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April
14/08_
Michael Morph - Resident DJ -
Summer of Love 08, Audio, Brighton. This saturday
19th April. Click Flyer for more information.
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A couple of great compilations featuring our releases...
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Breakbeat Bass (Vol 3)
Mixed
by Nick Thayer on Passenger Records; includes
Michael Morph's "The
Crowd C'est Beau"
(Aquasky mix) |
Cornerstone 076 - Influential promo CD (Radio/Tastemakers
- USA)
includes Michael Morph's "Do
What You Want" ft.
Yo Majesty (Deekline mix) |
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It is with great sadness that I have to report that a wonderfully
dear friend of ours,
Running Water (aka Bevin Fagan), vocalist with seminal UK
reggae act Matumbi,
sadly passed away on the 2nd April 2008. You will be sorely
missed Run by all of us at Pure Mint. A real talent and
a true philospher and king. RIP brother.
Please click on the YouTube box below to watch a little tribute
video of some Super 8 footage we shot with Run on our legendary
debut Midem in Cannes in the South of France in 2003.....now
there were some fun adventures I could tell you about that little
trip.....ha... :-)
Bevin Fagan aka Running Water
Anthony,
Pure Mint Recordings_
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January
11/08_
Released on 3 track vinyl on 14th
January 2008 available from all good record shops or
direct from Pure Mint. Released digitally (with additional
mixes) on 21st January 2008 from
iTunes and all good download stores. Further info click
here or click graphic
above to buy from iTunes.
Pure
Mint Recordings_
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December
21/07_
Well, what can we say… 2007 has been a truly great year
for us at Pure Mint Recordings and we are very excited to
see what 2008 brings. We would like to welcome our new artists
Elevator Suite and
Michael Morph - who
have set a very high standard for any new comers to the label.
We feel very lucky to have worked alongside some of the finest
out there today such as Aquasky,
Alex
Metric, Crazy P, Deekline,
The Fix, Long Range, Geek Chic Soundsystem, Mawglee and Yo
Majesty. A lot of these releases will be out in the first
half of 2008…We also thank the legendary Margo
Guryan for granting us the pleasure of working with you
this year. Big thanks also to Dj magazine, Eddy Temple-Morris,
Mixmag, i-Dj, Annie Nightingale at Radio 1, M8, Drummer, Clash,
Uncut, Boys Toys and many more who have given us great reviews
and support during the last twelve months.
We are putting together a free Pure Mint Sampler so watch
this space for a limited FREE
7 track download early next year…We would also like
to thank you all for your interest and support in music, which
is what it is all about.
We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a great New Year.
Pure
Mint Recordings_
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December 04/07_
Big shouts out to Eddy
Temple Morris for his fantastic support of Elevator Suite's
The Wheel
on his XFM show, and also to all the other DJ's and reviewers
up and down the country who have been 'bigging' up the track,
including Boys Toys who made The
Suite "Album of The Month!". Thanks.
The Wheel is now available to buy from all good record shops
or from iTunes etc.
Please click the image below for press/radio support
The Charlattans + Burt Bacharach x Stone Roses = Elevator
Suite
Musical Maths; Nice one!
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Lots of great new music and releases are planned for the New
Year, including the official release of Michael
Morph's first single for Pure Mint, The Crowd C'est Beau.
Please check back soon for full details.
Probable update b4 Christmas, but if not, have a good one,
and try and be nice to your family.
Much love and peace for 2008
Anthony x
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October
07/07_
What a wonderful month September was! In the UK, the
sun finally showed its face after a considerably long absence!,
lots of lovely people started playing Pure Mint records on
the radio (Annie Nightingale BBC Radio1,
Kiss FM, XFM, Ministry of Sound, Juice FM, etc. to
name a few) and lots of great reviews started coming in for
Elevator Suite's
eponymous second album. We'll do a full update on press
and radio plays for Michael Morph and Elevator Suite later
this week. Please check back soon.
