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About Me

Most recent live set:
Utility Player @ Immersion, 2009-04-02 by utilityplayer

Listen to my recent Glitchnight set here :

More details: http://www.glitchnight.com/events/241108.html
Latest release: Rednetic Showcase Mix by Cheju (Rednetic, RNMX002, CD/Download, April 7th 2008

I'm an electronic artist based in London, UK. I contributed the track "Empathogen" to Rednetic Recordings' "OnePointOne" album in 2004 and released my debut EP "Convulex" on Rednetic in 2005. A new track 'Initiation' appeared on the Rednetic Recordings "One Point Two" compilation in 2007 which was supported by a debut laptop set at the album launch party.
I'm working on new tracks for future releases and have also recently collaborated on the Lowriders Deluxe project, and remixed a track for Nude. I also occasionally provide visuals for Rednetic and other live events.
If you have any interesting music, VJ, remix or other suitable projects that you would like me to consider, send me a message. But please take the time check out where I'm coming from first, or risk being ignored! Thanks.
Reviews
London's Rednetic label gets stuck in with its fifth release here from Utility Player, who was previously seen on the Onepointone compilation. You get a splendid 5 track EP of purist Electronica sounds that are melodic, crunchy, friendly and easygoing. That's most certainly not a criticism and fans of Toytronic etc will lap this up (particularly at this price!). Look out for more from the label and the artist as they're really building it up nicely at the moment. A bargain and not to be missed.
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You can listen to tracks on Last.fm Radio , Systrum Sistum and Redose
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/27/2006
Band Website: www.rednetic.com
Band Members: Simon Thomas
Influences:

Sounds Like: Breaktime at a Bontempi keyboard factory, on an unfashionable asteroid in another solar system, that is stuck in a 1983 time warp where Depeche Mode have been top of the hit parade for 4 months with the original version of Everything Counts!
i.e. pretty much what you'd expect with some other stuff thrown in for good measure (and because I thought it sounded cool)
Record Label: Rednetic Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Upcoming show: Immersion

Gather round friends for I bring you glad tidings of a future evening of sonic malpractice. Gazing into my crystal ball I predict a wondrous yet compact Utility Player set. Spread the word! Hosted By:...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:41:00 GMT

2008 favourite tracks

So these are the tracks that have lived with me most this year:1. Robyn  Konichiwa Bitches (Konichiwa Records 2007)2. Vex'd - Lion (Subtext 2004)3. Miss Kittin  Hometown (Goodlife 2007)4. Cloetta Pa...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:43:00 GMT

Glitchnight 2008-11-24

Had a good time at the Vibe Bar in Brick Lane on Monday, playing out an extended set. Big thanks to Murray Fisher aka Mint who organises the London Glitchnight sessions. Also cheers to Bitbasic who di...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:51:00 GMT

Quick update

So, at the moment I'm getting some tracks together and looking for a label to release them on. There is also a side project on the go which will be a lot different to the Utility Player trademark soun...
Posted by on Sun, 18 May 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Jumpback (Original Mix) - available for download

The Tommi Bass remix of track recently featured on Cheju's showcase mix (available from Rednetic as a free MP3 or CD for just £2).Here is the original mix. It's an old track inspired by the Electro ni...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:56:00 GMT

NEW RELEASE (CD/MP3): Rednetic Showcase mixed by Cheju

Rednetic Showcase mixed by ChejuNew from Rednetic Recordings is a great mix from Cheju featuring a couple of previously unavailable Utility Player tunes. A well crafted collection of tracks previously...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:07:00 GMT

Lowriders Deluxe - Future Deluxe (CD released April 2nd 2008)

Eleven tracks of atmospheric electronics, on the very discerning and rather wonderful Symbolic Interaction label in Japan.Tracklisting:01 Ultraviolet02 Offworld Colonies03 Futura Industria04 Autumn Su...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:14:00 GMT

Have a great 2008!

Wishing everybody out there an exciting and fulfilling new year. Play nicely and stay safe.
Posted by on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:26:00 GMT

New tracks online

A couple of recent tracks, yet to find a home on releases.'Floodgate' & 'Eyeline'Give 'em a listen and feel free to comment.
Posted by on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:48:00 GMT

Utility Player debut performance

So, I played my first ever set at Ginglik last night at the launch party for Rednetic's 'One Point Two' compilation. Having suffered from pre-match nerves through most of the day, I'm glad to say that...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:33:00 GMT