'Airport Vultures' marks the debut album release from the fast rising artist and DJ Jim Rivers. Through perseverance and dedication Jim has searched his soul and dug deep into his ability in the studio and come up with a masterpiece of electronic dance music.
From start to finish the concept is clear, focus on making a lasting impression on the listener, stand out musically from the trend, and most importantly of all challenge yourself to make the most accomplished and quality piece of music you can.
2006 was the year that Jim Rivers catapulted into the limelight with his hit debut single 'Restore', released on seminal label Saw Recordings. With plaudits coming through thick and fast, there was no time to put his feet up and enjoy the moment - filling up his record box with an arsenal of killer tracks, a new zeal (and passport) following this success, Jim embarked on a worldwide tour, taking him to clubs such as Pacha Buenos Aires, Zouk Singapore, Arma 17 Moscow, and AIR in Tokyo.
Crossing the many bridges between house and techno with relaxed dignity, Jim's rare mix of educator and entertainer has undoubtedly played a mammoth part in his success and regular callings to explore foreign shores. As a refreshing rebellion against the one-dimensional progressive blueprint that deluged from juvenile producers grasping at stardom, Jim stood out from the crowd; emerging as both a DJ and producer who could inject clubs with warm musicality and ramp up energy levels on the dance floor.
Jim's firm technical grasp for delivering stunning productions – as highlighted on his own tracks and remixes on sought after labels such as Saved, Simple and Four:Twenty - is coupled with the strong creative ability to coax original sounds out of them. Bursting with soul and character, Jim has also been called upon to remix tracks for Nic Fanciulli, Quivver and Steve Mac amongst many others.
2009 saw Jim develop his sound and status from 'the one to watch' into a more established, young artist, kicking off when Global Underground resurrected their much-adored Nu-Breed series and offering this epic release to Jim. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Jim stepped up to the plate, delivering a world-class mix coupled with a global tour that would leave most DJs weeping! The album garnered huge support from Jim's fan base, industry and the media alike. GU Head Honcho Andy Horsfield stated…"It's been a long search, but finally I´ve found a DJ worthy of the nubreed series, welcome aboard Jim Rivers! Jim's DJing, original productions, and remixing make him stand head and shoulders above the current crop of DJs; he's a true star."
Feeling inspired after his Nubreed tour, Jim locked himself in his studio for a few months – resulting in a stunning array of fresh new tracks and remixes that are being snapped up left, right and centre by the likes of Four: Twenty, Tronic, Dieb Audio, Intec, Systematic and Blufin.
Whilst working furiously in the studio, Jim found himself exorcising his deeper side, and thought it was time to set free his alter ego… Suelo. Under this imprint Jim will unleash his twisted percussive and deeply coated releases. 'Never Again' is Suelo's debut release on ALiVE Records and has been receiving rave reviews from a deluge of DJs such as Stephan Bodzin, Simon Baker, David Squillace, Laurent Garnier and Josh Wink.
2011 has seen Jim work on his biggest project to date, his debut artist album 'Airport Vultures' that will be released on Carl Cox's Intec imprint in early 2012. Steeped in techno and house history, Jim Rivers brings his own unique and highly polished production to the show. From the reverse chord pull of 'Tangent' to the house call to arms of 'We Can Do This All Night' to the rollin' jack funk of 'Airport Vultures', the deep introspection of 'When I Needed You' and piano lead closer 'Bells' you get techno with soul, house with funk and plenty more besides.
Not one to be pigeon-holed, Jim is a producer who crafts and creates a variety of sounds all out of his little home studio… no studio engineers, or software trickery, just a head full of ideas that inspire him. And with a debut artist album that spans the length and breadth of house and techno music, be it tribal, techno, minimal or deep – Jim's productions will really do the talking…
Tracklist:
1. Miles Away
2. Pheonix
3. Tangent
4. Product
5. We Can Do This All Night
6. On The Line
7. The Seventh Degree
8. Your Love Uhh
9. Sleepless In Detroit
10. Airport Vultures
11. Nearly There
12. When I Needed You
13. Bells
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