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Tracklist
A1 Matteo Luis – Out Here
A2 Natureboy Gold – Eternal
B1 Terron – No.57, You Can’t Defeat Her, When You Meet Her You’ll Get What I Said
B2 Marlon Hoffstadt – 2000MG Floating
Info:
Retrograde returns late September with ‘In Reverse Pt.1’, a various artist package featuring
Matteo Luis, Natureboy Gold, Terron and Marlon Hoffstadt.
Berlin based imprint Retrograde marks its fith release here and once again welcomes back a
selection of the collective recording artists already featured on the label such as label headhoncho
Natureboy Gold, FFRR/Play It Down artist Marlon Hoffstatd, also co-founder of the
label and tipped as a Future Star by Pete Tong on Radio 1. Matteo Luis also makes a return
following appearances on two EP’s for the label prior to this, while an exciting addition to the
catalogue comes in the shape of Terron, most notably known for their work with Young Turks
sub-label WHITIES.
Up first on the release is Matteo Luis’ ‘Out Here’ setting the
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Tracklist
A1 Matteo Luis – Out Here
A2 Natureboy Gold – Eternal
B1 Terron – No.57, You Can’t Defeat Her, When You Meet Her You’ll Get What I Said
B2 Marlon Hoffstadt – 2000MG Floating
Info:
Retrograde returns late September with ‘In Reverse Pt.1’, a various artist package featuring
Matteo Luis, Natureboy Gold, Terron and Marlon Hoffstadt.
Berlin based imprint Retrograde marks its fith release here and once again welcomes back a
selection of the collective recording artists already featured on the label such as label headhoncho
Natureboy Gold, FFRR/Play It Down artist Marlon Hoffstatd, also co-founder of the
label and tipped as a Future Star by Pete Tong on Radio 1. Matteo Luis also makes a return
following appearances on two EP’s for the label prior to this, while an exciting addition to the
catalogue comes in the shape of Terron, most notably known for their work with Young Turks
sub-label WHITIES.
Up first on the release is Matteo Luis’ ‘Out Here’ setting the
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Tracklist:
A1 Shattered (Original)
A2 Shattered (Instrumental)
B1 Elevate (Original)
B2 Shattered (Acapella)
Info:
Mid November will see Retrograde co-founder Marlon Hoffstadt pair up with Paris Brightledge for 'Shattered'.
Following a run of releases for his Retrograde label and a track featured on the 100 Dirt Crew Compilation Berlin based DJ and producer Marlon Hoffstadt continues his upwards trajectory, once again enlisting the services of legendary Chicago vocalist Paris Brightledge who recently collaborated with Paranoid London on their 'Paris Dub 1 & 2' records.
Stepping up first is the original mix of 'Shattered' with Hoffstadt and Brightledge delivered a raw, experimental house feel via broken drums breaks, sweeping synth chords and acidic bass chops, whilst Paris' vocal stylings add a soulful edge to the record. An 'Instrumental' mix of 'Shattered' follows and as the name would suggest lays focus on the rhythmic and melodic aspects of the composition, shining light on the swinging breaks, emotive string melodies.
Lastly to complete the package is 'Elevate' which sees Hoffstadt fuse weighty drums and ethereal pad swells with arpeggio synth leads and subtly unfolding intricacies, whilst Brightledge's understated vocal contributions further fuel the records hypnotic feel.
Marlon Hoffstadt's 'Shattered' is out on Retrograde 18th November 2016.
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Tracklist:
A1 Shattered (Original)
A2 Shattered (Instrumental)
B1 Elevate (Original)
B2 Shattered (Acapella)
Info:
Mid November will see Retrograde co-founder Marlon Hoffstadt pair up with Paris Brightledge for 'Shattered'.
Following a run of releases for his Retrograde label and a track featured on the 100 Dirt Crew Compilation Berlin based DJ and producer Marlon Hoffstadt continues his upwards trajectory, once again enlisting the services of legendary Chicago vocalist Paris Brightledge who recently collaborated with Paranoid London on their 'Paris Dub 1 & 2' records.
