brothers on the side…test pressing
June 25, 2009
Test Pressing is a fairly new blog that captures many different aspects of music through its various contributors and far-reaching music scene connections. From classic magazine articles and interviews, to original pieces written exclusively for the blog, and from pre-loved mixtapes of yester-year to brand new commissioned mixes. What I especially like is their attitude to new music and old, connecting both worlds and seeing the pleasure in it all. Apiento & Co. create a space where you really can learn from and be inspired. Long may they all continue to do what they do.

BACK TO BASICS
BLOG NAME: Test Pressing
CONTRIBUTORS:
Apiento, Tim Hayter, Giacomo, Waldo, Emma Warren & (sporadically) The Correspondent
DATE OF FIRST POST:
I’ll have to look – October 1st 2008
HOW OFTEN DO YOU POST:
Whenever really – when something is good or I feel like writing. For the others it’s the same – whenever they feel like it. It’s more about trusting good people to write what they like when they like.
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU STOP THE BLOG:
Well the worlds we cover there is always something new to write about so when I get bored of it I guess.
HYPE MACHINE OR EL.BOWS:
Huh? I should know this stuff…
BLOGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE
WHAT IS BEHIND YOUR BLOG NAME:
Well it’s kind of obvious with our name… I used to love getting a Test Pressing when I first was buying records. Felt special.
THE BLOG IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN:
Not a lot really.
THE BLOG IS LESS IMPORTANT THAN:
As above…
A POST YOU ARE DAMN PROUD OF:
The Wally Badarou interview and a few lovely mixes from Phil Mison at the Café Del Mar. Both obviously more about them not us.
WHY MP3S, AND WHY NOW:
Well it’s not really about MP3s for the blog. It’s more about creating a space where people can find things they either didn’t know about, say with the interviews, and posting some good ‘alternative’ music along the way.
WHAT BAND OR PRODUCER IS REALLY DOING IT FOR YOU RIGHT NOW:
Well I am stuck in a real Compass Point moment right now. Those records sound so good. New music, well fingers crossed we will be putting some out there soon.
WHAT WOULD A BAND OR LABEL HAVE TO GIVE YOU TO MAKE YOU POST ON THEM:
I think it would just have to stir an interest in one of us to cover it properly. I’d love to post more about new music and really should in the future.
IF YOU COULD GET ANY EXCLUSIVE FOR YOUR BLOG, WHAT WOULD IT BE:
I think Giacomo would have DEMF (Detroit Electronic Music Festival) but for me I would just be happy by opening it out and finding people to write about travel, film and the other things that matter as you get older.
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
3 BLOGS THAT YOU RECOMMEND / INSPIRED YOU TO START:
My friend Anders in Gothenburg has a lovely blog called Mind On The Run I liked though I am never sure why I started it to be honest. Think I was just bored one day.
3 DESERT ISLAND BOOKS:
The Great Gatsby
Pacha – 1966 – 1993
and maybe some Kurt Vonnegut.
3 DESERT ISLAND RECORDS:
‘Echoes’ by Wally Badarou
The Penguin Café boxset (cheating?)
and something with a voice – ‘Aretha Now’ maybe.
3 PEOPLE YOU REALLY HOPE WILL READ YOUR BLOG:
Anyone is welcome.
3 PEOPLE YOU HOPE WILL NEVER READ YOUR BLOG:
As above…
AND FINALLY
A TRACK FOR THE READERS OF INNERSOUNDS…
Right, here’s a little tune by Adrian Gurvitz called ‘Hit Man’. Not a lot happens but it happens well. Nice one.
Adrian Gurvitz -Hit Man
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lovely stuff.
On of the best around! Hope your well Jez