Presales Week 23
WAS Exclusives
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Miriam Hanika - *innenleben
2
Miriam Hanika - Trappist-1
3
Miriam Hanika - mmerhin haben sie eine Frau vorne hingestellt
4
Miriam Hanika - Der nackte Kaiser
5
Miriam Hanika - FABER
6
Miriam Hanika - Glasscherbenviertel
7
Miriam Hanika - Einer unter vielen
8
Miriam Hanika - Der Mediator
9
Miriam Hanika - Das Leben und sein Plan
10
Miriam Hanika - Auf Wiedersehn
CD
GENRE/S: singer-songwriter / Liedermacher, classical, neoclassical, pop
- Fifth Album by Miriam Hanika
- Releases on her own Label LOUISE
- Extensive Global Promo by mosaik (Hamburg ) and Placeholder Collective (Berlin)
Tracklist: CD
1.*innenleben
2.Trappist-1
3.Immerhin haben sie eine Frau vorne
hingestellt
4.Der nackte Kaiser
5.FABER
6.Glasscherbenviertel
7.Einer unter vielen
8.Der Mediator
9.Das Leben und sein Plan
10. Auf Wiedersehn
4. SHORT INFO:
EN: With her album *innenleben, Miriam Hanika opens a new chapter in her music—full
of depth, contrasts, and expressive power.
Together with the Poesie Orchester and the Dandelion Quintet, she creates her own
musical and lyrical universe. Recorded independently with 18 musicians, innenleben, her
fifth album, is released on LOUISE, the artist’s own label.
With this album, the singer, oboist, and poet breaks free and follows her own path: clear,
warm-hearted, and full of hope. These new songs feel like a deep breath in a confusing
time.
DE: Mit ihrem Album, *innenleben schlägt Miriam Hanika ein neues Kapitel ihrer Musik
auf,voller Tiefgang, Gegensätze und Ausdruckskraft.
Gemeinsam mit dem Poesie Orchester und dem Dandelion Quintett erfindet sie ihren
eigenen musikalischen und lyrischen Kosmos. In Eigenregie mit 18 Musiker*innen
aufgenommen, erscheint ihr fünftes Album *innenleben auf LOUISE, dem eigenen Label
der Musikerin. Ein Album mit dem sich die Sängerin, Oboistin und Dichterin freischwimmt
und ihr eigenes Dinge macht: Klar, warmherzig und hoffnungsvoll, die neuen Lieder sind
wie ein großes Aufatmen in einer verwirrenden Zeit.
- Extended tour:
15.02.25 Neukieritzsch, Hafentheater, Duo, *innenleben-Tour
08.03.25 Heidelberg, Schöner Lügen Festival, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
14.03.25 Heppenheim, Windspiel, Dandelion Quintett
22.03.25 Klingenthal, Rundkirche, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
29.03.25 Uelzen, Schauspielhaus, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
30.03.25 Beckum, Stadttheater, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
10.04.25 Gauting, Bosco, Quintett, *innenleben-Tour
27.04.25 Dorfen, Barmherzige Brüder, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
09.05.25 Kelkheim, Jazzclub, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
10.05.25 Ubstadt-Weiher, Kelterhaus, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
11.05.25 Staufenberg-Daubringen, Kulturcafé, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
17.05.25 Grünhain-Beierfeld, Peter-Pauls-Kirche, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
23.05.-01.06.25, tba Freising, Uferlos Festival, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
06-09.06.25 Bad Gastein, Chansonfestival, Solo, *innenleben-Tour
13.-15.06. Brückenmühle, Elztalfestival, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.06.25 Landenhausen, Evangelische Kirche, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
26.06.25 Winsen (Luhe), Kulturverein, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
27.06.25 Langwedel, Kulturverein, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
28.06.25 Schneverdingen, Eine-Welt-Kirche, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
05.07.25 Leisnig, Bahnhof Leisnig, *innenleben-Tour
30.07.25 Berchtesgaden, Kulturhof Bayern, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.-24.08.25, tba Schlitz, Mind on fire, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
20.09.25 Bühl, Schütte-Keller, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
21.09.25 Mühlheim an der Mosel, Kulturverein Mühlheim, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
tbc München, Miriam Hanika & das Poesieorchester, *innenleben-Tour
15.11.25 Irsee, Altbau, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.11.25 Kircheim unter Teck, Club Bastion, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
04.12.24 Schwabmünchen, Buchhandlung Schmid, Duo, *innenleben-Tour
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore
GENRE/S: singer-songwriter / Liedermacher, classical, neoclassical, pop
- Fifth Album by Miriam Hanika
- Releases on her own Label LOUISE
- Extensive Global Promo by mosaik (Hamburg ) and Placeholder Collective (Berlin)
Tracklist: CD
1.*innenleben
2.Trappist-1
3.Immerhin haben sie eine Frau vorne
hingestellt
4.Der nackte Kaiser
5.FABER
6.Glasscherbenviertel
7.Einer unter vielen
8.Der Mediator
9.Das Leben und sein Plan
10. Auf Wiedersehn
4. SHORT INFO:
EN: With her album *innenleben, Miriam Hanika opens a new chapter in her music—full
of depth, contrasts, and expressive power.
Together with the Poesie Orchester and the Dandelion Quintet, she creates her own
musical and lyrical universe. Recorded independently with 18 musicians, innenleben, her
fifth album, is released on LOUISE, the artist’s own label.
With this album, the singer, oboist, and poet breaks free and follows her own path: clear,
warm-hearted, and full of hope. These new songs feel like a deep breath in a confusing
time.
DE: Mit ihrem Album, *innenleben schlägt Miriam Hanika ein neues Kapitel ihrer Musik
auf,voller Tiefgang, Gegensätze und Ausdruckskraft.
Gemeinsam mit dem Poesie Orchester und dem Dandelion Quintett erfindet sie ihren
eigenen musikalischen und lyrischen Kosmos. In Eigenregie mit 18 Musiker*innen
aufgenommen, erscheint ihr fünftes Album *innenleben auf LOUISE, dem eigenen Label
der Musikerin. Ein Album mit dem sich die Sängerin, Oboistin und Dichterin freischwimmt
und ihr eigenes Dinge macht: Klar, warmherzig und hoffnungsvoll, die neuen Lieder sind
wie ein großes Aufatmen in einer verwirrenden Zeit.