Stepping up first is the original mix of 'Shattered' with Hoffstadt and Brightledge delivered a raw, experimental house feel via broken drums breaks, sweeping synth chords and acidic bass chops, whilst Paris' vocal stylings add a soulful edge to the record. An 'Instrumental' mix of 'Shattered' follows and as the name would suggest lays focus on the rhythmic and melodic aspects of the composition, shining light on the swinging breaks, emotive string melodies.
Lastly to complete the package is 'Elevate' which sees Hoffstadt fuse weighty drums and ethereal pad swells with arpeggio synth leads and subtly unfolding intricacies, whilst Brightledge's understated vocal contributions further fuel the records hypnotic feel.
Marlon Hoffstadt's 'Shattered' is out on Retrograde 18th November 2016.
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Marlon Hoffstadt - Coach Mike (Original Mix)
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Marlon Hoffstadt - Coach Mike (Massimiliano Pagliara Remix)
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Marlon Hoffstadt - Broncos (Original Mix)
4
Marlon Hoffstadt - Broncos (The Friend Remix)
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Tracklist
A1. Marlon Hoffstadt - Coach Mike (Original Mix) , A2. Marlon Hoffstadt - Coach Mike (Massimiliano Pagliara Remix)
B1. Marlon Hoffstadt - Broncos (Original Mix) , B2. Marlon Hoffstadt - Broncos (The Friend Remix)
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Berlin-based Marlon Hoffstadt drops 'Coach Mike', the fourth EP on his own Retrograde imprint, featuring remixes from Massimiliano Pagliara and The Friend and following a hat trick of successful releases.
The four-track EP is the sophomore release from Hoffstadt on his burgeoning label, which he co-founded with Natureboy Gold and Matteo Luis in August 2015. Previously featuring the likes of Kris Wadsworth and Tuff City Kids, Retrograde provides a platform for the artists to explore music alongside other forms of expression such as art, particularly surrealism. The vinyl sleeve artwork from the first four releases, when fitted together, completes the painting 'Interaction' by surrealist Hermann Reimer.
With previous releases on FFRR and Play It Down, Hoffstadt boasts a sound that is both innovative yet authentic, and 'Coach Mike' displays the sonic alchemy that the talented producer, aged only 22, has already become known for.
The title track starts as a grooving acid-based cut peppered with percussion before building up suspense to a surprising yet satisfying breakdown. This is his first release without vocals, allowing him to focus entirely on creating pure soundscape.
Panorama Bar resident and Live at Robert Johnson mainstay Massimiliano Pagliara's rework of the A side is a Balearic-tinged affair; starting with a solid drum and building to a crescendo of bass, pads and synths, along with the analog synth elements for which he's known. This is an undeniable summer anthem that will captivate dancefloors across the world.
'Broncos' is a club track created for the floor. An acid bassline sits alongside industrial elements and stabbing synths. On remix duty is The Friend. As part of the mysterious F.A.M.E Crew and co-founder of How to Kill Detroit, his interpretation is down-tempo techno distortion at its best.
With a consistently strong output, both for the eye and the ear, the Retrograde imprint grows from strength to strength, and 'Coach Mike' is sure to be a hit with DJs and clubbers alike.
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Tracklist
A1. Marlon Hoffstadt - Coach Mike (Original Mix) , A2. Marlon Hoffstadt - Coach Mike (Massimiliano Pagliara Remix)
B1. Marlon Hoffstadt - Broncos (Original Mix) , B2. Marlon Hoffstadt - Broncos (The Friend Remix)
Info:
Berlin-based Marlon Hoffstadt drops 'Coach Mike', the fourth EP on his own Retrograde imprint, featuring remixes from Massimiliano Pagliara and The Friend and following a hat trick of successful releases.
The four-track EP is the sophomore release from Hoffstadt on his burgeoning label, which he co-founded with Natureboy Gold and Matteo Luis in August 2015. Previously featuring the likes of Kris Wadsworth and Tuff City Kids, Retrograde provides a platform for the artists to explore music alongside other forms of expression such as art, particularly surrealism. The vinyl sleeve artwork from the first four releases, when fitted together, completes the painting 'Interaction' by surrealist Hermann Reimer.
