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Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
. The tracks on the albums are selected and mixed
Audio mixing (recorded music)
In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
by a diverse selection of DJs, recording artists, and bands, asked by Late Night Tales to create the ultimate late night mix.
Many of the albums end with a story track, read by famous Brits such as Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed is an English actor, known for his sonorous voice and "hearty, king-sized portrayals".-Early life:The son of William Blessed, a socialist miner, and Hilda Wall, Blessed was born in the town of Goldthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, England...
and Patrick Moore
Patrick Moore
Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore, CBE, FRS, FRAS is a British amateur astronomer who has attained prominent status in astronomy as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter of the subject, and who is credited as having done more than any other person to raise the profile of...
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The 16th album in the series was the first complete spoken word
Spoken word
Spoken word is a form of poetry that often uses alliterated prose or verse and occasionally uses metered verse to express social commentary. Traditionally it is in the first person, is from the poet’s point of view and is themed in current events....
release, performed by David Shrigley
David Shrigley
-Life and career:Shrigley was born in Macclesfield on 17 September 1968, the younger of two children born to Rita and Joseph Shrigley. Shrigley grew up in Oadby, Leicestershire, England...
, and was released in October 2006. The most recent mix in the series is by MGMT
MGMT
MGMT is an American alternative rock band founded by Benjamin Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. After the release of their first album, the members of their live band, Matthew Asti, James Richardson and Will Berman, joined the core band in the studio...
, released on 3 October 2011.
Albums
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| Another Late Night: Fila Brazillia Another Late Night: Fila Brazillia Another Late Night: Fila Brazillia is a DJ mix album, mixed by Fila Brazillia and is the first release in the Another Late Night / Late Night Tales DJ series.-Track listing:# "The Persuaders Theme" - John Barry# "Firefly" - Homelife...
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| Another Late Night: Howie B Another Late Night: Howie B Another Late Night: Howie B is a DJ mix album, mixed by Howie B. It was the second in the Another Late Night series and was released by Late Night Tales on 24 July 2001.-Track listing:# "What It Is?" - The Undisputed Truth... |
| Another Late Night: Rae & Christian Another Late Night: Rae & Christian Another Late Night: Rae & Christian is the second DJ mix album, mixed by Grand Central Records artists Rae & Christian.It was released on 1 March 2001 on Late Night Tales in the UK and on Kinetic Records in the USA... Rae & Christian Rae & Christian were Grand Central Records' founder Mark Rae and fellow producer and DJ Steve Christian. Their music is broadly classed as Hip-Hop / soulful dance music and features such vocalists as The Jungle Brothers, Jeru The Damaja and The Pharcyde as well as contributions from Bobby Womack... |
| Another Late Night: Zero 7 Another Late Night: Zero 7 -Single:"Truth And Rights" was released as a single to promote the album in 2002.*UK 7" single ALN704#"Truth And Rights"#"Truth And Rights "... Zero 7 Zero 7 is a British musical duo consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker. The group members began their musical careers as studio engineers and in 1997 formed the group Zero 7. Their debut album, Simple Things was released in 2001 and received critical acclaim... |
| Another Late Night: Groove Armada Another Late Night: Groove Armada Another Late Night: Groove Armada is a DJ mix album, mixed by Groove Armada. It is the fifth in the Another Late Night / Late Night Tales series.It was released on 3 June 2002 on Late Night Tales in the UK Another Late Night: Groove Armada is a DJ mix album, mixed by Groove Armada. It is the fifth... Groove Armada Groove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"... |
| Another Late Night: Tommy Guerrero Another Late Night: Tommy Guerrero Another Late Night: Tommy Guerrero is a DJ mix album, mixed by musician and former professional skateboarder, Tommy Guerrero. It was released as part of the Late Night Tales / Another Late Night DJ series.-Track listing:... Tommy Guerrero Tommy Guerrero is an American skateboarder and musician. As a teen, he was one of the prominent members of the Bones Brigade, Powell Peralta's professional skateboarding team that was successful during the 1980s... |
| Another Late Night: Kid Loco Another Late Night: Kid Loco Another Late Night: Kid Loco is a DJ mix album, mixed by Kid Loco. It is the seventh in the Another Late Night / Late Night Tales series.It was released on 10 February 2003 on Late Night Tales in the UK Another Late Night: Kid Loco is a DJ mix album, mixed by Kid Loco. It is the seventh in the... Kid Loco Jean-Yves Prieur, aka Kid Loco is a French electronic musician, DJ, remixer and producer. He was born on June 16, 1964 in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Allmusic considers his style to be similar to Air and Dimitri from Paris... |