- Extended tour:
15.02.25 Neukieritzsch, Hafentheater, Duo, *innenleben-Tour
08.03.25 Heidelberg, Schöner Lügen Festival, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
14.03.25 Heppenheim, Windspiel, Dandelion Quintett
22.03.25 Klingenthal, Rundkirche, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
29.03.25 Uelzen, Schauspielhaus, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
30.03.25 Beckum, Stadttheater, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
10.04.25 Gauting, Bosco, Quintett, *innenleben-Tour
27.04.25 Dorfen, Barmherzige Brüder, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
09.05.25 Kelkheim, Jazzclub, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
10.05.25 Ubstadt-Weiher, Kelterhaus, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
11.05.25 Staufenberg-Daubringen, Kulturcafé, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
17.05.25 Grünhain-Beierfeld, Peter-Pauls-Kirche, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
23.05.-01.06.25, tba Freising, Uferlos Festival, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
06-09.06.25 Bad Gastein, Chansonfestival, Solo, *innenleben-Tour
13.-15.06. Brückenmühle, Elztalfestival, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.06.25 Landenhausen, Evangelische Kirche, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
26.06.25 Winsen (Luhe), Kulturverein, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
27.06.25 Langwedel, Kulturverein, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
28.06.25 Schneverdingen, Eine-Welt-Kirche, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
05.07.25 Leisnig, Bahnhof Leisnig, *innenleben-Tour
30.07.25 Berchtesgaden, Kulturhof Bayern, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.-24.08.25, tba Schlitz, Mind on fire, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
20.09.25 Bühl, Schütte-Keller, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
21.09.25 Mühlheim an der Mosel, Kulturverein Mühlheim, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
tbc München, Miriam Hanika & das Poesieorchester, *innenleben-Tour
15.11.25 Irsee, Altbau, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.11.25 Kircheim unter Teck, Club Bastion, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
04.12.24 Schwabmünchen, Buchhandlung Schmid, Duo, *innenleben-Tour
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Germany
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Miriam Hanika - *innenleben
2
Miriam Hanika - Trappist-1
3
Miriam Hanika - Immerhin haben sie eine Frau vorne hingestellt
4
Miriam Hanika - Der nackte Kaiser?
5
Miriam Hanika - FABER
6
Miriam Hanika - Glasscherbenviertel
7
Miriam Hanika - Einer unter vielen
8
Miriam Hanika - Der Mediator
9
Miriam Hanika - Das Leben und sein Plan
10
Miriam Hanika - Auf Wiedersehn
LP
GENRE/S: singer-songwriter / Liedermacher, classical, neoclassical, pop
f.i.
- Fifth Album by Miriam Hanika
- Releases on her own Label LOUISE
- Extensive Global Promo by mosaik (Hamburg ) and Placeholder Collective (Berlin)
LP?
A-Seite
1.*innenleben
2.Trappist-1
3.Immerhin haben sie eine Frau vorne hingestellt
4.Der nackte Kaiser?
5.FABER
B-Seite
6.Glasscherbenviertel
7.Einer unter vielen
8.Der Mediator
9.Das Leben und sein Plan
10. Auf Wiedersehn
4. SHORT INFO:
EN: With her album *innenleben, Miriam Hanika opens a new chapter in her music—full
of depth, contrasts, and expressive power.
Together with the Poesie Orchester and the Dandelion Quintet, she creates her own
musical and lyrical universe. Recorded independently with 18 musicians, innenleben, her
fifth album, is released on LOUISE, the artist’s own label.
With this album, the singer, oboist, and poet breaks free and follows her own path: clear,
warm-hearted, and full of hope. These new songs feel like a deep breath in a confusing
time.
DE: Mit ihrem Album, *innenleben schlägt Miriam Hanika ein neues Kapitel ihrer Musik
auf,voller Tiefgang, Gegensätze und Ausdruckskraft.
Gemeinsam mit dem Poesie Orchester und dem Dandelion Quintett erfindet sie ihren
eigenen musikalischen und lyrischen Kosmos. In Eigenregie mit 18 Musiker*innen
aufgenommen, erscheint ihr fünftes Album *innenleben auf LOUISE, dem eigenen Label
der Musikerin. Ein Album mit dem sich die Sängerin, Oboistin und Dichterin freischwimmt
und ihr eigenes Dinge macht: Klar, warmherzig und hoffnungsvoll, die neuen Lieder sind
wie ein großes Aufatmen in einer verwirrenden Zeit.
- Extended tour:
15.02.25 Neukieritzsch, Hafentheater, Duo, *innenleben-Tour
08.03.25 Heidelberg, Schöner Lügen Festival, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
14.03.25 Heppenheim, Windspiel, Dandelion Quintett
22.03.25 Klingenthal, Rundkirche, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
29.03.25 Uelzen, Schauspielhaus, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
30.03.25 Beckum, Stadttheater, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
10.04.25 Gauting, Bosco, Quintett, *innenleben-Tour
27.04.25 Dorfen, Barmherzige Brüder, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
09.05.25 Kelkheim, Jazzclub, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
10.05.25 Ubstadt-Weiher, Kelterhaus, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
11.05.25 Staufenberg-Daubringen, Kulturcafé, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
17.05.25 Grünhain-Beierfeld, Peter-Pauls-Kirche, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
23.05.-01.06.25, tba Freising, Uferlos Festival, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
06-09.06.25 Bad Gastein, Chansonfestival, Solo, *innenleben-Tour
13.-15.06. Brückenmühle, Elztalfestival, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.06.25 Landenhausen, Evangelische Kirche, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
26.06.25 Winsen (Luhe), Kulturverein, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
27.06.25 Langwedel, Kulturverein, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
28.06.25 Schneverdingen, Eine-Welt-Kirche, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
05.07.25 Leisnig, Bahnhof Leisnig, *innenleben-Tour
30.07.25 Berchtesgaden, Kulturhof Bayern, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.-24.08.25, tba Schlitz, Mind on fire, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
20.09.25 Bühl, Schütte-Keller, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
21.09.25 Mühlheim an der Mosel, Kulturverein Mühlheim, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
tbc München, Miriam Hanika & das Poesieorchester, *innenleben-Tour
15.11.25 Irsee, Altbau, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.11.25 Kircheim unter Teck, Club Bastion, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
04.12.24 Schwabmünchen, Buchhandlung Schmid, Duo, *innenleben-Tour
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore
GENRE/S: singer-songwriter / Liedermacher, classical, neoclassical, pop
f.i.
