The 137th release on Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Mariano Mellino and John Cosani back to the label for their debut collaborative EP. The Argentinean duo have achieved much success in their respective solo careers, holding a collective discography with releases on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music and Lonya's Asymmetric Recordings. Now coming together for their first ever studio collaborations Mariano and John present 'Syracusse/Islandia' alongside remixes from Danito & Athina and Simos Tagias. Both Mariano and John have been noted for their progressive minded productions and with their unique talents coming together they take it to a new level on ‘Syracusse’. Shuffled beats and mystical atmospheres create a surreal environment early before smooth rhythms and a rumbling low end lock down a strong groove. It's powerful, meditative drive leads to a cinematic break where waves of synths intensify over the rumbling foundation, ultimately leading to a huge moment and el
Glass honoured by President Obama with National Medal of the Arts
Philip Glass, who will appear with Laurie Anderson at this year’s ADE on Sunday, October 23rd, is among the 2015 National Medal of Arts honorees. The medals were presented by President Barack Obama last week in an East Room ceremony at the White House to Glass and fellow nominees including Mel Brooks, Sandra Cisneros, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Morgan Freeman, Berry Gordy, Santiago Jiménez, Jr., Moises Kaufman, Ralph Lemon, Luis Valdez, and Jack Whitten. "These National Medal of Arts recipients have helped to define our nation's cultural legacy through the artistic excellence of their creative traditions," said NEA Chairman Jane Chu in an official statement. "I join the President in congratulating and thanking them for their contributions." The National Medal of Arts citations recognise Philip Glass for his groundbreaking contributions to music and composition. “One of the most prolific, inventive, and influential artists of our time, he has expanded musical possib
