Adam Freeland on samurai.fm

international news_5th December, 2004

Adam Freeland on samurai.fm

The quality just keeps on coming on Japan's favourite electronic music station and heading up the onslaught this week is boss of Marine Parade and creator of some of the finest breaks on the planet, Mr Adam Freeland. Back on track with his label after this years earlier problems Adam gives us a special hour show of the latest tracks ripping up the dancefloors.

Building up from the break beats is Global Underground's Andrew Archer and John Elliot, collectively known as TRAFIK. The duo fresh from the release of their debut album 'Bullet' have already been playlisted by no end of top DJ's such as Warren and Seaman. Future progressive sounds from two producers off to a running start.

Next up is one of our favourite German labels, Pokerflat Recordings presenting exclusive hour long shows from Finnish producer Jussi Pekka and Martin Landsky from the UK. Some really nice dubby, techy house crossing over into techno and back from the Steve Bug stable.

Another exclusive next, this one for all the drum and bass heads as we give you a live recording of hot new UK drum and bass star Danny Wheeler playing live in Bern, Switzerland. Hyped as the future star of drum and bass his productions released on Infrared Recordings have been picked up by everyone from DJ Hype to J Majik, his ferocious DJ sets in demand around the world.

Last up is Japanese Hip Hop DJ K-Switch. A true natural on the decks she has played alongside Japan's finest and is currently on teaching duty as the Vestax DJ seminars in Tokyo. A side project is illRIZ with DJ Chika, the duo breathing some fresh air on the airwaves at Inter FM and Shonan FM radio stations.

Also this week is hot guest mix from High Contrast on the Compost Radio show, ANOTHER amazing mix from Andy Weatherall and a live recording of samurai Matt B with UK ambient artist Nova at a recent event in London.

Watch out for a special update next week featuring live recordings from the massive Antiworld festival at London's Alexandra Palace this weekend of Chris Liebling, D.A.V.E. The Drummer and a whole heap of samurai stars.

Coming up soon is some quality house from DJ Will (AutoMajik) on Buzzin Fly Records, Timo Maas. rising UK breaks stars the Breakfastaz and watch out for a special update next week featuring live recordings from the massive Antiworld festival at London's Alexandra Palace this weekend of Chris Liebling, D.A.V.E. The Drummer and a whole heap of samurai stars including a rare techno set from Tsuyoshi. Can it get any better?, well just wait and see, a special new show will be starting soon from a top UK label. We don't want to give anything away before it starts but did someone mention Diggers???

Adam Freeland Interview in Tokyo (30/04/2004)
Trafik Interview in London (10/2004)