Scissor Sisters whose debut single ‘Laura’ was recently remixed by City Hi-Fi have announced a series of London dates to promote their new single ‘Comfortably Numb’. The single, a cover of the Pink Floyd classic is currently riding high in the British charts. Dates are as follows; London Astoria April 3rd, London Forum April 14th and London Wembley Arena (with Duran Duran) April 24th. For more info visit the Scissor Sisters website

Throughout January and February 2004, Wall of Sound’s Mark Jones and Gee Street founder, Jon Baker have been ferrying the world’s leading electronic producers out to the Blue Mountain’s best-kept secret, Gee Jam studios. Here, each producer has brought his own unique production style into the studio to pair with some of Jamaica’s most talented dancehall, ska & reggae vocalists and musicians. The project entitled ‘Two Culture Clash’ aims to highlight the close link between dancehall and electronic music. The album is currently in its finishing stages, due for release early summer 2004. A full DVD documentary on the making of the album is being directed by Rick Elgood (Dancehall Queen/ One Love). The artwork and design will be by graffiti iconoclast, Banksy. Photography by Peter Dean Rickards. More Info

City Hi-Fi is proud to present a preview of the DJ Touche remix of the Dub Pistol's "Soul Shaking", The tune is currently Radio One's Dance Tune of the week and has been tearing up the airwaves and dancefloors of the U.K. The remix was released on vinyl only and in limited quantities by Distinctive Records on the 16th of February. Click the appropriate link below to hear a sample of the remix.

Fresh off the back of producing FYA's debut single 'Boops 03' for Def Jam, City Hi-Fi and Def Jam are linking up once again, this time City Hi-Fi are back on the remix tip for new U.K. signing Smujji's debut 'warm up' single 'Boom Chi-La'. Early days yet but the mix is taking shape nicely and will once again feature the additional vocal talents of Suncycle's Vigilante.

The City Hi-Fi remix of Medicine's "As you do" has been given a 'provisional' release date of the 10th or 17th of May. The mix will be released on the Wall of Sound label. The song features the additional vocals of Suncycle's Vigilante alongside Medicine's Brad Laner and Shannon Lee (daughter of Bruce Lee). To hear the mix click on the appropriate link below.

Jason is currently working on the recent recordings undertaken in Jamaica for the forthcoming Wall of Sound / GeeJam album. Whilst in Jamaica Jason collaborated with Bling Dawg (Pictured during the sessions) and Ward 21. The tracks are in the final stages of production and will be mixed down shortly. Other artists also contributing to the album include Roni Size, Jon Carter, Justin Robertson and Jacques le Cont.

City Hi-Fi.net has recently obtained over 100 exclusive pictures of the Dub Pistols for our photo page taken by band member Johnny Rockstar who rather foolishly didn't censor what was available, as well as great Dub Pistols moments we also have some rather explicit pictures of Johny's girlfriend on the beach which will be available soon for a small fee. Some great lost live recordings of the Dub Pistols have also been discovered which are well worth a listen and these will be added to the audio page shortly. Stay tuned...

Jason O'Bryan has just finished work mixing the Dub Pistol's remix of the track 'Crazy' featuring Horace Andy (pictured) which is scheduled for release as the Pistols next single. The Dub Pistol's now have three very different mixes of this track, all worth a listen. The (unheard) original mix is very much a dub affair in the Black Ark / Lee Perry tradition and will hopefully get a place on the release, The second mix (as appears on the current album) has more of a 80's dancehall flavour and the third (the single) mix bizarrely enough takes on a slightly balaeric feel.

Dub Pistol's 'Soul Shaking' (D.J. Touche Remix) has become Radio One's dance music single of the week (Feb 9th-16th). This looks set to be a strong release for the Dub Pistols with promos of the tune already doing the business on the U.K's dancefloors. Click here to view the Radio One report. Radio One

The remix of The Dub Pistol's 'Soul Shaking' by DJ Touche (Of the Wiseguys) will be available in selected shops on limited edition (vinyl only) from the 16th of February 2004. The mix is absolutely kicking and undoubtedly the best remix of a Dub Pistol's tune in my memory, which should come as no surprise given Touche's track record. The package features the full Vocal mix and also the Instrumental on the B side and will no doubt become highly collectible in the near future. For more info and availability please contact Distinctive Records direct by clicking here. Email Distinctive Records.