IT’S THE BEAT
a compilation of indie, dance, electro, wiggle pop and party beats

If your stereo receiver has found its way over to 94.5 on the FM dial in the last four years, your ears can attest to the following: since its birth in 2003 Sydney based community radio station FBi has been supporting emerging music, arts and culture more than any other source in this city. Playing many demos and unsigned bands, in its short life FBi has emerged as a regular outlet for unsigned artists and under recognised genres. They’ve uncovered your new favourite band, countless next big things and the beat that keeps you running, 24-7. To celebrate the last four years, you’ll find the pick of these artists right here on your very own party in a box.

It’s the Beat! is a compilation of the finest indie, dance, electro, wiggle pop and party beats, hand selected from this city’s most equipped crafts-people: Team FBi. Packed in tight over two cds you’ll find tracks from Midnight Juggernauts, Muscles, Dappled Cities Fly, Architecture in Helsinki and plenty more. To blow your minds even further the disc captures remixes from DFA (USA), A-Trak(USA), Bonde Do Role (Brazil), the Presets and FBi’s very own Ajax. In line with FBi’s commitment to local music every song comes with an Australian angle.

Disc 2 finds Bagraiders (Christopher Brave, Jack Sabbath and Gus Da Hoodrat) take over remixing duties, having just released their debut 12” on Bang Gang Records.

Vinyl, eh? I’d like to get me some of that, you’re thinking. Rest easy knowing FBi’ll hook you up, with their very first vinyl release on its way. Featuring 12 inches of Aussie goodness It’s The Beat: The Vinyl Edition brings together four tracks never before released in Australia, including the Presets remixing Howling Bells, teenagersintokyo sliced up by Knife Machine djs, plus Teenager taking on Pip Branson Corporation and a remix of Red Riders.

350,000 listeners tuning in each month shows Sydney knows where to go to find new music. With this release FBi makes it easier, grinding 168 hours of radio weekly into two discs of blog-destroying, hypemachine-negating goodness. This is a compendium and companion to your cross-your-heart-hope-to-die favourite radio station. Dance on the couch with your underpants on your head… It’s The Beat.

Released Saturday September 8, Distributed by Central Station Records.