incl. DJ-Kicks playing card
Fashion icon, catwalker, curator, historian, commentator, activist, Grammy winner and – damn right – DJ, there ain’t much these days that Ms. Honey Dijon doesn’t do with aplomb. Most of her achievements thus far came via her passion for clubbing and the art of DJing, from those early Chicago parties to her role as a de facto ambassador for world dancefloors.
Tracklist
A1 Honey Dijon - Finding My Way (DJ-Kicks) ft. Ben
Westbeech
A2 Buika x Kiko Navarro - Mama Calling (Tedd Patterson
Remix)
A3 Shaboom - Bessie
B1 D:Ream - U R The Best Thing (Def Club Mix)
B2 Stereo MC’s - Good Feeling (Mr G’s Turn On Dub)
B3 Black Joy - Untitled (Solid Groove Remix)
C1 Scott Richmond & John Selway present Psychedelic
Research Lab - Keep On Climbin’ (Mix 2)
C2 Charly Brown - Freaked Out
D1 Maydie Myles - Keep On Luvin’ (West Tribe Beats)
D2 Johnny Dangerous - Dear Father In Heaven (Mr.
Marvin’s House of Dreams Mix) More
Fashion icon, catwalker, curator, historian, commentator, activist, Grammy winner and – damn right – DJ, there ain’t much these days that Ms. Honey Dijon doesn’t do with aplomb. Most of her achievements thus far came via her passion for clubbing and the art of DJing, from those early Chicago parties to her role as a de facto ambassador for world dancefloors.
Tracklist
A1 Honey Dijon - Finding My Way (DJ-Kicks) ft. Ben
Westbeech
A2 Buika x Kiko Navarro - Mama Calling (Tedd Patterson
Remix)
A3 Shaboom - Bessie
B1 D:Ream - U R The Best Thing (Def Club Mix)
B2 Stereo MC’s - Good Feeling (Mr G’s Turn On Dub)
B3 Black Joy - Untitled (Solid Groove Remix)
C1 Scott Richmond & John Selway present Psychedelic
Research Lab - Keep On Climbin’ (Mix 2)
C2 Charly Brown - Freaked Out
D1 Maydie Myles - Keep On Luvin’ (West Tribe Beats)
D2 Johnny Dangerous - Dear Father In Heaven (Mr.
Marvin’s House of Dreams Mix) More
More records from Honey Dijon
Fashion icon, catwalker, curator, historian, commentator, activist, Grammy winner and – damn right – DJ, there ain’t much these days that Ms. Honey Dijon doesn’t do with aplomb. Most of her achievements thus far came via her passion for clubbing and the art of DJing, from those early Chicago parties to her role as a de facto ambassador for world dancefloors.
Tracklist
01 Honey Dijon - Intro
02 Chestnut - Pot Of Gold
03 Charly Brown - Freaked Out
04 Stereo MC's - Good Feeling (Mr G’s Turn On Dub)
05 Johnny Dangerous - Dear Father In Heaven (Mr.
Marvin House Of Dreams Mix)
06 Psychedelic Research Lab - Keep On Climbin’ (Mix 2)
07 Blow Out Express - You’re Mine (Sound Factory Bar
Mix)
08 The Dance Kings - Climb The Walls
09 Buika x Kiko Navarro - Mama Calling (Tedd Patterson
Remix)
10 Cassio The Cassmaster - Getting Hot (Broad Market
Street Mix)
11 Maydie Myles - Keep On Luvin (West Tribe Beats)
12 Michi Lange - Brothers And Sisters (Radio Mix)
13 Shaboom - Bessie
14 D:Ream - U R The Best Thing (Def Club Mix)
15 Sir Lord Comixx - Soul House
16 Honey Dijon - Finding My Way (DJ-Kicks) ft. Ben
Westbeech
17 Art Of Tones - Praise
18 Waajeed - Right Now
19 Black Joy - Untitled (Solid Groove Remix) More
Tracklist
01 Honey Dijon - Intro
02 Chestnut - Pot Of Gold
03 Charly Brown - Freaked Out
04 Stereo MC's - Good Feeling (Mr G’s Turn On Dub)
05 Johnny Dangerous - Dear Father In Heaven (Mr.
Marvin House Of Dreams Mix)
06 Psychedelic Research Lab - Keep On Climbin’ (Mix 2)
07 Blow Out Express - You’re Mine (Sound Factory Bar
Mix)
08 The Dance Kings - Climb The Walls
09 Buika x Kiko Navarro - Mama Calling (Tedd Patterson
Remix)
10 Cassio The Cassmaster - Getting Hot (Broad Market
Street Mix)
11 Maydie Myles - Keep On Luvin (West Tribe Beats)
12 Michi Lange - Brothers And Sisters (Radio Mix)
13 Shaboom - Bessie
14 D:Ream - U R The Best Thing (Def Club Mix)
15 Sir Lord Comixx - Soul House
16 Honey Dijon - Finding My Way (DJ-Kicks) ft. Ben
Westbeech
17 Art Of Tones - Praise
18 Waajeed - Right Now
19 Black Joy - Untitled (Solid Groove Remix) More
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Honey Dijon & Channel Tres, Sadie Walker - Show Me Some Love (Shake The Earth
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Honey Dijon ft. Mike Dunn & Ric Wilson - - C's Up (The Southside Remix)
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Honey Dijon ft. Dope Earth Alien - - Its Quiet Now (The Sunlight Remix)
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Honey Dijon ft. Hadiya George - - Not About You (Set You Free Remix)
Critically acclaimed songwriter, fashion mogul and electronic artist Honey Dijon is back with a vinyl package of exclusive remixes from her sophomore album ‘Black Girl Magic’, which saw the trailblazer receive recognition from major international outlets, cementing her as a globally relevant superstar. ‘Slap! EP’ features remixes produced by Honey in collaboration with Classic label boss Luke Solomon; the two previously collaborated on Beyoncé’s chart-topping album ‘Renaissance’, receiving GRAMMY Awards for their musical contributions. Four tracks from ‘Black Girl Magic’ are revisited with a tougher, club-ready approach, adding a hefty weight to the already driving releases; ‘Show Me Some Love’ with Channel Tres featuring Sadie Walker gets a treatment that is sure to Shake The Earth, while Honey’s collaboration with Mike Dunn & Ric Wilson ‘C’s Up’ shows off the sound of The Southside, Chicago, in one pounding re-edit. ‘It’s Quiet Now’, featuring 90s RnB-inspired vocals from Dope Earth Alien, receives a chugging Sunlight Remix while ‘Not About You’ gets a Set You Free Remix, liberating the mind with a relentless four on the floor kick. Made with the club in mind, Honey Dijon and Luke Solomon prove again they are a pairing that can’t be beat.
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Honey Dijon - Love Is ft. Kameelah Waheed
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Honey Dijon - Love Is A State Of Mind ft. Ramona Renea
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Honey Dijon - It's Quiet Now ft. Dope Earth Alien
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Honey Dijon - Downtown ft. Anette Bowen & Nikki-O
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Honey Dijon - Drama ft. Rimarkable & Dope Earth Alien
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Honey Dijon - Stand ft. Cor.Ece
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Honey Dijon - In The Club ft. Eve
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Honey Dijon - Not About You ft. Hadiya George
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Honey Dijon - Everybody ft. Pablo Vittar & Urias
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Honey Dijon - Show Me Some Love ft. Channel Tres
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Honey Dijon - Don't Be Afraid ft. LATASHÁ
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Honey Dijon - Work ft. Dave Giles II, Cor.Ece & Mike Dunn
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Honey Dijon - C's Up ft. Mike Dunn
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Honey Dijon - La Femme Fantastique ft. Josh Caffe
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Honey Dijon - Love Me Like You Care ft. Hadiya George
Classic Music Company are proud to present Black Girl Magic, the highly anticipated sophomore album from the inimitable Honey Dijon. An artist in every sense of the word, across 15 tracks of attitude, energy, heart and community, Honey demonstrates a broad range of disciplines and influences, enlisting A-List collaborators such as Channel Tres, Eve, Pablo Vittar, Josh Caffe, Mike Dunn and more for an unmissable, boundary-pushing LP. Redefining what it is to be a DJ in 2022, this year Honey’s production capabilities have been enlisted by the upper echelon of musicians. Producing two records for Beyonce’s chart-topping album Renaissance and remixing lead single ‘Break My Soul’, as well as working in the studio with Madonna on new material. Now unapologetically expressing her own sound on Black Girl Magic, she unveils the next chapter of her development as a producer and songwriter. Since the first teaser of the album, the BBC Radio 1 playlisted collaboration with Atlanta singer-songwriter Hadiya George ‘Not About You’, to the most recent single ‘Show Me Some Love’ featuring Compton royalty Channel Tres, the Black Girl Magic project has consistently illustrated Honey’s dedication to profiling diverse vocal talent. Shining a spotlight on a new generation of queer people and people of colour, Honey’s intentions to “keep this culture in the conversation,” are demonstrated with the featured artists on the LP
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honey dijon - Love Muscle
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honey dijon - Burn
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honey dijon - State Of Confusion
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honey dijon - Houze (Houze Rebuilt Mix)
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honey dijon - Catch The Beat
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honey dijon - Look Ahead
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honey dijon - Thunda
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honey dijon - Why
Sound-tracking her unerring dedication to living and breathing dance music and club culture around the world, Classic Music Company presents this double 12” to accompany Honey Dijon’s debut artist album ‘The Best of Both Worlds’. Featuring collaborations with the most relevant artists that dance music has to offer in 2017, the album is one of the most anticipated events in this year’s house music calendar, preceded by Honey’s BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, relentless worldwide touring demand, international media attention and three critically-acclaimed lead-up singles. Eight tracks from the album are in the vinyl package, including singles with Cakes da Killa on the Hip House enthused ‘Catch The Beat’ and Sam Sparro on classic dance track update ‘Look Ahead’, strutting elegantly through Honey’s tough "Berlin-meets-New York" style. And the list of exceptional collaborators continues. Exclusive album material includes featured vocals from progressive New York artist Nomi Ruiz on ‘Why’ and ‘Love Muscle’, as well as Joi Cardwell. Remastered versions of ‘Burn’ and ‘Thunda’ are included too, plus a brand new mix of the incredible ‘Houze’ featuring Seven Davis Jr. Honey describes the concept of the album in her own words: “The album is a personal statement. It was about taking these different worlds and combining them to make something new. The Best Of Both Worlds was a pun that I wanted to take, empower and own.”
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More records from !K7 Records
London-based DJ and producer Steven Julien’s career has always been about contrasts. Across a decade of releases on labels including Eglo and his own Apron Records, as well as club sets around the world, he’s consistently mixed light and dark, soft and heavy, yin and yang. From rough-edged house and techno to laid-back soul and boogie, or meditations on his familial and musical heritage with 2018’s Bloodline LP Julien’s music has always moved between moods, styles and emotions.
That eclecticism also defines Julien’s upcoming instalment in !K7’s iconic DJ-Kicks mix series. Featuring a broad spectrum of artists including Ryuichi Sakamoto, DaM-FunK and Todd Edwards, alongside a selection of his own exclusive productions, Julien takes us on an imagined journey from day to night: from a bucolic afternoon in nature to heady domestic vibes before a big night out, and finally the euphoric embrace of the dancefloor itself.
Julien describes his creative approach to DJing in general, and this mix in particular, as letting his energy and intuition guide him - it’s only on listening back to the finished session that he realised how often he mixes tracks in key, creating smooth transitions from one moment to the next.
That instinctive approach, where seamless mixing becomes second nature, speaks to Julien’s decade of appearances in DJ booths around the world: he cites sets at Ormside Projects in London, Doka and De School in Amsterdam, or Mitsuki in Tokyo as specific inspirations for this mix.
Julien describes the feeling he’s tried to capture on tape as an out-of-body energy: just letting loose, and being yourself. “When you get in that position of doing what’s true to you, playing what’s true to you” he says, “people just resonate with that.”
KEY SELLING POINTS
3 new exclusive tracks by Steven Julien
Exclusives by Kyle Hall, DaM-FunK & more
Featuring two tracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto that were never available on vinyl before
includes limited DJ-Kicks playing card
100% GVR vinyl made from bioplastics derived from renewable resources
LP TRACKLIST
A1 Steven Julien - PAYN ME MIND ft. Kristian Hamilton
A2 d’Eon - Transparency
A3 Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Day in the Park
B1 Steven Julien - Retriate ft. Dreamcastmoe
B2 Elli - Just For Me & You
B3 Steven Julien - Number
C1 Brothermartino - KAH
C2 DaM-FunK - Morphing
C3 My Girlfriend - UBER HYPE
D1 Mr Flash - Disco Dynamite
D2 Devin Morrison - Shesbi
D3 Ryuichi Sakamoto - Rio More
That eclecticism also defines Julien’s upcoming instalment in !K7’s iconic DJ-Kicks mix series. Featuring a broad spectrum of artists including Ryuichi Sakamoto, DaM-FunK and Todd Edwards, alongside a selection of his own exclusive productions, Julien takes us on an imagined journey from day to night: from a bucolic afternoon in nature to heady domestic vibes before a big night out, and finally the euphoric embrace of the dancefloor itself.
Julien describes his creative approach to DJing in general, and this mix in particular, as letting his energy and intuition guide him - it’s only on listening back to the finished session that he realised how often he mixes tracks in key, creating smooth transitions from one moment to the next.
That instinctive approach, where seamless mixing becomes second nature, speaks to Julien’s decade of appearances in DJ booths around the world: he cites sets at Ormside Projects in London, Doka and De School in Amsterdam, or Mitsuki in Tokyo as specific inspirations for this mix.
Julien describes the feeling he’s tried to capture on tape as an out-of-body energy: just letting loose, and being yourself. “When you get in that position of doing what’s true to you, playing what’s true to you” he says, “people just resonate with that.”
KEY SELLING POINTS
3 new exclusive tracks by Steven Julien
Exclusives by Kyle Hall, DaM-FunK & more
Featuring two tracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto that were never available on vinyl before
includes limited DJ-Kicks playing card
100% GVR vinyl made from bioplastics derived from renewable resources
LP TRACKLIST
A1 Steven Julien - PAYN ME MIND ft. Kristian Hamilton
A2 d’Eon - Transparency
A3 Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Day in the Park
B1 Steven Julien - Retriate ft. Dreamcastmoe
B2 Elli - Just For Me & You
B3 Steven Julien - Number
C1 Brothermartino - KAH
C2 DaM-FunK - Morphing
C3 My Girlfriend - UBER HYPE
D1 Mr Flash - Disco Dynamite
D2 Devin Morrison - Shesbi
D3 Ryuichi Sakamoto - Rio More
London-based DJ and producer Steven Julien’s career has always been about contrasts. Across a decade of releases on labels including Eglo and his own Apron Records, as well as club sets around the world, he’s consistently mixed light and dark, soft and heavy, yin and yang. From rough-edged house and techno to laid-back soul and boogie, or meditations on his familial and musical heritage with 2018’s Bloodline LP Julien’s music has always moved between moods, styles and emotions.
That eclecticism also defines Julien’s upcoming instalment in !K7’s iconic DJ-Kicks mix series. Featuring a broad spectrum of artists including Ryuichi Sakamoto, DaM-FunK and Todd Edwards, alongside a selection of his own exclusive productions, Julien takes us on an imagined journey from day to night: from a bucolic afternoon in nature to heady domestic vibes before a big night out, and finally the euphoric embrace of the dancefloor itself.
Julien describes his creative approach to DJing in general, and this mix in particular, as letting his energy and intuition guide him - it’s only on listening back to the finished session that he realised how often he mixes tracks in key, creating smooth transitions from one moment to the next.
That instinctive approach, where seamless mixing becomes second nature, speaks to Julien’s decade of appearances in DJ booths around the world: he cites sets at Ormside Projects in London, Doka and De School in Amsterdam, or Mitsuki in Tokyo as specific inspirations for this mix.
Julien describes the feeling he’s tried to capture on tape as an out-of-body energy: just letting loose, and being yourself. “When you get in that position of doing what’s true to you, playing what’s true to you” he says, “people just resonate with that.”
KEY SELLING POINTS
3 new exclusive tracks by Steven Julien
Exclusives by Kyle Hall, DaM-FunK & more
Featuring two tracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto that were never available on vinyl before
includes limited DJ-Kicks playing card
100% GVR vinyl made from bioplastics derived from renewable resources
CD TRACKLIST
01 Steven Julien - PAYN ME MIND ft. Kristian Hamilton
02 ?Hudson Mohawke - Expo
03 d’Eon - Transparency
04 Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Day in the Park
05 The RAH Band - Out On The Edge
06 ?Steven Julien - Retriate ft. Dreamcastmoe
07 Elli - Just For Me & You
08 ?Suze ijó - Call Me
09 Chaos In The CBD ft. Nathan Haines & Dave Koor - Emotional Intelligence
10 Brothermartino - KAH
11 ?brandUn DeShay - Rukunetsu
12 ?Steven Julien - Number (DJ-Kicks)
13 Todd Edwards - Dancing For Heaven
14 DaM-FunK - Morphing
15 Kokoroko - Dide O (Ash Lauryn & Stefan Ringer Remix)
16 Kyle Hall - Sarabi
17 Josh Caffe - Justify My Sex ft. Al White
18 My Girlfriend - UBER HYPE
19 ?Cheek - Venus Sunshine People (DJ Gregory Remix)
20 Mr Flash - Disco Dynamite
21 Devin Morrison - Shesbi
22 Ryuichi Sakamoto - Rio More
That eclecticism also defines Julien’s upcoming instalment in !K7’s iconic DJ-Kicks mix series. Featuring a broad spectrum of artists including Ryuichi Sakamoto, DaM-FunK and Todd Edwards, alongside a selection of his own exclusive productions, Julien takes us on an imagined journey from day to night: from a bucolic afternoon in nature to heady domestic vibes before a big night out, and finally the euphoric embrace of the dancefloor itself.
Julien describes his creative approach to DJing in general, and this mix in particular, as letting his energy and intuition guide him - it’s only on listening back to the finished session that he realised how often he mixes tracks in key, creating smooth transitions from one moment to the next.
That instinctive approach, where seamless mixing becomes second nature, speaks to Julien’s decade of appearances in DJ booths around the world: he cites sets at Ormside Projects in London, Doka and De School in Amsterdam, or Mitsuki in Tokyo as specific inspirations for this mix.
Julien describes the feeling he’s tried to capture on tape as an out-of-body energy: just letting loose, and being yourself. “When you get in that position of doing what’s true to you, playing what’s true to you” he says, “people just resonate with that.”
KEY SELLING POINTS
3 new exclusive tracks by Steven Julien
Exclusives by Kyle Hall, DaM-FunK & more
Featuring two tracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto that were never available on vinyl before
includes limited DJ-Kicks playing card
100% GVR vinyl made from bioplastics derived from renewable resources
CD TRACKLIST
01 Steven Julien - PAYN ME MIND ft. Kristian Hamilton
02 ?Hudson Mohawke - Expo
03 d’Eon - Transparency
04 Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Day in the Park
05 The RAH Band - Out On The Edge
06 ?Steven Julien - Retriate ft. Dreamcastmoe
07 Elli - Just For Me & You
08 ?Suze ijó - Call Me
09 Chaos In The CBD ft. Nathan Haines & Dave Koor - Emotional Intelligence
10 Brothermartino - KAH
11 ?brandUn DeShay - Rukunetsu
12 ?Steven Julien - Number (DJ-Kicks)
13 Todd Edwards - Dancing For Heaven
14 DaM-FunK - Morphing
15 Kokoroko - Dide O (Ash Lauryn & Stefan Ringer Remix)
16 Kyle Hall - Sarabi
17 Josh Caffe - Justify My Sex ft. Al White
18 My Girlfriend - UBER HYPE
19 ?Cheek - Venus Sunshine People (DJ Gregory Remix)
20 Mr Flash - Disco Dynamite
21 Devin Morrison - Shesbi
22 Ryuichi Sakamoto - Rio More
- 6x 12" LPs, 2 Piece Hard Shell, ribbon pull tab Box Set with 40pp Perfect Bound Book, Gold PMS and Spot UV, A2 Poster. (not returnable)
To celebrate this monumental milestone, we’ve created a limited boxset in 6LP and 3CD of ‘The K&D Sessions’, mastered and cut by LA luminary Bernie Grundman for a luxurious listening experience, with newly designed inner sleeves using unseen photos from the original photo shoot. Inserted in the box is a forty-page booklet containing multitudes more never before seen photos from the same shoot and notes. Included on the 6th LP is their legendary 11 minute shimmering remix of Madonna’s “Nothing Really Matters”.
6LP Tracklist:
A1 Roni Size, Reprazent - Heroes (Kruder's Long Loose Bossa)
A2 Alex Reece - Jazzmaster (K&D Session TM)
B1 Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (K&D Session TM)
B2 Lamb - Trans Fatty Acid (K&D Session TM)
C1 Count Basic - Speechless (Drum 'n' Bass)
C2 Rockers Hi-Fi - Going Under (K&D Session TM)
D1 Depeche Mode - Useless (K&D Session TM)
D2 Count Basic - Gotta Jazz (Richard Dorfmeister Remix)
E1 Aphrodelics - Rollin' On Chrome (Wild Motherfucker Dub)
E2 Knowtoryus – The Revenge Of The Bomberclad Joint (K&D Session)
F Truby Trio - Donaueschingen (Peter Kruder's Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitänskajütenremix)
G1 David Holmes - Gone ft. Sarah Cracknell (K&D Session TM)
G2 Sofa Surfers - Sofa Rockers (Richard Dorfmeister Remix)
H1 Mama Oliver - Eastwest (Stoned Together)
H2 Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (Dub)
H3 Kruder & Dorfmeister - Boogie Woogie
I1 Sin - Where Shall I Turn (K&D Session TM)
I2 Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - 1st of Tha Month (K&D Session TM)
I3 Kruder & Dorfmeister - Lexicon
J1 Knowtoryus - Bomberclad Joint (K&D Session TM)
J2 Rockers Hi-Fi - Going Under (Evil Love & Insanity Dub)
J3 Strange Cargo - Million Town (K&D Session TM)
K1 Count Basic - Speechless (Peter Kruder Vocal Mix)
K2 Lewis Taylor - Lucky (Kruder & Dorfmeister Suicide Mix)
K3 Roni Size - Heroes (Peter Kruder Powercut Mix)
L1 Madonna - Nothing Really Matters (Kruder & Dorfmeister Remix)
L2 UFO - L.O.V.E. (K&D Session TM)
L3 Lewis Taylor - Lucky (Kruder & Dorfmeister Reprise Mix) More
To celebrate this monumental milestone, we’ve created a limited boxset in 6LP and 3CD of ‘The K&D Sessions’, mastered and cut by LA luminary Bernie Grundman for a luxurious listening experience, with newly designed inner sleeves using unseen photos from the original photo shoot. Inserted in the box is a forty-page booklet containing multitudes more never before seen photos from the same shoot and notes. Included on the 6th LP is their legendary 11 minute shimmering remix of Madonna’s “Nothing Really Matters”.
6LP Tracklist:
A1 Roni Size, Reprazent - Heroes (Kruder's Long Loose Bossa)
A2 Alex Reece - Jazzmaster (K&D Session TM)
B1 Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (K&D Session TM)
B2 Lamb - Trans Fatty Acid (K&D Session TM)
C1 Count Basic - Speechless (Drum 'n' Bass)
C2 Rockers Hi-Fi - Going Under (K&D Session TM)
D1 Depeche Mode - Useless (K&D Session TM)
D2 Count Basic - Gotta Jazz (Richard Dorfmeister Remix)
E1 Aphrodelics - Rollin' On Chrome (Wild Motherfucker Dub)
E2 Knowtoryus – The Revenge Of The Bomberclad Joint (K&D Session)
F Truby Trio - Donaueschingen (Peter Kruder's Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitänskajütenremix)
G1 David Holmes - Gone ft. Sarah Cracknell (K&D Session TM)
G2 Sofa Surfers - Sofa Rockers (Richard Dorfmeister Remix)
H1 Mama Oliver - Eastwest (Stoned Together)
H2 Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (Dub)
H3 Kruder & Dorfmeister - Boogie Woogie
I1 Sin - Where Shall I Turn (K&D Session TM)
I2 Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - 1st of Tha Month (K&D Session TM)
I3 Kruder & Dorfmeister - Lexicon
J1 Knowtoryus - Bomberclad Joint (K&D Session TM)
J2 Rockers Hi-Fi - Going Under (Evil Love & Insanity Dub)
J3 Strange Cargo - Million Town (K&D Session TM)
K1 Count Basic - Speechless (Peter Kruder Vocal Mix)
K2 Lewis Taylor - Lucky (Kruder & Dorfmeister Suicide Mix)
K3 Roni Size - Heroes (Peter Kruder Powercut Mix)
L1 Madonna - Nothing Really Matters (Kruder & Dorfmeister Remix)
L2 UFO - L.O.V.E. (K&D Session TM)
L3 Lewis Taylor - Lucky (Kruder & Dorfmeister Reprise Mix) More
- 3xCD, with 40pp Perfect Bound Book, housed in a 12" Flapped 350gsm Slipcase, with Spot UV, A2 Poster. (not returnable)
To celebrate this monumental milestone, we’ve created a limited boxset in 6LP and 3CD of ‘The K&D Sessions’, mastered and cut by LA luminary Bernie Grundman for a luxurious listening experience, with newly designed inner sleeves using unseen photos from the original photo shoot. Inserted in the box is a forty-page booklet containing multitudes more never before seen photos from the same shoot and notes. Included on the 6th LP is their legendary 11 minute shimmering remix of Madonna’s “Nothing Really Matters”.
3CD Tracklist:
DISC 1 (mixed)
01 Roni Size, Reprazent - Heroes (Kruder's Long Loose Bossa)
02 Alex Reece - Jazz Master (K&D Session TM)
03 Count Basic - Speechless (Drum 'n' Bass)
04 Rockers Hi-Fi - Going Under (K&D Session TM)
05 Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (K&D Session TM)
06 Aphrodelics - Rollin' On Chrome (Wild Motherfucker Dub)
07 Depeche Mode - Useless (K&D Session TM)
08 Count Basic - Gotta Jazz (Richard Dorfmeister Remix)
09 Rainer Trüby Trio - Donaueschingen (Peter Kruder's Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapi-tänskajütenremix)
10 Lamb - Trans Fatty Acid (K&D Session TM)
DISC 2 (mixed)
11 David Holmes - Gone ft. Sarah Cracknell (K&D Session TM)
12 Sofa Surfers - Sofa Rockers (Richard Dorfmeister Remix)
13 Mama Oliver - Eastwest (Stoned Together)
14 Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (Dub)
15 Kruder & Dorfmeister - Boogie Woogie
16 Sin - Where Shall I Turn (K&D Session TM Vol. 2)
17 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - 1st of Tha Month (K&D Session TM)
18 Kruder & Dorfmeister - Lexicon
19 Knowtoryus - Bomberclad Joint (K&D Session TM)
20 Rockers Hi-Fi - Going Under (Evil Love & Insanity Dub)
21 Strange Cargo - Million Town (K&D Session TM)
DISC 3 (unmixed)
22 Count Basic - Speechless (Peter Kruder Vocal Mix)
23 Lewis Taylor - Lucky (Kruder & Dorfmeister Suicide Mix)
24 Knowtoryus - The Revenge Of The Bomberclad Joint (K&D Session TM)
25 Roni Size - Heroes (Peter Kruder Powercut Mix)
26 Madonna - Nothing Really Matters (Kruder & Dorfmeister Remix)
27 UFO - L.O.V.E. (K&D Session TM)
28 Lewis Taylor - Lucky (Kruder & Dorfmeister Reprise Mix) More
To celebrate this monumental milestone, we’ve created a limited boxset in 6LP and 3CD of ‘The K&D Sessions’, mastered and cut by LA luminary Bernie Grundman for a luxurious listening experience, with newly designed inner sleeves using unseen photos from the original photo shoot. Inserted in the box is a forty-page booklet containing multitudes more never before seen photos from the same shoot and notes. Included on the 6th LP is their legendary 11 minute shimmering remix of Madonna’s “Nothing Really Matters”.
3CD Tracklist:
DISC 1 (mixed)
01 Roni Size, Reprazent - Heroes (Kruder's Long Loose Bossa)
02 Alex Reece - Jazz Master (K&D Session TM)
03 Count Basic - Speechless (Drum 'n' Bass)
04 Rockers Hi-Fi - Going Under (K&D Session TM)
05 Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (K&D Session TM)
06 Aphrodelics - Rollin' On Chrome (Wild Motherfucker Dub)
07 Depeche Mode - Useless (K&D Session TM)
08 Count Basic - Gotta Jazz (Richard Dorfmeister Remix)
09 Rainer Trüby Trio - Donaueschingen (Peter Kruder's Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapi-tänskajütenremix)
10 Lamb - Trans Fatty Acid (K&D Session TM)
DISC 2 (mixed)
11 David Holmes - Gone ft. Sarah Cracknell (K&D Session TM)
12 Sofa Surfers - Sofa Rockers (Richard Dorfmeister Remix)
13 Mama Oliver - Eastwest (Stoned Together)
14 Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (Dub)
15 Kruder & Dorfmeister - Boogie Woogie
16 Sin - Where Shall I Turn (K&D Session TM Vol. 2)
17 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - 1st of Tha Month (K&D Session TM)
18 Kruder & Dorfmeister - Lexicon
19 Knowtoryus - Bomberclad Joint (K&D Session TM)
20 Rockers Hi-Fi - Going Under (Evil Love & Insanity Dub)
21 Strange Cargo - Million Town (K&D Session TM)
DISC 3 (unmixed)
22 Count Basic - Speechless (Peter Kruder Vocal Mix)
23 Lewis Taylor - Lucky (Kruder & Dorfmeister Suicide Mix)
24 Knowtoryus - The Revenge Of The Bomberclad Joint (K&D Session TM)
25 Roni Size - Heroes (Peter Kruder Powercut Mix)
26 Madonna - Nothing Really Matters (Kruder & Dorfmeister Remix)
27 UFO - L.O.V.E. (K&D Session TM)
28 Lewis Taylor - Lucky (Kruder & Dorfmeister Reprise Mix) More
Fashion icon, catwalker, curator, historian, commentator, activist, Grammy winner and – damn right – DJ, there ain’t much these days that Ms. Honey Dijon doesn’t do with aplomb. Most of her achievements thus far came via her passion for clubbing and the art of DJing, from those early Chicago parties to her role as a de facto ambassador for world dancefloors.
Tracklist
01 Honey Dijon - Intro
02 Chestnut - Pot Of Gold
03 Charly Brown - Freaked Out
04 Stereo MC's - Good Feeling (Mr G’s Turn On Dub)
05 Johnny Dangerous - Dear Father In Heaven (Mr.
Marvin House Of Dreams Mix)
06 Psychedelic Research Lab - Keep On Climbin’ (Mix 2)
07 Blow Out Express - You’re Mine (Sound Factory Bar
Mix)
08 The Dance Kings - Climb The Walls
09 Buika x Kiko Navarro - Mama Calling (Tedd Patterson
Remix)
10 Cassio The Cassmaster - Getting Hot (Broad Market
Street Mix)
11 Maydie Myles - Keep On Luvin (West Tribe Beats)
12 Michi Lange - Brothers And Sisters (Radio Mix)
13 Shaboom - Bessie
14 D:Ream - U R The Best Thing (Def Club Mix)
15 Sir Lord Comixx - Soul House
16 Honey Dijon - Finding My Way (DJ-Kicks) ft. Ben
Westbeech
17 Art Of Tones - Praise
18 Waajeed - Right Now
19 Black Joy - Untitled (Solid Groove Remix) More
Tracklist
01 Honey Dijon - Intro
02 Chestnut - Pot Of Gold
03 Charly Brown - Freaked Out
04 Stereo MC's - Good Feeling (Mr G’s Turn On Dub)
05 Johnny Dangerous - Dear Father In Heaven (Mr.
Marvin House Of Dreams Mix)
06 Psychedelic Research Lab - Keep On Climbin’ (Mix 2)
07 Blow Out Express - You’re Mine (Sound Factory Bar
Mix)
08 The Dance Kings - Climb The Walls
09 Buika x Kiko Navarro - Mama Calling (Tedd Patterson
Remix)
10 Cassio The Cassmaster - Getting Hot (Broad Market
Street Mix)
11 Maydie Myles - Keep On Luvin (West Tribe Beats)
12 Michi Lange - Brothers And Sisters (Radio Mix)
13 Shaboom - Bessie
14 D:Ream - U R The Best Thing (Def Club Mix)
15 Sir Lord Comixx - Soul House
16 Honey Dijon - Finding My Way (DJ-Kicks) ft. Ben
Westbeech
17 Art Of Tones - Praise
18 Waajeed - Right Now
19 Black Joy - Untitled (Solid Groove Remix) More
“Universal.” That is the word that Tristan Hallis proudly states when describing his inaugural entry into DJ-Kicks’ storied lineage. As DJ BORING, the Australian DJ and producer has forged a vibrant and illustrious career that has taken him to all corners of the globe.
LP TRACKLIST
A1 DJ BORING - You Luv Me
A2 Patrick Holland - Fried
A3 Sally C - All Love
B1 Cameo Blush - Art Of Worry
B2 DJ BORING - N15
B3 Sfire - Sfire6
C1 Burnski - Pacific
C2 Leo Pol - I’d Rather Be Getget
D1 Bambounou - Expensive Discogs
House
D2 Matisa - Balet
Listen LP: https://on.soundcloud.com/XJYBH3Cibx4w2piN6 More
LP TRACKLIST
A1 DJ BORING - You Luv Me
A2 Patrick Holland - Fried
A3 Sally C - All Love
B1 Cameo Blush - Art Of Worry
B2 DJ BORING - N15
B3 Sfire - Sfire6
C1 Burnski - Pacific
C2 Leo Pol - I’d Rather Be Getget
D1 Bambounou - Expensive Discogs
House
D2 Matisa - Balet
Listen LP: https://on.soundcloud.com/XJYBH3Cibx4w2piN6 More
“Universal.” That is the word that Tristan Hallis proudly states when describing his inaugural entry into DJ-Kicks’ storied lineage. As DJ BORING, the Australian DJ and producer has forged a vibrant and illustrious career that has taken him to all corners of the globe.
CD TRACKLIST
01 Anthony Napels - Orb Two
02 Patrick Holland - Fried
03 Surgeons Girl - Sympathetic Cycle
04 Thomas Fehlmann -Schizophrenia
05 Oscar Jerome - Berlin 1
06 Rampa - 79249 Intro
07 Matisa - Balet
08 Sally C - All Love
09 Teqmun - Nettle Dweller (Pariah
Remix)
10 Beste Hira - Pembe Bulutlar
11 Burnski - Pacific
12 Cameo Blush - Art Of Worry
13 DJ BORING - You Luv Me
14 Shanti Celeste - Cutie
15 Hertz - More Funk
16 Bambounou - Expensive Discogs
House
17 Jennifer Loveless - Back 2 Front
(She Just Keeps Going)
18 Regal86- Fuel (Deep Dish Mix)
19 Tim Taylor Vs. Thor 54 - Over The
Hill (Mr G's Hi Nrg Dub)
20 DJ BORING - N15
21 Odymel - Even Sven
22 Leo Pol - I'd Rather Be Getget
23 Ede & Deckert feat. Sargland -
Immer (Narciss 'Venice' Remix)
24 moktar & Saad El Soghayar -
???? H
https://on.soundcloud.com/1eSYshcRcVYcU6Kx9 More
CD TRACKLIST
01 Anthony Napels - Orb Two
02 Patrick Holland - Fried
03 Surgeons Girl - Sympathetic Cycle
04 Thomas Fehlmann -Schizophrenia
05 Oscar Jerome - Berlin 1
06 Rampa - 79249 Intro
07 Matisa - Balet
08 Sally C - All Love
09 Teqmun - Nettle Dweller (Pariah
Remix)
10 Beste Hira - Pembe Bulutlar
11 Burnski - Pacific
12 Cameo Blush - Art Of Worry
13 DJ BORING - You Luv Me
14 Shanti Celeste - Cutie
15 Hertz - More Funk
16 Bambounou - Expensive Discogs
House
17 Jennifer Loveless - Back 2 Front
(She Just Keeps Going)
18 Regal86- Fuel (Deep Dish Mix)
19 Tim Taylor Vs. Thor 54 - Over The
Hill (Mr G's Hi Nrg Dub)
20 DJ BORING - N15
21 Odymel - Even Sven
22 Leo Pol - I'd Rather Be Getget
23 Ede & Deckert feat. Sargland -
Immer (Narciss 'Venice' Remix)
24 moktar & Saad El Soghayar -
???? H
https://on.soundcloud.com/1eSYshcRcVYcU6Kx9 More
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Kassian - Yena
2
Kassian - Yami
3
Kassian - Pulguerio Baile
4
Kassian - Sistema Baile
London outfit Kassian continue their broadly- evolving yet highly detailed journey through and beyond sound towards something ever more expansive. Their second release for !K7 Records comes in the wake of creating a dedicated hardware-forward studio in a Northeast London container complex, where they have the freedom to interlink their machines. This renewed focus brought them to Supercontinent EP, named for the ancient geological era when Africa and South America were joined as Pangea.
A reformulation of rhythmic ideas inspired by South= African Amapiano and South American Baile Funk governs the two hemispheres of the record. The pair examine and deconstruct dancefloor material, eschewing 4/4 for interlocking shaker patterns, searing acid lines, cracking breakbeats, and vocal samples in Zulu and Brazil Portuguese.
The immediacy of the restless rhythm and bass-led funk of “Yena” (the word Yena translates to ‘he/him /man’)forms a sweet spot where double-time and half-time can coexist. “Yami” (‘mine’ in Zulu) is a slinkier proposition which sheds prominent percussion in favour of a weighty, fluid, acid-informed bassline undulating from below.
An ascending percussive riff marks the arrival of “Pulgueiro”, followed closely by break beats and the nostalgia of distinctly British acid electro; it is an intentionally future-forward retelling of a vintage sound, replete with a mind-melt breakdown of rave pads.
A dubbed-out groove dominates the bottom-heavy “Sistema” – a groovy, steady roller that chugs and propels and chugs with head-nod hypnotism through an intricately minimalistic approach. More
A reformulation of rhythmic ideas inspired by South= African Amapiano and South American Baile Funk governs the two hemispheres of the record. The pair examine and deconstruct dancefloor material, eschewing 4/4 for interlocking shaker patterns, searing acid lines, cracking breakbeats, and vocal samples in Zulu and Brazil Portuguese.
The immediacy of the restless rhythm and bass-led funk of “Yena” (the word Yena translates to ‘he/him /man’)forms a sweet spot where double-time and half-time can coexist. “Yami” (‘mine’ in Zulu) is a slinkier proposition which sheds prominent percussion in favour of a weighty, fluid, acid-informed bassline undulating from below.
An ascending percussive riff marks the arrival of “Pulgueiro”, followed closely by break beats and the nostalgia of distinctly British acid electro; it is an intentionally future-forward retelling of a vintage sound, replete with a mind-melt breakdown of rave pads.
A dubbed-out groove dominates the bottom-heavy “Sistema” – a groovy, steady roller that chugs and propels and chugs with head-nod hypnotism through an intricately minimalistic approach. More
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SUCHI - Ghungroo
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SUCHI - Blåmerke
3
SUCHI - Bottlepop
4
SUCHI - Blåmerke (Sam Goku Remix)
Suchi’s bouncy, airy productions are so organically deft that they almost belie the complexity that exists within. Prior to her !K7 debut the Oslo-born, London-bred, Delhiinfluenced DJ and producer found herself in a period of creative stagnation, while attempting to rediscover her own voice through production. After going back to the drawing board again and again she resolved to let go of overthinking, eschew the process, and let experimentation lead the way, revisiting some simmering sketches and work in new ways.
Ghungroo EP is the result of this reset, and rediscovers Suchi’s sense of playfulness through different production styles. It’s pressed on eco-friendly vinyl, PVR free and 100% recycled. “Ghungroo” is a homage to Suchi’s early years, and named for the small metallic bells strung around the ankles of classical Indian dancers. The track is equal parts cosmic, bassy and wavy, with a downwards bassline that plumbs the depths of low frequencies. The memory of early music passions emerges as the same melodic loop undresses and redresses in different guises - between breezy pads, glowing chimes and euphoric bells.
“Bla°merke” means bruise in Suchi’s native Norweigan tongue, and it leads heavily with double-time polyrhythmic drums, ravey rhythms and percussive bubbles popping. Triplets of synth stabs are artfully deployed with reverb and warped, stretched pads, bringing a whimsical twist to a track that is otherwise a tough-edged stomper. “Bottlepop” loosens up the tempo for a funky house framework, foregrounded by a big melodic synth riff. The track’s hookiness is enhanced by its old-school school feel, with distorted whistles and evocative pads. “Bla°merke” is then given a rework by Sam Goku who was chosen for his euphoric, dusty-sounding club tracks that hit hard; in his care the remix provides exactly that, via throbbing, shimmering, deep trippiness More
Ghungroo EP is the result of this reset, and rediscovers Suchi’s sense of playfulness through different production styles. It’s pressed on eco-friendly vinyl, PVR free and 100% recycled. “Ghungroo” is a homage to Suchi’s early years, and named for the small metallic bells strung around the ankles of classical Indian dancers. The track is equal parts cosmic, bassy and wavy, with a downwards bassline that plumbs the depths of low frequencies. The memory of early music passions emerges as the same melodic loop undresses and redresses in different guises - between breezy pads, glowing chimes and euphoric bells.
“Bla°merke” means bruise in Suchi’s native Norweigan tongue, and it leads heavily with double-time polyrhythmic drums, ravey rhythms and percussive bubbles popping. Triplets of synth stabs are artfully deployed with reverb and warped, stretched pads, bringing a whimsical twist to a track that is otherwise a tough-edged stomper. “Bottlepop” loosens up the tempo for a funky house framework, foregrounded by a big melodic synth riff. The track’s hookiness is enhanced by its old-school school feel, with distorted whistles and evocative pads. “Bla°merke” is then given a rework by Sam Goku who was chosen for his euphoric, dusty-sounding club tracks that hit hard; in his care the remix provides exactly that, via throbbing, shimmering, deep trippiness More
Finally back on vinyl again! A double LP that doesn't need an introduction!
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For the 15th anniversary of this timeless classic, !K7 Records are re-issuing Tosca’s seminal album ‘No Hassle’ in an audiophile 3LP format.
Tracklist:
1.1My First
1.2Elitsa
1.3Springer
1.4Birthday
2.1Oysters In May
2.2Joe Si Ha
2.3Elektra Bregenz
2.4Fondue
3.1Rosa
3.2Raymondo
3.3Mrs. Bongo
3.4No Hassle More
Tracklist:
1.1My First
1.2Elitsa
1.3Springer
1.4Birthday
2.1Oysters In May
2.2Joe Si Ha
2.3Elektra Bregenz
2.4Fondue
3.1Rosa
3.2Raymondo
3.3Mrs. Bongo
3.4No Hassle More
2LP TRACKLIST
A1 HAAi x Jon Hopkins x KAM-BU - Always Ascending
A2 HAAi - ZiGGY
B1 I. JORDAN - Life on the Wing
B2 Joshua James - We Go Again
B3 DJ PGZ - Quality High
C1 Koreless - Seven (Drumhell)
C2 Cocktail Party Effect - Make It Undone
C3 The Blessed Madonna - Strength
D1 Manni Dee, River Moon - Hot
D2 HAAi - SHiNE
London-based, Australian-born Teneil Throssell, aka HAAi, is known for a strain of sonic psychedelia that metabolises precise sound design, melodic techno, electronic pop and thundering beats. Following the release of her acclaimed 2022 album, Baby, We’re Ascending, HAAi has reached what she calls “another career milestone” - an invitation to steer the next edition of !K7 Records’ acclaimed DJ-Kicks series.
HAAi approached this mix with two concurrent goals: to continue to iterate on her artistic theme - which she named ‘always ascending’ - and to highlight her flair for hyperkinesis and drama behind the decks, which she achieves with BPM left-turns, endless upwards tilts and sharp accelerations, liminal transitions and moments of pure euphoria. Within the sweeping journey she More
A1 HAAi x Jon Hopkins x KAM-BU - Always Ascending
A2 HAAi - ZiGGY
B1 I. JORDAN - Life on the Wing
B2 Joshua James - We Go Again
B3 DJ PGZ - Quality High
C1 Koreless - Seven (Drumhell)
C2 Cocktail Party Effect - Make It Undone
C3 The Blessed Madonna - Strength
D1 Manni Dee, River Moon - Hot
D2 HAAi - SHiNE
London-based, Australian-born Teneil Throssell, aka HAAi, is known for a strain of sonic psychedelia that metabolises precise sound design, melodic techno, electronic pop and thundering beats. Following the release of her acclaimed 2022 album, Baby, We’re Ascending, HAAi has reached what she calls “another career milestone” - an invitation to steer the next edition of !K7 Records’ acclaimed DJ-Kicks series.
HAAi approached this mix with two concurrent goals: to continue to iterate on her artistic theme - which she named ‘always ascending’ - and to highlight her flair for hyperkinesis and drama behind the decks, which she achieves with BPM left-turns, endless upwards tilts and sharp accelerations, liminal transitions and moments of pure euphoria. Within the sweeping journey she More
CD TRACKLIST
01 HAAi - Intro
02 Lähetys/Transmission - Pan Sonic
03 HAAi - Ziggy
04 The Blessed Madonna - Strength
05 Jaco - Show Some Love (Rhythm Invention Remix)
06 Agoria - Boomerang
07 HAAi - SHiNE
08 Manni Dee, River Moon - Hot
09 I. JORDAN - Life on the Wing
10 Perc & Fractal - Up (Perc Remix)
11 Radiotrance - Plasma
12 Tunnidge - Geddeon
13 Surusinghe - Bet
14 Cocktail Party Effect - Make It Undone
15 Koreless - Seven (Drumhell)
16 Christian Smith, John Selway -Total Departure
17 HAAi x Jon Hopkins x KAM-BU - Always Ascending
London-based, Australian-born Teneil Throssell, aka HAAi, is known for a strain of sonic psychedelia that metabolises precise sound design, melodic techno, electronic pop and thundering beats. Following the release of her acclaimed 2022 album, Baby, We’re Ascending, HAAi has reached what she calls “another career milestone” - an invitation to steer the next edition of !K7 Records’ acclaimed DJ-Kicks series.
HAAi approached this mix with two concurrent goals: to continue to iterate on her artistic theme - which she named ‘always ascending’ - and to highlight her flair for hyperkinesis and drama behind the decks, which she achieves with BPM left-turns, endless upwards tilts and sharp accelerations, liminal transitions and moments of pure euphoria. Within the sweeping journey she More
01 HAAi - Intro
02 Lähetys/Transmission - Pan Sonic
03 HAAi - Ziggy
04 The Blessed Madonna - Strength
05 Jaco - Show Some Love (Rhythm Invention Remix)
06 Agoria - Boomerang
07 HAAi - SHiNE
08 Manni Dee, River Moon - Hot
09 I. JORDAN - Life on the Wing
10 Perc & Fractal - Up (Perc Remix)
11 Radiotrance - Plasma
12 Tunnidge - Geddeon
13 Surusinghe - Bet
14 Cocktail Party Effect - Make It Undone
15 Koreless - Seven (Drumhell)
16 Christian Smith, John Selway -Total Departure
17 HAAi x Jon Hopkins x KAM-BU - Always Ascending
London-based, Australian-born Teneil Throssell, aka HAAi, is known for a strain of sonic psychedelia that metabolises precise sound design, melodic techno, electronic pop and thundering beats. Following the release of her acclaimed 2022 album, Baby, We’re Ascending, HAAi has reached what she calls “another career milestone” - an invitation to steer the next edition of !K7 Records’ acclaimed DJ-Kicks series.
HAAi approached this mix with two concurrent goals: to continue to iterate on her artistic theme - which she named ‘always ascending’ - and to highlight her flair for hyperkinesis and drama behind the decks, which she achieves with BPM left-turns, endless upwards tilts and sharp accelerations, liminal transitions and moments of pure euphoria. Within the sweeping journey she More
For Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber, the idea of rebirth is a creative driving force – an artistic device which not only informs their work, but anchors it.
As the avant-garde electronic group Tosca, the two artists have lived many musical lives, from their early electronic experiments with tape decks to the blissed-out dub compositions with which they have made their name.
Their most recent album, OSAM, takes this idea of renewal even further. Now they have reworked the source material from their ninth record and selected some of their friends to help make MIRAGE: The OSAM Remixes.
TRACKLISTING 2LP / CD
A1/01 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller Reshape)
A2/02 Clean Up (Balint Dobozi Remix)
A3/03 Clean Up (D'AL SENIO Remix)
B1/04 Shout Sister (Tosca Mirage Ambient Version)
B2/05 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller House Dub)
B3/06 Nobody Cares (Sam Irl Dub)
C1/07 Entrecote (Domenico Ferrari Remix)
C2/08 Osam (Oberst & Buchner Remix)
C3/09 Osam (Tosca Mirage Remix)
D110 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller Campfire Dubu)
D2/11 Make Up (Cay Taylan's Ambient Diary Mix)
Listen: https://listen.k7.com/47723ad2-ab12-458d-84bc-f7a783e6b10b More
As the avant-garde electronic group Tosca, the two artists have lived many musical lives, from their early electronic experiments with tape decks to the blissed-out dub compositions with which they have made their name.
Their most recent album, OSAM, takes this idea of renewal even further. Now they have reworked the source material from their ninth record and selected some of their friends to help make MIRAGE: The OSAM Remixes.
TRACKLISTING 2LP / CD
A1/01 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller Reshape)
A2/02 Clean Up (Balint Dobozi Remix)
A3/03 Clean Up (D'AL SENIO Remix)
B1/04 Shout Sister (Tosca Mirage Ambient Version)
B2/05 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller House Dub)
B3/06 Nobody Cares (Sam Irl Dub)
C1/07 Entrecote (Domenico Ferrari Remix)
C2/08 Osam (Oberst & Buchner Remix)
C3/09 Osam (Tosca Mirage Remix)
D110 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller Campfire Dubu)
D2/11 Make Up (Cay Taylan's Ambient Diary Mix)
Listen: https://listen.k7.com/47723ad2-ab12-458d-84bc-f7a783e6b10b More
For Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber, the idea of rebirth is a creative driving force – an artistic device which not only informs their work, but anchors it.
As the avant-garde electronic group Tosca, the two artists have lived many musical lives, from their early electronic experiments with tape decks to the blissed-out dub compositions with which they have made their name.
Their most recent album, OSAM, takes this idea of renewal even further. Now they have reworked the source material from their ninth record and selected some of their friends to help make MIRAGE: The OSAM Remixes.
TRACKLISTING 2LP / CD
A1/01 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller Reshape)
A2/02 Clean Up (Balint Dobozi Remix)
A3/03 Clean Up (D'AL SENIO Remix)
B1/04 Shout Sister (Tosca Mirage Ambient Version)
B2/05 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller House Dub)
B3/06 Nobody Cares (Sam Irl Dub)
C1/07 Entrecote (Domenico Ferrari Remix)
C2/08 Osam (Oberst & Buchner Remix)
C3/09 Osam (Tosca Mirage Remix)
D110 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller Campfire Dubu)
D2/11 Make Up (Cay Taylan's Ambient Diary Mix)
Listen: https://listen.k7.com/47723ad2-ab12-458d-84bc-f7a783e6b10b More
As the avant-garde electronic group Tosca, the two artists have lived many musical lives, from their early electronic experiments with tape decks to the blissed-out dub compositions with which they have made their name.
Their most recent album, OSAM, takes this idea of renewal even further. Now they have reworked the source material from their ninth record and selected some of their friends to help make MIRAGE: The OSAM Remixes.
TRACKLISTING 2LP / CD
A1/01 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller Reshape)
A2/02 Clean Up (Balint Dobozi Remix)
A3/03 Clean Up (D'AL SENIO Remix)
B1/04 Shout Sister (Tosca Mirage Ambient Version)
B2/05 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller House Dub)
B3/06 Nobody Cares (Sam Irl Dub)
C1/07 Entrecote (Domenico Ferrari Remix)
C2/08 Osam (Oberst & Buchner Remix)
C3/09 Osam (Tosca Mirage Remix)
D110 Dementamente (Brendon Moeller Campfire Dubu)
D2/11 Make Up (Cay Taylan's Ambient Diary Mix)
Listen: https://listen.k7.com/47723ad2-ab12-458d-84bc-f7a783e6b10b More
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Ciel - Scene From A Marriage
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Ciel - Orlando
3
Ciel - El Califa
4
Ciel - El Califa (Ali Berger Remix)
Toronto-based producer and DJ Ciel is renowned for a style of dancefloor material that’s as heady as it is visceral. The Xi’an-born artist’s ascendant profile has seen her cutting- edge and club-ready EPs released on UK labels Peach Discs and Coastal Haze, as well as Stateside imprints Spectral Sound and Mister Saturday Night.
As a member of the renowned collective Discwoman and the creator of femme-forward party Work in Progress Ciel’s thoughtful narratives are clear, running in parallel to the perception-altering sounds that are consistently woven deeply into her wide-ranging sets, beloved mixes and inventive collaborations. Now the Parallel Minds label co- founder is crystallising her imaginative and omnivorous sound with her !K7 Records debut, ORLANDO.
Written during her emergence from an uncharacteristic bout of writers’ block, the three original tracks of Orlando chart a return to the musical self, spurred along by a cinephile’s embrace of film, a love of classic literature, and a curiosity for the oddest corners of popular culture. “SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE” might share a name with the episodic series, but is rather a nuanced critique of the modern rite of union, moving through structured chapters, and mirroring the un-static nature of longtime love.Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s radical novel, and its superphysical protagonist, “ORLANDO” considers the cult literary figure who lived from the renaissance to the modern age, and embodies both sides of the sex binary. The thrown sounds and aural illusions of “EL CALIFA” create the effect of a beckoning, beguiling psychedelic experience. To complete the EP, Ali Berger, Ciel’s recent collaborator on the Jacktone Records’ release Damn Skippy! repurposes the mind-bending flourishes of “El Califa” into a noodly and spacious deep house production, replete with pillowy, gauzy pads. More
As a member of the renowned collective Discwoman and the creator of femme-forward party Work in Progress Ciel’s thoughtful narratives are clear, running in parallel to the perception-altering sounds that are consistently woven deeply into her wide-ranging sets, beloved mixes and inventive collaborations. Now the Parallel Minds label co- founder is crystallising her imaginative and omnivorous sound with her !K7 Records debut, ORLANDO.
Written during her emergence from an uncharacteristic bout of writers’ block, the three original tracks of Orlando chart a return to the musical self, spurred along by a cinephile’s embrace of film, a love of classic literature, and a curiosity for the oddest corners of popular culture. “SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE” might share a name with the episodic series, but is rather a nuanced critique of the modern rite of union, moving through structured chapters, and mirroring the un-static nature of longtime love.Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s radical novel, and its superphysical protagonist, “ORLANDO” considers the cult literary figure who lived from the renaissance to the modern age, and embodies both sides of the sex binary. The thrown sounds and aural illusions of “EL CALIFA” create the effect of a beckoning, beguiling psychedelic experience. To complete the EP, Ali Berger, Ciel’s recent collaborator on the Jacktone Records’ release Damn Skippy! repurposes the mind-bending flourishes of “El Califa” into a noodly and spacious deep house production, replete with pillowy, gauzy pads. More
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Kassian - X-303
2
Kassian - Tabla
3
Kassian - Prelude
4
Kassian - Patterns
Within the transformations of their meticulous processes, London duo Kassian become a vessel for alchemy: filtering and distilling scores of stems, samples and layers until something richer and more complex than the sum of its parts emerges. Uncomfortable in any solitary genre, and at the midpoint of somewhere unexpected and uncharted, the pair describe their sound as “almost techno.”
Since their debut release in 2018, Kassian have drifted leftwards into heavier, more abstract territory, harnessing their individual skills for working in the small pockets and painting the whole cloth of the canvas. In their first outing for !K7, Phase Two EP, the Roland System 1 synth is the throughline as they painstakingly piece together sketches, turning high hats into kick drums, capturing the resonance of percussion and drift further into each other’s heavy-hitting sonic realms.
“X-303” recontextualises the sci-fi inspiration of its name, forging a new style of interstellar acid. A driving kick drum holds steady through a track which oscillates between contrasts: from eerie, suspenseful pads and distorted string sounds, to a minimalistic groove accented with double-time drums and mechanistic pulses. “Tabla” reduces a distinct latin rhythm down to its essence, and is propelled by a thick and distended bass loop. Its hypnotic groove combines the human and the virtual with a glitching vocal sample and the juddering of strummed guitar strings, highlighted by the percussive hits of its namesake instrument.
The pair characterise “Prelude” as “a Frankenstein kind of monster.” Constructed around a radio sample of a legend of the scene, it is a sleek and incremental gradation of shades, with micro layers from their palette of sounds rising and falling, blending and twisting with no obvious lead or bass. Repurposing the same drums as “X-303”, the EP’s final track “Patterns” was inspired by Kassian’s earliest incarnations of live performances, and it unashamedly captures the peaks of communal moments, rounding out the EP with an epic take on deep and techy house. More
Since their debut release in 2018, Kassian have drifted leftwards into heavier, more abstract territory, harnessing their individual skills for working in the small pockets and painting the whole cloth of the canvas. In their first outing for !K7, Phase Two EP, the Roland System 1 synth is the throughline as they painstakingly piece together sketches, turning high hats into kick drums, capturing the resonance of percussion and drift further into each other’s heavy-hitting sonic realms.
“X-303” recontextualises the sci-fi inspiration of its name, forging a new style of interstellar acid. A driving kick drum holds steady through a track which oscillates between contrasts: from eerie, suspenseful pads and distorted string sounds, to a minimalistic groove accented with double-time drums and mechanistic pulses. “Tabla” reduces a distinct latin rhythm down to its essence, and is propelled by a thick and distended bass loop. Its hypnotic groove combines the human and the virtual with a glitching vocal sample and the juddering of strummed guitar strings, highlighted by the percussive hits of its namesake instrument.
The pair characterise “Prelude” as “a Frankenstein kind of monster.” Constructed around a radio sample of a legend of the scene, it is a sleek and incremental gradation of shades, with micro layers from their palette of sounds rising and falling, blending and twisting with no obvious lead or bass. Repurposing the same drums as “X-303”, the EP’s final track “Patterns” was inspired by Kassian’s earliest incarnations of live performances, and it unashamedly captures the peaks of communal moments, rounding out the EP with an epic take on deep and techy house. More
2LP TRACKLIST
A1. East-West - Can’t Face The Night (Club Mix)
A2. Omri Smadar, Roy Shpilman - Adama
B1. Herbert - Keep Time (Nobody)
B2. Dan Curtin - Particle Dawn
C1. Jensen Interceptor - Lean Before The Interview (Ft. Assembler Code)
C2. Elkka - Hands
C3. Hodge, Peder Mannerfelt - All My Love
D1. Elkka, Jeigo - Body
D2. Villager - Monocyclical
D3. Breaka - Living
Info text
Elkka’s deep intuition is the unifying thread throughout Cardiff-born DJ and producer’s illustrious career. Vibrant releases for Local Action, Ninja Tune and her own label and party, femme culture, have marked her as an unstoppable force within the London underground. This recognition metabolised when she was awarded BBC’s prestigious Essential Mix of the Year in 2021, spotlighting her radiant blend of classic house, breakbeat and experimental electronica to the world over.
As the next curator of DJ-Kicks, Elkka is voyaging through rave euphoria. “This is a really special moment for me because DJ-Kicks has been a formative part of my musical education,” she says. An intoxicating journey through Chicago house and disco, leftfield techno, UK bass and electro-punk, Elkka conjures up an atmosphere that is as primed for the club as it is the listener’s interior world. More
A1. East-West - Can’t Face The Night (Club Mix)
A2. Omri Smadar, Roy Shpilman - Adama
B1. Herbert - Keep Time (Nobody)
B2. Dan Curtin - Particle Dawn
C1. Jensen Interceptor - Lean Before The Interview (Ft. Assembler Code)
C2. Elkka - Hands
C3. Hodge, Peder Mannerfelt - All My Love
D1. Elkka, Jeigo - Body
D2. Villager - Monocyclical
D3. Breaka - Living
Info text
Elkka’s deep intuition is the unifying thread throughout Cardiff-born DJ and producer’s illustrious career. Vibrant releases for Local Action, Ninja Tune and her own label and party, femme culture, have marked her as an unstoppable force within the London underground. This recognition metabolised when she was awarded BBC’s prestigious Essential Mix of the Year in 2021, spotlighting her radiant blend of classic house, breakbeat and experimental electronica to the world over.
As the next curator of DJ-Kicks, Elkka is voyaging through rave euphoria. “This is a really special moment for me because DJ-Kicks has been a formative part of my musical education,” she says. An intoxicating journey through Chicago house and disco, leftfield techno, UK bass and electro-punk, Elkka conjures up an atmosphere that is as primed for the club as it is the listener’s interior world. More
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at mule musiq, we’ve focused on shining light on the many aspects of what electronic music can be, putting out house, techno and ambient releases on our main label, while releasing alternative-leaning dance music through our endless flight imprint. but with the launch of our new label, studio mule, we are stepping away from electronic club music for a bit. the label will not be tied to a specific genre, as we will instead focus on releasing any kind of music that we feel is a little bit different and interesting, but somehow make sense in this day and age. for our first batch of releases, we will be focusing on japanese music.
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during the selection process, we did not care whether the tracks have been reissued already or not, and how rare the original copies of the records were. our sole purpose was to gather a handful of songs from across labels, major or otherwise, that we felt could be listened to for many years to come — even after this whole japanese music trend dies down. although we put together this release mainly for listeners outside of japan, the compilation can also be a chance for japanese music lovers to rediscover the greatness of domestic music, as we did during the process.
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Info:
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A1 Just B1 Celeste B2 Back 2 U (Tranz Dub)
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Label:We Release Jazz
Cat-No:WRJ010LTD
Release-Date:16.07.2021
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Label:We Release Jazz
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Release-Date:16.07.2021
Genre:Jazz / Nu Jazz
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No sales to Japan!
LP: 180g vinyl, half speed mastered, heavy sleeve, obi, gold ink
Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Funk
Tracklisting LP
A1. Shrimp Dance
A2. Kuro To Shiro
B1. Walk Tall
B2. Cat
B3. Romance
Info
We Release Jazz is ecstatic (purrrr!) to announce the official reissue of Hiroshi Suzuki's glorious jazz-fusion-funk Holy Grail Cat (originally released in 1976), sourced from the original masters and available on limited edition 180 gram vinyl mastered at half speed for full audiophile sound, as well as on digipack CD. Both versions come with liner notes by Teruo Isono.
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Celebrated in jazz collectors circles, in the lofi beat scene, and among music diggers around the world, Cat has become one of the most sought-after Japanese jazz albums of all time and, much like Ryo Fukui's Scenery, has fascinated old and young generations alike.
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B02 – SUEÑO LATINO (Derrick May Final Third Mix) 5:00
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"CCR - Club Culture Rarities" the record label exclusively dedicated to re-prints of cult and rare 12” taken form Expanded Music’s labels.
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Built around Manuel Göttsching’s astral classic E2-E4, Sueño Latino is, with no doubts, one of the most iconic records of the late 80's electronic music. Several remixes have followed the 1989 original release, but above all stands up Derrick May’s “Illusion First Mix” that adds his typical tribal motifs to the euphoric carpet of stars, tropical birds and cowbells. This reissue of Detroit genius’ version of Sueño Latino gives wings to our imagination making us fly on the most joyful nights of Ibiza.
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LP 180g, beautiful embossed Chess Board Artwork Print, inner sleeve with artist picture and text by David Elliott, Sounds June 16, 1984
In anticipation of the 35th anniversary next year one of electronic music´s most influential recordings, the legendary E2-E4, from 12.12.1981 does get an official rerelease by Manuel Göttsching on his own Label MG.ART.
Carefully overseen by the Master himself
Total Time: 59:34
Tracks:
Ruhige Nervosität 13:00, Gemäßigter Aufbruch 10:00, ... und Mittelspiel 07:00, Ansatz 06:00, Damen-Eleganza 05:00, Ehrenvoller Kampf 03:00, Hoheit weicht (nicht ohne Schwung...) 09:00, ... und Souveränität 03:00, Remis 03:00
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In anticipation of the 35th anniversary next year one of electronic music´s most influential recordings, the legendary E2-E4, from 12.12.1981 does get an official rerelease by Manuel Göttsching on his own Label MG.ART.
Carefully overseen by the Master himself
Total Time: 59:34
Tracks:
Ruhige Nervosität 13:00, Gemäßigter Aufbruch 10:00, ... und Mittelspiel 07:00, Ansatz 06:00, Damen-Eleganza 05:00, Ehrenvoller Kampf 03:00, Hoheit weicht (nicht ohne Schwung...) 09:00, ... und Souveränität 03:00, Remis 03:00
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Tracklist 12":
A1) Orlando Magic, A2) Cabrio Mango
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The Toy Tonics crew is known for being addicted to two things: vintage music machines and old vinyl. 100% music aficionados. On the Tonic Edit series the crew shares some of their favorite old tracks - in a reworked version.
This time COEO get back in time. They destroyed a couple of 1970ies disco jams. Recut & repasted them. And gave them their special COEO touch. Of course it's irresistible!
This release comes on vinyl only first. Later maybe could be out on selected Digital sellers.. not sure yet.
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A1) Orlando Magic, A2) Cabrio Mango
B1) 1981, B2) She Keeps It Good
The Toy Tonics crew is known for being addicted to two things: vintage music machines and old vinyl. 100% music aficionados. On the Tonic Edit series the crew shares some of their favorite old tracks - in a reworked version.
This time COEO get back in time. They destroyed a couple of 1970ies disco jams. Recut & repasted them. And gave them their special COEO touch. Of course it's irresistible!
This release comes on vinyl only first. Later maybe could be out on selected Digital sellers.. not sure yet.
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COEO - A1 COEO - Japanese Woman
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COEO - TOYT096-A2 COEO - Matchbox
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COEO - TOYT096-B1 COEO - Uber Man
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COEO - TOYT096-B2 COEO - Tibetan Dance
Tracklist 12":
A1) Japanese Woman (5:37)
A2) Matchbox (7:43)
B1) Uber Man (5:37)
B2) Tibetan Dance (4:59)
Release Info:
Coeo have been travelling in Japan and discovered the magic of City Pop: That Japanese Disco movement of the 1980ies. Back then there were amazing dance tracks coming out of Japan. Some with Japanese lyrics others with American vocals. Often so perfectly played and recorded that it was hard to tell if the music came out of NYC basement studios or for real Asiatic studio musicians. Coeo found a lot of rare jams and did edits for their DJ sets. As at the Toy Tonics office everybody is always searching for the rare and unknown the crew was totally excited. And so the decision was made quickly: Let’s put out a few of these rare jams & edits. Here they are.
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A1) Japanese Woman (5:37)
A2) Matchbox (7:43)
B1) Uber Man (5:37)
B2) Tibetan Dance (4:59)
Release Info:
Coeo have been travelling in Japan and discovered the magic of City Pop: That Japanese Disco movement of the 1980ies. Back then there were amazing dance tracks coming out of Japan. Some with Japanese lyrics others with American vocals. Often so perfectly played and recorded that it was hard to tell if the music came out of NYC basement studios or for real Asiatic studio musicians. Coeo found a lot of rare jams and did edits for their DJ sets. As at the Toy Tonics office everybody is always searching for the rare and unknown the crew was totally excited. And so the decision was made quickly: Let’s put out a few of these rare jams & edits. Here they are.
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Juan Atkins & Moritz von Oswald present - Concave 1 07:28
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Juan Atkins & Moritz von Oswald present - Concave 2 07:28
FORMAT 12“ vinyl, printed sleeve, dl card
TRACKLIST
1. / A Concave 1 07:28
2. / B Concave 2 07:28
The serene source of captivating musical ideas that is Borderland, keeps on flowing and vibrating with subtle energy.
Two versions form a set of studio-refined sequences. Both parts of “Concave” are the ungraspable manifestation of the wild quietness in which the duo finds itself. Predicting at once, possible outcomes for the craft of electronic sound, while respecting their profound origins..
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TRACKLIST
1. / A Concave 1 07:28
2. / B Concave 2 07:28
The serene source of captivating musical ideas that is Borderland, keeps on flowing and vibrating with subtle energy.
Two versions form a set of studio-refined sequences. Both parts of “Concave” are the ungraspable manifestation of the wild quietness in which the duo finds itself. Predicting at once, possible outcomes for the craft of electronic sound, while respecting their profound origins..
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Coeo - Nostalgia
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Coeo - Breeze (Bamboo Tribute)
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Coeo - Meet Me At The Cascades
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Coeo - Nostalgia (Stump Valley Remix)
Tracklist 12":
A1) Nostalgia
A2) Breeze (Bamboo Tribute)
B1) Meet Me At The Cascades
B2) Nostalgia (Stump Valley Remix)
COEO back on Toy Tonics! The German duo has been part of Toy Tonics since day one. Now they celebrate their return to Toy Tonics with an outstanding EP full of timeless, contemporary house music that also marks their 10th contribution to the label after their first release on the imprint 10 years ago. Their house vibes have been defining the sound of the Toy Tonics label for many years and still now they regularly play the Toy Tonics events around the world. (The Toy Tonics Jams).
On this new EP one more time the boys dive deep into the Italo & Piano House world- getting more electronic than ever. This EP is 100% in the vibe of now. With great piano chord drops that make everybody scream on the dance floor, with horn and synth melodies that you can sing along after you heard them one time only and with classic house beats that are THE sound of today.
The main title “Nostalgia” is inspired by and a tribute to all the intimate and ecstatic moments they were able to share over the years with music lovers on festivals and in clubs around the world. While the piano house theme on the A1 brings you in that festive mood of your last summer festival you have been to with your closest friends, the second track of the EP „Breeze“ takes it on a higher energetic level and combines a funky bass guitar with progressive house elements. Remember that special moment when you were attending your first full moon party in that far away country after you have finished school? That gentle wind blowing through the trees? „Breeze“ could be the soundtrack of that adventure.
On the B side Italo house influenced „Meet me at the cascades“ captivates through an hypnotic approach and unfolds dreamy synth pads and arpeggios to take you on a imaginary journey to your favourite retreat, a place you feel safe.
The EP features 3 original tracks and also a remix by COEO friends Stump Valley. The former Dekmantel artists who now joined Toy Tonics. Stump Valley btw are Francesco and Aleksei. Aleksei also works under the name of Brian de Palma and will release a solo album soon on Peggy Gou’s label Gudu. Stump Valley‘s remix of „Nostalgia“ rounds up the EP with its stand out piano solo and marks the perfect end to an EP that is meant to stay in your head just like all those intense memories which life in general evokes.
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A1) Nostalgia
A2) Breeze (Bamboo Tribute)
B1) Meet Me At The Cascades
B2) Nostalgia (Stump Valley Remix)
COEO back on Toy Tonics! The German duo has been part of Toy Tonics since day one. Now they celebrate their return to Toy Tonics with an outstanding EP full of timeless, contemporary house music that also marks their 10th contribution to the label after their first release on the imprint 10 years ago. Their house vibes have been defining the sound of the Toy Tonics label for many years and still now they regularly play the Toy Tonics events around the world. (The Toy Tonics Jams).
On this new EP one more time the boys dive deep into the Italo & Piano House world- getting more electronic than ever. This EP is 100% in the vibe of now. With great piano chord drops that make everybody scream on the dance floor, with horn and synth melodies that you can sing along after you heard them one time only and with classic house beats that are THE sound of today.
The main title “Nostalgia” is inspired by and a tribute to all the intimate and ecstatic moments they were able to share over the years with music lovers on festivals and in clubs around the world. While the piano house theme on the A1 brings you in that festive mood of your last summer festival you have been to with your closest friends, the second track of the EP „Breeze“ takes it on a higher energetic level and combines a funky bass guitar with progressive house elements. Remember that special moment when you were attending your first full moon party in that far away country after you have finished school? That gentle wind blowing through the trees? „Breeze“ could be the soundtrack of that adventure.
On the B side Italo house influenced „Meet me at the cascades“ captivates through an hypnotic approach and unfolds dreamy synth pads and arpeggios to take you on a imaginary journey to your favourite retreat, a place you feel safe.
The EP features 3 original tracks and also a remix by COEO friends Stump Valley. The former Dekmantel artists who now joined Toy Tonics. Stump Valley btw are Francesco and Aleksei. Aleksei also works under the name of Brian de Palma and will release a solo album soon on Peggy Gou’s label Gudu. Stump Valley‘s remix of „Nostalgia“ rounds up the EP with its stand out piano solo and marks the perfect end to an EP that is meant to stay in your head just like all those intense memories which life in general evokes.
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