San Francisco, CA – July 23, 2010 – Epiphyte Records is set to release the highly-anticipated TestPressSF.03 Benefit for Haiti compilation this week. The third in a continuing series showcasing the budding talents of upcoming San Francisco electronic music producers, TestPressSF.03 is also a collection of the best tunes submitted to the Test Press track audition events of 2009.
While every TestPressSF release is seen as a window into the future of SF’s electronic music scene, this one holds special meaning to the Epiphyte Records and Test Press teams.
“It was one of those days where everything stops,” says Joel St. Julien, member of featured TestPressSF.03 artists Ellul, about the moment he heard of the January 2010 Haiti earthquake. As a native-born Haitian with deep ties to the island, Joel and his band released Ellul’s “Debris” EP immediately following the tragedy as a fundraiser for the Partners with Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
“It was Joel’s generosity that inspired me and the Test Press committee to make TestPressSF.03 a fundraiser for Partners with Haiti as well,” comments Epiphyte Records and Pyramind Studios Founder & CEO Gregory J. Gordon. “I think it’s important that we all understand that even though it isn't in the headlines anymore, this tragedy isn’t over. We need to continue to support the people of Haiti.”
Thus with the approval of the Test Press committee and the artists appearing on the compilation, all profits for TestPressSF.03 will be directed to Partners with Haiti’s Earthquake Relief Fund.
Tracklist:
1. Steve Ambarian - "Elephant Parade"
2. Cloud City Rejects - "Growing Vines"
3. Bass Kittens - "Grow Up"
4. Return to Mono - "Song of the Beast"
5. Frost-RAVEN - "Terraphima"
6. Daniel Riera - "Los Crucabangueros"
7. U9lift - "Nonsense"
8. TILLMANINOFF - "The Legend of Dr. Gigawatt"
9. Sam Harkness - "The Volcher"
10. Ellul - "Debris (Snap.Crackle.Pop)"
11. MitraMusic - "Morning Red"
12. Pance Party - "A Million Puppies"
13. DANG - "Ballstro"
14. MDFX - "Restless"
15. Dissolve - "We Are One"
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You can check out a video about the 2009 series of Test Press events, plus the story of Ellul, The Debris EP, Joel St. Julien, and Partners with Haiti, here:
