NEWS

December 08
Percussion Lab wishes you all a happy holiday! We're hoping to help you keep the holiday's charm intact with this month's set from recently reborn Neo Ouija. After a three year hiatus, Neo Ouija is back. For the months of December and January, Percussion Lab is proud to host exclusive mixes from label head, Martin Hirsch, highlighting the label's past, present and future. This month, we begin with a retrospective look back at Neo Ouija's Pioneering IDM sound. And for those in NYC this month, be sure to check out former Neo Ouija artist Praveen, performing at Monkey Town in Brooklyn on December 28th.

November 08
Hope everyone had a great Halloween. Ghostly International threw down quite the Halloween party at Studio B in Brooklyn, NY, so props to Sam V. and crew for that. This month, we're extremely excited to bring you a mix by an artist whose music is almost always played at Percussion Lab events. Letherette. If you're not sure who that is, we don't blame you, their full length has yet to drop on Normrex, but be sure to check out the samples on their Myspace for what you're in for. Their mix for Percussion Lab is a tasty, slow hip hop origins masterpiece you will be nodding your head to for the rest of the month.

October 08
This month we bring you a boom-bap mix from Kper. Inspired by artists such as Dilla and Madlib, this mix is all about the heavy, neck snapping beats from a new generation of underground producers. From Flying Lotus and Ras G to Mike Slott in Glasgow, Kode 9 in London and Megasoid in Montreal, we at Percussion Lab agree that this new era of boom bap is quite possibly one of the most exciting things to happen to music recently. Also this month, be sure to check out the upcoming Cassette CMJ show at Public Assembly in Brooklyn, NY featuring Machinedrum, Thelonius Kapps and more.

September 08
Out of a brief summer hibernation with a bang. This month we're featuring a body thumping DJ Mix by Daly City Records mastermind, Mochipet. From Daly, California to Brooklyn, NY, Mochipet is rounding up the finest for a round of Mochipet remixes coming out this fall. There's a remix contest going on so fire up Ableton and hope to get on the releases featuring Chris De Luca vs. Phon.o, Darko (SpankRock), DJ C, Jahcoozi, Boreta (GlitchMob), Machine Drum and more... More info here!

May 08
Percussion Lab takes it to the rooftops for the summer! This month, we kick off a series of rooftop events with "Synchronicity Summer," a record release party for the Moodgadget & Ghostly International "Synchronicity Suite" compilation and Wisp's upcoming Rephlex Records release, "The Shimmering Hour." The lineup includes Wisp, Praveen, Machinedrum and Landau Orchestra side projects D. Gookin and Murray Flexor. Moodgadget's Aarnio closes out the night with Space Disco and more. To top it off, we bring you Warp Records' Flying Lotus' hard to find BBC Radio Mix.

January 08
This month's featured Podcast is the Landau Orchestra's performance from Percussion Lab's Flying Lotus Record Release Party. Their forward thinking fusion of jazz, funk, glitch and hip hop left the speakers throbbing and the crowd amazed. We'll be featuring some other sets from this night in the near future. Be sure to check out this month's XLR8R Exclusive Podcast for Percussion Lab's Praveen mixing a fresh selection of Ghostly International's upcoming gems.

October 07
Percussion Lab and Warp Records are proud to present a Flying Lotus Record Release Party! With a style that oozes freshness this EP has been causing a flurry of excitement ever since it touched down within the confines of the Warp office. Don't sleep on Flying Lotus' fresh take on thick, dirty, body-rocking beats, this October 13th, 2007 @ Luna Lounge. Featuring Flying Lotus, Machinedrum, The Gaslampkiller, Landau Orchestra and Praveen.

August 07
Thanks to everyone who came out to last month's show and made it our best event ever. We've got some tasty treats in store for NYC in the near future. Stay tuned. This month's set comes from Jungletalk, a pair of DJs who live and breathe pop from the days when pop was actually any good. They will be DJing alongside Praveen, Jimmy Edgar, Shakeyface and Machinedrum this coming weekend, September 1st. The show's called Dayglo so be sure to wear some neon, kids.

July 07
Percussion Lab Presents Jimmy Edgar, Daedelus, Flying Lotus, Praveen and Igal at Brooklyn's Luna Lounge, July 21st. Get excited. We're also happy to present an exclusive live IDM set by Sonority.

June 07
This month's featured set is a tasty slice of dystopian hip hop from Mush Records' Thavius Beck. We're happy to present his performance from our Mush Records showcase event. Speaking of events, Percussion Lab and our partners in crime Cassette have been keeping New York busy lately with our Brooklyn rooftop parties. June 29th sees Percussion Lab founder Praveen throw down at Cassette's rooftop jam in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Next month, get ready for a stellar Percussion Lab show featuring Flying Lotus, Daedelus and Jimmy Edgar.

