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Label:rawax
Cat-No:RAWAX023LTD
Release-Date:06.10.2023
Genre:Breaks
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Terry Usher - Got To Know
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Terry Usher - Moanin'
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Terry Usher - 90Med (Dedicate)
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Terry Usher - Coming On Strong
RAWAX welcomes Terry Usher from Liverpool to the artist family!
This great talented guy simply won our hearts within 20 minutes - right after the end of the 4th track of his demo.
Terry brings us back to the glory days of rave . More
This great talented guy simply won our hearts within 20 minutes - right after the end of the 4th track of his demo.
Terry brings us back to the glory days of rave . More
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Cat-No:RX-01LP
Release-Date:07.02.2025
Genre:Techno
Configuration:2LP
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Bandulu - Long Count
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Bandulu - Episode 7
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Bandulu - Recent Past
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Bandulu - Serial Operations
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Bandulu - Paranormal Channels
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Bandulu - Contingency
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Bandulu - Ishmalite
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Bandulu - Advirus
RAWAX proudly presents BANDULU 's outstanding longplayer called Repercussions.
Originally released on Foundation Sound Works in 1996! The 2025 version on RAWAX includes a new mastering. More
Originally released on Foundation Sound Works in 1996! The 2025 version on RAWAX includes a new mastering. More
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Jordan GCZ - Cherry Blossom
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Jordan GCZ - Timbit Acid
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Jordan GCZ - Beaver Tail
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Jordan GCZ - All-Dressed
We are very happy to present you the 3rd release byJordan GCZ on RAWAX!
As always Jordan delivers deep, groovy and complex Techno on the highest level! More
As always Jordan delivers deep, groovy and complex Techno on the highest level! More
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RXT-05
Release-Date:10.01.2025
Genre:House
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Fresh & Low - Wind On Water
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Fresh & Low - Stay The Night
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Fresh & Low - Intersect
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Fresh & Low - My Mission
RAWAX proudly presents the 5th release by Fresh & Low on their own RAWAX TREASURES series!
This time we have the honor to re-issue one of the most wanted records from their entire catalogue.
It's "Wind On Water" which came out on legendary Guidance Recordings in 1996!!!
The new version on RAWAX is re-mastered and will be out in Jnauary. More
This time we have the honor to re-issue one of the most wanted records from their entire catalogue.
It's "Wind On Water" which came out on legendary Guidance Recordings in 1996!!!
The new version on RAWAX is re-mastered and will be out in Jnauary. More
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Cat-No:RWX026
Release-Date:13.12.2024
Genre:techhouse
Configuration:12"
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Costin Rp - Arai
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Costin Rp - Everday I Am Thinking Of You
RAWAX prouldy welcomes Costin Rp to the artist Family!
Costin is delivering since years quality releases for our Sister labelcalled Pleasure Zone and many other great Imprints.
It was more than about time to bring the man from Romania to RAWAX! We are very happy to present you two releases in the near future. More
Costin is delivering since years quality releases for our Sister labelcalled Pleasure Zone and many other great Imprints.
It was more than about time to bring the man from Romania to RAWAX! We are very happy to present you two releases in the near future. More
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Cold - Strobe Light Network
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Cold - Hyper Experience (Original)
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Cold - Hyper Experience (2024 Edit)
RAWAX proudly presents Cold aka Isar Logi Arnarsson with his timeless Strobe Light Network/ Hyper Experience release ,
originally relased in 19985 on THULE Records! Our 2024 re-issue is re-mastered and it comes around with a new edit of "Hyper Experience" by Cold himself! More
originally relased in 19985 on THULE Records! Our 2024 re-issue is re-mastered and it comes around with a new edit of "Hyper Experience" by Cold himself! More
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RV-03
Release-Date:29.11.2024
Genre:Minimal
Configuration:12"
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Ricardo Villalobos - Heike
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Ricardo Villalobos - Heike (Mood Mix)
RAWAX proudly presents the 3rd release by Ricardo Villalobos non his own series!
