Artizan welcomes Andreas Saag aka Swell Session…

There has been many items on our ‘To-Do’ list since we expanded into Scandanavia in 2009; Eat more cheese, camp under the northern lights and this…we proudly announce the addition of formidable Göteborg based producer, Andreas Saag, AKA Swell Session and Stateless, to the Artizan Music roster…
Andreas has long been on our radars since his [...]
UTBD 4th Birthday Gallery…

Well, well, well. Only a week too late but here you have it. Piccies from UTBD’s 4th Birthday at East Village, London. A great big cowpat of thanks to all who attended what was a truly special night. Superb sets from our Swedish friends (pictured above with Jafar and Maxime), plus the basement rocking out [...]
Birthday Party, Swedes and Milton Jackson!

This BANK HOLIDAY SATURDAY 29TH MAY sees Artizan’s UPTOWNBOOGIEDOWN turn 4 years old.. it could be 6, we’re not sure… someone put some rohypnol in the drinks… its all a bit of a beer…Anyhooo, its our BIRTHDAY and its a BANK HOLIDAY, so what better way to give this momentous occasion the fanfare it deserves [...]
MultiStoreySoul Radio Interview and Mix

RTE is Irelands equivalent of the BBC, a commercial Radio and Media powerhouse with an extensive listener and readership. Suffice to say, we were really rather chuffed when Alan O’Malley presenter of the excellent ‘Multi Storey Soul’ show on RTE Pulse (the stations dance music division) requested a chat and guest mix with Artizan’s label [...]
Artizan’s Untitled Music Mix

Untitled Music is a popular blog and weekly podcast dedicated to electronic music, based in New Zealand. They’ve long supported our material, so we were only too happy to oblige their request for a special showcase mix from the labels vaults.
Here it is then, an hour of recent works from Poussez and Artizan Music, loving [...]
IDJ Magazine ‘Top Tune of the Month’

Well then, here it is folks. Straight from the horses mouth, I-DJ Magazine’s Associate Editor Russell Deeks awarding Poussez’s ‘Modern Identity E.P’ (Artmd013) with the coveted ‘Top Tune of the Month’ slot for April 2010.
We’ve not much more to say other than thankyou IDJ and we hope you like the release as much as they [...]
Free Pete Dafeet Remix – ARTMF002

We think your hair smells nice and you’re toes are cute, so here’s some more free music from us. A gift. An exchange for our mutual love. Lost my Dog’s main man Pete Dafeet takes on young wunderkind Tim Split’s ‘Are we living in the future’. Two mixes for you, full vocal or the [...]
The RedCross Charity Gig with Artizan Music

We always welcome charity events here at Artizan Music, which is why we didn’t hesitate a moment to get involved with this lovely little party, run by the Swedish youth branch of the Red Cross. If you are not already aware, The Red Cross are an independent, neutral organization, who have for years ensured protection [...]
Spieltape ‘I Deal E.p’ (ARTMD014)

Next up on Artizan Music, the extremely promising Russian producer SPIELTAPE follows recent EPs for big hitters Global Underground, Ostwind and Modulator Germany, with this excellent two tracker of deep, groovy, techy shizzle. If you like your Spirit Catcher, Manuel Tur or Phonique, then this is for you..
On the remixes, we proudly welcome LoudEast head [...]
Artizan Muzik Podcazt 007

Back like the renegade master, Jafar delivers more Deep house and Techno treats from the vaults. Pod 007 is on a secret mission to shake and stir your booty. This weeks special guest is not Sean Connery or Daniel Craig, instead we proudly bring you our good friend, special agent jozif. Working by day at [...]
Artizan Music Podcazt 006

Maxime Cescau is back from the hospital and mounts a full aural offensive, with an extended special for our 6th episode. The 90minute bonanza includes a special 35 minute guest mix by Rocky from production heavyweights Rocky & Diesel and of course the mighty X-Press 2.
Time to unwrap the bandages and get those bones shaking!
Stream [...]
Poussez ‘Modern Identity E.P’ – ARTMD013

Ahh 13, unlucky for some, but not for us! We welcome back Poussez to Artizan Music. The ‘Modern Identity E.P’ is just that, a current blend of deep electronics from label heads Jafar & Maxime Cescau. This release has been awarded IDJ Magazine’s coveted TOP TUNE OF THE MONTH SLOT (April) so nuff said really!
ARTIZAN [...]
Artizan Muzik Podcazt 005

Jafar returns, with another deep carpet ride through Artizan’s treasured House and Techno vaults. Guaranteed to curl your slippers. This weeks show also includes a great guest mix from Mass Transit’s Alex Rajkovic (MHYH Radio) …Enjoy!
ARTIZAN PODCAZT 005 STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE
TRACKLIST: 1. Poussez – Modern Identity – ARTIZAN MUSIC (¤ Out on general release end of [...]
Eightbitrate ‘Yes Weekend E.P’ ARTMD012

Next up on Artizan Music, we head over to the mediterranean to welcome Italian producers Eightbitrate and the wonderfully monikered ‘Yes Weekend E.P’…Its a funkyfresh, tech-house workout from them, with a remix also in the package, from respected minimal producer Jeko, under his W10 alias.
Exclusively out via Beatport on the 22nd of February with general [...]
Jafar @ Niva, Goteborg

Whilst Maxime heals his broken rib and holds down the UK Capital with some duct tape, 64 rare
Jimpster B-Sides and a pair of large bananas, the J-Nut flies our flag in Sweden at this dope
midweeker, at Niva Club in the centre of Goteborg.
Run by local hero and Deep House DJ Christoffer Falk (also behind the popular Swedish Club
blog DjungelTrumman), its a [...]
Artizan Music Podcazt 004

Maxime Cescau butters your sandwich this month with a fantastic spread of underground house. Included is a 30 minute guest mix by Pete Dafeet from Lost My Dog Records.
Tracklisting:
ARTIST – TITLE – LABEL
Maxime Cescau
Marbert Rocel – The Things – CompostMatisse & Deeper Sublime – August – Laka ToshShur I Kan – Powers (Shurikans Latin Workout) [...]
Deporto ‘Solar Stripe’ ARTMD011

The latest release on Poussez’s Artizan Music imprint features three tracks of deliciously warm tech-house music from East London’s Deporto duo. Causing quite the stir on initial promo, sits as nicely peak set as it does at the after party..
Press reviews in Mixmag, IDJ, Dj Mag, Mosoul. Radio support from Raymundo Rodriquez (MOS Radio), Unknown [...]
Artizan Music Podcazt 003

Artizan Music’s first Podcazt of the new decade, sees electronic genie of the lamp Jafar, don his magical, curly slippers and dive straight back down the deep end of the pool..There’s also a tasty guest mix from BOE recordings rather excellent head honcho Ben Parkinson…Enjoy!
TRACKLISTING:
1. Jay Shepheard ‘Pipes n Sneakerz’ – Compost
2. The Timewriter ‘Handsome [...]
Artizan Music Podcazt 002

We blast off into 2010 with the second installment of the Artizan Music Podcazt.
Yes, party people it’s time to shake your sweet pepper bottoms once again…
The next chapter in our bi-weekly offering, is hosted by the main man Maxime Cescau.
Max takes your brain on a mechanical bull ride, with a tasty 60 minute blend of [...]
Artizan Music Podcazt 001

Sweet, glorious friends! It’s finally here. The moment you have all been waiting for since birth. Literally, the reason you made the effort to leave the womb. The Artizan Music Podcazt!!! Every 2 weeks we’ll titillate your brains, bosoms and bottoms with a one hour exclusive mix from our record boxes. In addition to Jafar [...]
Poussez ‘The Waves’ (ARTMD010)

Following up their recent PeteDafeet remix (ARTMD008), label bosses Jafar & Maxime Cescau return as Poussez for Artizan’s latest: ‘The Waves’ deftly fuses the boundaries between house, techno, electro and prog, all the while retaining Poussez’s trademark attention to depth and detail. We’ll let you judge the results for yourselves…Out November 24th. Scroll to the [...]
Demarkus Lewis & Maxime Cescau ‘Tussy Pickler’ (ARTMD009)

Next up on Artizan Music, its the return of the Texan Titan, Demarkus Lewis, who joins forces with Poussez / Artizan’s very own Maxime Cescau. The boys bring the pressure with this tasty two-tracker, comprising ‘Tussy Pickler’ and ‘Big Bird’. Any fans of Drumpoet Community, Freerange, Morris Audio, Urbantorque or Cecille, should dig this; Groovy [...]
‘Playing By Ourselves’ All Poussez DJ Mix

‘PLAYING WITH OURSELVES’ Fresh out of the studio oven, a 60 minute low-fat blend of Poussez’s juiciest releases and remixes, to date.
Expertly crafted by the Chef’s themselves; Jafar & Maxime Cescau’
ARTIST – TITLE – LABEL
1. POUSSEZ – ‘ADVANCING CELLS’ – UNIVERSAL VIBES
2. POUSSEZ – ‘NATURAL CONDITIONS’ – UNIVERSAL VIBES
3. POUSSEZ – ‘ADVANCING CELLS’ – HUDDTRAXX
4. [...]


