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SVET(Light in Russian) was established to release dubby-influenced music from a vast pool of artists, with whom MAYAK has connected during past four years. Our first release is a various artist compilation from unique musicians across the globe.
While the A-side(from veterans) is quite moody and not that straightforward, B-side (from newcomers) is ready to rock dancefloors without any concerns.
- A1: Muriel - Alton & Eddie
- A2: Dearest Darling - Jiving Juniors
- A3: Are You Mine - The Echoes & Celestials
- A4: Dearest Beverley - Jimmy Cliff
- A5: Send Me - Keith & Enid
- A6: Midnight Love - The Downbeats
- A7: Til The End Of Time - Chuck & Dobby
- B1: Album Of Memory - The Mellowlarks
- B2: True Love - Horthens & Stranger
- B3: Diamonds & Pearls - Dobby Dobson
- B4: I'm Going Back - The Charmers
- B5: Pleading For Mercy - The Blues Busters
- B6: Do You Know - Owen & Millie
- B7: Heavenly Angel - Laurel Aitken
A collection of Jamaican doo wop & R&B records taken from the late 50s and early 60s. These records represent a period in which soundsystems were just starting to dominate the island, with Duke Reid and Sir Coxsone stepping up their rivalry by beginning to make and release their own records rather than rely on US imports for use in their dances. Many of these records are definitely more-or-less imitations of the American records, as the uniquely Jamaican ska sound was yet to take hold - however many of the future stars of ska, rocksteady and reggae were beginning to cut their teeth in the industry on these records, incl. Jimmy Cliff, Derrick Harriott, Alton Ellis and more, and they provide a unique view into the fledgling independent record industry culture in Jamaica that would prove to be unbelievably proflific and unparalleled for an island of it's size.
As A Part Of Berlins After-hours Club And Art Space Sisyphos, The Label Sisyphon Is A PlatformFor Musicians / Producers And Combines The Hedonistic Wild-life Of The Club And The Impulsive Sets Of Its Resident And Guest Djs. Sisyphos Reflects The Diy Principles And Alternative Lifestyles Of The Owners, Team Members And Artists Who Created And Continue To Re-invent The Club.
The seventh volume of Drumcode's annual A-Sides compilation hits with no less than 10 debuts for the label, with Charlotte de Witte, ANNA, B.Traits and Scuba's SCB project, among the collection of topline artists to release their maiden productions on the imprint.
Over two decades into its lifespan, Drumcode keeps evolving and excelling, pushing techno forward while remaining wholly respectful of its roots. This reputation for progression was further fuelled this summer with its inaugural festival at the NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam, featuring a long list of heavyweights including Nicole Moudaber, Joseph Capriati, Amelie Lens and Ida Engberg, among others.
As ever, the A-Sides compilation provides a timely opportunity to showcase the full range of its sonic repertoire, with Adam Beyer scrupulously selecting unreleased tracks that have taken prime position in his sets over recent months.
Formidable duo Dense & Pika kick off part 5 with their powerful composition 'Lemur' renowned for their standout studio output they consistently conjure up a unique take on their distinct sound. Tastemaker's favourite Jel Ford makes a welcome return to the fold as he ushers in techno rhythms with bustling breaks with his track 'Nightshade'.
On the B side resident DJ of the infamous GZG parties in Holland, Man With No Shadow supplies his rave infused twisted cut 'Manilla', where his warped bass combines with shattering breaks & heavy weight drums.
Lastly, Locomatica & Blaukoma present 'Unfold' a brooding techno workout with crisp drum programming that features a euphoric vocal bursting with emotion. Set to cement these two producers as acts to keep your eye on in the near future.
- A1: Wildstyle Crew - Intro (Edit)
- A2: Bryozone - Juicy Quiddity
- A3: Ratti Nielsen Nikolaienko - M2
- A4: Mark Templeton - Soft Education
- A5: Andrew Pekler - Underwater Nocturne
- B1: Native Instrument - Thud
- B2: Nisantashi Primary School - Flaneur
- B3: Aem Rhythm Cascade - Biruza
- B4: Ol - Nutmeg
- B5: Vakula - Afromadness
Ukrainian label Muscut celebrates its anniversary - Muscut X (10) Test Pressign II - is the tenth record in a row. The first release was published in 2012 on 7 inches and was called simply Test Pressing. Like six years ago, the current vinyl is a compilation of Muscut's 'residents', as well as new friends of the label. Test Pressing II is 12 inches on which there are exactly ten tracks. Both sides are significantly different in color of mood. Party A starts with dub-drone sketches of key figures of the Odessa underground - Wildstyle Crew and Bryozone. Then we hear the mantra-like M2 - the work of the creative union of Nicola Ratti, Mads Emil Nielsen together with Nikolaenko. The Canadian sound-artist Mark Templeton continues the line of rhythmic textures crowned with unhurried percussion - it is in all senses of Soft Education at number four. The first part is completed by an exquisite curtsy from the Andrew Pekler label frequenter called Underwater Nocturne as a soundtrack for the perfect tea ceremony.
The second side confidently sets a completely different compilation rhythm from the very start - the tribal tribal dance from the Berlin project Native Instrument instantly introduces into a trance. It is followed by a warm, enveloping minimal synth track from the Ukrainian trio Nisantashi Primary School. The middle of the second side is decorated with the pensive house-ballad of St. Petersburg producer Fadeev known as AEM Rhythm Cascade. Another Russian settled next to him - Muscovite Oleg Buyanov, aka OL, with a massive broken dub Nutmeg. The final composition consists of burning afrosint motifs from luminary Odessan Vakula.
- A1: Mr Guaguanco Orchestra - Boogaloo Hay
- A2: Pepe Fernandez & His Orchestra - Having Fun
- A3: Monchito & His Orchestra - No Tequila
- A4: Paul Serrano & The Latin Soul - Latin Soul Boogaloo
- A5: Perez Pardo & His Orchestra - Temo De 007
- A6: Pete Terrace - At The Party
- A7: Mario Allison Y Sus Estrellas - Son Cuero Y Boogaloo
- B1: Celia Cruz - Mathias Perez Boogaloo
- B2: Pete Rodriguez - Oh That's Nice Pt. 1
- B3: Willie Rodriguez Orquestra - Lo Que Quiere Es Bugaloo
- B4: El Combo Nacional - Señor Boogaloo Pt. 1
- B5: Chuy Castro & His Orchestra - El Guapo
- B6: Gran Combo's' Boogaloo - Boogaloo Con El Gran Combo
- B7: The New Latin Breed - Head's Head
- B8: Enesto Lecuona - Piruso Y Su Boina
Bastard Jazz is proud to present the next installment of our long running Tempo Dreams compilation series. As with previous volumes of the compilation, we've tapped an established artist that we're big fans of to shine a light on their personal favorite producers, and compile an album up of all unreleased music from emerging & underrated young talent. And with Volume 5, we're happy to welcome in the Los Angeles based but globetrotting selection of Free The Robots.
Rooted in Santa Ana, CA, Chris Alfaro aka Free the Robots has spent over a decade taking his craft to audiences around the globe. Known as one of the pioneering artists to come out of LA's infamous beat movement, the energy and technical skill behind his live performances have landed him among the greats, sharing stages with Dj Shadow, Prefuse 73, Flying Lotus, to Afrika Bambaataa. Crafting stories to tell with his ever-evolving solo project Free the Robots, he has always had the ability to jump in and out of other worlds inspiring a unique signature sound that hints at jazz, psych, electronic, and hip hop, while remaining un-genre-fiable.
Staying almost permanently on the road, Chris has come across an array of artists and scenes around the world. Different tours and temporary living situations have landed him in the middle of both the DIY underground and more mainstream clubs and stages. Some artists he's connected with have either kept it proudly local or breached international borders. Underrated, unknown, or already on the brink; these are just a few of the people that have crossed paths with Free The Robots. He's chosen these songs as a representation of some of the vibes that inspire his music: Jazz, Psychedelia, Dirtwave, Beats, and a little bit of Future Funk make up Volume 5 of his Tempo Dreams series.
As with all previous volumes, the compiler has produced a track exclusively for the album, which Chris delivers in the bass heavy, South East Asian vibes of "Nasi Goreng" (also available on a limited edition 7" with another unreleased FTR track). Other producers included on the album include Mophono, Never Ending Echo, Kuromoji, RSI-MSK, The Breathing Effect, Cazal Organism, Lefto, Chubby Boss, Caliph8, TITLE, Nois IV, The Heavy Twelves, Mu. and Markey Funk.
The 8th record from Muzik & Friendz sees Pat Lezizmo joined by a few especially picked artists.
People who have their own take on Electronic Music and typify the sound the label is pushing.
The Obdurate Session EP brings in Al Bradley, Replika, Dsitb and Harry Light for four different trips on this.
Al Bradley takes us on an atmospheric and 80's tinged dreamstate workout with his Move A Little Closer, a refined production as we have come to expect. Pat & Dsitb keep things strictly deep with their Sea Cake cut. A sampler workout with a close groove that keeps things bubbling. Harry Lights Basement Dub brings a bit more heft to this heavy collection of tracks, pure driving House music whilst finishing the EP Replika's sample based slice of classic House On the Spot warms things up a tad, pitting washed out melody against a funked up groove.
Beyond the Pub is a collection of tracks for the after hours. From drunken treks to the filthy kebab shop to outer body experiences in the icy wonderlands, Cosmic Pint Glass tells the stories that happened after leaving the Social House.
In Vol 1. Mark du Mosch adds tension, FRAK takes you on that boozy journey to the Kebab Shop, Julian G reflects on the beauty of a frozen wonderland and Lie of the Land takes you on a introspective acid journey. Trip!
Materia Obscura, launches with witchcraft themed three-part techno series entitled "Trilogia Del Aquelarre", inaugurating with Abstract Division, Cadans, NX1 and Lucindo. Based on Francisco de Goya's black paintings "El Aquelarre", which is exhibited at the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
"Parte 1" is a high-octane and thunderous techno package that includes contributions from Dynamic Reflection duo Abstract Division, Neighbourhood and Clone's Cadans, Nexe Records bosses NX1 and 3TH Records co- founder Lucindo. Kicking things off, Dutch duo Abstract Division's "Blue Void" delivers winding transcendental polyphonics balanced over synthetic techno drums. Cadanss "Don't Tell Me" employs tough heads down percussion and pulsating, metallic drone-like sonics. Then Spanish pair NX1's "MO1" offers heavy duty, machine-like crunches layered over resilient twisted modulations before Berlin's Lucindo concludes matters, supplying thunderous kick drums in "Atto 170" as unearthly type bleeps join vigorous swells.
Animals On Psychedelics retruns with a split EP, and it's a family affair with Release from previous artists who have Featured on the first 3 release and also the new addition of BPMF.
All 4 tracks are very different, but all fit nicely with the realms of the Animals On Psychedelics sound. A2 is an old track from Invisible Menders that is finally getting to see the light off day.
On the B-Side it's a slightly less dance floor tripped out affair From Mmemphis & Miro sundayMuiq.
- A1: La Bush - Disco Bush
- A2: System Love - System Love
- A3: Cora Corona - Jungle Love
- A4: The Diskery - Star
- B1: The Rogers - Cosmos 81
- B2: Rendez-Vous - My Blue Bird
- B3: Raymond Joniaux - All' A Bi Bi
- C1: Manuel Ferrero - Fela
- C2: Rayon Laser - Funky Meteor
- C3: Autumn - The Third Autumn
- C4: Afro-Disiak - Chant Vaudou
- D1: Patrik - The Joymaker
- D2: Roland Delys - Love
- D3: Dj Bert & Eagle - I Am Your Master B
Compiled by cratediggers Loud E & The Wild, Discophilia Beligica' is a collection of next-door-disco and local spacemusic from Belgium 1975-1987. The tracks on this delightfully obscure collection are from ordinary folk. Most have day jobs. Yet as musicians, they go as far out as possible in to the disco universe and back again.
After a long summer break, Signatune is back strong! SGTLTD06 is another outstanding VA composed of 4 banging tracks. A1 starts off with Lucianno Villarreal's 'A200', a happy and bouncy bass-filled tune, perfect for getting things going, followed by 'Joints' by FRINJ, a steadier and trippy micro house tool. Only Slave Nation's housey and groovy 'Douce Folie', an absolute sexy bomb starts the B-side with style, and Lex & The Longtail's 'Birth Cntr' finalized the EP in beauty. Out soon!
Billy Milligan Trio, 3rd release of the label Lowlife Cartel, collects new ambient music that reflects our present moment. The musical aesthetic is described as a unified primitive/futuristic sound combining features of world ethnic styles with advanced electronic techniques. Predominant melancholic atmosphere, work on textures and hybridation with acoustic inherited by experimental jazz. Its title "Billy Milligan Trio", is a reference to sci-fi book from Daniel Keyes "The Minds of Billy Milligan".
The EP begins with "The Sky Was Pearl Grey" , by Shcaa (Archipel, Sharingtones), track, without beat, a guitar note accompagnied by a drone lament releases a trippy and introspective atmosphere. A light vocal, by Shcaa himself, comes subty at the middle of this gloomy exploration.
"Useless Man" by Mårble (Hair Del Records) is a leftfield saturated complaint, mixing jazzy and electronic elements. A distorted voice accompagnied by a piano as the key melody. "Para La Olimpiada" by Mårble is defined by fourth world music genre. The release ends with "Toll Fraud", by L:E:R (Archipel), cut from a full electronic live session, oscillating between a minimal beat and slightly evolving ambiance. In its entirety Billy Milligan Trio is a spirograph of uniquely experimental artists merging together to create something even more beguiling. A truly arresting listen.
- A1: Hyper On Experience - Lift Me Up (Luna-C Remix
- A2: Pete Cannon - The Box (Sunny & Deck Hussy Remix
- B1: Alex Jungle - The Need In Me (M-Project Remix
- B2: Shadowplay - Calling Me (Clayfighter Remix
- C1: Wislov - You Make Me Happy (Audio X Remix
- C2: Paul Bradley - Magic (Empyreal Remix
- D1: Sunny & Deck Hussy - Only You (Mannik Remix
- D2: Ant To Be - Nobody Likes Me (Scartat Remix
- E1: Demcore - Believe (Ant To Be Remix
- E2: Rock Deh Riddum (Dj Ham Remix
- F1: Anglerfish & Lucider - Rumba! (Shoreman Remix
- F2: Audio X - Set Your Feelings Free (Liquid Remix
* This triple pack LP is the 100th release from Kniteforce Records, and is a showcase for the brand new 'old skool' styled hardcore. Containing a spread of big name artists from the originals, such as Liquid, Hyper On Experience, Luna-C, Alk-e-d, Dj Ham and Future Primitive, to newcomers such as Pete Cannon, Alex Jungle and Ant To Be, every track slams home the new old sound of today (yesterday) with the style and competence expected from the Kniteforce Family. Full of variety, and the very essence of the music from 1991 - 1996, this is not to be missed!
Club / DJ Support
Billy Bunter, the Fat Controller, Glowkid, Slipmatt, Dj Jedi, Dj Luna-C, Dj Brisk, Clayfighter, Jimni Cricket, Bustin, Sc@r, Doughboy, Saiyan, Dave Skywalker, Ponder and many others
Move Is The Name Of The Colombian Collective Based In Medellin. After 5 Years Of Hard Work In South American Electronic Scene, Now They Present Their Record Label With 'origen' As It's First Release. Origen It's A Wide Range Of Colorful Electronic Music Created By Some Of The Artists Involved In The Project: Black Propaganda, Retrograde Youth, Merino And Blotketch. A Real And Interesting Sneak Peak Of The Sounds That Are Growing In Latin America.
