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  1. Cool! I hear it takes only 2 hours to get there by spaceship. Pick me up around 4pm Friday and I should be able to get there in time. Oh- and you can park on the roof...my landlord totally won't mind. ;)

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    We travel at the speed of thought. ;)

    Mac

  2. Hey,

     

    My ride to Gaian Mind Festival just fell through, so

    I'm frantically searching for another. I can leave

    anytime, and can travel to nyc, philly, baltimore, or

    dc to get to my ride if need be. PM me if you are

    able to help out at all. thanks.

     

    ~Lauryn

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    I will give you a ride with my spaceship if you need :)

    P_Mac

  3. PSYKEDELIC THERAPY - 30th JULY - Featuring Pondscum, Nimda, Oculus and much more!

     

    Presented by the return of a 'wlf production!

    ...in association with PsyKe Out

     

    All profits from this event will be going to the Australian Youth-based social welfare/mental health service, Reach Out! ( http://www.reachout.com.au ). It is a service for helping young Australians through tough times and helping them to move on.

     

    Presenting to you a night of some of Australia's best psychedelic night artists and dj's, alongside some of Sydney's finest progressive dj's and artists. Including never seen before back2back collaborations.

     

    Date: Saturday 30th July, 2005

    Time: 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM

    Venue: Castles, 114 Castlereagh St City, Sydney (NSW, Australia)

     

    Featuring the following line-up...

     

    Interstates:

    - Pondscum (Ketuh Records,Melbourne)

    - Nimda (Alien Earth,Melbourne)

     

    Locals:

    - Oculus (aka Didgitalis & Float tank) (Floatation Records)

    - TracT (Killah! Tea/Demon Tea Records) -Vs- Raptor (Mechanik Sound Records)

    - Darkchild (T-Quest) -Vs- aDaMT (EPP Records/Australiens.net)

    - Agent23 (Illuminati Records)

     

    Pondscum (aka Luke), is a Melbourne artist who has recently been signed to Portuguese label Ketuh Records. He has been described as Melbourne's best kept secret, and has become a hit in the Melbourne trance scene, never failing to impress! He has a release on the very latest Ketuh Records compilation In Crypto as well as the upcoming compilation Hyper Spatial Chrysalis. He will be making his debut Sydney performance for this event.

     

    Check out more about Pondscum here:

    http://www.ketuhrecords.com/artists_pondscum.php

     

    Alongside Pondscum, we also will have the first set in Sydney by Melbourne DJ Nimda of the Alien Earth crew (responsible for bringing out the likes of Azax Syndrome and Jahbo). Nimda was previously a part of the infamous Tranceplant crew, and these days is a regular feature at both indoor and outdoor parties in Melbourne due to his unique flavour in hard psychedelic night music.

     

    Check out more about Nimda here:

    http://www.alien-earth.com/Artists/Dave.htm

     

    All DJs and Artists involved are all kindly donating their time for this event.

     

    More about Reach Out!:

    Since its launch in 1998 over 2.5 million young Australians have benefited from this organizations service. It's site http://www.reachout.com.au receives over 2,400 people every day. It's service assists people with finding solutions to mental heath issues such as depression, as well as social welfare issues so they can move on with their lives.

     

    Reach Out! is an initiative of the non-profit organization, the Inspire Foundation. Since being founded Reach Out! has received acclaim from a variety of sources in both the Internet and mental health fields.

     

    Lighting: Psykedelic!

     

    Visuals/VJ: ReZidue Visuals

     

    Sound: Liquid Sound Design rig. Tweaked to perfection by Secret Weapon

     

    Ticket Info: $15 before Midnight, $20 after

     

    Website: http://www.psykeout.net/therapy/

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    In spirit we are there as well represented :)

    Heaps of luck to all and pls send pics so we can add them to our gallery.

    www.ketuhrecords.com/psygallery

  4. Hey Trolsk,

    Ketuh thanks you fopr your concern but there are a few pts. needing clarification:

     

    In your list for Our releases for 2005, seemingly enough, your list is incomplete.

    www.ketuhrecords.com/releases.

