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alex arnout - Phantom Power
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alex arnout - Phantom Power (Voigtmann Remix)
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alex arnout - Distorted Lens
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alex arnout - Ssub Space
Leftroom continue their rejuvenated, rich vein of subversive form with this dynamite 12” from a man who needs no introduction whatsoever: Alex Arnout. Long time Leftroom kindred spirit and close friend, first time label artist, here we find the Dogmatik bossman in stone cold groove mode with three crystalline originals and a powerful remix from fellow London-based craftsmasn Voigtmann. ‘Phantom Power’ ignites the EP with pure signal energy. Unhurried in its gradually twinkling charm, what begins as a dark dubby sound soon flips into a timeless rising harmonic hook that’s unabashed in its strong themes of uplift and positivity. Watch as you floor turns to jelly when those chords sweep in. Then drop the Voigtmann remix and watch as every single limb loosens up to that distinctive, fluid dark late nightLondon funk that the Toi Toi Musik founder has made his own. ‘Distorted Lens’ brings up the rear, leading the B-side with bubbly jacking charm. Molten in its groove shape and flow, it’s peppered with vast emotional washes that sweep in and arrest the senses when you least expect it. Last but not least, ‘Ssub Space’ closes the show with a crafty flip from bubbling to wriggling. Here we find Alex fixes our focus on the dirtier bottom end of the track. Shifty, switchyand just on the right side of tippy, if this isn’t moving your lower lumber, you need to reconnect with a dancefloor very very soon.
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Alex Arnout - Now Right
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Alex Arnout - Now Right (Yama Music Remix)
After bringing some serious remix heat on Bank of Switches’ second release, Alex Arnout is back with a heavy hitter of an original. “Now Right” is a chunky pumper of a track that works in all the right places. Snappy snares and techy hats roll throughout, while psychedelic gurgles, swooshes, bleeps and bloops help facilitate an out of body dancefloor experience. It’s a track that sits sweetly at the intersection of peak time and after hours. A deep and versatile tune for any discerning DJ.
Flip the record for a remix from the one and only Yama Music. Rearranging the original in their trademark style, Yama Music takes the listener on a deep, minimal trip not for the faint hearted. Immersive and hypnotic, this track is one for those looking for magic small-hour moments.
Bank of Switches’ fifth release continues the label’s mission to supply genuine music for genuine dancefloors. This record features two artists that are highly regarded in their respective scenes and who both understand the importance of vinyl culture. Admired by Bank of Switches not only for their production acumen but their DJ dexterity too. This twelve inch showcases Alex Arnout at the peak of his powers while Yama Music show why their string of releases are in such high demand.
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Flip the record for a remix from the one and only Yama Music. Rearranging the original in their trademark style, Yama Music takes the listener on a deep, minimal trip not for the faint hearted. Immersive and hypnotic, this track is one for those looking for magic small-hour moments.
Bank of Switches’ fifth release continues the label’s mission to supply genuine music for genuine dancefloors. This record features two artists that are highly regarded in their respective scenes and who both understand the importance of vinyl culture. Admired by Bank of Switches not only for their production acumen but their DJ dexterity too. This twelve inch showcases Alex Arnout at the peak of his powers while Yama Music show why their string of releases are in such high demand.
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Alex Arnout - Mind Control
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Alex Arnout - Mind Control (Laidlaw Remix)
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Alex Arnout - Complex
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Alex Arnout - Hype Over
Modern Explorer Records is a point of exploration in sound design & intergalactic beats, free from the constraints of mediocrity. This second transmission has been delivered by Alex Arnout & Laidlaw.
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Alex Arnout - Higher Orbit
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Alex Arnout - Higher Orbit (u z z v remix)
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Alex Arnout - What I Mean
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Alex Arnout - Aabstrkt Mind
Tracklisting:
A1 Alex Arnout - Higher Orbit
A2 Alex Arnout - Higher Orbit (u z z v remix)
B1 Alex Arnout - What I Mean
B2 Alex Arnout - Aabstrkt Mind
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WAX series of 12+1 London (TPO) first artist doesn't need introduction, Alex Arnout, for those still do not know this iconic music selector from U.K., he started his DJ career in Spain, and in the humble surroundings of many a local bar. The nineties were spent learning the basic skills so often lacking in today's break-through 'DJs'. Eventually catching the ear of someone that mattered, Arnout began playing more familiar outposts like DC:10 and Pin Up in Ibiza, Dance Valley in Amsterdam and CircoLoco in London, for whom he has been resident for the last few years. This is just the beginning of more than 20 years of history. Higher Orbit is his last work, an EP including three original tracks, 'What I Mean', 'Aabstrkt Mind' and the main hit 'Higher Orbit' also remixed by the head-honcho of the imprint U Z Z V.