- Fifth Album by Miriam Hanika
- Releases on her own Label LOUISE
- Extensive Global Promo by mosaik (Hamburg ) and Placeholder Collective (Berlin)
LP?
A-Seite
1.*innenleben
2.Trappist-1
3.Immerhin haben sie eine Frau vorne hingestellt
4.Der nackte Kaiser?
5.FABER
B-Seite
6.Glasscherbenviertel
7.Einer unter vielen
8.Der Mediator
9.Das Leben und sein Plan
10. Auf Wiedersehn
4. SHORT INFO:
EN: With her album *innenleben, Miriam Hanika opens a new chapter in her music—full
of depth, contrasts, and expressive power.
Together with the Poesie Orchester and the Dandelion Quintet, she creates her own
musical and lyrical universe. Recorded independently with 18 musicians, innenleben, her
fifth album, is released on LOUISE, the artist’s own label.
With this album, the singer, oboist, and poet breaks free and follows her own path: clear,
warm-hearted, and full of hope. These new songs feel like a deep breath in a confusing
time.
DE: Mit ihrem Album, *innenleben schlägt Miriam Hanika ein neues Kapitel ihrer Musik
auf,voller Tiefgang, Gegensätze und Ausdruckskraft.
Gemeinsam mit dem Poesie Orchester und dem Dandelion Quintett erfindet sie ihren
eigenen musikalischen und lyrischen Kosmos. In Eigenregie mit 18 Musiker*innen
aufgenommen, erscheint ihr fünftes Album *innenleben auf LOUISE, dem eigenen Label
der Musikerin. Ein Album mit dem sich die Sängerin, Oboistin und Dichterin freischwimmt
und ihr eigenes Dinge macht: Klar, warmherzig und hoffnungsvoll, die neuen Lieder sind
wie ein großes Aufatmen in einer verwirrenden Zeit.
- Extended tour:
15.02.25 Neukieritzsch, Hafentheater, Duo, *innenleben-Tour
08.03.25 Heidelberg, Schöner Lügen Festival, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
14.03.25 Heppenheim, Windspiel, Dandelion Quintett
22.03.25 Klingenthal, Rundkirche, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
29.03.25 Uelzen, Schauspielhaus, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
30.03.25 Beckum, Stadttheater, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
10.04.25 Gauting, Bosco, Quintett, *innenleben-Tour
27.04.25 Dorfen, Barmherzige Brüder, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
09.05.25 Kelkheim, Jazzclub, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
10.05.25 Ubstadt-Weiher, Kelterhaus, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
11.05.25 Staufenberg-Daubringen, Kulturcafé, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
17.05.25 Grünhain-Beierfeld, Peter-Pauls-Kirche, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
23.05.-01.06.25, tba Freising, Uferlos Festival, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
06-09.06.25 Bad Gastein, Chansonfestival, Solo, *innenleben-Tour
13.-15.06. Brückenmühle, Elztalfestival, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.06.25 Landenhausen, Evangelische Kirche, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
26.06.25 Winsen (Luhe), Kulturverein, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
27.06.25 Langwedel, Kulturverein, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
28.06.25 Schneverdingen, Eine-Welt-Kirche, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
05.07.25 Leisnig, Bahnhof Leisnig, *innenleben-Tour
30.07.25 Berchtesgaden, Kulturhof Bayern, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.-24.08.25, tba Schlitz, Mind on fire, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
20.09.25 Bühl, Schütte-Keller, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
21.09.25 Mühlheim an der Mosel, Kulturverein Mühlheim, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
tbc München, Miriam Hanika & das Poesieorchester, *innenleben-Tour
15.11.25 Irsee, Altbau, Trio, *innenleben-Tour
21.11.25 Kircheim unter Teck, Club Bastion, Quartett, *innenleben-Tour
04.12.24 Schwabmünchen, Buchhandlung Schmid, Duo, *innenleben-Tour
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Cat-No:RWR01LP
Release-Date:06.06.2025
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Cat-No:RWR01LP
Release-Date:06.06.2025
Configuration:LP Excl
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Simon Herody - A1: Sunny Terasse
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Simon Herody - A2: Table For Two
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Simon Herody - A3: May I Join?
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Simon Herody - A4: Dimmed Lights
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Simon Herody - B1: City Lights
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Simon Herody - B2: Kupka's Design
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Simon Herody - B3: Sleep Tuff
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Simon Herody - B4: Running Behind
LP
2. GENRE/S: Ambient, Experimental, New Age, Leftfield Jazz
3. TRACKLISTS:
A1: Sunny Terasse
A2: Table For Two
A3: May I Join?
A4: Dimmed Lights
B1: City Lights
B2: Kupka's Design
B3: Sleep Tuff
B4: Running Behind
4. SHORT INFO:
Simon Herody put together a live solo performance sequencing electronic devices on stage for him to jam over with acoustic instruments. He played a lot in hotels and lobbies. The music had to be present but not too intrusive. Subtle electronics to guide his saxophone and flute playing. The setup proved successful and inspired him to compose the works that would become 'Hard Lounge'.
'At the same time, I was working at a bar/record store in Neukölln called Motif. Everything changed when I discovered the album "Heisei No Oto - Japanese Left-field Pop From The CD Age." I remember this guy, Jamie, who would sometimes bring new releases to the shop. This album really changed things for me; I was constantly playing it and it inspired the creation of these works tremendously.
The composition process for "Hard Lounge" was pretty unclear. I never really made conscious choices; I wanted to escape the conflicts that come with picking the right chords. I aimed to create music that transports your imagination to a sort of retro 80s jazz lounge, where people feel comfortable and at ease just sitting and listening. I wanted to act like a music designer, giving people a chance to listen without demanding too much of their attention.'
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Germany
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2. GENRE/S: Ambient, Experimental, New Age, Leftfield Jazz
3. TRACKLISTS:
A1: Sunny Terasse
A2: Table For Two
A3: May I Join?
A4: Dimmed Lights
B1: City Lights
B2: Kupka's Design
B3: Sleep Tuff
B4: Running Behind
4. SHORT INFO:
Simon Herody put together a live solo performance sequencing electronic devices on stage for him to jam over with acoustic instruments. He played a lot in hotels and lobbies. The music had to be present but not too intrusive. Subtle electronics to guide his saxophone and flute playing. The setup proved successful and inspired him to compose the works that would become 'Hard Lounge'.
