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As 'Portrait With Firewood' is Felix's most personal body of work to date, the product of an emotionally turbulent 2017, capturing the range of feelings and emotions he went through in vivid sonic beauty. By putting aside his previous sampladelic approach he returned to his childhood instrument of the piano as a core starting point. "It's a confessional record… I realise that's a word mostly used to describe singer/songwriter rather than (largely) instrumental music, but I think it's apt. There's a sort of emotional candour." Felix is classically trained in the jazz tradition and influenced by the likes of Keith Jarrett and Alice Coltrane. Previously he was shy at the prospect of fans hearing his piano playing, but determined to overcome this fear he has brought forward a new honesty to his work. "Finding the confidence to work with my own piano improvisations was a big part of that. Once I had figured out how I was going to make the music, it actually fell in to place rather quickly." Felix's goal was to create something "overwhelmingly beautiful", but also to capture the "inherent melancholy in beauty in all it's impermanance and fragility". He took inspiration and solace from performance artist Marina Abramovic. "She has an incredibly deep understanding of the human condition, and expresses it in such a poetic way. Many of the themes of her work had particular resonance for me over the course of 2017 as I worked on the album. I was moved to tears on several occasions watching her videos or reading about her work." Felix collaborated with cellist Zosia Jagodzinska and vocalist Lola Empire. Jagodzinska recorded several takes of improvisations over the track 'Creature' which Felix would chop, pitch and layer into new melodic lines and seed throughout the album. Felix's new approach expanded to experimentation with field recording, contact micing his beloved piano and purchasing his first hardware synth, all in service of enriching the personal, humane quality of the record. "Music helps me to communicate the sorts of things that I find almost impossible to put in to words. I think the process for this album has helped me create a more rich and emotionally complex body of work than I have managed before." More

Djrum returns to R&S with two heavy hitting tracks on a double a-side release. This is his first original music to be released since the ‘Portrait With Firewood’ album in 2018. “A meticulous, moving electronic album.” Quietus “As audacious as anything in electronic music right now” Pitchfork . Both tracks see him exploring his more dancefloor influences keeping the tempos high and the emotions heightened. While Tournesol takes in a characteristically broad set of influences - from braindance to Shaangan electro - Hard To Say focuses on the ambient-gabber sound that Djrum has pioneered. This is uncompromising music from a producer working at the top of his game. More

2nd Drop Records release 'Seven Lies', the debut album by Felix Manuel aka Djrum (pronounced "Drum"). Its sounds are inspired by the rawness of urban London, influences of Portishead, DJ Shadow and The Cinematic Orchestra, jungle, minimal techno, classic house, broken beat - all seamlessly segued with a nod to jazz vinyl and film music.
Fans will recognise Djrum's iconic tropes on 'Seven Lies': widescreen atmospheres, dub chords, dusty and melancholic strings, obscure film samples. But this time its spread over a bigger, more luxurious canvas that dips like an undulating terrain of sound; techno troughs, bumpy hip hop breaks, euphoric drum and bass, all filtered through the Djrum node.
Felix would admit himself he is a not a prolific producer. Preferring to craft and hone, often allowing music to mutate and diverge down different paths, his tracks often top the 8-9 min marks in length. However, each track is never at risk of becoming staid or boring, quite the opposite as ideas mutate and evolve, subtle differences and nuances are evoked and explored.
Inspired by the sounds of Ninja Tune's Solid Steel radio show, Oxford born/London based Felix became involved with the free party scene and helped set up the seminal Yardcore nights in 2005. A night of wild extremes, it swept from acts as diverse as Hellfish, Andy Stott, Breakage and Various Production in one night. An aesthetic he still faithfully adheres to in his all-vinyl DJ sets, a seamless blend of techno, garage, dancehall, hip hop, old-school hardcore and jungle.
Just as the dominant dubstep scene was in a painful, if fertile, transitionary period in 2010, Felix made his production debut as Djrum with 12" singles on the On the Edge and Smokin Sessions labels. This would ultimately provide him with the perfect platform for his own hybrid sound. A sound that instead of reflecting the brash energy of his DJ style, turned inwards, almost ingesting and metabolising those sounds to create an introspective and more sensitive and tactile crossbreed.
The 2nd Drop label were lucky enough to pick up on his latent talent, drafting him to remix the wonderful lament 'Explode' by LV and Message To Bears ft Zaki Ibrahim, to widespread acclaim. In 2011 the 'Mountains EP' followed. A four track suite of music that captured the imagination of many: Francois K, Gilles Peterson, Craig Richards, Berlin's highly respected T++, and featured in end of year charts across the board. The 3rd part of the 'Mountains EP' came the following year - as 'Watermark' b/w 'The Darkest Hour is Just Before Dawn (Undercoat Pt2)' - completing an epic body of music and setting up the realization of 'Seven Lies', this highly accomplished debut long player.
The wonderful, celestial artwork is by an artist friend of Djrum's called Jaya Mansberger.
Seven Lies tracklist (available as triple pack vinyl):
1. Obsession
2. Como Los Cerdos
3. Dam
4. Arcana (Do I Need You)
5. Lies (ft Shadowbox)
6. Honey
7. Arcana (Coda)
8. Anchors (ft Shadowbox)
9. Thankyou

