16 modern kraut-ish electronic tracks inspired by Kraftwerk, CAN, Neu, Rother, Klaus Schulze etc.. Curated and compiled by Compost artist Fred und Luna. Their selection (with six exclusive tracks!) shows how well younger artists are revitalizing the Kraut scene. The better known ones, like Pyrolator, Sankt Otten, I:Cube, anyway. Watch out for Vol. 2 end of the year. The collage on the cover was exclusively made by the fantastic artist Norika Nienstedt from kraut-metropole Düsseldorf.
Intro: Future sounds of Kraut, what's it all about? Keine Ahnung, I don't know. Überraschung, where we go...
Not at all easy or even impossible to define "Krautrock" or "Kraut". Nevertheless Compost Records and Fred und Luna strike out on the path to find the diverse elements of German electronic music of the 1970s and 1980s and their effects on the newer German and international music scene. So, as a first approach, this volume of "Future Sounds Of Kraut" includes the music of up-to date artists primarily influenced by bands representing the repetitive character of German Electronica: Kraftwerk, Can, Neu!, Harmonia and Cluster, just to name a few.
Feel free to listen and get krautified !
TRACKLISTING 2LP:
A1. Fred und Luna "Intro (Future Sounds Of Kraut)" (1:52) - *exclusive
A2. Baikonour "Oben Beg (Mk2)" (4:39)
A3. Musiccargo "Ich geh den Weg mit dir" (6:18)
A4. Abrão "Intensidade (Rina Remix)" (4:54)
B1. Listening Center "Portable Electronic Musical Instrument" (3:01)
B2. Higamos Hogamos presents SPACEROCKS "Elkamonious Split" (3:31)
B3. Gilgamesh Mata Hari Duo "Florian Schneider-Esleben" (6:16)
B4. Kosmischer Läufer "In der Stadt und auf dem Land" (2:16)
B5. Sankt Otten "Hymne der melancholischen Programmierer" (4:24)
C1. Pyrolator "Die Geschichte vom heißgelaufenen Reißwolf" (4:49) *exclusive
C2. I:Cube "Vantableu" (8:24)
C3. Organza Ray "Preen Scene" (5:27) *exclusive
D1. Sula Bassana "Tropfsteinhöhle" (3:33)
D2. Halwa "Drehwurm" (7:33) *exclusive
D3. Lionel, Julien, Marceau et Rainer "Reise" (5:22) *exclusive
D4. Fred und Luna "Outro (Auf Wiederhören)" (2:31) More
Intro: Future sounds of Kraut, what's it all about? Keine Ahnung, I don't know. Überraschung, where we go...
Not at all easy or even impossible to define "Krautrock" or "Kraut". Nevertheless Compost Records and Fred und Luna strike out on the path to find the diverse elements of German electronic music of the 1970s and 1980s and their effects on the newer German and international music scene. So, as a first approach, this volume of "Future Sounds Of Kraut" includes the music of up-to date artists primarily influenced by bands representing the repetitive character of German Electronica: Kraftwerk, Can, Neu!, Harmonia and Cluster, just to name a few.
Feel free to listen and get krautified !
TRACKLISTING 2LP:
A1. Fred und Luna "Intro (Future Sounds Of Kraut)" (1:52) - *exclusive
A2. Baikonour "Oben Beg (Mk2)" (4:39)
A3. Musiccargo "Ich geh den Weg mit dir" (6:18)
A4. Abrão "Intensidade (Rina Remix)" (4:54)
B1. Listening Center "Portable Electronic Musical Instrument" (3:01)
B2. Higamos Hogamos presents SPACEROCKS "Elkamonious Split" (3:31)
B3. Gilgamesh Mata Hari Duo "Florian Schneider-Esleben" (6:16)
B4. Kosmischer Läufer "In der Stadt und auf dem Land" (2:16)
B5. Sankt Otten "Hymne der melancholischen Programmierer" (4:24)
C1. Pyrolator "Die Geschichte vom heißgelaufenen Reißwolf" (4:49) *exclusive
C2. I:Cube "Vantableu" (8:24)
C3. Organza Ray "Preen Scene" (5:27) *exclusive
D1. Sula Bassana "Tropfsteinhöhle" (3:33)
D2. Halwa "Drehwurm" (7:33) *exclusive
D3. Lionel, Julien, Marceau et Rainer "Reise" (5:22) *exclusive
D4. Fred und Luna "Outro (Auf Wiederhören)" (2:31) More
More records from Compost
Chapter 3 of the successful compilation series. 14 modern kraut-electronic tracks (3 of them exclusive and previously unreleased) inspired by Kraftwerk, Can, Neu!, Cluster, Klaus Schulze and many more. Curated and compiled by Compost artist Fred und Luna. As on Vol. 1 and 2, the collage on the cover was designed exclusively by the fantastic artist Norika Nienstedt from the Kraut metropolis of Düsseldorf.
Rainer Buchmüller aka Fred und Luna sadly passed away in January 2024 after a long illness. He was a kind-hearted person, gifted artist, friend and companion. We mourn him deeply. A few days before his death, Rainer Buchmüller had sent us the track listing for Vol. 3 (and already ideas for Vol. 4), with the request to publish this posthumously, he would be very happy if his fans and all those who will be would receive a “sign of life” from him. It's not at all easy or basically impossible to describe the term “Kraut” stylistically. Nevertheless, Compost Records and Fred und Luna embark on a journey through time to discover the different elements of German electronic music from the 1970s and 1980s and their impact on the more recent German and global music scene.
After the great success of Volumes 1 and 2, Vol. 3 follows on stylistically from its predecessor and - as this is one of the basic ideas of the series - gradually expands the musical spectrum with new krauty elements.
Format: - Black 2LP with black inner sleeves incl. three exclusive and unreleased tracks
Quotes about V.A. - Future Sounds Of Kraut Vol. 1:
"A great compilation with a unique approach!" - Hans Nieswandt
"Amazing contributions from all the artist involved ! Love this album ! Thank you Fred & Luna !" - Peter Kruder
"Very interesting compilation ... Great music" - Laurent Garnier
"Just highlights, great selection!" - Hyenah
"Stunning compilation" - Fred Everything
"Superb in every way" - Nick Warren
"A superb collection of tracks that are full of surprises, playfulness and groove. Kraut is back once again. 9/10." - Truth and Lies Music
"Amazing!! Especially love the Kraut one, what a treasure box!" - Deb Grant / BBC Radio
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Fred und Luna - Der Allgemeine Tenor (5:14) *exclusive
A2. Philipp Johann Thimm - Meine Muse (Rework For The Düsseldorf Düsterboys) (8:33)
A3. Niklas Wandt - Zum Schmalen Handtuch (6:11)
B1. Christian Nainggolan - Nachtraucher (6:53) *exclusive
B2. Von Spar - Lambda (4:49)
B3. Harmonious Thelonious - Liquid Sound Waves (3:58)
B4. Benoit B - Cosmic Music Style (4:49)
C1. Salvage Art - Wer Macht Die Arbeit (3:57)
C2. Die Orangen - Lost In The Center (6:23)
C3. Puma & The Dolphin - Nuances (3:53)
C4. Twoonky - Dream Is Impossible (4:15)
D1. Sula Bassana - Space Taxi (6:04)
D2. Organza Ray & Fred und Luna - Water Map (7:50) *exclusive
KEY FACTS:
- Genre: Electronic/Dance, Krautrock, Electronica, Electro
- The black 2LP contains three exclusive, previously unreleased tracks
- UK & WW promotion in addition to Compost via Will Sumsuch (Only Good Stuff)
- Trackpremiere confirmed via https://soundcloud.com/trndmusik (184K Follower) für: D2. Organza Ray & Fred und Luna - Water Map More
Rainer Buchmüller aka Fred und Luna sadly passed away in January 2024 after a long illness. He was a kind-hearted person, gifted artist, friend and companion. We mourn him deeply. A few days before his death, Rainer Buchmüller had sent us the track listing for Vol. 3 (and already ideas for Vol. 4), with the request to publish this posthumously, he would be very happy if his fans and all those who will be would receive a “sign of life” from him. It's not at all easy or basically impossible to describe the term “Kraut” stylistically. Nevertheless, Compost Records and Fred und Luna embark on a journey through time to discover the different elements of German electronic music from the 1970s and 1980s and their impact on the more recent German and global music scene.
After the great success of Volumes 1 and 2, Vol. 3 follows on stylistically from its predecessor and - as this is one of the basic ideas of the series - gradually expands the musical spectrum with new krauty elements.
Format: - Black 2LP with black inner sleeves incl. three exclusive and unreleased tracks
Quotes about V.A. - Future Sounds Of Kraut Vol. 1:
"A great compilation with a unique approach!" - Hans Nieswandt
"Amazing contributions from all the artist involved ! Love this album ! Thank you Fred & Luna !" - Peter Kruder
"Very interesting compilation ... Great music" - Laurent Garnier
"Just highlights, great selection!" - Hyenah
"Stunning compilation" - Fred Everything
"Superb in every way" - Nick Warren
"A superb collection of tracks that are full of surprises, playfulness and groove. Kraut is back once again. 9/10." - Truth and Lies Music
"Amazing!! Especially love the Kraut one, what a treasure box!" - Deb Grant / BBC Radio
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Fred und Luna - Der Allgemeine Tenor (5:14) *exclusive
A2. Philipp Johann Thimm - Meine Muse (Rework For The Düsseldorf Düsterboys) (8:33)
A3. Niklas Wandt - Zum Schmalen Handtuch (6:11)
B1. Christian Nainggolan - Nachtraucher (6:53) *exclusive
B2. Von Spar - Lambda (4:49)
B3. Harmonious Thelonious - Liquid Sound Waves (3:58)
B4. Benoit B - Cosmic Music Style (4:49)
C1. Salvage Art - Wer Macht Die Arbeit (3:57)
C2. Die Orangen - Lost In The Center (6:23)
C3. Puma & The Dolphin - Nuances (3:53)
C4. Twoonky - Dream Is Impossible (4:15)
D1. Sula Bassana - Space Taxi (6:04)
D2. Organza Ray & Fred und Luna - Water Map (7:50) *exclusive
KEY FACTS:
- Genre: Electronic/Dance, Krautrock, Electronica, Electro
- The black 2LP contains three exclusive, previously unreleased tracks
- UK & WW promotion in addition to Compost via Will Sumsuch (Only Good Stuff)
- Trackpremiere confirmed via https://soundcloud.com/trndmusik (184K Follower) für: D2. Organza Ray & Fred und Luna - Water Map More
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DJ Linus - A1. U-Bahn
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DJ Linus - A2. Der Hocker
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DJ Linus - B1. Love Denied
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DJ Linus - B2. Mosaik
An ultrarare in demand DJ Linus EP from 2001 with 4 crunchy cool jacking tech traxx. The old vinyl release was strictly limited and was released under the mysterious artist name The Underground, but it was DJ Linus himself, who produced it. Worth the wait for this rarity re-release, which fits perfectly to the currently happening house sound.
