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DJ Krust - A
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DJ Krust - B
strictly limited-edition 12" vinyl in full colour sleeve
Hailing from the musical melting pot of Bristol, Krust earned respect through countless releases on V Recordings, his imprint Full Cycle Records, his collective with Roni Size, Reprazent and a series of cutting edge solo albums on Talkin Loud.
In 2020 Krust released his album 'The Edge Of Everything', followed by a remix project featuring the likes of Four Tet, Calibre and LCY.
Back for his 2nd outing as part of the Legends series this strictly vinyl-only release sees two in demand cuts from Krust finally see the light of day, 'The Master' and ' Resistance '.
The sixth part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
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Hailing from the musical melting pot of Bristol, Krust earned respect through countless releases on V Recordings, his imprint Full Cycle Records, his collective with Roni Size, Reprazent and a series of cutting edge solo albums on Talkin Loud.
In 2020 Krust released his album 'The Edge Of Everything', followed by a remix project featuring the likes of Four Tet, Calibre and LCY.
Back for his 2nd outing as part of the Legends series this strictly vinyl-only release sees two in demand cuts from Krust finally see the light of day, 'The Master' and ' Resistance '.
The sixth part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
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Dillinja - A1. Dillinja & Bert - Lionheart VIP
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Dillinja - B1 Dillinja - Love 4 You VIP
Strictly limited-edition 12" vinyl in full colour sleeve
* V Recordings is excited to bring you the latest addition to their 'Legends' series, featuring none other than the legendary Jungle and Drum & Bass producer, Dillinja. You know the drill by now, two tracks, much sought after made available for the very first time.
* Dillinja, aka Karl Francis, has been a staple in the Jungle and Drum & Bass scene since the early days. With his poinerring basslines, intricate rhythms, and futuristic sound design, he's earned a reputation as one of the most innovative producers in the genre. His music continues to be celebrated by fans and DJs alike and remains just as fresh as the day it was created.
* On the hunt through the vaults Bryan Gee, came across these two tracks, 'Lionheart VIP' from 1994 and 'Love 4 You VIP' from 1999/2000, and knew instantly they needed to be part of the collection getting the transf erred to digital and remastered for this release. The result? A taste of Dillinja's unmistakable production style, giving us a glimpse into his creative process during the early days of Jungle and Drum & Bass.
* V Recordings is celebrating 30 Years in the game this year and Dillinja has been a part of the family from the start, with tracks like 'Unexplored Terrain', 'Grimey', and '40Hz' amongst many others that are widely considered as timeless classics that have made a lasting impact on the genre.
* This vinyl release is a must-have for anyone who loves Jungle and Drum & Bass. The 'Legends' series is all about showcasing previously unreleased gems from the archives and taking fans on a journey through the history of the genre. So, don't miss out on this limited edition release and add a piece of Jungle and Drum & Bass history to your collection today!
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* V Recordings is excited to bring you the latest addition to their 'Legends' series, featuring none other than the legendary Jungle and Drum & Bass producer, Dillinja. You know the drill by now, two tracks, much sought after made available for the very first time.
* Dillinja, aka Karl Francis, has been a staple in the Jungle and Drum & Bass scene since the early days. With his poinerring basslines, intricate rhythms, and futuristic sound design, he's earned a reputation as one of the most innovative producers in the genre. His music continues to be celebrated by fans and DJs alike and remains just as fresh as the day it was created.
* On the hunt through the vaults Bryan Gee, came across these two tracks, 'Lionheart VIP' from 1994 and 'Love 4 You VIP' from 1999/2000, and knew instantly they needed to be part of the collection getting the transf erred to digital and remastered for this release. The result? A taste of Dillinja's unmistakable production style, giving us a glimpse into his creative process during the early days of Jungle and Drum & Bass.
* V Recordings is celebrating 30 Years in the game this year and Dillinja has been a part of the family from the start, with tracks like 'Unexplored Terrain', 'Grimey', and '40Hz' amongst many others that are widely considered as timeless classics that have made a lasting impact on the genre.
* This vinyl release is a must-have for anyone who loves Jungle and Drum & Bass. The 'Legends' series is all about showcasing previously unreleased gems from the archives and taking fans on a journey through the history of the genre. So, don't miss out on this limited edition release and add a piece of Jungle and Drum & Bass history to your collection today!
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Lemon D - A1. Lemon D - Cold Chillin'
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Lemon D - B1 Lemon D - Get Loaded
* Strictly limited-edition 12" vinyl in full colour sleeve
* Lemon D is an iconic name in the world of Jungle and Drum & Bass. He's been at the forefront of the scene since the 90s, producing pioneering tracks that blended breakbeats, hip-hop, and soul into a unique sound that was all his own. Releasing on some the most influential labels in the genre, including V, Metalheadz, Prototype Recordings, and of course his own imprint Valve.
* First releasing on V with the sonic depth charge that is 'I Can't Stop' in 1995, Lemon D has been part of the family since the start and with the release of this Legends 12", his second in the series, that partnership is still going strong! This new release features two previously unreleased tracks from the 90s, which have been carefully sourced and remastered from DAT by head honcho Bryan Gee for the ultimate listening experience. First up is 'Cold Chillin'' from circa 1996, and on the flip 'Get Loaded' from circa 1998/99
* The 'Legends' series is all about celebrating the classic sound that defined Jungle and D&B, and Lemon D is a key part of that. With his innovative productions and undeniable talent, Lemon D has helped shape the sound of a generation. These two tracks are a testament to Lemon D's incredible legacy in the Jungle and D&B world, and still sound as fresh
* We're celebrating 30 Years in the game this year and Lemon D has been a part of the family from the start, with tracks like 'Unexplored Terrain', 'Grimey', and '40Hz' amongst many others that are widely considered as timeless classics that have made a lasting impact on the genre.
* This vinyl release is a must-have for anyone who loves Jungle and Drum & Bass. The 'Legends' series is all about showcasing previously unreleased gems from the archives and taking fans on a journey through the history of the genre. So, don't miss out on this limited edition release and add a piece of Jungle and Drum & Bass history to your collection today!
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* Lemon D is an iconic name in the world of Jungle and Drum & Bass. He's been at the forefront of the scene since the 90s, producing pioneering tracks that blended breakbeats, hip-hop, and soul into a unique sound that was all his own. Releasing on some the most influential labels in the genre, including V, Metalheadz, Prototype Recordings, and of course his own imprint Valve.
* First releasing on V with the sonic depth charge that is 'I Can't Stop' in 1995, Lemon D has been part of the family since the start and with the release of this Legends 12", his second in the series, that partnership is still going strong! This new release features two previously unreleased tracks from the 90s, which have been carefully sourced and remastered from DAT by head honcho Bryan Gee for the ultimate listening experience. First up is 'Cold Chillin'' from circa 1996, and on the flip 'Get Loaded' from circa 1998/99
* The 'Legends' series is all about celebrating the classic sound that defined Jungle and D&B, and Lemon D is a key part of that. With his innovative productions and undeniable talent, Lemon D has helped shape the sound of a generation. These two tracks are a testament to Lemon D's incredible legacy in the Jungle and D&B world, and still sound as fresh
* We're celebrating 30 Years in the game this year and Lemon D has been a part of the family from the start, with tracks like 'Unexplored Terrain', 'Grimey', and '40Hz' amongst many others that are widely considered as timeless classics that have made a lasting impact on the genre.
* This vinyl release is a must-have for anyone who loves Jungle and Drum & Bass. The 'Legends' series is all about showcasing previously unreleased gems from the archives and taking fans on a journey through the history of the genre. So, don't miss out on this limited edition release and add a piece of Jungle and Drum & Bass history to your collection today!
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Roni Size - A1. Roni Size - Cold Front
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Roni Size - B1 Roni Size - Locked Down
* Strictly limited-edition 12" vinyl in full colour sleeve
* Mercury Prize winner Roni Size is one of the true pioneers of the Drum & Bass / Jungle scene, and one of only a handful of names to transcend the genre to become a real household name. The Roni Size & Reprazent debut studio album 'New Forms' went platinum a staggering five times, which shined a huge spotlight onto what was an underground scene healthily bubbling under the surface.
* "'Cold Front' was one of the many dubplates that Roni produced when he was on fire in the mid 90's. 'Locked Down' became an early 2000s Movement Anthem when we were in Bar Rumba, it was sought after by every Jump Up DJ at the time... everybody was trying to sign it." Bryan Gee
* Both cuts are a snapshot of Roni's signature sound, a must-have for any fans. The seventh part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
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* Mercury Prize winner Roni Size is one of the true pioneers of the Drum & Bass / Jungle scene, and one of only a handful of names to transcend the genre to become a real household name. The Roni Size & Reprazent debut studio album 'New Forms' went platinum a staggering five times, which shined a huge spotlight onto what was an underground scene healthily bubbling under the surface.
* "'Cold Front' was one of the many dubplates that Roni produced when he was on fire in the mid 90's. 'Locked Down' became an early 2000s Movement Anthem when we were in Bar Rumba, it was sought after by every Jump Up DJ at the time... everybody was trying to sign it." Bryan Gee
* Both cuts are a snapshot of Roni's signature sound, a must-have for any fans. The seventh part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Somewhere Else"
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Blame Game" (with 2Shy MC)
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Where Do We Go" (with MC Fats)
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Music's Got Soul" (with Cleveland Watkiss)
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Strange Days" (with Serum & Blak)
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "For Our Love" (with Makoto & Lorna King)
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "How Many Times" (with Riya)
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Wake Up" (with A Little Sound)
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Limitless Soul" (with Elipsa)
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Come To Life"
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Rockin Me"
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Paul T & Edward Oberon - "Best Life" (with TRAC)
Strictly limited-edition 2x12" vinyl in full colour sleeve. Includes card to download full album in WAV format.
