A Chat with Rossano Snel, and a Gift From Damin Suarez of GWYM

Hello readers!  2009 has been a fun and eventful year, but it is soon coming to a close.  As our gift to you, we’re going to grant you a little holiday present for being such loyal fans.  You’ll find it at the end of the blog – but first we need to check in with Rossano Snel, who took the time out to answer a few questions for us.

OC:    What’s your favorite song on “Landscape”?

RS:    My favorite song is Her Dance. The inspiration came from my girlfriend, with whom I discuss many aspects of my creative process.

OC:    Tell us about “Tumpah”.  It’s quite distinctive compared to your other songs.

RS:    It really has a special meaning to me. In certain ways, it represents the point where I have turned the ideas created with the piano into a composing and production process driven through machines.

OC:    Do you utilize social networking sites like Twitter?

RS:    I do use Twitter a lot. I try to [use it mostly to share] music and news about my work and career. This way I give the people interested in my music and my fans a connection with me, and with themselves too.

We know you’re dying for even more new songs from Rossi, so we’ve asked Santa to bring a new EP.  If you’ve been a good boy or girl, he might just grant your wish in 2010.  In the meantime, follow him listen to the stream of Rossano’s “Gallery” EP here and follow him on Twitter!

Speaking of Santa, he’s brought a gift early, this time from Go West Young Man.  FYI to those of you in the California area, GWYM will be playing January 12th at the Bootleg Theatre in LA’s Echo Park with Seven Saturdays and the Parson Redheads…for only 8 bucks!  Anthony Cava of Pollyn will be on bass.  If you’re in the area, don’t miss it.

Also, Go West’s song “Hard Times” was recently placed on FX’s “The League” and you’ll hear “The Covinas” on the January 8th episode of the Ghost Whisperer.  Nice!

So what else?  Oh yeah – your gift!  Damin recorded a new song called "Sailboat" on his iphone!  Check it out here.  It sounds a bit like Sean Lennon and James Mercer of the Shins sat down in a coffee house and taped an acoustic ballad.  It’s great stuff, so go listen…right now!

Happy Holidays from the One Cell staff to all of you!

New Year’s Resolution? Buy “Baptista Virou Máquina”

Hello once again, One Cell fans! Last time we felt bad giving you only a tiny taste of the new Burro Morto album, “Baptista Virou Máquina” – we promise to aptly quench your thirst for the grooviest Dead Donkeys in the world in January 2010 – when you’ll be able to purchase this fine album for your very own self. We think you’re really going to enjoy the new record – which is actually considered a concept album (more on that later).

By the time BVM comes around, it will have been only a scant year since their first full-length release entitled “Varadouro”. In that short period of time, Burro Morto has grown more focused and refined their musical vision, creating a polished sound to their jams. We spoke to Burro’s guitarist Leo Marinho who had this to say about how the band has grown in the past year.

"The process of producing this album was totally different than Varadouro’s. Our first work was basically the result of jam sessions – the only conception was to mix afro-funk grooves with our psychedelic-rock influences. Also, at that time, the band was made up of eight musicians, and along the past year the group was reduced to the fixed formation of a quintet. We did almost all of our gigs that way, and playing together brought us a lot of experience and confidence.

“So, at the recording of this new album the band was more mature, and we went further than that conception of ‘afro-funk-rock’. This time we have created a storyline, a kind of ‘novel’ about this character ‘Baptista’, and the music is all related to that theme. We explored new sounds, different kinds of percussion – vintage organs and synthesizers – and there are more rock elements than before.”

Need some more up-close-and-personal time with the group? We’ve got good news for you. Burro Morto is going to be dedicating 2010 to touring and promoting the new album, and they’ll be playing shows all across Brazil. And don’t forget, they’ll be making more of their distinctive music videos for each song on the album – which is awesome news for those who can’t get enough Burro.

Want to get up close with Burro, World Wide Web-style? They’re quite active on Twitter, so follow them there!

While you wait for the album, head over the One Cell Records site to listen to the live stream of Varadouro - or re-watch this great Soma interview with the guys from last year.



Burro Morto’s gone all out for you. So why don’t you get into “Baptista Virou Máquina”?

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Kiko Dinucci Update and a Peek at New Burro Morto

Hello again, One Cell fans! It’s time now to find out what Kiko Dinucci has been doing – and then later, get a sneak peek at Burro Morto’s new album “Baptista Virou Máquina”. So get settled…there’s a lot to catch up on.

