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Tracklist 2x12":
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C2. Tribal
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Tracklist 2x12":
A. Garage Shelter
B. Love Destination
C1. I Like The Way
C2. Tribal
D. Garage Shelter (Tuff City Kids Remix)
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- one of the most sought-after Jovonn releases finally reissued
- played by the likes of Theo Parrish & Ricardo Villalobos
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- remastered by Redshape
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Tracklist
A. Pick Up (12" Extended Disco Version)
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A. Pick Up (12" Extended Disco Version)
B. The Love Truck
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NON RETOURNABLE!
Special remarks:
limited 12" vinyl in screen-printed cover
Genre: Tech House, House, Deep House
Tracklist 12":
A1
A2
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Short Info:
Long awaited 2nd part of Sven Weisemann's Limerence ToolZ series is here to jack your body and causing swinging motions while stirring up dance floors, enjoy!
Vital Sales Points:
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Special remarks:
limited 12" vinyl in screen-printed cover
Genre: Tech House, House, Deep House
Tracklist 12":
A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
B3
Short Info:
Long awaited 2nd part of Sven Weisemann's Limerence ToolZ series is here to jack your body and causing swinging motions while stirring up dance floors, enjoy!
Vital Sales Points:
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Territories: WORLD minus UK and US
2023 Repress
FORMAT 12", dl card
TRACKLIST
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This title is on its way to stand along with the label’s most important classics, a genuine anthem for the Berlin techno institute.
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twisted corners with ‘Basement Trax’, going back towards ‘The Upstairs Lounge’ and surprising his audience with some original
rhythmic patterns. The Tresor EP is a statement, a seal manifesting for a fruitful and long-lasting collaboration between Mike
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"I try to create a vibe, feeling or idea that could create a vicarious expression. Often, this is derived from many of my personal
clubbing experiences. I have a permanent snapshot in my mind from the vibe I remember at the Music Institute in Detroit, or the
Shelter in NYC. So I vibe o of that quite often. In terms of house, it's usually based around strong chord progressions, and very
colorful and expressive sounds. For techno, it can be a mixture of both, or purely abrasive and dance floor driven.
Music is reciprocal. I have coined or phrased a term called "the reciprocal relationship" in music. The reciprocal relationship in
music demonstrates that tones excite chords, and chords excite tones. Here's an example to further elaborate on that: A chord
can invoke a specific feeling within the listener. But the strength or degree in which a feeling is invoked within the listener has a
lot to do with the notes or chord progression that is played upon a specific tone or patch.” Mike Huckaby, 2010.
In loving memory of one of the greatest. More
2023 Repress
FORMAT 12", dl card
TRACKLIST
A1 The Tresor Track 06:24
B1 Basement Trax 05:36
B2 The Upstairs Lounge 06:01
Release Info:
Following the club and label’s 20th anniversary back in 2011, Tresor memorialised its two decades of existence with an exclusive
mix from one of its esteemed Detroit connections, Mike Huckaby. On that mix, Mike Huckaby included an exclusive production of
his, the first one to be released on Tresor Records.
Today, Tresor is proud to announce the repress of the ‘The Tresor Track’ on wax, making up for a massive A-side cut at 45 RPM.
This title is on its way to stand along with the label’s most important classics, a genuine anthem for the Berlin techno institute.
On the flip, Mike Huckaby goes for a stroll through the Tresor building, heading downstairs, exploring the room’s darker and more
twisted corners with ‘Basement Trax’, going back towards ‘The Upstairs Lounge’ and surprising his audience with some original
rhythmic patterns. The Tresor EP is a statement, a seal manifesting for a fruitful and long-lasting collaboration between Mike
Huckaby and Tresor.
"I try to create a vibe, feeling or idea that could create a vicarious expression. Often, this is derived from many of my personal
clubbing experiences. I have a permanent snapshot in my mind from the vibe I remember at the Music Institute in Detroit, or the
Shelter in NYC. So I vibe o of that quite often. In terms of house, it's usually based around strong chord progressions, and very
colorful and expressive sounds. For techno, it can be a mixture of both, or purely abrasive and dance floor driven.
