Jimo & Scorch Present London Sounds Exposed (Every Thursday @ 6-8 GMT – EP14)

This will be the final show that you will hear Scorch on the London Sounds Exposed show, due to time restraints he will be unable to continue doing the show, so tune in this week to find out who will take his place, and to listen to his final set. Make sure you jump in the chatroom at Happyhardcore.com/chat while the show is on to discuss the songs with listeners! If you have any shoutouts or requests for any future episodes feel free to e-mail me at Jimo@Jimo.co.uk

Show Times (Hour 1: Jimo – Hour 2: Scorch) (March 11th 2010)
England (GMT): Thursday: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sweden (CET): Thursday: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
New York (EST): Thursday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Alaska (AKDT): Thursday: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Tokyo (JST): Thursday: 3:00am – 5:00am
Sydney (EDT): Friday: 5:00am – 7:00am

Stream Links |  Di.fm Calender Page |  Facebook Events Page

Operation Anchorage

Operation Anchorage has begun, and I’m not talking about the game.  I mentioned being busy with things in a few previous blog posts which is why I was unable to update my website often enough. The reason why is because I have been involved with moving to America over the past few months. I’m now currently situated in Anchorage in Alaska so I should have more time to get things done. I’m living with my other half Megan, so things aren’t all so doom and gloom. Alaska is very different to what I’m used to in England, but I see it as a bit of an adventure. I have a lot to do now I’m here, but I’m just going to take it as it comes. It was a very hard and emotional time moving away from my family, even the thought of my cat makes me sad but I need to be strong and get through it, besides It’s not like I’m never going to see them again, I’ll be back there sooner then I know it! England still and always will be my home, seeing as I am English and all, but now I have a home away from home and it’s a good feeling.

One of the things at the top of my priority list is to get my DJ equipment back in order. I really had my work cut out for me shipping my equipment over. The first problem I encountered is the fact that they use UK plugs. For some reason the 1000s do not have the option to be backwards compatible with American power outlets. Another annoying factor is that the room they will be in only has two power outlets, which makes using multiple transformers impossible. I have two options really, I could sell my 1000s and buy them out in America or I could get an electrician to install more power points down in the basement. The reason why is because you can’t plug a transformer into a power strip, because it’s dangerous or something. I’m leaning more towards selling/buying because I don’t really want to invest money into a property I don’t officially own. Although, that way then I could add another addition to the family in the form of a second CDJ-2000. You may be asking why I am saying a second one, that is because I sold my old old setup back at home (The CDJ8000s & the DJM-400) and I have purchased myself a brand spanking new Pioneer CDJ-2000. It’s a big investment but I’m looking forward to playing around with it (Or them soon hopefully!). The room they will be placed in still needs a lot of work, it still needs a carpet put down and it needs to be painted. It also needs a light, because it doesn’t have one at all. I hope to have all work completed by next week, which should leave me with more then enough time before my equipment arrives. I still need to get back on track with my weekly radio show and start work on the “2010 Collection”. Don’t worry though, London Sounds Exposed will not stop over the duration, because I have prepared several special shows for you guys which will play while the work is completed. I shall have more pictures of my “studio” for you guys as soon as possible, I would like to keep my blog updated with all the progress on it as best as I can. If any of you have any suggestions for what to do with the walls, perhaps colour or anything along those lines feel free to drop a comment. One thing I was thinking of doing was putting framed Left 4 Dead posters on the wall, you can see those here:  http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_L4D-DeathTollPoster.html

To continue my mass spending spree I have also purchased myself a new computer. I hope to get myself busy with music production a bit more seriously. Sadly my previous computer would just lag out with music production software, so this one should be a bit better! Well… a lot better, this thing has a quad core with 12 gigs of ram! I bought the computer from Alienware, I’ve wanted one since I was like 12 and I’ll soon have one. It arrives on the 1st of March, so I need to get things ready for it! I’ll be sure to post some pictures of it once it arrives.

