discotique, micronautique et politique
Premiere today via YouTube
« Granit, calcaire, argile, sable, érosion ! »
Directed by Thomas Regnault aka Dew Town Mayor
Starring Noël Rasendrason
Drone Footage: Broadwing Media
VFX/Color Grading: Geoffrey Kenner
Rock solid support from Gad and Ludovic Mornand
From Dew Town Mayor “Érosion Remixé” out 21 September 2018 on Micronautics
Dew Town Mayor Ft. Noël Rasendrason “Érosion Remixé” (Micronautics TIC16)
1 • Érosion (John Tejada Remix) • 8:05
2 • Érosion (Leonard De Leonard Remix) • 5:25
3 • Érosion (Nicecream Studio & Noël Rasendrason Météore Version) • 8:48
4 • Érosion (Radio Version) • 3:45
Following the release of Dew Town Mayor’s much-hyped “Érosion” in 2017, “Érosion Remixé” delivers three incredible new remixes from John Tejada, Leonard De Leonard and Nicecream Studio & Noël Rasendrason.
Dew Town Mayor is the solo alias of Thomas Regnault: an electronic producer and multi-platform artist whose other musical projects include Rituel (alongside The Micronauts’ Christophe Monier) and Attention (with Geoffroy Monde). Released this September on the Micronautics label, “Érosion Remixé” is a remix package of the original release of “Érosion” in 2017.
Supported by tastemaker publications like Resident Advisor and XLR8R, “Érosion” featured a striking turn from French artist and multi-instrumentalist Noël Rasendrason, whose powerfully delivered vocals also take centre stage in these new set of remixes.
John Tejada is a true electronic pioneer: a singular artist whose vision and flair is recognised around the world. As you’d expect, his remix of “Érosion” is sublime: instantly engaging yet ever evolving, with elements of deep house, acid and techno combining to stunning effect.
Leonard De Leonard goes for the jugular with a visceral reinterpretation that starts with expansive waves of creeping synths before descending to the acid depths, a vicious 303 line pummelling everything in its path.
Teaming up on the final remix, Nicecream Studio & Noël Rasendrason strips things back, a tense, shuffling beat and bit-crushed synths providing a stark bed for commanding Rasendrason’s vocal.
“The approach to creating ‘Érosion’ has been that of a total artwork. It’s production and writing, the concept and direction of the video, have all been led with a common momentum, using the movement and transformation phenomena happening in the mineral kingdom as inspirations.” Dew Town Mayor
Accompanying the release of “Érosion Remixé” is an official music video for the original version of “Érosion”, directed by Regnault and starring Noël Rasendrason.
Support from Sasha, Roger Sanchez, Andy Cato (Groove Armada), James Zabiela, AKA AKA, Kölsch, Âme, Davide Squillace, M.A.N.D.Y., Luigi Madonna, Tocadisco, Edu Imbernon, Mat.Joe, Digitaria, Neverdogs, Timo Maas, DJ T., Dense & Pika, John B, Silicone Soul, Musumeci, Tim Sweeney, AFFKT, Jody Wisternoff (Way Out West), Regal, BLOT, Javi Bora, Be Svendsen, Rhythm Masters, Luca Donzelli, Perel, Olderic, Manic Brothers, Villanova, BOg, Clint Stewart, Alland Byallo, Jam El Mar, Psycatron, Javier Orduña, Willie Graff, Wax Wings, Mijk Van Dijk, Brennen Grey, Jon Da Silva, The Micronauts…
“Érosion (John Tejada Remix)” was premiered by Resident Advisor on September 12.
My new single “Acid Party” is Tune Of The Month in the Tunes / House section of Mixmag’s new issue, dated August. “A nine-minute liquid party jam” by Mash in Mixmag no. 327, August 2018:
Last year, the reissue of Daft Punk’s mix of The Micronauts’ 1995 track inspired Christophe Monier to get back in the studio, and we’re glad he has: this is a nine-minute acid gurgler that will be a staple track in warehouse parties. Luca Agnelli is on techno duties and Luigi Rocco gives us a tweaking main-room tech-houser. but Red Axes’ strapping, stripped-back remix or the original are the winners. A great comeback. 9/10
Chaque week-end, la webradio de Tsugi accompagne en musique le Cahier Musique de Libé. « Matty, Thylacine, The Micronauts, Baba Stiltz… La Playlist Du Cahier Musique De “Libé” » avec sur le site de Libération, 7 juillet 2018 :
The Micronauts, « Acid Party »
Pionnier house dans notre pays dans les années 90, Christophe Monier réactive son projet (à l’origine duo) Micronauts pour une déflagration dancefloor qui justifie tout à fait son appellation. Sans qu’il ne soit à aucun moment question de nostalgie.
