Tracklisting:
A1 SlugoS - Sheol's Covenant
A2 SlugoS - Heretical Subversion
A3 SlugoS - 22.2.22
B1 SlugoS - Bogotá Distrito Capital
B2 SlugoS - Eyes Wide Open
C1 SlugoS - Sapphire
C2 SlugoS - Violence In Motion
D1 SlugoS - Blackout
D2 SlugoS - Craw Out Of The Sewer

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The Spanish artist based in Berlin SlugoS makes his debut with his album "Heretical Subversion" on Sacred Court, the label of the masked artist SNTS. Broken rhythms, aggressive percussion and intense atmospheres describe this full length album. More

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A1 Dexphase - Stay True To Yourself
A2 KØZLØV - Darkness
B1 Raxeller - Corrupted
B2 Tham - Never The Right Time More

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A1 Sub Terra - exordium
A2 Sub Terra - rebellium
B1 Sub Terra - victoriam
B2 Sub Terra - perfidiam

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Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing melodies and immersive atmospheres woven throughout "Rebellium." Sub Terra's signature blend of hypnotic rhythms, celestial harmonies, and otherworldly textures invites listeners to embark on a sonic odyssey unlike any other. More

Tracklisting
A1 Lesser Of - I Absorb You
A2 Lesser Of - Biting My Skin
B1 Lesser Of - Your Voice In My Mouth
B2 Lesser Of - Double Heart More

Tracklisting:
A1 Vera Grace - Surrealism
A2 Vera Grace - Manipulation
B1 Vera Grace - Entropy
B2 Vera Grace - Disruption More

Tracklisting:
A1 Don Woezik - Cursed Development
A2 Don Woezik - Despair
B1 Don Woezik - Unholy Rhythm
B2 Don Woezik - Siren's Kiss More

Tracklisting:
A1 Charlies Sparks & Aahan - Tenjin Shrine
A2 KØZLØV - Element Perturbateur
B1 Caravel - Pray For Forgiveness
B2 Dexphase - Hear Your Little Demon More

Tracklisting:
A1 Morsure - Dementia
A2 Morsure - Rip Them Apart
B1 Morsure - Anomaly Detected
B2 Morsure - USB Ishimura Policy More

Tracklisting:
A1 Tim Williams - Anomie
A2 Tim Williams - Adrift In The Void
B1 Tim Williams - Collapse
B2 Tim Williams - L'appel Du Vide

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After being part of the various artists "Sentence Four", Tim Williams releases his solo EP on the SNTS' label Sacred Court. More

Tracklisting:
A1 SlugoS - Sheol's Covenant
A2 SlugoS - Heretical Subversion
A3 SlugoS - 22.2.22
B1 SlugoS - Bogotá Distrito Capital
B2 SlugoS - Eyes Wide Open
C1 SlugoS - Sapphire
C2 SlugoS - Violence In Motion
D1 SlugoS - Blackout
D2 SlugoS - Craw Out Of The Sewer

Sales Note
The Spanish artist based in Berlin SlugoS makes his debut with his album "Heretical Subversion" on Sacred Court, the label of the masked artist SNTS. Broken rhythms, aggressive percussion and intense atmospheres describe this full length album. More

Tracklisting:
A1 HATELOVE & Wanton - Permanten Brain Damage
A2 Hybral - Das Urteil
B1 Tim Williams - Son Of Perdition
B2 VII Circle - Everything Or Nothing

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New Various artists series on SNTS sub label Sacred Court with the Fourth Sentence. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Sept - Hyperreal
A2 Sept - Virtue Signaling
B1 Sept - Dies Irae
B2 Sept - Dignity Loss Alert

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Polish artist SEPT releases a 4-track EP on SNTS sub label Sacred Court. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Niki Istrefi - The Way Of All Flash
A2 Niki Istrefi - Road To Ruin
B1 Niki Istrefi - Health Pool
B2 Niki Istrefi - Scythe

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Niki Istrefi debuts on SNTS sub label Sacred Court with a 4-Track EP.

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Tracklisting:
A1 Nico Moreno - Carefree Speech
A2 SEPT - Under The Vault
B1 Noneoftheavobe - Awipie
B2 Lesser Of - Scissor Limbs

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Tracklist:
A1 Tham - Silent Call
A2 Tham - Nothing Lasts Forever
B1 Tham - On The Edge
B2 Tham - Om Namo

Release Note:
After being part of the various artists "Sentence Two", Tham releases his solo EP on the SNTS' label Sacred Court.