'Strange Days' the debut album from one of the standout Drum & Bass acts of recent years, due for release on the legendary V Recordings on 3rd December 2021.
Features collaborations with Serum, Makoto, MC Fats, Lorna King, 2shy MC, Cleveland Watkiss, Blak, Riya, A Little Sound, Elipsa & T.R.A.C.
With support already secured from the likes of Shy FX, Bryan Gee, Fabio & Grooverider, Rene LaVice, Hybrid Minds, Serum, Randall and with a growing international fanbase at their back, Paul T & Edward Oberon's new album 'Strange Days' is set to be one of 2021's defining drum & bass releases.
Their recent run of singles, including two Beatport number ones and collaborations with vocal talents like Cleveland Watkiss, MC Fats, A Little Sound & Lorna Kings have given us a flavour of this monumental project. An eclectic array of influences from jazz to jump up have been filtered through the unique musical perspective of this duo to bring us something that we've never quite heard before.
Drum & bass has the capacity to deliver, on the one hand, soulfully emotive musicality and, on the other, sheer rave-inflaming filth. Paul T & Edward Oberon, however, have consistently performed the alchemical magic of bringing together both the music and the mayhem without compromising either.
But of course they have. Paul and Edward have years of experience creating music for some of the most prestigious labels in the scene and drawing from a myriad of influences. Individually, they have credits stretching back decades, and, as a combo, they've been dusting dances around the world since 2011.
Having won an army of new-gen fans with anthems like 'Stomp', 'Look for the Light' and the absolutely huge scene smashing Serum-collab 'Moon in Your Eyes', these veteran artists have wasted no time in stepping things up to even greater heights as they gear up to drop their album.
Balancing vibes and viciousness, 'Strange Days' lays out the definitive manifesto for Paul T & Edward Oberon's dirty soul sound. Operating as both a self-contained audio journey and a collection of rave-ready deejay weapons, this LP is a piece of work that demands your attention!
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'Strange Days' the debut album from one of the standout Drum & Bass acts of recent years, due for release on the legendary V Recordings on 3rd December 2021.
Features collaborations with Serum, Makoto, MC Fats, Lorna King, 2shy MC, Cleveland Watkiss, Blak, Riya, A Little Sound, Elipsa & T.R.A.C.
With support already secured from the likes of Shy FX, Bryan Gee, Fabio & Grooverider, Rene LaVice, Hybrid Minds, Serum, Randall and with a growing international fanbase at their back, Paul T & Edward Oberon's new album 'Strange Days' is set to be one of 2021's defining drum & bass releases.
Their recent run of singles, including two Beatport number ones and collaborations with vocal talents like Cleveland Watkiss, MC Fats, A Little Sound & Lorna Kings have given us a flavour of this monumental project. An eclectic array of influences from jazz to jump up have been filtered through the unique musical perspective of this duo to bring us something that we've never quite heard before.
Drum & bass has the capacity to deliver, on the one hand, soulfully emotive musicality and, on the other, sheer rave-inflaming filth. Paul T & Edward Oberon, however, have consistently performed the alchemical magic of bringing together both the music and the mayhem without compromising either.
But of course they have. Paul and Edward have years of experience creating music for some of the most prestigious labels in the scene and drawing from a myriad of influences. Individually, they have credits stretching back decades, and, as a combo, they've been dusting dances around the world since 2011.
Having won an army of new-gen fans with anthems like 'Stomp', 'Look for the Light' and the absolutely huge scene smashing Serum-collab 'Moon in Your Eyes', these veteran artists have wasted no time in stepping things up to even greater heights as they gear up to drop their album.
Balancing vibes and viciousness, 'Strange Days' lays out the definitive manifesto for Paul T & Edward Oberon's dirty soul sound. Operating as both a self-contained audio journey and a collection of rave-ready deejay weapons, this LP is a piece of work that demands your attention!
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Mozey, Shady Novelle, L-Side - Midnight Caller
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Mozey, Shady Novelle, L-Side - Make Believe
Limited edition Vinyl release presented in full colour sleeve.
Mozey boasts a catalogue of releases on the likes of Bingo Beats, Emcee Recordings, Souped Up, Serial Killaz and many more top shelf imprints. Shady Novelle features on both tracks having previously linked up with Mozey on his recent Hospital Records cameo.
Dynamite MC features on 'Midnight Called', an artist who has collaborated with a variety of world class artists including the likes of Tiesto, Andy C, DJ Zinc, DJ Marky, The Scratch Perverts and more.
'Make Beleive' is a collaberation with L-Side who's coming fresh off the release of his Canral Mind Remixed project featuring Break, Spirit, Dogger & Mindstate & Alibi.
A huge two track single that has great club and radio potential.
TRACKLISTING: A1. Mozey, Shady Novelle, L-Side - Make Believe| B1 Mozey, Shady Novelle, L-Side - Make Believe
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Mozey boasts a catalogue of releases on the likes of Bingo Beats, Emcee Recordings, Souped Up, Serial Killaz and many more top shelf imprints. Shady Novelle features on both tracks having previously linked up with Mozey on his recent Hospital Records cameo.
Dynamite MC features on 'Midnight Called', an artist who has collaborated with a variety of world class artists including the likes of Tiesto, Andy C, DJ Zinc, DJ Marky, The Scratch Perverts and more.
'Make Beleive' is a collaberation with L-Side who's coming fresh off the release of his Canral Mind Remixed project featuring Break, Spirit, Dogger & Mindstate & Alibi.
A huge two track single that has great club and radio potential.
TRACKLISTING: A1. Mozey, Shady Novelle, L-Side - Make Believe| B1 Mozey, Shady Novelle, L-Side - Make Believe
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Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Original Mix)
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Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Bladerunner Jungle Mix)
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Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Bladerunner Dub Mix)
Limited edition vinyl release presented in full colour sleeve.
Suv & Dr Meaker link up to create a 3 track project, complete with 2 additional mixes from Jungle D&B don Bladerunner.
As part of the V, Reprazent, Full Cycle, Dope Dragon and Playside Recordings camps Suv has always forged his own path within D&B. Experimentation has always been at the core of his musical journey and, over the years he has been behind some of the freshest and most forward-thinking music this genre has to offer.
Dr Meaker has built up an impressive CV, gaining nods from the likes of Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, DJ Target, Mistajam, support from UKF, Mixmag, DJ Mag, DNBA and more, as well as regular bookings at festivals such as Glastonbury and Boomtown.
TRACKLISTING: A1. Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Original Mix) | B1 Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Bladerunner Jungle Mix) | B2 Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Bladerunner Dub Mix)
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Suv & Dr Meaker link up to create a 3 track project, complete with 2 additional mixes from Jungle D&B don Bladerunner.
As part of the V, Reprazent, Full Cycle, Dope Dragon and Playside Recordings camps Suv has always forged his own path within D&B. Experimentation has always been at the core of his musical journey and, over the years he has been behind some of the freshest and most forward-thinking music this genre has to offer.
Dr Meaker has built up an impressive CV, gaining nods from the likes of Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, DJ Target, Mistajam, support from UKF, Mixmag, DJ Mag, DNBA and more, as well as regular bookings at festivals such as Glastonbury and Boomtown.
TRACKLISTING: A1. Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Original Mix) | B1 Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Bladerunner Jungle Mix) | B2 Suv & Dr Meaker - Fire (Bladerunner Dub Mix)
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DJ Die - Capers
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DJ Die - inside
Strictly limited-edition 12" vinyl in full colour sleeve
DJ Die is among those who laid the foundations for British dance music, who first grabbed the world's attention in the early 90s and who indelibly stamped the 'Bristol Sound' on the history of music forever.
Die went on to become one of Bristol's most cherished musical sons - and one of the jungle / drum & bass movement's biggest stars.From 1993 onward DJ Die gave V Recordings some of the labels most seminal releases, including the likes of 'Slide Away', 'Special Treat' and 'Autumn'. It would be criminal of us to not get him involved in the Legends series. This strictly vinyl-only release sees two cuts from '96 finally see the light of day, 'Capers' and 'Inside'.
The fifth part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
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DJ Die is among those who laid the foundations for British dance music, who first grabbed the world's attention in the early 90s and who indelibly stamped the 'Bristol Sound' on the history of music forever.
Die went on to become one of Bristol's most cherished musical sons - and one of the jungle / drum & bass movement's biggest stars.From 1993 onward DJ Die gave V Recordings some of the labels most seminal releases, including the likes of 'Slide Away', 'Special Treat' and 'Autumn'. It would be criminal of us to not get him involved in the Legends series. This strictly vinyl-only release sees two cuts from '96 finally see the light of day, 'Capers' and 'Inside'.
The fifth part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
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Command Strange - Command Strange, TRAC & Christina Tamayo - "Delivery"
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Command Strange - Command Strange Mystery
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Command Strange - Command Strange & MC Fava - "Never Let Go"
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Command Strange - Command Strange forever
Strictly limited-edition 12" vinyl in full colour sleeve
TRACKLISTING: A1. Command Strange, T.R.A.C. & Christina Tamayo - Delivery | A2. Command Strange - Mystery | B1. Command Strange & MC Fava - Never Let Go | B2. Command Strange - Forever
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TRACKLISTING: A1. Command Strange, T.R.A.C. & Christina Tamayo - Delivery | A2. Command Strange - Mystery | B1. Command Strange & MC Fava - Never Let Go | B2. Command Strange - Forever
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Strictly limited-edition 2x12" vinyl in full colour sleeve. Includes card to download full album in WAV format.
