Thoughtless Music celebrates 50th release with ERA ONE retrospective mixed by Noah Pred out this week
aaamusic | On 27, Apr 2011
ERA ONE – mixed by Noah Pred
Celebrating 50 releases from one of North America’s most respected labels.
ARTIST: Various
TITLE: ERA ONE – Mixed by Noah Pred
LABEL: Thoughtless Music
CAT NUMBER: TLM050
FORMAT: CD, Digital
RELEASE DATE: April 30th, 2011
Listen to “Era one” here:
TLM050: V/A · ERA ONE mixed by Noah Pred – Preview by thoughtless
ERA ONE is the first of our Thoughtless Era mix series, with a new edition of selected label works due out every fifty releases. This inaugural installment is the culmination of more than three years of Thoughtlessness spanning 293 tracks and remixes, featuring contributions from over 100 artists. The force behind it all is label manager Noah Pred – one of Canada’s most respected underground DJs. Selecting forty-nine of his favorites from the Thoughtless back catalog was no easy task, but that’s what we have on offer here – including gems from the likes of Alland Byallo, Jay Tripwire, Billy Dalessandro, Kate Simko, Falko Brocksieper, Rennie Foster, Jeff Bennett and many more – mixed together by the label boss in a fluid blend of sonic color, along with a brand new exclusive track from Pred himself: ‘Unsung’. Showcasing a wide variety of sounds within the parameters of modern techno and house, the mix builds from deep excursions to peak-time jams and back again, weaving a fluid tale that stands as both a testament to the Thoughtless sound and a statement of things to come.
NOAH PRED
Producing and performing live for over ten years, Noah Pred emerged from Vancouver’s underground as a sought-after techno DJ with a sophisticated sound and unique style. Devoted to authentic and soulful strains of techno and house, Noah’s sound continues to evolve while remaining firmly driven by the dance floor. Since his first releases in the late ’90s, his distinctive productions have received international support, while through extensive touring of North America he’s performed alongside some of the most respected DJs and live acts working today. Now based in Toronto, Pred has developed a loyal following for his potent DJ sets while running Thoughtless Music from his studio headquarters. Following full-length releases in recent years on both Thoughtless and New Kanada, Noah’s poised for exciting things in the year ahead – with his debut mix-CD for Thoughtless, ERA ONE, and his new EP for Cynosure, Lesser Lights, both due out this Spring.
THOUGHTLESS MUSIC
Based in Toronto, Canada, Thoughtless Music has etched a clear vision of forward-thinking production underscored by persuasive grooves through a steady stream of diverse releases over the past three-plus years. Staying true to a distinct aesthetic while consistently pushing stylistic boundaries – running the gamut from deep house to techno, dubstep, minimal and beyond – the label has positioned itself at the forefront of underground digital music in North America. Currently on their 50th release, the Thoughtless family has grown to include over one hundred artists and remixers since its inception – including some of the most respected underground producers working today. Garnering critical praise with the release of Limaçon’s debut full-length, the label has continued to gather steam with support coming in from the likes of taste-makers such as Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, Claude Von Stroke, Slam, Danny Tenaglia, Dubfire, Gregor Tresher and many others. With vinyl editions of selected upcoming releases and the debut full-length from Arthur Oskan due out this spring, Thoughtless pushes onward with a busy schedule exposing talented newcomers alongside established artists.