This time we have the honor to unveil "HEIKE", originally released on LOFI Stereo in 1998. This gem will be available only on Vinyl! More
This time we have the honor to unveil "HEIKE", originally released on LOFI Stereo in 1998. This gem will be available only on Vinyl! More
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RXT-04
Release-Date:20.09.2024
Genre:House
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Fresh & Low - Rack Up
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Fresh & Low - Interlude
4th release by Fresh & Low on their own RAWAX Treasures Series!
This time we have the honor to re-issue the first Fresh And Low record - origially released in 1995 on Strictly 4 Groovers/ DIY Communications!
This release comes also re-mastered and will be only available on vinyl! More
This time we have the honor to re-issue the first Fresh And Low record - origially released in 1995 on Strictly 4 Groovers/ DIY Communications!
This release comes also re-mastered and will be only available on vinyl! More
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RX-RT-03
Release-Date:16.09.2024
Genre:techhouse
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Janeret - A1 Janeret - Kan
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Janeret - A2 Janeret - Huk
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Janeret - B1 Janeret - Yubu
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Janeret - B2 Janeret - Muba
RAWAX proudly welcomes Janeret to the artist family! As big fans from day one, we are more than happy about this Fusion!
It's the first of hopefully many releases, we will do together. Momu EP is a fantastic debut, which couldn't sound better!
Highy recommended! More
It's the first of hopefully many releases, we will do together. Momu EP is a fantastic debut, which couldn't sound better!
Highy recommended! More
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RWX025
Release-Date:06.09.2024
Genre:Electro
Configuration:12"
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Vinyl Speed Adjust - Spill The Beans
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Vinyl Speed Adjust - Psykovsky
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Vinyl Speed Adjust - Chasing The Dream
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Vinyl Speed Adjust - Where The Fields Never End
RAWAX welcomes Vinyl Speed Adjust to the Family! We are very happy to present you this talented
Duo on our RWX-Series on two ep's. More
Duo on our RWX-Series on two ep's. More
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RAWAX024LTD
Release-Date:26.08.2024
Genre:techhouse
Configuration:12"
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Johnny Kick - A1. Johnny Kick - Burnin
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Johnny Kick - A2. Johnny Kick - Come On
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Johnny Kick - B1. Johnny Kick - Alright
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Johnny Kick - B2. Johnny Kick - Everybody
RAWAX welcomes Johnny Kick to the artist family!
We are very happy about this trip back in time - lovely 90's Retro Rave anthems here! More
We are very happy about this trip back in time - lovely 90's Retro Rave anthems here! More
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RV-02
Release-Date:26.07.2024
Genre:Minimal
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Termiten (Ricardo Villalobos) - Why Did I Love My Wife
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Termiten (Ricardo Villalobos) - Nordhorn
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Termiten (Ricardo Villalobos) - Frank & Hennes
RAWAX proudly presents the second release by Ricardo Villalobos on his own series!
This time we have the honor to release Ricardo under his Termiten Alias. "Nordhorn"
came originally out on LINEAR in 2002. The release will be re-mastered and viny only - don't sleep! More
This time we have the honor to release Ricardo under his Termiten Alias. "Nordhorn"
came originally out on LINEAR in 2002. The release will be re-mastered and viny only - don't sleep! More
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RX8
Release-Date:28.06.2024
Genre:Techno
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Acid Jesus - Radium
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Acid Jesus - Uranium Smuggle
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Acid Jesus - Hibernation Drive
We are very happy and honored to welcome the Electronic Music Legends, Roman Flügel & Jörn Elling Wuttke aka Acid Jesus to the RAWAX Family!
Our first collaboration will be the re-issue of Radium, Uranium Smuggle & Hibernation Drive!
All these tracks have been produced at Klangfabrik between 1995 - 1997
For the first time those three tracks will be available in this constellation on one record! More
Our first collaboration will be the re-issue of Radium, Uranium Smuggle & Hibernation Drive!