- A1: Gen 19
- A2: Broadcast Pain
- B1: Depersonalised
- B2: Syncofated
- C1: Monitored Meanings
- C2: They Loved Ft. They Live & Poison Arrow
- D1: Violent Circuit Autonomy Ft. Lewis James
- D2: Your Bit Crushed Heart
- E1: Nachtlus
- E2: Lost In A Memory
- E3: Filtered Scenes
- F1: Wij Zijn Ft. Lewis James & Kid Drama
- F2: Ur A Star (Reprise) Ft. Alia Fresco
The Storied Music Producer Readies His Sophomore Solo Album For Release, Ten Years After His First Album, The Gemini Principle. The Ten-year Gap Between Solo Albums Has Seen Dbridge Releasing Landmark Collaborations And Projects As Part Of The Autonomic Movement, Module Eight, Heart Drive And Exploring Other Bpms As Velvit.
Dbridge's Journey Within Electronic Music Has Seen Him At The Front And Center Of Electronic Music Culture And Then By Design, As The Seasons Change, He Has Retreated To His Own World To Work On His Next Statement.
A Love I Can't Explain Is The Sound Of Dbridge Making Music For Himself. As A Man He Finds Himself In A New Phase Of His Life- In Love, Married And A Father That Is No Longer Concerned With Previous Constraints And This Has Led To A New Freedom In Creation. An Artist Looking At The Same Sculpture But Now From A New Perspective.
- A1: Heliopause (Dbs & Aux 88) - Electro City
- A2: Middle Men - Space Quest Ii (Earth Odyssey)
- A3: Dibu-Z - Remote View
- B1: Kalson - Global Surveyor
- B2: Anthony Rother - Matrix
- B3: Keen K - Cat In Space
- C1: Tekkazula - Enya
- C2: Patronen - Zukunft Flug
- C3: Wilx - Vengonost
- D1: Amper Clap - Desolation (Robyrt Hecht Remix)
- D2: Tyraell - Paleocontact
- D3: C*Nt - Hunter
- E1: Silicon Scally - Machine Bias
- E2: Blake Casimir - At The Outer Sector
- E3: Low Orbit Satellite - Projected Memories
- F1: N-Ter - Agram Sunrise
- F2: Obsolete Robotics Feat. Phil Klein - Walk Alone
- F3: Hardfloor - Diet Starts Monday
- G1: Energy Principle - Tempus Fugit
- G2: Fleck E.s.c. - Phase 4
- G3: Adj - Days Of Light
- H1: Pi-Xl - Disciplinary Action (Remix)
- H2: Rauschenmaschine - Nebulous Spirograph (Subatomic Mix)
- H3: Visonia - Nausicaa
Electro globalisation! The German label Dominance Electricity presents Phase 4 of the Global Surveyor various artist album series (launched in 1998).
Featuring heavy-weights of the international Electro genre such as Anthony Rother, Hardfloor, Silicon Scally aka Carl Finlow and Heliopause (a project of Germany's Dynamik Bass System & Detroit's Keith Tucker of AUX 88) and many more, this carefully selected collection includes a total of 24 productions out of 13 countries / 5 continents ranging between clubbish acid power, deep space cruiser, playful kraftwerkesk melodic downtempo and ambient synth magic.
Another classic selection from the Mad Professor. A Various Artists compilation featuring the Queens Of ARIWA. Smooth Lovers Rock meets Reggae head on as the ladies on ARIWA deliver
stunning vocal performances. Features Carroll Thompson, Aisha, Jah 9 and Jayzik. Mad Professor and ARIWA Records have been producing music and releasing
CDs and Vinyl for nearly 30 years with acatalogue of a good few hundred titles. Stunning LP artwork
- A1: The World's Going Fucking Crazy (Feat. Pablo Ygal)
- A2: Echoes Of Time (Feat. Natureboy Flako)
- A3: All In My Mind (Feat. I & Ced)
- A4: Sangoma (Feat. Chunky)
- A5: Abandoned In Space (Feat. Christoph El Truento)
- B1: Alafia (Feat. Mo Kolours)
- B2: Revolt (Feat. Creole Plus)
- B3: Freak Out (Feat. Jeen Bassa)
- B4: Who U Think U Are (Feat. Al Dobson Jr.)
- B5: Ghetto Child (Feat. Jesvs Lo5T)
- B6: Lofi Social (Feat. Dibia$E)
- B7: Hugs For Everybody (Feat. Akello G. Light)
- C1: Smokn Good (Feat. Pudge & Buttermilk Perkins)
- C2: Breathe Low (Feat. Mo Rayon)
- C3: Hand (Feat. Dorian Concept)
- C4: King's Riddim (Feat. Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program)
- C5: Moving 909S (Feat. Darkhouse Family)
- D1: Triguna (Feat. Dagger Dx)
- D2: Fogsmoke (Feat. Tehbis)
- D3: Potatoes (Feat. Josip Kiobucar)
- D4: Drugs (Feat. Samiyam)
- D5: Data Entry (Feat. Flying Lotus)
- D6: Zikzik (Feat. Shah'u)
This 12' is a document of modern contemporary music, containing future artifacts made by a selection of old friends and new faces. All of them deviate from what's obvious, possessing the ability to be serene and mental at the same time. Their coming together here is a great opportunity to appreciate this kinship, while at the same time acknowledging what distinguishes them from each other in terms of sound and representation.
- A1: Leben Und Arbeiten - Amanita
- A2: Malaria! - Your Turn To Run
- A3: Ausserhalb - Zeitzelle
- A4: Die Haut - Der Karibische Western
- B1: Aus Lauter Liebe - Pingelig
- B2: Mania D. - Track 4
- B3: Exkurs - Fakten
- B4: Christiane F. - Wunderbar (Optimo Edit)
- C1: Sprung Aus Den Wolken - Dub And Die
- C2: P1/E - Up And Above / Up And Above Dub
- C3: Franz Erlmeier & Fritz Köstler - Öffnen Sie Mal Ihre Tasche
- C4: Populäre Mechanik - Scharfer Schnitt (No. 1)
- D1: Andreas Dorau - Fred Vom Jupiter
- D2: Weltklang - Veb Heimat
- D3: Stefan Blöser - Voyager One
- D4: Matthias Schuster - An Rah Robeel
Strut Present An Exclusive New Compilation Curated By Optimo's Jd Twitch, 'kreaturen Der Nacht', Bringing Together Classics, Rarities And Oddities From Germany's Original Post-punk And Diy Scene. 1979 To 1984 Was An Era Of Particular Artistic Upheaval In Germany As Strong Subculture Scenes Formed In Many German Cities. Emphasis Was Placed On Expression Rather Than Technical Perfection, Artistic Impact Rather Than Skill. Diy Self-organisation Prevailed With The Establishment Of Small Record Labels And Independently Produced Records And Cassettes. Bands Experimented Across Genres And Consciously Abandoned The English-speaking Mainstream With German Band Names And Lyrics. 'although We Had A Small Underground
Scene, It Was Very Vibrant,' Explains Gudrun Gut Of Malaria! 'bands Like Die Haut, My Frst Band Mania D., Malaria!... We Organised Gigs Ourselves Or Friends Would Open A Gallery And
Have Bands Playing. We Hung Around Together In A Handful Of Clubs Like Risiko Or Dschungel And Went To Gigs At So36. West Germany Had Other Regional Scenes Too: Düsseldorf And
Köln Around Der Plan And The Ata Tak Label And There Was The Hamburg Side With Abwärts. Germany Didn't Have A Real Music Industry Like The Us Or England Back Then.'
This New Collection Is A Personal Selection From Jd Twitch, Built Over Years Of Playing The Tracks In Club Sets. 'it Is Not Designed To Tell A Defnitive Story Of What Was Going On In
Germany In This Era,' He Explains. 'rather, It Is Simply An Arbitrary Collection Of Records I Adore From A Specifc Era With A Specifc Attitude That Hopefully Together Sum Up Some
Of The Musical Undercurrents In Germany At That Time.'
The Package Features A Host Of Rare And Unseen Photos From The Period Along With Extensive Interviews With Artists Including Beate Bartel (mania D.), Christoph Dreher (die Haut),
Michael Hirsch (p1/e) And Thomas Voburka (weltklang). All Tracks Are Remastered By The Carvery With Artwork By Optimo's In-house Design Man Andrew Beltran.
Acid Steve's Avinit label delivers 4 more warm and throbbing London squat party Acid Techno anthems from the heart of the London Acid Techno underground. Featuring some of the major players of the scene - Geezer/Secret Hero etc. - and newer producers like Acid Steve himself, Benji 303, and Rats On Acid, this release is already being championed by the likes of Chris and Aaron Liberator.
Cornhusker unearths four obscure DJ-only specials. 'Easily' reveals the carnivalesque groove of a less well-known jazz-funk track. 'Mizells' weaves together all of the highlights of a mid-70s classic.
'Launchpad' is storming Hammond-led dance floor fire and 'Bring It' links a classic Rza loop to it's original source.
* The long running KFA series 'True Skool' returns to vinyl for the first time in years, with 4 amazing tunes. The True Skool EPs have always pushed the boundaries, and this one is no exception. True Skool resident Radiophonic Oddity comes in hard with a furiously edited breakbeat and hip hop collision, while Doughbiy switiches from his usual style to bring some proper jungle flavor. Label newcomers Innercore and Evolutionize flex their muscles with two heave breakbeat workouts, once again demonstrating that KFA is most comfortable meandering about where others fear to tread.
CLub / Dj Support
Billy Bunter, The Fat Controller, Glowkid, Slipmatt, Dj Jedi, Dj Luna-c, Dj Brisk, Clayfighter, Jimni Cricket, Bustin, Sc@r, Doughboy, Saiyan, Dave Skywalker, Ponder And Many Others
Welcome to JANX Records' first release. The debut EP features Kevin Over, Sarp Yilmaz, Frag Maddin and Boj Angler. Four friends and four cuts of naughty sample-based house music. All tracks recorded with love in Berlin, Istanbul, Essen and Ibiza. Available as digital release as well as strictly limited vinyl with silk screen cover art, hand-printed and packaged by the artists themselves. Vital Sales Points: Various Artists EP featuring Sarp Yilmaz (Istanbul) with former releases on Apparel Music, Swink Music Kevin Over (Essen) with former releases on e.g. Madhouse Records, 4Lux, Rough Recordings Frag Maddin (Berlin) with former releases on e.g. Madhouse Records, Upon.You, Kakudo Records, etc. Boj Angler (Ibiza) with former releases on Esance
Camisole Records welcomes you on board for this Business Class Library compilation. During your flight you will be listening to music by Serge Bulot, Alan Shearer, Gérard Gésina and Pascal Wathelet. All these 80's electronic library tracks have been curated by your captain Silver Fox to assure you a pleasant journey. 'To Thwart Soul' by Gérard Gésina will guarantee you an easy take-off while 'Ondulations' by Serge Bulot is perfect to calm down during turbulences. For hours of magnificient dreams try 'Mouvements' by Pascal Wathelet. Landing with'Hollywood' or 'Marathon Life' by Alan Shearer will prepare you for your busy day to come. We thank you for flying on Camisole Records and hope to see you again on our lines. This trip is limited to 500 copies.
- A1: Mahy - Antilles Méchant Bateau
- A2: Guy Conquete - Ban Moin Clé A Titine
- A3: Dolor - A Dardonnel
- A4: Joseph Lacides - Yo Ka Biguiné Joseph
- A5: Tino Saint-Val Mam\'Zelle Cancan
- A6: Dolor - Ki Vino
- A7: Dolor - Socié Cabrite
- B1: Gaby Siarras - Moana
- B2: Joseph Lacides - Citation Créole
- B3: Casimir Letang - Ménage Chalviré
- B4: Manuela Pioche - Pas Ban Moin Coup
- B5: Gerard Valton - Bel Mè A Présent
- B6: Beaujour - Ti Té Ya
- B7: Josianne Saint-Louis - Jeines Gaçons
- B8: Dolor - Vini Sauvé Moin
Fifteen track completion of deep biguines and Gwo Ka from the '60s French West Indies. The vinyl edition included a 4 page booklet + download code.
Biguine is a rhythmic style of music that originated in Guadeloupe and Martinique in the 19th century, which fuses 19th-century French ballroom
dance steps with African rhythms. Gwo Ka is found among all ethnic and religious groups of Guadeloupean society.
It combines responsorial singing in Guadeloupean Creole, rhythms played on the Ka drums and dancing. Gwo Ka is the musical and cultural product of the
region's African ancestry, forcibly brought to the Caribbean through slavery. Gwo Ka exists only in Guadeloupe, which is a very different island from much of
the Caribbean, in that it remains a 'department' of its original colonial master, France. Here the currency is the Euro and the baker sells croissants and café
au lait. This constant 'European-ising' of the island means that Gwo Ka plays a fundamental and important role in the defining of Guadeloupean identity.
'Antilles' Méchant Bateau', a low-tempo number with a bolero feel, indeed a pure case of the blues, and a terrific saxophone solo. What else would you
expect to set the tone for this selection, in which beguine regains its original colours, in the darkness of the Gwo Ka drums. This 45 by André Mahy, released
under the Aux Ondes sublabel, was recorded in the 1960s at Célini's, one of Guadeloupe's two main houses. Through its drum rolls and harrowing chant, it
recalled how, long before the mid-1960s, the Antilles' history was written in an ocean of teardrops - namely the Black Atlantic.
For their next release Kontrapunkt goes deeper into the realm of experimentation. It reaches from neo
trance techno tracks to some spiritual influenced tribal tracks. There will be discoveries in the breaks
area as well. And in the end it is all about how rough techno can sound today
- A1: David Stout - The Seven Rays
- A2: Phyllyp Vernacular - The Clinging
- A3: Peter Thomas - Shimmer
- A4: Peter Kardas - Other Playgrounds
- B1: Kim Carter - Energy
- B2: Nathan Griffith - Great Moves
- B3: Joel Horwitz - Finale From A Walk Down Serenity Lane
- B4: Michael Chocholak - Skomorokhi
- C1: Derryl Parsons - Floating Landscape (Including Chase Scene)
- C2: Scott Blair - Dance Pacific
- C3: Heather Perkins - Burning Through
- C4: Carl Juarez - Self-Regulation (Ii)
- C5: Talvé - The Ride
- D1: Kevin Courcey - Fallout
- D2: Suse Millemann - Patterns
- D3: Peter Nothnagle - New Snow
Switched-on Eugene Documents The Eugene Electronic Music Collective And Some Of The Many Synthed-out Figures In And Around Oregon's Iconic Hippie Stronghold During The 1980s. Whether Connected By Membership, Geography, Or The Tape Trading Scene, The Artists In And Around The Eemc Shared Compelling Visions Of The Future We Now Inhabit, Vividly Captured On Home-recorded Tapes And Distributed Via Zines, Classifieds, And Local Radio. Switched-on Eugene Is A Deep Dive Into A Heretofore Forgotten Sonic Microcosm Unlike Any Other.
Chapter 3 of the Tale of Tales series from us at Lagaffe Tales is finally on the horizon, fronting some of Lagaffe's closest friends. Neovinyl Records label head Carlo, Ari Bald from the Swedish Klubbhuset and our very own Jonbjorn and Moff & Tarkin.
The theme of this compilation could be a farewell wish to the summer, a sort of reminiscence of the good times, with good friends and summer grooves.
- A1: Talk To Me (Discomix) (Feat. Fox) Kohib
- A2: Moneymaker (Radio Version) (Feat. Ando) Vinny Villbass
- A3: Serve Chilled (Short Version) Third Attempt
- A4: Errand Boy (Feat. The Man Called Fro) Mørk
- A5: Ting Som Vi Gjør (Feat. Sisi) Peanut Holmes
- B1: High Hopes (Of Norway Short Version) Linnea Dale & Of Norway
- B2: Dare To Touch (Edit) (Feat. Hanna Paulsberg) Legs 11
- B3: Unveil Taigatrost
- B4: Petrified (Skl Floating Mix) Flunk
- B5: Breathe High Heeled Giants
ArchiPOP#2 is the 200th release on Beatservice Records, and the LP-version is a special limited edition celebration vinyl version. It contains a collection of the best electro-pop and house tracks from the last few years of digital singles from Beatservice Records.