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Tracklisting
A1 Posthuman - Tree Oh
A2 Posthuman - UR not ready 4 this
B1 Queer On Acid & Hard Ton - B_ass
B2 Queer On Acid & Hard Ton - Insane

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For the 30th Acid Avengers release, we invited 3 duos that share the same passion for the groove. UK producers Posthuman (I Love Acid, Balkan Vinyl), Italian duo Hard Ton (Permanent Vacation, Bordello A Parigi) and Latvian artists Queer on Acid (Ovum Recordings, Takeout) deliver here a 4-track EP mixing vicious techno, hypnotic 303 lines, acid house gimmicks and psychedelic voices. 4 bangers that will make you dance from dusk till dawn over and over again until you'll find the stop button! More

Tracklisting
A1 D'Arcangelo - Gawain
A2 D'Arcangelo - Walker Two
A3 D'Arcangelo - MAC101
B1 Karsten Pflum - Hornfish Acid
B2 Karsten Pflum - Aroe Acid

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For this 29th release of the Acid Avengers series, we invited two cult electro projects well-known by all braindance lovers. On the A-Side, the italian duo D'Arcangelo, who released some beautiful electronica cuts on Analogical Force, Further Electronix and the legendary Rephlex Records. On the B-Side, the danish artist Karsten Pflum, known for his strong releases on Hymen Records, Ad Noiseam, CPU or Further Electronix. Prepare your brain, these 5 tunes will take you on a groovy mental trip - from shiny IDM to melancholic acid ! More

Tracklisting
A1 Bound by Endogamy - Jaw 2000
A2 Bound by Endogamy - Acid Tears
A3 Bound by Endogamy - Idly
B1 Raw Ambassador - Panic
B2 Raw Ambassador - Never a step back

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The 28th split of the series exudes a sweet perfume of raw energy and sweaty bodies banging in a feverished cellar. On the A-side, Switzerland-based duo Bound by Endogamy, coming from the punk scene, delivers three industrial-synth-rave-hardcore bombs that will definitely destroy your brain. On the B-side, italian producer Antonio Barbetta aka Raw Ambassador delivers two strong dark electroid cuts designed to heat up dancefloors around the globe. This is Acid Body Music, punks ! More

Tracklisting:
A1 Roy Of The Ravers - 303 AM
A2 Roy Of The Ravers - Dream Of Laithka
A3 Roy Of The Ravers / Jerry LaFlim - Bonus
B1 Jerry LaFlim - Whistle Man
B2 Jerry LaFlim - Where Are You Now

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That 27th split of the series is dedicated to the homeland of acid music - the United Kingdom. On my right, cult acid producer Roy of the Ravers, with some melancholic braindance and raw techno coming from his tormented acid jams. On my left, 707-addict Jerry LaFlim, with two disturbed tunes mixing funky electronica, dark breakbeat and groovy electro. From Melchester to Brighton, four heavy tracks for the 303 trainspotters ! More

Tracklisting
A1 ProOne79 - Grinder
A2 ProOne79 - Loosing Control
B1 Fear-E - Descent
B2 Fear-E - Silk
B3 Fear-E - Say Hello To The Bad Guy

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For that new release, we will take you on a trip from the South to the North of Europe.

On the A-Side, Sardinia-based producer ProOne79, known for bomb tracks he released on labels such as Circus Recordings and Kneaded Pains, delivers two catchy acid tunes, influenced by the Chicago and Detroit classic sounds.

On the B-side, Glasgow-based producer Fear-E, head of the label Posh End Music and responsible of some killer EPs on Dark Entries, Zone or Super Rythm Trax, gives us three techno cuts for the floor, with a totally disturbed 303 synth.

