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Scott Franka - The Gym
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Scott Franka - Toenai
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Scott Franka - Sorry
4
Scott Franka - Steet
limited to 500 copies with artwork
Track list:
A1 – The Gym, A2 – Toenail
B1 – Sorry, B2 – Street
Release Info:
While unveiling the ‘Mutant Tournament’ Quartet last year, label boss Nachtbraker was quietly hunting for new music behind the scenes. Being the fine huntsman he is, he came out of the woods with sonic bits and bobs so
delectable he had no choice but to spread them out over two brand new quartets. That’s right, eight records in total, to be released over the course of the next 18 months.
We’re delighted to introduce you to Scott Franka, who’s at the helm of the first missive. This creative head from Amsterdam has been making music since the tender age of 11, but it wasn’t until he adopted his Scott Franka moniker that he really found his groove. His music encompasses influences from dub and dark techno to classic drumpcomputer and synth-heavy house. Franka’s style takes cues from Detroit, Chicago and the UK, and yet is also very personal and forward thinking at the same time. ’The Gym’ might be his solo debut, but a smattering of releases from the man is on the horizon.
The best way to introduce you to Scott Franka’s musicality is “The Gym” on A1. Starting of with sweet, melancholic chords and 808 hats Scott turns your world upside down after the first break. Try to keep your head steady, and get that dirty look of your face.. doesn’t work right? It’s just too good. “Toenail” is up next, and its undeniable groove and incredible amalgamation of synths and strings make for an absolute early hours melter.
Flip over for ‘Sorry’ to hear Franka knock it out of the ballpark with its heavy breakbeat and UK-style bass.
Finally, there’s ‘Street’, a mesmerising groover, rounding things off nicely. The release doesn’t only mark its first artist EP, it also marks a new look for the label. Building on the muscular,pheromone-rich theme of the first Quartet, Elsemarijn Bruys developed a fresh concept for both new Quartets
with a little help from Scott Franka, who is involved in numerous art projects in Amsterdam. And in case you’rewondering: yes, that’s an actual picture of a bodybuilder, painted from head to toe. Don’t ask us how, just marvel. More
Track list:
A1 – The Gym, A2 – Toenail
B1 – Sorry, B2 – Street
Release Info:
While unveiling the ‘Mutant Tournament’ Quartet last year, label boss Nachtbraker was quietly hunting for new music behind the scenes. Being the fine huntsman he is, he came out of the woods with sonic bits and bobs so
delectable he had no choice but to spread them out over two brand new quartets. That’s right, eight records in total, to be released over the course of the next 18 months.
We’re delighted to introduce you to Scott Franka, who’s at the helm of the first missive. This creative head from Amsterdam has been making music since the tender age of 11, but it wasn’t until he adopted his Scott Franka moniker that he really found his groove. His music encompasses influences from dub and dark techno to classic drumpcomputer and synth-heavy house. Franka’s style takes cues from Detroit, Chicago and the UK, and yet is also very personal and forward thinking at the same time. ’The Gym’ might be his solo debut, but a smattering of releases from the man is on the horizon.
The best way to introduce you to Scott Franka’s musicality is “The Gym” on A1. Starting of with sweet, melancholic chords and 808 hats Scott turns your world upside down after the first break. Try to keep your head steady, and get that dirty look of your face.. doesn’t work right? It’s just too good. “Toenail” is up next, and its undeniable groove and incredible amalgamation of synths and strings make for an absolute early hours melter.
Flip over for ‘Sorry’ to hear Franka knock it out of the ballpark with its heavy breakbeat and UK-style bass.
Finally, there’s ‘Street’, a mesmerising groover, rounding things off nicely. The release doesn’t only mark its first artist EP, it also marks a new look for the label. Building on the muscular,pheromone-rich theme of the first Quartet, Elsemarijn Bruys developed a fresh concept for both new Quartets
with a little help from Scott Franka, who is involved in numerous art projects in Amsterdam. And in case you’rewondering: yes, that’s an actual picture of a bodybuilder, painted from head to toe. Don’t ask us how, just marvel. More
More records from Quartet Series
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Nachtbraker - Flambo (Central Remix)
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Nachtbraker - LOL (Frits Wentink Remix)
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Nachtbraker - Just Doing My Thang (NB's Evolutionary Mix)
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Nachtbraker - Horsepony (Nemo Vachez Dub Mix)
Track list:
A1 - Flambo (Central Remix)
A2 - LOL (Frits Wentink Remix)
B1 - Just Doing My Thang (NB's Evolutionary Mix)
B2 - Horsepony (Nemo Vachez Dub Mix)
Release Info:
One year after its release, Quartet Series proudly presents the remix EP of Nachtbraker's successful debut album When You Find a Stranger in the Alps. A collection of remixes by some serious talent. These three producers were carefully selected by Nachtbraker because of their impeccable reputation and ability to bring something unique to the world of music.
Humble Danish maestro Central (Help, Dekmantel) flips "Flambo" into a Jori Hulkkonen'esque summer anthem with a highly addictive bassline. Preacher of wonkiness Frits Wentink (Wolf, Heist, Bobby Donny) took "LOL" and brought it some serious keys on a solid breakbeat while maintaining its jolly character. Flipping the record, Nachtbraker brings us the evolution of "Just Doing My Thang" turning it into a quirky dance floor tune whilst also showcasing his ear for detail. Up and coming talent Nemo Vachez (Forest Ill, Opia Records, Rakya) dives deep into "Horsepony" as if he's cruising the depths of a rainforest in a submarine. His surreal dub mix is the perfect final track of this fine piece of wax
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A1 - Flambo (Central Remix)
A2 - LOL (Frits Wentink Remix)
B1 - Just Doing My Thang (NB's Evolutionary Mix)
B2 - Horsepony (Nemo Vachez Dub Mix)
Release Info:
One year after its release, Quartet Series proudly presents the remix EP of Nachtbraker's successful debut album When You Find a Stranger in the Alps. A collection of remixes by some serious talent. These three producers were carefully selected by Nachtbraker because of their impeccable reputation and ability to bring something unique to the world of music.
Humble Danish maestro Central (Help, Dekmantel) flips "Flambo" into a Jori Hulkkonen'esque summer anthem with a highly addictive bassline. Preacher of wonkiness Frits Wentink (Wolf, Heist, Bobby Donny) took "LOL" and brought it some serious keys on a solid breakbeat while maintaining its jolly character. Flipping the record, Nachtbraker brings us the evolution of "Just Doing My Thang" turning it into a quirky dance floor tune whilst also showcasing his ear for detail. Up and coming talent Nemo Vachez (Forest Ill, Opia Records, Rakya) dives deep into "Horsepony" as if he's cruising the depths of a rainforest in a submarine. His surreal dub mix is the perfect final track of this fine piece of wax
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Track list:
A1 - My Blue House
A2 - Forever In Love With You (to Camille)
B1 - You Look Delicious
B2 - Play (Never Work Till Monday)
Release Info:
Having previously released on Perlon, Trapez and Karat whilst also contributing to the legendary Fabric mix cd's, remixing Massive Attack and Matthew Johnson, we are very proud that this prolific producer enters the realm of Quartet Series. Akufen who practically invented micro house with his inimitable stylish productions now gives us a warm, deep and freaky EP. Those who get their ears around this one are in for a treat. This is the fourth and last instalment of the Bodybuilder Quartet, make sure you have your Quartet complete.
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After a string of acclaimed EPs on Heist, Dirt Crew and Quartet Series, Amsterdam's Nachtbraker presents 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', his first longplayer on his own Quartet Series imprint.
Format : 2x12"/ 2LP Album , Full HQ Sleeve, Download Card, Sticker
Track list:
A1 - The Dream Sequence B1 - Randy C1 - You Can't Run D1 - Aliens
A2 - Flambo B2 - Stranger C2 - Just Doing My Thang D2 - Horsepony
A3 - NSFW B3 - Driving Me Lazy C3 - Innaspace D3 - When You Wake Up
A4 - LOL
Release Info:
After a string of acclaimed EPs on Heist, Dirt Crew and Quartet Series, Amsterdam's Nachtbraker presents 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', his first longplayer on his own Quartet Series imprint. The good-humoured Dutchman - tongue always firmly in cheek - has always refused to stick to the 'sound du jour' and the industry's conventions, following his own path instead, continually willing to step out of his comfort zone. 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', a nod to his favourite Coen Brothers' movie, is testament to Nachtbraker's studio prowess and drive to explore new sonic pastures and styles. The album consists of thirteen tracks, made over the course of 2,5 years in his studio at Volkshotel Amsterdam. Constantly shifting through different settings and moods, the album feels like a deep dream, with vivid details, blurry edges and a warped sense of time. The word "stranger" in the title references to this dream state in which you sometimes can be a stranger to yourself.