By the way: DJ Linus released his first records on Compose, the 90s subsidiary house label of Compost. Cordially welcome back, Linus! More
By the way: DJ Linus released his first records on Compose, the 90s subsidiary house label of Compost. Cordially welcome back, Linus! More
Trustworthy sequal of Compost’s classic and mega-selling series. After 20 years a new Glücklich ! Rainer Trüby fished deep in Brazilian-, Latin tinged music and makes us more than glücklich.
It only took a little over 20 years since the last installment but a classic and much-loved compilation series is "de volta" in a very big way. And a two-decade break means that when you come back, you'd better come back strong, but of course this is Rainer Truby we're talking about here and he's got a serious bag of Brazilian and Brazilian-flavored goodies for all good boys and girls! Some of them were buried on obscure CDs ignored by vinyl collectors, several have escaped being compiled until now and all of them will make your summers very pleasant and happy indeed. By the way: The car is a VW Volkswagen SP2 manufactured in Brazil between 1972 and 1976.
Tracklist LP
A1. The Matheus Combo - Adericó
A2. Christian Knobel - Sambomambo
A3. Wütrio - Hallo Höppel
B1. Midnight Gigolos - Brother Samba - *exclusive
B2. Marcia Maria - Brasil Nativo
B3. Debbie Cameron & Richard Boone - Stop Foolin' Yourself
C1. A Bossa Elétrica - Sob A Luz Do Sol
C2. Guillermo Reuter - Mr. Jenkins - *exclusive
C3. Jean-Marc Jafet - Offering
D1. Jon Lucien - Come With Me To Rio
D2. Sonzeira - The Mystery Of Man (Rainer Trüby & Corrado Bucci pres. Truccy Remix) (08:24)
D3. Grupo Ébano - Pé No Chão More
It only took a little over 20 years since the last installment but a classic and much-loved compilation series is "de volta" in a very big way. And a two-decade break means that when you come back, you'd better come back strong, but of course this is Rainer Truby we're talking about here and he's got a serious bag of Brazilian and Brazilian-flavored goodies for all good boys and girls! Some of them were buried on obscure CDs ignored by vinyl collectors, several have escaped being compiled until now and all of them will make your summers very pleasant and happy indeed. By the way: The car is a VW Volkswagen SP2 manufactured in Brazil between 1972 and 1976.
Tracklist LP
A1. The Matheus Combo - Adericó
A2. Christian Knobel - Sambomambo
A3. Wütrio - Hallo Höppel
B1. Midnight Gigolos - Brother Samba - *exclusive
B2. Marcia Maria - Brasil Nativo
B3. Debbie Cameron & Richard Boone - Stop Foolin' Yourself
C1. A Bossa Elétrica - Sob A Luz Do Sol
C2. Guillermo Reuter - Mr. Jenkins - *exclusive
C3. Jean-Marc Jafet - Offering
D1. Jon Lucien - Come With Me To Rio
D2. Sonzeira - The Mystery Of Man (Rainer Trüby & Corrado Bucci pres. Truccy Remix) (08:24)
D3. Grupo Ébano - Pé No Chão More
After excursions into Hip Hop, Rap and film music Austrian producer and musician Urbs has returned to the downtempo and Triphop styles that were the cornerstones of his most successful work, discovering his very own niche along the way. Using obscure samples as well as traditional instrumentation for his impressionistic instrumental pieces he takes us to „Geheimland“, the secret land of our imagination where things are not as they seem.
Born as Paul Nawrata in Lower Austria, Urbs is a veteran electronic producer and musician living in Vienna. A music fanatic from a very young age, he started writing and photographing for various fanzines in his teenage years, interviewing numerous artists as diverse as Kurt Cobain, Nick Cave and the Wu Tang Clan.
He soon felt attracted to the blossoming HipHop scene of Vienna, contributing to the radio program of legendary impressario Werner Geier aka Demon Flowers. Best described as the Austrian version of Tony Wilson, he took him under his wing and soon released his first steps in music production on his Uptight label.
In 1998 two EPs were released as Urbs & Chaoz, spawning a first success with „Closer To God“, which was not only a radio favourite, but was also used by famed director Ulrich Seidl in his early work „Models“ and remixed by none other than legendary Washington duo Thievery Corporation.
Heavily influenced by Kenny Dope, Todd Terry and Armand Van Helden’s HipHop releases,
the musical style of Urbs & Chaoz was dubbed Dope Beat in central Europe and can be seen as one of the precursors of Triphop.
His next musical partner was Cutex with whom he released „Breaks Of Dawn“ and „Peace Talks!“, two LPs of timeless instrumental HipHop, both of which are seen as classics of the genre. „The Thing“, a veritable hit on Austrian radio, was used for various commercials and even selected as one of the „Best 100 Austrian Songs“ by FM4, the leading alternative radio station in the country. Until today that song has been streamed more than two million times.
His first solo album was released on G-Stone Recordings in 2005 and was co-produced by Peter Kruder (Kruder & Dorfmeister). On „Toujours Le Meme Film“, Urbs channelled his love for film music and French Chanson. He toured Europe with a six piece band and a complex visual concept and the album became a remarkable success. Songs from „Toujours Le Meme Film“ were used for US TV shows „Grey´s Anatomy“ and „Nip:Tuck“ as well as numerous commercials; Gilles Peterson discovered the album and played „So Weit“ on his Worldwide radio shows.
Urbs began producing other musicians like Austrian MC Skero, released further EPs of instrumental HipHop and numerous remixes for the likes of Tosca, Marsmobil and Daniel Haaksmann along with countless other Austrian artists.
Together with award winning composer Karwan Marouf, he worked on film music for directors like Arash and Arman Riahi as well as Werner Boote, on commercials, documentaries and contract work for Red Bull Media.
Since the early days of social media Urbs has connected with MCs and singers from around the world and in 2017 finally released those collaborations on the (Rap-)album simply titled „Urbs“, which included contributions by MCs like Wordsworth and R.A. The Rugged Man. The song „10000 Years Behind Me“ with its spectacular video starring Austrian actress Birgit Minichmayr was another success on the alternative radio in central Europe.
While in 2020 the world was in the grip of the pandemic, Urbs, who had just become a father felt inspired by the fantasy and perception of his son. He reconnected with his roots and produced „Geheimland“ in one go, trying to find the essence of his work and musical passion and creating his very own musical language along the way.
Tracklisting
Side A
A1. Levitation (6:10)
A2. Im Geheimland (5:29)
A3. Mighty Amethyst (6:28)
Side B
B1. Mandarin Sparrow Song (6:28)
B2. Thasos (6:32)
B3. She Of Tranquility (5:22)
Side C
C1. The Lizbeth Phrase (5:27)
C2. Ever Golden (4:14)
C3. Woodwind (5:51)
Side D
D1. Cryosol (6:19)
D2. Light Comes On (6:09) More
Born as Paul Nawrata in Lower Austria, Urbs is a veteran electronic producer and musician living in Vienna. A music fanatic from a very young age, he started writing and photographing for various fanzines in his teenage years, interviewing numerous artists as diverse as Kurt Cobain, Nick Cave and the Wu Tang Clan.
He soon felt attracted to the blossoming HipHop scene of Vienna, contributing to the radio program of legendary impressario Werner Geier aka Demon Flowers. Best described as the Austrian version of Tony Wilson, he took him under his wing and soon released his first steps in music production on his Uptight label.
In 1998 two EPs were released as Urbs & Chaoz, spawning a first success with „Closer To God“, which was not only a radio favourite, but was also used by famed director Ulrich Seidl in his early work „Models“ and remixed by none other than legendary Washington duo Thievery Corporation.
Heavily influenced by Kenny Dope, Todd Terry and Armand Van Helden’s HipHop releases,
the musical style of Urbs & Chaoz was dubbed Dope Beat in central Europe and can be seen as one of the precursors of Triphop.
His next musical partner was Cutex with whom he released „Breaks Of Dawn“ and „Peace Talks!“, two LPs of timeless instrumental HipHop, both of which are seen as classics of the genre. „The Thing“, a veritable hit on Austrian radio, was used for various commercials and even selected as one of the „Best 100 Austrian Songs“ by FM4, the leading alternative radio station in the country. Until today that song has been streamed more than two million times.
His first solo album was released on G-Stone Recordings in 2005 and was co-produced by Peter Kruder (Kruder & Dorfmeister). On „Toujours Le Meme Film“, Urbs channelled his love for film music and French Chanson. He toured Europe with a six piece band and a complex visual concept and the album became a remarkable success. Songs from „Toujours Le Meme Film“ were used for US TV shows „Grey´s Anatomy“ and „Nip:Tuck“ as well as numerous commercials; Gilles Peterson discovered the album and played „So Weit“ on his Worldwide radio shows.
Urbs began producing other musicians like Austrian MC Skero, released further EPs of instrumental HipHop and numerous remixes for the likes of Tosca, Marsmobil and Daniel Haaksmann along with countless other Austrian artists.
Together with award winning composer Karwan Marouf, he worked on film music for directors like Arash and Arman Riahi as well as Werner Boote, on commercials, documentaries and contract work for Red Bull Media.
Since the early days of social media Urbs has connected with MCs and singers from around the world and in 2017 finally released those collaborations on the (Rap-)album simply titled „Urbs“, which included contributions by MCs like Wordsworth and R.A. The Rugged Man. The song „10000 Years Behind Me“ with its spectacular video starring Austrian actress Birgit Minichmayr was another success on the alternative radio in central Europe.
While in 2020 the world was in the grip of the pandemic, Urbs, who had just become a father felt inspired by the fantasy and perception of his son. He reconnected with his roots and produced „Geheimland“ in one go, trying to find the essence of his work and musical passion and creating his very own musical language along the way.
Tracklisting
Side A
A1. Levitation (6:10)
A2. Im Geheimland (5:29)
A3. Mighty Amethyst (6:28)
Side B
B1. Mandarin Sparrow Song (6:28)
B2. Thasos (6:32)
B3. She Of Tranquility (5:22)
Side C
C1. The Lizbeth Phrase (5:27)
C2. Ever Golden (4:14)
C3. Woodwind (5:51)
Side D
D1. Cryosol (6:19)
D2. Light Comes On (6:09) More
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Inkswel & Colonel Red - A1. Hold On 2 It (Moodymann Remix) (06:08)
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Inkswel & Colonel Red - A2. Make Me Crazy (Potatohead People Remix) (02:56)
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Inkswel & Colonel Red - B1. Cruel Mistake (Moodorama’s Weird Mistake Remix (04:03)
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Inkswel & Colonel Red - B2. Cruel Mistake (Moodorama’s Deep Rise Remix)” (05:03)
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Inkswel & Colonel Red - B3. Make Me Crazy (Potatohead People Remix Instrumental) (02:56)
Remixes by Moodymann, Potatohead People, Moodorama.
Kenny Dixon Jr. acuminates it deep and groovy, well, it’s his holy trademark sound. Potatohead People from Vancouver have been championed by Soulection, Nightmares on Wax, Questlove, Big Boi a.o. and have releases on Jellyfish Recordings, or NY label Bastard Jazz. The duo has worked with artists such as Moka Only, Kaytranada, Pomo, Phife Dawg a.o.
On top Moodorama’s remixes are trippy dubby jams. Moodorama have a long recording history, starting in the 90s on Stereo Deluxe, but even before that Martin Sennebogen was the DJ and co-producer of Knowtoryus, the legendary first hip hop outfit on Compost.
