Massi Gee is a DJ and producer from Ancona, Italy, member of the Gallery Crew and resident DJ at Gallery Parties.

Massi began his career working for a music distribution company called DeeJayMix where he looked after all the electronic and Drum N Bass releases.

His DJ roots began in the Drum n Bass scene and while working at DeeJayMix he began to DJ in Italy & Europe, at the same time creating one of the most important Drum n Bass collectives in Italy known as Hydra (HDR).

In 2008 he started becoming immersed in the Techno scene and began making his own music and special collaborations with Manuel De Lorenzi (8Bit, Immigrant & Highgrade), Giammaria (MonsteRecords & Electronic Pets) and Filippo Del Moro (DMF, Dirty Boots & Highgrade), with his first solo release coming in 2009 on Berlin-based label Highgrade Digital.

His second release will be on Melbourne-based label Pinksilver Digital entitled ‘Tales from the Underground’.

Pinksilver stalwart and label co-owner Markojux (Mark Baumann) delivers his first full EP on Pinksilver Music’s Digital imprint with the sublime “Too Little Too Late” EP.

Weaving his way through luscious strings, dreamy piano chords and abstract vocals, Markojux stamps his unique style on this multilayered deep house release.

“Tech My Jazz” features the sublime piano keys of Colin Snape (aka Scrambler) alongside Markojux’s intricate drum patterns, delivering true avant-garde house that many electronic producers can only ever imitate.

“Just One Minute” continues the subterranean feel of the release, a track reminiscent of Hamburg’s Dial label & more famously Lawrence’s introspective, heart-felt melodies.

“Walk With Me” delivers another reflective, melancholy piece that sits proudly within the framework of the release, laden with a groovy 4/4 kick amongst wistful keys and pads.

The final track of the EP features Pinksilver favourite Miguel Colmenares with his remix of “Tech My Jazz”. Delivering his own inimitable & funky style to the table, Miguel makes “Tech My Jazz” sound uniquely his own to finely round-off a quality release from one of Australia’s most underrated producers.

For lovers of fine house music.

Tracklisting:

01 – Markojux – Tech My Jazz Feat. Colin Snape
02 – Markojux – Just One Minute
03 – Markojux – Walk With Me
04 – Markojux – Tech My Jazz (Miguel Colmenares Remix)

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Pinksilver stalwart Markojux returns to the label’s Net imprint with ‘The Cusp’ EP, a selection of dark, eminent techno cuts showcasing his versatile production style.

‘Rack Hoon’ is a journey into eerie sonic soundscapes, complete with ominous stabs and twisted hooks that are woven deep into a rumbling bass line.

‘Lysurgic’ continues on the murky ride into the night, sounds that are bare and bordering on the paranormal, full of warped samples and layers of thick, harmonious rhythms.

‘Friction Emo’ is a track full of tension and pressure, resistance and conflict - finding itself bent in sonic stabs and threatening pads. This cut is not for the faint hearted.

Closing out the release is a remix of Friction Emo by London starlet Truss. Known for his moving and more sinister take on techno soundscapes, he does not disappoint with his interpretation of Friction Emo, pointing to the glory days of Detroit but with a fresh and original take in 2010.

Pinksilver Net. Its more than just music, it’s a lifestyle, it’s a state mind.

Download:

01:: Rack Hoon
02:: Lysurgic
03:: Friction Emo
04:: Friction Emo (Truss Remix)

Download Complete Release (inc. Artwork & Press Release):

[psnet016] Markojux - The Cusp EP

[Pinksilver Digital 004] V-Sexion & Ntanos - Fault Day EP

Pinksilver welcomes exciting Athens duo V-Sexion & Ntanos with their debt EP on Pinksilver Digital entitled the “Fault Day’ EP.

In the fine tradition of rising deep tech-house producers from Greece such as Kreon & Lemos, V-Sexion & Ntanos deliver sensual, early evening rhythms infused with a touch of teched-up soundscapes.

‘Yarisnight’ is the perfect tool for those interested in the art of “Warm Art” – aquatic vibrations flowing like an effortless current in rhythm.

‘Latte’, as the name suggests, is an invitation for those early evening jam sessions with friends – melody & composition delivered with heart & soul.