Five sick tracks for you, acid junkies ! More

Tracklisting:
A1 Cuften / 14anger - Landing OK
A2 Cuften / 14anger - Sadness Is The Seventh Sense
B1 Cuften / 14anger - Warehouse Junk
B2 Cuften / 14anger - Chemical Eye Burn

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For the 25th release of the series, we welcome two Tripalium Corp regulars, two brigeheads of the french techno scene, two producers who have both released several EPs on the label (but never on our Acid Avengers series) : 14anger and Cuften. From melancolic rave to 90s industrial hardcore, here is a 4-tracks-EP with dissonant acid lines and powerful basses that are gonna kick your ass! More

Tracklisting:
A1 Jaquarius - Hildegarde303
A2 Jaquarius - Lescure On Acid 2
A3 Jaquarius - Dead Ashcid
B1 Mono-enzyme 307 - Dorothacid
B2 Mono-enzyme 307 - Phasing Angel
B3 Mono-enzyme 307 - Daturacid More

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Tracklisting:
A1 Acidulant - Super Rave
A2 Acidulant - Save The Last Rave
A3 Acidulant - Hauz Trax
B1 Voiron - Bon Kick Voiron
B2 Voiron - Digital Voiron Workstation
B3 Voiron - Sugar Voiron

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This new Acid Avengers EP is a diagonal trip from South-East to North-West of Europe. Malta-based producer Acidulant (Balkan Vinyl, Acidworx, Jack Trax) and Brittany-based producer Voiron (Nocta Numerica, Analogical Force, Rave or Die) join their forces and deliver a six-tracks EP combining UK rave, melancholic electro, catchy techno, oldschool breaks, and of course much TB-303. Rave on! More

Tracklisting:
A1 Lake Haze - Smiling Roland
A2 Lake Haze - 303 Cult
A3 Lake Haze - Acid Breakfast
B1 Celldöd - Tva Steg Bakat
B2 Celldöd - Overmannad Av Funk
B3 Celldöd - En Iskall Omfamning

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On the A-side, Portuguese producer Lake Haze delivers three techno cuts for the floor, all composed with a brutal acid line. On the B-side, Swedish producer Celldod returns with three electro and techno tunes for those who like the cold groove of northern Europe. Sometimes ravey, sometimes martial, sometimes funky, here is a new split EP with six raw bangers ! More

Tracklisting:
A1 Starving Insect - Perfect Nails For Satan
A2 Starving Insect & Irving Force - Subhuman
B1 Crystal Geometry - The Prophet Of Doom
B2 Crystal Geometry - Defund And Occupy More

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Tracklisting
A1 Nite Fleit - Steal & Deal
A2 Nite Fleit - The Pine Bluff Variant
A3 Nite Fleit & False Persona - Parallax
B1 False Persona & Nite Fleit - Knocking
B2 False Persona - Protocol
B3 False Persona - The Tab Didn't Dissolve

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This new Acid Avengers EP celebrates the new UK electro scene with two of his most talented ambassadors : London-based producer Nite Fleit, known for some killer records on Unknown To The Unknown, Return to Disorder and International Chrome, and Bornemouth-based producer False Persona, who just released an EP on Nite Fleit's label Atomic Alert. The result of this association is six punchy acid tracks, somewhere between funky electro and dark techno ! More

Tracklisting:
A1 Maelstrom - Acid Zdoch
A2 Maelstrom - Think For Yourself
A3 Maelstrom - La Nuit Est A Toi
B1 Locked Club & RLGN - Captain Industrial
B2 Locked Club & RLGN - Kill Me More

For the third split EP of the series, we welcome two new avengers : French hero Umwelt and Hamburg-based producer v_3.378, also known as 88uw. Five tracks of warehouse electro and powerful techno for acid junkies! More

For that new split EP, we brought together French producer Automat, known for his records on Karat, brokntoys or Minumum Syndicat, and Lisbon-based producer Shcuro, also known as Jose Acid, who released some bombs on Dark Entries and Naive. From sweaty electro to brutal techno, these two new avengers pay an homage to the raw sound of the machines! More

For that 15th Acid Avengers split EP, we welcome two providers of acid music who know each other very well, as they're also associated in the duo Nite Vision.

On the A-Side, English producer Perseus Traxx, known for his raw house & electro bombs on Bunker, Solar One, I Love Acid or his own imprint Future Flash.

