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Gel Abrl was missing on Be As One for a long time now, 2 years that he spent consolidating his ever-growing career with originals and remixes on Strictly Rhythm, Get Physical, Paragraph and playing all around the world in the best events and clubs. Angola is destined to be another stormer from Gel as this is a proper follow up to his classic "Spells of Yoruba", stripped down techno beats with an ethnic flavour, it's another hit for the Israeli producer. "Changes" subtle hypnotizing mood and its almost laid back approach will fit well in many record boxes, perfect for keeping the floor moving and grooving.


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Sebastian has followed such an impressive path that it?s hard to believe that he?s only now releasing his long-awaited debut album. But the facts are clear: after several EPs (H.A.L, Smoking Kills, Ross Ross Ross, Motor), a record compiling his many remixes for Daft Punk, Kelis and the Kills among others (Sebastian Remixes) and a co production of the soundtrack for the film Steak with Sebastien Tellier and Mr Oizo, in which he also played one of the leading roles. Ever elusive, he unveiled yet another side of his creativity in composing a philharmonic score for Notre Jour Viendra, Romain Gavras? first film. One of the creators, along with Justice, of the Ed Banger sound, he is without a doubt the label?s most unusual figure. An iconoclast maverick he readily defies the rules to deliver a dirty and violent kind of techno that coughs and spits; music to his image: human and visceral. Super prolific and constantly effervescent this musician has managed, in the space of a few years, to redefine electronic music and is ready to astound everyone once again with TOTAL, a definitive and meteoric first album.
Tracklisting CD:
01.Hudson River (Intro)
02. Love in Motion (feat Mayer Hawtorne)
03. Tough Games
04.Embody
05. Ross Ross Ross
06. Fried
07. Kindercut
08. Water games
09. Total
10. Jackwire
11. C.T.F.O (Feat MIA)
12. Cartoon
13. Arabest
14.Prime
15. Mean Games
16. Tetra
17.Motor
18.Night
19. Yes
20. Bird Games
21. Doggg
22. Frustra


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From now on, the duo's ascent was constant and then lightning struck: remixes for N.E.R.D, Britney Spears, Franz Ferdinand, U2, Daft Punk, Lenny Kravitz and an EP in 2006 (" Waters Of Nazareth ") defining the "Justice sound", this famous ultra-powerful compression of pop and baroque melodies, both dark and threatening; lightning and animative; and above all the famous Justice image, the cross from which an earlier version figures on the first EP. 2007 was the explosion that will turn the duo into the emblem of a whole generation: their first album "†", anticipated like the Messiah, holds all the promises, and swept everything away as an epic soundtrack. "†" is more than a magnificent synthesis of our time: its potential definition. 800 000 sales worldwide and 4 years later, the album is considered as a mainstay of the 2000s puzzled and tonic, one of the few who bridged the gap from Pitchfork world to MTV without losing its credibility.
++Etched vinyl + 90 cm x 60 cm poster (500 are signed by the band !!!)++
Tracklisting:
A Side
01. Civilization - Original Version
02. Civilization. Demo Version
+ Etched Label


