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2007 opened an exciting new chapter in the working life of UNKLE’s James Lavelle – someone who has already crammed countless careers into barely three decades. ‘War Stories’ is the first album on James’ new label Surrender All. For the first time Lavelle will have management, record label and recording studio under one roof – his new West London base Surrender Sounds.
Here, ever the able multi-tasker, he’ll juggle increasingly far-flung DJ bookings, film projects and remixes (recent work includes Massive Attack’s ‘False Flags’, Depeche Mode’s ‘John The Revelator’, Robert Plant’s ‘The Enchanter’, Metallica’s ‘Frantic’ and Queens Of The Stone Age’s ‘Burn The Witch’ and ‘No One Knows’) while overseeing the immaculate packaging and artwork specifications for which UNKLE is justly famous.
“The feeling I have now is the feeling that I had when I first started Mo’ Wax,” he explains, of the label that broke dozens of acts including DJ Shadow, Air and Blackalicious, spread the word about David Axlerod and Bathing Ape’s Nigo, and defined a whole era. “It’s totally positive. From the music to the packaging to the artwork to the videos, I am able to work with the people I want to work with.”
UNKLE: the dark of the night
by JackT on March 15th, 2010
Throughout the various incarnations of UNKLE, the one constant has been James Lavelle. Over a couple of beers at a Sydney pub, the man tells inthemix about the new album and indulging his “egotistical and naughty” side as a DJ. [more]
James Lavelle: Still underground
by Timmac on October 15th, 2009
The globetrotting British DJ-producer is a dab hand at producing everything from banging progressive house to ambient film scores and hip-hop, and his new Global Underground release is the latest reminder of his far-reaching talents. [more]
You can’t look past the brilliance of UNKLE. It’s been James Lavelle's musical outlet for nearly fifteen years, its output as gripping as it is diverse. And now we have something altogether different once again with 'End Titles... Stories For Film'. [more]
There’s a powerful emotional resonance to the sounds on UNKLE's 'War Stories' album, and there’s been speculation that it was inspired by frontman James Lavelle’s own personal disappointments. Showing us his battle scars, if you will. [more]
If you'd had the chance to collaborate with musical geniuses like Thom Yorke & DJ Shadow, were the brains behind record label Mo'Wax, and your first ever live show sold out almost instantaneously, you'd be the happiest man alive, right? Wrong... [more]
Free UNKLE remix mp3 download
After The Duke Spirit featured on the last UNKLE album, adding vocals to their track ‘Mayday’, it seems James Lavelle and co were so impressed they decided to return the favour. Grab the remix for free from inthemix this week! [more]
UNKLE’s James Lavelle locked for Club Club next Saturday
He’s just about to enter the country to get onboard the Big Day Out juggernaut as it rolls around the country, to play live as part of UNKLE for the first time everin Australia. But if you’re keen to also catch him in DJ mode then you’re in luck… [more]
Check out UNKLE live on ITM-TV
James Lavelle returns to Australia this month, but this time he's bringing the full UNKLE live show along for the ride. Get a sneak peak of what's in store with ITM-TV! [more]
Big Day Out sideshow bonanza!
Wondering who on the Big Day Out lineup would be squeezing in some sideshow action when they tour the country throughout January and February 2008? [more]
The long awaited second round of acts for the 2008 Big Day Out is here, with ITM on the money with the previously announced rumours of UNKLE and Carl Cox. [more]
It's never too early in the year for Big Day Out rumours, and here at ITM HQ we've been hearing murmurs for the past month or so about possible headliners for next year's tour. Word on the street tips Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox and UNKLE for BDO 08! [more]
UNKLE's key instigator, James Lavelle, was recently in town on a whistle-stop DJ tour and he took some time out of his schedule to talk with inthemix, revealing he'll be back in January with his band in tow for a full live tour. [more]
With a well worn reputation as one of the more outspoken figures in electronic music, James Lavelle of UNKLE made his opinion known on the somewhat lukewarm response to his last tour of Australia on the Future Music Festival. [more]
Supports for James Lavelle's shows in Sydney and Melbourne have now been announced, and it's looking to be a night of pure unadulterated quality in both cities! [more]
As revealed yesterday on ITM, James Lavelle - the man behind UNKLE - is set to return to Australia in September, playing two exclusive DJ dates proudly presented by your good friends at inthemix! [more]
Riding high on the success of his recently released UNKLE album 'War Stories', UK electronic music impresario James Lavelle is set to head back to Australia in September for DJ dates and UNKLE promo commitments. [more]
ITM's Austalian exclusive! See the new Unkle video here on inthemix first. [more]