'At the same time, I was working at a bar/record store in Neukölln called Motif. Everything changed when I discovered the album "Heisei No Oto - Japanese Left-field Pop From The CD Age." I remember this guy, Jamie, who would sometimes bring new releases to the shop. This album really changed things for me; I was constantly playing it and it inspired the creation of these works tremendously.
The composition process for "Hard Lounge" was pretty unclear. I never really made conscious choices; I wanted to escape the conflicts that come with picking the right chords. I aimed to create music that transports your imagination to a sort of retro 80s jazz lounge, where people feel comfortable and at ease just sitting and listening. I wanted to act like a music designer, giving people a chance to listen without demanding too much of their attention.'
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore
Non Exclusives
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DJ Aakmael - Window Seat
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DJ Aakmael - I Know U Care
Deep house don DJ Aakmael kicks on with the release of some previously never before on vinyl remixes. He is a man who knows how to cook up warm yet dynamic sounds that are perfect for back rooms and basements when you want to get up close and personal. 'Window Seat' finds him tackling smoky soul sounds and flipping them into spaced-out deep house magic. 'I Know U Care' is then a more upbeat jam with organic percussion and swinging drums topped with another gorgeous r&b vocal. Two cosy party starters from this ever-on-form American.
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J.E. Movement - Ma Dea Luv
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J.E. Movement - marco
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J.E. Movement - Friends
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J.E. Movement - Funkytown
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J.E. Movement - Jack I'm Sorry
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J.E. Movement - J.E. Movement
Afrosynth Records is proud to release J.E. Movement's groundbreaking ‘Ma Dea Luv’, out in mid-2025 on vinyl and digital platforms.
Toward the end of the 1980s South Africa's recording industry was booming. Searching for a sound that could cross over to all in the country's segregated society while also eyeing international success, a new duo emerged that quickly rendered its 'bubblegum' predecessors obsolete. Drawing on international trends and crafting lyrics for local ears, J.E. MOVEMENT — a duo made up of James Nyingwa and Elliot Faku — exploded onto the local scene with their debut album, 'Ma Dea Luv'. The future had arrived.
A talented bassist and composer, Nyingwa was at the time employed as an in-house producer at TRS Studios in Plein Street in downtown Johannesburg, run by two Greek immigrants, George Vardas and Chris Ghelakis. Together they formed a close bond as friends and musical partners at what would become CSR Records, recording original hits with acts like the NEW AGE KIDS and SIDNEY, while also cashing in on cover versions as BLACK BOX.
The six tracks on J.E. Movement’s 1988 debut give firm nods to UK Street Soul, New Jack Swing and Stock Aitken Waterman's 'Hit Factory' sound and infuse them with an African rhythmic flair and homegrown lyrical sentiment. Though not expressly political, the title track was received by many as a play on words referencing then-jailed and banned Nelson Mandela (coming after the similarly styled 'I'm Winning My Dear Love' by Yvonne Chaka Chaka in 1986 and 'We Miss You Manelow' by Chicco in 1987), giving it an added potency for those in the know. 'Jack I'm Sorry' was an underground hit in the townships, while 'Marco', 'Friends', 'Funkytown' and the eponymous closer are similarly bass and drum-driven, with hiphop-styled vocals.
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Germany
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Toward the end of the 1980s South Africa's recording industry was booming. Searching for a sound that could cross over to all in the country's segregated society while also eyeing international success, a new duo emerged that quickly rendered its 'bubblegum' predecessors obsolete. Drawing on international trends and crafting lyrics for local ears, J.E. MOVEMENT — a duo made up of James Nyingwa and Elliot Faku — exploded onto the local scene with their debut album, 'Ma Dea Luv'. The future had arrived.
A talented bassist and composer, Nyingwa was at the time employed as an in-house producer at TRS Studios in Plein Street in downtown Johannesburg, run by two Greek immigrants, George Vardas and Chris Ghelakis. Together they formed a close bond as friends and musical partners at what would become CSR Records, recording original hits with acts like the NEW AGE KIDS and SIDNEY, while also cashing in on cover versions as BLACK BOX.
The six tracks on J.E. Movement’s 1988 debut give firm nods to UK Street Soul, New Jack Swing and Stock Aitken Waterman's 'Hit Factory' sound and infuse them with an African rhythmic flair and homegrown lyrical sentiment. Though not expressly political, the title track was received by many as a play on words referencing then-jailed and banned Nelson Mandela (coming after the similarly styled 'I'm Winning My Dear Love' by Yvonne Chaka Chaka in 1986 and 'We Miss You Manelow' by Chicco in 1987), giving it an added potency for those in the know. 'Jack I'm Sorry' was an underground hit in the townships, while 'Marco', 'Friends', 'Funkytown' and the eponymous closer are similarly bass and drum-driven, with hiphop-styled vocals.
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R.B. - Night Ride On Bike
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R.B. - In Gear
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R.B. - T1
No rest for the wicked! Part 17 of sketchy sonic adventures at the Brew HQ.
Half the experience is just on wax...
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Impressive Collective & BBE Music announce 'Brighter The Days' – the 9th studio album by Omar - the world renowned UK soul star. This new album continues Omar's long-standing collaboration with Impressive Collective’s Greg Boraman, which began in 2013 on Freestyle Records with the critically acclaimed 'The Man' album and continued with 'Love In Beats' and 'The Omar Anthology'.
Omar Lyefook MBE, singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, solidifies his legendary status with his latest album, Brighter The Days. Over three decades, he has been a defining force in modern Black music, crafting a sound that seamlessly blends soul, funk, jazz, salsa, dub, and hip-hop, with roots in classical music. As he puts it, “Each album is an evolution, if you will. But I’d like to think this is my magnum opus.”
A dynamic collection, Brighter The Days builds upon Omar’s distinctive style with fresh inspiration. His warm, unmistakable voice—tinged with the richness of his Caribbean heritage —is complemented by lush arrangements. Organic drums, bass, brass, keys, and guitars meet the mechanical edge of samples and beats, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and innovative. Sweeping strings, inspired by his early training in orchestral music, add grandeur. “There’s nothing quite like that feeling of hearing all those strings play together,” he says, explaining their recurring presence in his work.
