Way back in June (yes, so long ago) we started to let loose the 10,000 copies of this year’s annual compilation into the wild streets, bars, cars, apartments and villas these one-off musical souvenirs now call home. The We Love CD has become something of a collectable item over the past few years by the policy of giving something back to the people who make We Love what it is, you party starters, instigators and all round obliging, open minded crowd which are the essence of our party.
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Past labels who have contributed to the cause include Lawler’s Viva and Lawson’s 2020Vision but this time we chose to take on a less established but highly dynamic label Vitalik with a unique concept of a compilation consisting of entirely unreleased material. Unreleased is not to say unknown though, you’ll find plenty of We Love stalwarts from across the musical spectrum we create at Space, including The Mole, Appleblim and Martin Buttrich. There’s even a super limited vinyl release of these very three artists which you might just find in your local record emporium if you are quick enough. In all likelihood, you haven’t managed to get your hands on and ears round the physical version of the compilation, so we’ve handily put it up on mixcloud for your listening pleasure. There’s also the ever necessary DJ sympathetic unmixed version available from beatport et al.
The mix itself was crafted by label boss / creepy uncle Ryan O’Gorman and We Love resident / wayward nephew jozif. Expect sultry grooves, colossal bass and an overall undercurrent of deep, driving house. The mix has been found to work with varying but always positive degrees of success on speedboat soundsystems, through underwater swimming pool speakers as well as through an iPod as you make your way back from these balearic climes to wherever it is you call home. Jozif’s debut as resident this year has been full of vigor yet always with that glassy sheen the terrace warm up needs – come see his last set of the summer this Sunday, September 25th.
Check the video below to understand the label’s place in shaping a musical landscape in Ibiza. Follow Vitalik on twitter.
Estamos complacidos en anunciarles el lineup de nuestra fiesta de apertura de We Love…space, el domingo 12 de junio de 2011. We Love es única en Ibiza, con seis pistas de desenfranada exploración musical. Sigue los links de los artistas para videos, mixes y mucho más.
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La fiesta de apertura de este año se plantea como la que definirá la temporada de Ibiza, ya que We Love… Space celebra los 20 años de Planet E. Pocos sellos discográficos han logrado superar la prueba del tiempo, y de haberlo hecho, no han sido muchos los que han podido proclamarse tan reelevantes e influyentes como lo fueron ellos,hace veinte anos ya. Planet E, no solo ha sobrevivido los ultimos 20 anos,sino que sin dudas se ha deleitado a lo grande durante los mismos. Al cerebro del techno de Detroit Carl Craig se le sumara Derrick May y Paul Woolford, quienes recientemente han realizado lanzamientos explosivos en el sello. Estos cerebros tambien estarán acompañados por el residente semanal de We Love Jem Haynes, quien tomará el control de la Discoteca y hara una inusual y prestigiosa sesión solo de vinilo, para celebrar este acontecimiento de la discografica.
Mientras tanto, la mundialmente famosa Terraza de Space tendrá de invitado a James Zabiela exibiendo su sonido house para el 2011. Los DJs de Hot Chip, Felix Martin y Al Doyle regresan para la primera de sus tres exclusivas fechas como residentes y Heidi, la favorita de “In New DJs We Trust” de Radio 1, traerá el sonido ‘jackin’ con el apoyo de Made to Play’s Jesse Rose. A continuación tendremos a la apuesta de We Love Mat Playford, haciendo un show en vivo de tres horas, utilizando un sistema análogo personalizado.
El 2011 trae nuevas caras para compartir esta serie de eventos de verano. El sello discografico Moda de Jaymo & Andy George estará auspiciandola Sunset Terrace antes de que el proyecto “Afterdark” de Mr Doris tome el control, luego de la media noche. Ryan O’ Gorman regresa con el Burlington Project para auspiciar doce citas íntimas en la Redbox, la pista que disfrutan entendidos locales y turistas por igual.
We are delighted to announce the lineup for our opening party, We Love… Space on Sunday June 12th 2011. We Love is unique in Ibiza with 6 rooms of unbridled musical excursions. Follow the linked names for videos, mixes and more.
This years opening party is set to define the Ibiza season as We Love… Space celebrate the seminal 20 Years of Planet E. Few labels have managed to stand the test of time and if they have, few can claim to be as relevant and influential as they were twenty years back. Planet E hasn’t just survived the last twenty years but positively revelled in it. Detroit techno mastermind Carl Craig will be joined by Derrick May and Paul Woolford, who have both recently presented the label with blistering releases. These masterminds will be joined by We Love weekly resident Jem Haynes to take control of the Discoteca for a rare and prestigious vinyl-only session in celebration of the label.
Meanwhile, the world famous Space Terraza plays host to James Zabiela showcasing his house sound for 2011. The Hot Chip DJs, Felix Martin and Al Doyle return for the first of their three date exclusive residency and Radio 1 current “In New DJs We Trust” favourite Heidi bringing the jackin’ sound’ o’ Chi’ Town with support from Made To Play’s Jesse Rose. Kicking off proceedings is We Love’s own Mat Playford playing a three hour live show using a customised analogue setup.
2011 brings new faces to share this summer’s series of events. Jaymo & Andy George’s label Moda host the Sunset Terrace before Mr Doris’ “Afterdark” project takes over after midnight. Ryan O’Gorman returns with The Burlington Project to host twelve intimate dates in the Redbox, the room for clued up locals and holiday-makers alike.
The end is nigh! There’s still time to book flights from wherever you may be for this party of epic proportion. The line-up speaks for itself, including an Ibiza debut from Aphex Twin in the Discoteca and a return to the venerated Terraza with Basement Jaxx. Big up to David Tazzyman. See you there! x
A surreal account of genital surgery and general misadventure with The Mole. The soundtrack features a new release from our friends at Vitalik recordings, with amigos jozif and The Mole himself. Available from all good download stores and vinyl distributors.
Vitalik Recording was set up by Ryan O Gorman in 2009, its prevoius incarnation and namesake was synonymous with various forms of underground resistance and clandestine parties across Ibiza and thoughout London. Now with its sole agenda of releasing quality electronic music from upcoming artists; teaming them up with the most highly respected and talented producers trans genre; it focuses its energy firmly on good music and talent rather than a specific sound. Look out for a special Vitalik label night on Sunday August 8th this summer.
As the nights draw in and winter advances, the people of Ibiza still need to get their rocks off somehow. Pacha plugs the gap with this monthly night featuring We Love… resident Andy Baxter and his choice team of talent. Get down this Friday if you are on island for a billion cañas and a few cuba libres on Baxtoids drinks card.
In a club normally renowned for its mainstream and commercial house music roots, Pachatronica – now in its second year – delivers a subterranean, tech house sound to the dance floor and a more alternative line-up to the club’s regular roster.
Pachatronica welcomes two new guests to the table this week in the form of Arian from Cocoon Recordings and Ryan O’Gorman from Vitalik Recordings. Andy Baxter hosts the monthly room, bringing an underground musical flavour to one of the most famed clubs in the world.
