’ll be getting when the c.d. drops. Part of the awesome design by the very talented Hannah Biscombe. The album will be available as a download from 5.11.09 and fingers crossed the c.d’s shouldn’t be far behind. By admin, on October 8th, 2009
I’m proud to announce I’ll be appearing at Cardiff’s superb Swn Festival http://swnfest.co.uk/site/ Toucan Club I’ll be playing tracks from the forthcoming “Disorienteering” album, this will be the first time they’ve been played out anywhere, and if all goes well I may even have some special guests joining me. Swn Festival began in 2007 when Radio 1 dj Huw Stephens and promoter John Rostron decided to start their own multi venue festival in Cardiff City Centre. Over a hundred bands and DJs played including Beirut, The Cribs, Edwyn Collins, Sky Larkin, Two Gallants, Yeasayer, Kotki Dwa, The Duke Spirit, The Bobby McGees, David Homes, Annie Mac, Eugene McGuinness, Sons and Daughters, Steve Lamacq, Cassius, Shrag, Those Dancing Days, Bass Clef, Loefah, Black Lips, Bobby Conn, The Duloks, Mr Huw, Pagan Wanderer Lu, The Gentle Good, The School, 9bach, Sam Isaac and Pony Up. In 2008 Swn attracted even more people to Wales’ largest new music festival, and added two full days of seminars, including Scouting for girls dicussing their rise to popularity. Over close to 150 bands and djs played, including Young Marble Giants, Joy Formidable, Attack and Defend, Euros Childs, The Peth, Clinic, Pete and the Pirates, The Chapman Family, Rolo Tomassi, Clare Maguire,Casio Kids, Golden Silvers, Micachu and the Shapes, James Yuill, Richard James, Rob da Bank, Goldie Lookin Chain, High Contrast, Genod Droog, Alex Dingley, Derwyddon Dr Gonzo, Legowelt, The Muscle Club, Skatar, The Big Pink, It Hugs Back, Cats in Paris, Thomas Tantrum, Volcano!, Das Wanderlust, John Head, King Cannibal, Gwyneth Glyn, Y Diwygiad, Pixel h8, Future of the Left, Agoskodo Teliverek, Amazing Baby, Flashguns, Peggy Sue, Stephen Fretwell, Broken Records, Skinnymand and Colorama. Swn continues to grow with this years festival which promises to be even bigger and better than before! |
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