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A1 Alex Arnout - Higher Orbit
A2 Alex Arnout - Higher Orbit (u z z v remix)
B1 Alex Arnout - What I Mean
B2 Alex Arnout - Aabstrkt Mind
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WAX series of 12+1 London (TPO) first artist doesn't need introduction, Alex Arnout, for those still do not know this iconic music selector from U.K., he started his DJ career in Spain, and in the humble surroundings of many a local bar. The nineties were spent learning the basic skills so often lacking in today's break-through 'DJs'. Eventually catching the ear of someone that mattered, Arnout began playing more familiar outposts like DC:10 and Pin Up in Ibiza, Dance Valley in Amsterdam and CircoLoco in London, for whom he has been resident for the last few years. This is just the beginning of more than 20 years of history. Higher Orbit is his last work, an EP including three original tracks, 'What I Mean', 'Aabstrkt Mind' and the main hit 'Higher Orbit' also remixed by the head-honcho of the imprint U Z Z V.
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An access point for information, contributed by modern explorers of sound, pushing forward thinking frequencies into the future. This data has been delivered by Alex Arnout & ADMNTi.
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London based producer Alex Around has been a mover n’shaker on the scene for sometime now and looks set to further his upward trajectory with this meaty 3 tracker on Geddes’ nofitstate label.. ‘Diffuser’ is a subtle groove with a blissed out touch whilst ‘Homespun Wisdom’ opts for a deeper tripped out route. Djebali provides the remix of ‘Diffuser’ on the flip, toughening up the drums to lend the track a houser edge.
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alex arnout - "Touch" (Late 808 remix)
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alex arnout - "Touch" (Abe Duque Late 303 mix)
Dogmatik label owner Alex Arnout delivers a quality release with the Touch EP that includes a remix from Abe Duque.
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Matt Tolfrey - How It's Gonna Be ft. Tim Fuller (Mathew Johnson Remix)
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Matt Tolfrey - Feel The Same (Maher Daniel's Creature Remix)
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Matt Tolfrey - Fantasy ft. Shaun J. Wright (Silverlining Dub)
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Matt Tolfrey - Under The Skin ft. Lil Mark (Sakro Dub Remix)
Matt Tolfrey’s Leftroom imprint makes a triumphant return here with a remix package featuring Mathew Jonson, Silverlining, Maher Daniel and Sakro, all reworking cuts from his 2020 ‘All Shapes And Different Sizes’ LP. Across the past two decades the UK’s Matt Tolfrey has been at the forefront of the underground House and Techno scene, releasing material on many seminal labels in the industry such as REKIDS, Cocoon, Music For Freaks, Crosstown Rebels, mix compilations for fabric and Classic, and of course his very own Leftroom which returns here following its last vinyl release back in 2020 from Detroit’s Norm Talley and Ataxia. Up first on remix duties is Canadian machine maestro Mathew Jonson who remixes ‘How It’s Gonna Be’ featuring Tim Fuller, offering up his signature twitchy synth work, robust analogue drums and cinematic leads running alongside the original’s hooky vocal lines. Maher Daniel steps up next to remix ‘Feel The Same’, opting for an intricate electro tinged drum workout, wavey subs and hypnotic vocal chants. London’s Silverlining then reworks ‘Fantasy’ featuring Shaun J. Wright next, diving deeper via a skippy, swinging drum groove, airy dubbed out chords, snaking bass groove and soulful, intricately processed vocal licks. Lastly to round things out, Sakro remixes ‘Under The Skin' featuring Lil Mark, the Mexican artist reshapes the original with his unique drum-led, groove driven style, fusing crisp snares and shuffled percussion, alongside an amalgamation of choppy bass hits, bleepy synths and sweeping atmospherics.