As always, Omar has gathered a stellar line up of collaborators. British legends like Paul Weller, arranger Chris Cameron, rapper Giggs and guitarist Tony Remy join forces with American icons including singers India Arie, Ledisi, Eric Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn, organist Ronnie Foster, and rapper Jeru The Damaja. The result is music that is ambitious in conception and flawless in execution.
The electric styles and highlights include There’s Much Love In The World, a hopeful anthem celebrating unity, Research featuring Honey Larochelle, a sexy and funky dance floor heater, and This Thing Called Life, which captures the album’s essence of optimism amidst challenges. Omar explains, “It’s a specific amount of time we have on this earth, so why waste it arguing and fighting? There are so many more things that connect us as opposed to driving us apart.”
In Brighter The Days, Omar reminds us that music and life are about finding light in the darkness. “Music is what I live for, but so too are my children. Brighter The Days just means something better is coming for all of us.”
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Omar Lyefook MBE, singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, solidifies his legendary status with his latest album, Brighter The Days. Over three decades, he has been a defining force in modern Black music, crafting a sound that seamlessly blends soul, funk, jazz, salsa, dub, and hip-hop, with roots in classical music. As he puts it, “Each album is an evolution, if you will. But I’d like to think this is my magnum opus.”
A dynamic collection, Brighter The Days builds upon Omar’s distinctive style with fresh inspiration. His warm, unmistakable voice—tinged with the richness of his Caribbean heritage —is complemented by lush arrangements. Organic drums, bass, brass, keys, and guitars meet the mechanical edge of samples and beats, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and innovative. Sweeping strings, inspired by his early training in orchestral music, add grandeur. “There’s nothing quite like that feeling of hearing all those strings play together,” he says, explaining their recurring presence in his work.
As always, Omar has gathered a stellar line up of collaborators. British legends like Paul Weller, arranger Chris Cameron, rapper Giggs and guitarist Tony Remy join forces with American icons including singers India Arie, Ledisi, Eric Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn, organist Ronnie Foster, and rapper Jeru The Damaja. The result is music that is ambitious in conception and flawless in execution.
The electric styles and highlights include There’s Much Love In The World, a hopeful anthem celebrating unity, Research featuring Honey Larochelle, a sexy and funky dance floor heater, and This Thing Called Life, which captures the album’s essence of optimism amidst challenges. Omar explains, “It’s a specific amount of time we have on this earth, so why waste it arguing and fighting? There are so many more things that connect us as opposed to driving us apart.”
In Brighter The Days, Omar reminds us that music and life are about finding light in the darkness. “Music is what I live for, but so too are my children. Brighter The Days just means something better is coming for all of us.”
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Mohs. - Baïne
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Mohs. - Stuck in Lagos
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Mohs. - Lovin' u
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Mohs. - Le Majordome
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Mohs. - Candy Butcher
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Mohs. - Sur la Dune
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Mohs. - L'Éveil
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Mohs. - Pineapple
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Mohs. - Louisiana
Baïne is the 3rd album from mohs. and remains true to their sonic universe: dreamlike, adventurous and skillful. Blurring the lines between jazz, ambient and folk, these 10 new tracks immerse us in an imperturbable state of bliss, close to the emotions conveyed by Carlos Niño or Khruangbin. All of which is sure to please the international community of fans they have gathered through their previous releases and concerts, and confirm them as rising stars of the Swiss jazz scene.
A1 - Baïne
A2 - Stuck in Lagos
A3 - Lovin' u
A4 - Le Majordome
A5 - Candy Butcher
B1 - Sur la Dune
B2 - L'Éveil
B3 - Pineapple
B4 - Louisiana
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A1 - Baïne
A2 - Stuck in Lagos
A3 - Lovin' u
A4 - Le Majordome
A5 - Candy Butcher
B1 - Sur la Dune
B2 - L'Éveil
B3 - Pineapple
B4 - Louisiana
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Beau Wanzer - Deader Than A Doornail
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Beau Wanzer - Rhythm Track 46b
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Beau Wanzer - Trial Of The Decade
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Beau Wanzer - Excellent Exaggerator
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Beau Wanzer - Better Judgement
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Beau Wanzer - Crunch Bunch
Well, well, well. Look who's back and creeping around your abandoned basement - eating rats and headcheese with a smile on his face. Chicago veteran, Beau Wanzer, heading straight for the jugular on his own imprint. Essential splatter-techno for the tweakers and fumbling freakers.
*We've missed these self-released Wanzers.
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Kero x Gotshell - AGNCY
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Kero x Gotshell - BNKR
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Kero x Gotshell - GRBOID
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Kero x Gotshell - CHIP13H
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Kero x Gotshell - GLSSDGGR
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Kero x Gotshell - TRBMB
Kero and Gotshell's new experimental techno record pushes the boundaries of the genre with a daring mix of complex rhythms, atmospheric textures, and deep, hypnotic basslines. The album features intricate sound design, blending glitchy effects with pounding beats and a minimalist yet expansive approach to composition. The duo explores unconventional structures and abstract soundscapes, creating an immersive, avant-garde experience that challenges the listener's expectations of techno. It's a bold step forward for both artists, showcasing their ability to innovate while maintaining a dancefloor energy.
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Ryo Fukui Trio - Eclypso (Tommy Flanagan)
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Ryo Fukui Trio - Relaxin' at Camarillo (Charlie Parker)
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Ryo Fukui Trio - Come Sunday (Duke Ellington)
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Ryo Fukui Trio - Cookin' at the Continental (Horace Silver)
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A1. Eclypso (Tommy Flanagan)
A2. Relaxin' at Camarillo (Charlie Parker)
B1. Come Sunday (Duke Ellington)
B2. Cookin' at the Continental (Horace Silver)
"I want to hear more of Ryo Fukui's performances." The dream of listeners around the world has now become a reality. A spectacular live performance full of the charm of the mature Fukui who has been with.This is what an unexpected joy is all about. The appearance of Ryo Fukui's "new work". Recorded on June 26, 2004. This is a live recording of a live performance commemorating the 9th anniversary of , the jazz live house that Fukui presided over and used as the base of his activities.