With previous releases on FFRR and Play It Down, Hoffstadt boasts a sound that is both innovative yet authentic, and 'Coach Mike' displays the sonic alchemy that the talented producer, aged only 22, has already become known for.
The title track starts as a grooving acid-based cut peppered with percussion before building up suspense to a surprising yet satisfying breakdown. This is his first release without vocals, allowing him to focus entirely on creating pure soundscape.
Panorama Bar resident and Live at Robert Johnson mainstay Massimiliano Pagliara's rework of the A side is a Balearic-tinged affair; starting with a solid drum and building to a crescendo of bass, pads and synths, along with the analog synth elements for which he's known. This is an undeniable summer anthem that will captivate dancefloors across the world.
'Broncos' is a club track created for the floor. An acid bassline sits alongside industrial elements and stabbing synths. On remix duty is The Friend. As part of the mysterious F.A.M.E Crew and co-founder of How to Kill Detroit, his interpretation is down-tempo techno distortion at its best.
With a consistently strong output, both for the eye and the ear, the Retrograde imprint grows from strength to strength, and 'Coach Mike' is sure to be a hit with DJs and clubbers alike.
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matteo luis - untitled
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matteo luis - yucca
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matteo luis - response
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matteo luis - response, beneditk frey rmx
Special remarks : 12" Vinyl, 135gr, Full Cover.
Tracklist:
A1 Untitled A2 Yucca B1 Impulse B2 Impulse (Benedikt Frey Remix)
Info:
Our third release 'Untitled' emerges as a moody four tracker born in Matteo Luis' home studio.
The title track is the driest start off there could be. It monotonously heads for the tracks climax in manner of a cyclone, a straight stomper that evolves its full strength within its last solution, surprising with an acidic and dubby face that makes you want to dive right into the dashing structure of its last minutes.
'Yucca' has those smooth chords in the back that are dramatically charged, sexy and slow. The whole tune seems nostalgic and thoughtful with its atmospheric dub elements. Something for the lovers.
'Impulse' is Matteo in full effect. Bouncy and moody at the same time, it captures the EP's dub influence perfectly. This song is a trip forcing you to seek for the harmonious redemption that finally appears within a late chord change.
The track is remixed by one of our long time favourites - Benedikt Frey. His irresistible, murky style is retrievable in this work. The fully dynamic
break-beat based jam finally frames the mystic vibes of the overall EP through its dark appeal.
Every copy comes with a full cover artwork by Hermann Reimer.
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Tracklist:
A1 Untitled A2 Yucca B1 Impulse B2 Impulse (Benedikt Frey Remix)
Info:
Our third release 'Untitled' emerges as a moody four tracker born in Matteo Luis' home studio.
The title track is the driest start off there could be. It monotonously heads for the tracks climax in manner of a cyclone, a straight stomper that evolves its full strength within its last solution, surprising with an acidic and dubby face that makes you want to dive right into the dashing structure of its last minutes.
'Yucca' has those smooth chords in the back that are dramatically charged, sexy and slow. The whole tune seems nostalgic and thoughtful with its atmospheric dub elements. Something for the lovers.
'Impulse' is Matteo in full effect. Bouncy and moody at the same time, it captures the EP's dub influence perfectly. This song is a trip forcing you to seek for the harmonious redemption that finally appears within a late chord change.
The track is remixed by one of our long time favourites - Benedikt Frey. His irresistible, murky style is retrievable in this work. The fully dynamic
break-beat based jam finally frames the mystic vibes of the overall EP through its dark appeal.
Every copy comes with a full cover artwork by Hermann Reimer.
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marlon hoffstadt & paris brightledge - smile
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marlon hoffstadt & paris brightledge - smile, kris wadsworth rmx
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marlon hoffstadt & paris brightledge - lies
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marlon hoffstadt & paris brightledge - lies, matteo luis rmx
Special remarks : 12" Vinyl, 135gr, Full Cover.
