1
J-Walk - Bubbles On The Line
2
J-Walk - Janky Waltz
3
J-Walk - Spring Well, Wellspring
4
J-Walk - Black Lion Passage
5
J-Walk - A Vision In Jade
6
J-Walk - African Custard
7
J-Walk - Botox Fomo
8
J-Walk - Walking In The Sunshine
9
J-Walk - Siz Pap Brick
10
J-Walk - Monotropicalia
As with most things, this project started with a conversation in the pub between me and Martin.
As we discussed what J-Walk and BiD could do next we chatted about our mutual love of DIY, Post Punk, Reggae, Digital & Dub, how about using that feel as an initial jump off on the next thing and see how you get on? I suggested.
As is his way Martin considered the suggestion, then promptly disappeared, 6 weeks later something landed in my inbox, it was titled Broken Beauty and the music contained embraced all those symbiotic ideals and culture.
Nailed it!
Recorded entirely in Stockport using a mixed kit bag of cheap forgotten keyboards, guitar, bass and effects pedals, this LP takes the J-Walk aesthetic and applies the wider palette of these influences to create something unique, those past and present influences forged together to bring you something truly DIY - instructions below.
How To Make Such A Thing...
Deactivate social media. Ignore the internet, don't answer text messages, avoid other music, the telly and other people. This is a process where it's only you in the room with whatever's in your mind. You will be there for some time and the loneliness can hurt a little.
Forget any predetermined ideas. Forget everything you've ever done before. This is an opportunity to start from scratch, but with years of accumulated knowledge and craftsmanship. Trust yourself.
Be scared. Be excited about not knowing what will happen and what will result.
Don't use midi sequencing, virtual instruments or samples. Just plug a toy instrument into an amp, press a rhythm and play around to see what happens. If it sounds good and fresh then record it. Plug a bass in to jam around and you'll soon hear and feel what sits in the pocket of the beat. Record it as it is. Dirty is real and good. Cleanliness equals sterility. Loop the bassline. Plug a guitar in and do the same.
Don't think when doing any of this. Just experiment with interest and curiosity and the music will take care of itself. You will now have a groove which is also about half a song minimum. Play some keys from the toys on top of what you have. Put 'em through effects pedals. Again, don't overthink it and don't try to get it clean. Add sound effects in right and random places.
There you go. Something you've never made before. But more importantly, it's something you've never heard before.
You don't have to die to be reincarnated.
BROKEN BEAUTY...You can't be either without also having been the other.
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As we discussed what J-Walk and BiD could do next we chatted about our mutual love of DIY, Post Punk, Reggae, Digital & Dub, how about using that feel as an initial jump off on the next thing and see how you get on? I suggested.
As is his way Martin considered the suggestion, then promptly disappeared, 6 weeks later something landed in my inbox, it was titled Broken Beauty and the music contained embraced all those symbiotic ideals and culture.
Nailed it!
Recorded entirely in Stockport using a mixed kit bag of cheap forgotten keyboards, guitar, bass and effects pedals, this LP takes the J-Walk aesthetic and applies the wider palette of these influences to create something unique, those past and present influences forged together to bring you something truly DIY - instructions below.
How To Make Such A Thing...
Deactivate social media. Ignore the internet, don't answer text messages, avoid other music, the telly and other people. This is a process where it's only you in the room with whatever's in your mind. You will be there for some time and the loneliness can hurt a little.
Forget any predetermined ideas. Forget everything you've ever done before. This is an opportunity to start from scratch, but with years of accumulated knowledge and craftsmanship. Trust yourself.
Be scared. Be excited about not knowing what will happen and what will result.
Don't use midi sequencing, virtual instruments or samples. Just plug a toy instrument into an amp, press a rhythm and play around to see what happens. If it sounds good and fresh then record it. Plug a bass in to jam around and you'll soon hear and feel what sits in the pocket of the beat. Record it as it is. Dirty is real and good. Cleanliness equals sterility. Loop the bassline. Plug a guitar in and do the same.
Don't think when doing any of this. Just experiment with interest and curiosity and the music will take care of itself. You will now have a groove which is also about half a song minimum. Play some keys from the toys on top of what you have. Put 'em through effects pedals. Again, don't overthink it and don't try to get it clean. Add sound effects in right and random places.
There you go. Something you've never made before. But more importantly, it's something you've never heard before.
You don't have to die to be reincarnated.
BROKEN BEAUTY...You can't be either without also having been the other.
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Germany
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More records from J-Walk
1
J-Walk - City Slicker
2
J-Walk - Hypercruiser
3
J-Walk - Underwarter Galaxy
4
J-Walk - A World Someplace
5
J-Walk - Winter Moon Rendezvous
6
J-Walk - Hologram Jam
7
J-Walk - Chill Bien
8
J-Walk - Equinox Desire
9
J-Walk - Fait Accompli
10
J-Walk - The Night Machine
Lovingly recorded at home in lockdown during 2020/21 by Martin 'Brew' Fisher and receiving a very limited cassette release in September 2021.
Mellotronique was on heavy rotation on Jason's Bluetooth speaker, Jason gave his Stockport based compatriot and friend a call to see if they could collaborate to do a vinyl release of the LP via Before I Die and a plan was agreed over tasty Noodle dishes at The Mekong Cat on Hillgate.
The LP is a collection of inspired pieces which wears its influences on its sleeve but is uniquely J-Walk, elements of Art Of Noise's bohemian electronica, 1980's Japanese video game cues, electro funk, street soul, slow motion disco and melodic synth jams all with the crisp percussion, meaty basslines and the spacious production Martin is renowned for.
As Martin states on the original release notes:
Someplace in the scheme of things, this world must touch another...a world where a mutant fantasy strange brew of street soul, electronic funk, slow motion disco and ambient rave can be found and heard, a place of perpetual twilight where the sun and the stars both shine bright...
For further information, please listen.
All songs written, arranged, produced and mixed by Martin Fisher
Martin Fisher: synthesizers, electric guitar and drum programming
Mastered by Joseph Reiser
Mastering coordination by Rik Walker
Artwork and design by Dylan Woodall.
"Great musicianship...it's all really excellent...sounds like a lost pen-friend from Lille who moved to the Pacific Ocean and sent back paintings..." (Mark Rae)
"Not many producers have been dropping lush laidback beats for as long or as reliably as J-Walk.
In his latest LP, cosmic soulfulness meets low gravity grooviness in this NASA approved synth soaked space station soundtrack.
One for all you space rangers" (The Slow Music Movement)
IF YOU LIKE THIS MAKE SURE TO ALSO CHECK BiD001!
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Germany
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Mellotronique was on heavy rotation on Jason's Bluetooth speaker, Jason gave his Stockport based compatriot and friend a call to see if they could collaborate to do a vinyl release of the LP via Before I Die and a plan was agreed over tasty Noodle dishes at The Mekong Cat on Hillgate.
The LP is a collection of inspired pieces which wears its influences on its sleeve but is uniquely J-Walk, elements of Art Of Noise's bohemian electronica, 1980's Japanese video game cues, electro funk, street soul, slow motion disco and melodic synth jams all with the crisp percussion, meaty basslines and the spacious production Martin is renowned for.
