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Krikor rolls out a bass flexing mutant dancehall rhythm on the a side with some deep hypnosis synth on the flip. Ltd edition 12". Big Tip!

After a short break, Vibes and Grooves is back in its usual jazzy
manner with a new EP from Shaka.
The title track "From Distance To Common" builds up with a beautiful and calm piano solo and merges into a firework of hypnotic rhythmic piano chords and leads for the dance floor.
"Answer To Destructive Forces" is a multi-layered and complex
secret house weapon filled with piano solos and lead riffs.
"Green Zone" creates a groovy gospel atmosphere with its driving
bass line and the gripping hammond sound.

You asked for it, we're bringing it on wax. After the digital release of Higher in 2017 on Neovinyl, dozens of messages were received to press this Black Loops cut on vinyl. Years later, we are making it real on a record with fresh remixes from DJOKO and Hugo LX, two of the most important players of the contemporary house scene across the globe.

Following the success of their “Deeply Floored” EP earlier this year, DJ Pipe and Global North are BACK to bring you “The Night-Time Economy” EP.

The by-product of a spontaneous spaghetti-fuelled Tuesday evening up in the Sky Lounge, “Puttanesca” sees Pipe teaming up with old mates Hartman and Fonte for a swingin’ house romp guaranteed to set pulses racing chilli emoji. On the A2, “Mobile Craft” fastens uninhibited bass-pressure to nimble percussion and a litany of twisted vocal snippets - speeding across the surface of your eardrums at turbo-charged velocities.

Ushering us further into the Night-Time, B1 “Escuela De La Vida” is a seductive after-hours groover truly brought to life by the sultry vocal stylings of Barcelona’s finest, Andrea. The blissful “Horizon” closes things out - its buoyant bassline striding onwards against a backdrop of dubbed-out stabs, conjuring up hazy, half-remembered visions of Ibiza villa acid trips and eight-hour Hoppetosse closing sets.

Enjoy the beats and stay active… The Night-Time Economy needs YOU!

Suzi is excited to announce its first EP “Too” from NYC based artist Downstairs J who recently released his debut record on Incienso.

Downstairs J has a unique way of using detailed minimalistic sounds that feel organic and sharp at the same time.

His trademark “friendly chilled-out vibe” can be found in the opening and closing tracks of the record; “Soothsayer”’s slight digital-romance vibe gently starts the record ; “Mana4000” and “Orion” tracks reveal a newer straight forward club side of the producer; the A2 track is a tasty tech-house groover with an incredible amount of sharp bleepy details and B1 “Orion” is a playful crossover between house tech and trance elements. While “Symbiosis” ends the record with a warm and constantly growing flame that feels like an everlasting floating momentum.

An overall unique, intimate and adventurous record that rounds up perfectly the very first EP of the label.

The visual artwork has been designed by Klara Troost.

For the sixth release we are pleased to introduce Stefano Cattivera, a talented emerging producer and great DJ selector from Italy.

Two original tracks and a beautiful remix made by Fabio Della Torre (Bosconi Records owner), one of the Minimono duo, already present in our previous releases.

Side A is composed of two original mixes, "Know The Rules" a powerful 4/4 track suitable for any dancefloor with mental and enveloping melodies, and "Break The Rules" a soft and deep tribal track.

The B side is a 45 rpm furrowed by Fabio Della Torre remix of A2 track, evolving it into a micro deep house with a springy and rhythmic bass.

When the frontier between night and day begins to thin, as dancers' eyes fill with a strange emotional haze and lovers' lips grow numb, white flowers bloom away from the city's consuming gaze, flooding across peaceful fields and hills as so many beacons to cling to when entering the mist of dreams. First incursion of longstanding Aus Music and Hypercolour affiliate Tom Demac on Kompakt, 'White Flowers' sees the British producer joining forces with London's Real Lies for a special round of otherworldly after-party soundtracking, melding the elegant, wistful minimalism of Demac's signature productions with Real Lies' lush mix of techno, pop and spoken word.