Inkswel & Colonel Red started out writing together more than decade ago & over the time have developed quite a unique sound when recording together,..a chemistry that blends music melody & lyric into every verse chorus & hook. So when Inkswel approached Colonel Red to create the 'Holders of the Sun' album, Redz response was to move his hectic schedule around & start immediately. Inkswel dropped the beats Colonel Red dropped the vocals & some fine musical tuning & 'Holders Of The Sun' Vol1 was born….while they promise a Vol. 2.
The fantastic artwork comes from Our Machine, Netherlands, who designed a lot of sleeves for Kindred Spirit, Tom Trago, Versatile, Build An Arc and m.o.
Colonel Red is a groundbreaking soul singer, musician, producer and performer, often referred to as one of the most powerful voices in the UK soul music community, a champion in equal parts of the original Broken Beat scene, as well as the UK soul scene. Working with and writing for the likes of Teddy Pendergrass, Amp Fiddler,Maurice White, Bugz In The Attic, Tony Allen and countless others. His track 'Belive In Me' was awarded the WORLDWIDE award from Gilles Peterson in 2014.
Colonel Red’s foray into the music industry began when Epic Record company giant Sylvia Rhone signed the then lead singer, Nikki Romillie, of Pride n’ Politix, to Atlantic Records. An accompanying publishing deal with Warner Bros. established the artiste, now known as Colonel Red, as one of the UK’s top cutting edge singer/songwriters.
Inkswel has been heralded as one of the busiest and most prolific beat based producers from Australia, a true master of his craft he has worked with the likes of Talib Kweli, Lee Scratch Perry, Andrew Ashong, Dwight Trible, Amp Fiddler and countless others as well as putting out timeless musical projects on labels such as BBE, Sonar Kollekiv, Rush Hour, Warner Music, Boogie Angst and others. He hovers evenly between Hip Hop and Club sensibilities, blending new age approaches with nostalgic leans. 'Holders of The Sun' is the audio melting pot of two musical aliens, future directive soul music drenched in the nostalgia of what once was. More
Kenny Dixon Jr. acuminates it deep and groovy, well, it’s his holy trademark sound. Potatohead People from Vancouver have been championed by Soulection, Nightmares on Wax, Questlove, Big Boi a.o. and have releases on Jellyfish Recordings, or NY label Bastard Jazz. The duo has worked with artists such as Moka Only, Kaytranada, Pomo, Phife Dawg a.o.
On top Moodorama’s remixes are trippy dubby jams. Moodorama have a long recording history, starting in the 90s on Stereo Deluxe, but even before that Martin Sennebogen was the DJ and co-producer of Knowtoryus, the legendary first hip hop outfit on Compost.
Inkswel & Colonel Red started out writing together more than decade ago & over the time have developed quite a unique sound when recording together,..a chemistry that blends music melody & lyric into every verse chorus & hook. So when Inkswel approached Colonel Red to create the 'Holders of the Sun' album, Redz response was to move his hectic schedule around & start immediately. Inkswel dropped the beats Colonel Red dropped the vocals & some fine musical tuning & 'Holders Of The Sun' Vol1 was born….while they promise a Vol. 2.
The fantastic artwork comes from Our Machine, Netherlands, who designed a lot of sleeves for Kindred Spirit, Tom Trago, Versatile, Build An Arc and m.o.
Colonel Red is a groundbreaking soul singer, musician, producer and performer, often referred to as one of the most powerful voices in the UK soul music community, a champion in equal parts of the original Broken Beat scene, as well as the UK soul scene. Working with and writing for the likes of Teddy Pendergrass, Amp Fiddler,Maurice White, Bugz In The Attic, Tony Allen and countless others. His track 'Belive In Me' was awarded the WORLDWIDE award from Gilles Peterson in 2014.
Colonel Red’s foray into the music industry began when Epic Record company giant Sylvia Rhone signed the then lead singer, Nikki Romillie, of Pride n’ Politix, to Atlantic Records. An accompanying publishing deal with Warner Bros. established the artiste, now known as Colonel Red, as one of the UK’s top cutting edge singer/songwriters.
Inkswel has been heralded as one of the busiest and most prolific beat based producers from Australia, a true master of his craft he has worked with the likes of Talib Kweli, Lee Scratch Perry, Andrew Ashong, Dwight Trible, Amp Fiddler and countless others as well as putting out timeless musical projects on labels such as BBE, Sonar Kollekiv, Rush Hour, Warner Music, Boogie Angst and others. He hovers evenly between Hip Hop and Club sensibilities, blending new age approaches with nostalgic leans. 'Holders of The Sun' is the audio melting pot of two musical aliens, future directive soul music drenched in the nostalgia of what once was. More
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Beaanfield - A1. Looking Up (6:53)
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Beaanfield - A2. Tides feat. Bajka (Toto Chiavetta Edition 2022 Remix) (8:18)
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Beaanfield - B1. Tides feat. Bajka (Art Department’s Roxy Blue Remix) (9:44)
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Beaanfield - C1. Tides feat. Bajka (Ripperton Remix) (10:03)
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Beaanfield - D1. Tides feat. Bajka (C's Movement #1) (Carl Craig Remix) (9:54)
Beanfield’s mega classic re-release in a double 12” pack with old and new remixes by Toto Chiavetta and Art Department and a new Beanfield track. “Tides” was originally released in 2004 and evolved into an all-time club anthem by means of Carl Craig’s huge remix (C's Movement #1), followed-up by the stunning Ripperton remix.
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FUTURE SOUNDS OF JAZZ VOL. 14 - Compiled by Permanent Vacation Benjamin Fröhlich & Tom Bioly!
28 Tracks by Move D, Roman Flügel, Slowdive, Isolée, Cobblestone Jazz, Luke Abbott, remixes by Avalon Emerson, Russ Gabriel, Kassem Mosse, I:Cube a.m.o. including 3 EXCLUSIVE AND PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
Wow, a new chapter of this legendary series. This and the very first time it’s not compiled by Michael Reinboth, rather by Benjamin Fröhlich and Tom Bioly, the founders and masterminds behind Permanent Vacation.
Why? Simply because they both are very close friends of the Compost famlee, with an amazing musical and DJ-like tastefulness, with the knowledge-based trust of music in the vein of vibrant, jazzy electronica hybrids. And they are from Compost Records’ hometown Munich, too.
Maybe Volume 14 differs slightly to what the previous 13 brought up music-wise, but that’s the score, idea and open mindedness of this series, as it was by the compilers, and last but not least a great time for a change, too. So we welcome this, we very much appreciate and like their selection. We are sure, this will convince you.
28 tracks, 3 exclusive tracks. Enjoy!
LP 1 & 2 (compiled by Benjamin Fröhlich)
A1: Basil Hardhaus – Breezin’
A2: JTC – Gallup
A3: The Abstract Eye - I Feel It In My Forehead
A4: Jex Opolis - Mt. Belzoni
B1: Tee Mango - Into The Wild
B2: Claude Rodap – Hiwa
B3: Jose Padilla - Lollipop (I:Cube Casiotone Reprise Mix)
C1: Herzel – Devoid
C2: David Goldberg - Part Bells (Benjamin Fröhlich Remix)
C3: Marvin Horsch – Pace
D1: Matt O'Brien – Flourish
D2: Aubrey – Dot 3 (Russ Gabriel Remix)
D3: Marcellus Pittman - A Mix
LP 3 & 4 (compiled by Tom Bioly)
E1: Move D – Beyond The Machine
E2: Pierre Bastien – Snide Dins
E3: Vanishing Twin – Under The Water
E4: Yussef Kamaal – Ayla
E5: Roman Flügel – Song With Blue
E6: Luke Abbott – Dumb
F1: Machine Woman – I Can Mend Your Broken Heart (Kassem Mosse Remix)
F2: New Jackson – Let The Freak Come Out At Night
F3: Albinos – Palazzo
G1: The Stowaway – A Suspicious Passenger
G2: Isolée – In Our Country
G3: TB – Unskinny Dub
H1: Slowdive – Sugar For The Pill (Avalon Emerson’s Gilded Escalation)
H2: Cobblestone Jazz – Midnight Sun
H3: Sirconical – Jambon Mama More
28 Tracks by Move D, Roman Flügel, Slowdive, Isolée, Cobblestone Jazz, Luke Abbott, remixes by Avalon Emerson, Russ Gabriel, Kassem Mosse, I:Cube a.m.o. including 3 EXCLUSIVE AND PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
Wow, a new chapter of this legendary series. This and the very first time it’s not compiled by Michael Reinboth, rather by Benjamin Fröhlich and Tom Bioly, the founders and masterminds behind Permanent Vacation.
Why? Simply because they both are very close friends of the Compost famlee, with an amazing musical and DJ-like tastefulness, with the knowledge-based trust of music in the vein of vibrant, jazzy electronica hybrids. And they are from Compost Records’ hometown Munich, too.
Maybe Volume 14 differs slightly to what the previous 13 brought up music-wise, but that’s the score, idea and open mindedness of this series, as it was by the compilers, and last but not least a great time for a change, too. So we welcome this, we very much appreciate and like their selection. We are sure, this will convince you.
28 tracks, 3 exclusive tracks. Enjoy!
LP 1 & 2 (compiled by Benjamin Fröhlich)
A1: Basil Hardhaus – Breezin’
A2: JTC – Gallup
A3: The Abstract Eye - I Feel It In My Forehead
A4: Jex Opolis - Mt. Belzoni
B1: Tee Mango - Into The Wild
B2: Claude Rodap – Hiwa
B3: Jose Padilla - Lollipop (I:Cube Casiotone Reprise Mix)
C1: Herzel – Devoid
C2: David Goldberg - Part Bells (Benjamin Fröhlich Remix)
C3: Marvin Horsch – Pace
D1: Matt O'Brien – Flourish
D2: Aubrey – Dot 3 (Russ Gabriel Remix)
D3: Marcellus Pittman - A Mix
LP 3 & 4 (compiled by Tom Bioly)
E1: Move D – Beyond The Machine
E2: Pierre Bastien – Snide Dins
E3: Vanishing Twin – Under The Water
E4: Yussef Kamaal – Ayla
E5: Roman Flügel – Song With Blue
E6: Luke Abbott – Dumb
F1: Machine Woman – I Can Mend Your Broken Heart (Kassem Mosse Remix)
F2: New Jackson – Let The Freak Come Out At Night
F3: Albinos – Palazzo
G1: The Stowaway – A Suspicious Passenger
G2: Isolée – In Our Country
G3: TB – Unskinny Dub
H1: Slowdive – Sugar For The Pill (Avalon Emerson’s Gilded Escalation)
H2: Cobblestone Jazz – Midnight Sun
H3: Sirconical – Jambon Mama More
Cool – calm – collected: chapter 15 of this superlative series, compiled by Compost’s head honcho Michael Reinboth. 21 tracks, 8 exclusive, previously unreleased tracks. The exciting package comes as 2-CD / 4-LP vinyl. Enjoy!