ArchiPOP is a series of curated selections from the Beatservice Records archives. Songs that have been on single/EP releases or standout tracks on albums are put together in a new and well-selected environment by label boss Vidar Hanssen. The artwork following these compilations are mirrored and manipulated architectural images from Tromsø, Norway, the hometown of Beatservice Records. The pictures are taken by German born, now Tromsø resident architect and photographer Kristina Schröder. Many of her pictures show familiar architecture in new and unusual perspectives.
Archive curating + architectural manipulations = ArchiPOP!!
- A1: Arnold Albury & The Casuals - That's A Bet
- A2: You & I - Make Time
- A3: The Standing Ovation - Cgo
- A4: Combo Guarajeo - Alamo
- A5: Willie Johnson - Lay It On Me
- A6: Mark Mciver - Soul Thing
- A7: Dayton Sidewinders - Go Ahead On
- B1: Thee Midniters - Chicano Power
- B2: The Hitchikers - Mr Fortune (Feat The Mighty Pope)
- B3: John Fitch & Associates - Romantic Attitude
- B4: Living Color - Plastic People (Vocal)
- B5: Black Earth Plus - How Can You Say You Love Me (Part 1)
- B6: Sloan Bey - Look At Your Brother
"Perlman's got beats and it ain't no secret." - The Beastie Boys
This lyric might have slid right by you while you were listening to Ill Communication, but the Beastie Boys were not playing when they said that. Robert Perlman, a native New Yorker, was way ahead of the curve and would stockpile an arsenal of heavy duty vinyl way before the 45 record craze took over. This compilation of over a dozen tracks represents a taste of the fruits of his hard work uncovering these often overlooked gems.
Including some personal notes from the artists you can find on this compilation.
- Spectral Decay' is a collection of musical reflections about the paradoxical contemporary state of humankind, whereas its own technological, social, cultural and economical development seems to entrench the possible points of a structura downfall. The narrative of - Spectral Decay' starts with heavy, mesmerizing industrial vibes. Due to the notable sound design techniques of Japanese artist Tetsumasa, his hefty piece - Nex' evolves into a harsh but still amazingly cinematical music sculpture.
Subsequent mid-tempo composition - Onzour Shayatini' by Meer dynamically follows the dark, experimental path of drone and noisy structures. Violent accents smoothly lead to the deconstruction of drum & bass patterns and turn into strident 90s metal riffs. The track progressively penetrates obscure subterranean abysses and becomes a perfect introduction to the next theme by Yuji Kondo - - Hades'. In Greek mythology Hades was the ancient god of the underground kingdoms, darkness, death and metals. Therefore, Kondo's music piece turns into an infernal portrayal of the underworld where tenebrous layers of bass frequencies, raw textures and Drexciyan sounds build up an enormous and lasting tension.
Side B begins with the track - Anthropocene' produced by Arboretum co-founder - Mogano. The whole composition refers to the present geological epoch we live in, characterized by environmental pollutions, depletion of fossil fuels and accelerated urbaniza- tion of the world. It is a deeply conceptual soundscape of a powerful system, that incorporates both - the destructive forces of technology and the infinite energy of the whole universe, that interweave in a devilish dance of post-techno, breakbeat and dub tones.
Thereafter, ~Raw in his piece - Poly Bios' pictures the interference of human structures in the nature. Creating a mosaic from indus- trial and tribal, organic sounds, he tells a mystical story of fear, hope, escape and primeval instincts.
The narration concludes with an atmospheric composition of NWRMNTC - solo project of Ana Quiroga from experimental ambient duet LCC. - Beyond' is a boundless, spectral reflection on collective human consciousness, where haunting vocals evoke a recon- dite, ineffable pain, leaving the listeners in a profoundly meditative state.
Laura Polan´ska
- A1: Twinkle Brothers - The Best Is Yet To Come
- A2: Delroy Wilson - Here Come The Heartaches
- A3: Cornell Campbell - Stars
- A4: The Claradonians - Day Will Come
- A5: Horace Andy - Don't Try And Use Me
- A6: Cornell Campbell - My Confession
- B4: Delroy Wilson - Cool Operator
- B1: Pat Kelly - Daddys Home
- B2: Delroy Wilson - Who Cares
- B3: John Holt - It's A Jam In The Street
- B5: Max Romeo - Let The Power Fall On I
- B6: Cornell Campbell - Girl Of My Dreams
- B7: Delroy Wilson - Cheer Up
The Suedehead Sound Of The Early 70's Followed The Skinhead Style Of The 1968-70 Period.
The Notable Difference Could Be Seen And Heard, The Sharp Jerky Upbeat Rhythms Were Slowing Down A Notch To What We Soon Be Calling That Early Reggae Sound.
The Tougher Harder Look Of The Rude Boy/skinhead Style Was Relaxing A Little To Almost Meet With The Less Frantic Rhythms To A More Slowed Down Groove Like Sound. The Hair Got A Little Longer, Going From A Mark 1 To A Feather Cut Style..
The 'rude Boy Out Of Jail' Type Lyrics Were Becoming More Conscientious, This Was Another Twist And Turn In The Ever Evolving Sound Of Jamaican Music,
But What Is Sure The Artists And Producers Never Disappointed Us In This Period , So Here Is A Compilation Of Some Tunes That The Suedehead Crowd Were Grooving To....
Hope You Enjoy The Set....
- A1: John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom
- A2: Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy
- A3: Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog
- A4: Lightnin' Hopkins - Mojo Hand
- A5: Fats Domino - Blue Monday
- A6: Elmore James - Dust My Broom
- A7: Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightnin
- B1: Bo Diddley - I'm A Man
- B2: Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You
- B3: Etta James - I Just Want To Make Love To You
- B4: B.b. King - Bad Luck
- B5: Buddy Guy - First Time I Met The Blues
- B6: Robert Johnson - Sweet Home Chicago
- B7: Bessie Smith - Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
Milan based collective Just This return with their biggest compilation yet, a twelve track package featuring varied entries from label regulars and esoteric talents alike. JT022 is due for release July 20th. Melodic fragments and melancholic harmonies spiral through ricocheting drums and marching kicks. Contributions from Skudge, Hiver, Hunter/Game, Artefakt, Pizetsky and many more combine to forge a formidable package channelling moody, hypnotic techno for darkened dancefloors.
- A1: Stamkoko -Izintombi Zesi Manje Manje (1965)
- A2: Udali - Maphela (1960)
- A3: Sabela - Maphela (1960)
- A4: Usana Lwam - Mississippi Brothers & Beauty Diloane (1940)
- A5: Ukhiye - Susan Gabashane & Her Honeybees (1960)
- A6: Ukuhlupheka - Susan Gabashane & Her Honeybees (1960)
- A7: Umsakazo E Grahamstown - Alabhama Kids (1960)
- A8: Lizzy - Mississippi Brothers (1940)
- A9: Asinamali - Alabhama Kids (1960)
- B1: Baboon Shepherd - Black Duke & Peter Makana (1950)
- B2: Battle Of The Flutes - Black Duke & Peter Makana (1950)
- B3: Shukuma Duke - Black Duke (1950)
- B4: Duke Blues - Black Duke (1950)
- B5: Black John - Peter Makana (1950)
- B6: Blood Mixture - Peter Makana - (1950)
- B7: Egoli Zinyozi - Alfred Dlezi & Dlamini (1950)
16 early vocal & jazzy tunes from the Golden Age of Jive & Kwela in South Africa. Released originally on fragile shellac discs only. Shellac is a very delicate material but the music survived thanks to the archives of ILAM. A truly great source of South African music is being preserved here for new generations, to inspire young and hopeful musicians and singers from all over the world. 180gram vinyl.These pearls of musical genius were recorded in the glory years of jive and kwela, the years 1940-1965 . On side A it is not difficult to recognise the similarities to American popular music like R&B and small combo close harmony singing.
But most of all notice that typical South African swing, that jive, that incredible smooth form of African jazz on side B; Kwela!
The rarest and most treasured finds are collected here, some with the original spoken intro's, 'sketches' as these were called. Characteristic conversations between the musicians, often in a humoristic slang, always extremely funny.
Now available as the fourth issue in the series 'Township Jive & Kwela Jazz'.
- A1: Junie - Suzie Thundertussy (4:11)
- A2: Funkadelic - You & Your Folks, Me & My Folks (3:39)
- A3: The Detroit Emeralds - You're Gettin' A Little Too Smart
- A4: King Errisson - Back From The Dead (4:41)
- A5: Pleasure Web - Music Man (Part 2) (2:11)
- B1: Magictones - Good Old Music (3:53)
- B2: Funkadelic - I'll Bet You (4:09)
- B3: Junie - Tight Rope (Single Mix) (4:06)
- B4: Caesar Frazier - Funk It Down (5:04)
- B5: Fuzzy Haskins - The Fuz & Da Boog (3:27)
- C1: Ohio Players - Funky Worm (2:40)
- C2: Spanky Wilson - Kissing My Love (4:15)
- C3: The Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms) (3:41)
- C4: Unique Blend - Does He Treat You Better (3:17)
- C5: Fantastic Four - Mixed Up Moods & Attitudes (5:32)
- D1: Funkadelic - I Wanna Know If It's Good To You (2:53)
- D2: The Counts - Pack Of Lies (4:12)
- D3: Fantastic Four - Disco Pool Blues (4:45)
- D4: Denise Lasalle - Heartbreaker Of The Year (2:52)
Celebrating its 50th birthday this year, Westbound Records is the Detroit institution that discovered Funkadelic and the Ohio Players, with a rich catalogue that is probably amongst the most sampled in the world.
Our 'Super Breaks' series makes a welcome return, throwing the spotlight on the records which have been sampled on both Westbound and its Eastbound subsidiary. These come not only from the more obvious names such as the Detroit Emeralds, Denise LaSalle, Junie Morrison, Funkadelic and Ohio Players, but also the lesser-known Pleasure Web and the Magictones.
The list of artists who have sampled these records reads like a Who's Who of the hip-hop and dance worlds. These tracks will be recognised from well-known records by Kanye West, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Fatboy Slim, and many more.
Both the double vinyl and the CD come with extensive sleeve notes and a breakdown of where each track has been sampled.
A new chapter of the very well received MINIMAL SIGNALS V.A. compilation series is here. Again, MINIMAL SIGNALS aims to capture what's hot on the international minimal dark and post-pyunk scene. On this occasion, the american solo project DANCING PLAGUE, the Berlin based MARTA RAYA, the german HOLYGRAM remixed by the french chevalier of synths COLD COLORS and the french SYDNEY VALETTE remixed by his compatriots THEREMYNTH makes of MINIMAL SIGNALS VOLUME 4 a must have for the autumn 2018. It the It arrives on 12 Maxi-Single EP format and produced in a ONE-OFF truly limited edition of 300 copies lacquered pressed on 180 gr. high quality solid WHITE vinyl. All tracks have been specially remastered for LONG CUT vinyl by Eric Van Wonterghem
Mannequin V/A - Death Of The Machines vol.1
Finally a new sampler on Siena.! This time on 3.0 a broad range of sounds from Funk to Techno. The A-side starts with a smooth summer jam by Griffy Hildalgo. Perfect to start a roadtrip! Tetelepta & Gerressen teamed up to fill out the A2 with their raw sampling house joint.
For the techno heads among us, yes, the B sides delivered it. B1 start with Bas Amro with his emotional melodies and deep grooves. The closing track for this EP is by Ben Buitendijk, who delivered a true masterpiece 'Detroit Techno Lovers' don't miss it!
- A1: Schntzl - Lindbergh
- A2: Brzzvll - De Vlijtige Kip
- A3: 2 Times Nothing - Fuckbox
- A4: Labtrio - Elevator
- B1: Glass Museum - Tribal Coffee
- B2: Steiger - Part One
- B3: De Beren Gieren - Oude Beren
- B4: Black Flower - Artifacts
- C1: Commander Spoon - Introducing - Part Iii
- C2: Compro Oro - Bombarda
- C3: Stuff. - Strata
- C4: Mazzle - Hikari Park
- D1: Madame Blavatsky - Steak In The Neck
- D2: Collective Conscience - Takeoff
- D3: Beraadgeslagen - Suikerbeat
- D4: Pudding Oo - Hiza Hiza Hey
Vol.2 Black Vinyl[24,79 €]
Vol.2 Limted Red Vinyl[26,01 €]
Vol. 3 Black Vinyl[24,16 €]
Vol. 3 Transparent Violet Vinyl[27,52 €]
"It´s More Like Jazz For DJ´s"
2lp In Gatefold Sleeve With Liner Notes. 180gr Vinyl. Including Download Card. An Outstanding Collection Of Musical Gems From Belgium's Thriving Jazz Scene. Compiled By Belgian Dj And Eclectic Connoisseur Lefto.
Estetika Steps Up With It's Second Release Estetika002 To Bring You A Various Artists Ep Featuring Tracks From Pat King, Jason Patrick, Mattias Fridell, And Francesco De Luca.
Pat King Kicks Off The Ep With misery Loves Company' A Swinging Deep Techno Piece Laced With Emotive Atmospheres, Subtle Dubbed Out Vocals, And Rhythm Elements.
contour Subtracts' A Driving Techno Track Comes By Way Of Jason Patrick Bringing Ominous Pads, Dark Synth Elements, And A Jacking Modulating Clap.
Francesco De Luca Contributes The Third Track Of The Release With twisted' A Stripped Down Deep Moody Techno Number Laced With Polyrhythmic Synth Grooves.
Mattias Fridell Closes Out The Ep With semeldagen' Delivering A Dose Of His Signature Machine Funk Techno And Hypnotic Synth Riff Pivots In Conjunction With Rhythm Elements.
There are some tunes that rock around so hard... like Ascender did, or like Popof And Noisebuilder did ... A long time ago CYB-X Sound system did a pure jewel of a tune... but this one, from another member of the sound is just a blaster... At a even higher level ! This EP also offers 2 remixes from Brent Brain and FML 010 : one in a tribe hardfloor acid way and one in a Hackney Hardest way... 165 to 175 BPM fiull-on record ! MUST HAVE !
First track from Rhythm Storm brings some old school tribe techno, dry kick and some italians samples...
Second track goes more energik, with some electro background and a Pumpin nervous kick "à la LSDF" from Trashwasher.
Third tune is cool Joke of tribecore sampling an old tune from Pierre Bachelet ^^
Last track brings a cool dancefloor tribe sober track... Easy baby !
Release description for promotion : The Art of Deceiving the Look is a Various Artists with four cuts-"BCM" is a Delusions track where they have worked on top of their modular synths and drum machines. Looking for atmospheres and dark rhythms!-"Speechless" by Ocktawian is a linear minimalist techno track with a lot of strength for the dance floor, mental and hypnoticwith abstract arpeggios of the likes of Jeff mills, a good weapon as a DJ tool for the DJ for long and aggressive mixes. ..-"Unseen Village" by Droneghost is a powerful hypnotic techno track, it has some polyrhythms to create this cyclic & hypnotic sensation and field recordings to make the effects and have background drone-"LHS 2936" by animatek is an evocative techno track emulating cadence of minimalist melodies, with a central loop that comes and goes based on multiple samples of the processed bells. LHS2936 is also a celestial body of the milky way to 63.97 light years from the sun and that you can visit whenever you wantin the coordinates -31.6875 / 55.5625 / 0.5.
Second instalment of Mecanica Records compilation focused to obscure techno/EBM/electro. A selection of new and unreleased tracks by six projects from different latitudes. The opening track is a collaboration between Dmitry Distant (Latvia) and Gestalt (Russia) with a dark electro tune that works perfect as warm-up. Deep Pill (USA) offers a versatile technoid tune and Blac Kolor (Germany) closes the A side with a hard and hypnotic piece. Viktor Kalima (Finland) opens the B side with a body music attack, followed by Santiago (USA) with four minutes of pure psychosis and dementia, and Rendered, the duo formed by Daniel Myer (Germany) and Clément Perez (France), closes this sonic trip with a strong and massive cut that will leave you attached to a never ending loop in your head.