The three cuts on 'White Flowers' ooze a fine alloy of quick-consumed ecstasy, fresh heartbreak and shivery consolation, sitting on the very cusp of euphoria and vulnerability. The lead-track essays forth into deep, string-laden minimal techno terrains as the languid voice of Kev Kharas adds another dimension to the instrumental picture, making it a classic Kompakt affair in its own right. Pushing into a breaks-heavy, more openly club-ready direction, Demac's 'Felix' further emphasises the groove with a rousing blend of 303 bass and synth-y glitter, before the ambient version of 'White Flowers' tops it all off on a plain melancholic note. An evocative tale of loss and longing, tearful and cheering in equal measure, 'White Flowers' is a track that seeks the very apex of dancefloor emotionality.

For his first solo EP, Tushen Raï designed a record in the form of a colorful patchwork of sounds, a meticulous collage of samples, surrounding noises and synthesizers. Here, Maori percussion dug on field recording discs from the late 60s and 70s meet Indonesian chants recorded on phones and posted anonymously online. A nostalgic yet deeply contemporary testimony to an imagination weakened resulting from the cultural globalization.

With Drums Circles, Tushen Raï wants to reconnect with the adventure novels, from Jules Vernes to Barjavel, which nourished his childhood. Thought out as an ode to the diversity of our cultures, our practices and our beliefs, Drums Circles is a cry in favor of open-mindedness and curiosity. It is an invitation to discovery rather than to conquest.

A humble invitation to embark on a journey and to collective trance.

Musician and visual artist Andy Ash has been around for quite some time and may be considered as a „hidden gem“. With his forthcoming album „All The Colours“, this will change! Andy fuses differnet styles from past to present easily and this teaser 12“ is just an small bit of what will blossom on the album. Andy has worked with vocalists, bringing a new dimension to his music. Whether it is the old school inspired „The sound“ which features vocalist Erik Rico, or the deep and moody „I’m Here“ featuring Liverpool vocalist Amber Kuti, these tracks are designed to be played on the dancefloor and bring people together – this is what House Music has always been about!

Affkt & Felipe Venegas, Nick Curly, Ethyl & Huxley, Premiesku, Daniel Kampf and Negru vs Boola !!

Jay Lumen needs no introduction as he has been important to the tech and techno scene for years now. After several No.1 and Top10 releases on labels like Drumcode, Octopus, Relief, Suara, OFF etc. we are happy to have him back on Noir Music with this fantastic tech stomper "Our Freedom" that has a little bit of everything.The remixes comes from La Fleur and Traumer. Both are among our favorite producers at the moment and we are happy to write that both did an excellent remix job making sure we got fantastic alternative versions here.

Jon Sable returns to In Dust We Trust with three new tracks which bring his love of dub influenced house to the forefront. Starting off the record with the title track, ‘Endorphin Loops’ centres around evolving synths and a heavy low end layered with tripped out synths resulting in an energetic sound for late night dance floors.

On the B side ‘Sleep Suit’, is a rolling chunk of dub influenced house with layers of pad textures and percussive elements that form a heavy yet meditative listen.

‘Soft Focus’ closes out the record featuring atmospheric pads layers over an energetic garage influenced beat forming unique sound with nods to his previous home town of London.

Real J's mini album has reached the surface - the Memory Screen LP is approached with a distinctively different execution of style resulting from a bunch of distorted sonic memories deriving from early childhood until present.

Expect a collection of atmospheric heavy-weight slams with sprinkles of sunshine and experience transitions between heavy drums and haunting industrial feels."

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Following their 2020 collaboration with SNF family member Tilman, German duo Rhode & Brown return to our Seasons Series to deliver four instant classics. Whilst some tracks borrow from the anthemic atmospheres and melodic hooks intrinsic to acid house and trance ('Feels Like Forever (4 AM Mix)'), and others paying tribute to bubbly old school UKG ('Theme For G') and DJ Zinc-inspired bassline melodies ('Safe Crash'). Elswhere, 'Back 2 U' and 'Coast to Coast' take things back to 4x4 with infectious house grooves and blissed-out pads.