The exclusives by Area (guess you all know his brilliant Innervisions release), Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK (recently featured by Gilles Peterson in his “watch out for 2021” top five list), Ron Deacon (officially belongs to the Workshop-Crew together with other artists like Move D, Even Tuell and Kassem Mosse), Class Compliance (which are Manuel Tur with his Clavis partner Adrian Hoffmann, also known as Paskal & Urban Absolutes or Amberoom), Mille & Hirsch (operators of the fine Polish Records), All Is Well (Fred Everything), Ben Sturm (watch out talent of Leipzig’s viral underground scene) and Oliver Kieser (best known as Kieser & Velten with their releases on G-Stone). This wonderful Esa Williams remix of Bantu Clan Vs Sarabi is also previously unreleased.
Several magazines voted the Future Sounds Of Jazz as one of the best compilation series of all time. With this series, starting in 1995, the term Future Jazz became a genre landmark.
Tracklisting | 4-LP
Side A
A1. Class Compliance – Cuadro (06:31) *previously unreleased
A2. Cotonete – Super Vilain Wants Love (Dj Deep & Romain Poncet Remix) (06:01)
A3. James Holden & The Animal Spirits – The Neverending (04:29)
Side B
B1. Bantu Clan Vs. Sarabi – Africa Ni Leo (Esa & Nonku Phiri Kaap Mix) (05:46)
B2. Shina Williams & His African Percussionists – Agboju Logun (11:42)
Side C
C1. Lucas Croon – Türkischer Tee (07:31)
C2. Mille & Hirsch – Pentagon Flow (09:32) *previously unreleased
Side D
D1. Typesun – Last Home (Dj Nature Remix) (08:20)
D2. Brandi Ifgray – Bones (Maurice Fulton Vibe Mix) (07:19)
D3. Ben Sturm – Francebeat (04:33) *previously unreleased
Side E
E1. Toshio Matsuura Group – At Les (07:13)
E2. Marni – Floor Of Soul (04:57)
E3. Oliver Kieser – Oscura Serenata (04:44) *previously unreleased
Side F
F1. Aera – Line Of Conception (05:34) *previously unreleased
F2. Martin Buttrich – Meeting Dave Dish (06:54)
F3. All Is Well – Day Two (06:31) *previously unreleased
Side G
G1. Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK – Tunacheza (05:25) *previously unreleased
G2. Kevin Yost – Another World (Original Mix) (07:59)
G3. Ron Deacon Feat. Johanna Jaeremo – Untitled B2
Brando Jazz (06:24) *previously unreleased
Side H
H1. Don Carlos – Mediterraneo (05:26)
H2. Rudoulpho – Sunday Afternoon (10:23) More
The exclusives by Area (guess you all know his brilliant Innervisions release), Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK (recently featured by Gilles Peterson in his “watch out for 2021” top five list), Ron Deacon (officially belongs to the Workshop-Crew together with other artists like Move D, Even Tuell and Kassem Mosse), Class Compliance (which are Manuel Tur with his Clavis partner Adrian Hoffmann, also known as Paskal & Urban Absolutes or Amberoom), Mille & Hirsch (operators of the fine Polish Records), All Is Well (Fred Everything), Ben Sturm (watch out talent of Leipzig’s viral underground scene) and Oliver Kieser (best known as Kieser & Velten with their releases on G-Stone). This wonderful Esa Williams remix of Bantu Clan Vs Sarabi is also previously unreleased.
Several magazines voted the Future Sounds Of Jazz as one of the best compilation series of all time. With this series, starting in 1995, the term Future Jazz became a genre landmark.
Tracklisting | 4-LP
Side A
A1. Class Compliance – Cuadro (06:31) *previously unreleased
A2. Cotonete – Super Vilain Wants Love (Dj Deep & Romain Poncet Remix) (06:01)
A3. James Holden & The Animal Spirits – The Neverending (04:29)
Side B
B1. Bantu Clan Vs. Sarabi – Africa Ni Leo (Esa & Nonku Phiri Kaap Mix) (05:46)
B2. Shina Williams & His African Percussionists – Agboju Logun (11:42)
Side C
C1. Lucas Croon – Türkischer Tee (07:31)
C2. Mille & Hirsch – Pentagon Flow (09:32) *previously unreleased
Side D
D1. Typesun – Last Home (Dj Nature Remix) (08:20)
D2. Brandi Ifgray – Bones (Maurice Fulton Vibe Mix) (07:19)
D3. Ben Sturm – Francebeat (04:33) *previously unreleased
Side E
E1. Toshio Matsuura Group – At Les (07:13)
E2. Marni – Floor Of Soul (04:57)
E3. Oliver Kieser – Oscura Serenata (04:44) *previously unreleased
Side F
F1. Aera – Line Of Conception (05:34) *previously unreleased
F2. Martin Buttrich – Meeting Dave Dish (06:54)
F3. All Is Well – Day Two (06:31) *previously unreleased
Side G
G1. Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK – Tunacheza (05:25) *previously unreleased
G2. Kevin Yost – Another World (Original Mix) (07:59)
G3. Ron Deacon Feat. Johanna Jaeremo – Untitled B2
Brando Jazz (06:24) *previously unreleased
Side H
H1. Don Carlos – Mediterraneo (05:26)
H2. Rudoulpho – Sunday Afternoon (10:23) More
Official release for DJ RASOUL’s sought-after house gem RETURN OF THE MAD FUNK EP from 1998 – since then only a few super rare test pressings were buzzing around. One of them reached Michael Reinboth and never left his record box again… More
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Various (Roman Flügel, I:Cube, Ripperton - No Title
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Various (Roman Flügel, I:Cube, Ripperton - No Title
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Various (Roman Flügel, I:Cube, Ripperton - No Title
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Various (Roman Flügel, I:Cube, Ripperton - No Title
25 years strong and still going steeply. Compost will release an anniversary 10 x 12“ box set early 2019. Here comes the very strictly limited, serially numbered, stickered white label overture Record 1 sneak preview. Compost classics by Beanfield, Marsmobil, A Forest Mighty Black remixed by Roman Flügel, I:Cube, Ripperton, plus an exclusive Ron Deacon track. Massive.
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emilie nana - I Rise (Francois K Journey Vocal)
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emilie nana - I Rise (Francois K Dub)
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emilie nana - I Rise (Francois K Bonus Beats)
Emilie Nana will bring you up! Her levitating voice, almost whispered, will overwhelm you. She will bewitch you like a great priestess whereas the musical backing is deep, hypnotic and steady tones. "I Rise is a denunciation", Emilie Nana claims! It is not only about a meditation but truly well a declamation. She clearly address to the oppressor. She speaks whit great assurance! She answers to decades of mistreatment. She is a black woman who's expressing herself proudly. A strongly personal music! After Danny Krivit, who came up with the now classic re-edits for the initial release of "I Rise", it's now fellow New Yorker and Body & Soul compagnon François K who's sharing this strong sentiment. Like with Danny Krivit, the opportunity to working with a personality that gathers all ethnic origins together throughout his career and life like François Kevorkian - a living legend, whose production- and remix works for countless artists are beyond classics and covering a timeframe of more than four decades - is a big honour for Emilie Nana and of course for Compost Records in either way. Kevorkian's role as a mastermind in NYC nightlife is untouchable and the fact that he's still sharing his knowledge and forward thinking attitude towards dance music, keeps him going strong at the forefront of the international dance music scene. We feel happy and blessed to release François Kevorkian's masterclass remix works of "I Rise". Three different versions to play with – all brilliant and very special in his inimitable manner!
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mr raoul k - No Title
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mr raoul k - No Title
Killertune. Massive. Already played by Solomun (in every of his recent DJ sets) Trikk, Rancido, Musumeci, Lehar a.o. - The first twelve inch to prelude Mr Raoul K's album 'African Paradigm'. The a-side kicks off with a track, darker and gloomier than usual. Whirling pads and driving beats take twists and turns while diggin’ deep into the dark. After a while Sona Diabate's vocals kick in and 'Tamale' takes off. Her powerful delivery provides some light in the shadows and the track begins to swing between 'putting you in a trance' and 'raise your hands in the air'. Elegance and energy. On the flipside Kaito remixes 'African Paradigm' into twelve minutes of floating bliss. Very moderate drums lead to a yet irresistable groove. Mr Raoul K's trademark organic sounds and traditional Ivorian instruments deliver glistening soundscapes - emblazed with mysterious vocals. Like dancing and moving through meadows watching flowers and butterflies moving around... like your feet stopped touching the ground.
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siren - "Paradise" (Original Mix
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siren - "Paradise" (Gavin Russom Dub)
Siren is Darshan Jesrani (Metro Area, Startree) and Dennis Kane (Disques Sinthomme, Ghost Town). Siren began recording in earnest during the winter of 2013, but has beginnings which date farther back, to their mutual residencies at NYC's storied night-spot APT, and to the parties they produced together in APT's wake. Events with names like Camille 3000, Adult Section and Strobe Lodge were lovingly presented, with bold, romantic graphics and a strong, specific statement that refinement and transgression can, and should always hang together. Their third single, entitled "Paradise," follows up last autumn's sweeping and euphoric "A/Way" with Mr. Reed by stripping itself down and baring its elements in a slowly-unfolding workout, which is as haunting as it is thumping and propulsive. "Paradise" is lush but also sinewy and spare, hinting at the compositional economy of that liminal mid-80s period where R&B and the developing sound of club music met. Mark Dann's slide-y, honeyed, slightly-psychedelic bassline spars with a stone-cold guitar riff and synths which soar and declare, but somehow maintain their delicacy. Downtown-NY icon Felice Rosser effortlessly delivers a powerful-but-breathy and emotionally-evocative vocal which seduces the dancer and makes clear just which side of the existential fence Siren transmits from. "Paradise" is backed with an equally-compelling, late-night, dark and mechanical techno dub by Gavin Russom (Black Meteoric Star, DFA), and the digital release of the single includes a lean, futuristic, drum-machine led 5AM NY-vibe re-interpretation by Siren.
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rainer trueby & corrado bucci - Step Forward
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rainer trueby & corrado bucci - Sidestep
Rainer Trueby and Rebirth's Corrado Bucci joined forces for a splendid Black Label release under the alias TRUCCY. Tastemaker don Gilles Peterson already featured Sidestep in his Worldwide radio show and Jimpster was charting and playing it already, aswell. A truly elegant, smooth deep house 2-tracker.
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Nils Penner delivers some vibrant, disco-ish deep house tracks. Space Ranger's remix is a sublte jackin' floorfiller and Paskal & Urban Absolutes prove again their fine production skills with their groovin' deep rework.
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Handstamped one-sided 12" with a stunning remix by Daniel Bortz. His latest releases on Innervisions or Permanent Vacation are big hits everywhere. Rey & Kjavik is the brainchild of Magnús Rey and Ísak Kjavik. Two guys from the middle of fuckin' nowhere, well from the middle of a big European city, which - both city and who they are - shall keepin on something in the dark. But the guys are more than an insider's tipp after releases on top notch labels like Compost Black Label, KaterMukke, Exploited, Get Physical and their own BY awake imprint. Their latest remixes for Claire's super smash "Games" (on Island Rec.) and Tiger Stripes (on Get Physical) underscore their high reputation in the scene.
