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06/08 'Feel Alive' has been licensed to Clubstar records CD compilation album, 'HOUSE IS LOVE - Vol. 2', due out in June 2008 04/08 Simon Sinfield from Fire FM interviewed Mike, Demetrios & Bilonda on his show and featured 'Feel Alive' & 'Thanking You'
04/08 Feel Alive', the latest LOS collaboration with the Demetrios Project, set for promo release on Traxsource & Beatport from March 17th, with the full release available April 14th 04/08 Te first 'Layers of Sound' club night confirmed at Matt & Matt on the 18th of April, with guest DJ MySoul (Ministry of Sound/Housexy)
02/08 Layers of Sound 2 hour feature aired on Nick Crowe's In Progress show on NEFM radio show. The first hour was a mix of LOS productions & remixes, and second hour featured a fresh new LOS Upfront Club DJ mix. Thanks for your support Nick!
01/08 Fresh new Layers of Sound remix of JedSet track 'Never Enough' featuring Robina set to be released on Soulheat Records on the 21st of January 12/07 Layers of Sound track, Something From Nothing, featured on the Soulheat Best of '07 album
10/07 Layers of Sound Remix of Simon Grey's 'One' released on Doubleshock Recordings. Package also features remixes from Simon Grey himself, Kid Massive, Playmaker & LeisureGroove 10/07 Twisty Fuzz Soulful mix of 'Gotta Get Something' by Layers of Sound & Demetrios features on the 1st volume of a brand new compilation series, Lounge Soundz, on Queep Soul that will feature deep funky house cuts, the perfect soundz for your lounge! Also features 9 other prime deep housers, with productions from the likes of Richard Earnshaw, Melchyor A, Mr Fuzz, Dibby Dougherty, DJ Rico & Akisy. Available on beatport now
10/07 Demetrios & Mike from Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project interviewed as part of an iLikeMusic feature on Ministry of Sound Radio. Listen to the feature here
10/07 Layers of Sound & The Demetrios project receive a 4 page feature in iLikeMusic magazine, in conjunction with the MOS Radio feature 10/07 Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project featured in the October issue of Base.Ad
10/07 LAYERS OF SOUND and regular studio partner DEMETRIOS help kick the new Queep Soul record label off with soulful vocal funky house number 'Gotta Get Something'. Backing up the original Mix and the Electro mixes, done by LAYERS OF SOUND himself, are deep house mixes from MR FUZZ and AKISY, and something more upfront from STONED. Promo release available on Beatport now Full release November 8th.
09/07 Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project were featured on the PH Factor show on Energy FM presented by Paul Hughes. 'Mission', 'Thanking You' & forthcoming track 'Feel Alive' were all featured, and Paul interviewed Demetrios live on-air listened to by their 25,000 regular listeners. Listen to the 18 minute, 3 track feature
09/07
One Week To Live magazine - Alex Stevenson (Music Editor)
 
'Following hot on the heels of their debut 'Mission', Layers of Sound bust right back with another barnstorming funky houser, aided and abetted by The Demetrios Project and vocalist Bilonda Mfunyi-Tshiabu.
The original vocal and dub mixes take care of business on a thumping, hook-laiden tip, filtering the hell out of some emphatic keys - perfect fodder for sunset raving. The obligatory electro remix comes from Jackindabox who dish up chopped guitars and a stabbing b-line that should come with a public health warning such is its potential to wamp, whilst those of you after something a little more sedate should head for the U-ness Midnight Dub which irons out all the creases and reclines on a deep, echoey groove.'
09/07

'Thanking You' by Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project feat. Bilonda Mfunyi-Tshiabu is finally released on Layers of Sound Recordings and is available at the following stores, with many more to follow:

09/07 The Jackindabox Electro Dub mix of 'Thanking You' by Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project, featuring Bilonda Mfunyi-Tshabu has been licensed to Ministry of Sound for their Housexy Housewarming compilation album, mixed by Rich Murray. Out Oct 1st 09/07 The full 9 mix package of 'Thanking You' scheduled for release on the 17th of September initially available at Beatport, Juno, DJ Download & Traxsource. Many more to follow later.