    There you will find the missing info :)

     

    Also, regarding the flood as alleged: since the beginning of 2005 our sales have doubled.

    Courtesy of Arabesque.

     

    We are happy to know youyr opininon, as long as its fundamented by facts and not by assumptions...

     

    Mp3 is indeed killing the market, and no one escapes that. Sadly enough we blame the artists as much as we blame the lame traders who do nothing for the scenes improvement. Rather, they hide in forums under various nicks and bash artists and labels who strive dayly to keep it alive.

     

     

    We hope your opininon will change, Good luck in the process.

     

    Ketuh records believes in the roster of amazing artists it has and therefore, good music is to be spread.

     

    Enjoy as we do!

  5. Killer Buds - Interfiber Skunk (Ketuh Records, 2005)

     

    Artist:  Killer Buds

    Title:  Interfiber Skunk

    Format:  CD

    Label:      Ketuh (Portugal/Austria)

    Cat. #:      KTHCD009

    Date:        May 2005

     

    Track listing:

    01. First Step

    02. Optical Activity

    03. I Got The Virus

    04. Interfiber Skunk

    05. Spells And Temptations

    06. Anti-Gravity

    07. Orbital Interference

    08. Goa Bombay Cartoon

     

    Review: Killer Buds or Mad Scientists? This is the ninth release from Portuguese-born and Austrian based record label Ketuh Records, and the second full length album to be released on the label.  From Brazil, Enzio, Tarcisio and Marcelo, collectively known as Killer Buds, are a Ketuh Records staple, appearing on the past five Ketuh compilations as well as having upcoming releases on Fragile Planet and Ketuh Records.  In varying mutations, you may know them as having produced in the past or present under the names Insect Seeker, Incosequent, Natural Noisy Maker, and Ultrasonic. 'Interfiber Skunk' is Killer Buds' debut full length release. 

     

    01. 'First Step'- And an aptly named track to begin our journey.  I'm instantaneously drawn in by the bassline in this track- not only is it an extremely prominent force driving this track onwards, but it also has an intense sound presence and loads of movement, resulting in a somewhat mysterious groove full of anticipation. The main theme is introduced using a light-hearted, fuzzy, liquid synth sound and a melody that creeps along with the groove, reminding me somewhat of CPU.  Quick clever change-ups, rewind fx, panned zooming buildups, short chopped up usage of samples, and an underlying breakbeat appearing at 4:06 all contribute to the effectiveness of this track. I must also mention the excellent usage of dynamic changes- this track just keeps gaining momentum with each breakdown and resulting build up. No doubt we are only seeing the Killer Buds intensity at about a 3 here, but a very strong first step indeed! 9/10

     

    02. 'Optical Activity'- If there ever was a track that could both make you want to freak out on the dancefloor and kick back, relax, and whatever, all at the same time- this is it. Settling us into the essence of the Killer Buds sound, we recognize a bassline equally as groovy as the first track. The main synth sound of 'First Step' has been further embellished with a stereo echo effect, creating a larger sound. It is also complemented by a second more drippy synth squeezing itself back and forth through the main melody. After a breakdown at 2:41, the bassline kicks back in at 2:53, with a more laid back groove and comfortable melody that both give the track room to breathe and allow the subtleties to break through. Quick, random, and somewhat goofy usage of samples that make you think "huh?" all lead to a SPLAT!! at the end. Good for the start of a nighttime set. 8/10

     

    03. 'I Got the Virus'- Consider the first two tracks on this album as a warm up to what Killer Buds really have to offer- then put this track on.  The trademark bassline sits slightly further back in this track, allowing the underlying breakbeat and powerful snare to share the spotlight. Change-ups in this track are highlighted by the usage of turntablist scratching fx- this part I love and for me it never gets old! The main synth sound used in the previous tracks sits further back here as it is contrasted by main melody- a simple, pure sound with slight delay. Further along in the track, both sounds share equal weight. At 3:41 the bassline changes to a more straightforward groove, laser sounds all around, preparing us for the final buildup...which I won't give away. I love the structure of this track, the perfect amount of breakdowns and start-stops, great usage of fx as well as the goofy mad scientist samples...I'll definately be playing this one in my dj sets- A Killer Track! 11/10