Premiere today via Dummy
“A female android violently frees herself from her patriarchal imprisonment…“
Directed by Elsa Milovanovic
Starring Louise Mada-Lina with Julien Lopato and Élisa Delorme
Director of Photography: Thierry Le Mer
Focus Puller: Rémi Delvern and Gauthier Monnin
Digital Imaging Technician: Jacques-Henri Heim
Key Grip: Sacha Benichou
First Assistant Director: Étienne Courjault
Set Designers: Océane Omnès and Mathilde Daguzan
Gaffer: Xavier-Sylvestre Bru and Léo Bréant
Make-up and Hair Stylist: Isis Moenne-Locoz
Location Manager: Lucas Leroux and Hugo Froideval
Editor: Lucas Leroux and Jacques-Henri Heim
Colourist: Kevin Ledortz
From The Micronauts “Acid Party” out 22 June 2018 on Micronautics
The Micronauts “Acid Party” (Micronautics TIC15)
1 • Acid Party • 8:58
2 • Acid Party (Red Axes Remix) • 6:42
3 • Acid Party (Luca Agnelli Remix) • 7:25
4 • Acid Party (Luigi Rocca 303Lovers Remix) • 6:57
5 • Acid Party (Radio Version) • 3:43
Tripped-out, deranged, mind-bending, face-melting, euphoria-inducing… Say the media. Discover my latest EP “Acid Party” out now including some standout mixes from Red Axes, Luca Agnelli et Luigi Rocca. Available as stream, download and CD from your favorite platform.
The Luca Agnelli Remix was premiered by Change Underground on June 19, the Luigi Rocca 303Lovers Remix was premiered by Data Transmission on June 20, the Red Axes Remix was premiered by XLR8R internationally and by Tsugi in France on June 21, and the Radio Version was premiered by Trax on June 21.
DJ support: Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Dubfire, Nicole Moudaber, Skream, Amelie Lens, Eats Everything, Mauro Picotto, Coyu, Andy Cato (Groove Armada), Felix Buxton (Basement Jaxx), Alan Fitzpatrick, AKA AKA, Los Suruba, Nick Warren, Âme, Ilario Alicante, Paul Ritch, Rüfüs, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Andhim, Tensnake, Enrico Sangiuliano, Noir, M.A.N.D.Y., Mano Le Tough, Betoko, Luigi Madonna, Philippe Zdar (Cassius), Edu Imbernon, Secret Cinema, Slam, Erol Alkan, Ramon Tapia, DJ Dep, Mat.Joe, Dr Motte, Para One, dOP, Denney, Digitaria, Josh Butler, WhoMadeWho, Wehbba, Alex Metric, Stacey Pullen, The Aston Shuffle, Adrian Hour, DJ T., John B, Yotto, Job Jobse, Tobi Neumann, Silicone Soul, Žagar, Musumeci, AFFKT, Chloé, Arnaud Rebotini, Don Rimini, Regal, Feadz, Skober, Gardens Of God, Ardalan, Evil Nine, Mylo, Scratch Massive, Nhar, Paul Nazca, Brame & Hamo, Villanova, Jonnie Wilkes (Optimo), Harri (Sub Club), Justin Robertson, Jam El Mar, Alexander Robotnik, etc.
Mon nouveau single, « Acid Party », est en playlist sur Tsugi Radio et bénéficie d’une chouette chronique dans les pages du magazine, en plus de l’avant-première du Red Axes Remix dans l’édition web. « Playlist Tsugi Radio » dans Tsugi nº 113, juin 2018 :
THE MICRONAUTS “Acid Party” (MICRONAUTICS)
Le grand retour de l’un des pionniers de la scène française avec un titre qui porte bien son nom. Avec cet exercice acid tellurique, Christophe Monier prouve qu’il n’a rien perdu de sa puissance de feu.
My next single, “Acid Party”, will be released Friday 22 June on Micronautics, with remixes from Red Axes, Luca Agnelli and Luigi Rocca. You can preview and pre-order it starting today on a selection of platforms.
— Full-on acid house with a postmodernist twist! —
It’s been a while since I released new material… I am particularly pleased to announce that my new EP “Acid Party” will be out June 22 on Micronautics!
It will come with remixes by Red Axes, Luca Agnelli (head of Etruria Beat) and Luigi Rocca (co-founder of 303Lovers and Hotfingers). A video directed by Elsa Milovanovic will follow.
“Acid Party” is the lead single from my forthcoming studio album. Like last year releases on Micronautics, Sylvia Tournerie created the artwork (using details from a drawing by Emmanuelle Mafille, which will be completely unveiled on the cover of the album).
[Team The Micronauts]
Officially released in 1999, two years after being produced, “The Jag” is the song that allowed The Micronauts to sign with Science, a London-based offshoot of Virgin Records (now Virgin EMI Records). The A&R was Steve Brown, who also ran The Chemical Brother’s label Freestyle Dust. Label mates were Detroit pioneer Stacey Pullen, as well as kings of avant-garde drum & bass Photek and Source Direct.
Having reached today the status of a cult classic, “The Jag” immediately caught the attention of the famous British music weekly NME, which supported it strongly.
“As a French fan of music, being signed to the UK branch of Virgin Records and lauded by the legendary newspaper NME was like a consecration”
[Team The Micronauts]
