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Artist of the Week: Merge of Equals

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Germany’s Sine Music has become a staple of The Chillcast with their steady flow of laid back compilations such as Chillbar, Cosmic Chill Lounge, and Cool Off Chillout. One of the acts that consistently stands out from these collections is, without a doubt, Merge of Equals. Zurich producer, Flavio Maspoli, has collected 18 of his moody chillout singles to create the first-ever artist album for this comp-centric label. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect! With summer in full swing, this hour and a half long mix of lush instrumentals and exotic vocal tracks is sure to set the mood for drinks with friends out under the stars on those long, warm nights. Now you know I love female vocals so I’m pleased to note that this album features an International mix of lovely singers including Gina Estrada, Shunnae Love, Megumi, Sitta, Kotomi, and Fiona Daniel. All in all, Merge of Equals’ Intoxicating certainly lives up to it’s title with dreamy soundscapes and a loungey Ibiza mood.

Sine Music and Merge of Equals have generously allowed us to offer a free download of the song “Photic Zone” from this album for a limited time. You can also stream 3 other songs in full from the Last.FM site, so be sure to check it out!

Merge of Equals

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Chillcast #174: What U Live 4

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The Chillcast has got more of what you live for; the very best new music online! Sorry, I couldn’t resist a tie-in with a song that I’m very excited to present to you fine listeners this week featuring one my favorite artists whom I’ve never been able to play on the show before due to my show’s strict Podsafe status. This whole show is truly exceptional, with some great new finds and music sent in to the show. You are in for a treat, my friends! Hey, don’t forget to download the free album, EP and song included in the shownotes. Enjoy!

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Playlist:

  1. “Spinning (Extended Version)” Balligomingo Under An Endless Sky (2009) Buy CD on Amazon | Buy Digitally via Balligomingo
  2. “From Out Of Nowhere (Tom Pritchard Remix)”  Adam Fielding From Out Of Nowhere (2009) Download Free Mp3 EP
  3. “Changing” Xemplify Silk Lounge Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Time And Tide” GXR Diamonds & Pearls Lounge Vol. 2 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Dexterity” Double6Project Doublesix (2009) Download Free Mp3 Album
  6. “If You Were Mine” Merge of Equals Intoxicating (2009) Buy on Beatport | Buy on iTunes
  7. “Will You (Frederic Galliano Remix)” Bob Holroyd Re:Mixed | Re:Constructed | Re: Worked (2009) Buy CD on Bob’s site
  8. “Don’t Look Back (Omegaman Remix)” Tal M. Klein Presents The Disco Builders Don’t Look Back EP (2009) Buy on Juno
  9. “Believe Me” Blu Mar Ten Believe Me EP (2009) Buy on iTunes
  10. “Lie To Ourselves (ft. Jen Lasher – Original Radio Edit)” Christopher Lawrence & Dave Audé Lie To Ourselves (2009) More On This Album | Download Free Mp3
  11. “What You Live For (Laidback Luke Remix)” The Partysquad feat. Doyle Bramhall II & Erykah Badu What You Live For (2009) Buy Dance4Life 2009 on iTunes | Buy What You Live For (Single) on Beatport (exclusive!)

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Chillcast Video #31: Merge of Equals

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Today’s musical guest is Merge of Equals, with their new video for “Take You There” featuring guest vocalist Sitta. This is the first single from the band’s first full-length album, Intoxicating, just released by Sine Music. Check out my review of the album next week on my new Artist of the Week feature. I’ll also be including another great track from the album on this week’s Chillcast with Anji Bee, so don’t miss out!

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Chillcast #173: New & Ecclectic

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This week we check out more groovy tracks from some of the great new releases sent in to The Chillcast last week plus some even newer releases and new artists to the show. This episode features a pleasinginly eclectic mix of downtempo, house, dub, electro funk, world, idm, and drum ‘n’ bass. Of course, you can just call it all “chillout” if you like! Don’t forget to grab the 4 free downloads, care of IODA. Hey, hope you’re enjoying your summer, baby, I know I sure am!

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Playlist:

  1. “Creativity (ft. Shunnae Love)” Merge of Equals Intoxicating (2009) Buy on Beatport | Buy on iTunes
  2. “Good Fellas (Short Cut)” Schwarz & Funk Sunset House Cafe Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Moonlit Horizons” Desert Dwellers Downtemple Dub: Roots (2009) More On This Album | Free Mp3
  4. “I Hear You Dreaming (Larry Heard Nocturnal Mix)” Ananda Project ft. Heather Johnson & Terrance Downs Mix the Vibe: Osunlade (2009) More On This Album | Free Mp3
  5. “Alone” Tal M. Klein Presents The Disco Builders Don’t Look Back EP (2009) Buy on Juno
  6. “Se Eu For” Romulo Fróes No Chão Sem O Chão (2009) More On This Album | Free Mp3
  7. “Printshop” Badmammal Album 3 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Made of Air” Blu Mar Ten Believe Me EP (2009) Buy on iTunes
  9. “The Third Planet” Meditronica Meditronica (2009) More On This Album | Free Mp3
  10. “World Gone Crazy (Psychosomatic Radio Mix)” Sleepthief ft. Coury Palermo World Gone Crazy EP (2009) Buy on iTunes