Tracklist
A1. Smile (Original Mix)
A2. Smile (Kris Wadsworth Venus Rx Remix)
B1. Lies (Original Mix)
B2. Lies (Matteo Luis Remix)
Info:
The second outcome on Retrograde signifies the first release of head-honcho Marlon Hoffstadt on his and Natureboy Gold's new imprint. After a short timeout the young Berlin producer presents his new work on this four-tracker in collaboration with Chicago House Music icon and pioneer Paris Brightledge, accountably for releases since 1987 on substantial labels such as DJ International Records. He recently delivered the vocals on Paranoid London's killers 'Paris Dub 1 & 2'. 'Smile' the title track of the EP, highlights Paris' ability to hypnotize the dance floor with his unique voice combined with Marlon's production smoothness. With 'Smile' Paris displays: 'torn from the angst of my soul concerning the tragedy of love and life lost'. 'Smile' got a special treatment by Detroit's very own Kris Wadsworth. His Venus Rx Remix lived up to its name and has some 'pretty nasty analog stuff going on' to catapult yourself right into the atmosphere. The B-side 'Lies' discusses how coming from the streets doesn't always allow feelings to be displayed in life or in love. It's a percussion driven, 303 based club workout. No rest for dancers on this one. Remix comes from label artist Matteo Luis, providing a more synth accented version, introducing an engrossing sound that will be continued on his upcoming RTGD 003. The EP is Paris' and Marlon's first collaboration and we can already promise it won't be the last one on Retrograde. Every copy comes with a full cover artwork by Hermann Reimer.
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Tracklist
A1. Smile (Original Mix)
A2. Smile (Kris Wadsworth Venus Rx Remix)
B1. Lies (Original Mix)
B2. Lies (Matteo Luis Remix)
Info:
The second outcome on Retrograde signifies the first release of head-honcho Marlon Hoffstadt on his and Natureboy Gold's new imprint. After a short timeout the young Berlin producer presents his new work on this four-tracker in collaboration with Chicago House Music icon and pioneer Paris Brightledge, accountably for releases since 1987 on substantial labels such as DJ International Records. He recently delivered the vocals on Paranoid London's killers 'Paris Dub 1 & 2'. 'Smile' the title track of the EP, highlights Paris' ability to hypnotize the dance floor with his unique voice combined with Marlon's production smoothness. With 'Smile' Paris displays: 'torn from the angst of my soul concerning the tragedy of love and life lost'. 'Smile' got a special treatment by Detroit's very own Kris Wadsworth. His Venus Rx Remix lived up to its name and has some 'pretty nasty analog stuff going on' to catapult yourself right into the atmosphere. The B-side 'Lies' discusses how coming from the streets doesn't always allow feelings to be displayed in life or in love. It's a percussion driven, 303 based club workout. No rest for dancers on this one. Remix comes from label artist Matteo Luis, providing a more synth accented version, introducing an engrossing sound that will be continued on his upcoming RTGD 003. The EP is Paris' and Marlon's first collaboration and we can already promise it won't be the last one on Retrograde. Every copy comes with a full cover artwork by Hermann Reimer.
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lo & matt luis - won't cry
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lo & matt luis - won't cry, marlon hoffstadt rmx
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lo & matt luis - Won't Cry (Tuff City Kids Remix)
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lo & matt luis - Won't Cry (Johnjon Remix)
Tracklist
A1. Lo & Matteo Luis - Won't Cry (Original) A2. Lo & Matteo Luis - Won't Cry (Marlon Hoffstadt Remix)
B1. Lo & Matteo Luis - Won't Cry (Tuff City Kids Remix) B2. Lo & Matteo Luis - Won't Cry (Johnjon Remix)
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As the first output of our new label we present you RTGD001: the "Won't Cry" EP by Matteo Luis & Lo, both part of the fam & currently finishing the last touches of their upcoming debut album. The young cologne natives offer a warming and moony/dreamy/atmospheric work from their archives to start the labels catalogue as smooth as possible. Alongside Matteo's deeply driven signature sound, Lo's lyrics will lead you into a dreamy state with blue pills in backstreets and babies and pigs in the sky. The original was reworked trice by amongst others, friends of the emerging label as well as long time role models of the label heads Marlon Hofffstadt and Goldberg. The former delivers a drifty and impulsive close to the floor interpretation of Won't Cry, whilst buddy Johnjons remix gleams through percussive sequence sounds and a further deep touch. Besides these two auspicious interpretations, no other than Running Back boss Gerd Janson and fellow Philipp Lauer are highlighting their perspective on the title track in appearance of their renowned and outstanding supergroup Tuff City Kids. The duos' outcome is an ingeniously constructed rework of Matteo Luis and Lo's original that never fails to raise euphoria throughout the whole track.
