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Dread Time Story

Loungeclash

Mixing the sounds of "exotica" with Latin beats and modern electronica, LoungeClash came about as a collaboration between Neil Sparkes (of Temple of Sound and Transglobal Underground) and Sam Dodson (of Loop Guru, Slipper, and Transmitters). The U.K.-based duo released its debut album, Dread Time Story, to much acclaim.

"Having proved themselves as a live act - think Gotan Project combining Exotica, Lounge, Dub and Film Soundtrack music with Burlesque, Loungeclash release their debut to high expectations on the back of rave live reviews. Here is an outfit with personality...But what makes this debut different is its roots in the rhythms of '70s Dub reggae. These kitsch -loving Dubsters are out to entertain as well as inspire and sooth" - Songlines

"Dubwise exotic lounge tracks stuffed full of live Latin percussion. 'Intoxica' is like Mile Davis walking in the park with some Mo'Wax cats. Exotic and quixotic, this selection combines cultural influences from far and wide." - DJ Magazine

"Global dance fusion goes loungecore with tremendous results. Neil Sparkes and Sam Dodson have long been veterans of Global dance fusion with Transglobal Underground/ Temple of Sound and Loop Guru. On "Dread Time Story" they team up to add lounge music to the eclectic mix - and the results are as extraordinary and as exotic as you would expect. The attention never wanders - for every track is not only capriciously different, the whole enterprise is witty, sexy and inspired." - Nigel Williams, HMV Choice

"A smoky blend of vintage film soundtracks, exotica, jazz and dub, taking lounge music into dangerous and sexy new territory." - Straight No Chaser