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Tracklist:
A1 Bernhard & Session Restore - Common Quest
A2 FL_000 & Session Restore - Spheroid
A3 Session Restore - Untitled
B1 Session Restore - Summer Daze
B2 Bernhard - Relais

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Session Restore teams up with good friends Bernhard and
FL_000 for a colorful, groovy techno EP.

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Tracklisting
A1 Öspiel - And Then You Will Burn
A2 Öspiel - Hidden Behind Her Eyes
B1 Öspiel - Cold Lust
B2 Öspiel - Broken Promises

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Ospiel debuts on SNTS' label Sacred Court with a dark and cutting-edge industrial techno EP.

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Tracklisting

A1 Achiever ? Death's Chamber
A2 AEIT ? Kill Me
B1 Tham ? Hyaena
B2 WNDRLST ? The Fall Of Kanazawa

Second Various Artists release on SNTS' label Sacred Court.

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Reissue of early Japanese house outing by Junichi Soma, Shuji Wada and Katsuya Sayo. Comes with insert with liner notes.

All musical movements require a spark to set them alight; in the case of Japanese house music, that spark was provided by the forward-thinking resident DJs of The Bank in Roppongi, Tokyo. In 1989, to celebrate the ground-breaking club’s first birthday, the venue released a 12” EP featuring first-time productions from three of its DJs, Junichi Soma, Shuji Wada and Strong Katsuya AKS Katsuya Sayo.

Widely considered to be one of the first ever EP of house music produced in Japan, 1st Unit was never officially released. Instead, 500 of the 1000 copies pressed were given away at The Bank’s first birthday party, with the rest initially being sold not in local record stores, but rather the venue’s own in-house shop. Three decades on, the 12” is finally set to get its first worldwide release via Rush Hour’s Store JPN Series.

The record has its roots in The Bank’s willingness to give its ever-changing roster of DJs a free hand to play what they liked – at the time a rarity in Tokyo nightclubs, whose musical offerings usually revolved around strictly defined playlists. At The Bank in 1989, it was not only common to hear European body music and the kind of post-disco New York productions associated with Larry Levan’s sets at the Paradise Garage, but also acid house – something not offered at the time by other clubs in the city.

This cutting-edge blend of sounds, combined with the venue’s unique decor (it was modeled on the inside of a London bank, complete with a cashier’s window to take entrance fees), made The Bank a go-to spot for young party-goers, celebrities and forward-thinking Japanese musicians (Ryuichi Sakamoto was reportedly a weekly visitor).

When it came to celebrating the club’s birthday by cutting a unique record, it made sense for The Bank’s owners to turn to three of their most exciting resident DJs, who were assisted by Heigo Tani and Jun Ebi. The collective name, 1st Unit, was chosen to reflect the fact that all three resident DJs were debutants with no previous studio experience.

As this reissue proves, the music remains timeless, magical, and authentic to the sound of American house productions of the period – albeit with occasional twists,. Katsuya Sano’s EP opener, ‘I Need Love’, sounds like a twist on Larry Heard productions of the period – all jacking TR-909 drums, undulating analogue bass, dreamy JUNO synthesizer chords and evocative vocal samples.

The influence of Chicago acid house is also evident on Junichi Souma’s ‘Ubnormal Life’, whose unusual title contains what he says was an intentional misspelling. Driven forwards by restless drum machine handclaps, sweet chords and rising and falling melodic motifs, the track is an energetic and uplifting treat.

Perhaps the most influential of the three tracks at the time – within Japan at least – was Shuji Wada’s similarly misspelled ‘Endless Load’. Deeper and more melodic with a more expansive arrangement, the track’s combination of marimba-style lead lines, tribal drum patterns, dreamy chords and jazz-funk influenced bass offered a loose blueprint for the more successful and better-known Japanese deep house tracks that followed. More

Tracklisting
A1 Chris Chambers - Ego Mafia
A2 Chris Chambers - El Cuarto De Tula
B1 Homma Honganji - Wiseguy
B2 Homma Honganji - Goodfellas

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Introducing the latest release on Phunkation records - a funky techno banger record that will get you up and dancing! Drawing influences from classic techno and funk, this release is sure to be a hit on the dance floor.
Featuring a pumping bass line, a catchy synth hook and a groovy beat, it's destined to keep you moving all night long.
This one-of-a-kind release is sure to get you into the groove with its dirty drums and infectious energy, perfect for a peak time occasion. Whether you're hitting the club or just having a dance party at home, this is the record to get you in to the mood. Don't miss out on this must-have release from Chris Chambers & Homma Honganji - get it now and get ready to dance! More