Up To You is crunchy, driving folk rock with an irresistible groove. Here on the 7" you'll find the special vinyl only D.J. cut. The B-Side has New Tie Bow on it, file under: deep, spiritual desert electronica. Super psyched to share these two songs with you as part of the journey we go w/ Aiden Ayers in 2022.

Detroit’s ALTON MILLER (KDJ, SOUND SIGNATURE) returns to NOBLE SQUARE with “WHERE DID WE GO WRONG” & “SWEET LOVE". Both are 2 incredibly deep messages to HOUSE MUSIC. Chicago’s RICARDO MIRANDA provides a downtempo remix of “SWEET LOVE” with heavy Moog work. Full color sticker on jacket!

For the 7th release Theory Of Swing welcomes the French duo Groove Boys Project to join the catalogue with their “The Manhattan Soul EP “. Lucas and Alexandre are two talented and devoted guys towards the 90’s house sound. In collaboration with some of their mates Rawaï and Dusty Fingers they created this pure NY house 4 tracker EP that respect at full the concept of the label. “Bring back that magic feel “ .

Written and Produced in the Parisian "Studio 937"and Mastered from St. David at "TOW Records Studio".

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"CCR - Club Culture Rarities" the new record label exclusively dedicated to re-prints of cult and rare 12" taken form Expanded Music's labels.

The 6th release on "CCR - Club Culture Rarities" HORNBOSTEL E.P. 1 originally released on PROGRESSIVE MOTION RECORDS in 1993

Produced by Christian Hornbostel & Mr. Marvin (Virtualmismo, VFR, Tales of Underground, etc.) during their greatest artistic fertility period.
HORNBOSTEL EP1 takes us back to hypnotic grooves and atmospheres built with typical instruments belonging to that music era, such as the mythical Korg M1 and Waldorf Microwave.
A new colored vinyl (blue) release on CCR Club Culture Rarities

bia Records third instalment has arrived with “sonic movements EP”. This ritual is guided by Caribbean producer Trinidadian Deep who delves deep into the spirit of the cosmos with a highly percussive and spacious chords filled EP.

The main track “sonic movements” quickly evolves from rhythm filled percussion to beautiful pads and infectious piano solos. Accompanied by exceptional synth work this track captures the listener attention from start to finish.

On the B-side you will find “sounds and movement” a more stripped down four to the floor big room cut with a vocal shot on top that sends the dancer a float. Short melodic chords are the backbone of this production. Enhanced by a well-balanced percussion placement and synth layering “sounds and movement” taps into the sunset spirit.

“Slow ya thing” as the names states turns the tempo down and makes this record a steady choice for the versatile DJ or music listener. The track drags through multiple emotions and feelings by means of great pads and laidback drums. Piano chords that open the soul remain throughout the entire track.

Back to the A-side Wendel Sield provides a remix to the main cut of the EP. His “Obi rework” functions as a standalone track that minimalistically mimics sections of the main cut creating a deeper vibe. A dirty and playful synth line hypnotizes the listener towards the point of no return.

LVCA digs deep into his Ibiza Sound Machine and extracts beats from touring Mancunians and english-accented residents alike. Marlon & Josh Baker team up with the label for this debut, "triphasic" release.

After the highly acclaimed ‘Positive Vibes’ EP by Orlando Voorn, the Dutchman able to forge links with the Detroit originators thanks to his Midas touch, and abandoned the dancefloor-oriented vibes of ‘Feel Good’ - label head honcho Giuseppe Scarano’s debut EP, including a powerful remix by Chi legend Paul Johnson - and of Soulvibe Inc.’s ‘Inside To Outside’, NICEPEOPLE drops a blissful brand new EP without compromise from veteran US deep house producer Vincent Floyd.