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This is deep house at it's best. Including tip top remixes by Filippo Moscatello (perhaps his best remix ever!) and Russian wunderkind Dima Studitsky. In the past, dutchman TJ Kong usually appeared together with his production partner in crime Nuno Dos Santos. They already released several Black Label 12inches and the album "After Dark, My Sweet" in 2010. Now, TJ Kong is back with his very own "Sweet Sweet Lovin'", which features the sensitive soulful vocals of Ovasoul7. This exceptional singer lent his voice already to the works of Deetron, Motorcitysoul, DJ Spinna and Slope. In 2013, TJ Kong, in coop with Eric De Man, dropped the "Luid EP" on Kirk Degiorgio's Applied Rhythmic Technology label (ART) and the "Where The Wild Ales Are Pt.1" maxi on Jamie Anderson's Artform imprint, followed by a second one this year.
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1 x 140 grs Black Vinyl , Numbered Sleeve , printed inner sleeve, marketing front sticker.
PRODUCT INFORMATIONS
• 35th Anniversary edition of the seminal 1989 album as Record Store Day Exclusive
• The album is presented in the famous (and as to now unseen) ‘rejected’ artwork sleeve by 8vo. Produced by Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur, The Cranberries, New Order).
• Vinyl mastered by Peter Beckmann at Technology Works.
• Numbered limited edition – 2 200 copies for the World
TRACKLIST
A1. Love No More – A2. Pol in G – A3. Act I Opera – A4. People’s Pleasure Park – A5. Finding the Sea
B1. Otis – B2. They Work Every Day – B3. Act II Opera – B4. Homage to Catalonea -B5. My Country More
1 x 140 grs Black Vinyl , Numbered Sleeve , printed inner sleeve, marketing front sticker.
PRODUCT INFORMATIONS
• 35th Anniversary edition of the seminal 1989 album as Record Store Day Exclusive
• The album is presented in the famous (and as to now unseen) ‘rejected’ artwork sleeve by 8vo. Produced by Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur, The Cranberries, New Order).
• Vinyl mastered by Peter Beckmann at Technology Works.
• Numbered limited edition – 2 200 copies for the World
TRACKLIST
A1. Love No More – A2. Pol in G – A3. Act I Opera – A4. People’s Pleasure Park – A5. Finding the Sea
B1. Otis – B2. They Work Every Day – B3. Act II Opera – B4. Homage to Catalonea -B5. My Country More
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers have announced the pre-order release of an exclusive, limited edition vinyl record in support of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
*The 12” vinyl only release, features material from Fontaines DC, and Massive Attack/Young Fathers, and a ceasefire sleeve design by 3D of Massive Attack. The initiative will also include a limited-edition/artist signed large-print sale of the sleeve artwork, available exclusively via: https://www.fire-sale.store/
The reverse sleeve of the 12” features words written on a hospital whiteboard in Gaza by Doctors Without Borders medic Dr Mahmoud Abu Nujaila – words which went viral on global social media - depicting the desperation of medical professionals and civilians in Gaza. Tragically, Dr Nujaila was killed in a strike a few weeks later.
"WHOEVER STAYS
UNTIL THE END
WILL TELL THE STORY,
WE DID WHAT WE COULD.
REMEMBER US"
Despite repeated deadly attacks on its staff, medics, surgeons, and aid conveys, Doctors Without Borders volunteers continue to offer critical support to the civilians of Gaza.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers have donated their music in full support of the incredible Doctors Without Borders staff working in Gaza today, as a statement for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military occupation.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack & Young Fathers will donate 100% of the profits from this promotional venture to Médecins Sans Frontières (UK - charity number: 1026588) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The total donation is expected to be in excess of £150,000.
3D (Massive Attack) said: "The hourly scenes of horror in Gaza, with hospitals and schools bombed to dust and innocent civilians, journalists and doctors killed in unspeakable numbers has been made so much worse by more than ten weeks of abject political failure.
We're in awe of the Doctors Without Borders medics who place their lives on the line to help innocent civilians in Gaza. The ceasefire EP is a tribute to them, and their incredible ongoing work in truly indescribable circumstances. We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine”
Fontaines DC said: “Fontaines DC join millions across the world in demanding an immediate ceasefire and a permanent end to Israel's brutal occupation of Palestine. Since October, Doctors Without Borders have been on the ground in Gaza, where every human is an IDF target, risking their lives to give vital care to the thousands injured by Israel's indiscriminate attacks on the starving and defenceless. We feel utterly helpless in what we can do at this point however we do hope our small contribution to this record can raise some desperately needed funds for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. Ceasefire Now. Free Palestine”
Natalie Roberts, MSF Executive Director said: “After more than two months of war, Israel’s unrelenting and indiscriminate strikes on Gaza have caused unprecedented and catastrophic levels of civilian harm. Nowhere is safe. Hospitals that are overflowing with the sick and wounded are coming under fire or being raided by Israeli forces, killing doctors, health workers, colleagues. Our teams continue to do what they can without even the basic guarantees of safety. We desperately want to do more, but for that we need an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Huge thanks to Massive Attack, Fontaines DC and Young Fathers for all their support.”
*Copies have been packed using different combinations of coloured vinyl and sleeves. All orders are selected at random. More
*The 12” vinyl only release, features material from Fontaines DC, and Massive Attack/Young Fathers, and a ceasefire sleeve design by 3D of Massive Attack. The initiative will also include a limited-edition/artist signed large-print sale of the sleeve artwork, available exclusively via: https://www.fire-sale.store/
The reverse sleeve of the 12” features words written on a hospital whiteboard in Gaza by Doctors Without Borders medic Dr Mahmoud Abu Nujaila – words which went viral on global social media - depicting the desperation of medical professionals and civilians in Gaza. Tragically, Dr Nujaila was killed in a strike a few weeks later.
"WHOEVER STAYS
UNTIL THE END
WILL TELL THE STORY,
WE DID WHAT WE COULD.
REMEMBER US"
Despite repeated deadly attacks on its staff, medics, surgeons, and aid conveys, Doctors Without Borders volunteers continue to offer critical support to the civilians of Gaza.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers have donated their music in full support of the incredible Doctors Without Borders staff working in Gaza today, as a statement for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military occupation.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack & Young Fathers will donate 100% of the profits from this promotional venture to Médecins Sans Frontières (UK - charity number: 1026588) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The total donation is expected to be in excess of £150,000.
3D (Massive Attack) said: "The hourly scenes of horror in Gaza, with hospitals and schools bombed to dust and innocent civilians, journalists and doctors killed in unspeakable numbers has been made so much worse by more than ten weeks of abject political failure.
We're in awe of the Doctors Without Borders medics who place their lives on the line to help innocent civilians in Gaza. The ceasefire EP is a tribute to them, and their incredible ongoing work in truly indescribable circumstances. We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine”
Fontaines DC said: “Fontaines DC join millions across the world in demanding an immediate ceasefire and a permanent end to Israel's brutal occupation of Palestine. Since October, Doctors Without Borders have been on the ground in Gaza, where every human is an IDF target, risking their lives to give vital care to the thousands injured by Israel's indiscriminate attacks on the starving and defenceless. We feel utterly helpless in what we can do at this point however we do hope our small contribution to this record can raise some desperately needed funds for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. Ceasefire Now. Free Palestine”
Natalie Roberts, MSF Executive Director said: “After more than two months of war, Israel’s unrelenting and indiscriminate strikes on Gaza have caused unprecedented and catastrophic levels of civilian harm. Nowhere is safe. Hospitals that are overflowing with the sick and wounded are coming under fire or being raided by Israeli forces, killing doctors, health workers, colleagues. Our teams continue to do what they can without even the basic guarantees of safety. We desperately want to do more, but for that we need an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Huge thanks to Massive Attack, Fontaines DC and Young Fathers for all their support.”
*Copies have been packed using different combinations of coloured vinyl and sleeves. All orders are selected at random. More
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VILLALOBOS - EASY LEE
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VILLALOBOS - THEOGENESE
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VILLALOBOS - BAHAHA HAHI
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VILLALOBOS - LA RAJA
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VILLALOBOS - I TRY TO LIVE (CAN I LIVE)
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VILLALOBOS - QUIZÅS
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VILLALOBOS - FUSION THE ENEMIES
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VILLALOBOS - DEXTER
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VILLALOBOS - BACH TO BACK
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VILLALOBOS - Y.G.H.
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VILLALOBOS - WAIWORINAO
Format: 4x12"LP
Tracklist
A EASY LEE
B THEOGENESE
C1 BAHAHA HAHI
C2 LA RAJA
D I TRY TO LIVE (CAN I LIVE)
E1 QUIZÅS
E2 FUSION THE ENEMIES
F DEXTER
G BACH TO BACK
H1 Y.G.H.
H2 WAIWORINAO
Ricardo Villalobos first album „Alcachofa“ from 2003.
Originally released by Playhouse as a 3x12“ record set, the re-release adds a fourth 12“, the „Alcachofa Tools“. More
Tracklist
A EASY LEE
B THEOGENESE
C1 BAHAHA HAHI
C2 LA RAJA
D I TRY TO LIVE (CAN I LIVE)
E1 QUIZÅS
E2 FUSION THE ENEMIES
F DEXTER
G BACH TO BACK
H1 Y.G.H.
H2 WAIWORINAO
Ricardo Villalobos first album „Alcachofa“ from 2003.
Originally released by Playhouse as a 3x12“ record set, the re-release adds a fourth 12“, the „Alcachofa Tools“. More
RSD 2024 - don't sell before 20th of April - Rights: World excluding France & UK
1 x Yellow Vinyl , Numbered Sleeve , printed inner sleeve, marketing front sticker.
PRODUCT INFORMATIONS
• Numbered, limited edition on yellow vinyl only as Record Store Day 2024 Exclusive
• First time reissued on vinyl since its original release for Northside – key players in the ‘Madchester’ / baggy / indie-rave scene of the early 90s
• Top 20 album produced by The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, Shack, The Coral, Texas)
• Featuring the indie dancefloor fillers ‘Take 5’, ‘Shall We Take A Trip’ and ‘My Rising Star’
• Vinyl cut from the original Factory Records masters
• Restored artwork by Central Station Design
• Numbered limited edition – 1 600 copies for the World
TRACKLIST
A1. Take 5 - A2. Weight Of Air - A3. Funky Munky - A4. A Change Is On Its Way - A5. Yeah Man
B1. Tour De World - B2. Wishful Thinking - B3. Shall We Take A Trip - B4. Who’s To Blame
B5. Practise Makes Perfect More
1 x Yellow Vinyl , Numbered Sleeve , printed inner sleeve, marketing front sticker.
PRODUCT INFORMATIONS
• Numbered, limited edition on yellow vinyl only as Record Store Day 2024 Exclusive
• First time reissued on vinyl since its original release for Northside – key players in the ‘Madchester’ / baggy / indie-rave scene of the early 90s
• Top 20 album produced by The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, Shack, The Coral, Texas)
• Featuring the indie dancefloor fillers ‘Take 5’, ‘Shall We Take A Trip’ and ‘My Rising Star’
• Vinyl cut from the original Factory Records masters
• Restored artwork by Central Station Design
• Numbered limited edition – 1 600 copies for the World
TRACKLIST
A1. Take 5 - A2. Weight Of Air - A3. Funky Munky - A4. A Change Is On Its Way - A5. Yeah Man
B1. Tour De World - B2. Wishful Thinking - B3. Shall We Take A Trip - B4. Who’s To Blame
B5. Practise Makes Perfect More
Written and produced by Kieran Hebden.