Each copy is fully printed with an artwork of Berlin based surrealist Hermann Reimer.
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A1. Lo & Matteo Luis - Won't Cry (Original) A2. Lo & Matteo Luis - Won't Cry (Marlon Hoffstadt Remix)
B1. Lo & Matteo Luis - Won't Cry (Tuff City Kids Remix) B2. Lo & Matteo Luis - Won't Cry (Johnjon Remix)
Shortinfo:
As the first output of our new label we present you RTGD001: the "Won't Cry" EP by Matteo Luis & Lo, both part of the fam & currently finishing the last touches of their upcoming debut album. The young cologne natives offer a warming and moony/dreamy/atmospheric work from their archives to start the labels catalogue as smooth as possible. Alongside Matteo's deeply driven signature sound, Lo's lyrics will lead you into a dreamy state with blue pills in backstreets and babies and pigs in the sky. The original was reworked trice by amongst others, friends of the emerging label as well as long time role models of the label heads Marlon Hofffstadt and Goldberg. The former delivers a drifty and impulsive close to the floor interpretation of Won't Cry, whilst buddy Johnjons remix gleams through percussive sequence sounds and a further deep touch. Besides these two auspicious interpretations, no other than Running Back boss Gerd Janson and fellow Philipp Lauer are highlighting their perspective on the title track in appearance of their renowned and outstanding supergroup Tuff City Kids. The duos' outcome is an ingeniously constructed rework of Matteo Luis and Lo's original that never fails to raise euphoria throughout the whole track.
Each copy is fully printed with an artwork of Berlin based surrealist Hermann Reimer.
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• 2xLP housed in a deluxe wide spine jacket with full color inner sleeves and custom die-cut OBI
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Pacific Breeze 3: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-1987 marks the latest chapter in the famed series and features holy grails plus under-the-radar rarities. The collection bursts at the seams to reveal some of the greatest Japanese tracks ever laid to tape, pushing towards the edge of City Pop to reveal glimmers of the next waves of styles to spring forth from the country’s creative minds. The appearance of Pizzicato Five hint at the emergence of Shibuya-kei while the influence of hip hop and electro as an emerging global trend are also evident here through the prevalence of heavier programmed drum beats on tracks such as “Heartbeat” by Miho Fujiwara.
This volume of Pacific Breeze, like its predecessors, is a female-forward offering with many tracks being voiced by women who would become household names in Japan as actresses and pop idols. Their songs here subvert the norm and brim with an innovative spirit that shatters gender roles in favor of sonic transcendence. Techno-pop classics from Susan, Miharu Koshi and Chiemi Manabe sit alongside sublime funk from Atsuko Nina and Naomi Akimoto while Teresa Noda slides into the mix with a sultry reggae jam. The genre span is stretched wider with hypnotic jazz fusion by Parachute and Hiroyuki Namba, a synthesizer fantasy from Osamu Shoji, and magnetic pop by Makoto Matsushita and Chu Kosaka.
Although not front and center, the visionary members of Yellow Magic Orchestra are still very present on Pacific Breeze 3, with Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Yukihiro Takahashi taking up producer and musician roles on many of these tracks. Pacific Breeze 3 serves up a captivating musical journey that adds an essential chapter to the iconic compilation series.