| Late Night Tales: Nightmares on Wax Late Night Tales: Nightmares on Wax Late Night Tales: Nightmares on Wax is a DJ mix album, mixed by Nightmares on Wax, released as part of Late Night Tales' Late Night Tales / Another Late Night DJ series.-Track listing:# "Midnight Marauders" - Joe Dukie & DJ Fitchie... Nightmares on Wax George Evelyn, better known as Nightmares on Wax and also known as DJ EASE , is a DJ from Leeds, UK. His music is released on Warp Records and was one of the first releases on the label. Evelyn got his start in the music industry through an interest in hip hop and on joining a local breakdancing crew... |
| Late Night Tales: Sly & Robbie Late Night Tales: Sly & Robbie Late Night Tales: Sly & Robbie is a DJ mix album, mixed by Sly & Robbie, released as part of the Late Night Tales / Another Late Night series.... |
| Late Night Tales: Jamiroquai Late Night Tales: Jamiroquai Late Night Tales: Jamiroquai is the fourth compilation album released by British acid jazz band Jamiroquai. Released on November 10, 2003, it is the group's second compilation album not to include any songs from the group themselves. The album is the tenth release in the Late Night Tales series... Jamiroquai Jamiroquai is a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Other Acid Jazz artists such as... |
| Late Night Tales: Turin Brakes Late Night Tales: Turin Brakes Late Night Tales: Turin Brakes is a DJ mix album, mixed by Turin Brakes. It is the 11th in Late Night Tales' Late Night Tales / Another Late Night series. Turin Brakes were approached to release a compilation in 2003. Since the release Turin Brakes have done several DJ sets in the London area... Turin Brakes Turin Brakes are a modern folk duo, comprising Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, hailing from Balham, London. They had a UK top 5 hit with their song "Painkiller ".-1999–2003:... |
| Late Night Tales: Four Tet Late Night Tales: Four Tet Late Night Tales: Four Tet is a DJ mix album compiled by Kieran Hebden, who goes by the pseudonym Four Tet. It is part of the Late Night Tales/Another Late Night compilation series.-Track listing:# "Haunted Feelings" – 2:21 - Rahsaan Roland Kirk... Four Tet Kieran Hebden is a post-rock and electronic musician. Hebden first came to prominence as a member of the band Fridge before establishing himself as a solo artist under the moniker of Four Tet.... |
| Late Night Tales: The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips The Flaming Lips are an American alternative rock band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983.Melodically, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements, but lyrically their compositions show elements of space rock, including unusual song and album titles—such as "What... |
| Late Night Tales: Belle & Sebastian Late Night Tales: Belle & Sebastian Late Night Tales: Belle & Sebastian is the 14th release in Late Night Tales' Late Night Tales series of DJ mix album. It was compiled and mixed by Belle & Sebastian and was released on 27 February 2006.-Track listing:... Belle & Sebastian Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965... |
| Late Night Tales: Air Late Night Tales: Air Late Night Tales: Air is the 15th DJ mix album released in the Late Night Tales series on Late Night Tales. It was mixed by Jean-Benoît Dunckel from French band Air and was originally intended as the 14th release but was delayed several times. In the meantime, Late Night Tales: Belle & Sebastian... |
| Late Night Tales: David Shrigley aka Shrigley Forced to Speak with Others
David Shrigley -Life and career:Shrigley was born in Macclesfield on 17 September 1968, the younger of two children born to Rita and Joseph Shrigley. Shrigley grew up in Oadby, Leicestershire, England... |
| Late Night Tales: Nouvelle Vague Late Night Tales: Nouvelle Vague Late Night Tales: Nouvelle Vague is the 17th DJ mix album, released in the Late Night Tales series on Late Night Tales. It was mixed by French band, Nouvelle Vague.-Track listing:#"Girlfriend" - The Specials... Nouvelle Vague (band) Nouvelle Vague is a French musical collective led by musicians Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux. Their name is a play on words, meaning "new wave" in French, and "bossa nova" in Portuguese... |
| Late Night Tales: Lindstrøm Late Night Tales: Lindstrøm Late Night Tales: Lindstrøm is the 18th DJ mix album released in the Late Night Tales series on Late Night Tales. It was mixed by Norwegian DJ, Lindstrøm.-Track listing:#"To You" - Alf Emil Eik#"Baby Let Me Kiss You" - Fern Kinney... Hans-Peter Lindstrøm Hans-Peter Lindstrøm is a Norwegian producer who works under the name Lindstrøm. He often collaborates with fellow producer Prins Thomas . Lindstrøm won a Spellemannsprisen in 2008 for Where You Go I Go Too... |