Photography by Jason Evans.
Design by Jason Evans and Matthew Cooper.
P+C Text Records 2024
01 Loved 4:03 02 Gliding Through Everything 4:08 03 Storm Crystals 6:40 04 Daydream Repeat 6:09 05 Skater 4:16 06 31 Bloom 5:52 07 So Blue 5:30 08 Three Drums 8:16
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Photography by Jason Evans.
Design by Jason Evans and Matthew Cooper.
P+C Text Records 2024
01 Loved 4:03 02 Gliding Through Everything 4:08 03 Storm Crystals 6:40 04 Daydream Repeat 6:09 05 Skater 4:16 06 31 Bloom 5:52 07 So Blue 5:30 08 Three Drums 8:16
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Len Faki - A1. Voices (Arthur Robert Remix)
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Len Faki - A2. Temple (Ø [Phase] Remix)
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Len Faki - B1. Tor 8 (rRoxymore Remix)
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Len Faki - B2. Space Cowboys I (Pangaea Remix)
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Len Faki - C1. Yantra (Planetary Assault Systems Remix)
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Len Faki - C2. It's Time (to Move Your Body) (Truncate Remix)
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Len Faki - D1. Don't Be Stupid Day (Djrum Remix)
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Len Faki - D2. Friedrichshain Funk (Polygonia Remix)
2x 12" vinyl with full cover print
TRACKLIST:
A1. Voices (Arthur Robert Remix)
A2. Temple (Ø [Phase] Remix)
B1. Tor 8 (rRoxymore Remix)
B2. Space Cowboys I (Pangaea Remix)
C1. Yantra (Planetary Assault Systems Remix)
C2. It's Time (to Move Your Body) (Truncate Remix)
D1. Don't Be Stupid Day (Djrum Remix)
D2. Friedrichshain Funk (Polygonia Remix)
INFO:
With an album as versatile and expansive as his LP Fusion, Len Faki wanted a collection of remixes to display a similar kind of musical variety. Hand-picked from his favorite producers, the cast now features a diverse group of artists who have re-imagined 20 of Fusion's tracks, set to arrive on two double and one single 12" EP.
FigureX39 kicks off the trilogy, with our very own Arthur Robert at the helm, fittingly remaking the album's pensive closer into a melodic peak time stomper. Ø [Phase] ramps up the intensity on straight-laced Temple, keeping the BPM in line with modern techno's need for speed.
On the flip, rRoxymore inverts Tor 8 into a psychedelic funnel of haunted voices and pummeling percussion, while dubby synth swilrs and ferocious filter action give Pangea's rework of Space Cowboys I a distinctly UK-feel.
Coming in as hard hitting as ever, PAS layers high-octane rave stabs and nonstop propulsive drums on his version of Yantra and one of the album's few original house tracks, It's Time … gets the Truncate treatment, making for lean, clap-heavy groover with enough low-end to move some bodies. Often known for his cinematic compositions, Djrum delivers a complex masterpiece of heady drum science and intricate patterns condensed into one dazzling mosaic of sound. Closing this first EP out in style is Munich-based newcomer Polygonia, presenting her shimmering and always shifting remix of Friedrichshain Funk, effortlessly moving between driving rhythms and mystical melodies.
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TRACKLIST:
A1. Voices (Arthur Robert Remix)
A2. Temple (Ø [Phase] Remix)
B1. Tor 8 (rRoxymore Remix)
B2. Space Cowboys I (Pangaea Remix)
C1. Yantra (Planetary Assault Systems Remix)
C2. It's Time (to Move Your Body) (Truncate Remix)
D1. Don't Be Stupid Day (Djrum Remix)
D2. Friedrichshain Funk (Polygonia Remix)
INFO:
With an album as versatile and expansive as his LP Fusion, Len Faki wanted a collection of remixes to display a similar kind of musical variety. Hand-picked from his favorite producers, the cast now features a diverse group of artists who have re-imagined 20 of Fusion's tracks, set to arrive on two double and one single 12" EP.
FigureX39 kicks off the trilogy, with our very own Arthur Robert at the helm, fittingly remaking the album's pensive closer into a melodic peak time stomper. Ø [Phase] ramps up the intensity on straight-laced Temple, keeping the BPM in line with modern techno's need for speed.
On the flip, rRoxymore inverts Tor 8 into a psychedelic funnel of haunted voices and pummeling percussion, while dubby synth swilrs and ferocious filter action give Pangea's rework of Space Cowboys I a distinctly UK-feel.
Coming in as hard hitting as ever, PAS layers high-octane rave stabs and nonstop propulsive drums on his version of Yantra and one of the album's few original house tracks, It's Time … gets the Truncate treatment, making for lean, clap-heavy groover with enough low-end to move some bodies. Often known for his cinematic compositions, Djrum delivers a complex masterpiece of heady drum science and intricate patterns condensed into one dazzling mosaic of sound. Closing this first EP out in style is Munich-based newcomer Polygonia, presenting her shimmering and always shifting remix of Friedrichshain Funk, effortlessly moving between driving rhythms and mystical melodies.
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Steve Bug - A1. Ludic Loops
2
Steve Bug - A2. Hijacked Minds
3
Steve Bug - A3. Yellow Snake
4
Steve Bug - B1. Locked Away In My Head
5
Steve Bug - B2. Electro Harmonix
6
Steve Bug - B3. The Awakening
7
Steve Bug - C1. The Clock Is Ticking
8
Steve Bug - C2. A Conscious Machine
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Steve Bug - D1. Confidence Dub
10
Steve Bug - D2. Raindance 101
11
Steve Bug - D3. Upon Mountains
Double-LP + download code
Tracklist:
A1. Ludic Loops
A2. Hijacked Minds
A3. Yellow Snake
B1. Locked Away In My Head
B2. Electro Harmonix
B3. The Awakening
C1. The Clock Is Ticking
C2. A Conscious Machine
D1. Confidence Dub
D2. Raindance 101
D3. Upon Mountains
The electronic musician and Poker Flat founder's contemplative new studio album takes in minimal house music, moody techno and effervescent breaks across 11 unique tracks. His previous LP Paradise Sold alongside Langenberg was released in 2018 to critical acclaim, and described as "elegantly euphoric" by Mixmag. Never Ending Winding Roads is an entirely solo release however, with much of it produced during the months of enforced isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of the track titles reflect Steve's headspace during this time, with themes of solitude, contemplation and reflection brought to the fore perhaps more than with any of his previous work. Steve's formative musical years were spent during Germany's techno and acid-house heyday, with his love for a perfect groove as apparent now as it was back then. His DJ skills and a keen, innovative ear led him not down the typical path of the early nineties trance and harder dance scene, but instead towards a fresher, hybrid sound-merging stripped deep house, tweaked out acid and more minimal forms of techno and electronic music: a strand of music he fiercely champions to this day.
"My mindset when making Never Ending Winding Roads was completely different to any other project I have embarked on. I didn't have to tour, and instead could focus 100% on writing music without having the dancefloor as a constant influence. This allowed me creative freedom to explore a range of styles and emotions, and as a result, it is the album I feel most satisfied with to date." says Steve Bug.
With 11 brand new tracks, Never Ending Winding Roads is a meticulously produced and deeply engaging electronic album; one that explores various shades of house, techno and broken beat with Steve's celebrated attention to detail and consummate originality. Album opener Lucid Loops perfectly sets the tone, immediately ensnaring you with a hypnotic, undulating synth line and a faintly menacing undertone thanks to hushed, discordant strings and unnerving vocal stabs. This atmosphere of quiet paranoia permeates many of the tracks on Never Ending Winding Roads, most explicitly in the sinewy groove and sketchy, panic-inducing synth line of Locked Away In My Head.
This album more than perhaps any other in his career sees Steve experimenting with broken-beats, to incredible effect. Tracks like A Conscious Machine and Electro Harmonix are melodic, emotionally-rich cuts: burst of radiant optimism that juxtapose beautifully with the album's darker moments. Elsewhere tracks like Yellow Snake find Steve exploring deep, dubby territory, while album closer Upon Mountains is a cosmic, arpeggiated masterpiece: an 8bit computer game soundtrack reimagined as a poignant electro ballad.
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Tracklist:
A1. Ludic Loops
A2. Hijacked Minds
A3. Yellow Snake
B1. Locked Away In My Head
B2. Electro Harmonix
B3. The Awakening
C1. The Clock Is Ticking
C2. A Conscious Machine
D1. Confidence Dub
D2. Raindance 101
D3. Upon Mountains
The electronic musician and Poker Flat founder's contemplative new studio album takes in minimal house music, moody techno and effervescent breaks across 11 unique tracks. His previous LP Paradise Sold alongside Langenberg was released in 2018 to critical acclaim, and described as "elegantly euphoric" by Mixmag. Never Ending Winding Roads is an entirely solo release however, with much of it produced during the months of enforced isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of the track titles reflect Steve's headspace during this time, with themes of solitude, contemplation and reflection brought to the fore perhaps more than with any of his previous work. Steve's formative musical years were spent during Germany's techno and acid-house heyday, with his love for a perfect groove as apparent now as it was back then. His DJ skills and a keen, innovative ear led him not down the typical path of the early nineties trance and harder dance scene, but instead towards a fresher, hybrid sound-merging stripped deep house, tweaked out acid and more minimal forms of techno and electronic music: a strand of music he fiercely champions to this day.
"My mindset when making Never Ending Winding Roads was completely different to any other project I have embarked on. I didn't have to tour, and instead could focus 100% on writing music without having the dancefloor as a constant influence. This allowed me creative freedom to explore a range of styles and emotions, and as a result, it is the album I feel most satisfied with to date." says Steve Bug.
With 11 brand new tracks, Never Ending Winding Roads is a meticulously produced and deeply engaging electronic album; one that explores various shades of house, techno and broken beat with Steve's celebrated attention to detail and consummate originality. Album opener Lucid Loops perfectly sets the tone, immediately ensnaring you with a hypnotic, undulating synth line and a faintly menacing undertone thanks to hushed, discordant strings and unnerving vocal stabs. This atmosphere of quiet paranoia permeates many of the tracks on Never Ending Winding Roads, most explicitly in the sinewy groove and sketchy, panic-inducing synth line of Locked Away In My Head.
This album more than perhaps any other in his career sees Steve experimenting with broken-beats, to incredible effect. Tracks like A Conscious Machine and Electro Harmonix are melodic, emotionally-rich cuts: burst of radiant optimism that juxtapose beautifully with the album's darker moments. Elsewhere tracks like Yellow Snake find Steve exploring deep, dubby territory, while album closer Upon Mountains is a cosmic, arpeggiated masterpiece: an 8bit computer game soundtrack reimagined as a poignant electro ballad.