James Lavelle's Tiesto shocker
Tiesto's 'Kaleidoscope' certainly divided fans with its indie leanings, but it's found a very unexpected supporter in UNKLE mastermind James Lavelle. [more]
New UNKLE album set to drop
Although he’s currently gearing up to bring his eclectic music tastes to the costumed masses at this weekend’s super-sized Playground Weekender festival, James Lavelle has been busy beavering away on a new studio album from UNKLE. [more]
James Lavelle readying new UNKLE album
Preparing for a DJ tour of Australia this February, UNKLE mastermind James Lavelle is also set to release his band’s newest album in May. [more]
UNKLE collaborators Richard File and James Lavelle part ways
In a decision that is “mutual and amicable”, UNKLE mainstay Richard File has departed the band to concentrate on his new group, We Fell to Earth. [more]
Big Day Out 2008 lived up to the promise of it's lineup with something for everyone to see them through the day. [more]
Club Club feat. James Lavelle @ Chinese Laundry, Sydney (26/01/07)
by Andrew Wowk on January 29th, 2008
UNKLE's James Lavelle, along with Bjorn Wilkie and Jnr J, all together rocked Chinese Laundry on Australia Day. All in all another great night – it’s becoming the standard, really. Keep the quality coming, Laundry. [more]
UNKLE delivered an amazing sideshow last week, showcasing tracks from their new album 'War Stories' - the twist on the album versions of the tracks was sublime, with a heap of energy being thrown into each track. [more]
A life changing performance from Rage Against the Machine. A Smashing closing set in the Boiler Room from Carl Cox. Faultless Organisation. All of these things combined and more made 2008 edition of the Big Day Out one of the best. Ever. [more]
Lavelle hit our shores with a bag full of musical goodies, eager to illustrate just how he achieved god-like status and earned himself so many of his fans. And according to local reports, Lavelle was on a minimal tip... [more]
This fortnight we bring you a special ‘winners edition’ to coincide with the results of the 2008 inthemix50 announced recently. We speak with Tydi about his historic win, and also feature one of his newest tracks! [more]
After 2 years, we've reached a rather significant milestone - we’d like to welcome you to our 50th edition of the inthemix podcast sessions! [more]
UNKLE - End Titles… Stories for Film
While purists will argue that UNKLE hasn’t reached the heights it scaled with DJ Shadow, those with a more open mind will appreciate Lavelle’s longevity. UNKLE has reinvented itself time and time again, all the while remaining as experimental. [more]
UNKLE - More Stories
Don’t be put off by the deceiving title of UNKLE’s latest offering ‘More Stories’, which suggests more of the same. This release explores uncharted terrain that hovers somewhere between purging mayhem and unadulterated bliss. [more]
UNKLE - Hold My Hand
UNKLE’s recently-released third album ‘War Stories’ captured James Lavelle and Richard File in considerably reinvigorated form, having eschewed the slightly awkward breaks-dominated trajectory of their preceding ‘Never Never Land’ effort. [more]
Love is a battlefield, and James Lavelle’s well-documented disappointments provide ammunition for the dark, confronting weapon that is the UNKLE collective’s third album 'War Stories'. Warning - excess exposure may lead to shell-shock. [more]
James Lavelle - Bangkok Mini Mix
UNKLE's James Lavelle gives us a teaser of his new GU37 BANGKOK compilation right here on ITM! [more]
James Lavelle (UNKLE) - Noir Promo Mix
Described once as the Hunter S. Thompson of DJs, the founder of MoWax records, UNKLE impresario and the man behind the music, fashion and art set up Surrender-All returns to Australia for his first shows here in years! [more]
UNKLE: End Titles video series
UNKLE’s ‘End Stories... Music For Film’ is a limited edition release, and it features exclusive unreleased tracks and remixes from their acclaimed ‘War Stories’ album of 2007. [more]
UNKLE - Burn My Shadow (Live at Montreaux Jazz Festival)
Recorded at legendary French event the Montreaux Jazz Festival, get a taste of James Lavelle's genre bending UNKLE live show on ITM-TV! [more]
UNKLE - Reign (Live at Montreaux Jazz Festival)
Recorded at legendary French event the Montreaux Jazz Festival, get a taste of James Lavelle's genre bending UNKLE live show on ITM-TV! [more]
Recorded at legendary French event the Montreaux Jazz Festival, get a taste of James Lavelle's genre bending UNKLE live show on ITM-TV! [more]
Recorded at legendary French event the Montreaux Jazz Festival, get a taste of James Lavelle's genre bending UNKLE live show on ITM-TV! [more]
Last in Australia in September, ITM caught up with James Lavelle of UNKLE while in Sydney, speaking with him about whether his outspoken nature ever sees him put in hot water. [more]
Last in Australia in September, ITM caught up with Lavelle while in Sydney, finding out how he's found touring live for the first time in 2007. [more]
ITM AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE! See the new Unkle video here on ITM first. [more]