All these tracks have been produced at Klangfabrik between 1995 - 1997
For the first time those three tracks will be available in this constellation on one record! More
Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RX9
Release-Date:28.06.2024
Genre:House / Techno
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Cat-No:RX9
Release-Date:28.06.2024
Genre:House / Techno
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FIX - Flash
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FIX - Dope Computer
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FIX - Face
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FIX - Players Anthem
RAWAX presents Orlando Voorn aka FIX. We are very happy to re-issue "Flash" which came out on iconic KMS Records in 1992!
Our version also contains the track "Dope Computer" from the original release plus "Face" and "Players Anthem" as bonus tracks.
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Our version also contains the track "Dope Computer" from the original release plus "Face" and "Players Anthem" as bonus tracks.
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Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RXT-03
Release-Date:27.05.2024
Genre:House
Configuration:12"
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Fresh & Low - Mistral
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Fresh & Low - Mistral (Power Mix)
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Fresh & Low - Funky Daze
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Fresh & Low - The Way U Feel
3rd release by Fresh & Low on their own RAWAX Treasures Series!
This time we have the honor to re-issue "Fresh And Low EP" , origially released in 1996 on Tronicsole/ U.K.
This release comes also re-mastered and will be only available on vinyl! More
This time we have the honor to re-issue "Fresh And Low EP" , origially released in 1996 on Tronicsole/ U.K.
This release comes also re-mastered and will be only available on vinyl! More
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Label:rawax
Cat-No:RAWAX-S024
Release-Date:26.04.2024
Genre:House
Configuration:12"
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Rupert Hatrick - Sweet Dreams
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Rupert Hatrick - Wiggle System
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Rupert Hatrick - Smokin Kills
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Rupert Hatrick - Leftback
RAWAX welcomes Rupert Hartick to the artist family!
We are very happy to present you this very talented Producer and DJ on our 24th edition of the RAWAX S-series. Rupert delivered here warm, trippy & soulful release which will see the light in Spring!
Highly recommended release from KONFUS Records- boss! More
We are very happy to present you this very talented Producer and DJ on our 24th edition of the RAWAX S-series. Rupert delivered here warm, trippy & soulful release which will see the light in Spring!
Highly recommended release from KONFUS Records- boss! More
Label:Rawax
Cat-No:RV-01
Release-Date:26.04.2024
Genre:House / Techno
Configuration:12"
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Cat-No:RV-01
Release-Date:26.04.2024
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Ricardo Villalobos - 808 The Bassqueen (Queen Of Bass Mix)
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Ricardo Villalobos - 808 The Bassqueen (Extended Loop)
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Ricardo Villalobos - 808 The Bassqueen (Dubstar'z Shorthack)
We are very happy and honored to present you Ricardo Villalobos on his own RAWAX series!
You will find here past & present releases from the Mastermind, starting with the 25 Years
Anniversary edition of "808 The Bassqueen", formerly released on LoFi Stereo.
Special thanks goes out here to Christian Rindermann aka C-Rock! More
You will find here past & present releases from the Mastermind, starting with the 25 Years
Anniversary edition of "808 The Bassqueen", formerly released on LoFi Stereo.
Special thanks goes out here to Christian Rindermann aka C-Rock! More
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Label:Mitsubasa
Cat-No:MTB013
Release-Date:28.06.2024
Genre:Techno
Configuration:12" Excl
Barcode:0640813321413
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Obscure Shape - Tsubasa
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Obscure Shape - Misaki
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Obscure Shape - Matsuyama
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Obscure Shape - Kisugi
Genre: Techno
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A1 Obscure Shape - Tsubasa
A2 Obscure Shape - Misaki
B1 Obscure Shape - Matsuyama
B2 Obscure Shape - Kisugi
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Dub led techno bangers with fast rhythms and groovy vibes.
Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin
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A1 Obscure Shape - Tsubasa
A2 Obscure Shape - Misaki
B1 Obscure Shape - Matsuyama
B2 Obscure Shape - Kisugi
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Dub led techno bangers with fast rhythms and groovy vibes.
Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin
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Label:Trip
Cat-No:TRP039
Release-Date:29.04.2022
Genre:Techno
Configuration:12"
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Vladimir Dubyshkin - Ticket To Childhood
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Vladimir Dubyshkin - Paranoid Thoughts
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Vladimir Dubyshkin - No Tell Motel
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Vladimir Dubyshkin - Noodle Soup
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A1 Vladimir Dubyshkin - Ticket To Childhood
A2 Vladimir Dubyshkin - Paranoid Thoughts
B1 Vladimir Dubyshkin - No Tell Motel
B2 Vladimir Dubyshkin - Noodle Soup
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A1 Vladimir Dubyshkin - Ticket To Childhood
A2 Vladimir Dubyshkin - Paranoid Thoughts
B1 Vladimir Dubyshkin - No Tell Motel
B2 Vladimir Dubyshkin - Noodle Soup
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Label:Blue Hour
Cat-No:BLUEHOUR022
Release-Date:26.05.2023
Genre:Techno
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Melbourne’s DJ Ali is up next on Blue Hour Music with a powerful EP of fast percussive tribal groovers recorded live over multiple hardware sessions. ‘Interceptor’ kicks off the record with energising and rolling momentum laced in echoes of shamanic ritual. ‘Paradox Cell’ maintains the tension with a stripped back and pumping drum track enhanced by repeating tones and swirling winds that suddenly take over. On the flip ‘Nightwatch’ feels even more immersive, tunneling down into hypnotic chambers where a voice guides and pulls the listener through a lucid void. ’Regeneration’ rounds up the record with an uplifting journey that begins to unfold with a series of shifting layers and hints of colour beneath a haze of euphoria.
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Label:Vault Records
Cat-No:vaultrec002
Release-Date:17.05.2024
Genre:Techno
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Release-Date:17.05.2024
Genre:Techno
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Yanamaste - Dance
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Yanamaste - All night
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Yanamaste - 8 tone
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Yanamaste - Trojan
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A1 Yanamaste - Dance
A2 Yanamaste - All night
B1 Yanamaste - 8 tone
B2 Yanamaste - Trojan More
A1 Yanamaste - Dance
A2 Yanamaste - All night
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Label:HAYES
Cat-No:hysep36
Release-Date:16.06.2023
Genre:Techno
Configuration:12"
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A1 CRAVO - Papabinghi
A2 CRAVO - Preach
B1 CRAVO - Funana
B2 CRAVO - EVO.03
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CRAVO returns to Hayes with an assortment that exposes his highly addictive swing signature.
Hits EP evokes the renaissance of tribalistic Techno music from the early and mid90s. A classy, pacey, and sophisticated sound work that blends rich minimalistic chord sculptures, well-crafted wood drums, and snazzy hi-hats to provide cheerful and fast groove paraphernalia for boundless dancefloors!
The first solo 12 inches released on his venture Hayes sees the reissue of an already made classic EVO.03 from his previous EP EVO.
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A1 CRAVO - Papabinghi
A2 CRAVO - Preach
B1 CRAVO - Funana
B2 CRAVO - EVO.03
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CRAVO returns to Hayes with an assortment that exposes his highly addictive swing signature.
Hits EP evokes the renaissance of tribalistic Techno music from the early and mid90s. A classy, pacey, and sophisticated sound work that blends rich minimalistic chord sculptures, well-crafted wood drums, and snazzy hi-hats to provide cheerful and fast groove paraphernalia for boundless dancefloors!
The first solo 12 inches released on his venture Hayes sees the reissue of an already made classic EVO.03 from his previous EP EVO.
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Label:Character
Cat-No:character011
Release-Date:29.03.2024
Genre:Techno
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1morning - Samba De Verão
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1morning - Flux
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1morning - Push
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1morning - Rotation
We are super happy to welcome the inspiring and very talented LA producer 1morning to Character. The amazing vinyl DJ provides four cuts of new school funky and tribal techno with a nod to genre originators like Ben Sims and Dave Angel. We are grateful to have the most exciting LA DJ/producer on board!
