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With another surefire fire hit in the works, Cocoon Recordings demonstrates once again it's got the stuff that keeps us coming back for more.


Release Info
Tracklist: (A1) Apir & Justin Marchacos - Holocene
(B1) Apir & Justin Marchacos - The Fifth


With another surefire fire hit in the works, Cocoon Recordings demonstrates once again it's got the stuff that keeps us coming back for more.

The Italian writer Italo Calvino described melancholy as "sadness that has taken on lightness", an idea that perfectly encapsulates the emotional pull and insatiable drive of top notch melodic techno. "Holocene" by Apir & Justin Marchacos is just that, an electronic soundscape of epic proportions, built for a huge soundsystem and best experienced under cover of a warm, balmy summer night. Executed with poise, precision and restraint, this expanding mosaic of sound has a classy musical sensibility at it's heart in the form of a haunting piano part. While the rolling beats, morphing hook lines and seductive breakdowns take the listener to the brink but never let go.

Keeping that in mind, it's no surprise to find out that Apir is actually the alter ego of Tim Green whose decade long relationship with Cocoon Recordings culminated with last year's acclaimed "Her Future Ghost" LP. Here, together with New York freshman Justin Marchacos, he continues this rich vein of form onto the flip side as we're invited on another deep space exploration in the form of "The Fifth".

A warm, percolating, arpeggiated bass line acts as the driving force on this stripped down excursion, while gentle automation lends a crackling neon glow to proceedings. It's a slow burning affair that peaks as gleaming hi hats slice through the darkness to reveal another mystical riff, dancing and flickering in the twilight.



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Special remarks : limited white label Vinyl

Tracklist
A1. Erobique - Beachboy
B1. Erobique - Magic Monday

Shortinfo:
The Lehult Sub series returns with two breezy summer jams by Erobique, Hamburg local legend and
renowned keyboard wizard.
His live sets are the stuff of mythical tales and his release schedule would be best described as mischievous,
being involved in many projects under diverse monikers. This one is full-on Erobique, then:
raw, live and spontaneous on a hand-stamped, vinyl only Lehultsub release ready to make a splash.

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Rights: World excluding France, UK & Eire, Barcode: 5060555213039

Special Remarks: 1CD in jewel case.

Tracklist:
1. Break My Heart (Remastered) / 2. Heroine (Remastered) / 3. You’re History (Remastered)
4. Run Silent (Remastered) / 5. Dirty Mind (Remastered) / 6. Stay (Remastered)
7. I Don’t Care (Remastered) / 8. Goodbye Cruel World (Remastered) 9. Hello (Turn Your Radio On) (Remastered) / 10. My 16th Apology (Remastered) / 12. I Can Drive (Remastered) / 13. Bitter Pill (Remastered) / 14. Pulsatron (Remastered) / 15. Bad Blood (Remastered) / 16. It’s a Trip (Remastered) 16. All The Queen’s Horses / 17. C U Next Tuesday / 18. Stay [Acoustic Version] (Remastered)

Short info:
Shakespears Sister present ‘Singles Party’ a comprehensive singles collection containing two brand new tracks plus rarities, unheard tracks and remixes. Including the huge hit singles ‘Stay’, ‘You’re History,’ 'I Don’t Care’ and ‘Hello- Turn Your Radio On.’ Following one of the most dramatic break ups in pop history, Siobhan and Marcella have reunited and written music together for the first time in over 25 years. The band are also touring the UK this winter. T

Key Points
- Shakespears Sister are back together. Following a famous fall out in 1993, Siobhan and Marcella were reunited in 2018 and have written music together for the first time in over 25 years.
- On the 15th May the band release a new single ‘All The Queen’s Horses’- produced by Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire) and featuring members of The Bad Seeds.
- The creative team include video director Sophie Muller (also directed Stay video), Kate Garner of Haysi Fantayzee fame (photos) and Kim Bowen the original Blitz Kid (stylist).
- The band are also announcing a full UK tour on 7th May plus ‘Singles Party’ a complete singles collection containing all their hits plus new single ‘All The Queens Horses’
- In 1989 and 1992 respectively they achieved two Top 10 albums, ‘Sacred Heart’ and ‘Hormonally Yours’.
- ‘Hormonally Yours’ was certified double platinum in the UK and was a hit around the world.
- In 1992 their single ‘Stay’ was Number One in the UK for eight weeks.
- Their other Top 10 hits include ‘You’re History’ and ‘I Don’t Care’.

