Milanese // iTAL tEK

Milanese

A native Londoner now based in sunny Birmingham, where he lives right next door to Warp Records' Chris Clark, Steve (Milanese) is an incredible young producer. He made his debut in 2004 with a 12" release called Vanilla Monkey on Warp's dance offshoot 12" imprint, Arcola Records, and then released his debut mini LP, also on Warp, 1 Up. He now signs to Planet Mu for his debut album "Extend".

A familiar phrase to old school video gamers, Milanese describes the sounds on Extend as "jungle / garage / ragga / house / techno. Mashed up robot music, basically like a computer game gone horribly wrong."

This is actually a much too modest attempt at pinning down the fierce, raw aggression of his rumbling beats, the sinister emotional tone and sophisticated panache of his production. While Milanese is a proficient multi-instrumentalist, in particular as a pianist (with 13 years of study notched up) and trombonist, his true forte appears to be 'fusing elements of electro-acoustic music with mad beats and bass'. Emphasis on the bass, okay?

From the digital dancehall holocaust of "Mr Bad News", ragga / garage audio terror and destruction on "Dead Man Walking" and the junglist clash and clatter breakbeats of "Mr Ion", Extend includes the occasional alarming vocal eruption that is guaranteed to scare the living daylights out of passing neighbourhood pets and any children within earshot. So turn it up!

A DJ fixture at squatter parties in the 90s, Milanese spent his time at university studying electronic music (this may have simply constituted a lot of raving) and also busies himself actually making unique instruments. A man of many talents, indeed.



iTAL tEK

Positioned on the shiny bit of the cutting edge of dubstep electronica, Alan Myson's iTAL tEK project has won over a legion of fans in the last year or two with massive releases for SQUARE and Planet Mu providing the essential platform for his intricate programming abilities and moody attitude ridden dubstep style. His debut full length continues his previous good work with a very coherant and personally touched collection of hi-end dubstep convolutions that sounds like the ideal succesor to the Planet Mu IDM staples of yesteryear. Over eleven tracks Ital Tek sweeps between intensely edited rhythm freakouts and bass mangles with an omnipresent compositional element that lends much of his work a developed melodic and harmonic style close to that of label mate Boxcutter, or IDM heroes Wauvenfold or Funkstorung. Strong gear from a talented producer

Planet μ Showcase

[Stasis|Collective] presents Planet μ Showcase @ Andrews Lane Theatre, November 8^th 2008

Milanese (Live) | [Planet μ]

iTAL tEK (Live) | [Planet μ]

Patch (DJ) | [Stasis|Collective]

Bonz (DJ) | [Reach, 174]

With multi-screen visuals from [Stasis|Collective] resident VJs, Kachanski, Euphiophone and blindFate and a 10K Loudmouth sound installation.

As a third installation at Andrew's Lane Theatre, Stasis|Collective is proud to present a Planet Mu soundsystem with two live sets from iTAL tEK and Milanese.

"Positioned on the shiny bit of the cutting edge of dubstep electronica", Alan Myson's iTAL tEK project has won over a legion of fans in the last year or two with massive releases for SQUARE and Planet Mu providing the essential platform for his intricate programming abilities and moody attitude ridden dubstep style. While bass weight is often a defining aspect in dubstep, Myson toys with what can only be described as beautiful melodies, alongside techy beats and tricky rhythmic editing.

As for Milanese – it's impossible to predict what will come from this man. Snatching elements from grime, garage and dub, his reputation is second to none for tearing venues limb from limb; What you can be certain of, is to expect the raw power lurking beneath crunchy, over-driven beats and growling subs that has been toying with minds from London to Leitrim. Disorienting and fascinating, "spitting out crackling rhythms as sheet metal arcs shimmer overhead" it was inevitable that his productions would appear in the Planet Mu armoury.