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Norm Talley - - Pulsocks
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Norm Talley - - Cosmic Reality
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Ataxia - - Rickaverse (Norms MF Mix)
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Ataxia - Rickaverse (Norms 313 Treatment)
Leftroom carries on their 15 year anniversary celebrations in fine style with a new EP from Detroit legend Norm Talley, who serves up two of his own bombs next to remixes of a previously released Ataxia track. Motor City star Talley has been defining a stripped back, dubbed out tech sound for many years on labels like Landed, FXHE and many others. He opens this EP with Pulscocks, a dark and chattery cut with a menacing bassline that lingers down low. It's a high pressure track for sweaty back room clubs. Cosmic Reality is a spaced out and hypnotic roller with deft minimal pads and an eerie sense of atmosphere that encourages you to get lost in thought. His superb remix of his good friends Ataxia's Rickaverse comes in two forms - the MF Mix, which is classic Norm Talley with its razor sharp hi hats and dubby, watery chords, and his house leading 313 Treatment, which rolls smooth and deep with lush piano chords and warped bass. These are four more cultured cuts from the always excellent Leftroom. TRACK LISTING: A1. Norm Talley - Pulsocks, A2. Norm Talley - Cosmic Reality, B1. Ataxia - Rickaverse (Norms MF Mix), B2. Ataxia - Rickaverse (Norms 313 Treatment)
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rework - You're So Just Just (Johnny AUX Remix)
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rework - You're So Just Just (EC1 Edit)
“Today is a good day... Rework’s ‘You’re So Just Just’ formerly released on Playhouse is making an exclusive return on Leftroom for Record Store Day. One of my favourite records of all time and a firm fabric anthem, I had to ask Paranoid London’s Johnny AUX for a remix and also gave it a go myself with one of my EC1 Mixes. There is a limited vinyl run on this so grab it while they are still on the shelves!!!” - Matt Tolfrey - April 2018
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benoit & sergio - "House With 500 Rooms"
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benoit & sergio - "House With 500 Rooms" (dub)
DFA / Visionquest duo Benoit & Sergio return mid October with some fresh and typically unique new material via Matt Tolfrey’s Leftroom Limited imprint.
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dj bone - It's All About
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dj bone - Tipping Point
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jay haze & esb ft. tyler - Refine To Deepness (Nail Remix)
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jay haze & esb ft. tyler - Refine To Deepness (Nail's Smoke Dub)
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jay haze & esb ft. tyler - Refine To Deepness (Cottam Club Dub)
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jay haze & esb ft. tyler - Refine To Deepness
Late 2014 saw Leftroom drop Contexterrior and Tuning Spork’s main man Jay Haze’s new project ‘Finding Oriya’ alongside ESB, which picked up support from the likes of Dave DK, Breach, Mr.G and Massimiliano Pagliara. Here the imprint returns to the project and highlights one of its lead cuts whilst enlisting the services of old school house head Nail, and the ever on-point Cottam on remix duties. First up is the Nail remix which takes a typically groove-led format bringing hooky bass stabs, bumpy rhythms and an amalgamation of swirling atmospherics and vocal murmurs into the limelight. Next up Nail delivers a second remix under his new Smoke guise, and this time strips back the original track into a swirling, seven and a half minute dubbed out interpretation with snaking stab echoes and robust sub lines running throughout. Cottam takes the lead on the flip with his ‘Club Dub’ of ‘Refine To Deepness’, delivering his signature rugged dropped tempo house style with crunchy drum sounds, stuttering arpeggios and an infectious stab sequence. The original of ‘Refine To Deepness’ then shapes up the package, bringing Haze & ESB’s mesmerizing and hypnotic original number back into focus.
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steve lawler - Call Of The Cuckoo
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steve lawler - Can't Stop
Steve Lawler has been at the top of his game for close to two decade now having been DJ’ing in Ibiza, London and further afield since the mid 90’s, 2006 saw the launch of his ViVA Music imprint, which over the years has welcomed many of today’s tastemakers onto the roster. To date Steve retains a heavy touring and release schedule, with his ViVa Warriors brand spanning the globe and regular output coming via leading imprints in the industry like Hot Creations, where he delivered the ‘House Record’ EP in 2014 and here he adds another driving force to his affiliations, namely Leftroom. Title cut ‘Call Of The Cuckoo’ opens up the two tracker and in typical Steve Lawler fashion we’re treated to an amalgamation of rugged bass tones, penetrative, unfolding drum programming and cleverly chopped vocals. The end result is a powerful dance floor cut as you’d expect from such a seasoned producer.On the flip side Lawler offers up ‘Can’t Stop’, which lays its focus on a heavily swung drum groove, chuggy bass sequences and wandering arpeggio licks to round things off on a raw, up-tempo tip.
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Label:leftroom records
Cat-No:leftcd006
Release-Date:10.11.2014
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
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Label:leftroom records
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CD LEFTCD006 UPC: 5060376934762
TRACKLISTING:
1. Intro 2. Wail Away Baby 3. Can't Keep Giving In 4. Founded In You 5. Friday Always Remembers 6. Darkness Inside 7. Refine To Deepness feat Tyler 8. The Other Day 9. Finding Oriya 10. Outro
Philadelphia-born producer Jay Haze has carved out quite the career for himself over the past decade, having headed up the successful Tuning Spork and Contexterrior imprints, as well as operating under his Fuckpony pseudonym which has seen him unveil material for the likes of Get Physical, Cocoon and BPitch. Here we see Haze pair up with ESB (Electric Sound Broadcast) aka Elan Benaroch, notably known for his work with Canada's Deepen Sound, to deliver this long player for the Leftroom label.