1.     (Vocal Club Mix)

2.     (Vocal Dub Mix)

3.     (Jackindabox Electro Club Mix)

4.     (Jackindabox Electro Dub Mix)

5.     (JedSet Thankful Mix)

6.     (U-Ness Midnight Dub)

7.     (Radio Edit)

8.     (Jackindabox Electro Radio Edit)

9.     (Acappella)

08/07 'Something From Nothing' feat. Suki sees it's full release on Soulheat Records. Available in stores now: JUNO / BEATPORT / DJ DOWNLOAD/ MINISTRY OF SOUND D'LOAD / STOMPY / TRACKITDOWN / MIXMAG DOWNLOAD / TRUSTTHEDJ.COM / TRAX2BURN/ 4DEEJAYS / RELEASE RECORDS / AUDIOJELLY / JUDGEMUSIC.NET / M8 DOWNLOAD / ARMADA DOWNLOAD / 3BEAT DIGITAL / WASABEAT JAPAN /   BEATSDIGITAL / DJTUNES.COM / PLAYITTONIGHT / DANCERECORDS / DJMAG / XPRESSBEATS -- Soon on ITUNES. The Original mix is also featured on the Ministry of Sound Housexy Summer in the City compilation album. The package also includes remixes from U-Ness & Jedset & Paul Deighton (MOS).
08/07 The Layers of Sound remix of 'Moove On' by Melchyor A has been released on Queep Organic House.

Available now...

08/07

Jackindabox Electro Dub mix of 'Thanking You' by Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project has been featured on Vol.2. of QUELECTRO!, a compilation series by Queep Organic House Records, exploring electro-house, and the more melodic & vocal side at that! Available now...
07/07

Thanking You reviewed by Blues & Soul magazine - "The follow up to ‘Mission, ‘Thanking You’ is another key-driven, vocal slice of well-crafted dancefloor action, which is already starting to buzz. Summery, and with a nice vocal, the standout mixes are the vocal and midnight dubs but there’s a full vocal and electro mix for different floors. With Ministry already a fan, watch this one develop"
Words Nicky Trax

06/07 2 Layers of Sound tracks, 'Something From Nothing' & 'Thanking You' (Jedset Thankful Mix) licensed to Soul Heat Records Summer Sun Session compilation mixed by DJ Deekster, out now 06/07 Hot new Layers of Sound Remix of Rushin' by Jedset feat. Freakisha released on Soulheat Records. Support from Richard Earnshaw, Lil Devious & Oscar P (Cafe Mambo). Out now on - BEATPORT / STOMPY / TRACKITDOWN / MIXMAG DOWNLOAD / TRUSTTHEDJ.COM / TRAX2BURN / 4DEEJAYS / RELEASE RECORDS / AUDIOJELLY / JUDGEMUSIC.NET / M8 DOWNLOAD / ARMADA DOWNLOAD / 3BEAT DIGITAL / DJMR DOWNLOAD / WASABEAT JAPAN /   BEATSDIGITAL  / DJTUNES.COM / GROOVEGATE / PLAY DIGITAL / TUNETRIBE / PLAYITTONIGHT / DANCERECORDS
06/07

9 mix package of 'Thanking You' released by Layers of Sound Recordings as an exclusive promo on Traxsource. Remixes from Jackindabox (Mr Fuzz), JedSet & U-Ness

DJ Support

Alex P (KissFM/UltraDJ) - 'Love this tune cool funky sound on vocals'

James Richards (MOS, Pacha, Fabric, The Cross) - 'Nice slamming mix'

Rich Murray (Housexy/MOS) - 'Another winner from Mike and the camp'

Klaus Hill (The End, Home) - 'Will be smashing this in the coming weeks'

Matt Fitzpatrick (Bullit) - 'Really excellent house music. Their best so far'

Paul Hughes (Energy FM) - 'An absolute gem. The whole mix package is superb'

Franco Martinelli (HousePage.Net/Style Network) - 'Nice and powerful house track'

Umberto Giannini (MOS Radio) - 'Awesome stuff indeed, vocal club & dub really work'

Paul Deighton (Housexy/MOS) - 'Stunning, has a touch of class about this production'

Anna Kiss (KissFM) - 'BIG. Loving it to the max, this will get plenty of airtime by me :0) Thanks'