Location: St Andrew's Lane Theatre
Date : 08.11.08
Doors : 22:00
Adm : 10e

Download sets from Milanese | iTAL tEK


For more info visit:
Web: http://www.stasiscollective.com
Blog: http://www.stasiscollective.blogspot.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/stasisireland

Milanese Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/milanese1
iTAL tEK Myspace: www.myspace.com/italtekmusic

Simon Hayes @ DEAF'08

DJ Set from Simon Hayes in support of Rob Hall at the Dublin Electronic Arts Festival 08

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[Stasis|Collective] @ Redrum Aug 08

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Stasis|Collective Presents : The Black Dog & James Ruskin

StasisCollective presents :

The Black Dog (Live) Dust Science Recordings, Soma, Warp

James Ruskin (DJ) Blueprint, Coda

Fran Hartnett (Live) Creation

Euphiophone (Live) Stasis

Prozac (Dj) VOid

with visual support by blindFate & Razz

Productions by The Black Dog were the catalyst for an entire UK electronica movement in the early 90s. Signed to Warp records, releasing alongside the likes of Aphex Twin, Autechre and LFO, having also remixed and produced tracks for Bjork. Remaining as invigorating as ever, their latest album, 'Radio Scarecrow' (preview track) is beautifully crafted throughout. The Black Dogs signature mosiac perfect detailing, unravels listeners in the warmth and complexities of their sound.

Blurring the lines between techno and electronica, close friend and veteran techno producer James Ruskin has promised a special set to compliment and finish the night. His 2008 album 'The Dash' (preview track) formed "a massive leap that joins the dots between his previous dancefloor savvy material with intricate basslines, beautiful melodies and hypnotic rhythms, 'The Dash' is the mark of an artist in full control of his sound."

Also playing on the night is local techno maestro Fran Hartnett. Often using studio equipment alongside decks, Fran's reputation as a techno heavyweight grows with every set he plays. Deviating from his stronger sound, we have invited him to show a more delicate side to his music. It promises to be something a little different, even for his biggest fans.

Euphiophone is a multi-talented audio and visual producer. Bridging the gap between film scores and electronic music, his evolving melodies and industrial beats will stimulate all listeners.
We are excited to welcome back Prozac, who after a 2 year absence, returns to mix a selection of carefully chosen glitchy electronica tracks.

As always, interesting visuals and quality sound are important factors to our nights. Expect a multiscreen visual display provided by: blindFate & Razz plus a bass heavy (Loudmouth) 10K sound install.

Date: 26.09.08
Venue: Andrews Lane Theatre
Doors: 22.00
Adm: €15

Streamed mixes for your listening pleasure: James Ruskin Mix The Black Dog Fran Hartnett

James Ruskin (Blueprint, Coda, Tresor)

A lot has happened in the six years since James Ruskin’s third studio album ‘Into Submission’ (Tresor, 2001) hit the ground like a dancefloor wrecking ball. Computers have become studios, digital downloading has revolutionised the music industry and the boundaries between rock and dance music have become increasingly blurred. Similarly, in the same period Ruskin has rebuilt his studio, started a family and suddenly last year lost his best friend and Blueprint co-founder, Richard Polson. Taking stock of all these experiences and developments brings us to a new composition that is a huge step in Ruskin’s musical development and fitting testament to the inspiration and life of a close friend. Forming a massive leap in sound that joins the dots between his previous dancefloor savvy material with intricate basslines, beautiful melodies and hypnotic rhythms, ‘The Dash’ is the mark of an artist in full control of his sound. Ruskin`s early exposure to musical alternatives via active radio and club scenes affected his own need for self-expression and identity through music. The rampant electro, hip-hop and emerging Detroit techno scenes channelled his influences toward more electronic sources enough to inspire his own productions in the early 90s. His step toward DJing had already been made in 1991 and his blinding mixing style was earning him top spots across the UK and eventually worldwide by 1996, coinciding with his and Polson’s first releases as ‘Outline’ on the emerging force that was Blueprint.