GENRE/S: House, Deep House

TRACKLIST:

[12” vinyl]
A: Stay Here
B: Writer

Two of the most sensitive and sweet big room bangers to ever fill a floor, here’s Stay Here and Writer, the results of a recent machine jam between heavyweights of emotional dance music, Fort Romeau and Gold Panda.

Stay Here strikes first with slowly simmering synthesizers intertwining with slinky guitars and delicate vocal samples, while b-side Writer shows up to the party loaded with restrained euphoria, steady beats paving the path for the fragile acoustic elements of its glorious, beatless ending.

All of this spiked with just the right amount of acid to keep things constantly entrancing!

The record comes wrapped up in designer Eliot Axelsson's blurry shapes and vivid colours, arriving on vinyl and in digital form through Studio Barnhus on November 8.
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GENRE/S: House, Pop

Tracklist:
[12” vinyl]
A1: Anemona
A2: Pandancer feat. Cosima Olu
A3: Mega-Zapper
A4: Leyli feat. Arnau Obiols
B1: Milo feat. Kamohelo
B2: Xummiemu
B3: Wild Child Meadows feat. Oliver Grimball
B4: Uh-Oh!
C1: Utado feat. Nah Eeto
C2: Curry Wurst Collab feat. Janne Tavi
C3: ¡Sally Está Loca!
C4: Heavenly Pills
D1: Dolphin Lundgren feat. Kamohelo
D2: Soul Ego Spacesuit
D3: Perroflautas
D4: Higher, Better, Faster, Slower

Short Info:
MLiR is one of those rare creative partnerships where personalities and talents perfectly match, an exquisite balance of similarity and polarity leading to ingenuity. In the case of MLiR, this dynamic has resulted in the form of consistently vibrant takes on current, past and future global dance music, an artistic expression
fuelled by equal parts tireless record digging and masterful studio wizardry.
Their two previous EPs on Studio Barnhus count among the label's most played and loved, and the forthcoming debut album Pulpo Fiction, released this October on the Stockholm label, takes it to the next level with a staggering tracklist of 16 new recordings featuring vocal talent as diverse as Kenyan rapper Nah Eeto, American
poet Oliver Grimball and Swedish soul singer Cosima Olu.

The music is as wild a ride as ever with MLiR at the controls – ranging from the nostalgic to the futuristic, the deep to the poptastic – with a firm base in the kind of high-powered, light-footed dancefloor material the duo is so beloved for.
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GENRE/S: Deep House

A1. Aqua Melopella
A2. Aqua Breeze
A3. Aqua Bass
B1. Millennium Silver
B2.Millennium Melopella

Club music reduced to its essential elements, those elements then pushed to their limits! Dangerously malfunctioning DJ tools! The Feeling of Power!
All that and much more on this striking new record from the one and only Barnt, the great reductional absurdist finally appearing on Studio Barnhus, providing concrete proof of the secret, decade-long love-affair between artist and label, after a bunch of Barnt b2b Boman DJ sets over the years, Kornél Kovács’ legendary “disco edit” of classic Barnt track “Chappell”, endless “Studio Barnthus” jokes, etc.
Aqua Breeze immediately makes its mark as an essential part of Barnt’s relatively small, absolutely profound catalogue, with digital files and vinyl records optimised for maximum soundsystem impact arriving in shops on September 27 More

GENRE/S: House, Deep House

[12” vinyl]
A1. Acid Left And Right
A2. Forever Latino
B1. Space Drag
B2. Ohh Baby

SHORT INFO:
Axel Boman returns in defiantly good form with a brand new original EP on his very own Studio Barnhus label, blessing this fast paced world with some slow moving music inspired by the Eterna Primavera mountains outside Medellin. Specifically, this record was created during months of isolation spent on an avocado farm, with the Swedish producer letting the outside world disappear bit by bit, until only clear shapes of unclear importance remained.
Of course, this is all just an attempt to poetically describe a collection of tracks that sound exactly like the kind of disco business Axel has been meddling in for the last 15 years. Don't be fooled by the rocks that he got, he’s still, he's still Axel from the block. Viva house music!