Music is reciprocal. I have coined or phrased a term called "the reciprocal relationship" in music. The reciprocal relationship in
music demonstrates that tones excite chords, and chords excite tones. Here's an example to further elaborate on that: A chord
can invoke a specific feeling within the listener. But the strength or degree in which a feeling is invoked within the listener has a
lot to do with the notes or chord progression that is played upon a specific tone or patch.” Mike Huckaby, 2010.
In loving memory of one of the greatest. More
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2024 repress
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A Monlink - Return to Oz - Artbat Remix – 8:00
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B2 Monolink - Sirens - Patrice Bäumel Remix – 7:25
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B1 Monolink - Father Ocean - Ben Böhmer Remix – 7:56
B2 Monolink - Sirens - Patrice Bäumel Remix – 7:25
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Louwave & Splinter (UA) - A1. Baby, Let's Vibe
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Louwave & Splinter (UA) - A2. Different Souls
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Louwave & Splinter (UA) - B1. To Be Continued
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vinyl runs inside-out, 180g special cut, full color sleeve
2. GENRE/S:
Techno, tribal techno
3. TRACKLISTS:
A1. Baby, Let's Vibe
A2. Different Souls
B1. To Be Continued
B2. Doom Drummer
4. SHORT INFO:
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5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
small pressing 150 copies
full color sleeve
inside-out cut on 180g vinyl
label run by Ukrainian DJ Nastia
supporting and presenting Ukrainian artists
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vinyl runs inside-out, 180g special cut, full color sleeve
2. GENRE/S:
Techno, tribal techno
3. TRACKLISTS:
A1. Baby, Let's Vibe
A2. Different Souls
B1. To Be Continued
B2. Doom Drummer
4. SHORT INFO:
Ukrainian record label NECHTO introduces a new design concept with the upcoming release NECH022 by Louwave & Splinter (UA). Founded by the illustrious DJ NASTIA, NECHTO has been a torchbearer for authentic dance music. This fresh design is a testament to the imprint's commitment to evolving while staying true to the core values of the dance music community. From its very beginning, Splinter (UA) has played a pivotal role within the label by joining label nights, producing the third EP and making notable appearances on both volumes of the 'Scary Beautiful' compilation. Following his relocation from Odessa to Lviv, he embarked on a collaborative studio venture with Louwave, ultimately giving rise to their joint release. Louwave and Splinter (UA) are no strangers to the electronic music realm, each boasting over 15 years of experience in their individual careers. Their live performances stand out with their ability to connect with the audience, turning each live show into an immersive experience. The upcoming EP skillfully blends classic techno elements with tribal groove aesthetics, resulting in a sonic landscape that tugs at emotions and entices dance floors alike.
5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
small pressing 150 copies
full color sleeve
inside-out cut on 180g vinyl
label run by Ukrainian DJ Nastia
supporting and presenting Ukrainian artists
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winx - Don't Laugh (Live Raw Mix)
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winx - Don't Laugh (Accapella)
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winx - Don't Laugh (Richie Hawtin Remix)
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A'Studio ft. Polina - - SOS (Skylark Remix - Nic Fanciulli Edit)
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Tensnake - - Coma Cat (Chloe´ Caillet Remix)
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Harry Romero - - Revolution (House Masters Edit)
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Prunk & Rona Ray - - Keep It Simple
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Masters At Work - Boyd's Jam (On The Organ Mix)
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Masters At Work - Boyd's Jam (MAW Synth Dub)
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Masters At Work - Boyd's Jam (MAW Zipper Beats)
MAW Records release the next tracks in line from the Maw Lost Tapes digging saga by Masters At Work. This release entails the story of a special studio session by one of the NY House Pioneers who brought you 'The Music's Got Me' by Visual along with his partner Timmy Regisford back in 1982. His name is Boyd Jarvis (RIP), a keyboard genius, also one of the early creators of this unique sound. Masters At Work had only a few rare sessions in the early 90s with Boyd and the outcome are some of these stunning outtakes on 'Boyd's Jam' produced by MAW. Driven by the Zipper sound and swinging house KD beats in MAW style, the Boyd bassline carries the tune in the pocket groove with LV chords bringing atmosphere and mood. Then comes the Boyd magic with his organ solo ripping through the hypnotic groove. This one is classic Masters At Work taken from the early 91-92 sessions, it's as authentic as can be.