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Making unstoppable waves within the electronic music world over the last few years, Greek artist Argy's expertly produced and hypnotic productions are combined with an innate ability to create seductive and highly strung soundscapes during his DJ performances. An unmissable combination, it is with great pleasure that we welcome Argy for his Cadenza debut alongside Lee Van Dowski for the 'Ethiopia's Rise / Bimbam' EP. Marching with shoulders back and head held high, Cadenza's newest recruit treads calculatingly between the?streaming light shafts and echoing potholes of his latest creation - 'Ethiopia's Rise'. Coaxing us into the fury?of the night, its creatures play with hollow synth swoops, metallic sparks and snarling drums. A soundscape?that appears to have been created for wild imaginations and underground basements alike, it is fuelled with?mystical suspense and arrogant beats; the depths of Argy's impeccable production skills on display for all to?see. Creeping ever forward with rhythmic allure, corners are turned, alley's explored and shadows chased.?As the dust settles and the creatures retreat, 'Ethiopia's Rise' and all its chaos descend into a hazy morning ?memory. Argy is tag teamed by Lee Van Dowski and 'Bimbam' on the other side. No stranger to the Cadenza outfit, Lee appeared alongside Luciano and Guy Gerber on the 'Versus' Ep in 2009. Here, his original and alternate versions of 'Bimbam' secure his seat as an artist we are proud to have onboard at Cadenza. 'Bimbam's' scratchy shakers and dewy key arrangements are merely a teasing intro into the driving beats and bemusingly sexy vocal that follows. Riding high with percussive groove and driving force, a spiralling thread of funk on 'Bimbam' winds further and further, sparks flying ferociously as rhythmic determination pushes faster and harder. It's impossible not to move to and makes the perfect partner for Van Dowski's 'Alternate' ego on the B2. Flirting with heavy techno kicks and dark stabbing chords, 'Bimbam's 'Alternate' partner screeches with the type of impulsive debauchery and eerie mind trips that Lee Van Dowski has become so frequently praised for.


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It may only be three releases old, but Marc Antona's Dissonant imprint is fast becoming renowned for the quality of its releases. With all of them originating from the creative mind and fingers of Marc himself, this is of little surprise... As 003, "Not The Fool" still dominates the dancefloors, helped in no small way by its impressive Reboot remix, Marc readies himself to unleash 004 and this time its an Antona full house. With his new album "Rules Of Madness" due for release in September, Marc delivers a choice taster with the first of three vinyl Ep's. With the following two slated for release in August and September and with a 'live' mixed version of the album due to be available on CD, we are set for a fully-charged Antona summer, all kicking off today with 'Rules Of Madness - Part.1'. Contrary to its name, lead cut "Prohibition Circus" sees Marc in a far from confiscatory mood. Indeed, quite the opposite. We are being treated to a hell of a show. From the opening earth moving kick drum we're once again locked in a groove, as our Ring Master teases by dropping the rumbling bass, increasing the tension studiously and then feeding our craving with a wave of the flute, as the bass drops with gusto.
The bass continues to rule on "Fast Track." Whilst its name inspires haste, the slower tempo brilliantly serves to accentuate the raw power of Marc's bassline, underpinning the rolling onslaught of the drums. Never peaking, "Fast Track" effortlessly and ironically chugs throughout. From the diesel power of the previous cut to the delicate deepness of final track, "Home Rebels." The trademark bass throb is still present, yet its the xylophone melody
and sparkling percussive elements that draw us in, allowing us to lose ourselves within the track. Yet another world class performance from Marc and with it still only being release number 004 for Dissonant, we can only be excited at the thought of whats to come from both!
Tracklisting:
A1 - Prohibition Circus
B1 - Fast Track
B2 - Home Rebels


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Get ready for a new stunning EP from Electric Deluxe Mastermind Speedy J! With Shoegaze EP Speedy J has created another incredible body of work. A snapshot of a?process, a form that emerges without intention - Half dreaming and half awake -?shaping relentlessly pulsing tracks, vibrant and effortlessly contemporary. The vinyl A side Shoegaze (Speedy J out of Focus Dub) takes you right into the core of Speedy J's massive production wizardry.?Amorphous drone sounds, dusty yet smooth and intimate, create a monumental space, while a pulsing sub-bass is luring you into the groove. The vinyl B side Shoegaze (Edits Select Dub) is up for serious dance floor damage.?A compressed yet heavy bass constantly rolling and pumping from below and the ethereal dub sounds create an amazing flowing driven and hypnotic beast of a track, which is already tearing up the dance floors world wide. Digitally Shoegaze EP goes beyond with two more bonus tracks & tools. Shoegaze (Edit Select Reviset) is starting off more ambient and atmospheric than the B side brother but gets a grip on you soon. Merciless pulsing bass and echoing drone sounds never cease to leave the dance floor out of focus. At last but not least Speedy J's Shoegaze (Tool) the distilled bones of Shoegaze. A piece achieving the seamless connection between usability and artistry. Speedy J's Shoegaze EP truly creates a nu gaze on modern Techno and the open ended dialogue between man and machine.