- A1: Setaoc Mass - Far Away From Yesterday
- A2: Juxta Position - Hexagon
- B1: Roman Poncet - Turn Down
- B2: Viers - Moomin Trash
- B3: Nocow - Metha
- C1: Kirilik - Batut
- C2: Lady Starlight - D5-12
- D1: Ubx127 - Vectors
- D2: Len Faki - Robot Evolution
- E1: Pablo Mateo - Anfang Ende Immer
- E2: Shlomi Aber - 3000 Reasons Why
- F1: Nocow - Run Far
- F2: Truncate - Bassline
- G1: Lewis Fautzi - Modern Humans
- G2: Jeroen Search - Rubidium
- H1: Amotik - Neela
- H2: Setaoc Mass - Silence
4x12" Set , Special 15th Anniversary Edition, with Special Deluxe 4 Gatefold, shrink wrapped incl Download Card
Celebrating its 15th anniversary as well as the monolithic catalogue 100, Figure releases a gem-packed compilation featuring 15 artists who are shaping the current sound of the label. Ranging from machine-driven stompers courtesy of Juxta Position, Kirilik or Lady Starlight, to punchy electro by Viers and UBX127, to Nocow's signature style wavey melancho-electronics, or the straight-up high-voltage-techno of Shlomi Aber, Lewis Fautzi and captain Len Faki himself, all adequately framed by Setaoc Mass' beautiful ambient pieces - this 4 LP-set encompasses everything Figure both past, present and future. Arriving in a unique gatefolded sleeve that carries the exclusive handmade visual art by Munich artist Julia Schewalie. Whether long time fan or newly recruited follower, this one is a must-have entry in every techno-lover's collection.
The Austrian electronic music label fortunea is operating since over 4 years. 9 records have been released so far. For the 10th issue they laced a very special vinyl package! 8 tracks by Viennese and Upper Austrian local heroes have been placed on 2 vinyl.
The A-side begins with an uplifting opener by Step Back Trax honcho Jon Gravy, followed by a deep, raw house stomper by Peletronic.
Klaus Benedek calls out - The Power of Sweat on B1, while celeste resident dj HANZO, the new member of the bunch, shows his love for experimental lo fi sounds in - Veni Vide .
Alex Kolodziej comes back with a saxophonist to curb vulgar utterances, while Roman Rauch and Precious K team up again after more than 5 years as their Twinpeaks moniker.
From the suburbs of Linz comes Johann Destroy. In - Wax Mining he collaborated with Vöcklabruck's house boy Lukas Poellauer (here as LP.) on a peaktime crossover tune.
Last but not least Lee Stevens from Luv Shack Records finishes this compilation with a sunny, chill out vibed for the - Magharibi (sunset, translated in swahili).
Limited to 300 copies! There will be no repress!
Mastering by Patrick Pulsinger.
Who do we become when we live our dreams It's all here—the high hairdos, the dreams and schemes, the tender camp, the wedding bell fantasias and chaste tragedies. Sister acts, studio receptionists, classmates, angelic voices of the 1960s; some legendary, many hidden in the basement of expired rainbows. Gathered on this deluxe double LP (or CD) are 28 (56 on the compact disc!) foiled escape attempts, now free to soar in girl group heaven.
- A1: The High Life - Marion Ryan
- A2: Vamos - A - Baila - Chico Arnez
- A3: Jonny One Note - Ted Heath
- A4: Wimoweh - Eve Boswell
- A5: House Of Bamboo - Neville Taylor
- A6: Baia - Tony Scott
- A7: Jump In The Line - Frank Holder
- A8: Mambo For Latin Lovers - Ido Martin
- B1: Fanagalo - Frank Chacksfield Ft Frank Holder
- B2: Taboo - Charles Blackwell
- B3: Voom-Va- Voom - Eve Boswell
- B4: Crazy Latin - Don Carlos
- B5: Vaba -Ba - Boom - Edmundo Ros
- B6: Boliviana - Victor Silvester
- B7: Don's Mambo - Don Carlos
- B8: The High Life - Basil And Ivor Kirchin Ft Toni Sharpe
Volume five of the killer Britxotica! series, looking this time at 16 super rare and briliantly bonkers latin and percussive pop cues from the wild British Isles!
HISTORY:
Britxotica! (pronounced 'Britzotica') neatly describes an odd and yet undocumented pre-Beatles British musical scene where famed UK composers as well as unknown singers and bandleaders threw convention on holiday and went wild wild wild! Put together by Jonny Trunk with DJ / tastemaker and Smashing nighclub legend Martin Green, these groundbreaking new compilations shine new light on lost and forgotten corners of British culture and sound.
For this, Part Five of our planned Britxotica! series we head to lively latin tinged dancefloors where Brits could cha cha cha to the KIrchin band, 'Jump In The Line' with Frank Holder and Mambo with Ido or Don. This killer collection of British dance obscurities brings us lively sounds from the rarest UK record bins, including this time an amazing cover version of the legendary loungecore hit 'House Of Bamboo' plus the stunning 'Jonny One Note' by Ted Heath, the track that originally introduced John Craven's Newsround. To sum up, this is another exciting, wild and occasionally bonkers compilation by Jonny Trunk and Martin Green, two of the UKs most wild record collectors. Also, there are men in underpants on the sleeve, What's not to like
Versus Volume Four welcomes three new pairs of talented producers to the Lossless camp. Finnish duo Trisector & Infader bring some tough and dirty stepping vibes with 'Who Are You'. Austrian pairing Faible & Konfusion deliver the ultra funky roller 'Innocent'. Brothers Slider and Expose drop a half time monster in the form of 'Soundsistem' and Soul Intent teams up with Nottingham best vocalist e with the cinematic 'Snow'.
- A1: Zavoloka -.Transmutatsia
- A2: Mimicof - Love Control Feat. Hprizm
- A3: Benjamin Brunn - Joy
- A4: Retina.it - Horses
- B1: Mads Emil Nielsen - Unfold
- B2: Mads Emil Nielsen - Untitled Percussion Loop
- B3: Mimicof - Spark
- B4: Pierce Warnecke - Bogusstratagem
- B5: Mads Emil Nielsen - Circles
- C1: Zavoloka - Inflame
- C2: Retina.it - Rodeo
- C3: Retina.it - Gauchos
- C4: Benjamin Brunn - Alloy
- D1: Pierce Warnecke - Shiftform
- D2: Pierce Warnecke - Hddxenoglossy (And The Machine Spoke)
- D3: Mads Emil Nielsen - Framework 12
- D4: Mimicof - Cycle
- D5: Benjamin Brunn - Coy
»sichten« refers both to »opinions« as well as the »examination of material«. in lose sequence, we will invite friends and colleagues, but especially music lovers to share their opinions on music with us or to look through their collected materials in order to present music that tends to be out of the focus of current media channels. as a label for electronic music our focus is on examining exactly this genre. but in the context of the series, we are rather looking for more hidden, unknown, perhaps forgotten music. we want to present the yet undiscovered, and also offer a platform for other cultural environments with different musical approaches. each issue will be supervised and compiled by a curator. an introductory text shall explain the ar- tistic approach of the respective curator. in this sense, the format of a double lp can only provide a first insight and wants to invite to a more in-depth research. for the first issue of the series, »sichten 1«, we asked frank bretschneider to compile his own, very personal selection of current electronic music. his choice fell on six artists, whose different styles me- ander between accessible music on the one hand and very abstract compositions on the other hand.
"sichten" bezieht sich sowohl auf "Meinungen" als auch auf die "Auseinandersetzung mit dem Material". In loser Folge laden wir Freunde und Kollegen, vor allem aber Musikliebhaber ein, ihre Meinung zur Musik mit uns zu teilen oder ihre gesammelten Materialien durchzusehen, um Musik zu präsentieren, die nicht im Fokus der aktuellen Medienkanäle steht. als label für elektronische musik liegt unser schwerpunkt auf der untersuchung genau dieses genres. im rahmen der serie suchen wir aber eher nach verborgener, unbekannter, vielleicht vergessener musik. wir wollen das noch unentdeckte präsentieren und auch eine plattform für andere kulturelle umgebungen mit unterschiedlichen musikalischen ansätzen bieten. Jede Ausgabe wird von einem Kurator betreut und zusammengestellt. Ein einleitender Text soll den künstlerischen Ansatz des jeweiligen Kurators erläutern. In diesem Sinne kann das Format einer Doppel-LP nur einen ersten Einblick geben und will zu einer vertieften Recherche einladen. für die erste ausgabe der serie "sichten 1" haben wir frank bretschneider gebeten, seine eigene, sehr persönliche auswahl aktueller elektronischer musik zusammenzustellen. seine auswahl fiel auf sechs künstler, deren unterschiedliche stilrichtungen ich zwischen zugänglicher musik einerseits und sehr abstrakten kompositionen andererseits unterscheiden.
- A1: Gunnar Haslam - Versione Antica
- A2: Minimal Violence - Travel By Night
- B1: Matrixxman & Riccardo Limiti - Inferno
- B2: Russell E.l. Butler - Run Away With My Heart
- C1: D'marc Cantu - Regular People
- C2: Earth Trax X Newborn Jr. - Paradox
- D1: X-Altera - Entry (Jtc's Sparkz Mahlecyul Remix)
- D2: Nigel Caenaan - January's End
For over 18 years, Spectral Sound, the dance music imprint of Ghostly International, has thrived at the forefront of techno and house. It has been a source of support for numerous DJs and producers during that time, from Matthew Dear and Benoit & Sergio to Avalon Emerson and Hieroglyphic Being. Now, Spectral brings the past alongside the present with its latest release, a compilation that offers a vibrant cross-section of the current moment in underground dance music. Despite the wide-ranging selections on Spectral 139, a throughline of classic style and infectious energy emerges from the up-and-coming and established artists alike. Rising talents such as Minimal Violence, Russell E.L. Butler, and Earth Trax x Newborn Jr. bring unique perspectives to their hardware-centric productions. Veteran producers bring their own edge as well: D'Marc Cantu blows the roof off with the outsized funk of "Regularly People," and Nigil Caenaan's "January's End," a low-key Detroit classic from the late '90s, closes Spectral 139 with a whirlwind of manic rhythms and sedate synths. Gunnar Haslam opens the tracklist with his acidic mindbender, "Versione Antica." And Ghostly regulars like Tadd Mullinix, who drops a lush JTC remix of his new X-Altera alias, and Matrixxman, who collaborates with Riccardo Limiti on the cavernous "Inferno," tie everything back to the label's roots. The double-12" compilation, as well as each individual single, features original work by Los Angeles-based artist Nina Hartmann. Her designs have appeared on releases from labels such as Ascetic House and Big Love, and the pieces for Spectral 139 continue to develop her cryptic aesthetic. The marriage of Hartmann's striking, high-contrast symbols with such bold dance music speaks to a collection that aims to stand out.
A Compilation Which Pays Homeage To The Vocoder, Including Tracks By Sair, Xl Middleton, Liquid Pegasus, Bybo Funk, Lowmac, Adam Chini, Jordan Chini And Ivan Makvel.
Tropical Disco Records are back with their fifth release of the year, bringing you four killer edits from the Tropical Disco Volt.
Moodena introduces Volume 5 in fine style, mustering another spellbinding composition with Gil's Groove. Sounding as swagged out as ever, it's evident form & flair comes naturally to the artist.
TD comrades Moodena & Sartorial present their first collaboration on Turn It Up, neatly entwining their distinct styles, rolling basslines, cascading guitars and sultry Sax. The result is a piece of pure energy - it's hard not to do exactly what the track tells you.
The disco wizard, Sartorial continues his ever growing solo output with 6 million, a righteous slab of soulful dance music that can make a dancefloor bang, as well as weep.
Feel The Heat rolls effortlessly with a lush vocal that melts the loins and lays out a sonic smorgasboard of what epitomises Tropical Disco Records - soul!
* Drum and Bass pioneers Flex Record release their first Vinyl since the chart topping Ricky Force "Real Love/ Nice & Easy. The 2x 12" offered up here is an amalgamation of 2 years work, showcasing the worldwide talent involved in this unique package. Black Hole is uncompromisingly dark, with new and old flavours seamlessly interlinking, daring the listener to listen deeper and look into what the Black Hole contains.
* Kilim ' Dj Hype full support and play on Kiss. Welcome back flex - found this in my inbox from Mr LDouble'
* Emulations - Amen!. Younghead.
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THREE ANGELS AND NINJA RIDDIM EP VOL.1
Label boss Ishio D coraborat with three female Balearic' singer in this V.A compiration EP .
3 styles song for 3 style free electro musics.
First one' Jungle riddim shake Asian vibes' blue sea song from Yokohama Japan .
Second riddim Hawaiian funky lady' rapping high .
Third deep dub beats meets traditional August ' Yoga dance in hot summer Japan.
(Minyo dub .Bon-odori dub)
Nothing others ' Balearic Vibes meets brand new beats from somewhere this planet .
This is already our seventh Deep Love compilation and we dare to say our most complete yet in sound and flow. The ten pieces on this sampler blend in perfectly with that laid back 'late' summer mood. We are very pleased to welcome yet again some new acts to Dirt Crew with the likes of 'Jaxx Madicine', 'Ouer', 'Times are Ruff' and 'S3A'. We cross many borders not only in genres but also country wise. From the heavy Disco sampled jam by French producer 'S3A' to the Jazz and Funk laden epos of the Italian 3 piece 'Jaxx Madicine' over to the Dutch deep house boys 'Times Are Ruff' who are well known from their, same named, label and finally to the Berlin duo 'Ouer' who also run an own label and released with our good friends at 'Heist Recordings', delivering an ecstatic electronic floating tune here.
This is all completed by some excellence from long time Dirt Crew artists. '25 Places' have been with us for many years now and their two Ep's have gotten so much love from the deeper deep house community. Here they drop an epic almost IDM techno like tune that closes this great album in the best possible way. Our Icelandic stall wart 'Felix Leifur' drops a heavy hitter named 'Buster'. After his recent 'Bobby Donny' Ep earlier this year we are thrilled to have him back on Dirt Crew! 'Harry Wolfman' and 'Ponty Mython' need no introduction really, they are adding Electro/ Disco/ Electronica fuelled cuts that form a great middle part to this mix of tunes. Harry going in very smooth and relaxed, something else than his usual House workout which we really loved to present to you. 'Ponty Mython' drops an irresistible 'good times' indie acid track in his unique 'free' style.
Last, we must of course not forget 'Dan Only' and key wizzard 'Lorenz Rhode'! With another beautifully smooth cut 'Dan Only' follows up on his latest debut Ep with us. Again a smart cross over in Techno and House with a distinct relaxed groove and atmosphere to it. Lorenz is back 'On Top' here after his super successful first offering to the Deep Love series last year and his 'And I Said' EP which stormed many charts. In the middle of touring and working with Detroit Swindle on their 'High Life' album we are super happy that he found the time to make another gem with that raw n funky live feel to it... We couldn't have started this compilation off with a better joint than 'Marakuja'.
Enough words for now ... just put these vinyl on your decks or stream/play it on the go and don't forget to drop them at a sweaty club night. Deep Love is here to stay!
DJ Dan has been a pinnacle of the dance music scene in America since the early 90s and has toured around the world with the likes of Carl Cox, DJ Sneak and Pete Tong to name a few. Dan's label imprint InStereo is played by many top DJs around the world and Dan has chosen some of his strongest releases for Vol. 2 of the Slammin Trax series.
There Smokes And Whistles In Zenker's Machine Jungle. The Best Loved And Best Known Brothers Of The Techno Scene Are Causing A Multi-layered Schwirbler, Which Is Likely To Destroy Many Dancefloor Lasting For Years.
Jelly3000 Are Essika And Andreas Damaschun. wave A Wand' Is Lashed Forward By A Powerful-impulsive Arp, While Synths And Piano Dances Light-footed About It And Spreads A Sustained Mood.
Kessel Vale Has Recently Caused Quite A Stir With Two Eps On Tanstaafl Planets And Rhythm Nation. stroke' Should Further Expand Its Reputation As An Idiosyncratic Excellent Producer With A Penchant For The Playful.
Steril - That Artist You May Know From International Deejay Gigolo Records, Erkrankung Durch Musik, Schamoni Musik, Lasergun And Müller Records...oldschool.