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A1. 1morning - Samba De Verão
A2. 1morning - Flux
B1. 1morning - Push
B2. 1morning - Rotation
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A1. 1morning - Samba De Verão
A2. 1morning - Flux
B1. 1morning - Push
B2. 1morning - Rotation
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Label:Planet Rhythm
Cat-No:pr303.101
Release-Date:20.01.2023
Genre:Techno
Configuration:12"
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Cat-No:pr303.101
Release-Date:20.01.2023
Genre:Techno
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Unknown - 90's Acidcore
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Unknown - Impulsive Mass
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Unknown - Tribal Ritual
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Unknown - Like The Heaven
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A1 Unknown - 90's Acidcore
A2 Unknown - Impulsive Mass
B1 Unknown - Tribal Ritual
B2 Unknown - Like The Heaven More
A1 Unknown - 90's Acidcore
A2 Unknown - Impulsive Mass
B1 Unknown - Tribal Ritual
B2 Unknown - Like The Heaven More
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Last in:18.09.2024
Label:SK_Eleven
Cat-No:SK11X012
Release-Date:07.04.2023
Genre:Techno
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Rene Wise - Fuego
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Rene Wise - Tell Me
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Rene Wise - Tizer
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Rene Wise - Speeding
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Tracklisting:
A1 Rene Wise - Fuego
A2 Rene Wise - Tell Me
B1 Rene Wise - Tizer
B2 Rene Wise - Speeding More
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A2 Rene Wise - Tell Me
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Label:Clergy
Cat-No:crg032
Release-Date:22.03.2024
Genre:Techno
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Bidoben - Substance
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Bidoben - Empreinte
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Bidoben - Telluric
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Bidoben - Telluric (Cleric remix)
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Bidoben - Entropy Running Backwards
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A1 Bidoben - Substance
A2 Bidoben - Empreinte
B1 Bidoben - Telluric
B2 Bidoben - Telluric (Cleric remix)
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A2 Bidoben - Empreinte
B1 Bidoben - Telluric
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Cat-No:prrukblklp002lt
Release-Date:26.04.2024
Genre:Techno
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Genre:Techno
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Red Rooms - Konichiwa
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Red Rooms - Domain
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Red Rooms - No Turning Back
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Red Rooms - Transcendency
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Red Rooms - Zoia
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Red Rooms - Unidentified Objects
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Red Rooms - Emerge
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Red Rooms - Cypher
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A1 Red Rooms - Konichiwa
A2 Red Rooms - Domain
B1 Red Rooms - No Turning Back
B2 Red Rooms - Transcendency
C1 Red Rooms - Zoia
C2 Red Rooms - Unidentified Objects
D1 Red Rooms - Emerge
D2 Red Rooms - Cypher More
A1 Red Rooms - Konichiwa
A2 Red Rooms - Domain
B1 Red Rooms - No Turning Back
B2 Red Rooms - Transcendency
C1 Red Rooms - Zoia
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Label:Mr Bongo
Cat-No:MRBLP305
Release-Date:31.05.2024
Genre:Jazz
Configuration:2LP
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Finn Rees - Looking Up
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Finn Rees - Lagoon
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Finn Rees - Horizons
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Finn Rees - It's Behind Me Now
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Finn Rees - Expansion
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Finn Rees - End Of The Line
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Finn Rees - Crossing
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Finn Rees - Ablaze
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Finn Rees - Between Spaces
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Finn Rees - As It Passes
2 x Black Vinyl LP cut at 45RPM with double sided insert
Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same time. A spiritual, deep and textured jazz record, tipping its hat to greats from the past, capturing memories and reformulating them into new ideas with the help of some of Melbourne’s finest talent.
Expert keys player for the likes of 30/70 and Elle Shimada, alongside one-half of Close Counters, this debut LP was Finn’s conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz. Instead, Dawn Is A Melody places the piano and arrangements centre stage, giving Finn and his fellow Melbourne crew freedom to explore the spaces in between, new emotions and alternate soundscapes.
In Finn’s own words: “My intention with Dawn Is A Melody was to create a world; a microcosm of colour. Something rich and beautiful that allowed the melodies and compositions to reach their full potential. It was driven by hope, curiosity and the search for beauty and reassurance in this ever-changing world. The emotion behind the music is really about the journey of life, growing up and changing, as well as my relationship with Tasmania’s natural landscapes where I grew up, a part of the world that is incredibly unique and beautiful.”
