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Clip EP Out Now

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:34:56 -0700

This is my latest works for my techno project Nort. A three track EP titled Clip.

It features three origional techno's for you and your friends.

They are available at:

http://shop.deliciousmusic.co.nz/album/nort-clip

http://www.addictech.com/p/82760

Also on itunes, and many other online stores.

Stand up, engage gears, move..

-Andy

Club Hades Podcast Mix

Fri, 27 May 2011 19:26:57 -0600

Hey all. Fresh and juicy mix set up for Club Hades Podcast.

Squeezed in some new ones, left the pulp in.

http://www.deliciousmusic.co.nz/nort

Core Function EP Out

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:24:55 -0600

Delicious Music is turning 2! Woo hoo! To celebrate, we’ve decided to start a label. May 1 is obviously the start of New Zealand Month… so we’re jumping on the bandwagon with 2 (‘coz we’re 2!) releases. One from Nort (May 1) and one from Mr Squatch a few weeks later.

Delicious Music is stoked to kick off the label side of things here at Delicious HQ with Nort. He's played a big part in getting Delicious Music to where it is today and his persistance in wanting to help create a label with Delicious Music has finally paid off. Into it... welcome to Delicious Music's first release.

Tek-head and audiologist Nort hits us with his fresh 3 track EP entitled “Core Function”. After many years writing downbeat and ambient under the alias "Invader Tron," Andrew Snook has finally taken the definitive step away from the lounge, and onto the dance floor with his new LiveTek Project Nort. Churning out minimal and progressive style bangin’ techno, with influences from his ambient glitch days seeping in, the result is both atmospheric and pumping, where ethereal melody lines and drifting synths are boiled down, vaporized, and pumped out the vents, of his mechanical tek driven, steam machine.

The EP kicks off with a minimal number, “CogBit”, this track cruises along with amazing attention to frequency manipulation and is sure to be soon heard on the minimal techno floors around the world. Next up is “Bubble Tek”, a more progressive offering that has already been enjoyed by many at legendary outdoor events Voyage (Chch, NZ) and Rainbow Serpent (Vic, Aus). It’s an upbeat ride with synths drifting through it like a feather floating on the wind.

His signature synthesizer progressions create a musical environment deeply enriched by the wide variety of emotions present in each of his tracks and he guides the listener through all aspects of his constantly dynamic and ever-evolving sound.

Summer 2011 RobotRainbow Mixset

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 02:56:06 -0700

Hi all, so my 2011 summer mixset "RobotRainbow," is up for free download.

I've had a great summer traveling and playing music in New Zealand and Australia, and from it, I give you a mix set of my best Nørt tunes.

Summer 2011 RobotRainbow

All the best

-Andy

ZeroOne EP Out Now

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:35:17 -0600

So! After long time and lots a hard work, finally, I can say "Here is my Debut Techno EP!"

Im very excited about this work. Its a combination of Minimal and Progressive Techno with a wafting dash of atmospheric soundscapes.

And if your into it, the BubbleButt RMX is available for free! Its on the house.

Cheers

-Andy

Workshop Streaming

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:17:30 -0600

Apologies to all those who tried to tune into the stream from workshops in the past two weeks. Due to technical issues and stream unreliability we have decided to look at other options for sharing this course.

At this stage, all classes are being recorded and will be released as a package in july. Keep an eye out :0)

For now, Ill be releasing selections from the course for on-demnad viewing.

All the best..

-Andy

TronAudio and Delicious Music Presents The Electronic Music Production Workshop

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:55:32 -0600

Hosted at Tandem Studios and streamed online, Delicious Music and Tron Audio are proud to present ten weeks of electronic music production workshops. Starting from the basics, each workshop follows on from the previous, creating a progressive foundation of knowledge, skills and understanding, needed to produce top quality electronic music for New Zealand.

The topics covered will be Basic Sound Theory and Synthesis101, Bass Synthesis, Creating and using Percussion, Chord Instruments, Lead Instruments, Effects Basics, Effects Advanced, and a three part series in Track Construction. Workshops are taught on Ableton Live, although the knowledge taught is designed to be general and applicable to all applications. Students will also receive Live Packs of the topics covered, which they can take home and use.

The Workshops will run from 6:00 till 8:00 every Tuesday evening, starting from April the 13th. At 6:00 the workshop class will begin, and will run for an hour. From 7:00 till 8:00 will be open work time, where students can ask questions, work on topics covered and receive extra tuition.

Workshops are $5 per person, per class, and places are limited. Tandem Studios is located at 78 Oxford Tce, Chch. Classes will also be streamed online. Updates will be added over time. Contact andrew@tronaudio.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for bookings or questions. Individual tuition available.

