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Yara Families - Shirahama Blues
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Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
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Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo
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Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase
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Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran
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Hop Tones - Uruma-jima
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Teiko Taira - Niima no Shu
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Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah
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Yara Families - Umi Yakara
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Shoukichi Kina & Champloose - Haisai Ojisan
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Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun
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Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu
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Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi
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Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka
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A selection of rare and groovy songs featuring the unique musical scale of Okinawa, Japan's southern islands
A must-have for Asian rare groove fans
Pressed on black vinyl
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A compilation of rare and unique songs that blend rock and soul grooves with pop songs sung in the traditional scales of Okinawa, a southern island of Japan. It includes 14 tropical groove tracks from notable artists such as the iconic Yara Families, the pioneer of Okinawan folk rock Shokichi Kina, and Mitsuko Sawamura, who transitioned from Okinawa to American musical films.
Tracklist
A1. Yara Families - Shirahama Blues
A2. Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
A3. Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo
A4. Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase
A5. Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran
A6. Hop Tones - Uruma-jima
A7. Teiko Taira - Niima no Shu
B1. Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah
B2. Yara Families - Umi Yakara
B3. Shoukichi Kina & Champloose - Haisai Ojisan
B4. Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun
B5. Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu
B6. Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi
B7. Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka
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A selection of rare and groovy songs featuring the unique musical scale of Okinawa, Japan's southern islands
A must-have for Asian rare groove fans
Pressed on black vinyl
Japanese pressing with Obi
A compilation of rare and unique songs that blend rock and soul grooves with pop songs sung in the traditional scales of Okinawa, a southern island of Japan. It includes 14 tropical groove tracks from notable artists such as the iconic Yara Families, the pioneer of Okinawan folk rock Shokichi Kina, and Mitsuko Sawamura, who transitioned from Okinawa to American musical films.
Tracklist
A1. Yara Families - Shirahama Blues
A2. Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
A3. Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo
A4. Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase
A5. Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran
A6. Hop Tones - Uruma-jima
A7. Teiko Taira - Niima no Shu
B1. Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah
B2. Yara Families - Umi Yakara
B3. Shoukichi Kina & Champloose - Haisai Ojisan
B4. Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun
B5. Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu
B6. Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi
B7. Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka
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*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
A heretical masterpiece with an overwhelming presence in the history of Japanese jazz. Jiro Inagaki was one of the central figures in the development of jazz rock in Japan. Inagaki, who had doubts about the existing jazz music, turned the helm to jazz-rock at once with this album recorded in 1970. From the opening track "The Vamp" to the closing "Head Rock," Inagaki poured all his ideas and passion into this jazz-rock album that leaves no time to exhale.
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*Pressed on clear deep blue vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1971
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1971
Blazing with raw energy and searing guitar riffs, the second album from Blues Creation—the legendary rock band led by guitarist Kazuo Takeda—is a cornerstone of Japan’s hard rock legacy. Drawing heavy inspiration from the likes of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, this record delivers a powerful, riff-driven sound that helped shape the dawn of Japanese hard rock. What sets it apart is its hypnotic blend of British-style heavy rock with vocals sung in English tinged with a distinctly Japanese flavor—creating a one-of-a-kind psychedelic atmosphere that continues to mesmerize rock enthusiasts across the globe.
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
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*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
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Now beautifully reissued and remastered by Makoto Kubota, this hidden gem is a must-listen for fans of early ’70s Japanese rock.
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*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
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Now beautifully reissued and remastered by Makoto Kubota, this hidden gem is a must-listen for fans of early ’70s Japanese rock.
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*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1973
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*Extensive liner notes by Yuji Shibata in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1980
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*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yuji Shibata in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1980
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - The Vamp
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Twenty One
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - No Title
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*Pressed on clear red vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
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*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
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Hiromasa Suzuki - High-Flying
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1976
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Takeo Moriyama - Exchange
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Takeo Moriyama - Watarase
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Takeo Moriyama - Step
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Takeo Moriyama - Smile
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*Pressed on clear blue vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1981
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Yoshio Kuniyasu(Tenor & Soprano Sax)
Fumio Itabashi(Piano)
Hideaki Mochizuki(Bass)
Koichi Matsukaze(Alto & Tenor Sax, Flute)
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*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1981
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Yoshio Kuniyasu(Tenor & Soprano Sax)
Fumio Itabashi(Piano)
Hideaki Mochizuki(Bass)
Koichi Matsukaze(Alto & Tenor Sax, Flute)
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A selection of Jazz/Funk arrangements of folk melodies from Okinawa, Japan's southern islands
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Pressed on black vinyl
Japanese pressing with Obi
A compilation of tracks that rearrange Okinawan folk songs into Jazz Funk, crossover, and large ensemble jazz, featuring works by Kiyoshi Yamaya, who was also highlighted in "Diggers Dozen" (BBE) by the Japanese DJ MURO, known as the "King of Diggin," and "Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 1976" (180g). This collection debuts as the latest installment in the "Ryukyu Rare Groove" series, which was originally released in Japan in 2003 to great acclaim.
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A2. Toshiko Yonekawa - Tanchame
A3. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 2
A4. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 3
A5. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 4
A6. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Nishinjo-bushi/Asadoya Yunta/Tanchame
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B2. Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Hatoma-bushi
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B4. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Sora
B5. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Matsuri 1
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A must-have for Asian rare groove fans
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A compilation of tracks that rearrange Okinawan folk songs into Jazz Funk, crossover, and large ensemble jazz, featuring works by Kiyoshi Yamaya, who was also highlighted in "Diggers Dozen" (BBE) by the Japanese DJ MURO, known as the "King of Diggin," and "Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 1976" (180g). This collection debuts as the latest installment in the "Ryukyu Rare Groove" series, which was originally released in Japan in 2003 to great acclaim.
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A3. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 2
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B4. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Sora
B5. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Matsuri 1
B6. Kifu Mitsuhashi – Tanchame
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Shigeo Sekito - Happiness Is Me And You
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*Extensive liner notes by Chee Shimizu in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1975
"The Word II," which gained instant worldwide recognition after being sampled by Mac DeMarco in "Chamber of Reflection" and by Travis Scott and Quavo's unit HUNCHO JACK in "How U Feel." Shigeo Seikito 's seminal work, which includes that track, will be reissued on colored vinyl. It's the most widely listened-to electone piece in the world, drawing attention from a diverse range of audiences including hip-hop, Balearic, and dream pop enthusiasts.
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*Extensive liner notes by Chee Shimizu in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1975
"The Word II," which gained instant worldwide recognition after being sampled by Mac DeMarco in "Chamber of Reflection" and by Travis Scott and Quavo's unit HUNCHO JACK in "How U Feel." Shigeo Seikito 's seminal work, which includes that track, will be reissued on colored vinyl. It's the most widely listened-to electone piece in the world, drawing attention from a diverse range of audiences including hip-hop, Balearic, and dream pop enthusiasts.
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Hiroshi Segawa - Konna Kimochi
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Hiroshi Segawa - Tanoshii Nichiyobi
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Hiroshi Segawa - Naze ni Umarete
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Hiroshi Segawa - Sorede Iihazu Aryashinai
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Hiroshi Segawa - Kutsuzure no Oshaberi
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Hiroshi Segawa - Kimi ga Ita Shiroi Heya
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Hiroshi Segawa - Hana Sake!! Jiisan
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Hiroshi Segawa - Kutabireta Kingyo
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
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Now lovingly reissued with a fresh remaster by Makoto Kubota, this edition also includes the haunting single “Kimi ga Ita Shiroi Heya”, originally released the year after Pierrot. A must-have for fans of Japanese rock history, obscure country rock gems, and boundary-breaking musical vision.
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
While most Japanese bands in the early ’70s were chasing British rock trends, Hiroshi Segawa took a bold, singular path—crafting country rock and Southern rock, sung entirely in Japanese. His masterpiece Pierrot stands as a rare and beautiful outlier, brought to life by a dream team of legendary musicians from Japan’s New Rock scene: Hideki Ishima and Jun Kozuki (Flower Travellin’ Band), Tetsu Yamauchi (Samurai), Yuushin Harada, and Katsuo Ohno (PYG).
Now lovingly reissued with a fresh remaster by Makoto Kubota, this edition also includes the haunting single “Kimi ga Ita Shiroi Heya”, originally released the year after Pierrot. A must-have for fans of Japanese rock history, obscure country rock gems, and boundary-breaking musical vision.
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*Pressed on black vinyl
*With Obi"
"*Selecting melodious and groovy tracks from the crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk catalog of the Nippon Columbia label.
*Compiled and annotated by Hitoshi Kurimoto(The most popular City Pop influencer in Japan)
*Artwork by Stereo Tennis
"Selecting melodious and groovy crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk tracks from the Nippon Columbia catalog, including its sub-label Better Days, that City Pop fans will love.
The track selection and commentary are curated by Hitoshi Kurimoto, the most popular City Pop influencer in Japan.
This unique selection includes tracks from Soul Media, Hiromasa Suzuki, Kazumi Watanabe, and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, along with previously unreissued gems.
The artwork is designed by Stereo Tennis, known for its popular '80s-inspired graphics.
A must-have for fans of Japanese Jazz and City Pop."
Tracklist:
"Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
Soul Media - Memory Lane
Spick & Span - Still Love You
Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City"
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*Pressed on black vinyl
*With Obi"
"*Selecting melodious and groovy tracks from the crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk catalog of the Nippon Columbia label.