The album arcs between opening, middle and end. Beginning with the optimism of ‘Looking Up’ and ‘Lagoon’, the former a celestial, string and harp marbled slice of positivity, the latter a spiritual journey of exuberance and hope, Finn’s fingers dancing across the ‘70s Yamaha grand piano. From there the songs blossom outwards with the cinematic soulful journey of ‘It’s Behind Me Now’ and Brazilian-inspired ‘Expansion’, as the divine ‘Crossing’ signals a transition to a new realm. The energy is transformed from the rich cosmic textures to a more intimate and personal feeling with ‘Ablaze’, ‘Between Spaces’ and ‘As It Passes’ which blissfully fades down to simply piano and strings to close out the record.
Recorded at Rolling Stock in Collingwood, Melbourne, Henry Jenkins was drafted in as recording and mix engineer, his minimal vintage mic setups giving a live aesthetic and warmth to the arrangements. Lucky Pereira and Blakely McLean Davies form the rock-solid rhythm section, with a hand-picked line-up of other Melbourne talent on display, including Cheryl Durongpitikul on tenor sax, Siwei Wong on harp, Audrey Powne on trumpet and Allysha Joy on vocals to name only a few.
Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane, through Herbie Hancock, to Arthur Verocai, this is a debut nourished by the past but firmly made in the present. A record unable to be age-stamped, casting ambiguity as to when, what era and by whom it has been crafted. Like a vintage lens capturing a current scene, Dawn Is A Melody is warm and familiar yet focused on the here now. More
Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same time. A spiritual, deep and textured jazz record, tipping its hat to greats from the past, capturing memories and reformulating them into new ideas with the help of some of Melbourne’s finest talent.
Expert keys player for the likes of 30/70 and Elle Shimada, alongside one-half of Close Counters, this debut LP was Finn’s conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz. Instead, Dawn Is A Melody places the piano and arrangements centre stage, giving Finn and his fellow Melbourne crew freedom to explore the spaces in between, new emotions and alternate soundscapes.
In Finn’s own words: “My intention with Dawn Is A Melody was to create a world; a microcosm of colour. Something rich and beautiful that allowed the melodies and compositions to reach their full potential. It was driven by hope, curiosity and the search for beauty and reassurance in this ever-changing world. The emotion behind the music is really about the journey of life, growing up and changing, as well as my relationship with Tasmania’s natural landscapes where I grew up, a part of the world that is incredibly unique and beautiful.”
The album arcs between opening, middle and end. Beginning with the optimism of ‘Looking Up’ and ‘Lagoon’, the former a celestial, string and harp marbled slice of positivity, the latter a spiritual journey of exuberance and hope, Finn’s fingers dancing across the ‘70s Yamaha grand piano. From there the songs blossom outwards with the cinematic soulful journey of ‘It’s Behind Me Now’ and Brazilian-inspired ‘Expansion’, as the divine ‘Crossing’ signals a transition to a new realm. The energy is transformed from the rich cosmic textures to a more intimate and personal feeling with ‘Ablaze’, ‘Between Spaces’ and ‘As It Passes’ which blissfully fades down to simply piano and strings to close out the record.
Recorded at Rolling Stock in Collingwood, Melbourne, Henry Jenkins was drafted in as recording and mix engineer, his minimal vintage mic setups giving a live aesthetic and warmth to the arrangements. Lucky Pereira and Blakely McLean Davies form the rock-solid rhythm section, with a hand-picked line-up of other Melbourne talent on display, including Cheryl Durongpitikul on tenor sax, Siwei Wong on harp, Audrey Powne on trumpet and Allysha Joy on vocals to name only a few.
Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane, through Herbie Hancock, to Arthur Verocai, this is a debut nourished by the past but firmly made in the present. A record unable to be age-stamped, casting ambiguity as to when, what era and by whom it has been crafted. Like a vintage lens capturing a current scene, Dawn Is A Melody is warm and familiar yet focused on the here now. More