DJ Hot Hands (Mix Mag/MOS Radio) - 'Top drawer banging tune! What a great package. Pick any mix and you can't go wrong'

Standby (MOS Radio/M8 Magazine) - 'Love it! Excellent production and a big fun record, perfect for peak time sound'

DJ Harper (Machina) - 'This tune sounds like an instant dance hit and I'm sure it will be big, especially at the summer parties'

DJ Charlie G (Radio One Essential Selection) - 'Got defected written all over it, perfect for Ibiza. Feeling it for sure'

06/07 'Something From Nothing' signed to SoulHeat Records. Full remix package set to be released in June/July. 06/07 Shazam Magazine - 'Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project prove that they are no one-trick-pony, by cleverly recruiting the talents of singer Bilonda Mfunyi-Tshiabu for "Thanking You", their second single. Playful piano & loopy vocals ensure the track gets off to a spirited start. Bilonda's clear, powerful, yet graceful singing style & a catchy chorus, coupled with trademark stylish production, ensure the tune resonates long after it has finished! Included on here too are edgier, dirtier sounds for electro fans and my favourite, some more chilled out, almost Balearic, sounds, with a more soulful feel. Second single, another winner. When's the album?'
06/07

The new Stoned remix of 'Gotta Get Something' by Layers of Sound feat. Demetrios has been released on the latest Queep Organic Music Compilation album, 'Summer Bangers' . You can expect the full 'Gotta Get Something' release later in the year.

Available on AUDIOJELLY / DJDOWNLOAD / BEATPORT / JUNO / MINISTRYOFSOUND / XPRESSBEATS
& loads more soon...

 

06/07 Layers of Sound have remixed forthcoming Soulheat Recordings release 'Rushin' by JedSet featuring Freakisha. Out now . 06/07 'Thanking You' reviewed by Faize Magazine - "Layers of sound aka Mike Newstead is a producer to look out for as he’s making big waves with hot productions like this..! “Thanking You” is a chunky soulful track with a tasty melody that launches a very strong lead vocal, it’s full to the brim with all types of keys, stabs, strings and bass to pump the groove. Mike’s done a very detailed job of this production and should be receiving loads of support after this. Top track!"
05/07  New Layers of Sound, Something From Nothing, featuring Suki, has been licensed to Ministry of Sound for their forthcoming Housexy - Summer in the City compilation. The release date for the CD is May 21st 2007. 05/07 Layers of Sound DJ Mix, From Bar Chill to Floor Fill 4 featured on Electroforce. Check full review out here Top track!"
17/05/07 LOS track 'And There She Was Just Dancing' is featured on the forthcoming Electro House compilation, QUELECTRO! Vol.1 Album out May 17th.

Queep have this to say about the album - "Electro house, Queep-style, with plenty of melody and vocals littered throughout. This album showcases some of our most popular electro house tunes along with some upcoming exclusives and a couple of tracks we licensed in especially for the album. We hope you find the journey uplifting, that's what its all about, feel-good electro house for the dancefloor! The album itself will be out on May 17th on all stores.

