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MAR 2010: BRAWDCAST ALBUM RELEASE
 
more info here...
 
Brawdcast - 'The Quest For Human Completion' Release:
Hip-hop from Orange County, USA: Brawdcast is an artist who draws inspiration from great emcees like Common and Big L, and you can hear it in his cleverly crafted punchlines. He brings thought provoking, original concepts to each track that would make Maya Angelou bop her head. More info here



NOV 2009: 'AN TAOBH TUATHAIL VOL. III' COMPILATION
 
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Compiled by Cian Ó Cíobhain, the CD features torch songs from Essie Jain & Roshi; elegiac electronica from Jacasek & The Caretaker; stellar songs from Peter & The Wolf, Animal Collective, Circlesquare & Mount Kimbie. Closer to home there's Rollers/Sparkers, RSAG, Loner Deluxe & B-Movie Lightning. The disc speaks for itself... Full details & track previews here



SEP 2009: 'Y9': NINE YEARS OF PSYCHONAVIGATION
 
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Psychonavigation began in 2000 as a means of showcasing various artists' demo recordings. It has since seen a steady release of quality music from both Irish & international musicians from every part of the globe. The label celebrates 9 years with its 33rd release in the form of 'Y9'. Full details & track previews here



AUG 2009: PSYCHONAVIGATION SHOWCASE AT BIG CHILL
 
 
Psychonavigation Records have been invited to perform at this year's Big Chill festival in the UK. On Friday August 7th DJ Keith Downey, Enrico Coniglio and Ciaran Byrne will perform at the Body & Soul stage alongside Mixmaster Morris, Helios and Xela.

Body & Soul Stage times:

5pm : Ciaran Byrne (Live)

11pm : DJ Keith Downey

Midnight : Enrico Coniglio (Live)


More info at bigchill.net



AUG 2009: PSYCHONAVIGATION'S 9TH BIRTHDAY BASH!!!
 
 
Psychonavigation Records celebrates it's 9th birthday on August 20th!

We're throwing a bash at The Sugar Club in Dublin and the gig kicks at 8pm and we rock til 2am. The first 50 people to buy a ticket will receive a free copy of a Psychonavigation release from our extensive back catalogue. Tickets available at tickets.ie

Lineup:

DJ Mixmaster Morris [Big Chill, Ninja Tune]
202's (Live)
Enrico Coniglio (Live)
Tiny Magnetic Pets (Live)
Roger Doyle (Live)
Mick Chillage (Live)
Ciaran Byrne (Live)
Neosupervital (Live)
DJ Gerry Molumby [Beatfinder] Krautrock Set
DJ Keith Downey

Check MySpace for more details on the artists...

www.myspace.com/theirresistibleforce
www.myspace.com/enricoconiglio
www.myspace.com/tinymagneticpets
www.myspace.com/rogerdoylemusic
www.myspace.com/gerrymolumby
www.myspace.com/cortizol
www.myspace.com/mickchillage
www.myspace.com/psychonavigationrecordsartists




JUL 2009: MICK CHILLAGE - TALES FROM THE IGLOO' RELEASE
 
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This debut album from Mick Chillage is the result of almost 13 years of experimenting with electronic sounds & structures while constantly redefining & perfecting a vision which draws from many influences. It also showcases an artist who is almost impossible to pigeon hole into any one specific genre.
Full details & track previews here



JUN 2009: 'ZAUM | VOL. 1' COMPILATION RELEASE
 
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A selection of Italian ambient works, specifically composed for this release. Compiled by Enrico Coniglio & Emanuele Errante, this is a stunning mix of beat & non-beat pure ambient tunes that shift between isolationist & glacial atmospheres. Full details & track previews here



MAY 2009: 'RETURN OF THE TINY MAGNETIC PETS' RELEASE
 
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Named after the collectable Japanese toys, Tiny Magnetic Pets are Paula Gilmer & Seán Quinn. They've recorded their debut album while working within the limitations of 70's studio technology, with no computers used & all instruments & vocals performed live. The end result is an impressive blend of melodic invention & musicianship. Full details & track previews here



MAR 2009: ROGER DOYLE'S 'COOL STEEL ARMY' RELEASE
 
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Roger Doyle is Ireland's Godfather of Irish electro-acoustic music. In 2007 he was awarded the Magisterium Prize at the Bourges International Electro-acoustic music competition in France - one of the most important prizes in the world for this type of music. On 10th April he releases 'Cool Steel Army' on Psychonavigation Records. Full details & track previews here



JAN 2009: R.S.A.G. SHORTLISTED FOR CHOICE MUSIC PRIZE ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2008
 
 
Kilkenny act R.S.A.G. has been shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize 2008 for his groundbreaking debut album ORGANIC SAMPLER.