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Chillcast #172: Instant Bliss

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A flood of fantastic new music came in over the 4th of July weekend, so this show basically put itself together. With a few tracks from the new Music Alley (formerly Podsafe Music Network) and Promonet thrown in and one more song from Chillcast Artist of the Week, Under, we have got one heck of a show today! Song premiers, remixes, and sneak peaks — even a Chillcast Exclusive — compose this lush, vocal filled show. Prepare to hit the “repeat” button, baby.

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Playlist:

  1. “World Gone Crazy (Sensory Gate Remix)” Sleepthief ft. Coury Palermo World Gone Crazy EP (2009) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Menina (ft. Fiona Daniel)” Merge of Equals Intoxicating (2009) Buy on Beatport
  3. “Don’t Look Back” Tal M. Klein Presents The Disco Builders Don’t Look Back EP (2009) Buy on Juno
  4. “Ven A Mi” Velvet Lounge Project Trip To The Beach (2008) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Badooba” The Flavor Foundation Instant Bliss (2009) On Music Alley | Buy on iTunes
  6. “Be Real” Schwarz & Funk ft. Eve Lamell Sunset House Cafe Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  7. “Mais Ca Ne Fait Rien” Zofka Chocolat (2008) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Airports (ft. Manta Ray)” Operon Airports EP (2009) Download Free Mp3 | Buy on iTunes
  9. “Berkeley” Under More Pleasant Grey (2009) Buy on iTunes
  10. “Counting Waves” Sarah Fimm White Birds EP (2009) On Music Alley | Buy on iTunes
  11. “From Out Of Nowhere (Original Mix)” Adam Fielding From Out Of Nowhere (2009) Download Free Mp3 EP
  12. “Stars Collide (Acoustic)” Damien.S ft. Femke Exclusive! (2009) Due out late July

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Chillcast #163: German Lounge & More

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Ooh wee do I have a tasty show lined up for you this week… Lots of brand new music popped up in my inbox this week and I can hardly wait to share it all with you. Look forward to a 4 song set of German Lounge Chillout, flanked by lovely pop electronica – including a sneak peek at Moby’s upcoming new album! Don’t forget to grab the free Moby mp3… BTW, this show was recorded Wednesday, so now tonight is the Lakers’ 3rd game in the 2nd round – GO LAKERS!

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Playlist:

  1. “Far Away” Under More Pleasant Grey (2009) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Ashbury (ft. Julie Gomel) Shine Live in Studio (2009) Vote For Shine @ Worldwide Festival
  3. “Hot Rain” Merge of Equals Cosmic Chill Lounge Vol. 3 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Smoky Lounge” Thomas Lemmer Chillout Lounge (2009) Buy on iTunes
  5. “In The Sunshine (Easy Livin’ Remix by Elektrohandel) Sunburn in Cyprus single (2009)
  6. “Reverser” Red Lounge Orchestra Slow Motion City (2009) Buy on iTunes
  7. “Passer” Monodeluxe Shifting Emotions Vol. 1 (2009) Free Download | More On This Album
  8. “Que Belleza” Naga Secretos (2009) Free Download | More On This Album
  9. “Shot In The Back Of The Head” Moby Wait For Me (2009) Free Download

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Chillcast #158: Chilled Chillout

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Tons of new releases showed up in my inbox this week, including a number of pre-releases. Seems this Spring will be chocked filled with classic laid back chillout. Just what we all need during this stressful American tax time, eh? But don’t worry, this set includes a couple of upbeat numbers that are sure to put a smile on your face!

Playlist:

  1. “Lovely Surprise (ft. Holly Palmer)” Paul & Price Micro-Moods (2009) Out Summer
  2. “Slightly Burnt” King Kooba OM Miami 09 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Blips and Angles” Axiotronic Of Latitude and Longitude (2009) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Bird Dance” City Rain This I Will Remember (2009) Out 4/7/2009
  5. “I Got Vilayant Khan’s Blessing” Al Gromer Khan Sitar Secrets (2009) Free Download | More On This Album
  6. “Secret Star (Part 2 – ft Anji Bee) Kumpt ccMixter (2009) Free CC Download
  7. “Oceanview” Adam Fielding Ocean Lounge Vol. 1 (2009) Out Soon
  8. “Undecided” MoShang Stone Bell (2008) Buy on iTunes
  9. “As One” Merge of Equals Cosmic Chill Lounge Vol. 3 (2009) Buy on iTunes

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