03/02/07 Layers of Sound DJ mix, From Bar Chill to Floor Fill 4 has been featured as a guest mix on the Faize Magazine's online mixshow player 02/07 Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project get a full page feature in the South London Press newspaper, for the Mission release. View the entire article in b&w/colour.
02/02/07 One Week To Live Magazine's review of Mission - "Purest funky house here from Layers of Sound (aka Mike Newstead) and singer songwriter Demetrios who, alongside vocalists Helene Diamond and Bilonda Mfunyi-Tshiabu, have crafted a very workable bass line-led groove propelled by a thumping four-on-the-floor and a hooky vocal. The original vocal and dub mixes work that bass line in to an inch of its life and filter the vocals half to death, surely ensuring that Hed Kandi and chums will soon coming knocking at the door. The pick of the mixes is the Electro dub mix, which will put hands in the air. Ministry of Sound certainly think so - they signed it to their new 'Housexy International' compilation"
02/02/07 Mission reviewed by Shazam Magazine - "Putting the fun back into dance music, this new debut track from the Layers Of Sound Recordings label based here in London will hopefully take off in time for summer Ibiza season. Strong on melody, with uplifting beats and loops and an excellent vocal (lead and backing) along with tip-top production it will certainly get you from the bar to the dance floor. It gracefully fills that musical niche of being a sundowner and sun-rising record. Looking forward to hearing the other mixes. Well done guys...more like this please!!" - Shazam Magazine
29/01/07 The Electro Dub Mix of 'Mission' has been licensed to Ministry of Sound for their Housexy International compilation album, mixed by Housexy resident Rich Murray. Released Jan 29th 01/07 Layers of Sound Recordings was launched with the release of ‘Mission’ by LOS & The Demetrios Project. Available now on TrackItDown, Juno, Release Records, Trax2Burn & DJMR, plus many more to follow soon...
26/01/07 Layers of Sound provided the guest DJ mix on the The House Blog presented by Pads on Myhouse-Yourhouse radio, 6 to 8GMT on Friday the 26th of January. If the shout box was anything to go by, the LOS mix went down very well with the MHYH audience
22/01/07 Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project have been featured on the iLikeMusic Dance music home page 01/07
Mission reviewed by Faize Music Magazine - #Layers of Sound are looking to make a mark in 2007 here we have a great uplifting track with belting vocals by Demetrios coupled with the very groovy and tight production talents of Mike Newstead.. This is the kind of music we like, full of positive vibes and ripe for the dance floor. Major support from many big names and rightly so'.
19/01/07 Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project featured on the MTV Korea home page 01/07 Nocturnal Magazine have selected Mission at number 35 in their top 50 chart. "Funky house for those Hed Kandi fans out there. The Dub and Electro Dub versions capture the strong points of the singing and fuse it with a groovy instrumental"
08/01/07 Layers of Sound Recordings, the new London-based house record label, launched on January the 8th 2007 with the release of, ‘Mission’, the first of many collaborations to be released from House DJ & Producer Layers of Sound aka Mike Newstead, and The Demetrios Project, brainchild of singer-songwriter Demetrios.

Mission features Demetrios, vocal power house Bilonda Mfunyi-Tshiabu and the sultry tones of Helene Diamond.  Exclusive DJ Promo now available on www.traxsource.com with general release from the 29th of January 2007

29/12/06

The Twisty Fuzz Soulful Mix of "Gotta Get Something" by Layers of Sound and Demetrios, set for release early next year, has been featured on the latest Queep Label Sampler EP, along with 5 other tracks from upcoming Queep Organic House releases, all due out in early 2007 with full remix packages.

Purchase exclusive Promo's @

09/12/06 Two LOS productions have been released on the new QUEEP ORGANIC HOUSE VOLUME 1 compilation. The DA FRESH remix of 'And There She Was Just Dancing', and the Layers of Sound remix of 'Domino' by SPYHOP. The mix is now in stock @ AUDIOJELLY, BEATPORT, DJDOWNLOAD, DJMRDOWNLOAD and JUNO. This compilation & dj mix includes some the most popular QUEEP tunes/remixes in 2006 and is mixed by MYSOUL, aka MOS HOUSEXY resident Shane Kehoe. 12/06

LOS & Caroline Lovett of Brighton Rocks! had Matt & Matt rammed all night long with some Filthy Funky House Music, plus a whole host of brand new LOS productions.

06/12/06 The Mission video is to be broadcast on MTV Russia, play-listed along side artists such as Basement Jaxx, Moby, David Guetta, Martin Solveig & the Body Rockers 12/06 The Mission video has also been featured on Yahoo Launch and the MTV Adria websites
01/12/06 LOS remix of "Tonight" by Lil' Devious has been released on Doubleshock Recordings.  Click here to buy 10/06 LOS track "Thinking of You" has been licensed to Mettle Music for their new Disco Vibes compilation, which is out now
28/09/06

The new video for 'Mission', the latest track from the collaboration between LOS and The Demetrios Project has been featured on the MTVAsia website

08/06

Layers of Sound remix of Domino by Spyhop release out on Queep Organic House records, available at PURCHASE NOW @ 3BEATDIGITAL, AUDIOJELLY, BEATPORT, DJDOWNLOAD, DJMRDOWNLOAD,  JUNO, RELEASERECORDS, STOMPY, TRACKITDOWN & TUNETRIBE.