R.S.A.G. released his debut double album ORGANIC SAMPLER in November. Irish music lovers rejoiced and the media tipped their collective hat to this mesmerizing and totally unique artist.

R.S.A.G. is Jeremy Hickey. He is a multi-instrumentalist who records, performs and produces all his own material. Live, R.S.A.G. plays drums / percussion and sings. The backing tracks are recorded in his studio. Visually, he has created a virtual band which is projected on a screen behind him.

Think of Joy Division, Talking Heads, Fela Kuti, New York rockers ESG with the visual impact of Gorillaz. But rather than the use of animation, he aspires to a sort of shadowplay; a show of silhouettes of himself, which he utilises on disc. This is so much more than just music, it is a friendly, full-sensory virus with no known cure.

Apart from many clubnight and organic underground appearances, 2008 has brought a main support to The Fall in the Spiegeltent. He also headlined the Body and Soul Arena at Electric Picnic '08 where he was joined on stage by fans Liam O'Maonlaigh and Ronan O'Snodaigh. Today FM's Donal Dineen invited R.S.A.G. to headline his sold out 'Small Hours' party at The Pavillion in Cork in December. The year was signed off with a live performance on 'Other Voices' alongside Elbow, Hugh Cornwell, Eric Bibb & many other prolific names, which will be screened on RTE this Spring.

So far, 2009's diary holds a nationwide Irish tour with a sprinkling of requested European dates beginning in March. Already a remix album of ORGANIC SAMPLER tracks is on the horizon with interest flooding in from both Irish and international producer / DJs. RTE 2 are currently recording a documentary on R.S.A.G. which will be screened later this year as part of a new series " The Raw Sessions". 2008 has been a fabulous year for R.S.A.G. Expect to hear and see a whole lot more of him in 2009.

More information on the Choice Music Prize here

R.S.A.G. info here



JAN 2009: LEGENDARY ELECTRONIC COMPOSER ROGER DOYLE SIGNS TO PSYCHONAVIGATION
 
Roger Doyle is Ireland's Godfather of Irish electro-acoustic music. In 2007 he was awarded the Magisterium Prize at the Bourges International Electro-acoustic music competition in France - one of the most important prizes in the world for this type of music.

He was recently commissioned by RTÉ for a new work, Adolf Gebler, Clarinettist, for symphony orchestra and pre-recorded acted scenes. This recorded piece and 2 other new pieces will be released on CD by the Psychonavigation label.

More on this groundbreaking composer here


FORTHCOMING RELEASES

Anodyne 'Corrosion' (dark ambient / breakbeat / techno)
The Soul Gun Warriors
'Escape Routes Vol. 4' (ambient / spoken word / electro)
Roger Doyle, Seán Quinn & Enrico Coniglio
(collaboration project with special guests)
Seán Quinn
'Standing Waves' (the Droog with the Moog is back)
Ciaran Byrne 'TBA' (ambient soundscapes)

ALSO AVAILABLE: 'SUNDAZED' COMPILATION

Nippi Records, a commercial chillout division of Psychonavigation, has released a compilation CD titled 'Sundazed' (nothing to do with any club nights by a similar name).

The 'Sundazed' CD is the label's first release and has been described as a "definitive ambient chillout compilation" with its collaborations with Irish and international artists. The most notable of these include Beat Foundation, half of which is Groove Armada's Andy Cato.

More info on the 'Sundazed' compilation here.



NEWS ARCHIVE (2005-2008):



JUL 2008: PSYCHONAVIGATION RECORDS SUMMER CD SALE!!!

Hi folks, we're running a Psychonavigation CD campaign over the Summer period. Simply choose any 4 CD's from the list below and pay only €20 (plus €6 shipping to anywhere in the world). Some great albums to choose from so happy shopping :)

GEL-SOL 'IZ' CD
ENRICO CONIGLIO 'dyanMU' CD
VARIOUS 'An Taobh Tuathail: Vol. I' CD
ENRICO CONIGLIO 'Areavirus: Topofonie Vol. 1' CD
ROEDELIUS 'Snapshots/Sidesteps' CD
BICKLEY O'FARRELL 'All Your Life' CD
CIARAN BYRNE 'Galtrim' CD
ELECTRIC PENGUINS 'Goodbye From The Electric Penguins' CD
DAVID BICKLEY 'Still Rivers At Night' CD
ANNE GARNER 'Re-Making The Pearl' CD
SEÁN QUINN 'Skylines' CD
MANTA 'Head Movement' CD
MATTHEW DEVEREUX 'Tap Tap Tap' CD
THE PALE 'Lonely Space Age' CD
VARIOUS 'Simulus' CD
MATTHEW DEVEREUX 'Russian Space Race Auction' CD
DAMIEN HUGHES 'Tropea' CD
VARIOUS 'Alphaform' CD
VARIOUS 'Psychokinesis' CD

Email your list of CD's to psychonavigation@gmail.com (Payment by PayPal)




JUN 2008: PSYCHONAVIGATION RECORDS HOSTS CHILLOUT ARENA AT PLANETLOVE SUMMER SESSION 2008!!