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If you are at a loose end one evening during the next month
or so, please try and check out FreshFabrik
on their tour of England, Wales and Scotland, supporting the
fabulous McQueen. FreshFabrik
have played with bands like AC/DC and Rammstein in their home
territory, but this is their first UK tour, so please come
out and show them your support. Thanks.
Click image for larger version.
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August 16/07_
Apologies for the delay in updating the web. Lots of
stuff been happening - all good :-)
We are just gearing up for the release of the amazing second
album by Elevator Suite.
Due for release 1st October 2007. Check out the 'Swell'
bars up and down the UK during September for exclusive pre-release
'easy-listening'. And following on later in October
we have the debut single from the awesome Michael
Morph, with remixes from Aquasky,
Crazy P
and Long
Range amongst others....check back soon.
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A big thanks to all at the Planetary group in Boston for their
recent radio promotion of 16
Words across the States. The record ended up being
added at over 125 college and FM stations and even charted
at 4 in the top 10. And FreshFabrik will be touring
the UK in October and November supporting McQueen - more info
soon.
Two great legends
of the music industry sadly passed away recently:-
Anthony
Wilson 1950-2007
Lee
Hazlewood 1929-2007
RIP_Let the music play on.....
Peace.
Anthony 16.08.07
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May
29/07_
Margo's 16 Words
is really starting to "explode" on YouTube; .....maybe
it's one of those missing Weapons of Mass Destruction!!
An increase of a further 12,000 viewings in the last 8 days
(over 22,000 to date!). Thank you everybody - please
keep spreading the word and feel free to pass round the link
to your friends.
Click image above to watch YouTube
video
But more than that......we are really pleased to announce
that 16 Words
has now also reached the heart of the USA Administration.
Via an introduction from world renowned Barrister and Writer,
Phillipe Sands QC, via one of
Bill Clinton's most senior advisors,
16 Words has reached the ears of Joseph
C Wilson, the former Ambassador to Iraq, and the man sent
by the CIA in 2002 to investigate claims that Saddam was attempting
to buy Uranium.
Further
information on background to 16 Words here...
Joe and I have since been involved in a wonderful correspondence
and Joe has given the song a glowing personal endorsement
and quote:-
"16 Words" is a hauntingly effective anti war anthem
that uses George Bush's own words to condemn him. A listener
of this song, so powerful in its stark simplicity, comes away
understanding that the blood on Bush's hands stems from the
lies that came out of his mouth." -
Joe Wilson
Joe was one of the few 'honest' officials who was willing
to stand up to the Bush Administration when he claimed that
Bush
was 'exaggerating' the threat of WMD's. It was Joe's
op-ed piece in the New York Times critiicising the 'rush to
war' that led to the identity of his wife Valerie Plame being
leaked and exposed by Scooter Libby (and quite possibly Cheney)
as a CIA agent. This of course is a
criminal act and Libby was found guilty in March 07
and is currently awaiting sentencing as I write this.
Peace.
Anthony 29.05.07
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April 30/07_
Greetings all.
Big shouts out to KCRW
(Los Angeles) for playing 16
Words and an especial thank you to the very influential
Drowned
in Sound for their wonderful (and erudite) review
of 16 Words. As Margo said to me [of the DIS review];
'I love when people absolutely
get my intention..!'. So thanks guys... ...much
appreciated and we're glad you got the humour!
Today sees the first single On
'n' On released from FreshFabrik's Finest
backed with a brand new recording See
You Over There. Please click the image below to
take you through to our catalogue page where you can buy the
record and take a quick 'pre-listen'.
FreshFabrik_ON
'N' ON
Released today, 30th April.
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It feels like summer is already here in the UK at the moment!
Which is nice :-)
Peace.
Anthony 30.04.07
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April
23/07_
And now for something completely different....
Margo Guryan_16
WORDS
Released today, 23rd April.
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Video_16
WORDS
More info....
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Today is St
George's Day in England.....
