Aeroplane split up last summer, was it all that bad thing after all?

I have been an Aeroplane fan for a long time. I remember I bought their Whispers 12" just when it got out to markets and took their Sebastian Tellier remix to Music review panel (Levyraati) here in Turku. Lukewarm reception BTW. So I can say I've had somewhat close relation to the band.

So when the pair separated last summer, as many other fans, I was a bit disappointed. They were scheduled to come to Finland, and I didn't what would happen. It just happened that I got a chance to do an interview with Vito and at the time it seemed to me that he was the talented one of the duo. After all, it was him who did most of the studio work and Stephen Fasano only helped with ideas.

Now, some 8 months later, the other part of Aeroplane, Stephen Fasano aka The Magician is also steadily delivering some decent tunes and remixes. I think he has a good knack for that bass-driven disco sound which works well on younger dance floors.

What do you reckon, could it actually be that we have now two good dance producers and dj's instead of one? Here's two downloadable recent reworks from The Magician and Aeroplane:

Beni "It's a Bubble" The Magician Remix by TheMagician



All the best for the both of them. Hopeful to see them dj soon somewhere.
- Peffis

Documentary time

I stumbled upon a few good documentaries recently. Peep these out if you're interested and have the luxury of time. Top BBC quality, The British definitely know how to document (and sell) their musical history.

This one's about synthesizers and how they came about in the British music in the 70's, and they became popular during the 80's.



This one's about Krautrock and about the sociohistorical background the German artists lived in.

Krautrock: The Rebirth of Germany from self-titled on Vimeo.

And to top it all of, here's a small interview/documentary on the "nu-disco scene" that's bubbling up in the underground. A lot of the most famous dj's/producers are interviewed. Didn't know this was the year of disco, but apparently it is.

The Art Pack - NuDisco (re-edit yourself)
by FatCat_Films

The Art Pack - NuDisco 2 (sons of disco)
by FatCat_Films

Take care, y'all. And thanks for everyone who joined our FB-group to show support - over 200 people seems quite amazing. Very much appreciated.

- P-Funk