The New Album

Most importantly, we are excited for Kiko Dinucci’s new album “Na Boca dos Outros”, which will be released December 6^th, 2009 on the Desmonta label. “Na Boca dos Outros” features appearances from Brazil’s best and finest musical artists such as:

Fabia Cozza, Mauricio Pereira, Alessandra Leão, Juliana Amaral, Juçara Marçal, Marcelo Pretto, Rob Mazurek, Sapopemba, and many more!

From the sounds of it, this album is going to be lively, poignant and melodious. If you can’t wait that long, check out selected tracks at Kiko’s myspace!

Don't forget to check in on Kiko's One Cell Bio Page to stay up-to date on any news and events.

Shows, Shows, Shows!

The first couple of weeks in December are going to be big ones for Kiko D. First there’s an album release party at CCJ in São Paulo on the 6^th. On the 11^th he’ll be appearing with Trio Esmeril at São Paulo University.

December 12^th he’ll be playing with the acclaimed MC Sombra, along with saxophonist Thiago França and drummer Sérgio Machado. Thiago França has been joining Kiko at various shows with songstress Juçara Marçal on their new “Metá Metá” project. This is not the first time Kiko has worked with Juçara – in 2008 the two released a record called “Padê”.

Kiko also DJ’s at Festa Engasgagato, which is a monthly party thrown by the Desmonta record label for its artists and colleagues. Check out the Engasgagato Blog here.

Can’t make it to Brazil? Enjoy this video sample of Kiko playing with Trio Esmeril and MC Sombra at September’s Engasgagato.

Reviews...and the Burn Notice Feature

Kiko’s engaging and entertaining partnership with Douglas Germano (from AfroMacarrônico) dubbed Duo Moviola has gotten some superb reviews. Downbeat Magazine gave their “O Retrato Do Artista Quando Pede” album four stars. They state of the duo’s creative endeavors, “By getting the most out of their complex arrangements, the songs burrow deep into the memory.”

Are you a fan of the USA series “Burn Notice”? Kiko’s song “Engasga Gato” will contribute to the soundtrack of the “Friendly Fire” episode airing Feburary 4, 2010.

The Return of BURRO MORTO

As promised, we want to briefly update you on Burro Morto’s new album, “Baptista Virou Máquina”, which is due to be released in January, 2010. (More detail will be coming in our next blog post!)

Check out these teasers that are sure to leave you wanting more of One Cell’s beloved curly-haired quintet.

Don’t worry, there will be more where that came from. Burro Morto plans to make a video for every song on the new album. Lindo maravilhoso!

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Rossano Snel’s Audio “Landscape”

A long overdue “hello” from all of us at One Cell – hope everyone had a great summer! Our One Cell artists have been very busy since we last posted. Where should we begin?

Let’s start by updating you on what our talented young friend Rossano Snel has been up to. He’s got a new EP out, entitled “Landscape” on the EBS Diggin label. This four-song journey has a couple of surprises wrapped up inside one cohesive package. The album features the unanticipated accompaniment of a sitar on a track called, "Meu Mundo", with Rossi showcasing his envious piano skills in the touching “Tumpah”.

Download “Landscape” EP

Don't forget, you can always check out a free stream of Rossano's debut album "Gallery" at the One Cell site.

Listen to "Gallery"

Rossano recently revisited an old partnership with Dumond Footwear when he contributed a track called “Breeze” that he composed for the Dumond “Making of Summer 2010” video. The clip features Top Model Fernanda Tavares posing in the lovely, lively city streets of Rio de Janeiro, with Rossi’s jazzy beats complementing the behind-the-scenes footage. You can’t find a better soundtrack for your feet than the rhythms of Rossano.

Did you like the Pulp and World Affair sets? Rossi’s got five songs featured on his brand new Neon set, along with many other artists such as Amy Winehouse and Vitalic.

Download Neon

As we sink into the cozy, festive days of the holiday season, get comfortable with your computer or gadget of choice and follow us on Twitter or become a fan of One Cell Records on Facebook. Second to a One Cell album, getting the latest news on your favorite artists is the best gift you could give yourself!

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On a Brazil kick with Kiko Dinucci

Hello again from the One Cell blog desk. If the summer sun has whetted your appetite for some hot n' jazzy tunes from Brazil, then Kiko Dinucci’s forthcoming new album is for you.