After his releases in the mid-90’s for Dance Mania, Relief and Gherkin Records offshoot Resound Records, it was only in 2014 that original Chicago deep house producer has enjoyed something of a career renaissance with the release of ‘Moonlight Fantasy’ on Rush Hour and, since then, he’s been a man in highly demand.

NICEPEOPLE is glad to welcome his understated but utterly engrossing deep house sound he's made his own since the early days.

‘Music Therapy’ opens up with the mesmerizing house haze of the eponymous track, testament to Floyd's impeccable composition and production skills, that drives us through wonderful dreamy sceneries, to then catapult us into the notably skippy beats and chiming melody lines of ‘What Have We Done?’.
On the flip the infamous Italian producer Nico Lahs, one of the most worldwide appreciated Italian artists of the last ten years, on remix duties, who supplies a more jackin’ version and brings it to the next level adding more emphasis and percussive grit without ever neglecting the melodious goodness.
To close ‘You Never Knew Me’, a deeper track with a sumptuous introspective sound very much in the classic deep house mould of Larry Heard.

Pannonia Noir is an all-Croatian affair: Zarkoff w/some sort of dark jack tracks & Honored Matres w/a style between Europian electro and minimal electronics. Both have a production quality born deep in the Zabreb freak parties. Pic sleeve.

When James Pepper met Riccardo Paffetti (Black Loops) a bromance was quick to bloom. After touring the Berlin-based Italian across Australia, the two soon realised they not only loved each others company but records too.

Following Black Loops maiden trip down under, the dudes stayed in touch and led to Pep crashing on Riccardo’s sofa bed for a week in Berlin. The duo went to work in the studio, brewing up some gems that were released on classy imprints Neovinyl Recordings and Haŵs.

It was on Paffetti’s most recent trip to Oz (well before the world shutdown) that brought about their most anticipated tracks to date. Bunkering down in a Marrickville studio, the cross-continent pairing got up close and personal with some neat hardware. Experimenting with an array of compressors, a TR8 and the Elektron Analog Four MKII ‘Three Drops’ EP was born.

The EP is a lively affair. A rampant message to club folk far and wide. Founded on lo-fi percussion, a crunchy kick and echoed key sections ‘Three Drops’ throws a flurry of punches. Varied combinations of electro, acid and techno rolling together just right. Here we have a welcome jab of adrenaline. You can almost visualise the duo grinning from ear-to-ear, as they bring in each piece of machinery.

'Three Drops’ made its live debut at Pepper’s recent Boiler Room in Sydney and has since taken the interwebs by storm. Hundred’s of ID requests later and the time is right to share this gem as the clubs open back up across the globe.

The B side and new single has arrived in ‘Arp Love’. A frantically beautiful dose of techno. Soaring risers make way for pulsating chords and shimmering TR8 patterns, as we’re led deep into a clubby rabbit hole. In signature Black Loops style, a spoken word sample on the disappointment of love breaks the piece in two.

For a burgeoning Sydney producer like Pep it must be truly amazing to co-write alongside Riccardo - an artist who’s clocked tens of millions of streams worldwide, claimed Deep House Artist of The Year (2017) via Traxsouce plus released weaponry on revered labels such as Shall Not Fade, Toy Tonics, Gruuv and Good Ratio.

We’re grateful James Pepper and Black Loops got together. These two on tracks makes sense.

Memento catalogue number 046 will be the first release of the label for 2022, a solid way to celebrate its sixteenth birthday.

Dj Rocca is a veteran Italian producer whose first releases came out in the late 90s, ad drum&bass and breakbeat cuts under the moniker Maffia Soundsystem, representing the legendary Italian club withe same name.

His four tracks for Memento are dance floor essentials grooves with a fine arrangement and an exquisite sonic flavour. Blending together retro drums and futuristic synth lines, dj Rocca has achieved to bring on vinyl a touch of freshness with a super organic arrangement.
A massive E.P. with brighter moments and darker excursions, bounded by a deep clubbing awareness.

