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SPAT022: Mork & Frankie J - "Are Friends Again" OUT NOW DIGITALLY!!!

posted by Frankie J | Tue, April 30 | 2:12 PM | Permalink

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Spatula City Records returns:

SPAT022:

Mork & Frankie J
"Are Friends Again"


A1. Mork - Birds

A2. Mork - Birds (Frankie J Defeathered Mix)

B1. Frankie J - When It Get Hot

B2. Frankie J - When It Get Hot (Mork's Murder Rate Remix)

 

Well, it's been a while but we are proud to present you with the 22nd release from The Sound Republic's label Spatula City! John and Frankie have been marinating on life (and as the title suggests, making nice with eachother) over the last couple of years and each weighed in with their own awesome original tune -- Mörk's "Birds", a dark and haunting but still dancefloor-friendly number, and Frankie J's "When It Get Hot", a funky slice of deep piano house to get the asses shaking. Both contributed remixes to each tune -- Frankie deep and jazzifies "Birds" while more synthifies "When It Get Hot". Fans of TSR's tried and true sound will love Frankie's contributions, and the indie dance/nu-disco crowd should thoroughly enjoy Mörk's numbers. Either way, Spatula City is happy to bring this record to you and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!


This 12" vinyl release is available at the following locations:
Gramaphone | Downtown 304 | Juno

This release is now available digitally at the following locations:
Beatport | Traxsource | Stompy | Juno

The Sound Republic is back in red n black.

posted by Frankie J | Fri, March 29 | 2:02 PM | Permalink

spork.jpg.jpgIt's all happening. We are getting the band back together. The Sound Republic will be performing at Smart Bar tonight after a 4-1/2 year hiatus. This could prove to be totally disastrous to your pants and various undergarments. Bring your helmet.

More information here:

SPORK - March 29th, 2013 - SMART BAR CHICAGO

Jedi Master of Spatula City Mastering = Matt Colton

posted by Frankie J | Fri, February 8 | 2:47 PM | Permalink

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So Matt has mastered almost every single Flapjack & Spatula City vinyl release.  The ones he didn't do were because he was on holiday.  I guess he deserves a break every once in a while.  He just won "Mastering Engineer of The Year" and above is a pic of him receiving the award.  Matt has a great deal to do with why the FJ & SC sound is the quality that it is.  Congrats Matt!  Below is a little something mentioned about him from some of the clients he has worked with.  I wonder why they didn't ask me for a quote? ;)

Matt Colton won 'Mastering Engineer of The Year' at the MPG awards last night. Nominated for his work with Coldplay, James Blake, JJ DOOM and George Michael, Matt picked up the award over previous winners Ray Staff and Mandy Parnell. 

 "Matt gets the sound I want to hear - he is creative, intuitive and easy to work with" - George Michael

" Matt is a man with golden ears and a bag of fairydust underneath his console. We've always been thrilled with his contribution to our music. " - 

Chris Martin

 

 

 



" Each one of my records have seen further, by standing on the shoulders of Matt Colton, who seems to be a Giant." - James Blake

Our Japanese friends need our help!!!

posted by Frankie J | Wed, March 16 | 9:59 PM | Permalink

amenti053_beatport.jpgOur good friend Olivier Desmet over at Amenti Music just released a new mix compilation called:

"Destination: Tokyo"

This release just came out today on Beatport.  It was compiled and mixed by Olivier's dear friends Kai & Megumi from Solid Tokyo. Amenti is donating 100% of the proceeds from sales to the Red Cross to support relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Japan.

Any and all support for this compilation would directly benefit the cause for those who are suffering in Japan.  It would be greatly appreciated if you could pass this info on to your facebook friends, twitter followers, and/or mailing list. I really hope we can get people from the house community to rally together and make a difference for some people in need. I would greatly appreciate any help you can provide to help us spread the good word.  Thank you so much for all your love and support over the years.  Now lets spread it where it is needed most!

for more information check out:
Amenti Music Dot Com

Frankie J - Live DJ Set @ Sunday Brunchlox 9/5/10

posted by Frankie J | Thu, September 9 | 10:03 AM | Permalink

SundayBrunchlox-PostingAd-CDT.jpgThis past weekend was International Bacon Day and it was celebrated here in Chicago at the famed Sunday Brunchlox party held at Karl Almaria's (of Bunchlox Records) house.  I happened to stop through there and chow down on plenty of bacon, pulled pork, and other random bacon infused delights such as bacon drizzled sticky buns.  Between all the eating and drinking I also found time to DJ.  Here is my bacon infused DJ set from the party:

Frankie J - Live @ Sunday Brunchlox 9/5/10

Track Listing:

Uriah West & Sean Michaels - Need Love (That Peruvian Boy Remix) [FLAPJACK]
Ed Mazur ft. Alexandra Lojek - It's All About (Giom Remix) [HOUSE ON THE HILL]
The Sound Republic - Up The Council (Frankie J's Down The Spout Mix) [GUESTHOUSE]
Wattie Green - Flip Mode [FLAPJACK]
Somore - I Refuse (Bootleg Mix) [GHOST]
DJ Fopp - Oh Yeah (Alfred Azzetto Shuffle Mix) [LOOK AT YOU]
Uriah West & Sean Michaels - Gotta Groove (Mark & Stevens Remix) [FLAPJACK]
Drew Tempest - Un Use Mr E [1999]
Corduroy Mavericks - Sing To Swing (Frankie J Be Fly Mix) [DEEPFUNK]
Michelle Owen - Dee & Deaf (Murat Kilic Remix) [LOST MY DOG]
Dimitri Max - Vanishing Point [GUESTHOUSE]
Nathan Stewart - Pass It On (Frankie J Redid) [JACK IN THE BOX]
Zed Bias - Neighborhood (Roska Remix) [SIDESTEPPER]
Miguel Migs - The Jam [NRK]
Corduroy Mavericks - Lean Cuisine [FLAPJACK]
Mark & StevensFreak Emotion [FLAPJACK]
KiNK & Camellia Todorova - I`ve Got The Music In Me [??????]
Dub Syndicate - I Need Your Love (MJ Cole Remix) [DUBZ 4 KLUBZ]

5 Magazine's "The Project": Frankie J Interview & FREE BRAND NEW TRACK - Frankie J - "Same Old Thing"

posted by Frankie J | Mon, August 23 | 6:40 PM | Permalink

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So check this out.  Chicago based 5 Magazine, which may be the one and  only magazine that is completely dedicated to House Music has hit their 5th year in the biz and to celebrate they have compiled video interviews from 40 Chicago House Music artists as well as a free new track download from each artist.  Right now they are featuring my interview as well as a brand new totally free track to peep and download that I made specifically for this.  You can't get it anywhere else.  I hope you guys dig it and thanks for all of your support over the last 5 years, which is when I got heavy into the bowls of House Music myself.  I couldn't do it without all of your support.  Here is a link to the page with the interview and track, so check it out, and I hope you enjoy it.

5 Magazine - The Project: Frankie J

Frankie J for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

SPAT021: Bobby & Klein - "French Toast EP" OUT NOW DIGITALLY EXCLUSIVELY @ STOMPY

posted by Frankie J | Wed, May 5 | 12:03 PM | Permalink

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Spatula City Records is ready to rock:
SPAT021:
Bobby & Klein
"French Toast EP"


A1. Get That Bass
A2. Keep It Coming
B1. Party All Night (Original Recipe)
B2. aNyO - Boom Boom Boom (Bobby & Klein Badaboom Mix)


Spatula City Records is proud to presents its 21st release! Back after a three year hiatus from the land of kitchen utensils returns France's favorite sons Bobby & Klein with their new record "French Toast EP".  First established on Spatula City three years ago with their dance floor smash hit "Party All Night", the duo returns with a super heavy cream pour of pure funky house perfection.


The first tune "Get That Bass" is a straight away bass line banger. Funky rhythms alongside a wicked wobbly bass line makes for loose belts and pants falling down fun on the dance floor.  This tune is a favorite among swingers and sex addicts alike.

 

The second cut on the A side continues with the bass line madness.  "Keep It Coming" incorporates a juicy bass line smothered over Latin rhythms, complete with a sexy vocal hook that keeps you coming back for more ;)

 

On the backside we have the "Party All Night (Original Recipe)" , which has been long awaited by many house music enthusiasts.  This mix mimics the original that was released three years ago, except it has a killer wicked radio intro that is perfect for starting off dj sets and hyping up the crowd.  It is an absolutely wonderful dj tool.