Psychonavigation (the home of ambience in Ireland, 2FM) have been invited to host the official chillout arena for this year's Planetlove Summer Session. The event takes place on Saturday 21st June at Fairyhouse Racecourse, Ratoath, Co. Meath. The festival hosted by Planetlove & 2FM has certainly built up a beautiful reputation for supplying clubbers with plenty of homegrown talent mixed with International guests. The choice to dedicate a whole area to not just DJ's but also live Ambient/Electronic music has pleased all at Psychonavigation HQ. So what have we got planned for all you chillers?

Well we just could not ask the world's most gifted chillout DJ in the world could we? So we called on the legend that is Mixmaster Morris (Ninja Tune, Big Chill). The man who shouldn't need a big introduction but for whom remain uneducated to all things Irresistible - Morris who has been named the natural successor to the mighty John Peel headlines the chill area! The man is a walking encyclopedia of musical knowledge. His djing sets take in everything from Chillout - Electronica - Funk - Breakbeat all perfectly executed.

Morris is joined by his good friend and fellow Nubient DJ - Danny Johnstone. Danny has been busy lately helping the legendary group Coldcut with their live visual showcase. He has kindly volunteered his talent of mixing up amazing music with glorious visuals. Which leads us on to a fantastic live musician by the name of Enrico Coniglio. The Venice based musician has released two records on Psychonavigation to critical acclaim and he has an exclusive set prepared for Plantelove.

The homegrown talent serves up live sets form 3 of Psychonavigation's freshest talents: first up R.S.A.G. (Rarely Seen Above Ground) - a one man band soaking up influences as diverse as Joy Division, Talking Heads with the visual impact of the Gorillaz. A truly great live show is imminent. Ciaran Byrne (a name you may be familiar with perhaps) has been busy working on his new album for the label 'Nine Lives Causeway' will deliver a live montage of new and old material for your enjoyment. Fans of Boards of Canada will be smiling from ear to ear!

So that leaves one more live set and it's a goody - Alphamono aka Paddy McGovern takes us on a trip down the road of bands like Air, Super Furry Animals, Daft Punk... and delivers his own original style - after his recent IMRO showcase gig recently he's rared up for another explosive set.

So that leaves last but not least the main man behind Psychonavigation, DJ Keith Downey, who manages to balance running an independent record label, A&R duties, radio show on Spin 1038. Alongside other Psychonavigation DJ's, he starts the proceedings with a crate of early ambient and drum n bass perfectly chilled and ready to be unleashed. We kick at 1pm and rock till 1am.

For the full list of acts performing at the event go to:

www.planetlovemusic.com

www.sessionstour.com


PSYCHONAVIGATION CHILLOUT ARENA LINEUP:

- Psychonavigation DJ's - Keith Downey, ThinkToy, DJ Blender, Handsoméamo

- The Soul Gun Warriors (DJ/LIVE)

- Ciaran Byrne (LIVE)

- Derek Carr (LIVE)

- Enrico Coniglio (LIVE)

- Alphamono (LIVE)

- R.S.A.G. (LIVE)

- DJ Mixmaster Morris / Danny Johnston (VJ)



AUG 2007: 'AN TAOBH TUATHAIL' LAUNCH NIGHTS

August 24th - Roisín Dubh, Galway
9pm - 2am with a live broadcast on Raidió na Gaeltachta
Admission: 10 Euro on door

August 25th - Sugar Club, Dublin
8pm - 11pm: 15 Euro on door / www.tickets.ie

Lineup for both events:

Cane 141: Live
Chequerboard: Live
Cian Ó Cíobháin (RnaG): DJ set
Keith Downey (Spin 1038): DJ set



AUG 2006: ELECTRIC PENGUINS DEBUT ALBUM

The debut LP from the Electric Penguins 'Goodbye From The Electric Penguins' will be released worldwide in early September.

Check here for a sneak preview.


JUL 2006: PSYCHONAVIGATION AT RADIO CITY, STORE ST.

Psychonavigation Records launch their new weekly bar gig on Saturday July 15th in the lush surroundings of RadioCity, Store Street, Dublin 1.

Complimentary food will be available all night and drink promotions.
Doors: 10pm - 3am.
Admission is free!!

More info on Radio City here.



JUN 2006: PSYCHONAVIGATION AT LIFE FESTIVAL, IRELAND

Psychonavigation artists Sean Quinn, David Bickley, Ciaran Byrne & The Soul Gun Warriors will be performing at this year's Life Festival in the picturesque location of Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. DJ Keith Downey & DJ Mog-Y also performing.

The 3 day festival will surely be the highlight of the year for all music lovers!