To commemorate this proud day we present to our audience a
wonderfully funny and satirical work of pure genius from a
true legend of the music industry Margo
Guryan. Taking its cue from a mix of Monty
Python meets Spitting Image,
16 Words is a very clever satire on the words used to justify
the current war with Iraq.
With Tony Blair once again referring to his
legacy last week, we offer 16
Words as a reminder of another part of his legacy,
the war in Iraq, and more importantly the reasons originally
given to justify such an invasion of Iraq.
We are honoured to be working with Margo to get this clever
and funny song and video
to a wider audience.
Click here for further
information on the 16 Words, and their origins.
Oh.......
and by the way.....
St George kicked the ass of the Dragon!
Peace.
Anthony 23.04.07
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April
04/07_
Please
click on images above to watch the videos.....more information
soon.
Peace & Happy Easter.
Anthony 04.04.07
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March
08/07_
Robert Michael_ 1951-2007_RIP
I have
some very sad news to relate. Robert Michael, from
T-Total,
passed away early on 1st March after a short illness.
Robert will be very sadly missed by all of us at Pure Mint
and we extend our condolences to his family and his many friends
and to his partner David. Robert was a hugely talented producer
and DJ and also a great personal friend; his “Healing
Song” was the first Mint Source record ever to be played
on the radio thanks to Norman Jay, and thanks to Robert's
music. I salute you Robert for your friendship and guidance
over the years, and may you rest in peace.
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We
are busy getting some new releases ready for April.
A big shout out to Ian
Camfield on XFM for playing FreshFabrik's On
“n” On last Sunday. Thank you.
Update soon_Peace x
Anthony 08.03.07
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January 19/07_
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Hi everyone. Please check out this month's edition of
Classic Rock featuring the legendary Robert
Plant (Led Zeppelin)
on the front cover. On the cover also is a CD of the
"best new music" of 2007, with a great track
from FreshFabrik. We hope you like it.
Lots of fantastic press has been coming in for the album and
we will shortly be releasing the first single.....please check
back here soon. We are off to Midem
next week and will update the press and web fully on our return.
Thank you for your continued support. Let's together
get the liars, deceivers, warmongerers and evil-doers
out of power!
Peace x
Anthony 19.01.07
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Watch all
of Pure Mint's videos on our dedicated YouTube channel.
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MICHAEL MORPH_The Crowd C'est Beau
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Featuring
remixes from:-
Long Range (Phil Hartnol - Orbital), Aquasky, Crazy
P and a digital only vocal mix ft. Desire
For full press please click
here
"A
techy proggy belter" -
DJ Magazine - 4 stars
"..Perfect
for rocking the floor" -
Mixmag
"Expect
this one to win a legion of fans" -
5/5 DMC Update
"..dancefloor-pulversising
tune" - 9/10 UKCD
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ELEVATOR
SUITE_The Wheel
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Press
confirmed:-
Massive support from Eddy Temple Morris (XFM) and UK
music press
For full press please click here
"..super
cool " - Boys
Toys
"..gorgeous
Ibiza Sunset vibe" -
Bent
"..laid back,
hazy, beat driven psychedelia" -
Clash Mag
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ELEVATOR
SUITE_Elevator Suite
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Press
confirmed:-
Bent., BBC Online, Beat Surrender, Clash, Uncut, Drummer,
Monkey, Pop Justice, Fast Car, Boys Toys, Max Power,
Base, Subba Cultcha, and more....