The debut Drum & Bass album from New York native T.R.A.C. pressed to vinyl for the very first time due to public demand!
Features productions from Lenzman, Calibre, Serum, L-Side, Command Strange, Bladerunner, Marc Mac, Random Movement and many more. Lyrical collaborations from MC Conrad, Dynamite MC, David Boomah, Adrienne Richards, Christina Tamayo amongst others.
Radio support for the album came from MistaJam, Friction, DJ Target, ReneLaVice and more, and with DJ support from across the whole scene.
Press support from Mixmag (DnB Album of the Month), DJ Mag (In The Studio feature), D&BArena, DMC World, In Reach, Data Transmission
When it comes to Hip Hop, New York is home to many great MC's and artists of all genres. Anyone who has ever visited the borough of Brooklyn will have seen its wide mix of cultures, ethnicities, and renowned musicians living within some of the most historic neighbourhoods in the world. Growing up within this melting pot has inspired the MC known as T.R.A.C. and as a result, he holds a deep burning ambition To Rule And Conquer the scene he is so immersed in.
Although his roots lie in NYC Hip Hop, T.R.A.C. is also a long-time lover of breakbeats at 174bpm, taking inspiration from Marc Mac, legend of 4 Hero and Reinforced fame, who would eventually produce his debut album on BBE Records. Building a loyal following over the past ten years, performing at Drum and Bass events all over North America, Canada and Europe, it was on one such occasion that he caught the attention of V Recordings head honcho Bryan Gee who instantly recognised his lyrical skills and the opportunity to unite that East Coast Hip Hop style with its distant cousin from across the pond, Drum and More
The debut Drum & Bass album from New York native T.R.A.C. pressed to vinyl for the very first time due to public demand!
Features productions from Lenzman, Calibre, Serum, L-Side, Command Strange, Bladerunner, Marc Mac, Random Movement and many more. Lyrical collaborations from MC Conrad, Dynamite MC, David Boomah, Adrienne Richards, Christina Tamayo amongst others.
Radio support for the album came from MistaJam, Friction, DJ Target, ReneLaVice and more, and with DJ support from across the whole scene.
Press support from Mixmag (DnB Album of the Month), DJ Mag (In The Studio feature), D&BArena, DMC World, In Reach, Data Transmission
When it comes to Hip Hop, New York is home to many great MC's and artists of all genres. Anyone who has ever visited the borough of Brooklyn will have seen its wide mix of cultures, ethnicities, and renowned musicians living within some of the most historic neighbourhoods in the world. Growing up within this melting pot has inspired the MC known as T.R.A.C. and as a result, he holds a deep burning ambition To Rule And Conquer the scene he is so immersed in.
Although his roots lie in NYC Hip Hop, T.R.A.C. is also a long-time lover of breakbeats at 174bpm, taking inspiration from Marc Mac, legend of 4 Hero and Reinforced fame, who would eventually produce his debut album on BBE Records. Building a loyal following over the past ten years, performing at Drum and Bass events all over North America, Canada and Europe, it was on one such occasion that he caught the attention of V Recordings head honcho Bryan Gee who instantly recognised his lyrical skills and the opportunity to unite that East Coast Hip Hop style with its distant cousin from across the pond, Drum and More
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In 2018 Brazilian producer L-Side released his highly anticipated album 'Carnal Mind'. Taking his influence from Hip Hop artists, L-Side made his mark with his meticulous mix of upfront and aggressive sounds merged with funk and soul styles, forging a flawlessly fresh take on drum and bass.
Three years on since the release of the album L-Side has continued to grow and has captured the attention of the whole scene! Recents releases 'Zaga Dan' & 'Steppa Dub' gained huge support from a wide selection of D&B DJs as well as radio support from Annie Mac, DJ Target, Giles Peterson, Rene LaVice and many more. With remixes of his own for Hospital Records, Spearhead and more out now or en route, L-Side decided to take a look back at this project and has linked up with some of his favourite producers from to deliver a huge 4 track EP 'Carnal Mind Remxied'.
All four remixes have been receiving great support both before and during lockdown with Break, Dogger & Mindstate and label mates Alibi all putting their signature spin on some of the highlights from the album. The line up of remixers is made even more special by the inclusion of D&B legend Spirit's take on Spellbound - a project completely shortly before he sadly passed away in 2018.
With new music from L-Side waiting in the wings for release later this year, now seemed like the perfect time to finally unleash this remix project to the world, as well as shine a light back on his debut album for those who are new to the L-Side sound!
TRACKLISTING: A1. L-Side & MC Fats - High Times (Break Remix) |A2. L-Side & DRS - No Sound (Dogger & Mindstate Remix) | B1. L-Side - Spellbound (Spirit Remix) | B2. L-Side & Inja - Nightprowler (Alibi Remix)
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Three years on since the release of the album L-Side has continued to grow and has captured the attention of the whole scene! Recents releases 'Zaga Dan' & 'Steppa Dub' gained huge support from a wide selection of D&B DJs as well as radio support from Annie Mac, DJ Target, Giles Peterson, Rene LaVice and many more. With remixes of his own for Hospital Records, Spearhead and more out now or en route, L-Side decided to take a look back at this project and has linked up with some of his favourite producers from to deliver a huge 4 track EP 'Carnal Mind Remxied'.
All four remixes have been receiving great support both before and during lockdown with Break, Dogger & Mindstate and label mates Alibi all putting their signature spin on some of the highlights from the album. The line up of remixers is made even more special by the inclusion of D&B legend Spirit's take on Spellbound - a project completely shortly before he sadly passed away in 2018.
With new music from L-Side waiting in the wings for release later this year, now seemed like the perfect time to finally unleash this remix project to the world, as well as shine a light back on his debut album for those who are new to the L-Side sound!
TRACKLISTING: A1. L-Side & MC Fats - High Times (Break Remix) |A2. L-Side & DRS - No Sound (Dogger & Mindstate Remix) | B1. L-Side - Spellbound (Spirit Remix) | B2. L-Side & Inja - Nightprowler (Alibi Remix)
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Roni Size - Operation X
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Roni Size - synction
Strictly limited-edition 12" vinyl in full colour sleeve - with no digital until much later in the year.
Roni Size is a name synonymous with both V Recordings and Drum & Bass. A real pioneer of the scene, and one of only a handful of names to transcend the genre to become a real household name. Both huge underground and mainstream success followed, along with the Mercury Music Prize as part of Reprazaent, and a discography of original productions and remixes that still stand the test of time and find themselves in constant rotation in clubland and on radio. With so many seminal moment peppered over the V's history this Legends series just wouldn't be completely without some of Roni's many unreleased gems making an appearance.
'Operation X' finds Roni in a musical mode, with lush horn stabs and rolling drums. Produced circa 20001 this one is a personal favourite of Bryan Gee's who's championed it continuously over the years, and so will be familiar track for many, especially those regulars to the V podcast!
The moment 'Synction' kicks in you know you've entered the world of Roni Size. More of a rarity into today's digital world, Roni and all his bellow Bristolians who made up Reprazent and the Full Cycle family had an inimitable sound they made their own, which still resonates around the world to this day. A hypnotic intro breaks into an irresistible dancefloor workout which will make you wonder how this track was ever overlooked!
The fourth part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
TRACKLISTING: A1. Roni Size - Operation X | B1 Roni Size - Synction
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Roni Size is a name synonymous with both V Recordings and Drum & Bass. A real pioneer of the scene, and one of only a handful of names to transcend the genre to become a real household name. Both huge underground and mainstream success followed, along with the Mercury Music Prize as part of Reprazaent, and a discography of original productions and remixes that still stand the test of time and find themselves in constant rotation in clubland and on radio. With so many seminal moment peppered over the V's history this Legends series just wouldn't be completely without some of Roni's many unreleased gems making an appearance.
'Operation X' finds Roni in a musical mode, with lush horn stabs and rolling drums. Produced circa 20001 this one is a personal favourite of Bryan Gee's who's championed it continuously over the years, and so will be familiar track for many, especially those regulars to the V podcast!
The moment 'Synction' kicks in you know you've entered the world of Roni Size. More of a rarity into today's digital world, Roni and all his bellow Bristolians who made up Reprazent and the Full Cycle family had an inimitable sound they made their own, which still resonates around the world to this day. A hypnotic intro breaks into an irresistible dancefloor workout which will make you wonder how this track was ever overlooked!
The fourth part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
TRACKLISTING: A1. Roni Size - Operation X | B1 Roni Size - Synction
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Lemon D - Wu Tang
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Lemon D - Wu Tang (The Lost dub mix)
Strictly limited-edition 12" vinyl in full colour sleeve, with only 200 copies going into distribution.
Lemon D steps up to deliver two unreleased cuts from the archives for the second instalment of the 'Legends' series on V. This series aims to source some of the finest unreleased gems from some of D&B's most well-known and established artist that never saw the light of day, and press them up for the world to hear.
