We’re just getting started with 2008 and it certainly looks like episode 51 of the inthemix podcast sessions will be on of the year’s highlights! We have another of our special edition double headers this fortnight, with both Hook N Sling and Sam La More popping up to coincide with their new Ministry of Sound ‘Clubber’s Guide To 2008’ CD release. We’ve also got new music from Good Vibrations Festival acts High Contrast and Bag Raiders, as well as Dopamine. It’s hot!

Feature Artists

Hook N Sling – Plastic Wrap [Hussle]
For any up and coming producer the thought that one day you’d get your tunes signed, be able to tour the world, and eventually be asked to mix a Ministry Of Sound CD… well it’s something that anyone would dream of. When all of this happens in about one year, then you’d know that what you’re doing is something special. The story of Hook N Sling’s rise is something for the history books. Known for his breakthrough remix of Sarah McLeod’s ‘He Doesn’t Love You’ and his ARIA nominated collaboration with Kid Kenobi on ‘The Bump’, it’s made Hook a household name on the Australian dance scene.
>> www.myspace.com/hooknsling

Pnau – Wild Strawberries (Sam La More Remix) [etcetc]
The name Sam La More has been floating around for a while now, but it’s only recently that he’s come to the forefront thanks to work alongside Groove Terminator as Tonite Only and more recently his solo outings. His work as a producer behind the scenes has seen him travel the world and work with some of the globe’s biggest names, such as Gwen Stefani and the Pussycat Dolls, while his work on tracks like Sneaky Sound System’s ‘Pictures’ and The Potbelleez ‘Don’t Hold Back’ have kept his name in the spotlight. Sam is literally the man behind countless productions.
>> www.myspace.com/samlamore

Also On This Podcast…

Bag Raiders – Nil By Mouth (Knightlife Remix) [Bang Gang 12 Inches]
The Bag Raiders have just released a brand new EP, which features remixes of tracks from their recent ‘Fun Punch’ release. This track, ‘Nil By Mouth’, has been given the once over by Melbourne producer Knightlife. It’s released on the one and only Bang Gang 12 Inches label. The Bag Raiders tour with Good Vibrations in February.
>> www.bagraiders.com

High Contrast – Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [Hospital]
New music here from one of the UK’s most loved drum & bass acts, High Contrast has come with a cool new sound on ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’. Be sure to wait for the interesting transition from hip hop into tough drum & bass, and make sure you also catch High Contrast in the coming weeks as he tours for Good Vibrations.
>> www.hospitalrecords.com

Dopamine – Brave New World (Klaus Hill Remix) [Title Fight]
From Aussie breaks and tech-funk main player Dopamine, his latest single ‘Brave New World’, given a cool remix by Title Fight label boss Klaus Hill. Dopamine is in the UK at the moment, playing at clubs like Chew The Fat and Fabric. He’ll also be attending the Breakspoll awards later in February.
>> www.djdopamine.com

Hook N Sling and Sam La More’s brand new mix CD ‘Clubber’s Guide to 2008’ is out now through Ministry of Sound. Be sure to check them out on the national launch tour:

Thu 24 Jan – Mean Fiddler, Rouse Hill – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Fri 25 Jan – Vegas Mode at Capitol, Perth – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sat 26 Jan – Key Largo, Terrigal – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sun 27 Jan – HQ, Adelaide – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sat 2 Feb – Syrup, Hobart – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sun 3 Feb – Sounds on Sunday, Sydney – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Fri 8 Feb – Met & Code, Auckland – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sat 9 Feb – Family, Brisbane – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Fri 15 Feb – Q-Bar, Melbourne – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sat 16 Feb – MS Fest, Launceston – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Fri 22 Feb – Friction Academy, Canberra – Hook N Sling
Sat 23 Feb – Platinum, Gold Coast – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Fri 29 Feb – Rolling Rock, Noosa – Hook N Sling
Sat 8 Mar – Sirroco’s, Burnie – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Fri 14 Mar – Kings St Hotel, Newcastle – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sat 15 Mar – Velvet Underground, Cairns – Hook N Sling
Sat 15 Mar – Mass Nightclub, Airlie Beach – Sam La More
Thu 20 Mar – Bustin’ @ Cooney’s, Wollongong – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sat 22 Mar – Discovery, Darwin – Hook N Sling
Fri 28 Mar – Plantation, Coffs Harbour – Hook N Sling
Fri 28 Mar – One Nightclub, Albury – Sam La More
Sat 29 Mar – Inferno, Traralgon – Hook N Sling & Sam La More
Sun 30 Mar – The Roxy, Parramatta – Hook N Sling & Sam La More