VITAL SALES POINTS:
- limited edition vinyl, WAS exclusive.
- artwork by Robin Ekemark
- Released on Axels own label Studio Barnhus, following up his latest double album LUZ/ Quest for Fire
which got Grammis nominated and listed on uncountable "Best of 2022” lists all over the world.
- AXEL BOMAN!!!!!!!
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GENRE/S: House, Dance, Pop

Tracklist:

[12” vinyl]
A1. Rodeo
A2. First Rodeo
B1. Kampai

SHORT INFO:
Veteran producer Blende debuts on Studio Barnhus, the Athens-based Swede delivering 3 cuts full of
force and rich in detail, perfectly straddling that line between weirdo pop and freaky dance that the Stockholm
label loves to explore. Vocal contributions from Belgian rock experimentalist Mickael Karkousse and Los
Angeles-based singer-DJ sensation Smiles Davis complete the package, along with a trippy and menacing
cover by graphic wizard Stefan Fält. An essential Studio Barnhus dance record!
Johan Blende is a Swedish music producer, song writer and DJ. For the biggest part of this side of the millennium
he’s been weaving together modern dance music elements with retro sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

VITAL SALES POINTS:
- limited edition of 500 copies
- purple vinyl with sticker on sleeve front and extra sticker inlay
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GENRE/S: House, Deep House, Ambient, Experimental

Tracklist:
[12” vinyl]
A1.Kika
A2. Bruxas
A3.Más Companhias?
B1.Polvo
B2.High In The Park
B3.Whoever You Are

SHORT INFO:
Silvestre went for a walk in the park and came back a wiser man. This resulted in the Lisboa artist's first
EP for Studio Barnhus, a six-track extravaganza ranging from coke-fueled funk to some heartfelt guitar
ballad business. Radical, enlightened, super fun sounds from this self-proclaimed "big fan of music". Out
April 19 with first single "Kika" dropping March 15.


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- limited edition of 300 copies
- WAS exclusive More

GENRE/S: House, Dance

[12” vinyl]
A1. Tropicana Thunder
A2. Gester’s Groove
B1. Bakstugan Boogie
B2. Sorrento’s Soul

SHORT INFO:
Stockholm boys Ari Bald & CJ Scott strike again on Studio Barnhus, following up their much lauded
2023 EP for their hometown label. Once again we're treated to a fabulously fuss-less four-pack of house music
goodness, this time with a special ode to Västertorp, encapsulating the essence and soul of the Stockholm
suburb in this collection heartfelt, club-ready cuts.

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GENRE/S: Electronic, Dance, Minimal

A1. Gogo Gaga
A2. Pond De Replay
B1. Rub it! Rub it!
B2. Frogman

Utter and complete FROG FRENZY on Studio Barnhus as Computer Station (label veteran Your
Planet Is Next + label newcomer KABLAM) take you on a ribbeting ride, leaping right into a lily-pad-laden
wonderland where the basslines forever croak in unison. Club-optimised mixdowns, advanced computer graphics
courtesy of Dennis Vera and not a BPM count under 149 guarantee that this record will make a proper splash in
the frogstep scene!

- Limited edition 12” vinyl of 300 copies
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GENRE/S: House, Deep House, Lo-Fi House

[12” vinyl]
A1 Ewok
A2 Sunday
B1 Polestar 2
B2 Milpool (Ode to Karl)

Reykjavík-born, Vienna-based Moff & Tarkin, prolific producer of highly inventive house music, debuts on Studio
Barnhus with the Stockholm label's first release of 2024. Undeniable grooves, dynamic arrangements and some
very resourceful sample flips indeed can be found aplenty across the four tracks on Mango Boy.

Artwork by Stefan Fält
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Special remarks: containing instrumental and acapella versions of two original tracks.