Album opener 'The Dream Sequence' sets the mood with a lo-slung hip-house groove that relies heavily on field recordings, like the sound of one of the capital's trams. 'Flambo', a delectable slice of up-tempo French filtered house, is aimed straight at the dance floor. Nachtbraker dims the lights on 'NSFW', cleverly manipulating samples from adult oriented flicks, and turns in a hilarious skit with 'LOL'.
Flip over for 'Randy', a quintessential Nachtbraker track, morphing from a Balearic, tropical disco shuffler to a dance floor banger. 'Driving me Lazy' starts out as a downtempo number but changes into a full-on drum 'n bass workout. The driving 'You Can't Run' features drunken chords over a sober beat, conjuring up visions of running circles in a dark maze. 'Just Doing My Thang' rides a classic broken beat, while Nachtbraker pushes the boundaries again on Innaspace, which starts out as an instrumental hip hop track yet finishes on a jungle tip.
'Aliens' is a choppy, headsdown groover with cheeky UFO-geek samples that wouldn't be out of place on a mid-90s West Coast Deep House compilation. 'Horsepony' finds Nachtbraker on a sultry Nightmares on Wax tip. Finally, it ends with where it all started; it'll be the moment "When You Wake Up".
The album is recorded and mixed at Nachtbraker's studio in the Amsterdam Volkshotel. All 13 tracks are run through 2" tape on a Studer A800 and are mastered at Q-lab studio in Basel, Switzerland.
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Format : 2x12"/ 2LP Album , Full HQ Sleeve, Download Card, Sticker
Track list:
A1 - The Dream Sequence B1 - Randy C1 - You Can't Run D1 - Aliens
A2 - Flambo B2 - Stranger C2 - Just Doing My Thang D2 - Horsepony
A3 - NSFW B3 - Driving Me Lazy C3 - Innaspace D3 - When You Wake Up
A4 - LOL
Release Info:
After a string of acclaimed EPs on Heist, Dirt Crew and Quartet Series, Amsterdam's Nachtbraker presents 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', his first longplayer on his own Quartet Series imprint. The good-humoured Dutchman - tongue always firmly in cheek - has always refused to stick to the 'sound du jour' and the industry's conventions, following his own path instead, continually willing to step out of his comfort zone. 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', a nod to his favourite Coen Brothers' movie, is testament to Nachtbraker's studio prowess and drive to explore new sonic pastures and styles. The album consists of thirteen tracks, made over the course of 2,5 years in his studio at Volkshotel Amsterdam. Constantly shifting through different settings and moods, the album feels like a deep dream, with vivid details, blurry edges and a warped sense of time. The word "stranger" in the title references to this dream state in which you sometimes can be a stranger to yourself.
Album opener 'The Dream Sequence' sets the mood with a lo-slung hip-house groove that relies heavily on field recordings, like the sound of one of the capital's trams. 'Flambo', a delectable slice of up-tempo French filtered house, is aimed straight at the dance floor. Nachtbraker dims the lights on 'NSFW', cleverly manipulating samples from adult oriented flicks, and turns in a hilarious skit with 'LOL'.
Flip over for 'Randy', a quintessential Nachtbraker track, morphing from a Balearic, tropical disco shuffler to a dance floor banger. 'Driving me Lazy' starts out as a downtempo number but changes into a full-on drum 'n bass workout. The driving 'You Can't Run' features drunken chords over a sober beat, conjuring up visions of running circles in a dark maze. 'Just Doing My Thang' rides a classic broken beat, while Nachtbraker pushes the boundaries again on Innaspace, which starts out as an instrumental hip hop track yet finishes on a jungle tip.
'Aliens' is a choppy, headsdown groover with cheeky UFO-geek samples that wouldn't be out of place on a mid-90s West Coast Deep House compilation. 'Horsepony' finds Nachtbraker on a sultry Nightmares on Wax tip. Finally, it ends with where it all started; it'll be the moment "When You Wake Up".
The album is recorded and mixed at Nachtbraker's studio in the Amsterdam Volkshotel. All 13 tracks are run through 2" tape on a Studer A800 and are mastered at Q-lab studio in Basel, Switzerland.
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After a string of acclaimed EPs on Heist, Dirt Crew and Quartet Series, Amsterdam's Nachtbraker presents 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', his first longplayer on his own Quartet Series imprint.
Format : CD Album , Full HQ Sleeve, Download Card, Sticker
Track list:
1 - The Dream Sequence 5 - Randy 8- You Can't Run 11 - Aliens
2 - Flambo 6 - Stranger 9- - Just Doing My Thang 12 - Horsepony
3 - NSFW 7 - Driving Me Lazy 10- Innaspace 13 - When You Wake Up
4 - LOL
Release Info:
After a string of acclaimed EPs on Heist, Dirt Crew and Quartet Series, Amsterdam's Nachtbraker presents 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', his first longplayer on his own Quartet Series imprint. The good-humoured Dutchman - tongue always firmly in cheek - has always refused to stick to the 'sound du jour' and the industry's conventions, following his own path instead, continually willing to step out of his comfort zone. 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', a nod to his favourite Coen Brothers' movie, is testament to Nachtbraker's studio prowess and drive to explore new sonic pastures and styles. The album consists of thirteen tracks, made over the course of 2,5 years in his studio at Volkshotel Amsterdam. Constantly shifting through different settings and moods, the album feels like a deep dream, with vivid details, blurry edges and a warped sense of time. The word "stranger" in the title references to this dream state in which you sometimes can be a stranger to yourself.
Album opener 'The Dream Sequence' sets the mood with a lo-slung hip-house groove that relies heavily on field recordings, like the sound of one of the capital's trams. 'Flambo', a delectable slice of up-tempo French filtered house, is aimed straight at the dance floor. Nachtbraker dims the lights on 'NSFW', cleverly manipulating samples from adult oriented flicks, and turns in a hilarious skit with 'LOL'.
Flip over for 'Randy', a quintessential Nachtbraker track, morphing from a Balearic, tropical disco shuffler to a dance floor banger. 'Driving me Lazy' starts out as a downtempo number but changes into a full-on drum 'n bass workout. The driving 'You Can't Run' features drunken chords over a sober beat, conjuring up visions of running circles in a dark maze. 'Just Doing My Thang' rides a classic broken beat, while Nachtbraker pushes the boundaries again on Innaspace, which starts out as an instrumental hip hop track yet finishes on a jungle tip.
'Aliens' is a choppy, headsdown groover with cheeky UFO-geek samples that wouldn't be out of place on a mid-90s West Coast Deep House compilation. 'Horsepony' finds Nachtbraker on a sultry Nightmares on Wax tip. Finally, it ends with where it all started; it'll be the moment "When You Wake Up".
The album is recorded and mixed at Nachtbraker's studio in the Amsterdam Volkshotel. All 13 tracks are run through 2" tape on a Studer A800 and are mastered at Q-lab studio in Basel, Switzerland.
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Format : CD Album , Full HQ Sleeve, Download Card, Sticker
Track list:
1 - The Dream Sequence 5 - Randy 8- You Can't Run 11 - Aliens
2 - Flambo 6 - Stranger 9- - Just Doing My Thang 12 - Horsepony
3 - NSFW 7 - Driving Me Lazy 10- Innaspace 13 - When You Wake Up
4 - LOL
Release Info:
After a string of acclaimed EPs on Heist, Dirt Crew and Quartet Series, Amsterdam's Nachtbraker presents 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', his first longplayer on his own Quartet Series imprint. The good-humoured Dutchman - tongue always firmly in cheek - has always refused to stick to the 'sound du jour' and the industry's conventions, following his own path instead, continually willing to step out of his comfort zone. 'When You Find a Stranger in the Alps', a nod to his favourite Coen Brothers' movie, is testament to Nachtbraker's studio prowess and drive to explore new sonic pastures and styles. The album consists of thirteen tracks, made over the course of 2,5 years in his studio at Volkshotel Amsterdam. Constantly shifting through different settings and moods, the album feels like a deep dream, with vivid details, blurry edges and a warped sense of time. The word "stranger" in the title references to this dream state in which you sometimes can be a stranger to yourself.
Album opener 'The Dream Sequence' sets the mood with a lo-slung hip-house groove that relies heavily on field recordings, like the sound of one of the capital's trams. 'Flambo', a delectable slice of up-tempo French filtered house, is aimed straight at the dance floor. Nachtbraker dims the lights on 'NSFW', cleverly manipulating samples from adult oriented flicks, and turns in a hilarious skit with 'LOL'.