 

To seal the deal B&K give us the "aNyO - Boom Boom Boom (Bobby & Klein Badaboom Mix)".  This is an absolute classic danceoor jam that has just been waiting for a home and has finally found it.  Welcome home baby!


Grab the digital download of this release NOW exclusively at:

Stompy


This fine Spatula City vinyl specimen is be available NOW at:

Downtown 304 | Juno | Gramaphone


Frankie J Cools Out In Denver This Weekend

posted by Frankie J | Wed, April 14 | 9:15 AM | Permalink

denver-gig.jpgHey there Rocky Mountain house collective.  I am touching down in Denver this weekend to celebrate the recent release of my remix of Rescue - All Night Long [AUDIO INDIKA] recently featured on my mix in the Downtown Underground Mix Series:

Rescue
"The Dance Floor Authority EP"
Grab it here!


I will be kicking it with my homey and Audio Indika label boss Uriah West, Rescue, and Matthew Brian at a wicked underground location, so if you are in the area and want to party down, come on out and kick it with us at:

738 Santa Fe (Theory & Practice)
Denver, CO
$15, 21+ (drinks provided)




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2011, Breakfast Is Best Chart

Francis Jilla - Dreams [FLAPJACK]
Sonny Fodera - Soul Good [AMENTI]
The Sound Republic - Up The Council (Dimitri Max Remix) [GUESTHOUSE]
Scrubfish - Improv Blue [CABBIE HAT]
Little Man Big - String Bean Hustle [FLAPJACK]
Inland Knights & Da Sunlounge - Little Bit More [BORROWED]
Corduroy Mavericks - Funky Jazz [FLAPJACK]
Jeff Dougler & Balu - Ho Downin [HIGHJACK]
Bleep District - Escape Goat [DROP]
Mark & Stevens - Prom Night [FLAPJACK]


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Cameron B said... | on 21 Feb 2013

Whaaat! New Spatula City!??! Very good news! Glad yall made another EP together

johnny said... | on 20 Feb 2013

yeaaaah men! thats very cool!!! :D

H.T.L. said... | on 16 Feb 2013

WELCOME BACK GUYS !!! never be too late !! and now make some seriously shit 4 us ......ciao

afrmusic said... | on 12 Feb 2013

John Mork's boogie sounds are absolutely awesome! i'm very happy to hear that Spatula City is back!!

Frankie J said... | on 9 Feb 2013

the smoke is clearing....it is all happening. the brand new Spatula City vinyl release has arrived. more big things to come. thank you for your 3 years of patience :)

Breaque said... | on 31 Jan 2013

What's this I'm seeing on SoundCloud, TSR collaborating again and on Spatula City?! Pinch me, I must be dreaming.

chris said... | on 31 Jan 2013

greetings from asia

pizda said... | on 22 Nov 2012

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Santiano said... | on 22 Nov 2012

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NOK said... | on 24 Jan 2012

Hey Frankie - I have Fresh produce EP on Vinyl but cant get it on digital.. Little help?? I love that track..

Mr uk said... | on 15 Jan 2012

Frankie never give up never surrender ... totally inspiring music.

Mr uk said... | on 12 Jan 2012

BOOM HISS BOOM HISSS!! RTR!! XD

philsmith said... | on 3 Dec 2011

gday mr frankie, say: whats this track id in 40. min @ anhagngueras 'play off' mix with vocal - marvin gayes - i heard it through the grapevine vocal

Jes Martin said... | on 10 Nov 2011

I want to start down loading old school house music single tracks where do i go to download into my lap top?

Richie Kidd said... | on 25 Aug 2011

yo Frankie , was happening my man , erm need a little word in your shel if pos hit me on facebook hope all is good :) Richie(

Richie Kidd said... | on 25 Aug 2011

yo Frankie , was happening my man , erm need a little word in your shel if pos hit me on facebook hope all is good :) Rich L(

Fred. said... | on 28 Jun 2011

ffffffff i feel sad by this.. :-(

Pulp Romano said... | on 11 Jun 2011

Hey, I'm a huge fan of all release on Spatula & Flapjack.... I'm involved into parties organisation in europe & Switzerland, and i would like to run a label nite :-) Can you contact me ? Cheers !

Fred. said... | on 5 Jun 2011

@ Johnny utah, I think you right... This site seems me dead goddamned. Anyone kwows what the problem is??


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