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After previously releasing Starship Commander Woooo Woooo's - Mastership LP, Left Ear Records have continued excavating the archives of the artist more formally known as Omer Coleman Jr. The result is two handpicked mid 80's instrumentals salvaged from the original master tapes, as well as an extended vocal edit on the flip for good measure.
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After laying his alter ego to rest Omer made a handful of electronic releases on his own Kansas based 'Remo' label. Of these releases Left Ear has selected their two favourite instrumentals: 'Lovin 'Babe' Sure Is Fun' and 'So Good'. 'Lovin 'Babe' Sure Is Fun' was originally released in '85 and was created to celebrate a time in America where 'the economy was good, people were happy and love was in the air', the essence of which Omer captured using his Roland 808 and 303 in what may best be described as Acid-Boogie. 'So Good' on the other hand is a sensual downtempo cut shaped with heavy-bass, telephone samples and guitar solos that conjures images of late Night Rendezvous and compromising scenarios.

Robot 84 returns with another set of killer balearic inspired reworkings.'These Drums' opens up the e.p. layering drum loops and bongo fills with dubbed out keys, brooding pads and afro vocals. The A2, all the more cosmic yet club ready in its nature, marries a powerful bassline and captivating kick pattern with some space echo synthwork, before those epic toms and vocal chants ring out.On the flip side, 'Long Hot' is exactly that....a smoldering, soulful, slow jam rework to ride off into the sunset to.

The producer crew around footjob completes catalogue number 12 with the first ever label-sampler, highlighting their love for a variety of styles. Le Rubrique starts the journey with an afro disco banger, followed by a funky piano piece from Phonk D and the jazz formation Triorität for all the old school lovers out there. The flipside continues with an extraordinary dancefloor filler by Lukas Lehmann and the label's own supergroup Pallaspeople. On the last track Sascha Ciminiera takes us into the deepness of meditative house music with a sexy sax line. You better cop that!

Dj Rou & Lite Orkestra Proves To Be One Of Those Original, Eclectic And Interesting Projects For The Musical Research Of The Current Scene.

They Got To Know Each Other In The Summer Of 2014 And A Character Affinity Was Born Immediately, Later Transformed Into A Very Strong Artistic Empathy, So Much So That In The Immediate Future They Decided To Meet Often Between Bologna And Verona For Jam Sessions, Sharing Ideas.

In The Summer Of 2017, Cognitiva Records, Label Runned By Sofatalk, Became Aware Of The Project And Decided Without Hesitating To Press 1,2,3, Original Tracks Of The Release the Ambassador's Way Ep'.

The Compositions Are A Combination Of The Electronic Drums Of Dj Rou (mpc, Korg Electribe And Other Gears), The Contrabass And The Guitar Of Lachi + Thomaspizzini, Better Known As Lite Orkestra.

The Result Is A Hybrid Exuberance Between Jazz, Afro And The Experimental Flow That Derives From The Roots Of The Jam Sessions.

vinyl 12' COLOURED BLUE / hand-numbered 500 copies limited edition

The undisputed one man army returns to Bordello A Parigi with an adventurous tour through the history of his beloved sports club!

'Shine (This Is It)' is the first single from Soul Clap's self-titled second album that features legendary vocalist Nona Hendryx. After meeting Charles and Eli when all playing at LA party institution A Club Called Rhonda this happened. Nona Hendryx is an original member of the trio Labelle who's smash single "Lady Marmalade" is a timeless classic. Her solo singles "Transformation" and "Do What You Wanna Do" from the 80's are equally prolific to her work as a back-up vocalist for a laundry list of legendary acts including Parliament-Funkadelic, Talking Heads and Peter Gabriel. There is magic contained in 'Shine (This Is It)' and the strength in Hendryx's vocal empowers our sprits and moves us on the dancefloor. Midnight Magic's Morgan Wiley delivers an outstanding keyboard solo and fellow bandmate Jason Disu teams up with Kali Rodriguez and No Regular Play's Greg Paulus to form the Soul Clap horn section. Taking the magical vocals, horns and keyboard solo from the original, Ray Mang gives it a latin house twist adding an elevating Rhodes motif, bass and battery. Presented here in three versions on 180gram vinyl.

The 'Change' EP is the latest solo release from Lavvy Levan, four tracks that seamlessly appeal to the head, heart and soul - and not forgetting the feet. The 'Change' EP see's Lavvy continuing to stretch out, explore, search and cement his place in the House Music family. The title track offers a frenzied filter-led groove, taking Disco influenced House to a new level - a sure-fire feel-good dance floor monster.

'Hurt' takes a more laid back direction, laced with infectious vocals, scattered breakbeats and a summer-laden vibe that will please a happy soulful crowd.

'Mess' moves toward the avant-garde, with soaring sci-fi pads and a masterful sub-bass. Striking and slightly heavier than Lavvy's usual style. One not to be taken lightly.

... and finally 'Peace' is a rich, deep and rather emotive track with heart-wrenching chords and a driving bassline - this is Lavvy delivering some his most personal and expansive work yet.

Smoove & Turrell's second single outing from their album 'Mount Pleasant' is a double helping of up-tempo dancers for those that like to shake it...

Never one's to stop experimenting and pushing their musical boundaries, this single is a perfect example of exactly that, featuring two tracks with massively contrasting styles but with a quality of song writing and production that these guys have got down to a fine art in their years together.

'I Feel Alive' is a tasty electro disco cut inspired by a hedonistic night in Paris. It's the perfect blend of Smoove's trademark groovy productions with Turrell's sweet tones and honest relatable lyricism. Keys man - Mike Porter gets a chance to engage the arpeggiator function on his synth collection as he and the rest of the band create a host of spacey sounds to form the backdrop of this catchy number.

On the B side is 'Mr Hyde' - a beast of a track that opens with energetic live drums and a memorable guitar riff that form the backbone of a rocking tune that sees John Turrell manically singing through a distortion effect delivering the lines "I'm Jekyll and baby you need to hide" in a suitably menacing style...

Fusing garage rock, psyche, northern soul and pop sensibilities it's a Frankenstein's monster of a track that works on multiple levels with the lyrical subject matter.

Originally Released In 1983 Stop Bajon (primavera) Became A Favourite In Rimini Discotheques, Balearic Islands And Even Chicago During The Early House Days.

It Was An Anthem On What Went On To Become The Italo Disco Movement. The Vocal Mix Is Still Revered And Played To This Day By Dj's Such As Dj Harvey At His Mercury Rising Night At Pikes, Ibiza. This Special Limited Edition Release From Best Record Italy Features For The First Time The Original Acapellas (tracked Down During Tape Restoration) Plus The Song Stadera That Was Available Only On The First Italian Pressing And Of Course The Original Extended Club Vocal And Instrumental.

Repress

A compilation of 4 tracks / 4 artists. All originally released by Borft 1996 - 1998. *Re-mastered by Andrea Merlini Nov. 2017 *Label design Ola Bergman

A classic slice of Philadelphia funk from People's Choice, officially remastered and reissued for 2018.

'Here We Go Again' is a definitive, feel-good disco stomper combining a full frontal bassline, infectious keys and staccato guitar licks that effortlessly build and build throughout the track. Cries of 'Here We Go Again' ring out at it's peak epitomising the feeling that this groove could last forever.

Keeping up that perpetual good time groove the B side houses the mighty 'Jam, Jam, Jam (All Night Long)'. A track doused in the funk, from the rugged vocals to the addictive hooks, it'll worm it's way into your head for weeks.

Disco Deviance continue to unearth those secret DJ weapons that will really set your dance floor on fire.
For this latest edition they invite youthful crate diggers SHMLSS from the vibrant Amsterdam scene to deliver two cut-up gems of the very highest order.

Both tracks are lovingly edited and beautifully re-mastered.

By the time the Jungle Brothers rapped about it in 1988, House Music had been bumping in NYC Clubs for years. Even though the genre would go on to become a global phenomenon, House music had humble beginnings in predominantly gay and black clubs in Chicago. Musically, House Music was inspired
by the eclectic dance records played by DJs Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy at Clubs like The Warehouse' and Muzik Box'. With a growing club scene, labels like Trax Records and DJ
International played a major role in the development of the genre. Founded in 1984, Trax was an important outlet for house music in its early days, releasing many classics including "No Way
Back" by Adonis, Larry Heard's "Can You Feel It," and the first so-called house anthem in 1986, "Move Your Body" by Marshall Jefferson. This latter tune gave a massive boost to house music,
extending recognition of the genre outside of Chicago. Adonis recorded many innovative and influential dance tracks. Born and raised on the West Side of Chicago, Adonis was introduced to music at a young age. He played bass guitar with several jazz and funk bands and was eventually introduced to House music by Gary B. After listening to Jesse Saunders' "On and On", Adonis felt the drive to make better-produced music than what he had heard and began recording. Despite his formal training and lack of clubbing experience, Adonis made waves on the ancefloor when he recorded several of the best Chicago house singles of the 1980s, including "No Way Back," "Do It Properly" and "We're Rockin' Down the House." He was 19 years old when he made the dystopian classic "No Way Back," one of Chicago house music's most iconic tracks. "No Way Back" was a smash hit for the Trax label, according to some estimates, the single sold over 100,000 copies. The lyrics —"Release my soul / I've lost control / Too far gone / Ain't no way back" — seemed to perfectly encapsulate the feeling of being lost in music with no ay out. Adonis' cold, minimalist vocal delivery — no ornamentation, or obvious emotion — made "No Way Back" sound effortlessly cool, and utterly terrifying. The stripped-down track, devoid of extraneous flourishes, still
sounds ruthlessly modern.

Awanto 3 and Meditation Tunnel appear on the latest Blitz, DJ Tennis' ongoing, limited, vinyl-only series. These colourful records sometimes pop-up around Life and Death showcases, often featuring non-standard cuts + off-kilter attitudes.

Dekmantel affiliate, Awanto 3 offers-up an infectious after-party gem, with "The Phone We Call It." Slow-burning cosmic keyboards pair with elements of Detroit techno and a subtle wink to RDJ's masterstroke, Xtal.

The flip contains a killer from Meditation Tunnel, the newly-birthed dance project from The Rapture's Luke Jenner. La La La is a Blitz future-classic. Syncopated bass guitar, crusty synthetic strings and the purest of vocal performances - Blitz #2 is one to remember.

The mythical Liquid Pegasus returns - this time on Clandestine Boogie, firmly setting out his stall as one of the best around when it comes to modern synth boogie.
'Makin It Hot' opens up proceedings, synth stabs and squelchy basslines a plenty, married with layers of intricate melodies and a vocoder transported straight from the 80's. Matt Hughes takes on remix duties converting that squelchy bass synth into a more straight up funk bass guitar, adding shuffling high hats and weaving in a little jazz flute for added effect.
On the flip side it's prime low rider cruising courtesy of 'Sparkle´ combining a full-bodied bass, cosmic pads and woozy synth flurries to create a soundtrack perfect for late night coasting. To close out the e.p. Dave Allison adds his own sparkle to the track, upping the tempo, adding a range of hazy arps and sweeping synthesis alongside a perfectly executed bass breakdown, taking 'Sparkle' from midnight cruiser to boogie bomb.

R&S proudly presents 'Warmth' the extraordinary new album from critically acclaimed New York based duo Blondes AKA Sam Haar and Zach Steinman whose ten tracks of mesmerising, ever shifting rhythmic workouts percolate alongside contemporaries such as Levon Vincent, Joey Anderson and Donato Dozzy.
A decade into their musical relationship, the duo continue to find inspiration through hardware instrumentation and improvisation. Haar and Steinmsan's intense live performances on sound systems throughout Europe and US for 2013's 'Swisher' LP and beyond traversed nightclubs, festivals, art museums and DIY spaces serving to generate a wealth of material album to be distilled into this album.
'Warmth' finds them further stripping away extraneous elements, pushing their percussive framework to the forefront. The result is lysergic techno fused with Blondes' characteristic synth-work and atmospherics.
After parting company with their previous label, the highly respected RVNG Intl. label, the duo find a natural home as part of R&S's storied alumni as they explain:
'Having released on RVNG for years, we had wanted to move in the direction of releasing on a more dance music focused label. RVNG has established itself in the world of experimental music and reissuing overlooked records from the past, and we both (RVNG and Blondes) thought it would be immensely exciting for us to release this new record with R&S'
It's fair to say that Blondes' characteristic hypnotic synth figures, pulsing club ready rhythms and gritty off-kilter sensibility have never felt as fully realised and timely as on 'Warmth'- their most significant and weighty record to date.

Do yourself a favour and dance across the floor when listening to the new Jacob Korn-record, aptly titled Son Of GX. The music is heavily based on the good old Yamaha Electone Organ. The home organ for the world's gentlemen was modified by Jacob himself and is now an integral part of his studio. As you'll hear it on the EP, it injects a decent dose of fun into Jacob's vision of House music. At least, you will instantly notice that when listening to Singlefinger Chord, a track that conquers the floor with its Disco elements. Rumours say that Jacob's cat toddled on his poor man's Yamaha CS80 when producing Cats On Organs. If that's true, the cat provided an irresistible hook to an already slamming, Italo-inspired track. Son Of GX is every bit as compelling as the first two tracks with its synth trumpet glory while the slighty darker Fun Blocks sustains us with heavy percussion works straight out of the Yamaha Electone Organ. On top, you'll get a remix for Singlefinger Chord by New York's Jacques Renault (Let's Play House) as digital bonus.

It's been a while since Marcello Giordani last release.Now the man who powerfully relaunch the Italo sound in 2008 with the acclaimed blog Italo Deviance is back on the scene after 2 years of hard work and research into the deepest and obscure Italo sound. This 6 tracks LP travel through again into the unique sound of the early 80's Italo Disco built with spacey analog sounds, some cheesy atmospheres and a touch of primitive Trance chords. Marcello's taste is very clear and specific when we speak about Electronic Disco and this LP is totally inspired by artists like Farina/Rago, Sangy, Alexander Robotnick, Alessandro Novaga, Doris Norton and also from his experience collecting and playing this shit during the last 20 years.If you want to give a name to the style of this LP, call it 'Organic Italo'.

The PPA duo outta London is back with another burning hot 7inch on GAMM. Just like on the first 7" they go for two rare Jazz-funk tracks where they not only rework the originals but also add their own instrumentation on top. Song For You (by Popcorn) got a real nice boogie funk feel and sounds like an early 80's production from the UK even though its actually a rare Florida production. Green Machine is Jazz-funk original by O'Donel Levy but now re-tweaked and with vintage clavinet and percussion added over the original track. Another PPA home run !!

Into the Light continues its journey to unearth and update overlooked Greek music. This time focuses on a smooth, warm, youthful yet intelligent work that finds effortlessly its place in the tiny Greek electronic scene of the mid 90's.
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"The Nireus Years" is a rare selection of eight unheard home recordings produced between 1995 and 1997 by the then 16-year old Angelo Ioakimoglu in Athens. The album encompasses his most special productions ranging from bucolic new age to dubbed out midi electronics, jazzy r&b to Mediterranean ambient trance!

Angelo was born and raised in Zografou area of Greece's capital in 1981. It was there where his father had a typical 80's electronic lab and it was that specific environment where Angelo spent most of early childhood. A first attraction for electronic musical equipment was developed that very soon became a passion for hunting down used pieces of gear soon to form the basis of his well equipped bedroom setup.

During his teens, his connection with music was either practicing the piano at home or listening to the most recent dance hits at his uncle's place who happened to be a professional DJ. Big part of Angelo's demos around that period is driven by those two aforementioned worlds. But there were moments of escape. Moments where the music went for the unexpected. Leaving the producer following a solitary path where he could express his teenage dreams and fantasies...through extensive midi programming, live keyboards mimicking string, brass and steel instruments and sampled portions of his live percussion burst.

Angelo's work, which can sometimes seem naive or surrealistic, is supported by his unique and surprisingly energetic approach, one that gives us the courage to continue something different.

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Volume 5 in Disco Boogie Classics series 4 killer grooves re worked and suped up into dj friendly mixes.
DJ Support:
The Reflex / Frank Booker / Dave Jarvis (Moton) / Yam who / CC Disco & More.

A A1 | Dance [Move ya Body]

To some of you, Fiero will need no introduction, the Colombian via New York analog synth wizard has released some of the most highly sought after proper disco music this side of 1978. Here is his first time on Giallo Disco, with his darkest compositions yet. Hot flanged pads, detuned basslines, 606 madness, space choirs, it's all here. Imagine if Goblin and / or Stefano Mainetti did a New Beat tribute to Carpenter and you'd be getting warm. You've fallen, it's rising from the swamp, and you can't get away... Amazing!! Art by Eric A Lee.

An addendum horrificata to the fantastic LP, Haex-Hrll AKA DJ Overdose returns from the nether regions of space with a louder dancefloor cut of sleeper hit 'North Of Warren' accompanied by witchy and dread filled extras. Remixes are provided by label heads Antoni Maiovvi who takes Test Tube Babies from the 'Further From The Truth' LP into tripped out waters and Vercetti Technicolor, who reimagines 'North Of Warren' for blood-soaked 90s Hollywood vampires. Brand new master by Brassica! Art by Eric A. Lee.

We're very happy to welcome aboard new imprint Back To The Balearics

It's a label on a mission to uncover music with significance, special sounds that can make a moment out of nothing.
In an increasingly fast and disposable world the need for such moments is more important than ever.

The first release, by Belfast's MARICOPA, perfectly defines that sound. His electronic tracks blend naïve beauty with emotional depth in a sonic landscape devoid of all the usual musical clichés of dance music.
Back To The Balearics is a journey to nowhere in particular with plenty of musical stop overs on the way.

We hope you will take the trip...

Continuing a geological Journey, Rings Around Saturn (AKA Dan White) returns with part 2 of his Erosion series.Â
Dreamy pads and arpeggiated synth patterns weave throughout hypnotic rhythms.
3 tracks spanning from Ambient to Techno.Â

Brazilian born producer and self-confessed 'studio freak' TERR will be making her debut with 'Have You Ever' on Permanent Vacation this March. She found recognition with her creative, quirky electronica productions, said to be heavily influenced by her use of analog gear, her sound is a combination of techno, house and disco with futuristic textures and elements. Throwback disco meets techno, alongside a scintillating synth in 'Have Your Ever', not forgetting the mesmerising robotic female vocal hook. A thunderous kick drum bass line combo takes the dub version into a more late-night dance edit of the original. Hauntingly cinematic with its hook line, 'Memoir' hints on some intergalactic synthetic inspiration, which builds into a nearly disco-esque breakdown. This track lends well to roll into 'Twenty Thousand Leagues' - metallic and bubbling with its multi-layered textures. Its delicate and finely tuned.

Limited repress - act quick!

WLDV returns to Giallo Disco with their unique brand of Zombified Splat-alo. Four brand new tracks from the Basque DJ and producer taking in certified doom and club bangers alike. The decayed remnants of old churches, of countless unofficial Dawn Of The Dead sequels. Gore, disco pow(d)er, summer dresses soaked in blood. Stop screaming, grab the fire axe baby! Art by Eric A. Lee.