I’m happy to be back here in Alaska, and I’m going to make the most of it. I’m excited to have a bowl of Pho and to go to all of the brilliant restaurants which are here. I hope to keep you all updated with what happens here, so stay tuned for some more detailed posts very soon. For now though, I’m going to head back into the basement and finish the painting! Have a good week everyone, and you’ll here from me soon.

Digitally Imported Radio – New Mix Double Header (Jimo & SoundLift @ 5PM GMT – 29/01/10)

My Trance mix, Digitally Digital Stuff (January 2010 Edition) also known as Volume 8 will premier on the Digitally Imported (http://www.di.fm/trance) Trance channel this Friday. This is the second time I’ve ever had a mix play on the Trance channel. If you are interested in tuning in and showing your support you can find the Stream links and times below. If you are unsure of the times use the time converter on the di.fm events calender page located at the bottom of the post. My set is on one hour before Trance Around the World with Above & Beyond, and It’s part of a new mix double header with SoundLift. The set from SoundLift will air straight after mine.

Show Times (Hour 1: Jimo) (Hour 2: SoundLift)
England: Friday: 5:00pm – 7:00pm – NEW MIX DOUBLE HEADER (Jimo & SoundLift)
Sydney: Saturday: 2:00am – 4:00am – NEW MIX DOUBLE HEADER (Jimo & SoundLift)
Los Angeles: Friday: 9:00am – 11:00am – NEW MIX DOUBLE HEADER (Jimo & SoundLift)
New York: Friday: 12:00pm – 2:00pm – NEW MIX DOUBLE HEADER (Jimo & SoundLift)
Tokyo: Saturday: 1:00am – 3:00am – NEW MIX DOUBLE HEADER (Jimo & SoundLift)
Alaska: Wed: 8:00am – 10:00am – NEW MIX DOUBLE HEADER (Jimo & SoundLift)

Stream Links |  Di.fm Calender Page |  Facebook Events Page

The Global Hardcore Alliance – Part 13: The Gathering

The Global Hardcore Alliance is a group of Hardcore DJs from all corners of the globe who come together to collaborate and share the love of Hardcore and it’s sub genres. This is our biggest mix project so far which includes 9 DJs. In order of appearance, the DJs are: Leto, Sivan, Axion, Cojami, Quentin, Jimo, Ixnay, Virtual XTC & DJ Bluecore. The entire mix was compiled by Leto and the artwork was by gf3. The introduction vocals were also created by Leto. Full tracklist and download links are below, there is also a version of the mix up on Soundcloud. Leave a comment with some feedback if you decide to give it a listen!

01. Supernova – Cheesy DJs (Cube::Hard Remix)
02. Ewun – Screw Up
03. Entity – Fallen Souls
04. Oli G – Jasmine (Helikaon vs. Ephexis Camelrape Remix)
05. Impact & Nomad – Voices
06. Impact – Closer Now
07. Firefly – Lotus
08. Petruccio & Rampant – Rhythm (Darwin Mix)
09. Sc@r – Hardcore Power
10. Clodhopper & MC Knight – Blow Ur Mind
11. Krime Feat. Lynsie Davies – Never Hurt You (Orbit1 Remix)
12. JB-C – Quack Attack (Orbit1’s Duck Remix)
13. Recon & Squad-E – Claim 2 Recycle
14. Last of the Mohicans & J-Swish – Shot Me Down
15. Squad-E – Turn it Up
16. Darren Styles – Welcome to the Club (Manian Remix)
17. Mike Bounce & Dupont – No Tomorrow
18. K.O.L – Use Somebody (Steven Davidson Remix)
19. Technikore – Hardcore Slut
20. Enya – Stomp (Gammer & Re-con Remix)
21. Breeze & UFO – Maybe
22. Dougal & Gammer – Guitar Hero
23. Shanty & The Acolyte – Initiate
24. Reese & Tony Benino – The End
25. No Left Turn & Mrjakk – Chill Out
26. Lumin8 – Pretty Eyes (Petruccio Remix)
27. HIROJACK – Drunk Girl Party
28. Rocket Pimp – To the Maximum
29. Drew Derivative – Because the Moon Rocks
30. Stormrooper – Suited & Booted
31. AMS – Greedy Bastards
32. Injured Rezz ft The MD – Nitrous
33. Solution & Ephexis – Pressure Point
34. Slippery Disco – Feeling High
35. Devastate – Mood Music (Oli G Remix)
36. Marc Smith & Darwin – 1 More Time
37. DJ D – Get It Right
38. Nosferatu – When Angels Cry
39. Tha Playah – Bling Bling (DJ D vs. Nitrogenetics Remix)
40. Angerfist ft. Crucifier – Tonight