Spoonhead's Debut Album

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:59:12 -0700

Just finished mastering Spoonheads Debut Album. That boy's really stepped it up I tell ya.

Full of tasty NZ outdoor style progressive, big breaks and glitchy psy.

Julien Mier, "Soon, Close, Maybe, Too Far" Review

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:10:32 -0700

So its not too often you stumble across an album that your so enthused with, ya just wanna share it with everyone. Well this album was like that for me. Mostly leaning toward the downbeat glitch side of things, its a mellow dream worth indulging in.

Its atmospheres are gleaming, creamy, and feel like they're glinting in the sunlight, full of original and inspiring soundscapes, rich and smooth. It is also highly melodic, well contstructed and often, fully glitched out with mashed up beats, jungle, and even a touch of acid.

If this sounds like its up your ally, I'd recommend grabbing it.

I would have to name "Over the Hill" as my favorite track. A silky smooth mix of everything good tech.

http://www.bumpfoot.net/foot103.html

Check it..

-Andy

Make Electronica In New Zealand?

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:13:44 -0700

If you live in New Zealand and make sweet electronic music, add it to the SoundCloud group and have it featured on RDU 98.5fm's NZ Lectronica Show, "The Green Room."

If its electronic, tech, digital, made from buttons and dials, get it on!

www.soundcloud.com/groups/new-zealand-electronica

www.rdu.org.nz

Thanx, looking foward to hearing them all.

-Andy

Radio909's Rocket to the Moon

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:29:14 -0700

Here's mix recorded on Christchurch NZ's bnet FM station RDU 98.5fm, a show by Simon Kong called Radio909, in reminiscent of the late great 909kick, and, a rocket.. which NZ recently sent into outer space.

House/Deep House, Disco Tech, Deep Dubstep, totaly groovy.

Check it..

http://radio909.tumblr.com/

Direct Download of the mp3 is available at the link

Also...

http://www.rdu.org.nz

Just in case.

-Andy

New NewsEntryMeditation Free Digital Re-Release by Sick Cycle

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:31:57 -0700

Here's a nice free digital re-release from Sick Cycle, a Drum and Bass/Dubstep/Breakbeat duo from Christchurch NZ. Coming from one of the world’s biggest per capita drum and bass scenes, these boys are the real deal. From savage and dark to light and melodic, they pull it off, and always with a uniform, impressive, lucid production style.

This album however, is a 2006 release, written and produced by Michael Westy himself, before Levon joined the team. It moves from vocal style break beat trip hop, into their much revered and established drum and bass. Unlike some of their other works, this album never delves too dark and dirty (respectively), and establishes itself in a happy medium, making it accessible and enjoyable to almost all listeners.

Download the album from HERE

Or directly from HERE

Also check out http://www.deliciousmusic.co.nz/SickCycle for another free EP

And their website http://www.sickcycle.tk/

IDMF 007: Continuum, Free Release Review

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:36:29 -0700

IDM Forum’s net label's latest release, IDMF007-Continuum, is a statement, to the high level of production quality being reached by the IDM community, a multitude of obscure producers, tweakers and electro acoustic artists, you’ve probably never heard of.

Spanning the lengthy scale between the most luscious ambience, gentle glitch and melodic, sound scape downbeat, right through to abrupt and abrasive glitchcore, imbedded with heavy dubstep and twisted glitch hop influences.

My favourite track on the album would have to be “Cozy,” by “Atoms of an Addict.” Aptly named, this track conjures up feelings of warmth, comfort and satisfaction. Emotional chord changes and melody’s are supported my attentive drum and glitch programming, all wrapped up in a silky smooth mix.

Although all styles represented, may not be my exact niche cup of tea, the high standard of production and intricate programming displayed by these artists impressed me all the way through. This album is a gem I feel I will treasure for some time.

This wonderful album can be found and downloaded for FREE at.. http://label.idmforums.com/idmf007-continuum.html

Quick update on the haps

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 -0700

Hi all, just a quick word regarding a few things.

My Electronic Music Production Course Digital Package (a mouthfull huh). Its on its way, still rollin out some more vids for it, and editing away. Just taking my time to make it as excellent as I can. Will have atleast 10hours of vids for yours to chew through!

Also working on a new Techno EP and live set, under my new alias NøRT. Something Im very excited about.

The project will range from Minimal to progressive tek, always tilted toward the banging side of things.

The first EP will be released on Estuary Records and distributed tho it, deliciousmusic.co.nz and this site.

Planning on a wee overhaul of the site aswell. Going to make a few changes in order to suit my needs a bit better.

I've had a few enquires about my electronic music course too. I will be starting another one in CHCH too when the times right.

Keep your eyes peeled and Ill keep ya posted :0)

All the best

-Andy