"London-based producer serves up his now trademark funky house style, with a massive bassline and a vibe that just doesn’t let up. Melodic and forthright, this mix is bound to be a favourite of anyone who sticks to the more housey side of proceedings".

07/07/06

Mike joined Brighton Rocks! resident DJ Caroline Lovett at Matt & Matt for Get Funky from 9 till 2, playing uplifting, funky, chunky, house music, to an appreciative crowd, all night long!

06/06 Check out the latest LOS collaborations with the Demetrios project on the play tracks page, or visit our myspace page.
03/06/06 It Takes 2, LOS & Rhidian7's funky house night, moved to a new venue for one month only, at the Alwyne Castle, Islington, North London
01/06/06 LOS track "And There She Was Just Dancing", a vocoded funky house monster, was released on Queep Organic House on June 1st, featuring remixes from DaFresh, SmartDog and LOS Available now at 3BEATDIGITAL, AUDIOJELLY, BEATPORT, DJDOWNLOAD, DJMRDOWNLOAD,  JUNO, RELEASERECORDS, STOMPY, TRACKITDOWN & TUNETRIBE.
07/04/06 LOS & Rhidian7 returned to the Old Parr's head for It Takes 2.
17/03/06 LOS & Rhidian7 make another appearance at Old Parr's head residency It Takes 2.
25/02/06 Mike (LOS) made another guest appearance for Brighton Rocks @ Kinky Mambo, joining DJ Caroline Lovett behind the decks.
18/02/06 LOS & Rhidian7 returned to the Old Parr's head for It Takes 2.
06/02/06 Layers of Sound funky house track, "Thinking of You", featuring Melissa D on vocals and Scouse Phil on Bass Guitar, was released on Double Shock Records, with remixes from LOS himself, Simon Grey, Marque One & Noiseburst. The original mix has already received air-play from Galaxy FM, Ministry of Sound, SSRadio, UnknownFM, Pulse, & Reelgroove Radio, as well as support from Michael Gray (Full Intention), the Audiowhores, Jamie Lewis, DJ Prom, Juke Joint and Dave Lee amongst others. The single can be purchased at Traxsource, XpressBeats, AudioJelly, KarmaDownload, Stompy & Beatport.
28/01/06

Mike Newstead (Layers of Sound) joinde the Brighton Rocks! crew for their 2nd Birthday celebrations at Kinky Mambo (8pm–4am). Usual rules applied.....Uplifting, Funky, Chunky, House Music, all night long!

22/01/06 Russell Deeks from IDJ Magazine rated the new LOS release "Thinking of You" 4/5 and had this to say, "Debut from new Bristol based label DSR. With a quality female vocal and four mixes ranging from Naked-esque to more pumpin' to electro-tinged. This is a superb start"
28/12/05 "Thinking of You" released by Double Shock Recordings on promo on traxsource, reaching the lofty peak of number 3 in the download chart.
17/12/05 LOS & Rhidian7 played to a packed Old Parr's head at their monthly residency "It Takes 2".
05/12/05 LOS remix of "Musica" by La Charca has been included on new Refunkt records vinyl and digital download release, the Double Shock EP. Download from Traxsource or Xpressbeats or purchase vinyl from Ultimate Dance Music.
03/12/05

It Takes 2 (Mike Newstead and Rhidian7) are teamed up with Brighton Rocks! (Darren Clark) to present a brand new night at...Lascivious @ The Epicurean Lounge. A deliciously delectable venue, a devilishly divine selection of funky house - 9pm - 4am