We’ve been loving underground UK house hero Mark E for time so it’s a great pleasure to welcome him to Delusions Of Grandeur for his debut release for the label. With killer edits and sublime releases on esteemed labels such as Running Back, Golf Channel, Ghostly/Spectral and his own MERC, Mark E has crafted a distinct and original sound that is uniquely blue collar and utilitarian classic, deep house, with a tinge of disco warmth.

The Leaning Into The Light EP has more an LP feel and is definitely one for the heads, taking us on a deep trip across five stunning and expansive productions which will leave you well and truly spellbound. From the opener Swimming Through A Diamond with its raw and minimal groove, glacial FM electric Piano and naive synth melodies you know you’re in for a real deep treat with what’s to come. Compact Object treads a similarly subtle yet captivating path with a stripped back groove and entrancing synth pads and stabs which intertwine and bounce off of each other like light refracting through a prism.

Heartaches loops up a live electric bassline and jazzy piano chords to brilliant effect, creating a blissed out mood and feeling of being suspended in the air, at once muted, otherworldly and contemplative. The title track follows taking us deeper still with majestic chords and a tone palette which calls to mind Larry Heard and the inimitable sounds of Black Dog, B12 and the golden era of ambient techno and IDM. Closing out this incredible collection of tracks we have Mirrored Cube, another example of Mark E’s mastery of his craft, everything sitting perfectly in its own space and perfect pace rewarding you with its simple beauty.

Mark E also created the original artwork for this release.

‘Pushing On’ released in 2014 by Oliver Dollar & Jimi Jules remains a house staple, staying at Beatport’s #1 spot for over four weeks when it was first released, and recently achieving silver certification in the UK. A record house-heads know and love, this special 12” package offers a rare chance to get the cross-over hit on wax. Kicking off on the A-side is the beloved, club-ready original, alongside the stripped-back Dub version, that brings extra focus to the track’s irresistibly deep bassline form start to finish. Opening the B-side, Jesse Rose’s ‘Live From The Villa’ Remix enlists melodic keys and a mellow chill, contributing towards the remix’s Balearic feel. Finally, Tchami comes through with a bouncier, clubbier mix, ready for the dancefloor.

Iceland's Thule offshoot label 66 Degrees was a vital label back in the day. After a 20-year hiatus, it came back strong in August and now follows up quickly with a second superb EP. This one is a carefully curated various artists collection that pulls together some local house anthems new and old. Ozy's 'Sequential Dub' is a super smooth deep house number with lush chord work. Sanasol brings heavier, more raw house drums and grinding bass that will get floors in a sweat. Oz Artists mixes up a raw, mechanical groove with balmy, dreamy pads up top to make for something utterly compelling on 'Atomox; while last of all Terry Cummingz pays homage to dusty Windy City house on his perfectly lo-fi 'Cherry Bon Bon. Classy business for sure.

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As internationally renowned DJ and producer, UK dance pioneer SASHA doesn't need much of an introduction - he's been busy revamping genre expectations since the late 80s and became famous through a plethora of musical endeavours, from residencies at legendary clubs such as The Hacienda, Shelley's and Renaissance to an era-defining DJ partnership with John Digweed in the 90s or his solo studio efforts that include remixes for The XX, Pet Shop Boys, Foals, GusGus, Madonna and countless other stars.

SASHA's peerless command of dance floor sensibilities is on full display with OUT OF TIME, his stunning debut entry to the Kompakt catalogue: it's a perfectly executed slice of prime time bliss, navigating emotional thrust and propulsive beats with the effortless style that is a hallmark of true champions in the field.

Refined with the stirring vocals of singer POLIÇA, the cut already shapes up to become a future favorite for ambitious playlists, serving sweaty clubbing realness with an opulent side of melodic sophistication.