On the B-Side, Barcelona-based producer Mantra, also know under his aliases Myriadd or Acid Phreex, and responsible of several ravey bangers on Pinkman, Creme Organization, Bunker and Polybius Trax.

Two virtuoso producers for five acid pearls! More

On this new split EP, we welcome two knights of the european electro scene. On the A side, the irish man DeFeKT, who already released several bombs on Earwiggle, Solar One Music or Newflesh. On the B side, the french killer Maelstrom, who shows us his darkest face here, after some strong releases on RAAR, Zone or Cititrax. One EP, two buddies, four heavy tracks for the bangers. More

kayama Japan based artist DAISUKE KONDO serves up a hearty dose of Detroit inspired soulful house, with a dash of jazzy broken beat on this 4 tracker from Chicago's JITNEY MUSIC. This 12" aims straight at the hearts and souls of fans of labels like SOUND SIGNATURE as well as artists like DEGO. More

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No introduction needed here, the collectors version of 2 previously re-issued LPs on Transmigration no available as one double LP. Now complete with Obi strip and insert.

Susumu Yokota's vision of techno - house, lovingly collected in collaboration with Space Teddy and the Yokota family. Presented through linear notes in English and Japanese with archival photos from Uwe Reineke and Mijk Van Dijk. All tracks have been remastered by Steffen Müller.
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A1.O-N-RA (7:44) , A2.Turn (7:21) , B1.O-N-RA_KEITA SANO_Okayama Street Line Mix1 (7:17) , B2.O-N-RA_KEITA SANO_Okayama Street Line Mix2 (7:17)

DAISUKE KONDO from Okayama, Japan, releases a 12” vinyl “Rongorongo.” Dynamic rhythm and dubby multi-layered house groove are equipped in side A 1 “O-N-RA.” Side A 2 “Turn” is a dance track that has tribal rhythm and cosmic scale. On the side B, two cool similar versions remixed by a young genius KEITA SANO, which feel ‘raw,’ are recorded. He is from Okayama as well, and has released his works from various labels around the world, such as Mister Saturday Night or Crue-L, now attracting a lot of attention. The low sound that sounds like it is boosting speakers feels comfortable. This is a special single produced by two youngsters from the same town. More

Endlessly sampled across the board, for those dreamy guitar licks, killer Rhodes keys and luscious strings, Goody Goody ‘It Looks Like Love / Super Jock’ is a 1978 masterpiece of disco gold. Original copies of the Atlantic Promo 12” sell for upwards of £65 so it’s about time a remastered, officially reissue landed.
Produced by Vince Montana of MFSB and The Salsoul Orchestra fame, ‘It Looks Like Love’ was a Larry Levan / Paradise Garage classic and still commands dancefloors the world over. Flowing flutes, sultry vocals and xylophone twinkles open up proceedings, as those iconic, funk-flavoured staccato guitars and rising strings step up to the plate. Combined they produce a glistening groove that captures the feel-good factor of NYC’s disco apogee.
Delectable disco, fuelled by an undeniable funk that continues to be harnessed, chopped and sampled by some of house music’s biggest players from Nick Holder and Armando, to Tom Trago and Glenn Underground.
On the B side, soul-searching cosmic fluctuations via ‘Super Jock’, with interplanetary vocal refrains stretching out above a full-bodied bass, tight drumming and spacey Rhodes. Montana’s world class arrangement sees bongo-led percussive interludes and dancing keys solos take listeners to a mesmerising galaxy, far far away.
A double dose of that good stuff!
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Originally released in 95’ via CD on the seminal U.S ambient label, Silent, Numinous Island is the result of live jam sessions between Yokota and Castle. Several original tracks were recorded to DAT tape and then mixed to create a long form audio travelogue to an otherworldly destination. The result is something similar to the KLF’s Chill Out paired with Yokota’s unmistakable sound palette and Castle’s gift for storytelling. The vinyl edition has been faithfully edited by David Fogarty for uninterrupted hi–fidelity vinyl playback, maintaining the original track sequencing and energy of the CD version. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Unknown - Midnight Owl
A2 Unknown - Violet
B1 Unknown - Forgotten
B2 Unknown - Tropical More

Tracklisting:
A1 Coco Bryce - My Space
A2 Coco Bryce - Satan
A3 Coco Bryce - Get Stupid
B1 Coco Bryce - Yallah
B2 Coco Bryce - Can't Get Enough

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In the heart of the cosmos, a tale unfolds. It begins with "My Space," where ethereal synths weave a cosmic tapestry, guiding you through distant galaxies. As you journey further, "Satan" emerges, beckoning you to dance with the darkness itself, under the canopy of sadistic beats.