Markojux’s remix of ‘Latte’ is simply stunning deep house tinged with swinging, luscious pads – tomorrow’s nostalgia in musical reflection today.

The title track ‘Fault Day’ continues the theme of the EP, showcasing swinging hats intertwined with melodious pads, the track straddling the EP’s left-of-centre avant-garde house roots.

The EP is rounded off by V-Sexion with ‘Raybirth’ – sumptuous rhythms that are straddled with luscious vocals.

Fault Day – a musical deliverance that is truly faultless - more than music, it’s a point of view on Warm Art.

Tracklisting:

01 – Ntanos - Yarisdream
02 – Ntanos - Latte
03 – Ntanos – Latte (Markojux Remix)
04 – Ntanos – Fault Day
05 – V-Sexion - Raybrith

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Available From: Beatport

Come join some of Melbourne’s elite disc jockey’s as part of Pinksilver Music’s Free Day party in the exuberant confines of rne’s elite disc MyAeon over two delicious areas - the cool indoors of the main floor and the stunning outside terrace capturing Melbourne’s summer sun.

Doors open at 12:00pm on the day - come early to capture avant-garde sounds ranging from Deep House, Tech House, Minimal Techno and everything in-beween with 23 DJ’s spread over the two areas.

Deep, hypnotic, stripped sounds of the future. Come join us for a Pure.Musical.Experience.

What: Pinksilver Label Party - Summer Sounds of The Melbourne Underground
Where: MyAeon [ 791 Sydney Rd, Brunswick ]
When: 12:00 to 23:00
Door: [ FREE ]
Why: Because you love the Vibe, the People & the Music.

DJ Line-Up

Daniel Filipovic
Markojux
Lance Harrison
Craig McWhinney
Steve Ward
Sam McEwin
Alex Anderson
Johan ELG
Lorenzo
Luke Moylan
Drew Jugum
Paul Agius
Brock Ferrar
Nick Tem
Michelle Valenti
Matic
Andrew Hester
Peter Cannell
Ehsan Gehlsi
Bray
Hijacq
Ace Stojevski

Besos,

The Pinksilver Team

[psltd002] Argenis Brito - Simbol Minded EP

In the world of heavy weight vinyl releases Pinksilver Ltd is punching well above its weight. The first offering on Pinksilver’s limited-vinyl imprint saw the ‘Journeymen’ Forty6&Two hit you with a flurry of body punches that was the ‘Röter Schlauch’ EP, which had a considerable effect on its dance floor opponents.

Strapping on the gloves for Pinksilver Ltd’s second release is the heavy weight artisan Argenis Brito. This Venezuelan native has spent many years in the electronic dance arena and is in no need of introduction to the discerning listeners of avant-garde house & techno.

In this performance we really get to meet the darker side of the very talented Argenis Brito with remix duties by Forty6&Two.

Round 1: Starts off with a fearsome right hook in ‘The Switch’. This straight-up no-nonsense groove and intricate drops will have you back peddling the whole round.  There is no avoiding the spooky nature of this track. A message from the Ringmaster “Bring your mouth guard!”.
Round 2: Gets you straight back into the action with the fun, funky but naughty composition of ‘Sub Vicious’.  No foul punches here, it is all above the belt and legal. From the driving groove, metallic sundries and the interloping vocals ‘Sub Vicious’ displays Argenis’ mastery of electronic funk.
Round 3: The gloves are off! Forty6&Two’s ‘Limping Home Mix’ of ‘Sub Vicious’ will have you doing just that. This deep, low-slung barefaced Tech House groover will have the punters bouncing off the ropes.

Tracklisting + Sound Bytes:

Silver Side –  The Switch
Black Side (1) – Sub Vicious
Black Side (2) – Sub Vicious (Forty6&Two’s Limping Home Mix)

Mastering by Preference Mastering
Artwork By Kruz

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Available From: Juno.co.uk | Decks.de | DMC Records + All Quality Record Stores
Visit: Pinksilver

A professional musician, trained singer, passionate producer and smart innovator, Argenis Brito is reliably rolling up the lush fields of music for quite a while now. Listeners will be surprised at the wide range of activities he has been involved in to date. Having travelled the path of success in an unconventional way, many music genres and the world
anyway, his influences are multifaceted, continuously charging and refreshing his source of inspiration with the scintillating splendour of creative energy.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Argenis Brito began studying piano when he was seven. But soon his career ascended to such Pop music heights a lot of young people of all eras and areas always will be yearning to reach: Already at the young age of 13, he performed music in formation by becoming a singer of a Venezuelan boy group of six, that was very
popular in Latin America and the U.S.A. in the early 80es. Still there are even devoted fans today.

