BT

Light years ahead-of-the-curve, both musically and technologically, BT releases the hotly anticipated new single “THE EMERGENCY” from his critically acclaimed studio album, THESE HOPEFUL MACHINES (Nettwerk/Black Hole) on September 28th, 2010. Featuring BT’s own vocals, the single is a compelling and powerful pop song showcasing BT’s renowned production and recording skills. “THE EMERGENCY” is a bona fide hit, ascending rapidly up the radio and club charts.

Listen to "The Emergency" (Radio Edit):

BT - The Emergency (Radio Edit) by Nettwerk Albums

“THE EMERGENCY” EP contains 13 remixes, led by five separate edits by the hit-making producer, DAVE AUDÉ, and three edits by EDM golden child, MORGAN PAGE. The DAVE AUDÉ Remix takes the meat from the original and morphs it into a soaring composition characterized by a clean acoustic piano progression that mirrors the chorus, all the while keeping BT’s vocals front-and-center. The DAVE AUDÉ Radio and DAVE AUDÉ Mixshow edits are suited perfectly for commercial radio. The DAVE AUDÉ Club Dub accentuates the groove of the single, while the DAVE AUDÉ Dub further strips down the track to its bass-driven elements.

As the home of many DJs and electronic artists, Nettwerk is excited to support its artists by participating in DJmag's annual Top 100 DJs poll. As DJmag states, "Forget poor imitations, this is THE only poll that matters to DJs and promoters worldwide because it's voted solely by YOU - the foot soldiers on the dancefloor."  Check out the official page HERE.

Here are the Nettwerk artists for your consideration:

Bad Boy Bill
BT
DJ Dan
Felix Da Housecat
Ladytron's Mira Aroyo
Morgan Page

Cast your votes now! 
http://www.top100djs.net/

BT has just revealed a beautiful new video for the track "Every Other Way" from his critically acclaimed new album These Hopeful Machines. The video was directed by Ian Lyman and features JES, formerly of Motorcycle, sharing vocal duties with BT.  Enjoy!

Tap Tap Revenge, the #1 most-downloaded music game for the iPhone/iPod touch, is adding new FREE tracks from Nettwerk artists! Check out BT's "Suddenly," DJ Dan's "Chop Shop," and "Walking the Dog" by fun.! Tap the targets on your touchscreen, score points, and rock out. Download Tap Tap Revenge FREE on iTunes: http://bit.ly/dhDLbp

Internationally renown artist BT not only has the reputation of a visionary producer and composer, but also as an artist who constantly stays connected to his avid fan-base through social media. He released his 6th studio album, These Hopeful Machines, on February 2 to critical acclaim and fan praise. Constantly pushing the envelope of what is possible in both music production and innovation around the modality of his music, BT released the digital version of the album as two individual tracks, each containing a continuous stream of 6 different songs. The idea was to create an album listening experience for the consumer.

While wanting to create an experience for his listeners, BT also values their feedback. Recently, fans have been asking him to consider releasing the digital album as 12 individual tracks. Says BT, "My fans spoke and I'm listening. I am deeply excited to offer this in both ways. I am always looking to engage my audience in a way that suits them." Today (May 4), These Hopeful Machines is re-released digitally in traditional track-by-track form, allowing consumers the opportunity to purchase whichever tracks they please. Check it out on iTunes HERE. 

Stay tuned for more BT news, including tour dates!

Today is Record Store Day across North America and Nettwerk artists are joining in on the celebration for one of music's major life forces by releasing new albums and performing in much loved indie record spots.

Great Lake Swimmers are performing at Fred Records in St. John's Newfoundland as part of JunoFest weekend. The group comemerates RSD with the release of their live recording "The Legion Sessions EP".

Also with big news today, fun. are releasing "fun. Live At Fingerprints" on CD and digitally through thinkindie.com. In addition, the band is releasing "Aim And Ignite" on deluxe double vinyl, available exclusively at all participating Record Store Day outlets (http://www.recordstoreday.com/venues)

Plenty of Nettwerk artists had great things to say about their local record stores and the experiences and impact they have on their lives.

Listen to BT talk about These Hopeful Machines with Wired.com HERE.

With his 6th studio album These Hopeful Machines, legendary artist and producer BT breaks down boundaries by fusing dance, pop, rock and electronic to deliver an extraordinary album that unifies all types of listeners. The double-disc opus debuts today at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, as well as #3 on the Electronic Chart.

The critical praise for These Hopeful Machines continues to pour in:

"…an album of ultimate depth and movement…If you’ve never liked electronica before, this is the release that could change your mind."
— Wired.com (9/10 stars)

"It's not often that a double-disc, two-hour album holds your attention consistently. But post-techno wizard BT's lush, electro-organic soundscapes are so textured, nuanced and melodically inviting that even techno-phobes will be seduced by his forward-thinking musicality."
— USA Today (3.5/4 stars)

“…a vast wonderland of melodic glitch and prolonged bliss.”
— All Music Guide 

Today sees the release of new albums from two Nettwerk recording artists: BT and Hadouken!.

Internationally renowned artist, visionary producer, film composer and technologist BT is back with his 6th studio album These Hopeful Machines. USA Today gave the album 3.5 out of 4 stars in today's paper, saying, "It's not often that a double-disc, two-hour album holds your attention consistently. But post-techno wizard BT's lush, electro-organic soundscapes are so textured, nuanced and melodically inviting that even techno-phobes will be seduced by his forward thinking musicality."

Britain's most dynamic young band Hadouken!unleash their demented blend of alternative electronic rock with their N. American debut album For The Masses. The band brings their live show over here for the first time ever, with dates confirmed in New York City on February 8 at the Mercury Lounge, Toronto on February 9 at El Mocambo and Los Angeles on February 11 at the Viper Room (free!). 

BT's official single, "Suddenly," from his upcoming full-length These Hopeful Machines, along with five additional mixes is out today via iTunes and other major DSPs. The track opens to a minute's worth of glitchy breakbeats made using BT's own software, Breaktweaker, before morphing into a powerful, guitar-driven anthem that is among the album's most memorable songs. Check out the track HERE.

"Suddenly" Single EP track list:
1. Suddenly (Radio Edit)
2. Suddenly (Celldweller Mix)
3. Suddenly (Cicadad Mix)
4. Suddenly (Ferry Corsten Mix)
5. Suddenly (Dave Darell Vocal Mix)
6. Suddenly (JJ Mix)

These Hopeful Machines, out February 2, is a double-disc opus that carries listeners through 2 hours of sweeping orchestral arrangements, pulsating electronic beats, heartfelt vocal melodies and even simple acoustic guitar.

Internationally renowned artist, visionary producer, film composer and technologist BT is back with These Hopeful Machines, a double-disc opus that carries listeners through 2 hours of sweeping orchestral arrangements, pulsating electronic beats, heartfelt vocal melodies and even simple acoustic guitar. Out February 2 (Nettwerk), These Hopeful Machines embodies BT’s ability to weave both his technical prowess and compositional mastery that reminds listeners why he is the composer that all other composers and producers study.

These Hopeful Machines is the follow up to 2006’s This Binary Universe, an album that created an entirely new genre of evocative electro-acoustic music. Keyboard Magazine wrote in a review, “In a hundred years, it could well be studied as the first major work of the new millennium. It's that good.” These Hopeful Machines continues to evolve BT’s distinct technical, lyrical and compositional vision and execution, but his usual melodic complexity and bleeding-edge electronic techniques permeate the album from start to finish.