The members of the trio were Fukui, Kosuke Sakai (bass), and Yoshito Eto (drums). Fukui was 56 years old at the time. His performance was powerful and large-scale, yet delicate and sharp. In terms of the balance of energy, stamina, and technique, he was just approaching his prime. He spins heavy yet elegant renditions of his beloved Phineas Newborn Jr. and Tommy Flanagan, and thrillingly plays Wayne Shorter, who he was a huge fan of in his youth. It is a spectacular performance that reflects the fulfillment of Fukui's time., which opened in June 1995, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)
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A1. Eclypso (Tommy Flanagan)
A2. Relaxin' at Camarillo (Charlie Parker)
B1. Come Sunday (Duke Ellington)
B2. Cookin' at the Continental (Horace Silver)
"I want to hear more of Ryo Fukui's performances." The dream of listeners around the world has now become a reality. A spectacular live performance full of the charm of the mature Fukui who has been with
The members of the trio were Fukui, Kosuke Sakai (bass), and Yoshito Eto (drums). Fukui was 56 years old at the time. His performance was powerful and large-scale, yet delicate and sharp. In terms of the balance of energy, stamina, and technique, he was just approaching his prime. He spins heavy yet elegant renditions of his beloved Phineas Newborn Jr. and Tommy Flanagan, and thrillingly plays Wayne Shorter, who he was a huge fan of in his youth. It is a spectacular performance that reflects the fulfillment of Fukui's time.
Text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)
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Various Artist - A1. It's Just Begun (Hansi Remix)
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Various Artist - A2. Booker (Lego Edit & Vito Lalinga)
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Various Artist - B1. The Return Of BBC (Lego ReFunk)
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Various Artist - B2. The Kool Orch. - Jungle Jazzy Groove (Lego Re-edit)
3rd Lego Special with more fantastic disco house edits!
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The Rebel - Atom's Dance
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The Rebel - Jungle Jazz
The Rebel returns on Legofunk with the first two tracks of his new album World of No Nation out this summer. Ethnic influences, a jazz touch and a clubby perspective in these completely original songs also thanks to the collaborations of excellent musicians from the roman scene and beyond.
Atom's Dance - produced by Tommaso Taroni, keys David Assuntino, flute Livio Ricci, drums Federico Balestra,percussion Nené Vasquez, double bass Luca Lauria.
Jungle Jazz - produced by Tommaso Taroni, Congas Massimiliano Troiani, sax Matteo Acclavio, Keys David Assuntino.
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Atom's Dance - produced by Tommaso Taroni, keys David Assuntino, flute Livio Ricci, drums Federico Balestra,percussion Nené Vasquez, double bass Luca Lauria.
Jungle Jazz - produced by Tommaso Taroni, Congas Massimiliano Troiani, sax Matteo Acclavio, Keys David Assuntino.
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Sicion & KUSS - Dissolve to Evolve
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Sicion & KUSS - Ego Death
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KUSS - The Ride
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Sicion - Breaking Point
Tracklisting
A1 KUSS & Sicion - Dissolve to Evolve
A2 Sicion & KUSS - Ego Death
B1 KUSS - The Ride
B2 Sicion - Breaking Point
Sales Note
After a year of deep studio exploration, KUSS & Sicion make their highlyanticipated debut on Molekul with an EP that pushes the boundaries ofmodern techno. Blending tribal rhythms, futuristic FXs, and cinematicscores, the duo crafts a hypnotic journey into consciousness.
Built for the dancefloor, each track is a high-intensity trip designed to makeyou lose yourself in the rhythm. This release marks the beginning of theirartistic journey on Molekul, setting the tone for their unique vision of techno.
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A1 KUSS & Sicion - Dissolve to Evolve
A2 Sicion & KUSS - Ego Death
B1 KUSS - The Ride
B2 Sicion - Breaking Point
Sales Note
After a year of deep studio exploration, KUSS & Sicion make their highlyanticipated debut on Molekul with an EP that pushes the boundaries ofmodern techno. Blending tribal rhythms, futuristic FXs, and cinematicscores, the duo crafts a hypnotic journey into consciousness.
Built for the dancefloor, each track is a high-intensity trip designed to makeyou lose yourself in the rhythm. This release marks the beginning of theirartistic journey on Molekul, setting the tone for their unique vision of techno.
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Purelink - In Circuits
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Purelink - 4k Murmurs Feat. J
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Purelink - Stadium Drive
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Purelink - Pinned
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Purelink - Blue
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Purelink - We Should Keep Going
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The latest by Chicago trio Purelink unspools an alchemical suite of fractal ambient, dusted dub tech, and interstitial electronica, born from a spirit of unity and flux: “All hands on the mixer, forever finding the sound.” Since forming in 2020, Tommy Paslaski (aka Concave Reflection), Ben Paulson (aka Kindtree), and Akeem Asani (aka Millia) have convened regularly in a shared studio to workshop, swap samples, and hone their collective muse via “the endless possibilities of a laptop,” seeking “something different than we would make on our own.”
Distilled from extended compositions prepared and performed across 2022 in Chicago, Kansas City, New York, and Los Angeles, Signs captures their chemistry at its most liquid and immaterial, mapped in mutating systems of glitch, glass, rhythm, and space. It’s music alternately subdued and subterranean, elevated and remote, attuned to the flickering sentience of outer spheres.
Cover art by Ezra Miller.
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The latest by Chicago trio Purelink unspools an alchemical suite of fractal ambient, dusted dub tech, and interstitial electronica, born from a spirit of unity and flux: “All hands on the mixer, forever finding the sound.” Since forming in 2020, Tommy Paslaski (aka Concave Reflection), Ben Paulson (aka Kindtree), and Akeem Asani (aka Millia) have convened regularly in a shared studio to workshop, swap samples, and hone their collective muse via “the endless possibilities of a laptop,” seeking “something different than we would make on our own.”
Distilled from extended compositions prepared and performed across 2022 in Chicago, Kansas City, New York, and Los Angeles, Signs captures their chemistry at its most liquid and immaterial, mapped in mutating systems of glitch, glass, rhythm, and space. It’s music alternately subdued and subterranean, elevated and remote, attuned to the flickering sentience of outer spheres.
Cover art by Ezra Miller.
