Once in a while a video comes along that really makes you sit up and pay attention, taking the accompanying track to a whole new level. The official video for the Shapeshifters summer smash ‘Helter Skelter’ is a stunning project from the animated workshop of Rob Wicksteed and is one of the most creative videos we’ve seen in a long time.

Source: Defected Records Media

The Shapeshifters drop a forward-thinking, straight up house-oriented DJ mix for Defected.com – only recommended for those who believe that house is more than just a spiritual thing.

The Shapeshifters are Simon Marlin and Max Reich. Party people at heart, the pair met when Simon signed Max to the Down Boy record label that he worked for. Musically, Simon found his enthusiasm for house on the dance floor in the late 80’s and early 90’s promoting nights and DJing, while Max got into production via a passion for techno honed whilst throwing illegal raves in his native city of Gothenburg. In 2008 they found a new home at Defected Records, leaving Positiva after 4 years. Since joining Defected they have already made their mark at the world’s leading house music label. Their last two productions, ‘Treadstone’, a techy but uplifting track, and a re-work of Orbital’s classic ‘Chime’ track have excited the duo’s existing admirers and found them new champions worldwide. Stripping away the live sounds and layering fewer elements has left The Shapeshifters feeling reinvigorated about their sound.

The Shapeshifters – March 2010 DJ Mix

Track List

01. UGLH & Federico Locchi – Meraviglioso (Original Mix)
02. Tapesh – Chicago Groove (Original Mix)
03. Maximiljan & Tapesh – Play (Daniel Dubb’s ‘It’s Alive!’ Remix)
04. Tapesh – 5 Days (Original Mix)
05. EDX – Party Of Politics (Mark Mendes Remix)
06. Pitto – Feelin’ (Joris Voorn ‘Can’t Click This Feelin’ When It Hits’ Remix)
07: Pigi & Pirupa – Sweet Devil (Original Mix)
08: Michael Gray – I Will Follow
09: Su Su Bobien – You Don’t Know (Muthafunk The World Remix)
10: Unknown – Unknown
11: South Street Player – Who Keeps Changing Your Mind (Daniel Bovie & Roy Rox Remix)
12: Wippenberg – Pong (Extended Mix)
13: Candi Staton – Musical Freedom (The Shapeshifters ‘Big Fish Little Fish’ Remix)
14: Los Chicanos – House Of God (Chocolate Puma Remix)

Sub Focus, DJ Chus, Jesse Voorn and others are among The Shapeshifters’ favorites this month.

01. Danism feat. Calvin Lynch – Inside
02. Sub Focus – Could This Be Real
03. Reboot – Enjoy Music (Riva Starr Remix)
04. DJ Chus & Rob Mirage – Back 2 NY (Original Stereo Mix)
05. StereoSoulSystem – Gonna Get
06. House of Los Chicos – KG vs. CP
07. Max Sedgley – Something Special (Spiritcatcher Remix)
08. Daniel Bovie & Roy Rox – Preacher
09. Kris Taylor – Massacre
10. Jorgensen & Jesse Voorn – Carlton (Prok & Fitch Remix)

Chart originally from www.defected.com/store/charts

UK house duo The Shapeshifters have announced details of a seven-date North American tour kicking off on Halloween. Mansion in New York will play host to the first party October 31st with dates at Vinyl in Denver, Ultra Bar in Washington and Set in Miami to follow throughout November.

Online Link: The Shapeshifters Announce North American Tour

The Shapeshifters have been tapped by Defected for the label’s newest In the House compilation. Bringing their trademark house sound with a splash of soul and funk to the proceedings, the duo offer up two mix CDs along with a third disc that collects “inspirations.” While the first two discs predictably largely offer up the sound of the Shapeshifters now, the opening of disc two is a special one: Two mixes of the duo’s new rework of Orbital’s “Chime” bring in the set, bringing back flashes of acid house’s glory days… Read more

Ministry of Sound interviews the Shapeshifters to get an in-depth look at their upcoming album and other projects.

Check it out here at Ministry’s site.

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