'Wu Tang' has been doing the rounds on various message boards and D&B group chats for years, possibly cut from an old Kiss FM show from the mid-90s. It recently had new light shone on it by the D&B producer Serum who called it out as one of his favourite unreleased tracks from this era. Sounding as fresh as the day it was made 'Wu Tang' is a classic, rolling, dancefloor steppa, simple but deadly, and complete with some iconic Wu Tang samples!
On the flip 'The Lost Dub Mix' brings a real tearout vibe to proceedings, with a deep warm bassline, on top of some tearing Lemon D drums. This one twists and turns and is an essential pieces of Lemon D history!
As part of the legendary Valve Soundsystem alongside Dillinja, Lemon D forged his own path in Jungle D&B, and is responsible for a plethora of iconic tracks from the 90s and 2000s. On V alone the seminal 'I Can't Stop' secured his place in D&B folk law, but as well as that there are countless genre defining, and bending cuts that mean the status of 'Legend' is richly deserved!
The second part in this vinyl series, with more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
TRACKLISTING: A1. Lemon D - Wu Tang | B1 Lemon D - Wu Tang (The Lost Dub Mix)
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Lemon D steps up to deliver two unreleased cuts from the archives for the second instalment of the 'Legends' series on V. This series aims to source some of the finest unreleased gems from some of D&B's most well-known and established artist that never saw the light of day, and press them up for the world to hear.
'Wu Tang' has been doing the rounds on various message boards and D&B group chats for years, possibly cut from an old Kiss FM show from the mid-90s. It recently had new light shone on it by the D&B producer Serum who called it out as one of his favourite unreleased tracks from this era. Sounding as fresh as the day it was made 'Wu Tang' is a classic, rolling, dancefloor steppa, simple but deadly, and complete with some iconic Wu Tang samples!
On the flip 'The Lost Dub Mix' brings a real tearout vibe to proceedings, with a deep warm bassline, on top of some tearing Lemon D drums. This one twists and turns and is an essential pieces of Lemon D history!
As part of the legendary Valve Soundsystem alongside Dillinja, Lemon D forged his own path in Jungle D&B, and is responsible for a plethora of iconic tracks from the 90s and 2000s. On V alone the seminal 'I Can't Stop' secured his place in D&B folk law, but as well as that there are countless genre defining, and bending cuts that mean the status of 'Legend' is richly deserved!
The second part in this vinyl series, with more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
TRACKLISTING: A1. Lemon D - Wu Tang | B1 Lemon D - Wu Tang (The Lost Dub Mix)
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As we celebrate the 25th year of V Recordings, it couldn't be a better time for another release from DJ Patife & Vangeliez. One of the OG's of Brazilian D&B Patife teams up with fellow countryman Vangeliez (formerly one half of Human Factor) once again. Fresh from their last single, as well as features on last year's very well received 'Viva Brazil' compilation released in conjunction with SUNANDBASS, this duo has definitely found their own lane!
On 'Living Together' they link up with two of the most recognizable voices in the D&B, MC Fats and Stamina MC to create an uplifting summer anthem, that spreads the positivity of music across the globe. These two vocalists need little introduction, but in case you don't know, they are behind some of the most seminal moments in our genre's history, classics like Calibre's 'Drop It Down' , DJ Hype's 'Peace, Love & Unity, DJ Marky & XRS's 'LK', D Kay's 'Barcelona' and so the list could go on... Basically with the coming together of these four names you're in safe hands! 'On The Floor' continues to push a euphoric feeling, but adapts a sub low bass that could tear through any system!
Teaming up with Manchester's finest for vocals on 'Ain't That Bad', the tracks follow in the vein of their previous collaboration on Soul-R, and DRS delivers a stellar vocal performance that brings the track to life, and is again full of good vibes, definitely something you can never have enough of! 'Unexpected' is dripping with original liquid vibes - think Carlito & Addiction, Calibre, D Bridge Big Bud, Solid State - with a 21st-century twist - one for the those who like it deep.
Drum & Bass as a genre now has so many different sounds and styles, but one sound that has ridden the waves of fashions and emerged as timeless is on display here as the duo deliver 100% organic, funk-filled Drum & Bass music for the soul.
Tracklist: A1. Living Together feat. MC Fats & Stamina MC | A2. On The Floor | B1. Ain't That Bad feat. DRS | B2. Unexpected
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On 'Living Together' they link up with two of the most recognizable voices in the D&B, MC Fats and Stamina MC to create an uplifting summer anthem, that spreads the positivity of music across the globe. These two vocalists need little introduction, but in case you don't know, they are behind some of the most seminal moments in our genre's history, classics like Calibre's 'Drop It Down' , DJ Hype's 'Peace, Love & Unity, DJ Marky & XRS's 'LK', D Kay's 'Barcelona' and so the list could go on... Basically with the coming together of these four names you're in safe hands! 'On The Floor' continues to push a euphoric feeling, but adapts a sub low bass that could tear through any system!
Teaming up with Manchester's finest for vocals on 'Ain't That Bad', the tracks follow in the vein of their previous collaboration on Soul-R, and DRS delivers a stellar vocal performance that brings the track to life, and is again full of good vibes, definitely something you can never have enough of! 'Unexpected' is dripping with original liquid vibes - think Carlito & Addiction, Calibre, D Bridge Big Bud, Solid State - with a 21st-century twist - one for the those who like it deep.
Drum & Bass as a genre now has so many different sounds and styles, but one sound that has ridden the waves of fashions and emerged as timeless is on display here as the duo deliver 100% organic, funk-filled Drum & Bass music for the soul.
Tracklist: A1. Living Together feat. MC Fats & Stamina MC | A2. On The Floor | B1. Ain't That Bad feat. DRS | B2. Unexpected
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* The seminal Planet V returns with a brand new compilation boasting no less than 50 intergalactic Drum & Bass flavours!
* Continuing the genre's natural evolution this album takes the listener on a journey through many different styles of D&B, from the rolling liquid sounds, through to tough techy basslines, via some straight up dancefloor smashers, Planet V as always represents the full circumference.
* Brand new exclusives alongside some of the biggest tracks of recent times from across the V family taking in cuts from V Recordings, Liquid V, Philly Blunt and Chronic.
* Cutting edge music from V's exclusive roster in the form of L-Side, Command Strange, Paul T & Edward Oberon and Alibi sit along scene legends like Break, Optiv & BTK, Roni Size, Bailey and more.
* Expertly mixed together brand new signing to the label, Brazilian production duo Alibi. Whilst a new name for many, Alibi consists of producers Level 2 and DJ Chap, who as solo artists have been regular features on V for the past couple of years. As a duo they have just released their debut single, which was well received across the scene with spins from DJ Marky, Bryan Gee, London Elektricity, which features on this album, and have a lot in store of 2016 and beyond!
* This album takes the listener on a journey through many different styles of D&B, from the rolling liquid sounds, through to tough techy basslines, via some straight up dancefloor smashers, Planet V as always representing the full circumference.
* Essential listening for every D&B fan - a compilation which values the genre's roots, whilst pushes musical boundaries in all directions.
* ONLINE: Reviews, features and mentions confirmed on Mixmag, DJ Mag, D&B Dojo, Drum & Bass Arena, NinjaNinja, Insomniac USA, Data Transmission, Faze Mag Germany, D&BHQ and further features and mixes to be confirmed.
* LABEL MARKETING: Features on V Recordings website. Exclusive video content through Planet V YouTube, Dedicated newsletter to 65,000 V Recordings subscribers. 100,000+ Facebook reach through label controlled Facebook and Twitter.
* CD TRACKLIST:
CD ONE
01. L-Side - So High VIP feat. MC Fava || 02. Command Strange & Artificial Intelligence - Dismiss feat. Jamakabi || 03. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Infamous || 04. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Tempt || 05. L-Side - Dreadlocks || 06. Command Strange - Black & White feat. T.R.A.C || 07. L-Side - Riddim Dancer feat. Ragga Twins || 08. DJ Chap - Let Me Love You (Random Movement Remix) || 09. Unreal - Just One Night feat. Jeremy Carr || 10. Random Movement - Ahead Of It All feat. Jaybee & Adrienne Richards || 11. Rowpieces - V like Vivacious || 12. Murdock - Tribes || 13. Need For Mirrors - Reset feat. Edward Oberon || 14. Bailey - Sugar || 15. Alibi - Aftermath || 16. Command Strange - Desire feat. MC Fats || 17. Savage Rehab - Neck Funk feat. Saxxon || 18. Saxxon - The Only One VIP || 19. David Boomah - Where Do We Go From Here (One Love) (Calibre Remix) || 20. Peshay - Funkster || 21. Paul SG & Carter - Jazz Cigarette || 22. Roni Size - It's A Jazz Thing (Juiceman Remix) || 23. Jaybee & Andy Sim - Forgotten Funk || 24. Command Strange - Visions
CD TWO
01. Dr Meaker - Right Back feat. Sian Evans (Break Remix) || 02. L-Side & Andrezz - Turbulence VIP || 03. Critycal Dub - Welcome To The Jungle || 04. MC Fats, Serum & Bladerunner - Inner Soul || 05. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Into The Night || 06. BTK - Try feat. Sam Wills || 07. DJ Chap - Emperor || 08. Serum - Dark Clouds || 09. Optiv & BTK - At All Costs || 10. Paul T & Edward Oberon - I Still Love You || 11. Think Tonk - All Dem Sound || 12. Digital, Spirit & Response - Garrison Law || 13. Serum - Wiretap || 14. Kabuki - Just Hold On VIP feat. Jenna G || 15. Alibi - Oxygen || 16. DJ Chap - Like A Fyah VIP || 17. Does Not Compute - Stalker || 18. Need For Mirrors - Bredren || 19. Alibi - Overaged || 20. Level 2 - All I Would To Say feat. Hannah Eve || 21. Simplification & Translate - I Need You Now || 22. Submorphics - Higher Ground feat. T.R.A.C || 23. Submorphics - Burning Love (Lenzman Remix) || 24. Mr Joseph - Soul Girl || 25. Level 2 - Born To Run Feat. Hannah Eve || 26. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Rain
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* Continuing the genre's natural evolution this album takes the listener on a journey through many different styles of D&B, from the rolling liquid sounds, through to tough techy basslines, via some straight up dancefloor smashers, Planet V as always represents the full circumference.