As Martin states on the original release notes:
Someplace in the scheme of things, this world must touch another...a world where a mutant fantasy strange brew of street soul, electronic funk, slow motion disco and ambient rave can be found and heard, a place of perpetual twilight where the sun and the stars both shine bright...
For further information, please listen.
All songs written, arranged, produced and mixed by Martin Fisher
Martin Fisher: synthesizers, electric guitar and drum programming
Mastered by Joseph Reiser
Mastering coordination by Rik Walker
Artwork and design by Dylan Woodall.
"Great musicianship...it's all really excellent...sounds like a lost pen-friend from Lille who moved to the Pacific Ocean and sent back paintings..." (Mark Rae)
"Not many producers have been dropping lush laidback beats for as long or as reliably as J-Walk.
In his latest LP, cosmic soulfulness meets low gravity grooviness in this NASA approved synth soaked space station soundtrack.
One for all you space rangers" (The Slow Music Movement)
IF YOU LIKE THIS MAKE SURE TO ALSO CHECK BiD001!
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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More records from Before I Die
1
Khartomb - Swahili Lullaby
2
Khartomb - Teekon Warriors
3
Khartomb - Daisy High
4
Khartomb - Swahili Lullaby (Synkro's Balearic Dub Mix)
5
Khartomb - Swahili Lullaby (Talking Drums Redub)
Khartomb's Post-Punk/Reggae tinged masterpiece Swahili Lullaby/Teekon Warriors influenced by contemporaries of the time The Slits & The Raincoats was originally released on 45, 23rd June 1983.
Despite initial interest following their Peel Session & support from Melody Maker and Zig Zag the band were unable to capitalise & Swahili Lullaby/Teekon Warriors remains their only vinyl release, until now.
40 years later, the tracks have been exclusively licensed by BiD alongside the previously unreleased Pat Nevin favourite 'Daisy High'.
Complementary remixes of Swahili Lullaby are provided by fans of the original version Synkro & Talking Drums.
Swahili Lullaby - Under the radar post punk jam with killer drums, dubby bassline and spidery guitar, topped off by a haunting melancholic vocal.
Teekon Warriors - Deep ode to the fallen, dope drums, angular guitar, tribal drums and a sweet vocal.
Daisy High - Peel dubbed Daisy High "Subversive MOR" who are we to disagree, haunting flute peppered slow jam with a bossa feel & a sick guitar lick.
Synkro's Balearic Dub takes the original version and sends it to a transcendental spiritual realm, creating a future classic for Sunrises and Sunsets for the next millennium.
The Talking Drums Redub tweeks, extends & amps up the Dub Pressure to maximum psychedelic levels.
JD Twitch (Optimo) - "Khartomb package is most excellent"
Michael Kuyck (Essential Space) - "Goddamn this Khartomb release is supreme!"
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Despite initial interest following their Peel Session & support from Melody Maker and Zig Zag the band were unable to capitalise & Swahili Lullaby/Teekon Warriors remains their only vinyl release, until now.
40 years later, the tracks have been exclusively licensed by BiD alongside the previously unreleased Pat Nevin favourite 'Daisy High'.
Complementary remixes of Swahili Lullaby are provided by fans of the original version Synkro & Talking Drums.
Swahili Lullaby - Under the radar post punk jam with killer drums, dubby bassline and spidery guitar, topped off by a haunting melancholic vocal.
Teekon Warriors - Deep ode to the fallen, dope drums, angular guitar, tribal drums and a sweet vocal.
Daisy High - Peel dubbed Daisy High "Subversive MOR" who are we to disagree, haunting flute peppered slow jam with a bossa feel & a sick guitar lick.
Synkro's Balearic Dub takes the original version and sends it to a transcendental spiritual realm, creating a future classic for Sunrises and Sunsets for the next millennium.
The Talking Drums Redub tweeks, extends & amps up the Dub Pressure to maximum psychedelic levels.
JD Twitch (Optimo) - "Khartomb package is most excellent"
Michael Kuyck (Essential Space) - "Goddamn this Khartomb release is supreme!"
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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1
Klangkollektor - Garden Pond
2
Klangkollektor - Lake Lounge
3
Klangkollektor - Midnight Express
4
Klangkollektor - Tabarca
5
Klangkollektor - Evening Post
6
Klangkollektor - Globulus
7
Klangkollektor - Baund
BiD are back with a new selection in a relaxed & spectacular fashion.
Introducing KlangKollektor aka Lars Fischer a solo project by the drummer with the Psychedelic Cumbia band Trak Trak from Nurnberg.
This debut release from KlangKollektor has been developing for some time, liberated from Lars' hard drive and mastered by the Franconian Conny Plank - Frank Mollena (Bambi Davidson) the release channels the pioneering spirit of Dub and places it in a present context.
A stellar collection of seven dubwise tracks over 4 sides with a Techno and Balearic influence that's been on heavy rotation here for the past year and now available for all to feel.
All synths, programming, pianos, bass, percussion, dub mixing, editing & mixing by Lars Fischer.
Cover image courtesy of renowned German photographer - Thomas Bergner @thomas.bergner
Sleeve Design by Yasmin - Small Press @smallpressstudio
Final Mix and Mastering by Frank Mollena
Across the board five star reviews from those that received the very limited promo.
"Deep evocative and meditative modern dubtronica. Beautiful"
"A deep and truly mesmerising album, Love this"
"A fine late night mix of jazz / electronica / Detroit all rolled into one"
"Immersive soundscapes for the head, a very nice collection"
"Ooofffftttttt, this is lush, beautiful stuff!"
"Very nice indeed . Atmospheric dub magic"
"Nice Krautrock-balearic-psych all rolled into one with dubby elements"
"Super deep balearic dub leanings"
"Wow! Incredible work!"
"s u b l i m e !!!!!!"
"This is so good, really refreshing and sweet for the ears."
"Lovely dubbly"
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Introducing KlangKollektor aka Lars Fischer a solo project by the drummer with the Psychedelic Cumbia band Trak Trak from Nurnberg.
This debut release from KlangKollektor has been developing for some time, liberated from Lars' hard drive and mastered by the Franconian Conny Plank - Frank Mollena (Bambi Davidson) the release channels the pioneering spirit of Dub and places it in a present context.
A stellar collection of seven dubwise tracks over 4 sides with a Techno and Balearic influence that's been on heavy rotation here for the past year and now available for all to feel.
All synths, programming, pianos, bass, percussion, dub mixing, editing & mixing by Lars Fischer.
Cover image courtesy of renowned German photographer - Thomas Bergner @thomas.bergner
Sleeve Design by Yasmin - Small Press @smallpressstudio
Final Mix and Mastering by Frank Mollena
Across the board five star reviews from those that received the very limited promo.
"Deep evocative and meditative modern dubtronica. Beautiful"
"A deep and truly mesmerising album, Love this"
"A fine late night mix of jazz / electronica / Detroit all rolled into one"
"Immersive soundscapes for the head, a very nice collection"
"Ooofffftttttt, this is lush, beautiful stuff!"
"Very nice indeed . Atmospheric dub magic"
"Nice Krautrock-balearic-psych all rolled into one with dubby elements"
"Super deep balearic dub leanings"
"Wow! Incredible work!"
"s u b l i m e !!!!!!"
"This is so good, really refreshing and sweet for the ears."