Japanese vocalist Q.i & producer Hair Kid, originally from New Jersey and now also based in Japan, are the duo known as Milk Talk. Their off-kilter brand of synth funk sits somewhere between modern funk & city pop but is sure to please fans of vaporwave, future funk, disco & deep house as well. Their recently-released album is still an elusive find outside of Japan but “Wagamama Riso,” a digital-only loosie released during the early days of the pandemic, has now been unleashed in physical form on Los Angeles-based MoFunk Records. MoFunk's head, XL Middleton, remixes the track and adds his own retro-electro/R&B flair to the leftfield boogie feel of the original version. Both versions on a single 7” make this a top choice for anyone who loves their funk loaded with analog synthesizer action.DJ support:- DJ Notoya (Tokyo Condition)- Walla P (Voyage Funktastique)- Soul ClapMilk Talk's self-titled debut album was released recently in Japan and has added greatly to the buzz surrounding the group. However, the difficulty of procuring physical copies of their LP outside of Japan will surely make this 7” a desirable piece of add to any DJ or record collector's stash. Milk Talk was also recently featured on the Soul Clap Records compilation “New Directions In Funk Vol. 1,” curated by XL Middleton. More

Coloured Vinyl Repress!

A four-piece band based in Tokyo.

Initially playing reggae/dub music, the band gradually developed into an innovative fusion of diverse musical influences, such as jazz, soul, psyche pop, new age, and exotica. A sound is based on groove and euphoria, with nostalgic melodies.

They have performed at iconic events in Japan such as Fuji Rock Festival, and also have been looking overseas since they performed in Canada(Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver) in 2019. The new EP "Ramble In The Rainbow"(2024) is their first international release on the US label Peoples Potential Unlimited.

The work shows their musical maturity, drawing inspiration from Sun Ra, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Yasuaki Shimizu. More

333 reissues a massive sought-after and obscure Jazzbo-produced 45 from Stanford Shirley. The System was recorded at Harry J's studio and released in 1987 on the late Linval Carter's Ujama label. Though one of the lesser known cuts from Jazzbo's late 80s production stable, it is surely up there with one of the best. Killer archetypal digi business. More

DJ Support: Richard Dorfmeister, Luke Una, Chris Coco, Phil Mison, Mickey Brown, Erki Pruul, Marco

The sweeping poem ‘Cofio’ by the great Welsh poet Waldo Williams has inspired a remarkable collaboration between Ibiza-based record label NuNorthern Soul, Welsh DJ, performer and cultural commentator Gareth Potter, composer and musician Joan Bibiloni, poet and actor Pep Tosar Vaquer, actor Rhys Ifans and musician James Baron aka JIM / Ron Basejam.

1st March is St Davids Day and Balearic Day. St David’s Day honours the death of the patron saint of Wales and the Day of the Balearic Islands the day when islands Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca became an autonomous region of Spain.

Cofio Recorda Remembrance is made up of two powerful and haunting tracks drenched in NuNorthern Soul’s unique take on the globally popular Balearic Chillout style. Un Adéu features music by Joan remixed by James Baron with Pep reading the poem in Catalan and Spanish. Badia Onírica is a tremendously atmospheric reading of ‘Cofia’ in Welsh and English by Rhys with music again arranged by James.

It connects Wales and Ibiza but, on a more universal level, Cofio Recorda Remembrance links the fundamental aspects of human existence, of, as Waldo Williams puts it ‘earth’s innumerable generations’. More

Les Dynamites make a jubilant return to Batov Records’ Middle Eastern Grooves series of vinyl 45s with two irresistible instrumentals capturing the spirit of the Mediterranean surf rock renaissance, “Uzi Kinrot” and “Sea Gull”.

Comprising accomplished musicians Roy Bar-Tour, Atzmon Avrahami and Adam Yodfat, Les Dynamites built themselves a strong following for their fresh blend of Mediterranean and classic surf rock with Balkan and Yemini folk, catching the attention of Middle Eastern groove connoisseurs Batov Record. Their debut single for the label, “Pop Oud #2”, packed enough punch, and funk, for both psych fans and break dancers. Backed by a dubwise flip by digging pioneers Radio Trip, it received support from the likes of Juno, Monolith Cocktail and Worldwide FM.