Flip over for 'Randy', a quintessential Nachtbraker track, morphing from a Balearic, tropical disco shuffler to a dance floor banger. 'Driving me Lazy' starts out as a downtempo number but changes into a full-on drum 'n bass workout. The driving 'You Can't Run' features drunken chords over a sober beat, conjuring up visions of running circles in a dark maze. 'Just Doing My Thang' rides a classic broken beat, while Nachtbraker pushes the boundaries again on Innaspace, which starts out as an instrumental hip hop track yet finishes on a jungle tip.
'Aliens' is a choppy, headsdown groover with cheeky UFO-geek samples that wouldn't be out of place on a mid-90s West Coast Deep House compilation. 'Horsepony' finds Nachtbraker on a sultry Nightmares on Wax tip. Finally, it ends with where it all started; it'll be the moment "When You Wake Up".
The album is recorded and mixed at Nachtbraker's studio in the Amsterdam Volkshotel. All 13 tracks are run through 2" tape on a Studer A800 and are mastered at Q-lab studio in Basel, Switzerland.
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Verner - L'inizio
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Verner - Upset
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Verner - Crash of the Web Era
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Verner - The Motion Pictures
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Verner - Tecladista
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Verner - Area
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Verner - Late Night Job
After three major releases by Tell, Nachtbraker and S3A, its time for debuting Italian artist Verner to close our beloved Trophy Quartet.
Track list:
A1 - L'inizio
A2 - Upset
A3 - Crash of the Web Era
A4 - The Motion Pictures
B1 - Tecladista
B2 - Area
B3 - Late Night Job
Release Info:
After three major releases by Tell, Nachtbraker and S3A, its time for debuting Italian artist Verner to close our beloved Trophy Quartet. This Milanese key virtuoso is ready to blow your mind with this eccentric yet humble ep, taking you on an emotional journey. Long stretched pads, playful chord progressions, organic percussion all produced with analogue 70's and 80's vintage synthesizers and drum computers in Verner's studio reminding us a bit of Harvey Sutherland and Nu Guinea's style. We're talking groove, funk, jazz but also house and soundtrack style compositions which together form a very complete record carefully A&R'd by Nachtbraker.
Drop the needle on the A side and you'll start off with L'inizio, a majestic piece of synthwork. Hurdling through different emotions and vibes, this could easily be the intro of one of your favourite 80's tv series. Upset takes you on a happy groovy tour whilst Crash of the Web Era and The Motion Pictures take us on a trippy and ambient voyage that is hard to wake up from. When flipping the record to the B side, Verner is stepping back into the groove and funk with Tecladista, arguably the dance floor hit of this debut EP. Starting of with again a majestic synth intro Area drops into a festive funk and jazz bomb with some intricate synth work treating us with some lovely solos. Closing this versatile EP is Late Night Job, a deep, deep tune with a thriving baseline and mesmerizing synths.
We suggest to don't sleep on this one and have a listen to this piece of art by the very talented Verner.
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Track list:
A1 - L'inizio
A2 - Upset
A3 - Crash of the Web Era
A4 - The Motion Pictures
B1 - Tecladista
B2 - Area
B3 - Late Night Job
Release Info:
After three major releases by Tell, Nachtbraker and S3A, its time for debuting Italian artist Verner to close our beloved Trophy Quartet. This Milanese key virtuoso is ready to blow your mind with this eccentric yet humble ep, taking you on an emotional journey. Long stretched pads, playful chord progressions, organic percussion all produced with analogue 70's and 80's vintage synthesizers and drum computers in Verner's studio reminding us a bit of Harvey Sutherland and Nu Guinea's style. We're talking groove, funk, jazz but also house and soundtrack style compositions which together form a very complete record carefully A&R'd by Nachtbraker.
Drop the needle on the A side and you'll start off with L'inizio, a majestic piece of synthwork. Hurdling through different emotions and vibes, this could easily be the intro of one of your favourite 80's tv series. Upset takes you on a happy groovy tour whilst Crash of the Web Era and The Motion Pictures take us on a trippy and ambient voyage that is hard to wake up from. When flipping the record to the B side, Verner is stepping back into the groove and funk with Tecladista, arguably the dance floor hit of this debut EP. Starting of with again a majestic synth intro Area drops into a festive funk and jazz bomb with some intricate synth work treating us with some lovely solos. Closing this versatile EP is Late Night Job, a deep, deep tune with a thriving baseline and mesmerizing synths.
We suggest to don't sleep on this one and have a listen to this piece of art by the very talented Verner.
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S3A - Presentiment (feat. Mika Blaster)
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S3A - Something More
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S3A - Wu Impact
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S3A - Influences
With the previous releases being delivered by Tell and label boss Nachtbraker, we are very delighted to welcome back Parisian sample connoisseur S3A for the third installment of the Trophy Quartet.
- limited to 500 copies with artwork
Track list:
A1 - Presentiment (feat. Mika Blaster)
A2 - Something More
B1 - Wu Impact
B2 - Influences
Release Info:
S3A, a fundamental player in the French house scene and resident at Paris' famous Concrete between 2012 and 2016 has been making serious waves with releases on labels such as Gerd's 4lux, Local Talk, Hold Youth, Lazare Hoche, Quintessentials, his very own Sampling As An Art records and in 2016 he debuted with his track "Antois Benime (Austral Parc)" on the second release of Quartet Series. This cut became a major summer hit, played by nearly every house music DJ, including Byron the Aquarius during his wicked set on the Boiler Room stage at Dekmantel in 2017. We decided this greatly deserved a follow up and we're proud to finally present Climax EP with S3A's signature sound written all over it....
Opening on the A side is "Presentiment", a collaboration with Mika Blaster. Starting off with majestic strings then suddenly dropping into a massive beat with haunting samples flourishing over the thriving percussion telling you to dance... THOU SHALT DANCE!! The second track "Something More" picks up where Antois Benime left off. A genius mix of uplifting samples and 909 percussion makes this another club ready weapon, bound to leave smiling faces on the dancefloor.
When flipping the record you'll dive into S3A's deepness with "Wu Impact". Soft and sweet Rhodes chords, an insanely groovy bass line with percussion and those mellifluous strings again. Finishing off the release is a deep slammer that goes by the name of "Influences", again a display of S3A's ability to use a wide array of elements within a single tune, molded together to one coherent, lovable and danceable piece. Boy did we wish we had the sampling skills of this master.
A must have record for any House Music lover. On y va!
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- limited to 500 copies with artwork
Track list:
A1 - Presentiment (feat. Mika Blaster)
A2 - Something More
B1 - Wu Impact
B2 - Influences
Release Info:
S3A, a fundamental player in the French house scene and resident at Paris' famous Concrete between 2012 and 2016 has been making serious waves with releases on labels such as Gerd's 4lux, Local Talk, Hold Youth, Lazare Hoche, Quintessentials, his very own Sampling As An Art records and in 2016 he debuted with his track "Antois Benime (Austral Parc)" on the second release of Quartet Series. This cut became a major summer hit, played by nearly every house music DJ, including Byron the Aquarius during his wicked set on the Boiler Room stage at Dekmantel in 2017. We decided this greatly deserved a follow up and we're proud to finally present Climax EP with S3A's signature sound written all over it....
Opening on the A side is "Presentiment", a collaboration with Mika Blaster. Starting off with majestic strings then suddenly dropping into a massive beat with haunting samples flourishing over the thriving percussion telling you to dance... THOU SHALT DANCE!! The second track "Something More" picks up where Antois Benime left off. A genius mix of uplifting samples and 909 percussion makes this another club ready weapon, bound to leave smiling faces on the dancefloor.
When flipping the record you'll dive into S3A's deepness with "Wu Impact". Soft and sweet Rhodes chords, an insanely groovy bass line with percussion and those mellifluous strings again. Finishing off the release is a deep slammer that goes by the name of "Influences", again a display of S3A's ability to use a wide array of elements within a single tune, molded together to one coherent, lovable and danceable piece. Boy did we wish we had the sampling skills of this master.
A must have record for any House Music lover. On y va!
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Nachtbraker - Small Towel People
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Nachtbraker - Kippendijen
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Nachtbraker - Zomaar
limited to 500 copies with artwork
Track list:
A - Small Towel People
B1 - Kippendijen
B2 - Zomaar
Release Info:
Label boss Nachtbraker is finally making his solo debut on Quartet Series after a successful EP last year on Heist Recordings. Widely known for exploring different sounds and angles with his productions, this record is the most club-orientated to date. Intricate ghetto house with a slight French touch to straight up 4x4 with a pinch of jacking flavour would be an accurate description of this release. The use of 90's hip hop samples within this auditory concoction successfully highlights Nachtbraker's excellent ear for detail and penchant for exciting, eclectic and downright weird changeovers.