Dutch selector PATRICE BÄUMEL totally gets it and rearranges the track as a suitably stomping, minimalistic banger - while keeping tabs on the emotional source code that it first came with. Together with a simple, yet effective instrumental verison of the original, it's an well-rounded package that will find its fans all across the electronic spectrum.

After learning her craft at an after-hours club in her hometown of Santiago de Chile, a pivotal move to Milan at the end of 2015 proved to be the ticket that would propel Paula Tape into the European club circuit. Six years later Paula has made a name for herself as a purveyor of eclectic selections, stomping Italo beats, percussive balearic excursions and synth-heavy rarities, both through her international DJ sets and shows on Worldwide FM and Milan’s Radio Raheem.

With two EPs under her belt via Alzaya & SOBO, collaborations with Project Pablo, Tornado Wallace & Elias Mazian to boot, and standout singles on Permanent Vacation, Ransom Note Records and Rhythm Section International’s highly regarded 2020 ‘SHOUTS’ compilation, we welcome the announcement of a knockout four-tracker from the Chilean producer on the same Peckham-based label. In the last 12 months she’s taken the Mixmag Lab & Boiler Room by storm, and with a slew of international tour dates and forthcoming releases lined up, 2021 looks set to be Paula’s year.

“When I started working on the Astroturismo EP I didn't know the music I was writing was going to shape into an EP. Finalizing the first track "Body Nature" helped me a lot to orientate the correct use of all the music I have been producing during the lockdown months and Rhythm Section team was constantly supporting me to make me feel free to explore musically without needing to stick to club music. "Body Nature embodies strong energies, in a very personal way: I noted down those silly lyrics and kept singing the melody in my head for days, in the end, that drove me to create a groove that would work and transfer the mood I was feeling. This track is about feeling relief with dancing, whether in a private moment like I did in those days or in a public space, few easy moves to trigger positive energy and improve your emotional state.” ~ Paula

After Scruscru’s iconic 5th black label release the Russian groove specialist is back presenting a solid six-tracker ranging from slow paced, cocktail sipping beach tunes to scruniversal, dance §oor-¦lling, Jazz infused compositions. A worthy successor to his previous release on Limited White Label the record releases just in time for the summer to bring peace and harmony from his studio to every spot with a deck!

Hot on the heels of our first ever vinyl release, Lisztomania Records is very happy to present LISZTWAX002, 'Dobro' LP by Iner.

Kicking off this 6-track plate is 'Vesna', a laid-back blend of deep house rhythms, trip-hop like riffs and sultry vocal samples: an afterhours classic in the making.

Following straight on from 'Vesna' and adding to the chilled atmosphere is 'Gudi Gudi', a unique and clever fusion of pianos, synths, subtly layered and twisted vocal samples, and lashings of sub bass.

Finishing off the A side is disco-house jam 'Uslada', which incorporates styles from around the world and roots then in place with a throbbing house beat and bassline: the perfect end to the A side, leaving you curious and ready for more on the B.

Heading things up on the flip is 'Vezhlivii Losos''. With a big build into an enigmatic and almost classic sounding house trip, 'Vezhlivii Losos'' is sure to whip the crowd into a frenzy.

Providing more of the same but with a contemporary sound, 'Svisloch' is a pounding, rhythmic deep house ride featuring a mesmerizing synth hook and a bassline to match.

Completing the disc is 'Fallstreak Hole', a hands-in-the-air house groove with an unforgettable synth loop, luscious vocal samples and a beat that won’t stop: the perfect end to an anthemic LP!

In anticipation of Kerri Chandler’s forthcoming album Spaces and Places, his first in 14 years, that sees the New Jersey legend celebrating club and soundsystem culture by recording, writing and performing a track in twenty-two of the worlds most distinguished nightclubs, Kaoz Theory drop the third in a series of vinyl album samplers.