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Vintage Culture & Sonny Fodera - - Nightjar ft. SHELLS
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Vintage Culture & Sonny Fodera - - Nightjar ft. SHELLS (Riva Starr Bassbin Remix)
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Louie Vega & The Martinez Brothers with - Let It Go (Vintage Culture Remix )
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Vintage Culture - - It Is What It Is ft. Elise Legrow (Vintage Culture VIP Mix)
The fourteenth edition of Defected’s vinyl series continues to commit the label’s biggest digital releases to wax, delivering some of the best house music previously unavailable on vinyl. This special release celebrates all things Vintage Culture, who over the past ten years has established himself as an international powerhouse, reaching #11 in DJ MAG’s 2022 Top 100 DJs. The A-side of this four-track EP features two versions of his 2022 hit ‘Nightjar’. First up is the original collaboration with Australian house producer Sonny Fodera featuring vocalist SHELLS, followed by the Bassbin Remix by Italian producer and SNATCH! Records owner Riva Starr. Both versions of ‘Nightjar’ have universal appeal thanks to the diversity of its collaborators. A Vintage Culture collection would not be complete without some signature remixes; the B-side opens with his version of ‘Let It Go’ by Louie Vega & The Martinez Brothers with Marc E. Bassy. This is followed by a VIP remix of ‘It Is What It Is’, one of the DJ’s infectious original tracks and Defected debut featuring Canadian talent Elise LeGrow.
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Masters At Work - Funky Anane´ (MAW Jazz Dub)
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Masters At Work - MAW Want You
Maw Records continues to unleash Maw Lost Tapes for all Maw & Kenlou fans & enthusiats. Funky Anane’ brings forth the genius Kenny Dope layered,thick beats, syncopated snares, long with thumpin’ kicks and snaps to compliment te Louie Vega walking bassline and deep organ / clarinet sounds playing chords. From the archives we pulled this track out noticing the new parts never heard along with the vocal sample which was actually Anane’s first time in the studio with Masters At Work behind the mic back in 96’. Maw Want You is a early signature Maw groove which has inspired many house producers to pull from that vibe. Just a little Maw reminder of these timelss tracks now ready for the next generation to appreciate and play out!
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Label:Tresor Records / BMG
Cat-No:TRESOR313EP1
Release-Date:13.10.2023
Genre:Techno
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Tresor Records / BMG
Cat-No:TRESOR313EP1
Release-Date:13.10.2023
Genre:Techno
Configuration:12" Excl
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Cybotron - Maintain 04:56
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Cybotron - The Golden Ratio (Version) 04:43
Territory: WORLD
FORMAT 12” 180g vinyl, printed labels,
A4 printed inlay 170gsm, dl code,
black innersleeve, white outersleeve
TRACKLIST
A. Maintain 04:56
B. The Golden Ratio (Version) 04:43
INFO
Cybotron has re-emerged in our contemporary cybercultural age when artifactual futures begin a transition into a new era of
"Meta".
By combining their knowledge of philosophy, science fiction, and mechanical engineering, at a time when electronic instrument
companies were only just beginning to distribute their products to the masses, two prosumer audio technicians named Juan
Atkins and Rik Davis were able to re-engineer Cybotron – a combination of the words “Cyborg” and “Cyclotron” (an atomic
particle accelerator) – to be used as a home studio performance music that would change the course of independently produced
and distributed electronic music.
Dissolving the boundary between singer, songwriter, and producer, Juan Atkins named Cybotron’s future forward funkadelic
sound “techno” in reference to Alvin To ler’s concept of unlikely “techno rebels” against technocracy. Techno is music that
sounds like technology, and its purpose was to help society survive our collision with a universally felt “future shock” by inserting
an audio virus into the cultural matrix.