Tracklist:
Naomi Akimoto - Bewitched (Are You Leaving Soon), Atsuko Nina - Tonkachi, Miho Fujiwara - Heartbeat, Miharu Koshi - Scandal Night, Chu Kosaka - Shirakechimauze, Teresa Noda - Tropical Love, Makoto Matsushita - Business Man Pt. 1, Susan - Ah! Soka, Yukako Hayase - Suiyoubi Madeni Shinitaino, Parachute - Kowloon Daily, Hiroyuki Namba - Tropical Exposition (Who Done It? Version), Pizzicato Five - Boy Meets Girl, Mari Iijima - Love Sick, 1986 Omega Tribe - Cosmic Love, Osamu Shoji - Pub Casablanca, Chiemi Manabe - Untotooku
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• Artwork by renowned illustrator Hiroshi Nagai
• Compiled by Yosuke Kitazawa and Mark “Frosty” McNeill (dublab)
• Newly remastered audio
• 2xLP housed in a deluxe wide spine jacket with full color inner sleeves and custom die-cut OBI
• Extensive artist bios by Yosuke Kitazawa
• Digital mockups are not an exact representation of colors
• Available in two vinyl variants: Pink or Black Vinyl
Light in the Attic’s Pacific Breeze series has supplied the world’s growing legions of Japanese music fans with an expertly curated selection of the most sought-after City Pop recordings—the mesmerizing and nebulous genre of Japanese bubble-era music of the ‘70s-’80s that encompasses AOR, R&B, jazz fusion, funk, boogie and disco. These familiar sounds are spun through the unique lens of optimistic, cosmopolitan fantasy colored by Japan’s affluence at the time. Much of the music has previously been nearly impossible to acquire outside of Japan and continues to captivate listeners with its unique blend of groove-laden escapism, even birthing wholly new genres such as Vaporwave.
Pacific Breeze 3: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-1987 marks the latest chapter in the famed series and features holy grails plus under-the-radar rarities. The collection bursts at the seams to reveal some of the greatest Japanese tracks ever laid to tape, pushing towards the edge of City Pop to reveal glimmers of the next waves of styles to spring forth from the country’s creative minds. The appearance of Pizzicato Five hint at the emergence of Shibuya-kei while the influence of hip hop and electro as an emerging global trend are also evident here through the prevalence of heavier programmed drum beats on tracks such as “Heartbeat” by Miho Fujiwara.
This volume of Pacific Breeze, like its predecessors, is a female-forward offering with many tracks being voiced by women who would become household names in Japan as actresses and pop idols. Their songs here subvert the norm and brim with an innovative spirit that shatters gender roles in favor of sonic transcendence. Techno-pop classics from Susan, Miharu Koshi and Chiemi Manabe sit alongside sublime funk from Atsuko Nina and Naomi Akimoto while Teresa Noda slides into the mix with a sultry reggae jam. The genre span is stretched wider with hypnotic jazz fusion by Parachute and Hiroyuki Namba, a synthesizer fantasy from Osamu Shoji, and magnetic pop by Makoto Matsushita and Chu Kosaka.
Although not front and center, the visionary members of Yellow Magic Orchestra are still very present on Pacific Breeze 3, with Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Yukihiro Takahashi taking up producer and musician roles on many of these tracks. Pacific Breeze 3 serves up a captivating musical journey that adds an essential chapter to the iconic compilation series.
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Ian Pooley - Since Then
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Ian Pooley - Bay Of Plenty
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Ian Pooley - Venasque
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Ian Pooley - Balmes
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Ian Pooley - Visions
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25th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue (May 2025)
A sonic time capsule wrapped in summer grooves
When Since Then first arrived in 2000, it felt like opening a window to somewhere sun-drenched and far away—a place where gentle Brazilian rhythms danced effortlessly with the pulse of deep house. Now, a quarter-century later, the album returns to vinyl for the first time, not as a relic, but as a timeless companion.
This reissue spins more than just music—it breathes new life into a moment when sound, place, and feeling merged into something unforgettable. Pooley was ahead of his time, weaving breezy South American textures into club-ready arrangements. Tracks like “900 Degrees” and “Balmes (A Better Life)” still shimmer with warmth and clarity, their melodies floating with an ease that refuses to age.
Tracklist:
A1 Since Then
A2 Bay Of Plenty
A3 Venasque
B1 Coração Tambor
B2 Balmes
C1 Visions
C2 Spicy Snapper
D1 900 Degrees
D2 Sundowner
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A sonic time capsule wrapped in summer grooves
When Since Then first arrived in 2000, it felt like opening a window to somewhere sun-drenched and far away—a place where gentle Brazilian rhythms danced effortlessly with the pulse of deep house. Now, a quarter-century later, the album returns to vinyl for the first time, not as a relic, but as a timeless companion.