The main hitter taking over the full A side is the title track "Small Towel People". An uplifting bass line accompanied by heated 909 percussion and a hypnotic thriving arp to seal the deal. On the flipside, you'll find "Kippendijen" on the B1. A heavyweight in the house category, some glimpses of early days jacking house and a little French touch on the filter. Throw in a breakdown even Houdini wouldn't be able to handle and you'll find yourself putting this track on repeat. Then when the needle hits the B2 groove, "Zomaar" kicks off with an energetic mpc style breakbeat before morphing into a deep jam of lush chords and a thrusting 4x4 beat. The track closes after switching back to the first part of the record and ends in a sublimely deep and dubby breakbeat.
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Track list:
A - Small Towel People
B1 - Kippendijen
B2 - Zomaar
Release Info:
Label boss Nachtbraker is finally making his solo debut on Quartet Series after a successful EP last year on Heist Recordings. Widely known for exploring different sounds and angles with his productions, this record is the most club-orientated to date. Intricate ghetto house with a slight French touch to straight up 4x4 with a pinch of jacking flavour would be an accurate description of this release. The use of 90's hip hop samples within this auditory concoction successfully highlights Nachtbraker's excellent ear for detail and penchant for exciting, eclectic and downright weird changeovers.
The main hitter taking over the full A side is the title track "Small Towel People". An uplifting bass line accompanied by heated 909 percussion and a hypnotic thriving arp to seal the deal. On the flipside, you'll find "Kippendijen" on the B1. A heavyweight in the house category, some glimpses of early days jacking house and a little French touch on the filter. Throw in a breakdown even Houdini wouldn't be able to handle and you'll find yourself putting this track on repeat. Then when the needle hits the B2 groove, "Zomaar" kicks off with an energetic mpc style breakbeat before morphing into a deep jam of lush chords and a thrusting 4x4 beat. The track closes after switching back to the first part of the record and ends in a sublimely deep and dubby breakbeat.
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limited to 500 copies with artwork
Track list:
A1 – Macho Culture
A2 – Muscle Mass Increase
B1 – Proper Sauna Chill
B2 – Krepkiye Bitsepsy
Release Info:
The third instalment of the Bodybuilder Quartet has arrived, and once again label boss Nachtbraker adds an
exciting name to the Quartet Series manifesto.
Moscow native Kuzma Palkin previously released a double 10” and a double 12” on quality Russian imprint Gost
Zvuk, but is also known for his productions under his Audiocad (Between Us) and Kausto (Shanti Records) noms
de guerre. Make sure to check those out if you haven’t already. Here, Kuzma serves up an EP as deep as they
come, with greasy, industrial and glitchy sounds floating on steady beats. Title tune “Macho Culture” is a peaktime
roller for darker club spaces with its deep melodic stabs, slapping snares and a haunting synth. Also on the A is
“Muscle Mass Increase”, which is cut from the same haunting cloth but comes with an edgy saw synth that will have
the punters reach for the lazers.
Flip over for “Proper Sauna Chill”, which comes with a thumping kick, beautifully crafted sound design details and an
undeniable groove. Closing Kuzma’s Quartet Series debut EP is “Krepkiye Bitsepsky”, another showcase of amazing
sound design and warped stabs floating over a steady break beat and groovy bass line to round things off nicely.
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Track list:
A1 – Macho Culture
A2 – Muscle Mass Increase
B1 – Proper Sauna Chill
B2 – Krepkiye Bitsepsy
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The third instalment of the Bodybuilder Quartet has arrived, and once again label boss Nachtbraker adds an
exciting name to the Quartet Series manifesto.
Moscow native Kuzma Palkin previously released a double 10” and a double 12” on quality Russian imprint Gost
Zvuk, but is also known for his productions under his Audiocad (Between Us) and Kausto (Shanti Records) noms
de guerre. Make sure to check those out if you haven’t already. Here, Kuzma serves up an EP as deep as they
come, with greasy, industrial and glitchy sounds floating on steady beats. Title tune “Macho Culture” is a peaktime
roller for darker club spaces with its deep melodic stabs, slapping snares and a haunting synth. Also on the A is
“Muscle Mass Increase”, which is cut from the same haunting cloth but comes with an edgy saw synth that will have
the punters reach for the lazers.
Flip over for “Proper Sauna Chill”, which comes with a thumping kick, beautifully crafted sound design details and an
undeniable groove. Closing Kuzma’s Quartet Series debut EP is “Krepkiye Bitsepsky”, another showcase of amazing
sound design and warped stabs floating over a steady break beat and groovy bass line to round things off nicely.
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limited to 500 copies with artwork
Track list:
A1 - Been There Come Back
A2 - Portamento 101
B1 - Final Dinner
B2 - Eighty Ain't
Release Info:
Quartet Series is back with the Bodybuilder Series after Scott Franka's popped the new offshoot's cherry in the spring. For this sophomore release, Nachtbraker sourced some serious production talent from Eindhoven, The Netherlands. While it's the Portamento Boys' first ever release, they have the chutzpah to go full-frontal Italo and pull it off with great panache with a moody and energetic EP. The record is characterized by catchy melodies, quirky vibes and warm analog grooves. Connoisseurs will instantly recognize the TR-606 and 707, SH-101, Ensoniq Esq1 and a Casio CZ-3000.
The Italo express jets off and takes no prisoners with "Been There Come Back", a banging workout paying homage to the glorious 80's. Shoulder-pad boogie anyone? "Portamento 101" feels like you're playing the 1986 version of Outrun on your Sega. On the flip "Final Dinner" serves up some fine Asian-Italian fusion Cuisine, and finally the P Boys drop "Eighty Ain't", acknowledging that even though the tracks are clearly inspired by the 80s, they didn't just emulate, but innovate instead.
Now let's introduce the Portamento Boys. Some say it al began when the first episode of "Jacques, zo is het wel weer genoeg geweest" was aired on the Dutch box back in the second half of 1988. Others say it was the respect he got for robbing the local Albert Heijn with the famous saying, "Hallo, Jumbo" that made him end up in solitary confinement. His colleagues say he never let go of Piet, his last undercover assignment. But the only one to help him in these times of mental distress, identity crises and general psychosomatic turmoil was Koos. After all these years there is a mantra to find in Piet's life that keeps him going. He managed himself, stayed on his feet and let his life live him instead of the other way around: 'I never chose this life, and neither did Koos'.
To keep personalities as Piet alive, Koos helped him form an undercover band. Problem might be that they have switched names more often than an octave switches in harmony from scale to scale. That's why they return as the Portamento Boys. Always modulating about and in between. Nothing appears as it seems.
Andiamo!
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Track list:
A1 - Been There Come Back
A2 - Portamento 101
B1 - Final Dinner
B2 - Eighty Ain't
Release Info:
Quartet Series is back with the Bodybuilder Series after Scott Franka's popped the new offshoot's cherry in the spring. For this sophomore release, Nachtbraker sourced some serious production talent from Eindhoven, The Netherlands. While it's the Portamento Boys' first ever release, they have the chutzpah to go full-frontal Italo and pull it off with great panache with a moody and energetic EP. The record is characterized by catchy melodies, quirky vibes and warm analog grooves. Connoisseurs will instantly recognize the TR-606 and 707, SH-101, Ensoniq Esq1 and a Casio CZ-3000.
The Italo express jets off and takes no prisoners with "Been There Come Back", a banging workout paying homage to the glorious 80's. Shoulder-pad boogie anyone? "Portamento 101" feels like you're playing the 1986 version of Outrun on your Sega. On the flip "Final Dinner" serves up some fine Asian-Italian fusion Cuisine, and finally the P Boys drop "Eighty Ain't", acknowledging that even though the tracks are clearly inspired by the 80s, they didn't just emulate, but innovate instead.
Now let's introduce the Portamento Boys. Some say it al began when the first episode of "Jacques, zo is het wel weer genoeg geweest" was aired on the Dutch box back in the second half of 1988. Others say it was the respect he got for robbing the local Albert Heijn with the famous saying, "Hallo, Jumbo" that made him end up in solitary confinement. His colleagues say he never let go of Piet, his last undercover assignment. But the only one to help him in these times of mental distress, identity crises and general psychosomatic turmoil was Koos. After all these years there is a mantra to find in Piet's life that keeps him going. He managed himself, stayed on his feet and let his life live him instead of the other way around: 'I never chose this life, and neither did Koos'.
To keep personalities as Piet alive, Koos helped him form an undercover band. Problem might be that they have switched names more often than an octave switches in harmony from scale to scale. That's why they return as the Portamento Boys. Always modulating about and in between. Nothing appears as it seems.
Andiamo!