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“Singles party” include 2 new songs.
On the 15th May the band release a new single ‘All The Queen’s Horses’- produced by Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire) and featuring members of The Bad Seeds.

Special Remarks:
2CD in digibook.(hardcover) 48-page booklet with rare photos, new sleeve notes and lyrics.

Tracklist:
CD1
1. Break My Heart (Remastered) / 2. Heroine (Remastered) / 3. You’re History (Remastered)
4. Run Silent (Remastered) / 5. Dirty Mind (Remastered) / 6. Stay (Remastered)
7. I Don’t Care (Remastered) / 8. Goodbye Cruel World (Remastered) 9. Hello (Turn Your Radio On) (Remastered) / 10. My 16th Apology (Remastered) / 12. I Can Drive (Remastered) / 13. Bitter Pill (Remastered) / 14. Pulsatron (Remastered) / 15. Bad Blood (Remastered) / 16. It’s a Trip (Remastered) 16. All The Queen’s Horses (new song) / 17. C U Next Tuesday (new song) / 18. Stay [Acoustic Version] (Remastered)
CD2
1. Cat Worship / 2. You’re History [Catz ’n Dogz Remix] / 3. You Made Me Come to This [HMD Pulsatron Mix]
4. Pretty Boy (Remastered) / 5. Mr Wrong (Remastered) / 6. Remember My Name (Remastered) / 7. Do I Scare You? (Remastered) / 8. Excuse Me John (Remastered) / 9. Singles Party (Remastered) / 10. Heroine [Heavenly Mix] (Remastered) / 11. Black Sky [The Black Dub] (Remastered) / 12. Break My Heart [Shep Pettibone Dub] (Remastered) / 13. Goodbye Cruel World [BTO Remix] (Remastered) / 14. You’re History [Brothers In Rhythm Remix] (Remastered)

Short info:
Shakespears Sister present ‘Singles Party’ a comprehensive singles collection containing two brand new tracks plus rarities, unheard tracks and remixes. Including the huge hit singles ‘Stay’, ‘You’re History,’ 'I Don’t Care’ and ‘Hello- Turn Your Radio On.’ Following one of the most dramatic break ups in pop history, Siobhan and Marcella have reunited and written music together for the first time in over 25 years. The band are also touring the UK this winter. This limited edition, deluxe edition includes 32 tracks over 2 x CD in book pack style packaging with 48-page booklet of rare photos, new sleeve notes and lyrics.
Key Points
- Shakespears Sister are back together. Following a famous fall out in 1993, Siobhan and Marcella were reunited in 2018 and have written music together for the first time in over 25 years. “Singles party” include 2 new songs.
- On the 15th May the band release a new single ‘All The Queen’s Horses’- produced by Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire) and featuring members of The Bad Seeds.
- The creative team include video director Sophie Muller (also directed Stay video), Kate Garner of Haysi Fantayzee fame (photos) and Kim Bowen the original Blitz Kid (stylist).
- The band are also announcing a full UK tour on 7th May plus ‘Singles Party’ a complete singles collection containing all their hits plus new single ‘All The Queens Horses’
- In 1989 and 1992 respectively they achieved two Top 10 albums, ‘Sacred Heart’ and ‘Hormonally Yours’.
- ‘Hormonally Yours’ was certified double platinum in the UK and was a hit around the world.
- In 1992 their single ‘Stay’ was Number One in the UK for eight weeks.
- Their other Top 10 hits include ‘You’re History’ and ‘I Don’t Care’.


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- Rare Italian library/soundtrack gem reissued on vinyl for the first time since 1986.
Vinyl: 350gsm Sleeve With Logo by Shintaro Kago Printed Inside, Sticker

Presented by Mitsuko & Svetlana Records, distributed by WRWTFWW Records.

Composed by Piero Milesi
Label logo by manga legend Shintaro Kago

Music for films, videos, and fireworks.

Tracklisting
A1. Mr. Nanof's Tango
A2. Tom Thumb
A3. Between The Scale And The Apple
A4. Scene Of The Madmen
A5. Waiting For The Fête
A6. My Dad Had Two Mommies And Two Daddies
A7. Graffiti
A8. Towards The Tree In Front Of The House
B1. The Procession
B2. The Figurations - The Braid, The Rhombus, The Star
B3. The Presence Of The City
B4. The Waterfall

Archival reissue of the ethereal wonder from Italian architect / music installation & soundtrack master Piero Milesi. This lush adventure of mediative synth and melodic scores for lyricon and small chamber ensemble contains tracks from films "The Nuclear Observatory Of Mr. Nanof" (L'Osservatorio Nucleare Del Sig. Nanof, 1985), "The Oversize House" (La Casa Fuori Misura, 1985), theatre play "King's Night" (La Notte Dei Re, 1986), and video "The Presence Of The City" (La Presenza Della Citta, 1984) produced by The University For Architecture of Milan.