"Lovely dubbly"
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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1
Sewell & The Gong - Tonight We Fly
2
Sewell & The Gong - Passing Oort Clouds
3
Sewell & The Gong - The Stars In The Sky And The Stones In The Earth
4
Sewell & The Gong - Better Words
For BiD006 we're very pleased to announce that renowned Artist Matt Sewell has agreed to release his fledgling audio project, Sewell & The Gong on the label.
4 guitar led mystical meanderings and deep meditations of cosmic transcendental psychedelic folk.
Matt's acoustic guitar has been a fixture of his studio for many years, although nobody would ever of known as he kept it pretty much to himself.
Over the years he developed a self taught, repetitive, finger picked style in hushed tones to not bother anybody. Just a quiet little part of his studio practise, calming looping melodies.
Like his art, his music is very much inspired by nature, earth magic and cosmic wanderings. His 'A Crushing Glow' compilations are pretty much a defining list of inspirations.
Never heard by anybody outside of the family home that all changed after Matt started working with Newcastle based multi-instrumentalist, fellow pathfinder and astral traveler Chris Tate.
Combining forces Chris helped build a beautiful world for Matt's melodies to wander in, deep and lush and always, always positive.
It only feels right that this music now gets to stretch its legs in the outside world...>
mattsewell.co.uk
instagram.com/mattsewell
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4 guitar led mystical meanderings and deep meditations of cosmic transcendental psychedelic folk.
Matt's acoustic guitar has been a fixture of his studio for many years, although nobody would ever of known as he kept it pretty much to himself.
Over the years he developed a self taught, repetitive, finger picked style in hushed tones to not bother anybody. Just a quiet little part of his studio practise, calming looping melodies.
Like his art, his music is very much inspired by nature, earth magic and cosmic wanderings. His 'A Crushing Glow' compilations are pretty much a defining list of inspirations.
Never heard by anybody outside of the family home that all changed after Matt started working with Newcastle based multi-instrumentalist, fellow pathfinder and astral traveler Chris Tate.
Combining forces Chris helped build a beautiful world for Matt's melodies to wander in, deep and lush and always, always positive.
It only feels right that this music now gets to stretch its legs in the outside world...>
mattsewell.co.uk
instagram.com/mattsewell
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1
KONFORMER - Noris Noire
2
KONFORMER - Konformer
3
KONFORMER - Jazzy
4
KONFORMER - Reunion
5
KONFORMER - Noris Blance
Konformer are a band from Nuremberg in Germany.
Their members are;
Andreas Berg (Drums)
Kristian Krauß (Synthesizer)
Rainer Ruder (Bass)
Initially Konformer was not a project for the public, far away from expectations their sound was developed, with focus on only the essential, but that takes time.
The creation of their minimalist, rhythmic and repetitive groove patterns commence with bass loops and develop into modified strophic form.
Comparison with the likes of Early Kraftwerk and the output of cult German labels such as Brain and Sky are inevitable but Konformer sound a little bit like none of the above.
The record was produced and mastered by the 'Franconian Conny Plank' Frank Mollena at his Lonestar Studios in Nuremberg, Bavaria.
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Their members are;
Andreas Berg (Drums)
Kristian Krauß (Synthesizer)
Rainer Ruder (Bass)
Initially Konformer was not a project for the public, far away from expectations their sound was developed, with focus on only the essential, but that takes time.
The creation of their minimalist, rhythmic and repetitive groove patterns commence with bass loops and develop into modified strophic form.
Comparison with the likes of Early Kraftwerk and the output of cult German labels such as Brain and Sky are inevitable but Konformer sound a little bit like none of the above.
The record was produced and mastered by the 'Franconian Conny Plank' Frank Mollena at his Lonestar Studios in Nuremberg, Bavaria.
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1
Falk & Klou - U.F.O (Andi Hanley Rework)
2
Falk & Klou - U.F.O (Original Version)
U.F.O was one of the many highlights of the Swedish Library Grooves Vol 2 LP which was released in 2022.
These explorations of the mid-70's sounds of rare grooves and library music, were all reimagined, recorded and produced by a Swedish duo consisting of multi-instrumentalists Carl Johan Fogelklou and Fredrik Segerfalk aka Falk & Klou.
U.F.O was Jason Boardman's (Before I Die) go to psychedelic jazz-funk party starter so he approached the FK Library about a release on vinyl, with an expanded version.
BiD knew there was only one person for the role and were delighted when Andi Hanley (Misadventures/Nu Northern Soul/Ruf Kutz) accepted and consequently turned out a superb 7-and-a-half-minute psychedelic funk workout, expanding on the original arrangement and taking it to another cosmos.
Falk & Klou: Bass, Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, guitar, flute, percussion, vocals
Daniel Hanson Cederskr: Saxophones.
Jakob Gudmundsson: Trumpet and flugelhorn
Andreas Psson, Drums
Rework Andi Hanley
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These explorations of the mid-70's sounds of rare grooves and library music, were all reimagined, recorded and produced by a Swedish duo consisting of multi-instrumentalists Carl Johan Fogelklou and Fredrik Segerfalk aka Falk & Klou.
U.F.O was Jason Boardman's (Before I Die) go to psychedelic jazz-funk party starter so he approached the FK Library about a release on vinyl, with an expanded version.
BiD knew there was only one person for the role and were delighted when Andi Hanley (Misadventures/Nu Northern Soul/Ruf Kutz) accepted and consequently turned out a superb 7-and-a-half-minute psychedelic funk workout, expanding on the original arrangement and taking it to another cosmos.
Falk & Klou: Bass, Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, guitar, flute, percussion, vocals
Daniel Hanson Cederskr: Saxophones.
Jakob Gudmundsson: Trumpet and flugelhorn
Andreas Psson, Drums
Rework Andi Hanley
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1
Tungusku - Shorts Weather
2
Tungusku - Embers
3
Tungusku - Catch A Fly
4
Tungusku - Skywriting
5
Tungusku - Reverie
This is the first release from new micro label 'Before I Die' curated by Jason Boardman (Aficionado Recordings).
Tungusku are a guitar based instrumental project inspired by hypnotic grooves from around the world. The duo behind the band are Phil Ratcliffe (Guitar) and James Defty (Bass) who are longtime collaborators of Manchester live hip-hop collective The Mouse Outfit.
Influenced by artists such as Khruangbin, Skinshape and Tommy Guerrero, Tungusku explore a sonic landscape that takes in stoner soul, jazzy psychedelia and low-end beats.
The five tracks on the EP were released on digital format and subsequently came to Jasons attention who remastered and collated them for vinyl release on this edition.
Before I Die commissioned MMU graduate @deedoubleyoo to provide fine art direction for the first release to complete the package.
Call it Balearic, Jazz, Funk, Soul or whatever you like, this is an accomplished debut from emerging Mancunian artists highly aware of their direction of travel.
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Tungusku are a guitar based instrumental project inspired by hypnotic grooves from around the world. The duo behind the band are Phil Ratcliffe (Guitar) and James Defty (Bass) who are longtime collaborators of Manchester live hip-hop collective The Mouse Outfit.
Influenced by artists such as Khruangbin, Skinshape and Tommy Guerrero, Tungusku explore a sonic landscape that takes in stoner soul, jazzy psychedelia and low-end beats.
The five tracks on the EP were released on digital format and subsequently came to Jasons attention who remastered and collated them for vinyl release on this edition.