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limited to 500 copies with artwork
Track list:
A1 – Faster Than Light
A2 – Ya’ll Feel That Honey (Paradise Mix)
B1 – What Can U Do For Me
B2 – Vamos A La Playa
Release Info:
Besides launching his fresh Bodybuilder Quartet series (QSB), inaugurated by Scott Franka, Nachtbraker
unveils yet another Quartet: four records in the The Trophy Quartet series (QST). Both these two Quartets
will be released over the course of the next two years.
The Trophy series will cover the warmer side of the house music spectrum. And who better than Parisian
boy-wonder Tell (Banoffee Pies, Skylax, Rutilance) to kick off proceedings with the brilliant “Faster Than
Light” EP. Last year he released “Hope Springs Eternal” on QS003 which was an overnight succes after
getting rinsed by heavyweights like Jeremy Underground and Detroit Swindle, so a proper solo EP was
inevitable.
On the A1 Tell serves up some intergalactic French filter house dubbed “Faster Than Light”, which brings
back the Daft Punk and Armand van Helden vibes of our Walkman-days. We all just love filters, admit it.
Its true. Next up is “Ya’ll Feel That Honey (Paradise Mix)”, a tune with undeniable swing and moody
chords that ultimately collide beautifully with a delectable big room piano riff that will stay in your head for
days. B1 opens with a leisurely-paced jam called “What Can U Do For Me”. It’s the ‘pretty one’ of the EP,
the one girls fall in love with and boys hate to love because they know he’s hot stuff. A high pitched vocal,
asking what you can do for her, flies over rubbery Rhodes chords with neat percussion keeping you on
the groove. The EP closes with B2 “Vamos A La Playa”. Keywords: coconuts, sand, bikini, six-pack and
tan. Vamos!
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Track list:
A1 – Faster Than Light
A2 – Ya’ll Feel That Honey (Paradise Mix)
B1 – What Can U Do For Me
B2 – Vamos A La Playa
Release Info:
Besides launching his fresh Bodybuilder Quartet series (QSB), inaugurated by Scott Franka, Nachtbraker
unveils yet another Quartet: four records in the The Trophy Quartet series (QST). Both these two Quartets
will be released over the course of the next two years.
The Trophy series will cover the warmer side of the house music spectrum. And who better than Parisian
boy-wonder Tell (Banoffee Pies, Skylax, Rutilance) to kick off proceedings with the brilliant “Faster Than
Light” EP. Last year he released “Hope Springs Eternal” on QS003 which was an overnight succes after
getting rinsed by heavyweights like Jeremy Underground and Detroit Swindle, so a proper solo EP was
inevitable.
On the A1 Tell serves up some intergalactic French filter house dubbed “Faster Than Light”, which brings
back the Daft Punk and Armand van Helden vibes of our Walkman-days. We all just love filters, admit it.
Its true. Next up is “Ya’ll Feel That Honey (Paradise Mix)”, a tune with undeniable swing and moody
chords that ultimately collide beautifully with a delectable big room piano riff that will stay in your head for
days. B1 opens with a leisurely-paced jam called “What Can U Do For Me”. It’s the ‘pretty one’ of the EP,
the one girls fall in love with and boys hate to love because they know he’s hot stuff. A high pitched vocal,
asking what you can do for her, flies over rubbery Rhodes chords with neat percussion keeping you on
the groove. The EP closes with B2 “Vamos A La Playa”. Keywords: coconuts, sand, bikini, six-pack and
tan. Vamos!
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V/A (Nachtbraker, Laurence Guy, Tommy Vi - Nachtbraker – Doble
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V/A (Nachtbraker, Laurence Guy, Tommy Vi - Laurence Guy – Love & Be Loved
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V/A (Nachtbraker, Laurence Guy, Tommy Vi - Tommy Vicari Jnr – Aplomb
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V/A (Nachtbraker, Laurence Guy, Tommy Vi - LK – Honey
Strictly Limited to 500 x 180g Vinyl , Deluxe 4C Comic Style Artwork ! Eventual Represesed will be with 140g weight and black doublehole sleeve.
Quartet Series, an independent record label founded by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker) in 2016.
Track list:
A1 – Nachtbraker – Doble
A2 – Laurence Guy – Love & Be Loved
B1 – Tommy Vicari Jnr – Aplomb
B2 – LK – Honey
Release Info:
Finally, the battle is about to reach its thrilling finale after three exhausting rounds. Our pugilists are staggering on their feet and the bookies are running around frantically, taking the final bets. Will the Bad Guys suckerpunch the Good
Guys into oblivion, or does team Good have an epic deathmove in store for its malevolent adversaries? Amsterdam native Nachtbraker steps back into the arena for the fourth chapter in the saga. The Quartet Series label boss and Heist and Dirt Crew mainstay has defected to the bright and sunny Good Guys. Piano chords, chopper effects and toms are the main ingredients of his funk-laden and groovy energy drink. Better than steroids they say. Laurence Guy (Church, Rose Records) joins forces – or heads in this particular case with a much-needed supplement that tugs on your heartstrings with its lush keys and deep pads. This London lad has been stirring up the scene with his flawless and addictive chords, not to mention the big support he’s getting from maestro Move D.
Will this dapper duo be strong enough to floor the misfits featured on the flip? Great precaution is imperative with two heavyweights in the other corner. First mr. Tommy Vicari Jnr (Cabinet Records, YAY Recordings, AMMO84) comes barging in. This Sheffield veteran has been making killer cuts for years now and is about to step into the ring with his slamming snares, and wonkly wobbly bassline swinging around a phat kick. To keep both The Bad Guys feet on the ground LK (Shall not Fade, Hokkaido Dance Club) adds some extra meat with a deep, heavy bassgroove, while a sexy vocal and steady chords create that gangsta vibe that will boost the Bad Guys’ confidence.
Enjoy this last round of the first Quartet in the Series. More to come next year. Quartet Series is a fresh imprint, run by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker), with four releases in the pipeline, featuring four different artists and commissioned storyboard comics on the sleeve. To see how the story unravels, you’ll need to catch them all… Special thanks to Giuseppe D’Alessandro (KiSk).
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Quartet Series, an independent record label founded by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker) in 2016.
Track list:
A1 – Nachtbraker – Doble
A2 – Laurence Guy – Love & Be Loved
B1 – Tommy Vicari Jnr – Aplomb
B2 – LK – Honey
Release Info:
Finally, the battle is about to reach its thrilling finale after three exhausting rounds. Our pugilists are staggering on their feet and the bookies are running around frantically, taking the final bets. Will the Bad Guys suckerpunch the Good
Guys into oblivion, or does team Good have an epic deathmove in store for its malevolent adversaries? Amsterdam native Nachtbraker steps back into the arena for the fourth chapter in the saga. The Quartet Series label boss and Heist and Dirt Crew mainstay has defected to the bright and sunny Good Guys. Piano chords, chopper effects and toms are the main ingredients of his funk-laden and groovy energy drink. Better than steroids they say. Laurence Guy (Church, Rose Records) joins forces – or heads in this particular case with a much-needed supplement that tugs on your heartstrings with its lush keys and deep pads. This London lad has been stirring up the scene with his flawless and addictive chords, not to mention the big support he’s getting from maestro Move D.
Will this dapper duo be strong enough to floor the misfits featured on the flip? Great precaution is imperative with two heavyweights in the other corner. First mr. Tommy Vicari Jnr (Cabinet Records, YAY Recordings, AMMO84) comes barging in. This Sheffield veteran has been making killer cuts for years now and is about to step into the ring with his slamming snares, and wonkly wobbly bassline swinging around a phat kick. To keep both The Bad Guys feet on the ground LK (Shall not Fade, Hokkaido Dance Club) adds some extra meat with a deep, heavy bassgroove, while a sexy vocal and steady chords create that gangsta vibe that will boost the Bad Guys’ confidence.
Enjoy this last round of the first Quartet in the Series. More to come next year. Quartet Series is a fresh imprint, run by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker), with four releases in the pipeline, featuring four different artists and commissioned storyboard comics on the sleeve. To see how the story unravels, you’ll need to catch them all… Special thanks to Giuseppe D’Alessandro (KiSk).
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V/A (Tell,Darko Kustura, Loz Goddard,Bal - Tell – Hope Springs Eternal
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V/A (Tell,Darko Kustura, Loz Goddard,Bal - Darko Kustura – Messier Object
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V/A (Tell,Darko Kustura, Loz Goddard,Bal - Loz Goddard – Home
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V/A (Tell,Darko Kustura, Loz Goddard,Bal - BAL 5000 – The Acid Is Mine But I Share
180g Vinyl , Deluxe 4C Comic Style Artwork ! Quartet Series, an independent record label founded by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker) in 2016.
Track list:
A1 – Tell – Hope Springs Eternal
A2 – Darko Kustura – Messier Object
B1 – Loz Goddard – Home
B2 – BAL 5000 – The Acid Is Mine But I Share
Release Info:
The ring master’s voice booms through the arena’s speakers. “Ladies and Vagabonds. Round Three just kicked off and both teams seem bent on wrapping this up with brute force. The Good Guys seem to be cornering their malevolent adversaries there, but wait! a swift jab to the jaw and Team Decent hits the canvas…
Rising talent Tell (Beat-x-Changers, Banoffee Pies) from Paris handles the opening play for the Good Guys on the third missive of the fledgling Quartet Series imprint. Tell seems to confirm Paris is rapidly reclaiming its former status as a hotbed for raw and moody house music by offering up a delectable blend of lavish chords, distorted sounds and melancholic vocals. Darko Kustura (Pole Jam, What’s in the Box) throws in some additional punches for the Good
Guys. The Croation beatsmith might not be the most prolific but made a name for himself with an amazing ep on Legendary Sound Research under his Teleskop moniker and treats the crowd to a wobbling groovy baseline and sugary sweet chords.
Being Bad can be a good thing sometimes as well. The dark side has cookies, after all. Mancunian Loz Goddard (Dirt Crew, Outplay, Razor-n-Tape) steps out of his comfort zone and delivers a sonic uppercut with a mad piece of swinging acid. Accompanying him on the team is our Hungarian BAL 5000 (SPIEL) who flexes his acid muscle to disorientate and a dubby bass to sedate. The acid is his, but he’s willing to share.
All in all we’ll have a very interesting fight ahead of us. DING DING! Quartet Series is a fresh imprint, run by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker), with four releases in the pipeline, featuring four different artists and commissioned storyboard comics on the sleeve. To see how the story unravels, you’ll need to catch them all… Special thanks to Giuseppe D’Alessandro (KiSk).
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Track list:
A1 – Tell – Hope Springs Eternal
A2 – Darko Kustura – Messier Object
B1 – Loz Goddard – Home
B2 – BAL 5000 – The Acid Is Mine But I Share
Release Info:
The ring master’s voice booms through the arena’s speakers. “Ladies and Vagabonds. Round Three just kicked off and both teams seem bent on wrapping this up with brute force. The Good Guys seem to be cornering their malevolent adversaries there, but wait! a swift jab to the jaw and Team Decent hits the canvas…
Rising talent Tell (Beat-x-Changers, Banoffee Pies) from Paris handles the opening play for the Good Guys on the third missive of the fledgling Quartet Series imprint. Tell seems to confirm Paris is rapidly reclaiming its former status as a hotbed for raw and moody house music by offering up a delectable blend of lavish chords, distorted sounds and melancholic vocals. Darko Kustura (Pole Jam, What’s in the Box) throws in some additional punches for the Good
Guys. The Croation beatsmith might not be the most prolific but made a name for himself with an amazing ep on Legendary Sound Research under his Teleskop moniker and treats the crowd to a wobbling groovy baseline and sugary sweet chords.
Being Bad can be a good thing sometimes as well. The dark side has cookies, after all. Mancunian Loz Goddard (Dirt Crew, Outplay, Razor-n-Tape) steps out of his comfort zone and delivers a sonic uppercut with a mad piece of swinging acid. Accompanying him on the team is our Hungarian BAL 5000 (SPIEL) who flexes his acid muscle to disorientate and a dubby bass to sedate. The acid is his, but he’s willing to share.
All in all we’ll have a very interesting fight ahead of us. DING DING! Quartet Series is a fresh imprint, run by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker), with four releases in the pipeline, featuring four different artists and commissioned storyboard comics on the sleeve. To see how the story unravels, you’ll need to catch them all… Special thanks to Giuseppe D’Alessandro (KiSk).
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180g Vinyl , Deluxe 4C Comic Style Artwork ! Quartet Series, an independent record label founded by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker) and Giuseppe D'Alessandro (KiSk) in 2016.
Track list:
A1 S3A – Antois Benime (Austral Parc) , A2 Ponty Mython – Lovin You Is A Pleasure
B1 NY*AK – Lovess , B2 D-Ribeiro – Mansa II
Info:
Things are getting grim. The Good Guys and The Bad are determined to settle their escalating dispute in the ring. After the bookies have taken their bets, The Bad Guys are taking the upper hand in the first few rounds. The nefarious comment about their beloved mother seems to have sparked uncontrollable rage in the pair. Don’t rule out the Good Guys just yet though, as they seem to be plotting something their opponents from the dark side won’t see coming… For the second outing in the Quartet Series, French fry and Parisian Concrete resident S3A (Sampling As A n Art, Faces) infuses the good guys with some positive energy. No matter the weather, one simple cannot ignore the good vibes being thrown down here. S3A shares his side of the record with Russian comrade Ponty Mython (Dirt Crew, Quintessentials), a producer who is never afraid to step out of his comfort zone. His ‘Lovin You Is A Pleasure’ is a glorious exploration of Afro rhythms and unconventional sounds against an Adriatic backbeat. Will this curveball be the silver bullet the Good Guys will be slinging at their evil adversaries? Problem is, Team Badness has also been enlisting secret weaponry. Newcastle’s very own NY * AK (Technicolour/Ninja Tune, Karakul) decided to walk over to the turn to the dark side. Don’t be fooled by the continuous chanting of “love” throughout the track or those soothing Rhodes chords, as the raw MPC beats will hit you hard. Finally, D-Ribeiro (4lux, Meda Fury), hailing from Rotterdam, provides the proverbial dragon punch with synths hammering down like chainsaws and a devastating baseline. No love lost between these two fighting machines, so kick back, relax and enjoy the fight!
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Track list:
A1 S3A – Antois Benime (Austral Parc) , A2 Ponty Mython – Lovin You Is A Pleasure
B1 NY*AK – Lovess , B2 D-Ribeiro – Mansa II
Info:
Things are getting grim. The Good Guys and The Bad are determined to settle their escalating dispute in the ring. After the bookies have taken their bets, The Bad Guys are taking the upper hand in the first few rounds. The nefarious comment about their beloved mother seems to have sparked uncontrollable rage in the pair. Don’t rule out the Good Guys just yet though, as they seem to be plotting something their opponents from the dark side won’t see coming… For the second outing in the Quartet Series, French fry and Parisian Concrete resident S3A (Sampling As A n Art, Faces) infuses the good guys with some positive energy. No matter the weather, one simple cannot ignore the good vibes being thrown down here. S3A shares his side of the record with Russian comrade Ponty Mython (Dirt Crew, Quintessentials), a producer who is never afraid to step out of his comfort zone. His ‘Lovin You Is A Pleasure’ is a glorious exploration of Afro rhythms and unconventional sounds against an Adriatic backbeat. Will this curveball be the silver bullet the Good Guys will be slinging at their evil adversaries? Problem is, Team Badness has also been enlisting secret weaponry. Newcastle’s very own NY * AK (Technicolour/Ninja Tune, Karakul) decided to walk over to the turn to the dark side. Don’t be fooled by the continuous chanting of “love” throughout the track or those soothing Rhodes chords, as the raw MPC beats will hit you hard. Finally, D-Ribeiro (4lux, Meda Fury), hailing from Rotterdam, provides the proverbial dragon punch with synths hammering down like chainsaws and a devastating baseline. No love lost between these two fighting machines, so kick back, relax and enjoy the fight!
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180g Vinyl , Deluxe 4C Comic Style Artwork ! Quartet Series, an independent record label founded by Maurits Verwoerd (Nachtbraker) and Giuseppe D'Alessandro (KiSk) in 2016.
Track list:
A1 - Crackazat - Lindop Circles , A2 - Saine - Prime Chops , B1 - Nachtbraker - Totally Not Mystique , B2 - Gnork - Chord Tool
Contrary to popular belief, good things don't come in pairs. The A-Team, the Teenage Ninja Turtles, Grand Theft Auto IV? That's right, foursomes are the real deal. So it's with great pleasure that after two years of frantic preparations, the Quartet Series is ready to be uncaged. A fresh imprint, run by Nachtbraker and KiSk, with four releases in the pipeline, featuring four different artists and commissioned storyboard comics on the sleeve. To see how the story unravels, you'll need to catch them all…
The Good Guys take care of the A side, while the Bad Guys take things over on the flip. An epic clash of brutal force and rivalry is inevitable. Things take off with an undecided arm wrestling match in Groiler's pub. Boiling. There is only one way to blow off steam. Lets enter the ring!
For the first missive, The Good Guys will be represented by pianowizard Crackazat (Local Talk, Futureboogie) bringing the optimistic vibes we need to start this fight, while Saine (Sleazy Beats) - the king of subtle moods - provides that voice of reason to keep both our feet on the ground. The Bad Guys enlisted the services of groove maestro Nachtbraker (Dirt Crew, Heist Recordings) to help out with the detailed footwork and master of multiple galaxies Gnork (Blorp, Blind Jacks Journey) steps up to the plate with unmatched stamina to roughen things up.
Let the fight begin.. DING DING!
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Track list:
A1 - Crackazat - Lindop Circles , A2 - Saine - Prime Chops , B1 - Nachtbraker - Totally Not Mystique , B2 - Gnork - Chord Tool
Contrary to popular belief, good things don't come in pairs. The A-Team, the Teenage Ninja Turtles, Grand Theft Auto IV? That's right, foursomes are the real deal. So it's with great pleasure that after two years of frantic preparations, the Quartet Series is ready to be uncaged. A fresh imprint, run by Nachtbraker and KiSk, with four releases in the pipeline, featuring four different artists and commissioned storyboard comics on the sleeve. To see how the story unravels, you'll need to catch them all…
The Good Guys take care of the A side, while the Bad Guys take things over on the flip. An epic clash of brutal force and rivalry is inevitable. Things take off with an undecided arm wrestling match in Groiler's pub. Boiling. There is only one way to blow off steam. Lets enter the ring!
For the first missive, The Good Guys will be represented by pianowizard Crackazat (Local Talk, Futureboogie) bringing the optimistic vibes we need to start this fight, while Saine (Sleazy Beats) - the king of subtle moods - provides that voice of reason to keep both our feet on the ground. The Bad Guys enlisted the services of groove maestro Nachtbraker (Dirt Crew, Heist Recordings) to help out with the detailed footwork and master of multiple galaxies Gnork (Blorp, Blind Jacks Journey) steps up to the plate with unmatched stamina to roughen things up.
Let the fight begin.. DING DING!
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A. Pick Up (12" Extended Disco Version)
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DJ Koze might be one of the world's best producers, but above all he's a DJ, and it's his DJ ear that governs. Just as in a great set, so with his releases: "Seeing Aliens" came out of nowhere, a big buzzing beast of a track, to announce that Koze was back on the scene and prime everyone for the coming album, knock knock. But now that Koze has your attention, it's time to remind everyone what's most important about club music, pull things back, take a turn to the left, and get deep into the groove.
Thus "Pick Up": the second single from knock knock is 100% pure groove, doubly so in the extended 12" version. In a sense it's incredibly familiar - it is essentially a filter disco record, very close to something you could imagine coming out of Paris around the turn of the millennium. But of course, this is Koze. Nothing is normal or familiar in his world, and he's taken this most foundational of clubland staples into new territory. Flipping samples of Gladys Knight & the Pips "Neither One Of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)" and Melba Moore's "Pick Me Up, I'll Dance", it creates something completely airborne, shot through with emotions such as gods must feel: not quite explicable to the human mind but strong enough to knock you off your feet. In its way it's absolutely as powerful as "Seeing Aliens", but it comes in like the proverbial iron fist in a glove of velvet.
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gu's jaz collective - Afro Gente
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gu's jaz collective - Fuego De Sangre
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Extremely sought after and supported by the likes of DERRICK MAY, TIMMY REGISFORD, THEO PARRISH, DANNY KRIVIT and BOO WILLIAMS, the next SJU MUZIC release GU'S JAZ COLLECTIVE's "AFRO GENTE" and "FUEGO DE SANGRE" are 2 powerful percussive modern Latin fusion classics! Red hot so don't sleep! More
Extremely sought after and supported by the likes of DERRICK MAY, TIMMY REGISFORD, THEO PARRISH, DANNY KRIVIT and BOO WILLIAMS, the next SJU MUZIC release GU'S JAZ COLLECTIVE's "AFRO GENTE" and "FUEGO DE SANGRE" are 2 powerful percussive modern Latin fusion classics! Red hot so don't sleep! More
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Nima Gorji - You & I
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Irv.in - Future Vision
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James Dexter - Small Talk
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Sous Sol - All Around
2023 repress
Special remarks:
180G VINYL // VINYL ONLY // NEW PRINTED SLEEVE
Tracklist 12":
A1 Nima Gorji - You & I
A2 Irv.in - Future Vision
B1 James Dexter - Small Talk
B2 Sous Sol - All Around
German label Bondage Music delivers the eighth instalment of its ‘Bondage Games’ series. Another vinyl only release, this time with four fresh tracks from Nima Gorji, James Dexter, Irv.in and Sous Sol.
Vinyl pressed on 180g, vinyl only release.
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Special remarks:
180G VINYL // VINYL ONLY // NEW PRINTED SLEEVE
Tracklist 12":
A1 Nima Gorji - You & I
A2 Irv.in - Future Vision
B1 James Dexter - Small Talk
B2 Sous Sol - All Around
German label Bondage Music delivers the eighth instalment of its ‘Bondage Games’ series. Another vinyl only release, this time with four fresh tracks from Nima Gorji, James Dexter, Irv.in and Sous Sol.
Vinyl pressed on 180g, vinyl only release.
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Pete Heller's Big Love - Big Love (David Penn Extended Remix)
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Pete Heller's Big Love - Big Love (The Dronez Mix)
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Pete Heller's Big Love - Big Love (Original 12" Mix)
It’s almost hard to believe that a record with anthem status like Pete Heller’s ‘Big Love’ was created out of a happy accident, but that is exactly how it happened. Left to his own devices as his studio partner Terry Farley went to watch a Chelsea game, Pete Heller was playing around with his Akai sampler when he produced what is arguably one of the most recognisable pieces of dance music of the 1990’s. Earlier this summer Urbana Records boss and Spanish powerhouse David Penn took to remixing this enduring classic. Winning over dancefloors in Ibiza and beyond with his signature rolling bassline and infectious groove, the record soaring to both Beatport and Traxsource #1. Now Defected present a special 12” package that features David’s remix, joined on the A-Side by The Dronez Remix, where house masters Erick Morillo, Harry Romero and Jose Nunez lend their classic house capabilities to the track. On the B-Side is Pete Heller’s original, sounding as incredible as ever over twenty years after its original release, once again proving the timelessness of ‘Big Love’.
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Glenn Underground - A1. Pleading Prayer feat. Swaylo
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Glenn Underground - B1. Pleading Prayer (Instrumental)
Fusing MORODER-esque Italo arpeggios with a stunning vocal performance from the incomparable SWAYLO, alongside his signature deep house style, GLENN returns to his home imprint in top form to close out 2023 with these 2 tracks. Vocal on the A side and instrumental on the flip.
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Pippi Ciez - Seeking Solitude
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Pippi Ciez - Limitless
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Pippi Ciez - Guardians
Birmingham born, Bali based producer, audio engineer, and Inward Records label head Pippi Ciez returns to All Day I Dream to release his ethereal three track Limitless EP. Having previously graced Lee Burridge's revered imprint with the Riziki EP in 2020, contributed to the Summer Sampler 2021 VA, and released his chart-topping debut album Multiple of Three on the label in 2021, Pippi Ciez is back to weave his sonic magic within the enchanting realm of All Day I Dream. The Limitless EP is a testament to his creative prowess, featuring three beautiful compositions: 'Seeking Solitude,' 'Limitless,' and 'Guardians.'
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Tyree Cooper - A1. Girlz With Big Booty's" (5:09)
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Tyree Cooper - A2. Gimme A Break (4:38)
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Tyree Cooper - B1. Git Phreaky (5:07)
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Tyree Cooper - B2. Kan I Git High (6:02)
Originally released in 1997, this 4 track EP is generally regarded as one of TYREE's best on DANCE MANIA. Reissued here for the first time, featuring iconic tracks like "GIRLZ WITH BIG BOOTYZ," and "KAN I GIT HIGH." After years of crazy prices on the secondhand market, here's your chance.
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Red Axes - Relax Shiva
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Red Axes - Relax Shiva (DJ Gregory Remix)
Red Axes return to Crosstown Rebels with their absorbing new single ‘Relax Shiva’, featuring a remix from DJ Gregory. An electronic duo at the forefront of house and techno, Tel-Aviv-based pairing Dori Sadovnik and Niv Arzi, aka Red Axes, continue to advance and develop their own ever-evolving eccentric and idiosyncratic sound. Informed by new wave and post-punk through to electronic genres across the spectrum, their releases on Erol Alkan’s Phantasy Sound, Jennifer Cardini’s Correspondant and Life and Death, coupled with recent material on Higher Ground and Shall Not Fade, have welcomed a plethora of varying soundscapes. This versatility and range is something they explore once again as they return to Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels - following on from 2015’s ‘Sabor’ - with their latest single, ‘Relax Shiva’. An intensely hypnotic and entrancing effort that slowly wanders and creeps between sounds and spheres covering all hours of the night, the warping ‘Relax Shiva’ utilises resounding and deep organic percussion alongside a spiralling deeply rooted acid line at its core to guide the trance-inducing vocal calls across a near-eight-minute trip. Providing the remix on the package, Parisian house legend DJ Gregory, aka Point G, harnesses the vocals while introducing crisp, rolling drums and winding melodies, a sure-fire remix BOMB!
