Beautiful melodies, stabbing basslines, funky weirdness, slick production and gorgeous female vocals highlights Momentum; the newest release from San Francisco’s own legends of west coast/progressive breaks, Momu. This tag-team is comprised of JD Moyer (AKA Jondi from Jondi & Spesh) and Frisco’s first-ever progressive breaks DJ, Mark Musselman.

After joining forces in 2001, Momu’s debut EP “This Is Momu” and subsequent tracks “Sunsicle” (Bedrock Breaks), “Bring It On Back” (Spundae Records) and “The Dive” (championed by Nick Warren his Global Underground Reykjavik CD) helped define an emerging genre that eventually became known as progressive breaks. 2006’s self-titled debut artist album received critical acclaim internationally while also making Momu’s music essential in the crates (CD wallets) of names including John Digweed, Sasha, Annie Nightingale, James Zabiela, DJ Hyper, Adam Freeland, Ashley Casselle, Lee Burridge, Cass, Hernan Cattaneo, DJ19, Pako & Frederik, and Hybrid. The album did exceptionally well commercially too, scoring licensing deals for the US’s most popular TV show “CSI” and the world’s biggest video game at the time “Dance Dance Revolution.”

Unfettered by anything except the breakbeat form itself, Momu has always fearlessly experimented, often dangerously veering either in front of or off to the side of mainstream styles. Momentum is no exception, flirting with a pop format in tracks like “Window” and “Truckin” but also including math-nerd experimentation with the fibonacci sequence (both rhythmically and tonally) in “Just Listen” and layered minimalistic ultra-high frequency melodic lines in “X500.” Momentum also features Momu’s favorite vocalist Alysoun Quinby (featured on Momu’s hit “The Dive”) on many tracks (and on the album cover). Bassist J-Bone complements the electronic dimension with live instrumentation and tight funk lines on several tracks.

Momu may have broken the “progressive-breaks” mold it helped create - Momentum is much more playful and uplifting than the genre may allow - but Momu’s signature sonic eccentricity, insanely high production values, and larger than life hooks are still front and center.

Both Jondi and Mark are residents at San Francisco’s favorite mid-weekly, Qoöl, where fans can hear them regularly testing out new and unusual breakbeat frequencies.

“Momu are in top form” - John Digweed
“Musically great and brilliant production. Top music.” - Hernan Cattaneo
“Remarkable. Impeccable. Kinky.” - Jamie Stevens/Infusion
“There is always room in my sets for Momu’s atmospheric breaks” - Ashley Casselle/Ashtrax
“Quality tripped out deepness” - Adam Freeland

Momu Momentum is released in North America on November 11. Momu “Window” single with remixes from PQM, Jason Knight, and Jondi & Spesh released October 6

Progressive giant John Digweed will celebrate the tenth anniversary of his Bedrock imprint in October with the release of Bedrock 10: Past, Present, Future.

As the title indicates, the compilation will see Diggers taking stock of where the label has been, where it is and where it’s going. The first two CD’s are mixed by the man himself, with the initial mix showcasing remixes of classic Bedrock tunes. The second does the same, but leavens it with some recently released tracks like Christian Smith’s recent epic “Flyertalk.” Disc three, on the other hand, contains unreleased tracks that should have fans of the label in a bit of a tizzy, including Guy Gerber’s remix of Bedrock’s “Santiago.”

In addition to the release, the Hastings native will further celebrate with a show at the recently opened matter, playing a lengthy set in Room 1, while Tom Middleton and Funk D’Void take over Room 2.

Bedrock will release the compilation Bedrock 10: Past, Present, Future on October 13, 2008.

One of the US’s most high-profile techno purveyors Matthew Dear will take the reins of the celebrated Body Language series this fall.

As Audion, Matthew Dear has been wowing audiences around the globe with his stunning live sets; as Matthew Dear’s Big Hands, the producer indulges his jones for being a Bowie-esque frontman; as Matthew Dear…well…what does Matthew Dear do these days? Apparently the answer is DJ some of minimal techno and deep house’s greatest hits, if the tracklisting to Body Language Vol. 7 is any indication. The gang is all here: Johnny D’s “Orbitalife,” DJ Koze’s ” I Want to Sleep,” a Radio Slave remix, even a track predictably titled “Get Deep.” It’s nothing if not a barometer of where the scene is today ,with Kalabrese, Sascha Dive and an exclusive Dear track also making the cut.

Get Physical will release Matthew Dear’s Body Language Vol. 7 on October 24, 2008.

The name is new, but chances are you’ve already heard Catz ‘n Dogz. Previously, as “3 Channels,” the best friend duo have already released red-hot club records on some of the most respected underground dance labels in the world including Trapez, Crosstown Rebels, Pokerflat, Boxer, dirtybird, Leena, Trenton, and their own imprint, Channels Recordings. After making underground techno for many years, the duo have now ventured into new territory

Richard William Wright (28 July 1943 - 15 September 2008) a self-taught pianist and keyboardist best known for his long career with Pink Floyd died a few days ago in his 65 year of age.

Pink Floyd’s spokesman Doug Wright, who is not related to the artist, said Wright died after a battle with cancer at his home in Britain. He says the band member’s family did not want to give