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JOSS - Assessing
2
Emanuel Satie - When I First Met You (I Knew You Were The One)
3
Denis Horvat & Skarn - Triii
4
Aöcram x Ramsey Neville - Brooklyn Structure
5
Alex Bau - Antidot
6
Redshape - Ghost Story
7
Raxon - Year Zero
8
Harald Björk - Aluco
Tracklisting:
1. (A1) JOSS – Assessing (DE-Q20-24-00001)
2. (A2) Emanuel Satie – When I First Met You (I Knew You Were The One) (DE-Q20-24-00002)
3. (B1) Denis Horvat & Skarn – Triii (DE-Q20-24-00003)
4. (B2) Aöcram x Ramsey Neville – Brooklyn Structure (DE-Q20-24-00004)
5. (C1) Alex Bau – Antidot (DE-Q20-24-00005)
6. (C2) Redshape – Ghost Story (DE-Q20-24-00006)
7. (D1) Raxon – Year Zero (DE-Q20-24-00007)
8. (D2) Harald Björk – Aluco (DE-Q20-24-00008)
Cocoon Recordings presents: Dots And Pearls 8
This year's Dots And Pearls once again impresses with its broad spectrum. From minimalistic grooves and melodic house to dark techno and even EBM influences back to playful tunes for the heart. The musicality of this long-player is a beautiful showcase of the depths and expanses to be discovered in the Cocoon Recordings universe.
Kyivian producer JOSS breaks the first ground with "Assessing". A sweet opener that immediately reveals its emotional but happy core. As the song progresses, it gradually immerses you in its world of smooth and phasing string pads. The rhythm groove, while fluffy, also manages to create a sense of intensity that keeps the listener engaged throughout. Emanuel Satie joins with a groovy tom rhythm complemented by a heavenly and angelic choir that adds a touch of ethereal beauty to the composition. This combination creates a sense of enchantment as if being transported to a place where love reigns supreme. "When I First Met You (I Knew You Were The One)" is undeniably a love
song, capturing the essence of affection and infatuation. A musical message delivered with sincerity and genuine emotion that paints a heartfelt picture of a love that is destined and undeniable. Denis Horvat and Skarn have joined forces to create an electrifying track titled "Triii" that ventures into a realm of edginess and artistry. Metallic bells add a haunting and mysterious layer to the sound, while
the stripped-down beats keep the rhythmic foundation strong, perfectly complementing the edgy vibes. One of the most distinctive features is the inclusion of Slavic vocals, which bring an ethereal and otherworldly dimension to the track. When combined with the dwelling effect sounds, these vocals create an enchanting and almost hypnotic effect, further enhancing the song's allure. Each sound is
meticulously placed, creating a well-defined sonic landscape that showcases the artists' attention to detail and creative vision.
The following collaboration between AÖCRAM and Ramsey Neville in their track "Brooklyn Structure" takes us through the depths of NYC's compressed techno. Sequences morph throughout the track's progression, seamlessly transitioning between layers of sound and adding a sense of intrigue to the overall arrangement. Driving claps that pepper the track play a crucial role in propelling the momentum forward, further intensifying the infectious energy that permeates. "Antidot" is an electrifying peak-time thriller by Alex Bau, a monstrous techno track that commands attention and ignites the dance floor with its wicked bassline and explosive energy. This relentless and formidable low-end presence sets
the tone for the entire track. The use of FM synth percussions adds a unique touch to the rhythm, creating layers of complexity, and contributing to the acceleration. Banging snare drums hit with force and precision, driving the rhythm forward without any mercy, although the 909 rimshot pattern adds a classic touch.
As we float on to the third part of the compilation, Redshape’s "Ghost Story" cuts the surface. Let’s delve into a realm of tales and mysteries through mesmerizing and enthralling soundscapes. The synth melody tells a captivating story, creating a narrative that unravels like a spheric saga while an EBM-like bassline serves as a pulsating and energetic guide, injecting a dose of liveliness. Despite its haunting undertones, "Ghost Story" manages to maintain an untroubled vibe, striking a balance between a mysterious ambiance and a lively spirit. "Year Zero" blends elements of the characteristic Raxon sound with a fresh and futuristic twist, resulting in an unusual and excellent addition to his discography. One of the notable aspects is the raw bassline that undulates up and down throughout the track, gently combined with some soft percussion with lots of delay, making it a perfect track for kick-off. His contribution undoubtedly explores new sonic territories for Raxon. It stands out as an unusual and excellent addition to his repertoire. Harald Björk rings down the curtain on Dots And Pearls 8. From the very beginning, "Aluco" reveals an atmosphere shrouded in darkness, inviting
listeners to embark on a hero's journey. Intricate beats pulsate with a magnetic allure, drawing us into the heart of the music. The track's somber aura creates a tantalizing sense of anticipation, hinting at something grand waiting just beyond the shadows. But as the piece unfolds, Björk's expert composition takes us through a series of transitions that elevate the mood from mysterious darkness to soaring heroism. The track gradually shifts gears, as if the protagonist of the story has discovered a newfound strength and determination. A theatrical synthesizer melody manifests as the guiding force amidst the shifting. It swells and transforms, it becomes a beacon of hope and inspiration. The beat evolves and the melodic motif gracefully intertwines, building up an empowering energy that beckons the listener into a triumphant ascent, enveloping us in a world that feels simultaneously familiar and otherworldly.
As we reach the final moment, we are rewarded with the perfect closing. The track finds resolution, leaving a lasting impact, and ensuring that we culminate in a satisfying and memorable conclusion.
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1. (A1) JOSS – Assessing (DE-Q20-24-00001)
2. (A2) Emanuel Satie – When I First Met You (I Knew You Were The One) (DE-Q20-24-00002)
3. (B1) Denis Horvat & Skarn – Triii (DE-Q20-24-00003)
4. (B2) Aöcram x Ramsey Neville – Brooklyn Structure (DE-Q20-24-00004)
5. (C1) Alex Bau – Antidot (DE-Q20-24-00005)
6. (C2) Redshape – Ghost Story (DE-Q20-24-00006)
7. (D1) Raxon – Year Zero (DE-Q20-24-00007)
8. (D2) Harald Björk – Aluco (DE-Q20-24-00008)
Cocoon Recordings presents: Dots And Pearls 8
This year's Dots And Pearls once again impresses with its broad spectrum. From minimalistic grooves and melodic house to dark techno and even EBM influences back to playful tunes for the heart. The musicality of this long-player is a beautiful showcase of the depths and expanses to be discovered in the Cocoon Recordings universe.
Kyivian producer JOSS breaks the first ground with "Assessing". A sweet opener that immediately reveals its emotional but happy core. As the song progresses, it gradually immerses you in its world of smooth and phasing string pads. The rhythm groove, while fluffy, also manages to create a sense of intensity that keeps the listener engaged throughout. Emanuel Satie joins with a groovy tom rhythm complemented by a heavenly and angelic choir that adds a touch of ethereal beauty to the composition. This combination creates a sense of enchantment as if being transported to a place where love reigns supreme. "When I First Met You (I Knew You Were The One)" is undeniably a love
song, capturing the essence of affection and infatuation. A musical message delivered with sincerity and genuine emotion that paints a heartfelt picture of a love that is destined and undeniable. Denis Horvat and Skarn have joined forces to create an electrifying track titled "Triii" that ventures into a realm of edginess and artistry. Metallic bells add a haunting and mysterious layer to the sound, while
the stripped-down beats keep the rhythmic foundation strong, perfectly complementing the edgy vibes. One of the most distinctive features is the inclusion of Slavic vocals, which bring an ethereal and otherworldly dimension to the track. When combined with the dwelling effect sounds, these vocals create an enchanting and almost hypnotic effect, further enhancing the song's allure. Each sound is
meticulously placed, creating a well-defined sonic landscape that showcases the artists' attention to detail and creative vision.
The following collaboration between AÖCRAM and Ramsey Neville in their track "Brooklyn Structure" takes us through the depths of NYC's compressed techno. Sequences morph throughout the track's progression, seamlessly transitioning between layers of sound and adding a sense of intrigue to the overall arrangement. Driving claps that pepper the track play a crucial role in propelling the momentum forward, further intensifying the infectious energy that permeates. "Antidot" is an electrifying peak-time thriller by Alex Bau, a monstrous techno track that commands attention and ignites the dance floor with its wicked bassline and explosive energy. This relentless and formidable low-end presence sets
the tone for the entire track. The use of FM synth percussions adds a unique touch to the rhythm, creating layers of complexity, and contributing to the acceleration. Banging snare drums hit with force and precision, driving the rhythm forward without any mercy, although the 909 rimshot pattern adds a classic touch.
As we float on to the third part of the compilation, Redshape’s "Ghost Story" cuts the surface. Let’s delve into a realm of tales and mysteries through mesmerizing and enthralling soundscapes. The synth melody tells a captivating story, creating a narrative that unravels like a spheric saga while an EBM-like bassline serves as a pulsating and energetic guide, injecting a dose of liveliness. Despite its haunting undertones, "Ghost Story" manages to maintain an untroubled vibe, striking a balance between a mysterious ambiance and a lively spirit. "Year Zero" blends elements of the characteristic Raxon sound with a fresh and futuristic twist, resulting in an unusual and excellent addition to his discography. One of the notable aspects is the raw bassline that undulates up and down throughout the track, gently combined with some soft percussion with lots of delay, making it a perfect track for kick-off. His contribution undoubtedly explores new sonic territories for Raxon. It stands out as an unusual and excellent addition to his repertoire. Harald Björk rings down the curtain on Dots And Pearls 8. From the very beginning, "Aluco" reveals an atmosphere shrouded in darkness, inviting
listeners to embark on a hero's journey. Intricate beats pulsate with a magnetic allure, drawing us into the heart of the music. The track's somber aura creates a tantalizing sense of anticipation, hinting at something grand waiting just beyond the shadows. But as the piece unfolds, Björk's expert composition takes us through a series of transitions that elevate the mood from mysterious darkness to soaring heroism. The track gradually shifts gears, as if the protagonist of the story has discovered a newfound strength and determination. A theatrical synthesizer melody manifests as the guiding force amidst the shifting. It swells and transforms, it becomes a beacon of hope and inspiration. The beat evolves and the melodic motif gracefully intertwines, building up an empowering energy that beckons the listener into a triumphant ascent, enveloping us in a world that feels simultaneously familiar and otherworldly.
As we reach the final moment, we are rewarded with the perfect closing. The track finds resolution, leaving a lasting impact, and ensuring that we culminate in a satisfying and memorable conclusion.
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Label:Tonal Union
Cat-No:TU002LC
Release-Date:16.02.2024
Genre:Alternative/Electronic
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:Tonal Union
Cat-No:TU002LC
Release-Date:16.02.2024
Genre:Alternative/Electronic
Configuration:LP Excl
LP - Territory: WW Minus UK/Eire,Usa, Canada
- Limited Edition (300 copies worldwide)
- Transparent ´Clear’ vinyl
- Printed on heavyweight reverse board outer sleeve
- Double sided printed vinyl insert featuring illustrations by Blue Lake
- Vinyl comes in black poly-lined protective bag
- Housed in a heavyweight PVC protective outer sleeve
- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
- Printed at Delga in the UK
GENRE/S: Ambient / Experimental / Alternative / Jazz
TRACKLISTS:
Side A
01. Dallas
02. Green-Yellow Field
03. Bloom
04. Rain Cycle
Side B
01. Writing
02. Fur
03. Sun Arcs
04. Wavelength
4. SHORT INFO:
Weaving between self-built zithers, drones, clarinets, slide guitars and drum machines, ‘Sun Arcs’ is a beautifully
unique sound offering with inventive, free spirited and DIY sensibility.