* Brand new exclusives alongside some of the biggest tracks of recent times from across the V family taking in cuts from V Recordings, Liquid V, Philly Blunt and Chronic.
* Cutting edge music from V's exclusive roster in the form of L-Side, Command Strange, Paul T & Edward Oberon and Alibi sit along scene legends like Break, Optiv & BTK, Roni Size, Bailey and more.
* Expertly mixed together brand new signing to the label, Brazilian production duo Alibi. Whilst a new name for many, Alibi consists of producers Level 2 and DJ Chap, who as solo artists have been regular features on V for the past couple of years. As a duo they have just released their debut single, which was well received across the scene with spins from DJ Marky, Bryan Gee, London Elektricity, which features on this album, and have a lot in store of 2016 and beyond!
* This album takes the listener on a journey through many different styles of D&B, from the rolling liquid sounds, through to tough techy basslines, via some straight up dancefloor smashers, Planet V as always representing the full circumference.
* Essential listening for every D&B fan - a compilation which values the genre's roots, whilst pushes musical boundaries in all directions.
* ONLINE: Reviews, features and mentions confirmed on Mixmag, DJ Mag, D&B Dojo, Drum & Bass Arena, NinjaNinja, Insomniac USA, Data Transmission, Faze Mag Germany, D&BHQ and further features and mixes to be confirmed.
* LABEL MARKETING: Features on V Recordings website. Exclusive video content through Planet V YouTube, Dedicated newsletter to 65,000 V Recordings subscribers. 100,000+ Facebook reach through label controlled Facebook and Twitter.
* CD TRACKLIST:
CD ONE
01. L-Side - So High VIP feat. MC Fava || 02. Command Strange & Artificial Intelligence - Dismiss feat. Jamakabi || 03. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Infamous || 04. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Tempt || 05. L-Side - Dreadlocks || 06. Command Strange - Black & White feat. T.R.A.C || 07. L-Side - Riddim Dancer feat. Ragga Twins || 08. DJ Chap - Let Me Love You (Random Movement Remix) || 09. Unreal - Just One Night feat. Jeremy Carr || 10. Random Movement - Ahead Of It All feat. Jaybee & Adrienne Richards || 11. Rowpieces - V like Vivacious || 12. Murdock - Tribes || 13. Need For Mirrors - Reset feat. Edward Oberon || 14. Bailey - Sugar || 15. Alibi - Aftermath || 16. Command Strange - Desire feat. MC Fats || 17. Savage Rehab - Neck Funk feat. Saxxon || 18. Saxxon - The Only One VIP || 19. David Boomah - Where Do We Go From Here (One Love) (Calibre Remix) || 20. Peshay - Funkster || 21. Paul SG & Carter - Jazz Cigarette || 22. Roni Size - It's A Jazz Thing (Juiceman Remix) || 23. Jaybee & Andy Sim - Forgotten Funk || 24. Command Strange - Visions
CD TWO
01. Dr Meaker - Right Back feat. Sian Evans (Break Remix) || 02. L-Side & Andrezz - Turbulence VIP || 03. Critycal Dub - Welcome To The Jungle || 04. MC Fats, Serum & Bladerunner - Inner Soul || 05. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Into The Night || 06. BTK - Try feat. Sam Wills || 07. DJ Chap - Emperor || 08. Serum - Dark Clouds || 09. Optiv & BTK - At All Costs || 10. Paul T & Edward Oberon - I Still Love You || 11. Think Tonk - All Dem Sound || 12. Digital, Spirit & Response - Garrison Law || 13. Serum - Wiretap || 14. Kabuki - Just Hold On VIP feat. Jenna G || 15. Alibi - Oxygen || 16. DJ Chap - Like A Fyah VIP || 17. Does Not Compute - Stalker || 18. Need For Mirrors - Bredren || 19. Alibi - Overaged || 20. Level 2 - All I Would To Say feat. Hannah Eve || 21. Simplification & Translate - I Need You Now || 22. Submorphics - Higher Ground feat. T.R.A.C || 23. Submorphics - Burning Love (Lenzman Remix) || 24. Mr Joseph - Soul Girl || 25. Level 2 - Born To Run Feat. Hannah Eve || 26. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Rain
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Great House Record with some of Berlins best Producers DJ Jauche & Oliver Dollar. And dont forget the great cover version of an instant classic!
Must Have for House headz!
Including remixes by Oliver Dollar & Dj Jauche and the "Smooth Operator" Cover by Machomovers.
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A2 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Original Mix )
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This Remix Ep was original released in 2018.
Great House Record with some of Berlins best Producers DJ Jauche & Oliver Dollar. And dont forget the great cover version of an instant classic!
Must Have for House headz!
Including remixes by Oliver Dollar & Dj Jauche and the "Smooth Operator" Cover by Machomovers.
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Oliver Dollar Remix )
A2 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Original Mix )
B1 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Dj Jauche Klappfix Mix )
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Finally, the long awaited third part of the EXTRAWELT trilogy on Cocoon Recordings is on the way, and with this advance 12" release of "Fear Of An Extra Planet (Blackout)" and "Hail The Whale" we are given an incredibly strong first impression of EXTRAWELT's third Album. ??"Fear Of An Extra Planet (Blackout)" in particular, has the potential to become a monumental club hit. The title track from the new EXTRAWELT album is, strictly speaking, more than just a maxi-version, it's almost a separate EXTRAWELT remix of the original, fully optimized for the clubs. Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe have let loose a real bass and drum monster on us. From the very first second, the doubled-up kick bursts from the bassbins to signal the journey into this new EXTRAWELT adventure is underway. The acid-heavy bassline completes the pressure-packed arrangement until the track suddenly stops dead. Sometimes it's just so simple and effective to completely hit the brakes before re-energizing and building up to full speed again. The 12" version of "Fear Of An Extra Planet (Blackout) "is a powerful techno bomb and for us - one of the highlights of the year!? ?The exclusive, non-album cut "Hail the Whale", starts off a little more subdued. However, the cool old-skool cowbell intro with light Chicago house touches soon develops an energy through a driving electro bassline that shakes us from the initial calm. Although "Hail the Whale" doesn't appear on the album, it perfectly represents the science fiction sound aesthetics on EXTRAWELT's new LP. Sci-fi FX, distorted vocals and dramatic synth lines envelop us in an extremely intense soundtrack atmosphere. From warp speed space travel to misty wastelands on strange planets and breathtaking pursuit scenes, "Hail the Whale" conjures up all manner of images as it hammers from the speakers. To be honest, the notion of "grand cinema" has already been used too often but in this case it just fits! We are primed and we are ready for the new EXTRAWELT!
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Finally, the long awaited third part of the EXTRAWELT trilogy on Cocoon Recordings is on the way, and with this advance 12" release of "Fear Of An Extra Planet (Blackout)" and "Hail The Whale" we are given an incredibly strong first impression of EXTRAWELT's third Album. ??"Fear Of An Extra Planet (Blackout)" in particular, has the potential to become a monumental club hit. The title track from the new EXTRAWELT album is, strictly speaking, more than just a maxi-version, it's almost a separate EXTRAWELT remix of the original, fully optimized for the clubs. Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe have let loose a real bass and drum monster on us. From the very first second, the doubled-up kick bursts from the bassbins to signal the journey into this new EXTRAWELT adventure is underway. The acid-heavy bassline completes the pressure-packed arrangement until the track suddenly stops dead. Sometimes it's just so simple and effective to completely hit the brakes before re-energizing and building up to full speed again. The 12" version of "Fear Of An Extra Planet (Blackout) "is a powerful techno bomb and for us - one of the highlights of the year!? ?The exclusive, non-album cut "Hail the Whale", starts off a little more subdued. However, the cool old-skool cowbell intro with light Chicago house touches soon develops an energy through a driving electro bassline that shakes us from the initial calm. Although "Hail the Whale" doesn't appear on the album, it perfectly represents the science fiction sound aesthetics on EXTRAWELT's new LP. Sci-fi FX, distorted vocals and dramatic synth lines envelop us in an extremely intense soundtrack atmosphere. From warp speed space travel to misty wastelands on strange planets and breathtaking pursuit scenes, "Hail the Whale" conjures up all manner of images as it hammers from the speakers. To be honest, the notion of "grand cinema" has already been used too often but in this case it just fits! We are primed and we are ready for the new EXTRAWELT!