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Very nice remixes for Mitzi by Parisian legend Joakim and Italy's Super Value Edits head honcho LTJ, plus 2 previously unavailable vinyl exclusives by The Revenge & Softwar.
Some early feedback:
"Great EP! 10/10! My favorite mix is Joakim! but Softwar really good too!" - The Magician
"Super nice positive vibrations from the LTJ edit. Can certainly see a nice dancefloor moment here!" - Soul Clap
"What?!?! These are all insane! I will play every one of these for sure!" - Slow Hands / Wolf & Lamb
"Great remix EP!!!! The Joakim mix is absolutely stunning." - Roy Dank / Wurst Music
"Joakim mix is pure sunshine!" - Rory Phillips


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This summer Heidi brings her Jackathon concept to a new physical format!
The vinyl release features four exclusive tracks from Soul Clap, Deetron, Mathias Kaden feat. Gjaezon and Lauhaus & Kabale und Liebe feat. WKD and is an irresistible mixture full of raw funk, shaking out those grooves until you can't stop moving. Heidi's Jackathon parties started October 2010 as a concept to bring some new life into the dancefloor. She invited some of her favourite artists and friends to play alongside her and to make the crowds bounce in Berlin and then London. Now the Jackathon holds residencies in both cities, as well as Paris, Manchester and Amsterdam, and it has brought the jack to many cities around the world. The Jackathon is about energy and feeling and expressing something that lurks deep in the soul. The events have become a phenomenon due to their loose musical philosophy and family feel. Heidi felt now is the time to encapsulate its message and share it with the world. Keeping it in the family spirit, Heidi took The Jackathon compilation to her original home label, Get Physical, and the result is an invigorating journey into the roots of music culture it is influenced by the schools of 90's new york style hip hop and house and funk and explores new realms for jacking music. Soul Clap open the package with a slo-mo groovy number full of their typical funk and grind while Deetron delivers a rapturous cut aimed straight at the dancefloor. Exclusive collaborations come from Mathias Kaden feat Gjaezon, who bring bags of energy while Lauhaus & Kabale und Liebe team up for a closing pinch of dirty house music. Originally hailing from Ontario, Canada, Heidi moved to London in 2000 and was one of the creators of Phonica Records, known to many DJs as the best record store in the world. She was asked to host her own show on the prestigious BBC Radio 1 in 2008 and her forward thinking nature has continually shaped the musical horizon through this as she brought many of her peers and family to the airwaves.
Tracklisting:
A1 Soul Clap - Incoming Bitch (Get Low!)
A2 Deetron - The Juggler
B1 Mathias Kaden feat. Gjaezon - Jackathon
B2 Lauhaus & Kabale und Liebe feat. WKD - Who Called Kenny?



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Kind Of Human featuring 16 new and previously unheard tracks.
Dousk's second venture for Klik Records is far more organic and natural than it's predecessor, venturing deeper into the downtempo sounds that were briefly touched upon previously.
Tracklisting:
1. Touch me light mama
2. Gigi
3. Flunked
4. Cuckoorocks
5. Serenata Deluxe
6. Ko Lee
7. Dreamhill
8. Fat Princess
9. The Place
10. Loose
11. Dolly
12. Pentatonic
13. Ass table and the stick
14. Heavy Armor
15. Boy Toy
16. Good for you
17. Hidden Track

