flux. » amazon http://www.nicolecifani.com Nicole Cifani's blog on discourse, media, culture, and society. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:08:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © culture. discourse. new media. discovery. 2010 nicole@cifani.com (Nicole C) nicole@cifani.com (Nicole C) 1440 http://nicolecifani.com/music/musichifipodcastFINAL2.jpg flux. http://www.nicolecifani.com 144 144 http://nicolecifani.com/music/podcasts/podcast.xml Music HI FI: Musings at the Intersection of Music, Media, Marketing, and Technology The Music Hi Fi podcast is a mix series that reviews new and upcoming independent releases from the worlds of electronic, hip-hop, dance, and indie rock. Each episode explores brand-new material on an international level and often includes music news and interviews. Hosted by Nicole Cifani, the podcast is produced in a beachy bungalow apartment in the creative hub of Los Angeles, CA. Music, Media, Marketing, Technology Nicole C Nicole C nicole@cifani.com no no 20 years of Ninja Tune http://www.nicolecifani.com/2010/08/20-years-of-ninja-tune/ http://www.nicolecifani.com/2010/08/20-years-of-ninja-tune/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:24:07 +0000 admin http://www.nicolecifani.com/?p=1799

This year, British indie label Ninja Tune celebrates 20 years of bestowing upon us layered beats of aural bliss.

Founded by the musical duo Coldcut in 1990, the highly-regarded label has made a significant contribution as a pioneer and major influencer of the electronic music space. Now, some 90 artists deep (including artists like Ghislain Poirier, Amon Tobin, DJ Vadim, Roots Manuva, and Mr. Scruff) the label continues to serve as inspiration to artists everywhere including those they’ve sought relentlessly to promote.

Like similar electronic labels (Warp, Ghostly, DFA) the Ninja Tune sound is distinct, it’s brand is quality, and it’s street-cred thankfully remains intact in a marketplace with increasing crossover between electronic music and pop.

To celebrate, the label has issued Ninja Tune XX Box Set (to be released 10/5) , and the book 20 Years of Beats & Pieces (10/12), telling the story of the label, their artists, and their art.

More:

http://www.ninjatunexx.com

Free Ninja Tune iPhone app by Mobile Roadie

20 Years of Beats & Pieces

Pre-order the book on Amazon

Related:
10 Years of Warp Records

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I totally forgot about Scanners until I stumbled across their new album on LaLa today. The song “Lowlife” from the 2006 album Violence is Golden was totally killer then. It’s good to hear that not only they’re back, but have a kick-ass new album to boot.

Listen to “Lowlife” (Dim Mak)

Lala embeds don’t work on the WordPress install for some reason (ahem!! :) ). Here’s 2 places to go to have a listen to the full album:

Stream the full songs on LaLa

Stream clips from “Submarines” on Amazon

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I just finished The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz, a suggestion from my close friends Walsh and Schmalz. The book offers insight on how to live your life based on four simple agreements you choose make with yourself. It really resonated with me and I highly suggest checking it out. It’s an easy weekend read.

Have you read it? If so, what did you think? Leave your comments below.

>The Four Agreements on Amazon

>More on Toltec wisdom

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