Before I Die commissioned MMU graduate @deedoubleyoo to provide fine art direction for the first release to complete the package.
Call it Balearic, Jazz, Funk, Soul or whatever you like, this is an accomplished debut from emerging Mancunian artists highly aware of their direction of travel.
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1
J-Walk - City Slicker
2
J-Walk - Hypercruiser
3
J-Walk - Underwarter Galaxy
4
J-Walk - A World Someplace
5
J-Walk - Winter Moon Rendezvous
6
J-Walk - Hologram Jam
7
J-Walk - Chill Bien
8
J-Walk - Equinox Desire
9
J-Walk - Fait Accompli
10
J-Walk - The Night Machine
Lovingly recorded at home in lockdown during 2020/21 by Martin 'Brew' Fisher and receiving a very limited cassette release in September 2021.
Mellotronique was on heavy rotation on Jason's Bluetooth speaker, Jason gave his Stockport based compatriot and friend a call to see if they could collaborate to do a vinyl release of the LP via Before I Die and a plan was agreed over tasty Noodle dishes at The Mekong Cat on Hillgate.
The LP is a collection of inspired pieces which wears its influences on its sleeve but is uniquely J-Walk, elements of Art Of Noise's bohemian electronica, 1980's Japanese video game cues, electro funk, street soul, slow motion disco and melodic synth jams all with the crisp percussion, meaty basslines and the spacious production Martin is renowned for.
As Martin states on the original release notes:
Someplace in the scheme of things, this world must touch another...a world where a mutant fantasy strange brew of street soul, electronic funk, slow motion disco and ambient rave can be found and heard, a place of perpetual twilight where the sun and the stars both shine bright...
For further information, please listen.
All songs written, arranged, produced and mixed by Martin Fisher
Martin Fisher: synthesizers, electric guitar and drum programming
Mastered by Joseph Reiser
Mastering coordination by Rik Walker
Artwork and design by Dylan Woodall.
"Great musicianship...it's all really excellent...sounds like a lost pen-friend from Lille who moved to the Pacific Ocean and sent back paintings..." (Mark Rae)
"Not many producers have been dropping lush laidback beats for as long or as reliably as J-Walk.
In his latest LP, cosmic soulfulness meets low gravity grooviness in this NASA approved synth soaked space station soundtrack.
One for all you space rangers" (The Slow Music Movement)
IF YOU LIKE THIS MAKE SURE TO ALSO CHECK BiD001!
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Germany
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Mellotronique was on heavy rotation on Jason's Bluetooth speaker, Jason gave his Stockport based compatriot and friend a call to see if they could collaborate to do a vinyl release of the LP via Before I Die and a plan was agreed over tasty Noodle dishes at The Mekong Cat on Hillgate.
The LP is a collection of inspired pieces which wears its influences on its sleeve but is uniquely J-Walk, elements of Art Of Noise's bohemian electronica, 1980's Japanese video game cues, electro funk, street soul, slow motion disco and melodic synth jams all with the crisp percussion, meaty basslines and the spacious production Martin is renowned for.
As Martin states on the original release notes:
Someplace in the scheme of things, this world must touch another...a world where a mutant fantasy strange brew of street soul, electronic funk, slow motion disco and ambient rave can be found and heard, a place of perpetual twilight where the sun and the stars both shine bright...
For further information, please listen.
All songs written, arranged, produced and mixed by Martin Fisher
Martin Fisher: synthesizers, electric guitar and drum programming
Mastered by Joseph Reiser
Mastering coordination by Rik Walker
Artwork and design by Dylan Woodall.
"Great musicianship...it's all really excellent...sounds like a lost pen-friend from Lille who moved to the Pacific Ocean and sent back paintings..." (Mark Rae)
"Not many producers have been dropping lush laidback beats for as long or as reliably as J-Walk.
In his latest LP, cosmic soulfulness meets low gravity grooviness in this NASA approved synth soaked space station soundtrack.
One for all you space rangers" (The Slow Music Movement)
IF YOU LIKE THIS MAKE SURE TO ALSO CHECK BiD001!
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Label:Seven Villas Music
Cat-No:7V190
Release-Date:28.03.2025
Genre:House / Techno
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Label:Seven Villas Music
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Release-Date:28.03.2025
Genre:House / Techno
Configuration:12" Excl
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Pablo Bolivar & Celestial Sphere - a1 Context
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Pablo Bolivar & Celestial Sphere - a2 Second
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Pablo Bolivar & Celestial Sphere - b1 Good Deal
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Pablo Bolivar & Celestial Sphere - b2 What Is Value
Context” is the latest EP from Pablo Bolívar in collaboration with Japanese artist Celestial Sphere. This release, featuring four tracks of futuristic deep techno, stands out for its meticulous production and a unique blend of sounds. Each track creates an immersive and futuristic atmosphere, reflecting the creative essence of both artists. This release promises to take listeners to a new horizon of techno.
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Conrad Van Orton - City Roaming
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Conrad Van Orton - You Can’t Run in Dreams
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Conrad Van Orton - Asakusa Station
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Conrad Van Orton - Blossom
Genre: Techno
Tracklist 12":
A1 Conrad Van Orton – City Roaming
A2 Conrad Van Orton – You Can’t Run in Dreams
B1 Conrad Van Orton – Asakusa Station
B2 Conrad Van Orton – Blossom
Short Info: Irrestible, and refreshing fast paced dub techno EP
Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berli
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Tracklist 12":
A1 Conrad Van Orton – City Roaming
A2 Conrad Van Orton – You Can’t Run in Dreams
B1 Conrad Van Orton – Asakusa Station
B2 Conrad Van Orton – Blossom
Short Info: Irrestible, and refreshing fast paced dub techno EP
Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berli
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Fluxion - Life Motif 5:27
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Fluxion - Touch 7:20
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Fluxion - Magenta 7:25
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Fluxion - Reflections 4:58
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Fluxion - Footsteps (Fluxion rework) 8:42
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Fluxion - Berlin 5:46
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Fluxion - Nexus 5:37
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Fluxion - Open Moves 3:28
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Fluxion - What Tomorrow Brings
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Fluxion - Desiderium 2:59
CD
CD Tracklist
1 - Life Motif 5:27
2 – Touch 7:20
3 – Magenta 7:25
4 – Reflections 4:58
5 - Footsteps (Fluxion rework) 8:42
6 – Berlin 5:46
7 – Nexus 5:37
8 - Open Moves 3:28
9 - What Tomorrow Brings
10 – Desiderium 2:59
Since his early days at Chain Reaction, K. Soublis (Fluxion) has carved his
own unique style, combining elements of dub, ambient, techno, score, textural,
and even jazz elements, all glued together with his distinct production
aesthetic.
Haze is a broad selection of pieces that was recorded between 2023-2024.
The music is moving from more slow cyclic compositional pieces on Life Motif,
Nexus, Desiderium, to ambient dub pieces, on Magenta and Touch, on to
more euphoric and uplifting ones on Footsteps, Berlin and What Tommorow
Brings, reflecting on artist's need to tell stories.
As a whole Haze showcases the artist's versatility on moving and combining
different genders with his own distinct crafted sound, bringing a bold always
fresh unique view, making the album an indulging and intriguing listening
experience as a whole.