Click here to download

Week In Review 19/01/10 (Mischeif & Tha Playah)

Exciting times or what. I have been so busy lately that I have had just about no time at all to sit down and write something for my website. The little time I have had has involved me working on some of my projects or sleeping late into the afternoon. So where do I start? Well, to kick things off my contract was extended at my work which means I will be gracing the shop floor with my presence for a little while longer. The only twist is that instead of selling women’s clothing I will be selling women’s underwear instead. It’s definitely a strange change of circumstances that’s for sure. The benefit of it all though has definitely got to be waking up early. I wake up at like 4am so I can get there in time, which during the moment but once I get going it feels great. I can even indulge myself with large quantities of McDonalds breakfast which is always a plus. Alas though, I will be moving in February so all of this is short lived. I’m sure I can find a way to fulfil my Mcdonalds cravings across the pond though. Although on the subject of Mcdonalds breakfast, I’ve been watching a program on BBC Three recently called Mischeif. If you havn’t seen it before I suggest that you do. Theres a two part episode where Mr Riley gos around researching shit food and you learn a thing or two about MRM (Mechanically Recovered Meat) and food processing plants. Check the clip out below, it’s worth the watch.

Earlier this week on my Facebook page I promised some previews of my new website design and the 2010 Collection artwork. Things are still in the work for those. I am trying to get new voice overs done also for the 2010 collection as well. I don’t particularly want to retire the don but I believe change is a good thing. I have no idea who is going to be doing the new voice overs but I intend on getting someone that you will more then likely recognise. All will be revealed soon I assure you. Talking of all will be revealed, the first mix of 2010 from the Global Hardcore Alliance is now complete. If you are interested in downloading it click here. It’s our biggest mix project so far where 9 DJs are involved, those being Leto, Sivan, Axiom, Cojami, Quentin, Jimo, Ixnay, Virtual XTC and DJ Bluecore. It really is something special, so be sure to give it a download and leave a comment.

It’s been a good while since I have had a bit of a rant on my website, and this one has been a long time coming. But what I would like to know is what is up with that ridiculous Islam4uk group that has been going around? I’m all for the idea of free speech but this is just plain stupid. These people claim to speak on behalf for an entire religion and plan terrible things. Yet all the UK government can muster is a simple ban to the group. What is stopping them from reforming? The fact that they weren’t imprisoned or prevented from marching in Wootton Bassett is absurd. The troops who are dying in Iraq and Afghanistan deserve our respect, there deaths don’t need to be disgraced by some radical group. The war we are fighting is indeed a pointless one, but they are not given the choice. There is reason to be angry at the government as they are in charge, but not at the troops. Another laughable fact of all of these troublemakers is that they are all on Job Seekers Allowance. They claim to hate England, and that “Islam” will take over but they sure do like to leech of the public wealth, claiming the money belongs to Allah. I have honestly never heard something so ridiculous in my life.

I hope everyone has had a great couple of weeks, I will be back to regular posting very soon. One thing before I go though, if you havn’t already got the new album from Tha Playah I suggest you go out and get it. Some of the tracks on there are ace. Another album to get is the 2009 State of Trance Yearmix by Armin van Buuren. Both are as good as eachother! I’ll leave a preview to one of Tha Playahs songs below. Until next time guys, don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter. Adios!