     

    04. 'Interfiber Skunk'- A beat with a distinct electro feel to it, and some evil bubbly sounds start this track off. Soon after, the bassline kicks in- much like before, a groove with lots of movement, only this time with a more bouncy elastic feel than in previous tracks. The two contrasting synth melodies return, only now both sounds have a wider and slightly distorted feel to them, giving way to still larger sound than we've heard before. A punchy snare is added into the mix, sealing this track's fate as a dancefloor smasher. 4:42 greets us with a massive, gratuitously drawn out, yet super stompingly effective build up- the first of its kind on this cd in fact! Following this, the melody is brought back in, only it's not as defined as it was earlier in this track...and therefore sounds a bit fluffy to me, but it shouldn't matter because by this point, everyone will be rocking out too much to even notice!! 9/10 

     

    05. 'Spells And Temptations'- Ominous bells in the distance, a dark rainy night, and an ethereal woosh, lead us to the voice of a mysterious old man who describes to us the secret that is "the virus". With many of the same elements and themes used in 'I Got the Virus', I saw this track as somewhat of a sequel to what we've heard previously. Zooming lazers and various squiggly fx add a more psychedelic feel to this groove. A rather long introductory sample takes us to the main melody of this track.  Here is a good example of one of Killer Buds' strengths- these guys can jam pack a track with samples, and totally make it work. I noticed this first with 'Everything is A Copy' off of InKrypto. Using numerous chopped up samples in a single track they weave together vague kryptic stories that despite their presence, never take prominance over the central melody. A massive buildup at the end leads to ??? One last question- Should it be 'Spells and Temptations' or 'Spells and Incantations'? 8/10

     

    06. 'Anti-Gravity'- Zooming in instantaneously, my expectations are set for a slamming track. The bassline is groovy with lots of subtle movement, the synth sound is goofy, bubbly, the melody funky. There is a distinctly tribal feel to the percussion in this track that I haven't heard in previous tracks. At 2:12, gravity befriends us, and we're falling down into the abyss of a 6/8 groove, which is accompanied by the original melody along with various delayed 'mad scientist' samples. Stomping along in slow motion, we then feel a silence- until a warbling woosh tosses us back into a massive buildup in which gravity fails us and snare rolls abound. Finally, we are pushed forward into a familar groove in which the bassline and snare patterns are somewhat reminiscent of a goa trance style of years past. 5:08 brings together the differing melodic lines in this track, and it is here, for the first time on this album, that the distinct syles of the three individuals creating this insanity that is the Killer Buds, truly stand out. 9/10 

     

    07. 'Orbital Interference'- The peaceful dawning of a new day. Just kidding. The bassline on this track is harder, more raw sounding, more distorted, and with a slight electro influence. Its different than we've heard previously, and it completely drives this track. The fills are unique, ranging from scrambled noise to slowed down 6/8 beats to a stuttering bass- always keeping you guessing. Tribal percussion, 3:00 brings us a panned and filtered breakdown leading us into a slight bassline change that does much to drive this track onwards. Silence and the sound of a flute, I'm thinking possible breakdown, until the kick and bassline slam back in, slowly building back up, the bassline panning along with a snare roll into silence, and then its Killer Buds melody all the way. Overall- 0% predictable. 100% satisfying. 10/10

     

    08. 'Goa Bombay Cartoon'-Swooping in for the final approach, you must ignore the title of this track or it will spoil the fun. We've got a massive, crisp sounding bassline as well as a strong punchy snare to start us off. A stuttering zoom and a trace of animation leads us into the main synth line (more percussive than melodic) that haphazardly stutters, skips, and meanders its way through the other elements in the track. Around 1:50 an epic (is it really goa??) melody begins to creep in, along with a buildup, and yes, soon enough we are full on mocking some old goa melody. A comical skid into a "wooooo-whooo-huue-huue-huueeeeee!!!", lazers abound, and a more classic Killer Buds melodic line builds us up into "that's a good one!".  The bassline slams back in more straighforward and driving than before, the (dare I say) cheesy goa melody over takes the Killer Buds sound, complemented by yet more lazers which all lead up into a breakdown that's over before you can say "huh??" The final buildup and resulting madness is massive, over the top, killer buds style, going out with a bang as always. 10/10   

