The side-effect of Rod Stewarts superstardom has been that few take him seriously as an artist. Rhinos four-disc box, The Rod Stewart Sessions, is designed to prompt re-evaluation, showcasing an artist at work: an artist writing lyrics, stretching out melodies, changing arrangements, anything he can do to get a piece of music to work. This, naturally, is not passive listening; although the differences are often notable, especially on the earliest tracks, it demands attention because so many of these are working tracks, not finished masters. As the set winds to a conclusion in the late 90s — the last album covered is Rods Brit-pop homage When We Were the New Boys, tellingly also the last rock & roll album hes made as of this 2009 release — outtakes begin to outnumber the rough cuts, and there are some good ones, including takes on Paul Wellers "Changingman" and Oasis "Rocking Chair." Still, it takes a little bit of effort to get there, as the set dips in interest during the mid-80s, when Rod hit a creative lull, but that is easily overshadowed, as it always is, by the glory of his 70s work. Here, theres an undeniable charge in hearing Rod muck about in the studio, figuring out the words for "Maggie May" and "You Wear It Well," figuring out how to give "Los Paraguayos" a kick, joking around on the music hall romp "My Dads Trouser." True, this is all the province of the dedicated, but for those curious listeners who decide to wade into these deep waters, they will indeed find a sharp, engaged, interpretive singer and songwriter, the artist who has been obscured in the wake of Rods superstardom

Tracklist:
01. De Leon & Gum Me - Awake [Big & Dirty]
02. Future Favorite: BT feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw - A Million Stars (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Remix) [Nettwerk]
03. LTN - Forever in You [Morrison Recordings]
04. First State presents OneWorld - The One That Got Away [First State Deep]
05. tyDi feat. Tania Zygar - Why Do I Care? (Clashback Remix) [S107]
06. Kyau & Albert - Always A Fool (2011 rework) [Euphonic]
07. Andy Moor feat. Sue McLaren – Fight The Fire (Club mix) [Ava Recordings]
08. Shogun - Skyfire (Alex Morph Remix) [Armind]
09. Simon Patterson feat. Lucy Pullin - Keep Quiet [Night Vision]
10. Roger Shah feat. Adrina Thorpe - Island (Club mix) (from the album openminded) [Magic Island]
11. Super8 & Tab feat. Anton Sonin - Black Is The New Yellow (Protoculture Remix) [Anjunabeats]

Fireball Recordings launches its first compilation series "Fireball Hard House Sessions and we have the absolute King hard the hard stuff Andy Farley to launch the series. Andy has hand picked his favourite releases from the Fireball back catalogue and produced a storming mix!

There are so many superlatives in which to accurately describe Andy Farley, but his global reputation as one of the most sought after artists is probably the highest accolade you can achieve.

His unquestionable technical ability, knowledge and passion
of the hard dance scene is the envy of many and goes some way in explaining his huge popularity amongst a wide cross-section of todays audiences.
Describing his talents behind the decks is only part of the story; Andys production credits includes a vast back catalogue of anthems, albums and collaborations with the likes of Technikal, Base Graffiti, Paul Maddox, Frank Farrell, Ben Townsend, Ben Stevens and Paul Glazby.

Heavy weight labels such as Tidy Trax and Vicious Circle
regularly sign Andys work, while his own Cubed Recordings label is a platform to showcase the distinct Farley sound, which continually evolves to deliver cutting edge dance floor fillers.

Andy Farley really is hard house at its best!

Tracklist :

01. Matt Darey feat. Leax - Hold Your Breath (KhoMha Remix) [Nocturnal Global]
02. Judge Jules - City Nights (Mat Zo Remix) [Reset]
03. Bart Claessen - Fantomah [Flashover]
04. Space RockerZ feat. Tania Zygar - Puzzle Piece (Daniel Heatcliffs Farewell Remix) [S107]
05. Aiera & Osiris - Supra (Daniel Kandi pres. Timmus Mix) [Blue Soho]
06. Anhken pres. Fyrsta - If Not Me (Norin & Rad Remix) [Enhanced]
07. Marc Marberg with Kyau & Albert - Neo Love (Dennis Sheperd Remix) [Euphonic] [Tune Of The Week]
08. Leon Bolier - Staircase [Streamlined]
09. Solis & Sean Truby - Loaded (Ben Gold Remix)
10. Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (Eric Prydz Remix - Sean Tyas Rework)

World Beat Cafe offers a steamy tropical blend of Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms, including full and partial-mix grooves and variations to build song sections. This collection emphasizes popular Latin percussion instruments including congas, quintos, tumbas, timbales, cowbells, handbells, bongos, claves, agogo bells, triangles, chekeres, and a variety of shakers and ganzas. Also featured are lesser-known percussion instruments such as surdo, pandeiro, tamborim, Udu, ankle bells, cajon, and more.

Tracklist:
01. Chicane - Poppiholla
02. Kyau & Albert - I Love You (Cosmic Gate Remix)
03. Filo & Peri with Mike Saint-Jules - Far From Reach
04. Pandora Bx - Bad Romance
05. Madonna vs David Guetta - Revolver (Paul Van Dyk Remix)
06. 2-4 Grooves Feat. Reki D. - Relax
07. The Real Booty Babes - 3 (Kindervater Remix)
08. Rockstroh - Tanzen
09. DJ Yanny Pres. Terraformer - Won't Forget These Days 2k10
10. 2Vibez - Love Will Rise Again
11. Dennis Sheperd & Cold Blue - Freefalling

AND OTHER...

100% Pure Trance brings together 2011’s biggest anthems from the world’s biggest DJ producers and fresh remixes of classic anthems. As well as bringing you al the contemporary trance anthems, the album also includes fresh remixes of trance classics including Paul van Dyks "For An Angel (Activa Remix)", Veracochas "Carte Blanche (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix)", Graces "Not Over Yet (Max Graham vs Protoculture Remix)", Ferry Corsten s "Punk (Cosmic Gate Remix)" and Blank and Jones "Cream (Iced)" plus new versions of monster anthems such as Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Yves V and Angger Dimas amazing new take on classic "Madagascar", Cosmic Gate’s hot remake of UK top 10 hit "The Theme" and Ernesto vs. Bastians respectful rework of the Faithless hit "God is a DJ". Massive!

The Hampton/Winston-Salem 97(11/21-23) shows featured Phish at a peak of execution and flow. Throughout the shows, Phish seized most every opportunity to lift and expand. Paul Languedocs stereo mix, mastered by Fred Kevorkian, funnels the energy of these special shows nearly 15 years later. Hampton/Winston-Salem 97 contains all the music played over these 3 shows for a total of 45 songs - over 8 hours of music - including never-before-heard material from soundchecks at both venues. The 7-CD box set, a must-own collection for any Phish fan.