*Compiled and annotated by Hitoshi Kurimoto(The most popular City Pop influencer in Japan)
*Artwork by Stereo Tennis
"Selecting melodious and groovy crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk tracks from the Nippon Columbia catalog, including its sub-label Better Days, that City Pop fans will love.
The track selection and commentary are curated by Hitoshi Kurimoto, the most popular City Pop influencer in Japan.
This unique selection includes tracks from Soul Media, Hiromasa Suzuki, Kazumi Watanabe, and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, along with previously unreissued gems.
The artwork is designed by Stereo Tennis, known for its popular '80s-inspired graphics.
A must-have for fans of Japanese Jazz and City Pop."
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"Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
Soul Media - Memory Lane
Spick & Span - Still Love You
Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City"
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DLP: 180g White Colored Vinyl, Heavy 350gsm Gatefold Sleeve, 3 Sleeve Artwork Variants, Inside Out Sleeve Printing, Obi, 12" x 12" Art Print Inlay
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Info
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5 Cool Saz
6 SLWLY
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Each track offers a different angle into this reimagined sound. Analog synths mimic reed instruments, fuzzed guitars evoke forgotten tales, and percussion carries both the pulse of the city and the stillness of rural ground. There are meditative passages that invite silence (Slwly), and sunlit grooves that move the body before the mind (Adada, Rüzgar). Everything flows as if improvised—but nothing feels accidental.
Tracklisting
1 Rüzgar
2 Adada
3 Eros
4 Ala Geyik
5 Cool Saz
6 SLWLY
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The Ghost Of Rico Puestel Jr. - Above The Trancesphere
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The Ghost Of Rico Puestel Jr. - There Must Have Been Trance
Genre: Trance, Melodic Techno
Tracklist 12":
A1 – Above The Trancesphere
B1 – There Must Have Been Trance
Info:
Trance always had a special place in the heart of Rico Puestel’s younger self, so he travelled through time and made this record!
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Tracklist 12":
A1 – Above The Trancesphere
B1 – There Must Have Been Trance
Info:
Trance always had a special place in the heart of Rico Puestel’s younger self, so he travelled through time and made this record!
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Label:Delicieuse Musique
Cat-No:delicieuse031
Release-Date:30.01.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Delicieuse Musique
Cat-No:delicieuse031
Release-Date:30.01.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
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Dublon - Pollen
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Dublon - As If
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Dublon - Salve (ft. TABLE & Deza)
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Dublon - CPH (ft. Nathan Haines)
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Dublon - Breach (ft. Nathan Haines)
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Dublon - Brush (ft. Tour-Maubourg)
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Dublon - Nectar
2026 repress
Territories : ww -fr -benelux
Genre: Electronic / Club Music
How better to solidify over a year of meteoric rise than with the release of a debut EP? dublon is both the phenomenon of the moment and one of the most promising prospects for a lasting career in the electronic scene. The Norwegian producer has teamed up with top-tier musicians (saxophonists, pianists) to blend organic craftsmanship with his incredible electronic touch. He has also collaborated with respected and renowned artists like Tour-Maubourg, TABLE, and the incredible American singer Deza to bring this project to life.
The result is Nectar, an EP that balances touching elegance with an insatiable urge to dance to its uplifting rhythms. dublon and his Jazz-House sound are set to keep us moving all year long.
Tracklist
A1. Pollen
A2. As If
A3. Salve (ft. TABLE & Deza)
A4. CPH (ft. Nathan Haines)
B1. Breach (ft. Nathan Haines)
B2. Brush (ft. Tour-Maubourg)
B3. Nectar
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Territories : ww -fr -benelux
Genre: Electronic / Club Music
How better to solidify over a year of meteoric rise than with the release of a debut EP? dublon is both the phenomenon of the moment and one of the most promising prospects for a lasting career in the electronic scene. The Norwegian producer has teamed up with top-tier musicians (saxophonists, pianists) to blend organic craftsmanship with his incredible electronic touch. He has also collaborated with respected and renowned artists like Tour-Maubourg, TABLE, and the incredible American singer Deza to bring this project to life.
The result is Nectar, an EP that balances touching elegance with an insatiable urge to dance to its uplifting rhythms. dublon and his Jazz-House sound are set to keep us moving all year long.
