Edu K has just released his “Headbanger EP” on the australian label Sweat It Out. The three track EP contains vocal contributions by Madame Mim, MC Dandao and MC Eric as well as a musical collaboration with London based Radioclit. Edu K is published by Highscore Publishing.

We’re happy to announce that Dutch Rythmn Combo – Sounds of the Carribean has been selected as one of the fifty nominations for the best record covers of 2008.

Once again Art Vinyl with the help of the judges Adrian Shaughnessy, journalist & record sleeve designer, & Sean Bidder, Fact Magazine, have put together the 50 nominations for Best Art Vinyl 2008.

From the beginning of November the Best Art Vinyl 2008 shortlist will be featured in exhibitions at the Art Vinyl Gallery in East London and around the country at Snap Galleries in Birmingham, The Fishmarket Gallery in Northampton and the Perfect Pad Gallery in Norwich.

Voting, both online and through the exhibition galleries, will begin on 23rd October with the winners being announced on 5th January 2009.

Big thanks to designer Skooly DK!

A 15 min short documentary about MC Gringo and his favourite spots in Rio will be shown this weekend on the documentary channel ZDF, a german national television programme. The movie can be seen on Saturday Oct 11th at 06:00, 13:00 & 21:00 and on Sunday Oct 12th at 19:15

Que ritmo rico! Ray Mang, one of London’s most prolific disco dub vanguards, kicks off the “Sounds Of The Carribean Remixes” with an epic reinterpretation of Dutch Rhythm Combo’s “Cartagenera”, that breathes the spirit of Balearic in a 21st century shape. The dub outfit Dubben, who rose to prominence with their rework of Juca Chavez’ “Take Me Back To Piaui” remixed “Disco Tropical”. The Dubben Mix feat. Edu K comes in their trademark original rockers style. Adding horns, a skanking disco shuffle, their remix resembles Joe Gibb’s dub efforts in disco.

Worldwide Release: Oct 20th 2008. 12” Vinyls strictly limited to 500 copies. Distributed by Our Distribution.

“Who’s Afraid Of Rio?” is the debut EP by Man Recordings label boss Daniel Haaksman. It’s the latest culmination point in his steady, mad love affair for baile funk from Rio De Janeiro. Daniel decided to name his debut EP “Who’s Afraid Of Rio?” as a bow down to the city and its rich music culture. Daniel is published by Highscore Publishing.

Please have a look at the interview with Felix Haaksman in the Impact magazine of UK’s music publisher’s association MPA, presenting a portrait of new music publishers.

Many thanks for the warm words and amazing feedback for the “Sounds Of The Caribbean EP” by Dutch Rhythm Combo. The release has already entered various sales and dj charts since its release on June 23rd and was played on heavy rotation on many radio programmes. Be quick to get a copy of the limited edition 12” with the stunning artwork by Skooly DK. Watch out for “Sounds Of The Caribbean… Remixed” !!

The “Sounds Of The Caribbean” by Dutch Rhythm Combo. features a variety of musical styles that include Dub, Cumbia, Reggaeton and hispanic music influences. An atmosphere of buzzing heat and tropical feeling is embodied in “Cartagenera”, recorded with guitar player Zeb in Brooklyn on one of NY’s hottest summer days.

“Disco Tropical” features Brazilian MC legend Edu K on the mic. Just imagine a secret nightclub in the tropical jungle, where beautiful girls boogie and you’ll get the feeling of “Sounds Of The Caribbean”. Worldwide Release: 23rd June 2008. Buy it on Juno or at your favourite online store.