| Late Night Tales: Fatboy Slim Late Night Tales: Fatboy Slim Late Night Tales: Fatboy Slim is the 19th DJ mix album released in the Late Night Tales series on Late Night Tales. It was mixed by British DJ Fatboy Slim.- Track listing :- References :... Fatboy Slim Norman Quentin Cook better known by his former stage name Fatboy Slim, is a British DJ, electronic dance music musician, and record producer. He is a pioneer of the big beat genre that achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s... |
| Late Night Tales: Groove Armada Late Night Tales: Groove Armada Late Night Tales: Groove Armada is a DJ mix album, mixed by Groove Armada, released as part of Late Night Tales / Another Late Night DJ series.-Track listing:# Things That Dreams Are Made Of - The Human League# Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music... Groove Armada Groove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"... |
| Late Night Tales: Matt Helders Late Night Tales: Matt Helders Late Night Tales: Matt Helders is a DJ mix album, mixed by Matt Helders , released as part of Late Night Tales / Another Late Night DJ series.-Track listing:... Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders... |
| Late Night Tales: The Cinematic Orchestra
The Cinematic Orchestra The Cinematic Orchestra is a British jazz and electronic outfit, created in 1997 by Jason Swinscoe. The band is signed to Ninja Tune independent record label. In addition to Swinscoe, the band includes PC former DJ Food member on turntables, Luke Flowers , Tom Chant , Nick Ramm , Stuart McCallum ... |
| Late Night Tales: Snow Patrol Late Night Tales: Snow Patrol -Release and reception:The album was released on 28 September 2009 in the UK and 3 November 2009 in the US. in two formats, CD and Digital download. The download was available in MP3 and WAV formats, each set priced at £7.99... Snow Patrol Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow... |
| Late Night Tales: Midlake
Midlake Midlake is an American rock band from Denton, Texas. The band first gained popularity in Europe, signing to Bella Union Records and playing at festivals such as Les Inrockuptibles, Wintercase, End Of The Road Festival and South by Southwest.-History:... |
| Late Night Tales: Trentemøller
Trentemøller Anders Trentemøller is a Danish electronic music producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Copenhagen, Denmark.-History:... |
| Late Night Tales: MGMT Late Night Tales: MGMT -Personnel:*Andrew VanWyngarden – compiled by, producer*Ben Goldwasser – compiled by, producer-Release history:-External links:**... MGMT MGMT is an American alternative rock band founded by Benjamin Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. After the release of their first album, the members of their live band, Matthew Asti, James Richardson and Will Berman, joined the core band in the studio... |
Late Night Live
On 20 November 2005, Late Night Tales started a monthly residency at the Lock Tavern in Camden, LondonLondon Borough of Camden
In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough were already developed and had a total population of 96,795. This continued to rise swiftly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 270,197 in the middle of the century...
, with guest DJs from the album series plus resident DJs performing live sets.
The first event featured Howie B, and the December 2005 event featured Mark Rae
Mark Rae
Mark Rae, born in Ashington, Northumberland, England, is the head of the highly revered independent record label Grand Central Records and one half of DJ and production duo Rae & Christian.-Grand Central and Rae & Christian:...
, with both sets lasting around 7 hours. Later sets featured Chris Geddes of Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965...
in February 2006 and Turin Brakes
Turin Brakes
Turin Brakes are a modern folk duo, comprising Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, hailing from Balham, London. They had a UK top 5 hit with their song "Painkiller ".-1999–2003:...
in March.
Geddes also appeared at Late Night launch parties in Manchester and Glasgow in January and February 2006.
Later in the year, new artists are likely to appear prior to the release of new Late Night Tales albums, and the events may expand to include spoken word artists, mirroring the closing tracks on the albums.
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External links
- Late Night Tales website
- Reptile House - company that produces cover artCover artCover art is the illustration or photograph on the outside of a published product such as a book , magazine, comic book, video game , DVD, CD, videotape, or music album. The art has a primarily commercial function, i.e...
for the Late Night Tales releases - Airside - company that produced 7 previous cover artCover artCover art is the illustration or photograph on the outside of a published product such as a book , magazine, comic book, video game , DVD, CD, videotape, or music album. The art has a primarily commercial function, i.e...
for Late Night Tales and Lemon JellyLemon JellyLemon Jelly is a British electronic music duo from London, formed in 1998. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included Fred Deakin and Nick Franglen. Lemon Jelly has been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and BRIT Awards....
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