2x12"


Tracklist:

A1: L’estasi Dell’oro - Get GOO ing
A2: 12 x 12 - Calypso
B1: Tobias. - Public Eye
B2: STL - Dungeon CeLL
C1: N’conduit - Myst
C2: October - Like a God
D1: JXTPS - In Blue
D2: MadderModes - Rhodium (MadderModes Live Rework)


11 Years Voodoo Down Records celebrates a decade-plus milestone of music from the
titular label, which was launched by three friends in Brooklyn in late 2012 and later split
across both sides of the Atlantic.

Their 17th vinyl release is their first double 12”, compiling tracks from a selection of the
artists that helped them hone their sound: STL, who featured on the first release on the
label; October, a recurring favorite who came out of a techno hiatus to cut demos for this
release; Tobias., who first appeared on the label in 2015; JXTPS, the recent roster addition
from Melbourne; MadderModes, the Manchester duo who debuted on the Empirical
Evidence EP; and as always, the label founders themselves: L’estasi Dell’oro, 12 x 12, and
N’conduit.

These tracks run the gamut of sounds that have been a staple of the label over the years:
upbeat drone techno from L’estasi Dell’oro leading off the release with “Get GOO ing”,
dusty dub techno courtesy of STL on “Dungeon CeLL”, head-trip hypnotic techno from
Tobias. on “Public Eye”, downtempo melodic from 12 x 12, punchy peak-time techno from
JXTPS and N’conduit, and a raw acid techno groover from October.

This release celebrates a decade plus of music on the label. It also marks the return of STL, Tobias., and
October to the label with all original material. October coming off a long hiatus, and will follow up with a
mini-album later on the label.
The first 2x12” compilation released on the label, and along with the release we will be adding the label’s
back catalog on major digital streaming platforms.
Touring by 12 x 12 and L’estasi Dell’oro planned in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia during the last
weeks of 2024, and in LA, NYC, Denver following later in the year. More

A1 : Proserpina (feat. Crystal Boyd)
A2 : Proserpina (Penalune Re-strip)
B1 : Stretching
B2 : Canopus Blues

After racking up a handful of recent releases on Macro and Field Records, L'estasi Dell'oro
has returned from the woodshed to mark his debut solo EP on Voodoo Down Records, the
label he co-founded in Brooklyn nearly a decade ago.
Soaring guitars, twisted violins, dusty pianos, tolling bells, stretched drums, and
outward-bound synths are all features of the sonics presented here across the four songs on
this record. Additionally, the A1 feature song 'Proserpina' revisits the vocals of Crystal Boyd,
the singer featured on the L’estasi tracks from the early Voodoo Down compilations which
helped define his sound in the techno world. Along with the three original songs, his
Penalune alias strips the A1 tune to it's floating core elements for full atmospheric immersion.

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A: Become Nothing
B1: Untitled 02
B2: Mr. Pink

Infotext:
Voodoo Down Records presents the debut 12" of Melbourne-based techno producer JXTPS, who delivers here three powerful cuts of rolling big-room techno. The EP kicks off with a bang with some breakbeat fills that clear the way for heady hypnotic tension on "Become Nothing". The B-side opens with punchy acid stabs and distorted guitar chords on "Untitled 02", and closes beautifully with a creeping early-morning groover on "Mr. Pink". More

Tracklist:
A1: Ignition
A2: The Primitive Streak
B1: Grey Matter
B2: Abstract Method

Infotext:

The 13th Voodoo Down release is the sophomore EP by label co-founder Sean Phillips aka 12 x 12. The follow-up to 2014’s Kobayashi Maru, this four-track EP is the culmination of honed process and techniques over the past several years to produce a more organic groove-based style of techno. Mostly the work of a sampler and some analog synths, the tracks range from warm broken-beat atmospheres to digital sequences. More

Tracklist:
A1: Sleepless
A2: Depression Sleeping
B: Running Out Of Sky

Infotext:
The newest 12" on Voodoo Down Records marks the debut appearance of longtime friend of the label Jordan Lieb a.k.a. Black Light Smoke. Jordan played an instrumental part in the NYC label Scissor & Thread, and has spent recent years honing his live set in front of crowds ranging from BPM, Robot Heart, and fabric.
The Depression Sleeping EP is a collection of tracks from his archives from the past decade that have been updated and remixed. The theme of the record is his struggle with sleep and insomnia. Per the artist: "Releasing these songs form my past reflects my effort to embrace myself, the good and the bad, and to channel my personal battles into a creative process."