- For fans of library music, soundtracks, leftfield, synth, WRWTFWW Records, Vladimir Cosma, Piero Umiliani, sci-fi, experimental movies, and astronautic mineral engineers of the mental system.


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Tracklist
A1. Le Rubrique - Children Of The 80s
B1. Le Rubrique & Dan Bay - 1984
Short info:
German artist Le Rubrique debuts on NDYD Records with a magical journey to the 80s by recreating a sound of an époque that has defined today’s music in so many ways. The a-side, the pumping ‘Children Of The 80s’ jump-starts the journey right onto the dance-floor of NYC’s legendary club Disco 54 and gets feet shuffling and bodies moving straight away.
But that’s not all: On the b-side of the release, which is perfectly named ‘1984’, the Frankfurt-based producer teamed up with Dan Bay to craft a master-pieced loaded with original synth and drums coming straight from that era. Another exciting tune to relive the past and to celebrate life on roller-skates or towering shoes for a moment or two.
NDYD
German record label launched in 2014.
Founded by Kris Santiago to serve the purpose of promoting and releasing disco and house music.

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Special Remarks: clear marbled vinyl


Tracklist:

A1. Carlos Nilmmns - Copa
A2. Carlos Nilmmns - Blue Room
A3. Carlos Nilmmns, Keter Darker - Iris
A4. Carlos Nilmmns - December In New York
B1. Carlos Nilmmns - Older, Wiser
B2. Carlos Nilmmns - Efflorescence
B3. Carlos Nilmmns - Loft

Short info:

Carlos Nilmmns returns to Ornaments with another slice of artful songwriting ranging from classic deep house, Detroit inspired techno, dubby sketches, a pinch of acid, some New York jazz downbeats and stunning soundtracks.




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Tracklist
A1 Tannin
A2 Ritmo 6 (Chris & Sano)
A3 Passant
B1 Dancer (Korkut Elbay’s Edit)
B2 Dancer (feat. Matias Aguayo)

Shortinfo:
Direct and simple: Christian S embarks to Permanent Vacation and brings five house-not-house tunes.
The bitter gloomy title track “Tannin” vibrates with a dry bassline over which an acid-flavored synth-line
arguments with higher hi-hat spirits. Matias Aguayo added his very special ability for creating haunting
chords and drums to the tune “Dancer” and transformed it together with Christian S into a nervous
house sensation. In contrast, Cologne DJ and producer Korkut Elbay also did some twists on
“Dancer”. His edit concentrates more detailed on the witchy chord construction. With Columbian
producer Sano Christian S puts his love for percussive spheres on the table and created a tune that is
made for magic floor moments, when all dancers melt into to one entity. Finally, the enchanted solo
track “Passant” wafts gently while a nervous melody haunts the listener. It rounds up a free spirited,
percussive, edgy yet catchy EP that is made for all circumstances of the night.


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12" EP with beautiful artwork, limited to 500 copies

Tracklist
A. Afro Lo Fi feat. Niiquaye & Chefbanku A2. Like Water FT Amaarae B1. Lavapies to Labadi feat. Kyekyeku B2. Same Vibe ft Tinuke & Lazee

Shortinfo:

Gafacci is well known for notable artist collaborations, eclectic edits and his Asokpor productions. On this new four track EP, he steps out of familiar soundscapes, driven by his steady desire to ex-plore a more melodic side of his own production style. This led him to experimenting with the ,Lo-Fi' and infuse it with afrobeats as well as diverse tropical sounds.
Over the past three years, the Accra based producer, DJ and songwriter Gafacci had been circulating around the term ,Low Fidelity' and he dedicates this album to all those across the globe who can relate and support the music.
The Title ,TASH BNM', meaning ,Tash bought new music' is inspired by the notifications of a music connoisseur's weekly purchases on bandcamp.

Noteworthy are also the featured artists, from multi instrumentalist Nii Quaye to Chefbanku, singer Amaarae, Ghana Music's OG Kyekyeku and rappers Tinuke & Lazee, each guest complements to this timeless piece of music in their own unique way.