‘Na Boca do Outros’ is a collaboration record with an all-star cast of musicians from beautiful Brazil like Juçara Marçal, Juliana Amaral, Fabiana Cozza, Marcelo Pretto, Mauricio Pereira, Sapompemba, Rob Mazurek, and many others. It’s coming next month, so keep your ears open.

If that’s too long to wait and you’re in Sao Paulo, you can catch Kiko Dinucci and M. Takara on the 25th at Tapas Club in the heart of the city. This second monthly night party will see Kiko DJing and performances from M. Takara 3 and New York’s Victor Rice performing as Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Dub Band. With a name like that, how can you resist?

Check out some brand new videos of July’s club night performances at these links: part one and part two. Speaking of videos, the charming boys at Desmonta records have been uploading old material to their website - head over to their Media Sessions area for more great Brazilian music.

By the way, Kiko Dinucci has also started a new project as a trio with Thiago França and Sérgio Machado - for all the Brazilian music anoraks out there, he’s the drummer of Ney Matogrosso and Céu.

Even though he’s only done a few shows, Kiko has already been featured by musical magazine +Soma. Read the interview (Português) or watch a performace featured by the mag here. Until next time folks, keep it tuned to One Cell.

The hit of the summer from Go West Young Man

Hello again from the One Cell blog desk. Today we present Go West Young Man's new single 'Covinas', with a sizzling real-feel video that is set to become the hit of the summer.

It features an exciting outdoor show by the band under the blazing Santa Monica sunshine. Lucky GWYM fans flocked to the promenade to see the band's one-off live gig for the cameras.

And that's not all. The video also features cuts from the band's live show intimately filmed on location with 16mm film.

Director Arvel Chapell was behind the unique reality video project, which he says was driven by the quality of the band's music and the power of the song.

Catchy 'Covinas' also has a story to tell about a model making her way in the fashion world. Intertwined with the band's live shows, we see her story as she leaves her home and everything she knows to seek fame in the big city.

Former LA Times rock critic Kevin Bronson, writer of the famous Buzz Bands blog, has been praising it to the hilt. He reckons 'Covinas' is a 'nifty summertime southern Californian pop song', and says GWYM's self-titled debut has been 'sticking to me like summer sweat' for months now.

He says 'it’s old-school pop-rock with energetic, new-school twists, and I’ve recommended it to many who think the current indie landscape tends toward the tuneless'. Here at the blog desk, we couldn't agree more.

Grab the album right away from One Cell Records.com if you haven't already. And join us on Facebook below to see the video plus get more Go West Young Man news, photos and videos. Until next time folks, stay tuned to One Cell.

Bill Lehane

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Get into a sunshine groove with Rossano Snel

Hello and welcome to another update from One Cell Records. Today we've got a great treat in store for you – free music from Rossano Snel.

Our favourite electronica artist from Sao Paulo, Brazil, has created two music sets just for fans to enjoy. 'The Pulp Set' features 17 kickin' tracks from artists like Daft Punk, Phoenix, Basement Jaxx, The Rapture, Crystal Castles, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Bittersweet.

'The World Affair Set' has even more great music from Royksopp, CSS, Thievery Corporation, Nite Jewel, Empire of the Sun, Jamie Lidell, Soel, Skeewiff and of course Rossano himself.

He tells us exclusively here at the One Cell blog desk that the sets are a gift to his fans as well as a trip down memory lane for him.

'In these sets I have put many kinds of music that I used to play as a DJ as well as the music I listen to everyday,' Rossano says. 'I'm recording them so people can download them to hear them everywhere.'

So what are you waiting for? Both sets are available to listen online and download from the links below.

The Pulp Set

The World Affairs Set

Meanwhile, Rossano's got another EP in the works. Entitled 'Landscape', it's coming out on EBS Diggin, the label of Sao Paulo legend DJ Tahira. Keep an ear out for that one.

Lastly, just a reminder that Rossano's free compilation 'eBrazil: Amazing new music from the land of samba' is also available for free download. It's the hottest roundup out there of all the coolest artists from the new school of Brazilian music – grab it while you still can.

Until next time folks, connect with Rossano using the links below and keep it tuned to One Cell.

Rossano Snel's links

His blog: soundsfrombrazil.blogspot.com

His MySpace: www.myspace.com/rossanosnel

His Twitter: twitter.com/rsnel

Buy the 'Gallery' EP: onecellrecords.com/Store.php