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Purelink - Looked Me Right In The Eye
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Purelink - Rookie (Feat. Loraine James)
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Purelink - Kite Scene
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Purelink - Yoke
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Purelink - First Iota (Feat. Angelina Nonaj)
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Purelink - Circle Of Dust
Sailing beyond the boundaries of electronic music, Purelink embrace liquidity on their second album, washing live instrumentation and exposed vocals over their patented cascade of dubbed ambience and ebbing rhythmic experimentation. Since 2020, Tommy Paslaski (aka Concave Reflection), Ben Paulson (aka kindtree) and Akeem Asani (aka Millia) have channeled their most euphoric musical whims into the Purelink project. Drifting between brittle '90s drum 'n bass and dub techno on their cult debut 12" 'Bliss / Swivel' and vaporizing Windy City jazz and post-rock motifs with muggy soundscapes on 2023's critically revered first full-length 'Signs', the trio have managed to define a painterly signature sound that's reflective but not reverent. Sure, Purelink's music can be graceful and bucolic, but it's powered by their innate devotion to the dancefloor's soundsystem.
'Faith' illustrates a period of upheaval for the three friends; relocating from Chicago to New York City, they found themselves surrounded by new scenery and fresh inspirations that permeated their compositions as they adapted to the change. On their previous records, the production process was relatively simple, just three laptops jacked into an interface in Paslaski's living room. Here, they augment the intermixed electronics with acoustic and electric timbres, opening up space for vocal contributions from Hyperdub luminary Loraine James and poet Angelina Nonaj. "Always time for rest," James ponders candidly on 'Rookie', "we settle." Her voice floats like smoke over the trio's familiar pattering rhythms and light-headed synths, now enhanced by capsized guitar motifs and subtle bass plucks.
On 'First Iota' meanwhile, Nonaj's deadpan narration grounds Purelink's dissociated echoes, sub swells and delicate improvisations. "Not everything beautiful has to be real," Nonaj repeats as organic and digital sounds sublime into a lysergic haze. And the softly propulsive 4/4 thuds that steered 'Signs' haven't disappeared entirely, either. On 'Kite Scene' a heartbeat-like pulse underpins Purelink's balmy pads and acidic synths, tactfully disrupted by hollow live percussion, and 'Yoke' muffles its chugging, broken beat sequences with swaddled trance hallucinations, gesturing cautiously towards euphoria. Each element falls into place on the album's final track, 'Circle of Dust', when Paslaski, Paulson and Asani find a fertile middle ground, ornamenting the kinetic, reverberating beats with evaporating whispers, evocative instrumental scrapes and hopeful, ecstatic harmonies.
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'Faith' illustrates a period of upheaval for the three friends; relocating from Chicago to New York City, they found themselves surrounded by new scenery and fresh inspirations that permeated their compositions as they adapted to the change. On their previous records, the production process was relatively simple, just three laptops jacked into an interface in Paslaski's living room. Here, they augment the intermixed electronics with acoustic and electric timbres, opening up space for vocal contributions from Hyperdub luminary Loraine James and poet Angelina Nonaj. "Always time for rest," James ponders candidly on 'Rookie', "we settle." Her voice floats like smoke over the trio's familiar pattering rhythms and light-headed synths, now enhanced by capsized guitar motifs and subtle bass plucks.
On 'First Iota' meanwhile, Nonaj's deadpan narration grounds Purelink's dissociated echoes, sub swells and delicate improvisations. "Not everything beautiful has to be real," Nonaj repeats as organic and digital sounds sublime into a lysergic haze. And the softly propulsive 4/4 thuds that steered 'Signs' haven't disappeared entirely, either. On 'Kite Scene' a heartbeat-like pulse underpins Purelink's balmy pads and acidic synths, tactfully disrupted by hollow live percussion, and 'Yoke' muffles its chugging, broken beat sequences with swaddled trance hallucinations, gesturing cautiously towards euphoria. Each element falls into place on the album's final track, 'Circle of Dust', when Paslaski, Paulson and Asani find a fertile middle ground, ornamenting the kinetic, reverberating beats with evaporating whispers, evocative instrumental scrapes and hopeful, ecstatic harmonies.
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The name dreamcastmoe is somewhat synonymous with the Peckham based ‘Rhythm Section INTL’ Label. With a sound equally indebted to hip hop, house, hazy electronics and DC’s very own ‘go-go’ sound - dreamcastmoe, born Davon Bryant-James burst onto the scene with a refreshing mix of styles matched with an irresistible personality.
A1 LEMONPEPPASTEPPA
A2 EXPECTATIONS
A3 IM GOING VEGAN FEAT. AUTO LOLA
A4 THAT DRESS (INTERLUDE)
A5 FLOWERS FEAT. NAPPY NAPA
A6 ONLY REASON IM NOT IN TROUBLE (INTERLUDE)
A7 INOMI FEAT. ANIA HOO
A8 DON'T PLAY (INTERLUDE)
A9 MOLLY'S REQUEST
A10 SAME FERN FEAT. JELANI KWESI
B1 HOW MANY (INTERLUDE)
B2 JJK FEAT. RUQQIYAH
B3 HEYY HEYY FEAT. NAPPYNAPPA
B4 SHIETT (SKIT)
B5 SHATTA FEAT. NAPPYNAPPA
B6 GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE
B7 COUPLE PLAYS
B8 GETTIN RICH (INTERLUDE)
B9 THANK YA FEAT. RUQQIYAH
B10 3 PLACES IN THIS WORLD (INTERLUDE)
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A1 LEMONPEPPASTEPPA
A2 EXPECTATIONS
A3 IM GOING VEGAN FEAT. AUTO LOLA
A4 THAT DRESS (INTERLUDE)
A5 FLOWERS FEAT. NAPPY NAPA
A6 ONLY REASON IM NOT IN TROUBLE (INTERLUDE)
A7 INOMI FEAT. ANIA HOO
A8 DON'T PLAY (INTERLUDE)
A9 MOLLY'S REQUEST
A10 SAME FERN FEAT. JELANI KWESI
B1 HOW MANY (INTERLUDE)
B2 JJK FEAT. RUQQIYAH
B3 HEYY HEYY FEAT. NAPPYNAPPA
B4 SHIETT (SKIT)
B5 SHATTA FEAT. NAPPYNAPPA
B6 GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE
B7 COUPLE PLAYS
B8 GETTIN RICH (INTERLUDE)
B9 THANK YA FEAT. RUQQIYAH
B10 3 PLACES IN THIS WORLD (INTERLUDE)
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Phresh N Low - New Wave Bang
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Phresh N Low - Communicate
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Phresh N Low - Breathless
RAWAX proudly presents the 6th release by Fresh & Low aka Phresh N Low on their own RAWAX TREASURES series!
This time we have the honor to re-issue "New Wave Bang" - originally released on Deep Freeze Recordings in 2000!