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Kyle Hall - Postcard To Another Planet
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Kyle Hall - Bonus Track 1
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Kyle Hall - Sarabi
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Kyle Hall - Bonus Track 2
New Kyle Hall
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A'Studio ft. Polina - - SOS (Skylark Remix - Nic Fanciulli Edit)
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Tensnake - - Coma Cat (Chloe´ Caillet Remix)
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Harry Romero - - Revolution (House Masters Edit)
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Prunk & Rona Ray - - Keep It Simple
Defected’s vinyl series continues to commit the label’s biggest digital releases to wax, delivering the best house music previously unavailable on vinyl. This seventeenth edition collates four unmissable releases from the first half of 2023. Opening the compilation, Grammy nominated producer and Saved Records boss Nic Fanciulli revisits his Skylark alias remix of ‘SOS’ by A’Studio featuring Polina, maintaining the bouncy, rolling feel of the original and taking dancers late into the night. Next up, BBC Radio 1 Dance Future Star and one of DJ Mag's artists to watch for 2023, Parisian DJ and producer Chloé Caillet remixes a record box essential, bringing her busy French touch and disco-inspired sound to Tensnake's iconic 'Coma Cat'. On the B-Side is the humble House Master Harry Romero’s update of 'Revolution', a powerful, modern Jersey jam, layering a familiar vocal loop over tight percussion. Closing out this massive collection is the highly anticipated Defected debut from founder of esteemed Amsterdam label PIV; Prunk showcases his signature addictive grooves on ‘Keep It Simple’, with Poland based Rona Ray on vocal duties.
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Sascha Dive - A1 Whispering Voices
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Sascha Dive - A2 This Is My Journey
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Sascha Dive - B1 My Life
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Sascha Dive - B2 In The Darkness (Feat. Messy Mc)
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Sascha Dive - C1 Time Waits For No Man (Feat. Robert Owens) (Vinyl Only)
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Sascha Dive - C2 A Silver Lining On The Horizon (Vinyl Only)
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Sascha Dive - D1 Interview With An Alien (Vinyl Only)
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Sascha Dive - D2 Moonwalker (Vinyl Only)
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Sascha Dive - E1 Lets Get It On
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Sascha Dive - E2 Dreaming Of Es Vedra
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Sascha Dive - F1 Tell Me When (Feat. Voe)
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Sascha Dive - F2 Back 2 Life
Special remarks: 4 VINYL ONLY TRACKS // PRINTED GATEFOLD SLEEVE // CELLOPHANE WRAPPED
Tracklist 3x12”:
A1 Whispering Voices
A2 This Is My Journey
B1 My Life
B2 In The Darkness (Feat. Messy Mc)
C1 Time Waits For No Man (Feat. Robert Owens) (Vinyl Only)
C2 A Silver Lining On The Horizon (Vinyl Only)
D1 Interview With An Alien (Vinyl Only)
D2 Moonwalker (Vinyl Only)
E1 Lets Get It On
E2 Dreaming Of Es Vedra
F1 Tell Me When (Feat. Voe)
F2 Back 2 Life
Release Info:
Sascha Dive delivers his latest album ‘Back 2 Life’ this December, marking Bondage Music’s 15th anniversary.
Frankfurt-based talent Sascha Dive has a long and esteemed history within house music, releasing material via 8Bit, Raum-Musik and Kwench alongside his own Deep Vibes Recordings, while featuring in Cocoon Recordings, long-standing, ‘In The Mix’ series and gaining support from label boss Sven Väth alongside the likes of Guy Gerber, Maya Jane Coles and Laurent Garnier. He now returns to Bondage Music to mark the imprints’ 15th anniversary with fifteen essential house cuts across his ‘Back 2 Life’ LP - delivering the label’s second ever album in the process.
“These tracks mirror what I have experienced in the last 15 years. Each one has its own story – of pain, emotion, learning, curiosity – the need to find and create new sounds, new beats and this is what continues to drive me to look further, further and further…." - Sascha Dive
“2006-2021: 15 years of Bondage Music is about harnessing those great moments and spiritual experiences from the Dancefloor. The vision of Bondage Music is to bring authentic, quality and honest dance music to those in the know. Music which makes you move touches the heart and brings you to a deeper place in your soul.” - Sven C. & Sven G., Bondage-Music
Dive opens up with the luxurious ‘Whispering Voices’ and ‘This Is My Journey’, two tracks fueled by twinged vocals, glimmering motifs, and dubby chords. The temperature rises on ‘My Life’, before the acidic ripples and spoken words of Messy MC on ‘In The Darkness’ unveils a subliminal slice of electronica.
‘Time Waits For No Man’ sees a standout collaboration alongside the iconic Robert Owens, while resonant kicks and evolving melodies can be found on ‘A Silver Lining on The Horizon’.
The second half unveils further entrancing productions such as ‘Interview With An Alien’, as progressing effects wrap around minimalist-style programming, while ‘Moonwalker’ and ‘Let’s Get It On’ lean towards deep house territories, alongside the up-beat and sun-drenched reverberations of ‘Dreaming Es Verda’ and ‘Tell Me When’.
A vibrant, dynamic and imbued collection of tracks, ‘Back 2 Life’ delivers a far-reaching album showcasing an essential milestone for both Dive and Bondage-Music while celebrating a long-standing partnership in style.
Sascha Dive ‘Back 2 Life’ drops via Bondage-Music on 13th December
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Tracklist 3x12”:
A1 Whispering Voices
A2 This Is My Journey
B1 My Life
B2 In The Darkness (Feat. Messy Mc)
C1 Time Waits For No Man (Feat. Robert Owens) (Vinyl Only)
C2 A Silver Lining On The Horizon (Vinyl Only)
D1 Interview With An Alien (Vinyl Only)
D2 Moonwalker (Vinyl Only)
E1 Lets Get It On
E2 Dreaming Of Es Vedra
F1 Tell Me When (Feat. Voe)
F2 Back 2 Life
Release Info:
Sascha Dive delivers his latest album ‘Back 2 Life’ this December, marking Bondage Music’s 15th anniversary.
Frankfurt-based talent Sascha Dive has a long and esteemed history within house music, releasing material via 8Bit, Raum-Musik and Kwench alongside his own Deep Vibes Recordings, while featuring in Cocoon Recordings, long-standing, ‘In The Mix’ series and gaining support from label boss Sven Väth alongside the likes of Guy Gerber, Maya Jane Coles and Laurent Garnier. He now returns to Bondage Music to mark the imprints’ 15th anniversary with fifteen essential house cuts across his ‘Back 2 Life’ LP - delivering the label’s second ever album in the process.
“These tracks mirror what I have experienced in the last 15 years. Each one has its own story – of pain, emotion, learning, curiosity – the need to find and create new sounds, new beats and this is what continues to drive me to look further, further and further…." - Sascha Dive
“2006-2021: 15 years of Bondage Music is about harnessing those great moments and spiritual experiences from the Dancefloor. The vision of Bondage Music is to bring authentic, quality and honest dance music to those in the know. Music which makes you move touches the heart and brings you to a deeper place in your soul.” - Sven C. & Sven G., Bondage-Music
Dive opens up with the luxurious ‘Whispering Voices’ and ‘This Is My Journey’, two tracks fueled by twinged vocals, glimmering motifs, and dubby chords. The temperature rises on ‘My Life’, before the acidic ripples and spoken words of Messy MC on ‘In The Darkness’ unveils a subliminal slice of electronica.
‘Time Waits For No Man’ sees a standout collaboration alongside the iconic Robert Owens, while resonant kicks and evolving melodies can be found on ‘A Silver Lining on The Horizon’.
The second half unveils further entrancing productions such as ‘Interview With An Alien’, as progressing effects wrap around minimalist-style programming, while ‘Moonwalker’ and ‘Let’s Get It On’ lean towards deep house territories, alongside the up-beat and sun-drenched reverberations of ‘Dreaming Es Verda’ and ‘Tell Me When’.
A vibrant, dynamic and imbued collection of tracks, ‘Back 2 Life’ delivers a far-reaching album showcasing an essential milestone for both Dive and Bondage-Music while celebrating a long-standing partnership in style.
Sascha Dive ‘Back 2 Life’ drops via Bondage-Music on 13th December
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