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Tracklist:
A1: Deadbeat - Rubby Poly Seqs and a Damn Good Kick A2: L'estasi Dell'oro - Repetition Repetition Repetition B1: N'conduit - Eye Dust B2: 12 x 12 - Future States

Infotext:
Voodoo Down returns to the compilation series that started it all:
Possible Side Effects Vol. 1, released in late 2012, was the first release on the Brooklyn-based label and marked the inception of a concept EP series that would come to define the label's sound. Featuring an A1 cut by German journeyman producer STL and rounded out by the label founders' eclectic techno styles, PSE Vol. I was the perfect vehicle for the producers still working to carve out their own individual aesthetic.
Now with a dozen releases under their belt, the founders L'estasi Dell'oro, N'conduit and 12 x 12 have returned to their roots and this time recruited the prolific Berlin-based producer Deadbeat for volume three of the series. Like the first two volumes, it's a slightly chaotic mix of beefy dance floor tools and heady experimentation. The separate personalities shine through more than ever on this release. VDR always striving to keep things interesting.

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Tracklisting:
A1: Corinthian Columns A2: Empirical Evidence B1: Bellatrix B2: Buran Rising
Infotext:
For their tenth release, Voodoo Down has again chosen to debut a new act to add to their label roster. Andy Harper and Nic Ford have been making music together for over a decade but began releasing in earnest under the name MadderModes in 2014 on their own label, Shift Coordinate Points. They have since put out records on the labels Millions of Moments and Night Drive Music. Their handful of releases have already drawn support from top names like Move D and Nick Höppner, and it's clear that the duo's sound is only getting more refined with each successive record.

The EP entitled "Emprical Evidence" is a wholly cinematic piece of work, spread across four tracks that unravel slowly, unified by a theme of pumping syncopated rhythms under sprawling pad and string progressions. It's easy to get lost in the thick arrangements, and the inventive use of samples and melodic elements invite repeat listening. Equally suitable for early morning hours, ultra-deep techno sets, or quiet home listening sessions.
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Tracklisting:
A1: Punta Christo B1: Reverse Polarity B2: Smell of Rain
Infotext:
VDR009 "Punta Christo" marks the debut artist EP of London techno duo Our Mutual Friend. Glenn Middleditch and Mark Leigh are primarily known around London for their monthly "Friends of Ours" night in Peckham, which has allowed them to hone their live set alongside guests like Jane Fitz and Juju and Jordash, and their recently launched "Mutual Friend Recordings" label which made a splash earlier this year with a strong EP from STL. It was in fact that acclaimed producer who first connected the pair with Voodoo Down when they began looking for other labels to branch out on.

The EP consists of three diverse but complementary tracks: the title track being the atmospheric club-ready anchor, "Reverse Polarity" a rolling bass-and-tom workout, and "Smell of Rain" the psychedelic slow burner. This record caps off a fruitful year for the group (the title "Punta Christo" pays homage to the Dimensions Festival venue where they played for the first time over the summer), and hints at great potential and willingness to explore.
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Tracklist:
A1: Intro Dance Sequence
A2: Middle Dance Sequence
B1: End Dance Sequence
B2: End Dance Sequence (LA-4A Remix)
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The sophomore EP by label head N'conduit.
The name and inspiration for the Pumps EP is derived from New York's infamous strip club, PUMPS. Located on the border of Queens and Brooklyn on the English Kills Canal, it's one of the last holdouts of seedy and unkempt Brooklyn, now that the high rises and artisanal establishments have taken over. The Pumps EP consists of three original tracks and a remix that are supposed to capture what's left of this through raw analog sequences and drum programming.

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