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Scale It Back Remix EP Available Now

Posted Jan 31, 2012
Scale It Back Remix EP Available Now

Now available for sale as a digital download is the Scale It Back Remix EP. The release features producers Kev Willow and Robotaki, who were the top 2 winners of the official remix contest, where fans could submit their own take on the track "Scale It Back". Also included are officially commissioned remixes from Silkie, Calyx & Tee Bee and Engine-EarZ Experiment. Buy it now in the store here, or right below.

$6.50< (read more)

Voting Open: DJ Shadow + Secret 7"

Posted Jan 24, 2012
Voting Open: DJ Shadow + Secret 7"

Vote for your favorite candidate to be the cover of the upcoming DJ Shadow seven inch release for the track "Come on Riding (Through The Cosmos)". This is part of the Secret 7" Project, where seven bands and recording artists are inviting creatives to design the artwork for a seven inch vinyl sleeve inspired by one of their songs. Read more and Go Vote here.

Top 5 Winning “Scale It Back” Fan Remixes Available Now for Free Download

Posted Jan 18, 2012
Top 5 Winning “Scale It Back” Fan Remixes Available Now for Free Download

UPDATE: "The Scale it Back Remix Contest EP" is no longer available. Please see the "Scale it Back Remix EP" in the store.

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As promised, the winning mixes from the recent DJ Shadow “Scale It Back” Remix Contest are now available for free download. All have been professionally mastered for your listening pleasure, and can be obtained here: (read more)

New Tour Dates For 2012

Posted Jan 16, 2012
New Tour Dates For 2012

A new year means new shows. As always, you can look forward to seeing DJ Shadow on the road this year. First up, check out his newly announced dates on the 2012 festival circuit in France, Austria and the U.S.A for both Coachella dates. All the details are right here. Stay tuned for more...

“SCALE IT BACK” REMIX CONTEST: THE WINNERS

Posted Jan 13, 2012
“SCALE IT BACK” REMIX CONTEST: THE WINNERS

UPDATE: "The Scale it Back Remix Contest EP" is no longer available. Please see the "Scale it Back Remix EP" in the store.

Greetings all, and thank you for your patience. This contest was nothing short of staggering, both in terms of quantity and quality. I had never listened to 400 versions of ANYTHING before, and was amazed at the variety and creativity; it certainly made the many hours of listening go by quicker. (read more)

O2 Academy TV: Day in the Life of DJ Shadow

Posted Jan 10, 2012
O2 Academy TV: Day in the Life of DJ Shadow

Shadow does an in-store show in Bristol and talks to O2 Academy TV about his career.

Remix Contest Update + Free Download: "Give Me Back The Nights (economics version)"

Posted Jan 4, 2012

Happy New Year! Shadow is back at work listening to all of the remixes, from oldest to newest; he reports that he has surpassed the 300 mark (out of 406 entries). We know it's hard to wait, but judging 400 remixes objectively takes some time! He's hoping to reveal the winning remix next week. As a token of gratitude for being so patient, here's a link to download a cool new remix of Shadow's "Give Me Back The Nights," courtesy of 2010 remix project finalist Economics. Enjoy! (read more)

DJ Shadow iPhone Case

Posted Jan 3, 2012
DJ Shadow iPhone Case

Didn't get what you wanted for Christmas? Treat yourself by burning some of that holiday cash on this fresh new DJ Shadow iPhone case for your iPhone 4 or 4s! The case has the graphic of "Seth" the smartphone character and says "DJ Shadow" across the bottom, and "The Less You Know, The Better" across the side. Grab it in the store, or directly below!

$30< (read more)

Scale it Back Remix Contest Update

Posted Dec 15, 2011
Scale it Back Remix Contest Update

As of today (December 14), Shadow reports that he is about halfway through listening to all of the remixes. He's listening to ALL the mixes in order from oldest to newest, and has begun posting a few comments. Thanks again for your support!!

Check out all of the "Scale it Back" Remix Submissions here: http://remix.djshadow.com

Design artwork for DJ Shadow w/ Secret 7"

Posted Dec 14, 2011
Design artwork for DJ Shadow w/ Secret 7"

Secret 7" is an exciting project combining music and art in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Seven bands and recording artists are inviting creatives to design the artwork for a seven inch vinyl sleeve inspired by one of their songs. The project will culminate in 700 unique vinyl sleeves displayed in Idea Generation Gallery in London in the week leading up to Record Store Day 2012. On that day, each of the vinyls at the gallery will be available to purchase with all of the profits going to Teenage Cancer Trust. (read more)