May 07
Pandatone graces the lab this month with a DJ set of electronic minimalism in shades of pop. Get ready to get sentimental. On the Live front, Percussion Lab is happy to be a part of two dope events happening this May. First, May 12th, Praveen drops his latest mix at Cassette. Daedelus and The Guts perform live, with Machinedrum, Jungletalk, The Flashbulb, Egg Foo Young and more DJing. Two weeks later, Percussion Lab teams up with Cassette to bring you Landau Orchestra's album release party. Calmer joins them, performing live.

April 07
Enjoy the Caural.

March 07
The site has been updated with new images and videos for your entertainment. The next set this month is possibly one of our best dubby, downtempo sets yet, compliments of the talented Jet Jaguar. Up next are two exclusive live sets from Mush Records artists Caural and Thavius Beck. In the pipeline are sets by Milanese, Sonority, Andrea Ayotte & Minisystem, and myself, Praveen. Tell your friends, Percussion Lab is back with a vengeance. Let us know what you're thinking!

February 07
Percussion Lab was proud to host the final stop of Mush Records' fall tour. If you didn't have the pleasure of being there in person, we're bringing you exclusive live sets from the trio which graced Brooklyn's South Paw this past fall. First off is Daedelus, followed later in the month by Caural and Thavius Beck. In the middle of all that, a fantastic set by Jet Jaguar! Sign up for our sexy new HTML email over to the right...

January 06
Wow! Its been a while. No, we're not gone. Percussion Lab is here to stay and there's plenty in store for 2007 to keep you busy! Here's a fresh new mix from Ryan Elliott for starters - look forward to an exclusive DJ mix by Jet Jaguar next... Our Percussion Lab Presents compilation is falling into place, featuring music by Benoit Pioulard, Machine Drum, Landau Orchestra, Sawako, RJ Valeo and more! Stay tuned.

October 06
Percussion Lab swings back into action with a featured Live Set by Morgan Packard and two Live Events! Be sure not to miss MachineDrum, Calmer and Praveen at Percussion Lab's "New Languages Festival" afterparty on Sat. October 21st. The following week, on Fri. October 27th, Percussion Lab hosts the final stop of the latest Mush Records tour, featuring Daedelus, Caural and Thavius Beck, as well as Praveen on the 1 & 2s.

August 06
Percussion Lab takes a brief break event wise during August. The long awaited BAPLab Mix Side B will be featured throughout the month, followed next month by a set by Morgan Packard and an end of summer rooftop party.

July 06
July's lineup is two mixes featuring performers from BAPLab, the Bushwick Art Project's latest one day festival. Side A consists of more relaxed, downtempo and ambient artists from the festival, while Side B features a selection of minimal techno's finest from BAPLab's roster, heavy on the brooklyn. Anyone in NYC be sure to check our next live event, this time a rooftop party in Bushwick, Brooklyn, showcasing a selection of artists from the upcoming BAPLab festival.

June 06
Percussion Lab has been busy teaming up with the Bushwick Art Project to bring you BAPLab 2006, a one day festival of modern electronic music and art. The festival features over 50 artists and musicians, including such Percussion Lab favorites as Lusine, Ryan Elliott and Machinedrum. Next month we will be featuring a set which showcases artists performing at BAPLab. Until then, be sure to come check out Percussion Lab at the Lucky Cat, Friday, June 30th, to celebrate a very special Percussion Lab birthday!

May 06
Check the mix from Andrea Ayotte & MiniSystem for a nice dose of minimal electronics. Percussion Lab is hosting another monthly event at the lucky cat this month - May 19th - this time partnering with a group of artists for a gallery opening. Praveen will be performing and Alex English will be DJing. In other news, the Ryan Elliott DJ Mix and our 24/7 stream are finally back online...

April 06
This month Percussion Lab is featuring a set from Lackluster, a personal favorite of ours. This recent set may be a little more angular and raw than you're used to from Lackluster and its a fantastic glimpse of a new, live direction. Also, be sure to check out Calmer (a Percussion Lab legend) and Sofalofa (from the UK) performing at Percussion Lab's monthly live event.

March 06
Rockwell (AkA Deru) and Chemta drop a dope old school hip hop mix on Percussion Lab this March. Side A and Side B will be featured on this site and the podcast on the 1st and 15th respectively. For anyone in the NYC area, be sure to come check out Mad E.P., RJ Valeo and Dub Quixote at Percussion Lab's continuing live event.

February 06
On the 15th of this month Percussion Lab's brief hiatus will end with the featuring of a special DJ mix by Dan Lo.Fi and hopefully, the rebirth of our recently defunct stream. On the 18th is the next installment of our series of live events. This month we have a lineup of DJs, with Gemini, Jason oS and Trope all spinning a slick selection of downtempo, drum and bass, and minimal dubby techno. Drop by and say hello.

January 06
This month's featured set is a recording of Ezekiel Honig's skilled performance at Percussion Lab's December 05 monthly event. Percussion Lab will be hosting another event at the Lucky Cat in Brooklyn, Jan 20th.


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SCHEDULE

November 08
Letherette Brown Lounge Vol 2 Mix
Roughly chopped Madlib rythms imbued with a feel good vintage vibe.

October 08
Kper WonkFonk Mix
Break your neck to Kper's Hip/Glitchhop WonkFonk DJ Mix.