Sampler 3, another stunning gatefold, double 12 inch package sees Kerri place himself front and centre in six more of the best clubs the world has to offer. Setting up shop in the dancefloor meccas that are DC10, Industria, Basic Club, Sir Henrys, Club Qu and Barbarellas, Kerri bottles up the atmosphere, euphoria and vibe that each hallowed spot nurtures, in a way that only he knows how. Trademark precision, packed with soul and delivered with a weighty bottom end, this is Kerri Chandler of the highest order.

UK label Dawn State continue their hot streak this summer with further eclectic moods for the dance floor and beyond. On the tools for the fifth outing on the label is KIDWHO, a blossoming talent who through the last years whilst enduring the pandemic found light by burying himself in his studio experiencing new creative flows. The “Warez House” EP varies in tastes, similar to the highs and lows of the times that just passed us by.

Diving into the deep end is the title track, “Warez House”, loopy and hypnotic, swaying between shades of low end leaned house and techno. Off kilter synths and pads maneuver their way around the driving force of the track. “It came together layer by layer, eventually turning into a dense (and at times, unruly!) groove. A final touch
of atmospherics from an old Roland ROMpler and the track was done - bar a generous helping hand in mixdown from Joel Kane (who also turned out a heads-down dub version which might make an appearance!).”

Leaning in a more hazy direction is the blissful cruiser, “Leploop Lagoon”, a deep and emotive vibe crafted especially for the early mornings. A sophisticated deep house energy from the talented producer. “‘Leploop Lagoon’ is the oldest track on the EP, a cleaned-up version of a rough jam I made around four years back. It takes its name from the Leploop, a quirky semi-modular analogue groovebox of sorts, hand-built in Italy. A very unique and unpredictable machine, it’s on bass duties here as well as providing some percussion sounds via the MPC sampler.”

On the flip side lies “Spectral Pattern”, and it packs a certain punch. The rolling arrangement converses in harmony with icy hi-hats that flash in and out teasing the energy, all of the elements having space to breathe and work their magic.“‘Spectral Pattern’ came together quickly one very productive weekend in the studio last year. It developed from the bass sequence, which comes from a Yamaha TG-33, an unassuming 80s digital synth known for its glassy mix of ROM samples and FM tones - very New Age sounding, or 90s computer game soundtracks. But when you strip it back to basics, it punches hard in the low-end.”

Slipping on to the B side is a five minute transcendental trip, offering yet another series of textures to this otherworldly EP. The final track “At Least We Hav Music” is an ethereal soundscape waiting to be explored, wandering amongst ambient realms throughout. “The label was keen to include an ambient track on the release, and I wanted to record something specially for them. At first I had in mind something droning and melancholic, but after a few experiments with cassette
loops and reverb pedals this was the one that stood out. It was recorded during one of the lockdowns, and I guess I needed to create something that sounded more hopeful than brooding. I messaged DS boss Tom Haus with a rough version, and we went on to have a grumble about the gloomy state of things, locked-down in our respective cities and missing friends, family, activities… At some point I wrote ‘at least we have music’ - and almost as soon as I had sent it I knew I had found the track’s title. I’m very lucky to have had my home studio as a refuge through the long months of lockdown, and I’m honoured to have the chance share some of my output from this period on this record.”
KIDWHO fitting the Dawn State ethos to a tee here as they set up shop for what looks to be another fantastic release. “Each of these tracks came about in quite different ways. Like many creative people, I had moments of struggle during the pandemic, where the lack of variety and day-to-day stimulation lead to periods of writer’s block, and so I used those times to focus on smaller, more manageable projects such as making synth patches, recording sounds and and throwing together short loops in my samplers for later use. A number of
these short loops eventually laid the foundations for title track ‘Warez House’. Big thanks to Dawn State, Joel Kane, El Choop and everyone else who has helped make this happen.” -

KIDWHO

Underwater deepness from Levon Vincent on Novel Sound, 3 beats to the bar and 180g pressing

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Mysterious artist again on BAL... vinyl only!