"INTERSCOPE RELEASES ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK TO NETFLIX SERIES 13 REASONS WHY (SEASON 2) OUT MAY 18THSOUNDTRACK FEATURES NEW MUSIC FROM SELENA GOMEZ BACK TO YOU' AVAILABLE TODAYSOUNDTRACK ALSO INCLUDES NEW SONGS FROM ONEREPUBLIC FEATURING LOGIC, BILLIE EILISH FEATURING KHALID, YUNGBLUD FEATURING CHARLOTTE LAWRENCE, AND LORD HURON FEATURING PHOEBE BRIDGERS. In addition to new music from Gomez, the 13 Reasons Why soundtrack includes new songs from OneRepublic featuring Logic ( Start Again'), Billie Eilish featuring Khalid ( lovely'), YUNGBLUD featuring Charlotte Lawrence ( Falling Skies'), Lord Huron featuring Phoebe Bridgers (a new version of The NightWe Met'), and Colouring ( Time'). Like its predecessor, the soundtrack also features a mix of '80s New Wave favorites, including classics from New Order, Echo & The Bunnymen, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Tears For Fears, and Siouxsie and the Banshees."
- A1: Double Exposure - Ten Percent (Walter Gibbons Disco Madness Mix)
- A2: Luv U Madly Orchestra - Rocket Rock (Walter Gibbons 12" Mix)
- B1: Loleatta Holloway - Catch Me On The Rebound (Walter Gibbons Disco Madness Mix)
- B2: Loleatta Holloway - Hit And Run (Walter Gibbons 12 Mix)
- C1: Love Comittee - Where Will It End (Walter Gibbons 12" Mix)
- C2: Love Comittee - Just As Long As I Got You (Walter Gibbons 12" Mix)
- D1: Cellophane - (Dance With Me) Let's Believe (Walter Gibbons Disco 12" Mix)
- D2: First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder (Walter Gibbons Disco Madness Mix)
Walter Gibbons, a true master of the mix, a disco legend, a pioneer of dance music. There's literally very few who can lay claim to progressing the artform of studio mixing and technique than the late Gibbons. His contribution to contemporary music cannot be understated, first as a DJ where his drum laced experimentation captured the ears and minds of his peers and the dancers, then later as a mixer and studio genius where he continued on his quest. Often fixated on the percussion and breaks within records his versions would often dive into spaced out, dubby and stripped back territory that very few of his peers were even contemplating at that time, fervently reconstructing the tracks themselves and often the time, space and dancefloor within which the record was being played. A true original, Gibbons was behind many of the 'definitive' versions of the classics, his unique style often catapulting records that were just fine in their original form into brand new colourful, cosmic interpretations that flourished sonically and rhythmically with brand new sounds that bristled with vision.
Salsoul Records thought a well programmed and thought out retrospective of this legends output was in order and this incredible collection of tracks is where we find ourselves. A stellar compilation across 2 heavyweight slabs of wax featuring of some of Gibbons' finest works. Included you'll find genre defining cuts like his mixes of Double Exposure, Loleatta Holloway, Love Committee, First Choice and many more.
A truly essential package for the die-hard Disco aficionado or for those who are exploring this most important movement in dance music for the first time. Curated with the full input and backing of Salsoul Records and carefully selected to reflect the truly timeless nature of the music contained within. For listening, for dancing, for turning on a party!
Remastered by Optimum Mastering. Artwork & design by Million Dollar Disco. Fully authorised.
- A1: Dinah Washington - Mad About The Boy
- A2: Lavern Baker - Love Me Right
- A3: The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- A4: Etta James - I Just Want To Make Love To You
- A5: Gladys Knight & The Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- A6: Mary Wells - Bad Boy
- A7: Aretha Franklin - God Bless The Child
- A8: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - My Baby Won't Come Back
- B1: Nina Simone - I Put A Spell On You
- B2: Marlena Shaw - Women Of The Ghetto (Album Version)
- B3: Lorraine Ellison - Stay With Me (Baby)
- B4: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
- B5: Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- B6: Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
- C1: Diana Ross - Love Hangover
- C2: Kellee Patterson - I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Baby
- C3: Dee Edwards - I Can Deal With That
- C4: Gwen Mccrae - Let's Straighten It Out
- C5: Millie Jackson - All The Way Lover
- D1: Lyn Collins - Don't Make Me Over
- D2: Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- D3: Tina Turner - Whole Lotta Love
- D4: Erykah Badu & The Roots - You Got Me
- D5: Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
- D6: Jil Scott - Brotha
- A1: Emad Youssef - Al Bareedo Ana (The One I Love)
- A2: Abdel El Aziz Al Mubarak - Ma Kunta Aarif Yarait (I Wish I Had Known)
- B1: Kamal Tarbas - Min Ozzalna Seebak Seeb (Forget Those That Divide Us)
- B2: Madjzoub Ounsa - Arraid Arraid Ya Ahal (Love, Love Family)
- B3: Khojali Osman - Malo Law Safeetna Inta (What If You Resolve What's Between Us)
- C1: Zaidan Ibrahim - Ma Hammak Azabna (You Don't Care About My Suffering) (Live)
- C2: Saied Khalifa - Igd Allooli (The Pearl Necklace)
- C3: Taj Makki - Ma Aarfeen Nagool Shino! (We Don't Know What To Say!)
- D1: Hanan Bulu Bulu - Alamy Wa Shagiya (My Pain And Suffering) (Live)
- D2: Abdelmoniem Ekhaldi - Droob A Shoag (Paths To Love)
- D3: Samira Dunia - Galbi La Tahwa Tani (My Heart, Don't Fall In Love Again)
- E1: Mohammed Wardi - Al Sourah (The Photo)
- E2: Abdullah Abdelkader - Al Zaman Zamanak (It's Your Time)
- F1: Mustafa Modawi & Ibrahim El Hassan - Al Wilaid Al Daif (The Youth Who Came As A Guest)
- F2: Ibrahim El Kashif - Elhabeeb Wain (Where Is My Sweetheart)
- F3: Mohammed Wardi - Al Mursal (The Messenger)
In Sudan, the political and cultural are inseparable. In 1989, a coup brought a hardline religious government to power. Music was violently condemned. Many musicians and artists were persecuted, tortured, forced to flee into exile — and even murdered, ending one of the most beloved music eras in all of Africa and largely denying Sudan's gifted instrumentalists, singers, and poets, from strutting their creative heritage on the global stage.
What came before in a special era that protected and promoted the arts was one of the richest music scenes anywhere in the world. Although Sudanese styles are endlessly diverse, this compilation celebrates the golden sound of the capital, Khartoum. Each chapter of the cosmopolitan city's tumultuous musical story is covered through 16 tracks: from the hypnotic violin and accordion-driven orchestral music of the 1970s that captured the ears and hearts of Africa and the Arabic-speaking world, to the synthesizer and drum machine music of the 1980s, and the music produced in exile in the 1990s. The deep kicks of tum tum and Nubian rhythms keep the sound infectious.
Sudan of old had music everywhere: roving sound systems and ubiquitous bands and orchestras kept Khartoum's sharply dressed youth on their feet. Live music was integral to cultural life, producing a catalog of concert recordings. In small arenas and large outdoor venues, musical royalty of the day built Khartoum's reputation as ground zero for innovation and technique that inspired a continent.
Musicians in Ethiopia and Somalia frequently point to Sudan's biggest golden era stars as idols. Mention Mohammed Wardi — a legendary Sudanese singer and activist akin to Fela Kuti in stature and impact in his music and politics — and they often look to the heavens. A popular story is of one man from Mali who walked for three months across the Sahel to Sudan because the father of the woman he wanted to marry would only allow it if he got him a signed cassette from Wardi himself. Saied Khalifa is said to be the one of the few singers to make Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie smile.
Such is the stature of Sudanese singers and the reputation of Sudanese music, particularly in the "Sudanic Belt," a cultural zone that stretches from Djibouti all the way west to Mauritania, covering much of the Sahara and the Sahel, lands where Sudanese artists are household names and Sudanese poems are regularly used as lyrics until today to produce the latest hits. Sudanese cassettes often sold more in Cameroon and Nigeria than at home.
But years of anti-music sentiment have made recordings in Sudan difficult to source. Ostinato's team traveled to Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, and Egypt in search of the timeless cultural artifacts that hold the story of one of Africa's most mesmerizing cultures. That these cassette tape and vinyl recordings were mainly found in Sudan's neighbors is a testament to Sudanese music's widespread appeal.
With our Sudanese partner and co-compiler Tamador Sheikh Eldin Gibreel, a once famous poet and actress in '70s Khartoum, Ostinato's fifth album, following our Grammy-nominated "Sweet As Broken Dates," revives the enchanting harmonies, haunting melodies, and relentless rhythms of Sudan's brightest years, fully restored, remastered and packaged luxuriously in a triple LP gatefold and double CD bookcase to match the regal repute of Sudanese music.
A 20,000-word liner note booklet gives voice to the singers silenced by an oppressive regime.
Take a sail down the Blue and White Nile as they pass through Khartoum, carrying with them an ancient history and a never-ending stream of poems and songs. It takes two Niles to sing a melody.
A Fortuna-selected compilation for Tel-Aviv restaurant "The Brothers". Only available locally except for a few limited export copies. Fortuna describe this compilation as "A set of ten killer tunes we licensed especially for the restaurant. One-off tracks from the golden Jaffa, dancefloor certified bangers, and all-time personal favorites!"
- A1: S Curro & Manul - "Bloodclat
- A2: Limabeatz - "Lindeza
- A3: Pedro Ladroga - "Inter-View
- A4: Manul & Energy Man - "Sp Funky
- A5: The Gardener - "Nube Negra" (Feat Sklt Sklt)
- B1: Flat Erik - "Matrix" (Lost Twin Remix)
- B2: Highkili - "Lpgc" (Sklt Sklt Remix)
- B3: Manul & Energy Man - "Bombon" (Kid Cala Remix)
- B4: Bsn Posse & Hidden Jayeem - "Calabria
Butterflies is a 12' EP compilation (1983-2016) by the Amsterdam based label Top Tape (founded 1986). On this release of 500 copies on yellow vinyl you find old and new work, old and young artists, like the talented Parrish Smith. There is also a great Restauration by Dunkeltier. The album has been remastered with care by Rude 66.
Francis Harris' exceptional run of releases for his own labels Scissors & Thread and Kingdoms now extends to this perfectly formed EP for hafendisko, which sees him rework some of hfn music's finest moments of the last two years. Harris, the Brooklynite whose feel for subtlety and space seems to infuse all his work, takes on three of the Hamburg label's cannon - kicked off with Kasper Bjørke's 'Cloud 9', featuring Urdur. Here Harris deconstructs the original and reforms it into a some quite removed from its origins - shuffling drum machines bring about a Kraftwerkesque feel, before beautiful tones and atmospheres reveal themselves. The track seems to develop along two paths simultaneously, somehow creating a truly affecting piece of leftfield electronica.
Null + Void's huge Dave Gahan-featuring-track 'Where I Wait' has been heavily remixed over the past months, but also gets the Harris treatment. Completely flipped form the original, this is a haunting remix with tough and funky underbelly, utilizing Gahan's vocals only sparingly.
Danish alt-pop trio ticktock have their single 'Hatefuck' refixed also, and Harris zones in on the glitchy vibe and adds layers of claustrophobic depth to the production.
Detroit label My Baby focusses on letting underground local talent shine, and that is the case with the second EP, a various artists affair featuring label boss Mister Joshooa, plus Remote Viewing Party and Tammy Pickle with a remix from My Baby.
The acts featured on this release are all residents of the famous TV Lounge/TV Bar venue in Detroit. The 12" includes Eddie C along with My Baby boss and TV Bar booker Mister Joshooa-who work together here as Tammy Pickle-plus Rickers, who is one half of ATAXIA, and How to Kill Detroit co-founders Remote Viewing Party, while Rickers and Joshooa also link as My Baby to remix one of the tracks.
First up are Remote Viewing Party with the superb '410'. It's five bumping minutes of silvery tech with whirring machines and gurgling synths all weaving around well programmed and punchy drums. Sure to infect real energy and freakiness into any club set.
Mister Joshooa makes his first appearance with the alluring 'Alright Fine', a slow and absorbing track of gloopy bass, percolating drums and unsettling vocals. Subtle acid lines and prickly hi hats all make this one really jump out of the speakers.
Next up, Mister Joshooa links with Rickers for a standout remix of '410' that is even more physical and driving. The metallic groove is run through with alien sounds, shooting synths and ghoulish voices that are filled with paranoia and will make a great atmosphere in the club.
Joshooa and downtempo disco don Eddie C then collaborate as Tammy Pickle for 'Indifference,' which is a perfectly slow and sensuous number with elastic synths and bass. Crisp hits drive it along and encourage you to sink deep into the groove.
This record is jam packed with talent and original ideas, and one that marks out this label as one to watch.
'Time flies' as the saying goes and indeed it has as Quintessentials celebrates its 10 year anniversary. For a decade this mighty label has been getting some true love and support from all quarters. Listening to the back catalogue now, most of the tunes still sound fresh and keep the label's famous "deep, raw and real" motto alive.
Quintessentials has always been a platform for new talents as well as established artists, and with he likes of Anton Zap, Vakula, Baaz, The Zohar, MCDE, Nicolas, Ugly Drums, Toby Tobias, Borrowed Identity, Mat Chiavaroli, 4004, Soul of Hex, S3A, Los Goddard, Felipe Gordon, Javonntte......to name but a few, it's an enviable back catalogue.
This "Ten Years Quintessentials" compilation offers a wide range of styles: Detroit inspired Techno and House, a ruff Chicago stomper, some proper deep House, a discoish tool, and crafty beats and basslines all over! We hope you enjoy this compilation as much as we do. We are ready for the next decade! Are you
Nny Records Is Back With A Compilation That Includes Four Songs Loaded With High Quality, An Ep That Is Like A Swiss Army Knife And That It Will Serve To Animate Any Kind Of Party. On The A Side We Can Listen To Nicson (flumo Recordings) Who Delivers An Excellent "straight To Heaven" In A Deep-house 90's Mood, Full Of Energy And Class; After Him F. Vinuesa (solid Tapes) Approaches Lo-fi And Acid Paths With "highlands", A Tune That Is Is Capable Of Transporting You To Another Dimension. On The B Side Mateis E. Aqir (jungle Gym Records) Presents "natural Sense", A Track That Also Takes You To A Different Dimension, This Time More Oriented To Open Spaces, In A Balearic And New Age Mood Fused With A Leftfield Touch Which Is A Delight; And To Close The Compilation We Have The Great Work Of I See You In The Plants, The New Aka By Pablo Diskko For Productions In An Ambient Techno-dub Wave That Absorbs You And Catches You. A Superb And An Essential Work.
Dark industrial edged Techno. A various artist EP with stomping 4 to the floor material and serious breakbeat chaos. Brace yourself and drop everything you are holding.
The vinyl comes with a sticker of the labels iconic logo.
Following our 004 EP we present our first VA release with NorthSouth Records bossman and all round Don Henry Hyde (aka Harry McCanna) kicking things off. 'Still Talking' epitomises the forward-thinking sound that is currently coming out of London - a perfect example of our ethos and aesthetic at the label. A tried and tested bomb that will do serious damage on any dance floor.
Kepler is another artist we have been working closely with over the course of 2017, an exceptional year for him bringing his sound to the masses. Happy to be working with him, with plenty more to come in 2018 - you can catch Kepler's solo release in the form of 006 later this year..
On the B Side, a name I'm sure you have all heard & also now officially a member of Entity : London, Lost Act sets the pace with his trademark groove on 'Locked'.
Smoud Beats complete the EP with a funky fresh track primed for the dance floor. The young duo from Italy have been creating some real good music of late and I'm really happy to have them on board to round off this record.
Hypnotizing rhythms and stormy bass cuts make up Various Visions 2, as D-Operation Drop, Zygos, Hebbe and mrshl unite on the Copenhagen based label's 9th vinyl release.
