CBR004 - Blood Orange / RE: Memory (out now!)

Submitted by haszari on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 12:27
Delicious, healthy fruit

This latest genre-bending release features originals from Haszari and SoNic Smith + remixes from nsu.

Blood Orange re-presents an iconic film theme (and royal funeral march) as an epic indie electro rock anthem. SoNic brings a unique slice of dark dubstep to the party, and nsu's atmospheric breakbreat-step interpretation takes the tune to another level.

Equally monumental RE: Memory comes from a similar place - glitch beats and choral samples in an archaic, cavernous hall. nsu's remix again whips these elements into unsurpassed breakbeat, while Haszari's minimal tech-house treatment provides groove and disquiet in equal measure.

OUT NOW on Spotify, iTunes, Juno Download and Amazon.



New Haszari Chart Up At Juno!

Submitted by haszari on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 22:56

If you're looking for incredible new electro - go get some!

CBR003 - It's Not Real + Neutron Star MMX - OUT NOW

Submitted by haszari on Mon, 10/04/2010 - 17:03
We're going to space, man

Out now! The Deep Space EP emerged from the black nothing of the big bang, with Haszari & nsu at the controls. Along for the ride to push the ship past warp 9 are dirty techno institution Aural Trash, Greg Churchill and LA fidget electronician Snake Charmer.



Available now - get yours from the sto'.

CBR002 - Wii Break + Small Firm Peppermints - OUT NOW

Submitted by haszari on Tue, 03/30/2010 - 21:44
_Someone_ couldn't handle being beaten at Wii tennis!

Out now! Our new release shines a light on Dunedin psychedelic wonder Sharkweek alongside Cartoon stalwart and live electronic legend SoNic Smith. Cartoon honcho Haszari steps in with an alternative take on each track, and of course SoNic & Sharky get hefty with the editing to resulting in 3 diverse renditions of each track.

Wii Break has already caused a minor storm, as a featured demo in music technology bible Future Music, getting rinsed by trash electro institution Aural Trash, and featuring on b-Net station charts. Meanwhile, Small Firm Peppermints is an outlandish, dubbed out trip into the mind of Sharkweek, built on a dodgy late night sales pitch.

Available now - get yours from the sto'.

Let The Cartoon Summer Begin

Submitted by haszari on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 17:58

I just finished work for the year, and am getting everything ready for a holiday up north.

While I am out of town, SoNic Smith will be looking after the radio show, so stay tuned in if you're in the Dunedin area (and of course grab the stream if you're not). Needless to say SoNic will keep the beats and the banter rolling - cheers SoNic!.

Now as I head north I am gearing up for two massive gigs in Gisborne - if you're anywhere near Gisborne leading up to the new year then this is where to go:

Haszari + DJ Hat @ Soho
28th December 2009


And the big one. I'm playing late on the 31st, but there are amazing acts over the three days - it's going to be an amazing festival. I for one am very excited about seeing Moby, Major Lazer, the Proxy, 2ManyDJs, LCD Soundsystem... the list goes on! See you there.

Rhythm & Vines Festival
29th-31st December 2009

Merry Christmas!

It's Not Real 3 @ Bath St 5th December

Submitted by haszari on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 21:08

With surprise special guest MarkJ!

It's Not Real (pt. 2) @ Bath St

Submitted by haszari on Thu, 10/01/2009 - 22:17

The Cartoon Network DJs occupying spacetime

Be there! 's gonna be mighty real!

CBR001 now available on iTunes

Submitted by haszari on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 10:52

Yep, it's now incredibly convenient to get your copy of the first Cartoon Beats EP.

Just click here:

SoNic Smith & Haszari - Cartoon Beats - Ladies Style - the JAcket

Thanks to dunedinmusic.com for expediting this process.

And stay tuned for CBR002, featuring psychedelic all-rounder Sharkweek, another nerdy hit from SoNic and remixes of both tracks from Haszari.

Big huge mega thanks to everyone involved in the Cartoon train thus far: Eion, Nic, Micah, Jill, Jess, Scott, Ivan, Matt, Greg, Sam ... and anyone I missed.

CBR001 - Ladies Style + The Jacket - OUT NOW

Submitted by haszari on Thu, 03/19/2009 - 09:51
These robots look nice but they get the job done

Out now! Featuring tracks (& remixes) from SoNic Smith & Haszari plus remixes from Stray Theories. Two breakbeat originals, a couple of deep and lush progressive remixes, a glitch-rock rework, and a fidget banger to round out the bunch.

Already getting support from such luminaries as Greg Churchill, Sam Hill, and radio play on George FM, UP FM, and the b-Net, this debut from the Cartoon hit factory looks set to destroy dancefloors all over.

Available now - get yours from the sto'.

Cartoon Beats is here!

Submitted by haszari on Thu, 03/19/2009 - 09:32

BOOM. Cartoon Beats. Squelchy distorted synths, minimal break beats, samples, cuts and filter sweeps. All you need for the rave in the club or elsewhere. The sounds broadly take cues from fidget house, traditional breakbeat, and more left-field glitch and breakstep styles - forget all that, it's all about the party.

The label's focus is on promoting and fostering independent producers out of the deep south in New Zealand. Look out for our signature multi-artist combo EPs in your favourite download store.

Cartoon Beats

Enjoy your visit to the Cartoon Beats Reality....