GENRE/S: Electronica, jazz, spoken word, house, IDM

TRACKLIST:

[12” vinyl]
A1. Learn To Swim Pt 1
A2. Learn To Swim Pt 1 (Instrumental)
A3. Learn To Swim Pt 1 (Acapella)

B1. Stretch for the Stars
B2. Stretch for the Stars (Instrumental)
B3. Stretch for the Stars (Acapella)

SHORT INFO:
Studio Barnhus proudly presents Joshua Idehen, announcing "Stretch for the Stars" – a new EP from
the Stockholm-based British-Nigerian spoken word artist and musician. Joshua's explosive creativity
and soulful voice have made him a fixture on the UK jazz scene, his exuberant live performances
lighting up clubs and festival stages across the world, including recent Studio Barnhus parties and
Boiler Room streams.
Together with producer and instrumentalist Ludvig Parment, Joshua fuses poetry with modern club
sounds in a natural, free-flowing way, resulting in some of the most poignant new music heard at
Studio Barnhus label headquarters in recent times. The new EP was co-produced by label mainstay
Matt Karmil and designed by Laurenz Brunner. Vinyl and digital release date November 24.
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180g cream colored vinyl with printed inner sleeve, shrink-wrapped with sticker

GENRE/S: Electronic, House

TRACKLISTS:

A1. Bound B1. Heartbeat/ Into The Night
A2. Can't Stop B2. Feel It
A3. Boo Moon B3. Orange
A4. Later B4. 4ever
A5. Summertime B5. Gemini Sun

SHORT INFO:
DreamySpaceyBlue is a new Bella Boo album, written and produced early 2023 when dark times
demanded love, healing and forgiveness. Cozed-up, self-therapeutic winter-spring studio sessions
resulted in Bella's most virtuoso work yet – a collection of dazzling, emotive recordings full of bright
notes, deep vibrations and that signature “Boo mood”. The album marks a distinctive step forward in
Bella's sound: An amalgamation of the etheric sounds on her 2019 debut album Once Upon A Passion
and the ruff and rugged dance tracks on her recent Looney Talks EP.
DreamySpaceyBlue features appearances by a number of Bella's closest confidants in life and music.
The album artwork, designed by good friend Lowe Steiner, portrays her daughter Bozi, who in her turn
shot Bella's last album cover – a fitting full-circle arrangement for an album rooted in collaboration,
intimacy and love. More

Tracklist:
A. Our House Is Barnhus - B. Gut Punch

A very special autumnal presentation from FaltyDL & Studio Barnhus, in the form of a perfect little slab of 12'' vinyl, exhibiting the love for the classic house sound that burns within the hearts of the prolific New York producer as well as the Swedish dance music
powerhouse. In particular, “Our House Is Barnhus” honours and updates the deeper side of the French touch – think Pépé Bradock and early St. Germain – fully displaying the state-ofthe-art production skills and emotional depth always present in Drew Lustman's music.
Known for his shapeshifting sound, FaltyDL has been releasing explorative electronic music for over a decade, switching his sound up intuitively across 6 albums, remixes for The xx and Mount Kimbie, executive production credits for Mykki Blanco and a multitude of
singles and EPs, including two previous Studio Barnhus editions in 2021 and 2019.

Our House Is Barnhus (12'' vinyl + digital release) is out on Studio Barnhus on September 29, 2023.
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12" GENRE/S: House

- First solo venture outside of her own label Frizner Electric
- Baltimore-native, Detroit based DJ and producer
- Releasing new EP on Studio Barnhus 2023
-LADYMONIX's core sound: Essential dance tracks, firmly grounded in sacred house music tradition, executed
with heaps of personality, finesse and charm.


TRACKLISTS:
A1 In A Daze
A2 So Sweet
B1 Welcome 2 My House
B2 Desire
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4. SHORT INFO:
Do you like house music? We're big fans over here at Studio Barnhus HQ, with the particular house music of
LADYMONIX having been a key element of our liveliest house music get-togethers over the last years. We're thrilled to
announce the Baltimore-native, Detroit based DJ and producer's new EP on our label, which marks her first solo venture
outside of her own Frizner Electric imprint. The four tracks on the Welcome 2 My House EP are perfect examples of
LADYMONIX's core sound: Essential dance tracks, firmly grounded in sacred house music tradition, executed with
heaps of personality, finesse and charm. Vinyl and digital release out June 30 2023.

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House, Techno, Electro/Ambient, Pop

Something never heard before from man of the moment Nikki Nair
Nikki singing full vocals for the first time on record
Comes with a b*nging remix from Stockholm avant-techno ledge Peder Mannerfelt

TRACKLISTS:

-[7” vinyl]
-A1.Cant't Wait
-B.1 Can't Wait (Peder Mannerfelt Remix)

Something never heard before from man of the moment Nikki Nair (or anyone else, for that matter): Whimsical glitchpop-blues with Nikki singing full vocals for the first time on record - lamenting the 9-to-5 struggle, yearning for summer &
getting fucked up on the beach.
The idiosyncratic, strangely addictive original comes with a b*nging remix from Stockholm avant-techno ledge Peder
Mannerfelt going full chaotic evil mode, warping Nikki's vocals into a menacing call to arms for the modern hedonist.
Nikki Nair's latest single arrives on Stockholm label Studio Barnhus, both tracks release digitally and on 7'' vinyl. More

House

Tracklist:
A.1 Detective Chimp
A.2 King Conga
B.1 Orangotango
B.2 Grape Ape

Short Info:

Stockholm label Studio Barnhus welcomes Ari Bald and CJ Scott, two local house heads whose “Dance Monkey Dance” EP builds on the brilliancies heard on their previous releases on some of Stockholm's most prominent underground labels: Karlovak, Velvet Pony, Västkransen Records, Bigges District Limited...

From the infinitely rising disco euphoria of opener “Detective Chimp”, to the bittersweet-but-bouncy finale of “Grape Ape”, this record is chock-full of partystarting moments set to turn worldwide dancefloors upside down. No fuss, no frills – just pure, guilt-free and locally sourced house music goodness to enhance your dance. You know you need it!

12'' vinyl and digital release designed by Eliot Axelsson arrives May 12 on Studio Barnhus. More

Tracklist:
A1. Looney - A2. Dancehall - B1. Girls – B2. Get Away

Release Info:
Bella Boo is back on Studio Barnhus with her most direct and club-focused
material yet. A veteran of the Stockholm underground, named “one of the most
promising new artists not only on Studio Barnhus, but in house music in general”
by Resident Advisor, Bella has channelled the energy of her recent DJ dates at
Berlin’s Panorama Bar and London’s Phonox into this Looney Talks EP, a
collection of four intoxicating dance trax full of intense rhythmic themes and
inventive new takes on classic rave sounds.
Looney Talks (12'' vinyl + digital release) is out on Studio Barnhus on March 24
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Black Vinyl 10" Limited to 109 hand numbered copies!

Matching breezy, Bossa nova-tinged sophistication with softly spiralling psychedelia, Testbild! arrive in the Quindi lounge as though they've always been there. On their 12th album, Bed Stilt, the Swedish collective cast their attention back to the earlier days of their 25-year trip through sweetly mysterious pop-not-pop rendered in warm tones and shot through with surrealism. It's tricky to get a precise fix on the story and structure of Testbild! The project was spearheaded by Petter Herbertsson in his hometown of Malmö in the late 90s, although the story on their website credits the inspiration and source material to a chance meeting and unpublished manuscript from a retiring scientist. The collective's evolution since then is a tangled web of facts and fiction spun by a revolving cast of collaborators including Siri af Burén, Katja Ekman, Rikard Heberling, Douglas Holmquist, Mattias Nihlén and Petter Samuelsson. Along the way, their music has touched on chamber pop, post-punk and modern jazz with the elaborate harmonies and catchy songwriting charm of the Canterbury scene. The tracks which make up Bed Stilt were in fact track recorded in Malmö back in the mid- 00s, lying in wait for the right opportunity to be brought to light with some delicate overdubs and finishing flourishes in the here and now. The core musicians working on the record were Herbertsson and Douglas Holmquist on a similarly expansive list of vocals, guitars, bass, synths and keys, Siri af Burén on lead vocals and Mattias Nihlén on synths and additional mixing. Meanwhile Tomas Bodén - better known as Civilistjavel - lent some additional synth work as well as mastering the record. Musically, Testbild! stay true to their idiosyncratic approach on Bed Stilt with six immaculately rendered sojourns through lilting harmonies and brushed rhythms, feeling nostalgic but beguiling in equal measure. Theirs is a luxurious sound, not least on the opening strains of 'The First New Years Eve,' which purrs to life draped in silky Rhodes and chiming vibes. Behind this comfortable veneer the enigmatic lyrical themes unfurl through Herbertsson, Holmquist and af Burén's vocal harmonies like fractalized puzzles waiting to be solved. The finger-picking delicacy and languid harmonica of 'Streams' strike a pastoral mood neatly countered by the elegant slide into dislocated ambience for the track's final stretch. By contrast, 'And Her Eyes Are Red' surges with a big beat urgency which plays beautifully with the mellow jazziness of the chord sequences, boldly toying with song structure to dart down curious tangents without losing the immediate impulse of a great pop record. Somewhere in this tension between clarity and chaos we can understand the addictive charm of Testbild! - a band steeped in the considerable craft of making accomplished and unconventional music so very easy to sink into. If that doesn't make for a perfect addition to the Quindi catalogue, we don't know what does.

Tracklist:
A1. The First New Years Eve
A2. Streams
A3. And Her Eyes Are Red
B1. Cardamom Song
B2. Soft Winged and Frail
B3. Water On The Moon
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GENRE/S: House, Deep House

[12” vinyl]
A1. Acid Left And Right
A2. Forever Latino
B1. Space Drag
B2. Ohh Baby

SHORT INFO:
Axel Boman returns in defiantly good form with a brand new original EP on his very own Studio Barnhus label, blessing this fast paced world with some slow moving music inspired by the Eterna Primavera mountains outside Medellin. Specifically, this record was created during months of isolation spent on an avocado farm, with the Swedish producer letting the outside world disappear bit by bit, until only clear shapes of unclear importance remained.
Of course, this is all just an attempt to poetically describe a collection of tracks that sound exactly like the kind of disco business Axel has been meddling in for the last 15 years. Don't be fooled by the rocks that he got, he’s still, he's still Axel from the block. Viva house music!

VITAL SALES POINTS:
- limited edition vinyl, WAS exclusive.
- artwork by Robin Ekemark
- Released on Axels own label Studio Barnhus, following up his latest double album LUZ/ Quest for Fire
which got Grammis nominated and listed on uncountable "Best of 2022” lists all over the world.
- AXEL BOMAN!!!!!!!
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Tracklist:

A1. Phantazia
A2. 89 Swing
A3. Euphony
B1. Uplift My Spirit
B2. Elevate
B3. Love Tunnel
B4. Siren Tool

The second part in Shan’s warehouse series delivers more of the same – but that’s definitely a great thing, if the dish has a great taste. Like it’s successful predecessor, the tracks don’t re-invent the wheel, but cater to all the nameless spaces and places that made raving in defiant and derelict places fun. There is house that sounds like techno (Elevate) and vice versa. Seasoned with break beats (89 Swing or the Future Sound of London-esque Euphony) or breaks for love (Uplift My Spirit) and even dub sirens, it is almost impossible not to find something to suit the customer’s environment. The main focus of attention might be the jack of all trades called Phantazia. Wouldn’t have sounded out of place at the entertainment series of the same name, it melts proto hardcore harmonics with Soul II Soul type of strings and immediate call for „the action“. And as we all know, that always speaks louder than words.


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2024 repress

Tracklist A. XTC - B. Knee On Belly

Shortinfo: DJ Koze's 2013 album opus Amygdala has continued to bewitch all who encounter it since its release. Tipped as his own personal Sgt. Pepper, the sublime long-player revealed a fully-realised and personal body of work, complete with a classic songwriting at its core, House in its heart, and veins coursing with psychedelic color. "La Duquesa" was the album's dreamy single standout, a journey into deep, tropical ecstasy.

"XTC" begins in the same spirit, and captures the all the blissful allusions of its name, but its initial gentility belies the deep intensity to come. Floating pads glow with celestial ambience as a kick drum is gradually coaxed into solid form, and the introduction of spoken text begins the second act. "Many people are experimenting with the drug Ecstasy," it says, "…is the drug like the lie and meditation the truth? Or am I missing something that could really help me?". "XTC" then transforms: sweetly imploring tones become demanding, gentle gradients between chords turn hard-edged, and sharp hi-hats cut through the haze. Complete with Koze's signature percussive quirks, it drives towards the track's final pay off: an undeniable, all-consuming, irresistible high.

"Knee On Belly" recalls Koze at his most tongue-in-cheek and overt; it is bright, bold and literally brassy, using cut-up horns of all shapes and sizes to patchwork together his own unique arrangement. With the highs and mid ranges accounted for, Koze adds in a swollen, thrumming bass line to mix to bring this floor-filler to life. "Knee on Belly" recalls a raw, filtered and funky approach to groove, with a nod to disco house and the art of artful sampling, as it orbits between its own neon highs and simmering lows.
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Format: EP 180G


TRACKLIST

Neulust 04:48
Ehrliche Arbeit 05:56
El Hoyo 05:24
Tektonik 06:17

Nuestro Secreto 04:11



RELEASE INFO


"Neulust," the latest EP from Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge, introduces listeners to the talents of Joshua Gottmanns and Niklas Wandt. Wandt's captivating voice invokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the era when Thorsten Fenslau was active, infusing tracks with poetic recitations. Wandt's drumming harmonizes perfectly with Gottmanns' warm chords and captivating melodies. Together, they debuted on Zurich's Lustpoderosa label with "Neulust," aiming to redefine their musical connection. Their presence in the central European underground scene has been marked by releases on Themes for Great Cities or Bureau B, accompanied by their vintage German Wave sound and lively performances. Regular touring has been part of their journey. "Neulust," recorded with minimal intervention, delves into themes of love, estrangement, and consumerism, blending haunting electro, deep house, NDW, and Euro Dance Elements. The EP signifies a significant stylistic shift and stands as the band's most compelling offering yet in their ongoing musical evolution.


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Tracklist

A1. Abfahrt
A2. Strobelight
A3. Volume Up

B1. Textura
B2. R8000
B3. Shifter

Release Info:
Enshanté! The long overdue comeback of Shan on Running Back won’t disappoint fans new and old. Correctly captioned „Warehouse Vol. 1“, the EP with six tracks isn’t a tribute to the Chicago’s legendary club of the same name (with all respect due and even if that’s almost impossible). Shan’s sixth release for his home town label is rather a nod to all the nameless industrial spaces and places that played and still play a role as shelters and fertile soil for raw and ruff dance music.
More a feeling and a sound aesthetic than a concrete set of rules, you will find ingredients as diverse as breakbeats, rave signals, Italo bass lines, Virgo-esque piano notes (Shifter) and uptempo grooves that all seem to be lifted from an overdriven early nineties mixtape by an unknown DJ: before, during and after the rave.
Especially Abfahrt (German slang for rave) deserves special attention for connoisseurs of proto-jungle Rage house with big stabs and a Reese bass to die for. Works like a charm at any tempo and almost any peak time. Excuse the pun, but please: Join in the Shant!

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Rights : GERMANY & AUSTRIA only

Packaging: 2 x 140 G Black Vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, 2x Black Dust inner , 4 page 30cmx30cm booklet, marketing sticker


• “La Vie Est Belle” is more than a first timer ever career best of and features 3 new singles . 2 Physical editions wordwide all retailers for the release
• Double Black Vinyl – 18 tracks : ‘all Amadou & Mariam on 1 piece of vinyl’



VINYL TRACKLISTING – LA VIE EST BELLE (BEST OF)

FACE A
1.Sabali 2. Mogolu (New Song) 3. Beaux Dimanches 4. Ce N’est Pas Bon 5. Masiteladi (feat. M)
FACE B
1. La Vie est Belle (new song) 2. La Réalité 3. Bofou Safou 4. Sénégal Fast Food 5. MBife
FACE C
1. Dougou Badia (feat. Santigold) 2. Je Pense À Toi - Eclipse Version (1st time on physical) 3. Africa (feat. K’NAAN) 4. Wily Kataso (feat. TV On The Radio)
FACE D
1. C’est Chaud 2. Coulibaly (Akon remix) 3. Beaux Dimanches - Ever Mihigo Rework (unreleased) 4. Sete (1st time on physical)
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Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. New Lands (Falcon Remix)
2. New Lands (Live Version)
Side B :
1. New Lands (A-Trak Remix)
2. New Lands (Sebastian Remix)