Experiencing public enthusiasm at such an early stage of his career could force a musician’s hand to keep playing the same level of the game over and over again. In fact, Argenis Brito prefered to open up perspectives on how to utilise the vast playground of musical expression. In retrospect to an exciting commercial adventure, knowing
the structures of music business meant to release them to decide for free play instead. That’s where the adventuresome part of his music career actually started:

In 1985 Argenis, devoted to Pop and Rock music, formed his first band WAG together with one of his former singing partners, Gustavo Montaño. As a composer, bass player and vocalist he recorded two albums with the group (1986 and 1988), resulting in two successful single releases, massive airplay and concerts all over Venezuela. From here, the nearest and most obvious station on his mission to broaden music horizons was a move up North to New York City.

Initially gaining more musical experience and routine by playing in various session bands, it was definitely coincidence when he finally met a soulmate, namely Chile’s most famous Pop star Jorge González, who introduced him to the sonority of electronic music. The collaboration of the two temporary Brooklyn boys created no less than a pioneer work: Gonzalo Martínez and his Thinking Congas transcribed arrangements of some of their favourite Cumbia classics to a unique, customized electronic sound system to provide this popular Latin American dance rhythm with contemporary club vibes. Dandy Jack, Tobias Freund (both from Sieg ueber die Sonne) and Uwe Schmidt (a.k.a. Atom™) completed the GM line-up.
After moving to Santiago de Chile in 1998, Argenis continued working with Jorge González by touring Chile and Peru with their new band Los Dioses, featuring Miguel Tapia, former drummer of González prestigious trio “Los Prisioneros”. Still in Santiago, and while contact was already established, another pioneer venture gathered momentum: Atom’s second album under his new studio alias Señor Coconut turned out to be a great success. Consequentially, he decided to accomplish the incarnation from a virtual
project to a real, physical band. In a peculiar manner, Coconut interprets classics of Pop and Rock music history Latin-style, shaping them to explosive Merengue and Cha Cha/Mambo versions.

Argenis Brito joined the crew as the official singer and front man with a charming stage presence and great entertaining qualities; until today he recorded numerous albums and EPs with the orchestra and was touring Europe, America and Asia large-scale. And the fusion story continues…

The name Argenis Brito is intrinsically tied to the genre of Latinotronics. Not only did the year 2000 mark the beginning of a new millenium, but also a highlight of this seminal style: Founded together with Chilean producer and longtime friend Pier Bucci, Mambotur affected the sensually loaded, dancing body of the crowd with a fresh emotional
approach, blending the lively percussive dynamics of Mambo, Cumbia and Salsa with sophisticated electronic progression, and adding a Dub flavour. In doing so, Mambotur were rushing the Trans-Latino-Express through software wonderland, indeed. The duo released two albums, “Atina Latino” (2002), and “Al Frente” (2005), and performed major venues and festivals all over Europe.

Besides, forging new links within the big Chile connection, a trio was formed in between by uniting with Swiss-Chilean producer Luciano who co-produced four tracks for the collective project Monne Automne. In 2002 Argenis Brito relocated to Berlin, his last domicile of creation so far. In the vibrant, atmosphere of this exceptionally prolific metropolis he found the ideal inspiration for pushing the boundaries of club culture. Offering some Latin musical gene exchange, it goes without saying that he quickly aligned with like- and open-minded musicians and producers to participate in several projects – one of them Jay Haze of Contexterrior media.

A lot of new visions with a strong leaning towards reduced, cutting-edge, funky club structures were realized: Krak Street Boys (w/J.H.), The Basstards (w/J.H. and Jamming Unit of Air Liquide), Bearback (w/J.H. and Samim), Samim vs. Argenix, and Maluco (w/Pier Bucci and Max Loderbauer of Sun Electric and Chica and the Folder). Since then, Argenis keeps feeding his machines with the finest power and continues performing together with renowned DJs and producers of the global electronic club music network, who are as advanced as himself.