Venturing deeper into the EP, "Get Stupid" takes you to an enigmatic dimension, where gravity-defying rhythms entice you to embrace your wildest instincts. In "Yallah," the atmosphere shifts, transporting you to a mystical oasis where sonic mirages shimmer in the desert of sound.

And just when you thought the adventure reached its pinnacle, "Can't Get Enough" mesmerizes with its infectious grooves, leaving you irresistibly addicted to the sonic enchantment.

Turns out Coco Bryce is more than just a hot piece of man meat. On "My Space" this enigmatic master of sound once again harnesses the forces of the universe to craft five enthralling compositions. His boundless creativity and passion for exploration shine through in every beat, taking you on a euphonic jungle expedition like no other.

ChatGPT rated this release 5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor More

One of the biggest, breakbeat channelling stompers out there, courtesy of the in-demand duo Borai and Denham Audio, finally gets an official release with three fiery remixes via Room Two Recordings. A track that’s ripped through airwaves and club dancefloors alike, ‘Make Me’ has all the hallmarks of a future classic. Doused in Amen breaks, rattling subs, rave stabs and an instantly recognizable mid ‘80s Donna Allen sample. Together the track feels like a long forgotten rave anthem from the ‘90s with its mix of high intensity breaks and soulful vocals.

With the original sample cleared, three producers step up to remix this undeniable anthem. First Sheffield’s Big Ang with her Rave To The Grave remix, playing homage to her hometown with a bassline and bleep flavoured rework. Mani Festo then hits hyperspace with his glitched out, jungle warper, before Paul Sirrell closes out proceedings serving up a huge slice of piano house heat.

DJ Support:
Peggy Gou, Prospa, Special Request, Annie Mac, DJ Seinfeld, Kolsch More

Trail presents his debut artist release on 1985 Music with 'Resident EP'. With previous releases on the imprint including the chart-topping 'Velaquez' and 'Cinnamon' on Monty's debut album, the Toulouse-based producer/DJ showcases his varied production style with melodics at the helm. Joining forces with label friends Visages, the opening single 'Misty Blue' sets the tone for the rest of the collection. More

Drumfunk/braindance don dgoHn (John Cunnane) returns to Love Love for a collaborative 4 track EP, 'Talk To The Planets', alongside avant-garde experimentalist Danish friend Oliver Duckert. Oliver is an electronic evangelist and the founding member of chameleonic cyberjazz group Badun, created in Århus, Denmark, but often found tuning in and out of the space/time hyperlink. John who needs no introduction at this point makes his first appearance on the label since widely-lauded 2020 album 'Undesignated Proximate' and follow-up 2022 remix project which featured an array of peers such as Skee Mask, Djrum, Meat Beat Manifesto and Equinox. White coloured vinyl in a full colour spined sleeve. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Artificial Red - This Time
A2 Artificial Red - Gone Away
B1 Artificial Red - Separation
B2 Artificial Red - Lookin' Out More

Chapelle XIV Music proudly presents ‘B01V’ by the enigmatic Sato, aka Satoshi Tomiie. The tracks on this EP are produced and curated with DJs in mind, offering different takes and alternative versions of the much sought-after “Blue, Black And Grey.”

A1. ‘B01V’ – The album “Blue, Black And Grey” was a live recording, where the original ‘B01’ served as the second track of continuous play. ‘B01V’ presents an alternative version of ‘B01,’ while maintaining the deepness and vibe, this cut focuses on a DJ mix.
A2. A57V, B1. A56V, and B2. A58V are all different studio takes of A57, A56, and A58 from the album. Although they share similar titles and elements with the ones on the album, they sound like almost different compositions as they were all recorded during Satoshi’s live performances in the studio.”

This 12? pressing serves as a bridge between the mindful journey of the initial 8-tracker double album and the corporeal reality of the dancefloor, making it an essential piece for both collectors and DJs alike.

The sleeve follows the visual identity of the original, displaying Julien Gachadoat’s computer art, which encapsulates the sound frequencies of the album into tangible shapes. Here, these visuals are now reflecting the reinterpreted audio content, keeping the continuity and synergy between both releases intact.

Remember, this is a strictly limited release, designed for those seeking an alternative take on Sato’s mindful journey. Don’t sleep on this one. More