September 08
Mochipet PetHop Mix
Mochipet drops a banging mix of thick, dirty, crunk and IDM influenced beats.

May 08
Flying Lotus BBC Radio Mix
Another Percussion Lab favorite - Flying Lotus at the peak of his game.

January 08
Landau Orchestra Live from NYC
One of our favorite sets. A perfect fusion of Jazz, Funk, Soul and Electronics.

October 07
Isomer Transition Live from NYC
Minimal Tech done right. Heady thick atmospheres, deep bass and crisp, consistent percussion.

August 07
Jungletalk DJ Mix
Classic. Pop. Bliss.

July 07
Sonority Live from the Czech Republic
IDM from the motherland.

June 07
Thavius Beck Live from
Percussion Lab
Dystopian electro hop beats straight from Percussion Lab's Mush Records Fall Tour Event

May 07
Pandatone Exclusive DJ Mix
An exclusive, sentimental, DJ mix of electronics, pop and amience.

April 07
Caural Live from Percussion Lab
A brooklyn homecoming set.

March 07
Jet Jaguar Exclusive DJ Mix
A delicious, dubby mix from Jet Jaguar.

February 07
Daedelus Live from Percussion Lab
A dancefloor friendly live set by Daedelus.

January 07
Ryan Elliott Exclusive DJ Mix 2
Another body jockin' mix from techno mastermind, Ryan Elliott.

October 06
Morgan Packard Live from NYC
An Ambient Live Set from one of NYC's most talented atmospheric producers.

July 06
BAPLab Mix Side A & B
Two Mixes featuring Artists from BAPLab 2006, a festival of Digital Art & Music.

May 06
Andrea Ayotte & Minisystem "SoundSystems" Mix
A mix of minimal techno's finest and beyond.

April 06
Lackluster Live from Dublin
A lengthy, crunchy, cut-up set of melodically minded electronics.

March 06
Rockwell & Chemta
Side A | Side B
Rockwell (AkA Deru) and Chemta drop a dope old school hip hop mix on Percussion Lab.

February 06
Dan Lo.Fi DJ Mix
A diverse mix of electronics from Dan Lo.Fi's catalog of productions.

January 06
Ezekiel Honig Live from Percussion Lab
A special treat from December 05's Percussion Lab monthly event.

December 05
Boltfish Recordings Label Showcase Mix
A showcase mix of this young, promising electronic music label.

Ryan Elliott DJ Mix
A DJ Mix featuring the Ghostly International and Spectral beat master, Ryan Elliott. Ill minimal techno.

November 05
Miles Tilmann Live from Chicago
Second exclusive set for Percussion Lab from this Consumers Label artist.

Lusine Live from Chicago
Ghostly International IDM maestro, Lusine, drops a visceral live set.

October 05
Alex Sins DJ Mix
Exclusive set from Merck and Beta Bodega DJ, Alex Sins. Respect to Merck Records for half a decade of ill electronic music.

Ochre Live from London
Exclusive set by Toytronic and Subvariant recording artist, Ochre.

September 05
Sense Live from Australia
A live set of soothing, emotional electronic music from Neo Ouija and U-Cover artist, Sense.

August 05
Yair Etziony and Ido Govrin Live from Tel Aviv
A group of live sets from the founders of Interval Records.

SRL Label Showcase Mix
A showcase of this new label, begun by a founder of Ai Records.

July 05
Extramile Album Showcase Mix
A DJ Mix showcasing Extramile's debut album, "Forecast," from the founder of Axons.Org, DLG.

Apegenine Recordings Label Showcase Mix
A showcase of Apegnine's small but striking catalog.

June 05
Milanese Live from Birmingham
An exclusive live set from Warp Records artist, Milanese.

May 05
N5md Label Showcase Mix
A mix of emotional electronics from N5md, compliments of Pietro.

Kero Live from Detroit
A live set from Detroit Underground founder, Kero.

April 05
Praveen Live from NYC
A live set, featuring recordings and performances of live piano, drums and synths, from Neo Ouija & Music Related recording artist and Percussion Lab founder, Praveen.

PERCUSSION LAB PRESENTS

Neo Ouija Retrospective DJ Mix
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Ah, Neo Ouija. For an IDM fan in the late 90's and early 2000's, Neo Ouija was a breath of simple, melodic fresh air. Originally led by Lee Norris (Metamatics / Norken), the breeding ground for artists such as Xela, Deru, Praveen, Kettel, Geiom and more, sadly closed its doors in 2005. Apparently, this was merely a temporary hiatus, as the dedicated Martin Hirsch has recently reopened Neo Ouija with a fresh new stable of relevant, contemporary artists. For the months of December and January, Percussion Lab is proud to host exclusive sets taking a look back at Neo Ouija's influential past, and a glimpse into their promising future. This set from label head Martin Hirsch highlights Neo Ouija's earlier, IDM influenced, always melodic output. Enjoy. Next month we bring you a look at Neo Ouija's more dancefloor friendly upcoming output.

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