Tracklist
A1. Pollen
A2. As If
A3. Salve (ft. TABLE & Deza)
A4. CPH (ft. Nathan Haines)
B1. Breach (ft. Nathan Haines)
B2. Brush (ft. Tour-Maubourg)
B3. Nectar
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Label:A Colourful Storm
Cat-No:SPACEY
Release-Date:05.09.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:A Colourful Storm
Cat-No:SPACEY
Release-Date:05.09.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
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DJ Eden (Matthias Superluminal) - A1. Trance Navigator
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DJ Eden (Matthias Superluminal) - A2. Square Shaped
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DJ Eden (Matthias Superluminal) - B1. Tribal Martian
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DJ Eden (Matthias Superluminal) - B2. Tantra Dub
12"
Special remarks : Second release on A Colourful Storm new sublabel. Stamped 12"
Tracklist
A1. Trance Navigator
A2. Square Shaped
B1. Tribal Martian
B2. Tantra Dub
Shortinfo:
Matthias, head of Superluminal Recordings and parties in Berlin, offers the second Delicate Bloom. Four versatile, forward-thinking acidic analogue mutations to soundtrack to late-night drives.
Follows cult EPs for CABARET, Faciendo, Craigie Knowes and Art Of Dark and plays from selectors including Jane Fitz, DJ Masda and Desyn.
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Special remarks : Second release on A Colourful Storm new sublabel. Stamped 12"
Tracklist
A1. Trance Navigator
A2. Square Shaped
B1. Tribal Martian
B2. Tantra Dub
Shortinfo:
Matthias, head of Superluminal Recordings and parties in Berlin, offers the second Delicate Bloom. Four versatile, forward-thinking acidic analogue mutations to soundtrack to late-night drives.
Follows cult EPs for CABARET, Faciendo, Craigie Knowes and Art Of Dark and plays from selectors including Jane Fitz, DJ Masda and Desyn.
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Lil Louis - Cub Lonely (I'm On The Guest List mix)
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Lil Louis - Cub Lonely (Not On The List instrumental mix)
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Lil Louis - Cub Lonely (DJ Pierre's Afro club mix)
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Lil Louis - Cub Lonely (Bellbottoms & Platforms mix)
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Lil Louis - Cub Lonely (Radically Lonely mix)
Chicago house great Lil Louis really nailed it when he wrote 'Cub Lonely' back in 1992 with his group The World. It was taken from their album A Journey With The Lonely and has lead vocals by Joi Cardwell that helped it become an instant club smash. All these years later it always gets a big reaction on the floor which is why it has now been reissued by Epic complete with a series of remixes. The I'm On The Guest List mix is the one with the wonky sax lines and steamy vocals, the instrumental is paired back and more club-ready then DJ Pierre's Afro club mix bringing some big and freewheeling synth energy. The Bellbottoms & Platforms mix is a subtle tweak and then the most raw of the lot is the Radically Lonely mix to close down.
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Well. Where do we start with 'Deep Inside'? Originally released in the golden NYC House era of 1993, this 5 tracker literally smashed everything in sight. And still does now! The epitome of an evergreen, all-time classic release. Masters At Work Louie Vega and Kenny Dope were on a major roll in this era, producing, remixing, dj-ing and everything in-between, these guys put in ridiculous work. They are joined on this EP by a roll-call of names and collaborators, Erick Morillo engineering the title track? Check. Maurice Joshua on co-production duties? You got it. Vocals by Ms. Barbara tucker? They're there. Killer, rock hard drums? Stacks of Soul? Masterfully chopped up Disco samples? All present. Serious stuff. Sometimes a record just manages to capture and distill the true essence of what this is all about and 'Deep Inside' is one such record, it bears all the hallmarks of golden era MAW, all the signposts of what was happening in NYC's clubs in the early to mid 90's were there within it's grooves. You know a record is good when it's still being, quite literally, hammered nearly 25 years later! Now, remastered, and reissued with the full involvement of Strictly Rhythm this seminal piece of NYC House history is made available again with all original, full sleeve artwork intact as per the 1993 original. This one's a straight up essential for any self-respecting dance aficionado. You know what to do!
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Tom Rowlands - We Are Nothing
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Tom Rowlands - All Night
Visionary producer and one half of pioneering electronic duo The Chemical Brothers, Tom Rowlands returns to Phantasy with ‘We Are Nothing / All Night’, the first solo dancefloor material since his last appearance on Erol Alkan’s storied London label in 2013 with ‘Through Me / Nothing But Pleasure’. Once again, Rowlands delivers a double A-side single in order to commit two progressive new productions to wax. Heavily road-tested across the world in Chemical Brothers DJ sets, the sprawling arrangement of ‘We Are Nothing’ trips through a decades-long obsession and subversion of house music and psychedelia alike. Imaginatively sampling Canadian outsider artist Bill Bissett, Rowlands uses the poet’s existential phrasing as the foundation for a rising slalom of acid catharsis, peppered with snatches of soul, analogue freakouts, and all-encompassing groove. ‘All Night’, meanwhile, finds a different, perhaps unexpected rhythm. Here, Rowlands’ unmatched studio instincts deviate in a different direction entirely, employing a searing tempo to embrace the analogue experimentation at the heart of his work, as well as an appreciation for electronic music’s willingness to barrel ever-forward; the result is a worthy head spinner from both label and artist alike.
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