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I guess it all started just after Baltimore Days" a noon at one of Hilton’s cafes. It was early February and the only thing I was sure about was the album’s title: "The Most Beautiful Girl". I had just finished putting together an mp3 compilation in Itunes with the worst tracks I had ever heard. I was trying to understand how can someone combine in such an awful way Do in the minor with Sol. Mi in the major with La.
Every night in youtube Blind Willie Johnson was singing the depression era blues "Black was the night, Cold was the Ground". The "Rainy Night In Georgia" was teaching me how simple a song could be, while Marvin Gay with "Inner City Blues" was reminding me that even 40 years later life is still cruel that "makes you wanna holler"…
I could stop at delta gospel and blues samples. I chose f***** reality. The broken story of a waitress somewhere in Nebraska, there, where the west begins. The desperation and extreme feelings of a looser in "That Kind Of Man". After an electric dubby version in March, I resolved in the tranquility of an almost unplugged, remorseful version. I could stay in just 10’’ of John Lee Hooker’s hobo chorus in the legacy of "Ladies and gentlemen Elvis left the building"….I chose the lyrics from a cutting edge tech sound. The acoustic guitar and the piano in the beginning of "Think of Me", the trumpets in "Shea Town" and M1 Korg’s I15 vibraphone in "Rain in 57th". Only a bossa could let me balance the lyrics in "Loving You". Something almost neutral next to Leave me there, close enough to the ocean…Something melancholic like the train in "Train comin".
Many times you result on something, you reach to a conclusion : Protection has no end… and you know that the only way to express this is a runaway blues like "Laetitia".
Today, 8 months later "The Most Beautiful Girl" looks like a musical sequence that started with "Tell Me About America" without being able to know when it will be finished…. Today, 8 months later I am sure that music cannot anymore be characterized with meaningless definitions like jazzy, bluesy, loungy and even worse, chill.
Today I spend my days drinking, smoking, wandering, stepping to the a.m.. And all the times I remember them saying: "honey you are the most beautiful girl, the most beautiful girl in the whole world…"
Track listing:
01. Think Of Me
02. Rain in 57th
03. The most Beautiful Girl
04. Train Comin'
05. How many more blues
06. Loving You
07. Baltimore Days
08. That Kind Of Man
09. Hip Walk
10. (Come from The) Shea Town
11. Laetitia

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In the 15 tracks of his new album, Serafim Tsotsonis not only does not hesitate to reinvent his musical style, but decides to go deeper in the philosophy of electronica, using melodies, sounds and rhythms with a great amount of inspiration. In addition to that he goes further, using elements of the modern post-rock music scene and of the avant garde sound of the past decades. Serafim Tsotsonis does not follow the easy way, but he leads his music in experimental paths, without however leading to sound extremities, since his sensitivity as a composer, ensures the essential balance between the 'innovation' and 'classic'. Vocals are particularly important in his new album, as he does not only use them in the 'classical' fashion, but also as music instruments in the layout of his melodies. In order to achieve this result, Serafim Tsotsonis, collaborates with Elena Charbila of (Kid Moxie), Marien, Costa Dino, Willow Wieliczka, Zach (Ocean Mind), Angeliki Tsotsoni, Nadin and Dioni (Astyplaz).
Tracklisting:
1. POLES
2. YOURS
3. RED SHOES
4. MOVI YAM YAM
5. BICYCLES ON HUDSON
6. HADRIN
7. MR WAD
8. IS
9. I'M FREE
10. 23
11. STAY
12. SHE
13. THE TEAR TEASER
14. MOFT STREET
15. ASK ME

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Tracklist:
01. Woolfy Vs Projections - Return Of Starlight (Invisible Conga People Remix) "06:19
02. Akos Coolkas - Free Flight (Instrumental Mix) "05:16
03. Low Motion Disco - Love Love Love (Soft Rocks Remix) "06:48
04. Heiko Voss - I Think About You (Original Mix) "05:14
05. Matias Aguayo - Minimal (DJ Koze Radio Edit) "04:16
06. Paul And Fritz Kalkbrenner - Sky And Sand "03:52
07. Gotye - Hearts A Mess (Supermayer Remix) "08:17
08. Blackfeel White - Silence (Original Remix) "07:45
09. Serafim Tsotsonis - She "04:25
10. Apparat - Useless Information "04:02
11. Herman Schwartz - Back 2 Black