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2. Extrawelt - Wippsteert (DE-Q20-08-00162)
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4. Extrawelt - Must Attack (DE-Q20-08-00164)
5. Extrawelt - Wolkenbruch (DE-Q20-08-00166)
6. Extrawelt - Added Planet (DE-Q20-08-00167)
7. Extrawelt - Daten Raten (DE-Q20-08-00169)
8. Extrawelt - Lost In Willaura (DE-Q20-08-00170)
9. Extrawelt - Kurt Curtain (Skit) (DE-Q20-08-00168)
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11. Extrawelt - Messy Machinery (Rough Mix) (DE-Q20-00-01376)
12. Extrawelt - Homing (DE-Q20-08-00171)
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Including all the tracks from the original release. But adding "Bright Side Of My Room" to the list as a counterpart of "Dark Side Of My Room" makes this release even more attractive. And to top it all off, as another treat, there's the "Messy Machinery" Rough Mix instead of the Original Mix.
It's all about hooking up our music to the emotional world of electronic music at the beginning of the Nineties, however, without falling for nostalgic references. We don't want to do cowardly Zeitgeist Techno, we want to have the heart to dare big sounds and more melodies. Sunrise scenarios, energy, revolution, and kaput-ness, all these are parts of the Extrawelt." (Extrawelt, 2008)
However, don't panic even if the aesthetics of the debut album of the two Hamburg-born artists Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe is affected by the attentive observation of electronic dance music over the last fifteen years, the "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" is above all this: Premium Techno 2008! The Hamburg-based producer team has been unmistakably imprinting the last three years' club sound with widely noticed releases on Border Community ("Sooper Track"), Traum Schallplatten ("Doch Doch") and Cocoon Recordings ("Titelheld") as well as with remixes for Gregor Tresher, Minilogue or Alexander Kowalski - last but not least due to an excellent live presence, that resulted in the second rank in the Groove Live Act Charts, even still without the accompanying long-player.
The work on "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" started more than two years ago for Schaffhausen and Raabe. "The initial idea was to present an album covering all styles of electronic music between Ambient, Breakbeats, and Techno. When we had 25 tracks for the album ready, we had to realize that this approach did not work for us. Insofar, we finally decided to use the 4/4 bass drum in all tracks except in the little intermezzo "Kurt Curtain". We have tested all tracks live over the last three months and constantly re-interpreted them. So, the 'danceability' is clearly in our focus, but the sound spectrum and the dramaturgy of the titles should not be solely functioning in the club. Our intention was definitely not to deliver an album full of superficial peak time hits."
Those twelve tracks on "Schöne Neue Extrawelt", all unreleased, are therefore primarily representing a pleasurable 'in-between', the organic development of hypnotically compressed dance music that is more than "just" Minimal Techno, reduced Trance or electronic listening sounds of the Warp era - even all those elements have left their marks. From the richly decorated musical-clock-intro "One Tree Hill" via the stereo singing bowl of "Trümmerfeld" to the Asian-sounding creaking of "Daten Raten", Extrawelt celebrate a vision of futuristic melancholy with organic detail richness, which is permanently in motion but is nevertheless seeming to be well-balanced. However, in the Extrawelt universe, one gets along quite well with antagonisms. "We have always been polarizing, not only in the Techno scene but also in the Trance scene. Because in the end, "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" - freely adapted from Aldous Huxley - is now not only a big neon-colored future but is likewise positioned in the often-disillusioning grey of the here and now."
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3. Extrawelt - Trümmerfeld (DE-Q20-08-00165)
4. Extrawelt - Must Attack (DE-Q20-08-00164)
5. Extrawelt - Wolkenbruch (DE-Q20-08-00166)
6. Extrawelt - Added Planet (DE-Q20-08-00167)
7. Extrawelt - Daten Raten (DE-Q20-08-00169)
8. Extrawelt - Lost In Willaura (DE-Q20-08-00170)
9. Extrawelt - Kurt Curtain (Skit) (DE-Q20-08-00168)
10. Extrawelt - One Tree Hill (DE-Q20-08-00160)
11. Extrawelt - Messy Machinery (Rough Mix) (DE-Q20-00-01376)
12. Extrawelt - Homing (DE-Q20-08-00171)
13. Extrawelt - Bright Side Of My Room (DE-Q20-22-00014)
Including all the tracks from the original release. But adding "Bright Side Of My Room" to the list as a counterpart of "Dark Side Of My Room" makes this release even more attractive. And to top it all off, as another treat, there's the "Messy Machinery" Rough Mix instead of the Original Mix.
It's all about hooking up our music to the emotional world of electronic music at the beginning of the Nineties, however, without falling for nostalgic references. We don't want to do cowardly Zeitgeist Techno, we want to have the heart to dare big sounds and more melodies. Sunrise scenarios, energy, revolution, and kaput-ness, all these are parts of the Extrawelt." (Extrawelt, 2008)
However, don't panic even if the aesthetics of the debut album of the two Hamburg-born artists Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe is affected by the attentive observation of electronic dance music over the last fifteen years, the "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" is above all this: Premium Techno 2008! The Hamburg-based producer team has been unmistakably imprinting the last three years' club sound with widely noticed releases on Border Community ("Sooper Track"), Traum Schallplatten ("Doch Doch") and Cocoon Recordings ("Titelheld") as well as with remixes for Gregor Tresher, Minilogue or Alexander Kowalski - last but not least due to an excellent live presence, that resulted in the second rank in the Groove Live Act Charts, even still without the accompanying long-player.
The work on "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" started more than two years ago for Schaffhausen and Raabe. "The initial idea was to present an album covering all styles of electronic music between Ambient, Breakbeats, and Techno. When we had 25 tracks for the album ready, we had to realize that this approach did not work for us. Insofar, we finally decided to use the 4/4 bass drum in all tracks except in the little intermezzo "Kurt Curtain". We have tested all tracks live over the last three months and constantly re-interpreted them. So, the 'danceability' is clearly in our focus, but the sound spectrum and the dramaturgy of the titles should not be solely functioning in the club. Our intention was definitely not to deliver an album full of superficial peak time hits."
Those twelve tracks on "Schöne Neue Extrawelt", all unreleased, are therefore primarily representing a pleasurable 'in-between', the organic development of hypnotically compressed dance music that is more than "just" Minimal Techno, reduced Trance or electronic listening sounds of the Warp era - even all those elements have left their marks. From the richly decorated musical-clock-intro "One Tree Hill" via the stereo singing bowl of "Trümmerfeld" to the Asian-sounding creaking of "Daten Raten", Extrawelt celebrate a vision of futuristic melancholy with organic detail richness, which is permanently in motion but is nevertheless seeming to be well-balanced. However, in the Extrawelt universe, one gets along quite well with antagonisms. "We have always been polarizing, not only in the Techno scene but also in the Trance scene. Because in the end, "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" - freely adapted from Aldous Huxley - is now not only a big neon-colored future but is likewise positioned in the often-disillusioning grey of the here and now."
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Moodymann - No
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Eluize - Prowl
3
Move D - The Garden
4
Axel Boman - Lucky Luke
5
AWAY Soundsystem - Shifting Scenes
6
Lady Starlight - Ghzelian
7
Inland - Minerals
8
Mark Broom - Ain't No Thang
9
Discrete Circuit - Tenterhooks
10
Attila & Blivv - Unveiling
World excl. US
Tracklist:
A1. Moodymann - No
A2. Eluize - Prowl
A3. Move D - The Garden
B1. Axel Boman - Lucky Luke
B2. AWAY Soundsystem - Shifting Scenes
C1. Lady Starlight - Ghzelian
C2. Inland - Minerals
D1. Mark Broom - Ain't No Thang
D2. Discrete Circuit - Tenterhooks
D3. Attila & Blivv - Unveiling
Release Info:
BERLIN PARTY AWAY WILL CELEBRATE A DECADE OF EVENTS WITH LABEL COMPILATION "AWAY 10 YEARS" AND THREE WEEKEND PARTIES
"AWAY 10 Years" features 10 tracks from a family-and-friends lineup of influential powerhouses like Moodymann, Move D, Axel Boman, Lady Starlight, Mark Broom, Inland, and well-known talents Discrete Circuit, Eluize, AWAY Soundsystem, and Attila & Blivv
Founded by DJ and producer Discrete Circuit in 2012, AWAY was born in Berlin out of a purist desire to establish a party for timeless house and techno music. In the early days, AWAY moved from multiple in- and outdoor venues to showcases across Europe to ultimately finding a stable home base at the About Blank club in 2015. Quickly they earned a reputation as a must-attend event series without losing its underground credibility. The AWAY crew did not shy away from booking many veterans and legends of the genre, some of whom are now on the compilation "AWAY 10 Years".
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Tracklist:
A1. Moodymann - No
A2. Eluize - Prowl
A3. Move D - The Garden
B1. Axel Boman - Lucky Luke
B2. AWAY Soundsystem - Shifting Scenes
C1. Lady Starlight - Ghzelian
C2. Inland - Minerals
D1. Mark Broom - Ain't No Thang
D2. Discrete Circuit - Tenterhooks
D3. Attila & Blivv - Unveiling
Release Info:
BERLIN PARTY AWAY WILL CELEBRATE A DECADE OF EVENTS WITH LABEL COMPILATION "AWAY 10 YEARS" AND THREE WEEKEND PARTIES
"AWAY 10 Years" features 10 tracks from a family-and-friends lineup of influential powerhouses like Moodymann, Move D, Axel Boman, Lady Starlight, Mark Broom, Inland, and well-known talents Discrete Circuit, Eluize, AWAY Soundsystem, and Attila & Blivv
Founded by DJ and producer Discrete Circuit in 2012, AWAY was born in Berlin out of a purist desire to establish a party for timeless house and techno music. In the early days, AWAY moved from multiple in- and outdoor venues to showcases across Europe to ultimately finding a stable home base at the About Blank club in 2015. Quickly they earned a reputation as a must-attend event series without losing its underground credibility. The AWAY crew did not shy away from booking many veterans and legends of the genre, some of whom are now on the compilation "AWAY 10 Years".