Fluxion has managed to constantly adding to his sound through the years
always evolving and Haze is a testament of his restless nature and the artist's
need to move towards more uncharted territories without alienating the
listener.
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CD Tracklist
1 - Life Motif 5:27
2 – Touch 7:20
3 – Magenta 7:25
4 – Reflections 4:58
5 - Footsteps (Fluxion rework) 8:42
6 – Berlin 5:46
7 – Nexus 5:37
8 - Open Moves 3:28
9 - What Tomorrow Brings
10 – Desiderium 2:59
Since his early days at Chain Reaction, K. Soublis (Fluxion) has carved his
own unique style, combining elements of dub, ambient, techno, score, textural,
and even jazz elements, all glued together with his distinct production
aesthetic.
Haze is a broad selection of pieces that was recorded between 2023-2024.
The music is moving from more slow cyclic compositional pieces on Life Motif,
Nexus, Desiderium, to ambient dub pieces, on Magenta and Touch, on to
more euphoric and uplifting ones on Footsteps, Berlin and What Tommorow
Brings, reflecting on artist's need to tell stories.
As a whole Haze showcases the artist's versatility on moving and combining
different genders with his own distinct crafted sound, bringing a bold always
fresh unique view, making the album an indulging and intriguing listening
experience as a whole.
Fluxion has managed to constantly adding to his sound through the years
always evolving and Haze is a testament of his restless nature and the artist's
need to move towards more uncharted territories without alienating the
listener.
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1. LTD LP - Transparent Red vinyl Edition- Territory: WW Minus UK/Eire,Usa, Canada
For fans of: 'Kankyo Ongaku', Hiroshi Yoshimura (Green, Surround), Yasuaki Shimizu, the new album ‘Radio Yugawara’
is a masterclass in 'Kankyo Ongaku' (environmental music), new age and ambient.
-- Limited Edition (300 copies worldwide)
- Transparent Red vinyl
- Locked Groove
- Printed on heavyweight board outer sleeve
- Vinyl comes in black poly-lined protective bag
- Housed in a heavyweight PVC protective outer sleeve
- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
- Printed at Delga in the UK
2. GENRE/S: Electronic / Ambient
3. TRACKLISTS:
Please add track lists for all listed formats.
A1. Strange Clouds
A2. Abstract Pets
A3. Simoom
A4. Tangerine Fields
A5. Observatory
B1. Mosaic
B2. King in a Nutshell
B3. Xiloteca
B4. Solivago
B5. Berceuse
B6. Axolotl Dreams
4. SHORT INFO:
Kindred spirits Passepartout Duo and Inoyama Land embody the essence of play - charting a new chapter and reinvigorating the environmental music and electronic landscape.
Passepartout Duo is formed of Nicoletta Favari (IT) and Christopher Salvito (IT/US), who since 2015 have been on a continuous journey travelling the world's corners, engaged in a creative process they term "slow music". Having been guests of many notable artist residencies and with live performances in cultural spaces and institutions, their evocative music escapes categorisation. With no fixed abode their musical pilgrimage brought them to Japan first in 2019, which prompted a deep connection to Kanky? Ongaku 'environmental music', a genre in which Inoyama Land is often associated with, soundtracking the duo's first immersive experience. In 2023 the duo revisited Japan and set out to reconnect in particular with the music of Inoyama Land, performed by Makoto Inoue and Yasushi Yamashita. The highly revered album 'Danzindan-Pojidon' (1983) produced by Haruomi Hosono amongst other well publicized and acclaimed reissues (Light in The Attic Records' Grammy-nominated compilation 'Kanky? Ongaku'), produced a global resurgence and admiration of the environmental music movement. Nicoletta took the lead to seek out Inoyama Land and in making contact successfully their intrigue and eagerness to meet was warmly reciprocated, and the group scheduled to meet in the form of a spontaneous improvisation session. "We're deeply concerned with what it means to be a duo, and what it means for people to connect through music."
Radio Yugawara is a unique one-off transmission from a specific place and point in time, unlikely to ever occur again. The respective duo's approach can really be described as "tuning in", a tuning into each other, to themselves, and to the surrounding nature of Yugawara. Like waves that travel off-world, sounds travel through the universe and can be lost forever if we don't seek them out. In finding a harmonic affinity within their instruments and a spiritual kinship in their interwoven performance, Radio Yugawara at its core is an interpretation of feeling, of close human interaction and the true essence of discovery.
"The album is both a transmission from a location, but also a tuning into the surroundings and to each other. Music in this kind of ephemeral moment is much less about active creation and more about discovering something which is already there in the air."
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For fans of: 'Kankyo Ongaku', Hiroshi Yoshimura (Green, Surround), Yasuaki Shimizu, the new album ‘Radio Yugawara’
is a masterclass in 'Kankyo Ongaku' (environmental music), new age and ambient.
-- Limited Edition (300 copies worldwide)
- Transparent Red vinyl
- Locked Groove
- Printed on heavyweight board outer sleeve
- Vinyl comes in black poly-lined protective bag
- Housed in a heavyweight PVC protective outer sleeve
- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
- Printed at Delga in the UK
2. GENRE/S: Electronic / Ambient
3. TRACKLISTS:
Please add track lists for all listed formats.
A1. Strange Clouds
A2. Abstract Pets
A3. Simoom
A4. Tangerine Fields
A5. Observatory
B1. Mosaic
B2. King in a Nutshell
B3. Xiloteca
B4. Solivago
B5. Berceuse
B6. Axolotl Dreams
4. SHORT INFO:
Kindred spirits Passepartout Duo and Inoyama Land embody the essence of play - charting a new chapter and reinvigorating the environmental music and electronic landscape.
Passepartout Duo is formed of Nicoletta Favari (IT) and Christopher Salvito (IT/US), who since 2015 have been on a continuous journey travelling the world's corners, engaged in a creative process they term "slow music". Having been guests of many notable artist residencies and with live performances in cultural spaces and institutions, their evocative music escapes categorisation. With no fixed abode their musical pilgrimage brought them to Japan first in 2019, which prompted a deep connection to Kanky? Ongaku 'environmental music', a genre in which Inoyama Land is often associated with, soundtracking the duo's first immersive experience. In 2023 the duo revisited Japan and set out to reconnect in particular with the music of Inoyama Land, performed by Makoto Inoue and Yasushi Yamashita. The highly revered album 'Danzindan-Pojidon' (1983) produced by Haruomi Hosono amongst other well publicized and acclaimed reissues (Light in The Attic Records' Grammy-nominated compilation 'Kanky? Ongaku'), produced a global resurgence and admiration of the environmental music movement. Nicoletta took the lead to seek out Inoyama Land and in making contact successfully their intrigue and eagerness to meet was warmly reciprocated, and the group scheduled to meet in the form of a spontaneous improvisation session. "We're deeply concerned with what it means to be a duo, and what it means for people to connect through music."
Radio Yugawara is a unique one-off transmission from a specific place and point in time, unlikely to ever occur again. The respective duo's approach can really be described as "tuning in", a tuning into each other, to themselves, and to the surrounding nature of Yugawara. Like waves that travel off-world, sounds travel through the universe and can be lost forever if we don't seek them out. In finding a harmonic affinity within their instruments and a spiritual kinship in their interwoven performance, Radio Yugawara at its core is an interpretation of feeling, of close human interaction and the true essence of discovery.