Various Visions is a new series of vinyl releases by Circle Vision, launched to present an umbrella of artists from around the globe, who share the label's vision of sound design and affection for immersive bass music.
Mental Overdrive, Norwegian gran ol wizard of techno, owner of Love OD Communications starts of with 'Clocked', a colorful and moody track with a touch of grittyness. Thomas Urv, Ploink Label head and one of Norwegian techno's main protagonists, brings a signature raw high energy techno track '6.24 Con Dao'. Per Hammar, Swedish producer and DJ based in Berlin, the captain behind Dirty Hands and 10Years labels delivers a steady dubbed hypnotic house track 'Blank Space'. Thomas Skjaerstad from Trysil, Norwegian winner of Burn Residency 2017 finishes the EP with a punchy, dark spaced out techno track titled 'Space X (Sommeroya Edit)'.
Superb compilation of modern ambient/minimal electronics featuring exclusive tracks from a wealth of current talent inc. H. Takahashi, David Edren (aka DSR Lines), Miaux (Ultra Eczema) , Kuupuu (Em Records) Nuslux (Keijut) & Olli Aarni. Finnish Label collab between LAL LAL & IKUISUUS. Tip!
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Neptunalia, a festival of Neptune, celebrated at Rome, of which very little is known. The day on which it was held, was probably the 23rd of July. The festival was celebrated with games. Respecting the ceremonies of this festival nothing is known, except that the people used to build huts of branches and foliage, in which they probably feasted, drank, and amused themselves
- A1: Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
- A2: Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
- A3: The Breakaways - He Doesn't Love Me
- A4: Helen Shapiro - He Knows How To Love Me
- A5: Sonny Childe - Giving Up On Love
- A6: Tom Jones - Little Lonely One
- A7: Los Bravos - Black Is Black
- B1: David Bowie - Love You Till Tuesday
- B2: The Walker Brothers - Make It Easy On Yourself
- B3: Ivor Raymonde - Mylene
- B4: Burr Bailey - Chahawki
- B5: Cindy Cole - He's Sure The Boy I Love
- B6: Ottilie Patterson - Jealous Heart (With The Ivor Raymonde Group)
- C1: Dusty Springfield - Your Hurtin' Kinda Love
- C2: Dave Berry - I Got The Feeling
- C3: Jon Gunn - It's My Turn
- C4: Paul & Barry Ryan - I Love Her
- C5: Ivor Raymonde & His Orchestra - Grotty
- C6: Barbara Ruskin - Beautiful Friendship
- D1: Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Superman's Big Sister
- D2: The Flies - (I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone
- D3: The Ivor Raymonde Orchestra - It's The Real Thing
- D4: The Majority - Wait By The Fire
- D5: The Honeybus - She Sold Blackpool Rock
- D6: Alan David - I Found Out Too Late
- D7: The Walker Brothers - My Ship Is Coming In
Classic singles like Billy Fury's 'Halfway To Paradise', Dusty Springfield's 'I Only Want To Be With You' and The Walker Brothers' 'Make It Easy On Yourself' would not have been hits without Ivor Raymonde. As their arranger, and in the case of 'I Only Want To Be With You' songwriter too, he shaped the final recordings. He decided on the orchestration and backing
vocals, chose the instruments and determined what was heard on the radio - and what record buyers bought.
'Paradise: The Sound Of Ivor Raymonde' is a long-overdue celebration of Ivor Raymonde, collecting his work as an arranger, musical director, producer, singer and songwriter. The story of a British musical great is told for the first time.
Billy Fury, Dusty Springfield and The Walker Brothers are heard. So is the only vocal performance for which Ivor Raymonde received a credit on a record label. He worked with the pre-fame David Bowie and Tom Jones. He spotted the potential of Los Bravos, steering them into the charts with 'Black Is Black'. Near-misses and obscurities made with Brit-girls Cindy Cole and
Helen Shapiro, the soulful Sonny Childe and confrontational protopsychedelic London band The Flies are as fantastic as the hits. With these and more, 'Paradise: The Sound Of Ivor Raymonde' distils the essence of the magic of Ivor Raymonde.
'Paradise: The Sound Of Ivor Raymonde' is released by Bella Union, the label run by Ivor's son, former Cocteau Twins member Simon Raymonde.
Compiled by Simon and Kieron Tyler, it is a very personal tribute to a sadly missed father. Born in 1926, Ivor Raymonde passed away in 1990. The previously untold story is revealed through a moving reminiscence written by Simon and in-depth liner notes and a track-by-track commentary by Kieron. Ivor Raymonde played on the ocean liner The Queen Mary in 1949. In the Fifties, British television viewers saw him in legendary comedian Tony Hancock's 'Hancock's Half Hour' but music was always going
to be most important - the hits with Billy Fury and Dusty Springfield in 1961 and 1963 meant he was in demand. The 26 selections balance the wellknown with collectable rarities and tracks drawn from - until now - barely heard-of singles. Each is a gem and each shows the magic of an Ivor Raymonde recording.
'Paradise: The Sound Of Ivor Raymonde' is issued on CD and 180g heavyweight double vinyl album with digital download code. The vinyl version is sequenced slightly differently for listening flow. Every track was originally issued as a single issued in mono for the pop market until 1968 / 1969. Keeping the integrity of the compilation in mind, all but four tracks appear in mono as they did originally. The masters used are those of the original singles.
- A1: Paula, Mi Habitación
- A2: Salomé, Soy Muy Poca Cosa
- A3: Cocky Mazzetti, ¿Por Qué ¿Por Qué
- A4: Elsa Baeza, Guapa
- A5: La Nueva Generación, Tim Dom Dom
- A6: Bruno Lomas, Nuestro Momento
- A7: Seison Show, La Muchacha Del Week-End
- B1: Antonio González, Notarás Que Aún Te Quiero
- B2: Antonio Prieto, Chove Chuva
- B3: Los 3 Sudamericanos, Un Hombre Y Una Mujer
- B4: Los Aguacates, Agua De Beber
- B5: Hermanas Benítez, Nada, Nada
- B6: Los Millonarios, Más Que Nada
- B7: Richard Y Sus Bambucos, Música En La Bahía
Mid last century. Commercial Music is a machine that generates dances that run each other over in the urge to reach the audiences and mark their place in time and history.
A never-ending list of choreographies co-habit: hully gully, madison, rock, limbo, twist and a long etcetera, until a new dance, bossa nova takes over the dance floors. Joao Gilberto, Tom Jobim or Vinicius de Moraes reach stardom in Brazil with this mix of samba and jazz, but the genre doesn't explode internationally until a few American jazzmen decide to import it. From there it reaches Europe, via France, thanks to Sacha Distel, the first on the continent to record an EP completely dedicated to this phenomenon.
It is 1962.
Shortly after in Spain, the number of artists including original or adapted tracks in their albums, escalate: Tony Vilaplana, Mina, Duo Dinámico, Latin Combo, Los 4 Brujos, Gina Baró, Grau Carol, Salomé or Marisol, who popularizes the new trend by recording 'Marisol rumbo a Río', a blockbuster film partially filmed in Brazil. The maestro Augusto Algueró writes the films soundtrack.
For this compilation we have consciously dug into the archives of three Barcelona based labels like Belter, Discophon and Olympo to serve Spanish sung bossa nova songs that have never, inexplicably, been released on vinyl, all songs are recorded during those two (musically speaking) prodigious decades: the twentieth centuries sixties and seventies.
Opening with a Gasmask Live extract, this RSF will keep on digging the mental tribe sound as it always did....
The Gasmask is just a perfect brain swinger : long flanged acid style in the Curley SOM.
Skelle then comes with another Live track, swinging deep bass playing with your nerves :)
The flip opens with a Misspic pumpin mental tune, sweet groove at the Tribe Funk frontier, very Spirally inspired.
Bart finished the job with a dry kicker, totally old school is the DSP style...
Rsf Confirms its post-Dsp direction and bring on the future of the tribe brain dance sound !
- A1: Chuck "Big Guitar" Ernest - "Blue Oasis" (With The Satellite Band)
- A3: The Wailers - "Driftwood
- A4: Lenny & The Thundertones - "The Moon Of Manakoora
- A5: Biscaynes - "Midnight In Montevideo" (With Co-Encidentals)
- A6: Red Harrison & His Zodiacs - "Chant Of The Jungle
- A7: The Palatons - "Jungle Guitar
- A8: Chayns - "Live With The Moon
- C1: Bailey's Nervous Kats - "Cobra" (Feat James Mills)
- C2: The Blazers - "Sound Of Mecca
- C3: The Gems - "Slave Girl
- C4: Jerry & The Catalinas - "The Arabian Knight
- C5: The Jaguars - "Night Walker
- C6: The Shelltones - "Blue Castaway
- C7: The Blue Bells - "Atlantis
- C8: Bill & Jean Bradway - "Paradise Isle
- D1: The Melody Mates - "Enchantment
- D2: Don Reed - "Nature Boy" (Feat The Voice Of Love)
- D3: The Baton Of Andre Brummer - "Tumba
- D4: Darla Hood - "Silent Island
- D5: Martha Raye - "Lotus Land" (With Phil Moore Orchestra)
- D6: Baha'i Victory Chorus - "Nightingale Of Paradise
- D7: Carmen - "Isle Of Love
- D8: The Monzas - "Forever Walks A Drifter
- E1: Akim - "Voodoo Drums
- E2: Don Sargent & His Buddies - "Voodoo Kiss
- E3: Joan Joyce Trio - "Captured
- E4: Pony Sherrell - "Tobago
- E5: Jerry Warren & The Valids - "Enchantress
- E6: The Centuries - "Polynesian Paradise
- E7: The Potted Palm - "My House Of Grass
- E8: The Castiles - "Enchantment
- F1: Five Glow Tones - "Quiet Village
- F2: Modesto Duran & Orchestra - "Silent Island
- F3: Ross Anderson Chorus & Orchestra - "Tam-Bu Theme
- F4: Bobby Christian - "Caravan
- F5: Bruce Norman Quintet - "Arabian Rhythm
- F6: The Slaves - "Hari's Harem
- F7: Arnie Derksen & Chise - "Similou
- F8: The Three Bars - "Caribbean Cruise" (Feat Nicky Roberts)
- G1: Robert Drasnin - "Chant Of The Moon
- G2: The Blue Jeans - "Moon Mist
- G3: Artie Barsamian - "The Enchanting Melody
- G4: Eddie Kochak & Hakki Obidia - "Jazz In Port Said
- G5: Gene Sikora & The Irrationals - "Tanganyika
- G6: Bobby Paris - "Dark Continent
- G7: Chico Jose - "Locura (Madness)
- G8: Clyde Derby - "Lost Island
It Was A Musical Cocktail Born In A Marketing Meeting: Two Parts Easy Listening, One Part Jazz, A Healthy Dollop Of Conga Drums, A Sprinkling Of Bird Calls, And A Pinch Of Textless Choir. Serve Garnished With An Alluring Female On The Album Jacket For Best Results. Exotica! The Soundtrack For A Mythical Air Conditioned Eden, Packaged For Mid-century, Tiki Torch-wielding Armchair Safariers. Be It Mosquito-bitten Torch Singers, Landlocked Surf Quartets, Fad-chasing Jazz Combos, Mad Genius Band Leaders, D-list Actors, Or A Middle Aged Loner Programming Bird Calls Into A Hammond, Exotica Was Always More Concerned With What Geography Might Sound Like Over Who Was Conducting. Captured Across Three Albums Are 48 (54 On The Cd) Curious Examples Of The Short-lived Genre's Reach, Each Summoning Their Own Sonic Visions Of Shangri La, Bringing Their Versions Of The Pacific, Africa, And The Orient To The Hinterlands Of America. Technicolor Paradise Is Where One Makes It, After All.
Various Artists - Technicolour Paradise: Rhum Rhapsodies & Others Exotic Delights
The Disco music fever was also present in the Rumba and Flamenco scene of Spain in the late '70s / early '80s. Producers, sound engineers and studio musicians, collaborated closely with flamenco / rumba singers and bands, highlighting the productions that genius Josep Llobell did for the Belter label in Barcelona. Here you got 12 disco-rumba-flamenco bombs, a time machine to the boites and discotheques of the late 70s and the perfect soundtrack to an imaginary Kinki' cinema soundtrack.
Featuring Sangre Gitana, Rumba 3, Tobago, Los Gachós, La Marelu, El Turronero...
Insert with liner notes by Txarly Brown and photos.
"For Christian H" is a compilation album from the Arctic Norwegian city of Tromsø, dedicated to the memory of Christian Hollingsæter - the director of the Insomnia festival - who died unexpectedly in May this year, only 35 years old.
All 11 tracks have been gifted exclusively for the album, which is available as a digital download, a CD, and as a LIMITED EDITION LP. Only 100 copies made. All proceeds will go to Christian´s son Julian.
Off-kilter Broken Beats From A Collection Of Up & Coming Artists From Around Europe And Beyond.
A1. Twelon - Quad
Twelon Heralds The Start Of The Ep With A Builder Track Perfect For Openings And Breakdowns Mid Set. Industrial Creeps And Hisses, Spliced With Intricate Percussion.
A2. Nollern - Sitar Pro
Nollern's Eff_el & Dan Beaven Burst Forth To Bring An Upfront, Yet Minimalistic, Glitch-rife Drum Track - Perfect For The Players Wanting To Layer An Element Of Sparse, Brutal Breaks Into The Mix.
B1. Tlk - In Your Shadow
Tlk Brings Us A Beautiful, Emotion Filled Arp Track. 'one Of My Goals When Making A Track, Is To Only Use One Sound: To Make One Synth Sing.' - Linkwood. This Is The Inspiration That Tlk Used For In Your Shadow.
B2. Xantrax - Xtk
A Trippy, Jazzy Combination Of Atmospheric Synthesis, Acoustic Drums And A Heavy Bass-weight Underlay, Giving The Ep A Raw, Yet Balanced Finish.
Tivoli Trax started as a Multiplex series paying tribute to local artists connected to Kong's Mantra night club, while it was based in Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens. The first 1996 EP was followed in '97 by Vol. 2 and finally by a 12 track CD compilation in '98. In 2018 we are bringing back this iconic tribute to amazing Copenhagen based producers with Tivoli Trax vol. 3!
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To bridge the twenty years gap, the first track is an original Hüebsch Originators production from '98. This deep techno track was released on the Tivoli Trax CD, and we are delighted to finally be able to present it on wax. The duo also released the Evanouir EP on Multiplex in '97. Secondly we have the beautiful Bodies by Vassdrag, a Norwegian word for a river system and the Multiplex alias of a well-known Copenhagen producer, who's been releasing on a quintessential techno imprint since 2010.
B From E aka. Frej Levin, a rising star on the Danish scene and known for releases on Copenhagen Underground Posse and Tartelet Records, delivers classic, atmospheric, deep house in the form of No Memory. The last track is Nightwave by Dennis Uprock, better known as dub-techno producer Resoe of Baum Records, Echocord and Pattern Repeat. A prolific producer of multiple genres. He has used his Uprock moniker when playing house music since the mid-90s.
- A1: Desmond Dekker & Aces - Israelites
- A2: Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel
- A3: The Maytals - Monkey Man
- A4: Harry J All Stars - Liquidator
- A5: The Pioneers- Longshot Kick The Bucket
- A6: The Upsetters - Return Of Django
- B1: The Paragons - The Tide Is High
- B2: Desmond Dekker & Aces - It Mek
- B3: Tony Tribe - Red Red Wine
- B4: Desmond Dekker & Aces - 0.0.7 Shanty Town
- B5: Dave & Ansel Collins - Monkey Spanner
- B6: The Maytals - 54 46 Was My Number
- C1: Ken Boothe - Everything I Own
- C2: Dennis Brown - Money In My Pocket
- C3: John Holt - Help Me Make It Through The Night
- C4: Susan Cadogan - Hurt So Good
- C5: The Pioneers - Let Your Year Be Yeah
- C6: Sophia George - Girlie Girlie
- D1: Althea & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
- D2: Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want
- D3: Bob & Marcia - Young, Gifted & Black
- D4: Greyhound - Black And White
- D5: Nicky Thomas - Love Of The Common People
- D6: Errol Dunkley - Ok Fred
To mark the 50th anniversary of Trojan Records comes 'Trojan Ska & Reggae Classics', a double vinyl album comprising 24 of the most celebratory Jamaican music hits from the iconic label's legendary catalogue.