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Sascha Dive - Dub Chronicles #5
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Sascha Dive - Late Night Up North
3
Sascha Dive - Beautiful People (feat. Robert Owens)
4
Sascha Dive - Meditation
Special remarks:
180G VINYL // VINYL ONLY // NEW PRINTED SLEEVE // Kraftpack
Tracklist 12":
A1 Dub Chronicles #5
A2 Late Night Up North
B1 Beautiful People (feat. Robert Owens)
B2 Meditation
'With its roots in Leipzig, Bondage-Music has developed a cogent back catalogue which draws on the principles of Romanian minimalism whilst evincing a certain verve prevalent across dance floors in Berlin and further afield. Previous releases from Mihai Popoviciu, Pornbugs and NTFO, have woven a clear thread within the catalogue - a thread defined by the adroit use of distilled elements.
Adding to this thread with the next release on Bondage-Music is the masterful producer Sascha Dive. Based in Frankfurt and with releases stretching back to 2005, Sascha Dive has earned his status as a venerated contributor to the scene and has developed a musical identity characterised by a combination of deep, moody synthesis and precise, punchy drums.
His 'Beautiful People' EP develops these tropes and - as the name would suggest - suffuses them with a lick of dub. Sunken pads, deftly woven melodies and dense subs are rendered to a lucid finish across a versatile and effective set of tools which slot neatly into the Bondage-Music catalogue.'
Vinyl pressed on 180g, vinyl only release.
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180G VINYL // VINYL ONLY // NEW PRINTED SLEEVE // Kraftpack
Tracklist 12":
A1 Dub Chronicles #5
A2 Late Night Up North
B1 Beautiful People (feat. Robert Owens)
B2 Meditation
'With its roots in Leipzig, Bondage-Music has developed a cogent back catalogue which draws on the principles of Romanian minimalism whilst evincing a certain verve prevalent across dance floors in Berlin and further afield. Previous releases from Mihai Popoviciu, Pornbugs and NTFO, have woven a clear thread within the catalogue - a thread defined by the adroit use of distilled elements.
Adding to this thread with the next release on Bondage-Music is the masterful producer Sascha Dive. Based in Frankfurt and with releases stretching back to 2005, Sascha Dive has earned his status as a venerated contributor to the scene and has developed a musical identity characterised by a combination of deep, moody synthesis and precise, punchy drums.
His 'Beautiful People' EP develops these tropes and - as the name would suggest - suffuses them with a lick of dub. Sunken pads, deftly woven melodies and dense subs are rendered to a lucid finish across a versatile and effective set of tools which slot neatly into the Bondage-Music catalogue.'
Vinyl pressed on 180g, vinyl only release.
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Metal Master (Sven Väth) - Spectrum (Bart Skils & Weska Reinterpretation)
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Metal Master (Sven Väth) - Spectrum (Original Mix)
Tracklist:
(A1) Metal Master – Spectrum (Bart Skils & Weska Reinterpretation)
(B1) Metal Master – Spectrum (Original Mix)
Release Info:
black 12-inch vinyl + cover with rainbow silver foil
You may have already been waiting for this one. After the limited splattered one-sided vinyl edition, this 12-inch pressing comes with the remastered original mix on the B-side.
The original, the second release on the label Harthouse at the time, is an all-time classic and went down in the music history of Frankfurt. Thirty years later, the track by Sven Väth and A.C. Boutsen has not lost its shine and will certainly continue to provide goosebump moments.
Techno is all too often described as timeless but while most of it eventually evaporates into the ether, there are some riffs, melodies, and breakdowns that remain etched into our collective consciousness forever. Legendary Frankfurt label Harthouse is home to more than its fair share of such moments, but you must go all the way back to 1992, the opening strains of the Metal Master classic ‘Spectrum’ to locate the source for this special single-sided remix release.
The common denominator and catalyst to all this is of course Sven Väth, co-creator of ‘Spectrum’ and founder of both Harthouse and Cocoon Recordings, while the independent variables in the equation are Bart Skils and Weska, who lend their considerable talent and vision to this sublime makeover.
Coming on like rolling thunder, sparks fly immediately as crackling vocoder licks, silky ride cymbals and soaring arpeggios build an atmosphere taut with anticipation before giving way to that iconic melody - a love letter from Frankfurt to Ibiza, wrought from metal, drenched in distortion yet pulling at the heartstrings - the perfect soundtrack to any chemical sunrise.
It‘s a powerful re-interpretation that pays the warmest respects to the original and, despite the relentless groove, there is still room for sentimentality - an invitation to momentarily pause for thought and reflect on the journey so far as the sumptuous breakdown washes over the dance-floor. But not for long, the simmering bass line soon emerges from the euphoria and the track kicks in again, driving us forward towards a new, uncharted spectrum of possibilities.
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(A1) Metal Master – Spectrum (Bart Skils & Weska Reinterpretation)
(B1) Metal Master – Spectrum (Original Mix)
Release Info:
black 12-inch vinyl + cover with rainbow silver foil
You may have already been waiting for this one. After the limited splattered one-sided vinyl edition, this 12-inch pressing comes with the remastered original mix on the B-side.
The original, the second release on the label Harthouse at the time, is an all-time classic and went down in the music history of Frankfurt. Thirty years later, the track by Sven Väth and A.C. Boutsen has not lost its shine and will certainly continue to provide goosebump moments.
Techno is all too often described as timeless but while most of it eventually evaporates into the ether, there are some riffs, melodies, and breakdowns that remain etched into our collective consciousness forever. Legendary Frankfurt label Harthouse is home to more than its fair share of such moments, but you must go all the way back to 1992, the opening strains of the Metal Master classic ‘Spectrum’ to locate the source for this special single-sided remix release.
The common denominator and catalyst to all this is of course Sven Väth, co-creator of ‘Spectrum’ and founder of both Harthouse and Cocoon Recordings, while the independent variables in the equation are Bart Skils and Weska, who lend their considerable talent and vision to this sublime makeover.
Coming on like rolling thunder, sparks fly immediately as crackling vocoder licks, silky ride cymbals and soaring arpeggios build an atmosphere taut with anticipation before giving way to that iconic melody - a love letter from Frankfurt to Ibiza, wrought from metal, drenched in distortion yet pulling at the heartstrings - the perfect soundtrack to any chemical sunrise.
It‘s a powerful re-interpretation that pays the warmest respects to the original and, despite the relentless groove, there is still room for sentimentality - an invitation to momentarily pause for thought and reflect on the journey so far as the sumptuous breakdown washes over the dance-floor. But not for long, the simmering bass line soon emerges from the euphoria and the track kicks in again, driving us forward towards a new, uncharted spectrum of possibilities.
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Gesaffelstein - Hatred
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Gesaffelstein - Aufstand
3
Gesaffelstein - The Lack Of Hope
Format: 12” Vinyl (140g, Black)
Tracklist:
A1 / Hatred
B1 / Aufstand
B2 / The Lack Of Hope
Release Info:
Turbo celebrates the 10th anniversary of Gesaffelstein’s seminal work on the
Montreal-based imprint with a long-awaited repress of all three EPs: Variations,
Conspiracy Pt. 1, and Conspiracy Pt. 2.
Gesaffelstein's 'Variations' EP set an all-time record for feedback at Turbo. For a new
artist to attract that kind of attention from such a broad cross-section of DJs is
extremely special and a clear sign that he's tapped into something very, very big. To
the younger generation of clubbers and DJs for whom the funtastic era of 2001-2003
revivalism was a missed experience, Gesaffelstein represents a double-breasted
jacket of nostalgia for everything from the power of Industrial and 80s New Wave to
the Gigolo-glam of early Kittin & the Hacker, Steril, Vitalic, Fixmer, and yes, Tiga.
We have no hesitation in declaring that he has single-handedly updated an entire
genre, sharpened the edges, and notably traded in the camp and pastiche that made
Electroclash a dirty word for a refined and stylish simplicity. The breakdowns are
massive and very French, but never out of order. These are futuristic party bombs
which skillfully draw from our favorite dance music of the last 30 years... and add
more cowbell!
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Tracklist:
A1 / Hatred
B1 / Aufstand
B2 / The Lack Of Hope
Release Info:
Turbo celebrates the 10th anniversary of Gesaffelstein’s seminal work on the
Montreal-based imprint with a long-awaited repress of all three EPs: Variations,
Conspiracy Pt. 1, and Conspiracy Pt. 2.
Gesaffelstein's 'Variations' EP set an all-time record for feedback at Turbo. For a new
artist to attract that kind of attention from such a broad cross-section of DJs is
extremely special and a clear sign that he's tapped into something very, very big. To
the younger generation of clubbers and DJs for whom the funtastic era of 2001-2003
revivalism was a missed experience, Gesaffelstein represents a double-breasted
jacket of nostalgia for everything from the power of Industrial and 80s New Wave to
the Gigolo-glam of early Kittin & the Hacker, Steril, Vitalic, Fixmer, and yes, Tiga.
We have no hesitation in declaring that he has single-handedly updated an entire
genre, sharpened the edges, and notably traded in the camp and pastiche that made
Electroclash a dirty word for a refined and stylish simplicity. The breakdowns are
massive and very French, but never out of order. These are futuristic party bombs
which skillfully draw from our favorite dance music of the last 30 years... and add
more cowbell!