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Blue Pilots Project aka Thomas Kosidis is back with his second Album.
It's almost two years since the day that Thomas Kosidis made his debut release as Blue Pilots Project.
Suddenly he found himself carrying the prestige of the Greek electronica and carry it on the edges of the planet. 'Flight for everyone' has been extremely loved by the audience and the critics in Greece and internationally.
Two years after it's release, tracks like Take off, Guess, African Paths and Avandgarde still keep us company through the radio stations. An album of it's kind could only be followed with something equal. The moment has come and the second album for Blue Pilots Project titled 'Reboot' is here.
Thomas Kosidis chooses to step into the same musical paths with his previous project, combining electronica with music from all around the world and using into all these a psychedelic filter in order to make something unique, something labeled Blue Pilots Project. What makes a great impression from the very first moment is the feeling that you are somewhere among the instruments at the moment of the recording. The mastering by the hands and equipment of George Nomikos (Nomik) gives an amazing liveliness to the project and manages to boost every sound. Blue Pilots Project 'Reboot', it will definitely earn our hearts once more. TIP!
Tracklisting:
1. Million Clouds
2. Reboot
3. Mamouth
4. Hallelujah
5. Gods Gift
6. Main Crisis
7. Senta
8. Vivere il momento
9. Aired Fiction
10. Refloat

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Alex Dimou is a Greek producer born in 1988 and raised in Lamia, a small city in central Greece.If there’s one word that can describe Alex Dimou, that one would be without a doubt: Talent. Alex’s carreer into production started a couple of years ago in Athens, Greece,when he was only 18 years old (2007). But don’t let this fact trick you. Opposite to most people would think when reading a producer has been just two years in the scene, Alex has been improving incredibly fast since his first tracks .It was back in 2007 when Alex made his first track called "Mini-Man" in a deep, dark techno style that was just too good to stay unreleased in a noob’s computer. That was the begining and Mini-man won great success,as it has been supported by many famous djs like SASHA, NICK WARREN, DAVE SEAMAN, MARK KNIGHT, STEVE LAWLER, MARCO V, TGER STRIPES,FERGIE, BENNY BENASSI, EELKE KLEIJN, MAURIZIO GUBELLINI, MARIO OCHOA, CHRISTIAN CAMBAS, MASHTRONIC,TONE DEPTH, and NIKOS DIAMANTOPOULOS to name but a few!If that’s not enough, on February of 2008 the remixes of "Mini Man" came out charting 7 remixes out of 9 in the release. All of them reached high positions in Beatport’s genre charts. Not bad for a first track Since now, Alex had signed many contracts with labels as Devilock records, Elite records, Nuhar records, Suite Music records, Atlant digital records and Spectra records.
Nowadays Alex productions are tighter than ever, being signed by top Labels like: Plastic City, Klik Records, and being in the same releases along with names like: Robert Babicz, Babak Shayan (Soda Inc.), Nikos Diamantopoulos. Alex as the Sound Engineer he is, has been also doing mastering for lots of other’s productionsThe future looks bright for Alex as he has just released his debut full album on Klik Records gaining rave reviews from the very first moments and having his tracks constantly on airplays. For sure on of the scene's big names for the following years.
Tracklisting:
01. We are still humans | 02. The story of our lives | 03. Company man | 04. For her | 05. Release me | 06. Quiet riot | 07. Away | 08. Fight of flight | 09. Telescope | 10. Majesty | 11. One of us, one of them

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Domotel is a brand new compilation for one of the leading group of hotels in Greece. A unique soundtrack creating different feelings to the listener.
Tracklisting:
1 Hearts a mess (Lull Edit Mix) / Gotye
2 Main Crisis / Blue Pilots Project
3 Star / Cagebaby
4 Komm mal klar / Haito Gopfrich
5 Jungle (T.Keeler and Capablanca Rework) / Grackle
6 The last stand of Mr Dann / Glide and Swerve
7 Lullaby for Robert (Bogdan Irkk rmx) / Al Usher
8 This sweet love / James Yuill
9 Two Dots (prins Thomas Sneaky Edit) / Lusine
10 Lovestoned (Feat. Raz Ohara) / Ada
11 Aurora / Audision
12 Islands / Ministers of Music and Paul Lomax

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The Smokey Bandits is a 14 piece band that moves around a wide music range, from Gotan Project to Calexico, always using in a really imaginative way elements of the Greek and the Balkan music tradition giving a unique and dynamic character to their sound.
The Smokey Bandits project began on October 2007 in the Quasamoto studio in Athens and was finished on 2009’s February with the last compositions and mixes in Thessaloniki. Their sound is inspired by cult movies soundtracks from directors like Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, Danny Boyle and Pedro Almodovar. The basic idea behind the Smokey Bandits music is to combine music from different decades or even better to give a modern approach to yesterday’s music so that the new generations could easier appreciate. The second idea is to blend 20th century traditional music from all over the world, starting from Greek - Balkan - Mediterranean and reaching Mexican - Surf - Western - Brazilian and Afro Latin.

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Tracklisting:
1. Mikael Delta - Disco Over Me (6:18)
2. Mario Basanov - Do You Remember? (7:19)
3. The Main Stem - Since You Left (Prins Thomas Miks) (10:09)
4. Woolfy vs. Projections - Absynth (Marcus Worgull Remix) (6:21)
5. Cortney Tidwell - Palace (Will Saul & Tam Cooper 'Leave The Lights On' Remix) (7:16)
6. Doves - Kingdom Of Rust (Still Going Remix) (5:23)
7. Bird - Some Boys (Valentin Huedo Remix) (7:37)
8. Mademoiselle Caro & Franck Garcia - Soldiers (4:06)
9. Modul - Red Means Beautiful (4:21)
10. Paul Hardy - Dust (Jay Shepheard Remix) (6:15)

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Tracklist:
1. Smokey Bandits - A Sons Lament (G Pal Late Remix) (06:09)
2. Ion - Electric Poem (Serafim Tsotsonis Remix) (04:51)
3. Info - Recall (Info Revisited Remix) (05:56)
4. Zalinski Dog - Bring The Summer Back (05:50)
5. Chris Nemmo Feat Thalia P - Keep Me Lovin You (Extended Vocal Mix) (06:48)
6. Serafim Tsotsonis - Is (Info Remix) (08:45)
7. Mikael Delta - She Is A Boy (We Are All The Same Mix) (06:48)
8. Smokey Bandits - Anjelitos Negros (Nikos Diamantopoulos Remix) (07:42)
9. Nikos Diamantopoulos - Too Late (Elias Tzikas Always Late Remix) (07:13)
10. Sunset Blvd - Loving You (Satoshi Fumi Dub) (07:58)
11. Alex Dimou - Majesty (Stel Remix) (06:27)

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In a world of crossover and remixes, Macro is the first electronic music label to release a CD of pure original works of a contemporary classical / avant-garde composer. Commemorating Friedrich Goldmann’s 70th anniversary, the CD presents four late key works. In addition to the retail version, British magazine The Wire will distribute the CD to its subscribers. It is the first time The Wire distributes a CD by a single German composer. Being confronted with dull new ambient and unsatisfying classical/electronic “crossover”, there’s a whole new generation ready to experience relevant, deep music away from 4/4 functionality and aesthetic shortcuts. It is just about time to overcome the substitutes and go for the deep end. Thus Goldmann’s music with its clarity, inventiveness and deep appeal becomes increasingly more relevant for the electronic community.
Friedrich Goldmann, who passed away in 2009, was one of Germany’s most distinct composers. His works were commissioned and performed by leading interpreters, including the Berliner Philharmoniker, Pierre Boulez, Ensemble Modern, Arditti Quartet and Daniel Barenboim. His music is not only heard at concert halls and festivals worldwide, but was also commissioned for major events like Expo 2000 and the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Fall of the Berlin Wall at the Brandenburg Gate. As a conductor he has recorded CDs with the works of Stockhausen, Henze and Rihm.
Friedrich Goldmann was also the academy professor who taught Paul Frick – now successful with Brandt Brauer Frick in performing techno with the means of a classical ensemble. He is also the father of Macro’s founder Stefan Goldmann. He therefore had influence on two key figures of experimentation at the intersections of classical and electronic music (which may hint at why an electronic music label releases this album).
Tracklisting:
1 Haiku a 6
2 Ensemblekonzert 3
3 Sisyphos zu zweit
4 Wege Gewirr Ausblick


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Cascabel Gentz is an ambitious side project of two producers who are always on the run - Los Angeles resident [a]pendics.shuffle and Dilo from Buenos Aires. Since 2009 they get together in the studio and create an individual mix of House, Techno and Minimal spiced with their own vocals and guitar riffs. This very personal and organic mood reflects on the new record “Electric High”. The original tracks are complemented by an excessive remix collection. Gurtz, Alejandro Mosso, Jon McMillion and Jonas Kopp play their part to make this EP a prime example for todays music culture network.

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There. Is. Nothing. Better. Than. A. Clear. Blue. Sky. After The Storm. Taken literally, the track listing for Barem's debut LP represents that fleeting moment when nature puts its house in order, when calm and clarity triumph over chaos. Of course it also works perfectly as a metaphor for those fuzzy moments of self-reflection while sprawled on a hotel bed after another mind-blowing night at the controls, or while taking stock of a musical journey that's about to culminate in a debut album for the internationally renowned label that motivated you to start making music in the first place. This is the vinyl version of Barem's debut album, with five specially edited tracks for all vinyl-lovers. Barem has always offered a more laidback counterpoint to the edgy sounds of some of his label mates. His decision to progress in a deeper, percussive direction began with the Kolimar EP (M68) and apart from the dark, ambient intro There, this vibe dominates the first half of the album. Is and Nothing really showcase his skill at concocting instinctive, percussion driven grooves, expressing a natural inner rhythm that exploits the full stereo field. Rich, rounded drum fills puncture the hidden space behind the beats, shimmering reverbs drench the cymbals while the bass lines remain reassuringly fat and familiar, gently hypnotizing as the LP settles into its groove. By the time we reach Better the low pressure is beginning to break. Additional elements gradually make their presence felt as the beats continue to flay and splinter, phasing strings heighten the suspense and a delicate one note riff skips and bounces through spot effects and sprinkled vocal snippets as Barem coolly maintains the growing intrigue.
As if to highlight the evolving nature of the LP, the transition to the more dubbed-out Than goes almost unnoticed as the gentle undertow begins pulling us into more familiar Minus territory. Disorienting percussive delays start jarring into the void, indiscernible vocal slurs reverberate out into the corners of the room and warm, acidic bleeps start tapping at the doors of perception. By the time we reach A, the psychedelics have well and truly kicked in. The percussive onslaught of the preceding tracks gives way to a deeper, mystical atmosphere driven by shakers and hats and offset with cavernous delays and detuned pads that warp and envelope the collective consciousness in the orange-red glow of some ancient tribal ritual. Having broken through to the other side, the eye of the storm is upon us. The last four tracks are all about the future. Clear gives ground to an abstract, subsonic groove that hisses and crackles like the dying embers of the night. A twisting motif then emerges from the flames rolling back and forth across the dance floor like some great bird stretching its wings before taking flight. Circling higher and higher, it is reduced to a distant speck before Blue - one of the definite standout tracks on the album - embarks on a spiral dive that represents Barem's new unity of sound in one magic bullet. With an audacious swoop it scatters the storm clouds, fusing together all the contrasting aspects of his repertoire that make the album such an intoxicating journey. Sky then announces the final ascent with a long, seductive intro that crystallizes into an elegant melody, while the throbbing bass line generates another ecstatic rush of dark energy. And then the clouds part, the sun breaks through and we're left with the sensation of After The Storm: after the turbulence and the tumult, we're greeted with tribal rhythms, muffled brass section and superb fretless bass riff all benefitting from a shift in 6/8 blues time signature that gives the album finale a fittingly reflective sensation - what Barem himself describes as that feeling of beauty when the dust is gone and everything is finally clear.



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10 releases strong, Poker Flat Digital has become an important wing of Steve Bug's acclaimed, cutting-edge label. Determined to keep quality levels as high as ever and offer yet more choice to the label's fans, a heavyweight cast starred in this latest chapter of the Poker Flat story.
This special 12'' release gathers 4 of the highlights from the label's catalogue so far.
First up to the controls is NYC new kid of the block MANIK. He gives us ‚Pure Liquid' in a freaked out wild-pitch affair 2011 style! His fresh production and new ideas give this a real modern feel, while the arrangement and raw drums keep it heavy for the club.
Daryl Stay's ‚My Groove' gets the Vincenzo treatment in this classic-vibed killer. Tough, pumping drums open alongside a soaring synth layer that builds into a rave siren of monstrous proportions!!
Jay Tripwire presents his ‚8 Channels' project with ‚Control'. Its a deliciously stripped piece of future house. Bouncing, shaking and snaking, the freaked out vocal stands out loud and proud in this addictive number.
Finally the veteran skills of Russ Gabriel bring a twisted modern acid jam to the table with ‚Prey Tell'. Sneaky, typically freaky synth lines intertwine amongst jackin drums and subtly building arrangements!
Tracklisting:
A1. M A N I K: Pure Liquid
A2. Daryl Stay: My Groove (Vincenzo Remix)
B1. Jay Tripwire presents 8 Channels: Control
B2. Russ Gabriel: Prey Tell



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A1. Back from the Bar (feat. Channel X), DEKN60900282 A2. Don't Turn the Lights On (feat. Channel X), DEKN60900283 B1. Master of Ceremony (feat. Oliver Koletzki), DEKN60900285 B2. Good Morning (feat. Fran), DEKN60900277
And here it is: the second vinyl EP of Niko Schwind's album "Good Morning Midnight". It features some of the unique tracks that Niko has created together with some of Berlin's hottest production talents. On the A side are two tracks that feature the clicky tech-house boys that are Channel X, where things kick off with "Back from the Bar". It sounds as the title suggests: a little wobbly, a little drunk, a little crazy, but also pretty magic. Quite clearly this is an homage to one of Berlin's not-to-be-forgotten clubs that is unfortunately history now. But things continue on here at least with "Don't Turn the Lights On", a more straightforward dancefloor track, with a trumpet as the main protagonist. This is one of those tracks that keeps leading up to a real arms-in-the-air-moment if it wasn't so damn housy at the same time. On the flip the magical connection between Niko and label daddy Oliver Koletzki can be heard on "Master of Ceremony", a chopped-up house track with epic dimensions. When things get to the piano breakdown, they get very musical and colossal before dropping back into a great house track. The stark contrast between the piano melody and the groove on this really make it. Last but not least then, the original album opener "Good Morning" that features the singing of Fran. It works great as a great album opener, but also perfectly as a slower and more thoughtful addition to a great EP.

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