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RE-RELEASE! No one can say they didn’t see these two brats coming! Justice, who’s name the world (well at least that part of the world that loves to dance) chants with emotion and whose first album is awaited with bated breath ever since the French duo revolutionised dancefloors with two radically different hits. It comes as no surprise that «†», the first album by Justice, is a fantastic treat for the ears and for the feet. A kind of musical opera marked with religious and baroque symbols, where the melodies are ripped to shreds by the beats, where electro teaches rock a lesson and where pop gets a botox injection. More

Tracklist:
A1. If You Love Somebody
B1. If You Love Somebody – Instrumental
B2. If You Love Somebody – Gerd Janson Edit

The notion of house music as a form of uptempo soul music is intrinsic evidence with a record like the one on hand. Professor Supercool’s If You Love Somebody is many things at once: an example of a special brand of British pop music, influenced by US-American soul more or less from the get-go, the Second Summer of Love, the conception of Balearic as a music genre, the cultural interchange of European dance floors and DJs from across the pond and underground music marketing through the vessel of special one-time pressings. The mysterious Professor Supercool is actually a moniker for Dr. Rob of The Blow Monkeys’s fame, who produced the song with a veteran and legendary DJ of the Northern Soul scene „The Real Hector“ – a resident at the famous Wag Club.

Originally a part of the band’s Album Spring Time For The World, it appeared first as a special For-Promotion-Only-12“ in 1989 with limited information as a trial ballon to „avoid preconceptions“. The fear was without reason. Like the band’s other big dance floor record and Balearic fave LA Passionara a year later, it got played and supported by the DJs of its time. Next to Graeme Park at the Hacienda or Paul Oakenfold, it also got picked up by Mastermixer Tony
Humphries and became a staple at his radio and club sets for KissFm respectively Club Zanzibar. While the vocal mix found its way on said album, the preferred 12“ instrumental version has never been released anywhere else up until now and made the record go for a substantial amount of Discogs dollars.
Expanded with an edit by the label’s in-house DJ Gerd Janson that is supposed to work as a dub alternative to the vocal mix, the 12-inch and bundle download contain the original plus a faithfully restored and remastered version of the instrumental in demand. If you love this record it is impossible to let it go.

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LP - 2024 repress (Originally Released on Sarah Records /UK)

Tracklist
A1. Joined-Up Writing
A2. Miss UK
A3. Love Yourself
A4. By Appointment
A5. Marco Polo
B1. Jennifer Yeah!
B2. Disco Bunny
B3. Chadwick
B4. Ask The Family
B5. Bradford, Texas
B6. Angel At My Table

Shortinfo:
"You've got to listen to this band, you'll really like them, I know." A Colourful Storm presents the first-time vinyl issue of one of the true treasures of modern pop music: Blueboy's The Bank Of England. The group of Paul Stewart, Keith Girdler, Cath Close, Ian Gardner and James Neville are Sarah Records royalty alongside The Field Mice, Heavenly, The Wake and The Orchids, and this is the final recording from arguably the most beautiful, afflicted band of 90's indie-pop and DIY. Mastered from the original recording tapes with assistance More

Tracklist
A1. The Sun
A2. The Clock
B1. The Grid
B2. The Beauty Feat. Rachel Row


Shortinfo:

KiNK presents Home! This aptly titled EP is the debut release on the newborn label Sofia. Founded by Strahil Velchev and Konstantin Petrov, Sofia is not only the physical location where this music was made, the city where they met and developed as artists, but also a paradox that is reflected in the art and music that comes from the place. Beautiful and ugly at the same time, clean and dirty, brutal as well as romantic, it’s a place where aesthetically seemingly incompatible styles come together in a twisted, yet unifying form. The photographs for the sleeves are made by influential local selector DJ Valentine, effortlessly capturing the local reality.

Those pieces of a paradox also are reflected in the music. The typical fine-grit of KiNK’s production skills meets his love for the elements of surprise and the classic building blocks and plaster of house and techno to create something that is very much his own, while breathing the spirit of early days and pioneering times. Hinged just before and after peak time, the tracks on this EP are cohesive, made to last and rounded off by the contemplativeness of yet another collaboration with Rachel Row called „The Beauty“. The first of many to come. And as always: Remember the future!

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