This reissue spins more than just music—it breathes new life into a moment when sound, place, and feeling merged into something unforgettable. Pooley was ahead of his time, weaving breezy South American textures into club-ready arrangements. Tracks like “900 Degrees” and “Balmes (A Better Life)” still shimmer with warmth and clarity, their melodies floating with an ease that refuses to age.
Tracklist:
A1 Since Then
A2 Bay Of Plenty
A3 Venasque
B1 Coração Tambor
B2 Balmes
C1 Visions
C2 Spicy Snapper
D1 900 Degrees
D2 Sundowner
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Get Fucked - Charlies Knickers (Remastered Version)
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Nils Hess - Alcohol Is My Favourite (The Staggering Fools Mix)
The legendary London based Get Fucked is set for highly anticipated reissue, bringing back two timeless classics and sought after tracks from the early 2000s. This special edition features a meticulously remastered version of the classic Charlie's Knickers, alongside a previously unheard take on Nils Hess' Alcohol Is My Favourite. Expertly restored and reimagined by the revered reissue series Endell Street, this is a pure gold collector's number.
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Hauke Freer - Part 1
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Hauke Freer - 4G
Vinyl only.
Tracklist
A1. Part 1
B1. 4G
Shortinfo:
Hauke Freer flying solo on Pen & Paper 03 for the first time since his infamous XK XK.
Well, not entirely, as austrian beatsmith Sam Irl took PART 1 on to his Studer Console, equipping the beautifully trippy composition with that exact ammount of sonic glitter and gold.
On the B, Hauke drags us far out into an enchanting chord progression, as the seductive 4G demonstrates filigree elegance to an almost fragile degree - bewitching we say.
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Tracklist
A1. Part 1
B1. 4G
Shortinfo:
Hauke Freer flying solo on Pen & Paper 03 for the first time since his infamous XK XK.
Well, not entirely, as austrian beatsmith Sam Irl took PART 1 on to his Studer Console, equipping the beautifully trippy composition with that exact ammount of sonic glitter and gold.
On the B, Hauke drags us far out into an enchanting chord progression, as the seductive 4G demonstrates filigree elegance to an almost fragile degree - bewitching we say.
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Per Hammar - Prologue UHF
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Per Hammar - Generation Drive
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Per Hammar - Mojave 24 Feat. Jannik Jivung
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Per Hammar - Juvial Feat. Jannik Jivung
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Per Hammar - TX Files
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Per Hammar - Teleferico
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Per Hammar - Defender Feat. Malin Genie
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Per Hammar - Office Perform Feat. Malin Genie
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Per Hammar - Link
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Per Hammar - Representant Dubb
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Per Hammar - Gem Deska
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Per Hammar - Prognos Dubb
After two years in the making, the long anticipated Per Hammar album on Sushitech is finally here!
Presented as a beautifully crafted triple vinyl LP, the album is a deep journey into Per Hammar's refined dub techno sound, seamlessly blending classic Sushitech aesthetics with a modern, elegant touch.
This record perfectly embodies the label's signature balance between immersive club music and deep, textured home listening, delivering a rich sonic experience full of depth. The production is warm, expansive and hypnotic, merging intricate sound design with
flowing organic tech driven grooves.
A stone-cold classic in the making and a fitting way to launch the label's 20th anniversary celebrations.
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Presented as a beautifully crafted triple vinyl LP, the album is a deep journey into Per Hammar's refined dub techno sound, seamlessly blending classic Sushitech aesthetics with a modern, elegant touch.
This record perfectly embodies the label's signature balance between immersive club music and deep, textured home listening, delivering a rich sonic experience full of depth. The production is warm, expansive and hypnotic, merging intricate sound design with
flowing organic tech driven grooves.
A stone-cold classic in the making and a fitting way to launch the label's 20th anniversary celebrations.
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Robag Wruhme - Nata Alma (Club Smash Hit Version) 08:40
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Robag Wruhme - Venq Tolep (Hit Club Version) 06:24
2025 Repress
Tracklist:
A. Nata Alma (Club Smash Hit Version) 08:40
AA Venq Tolep (Hit Club Version) 06:24
Release Info:
Robag Wruhme, working on the material. On the very same piece. And performing two different movements. First, thinking in category Album: who will hear it where? also: mood, position, length. Second, thinking in category Maxisingle: a spinning-tool for the club – another form of another functionality: accelerating the rhythm, lowering the harmonicmelodious, still preserving the nature of the song. And each version should make you HOT for the other!
Nata Alma, a voice loses itself in the infinite, a car brakes, a horse whinnies, the sun scorches relentless. Further, further on, towards the flickering, stoically. Water, flames on the horizon, Fata Morgana, a mirage. »And you might say, we've got no place to go?« - okay? no notokay at all!: Shuffle!
Nata Alma, melancholic Eight-minute-forty. A love song, a wave good-bye: »And you might say, that you need me no more?« sings Sidsel Endresen alongside Bugge Wesseltoft's swells and ebb-aways – metal never sounded so longing; a buzzing swing, a siren call from afar.
Robag Wruhme takes a seat at the organ and plays minor bass notes. He gets up, leaves the room and lays down a dry rock of funk: wooden kick on wooden snare, tight-cut voices, driving hi-hats and shakers, gated synth danglers and percussion loops. Relentless, stoically. »And you might say, that it's over?« – relentless, maybe, but that's how he creates the Further: keep going! dance it off! a new day rising!
And right here. Flip it and keep on moving: Venq Tolep. A summer meadow, grass-stains, a gentle breeze, an early smell of hay. Venq Tolep. Endorphins tickle under the skin. A
percussive spectacle, dance of the insects. Hopping around in flat shoes, the beat is phat and reverberated by a cluster of trees. Stabs on the e-piano set in, picturing the euphoric moment when Loving-feelings walk hand-in-hand with a Hint of Melancholy.
Robag Wruhme, Nata Alma and Venq Tolep - music for dance floors, inside and outside, music for the summer, day and night, and for convertibles on the way there.
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Tracklist:
A. Nata Alma (Club Smash Hit Version) 08:40
AA Venq Tolep (Hit Club Version) 06:24
Release Info:
Robag Wruhme, working on the material. On the very same piece. And performing two different movements. First, thinking in category Album: who will hear it where? also: mood, position, length. Second, thinking in category Maxisingle: a spinning-tool for the club – another form of another functionality: accelerating the rhythm, lowering the harmonicmelodious, still preserving the nature of the song. And each version should make you HOT for the other!
Nata Alma, a voice loses itself in the infinite, a car brakes, a horse whinnies, the sun scorches relentless. Further, further on, towards the flickering, stoically. Water, flames on the horizon, Fata Morgana, a mirage. »And you might say, we've got no place to go?« - okay? no notokay at all!: Shuffle!
Nata Alma, melancholic Eight-minute-forty. A love song, a wave good-bye: »And you might say, that you need me no more?« sings Sidsel Endresen alongside Bugge Wesseltoft's swells and ebb-aways – metal never sounded so longing; a buzzing swing, a siren call from afar.
Robag Wruhme takes a seat at the organ and plays minor bass notes. He gets up, leaves the room and lays down a dry rock of funk: wooden kick on wooden snare, tight-cut voices, driving hi-hats and shakers, gated synth danglers and percussion loops. Relentless, stoically. »And you might say, that it's over?« – relentless, maybe, but that's how he creates the Further: keep going! dance it off! a new day rising!
And right here. Flip it and keep on moving: Venq Tolep. A summer meadow, grass-stains, a gentle breeze, an early smell of hay. Venq Tolep. Endorphins tickle under the skin. A
percussive spectacle, dance of the insects. Hopping around in flat shoes, the beat is phat and reverberated by a cluster of trees. Stabs on the e-piano set in, picturing the euphoric moment when Loving-feelings walk hand-in-hand with a Hint of Melancholy.
Robag Wruhme, Nata Alma and Venq Tolep - music for dance floors, inside and outside, music for the summer, day and night, and for convertibles on the way there.
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