     

    Favorites: 1,3(!!!), 4, 7(!!), 8

     

    Overall: Dark, Melodic, a totally massive sound all around- killer very strong production. The strength of this album lies in the expert ability of Killer Buds in manipulating spoken samples throughout this album that tell a story that we never quite understand. This is a fun listen from start to finish, these guys have a great sense of humor and its very refreshing to hear that shine through in their music. At times, in certain tracks the melodic lines and bassline can seem a bit monotonous and repetitive. However, overall, this does not detract from the effectiveness of the album as a whole. Go back and listen to "Another World" off of Suspended Reality and you will see just how far these guys have come.  One of the strongest upcoming acts from Brazil. Watch out for these guys- they will take over the world. 9/10

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    On behalf of the artists Ketuh thanks DP and Lauryn for their infallable reviews.

    Great also to see That you both convey what is not appealing to you in a constructive manner.

    Big thumbs up!!!!!

  6. Well its coming up to that time again to let

    you know about the next installment from

    Fragile Planet.

    Global Alliance, is an amalgamation of some

    of the world finest artists from 5 different continent's.

     

    Global Alliance

     

    1 NRS – Bison

     

    2 Scorb – Tundra

     

    3 Winter Demon – Time Attack

     

    4 Principles of Flight – Lava Frog

     

    5 Psychoactive – Stick ya Disco

     

    6 Killer Buds – Behind U

     

    7 Shift – Cipher Jabbawokkee

     

    8 Phatmatix – Pyroman

     

    9 Mr Peculiar – Funny Mushrooms

     

    It will be available mid june, i will post

    the exact date very soon.

     

    Distribution by Arabesque

    info@arab.co.uk

    0044 (0)20 8992 0098

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    Only few days left till the flooding begins . . . . . Best of luck FP crew. Its a ripper!

  7. Ketuh exposes the finest underground young Australian artists, another twilight monster compilation by Ketuh.

    Hefty Output, Pondscum and Psyboriginal are all first timers and working on albums to be released by Ketuh in the future ļ

     

    Psychedelic and intelligent sonic candy to fuel serotonin enhancing . . .

    Triptamind/Ketuh families in a Stellar collaboration.

     

    This cd is a voyage in that Transitional period from night to morning as the cd progresses).

     

    Ketuh Records on a Journey to Australia met the Triptamind crew where they bonded in inexplicable ways ļ.

    This cd is a token of our appreciation.

     

    Thank you Triptamind Crew!

     

    Track list:

     

    1 Psychoactive – Crazy cabby

    w&p: Steve Barr & Scott the Monkee / Australia

     

    2 Hefty Output – WTF? Rmx w&p: Dan w&p: Dan Verbi & Tim Hanlon / Australia

     

    3 Sycophant - Life and Death Rmx

    w&p: John Vougioukas / Australia

     

    4 SunGirl vs Iron Madness - Buddhist Pyramidi

    w&p: Yana Sungirl & Ziv Viner @ Sungirl studio / Russia

     

    5 Pondscum - Style Stalker

    w&p: Luke Danielewski / Australia

     

    6 Paranoize– Deception

    w&p: Alex Ladyzanskiy / Israel

     

    7 PhonicRequest vs Akhoa – Call 1334 Rmx

    w&p: Decaesteker Wilfried & Olivier Charpier/ France

     

    8 Psyboriginal –Spirited way Rmx

    w&p: Marc Freund / Australia

     

    9 Killer Buds – Biogenese

    w&p: Enzio, Marcelo & Tarcisio / Brasil

     

    Cover:

    www.ketuhrecords.com/releases

     

     

    Enjoy as we do!

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