George Feely is probably one of the busiest and most diligent DJ's in Dublin — if not in Ireland — with residencies, club shows and festival bookings coming thick and fast. We are very proud to announce the Vinyl-release of his 4 Track Disco/ FunkyHouse Apache 909 EP, which previously only appeared digitally on Re-Play Records. The magical EP includes 4 Outstanding Productions: 'Apache 909', 'Shame on an Interlude', 'Halfway Crooks' and his 'Keep It Up Funky Mix' of De La Soul's 1991 Track 'A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays'' which has already cracked 80.000 klicks on social networks .

We offer you four peak-time bangers in a limited issue —so you better don't sleep on this one!

limited pressing on blue splatter vinyl

For his second release, House Running proposes a new various artists EP with Hyas, Chinau & D-Nite on the bill. Hyas opens this EP with two tracks that blended 909 hats and disco loops that will remind you the 90's house music spirit. Chinau brings the sun with his smooth and funky track and D-Nite closes this Ep with a percussive and acid track to bring us in the deepness.

Four Tracks that have been in heavy rotation here at the P.P. Headquarters for a while now. On the stick - for every gig. Finally pressed on vinyl for public use. We are happy to introduce to you our new label artist Møzaika with this amazing 4 track EP. Enjoy!

This second half of 2017 Quintessentials will offer a lot of south american music. Like from our long time friend and regular guest Soul of Hex! Hailing from Tijuana, Soul Of Hex (also know as Sebastien Vorhaus) has a rich, nuanced and grainy style with an authenticity that's closer in sound to vintage Detroit or New York pastures, despite his Mexican heritage. Busy DJing, producing and running his own label Vicario LTD, Soul of Hex is a driving force in the Mexican scene. His new Helipop EP offers different styles like a downbeat intro, a deep bassy rough house cut (Helipop) plus 2 back to oldschool rave/warehouse tunes not afraid using some uplifting pianos, catchy vocals and deep basslines. House music all night long!

"Aside from his project with Leon Vynehall as Laszlo Dancehall, A1B returns back to his solo project with a 4 track 12" of spliced sample driven house. Made with love, the music for kings and queens of the dance floor."

"THE BIG SCORE": A stellar HOUSE JAZZ FUNK'D journey into the mind of none other than BOO WILLIAMS of SJU MUZIC. BOO taps into a cerebral action chase scene of the mind with additional percussion from GLENN UNDERGROUND, who also provides another interpretation on the flip!

Allez les presales! Everybody's favourite Parisian party fiends are back, polishing up another batch of patchy pound bin finds and not-on-Discogs delights for your next summer soirée. Putting their orange-eagle eyes to good use, the LYO crew have trawled the crates of Europe and beyond for this sunkissed set, working the scalpel to the max to pack the dancefloor in arms aloft ecstasy. Our party starts with the kwaito groove of 'Avidiyo'', a killer bit of late 80's Afro-action boasting synth marimba, alien bass blasts and life affirming vocal chants. Not only is this cut moving in the ants-in-your-pants/dancing-like-a-madman sense, but its Sting-on-safari emotion and clarinet solo could bring a tear to a glass eye. Cartwheeling between aspirational jazz-funk and afro-cosmic, 'Yanga Mbiwaa' makes its way to the heart of the party like a bewildered Parisian at an Ivorian wedding. As tumbling toms rumble like thunder on the Serengeti, an oddball exotica chant encourages the nearby wildlife to shake a tail-feather to the Club Tropicana guitars and buzzing synthbass. At last you have something to keep Quantum Jump's 'Lone Ranger' company! Last but not least comes 'Autoradio', a very well mannered monsieur living the French highlife by the sea and sun of the Mediterranean coast. Effervescent Afrobeat guitars and swooning sax dance over a rolling rhythm section of buoyant bass and 80s percussion, while a spoken vocal drawls in your direction and the girls ask if you're ok. It's only when the pinging, ringing, madly modulated bass breakdown bounds through your surroundings that you'll wonder who slipped what in your drink...