The Seladorian - Issue #35

The Newsletter, so it is said, is the antidote to a life spent getting dragged ever deeper into the cesspit of The Socials. On FaceTok, InstaChat et al, content is king. What said content consists of matters not a jot – content is content. Your cheery neighbourhood AI BotThing can knock it up in a jiffy - just do a quick ‘to camera’ gurn to accompany it, and bob’s yer uncle.

Newsletters, now that’s a completely different kettle of aquatic animals altogether. While cynics scoff, hailing this direct to customer form of (ahem) ‘comms’ dead as a dodo, and claiming you can write any old made-up shit cos no one reads it anyway, the Selador bosses beg to differ.

“Our Seladorian Newsletter is vital to our very being,” muses Dave Seaman from his bijou riverside apartment in Paris, paid for out of unexpected royalties received from the previously unreleased Brothers in Rhythm remix of ‘Begin the Beguine’ by Julio Iglesias (on which the boys cannily negotiated a 50% cut) being featured in Marvel’s next blockbuster franchise. “Where else can I remind our devoted fanbase of my mythical breakdancing expertise?”

Steve Parry is of like mind. As he floats around the pool of his Monte Carlo villa on a Technics 1210-shaped lilo, serenading near-neighbour Lewis Hamilton with a rendition of ‘I’d Rather Jack’ by fellow scousers the Reynolds Girls (SP’s 2023 nip & tuck re-rub funding his tax dodger’s lifestyle), Steve confides to The Seladorian: “Où est la plage, mon pote? Et y a-t-il un bar à cocktails ? »

So there you have it... everything you are about to read is true.

SELADORIA IN OVERDRIVE!

First, a reminder that we’ve teamed up with Guernsey’s One Fine Day crew for a very special gathering on the beautiful island of Herm, where Dave’n’Steve and the OFD residents will be joined by a very special Seladorian debutant... the inimitable Nick Warren. Not to be missed. September 6 is the date.

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Meanwhile, we have two more stellar parties lined up that frankly have us frothing at the mouth with excitement (not a pretty sight, but we think you’ll understand).

August sees a return to Glasgow’s one and only Skyline, the home of rooftop shenanigans that never fail to deliver. With Dave & Steve hosting Danny Howells, Rodriguez Jr (hybrid live set) and Just Her, it’s a line-up that will quite literally raise the roof. Sunday August 3 is your diary date.

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Another city very close to Seladorian hearts is Steve’s home turf, Liverpool. Teaming up once again with the heavy duty 909 crew, bringing Anthony Pappa and Redfreya along for the ride, for a day / night party at the iconic Wav – well you ain’t gonna want to be anywhere else on September 27.

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SUMMER RELEASES ON A ROLL...

As spring mutates into summer, our release schedule follows the change of the seasons, and turns up the heat even more, in the shape of a very special release from Andrew Sant.

‘The Call’ first reared its head on our Showcase 20 collection and instantly demanded a stand-alone release. Andre Espeut’s oh so soulful vocal – part sung / part spoken – allied to Andrew’s exquisite piano motifs are house music at its most timeless and pure.

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And there’s more! ‘Rollin’ On’ sees Andrew team up with another brilliant vocalist, no less than Pauline Taylor. A characteristically powerhouse vocal performance rides atop a stirring, peak time acid-tinged monster.

EP #2 sees more essential interpretations. Jim Rivers takes the road more dubby on ‘The Call’, snatches of Andre’s vocal teased in and around a far deeper interpretation; in contrast, the Ambient mix has already found favour with chill out dons Pete Gooding and Phil Cooper. Meanwhile Mr Sant continues to spoil us, delivering a breathless dub excursion on ‘Rollin’ On’. On and on indeed.

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And next on the Horizon... Steve Parry invites you to ‘Be Happy’... A veritable shapeshifter of a tune, boss man Steve’s latest morphs and melds, mixes and mutates, making merry mischief made for maximum musical momentum. Check out the cheeky Soundcloud taster clip if you don’t believe us.

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ACID HOUSE FOREVER: IT’S TEE TIME!

The second tee design celebrating our Acid House Forever mantra is about to drop. Our ceremonial Rabbit King Harvey adorns the front, small but perfectly formed... while on the reverse it’s all action, a hallucinatory effect caused by the words Acid House Forever cascading down your back. As ever, all out t-shirts are limited run only, hand printed on premium organic cotton to ensure you always look your finest – pre-order now to avoid disappointment.

OUR SELADOR SESSIONS WEEKLY PODCASTS

Our weekly podcast series delivers one hour of the finest contemporary club music every Thursday courtesy of artists from the labels’ roster and extended family available via our Website, Soundcloud, and Mixcloud pages or your preferred podcast provider. You’re welcome!

Selador Sessions 316
Steve Parry

Selador Sessions 317
Dave Seaman’s Radio Therapy

Selador Sessions 318
Andrew Sant

Selador Sessions 319
Jim Rivers

AND FINALLY...

Dave is:

Reading – Arthur Baker’s ‘Looking For The Perfect Beat’. As a teenager, I was obsessed with Arthur’s work so this memoir is particularly close to my heart.

Watching – ‘Ocean’ by Sir David Attenborough. Now 99 years old, and one of the most treasured and respected humans alive today, Attenborough shows no signs of slowing down. Mind blowing.

Listening to – Lots of Spanish language learning podcasts ahead of my imminent move to Ibiza. Nosotros vamos en una aventura!

Steve is:

Listening to - Ahead of the launch of the new Carl Craig documentary ‘Desire’, I’ve been immersing myself in his glorious back catalogue.

Reading - Still slowly ploughing though the latest Faith magazine. Loving the Graeme Park, Dave Lee and Carl Craig features (yes, this is why I’m obsessed with Craig again).

Watching - Just started Department Q. Crazy and funny yet intense Scottish Police drama. So far so good.

The Seladorian is:

Reading – ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’. One-time leading Britpop scribe turned political journo John Harris’s moving account of how the power of music created a special bond with his autistic son.

Watching – The Club World Cup... hey only kidding, no one’s watching that. I have mostly been scouring the ‘net for vintage clips of ‘Soul Train’.

Listening to – The deluxe reissues of Pete Shelley’s solo albums ‘Homosapien’ and ‘XL-1’, on which the then ex-Buzzcock in tandem with producer Martin Rushent created the template for the 80s synth pop explosion. No Pete, no Dare...

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