"The album is both a transmission from a location, but also a tuning into the surroundings and to each other. Music in this kind of ephemeral moment is much less about active creation and more about discovering something which is already there in the air."
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Vick Lavender - The Messenger
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Vick Lavender - Abstract Union
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Vick Lavender - El Negro Bossa
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Vick Lavender - Tomass
Vick Lavender returns to Cataleya with a fantastic four tracker named The Messenger EP. It follows his earlier winners on the label - No One's Going To Love You and Chicago Blue Line. The Messenger is a varied EP that features Deep, Jazzy and Soulful tones from the Sophisticado Recordings boss. Expect varied musical styles and instrumentation. The title track kicks the EP off with stylish synths, a cool sax and vocal flourishes. Abstract Union has guitar flexing and a huge organ bottom end, whilst El Negro Bossa is a free flowing jazz effort with a playful feel. Tomass finishes the EP in a deep and stargazing style courtesy of magical keys and grooving synths. The Messenger EP is another quality delivery from Cataleya.
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Mike Huckaby - Wavetable No. 9
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Mike Huckaby - Fantasy
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Mike Huckaby - Jupiter
My Life With The Wave Vol.1 has been completely remastered. This SYNTH classic is now ready for some serious dancefloor action for many years to come.
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Label:Because Music
Cat-No:BEC5615472
Release-Date:28.03.2025
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:Because Music
Cat-No:BEC5615472
Release-Date:28.03.2025
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:LP Excl
Rights: World excl. FR and including the UK
Format: Orange Vinyl
Packaging: 1 x Orange Vinyl, 3mm spine sleeve, printed inner sleeve
TRACKLISTING
A1 - "We Are The Espionnage Sound System" - Dj Mehdi & Feadz
A2 - "Ulysse" - Dj Mehdi & The Cambridge Circus
A3 - "On s'habitue" - Dj Mehdi & Rocé
A4 - "Pop Song I" - Dj Mehdi & Dany Dan
A5 - "Naja" - Dj Mehdi & Zdar
A6 - "T'inquiète" - Dj Mehdi & Karlito
B1 - "Camille Groult Starr (Boombass Remix)" - Dj Mehdi , 113 & Boombass
B2 - "Si tu savais (DJ Mehdi Remix)" - Dj Mehdi & Manu Key
B3 - "Pop Song II "- Dj Mehdi & Dany Dan
B4 - "Spanish Harlem " - Dj Mehdi & The Cambridge Circus
B5 - "Despee '98" - Dj Mehdi & Rohff
KEY POINTS
" New 2025 Repress Edition as Orange Vinyl, sleeve + printed inner, since the initial deluxe crystal clear Vinyl with printed pvc outter sleeve was meant as one run .
" The very First reissue of the cult 11 track EP - Street Album from year 2000 by DJ Mehdi collecting his Espionnage adventures.
" "DJ MEHDI : Made in France" : an Arte 6 episode exclusive serie about DJ Mehdi from September 12th ! DJ Mehdi was the one building bridges between french hip hop and electro, and becoming a key composer,producer and DJ. He was a game changer in himself, helping both french rap & electro scenes to rise in the late 90's & early 200's . 13 years after DJ Mehdi's sudden death, his long-time friend and Director Thibaut de Longeville imagined & directed the serie, with archives materials & exclusive interviews and words from big names from Rap & Electro about their collaborations & relationships with DJ Mehdi.
SHORT BIOG
"Rather than a compilation, this record is a summary of what Espionnage has done in the past two years, from the rap 12"s, the instrumental 12"s to the remixes I was given the opportunity to do. The members of The Espionnage Sound System, Yvan from Double Pact included (even if he only appears here on the interlude betweeen "Camille Groult Starr (rmx)" and "Si Tu Savais (rmx)"), have been essential to the label's development as a whole. The Chronowax Distribution staff has been equally vital to a structure primarily dedicated to independent vinyl production. By the way, I have to thank Ulysse Genet who, on top of lending his name to a track title, suggested the name "Espionnage" instead of "Le Cirque Disques" (which was my initial idea) and drew the first logo. Many thanks to my team : Olivier Rosset, Charlotte Dutoit, Thibaut de Longeville, Alexander Wise, the 360 Creative & Marketing teams, as well as X2N, Tom Kan, DJ Gilb'R, Roulé, Crydamoure, Benoît Blue Boy and his daughters Ludella and Amadine ; who have all contributed on one level or another to what this record is. Of course I can't forget my family: the Essadis, Faveris, Gassamas, Majira (and their many relations) as well as my other family, the 113 Clan and the whole African Mafia and most particularly my group, Idéal J, for the respect and freedom with which they've let me express the somewhat unusual ideas I had about all of this".
Peace, DJ Mehdi, NYC, March 29th 2000.
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Format: Orange Vinyl
Packaging: 1 x Orange Vinyl, 3mm spine sleeve, printed inner sleeve
TRACKLISTING
A1 - "We Are The Espionnage Sound System" - Dj Mehdi & Feadz
A2 - "Ulysse" - Dj Mehdi & The Cambridge Circus
A3 - "On s'habitue" - Dj Mehdi & Rocé
A4 - "Pop Song I" - Dj Mehdi & Dany Dan
A5 - "Naja" - Dj Mehdi & Zdar
A6 - "T'inquiète" - Dj Mehdi & Karlito
B1 - "Camille Groult Starr (Boombass Remix)" - Dj Mehdi , 113 & Boombass
B2 - "Si tu savais (DJ Mehdi Remix)" - Dj Mehdi & Manu Key
B3 - "Pop Song II "- Dj Mehdi & Dany Dan
B4 - "Spanish Harlem " - Dj Mehdi & The Cambridge Circus
B5 - "Despee '98" - Dj Mehdi & Rohff
KEY POINTS
" New 2025 Repress Edition as Orange Vinyl, sleeve + printed inner, since the initial deluxe crystal clear Vinyl with printed pvc outter sleeve was meant as one run .
" The very First reissue of the cult 11 track EP - Street Album from year 2000 by DJ Mehdi collecting his Espionnage adventures.
" "DJ MEHDI : Made in France" : an Arte 6 episode exclusive serie about DJ Mehdi from September 12th ! DJ Mehdi was the one building bridges between french hip hop and electro, and becoming a key composer,producer and DJ. He was a game changer in himself, helping both french rap & electro scenes to rise in the late 90's & early 200's . 13 years after DJ Mehdi's sudden death, his long-time friend and Director Thibaut de Longeville imagined & directed the serie, with archives materials & exclusive interviews and words from big names from Rap & Electro about their collaborations & relationships with DJ Mehdi.