Across the ten-track long player 'Finding Oriya' we see Haze & Elan explore a variety or ethereal, mindbending and profound textures to create an intelligent, understated and charming collection. From the dropped-tempo nu-disco tinged feel of 'Darkness Inside', 'Wail Away Baby' and 'Founded In You', through to the entrancing feel of 'Refine To Deepness', 'Can't Keep Giving In' and 'Friday Always Remembers', the duo display their perspicacious and fundamental knowledge of electronic music production in its discerning and heartfelt form.
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TRACKLISTING:
1. Intro 2. Wail Away Baby 3. Can't Keep Giving In 4. Founded In You 5. Friday Always Remembers 6. Darkness Inside 7. Refine To Deepness feat Tyler 8. The Other Day 9. Finding Oriya 10. Outro
Philadelphia-born producer Jay Haze has carved out quite the career for himself over the past decade, having headed up the successful Tuning Spork and Contexterrior imprints, as well as operating under his Fuckpony pseudonym which has seen him unveil material for the likes of Get Physical, Cocoon and BPitch. Here we see Haze pair up with ESB (Electric Sound Broadcast) aka Elan Benaroch, notably known for his work with Canada's Deepen Sound, to deliver this long player for the Leftroom label.
Across the ten-track long player 'Finding Oriya' we see Haze & Elan explore a variety or ethereal, mindbending and profound textures to create an intelligent, understated and charming collection. From the dropped-tempo nu-disco tinged feel of 'Darkness Inside', 'Wail Away Baby' and 'Founded In You', through to the entrancing feel of 'Refine To Deepness', 'Can't Keep Giving In' and 'Friday Always Remembers', the duo display their perspicacious and fundamental knowledge of electronic music production in its discerning and heartfelt form.
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dj bone - Cultural Variance
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dj bone - Faze 1
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jay haze & esb - Finding Oriya
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jay haze & esb - Founded In You
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jay haze & esb - Friday Always Remembers
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jay haze & esb - Can't Keep Giving In
Fantastic four track album sampler from Jay Haze & ESB's forthcoming 'Finding Oriya' album released this November on Leftroom. Philadelphia-born producer Jay Haze has carved out quite the career for himself over the past decade, having headed up the successful Tuning Spork and Contexterrior imprints, as well as operating under his Fuckpony pseudonym which has seen him unveil material for the likes of Get Physical, Cocoon and BPitch. Here we see Haze pair up with ESB (Electric Sound Broadcast) aka Elan Benaroch, notably known for his work with Canada's Deepen Sound, to deliver a long player for the Leftroom label. Finding Oriya is the musical culmination of the journey towards fatherhood for Haze, here we see Haze & Elan explore a variety or ethereal, mind-bending and profound textures to create an intelligent, understated and charming collection. From the electronic beauty of 'Finding Oriya', the dropped-tempo nu-disco tinged feel of 'Founded In You', through to the entrancing feel of 'Friday Always Remembers', ands the mid-tempo magic of 'Can't Keep Giving In', this eclectic four track sampler is a great introduction to the eagerly anticipated album
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kerbstaller - Safety Instructions
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kerbstaller - Safety Instructions (Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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kerbstaller - Siren Song (Club Mix)
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kerbstaller - Siren Song (Thugfucker's Lio's Wide Shut Rework)
The Leftroom imprint marks a milestone 50 releases this October, offering up the 'Four Fingers' EP from Matt Tolfrey and jozif under their newly formed Kerb Staller guise. Kicking things off is the original mix of 'Safety Instructions', seeing the pair employ a classic amen break, a 303 bass hook and chuggy guitar licks as the driving force. While the latter stages see vocal murmurs build tension in the depths of the cut, as the envelope of the acid line is opened up to a squelchy, psychedelic feel in true acid house fashion. Ibadan's Jerome Sydenham steps up to rework 'Safety Instructions' next, providing a typically raw interpretation. Contrasting to the original cut Sydenham brings heavy distorted rhythms to the forefront here, as the nexpansive atmospherics and synth licks are subtly eased into the groove to create a slow-blooming reshape. Opening the flip side of the release is 'Siren Song', taking things in a more album based, musical direction with a stuttering bass hook, clavia synth licks and original vocal lines helping create a charming and brilliantly unique composition from the duo. Thugfucker steps up to follow with his 'Lio's Wide Shut Rework' of 'Siren Song', the Life & Death artists treat us to their signature melodic and entrancing style, fusing warm analogue pads and wandering arpeggios into a hypnotic workout.
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Cat-No:leftcd004
Release-Date:22.10.2012
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Word of Mouth' is the October released debut album from the tireless Leftroom Records boss and producer/DJ, Matt Tolfrey. Featuring a rich selection of talent, from the relatively new such as James Teej, Jem Cooke and Kevin Knapp, to legends like Marshall Jefferson and Ya Kid K, 'Word Of Mouth' is a return to the feel of classic house albums of old where collaborations with vocalists, engineers and mix engineers were worn as a badge of honour. Matt Tolfrey is a fixture of modern house music that can feel a definite sense of pride over his achievements. Once a young upstart who was championed by DJs as diverse as Craig Richards and Pete Tong, he's now a mentor to many via his various Leftroom imprints while still retaining the obsessive and energetic enthusiasm for music and it's machinations. A recording artist who has released on Cocoon, Rekids, Crosstown Rebels, Saved, Culprit and more, Tolfrey's touch in the studio is undoubted but with 'Word of Mouth' we're treated to a unique insight into his influences, working methods and what makes him tick.
Tracklist:
1. Encarta
2. Never Assume (feat. James Teej)
3. The Truth (feat Marshall Jefferson)
4. Downtown (feat Kevin Knapp)
5. Mission to Paradise (feat Jem Cooke)
6. Darkside of The Disco Ball
7. Turn You Out (feat Ya Kid K)
8. Distant Story (feat Jem Cooke & Kevin Knapp)
9. The Spooks (feat Kevin Knapp)
10. Not So Little (feat Kevin Knapp)
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Tracklist:
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2. Never Assume (feat. James Teej)
3. The Truth (feat Marshall Jefferson)
4. Downtown (feat Kevin Knapp)
5. Mission to Paradise (feat Jem Cooke)
6. Darkside of The Disco Ball
7. Turn You Out (feat Ya Kid K)
8. Distant Story (feat Jem Cooke & Kevin Knapp)
9. The Spooks (feat Kevin Knapp)
10. Not So Little (feat Kevin Knapp)
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B. The Love Truck
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.
The flip, a ten-minute new track, "The Love Truck" is a big contrast again. If "Pick Up" is giddy flight, "The Love Truck" is woozy floating. Its sharp, clicking percussion recalls 2000s minimal techno, but this time absolutely nothing is generic. The long, intense, on-and-off bass tones, the flickers of birdsong, the pure voices slipping in backwards as if from the future... it's all like the most blissful dream, and culminates in a coda so subtle yet so beautiful it's like ever time you've ever seen the sun rise and thought "I never want this to end", all the while understanding deep down that the fleeting nature of the pleasure is also what give it its power. But of course, being created with that consummate DJ's ear, it's also full of the thrill of wondering what Koze has in store next.
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A. Pick Up (12" Extended Disco Version)
B. The Love Truck
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.
The flip, a ten-minute new track, "The Love Truck" is a big contrast again. If "Pick Up" is giddy flight, "The Love Truck" is woozy floating. Its sharp, clicking percussion recalls 2000s minimal techno, but this time absolutely nothing is generic. The long, intense, on-and-off bass tones, the flickers of birdsong, the pure voices slipping in backwards as if from the future... it's all like the most blissful dream, and culminates in a coda so subtle yet so beautiful it's like ever time you've ever seen the sun rise and thought "I never want this to end", all the while understanding deep down that the fleeting nature of the pleasure is also what give it its power. But of course, being created with that consummate DJ's ear, it's also full of the thrill of wondering what Koze has in store next.
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Monolink - A. Return to Oz - Artbat Remix – 8:00
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Monolink - B1. Father Ocean - Ben Böhmer Remix – 7:56
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Monolink - B2. Sirens - Patrice Bäumel Remix – 7:25
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A Monlink - Return to Oz - Artbat Remix – 8:00
B1 Monolink - Father Ocean - Ben Böhmer Remix – 7:56
B2 Monolink - Sirens - Patrice Bäumel Remix – 7:25
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Berlin’s own Steffen Linck, a multi-instrumentalist known as Monolink, announces the 12” remixes release, due June 7th via Embassy One. ARTBAT + BEN BÖHMER + PATRICE BÄUMEL + MONOLINK – no more words needed.
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A Monlink - Return to Oz - Artbat Remix – 8:00
B1 Monolink - Father Ocean - Ben Böhmer Remix – 7:56
B2 Monolink - Sirens - Patrice Bäumel Remix – 7:25
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Berlin’s own Steffen Linck, a multi-instrumentalist known as Monolink, announces the 12” remixes release, due June 7th via Embassy One. ARTBAT + BEN BÖHMER + PATRICE BÄUMEL + MONOLINK – no more words needed.
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Oscar Mulero, Adriana Lopez, Zadig and - A1. Oscar Mulero - Figures of Light
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Oscar Mulero, Adriana Lopez, Zadig and - A2. Adriana Lopez - Espacio Infinito
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Oscar Mulero, Adriana Lopez, Zadig and - B1. Zadig - Crystal Boy
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Oscar Mulero, Adriana Lopez, Zadig and - B2. Ricardo Garduno - Trust in Dirt
12" Marbled Purple Color Vinyl, full colour jacket
Volume number 8 of 8 Vinyls, for the 16 Years of Illegal Alien Records
GENRE/S: Techno
TRACKLISTS:
A1. Oscar Mulero - Figures of Light
A2. Adriana Lopez - Espacio Infinito
B1. Zadig - Crystal Boy
B2. Ricardo Garduno - Trust in Dirt
4. SHORT INFO:
We are extremely happy and proud to present you Volume number 8 of our 16-year anniversary project which will
be released in a limited 12' Vinyl edition and Digital format and will be split into 8 Volumes which includes a total
of 44 exclusive tracks and 46 great artists, from the early days of Techno till now. We immensely thank to all the
artists involved in this project, for believe in Illegal Alien Records, for joining us in this celebration and contributing
with their music to make this release even more special, it's a true honor to count with all of you, thank you for
being part of our history.
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Volume number 8 of 8 Vinyls, for the 16 Years of Illegal Alien Records
GENRE/S: Techno
TRACKLISTS:
A1. Oscar Mulero - Figures of Light
A2. Adriana Lopez - Espacio Infinito
B1. Zadig - Crystal Boy
B2. Ricardo Garduno - Trust in Dirt
4. SHORT INFO:
We are extremely happy and proud to present you Volume number 8 of our 16-year anniversary project which will
be released in a limited 12' Vinyl edition and Digital format and will be split into 8 Volumes which includes a total
of 44 exclusive tracks and 46 great artists, from the early days of Techno till now. We immensely thank to all the
artists involved in this project, for believe in Illegal Alien Records, for joining us in this celebration and contributing
with their music to make this release even more special, it's a true honor to count with all of you, thank you for
being part of our history.
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Richie Hawtin - A1. Acid King (Full Tilt Mix)
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Richie Hawtin - A2. Acid King (Vox)
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Richie Hawtin - B1. Acid King (F.U.S.E. Bass Dub)
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Richie Hawtin - B2. Acid King (Bonus Beat)
2022 REPRESS - ORIGINAL ART
Richie Hawtin continues his reconnection to the dancefloors, following on from the 'Time Warps' EP from late last year. 'Acid King' goes from melodic introspection back to his intense and hypnotic acid style that first brought him to the stage in the early '90s.
Written, mixed, edited & produced by Richie Hawtin.
TRACKLIST:
A1. Acid King (Full Tilt Mix) [10:41]
A2. . Acid King (Vox) [01:57]
B1. Acid King (F.U.S.E. Bass Dub) [05:45]
B2. Acid King (Bonus Beat) [02:51]
"What started out as a studio experiment searching for the soft, warm distortions that were inherent in all my early 1990s F.U.S.E & Circuit Breaker ACID tracks, morphed into something else..."
Richie Hawtin - 'Acid King'
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Richie Hawtin continues his reconnection to the dancefloors, following on from the 'Time Warps' EP from late last year. 'Acid King' goes from melodic introspection back to his intense and hypnotic acid style that first brought him to the stage in the early '90s.
Written, mixed, edited & produced by Richie Hawtin.
TRACKLIST:
A1. Acid King (Full Tilt Mix) [10:41]
A2. . Acid King (Vox) [01:57]
B1. Acid King (F.U.S.E. Bass Dub) [05:45]
B2. Acid King (Bonus Beat) [02:51]
"What started out as a studio experiment searching for the soft, warm distortions that were inherent in all my early 1990s F.U.S.E & Circuit Breaker ACID tracks, morphed into something else..."
Richie Hawtin - 'Acid King'
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Specific Objects - Nightnoise
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Specific Objects - Nightnoise (Introversion Remix)
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Specific Objects - Virgo Vibes
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Specific Objects - Sweet Spot
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Specific Objects - Nightnoise (Introversion’s Trippy Edit) - Digital Only
Special remarks : handstamped whitelabel, downloadcodes
Genre: Techno
Tracklist 12":
A1 Specific Objects – Nightnoise
A2 Specific Objects – Nightnoise (Introversion Remix)
B1 Specific Objects – Virgo Vibes
B2 Specific Objects – Sweet Spot
Digital Only: Specific Objects – Nightnoise (Introversion’s Trippy Edit)
Short Info:
Handstamped whitelabel with 4 fast paced and forward driving techno killers from Specific Objects including an Introversion remix.
Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin
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Genre: Techno
Tracklist 12":
A1 Specific Objects – Nightnoise
A2 Specific Objects – Nightnoise (Introversion Remix)
B1 Specific Objects – Virgo Vibes
B2 Specific Objects – Sweet Spot
Digital Only: Specific Objects – Nightnoise (Introversion’s Trippy Edit)
Short Info:
Handstamped whitelabel with 4 fast paced and forward driving techno killers from Specific Objects including an Introversion remix.
Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin
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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
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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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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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bicep - just
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bicep - celeste
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bicep - back 2 u (tranz dub)
2022 Repress
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A1 Just B1 Celeste B2 Back 2 U (Tranz Dub)
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Hot on the heels of AUS' recent releases from Breach, Huxley and Bwana they ready their next offering from Irish duo and long term label affiliates Bicep. Aptly timed for the festival months, their 'Just' EP follows up a series of self-released titles which include collaborations with Ebony and Midland and is an impassioned bundle of broken beats, shimmering synth lines and rapturous piano chords. The title track kicks things off and suffuses a broken kick and snare combo with a poignant sequence and heart-rending synth strings. A vocal refrain drops in and out throughout a lucent breakdown before () lays a soft, filtered croon over a swelling piano motif. Tension is astutely balanced, never quite boiling over and keeping the listener pinned before () drives a tough, gravelly kick under gentle flecks of acid and rich sweeping pads.
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A1 Just B1 Celeste B2 Back 2 U (Tranz Dub)
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Hot on the heels of AUS' recent releases from Breach, Huxley and Bwana they ready their next offering from Irish duo and long term label affiliates Bicep. Aptly timed for the festival months, their 'Just' EP follows up a series of self-released titles which include collaborations with Ebony and Midland and is an impassioned bundle of broken beats, shimmering synth lines and rapturous piano chords. The title track kicks things off and suffuses a broken kick and snare combo with a poignant sequence and heart-rending synth strings. A vocal refrain drops in and out throughout a lucent breakdown before () lays a soft, filtered croon over a swelling piano motif. Tension is astutely balanced, never quite boiling over and keeping the listener pinned before () drives a tough, gravelly kick under gentle flecks of acid and rich sweeping pads.
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Boo Williams - Living Waters
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Boo Williams - End Of Days
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Boo Williams - My God
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Boo Williams - Fruits Of The Spirit DUB
BOO WILLIAMS returns to Chicago's NOBLE SQUARE with 4 deeply spiritual bangers. Includes a special remix of the highly sought after 90s classic FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT that should not be missed. Act quickly, this future classic EP captures why BOO is a Chitown legend and will sell out fast.
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Youandewan - A Cola Beach
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Youandewan - B Dolphin Splash Keyboards
2023 repress
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A Cola Beach
B Dolphin Splash Keyboards
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A Cola Beach
B Dolphin Splash Keyboards
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dj koze - XTC
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dj koze - Knee On Belly
2026 repress
Tracklist A. XTC - B. Knee On Belly
Shortinfo: DJ Koze's 2013 album opus Amygdala has continued to bewitch all who encounter it since its release. Tipped as his own personal Sgt. Pepper, the sublime long-player revealed a fully-realised and personal body of work, complete with a classic songwriting at its core, House in its heart, and veins coursing with psychedelic color. "La Duquesa" was the album's dreamy single standout, a journey into deep, tropical ecstasy.
"XTC" begins in the same spirit, and captures the all the blissful allusions of its name, but its initial gentility belies the deep intensity to come. Floating pads glow with celestial ambience as a kick drum is gradually coaxed into solid form, and the introduction of spoken text begins the second act. "Many people are experimenting with the drug Ecstasy," it says, "…is the drug like the lie and meditation the truth? Or am I missing something that could really help me?". "XTC" then transforms: sweetly imploring tones become demanding, gentle gradients between chords turn hard-edged, and sharp hi-hats cut through the haze. Complete with Koze's signature percussive quirks, it drives towards the track's final pay off: an undeniable, all-consuming, irresistible high.
