Mason: "They Are Among Us" (+Win Tickets!)

Written by the B&B Crew Tuesday, 22 February 2011 16:30

Dutch duo Mason are about to unleash their second album -They Are Among Us- on their own Animal Language label. On the new LP, the boys pursue a new musical direction for which they've invited a bunch of acclaimed guests... We're giving away tickets to the album release party!





Although both boys have their roots in club music (remember Exceeder?), this new album serves as a bridge to their new sound, which is strongly based on poppy hooks and melodies. Or as they state themselves: “The album is a reflection of our love for pop songs, Italo disco and funk, while keeping it fun and playful.”

Their new album features the presence of acclaimed names from the electronic, pop, indie and rap scene, with Roison Murphy, Kurtis Blow, DMC, Sam Sparro, Aqualung & Sway all popping up for guest appearances. “We worked in every possible way. Long distance without meeting.  Us sending backing tracks and others doing vocals. Us writing vocals. Us building backing tracks around complete vocals. Being in studios in numerous places to record artists and work together in the same space, such as with Roisin Murphy.”  Scroll down for a sweet Mason mix and info on the album release party, and your chance to win a pair of tickets!

Mason - They Are Among Us tracklist:
1. Runaway
2. You Are Not Alone
3. Choices (featuring Kurtis Blow)
4. Syncrom    
5. Little Angel (featuring Aqualung)    
6. Kippschwinger     
7. I Just Wanna Rock (featuring Sway)
8. Boadicea (featuring Roisin Murphy)
9. As The World Turns
10. Corrected (featuring DMC & Sam Sparro)
11. Little Red Petticoat
12. Who Killed Trance    

We'll have a full review for you soon! Meanwhile, enjoy this awesome Mason mix.

Mix tracklisting:
1. Hercules And Love Affair - My House (Stopmakingme Remix)
2. Lifelike - Heatwave
3. Kellerkind - Basement Funk
4. Stereofunk - Folk Song
5. Fancybeat - Fat Slap
6. Popof - Pasta Lemon
7. Cassius - Les Enfants (Gesaffelstein Remix)
8. Mason - Runaway (Kill Frenzy Remix)
9. Claude VonStroke - Chimps (Re-edit)
10. Magik Johnson - Feel Alright (Solid Groove Remix)
11. Cajmere & Gene Farris - Power Plant
12. Birdee - Shake It
13. Mason feat. Roisin Murphy - Boadicea (Tony Senghore Remix)
14. Photoshop Handsome - Everything Everything (Soil In The Synth Remix / Mason edit) 

In celebration of its release, Mason has an album launch party scheduled on February 26th, 2011 at the Sugar Factory in Amsterdam.

Mason's Album Release Night - They Are Smong Us
When? Saturday February 26th, 2011
Where? Sugar Factory, Amsterdam
Who's playing?
Mason (LIVE)
Willie Wartaal
Kypski
Rene Amesz
San Proper
Hammeroids
Clockwork
Tickets: EUR 12,50 (+ a free album for the first 200 visitors)

WIN! We're giving away 2x2 tickets! Send an email to info(at)beatsandbeyond.com stating your full name and keep your fingers crossed...

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