For more information on the event surf here here.



JUN 2006: DAVID BICKLEY AT TRINITY ROOMS, LIMERICK

Psychonavigation artist David Bickley will be playing a live set at the fantastic Trinity Rooms venue in Limerick on Friday June 9th. David will be playing tracks from his new LP 'Still Rivers At Night' which has just been released on Dublin label Psychonavigation Records. Support from DJ Keith Downey.

Expect a night of the best in ambient/dub rhythms.

http://www.trinityrooms.ie
http://www.psychonavigation.com/stillrivers.html



MAY 2006: PSYCHONAVIGATION PRESENTS DIGITONAL (LIVE)

Psychonavigation Records & Crawdaddy Present: Digitonal (Live)

Room 1:
Digitonal (Seed, Toytronic Records) [Live Laptop Set]
David Bickley [Live]
Neosupervital [Live]

Room 2:
Psychonavigation DJ's & Ciaran Byrne [Live]

Tuesday May 23rd at Crawdaddy, Old Harcourt Station, Harcourt St, Dublin 2
Doors 7pm - 12.30am
Admission 6 Euro in advance from www.tickets.ie / 8 Euro from City Discs

http://www.digitonal.com
http://www.neosupervital.com
http://www.pod.ie



MAY 2006: DAVID BICKLEY - NEW ALBUM

David Bickley's debut album on Psychonavigation Records is 'Still Rivers At Night', an album of organic sounds & samples creating a hybrid of ambient & dub rhythms. David's compositions have been compared to The Orb, Another Fine Day, Seefeel, and the current output from The Em:t label, etc...

'Still Rivers At Night' comes out on 12th June and will be available in Ireland and via this website late May. More details here.


MAY 2006: PSYCHONAVIGATION ON XFM, LONDON

On Sunday 7th of May Psychonavigation Record's mainman Keith Downey will be the special guest mixer on the popular 'Flo-motion' radio show on London's XFM. Keith will be spinning an exclusive 20 minute mix of forthcoming material from Psychonavigation Records. Enjoy!!


 
FEB 2006: PSYCHONAVIGATION WEEKLY CLUB RESIDENCY

Psychonavigation DJ's will be spinning the best in electronica every Friday at The Mind Room in Spirit, Dublin. We also plan to have regular live sets weekly and the venue will also cater for our album showcases. We have tons of free passes to give away so if you fancy popping down some week drop us an email.

Doors 11pm - late at Spirit Nightclub, Abbey Street, Dublin, Ireland.

Click here to view the lineup for the coming weeks.



OCT 2005:
ANNE GARNER LP 'RE-MAKING THE PEARL' RELEASED


Anne Garner, Sheffield singer/songwriter releases a remix album of her songs 'Re-Making The Pearl' on Psychonavigation later this month. Remade/remodelled by DJ's, musicians and remixers such as Mixmaster Morris, Richard H Kirk, The Pylon King, Dean Honer, etc.

The release date for this CD is 29th October 2005, but copies can be pre-ordered through this website from 17th October.

The launch night for this release will take place during the Psychonavigation Showcase as part of this year's DEAF festival (event details below).

Full album details and audio previews here.



OCT 2005:
PSYCHONAVIGATION SHOWCASE AT DEAF FESTIVAL

Venue: Film Base (formerly Arthouse)
Date: 29 October, 2005
Time: 18:00hrs until 23:00hrs

As part of this year's DEAF festival Psychonavigation Records will be showcasing some of its finest artists. Come along and celebrate the launch of Anne Garner's new remix compilation 'Re-Making The Pearl'. Copies of the CD will be available to buy for a special price of only 10 euro!!

Launch Night Features:
Mixmaster Morris (Ninja Tune, UK): DJ set
Anne Garner: Live set
Seán Quinn: Live set
Keith Downey (Psychonavigation, Spin 1038): DJ set

Admission: 15 Euro (includes 3 large bottles of beer per person, courtesy of Tiger)

Tickets available from:
Tower Records, Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
Selectah Records, Crow Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
City Discs, The Granary, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
On-Line: www.tickets.ie

Also: On Sunday night 23rd Oct. at 11.45pm you can hear a DEAF Special on Psychonavigation Radio, Spin 1038; featuring music from artists performing at this year's electronic festival.

More info on DEAF available here.



MAY 2005:
PSYCHONAVIGATION IN THE U.S.A.

Psychonavigation releases are available in America thanks to our friends at Ear-Rational.

More info available here.



FEB 2005:
SEÁN QUINN'S DEBUT LP 'SKYLINES' RELEASED

Just released on Psychonavigation:
The debut LP from Irish electronica producer Seán Quinn 'Skylines' offers a mix of ambient soundscapes alongside touches of drum & bass, reminiscent of Biosphere.

Full press release in html format here, or viewable in PDF format here.