We've always respected Greg's work ethic, creative prowess and steadfast dedication to quality." While working with Kurt, we became reacquainted with Greg. "To quote Nina Simone: 'An artist's duty is to reflect the times.' With that, we hold a mirror to the face of all things truly horrific and give you 'Knife In The Safe Room'."ĭARKEST HOUR has partnered with Southern Lord Recordings, which Schleibaum discussed, saying: "The band has a long history of working with Greg and Southern Lord, who originally released the vinyl version of 'The Mark Of Judas'. This is the beginning it is part bitter reflection of the way things are and part anthem for those who struggle to survive as the world encircles them. On the surface, it is a classic DARKEST HOUR song, ripe with the reflection of today's bleak modern age but as you peel back the lyrics and ideas contained within the album story unfolds, one that is all too common in human history.
"Thematically this song has a dual purpose. "While this may be the most fierce album we have ever released, its depth and sonic richness are sure to be discovered as the listener dives in. Schleibaum stated about "Knife In The Safe Room": "This song sets the tone for the album both lyrically and sonically. Artist Shaun Beaudry was commissioned to create a custom painting, giving the album a unique visual identity.
The band chose producer Kurt Ballou ( HIGH ON FIRE, NAILS, CONVERGE) for "his obvious genius" (as guitar player Mike Schleibaum said) and recorded the release at Ballou's Godcity Studio. The 12-song effort was part of a crowdfunding campaign that the band launched earlier this year, with the ultimate tally netting the band well over 100% of the initial goal and allowing them to also create an album beyond their initial expectations. The track is taken from the band's ninth full-length album, "Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora", which will be released on March 10 via Southern Lord Recordings. metalcore pioneers DARKEST HOUR, can be streamed below. : Carl Cox Tour France 2010, The Womb ( tokyo ), Rex Club (Paris), D-Edge (Sao Paulo), Soul Tech Festival (Mexico), Opart (Portugal), Loft (Barcelonna), Creamfield Festival (Espagne), WMC (Miami), Amnesia (Ibiza), Bora Bora (Ibiza) ,Fabric (London), Kazantip Z10 (Ukraine), Forsage Club (Ukraine), Saxon Club (Ukraine), Techno Parade (Paris, Bercy (Paris)."Knife In The Safe Room", a brand new song from Washington, D.C. You heard him on multiple festivals and venues. He is still one of the most prolific producer for top labels such as: Get Physical, Suara, Noir Music, Material Series, Break New Soil, Great Stuff rec ,Definitive Rec, Blu Fin ,Pias, Goodlife. In 2003, Kiko founded his own label: Hot Banana. After which he composed and produced his debut solo Album "Midnight Magic", followed in 2002 by the release of "Sinema", an electro-pop album which success was massive worldwide, including the hit "In My Eyes".
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Late 2000, Kiko distanced himself from turntables and parties in order to focus on producing a series of EP's (Monique, Back Home EP, Wonder Man and Material Mode EP with Fafa Monteco). ▪▪► KIKO FRįrom Ozone Records to GoodLife with his friends Oxia and the Hacker, Kiko's original and eclectic productions make him stand out from the crowd.Īt the same period, he was part of Phunky Data with friend Olivier Raymond.
To support our beloved guest, Cortex (Sound in Motion) and JACK HAZE (Cotton, Communique records) will be on duty to warm up your ears. We are sure you have all heard of that talented French man that has been in the music scene since the mid 90s. Released in 1998, Kiko's World Cup has gone on to achieve anthem status and can still be heard today in sets played by some of the world's most notorious DJ's. For a good start to 2018, Sound in Motion and Cotton unite to bring you a true Techno legend: KIKO.
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