For full press please click here
"..a
canny balance between accessible radio friendly melodies
and stoned muso stylings" -
Clash Magazine (4/5)
"..some real
tracks of beauty" -
Beat Surrender (4/5)
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MARGO GURYAN_16 Words
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Press
confirmed:-
Fense.com
Drowned In Sound
KCRW Los Angeles (Radio)
WFMU Jersey/New York (Radio)
125 College stations across USA (Radio)
William Gibson (writer) - blog
For
full press please click here
Watch YouTube
video_here
"16 Words" is
a hauntingly effective anti war anthem that uses George
Bush's own words to condemn him" -
Joe Wilson (Former ambassador to Iraq)
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iTunes |
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FRESHFABRIK_FINEST
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Press
confirmed:-
Crack, Total Rock, Record Collector, Classic Rock, Big
Cheese, Rock Sound, Drummer. Total Guitar, Base Magazine,
Sony PSP etc. For full press please
check back soon.... |
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HEAVY DEVIANCE_A SLOW
WALK DOWN THE STAIRS
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"..great
vocals...classy instrumentation.Recommended." DMC
Update
"..an album that is destined to be
played for years to come" iDJ
"We tried to pick the best track from
this album, but couldn't. They are all quite wonderful"
Channel 4 Music (on-line)
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For a full list of Heavy Deviance related press please
click here.
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iTunes
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T-TOTAL Ft. MARC ALMOND_BABY'S
ON FIRE/TAKE ME AWAY
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"This
is a fantastic reading of the Brian Eno classic from
1974 with a great vocal from Marc Almond" Music
Week
"Great to have Marc back, who turns in an
incendiary performance, riding such a killer backdrop.
Flame on!" DMC Update
(5/5)
"...this takes a bottle of poppers and rams it
up the nose of 70's glam rock" Alive.co.uk
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T-Total
full press_
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FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC_VARIOUS ARTISTS (compilation)
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Various Artists_Flowers
in the Attiv (CD/LP)
" ..Flowers
is a gorgeous collection of work from the Loft dwellers...Fans
of Eskimo and Electric Chair will swoon accordingly."
Mixmag
"....All
of which is bang on the button, fresh as a daisy and
cooler than an ice bath in Finland." iDJ
Flowers
#16
Zzub Chart (DMC)
14.1.04
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The worldwide
critically acclaimed compilation. More
info_
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Heavy
Deviance _single
12" vinyl.
A. Eastern Lights.
B1.Eastern
Lights / Neon Heights remix
B2.
Room to Manouevre |
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"...more quality music
from the city of Nottingham"
iDJ
"From the moment the intro
kicks off, I already know I like this track"
Blues & Soul
Licensed to Mastercuts - Chill
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T-Total_single
12" vinyl.
A. The Healing Song.
B.
Feel the Rain |
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"..T-Total
turn out another tidy package" QX mag
Feel the Rain licensed to ageHa
04 and Carl Cox FACT
II
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A Hint
of Mint_ double
12" vinyl (various artists) available now.
A. Makeshift. B.
Robert Michael-Leslie McGirr. C.
The Carbonfools D. Heavy Deviance
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Press Update_
"So, with its varied music
agenda and artist-friendly policy, Pure Mint Recordings looks
set to smash it in the new year" (Notion Magazine
- Jan05)
"...a new label that's having
a go at re-writing the rulebook" (DJ)
"....it's a label that aims
to develop new talent" (Blues & Soul)
"Mint Source Recordings; the
eclectic new label with a revolutionary approach to artist
deals…." (MUSIC WEEK)
"…the members of the
very new independent London label Mint Source were discussing
freely in the VIP room of the Martinez, their first and perfect
compilation: A Hint of Mint" (LES INROCKS)
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STOP PRESS: NEWS UPDATE: MAY
04_
Why the name change?
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The following compilations featuring Mint tunes are also now
available
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Budapest/ The Carbon Fools/
Mosquito Video
Congratulations to Titus and the Carbon Fools for their gig/festival
recently in Budapest and for the fist airing of the MOSQUITO
video on Hungarian national television. Congratulations also
to Tilos Radio Budapest (the radio station the Carbon Fools’
track "TILOS.S.O.S" on the Hint of Mint vinyl is all
about…..), which now has an FM licence. Excellent news!
The Carbon Fools "Mosquito" video (by the way) is
a work of genius…. and presciently current!, but then
I have come to expect no less from David.
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