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bicep - just
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bicep - celeste
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bicep - back 2 u (tranz dub)
2022 Repress
Tracklist
A1 Just B1 Celeste B2 Back 2 U (Tranz Dub)
Info:
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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Tracklist
A1 Just B1 Celeste B2 Back 2 U (Tranz Dub)
Info:
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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Extrawelt - Superposition
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Extrawelt - Gott ist Schrott
3
Extrawelt - Oddification
4
Extrawelt - Gentle Venom
5
Extrawelt - Das große Flimmern
6
Extrawelt - Silly Idol
7
Extrawelt - Punch the Dragon
8
Extrawelt - Fear of an extra Planet
9
Extrawelt - The friendly Coroner
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Extrawelt - 2084
Includes: HQ Gatefold, 3x12 140g Vinyl, black innersleeve, download code
Tracklisting:
CD / LP
A1.Superposition B1. Gott Ist Schrott B2. Oddification C1. Gentle Venom C2. Das Große Flimmern D1.Silly Idol D2.Punch The Dragon E1.Fear Of An Extra Planet F1.The Friendly Coroner F2.Extrawelt - 2084
Info:
EXTRAWELT are back! Although in fairness, they were never gone. On the contrary, since their first release on James Holden's Border Community Label dropped in 2005, Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe have been responsible for a plethora of classics including "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" and "In Aufruhr", their two seminal albums on Cocoon Recordings. The duo are one of the most booked live acts worldwide, commanding a huge fan base. Their performances are the stuff of legend, making them the absolute highlight at every club and festival they play. So it's with great pride and respect, that we can announce the release of Extrawelt's third album for Cocoon Recordings. "Fear Of An Extra Planet" completes the Cocoon trilogy and the excitement growing among their fans represents a new high in the history of EXTRAWELT!
Musically, of course, there's enormous pressure on EXTRAWELT to deliver, but this is dismissed with a playful disregard and they are clearly focused on the job in hand. The album title "Fear Of An Extra Planet" sounds cinematic, like some art-house science fiction film, without giving too much away. However, from the first seconds of the opening track "Superposition", the album title makes 100% sense and sets the scene for the rest of the trip. We are immersed in wide open spaces and invited to explore dark and dusky worlds that transport us back to their Border Community years. Timeless and elegant, "Superposition" perfectly captures the epic, dream like quality that made James Holden's label so influential.
Second up, "Gott ist Schrott" takes a much more minimalist approach with its retro 80s drum programming, monster bass lurking in the breaks and playful Rhodes/synth riffs that span the divide between early German techno and deep Detroit electro with a distinctive film soundtrack aesthetic. "Oddification" continues this theme, adding extra spice reminiscent of the techno-synth vibe of Detroit with a punchy, almost Prodigy-style breakbeat complete with shredded vocal samples that gives us a taste of what's in store. "Gentle Venom" then takes the breakbeat motif to the next stage. The main focus here is the classy sprinter of a bassline, peppered with a flurry of intricate and subtle effects and modulations, that immediately trigger an intense, movie-like 'in pursuit' feeling.
With "Das Grosse Flimmern" we cautiously approach the album's high point. It's still in keeping with the soundtrack aesthetics, but faster and with more urgency. Almost hypnotically, Extrawelt invade us with an energy and impetus that always radiates from their music. Next in line is "Silly Idol" and here Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe opt again for a more minimal tack, focusing even more intensely on the dance floor to reveal a pulsing, twisted heart to the album.
"Punch The Dragon" is the hidden gem of the collection, utilising and melting together the most bombastic and playful elements. This one is totally off the hook, a sensory overload in an acoustic widescreen format! Then we have the title track "Fear Of An Extra Planet" which perfectly sums up the album concept. It opens up like a film score, with minimal passages following dark sequences that morph into dreamy melodies, all grounded by cool, constantly alternating analogue drum patterns. If you're not listening closely, you might get the impression that three or four different titles are mixed together; such is the effortless flow of the album.
As we near our destination, "The Friendly Coroner" really does honour its name. The morbid charm of the title is captured by a fluid bassline and melodic arrangements that border on the absurd, until the funky drum beat finally drops. In our mind's eye we see a cheerful medical doctor removing his bloody gloves, hanging his smock in the closet and vibing out in his neon drenched workspace. And there we sit, glued to our cinema seat, submerged in the different textures EXTRAWELT have conjured up on "Fear Of An Extra Planet". Over the course of the last title, the strings usher in the final acknowledgments as the credits roll. The dramatic end of "2084" leaves us transfixed in front of a black screen in a large, dark room safe in the knowledge that we've just witnessed a science fiction epic.
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Tracklisting:
CD / LP
A1.Superposition B1. Gott Ist Schrott B2. Oddification C1. Gentle Venom C2. Das Große Flimmern D1.Silly Idol D2.Punch The Dragon E1.Fear Of An Extra Planet F1.The Friendly Coroner F2.Extrawelt - 2084
Info:
EXTRAWELT are back! Although in fairness, they were never gone. On the contrary, since their first release on James Holden's Border Community Label dropped in 2005, Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe have been responsible for a plethora of classics including "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" and "In Aufruhr", their two seminal albums on Cocoon Recordings. The duo are one of the most booked live acts worldwide, commanding a huge fan base. Their performances are the stuff of legend, making them the absolute highlight at every club and festival they play. So it's with great pride and respect, that we can announce the release of Extrawelt's third album for Cocoon Recordings. "Fear Of An Extra Planet" completes the Cocoon trilogy and the excitement growing among their fans represents a new high in the history of EXTRAWELT!
Musically, of course, there's enormous pressure on EXTRAWELT to deliver, but this is dismissed with a playful disregard and they are clearly focused on the job in hand. The album title "Fear Of An Extra Planet" sounds cinematic, like some art-house science fiction film, without giving too much away. However, from the first seconds of the opening track "Superposition", the album title makes 100% sense and sets the scene for the rest of the trip. We are immersed in wide open spaces and invited to explore dark and dusky worlds that transport us back to their Border Community years. Timeless and elegant, "Superposition" perfectly captures the epic, dream like quality that made James Holden's label so influential.
Second up, "Gott ist Schrott" takes a much more minimalist approach with its retro 80s drum programming, monster bass lurking in the breaks and playful Rhodes/synth riffs that span the divide between early German techno and deep Detroit electro with a distinctive film soundtrack aesthetic. "Oddification" continues this theme, adding extra spice reminiscent of the techno-synth vibe of Detroit with a punchy, almost Prodigy-style breakbeat complete with shredded vocal samples that gives us a taste of what's in store. "Gentle Venom" then takes the breakbeat motif to the next stage. The main focus here is the classy sprinter of a bassline, peppered with a flurry of intricate and subtle effects and modulations, that immediately trigger an intense, movie-like 'in pursuit' feeling.
With "Das Grosse Flimmern" we cautiously approach the album's high point. It's still in keeping with the soundtrack aesthetics, but faster and with more urgency. Almost hypnotically, Extrawelt invade us with an energy and impetus that always radiates from their music. Next in line is "Silly Idol" and here Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe opt again for a more minimal tack, focusing even more intensely on the dance floor to reveal a pulsing, twisted heart to the album.
"Punch The Dragon" is the hidden gem of the collection, utilising and melting together the most bombastic and playful elements. This one is totally off the hook, a sensory overload in an acoustic widescreen format! Then we have the title track "Fear Of An Extra Planet" which perfectly sums up the album concept. It opens up like a film score, with minimal passages following dark sequences that morph into dreamy melodies, all grounded by cool, constantly alternating analogue drum patterns. If you're not listening closely, you might get the impression that three or four different titles are mixed together; such is the effortless flow of the album.
As we near our destination, "The Friendly Coroner" really does honour its name. The morbid charm of the title is captured by a fluid bassline and melodic arrangements that border on the absurd, until the funky drum beat finally drops. In our mind's eye we see a cheerful medical doctor removing his bloody gloves, hanging his smock in the closet and vibing out in his neon drenched workspace. And there we sit, glued to our cinema seat, submerged in the different textures EXTRAWELT have conjured up on "Fear Of An Extra Planet". Over the course of the last title, the strings usher in the final acknowledgments as the credits roll. The dramatic end of "2084" leaves us transfixed in front of a black screen in a large, dark room safe in the knowledge that we've just witnessed a science fiction epic.
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Samann - A1. Your Touch
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Samann - A2. June
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Samann - B1. Your Touch (Tuccillo Dub Mix)
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Samann - B2. Your Touch (Tuccillo Vocal Mix)
Format: Vinyl Coloured 12"
Tracklist:
A1. Your Touch
A2. June
B1. Your Touch (Tuccillo Dub Mix)
B2. Them Blues (Tuccillo Vocal Mix)
Info release:
Traxx Underground finally returs with the volume 3 of his boss Samann. Some classic cuts featuring remix from the big TUCCILLO!
Pressed on blue vinyl
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Tracklist:
A1. Your Touch
A2. June
B1. Your Touch (Tuccillo Dub Mix)
B2. Them Blues (Tuccillo Vocal Mix)
Info release:
Traxx Underground finally returs with the volume 3 of his boss Samann. Some classic cuts featuring remix from the big TUCCILLO!
Pressed on blue vinyl
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dj koze - XTC
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dj koze - Knee On Belly
2024 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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