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This time we have the honor to re-issue "New Wave Bang" - originally released on Deep Freeze Recordings in 2000!
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Intermood - Hypnagogic
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Intermood - Casuarina
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Intermood - Bongalow
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Intermood - New Krush!
Swearing allegiance to always bring the ruckus, Intermood is an instrumental four-piece hailing from the far reaches of planet Earth—Melbourne/Naarm, Australia. Since their debut show in October 2022, the band’s electrifying live performances have caught the attention of the city’s thriving dance and instrumental music scene, earning them spots at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and Strawberry Fields Festival.
Blending psychedelic jazz with high-energy neo-disco, Intermood is guaranteed to make you move.
A1 - Hypnagogic
A2 - Casuarina
B1 - Bongalow
B2 - New Krush!
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Blending psychedelic jazz with high-energy neo-disco, Intermood is guaranteed to make you move.
A1 - Hypnagogic
A2 - Casuarina
B1 - Bongalow
B2 - New Krush!
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Germany
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Jerome T - Feelings
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Jerome T - Aaah
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Jerome T - You Feel It
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Jerome T - Need I Say More
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Jerome T - Get Me On
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Jerome T - Do What You Like
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Jerome T - My Girl
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Jerome T - Work
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Jerome T - Outro
Today Not Yesterday Records’ fourth vinyl release comes from label founder Jerome T. Music Is The Answer is an exploration of house tracks best described as a personal journey through house music, meant to feel essential, deep, raw, and energetic. The album’s artwork perfectly captures its essence and was created by Jade Jansman.
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Cat-No:VPB026
Release-Date:06.06.2025
Configuration:12"
Cat-No:VPB026
Release-Date:06.06.2025
Configuration:12"
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Marylinlove - Another Love (Vocal)
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Marylinlove - Another Love (Instrumental)
Back to the 80s: A Holy Grail of Italo Disco Returns on Vinyl
Oh, those magical 1980s… an era forever entwined with iconic music that still stirs the soul. For the young, it’s a source of fascination; for those who lived it, a flood of unforgettable memories. And when you combine that nostalgia with a collector’s thrill and the magic words “Italo Disco”, only a handful of legendary labels come to mind. One of them? Sensation Records: the experimental sub-label of the iconic Disco Magic, headquartered at Via Mecenate 78/A in Milan. Known for its distinctive blue label, Sensation was home to less commercial, often bold and boundary-pushing releases – tracks that dared to be different.
Today, Vintage Pleasure Boutique dives deep into the vaults of Sensation Records to revive one of the genre’s most coveted treasures: Marylinlove – “Another Love.”
Produced by none other than Bruno Mosti – a mastermind behind some of the most sought-after Italo tracks of the era. This is more than a reissue. It’s the return of a true cult classic, a holy grail for collectors and genre lovers alike.
If you know, you know. And if you don’t, this is your moment to own a piece of history. Don’t miss your chance to grab this stunning vinyl reissue, before it disappears again.
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Oh, those magical 1980s… an era forever entwined with iconic music that still stirs the soul. For the young, it’s a source of fascination; for those who lived it, a flood of unforgettable memories. And when you combine that nostalgia with a collector’s thrill and the magic words “Italo Disco”, only a handful of legendary labels come to mind. One of them? Sensation Records: the experimental sub-label of the iconic Disco Magic, headquartered at Via Mecenate 78/A in Milan. Known for its distinctive blue label, Sensation was home to less commercial, often bold and boundary-pushing releases – tracks that dared to be different.
Today, Vintage Pleasure Boutique dives deep into the vaults of Sensation Records to revive one of the genre’s most coveted treasures: Marylinlove – “Another Love.”
Produced by none other than Bruno Mosti – a mastermind behind some of the most sought-after Italo tracks of the era. This is more than a reissue. It’s the return of a true cult classic, a holy grail for collectors and genre lovers alike.
If you know, you know. And if you don’t, this is your moment to own a piece of history. Don’t miss your chance to grab this stunning vinyl reissue, before it disappears again.
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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Cat-No:VPB027
Release-Date:06.06.2025
Configuration:12"
Cat-No:VPB027
Release-Date:06.06.2025
Configuration:12"
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Frank Hino - Flying Dream (Vocal Version)
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Frank Hino - Flying Dream (Dub Version)
Another Sensation Records holy grail returns: “Flying Dream” by Frank Hino again on vinyl.
Here comes another Italo disco diamond rescued from the depths of the legendary Sensation Records catalogue. Majestic, rare, and long sought-after, Frank Hino’s “Flying Dream” is a true gem that has captivated collectors for decades.
This hypnotic masterpiece was brought to life at Punto Musica-Emme Studio in Florence, where it was programmed by Egisto Bitossi – the genius also behind the cult classic “And I Love Her” by Sir Valentine.
A dazzling slice of ’80s Italian energy, Flying Dream is a floor-filler full of twists and turns – sweet, spiraling arpeggiators give way to rock-tinged climaxes, all carried by a charismatic vocal and a magnetic melody. It’s bold, beautiful, and utterly unforgettable.
No wonder collectors have been chasing it for years, though original pressings are nearly impossible to find, and when they do surface, the prices are sky-high.
But now, Vintage Pleasure Boutique is answering the call of every true Italo enthusiast with a brand-new vinyl reissue of this iconic track.
Rare. Radiant. Reborn. Get ready to own a piece of Italo disco history.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Germany
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Here comes another Italo disco diamond rescued from the depths of the legendary Sensation Records catalogue. Majestic, rare, and long sought-after, Frank Hino’s “Flying Dream” is a true gem that has captivated collectors for decades.
This hypnotic masterpiece was brought to life at Punto Musica-Emme Studio in Florence, where it was programmed by Egisto Bitossi – the genius also behind the cult classic “And I Love Her” by Sir Valentine.
A dazzling slice of ’80s Italian energy, Flying Dream is a floor-filler full of twists and turns – sweet, spiraling arpeggiators give way to rock-tinged climaxes, all carried by a charismatic vocal and a magnetic melody. It’s bold, beautiful, and utterly unforgettable.
No wonder collectors have been chasing it for years, though original pressings are nearly impossible to find, and when they do surface, the prices are sky-high.
But now, Vintage Pleasure Boutique is answering the call of every true Italo enthusiast with a brand-new vinyl reissue of this iconic track.
Rare. Radiant. Reborn. Get ready to own a piece of Italo disco history.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore