tell - das jüngste mikrowellengericht - out now

finally, after what has been the longest of journeys, we can at last collectively announce that the very amazing ep from the mighty tell, aka trip and nimrod from saarpreme is at last upon us, entitled 'das jüngste mikrowellengericht' and now available as a limited edition cd from the mighty postrap collective. seven songs taking us on a stirring musical and lyrical journey, also featuring guest appearances from the exceptional manuscript as well as myself alongside james p honey for the first time in what seems like many a long year.

in truth, the collaboratory track 'zeitsoldaten', on which honey and i feature is something of a 'lost gem', which we have always been very proud of, and have eagerly been anticipating the release of, ever since we recorded it in what may well have been the summer of 2009. it is so strange to think back so very long ago, to think of how much water has passed under the bridge, but at the same time to marvel on how fresh and relevant the song still seems, both in terms of our own writing, and in terms of the musical climate of this modern age.

i am very lucky to be able to consider myself good friends with both trip and nimrod and how much of an honour it is for me to have been able to participate in their release, and how i can wholeheartedly recommend you fix yourself a copy, whether you are able to understand deutsch or not, as it really is a staggeringly well-realised piece. so, do be sure to fix yourself a copy of the limited edition cd, or even simply a digital download. but, either way, be sure to get involved.

keep safe

jamesreindeer

chryso - demon's run - album out now

with much enthusiasm and after what seems like the longest of waits, we can at last collectively announce that the astonishing debut album from the mighty chryso is at last upon us, entitled 'demon's run' and available as a limited edition cd and download, featuring sumptuous artwork from albane, from the masterful postrap collective. spanning fifteen tracks and featuring a host of vocal collaborators including the likes of the mighty misanthrop, soda, qwer, noah23, myself, nimrod and more, and drawing us along avenues of staggeringly varied and fascinating production work, moving effortlessly between electronic and organic, the album is something of a great success to say the least. be sure to think about fixing yourselves copies directly, there is a wealth of treats to be found within this release indeed.

for my own part, i had been aware of chryso's work since first hearing his amazing collaboration with soda on the 'feat. soda' album, and since then had known he was a name to keep an ear out for, but had never really had the chance to cross paths with, until i most unexpectedly and gladly received an invitation to get involved with the 'demon's run' album project. i eagerly anticipating hearing the selection of beats he sent over to me to audition, and gladly found one which inspired me to word the text that became 'fuzzy dismemberment logic'. a fitting title for sure, as the track provided me with the perfect backdrop to word an equal lurid, psychdelic piece spanning a host of absurdist images in rapid sequence. a good deal of fun to write and something a little out of the ordinary perhaps.

since this fine collaboration i can gladly report that chryso and i have become something of good friends and have managed to cross paths at a number of events, inclduing the 3rd skribble gebibble birthday party, as well as the 3rd 1,2-piecefest, and how i can effortlessly report that he is a really wonderful guy, the kind of guy where you immediately know that he is a really good man and a really decent person. so, do be sure to check out the album, support the artists involved, 'like' chryso on facebook, bookmark his website, swing past his bandcamp, and generally get involved. good times indeed.

keep safe

jamesreindeer