Techno’s blueprint spread across the Detroit-Berlin Axis between Metroplex and Tresor. As human society began its transition
from a post-industrial to an information-based market economy, Cybotron enabled a thorough system override of the human
senses towards a tangible man-machine hybridity and showed the world how to channel their emotions and imaginations into
new sound technologies and create new ‘sonic’ spatialities where listeners can transport themselves out of the physical world
into the future. The cover of their debut album Enter (1983) transmitted a fragmented view of a body in motion being digitized
mid-stride, dissolving physical and virtual reality into sonic fiction.
Today, the man-machine hybridity of Cybotron is still the truest form of techno, coevolving in conversation with the technological music they created and inspired. The latest data disk marks a new chapter that reflects a techgnostic musical expression of
the knowledge acquired during their decades-long hiatus. Unlike the dance music industrial replications of the Model 500
formula, acknowledging the content marketing expectations that segments music into specific, sellable genres, this techno
music is self-aware. Cybotron processes dance music tropes spawned from its very own blueprint with a meta-tactical precision
out of sync with our current rave new world.
Cybotron’s return demonstrates a studied engagement with what techno was and should be with a peerless update of Juan
Atkins’ initial inventive idea of do-it-yourself electrically reengineered music xeroxed onto both sides of the 12” – uploaded
directly into the alleys of your mind.
- The Rhythmanalyst
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FORMAT 12” 180g vinyl, printed labels,
A4 printed inlay 170gsm, dl code,
black innersleeve, white outersleeve
TRACKLIST
A. Maintain 04:56
B. The Golden Ratio (Version) 04:43
INFO
Cybotron has re-emerged in our contemporary cybercultural age when artifactual futures begin a transition into a new era of
"Meta".
By combining their knowledge of philosophy, science fiction, and mechanical engineering, at a time when electronic instrument
companies were only just beginning to distribute their products to the masses, two prosumer audio technicians named Juan
Atkins and Rik Davis were able to re-engineer Cybotron – a combination of the words “Cyborg” and “Cyclotron” (an atomic
particle accelerator) – to be used as a home studio performance music that would change the course of independently produced
and distributed electronic music.
Dissolving the boundary between singer, songwriter, and producer, Juan Atkins named Cybotron’s future forward funkadelic
sound “techno” in reference to Alvin To ler’s concept of unlikely “techno rebels” against technocracy. Techno is music that
sounds like technology, and its purpose was to help society survive our collision with a universally felt “future shock” by inserting
an audio virus into the cultural matrix.
Techno’s blueprint spread across the Detroit-Berlin Axis between Metroplex and Tresor. As human society began its transition
from a post-industrial to an information-based market economy, Cybotron enabled a thorough system override of the human
senses towards a tangible man-machine hybridity and showed the world how to channel their emotions and imaginations into
new sound technologies and create new ‘sonic’ spatialities where listeners can transport themselves out of the physical world
into the future. The cover of their debut album Enter (1983) transmitted a fragmented view of a body in motion being digitized
mid-stride, dissolving physical and virtual reality into sonic fiction.
Today, the man-machine hybridity of Cybotron is still the truest form of techno, coevolving in conversation with the technological music they created and inspired. The latest data disk marks a new chapter that reflects a techgnostic musical expression of
the knowledge acquired during their decades-long hiatus. Unlike the dance music industrial replications of the Model 500
formula, acknowledging the content marketing expectations that segments music into specific, sellable genres, this techno
music is self-aware. Cybotron processes dance music tropes spawned from its very own blueprint with a meta-tactical precision
out of sync with our current rave new world.
Cybotron’s return demonstrates a studied engagement with what techno was and should be with a peerless update of Juan
Atkins’ initial inventive idea of do-it-yourself electrically reengineered music xeroxed onto both sides of the 12” – uploaded
directly into the alleys of your mind.
- The Rhythmanalyst
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