17/10/05 LOS DJ mix was featured on Lucius Lowe's Club Vibes show on Pulse Radio on the 17th of October
15/10/05 LOS track "Thinking of You" has been re-signed by Double Shock Recordings with a release scheduled in February. Simon Grey will be on remix duties, as well as Marque One and Noiseburst.
08/10/05 LOS & Rhidian7 returned to The Old Parr's head for their monthly residency "It Takes Two". A packed bar strutted their stuff to funky, soulful, retro house 9 till late. 2nd Saturday of every month.
18/09/05 Unknown FM DJ, Ian Robinson, has picked up new LOS remix of the Hool Vs Bruckhiemer remix of In the Beginning. Set to be played on this radio show, 4-6.
10/09/05 Support for new LOS track, "Watch Yourself", is growing. Brighton Rocks DJ Deaver opened his set with the track, receiving a great response, at the Orange Corner, Ibiza.
02/09/05 2 LOS tracks, "Watch Yourself", and "I Can't Get No Sleep", have been signed to Lowered Recordings. Watch this space for more release details.
20/08/05 LOS teams up with Brighton Rocks DJ Caroline Lovett @ Progress for a night of filtered, funky, vocal & chunky house music. View pictures.
13/08/05 LOS kicked off proceedings for Brighton Rocks at Glamour Turnmills, nicely warming the party up. View pictures.
30/07/05 Brand new LOS funky electro vocal house track, "Watch Yourself" has been picked up by Ministry of Sound Radio DJ, Umberto Giannini. He's been caning the track on his MOS radio show and recent club gigs.
18/06/05 Debut night of "It Takes Two" at it's new venue, The Old Parr's Head, took place. Funky, soulful, retro house 9 till late. View pictures.
28/05/05 DJ Mike Newstead of LOS made a guest appearance behind the decks for the Brighton Rocks crew @ Kinky Mambo, Islington, North London, on the 28th of May. View pictures
19/05/05 LOS & DJ Rhidian7's funky house night, "It Takes Two", made it's debut at it's new venue, Kinky Mambo, Islington, North London. From Bar Chill to Floor Fill. Funky, Soulful and Retro house 9-2am.
18/04/05 "Thinking of you" has been getting a fair amount of air play since it's release. Unknown FM, Nova FM, Ministry of Sound radio and tokyma to name but a few.
15/04/05 The original and upfront mixes of LOS funky house track, 'Thinking of You', were released digitally on QUEEP (Organic) House records. Initially it will be available on www.beatport.com, www.clickgroove.com, www.digitaljaymusic.com, www.nufonix.com, www.stompy.com & www.tunetribe.com. CDs also available from the Queep Shop.
08/04/05 "Thinking of You" made available on CD promo from the Queep Shop
28/03/05 Mark Ellison's played the Upfront Mix of "Thinking of You" on his CLUB VIBES show on PulseRadio
12/02/05 LOS & DJ Rhidian7's monthly residency "It Takes Two" returned to the main bar downstairs at Lush for the last time before the planned refurbishments.
05/02/05 Charity starts at Lush - LOS & DJ Rhidian7 hosted a charity funky house fundraiser at Lush and raised over £500 for the Tsunami appeal on the 5th February.
15/01/05 LOS & DJ Rhidian7 played out to a 300 strong crowd at the Millennium Club, Convent Garden, and packing dance floor from 10-2. View pictures
08/01/05 January 8th saw the first in 05 of LOS & DJ Rhidian7's monthly residency at Lush, "It Takes Two". The place was rammed with happy people once again, despite it being the first weekend after New Years . See pictures.
04/01/05 LOS tracks Startoucher and House Cuts have been signed by Higher House Productions to be released on MixAlbum.com

17/12/04

LOS teamed up once again with DJ Rhidian7 to play to a packed party upstairs at the Lush Bar. See pictures.

11/12/04

LOS and DJ Rhidian7 returned to play their regular 5 hour funky soulful retro house slot at Lush.

09/12/04

LOS track "Thinking of You (Upfront Mix)" was played down at the latest CDR club night, held once a month at the PLASTIC PEOPLE venue in Shoreditch, London. It sounded damn good by all accounts, peeps were dancing, and it got a spontaneous round of applause when it finished.

02/12/04

New LOS upfront remix of 'Thinking of You' was played on air by URN, Nottingham Student Radio.

30/11/04

LOS track 'And There She Was Just Dancing', reached #8 in the Queep download charts.

18/11/04

"LAYERS OF SOUND joined the QUEEP (Organic) House Party for the second week running, with plenty of his own tunes, mixed among his blend of melodious, vocally, funky house.

13/11/04

LOS and DJ Rhidian7 once again played to a packed crowd at Lush for the 3rd "It Takes 2" funky house night.