In April 2006 Argenis Brito released his first solo work “Sentidos Opuestos”, followed by the double EP “Micro Mundo” and the “Imminent” EP lately. Further releases of all projects he has been involved in, include records on acclaimed platforms as Multicolor Recordings, Lo-Fi Recordings, Crosstown Rebels, Tuning Spork, Disko B, Essay, Cadenza, Karaoke Kalk, among others.

V-Sexion & Ntanos, together also known as Effections, are a promising duo from Athens, Greece, that will initiate you to the depths of house & back.

Effections met in 2004 & started spinning records in 2006 playing alongside internationally known DJ’s such as Gaiser, Ekkohaus & Daso, to name a few. Deeply influenced by Jazz and Funk, they began combining these classic elements by embracing Techno and the more minimal sounds of House music together with rolling percussions, deep basslines and looped, sensual vocals. 2008 was a hard-working year with their debt remix & EP release on Spanish netlabel Flumo followed by a digital release on Chicago-based label Siteholder Uncut.

Individually, V. Sexion released his debut EP on Safari Electronique (U.K) and also signed material on labels such as Catwash Records (France), Diaphan Records (Germany), Time Has Changed (France), Suchtreflex (Germany), Percusa (Germany) and the Athens-based label Rythmetic while Ntanos has offered his tech-house sound to Rhythmetic & Flumo.

Effections are absolutely enjoying working hard to develop their mutual sound and to tease clubs with their upcoming live sets. They are now part of Flumo Booking agency & proudly release their debt offering with Pinksilver Digital in the form of the ‘Fault Day’ EP.

Melbourne’s original avant-garde house & techno imprint blossoms into spring with its next label party installlment @ the iconic MyAeon.

With two imminent releases set to unload on Pinksilver Digital & thier vinyl-only imprint Pinksilver Ltd, the cheeky boys & girls are back in town with Melbourne’s very own slice of local flavours north of the Yarra.

Special guest programmer on the night will be Brock Ferrar of the Groove party fame. As a sought-after DJ locally and abroad with stints in Japan & Europe showcasing his flavour of modern shaking tech house, MyAeon will dim the lights & let the records play as Brock fires up the balmy October evening.

Supporting on the night with their own take on avant-garde house & techno will be Pinksilver residents Lance Harrison & Daniel Filipovic.

What: Pinksilver Label Night
Where: MyAeon [ 791 Sydney Rd, Brunswick ]
Who: Lance Harrison | Daniel Filipovic | Brock Ferrar
When: 22:00 to LATE
Door: $10
Why: Because you love the sound + the people.

Besos,

The Pinksilver Team
http://www.pinksilver.net

The guys from Pinksilver are pumped for their next label party on the 25th of September at My Aeon. After successful winter nights with guests Mike Shannon, DJ Trinity and Sandy Sitlani, Spring is in the air and the season of rebirth is upon us!

Pinksilver welcomes back long time friend and techno connoisseur, Lorenzo. Lorenzo will be concocting a special blend of his signature deep, dark and hypnotic beats and rhythms for the Pinksilver die hards. Lorenzo will lock you into a groove and you will find it very hard to escape the dancefloor.

Pinksilver also welcomes up and coming Drew Jugum to the family. Drew has impressed us with his mixing skills on our Kiss fm shows and is a very dedicated man of his craft. We look forward to what Drew has install for the early slot at My Aeon, hope you can make it down early to enjoy it with us.

This will be a special night for two of Pinksilver’s residents, Lance Harrison and Daniel Filipovic, as they celebrate their birthday’s together on this night. We hope to see you there for a celebratory drink or two at the bar.

Hope you can all be a part of this special night for the Pinksilver team.

MyAeon :: 791 Sydney Road, Brunswick [ 10:00pm to 6:00am ]

Cost: $10 on the door Complimentary Drink on Arrival Before 11pm!

Directions:

Train: From Platform 11 Southern Cross Station to Anstey Station on the Upfield Line - 14mins

Tram: Take Tram 1 or 8 From Stop 13 (Flinders St) to Stop 132 (Sydney Rd/Moreland Rd) - 28mins

Bus: Take the 956 from City Sq to Stop 132 (Sydney Rd/Moreland Rd) - 25mins