3by3 roster/schedule 2010/11.....

Since Versus Grain came out, I've been steadily building a small roster and release schedule that I think presents a more challenging, provocative palette of electronic music. 2010 will see the debut releases from a couple of these artists, and the schedule over the next year is looking aggressive.

First is Dead Fader. Their album entitled 'Corrupt My Examiner' will drop in March, with a lead in 12" happening mid-Feb. Dead Fader will be out and about performing live, and I'm hoping you'll hear a lot about them over the next couple of months. The album has been a long time coming but it's all dusted now, and we're ready to unleash so keep your eyes peeled for these:

After the Dead Fader stuff is all done, we have another debut outing, this time from Latvian breakstep/ambient master Oyaarss. His album has also been in development for a while and is pencilled in for late summer. We shared a 12" with him in late 2009, remixing his 'A La Holeage' for the Abstractions imprint. Oyaarss did a remix for us in return that might also see the light of day in 2010.

Elsewhere, there is a new Cloaks EP scheduled for May and a couple more artists developing material for us towards 2011 in the shape of Devilman and JK Flesh.

Onwards and upwards


stevecloaks

Cloaks new year business.....

Apologies for the lack of updates over solstice. I'm having a bit of a reboot at 3by3 HQ which, when combined with the recent Cloaks hiatus, has left everything very quiet. Since finishing Versus Grain we've been steadily building new tracks and over the past few months in particular, have been involved in a lot of remix work and collaborations plus steady efforts towards building our live set.

On our own material, we have a new EP finished, due for release on 3by3 in around May. It's entitled 'Desolate Turves E.P.' and contains 5 tracks that you may have heard on the myspace, if you've been paying attention. These tracks represent a kind of post-album Cloaks sound that will bridge the gap between Versus Grain and our newer directions.

A remix we finished a while ago was "And now we wait" for Legion of Two, originally taken from their album 'Riffs' on Planet Mu. There are no plans for release on this at the moment but this was actually a swap, and so there is a remix of "Against" by Legion of Two forthcoming on 3by3.

Our most recent remix was for Point B, reconstructing "Suicide Beauty Spot" from his album of the same name on Combat Recordings. This is due for digital and 12" release on Combat in 2010 so stay tuned for this - there's a snippet on our myspace.

We've also been working on a collaboration with UK rapper Akala. The track is towards his next album and in its barest of forms, is already sounding great. It's been a really good learning curve to work with a vocalist for the first time and we're pleased with how its sounding - more on this very soon.

Other works in progress include a remix for Irish metal band Altar of Plagues and a very special hook up with Ben Frost - more news on these to follow too.

Stay up to date here and on the myspace as usual.



stevecloaks

Prague Set on Youtube.....

Check this video footage of our recent set in Prague.

Watch me get irate at jumpy needles - LOL

Last night in Prague.....

Many thanks to everyone who turned out to the show last night. A genuinely pleasant experience all-round - no attitude, professional promoters, up-for-it crowd, smoking indoors - awesome!

Apologies for the constant needle jumps during our set. Half of the rig was actually on the stage, and when you consider that the stage is essentially a resonant wooden box, it's maybe not the best bet for avoiding stage vibration. It honestly felt like being in an underground bunker during a bombing. Anyway, I hope you still enjoyed what you heard despite the skips, we really enjoyed ourselves regardless, and met some really nice people along the way.

Zomby didn't turn up (shocker) and so Gaslamp Killer stepped in at short notice despite being a flu-ridden shell of a human being - he came through like a real soldier and performed an amazingly energetic set considering the circumstances - the people of prague should thank him.

The Bug ripped it up as was expected - my ears are still ringing and I'm fairly religious about wearing my ear-plugs!


Mluvíte anglicky?


Thanks especially to the Stimul crowd for making it all possible...


stevecloaks

Next Tuesday in Prague.....

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Abstractions 001 with Oyaarss

Abstractions001 - Oyaarss - "A la Holeage"
A: Original mix
B: Cloaks remix

I'm very pleased to announce the imminent release of this 12". The all black package should hit shelves Monday if all goes well. You can hear snippets at our myspace pages. Here's the blurb.....


"The excellent Creative Space label from Greece takes an away day for this extra-special release on their Abstractions imprint. Oyaarss is as broadly agreeable as the name may suggest, finding the original of 'A la Holeage' becoming a firm unreleased favourite of Mary Ann Hobbs, and rapidly becoming notorious amongst noise and experimental fans, not to mention the more sonically adventurous dubsteppers. Cloaks take the opportunity to put down their most sonically extreme material to date, as downright nasty certainly as anything yet emitted from their studios. A matching of like minds offers stunning and yet differing results -- where Oyaarss occupies an obliterated post-hardcore landscape, Cloaks almost allow you to experience the very elapsing moments of obliteration. Thoroughly invigorating and highly recommended!"


I love Oyaarss' music, and this is the classic track that everyone knows of his. It was a great pleasure to remix and I hope this release will wet mouths ready for his full-length outing on 3by3 next year.

Elsewhere, there are remixes happening in all shapes and sizes but don't want to give it all away here. 2010 is going to be busy.


stevecloaks

Forthcoming.....

Firstly, apologies for not writing in so long. I prefer to keep these things informative and short so I don't post unless I actually have something to say.....

The Dead Fader stuff is going well. The first 12" is in the process of getting cut, and the album is sounding and looking much more focused every day. I'm really excited to get this material out and see your reactions. More news and confirmed release dates soon.

On a side-note - There is a forthcoming 12" from the Creative Space camp (but on a different label) which includes a Cloaks remix. The original track is one of my personal favourites from recent times and is by an artist that I rate very highly so it was an absolute pleasure to get the invite - Big up to Nikos from Creative Space for pulling it all together. You can likely expect droppage by the end of October so keep an eye out.

Additionally, those of you based in the Czech Republic will be glad to hear that we are confirmed to DJ at the Stimul Festival in Prague. Zomby and The Bug are also performing so it should be a heavyweight night. The date for your diary is Tuesday 27th October and you can get more information from the organisers here.


stevecloaks