“Uzi Kinrot” takes its name from guitarists Uri Kinrot and Uzi Feinerman of Boom Pam, pioneers of today’s resurgence in Middle Eastern surf rock. Ray Bar-Tour riffs like a Klezmer-playing Dick Dale over a Balkan sousaphone bass lines and snappy drum rhythms. Towards the end, Yemen Yehudith adds a special touch of traditional wailing, raising the excitement by another notch.

On “Sea Gull”, Les Dynamites pay tribute to Greek-Israeli guitarist and singer, Aris San, credited for being among the first to play the electric guitar like the six-stringed Greek bouzouki, and spreading the popularity of Greek and Mizrahi music. San’s joyful and infectious style is bulked out by some Ventures-style grit, rock drumming and the Vox Jaguar, sixties style hammond, ready to uplift any hot and liquor-soaked dancefloor. Recorded in single takes with minimal overdubs, “Sea Gull” packs a powerful punch, avoiding the pitfalls of overthinking and multi-track re-recording.

Recorded, co-arranged, produced, mixed and mastered by Uri “MixMonster” Wertheim of famed funk band, The Apples, and obscure sample scientists, RadioTrip. On “Uzi Kinrot” and “Sea Gull”, the group pay tribute to the Mediterranean surf heroes who inspired them most. They continue from where the seventies funk leaning “Pop Oud #2” left off, going deeper, and reuniting the classic Mediterranean and American surf sounds with a fresh perspective, destined to earn themselves an even greater following. More

"Blackmarket Seminar", an album by Kazi and it's entirely produced by Madlib. Guest features by Madlib, MED, Wildchild, Declaime (Dudley Perkins) and Oh No. The album was recorded in 1996, remastered in 2016 and now available on CD and all digital platforms. Message from Kazi: "We recorded this album in the wee hours at CDP studios back in '96. It was pretty much me, Madlib and Declaime in the lab when this album was recorded. I learned so much from Lib cadence, rhyme patterns, timing and how to dig for records. What some people don't know is this cat actually took the time to show me how to make beats. I must say working with Lib was an amazing experience. The "Blackmarket Seminar" is a very raw and dark album. We came up with "Black Market" because at the time we were doing Hip Hop that nobody else was doing and to us you could only get it on the "Black Market". When you first play the album you'll hear characters on a skit in search of the black market seminar. We really tried to make it seem like the characters were outside walking around looking for it." We recorded a new video for the song "To Be Lost" as it is about MCs selling out to remain in the game and still makes perfect sense in the present day. More

Tracklisting
A1 Stones Taro - Anywhere Dub
B1 Stones Taro - Finally Dub

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Kyoto-based dance music label NC4K's new dub series features dangerous edits by label boss Stones Taro.

The A-side is a dark 2-step with crazy vocal samples. This must be a floor banger with his typical varied bass sounds and high quality beats.

The B-side is a breakbeat edit of a disco anthem with a dark spice. The minor bassline will set the mood on the floor.
Supported from Mr. Ho of Klasse Wrecks. More

Tracklisting
A1 DJ Sommer - Darling I Pray
A2 DJ Sommer - All My Love
B1 DJ Sommer - Heartbeat
B2 DJ Sommer - So Happy

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printed sleeve / incl. dl code

Tracklisting:
A1 Ezeph - Egregore
A2 Ezeph feat. Milton Spencer - Deeper
A3 Ezeph feat. Earl 16 - Universal Jam
A4 Ezeph - Hesperides
B1 Ezeph feat. Boy Blue - Herbs
B2 Ezeph - Discorde
B3 Ezeph - Substance
B4 Ezeph - Visions Of Baal More

It’s a big family affair as four OEW favourites gather on the latest record. Full squad manoeuvres as the quartet of Priori, Eversines, O'FortyFour and Reflex Blue assemble to do some serious damage.

The four-pronged outing kicks off on a proper heads-down tip. Coming thru with thebliss-out, widescreen pads and locked-in groove, NAFF founder Francis Latreille, AKA Priori, sets pace with the sort of track you can imagine inducing trance states at 4 AM. Eversines, on the other hand, opts for a more buoyant kind of flex. Heralding the golden era of early ‘90s acid house, ’Vigilance' retains the hypnotic qualities of its predecessor. Radiant gear.

Serving big electro accelerators, the next two represent something of a departure. But where O’FortyFour’s rude, elasticated contribution comes replete with insectoid detail, Reflex Blue recalls the finest Motor City hydraulics with a slice of Drexciyan-indebted machine funk.

Artwork by Susan Janssen
Words by Matt Blair More