Released in tandem with the TV advertised 3CD version of the same name, this joyous collection showcases the very best in classic Caribbean sounds, from rude boy ska to dancehall anthems, with the set featuring an incredible 22 Top 50 UK chartbusters, including 4 UK Number 1s and 13 Top 10s.
The perfect musical accompaniment for the summer of 2018 and beyond, this blistering 2LP vinyl collection compilation ably demonstrates just what makes Trojan so special and why it remains the world's greatest reggae label, half a century since its launch.
As an integral part of the Trojan 50 marketing campaign, the LP will be heavily promoted via the label's website, Facebook & Twitter pages, Instagram and YouTube channel.
[T] D2 | Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want
Arkada Records Is A New Independent Electro/techno Imprint Hailing From London U.k. The Label Is Being Presented With The rst Split Vinyl Ep Featuring The Sounds Of T15dm (earwiggle /trensmat) And Errorbeauty (arkada, Crobot Muzik).
Broken District is a new label launched by the creative minds of Jus Jam, Momla and Antwan. The project is born with the idea of exploring alternative music styles that blend the influences of the label's creators, including Jazz, House-Music, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, and more experimental sounds.
In order to give a global overview of the label's territory, Broken District kicks-off with a series of VA EPs, here delivering its second volume.
Cong Burn go deep on their third record with Freerotation affiliate Duckett making his first appearance on the label and Chekov following up his recent contribution to Timedance. The heady A-side opens with Chekov's 'Spring' which has spent the last few years popping up in sets from Lena Willikens, Call Super and the Hessle Trio. Duckett's 'Lost In Israel' rolls through its first half carried by complex arpeggios before its layers are broken down and evaporated. On the B side Lack provides a extended and dubbed out DJ tool sounding like if Kowton released on Workshop. Haddon's 'Anabiosis' ties this batch together having first appeared on Cong Burn's debut CDR back in 2015 - since then it has become a go-to opener, closer and after party ender.
For the first time, Volte-Face's BleeD releases a Various Artists compilation, featuring friends and close family of the label. Named after Joseph Beuys' concept of 'Social Sculpture', which serves to harness collective potential in an attempt to transform society (in some small way at least!), the release features eight different artists who embody the BleeD sound of the last few years of activity - Volte-Face, Rote (Daniel Avery & Volte-Face), DJ Nobu, Peder Mannerfelt, Opuswerk, Refracted, AWB and BLNDR.
'Solidarity Forever Vol. III' Co´meme is the last chapter of this series, in which Co´meme introduces new artwork, a new logotype and three Various Artists EPs. 'Solidarity Forever' is a motivator for our everyday actions, and a reminder of why we are doing what we do, 'Solidarity Forever' is Co´meme's commitment to the reconstruction of underground culture. The last EP, Volume 3, features music by RIZU X (Laredo, TX/Nuevo Laredo, MX), ANA HELDER (Rosario, Argentina), AYE AYE (Vaparai´so, Chile), Christian S (Cologne, Germany) and Katerina (Helsinki / Sofia). You will be able to hear Texmex Hardcore Industrial, New German Hot Wave, Psychedelic Seaside Dub, Motivating Rebel Techno, and Highly Sensitive Low Tech Jazz - here's more utopian music against dystopian times. Welcome to volume three...
From the remote township of Te Mata, in the rugged hills of New Zealand, comes a new imprint following in the tradition of mid-80s rub-a-dub from an often overlooked corner of dancehall culture.The brainchild of local farmer and radio personality Red Robin - alongside the deadly production duo Naram and Art - the first 12' features two heavy-like-lead riddims with discomix cuts from four unsung heroes of the 80s with conscious, street-level lyrics.
Side A finds legendary singer Winston 'Midnight Riders' Powell rise again on a synth-infused piece of classic rub-a-dub. Despite being his first release in decades, he delivers a cutting edge vocal from his Kingston 9 borough about life Outta Road in the Jamaican capital. He then crosses live to special agent Speng Bond for a deejay report on the current state of Britain in Dread Outta Road. With a more uptempo riddim, the flipside sees Toronto-based 80s star Steve Knight fire some timely shots at corrupt politicians with Dem a Fraud, before Los Angeles-based MC Tippa Lee comes correct with a self-affirming deejay cut on Salute the Veteran.
Both sides are served with one-away dub mixes from Naram and added textural touches from Disrupt. Six cuts on one record, strictly limited pressings.
- A1: Israelites - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
- A2: Let Your Yeah Be Yeah - The Pioneers
- A3: Liquidator - Harry J Allstars
- A4: Everything I Own - Ken Boothe
- A5: Dollar In The Teeth - The Upsetters
- A6: Help Me Make It Through The Night - John Holt
- B1: Uptown Top Ranking - Althea & Donna
- B2: Girlie Girlie - Sophia George
- B3: Hurt So Good - Susan Cadogan
- B4: Double Barrel - Dave & Ansel Collins
- B5: To Be Young Gifted And Black - Bob & Marcia
- B6: Love Of The Common People - Nicky Thomas
Aaja is a UK based cultural project encompassing a space, label and parties. Not following too many fads or trends. Aaja is an audible quest for deep and raw club rollers and late night neon tales.
For AAJA001 we're pleased to gather 4 friends and artists in their own right for a diverse, inaugural 4-track Various Artists EP. Commencing proceedings on the A1, 'Abzent Mindz' by In:State & Guili lets rip. Following their recent 12" on Not An Animal, this ever-giving cross-European collaboration churns out something that is both functional and emotional. TIP!
For A2, whilst this might be the start of his production journey, Ady Toledano is a permanent fixture on Berlin's queer club scene and we're excited to share his latest production. Regularly spinning at Cocktail D'Amore, Buttons at About:Blank & Riot,
Toledano delivers 'Rare Earth'. A deep, ceremonial journey best suited for those late night, deep in the rave moments and let's be honest, mornings. Flipping the 12" over for B1.
The third track of the EP is produced by Everson. One of the co-founders of Aaja teases sample-work in an out of a grinding, tool style track bridging busy, UK influenced percussion and influence with slower, sledging techno.
Finally, Alex Richards finishes off the VA with 'Platform' on the B2. His words about the track... 'messing about making noises'. Richards lends the compilation a superlative, building and stripped back tune. Suited equally to the early doors as it is the
early morns.
A1: The Exceptional Producer Stenny Has Been A Munich Resident For A Few Years To Be As Close As Possible To His Musical Home Port Of Ilian Tape. Here He Once Again Proves What A Perfectly Mixed Supergroovy Breakbeat Board Is.
A2: Janis And Fabian From The Live Duo Aka Trap10 Do Not Hide Their Musical Ideals. In people Zoo' It's Classic But Classy, according To Old Detroit Style And Chicago Tradition.
B1: Jonas Friedlich's Eps On Molten Moods And Four Triangles Are A Good Example Of What Techno's Style Is All About: Tape Delay Is His Weapon Of Choice, Often With Vocals And Rarely Straight Beats. With jazzersizzzze' He Ties In Masterfully To It.
B2: P-t2 Has Become An Integral Part Of The Red Sun (club Rote Sonne) In Just A Few Years, Indulging Her Fondness For The Harder Pace Of Club Music. Accordingly, Their Rfr Post Is An Acid Board, As It Is Written In The Book.
You know when the dj drops something so special you're mentally forced to ask for the track and the reply you get is 'its my own unreleased track'. That's how I (Art Alfie) stumbled upon all three of these. About ten years ago I witnessed Van Rivers & The Subliminal Kid (Peder Mannerfelt) turn Berghain upside-down with the dark techno epos 'Mars Attacks'. Around the same time I had the luck to see Nils Westerlund boogle minds with the broken beat psychedelics of 'Suspiria' at a Stockholm Open Air. Last but not least, a couple of years ago I heard 'Thicker Than Blood' for the first time, like the Sirens in greek mythology, it lured people on to the dance floor at Stockholms classic summer hot spot F12. I've been playing these tracks ever since and Im beyond happy I get to share them with the world at this point. //Art Alfie
A1: David Goldberg Revealed His Exceptional Talent Releasing An Extraordinaire Debut Ep On Svs Records. m4l-uv' Is A Euphoric Breakbeat Track That Won't Fail To Make You Dance.
A2: Kit Curse Made His Mark Within The Dnb Scene During The Last Years Having Released On Labels Like Cyclone, Onset Audio Or Shadowforces. weird Solace Master' Is A Broken Ritual That Reveals The Producers Experimental Side.
B1: zezbo Version' By Skee Mask Is A Superb Dnb Trip Leading You Through An Industrial Shadow World. The Producer Upholds His Reputation As An Exceptional Artist All Along The Way.
B2: Top Shotta Runs The Uk Bass Orientated Label Ruffhouse. m-performance Riddim' Somehow Sounds Like A Race And A Fight Both At The Same Time.
B3: The Style Of Bean Is A Postmodern Blend Of Ambient, Idm And Dubstep. tears' Showcases This Eclecticism Within Just Three Minutes.
Violet-the Color Of Royalty And Majesty, Of Dreamy And Calming Consciousness...here Translated To A Spirited Collection Of Absolute Music
Drivetrain (detroit, Usa) - breathe'
Derrick Thompson Engineers Another Captivating Late Night Soul-bender. A Commanding Filtered Bass Groove, Dominates Melodic Chord Progressions With Accentuating Dynamic Percussion And Spicy Vocal Support
Mattimoe-perrine (toledo, Usa) - llucid'
Nathan Mattimoe And Todd Perrine Return With A Composition Of Charismatic Rhythm Intelligence. As The Journey Builds, The Elements Become More Intense, Evolving To A Vocal Crescendo Of Synthesized Deepness
Trecci (paris, France) - sagami'
Soiree Proudly Welcomes Trecci And His Tribal Inspired Floor Filler. Drum Manipulation Integrates With Vocal Energy To Ultimately Dissolve In A Hypnotic, Quintessential String Refrain
Funtom (zagreb, Croatia) - french Connection'
Another Newcomer To Soiree, Funtom Musically Animates The Essence Of High-tech Sensuality. An Alluring Female Voice Subconsciously Unveils A Bed Of Infactuating Pads, Stabs And Inflections
House of Disco's vinyl only edits imprint HODSTASH is back with four cuts for the floor with tracks from label regulars Fouk, Snack & Harry Wolfman and a track from someone totally new SDWTRX.
With 'Solidarity Forever Vol.2' Co´meme continues this new chapter of its own history, introducing new artwork, a new logotype and three Various Artists EPs. 'Solidarity Forever' is a motivator for our everyday actions, and a reminder of why we are doing what we do, 'Solidarity Forever' is Co´meme's commitment to the reconstruction of underground culture.
These 12's are introducing artists new to the label, new collaborations and new approaches from Co´meme members already familiar to you.
Volume Two features tracks by RIZU X (Laredo, TX/Nuevo Laredo, MX), ANA HELDER (Rosario, Argentina), VASKULAR (Santiago de Chile) and GLADKAZUKA (Medellin, Colombia). You will be able to hear deep borderline doom house, modern leftfield workout techno, a hispano-oriental acid track, and an uptempo instrumental Hip Hop adventure - here's more utopian music against dystopian times.
- 1: Intro
- 2: Octopussies - Don't Skip That
- 3: Octopussies - Future Classic (Feat. Mista Min)
- 4: Blockboy - World Against Us (Feat. Mista Min)
- 5: Primatune - King Kong Rap (Feat. Masta Ace)
- 6: Blockboy - Bunnybreak
- 7: John Pussner - Riesen Himbeer Bonbon
- 8: Big Mama's Boys - Müncheeen (Feat. Epi.kur)
- 9: Epi.kur - Bis Wann
- 10: Mike Sense - Grown As Man
- 11: Danny Decock - Mosca
- 12: Blockboy - The Renaissance
- 13: Blockboy - Runaway (Feat. Ethic)
- 14: Primatune - Primat City Radio
- 15: Primatune - Oleg, Oleg (Feat. Gasreiz & Thk)
- 16: Primatune - Primat City Radio Werbepause
- 17: Dharmabums - Wassn Dassn!!
- 18: Primatune - So Sieht's Aus (Feat. Wordsworth)
- 19: Epi.kur - Wohin Die Reise Geht
- 20: Mikzn70 - Keinsommertrack (Feat. E.p.eazy & Pat Riot)
- 21: Blockboy - Blasdudler
- 22: Octopussies - Slidin
- 23: Mike Sense - Green Gold (Feat. Declaime)
- 24: Blockboy - Well Wicked
- 25: Blockboy - Woodbox Sonata No. 4
- 26: Blockboy - E E E (Jon Kennedy Remix / Pussner Edit)
- 27: Blockboy - Apache Walk (Asagaya Remix / Pussner Edit) (Feat. Nahawa Doumbia)
- 28: Lippovic - C.u
At a time when on every street corner, adolescent wannabe gangstas believed they had to tell everyone and their dog about their greatness and the inferiority of all others, there was a cadre of Munich-based Hip-Hop artists producing incredibly fresh and imaginative music, inspired, of course, by the golden era of the 90s. They played gigs in small clubs in front of some dozens of people, spread mixtapes and Eps and were celebrated by their friends and the rest of the scene. The world took no notice - until now ! Tramp Records, specializing in unearthing forgotten pearls of musical art, documents with "Golden Hits", an era of Munich underground Hip Hop which flew completely under the radar, spanning ten years from 2005 to 2015. The musical bandwidth and quality of the tracks is astonishing, but so much more could have been possible. Much of this music remained fragmented or unreleased for a host of reasons, families, stressful jobs, musical reorientation, and even lost hard disks... but one story has a happy ending! When Masta Ace had a live show at the legendary Atomic Cafe, Primatune's Fid Rizz was able to hand over a CD with demo beats. Unfortunately the CD was blank by mistake! But the curiosity of Masta Ace had been piqued, and he got back to him, the rest is history. Features of other stateside rap heroes like Wordsworth or Declaime followed.
The very best of this era, including tracks never before heard and ideas remaining fragmented, has now been compiled by Tramp Records to take you for a fascinating listening journey.
Hip Hop, as it was since it's inception in the Bronx, fresh and real, and made with passion by neighborhood kids spitting truth about life and the struggle!
Key selling points:
- including many unreleased songs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
MotorCity Wine Recordings returns in fine style with its second EP featuring a swashbuckling blend of house and jazz sounds from Detroiters and their compatriots. Rising live techno star Haz Mat leads this 12' with a house-tinged boogie funk cover of Blue Six's Music & Wine', complete with vocoder and massive drums. Kuumba Reunion Band slides through next with the Afro-Jazz number 3 Fingered Fist (Jabbar)', a cut loaded with hand drums and chunky saxophone solos for the jazzdancers and listeners alike. MotorCity Wine guest and London native Aroop Roy kicks off the flip with a dubbed out beatdown house joint, a brilliant midtempo track perfect for the dread moments of the night. Last but certainly not least, The Hughes/Smith Quintet finish the release with an uptempo Jazz-Funk piece, with generous amounts of Fender Rhodes and call-and-response melodies. Only 500 vinyl pressed— enjoy the soulful sounds of Detroit.
For this seconde release, the brotherhood from Marseille wanted to present their personal profiles, this EP is built like a Various, but built with a common touch, the random bass! Hypnotic, trippy and randomised, these tracks are done to push up the dancefloors. The last track is a downtempo vision of the eclectism of this southern crew, hip-hop beat and a bassline played by there friend Mike B4, a real candy to close this EP!
Amaranth EP is the latest Various Artists effort through the Planet Rhythm label. This compilation features sounds by Dubiosity, Alfredo Mazzilli, Space Above and Exilles. Also this package contains a mesmerizing remix by Glaswegian artist Edit Select which we are proud to add to the label roster. Soundwise, Amaranth EP is covering a lot ground within modern day Techno. Surely a package that will appear to lovers of multiple modes within the genre.