"Knee On Belly" recalls Koze at his most tongue-in-cheek and overt; it is bright, bold and literally brassy, using cut-up horns of all shapes and sizes to patchwork together his own unique arrangement. With the highs and mid ranges accounted for, Koze adds in a swollen, thrumming bass line to mix to bring this floor-filler to life. "Knee on Belly" recalls a raw, filtered and funky approach to groove, with a nod to disco house and the art of artful sampling, as it orbits between its own neon highs and simmering lows.
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Tracklist A. XTC - B. Knee On Belly
Shortinfo: DJ Koze's 2013 album opus Amygdala has continued to bewitch all who encounter it since its release. Tipped as his own personal Sgt. Pepper, the sublime long-player revealed a fully-realised and personal body of work, complete with a classic songwriting at its core, House in its heart, and veins coursing with psychedelic color. "La Duquesa" was the album's dreamy single standout, a journey into deep, tropical ecstasy.
"XTC" begins in the same spirit, and captures the all the blissful allusions of its name, but its initial gentility belies the deep intensity to come. Floating pads glow with celestial ambience as a kick drum is gradually coaxed into solid form, and the introduction of spoken text begins the second act. "Many people are experimenting with the drug Ecstasy," it says, "…is the drug like the lie and meditation the truth? Or am I missing something that could really help me?". "XTC" then transforms: sweetly imploring tones become demanding, gentle gradients between chords turn hard-edged, and sharp hi-hats cut through the haze. Complete with Koze's signature percussive quirks, it drives towards the track's final pay off: an undeniable, all-consuming, irresistible high.
"Knee On Belly" recalls Koze at his most tongue-in-cheek and overt; it is bright, bold and literally brassy, using cut-up horns of all shapes and sizes to patchwork together his own unique arrangement. With the highs and mid ranges accounted for, Koze adds in a swollen, thrumming bass line to mix to bring this floor-filler to life. "Knee on Belly" recalls a raw, filtered and funky approach to groove, with a nod to disco house and the art of artful sampling, as it orbits between its own neon highs and simmering lows.
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What can be said about Joey Beltram’s ‘Energy Flash’ that hasn’t be said already! The track still gets rinsed, week in, week out, across radio stations, clubs and festivals, testimony to the sheer importance of this techno classic. Released originally in 1990 on the R&S Records label, ‘Beltram Vol. 1’ included the aforementioned ‘Energy Flash’, alongside three equally ground-breaking dance tracks that possibly get overshadowed by the big lead track. But tracks like ‘Subsonic Bass’ broke the mould and went on to influence a raft of rave and drum ‘n’ bass tunes, thanks in part to its use of the now legendary ‘hoover’ bass sound. The sinister acid of ‘Jazz 3033’ still sounds as fresh today as it did 33 years ago, and the menacingly titled ‘Psycho Bass’ reveals the EP’s most passive moment, as its solid breakbeat cuts through ethereal tones and chugging synths. ‘Beltram Volume 1’ has been remastered by Beau Thomas at Ten Eight Seven Mastering, and the release comes in an updated sleeve, faithfully recreating the 1990 packaging.
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Ben Sterling - Don't Truss ft. Caitlyn Scarlett
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Ben Sterling - Bring Me To The Surface
Ben Sterling joins Damian Lazarus’ renowned Crosstown Rebels imprint, partnering with Caitlyn Scarlett for ‘Don’t Truss’. Building on the release of arguably one of the tracks of 2022 with his remix of Tiga’s iconic ‘Mind Dimension 2’, UK hotshot and Planet X boss Ben Sterling has made 2023 another year of raising the levels, with his debut on Solomon’s Diynamic becoming an instant summer anthem in the midst of his busiest summer to date. Adding yet another huge label debut to the mix, he continues to showcase his range across house music as Damian Lazarus invites him to Crosstown Rebels for the first time, partnering with singer/songwriter Caitlyn Scarlett for ‘Don’t Truss’ on the revered imprint. A rolling and crisp production with Scarlett’s alluring and hooky vocals at its core, it’s easy to see why ‘Don’t Truss’ has become a stand-out track from Sterling’s own sets across the globe over the past 12 months. Fusing tightly programmed percussion, warped murmurs, and a slinking, snaking groove, it’s a track crafted for the dancefloor, moving crowds unison and leaving a lasting impact. On the flip, ‘Bring Me To The Surface’ is a groove-led and bubbling cut that keeps the energy levels with skittering drums, acid-dipped basslines, resonant synths and yet more vibrant vocals.
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