Blue Lake is the musical moniker of American born, Copenhagen based multidisciplinary artist and musician
Jason Dungan, who signs to the Tonal Union imprint for the release of his new longform album ‘Sun Arcs’. It
follows 2022’s release ‘Stikling’, earning a nomination for ‘Album of the Year’ at the Danish Music Awards plus
warm praise from The Hum blog and musicians and DJs alike including Jack Rollo (Time is Away/NTS) and Carla
dal Forno. A self taught player, Dungan began freely experimenting with self-built multi-string instruments,
preferring to build his own hybrid 48-string zither and working in the realms of left-field ambient music, off kilter
folk and improvised acoustic minimalism.
Musically it portrays a form of double life led by an American-identifying person living in Scandinavia, and a new
found presence in Denmark, seeking out underdeveloped marshlands and barren stretches of beach adrift from
other rhythms and distractions. Highlighting their individual and potent importance Dungan concludes: “Both
places feel like “me”, I think on some level the music is always some kind of self-portrait.” ‘Sun Arcs’ depicts
the intricate balance of nature’s cycles and the paths outlined by the seasons, from a winter dormancy to a warm
sun drenched scene. The album scales new glorying heights and further defines Dungan’s musical narrative,
inhabiting a unique space in left-field, improvised and experimental music, borning his most accomplished
compositions to date. A singular and visionary expression, drawing on an array of instruments and sound worlds
with a renewed sense of joy and discovery.
The album's rich tapestry was mixed by Jeff Zeigler (Laraaji, Mary Lattimore, Kurt Vile / Steve Gunn) and mastered
by Stephan Mathieu (Kali Malone, KMRU, Félicia Atkinson). More
- Limited Edition (300 copies worldwide)
- Transparent ´Clear’ vinyl
- Printed on heavyweight reverse board outer sleeve
- Double sided printed vinyl insert featuring illustrations by Blue Lake
- Vinyl comes in black poly-lined protective bag
- Housed in a heavyweight PVC protective outer sleeve
- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
- Printed at Delga in the UK
GENRE/S: Ambient / Experimental / Alternative / Jazz
TRACKLISTS:
Side A
01. Dallas
02. Green-Yellow Field
03. Bloom
04. Rain Cycle
Side B
01. Writing
02. Fur
03. Sun Arcs
04. Wavelength
4. SHORT INFO:
Weaving between self-built zithers, drones, clarinets, slide guitars and drum machines, ‘Sun Arcs’ is a beautifully
unique sound offering with inventive, free spirited and DIY sensibility.
Blue Lake is the musical moniker of American born, Copenhagen based multidisciplinary artist and musician
Jason Dungan, who signs to the Tonal Union imprint for the release of his new longform album ‘Sun Arcs’. It
follows 2022’s release ‘Stikling’, earning a nomination for ‘Album of the Year’ at the Danish Music Awards plus
warm praise from The Hum blog and musicians and DJs alike including Jack Rollo (Time is Away/NTS) and Carla
dal Forno. A self taught player, Dungan began freely experimenting with self-built multi-string instruments,
preferring to build his own hybrid 48-string zither and working in the realms of left-field ambient music, off kilter
folk and improvised acoustic minimalism.
Musically it portrays a form of double life led by an American-identifying person living in Scandinavia, and a new
found presence in Denmark, seeking out underdeveloped marshlands and barren stretches of beach adrift from
other rhythms and distractions. Highlighting their individual and potent importance Dungan concludes: “Both
places feel like “me”, I think on some level the music is always some kind of self-portrait.” ‘Sun Arcs’ depicts
the intricate balance of nature’s cycles and the paths outlined by the seasons, from a winter dormancy to a warm
sun drenched scene. The album scales new glorying heights and further defines Dungan’s musical narrative,
inhabiting a unique space in left-field, improvised and experimental music, borning his most accomplished
compositions to date. A singular and visionary expression, drawing on an array of instruments and sound worlds
with a renewed sense of joy and discovery.
The album's rich tapestry was mixed by Jeff Zeigler (Laraaji, Mary Lattimore, Kurt Vile / Steve Gunn) and mastered
by Stephan Mathieu (Kali Malone, KMRU, Félicia Atkinson). More
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Acidulant - I Know You Want This
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Acidulant - Did You Do Acid Last Night
3
Acidulant - Hoffin
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Acidulant - Terminate The Machine
Maltese producer, DJ and label head Acidulant makes his I Love Acid debut with four tracks of proper acid house party gear.
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Grad_U - A - Presence
2
Grad_U - B - Absence
3
Grad_U - C - Energy Flow
4
Grad_U - D - Insideout
5
Grad_U - E - Coronal Mass Ejections
6
Grad_U - F - Polar Night
NON RETOURNABLE!
Special remarks:
limited 3x12" vinyl in hand screen-printed cover
Genre: Dub House, Deep House, House, Dub Techno
Tracklist 3x12":
A - Presence
B - Absence
C - Energy Flow
D - Insideout
E - Coronal Mass Ejections
F - Polar Night
Short Info:
Mojuba mothership is back from the hiatus with an epic musical triptych by no other than Grad_U, Lithuania's expert in all things dub! Presenting six atmospherical mesmerising dub house excursions over three 12"s with a whopping playtime of over one hour ready to serve you for various purposes on and offside the dance floor taking you on a transcendental journey musically speaking. Enjoy.
Vital Sales Points:
(add some important short facts as below)
- limited edition
- collectable hand screen-printed cover
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Special remarks:
limited 3x12" vinyl in hand screen-printed cover
Genre: Dub House, Deep House, House, Dub Techno
Tracklist 3x12":
A - Presence
B - Absence
C - Energy Flow
D - Insideout
E - Coronal Mass Ejections
F - Polar Night
Short Info:
Mojuba mothership is back from the hiatus with an epic musical triptych by no other than Grad_U, Lithuania's expert in all things dub! Presenting six atmospherical mesmerising dub house excursions over three 12"s with a whopping playtime of over one hour ready to serve you for various purposes on and offside the dance floor taking you on a transcendental journey musically speaking. Enjoy.
Vital Sales Points:
(add some important short facts as below)
- limited edition
- collectable hand screen-printed cover
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Tommy Guerrero - B.W.s Blues
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Tommy Guerrero - So Blue It's Black
3
Tommy Guerrero - Keep On Keepin On
4
Tommy Guerrero - Azule
5
Tommy Guerrero - Black Sheep Blues
6
Tommy Guerrero - 30
7
Tommy Guerrero - Pollo Caliente
8
Tommy Guerrero - Never
9
Tommy Guerrero - Solow
10
Tommy Guerrero - Introspection Section
11
Tommy Guerrero - Gone
12
Tommy Guerrero - In My Head
13
Tommy Guerrero - Soul Miner
Format Notes: Part of Be With x Tommy Guerrero Reissue Campaign, 2024 first time vinyl reissue with original artwork, 140g vinyl
Track List:
A1 B.W.s Blues
A2 So Blue It's Black
A3 Keep On Keepin On
A4 Azule
A5 Black Sheep Blues
A6 30
B1 Pollo Caliente
B2 Never
B3 Solow
B4 Introspection Section
B5 Gone
B6 In My Head
B7 Soul Miner
Release Notes:
Loose Grooves & Bastard Blues is Tommy Guerrero's sublime debut. Of this beloved masterpiece, the legendary skater himself says: "my 1st album. It was never meant to be released. I was just recording for the fun of it.. still my fave. Oh so naive..." And you know what? It's definitely Be With's fave too. An astonishingly great record. A chill, blissful, deeply moving album, it was rightly garlanded as an instant classic.
A laidback, fusionistic ride replete with loopy drum tracks underpinning Tommy's trademark reflective guitar stylings, Loose Grooves & Bastard Blues remains powerfully evergreen. Originally released in 1997, there's elements of jazz, trip hop, rock and downtempo groove. All shot through with a heavy dose of soul. Thirteen tracks of lo-fi (mostly) instrumental freshness fused with Cuban, Latin and blues, it's a must for fans of Money Mark, J Dilla, RJD2, DJ Shadow and Pete Rock. As ever with Tommy's records, the title sums up the music contained within most aptly. And writing about his songs, his vibes, is one of the trickier things to do, it has to be said. It's just all gorgeous!
A total vibe throughout, to blast Loose Grooves & Bastard Blues is a majestic experience, one that suits a start-to-finish listen and renders the picking out of highlights totally redundant. Featuring nagging, deeply melodic guitar lines - both electric and acoustic - over simple rhythms with such sumptuous elegance, the hypnotic playing against unrushed percussion releases a crystal clear stream of healing frequencies. It's ust divine. This album laid the blueprint from which Tommy Guerrero would subsequently explore further on A Little Bit of Somethin' and Soul Food Taquiera.
Meticulously remastered and cut by both Simon Francis and Cicely Balston respectively, it has been pressed to the highest possibly quality at Record Industry in Holland. The original and iconic sleeve, designed by Natas Kaupas, has been restored here at Be With HQ as the finishing touch to this long overdue re-issue. More
Track List:
A1 B.W.s Blues
A2 So Blue It's Black
A3 Keep On Keepin On
A4 Azule
A5 Black Sheep Blues
A6 30
B1 Pollo Caliente
B2 Never
B3 Solow
B4 Introspection Section
B5 Gone
B6 In My Head
B7 Soul Miner
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Loose Grooves & Bastard Blues is Tommy Guerrero's sublime debut. Of this beloved masterpiece, the legendary skater himself says: "my 1st album. It was never meant to be released. I was just recording for the fun of it.. still my fave. Oh so naive..." And you know what? It's definitely Be With's fave too. An astonishingly great record. A chill, blissful, deeply moving album, it was rightly garlanded as an instant classic.
A laidback, fusionistic ride replete with loopy drum tracks underpinning Tommy's trademark reflective guitar stylings, Loose Grooves & Bastard Blues remains powerfully evergreen. Originally released in 1997, there's elements of jazz, trip hop, rock and downtempo groove. All shot through with a heavy dose of soul. Thirteen tracks of lo-fi (mostly) instrumental freshness fused with Cuban, Latin and blues, it's a must for fans of Money Mark, J Dilla, RJD2, DJ Shadow and Pete Rock. As ever with Tommy's records, the title sums up the music contained within most aptly. And writing about his songs, his vibes, is one of the trickier things to do, it has to be said. It's just all gorgeous!
A total vibe throughout, to blast Loose Grooves & Bastard Blues is a majestic experience, one that suits a start-to-finish listen and renders the picking out of highlights totally redundant. Featuring nagging, deeply melodic guitar lines - both electric and acoustic - over simple rhythms with such sumptuous elegance, the hypnotic playing against unrushed percussion releases a crystal clear stream of healing frequencies. It's ust divine. This album laid the blueprint from which Tommy Guerrero would subsequently explore further on A Little Bit of Somethin' and Soul Food Taquiera.
Meticulously remastered and cut by both Simon Francis and Cicely Balston respectively, it has been pressed to the highest possibly quality at Record Industry in Holland. The original and iconic sleeve, designed by Natas Kaupas, has been restored here at Be With HQ as the finishing touch to this long overdue re-issue. More