- A1: Orgue Electronique - Die Liebe Ist Die Groste Kraft
- A2: Kassen - ...Und Der Schnee Geduldig
- A3: Mr. Clavio - Keine Gnade Fur Die Sechste
- A4: Dj Technician Vs. Kneves - Schleichen Heist Uberleben
- B1: Swm - Bombenteppich
- B2: Leviathan - Der Tag Des Urteils
- B3: Legowelt - Von Paulus Symphonie In D Mineur
- B4: Schmerzlabor - Die Truppen Marschieren
Even darker and more extreme than #1, with a.o. Legowelt, Kassen, Schmerzlabor, Nimoy, Technician, etc.
TE RECORDS presents on this beautiful 12" picture disc collection six tracks of electro-pop music, yet all songs sound different from the other. Smea, who has produced the music, has invited six vocalists from Gothenburg (including himself) to put lyrics on top of each track. The result is synth, dark wave, techno, break beat, electro boogie sounding coolness!
Belgium's favourite underground house DJ Red D celebrates the 10 year anniversary of his We Play House Recordings label with 6 vinyl samplers containing new tracks and some very wanted gems from the catalogue. Artists featured are San Soda, Fabrice Lig, FCL (featuring Lady Linn), Kiani & His Legion, krewcial, Reggie Dokes, Raoul Lambert & Nacho Marco, Art Of Tones and many more. Voices Near The Hypocentre
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About We Play House Recordings
We Play House Recordings - WPH - is the work of Belgian DJ & producer Red D. Started 10 years ago to release the music of his friend san Soda, the label had (and has) the aim to release house music in all its shapes and forms. WPH's house ethics date back to the days where house was just a name for music that was played in clubs. There is no such thing as tech house, no such thing as deep house or minimal, there is simply (house) music, good or bad.
We Play House Recordings is lovingly led by Red D (real name Bart Van Neste), one of Belgium's leading underground music figures. Be it in his role as DJ, A&R, promoter, music panel host or general nitelife instigator, Red D does things with passion, humor and a healthy dose of keeping-both-feet-firmly-on-the-ground...with a twist...
WPH was started in 2007, so it takes no math genius to know that in 2017 the label is celebrating its 10 years anniversary. Running from the spring till winter 2017 this anniversary will be celebrated with special vinyl releases, a triple CD, a digital compilation, a Spotify playlist and a series of label nights all over Belgium and beyond. True to form the compilation will have WPH classics but also a BIG bunch of new material from core artists of the label like Locked Groove, San Soda, Kiani & His Legion, Fabrice Lig and many more.
For Atrophic Society's 10th release, simply titled X', Material Object has delved into his archives to uncover a previously unreleased co-production with Audio Injection in the form of Cwejack'. Effectual and triumphant. marching forward with purpose. A treasure. A perfect fit.
Grindr', Material object's other contribution, takes us to the wild edge of sonic exploration and back again. Music poised to push us into the abyss with acidic snarls and overwhelming drones, a writhing black sea swallowing everything in it's path.
Married with Vohkinne's Vestigial Structures' and Device One (Risualistic)', the theme of the EP takes shape. Non-standard music for non-standard people. X marks the spot. Get lost, drown, buried deep. Go beyond.
- A1: Daniel Forestal Et Sa Guitare - Ces P'tits Je T'aime
- A2: Casimir Létang - Travail Z'enfants! Chantez Après!
- A3: Cyril Diaz Et Son Orchestre - Feeling Happy
- A4: Georges Tinedor Et Manuela Pioche - Collié Et Zanno
- A5: Henri Debs Quintet - Douce Kombass
- A6: Joseph Lacides - Mr. Morin
- B1: Geno Exilie - Lan Misè
- B2: Dolor Et Les Diables Du Rythme - Salvana
- B3: Sydney Lérémon Et Ses Amis Du Calvaire Baie- Mahault - You You Matayango
- B4: Raymond Cicault Et Son Orchestre Volcan - À Mon Ami Lucien Jolibois
- B5: Orchestre Esperanza Et Jean Leroy - Ou Pas Bel
- B6: Henri Debs Sextet Et Paul Blamar - Moin Çé On Maléré
- C1: Le Ry-Co Jazz - Si I Bon Di I Bon
- C2: Remy Mondey - Meringue Mondey
- C3: Henri Guedon Et Les Contesta - Van Van
- C4: Les Shupa Shupa D'haiti - Batterie Shupa
- D1: Paul Blamar Et Vélo - Lovency
- D2: Eric Virgal - Stanislas
- D3: Les Aiglons - Les Aiglons Ka Satisfait
- D4: Tutus De La Guyane - Nanao Nanao
- D5: Guy Conquette - Assez Fait Cancan
Chapter four in the line of vinyl releases on Cue Line Records is also the beginning of something new. 'Elements Part 1' is the first piece in the Various Artists series on the label called 'Elements'. Driven by an urge to explore how elements can form something greater together, and the other way around, how anything can be broken into its elements, every single track on the V/A is by multiple artists. 100% collaborative content. RDG x Cessman, Gaze ill x 3WA, Binary x Zygos, Murk x Shiva ft. Rob. Nine minds, four tracks, one piece.
- A1: Dyl - Opening Credits
- A2: Boot - Welcome To Meta City
- A3: Broken Promise - The Mission
- A4: Survey - Fermi Paradox
- A5: Rakoon - The Hidden Agenda
- A6: Robotic - The Dose
- A7: Survey - Secret Journey
- B1: The Subdivision - Voyage To Charon
- B2: Hlz - Asteroid Belt
- B3: Rakoon - The Void
- B4: Commit - Sita's Theme
- B5: Fre4Knc - Arrival
- B6: Fre4Knc - Outpost D37
- B7: Bisweed - Dark Matter Manipulation
- C1: Rak - The Gates Of Charon
- C2: Dyl - The Betrayal
- C3: Murmur - Droid To The Void
- C4: The Subdivision - Interdimensional Flashback
- C5: Gremlinz - Confrontation Pt. I
- C6: Survey - Into The Rabbit Hole
- D1: Dyl - Strategy
- D2: Gremlinz & Jesta - Confrontation Pt. Ii
- D3: Twisted - The Void Answers
- D4: Rakoon - Isolation
- D5: Boot - Closing The Gates
- D6: Aeon Waves - Order Of The Sixth Chakra (Closing Credits)
2x12"
The Gates of Charon, an original soundtrack, is the long-awaited result of two years of work by a multitude of outstanding producers from the bass music and drum 'n bass scenes. This deep, dark and weighty release comes at you with 26 tracks of professional soundscape production to tell a story of the fusion of the mystic and scientific to manipulate dark energy and explore the multiverse. This unique project will take listeners on an interplanetary journey of the highest order through sound and emotion. This is a limited edition release in a double gatefold full-art cover with 2 X 12" two-color 180g vinyl (limited to first 300 copies), with download codes (including bonus instrumental versions).
- A1: Mattheis - Pt4
- A2: Aera - Glass Channel
- B1: Isole¦Üe - No Let
- B2: Dokumn - Come For You
- C1: Ed Davenport - Mendocino
- C2: The Drifter - Three Words Max
- D1: Human Space Machine - Mitochondria
- D2: Oliver Deutschmann - The Infidel
- E1: Mano Le Tough - An Hour In The Morning
- F1: Nathan Jonson - There's A Pink In There
- F2: Kev Sheridan - Samhain
Maeve kicks off their first label compilation 'Heavy Rotations Vol 1', covering all facets of the labels sound with tracks from Mano Le Tough, Isolée, Oliver Deutschmann, Ed Davenport, Aera and more. Comes as 3 LP in a specially designed cover consisting of 3 differently printed innersleves in a cut out outersleeve.
* After nearly 10 years, KFA returns to vinyl. As a label, KFA was widely loved for its ability to shift styles and genres, always hitting slightly off center, to produce such off kileter classics as the original 'Truffle Shuffle', a jungle anthem that gets a much deserved remix on this EP. New Signee Scartat brings the pain with monstrously heavy beats in 'Role Model', which KF Digital man of the moment Bucksta keeps it slightly mellower with 'Killer Sound', leaving Luna-C & Mr Arthur to bring the dancehall vibes with 'Judgement'.
- A1: Rick Clarke - Potion
- A2: Savanna - I Can't Turn Away
- B1: Proton - We're Funkin
- B2: The Oceans - Pacific Dream
- B3: Kandidate - Girls Girls Girls
- C1: The Paul Bailey Sound - Take A Walk In The Moonlight
- C2: Janet Kay - Eternally Grateful (Unreleased Mix)
- D1: Veira Krew - Sexy Lady
- D2: Rare Moods - Closer To Your Love
- D3: Powerline - Watching You
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.
- A1: The Hell Raisers - Syd Dale
- A2: The Eyelash - Johnny Hawksworth
- A3: Walk In A Nightmare - Syd Dale
- A4: Beat Street - Johnny Hawksworth
- A5: Walk And Talk - Syd Dale
- A6: Big Bass Guitar - Bill Martin / Phil Coulter
- A7: Mr. Chestertons Dog - Bill Martin / Phil Coulter
- A8: Mods & Rockers - Bill Martin / Phil Coulter
- A9: L.s.d. - Bill Martin / Phil Coulter
- B1: Stand By - David Lindup
- B2: Take A Goosie Gander - Syd Dale
- B3: Juggernaut - David Lindup
- B4: Grand Prix - Johnny Pearson
- B5: Veiled Threat - David Lindup
- B6: Sixth Sense - David Lindup
- B7: Funky Flight - Keith Mansfield
- B8: Raver - Alan Hawkshaw
- B9: The Washington Affair - Syd Dale
Way back in 1967, an animated superhero cartoon was released into the world. It was created by Grantray-Lawrence Animation and was based on a web-spinning, crime fighting blue and red dressed character that had originated in1962, in Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. This amazing series (that we're not allowed to mention the name of for legal reasons) ran on ABC TV in the USA, then Canada, then a few years later started to spread its web further, running here in the UK throughout summer holidays, after school and possibly early mornings at weekends in the late 1970s. The series then got released on VHS video (and probably Betamax too) in the mid 1980s and still continues to spin its animated magic around the world through further broadcasts, YouTube and DVDs.
The series was notoriously low budget, with animated errors everywhere and numerous scenes, sequences and backgrounds being re-used all the time, often across the same episode. Even a certain spider logo on a costume would appear with six legs, then eight legs later on, then back to six again in the same show.
Series One opened with a newly written spider theme, a classic, hooky song all about doing whatever spiders can, and had, as Big George (RIP) once pointed out to me, a set of session singers falling slightly out of time with the backing track after the first verse. Series One also featured background music by jobbing composers Bob Harris and Ray Ellis but these cues and master tapes are now believed to be lost.
After Series One the company Grantray-Lawrence went bankrupt, so the amazing spider series (that we're not allowed to mention for legal reasons) was taken on by producer Steve Krantz. He brought in new talent, including animation director Ralph Bakshi who later went on to turn a Robert Crumb strip cartoon into the feature Fritz The Cat. Krantz also slashed the already cripplingly small spider budget, and brought in the idea of using economic library music. Here, thanks possibly to an independent sync agent (it has been suggested that a company called Music Sound Track Services may have been the one) production turned to the KPM catalogue. This was one of the few really established library catalogues around at the time with a modern edge, it was full of fabulous, modern dramatic music tracks - often all on the same LP. But more importantly all the tracks were far longer than the one minute musical cuts that many of the fledgling USA library companies were issuing at the time. Not only would this KPM music be efficient, affordable and very easy to use, it would also mean syndication worldwide would not be held up by any future musical issues. Krantz produced two amazing spider series (that we're not allowed to mention for legal reasons), and both were smothered with KPM music. In fact barely a spider second goes by without music playing in either the background or foreground.
For many years I - and many nostalgic others - have been thinking about putting this vinyl album together. For many enthusiasts this really is formative music - a junior foray into hip swinging crime jazz and esoteric musical grooviness. I've also read on line accounts by DJs from WFMU on the trail of original spider master tapes, and there's even a whole forum dedicated to Spidey-Jazz'. Then recently I was looking at an old spider tracklist and realized that several of my favourite KPM cues were there including Syd Dale's Hell Raisers' and Walk And Talk', both from one of the most elusive and desirable KPM albums of all time (yes, you just try and find yourself a copy of KPM 1002 right now), so I decided to push on and get the album made.
So, what features on this Spider-Jazz Lp Well it's music from the amazing TV series we are not allowed to mention for legal reasons, BUT, not music from Series One. No, but it is all from Series Two and Series Three. From looking at archival cue sheets, over 50 tracks from various early KPM 1000 series albums were used across episodes. I've distilled this down into one exciting and enthralling LP, and if this works a further Spider Jazz album may well swing in to production. If you're interested (and I'm sure you may well be) cues here came from KPM1001, KPM1002, KPM1015, KPM1017, KPM1018 and KPM1043 and were composed by master library composers of the era - Dale, Hawkshaw, Hawksworth, Mansfield etc.
And if you are listening over there in the USA, you may well recognize many of the cues here not just from the amazing TV series (that we're not allowed to mention for legal reasons) but also from classic 1960s and 1970s NFL highlight shows that we are allowed to mention.
Orestt / Markus Gibb / Disrute / Balaban
This is another incident of despair, hope and rhythmic adventures. Nothing beautiful without struggle.
Rebirth return for the second in their LTD series. Argy opens up the e.p. with an atmospheric arp laden stomper enriched by the magical vocals of Blue Jay. Acid Pauli then take on remixing Modular Project's 'Leaving', coupling glitchy vocal loops and pulsating synths together with a hypnotic groove to create a trippy minimal roller. Closing out the e.p. Tiger & Woods add their trademark touch to Lele Sacchi's 'Dreaming Won't Do', focusing the track around the exuberant piano melodies whilst manipulating the vocal sample into a percussive snare element to give a distinctive feel to the remix. Killer work as always from the Rebirth crew.
'Madrid Fue Una Ciudad Mundial' compiles four of the most important Spanish electronic projects from the 80's. A compilation released in cooperation with a show organised in Madrid last May, 18th where Aviador Dro, Flash Cero, Azul y Negro and Esplendor Geométrico played together for the very first time.Aviador Dro offers two unpublished early recordings from 1981. Flash Cero includes an unreleased song recorded back in 1987. Azul y Negro collaborates with a demo version of their cult classic 'La Torre de Madrid' from 1981. And Esplendor Geométrico give us a couple of live tracks recorded in 1989 for the first time available on vinyl
Blocaus series is proud to present 'Alpha Wave', their second various artists compilation includes 4 tracks of different varieties of great raw pounding techno that stretches from melodic / hypnotic trips to industrial bangers along with great grooves and soundscapes featuring the well respected Kangding Ray as well as some of the most talented producers from the new French generation ABSL, Raar and Rubarb. A strong team that brings the solid vibe together in the 5th record of the label.
Katharsis was originally a regular party organized at the infamous Contact, Tokyo, the home of the electronic music scene in Japan.
In 2017 Katharsis Recordings was launched, with the first release being touted by many in the Japanese techno scene and played by the
likes of DJ Nobu at Dekmantel.The second release will be scripted with another compilation of 4 Japanese artists.
The first on the A side, Mikuni Kaido by head honcho Masafumi Take, is a fresh track that combines nostalgic arps and analogue bass.
The other main member Kannabi's track 'Shoka' on the B side is an abstract rhythmical piece that evolves slowly.
The second track on the A side 'Kirisame' is by a new member O-Ma. A modular synth enthusiast, his unique analogue sounds are a trademark
of his tracks.
The last track on the EP is 'Yoake' by veteran Ryogo Yamamori. The rolling beat and spacey synth sound gradually build up to a climax and
makes this track perfect for the dance floor.
All 4 tracks are distinctly different showcasing the identity of each artist. This new movement represents a fresh approach to the Japanese
techno scene.
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