SHORT BIOG
"Rather than a compilation, this record is a summary of what Espionnage has done in the past two years, from the rap 12"s, the instrumental 12"s to the remixes I was given the opportunity to do. The members of The Espionnage Sound System, Yvan from Double Pact included (even if he only appears here on the interlude betweeen "Camille Groult Starr (rmx)" and "Si Tu Savais (rmx)"), have been essential to the label's development as a whole. The Chronowax Distribution staff has been equally vital to a structure primarily dedicated to independent vinyl production. By the way, I have to thank Ulysse Genet who, on top of lending his name to a track title, suggested the name "Espionnage" instead of "Le Cirque Disques" (which was my initial idea) and drew the first logo. Many thanks to my team : Olivier Rosset, Charlotte Dutoit, Thibaut de Longeville, Alexander Wise, the 360 Creative & Marketing teams, as well as X2N, Tom Kan, DJ Gilb'R, Roulé, Crydamoure, Benoît Blue Boy and his daughters Ludella and Amadine ; who have all contributed on one level or another to what this record is. Of course I can't forget my family: the Essadis, Faveris, Gassamas, Majira (and their many relations) as well as my other family, the 113 Clan and the whole African Mafia and most particularly my group, Idéal J, for the respect and freedom with which they've let me express the somewhat unusual ideas I had about all of this".
Peace, DJ Mehdi, NYC, March 29th 2000.
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DJ Merci - Waves
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DJ Merci feat. Robert Owens - Let's Love
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DJ Merci - Move Me
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DJ Merci - Wistful Melody
5
DJ Merci - Dreams (Bonus Track) / only with DL Code
6
DJ Merci feat. Robert Owens - Let's Love (Demo Version) / only with DL Code
DJ Merci collabs with kickin’ up dust & shows his soulful side with a 4 Song EP incl. Track ’’Let’s Love’’ with Vocals by House Music Icon Robert Owens. Grab it while u can! (Download Card in Sleeve + Bonus Track „Dreams“)
Tracklist:
1. Waves
2. Let's Love ft. Robert Owens
3. Move Me
4. Wistful Melody
5. Dreams (Bonus Track) / only with DL Code
6. Let's Love ft. Robert Owens (Demo Version) / only with DL Code
*track 5 & 6 only digital, download code in sleeve !
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Tracklist:
1. Waves
2. Let's Love ft. Robert Owens
3. Move Me
4. Wistful Melody
5. Dreams (Bonus Track) / only with DL Code
6. Let's Love ft. Robert Owens (Demo Version) / only with DL Code
*track 5 & 6 only digital, download code in sleeve !
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Luke Alessi - After Five
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Luke Alessi - Day Dreams Of Beaches
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Luke Alessi - After Five – Pablo Bozzi Remix
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Luke Alessi - After Five – Aldonna Remix
Tracklist:
A1. After Five
A2. Day Dreams Of Beaches
B1. After Five – Pablo Bozzi Remix
B2. After Five – Aldonna Remix
Australian producer Luke Alessi is back on DJ Tennis’ iconic Life and Death label with his latest record, the ‘After Five’ EP.
Picture a roaring 1920s debauched, excessive and riotous cocktail party with screaming brass moments meets 1970s funk and disco grooves that loop and tumble you into a hypnotic state while Barry White's voice guides you through the whole experience. ‘After Five’ was designed to make you feel sexy, groovy and a little bit wild.
A sonic journey through moody elegance and late-night allure, the release is complemented by remixes from boundary-pushing producers Pablo Bozzi and Aldonna.
The title track, ‘After Five’, released in November 2024 to an avalanche of praise, proving Luke Alessi’s knack for crafting sophisticated beats that resonate across dancefloors. Named as Pete Tong’s Essential New Tune on his coveted BBC Radio 1 show as well as over ten placements on Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists, and
heavyweight DJ support from tastemakers like DJ Tennis, Dixon, La Fleur, Laurent Garnier, Jimi Jules, and Demi Riquísimo, it’s clear his track has struck a universal chord.
Pablo Bozzi’s remix follows this, putting his signature Italo flex on the title track turning it into a hedonistic and raucous party anthem. Known for her idiosyncratic sound that mirrors her deep sonic interest for the nineties and early noughties, Aldonna finds her sweet spot between House, Progressive and Trance with her remix of ‘Day
Dreams of Beaches’ reflecting exactly this.
Already part of the Life and Death family since ‘Bey Beh’ and ‘Dale Dale’, Luke Alessi’s music sits in its own lane, refusing to be pigeonholed into any conventional genre. A frequent collaborator of Chloe Caillet, Carlita, Rüfus Du Sol, and many more established talents, 2024 has been a huge year for Alessi, with noticeable DJ debuts from Mexico to Asia via Europe and North America.
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A1. After Five
A2. Day Dreams Of Beaches
B1. After Five – Pablo Bozzi Remix
B2. After Five – Aldonna Remix
Australian producer Luke Alessi is back on DJ Tennis’ iconic Life and Death label with his latest record, the ‘After Five’ EP.
Picture a roaring 1920s debauched, excessive and riotous cocktail party with screaming brass moments meets 1970s funk and disco grooves that loop and tumble you into a hypnotic state while Barry White's voice guides you through the whole experience. ‘After Five’ was designed to make you feel sexy, groovy and a little bit wild.
A sonic journey through moody elegance and late-night allure, the release is complemented by remixes from boundary-pushing producers Pablo Bozzi and Aldonna.
The title track, ‘After Five’, released in November 2024 to an avalanche of praise, proving Luke Alessi’s knack for crafting sophisticated beats that resonate across dancefloors. Named as Pete Tong’s Essential New Tune on his coveted BBC Radio 1 show as well as over ten placements on Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists, and
heavyweight DJ support from tastemakers like DJ Tennis, Dixon, La Fleur, Laurent Garnier, Jimi Jules, and Demi Riquísimo, it’s clear his track has struck a universal chord.
Pablo Bozzi’s remix follows this, putting his signature Italo flex on the title track turning it into a hedonistic and raucous party anthem. Known for her idiosyncratic sound that mirrors her deep sonic interest for the nineties and early noughties, Aldonna finds her sweet spot between House, Progressive and Trance with her remix of ‘Day
Dreams of Beaches’ reflecting exactly this.
Already part of the Life and Death family since ‘Bey Beh’ and ‘Dale Dale’, Luke Alessi’s music sits in its own lane, refusing to be pigeonholed into any conventional genre. A frequent collaborator of Chloe Caillet, Carlita, Rüfus Du Sol, and many more established talents, 2024 has been a huge year for Alessi, with noticeable DJ debuts from Mexico to Asia via Europe and North America.
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Johannes Volk - Lightweave
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Johannes Volk - Cubistic Pathway
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Johannes Volk - Fragments Of Moments
4
Johannes Volk - Sense of Wonder
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Johannes Volk - Emotional Message
Tracklist:
A1. Lightweave
A2. Cubistic Pathway
B1. Fragments Of Moments
B2. Sense of Wonder
B3. Emotional Message
The second outing of Johannes Volk for Running Back picks up, where Extra Dimensions left us: traditional techno components, an inclination for melodies, 80s electro(nic) pop and aesthesia for ecstasy. Something for everyone’s taste and nothing tacky.
Lightweave is like the conversation that Giorgio Moroder and Wolfgang Voigt never had („I Feel Sägezahn“). With a power plant of a bass line that’s pretty much all you need.
The direct connection to the EPs artwork is Cubistic Pathway. Painted with acryl on canvas as a birthday present, it’s like the title tracks little and playful brother and a homage to 16bit platform games like Turrican or Contra.
Fragments of Moments is the sort of piano-not-piano-house stomper that classic techno DJs love, while Sense of Wonder is one of those songs without vocals that appeals to 80(8)s-kids and their offspring.
Last but not least, Emotional Message and its hypodermic breakbeat dates back to 2011, wears the heart on the sleeve, and screams tearjerker, bear hug or elevation. If you can’t get enough of that, there are three digital bonus tracks, that mix, re-mix and fixate the topics you just read about. Volk’s populi!
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A1. Lightweave
A2. Cubistic Pathway
B1. Fragments Of Moments
B2. Sense of Wonder
B3. Emotional Message
The second outing of Johannes Volk for Running Back picks up, where Extra Dimensions left us: traditional techno components, an inclination for melodies, 80s electro(nic) pop and aesthesia for ecstasy. Something for everyone’s taste and nothing tacky.
Lightweave is like the conversation that Giorgio Moroder and Wolfgang Voigt never had („I Feel Sägezahn“). With a power plant of a bass line that’s pretty much all you need.
The direct connection to the EPs artwork is Cubistic Pathway. Painted with acryl on canvas as a birthday present, it’s like the title tracks little and playful brother and a homage to 16bit platform games like Turrican or Contra.
Fragments of Moments is the sort of piano-not-piano-house stomper that classic techno DJs love, while Sense of Wonder is one of those songs without vocals that appeals to 80(8)s-kids and their offspring.
Last but not least, Emotional Message and its hypodermic breakbeat dates back to 2011, wears the heart on the sleeve, and screams tearjerker, bear hug or elevation. If you can’t get enough of that, there are three digital bonus tracks, that mix, re-mix and fixate the topics you just read about. Volk’s populi!
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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore
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Tal Fussman - Everybody
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Tal Fussman - Everybody (Elisa Bee Remix)
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Tal Fussman - Everybody (KiNK Remix)
Tracklisting:
A1 - Tal Fussman - Everybody
A2 Tal Fussman - Everybody (Elisa Bee Remix)
B1 Tal Fussman - Everybody (KiNK Remix)
Press release:
Survival Tactics label boss Tal Fussman starts 2025 with the ‘Everybody’ EP, arriving on the label 28th February 2025, featuring two massive remixes by KiNK and Elisa Bee. Fussman’s titular single, ‘Everybody,’ sees dub chords
tumble over a steady beat, a vocal sample keeping pace before shimmering keys create a gorgeous dance-floor moment at the halfway mark.
Stepping up to remix Tal Fussman's ‘Everybody’, Sardinia’s Elisa Bee infuses the track with swinging organic rhythm, resampling the original’s chords into a playful stab bouncing off the drums while stripping back the vocal. Bulgarian
lynchpin KiNK then flips ‘Everybody’ into a strobelight-inducing cut complete with bubbling synths and rave-ready hoover sounds, contributing his tried-and-tested flair to an EP that is the complete Techno package.
Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label owner Tal Fussman is known for his varied discography on labels such as Innvervisions, Drumpoet, Dyinamic, Laurent Garnier’s COD3QR, and Radio Slave’s Rekids. He now returns to his
Survival Tactics label with ‘Everybody’, a versatile offering that’s already supported by the likes of Honey Dijon, Ben Sims, Dave Clarke, and many more.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Germany
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A1 - Tal Fussman - Everybody
A2 Tal Fussman - Everybody (Elisa Bee Remix)
B1 Tal Fussman - Everybody (KiNK Remix)
Press release:
Survival Tactics label boss Tal Fussman starts 2025 with the ‘Everybody’ EP, arriving on the label 28th February 2025, featuring two massive remixes by KiNK and Elisa Bee. Fussman’s titular single, ‘Everybody,’ sees dub chords
tumble over a steady beat, a vocal sample keeping pace before shimmering keys create a gorgeous dance-floor moment at the halfway mark.
Stepping up to remix Tal Fussman's ‘Everybody’, Sardinia’s Elisa Bee infuses the track with swinging organic rhythm, resampling the original’s chords into a playful stab bouncing off the drums while stripping back the vocal. Bulgarian
lynchpin KiNK then flips ‘Everybody’ into a strobelight-inducing cut complete with bubbling synths and rave-ready hoover sounds, contributing his tried-and-tested flair to an EP that is the complete Techno package.
Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label owner Tal Fussman is known for his varied discography on labels such as Innvervisions, Drumpoet, Dyinamic, Laurent Garnier’s COD3QR, and Radio Slave’s Rekids. He now returns to his
Survival Tactics label with ‘Everybody’, a versatile offering that’s already supported by the likes of Honey Dijon, Ben Sims, Dave Clarke, and many more.
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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Fluxion - Life Motif 5:27
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Fluxion - Touch 7:20
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Fluxion - Magenta 7:25
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Fluxion - Reflections 4:58
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Fluxion - Desiderium 2:59
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Fluxion - Footsteps (Fluxion rework) 8:42
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Fluxion - Berlin 5:46
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Fluxion - What Tomorrow Brings 8:32
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Fluxion - Nexus 5:37
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Fluxion - Open Moves 3:28
2 LP
2xLP Tracklist
1 - Life Motif 5:27
2 – Touch 7:20
3 – Magenta 7:25
4 – Reflections 4:58
5 – Desiderium 2:59
6- Footsteps (Fluxion rework) 8:42
7 – Berlin 5:46
8 - What Tomorrow Brings 8:32
9 – Nexus 5:37
10 - Open Moves 3:28
Since his early days at Chain Reaction, K. Soublis (Fluxion) has carved his own unique style, combining elements of dub, ambient, techno, score, textural, and even jazz elements, all glued together with his distinct production aesthetic.
Haze is a broad selection of pieces that was recorded between 2023-2024. The music is moving from more slow cyclic compositional pieces on Life Motif, Nexus, Desiderium, to ambient dub pieces, on Magenta and Touch, on to more euphoric and uplifting ones on Footsteps, Berlin and What Tommorow Brings, reflecting on artist's need to tell stories.
As a whole Haze showcases the artist's versatility on moving and combining different genders with his own distinct crafted sound, bringing a bold always fresh unique view, making the album an indulging and intriguing listening experience as a whole.
Fluxion has managed to constantly adding to his sound through the years always evolving and Haze is a testament of his restless nature and the artist's need to move towards more uncharted territories without alienating the listener.
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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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2xLP Tracklist
1 - Life Motif 5:27
2 – Touch 7:20
3 – Magenta 7:25
4 – Reflections 4:58
5 – Desiderium 2:59
6- Footsteps (Fluxion rework) 8:42
7 – Berlin 5:46
8 - What Tomorrow Brings 8:32
9 – Nexus 5:37
10 - Open Moves 3:28
Since his early days at Chain Reaction, K. Soublis (Fluxion) has carved his own unique style, combining elements of dub, ambient, techno, score, textural, and even jazz elements, all glued together with his distinct production aesthetic.
Haze is a broad selection of pieces that was recorded between 2023-2024. The music is moving from more slow cyclic compositional pieces on Life Motif, Nexus, Desiderium, to ambient dub pieces, on Magenta and Touch, on to more euphoric and uplifting ones on Footsteps, Berlin and What Tommorow Brings, reflecting on artist's need to tell stories.
As a whole Haze showcases the artist's versatility on moving and combining different genders with his own distinct crafted sound, bringing a bold always fresh unique view, making the album an indulging and intriguing listening experience as a whole.
Fluxion has managed to constantly adding to his sound through the years always evolving and Haze is a testament of his restless nature and the artist's need to move towards more uncharted territories without alienating the listener.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore