23 July 2009 Reverend’s new single to be ‘Remixed In Sheffield’

Not content with curating his own stage and headlining the Tramlines Festival (24–26 July 2009, Sheffield) with Reverend & The Makers, Jon McClure is handing the city’s burgeoning producers a once in a lifetime opportunity – to feature as the only remixers on the band’s new single.

 

The opportunity for people to interpret ‘No Soap In A Dirty War’ will be launched at the two day local producers marathon 'Mixed In Sheffield' –  running through the Friday and Saturday of the Tramlines Festival.

The 'Mixed In Sheffield' project had already caught the eye of Wall Of Sound’s pink supremo Mark Jones, whose love affair with the city has been burgeoning for some time.

 

"For some time and for some reason I can't explain I am drawn to Sheffield. Its music and sonics have been playing havoc with my brain since I can remember. I’m sure the electronic revolution/evolution was initially responsible but it goes much much deeper. The Sheffield remixed project gives the new breed of developing electro producers and pionerers a chance to get some well deserved attention… bring it on”.

For Reverend & the Makers frontman Jon McClure, it’s another opportunity to showcase the depth of musical talent in his home town. Jon will also be producing a one hour show on the music from Tramlines for NME Radio.

 

“The press have been pigeonholing Sheffield as a hot bed for guitar indie for too long now. This city has always had amazingly diverse music – and that’s something that me, Matt (Helders) and Toddla will be demonstrating at Tramlines. When we come to select the remixes we expect to be choosing from a complete spectrum of musical styles. It’s that variety which keeps the music of Sheffield so fresh”.

Local artist and producer Liam O’Shea whose 'Mixed In Sheffield' project inspired the decision, will be celebrating the launch of the initiative at his two day marathon electronic musical extravaganza, held at The Washington as part of Tramlines. The 'Mixed In Sheffield' project was conceived to remind Sheffield itself and the rest of the world of its unique and fabulous heritage in electronic music and importantly who is making what… NOW!

”'Mixed In Sheffield' started life as a mix compilation – a virtual A-Z of current electronic activity featuring 41 artists and a website www.mixedinsheffield.co.uk.

 

I have got 40-odd potential candidates playing at The Washington pub at my 'Mixed In Sheffield 2' showcase. We will be getting a few of them the acapella parts beforehand to generate some upfront live mixes at the event!”.

 

'No Soap For A Dirty War' is scheduled for release on 14 September 2009. The featured remixes will be selected by Mark, Jon, Liam and Toddla T and the closing date for the competition is 04 August 2009.

 

Entry and competition details can be found on www.mixedinsheffield.co.uk.