Vital Sales Points:

- already played by Branko, Tash LC, Mina, Daniel Haaksman, Karen Nyame, KG, Ahadadream, SNOW OF JUSNOW
- airplay on BBC1xtra, NTS Radio, Worldwide FM, Cosmo


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Tracklist:
A1 Todh Teri Sampadan 14
A2 Kone Kone Sampadan 15
B1 Todh Teri Sampadan 16
B2 Todh Teri Sampadan 17

Shortinfo:
For the uninitiated, good old disco music fever has (once again) taken over the dance
music world in recent years. And if you are looking for some rare & obscure grooves on
wax, your infamously enigmatic live electronic artist & Indian disco edit king Todh Teri has
got you covered for any dance-floor situation for this season. With Deep In India Volume 5,
he offers a unique vinyl tool for your collection that deftly interpolates 2 evergreen disco
gems from the South Indian silver screens.
Sampadan 14 is a rolling 303 disco work out, peppered with lush & summery vocals.
Sampadan 15 is a chunkier interpretation of the same by the equally mysterious Kone
Kone, built strictly for stereo wide dance moves. Sampadan 16 is an 80s breakdancing
groove bridged with classic 90s lush & wavy house beats. And Sampadan 17 pushes the
same chunky house madness further into peak time dance floor rambling business. Dance
music so ill... buy this copy to get your fill.

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Tracklist:
A) Her Song
B1) Her Song (Dub)
B2) Discrete Class

Release Info:
Romanian Native BOg makes welcomed return to Watergate Records, joining forces with LKF
Project for new EP ‚Her Song‘.
With a string of releases on some of electronic music’s most compelling labels including Crosstown
Rebels, Bedrock and Diynamic, BOg has steadily forged his reputation as one to watch. Following his
input to the ‚Watergate 25 – Adana Twins‘ compilation with ‚Tribelune‘, BOg returns to Watergate
Records, this time teaming up with exciting new vocal-led outfit LKF Project who have already made
waves with a release on Agoria’s Sapiens imprint.
‚Her Song‘ is driven by the sombre, ambient vocals of the LKF Project, underpinned by its undulating
bassline. It ebbs and flows, gradually culminating to deliver a satisfying dancefloor moment. The dynamic
Dub version of ‚Her Song‘ sees the track’s energy intensified, propelled forward by it’s intricate layers and
breakbeats. The EP concludes with ‚Discrete Class‘, both rolling and introspective, it perfectly fuses the
groove of house with the asceticism of techno, a sound that BOg’s signature style lends him to.






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Songs:
01. Aturah “They Say” 6:20
02. Rich Medina “The Sickness” 4:03
03. Aturah “They Say” (Burlie Mac Remix) 6:33
04. The Sickness (Instrumental)

Release Info:
In January of 2019, news outlets such as St. Louis Today, St. Louis local FOX station KTVI and the Washington Post reported that medical examiners concluded that Danye Jones had indeed committed suicide.

Jones, a 24-old black man, was found hung from a tree in his mother’s backyard. His mother, Melissa McKinnies, immediately rejected the police’s direction of investigating this as a suicide, saying that there was foul play and that her son was lynched. Jones is one of six peculiar deaths that have some connection to the Ferguson activists of 2014. McKinnies, an original organizer of the Michael Brown protests, disagrees with the medical examiner’s report.

It is in this calling for justice and anger that Osunlade presents “Racially Charged”. Two new songs, one with a new voice, another with an old. Entirely produced by Osunlade and mastered by the one and only Martin Iveson, better known as Atjazz. this single promises truth, a message warranted and some foot stompin’ all at once.

River city poet and writer Aturah starts things off with “They Say”, speaking directly on the Danye Jones case. Reminiscent to some of his more overtly political work like “Black August”, this one of Osunlade’s sparser arrangements, letting Aturah take charge with her urgent message.

Up next, the legendary Philly DJ and spoken word artist Rich Medina takes over vocal duties for “The Sickness”. Speaking on the monster that is social media and its passionate, outspoken and mostly clueless users, Osunlade brings a more sinister and cynical production into play, featuring the keyboard work of Yoruba Soul favorite, Jesse Gannon.

On the flip we end things with a tech-house tinged remix of “They Say” from Yoruba newcomer and other half of po-lar-ity, Burlie Mac as well as the instrumental version of the “The Sickness”.

Indeed, every night has its day, but we have to admit, its dark as fuck right now.

This ones not for the faint at heart, but we are making no excuses for our rage!





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