Label:Pouya / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1190
Release-Date:14.11.2025
Genre:Indie Rock/Alternative
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:Pouya / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1190
Release-Date:14.11.2025
Genre:Indie Rock/Alternative
Configuration:LP Excl
LP: Graphite eco vinyl, Single pocket jacket, poly-lined protective sleeves
Fear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVuugZJPSPs
About:
On his self-titled album POUYA, the Miami artist steps outside the world that built him and into one that's been calling to him for years. Known for his hard-hitting, rapid-fire rap and underground roots, Pouya sheds expectations and dives headfirst into a grittier, more vulnerable sound-trading 808s for guitars, and hooks for raw emotion. This is not a rap album. This is something else.
Leaning into alternative rock, post-grunge, and even hints of early 2000s emo, POUYA is loud, emotional, and unfiltered. It's Pouya at his most sonically adventurous-and maybe his most personal. You can hear the freedom in his voice, the pain in the distortion, and the shift in his songwriting. It's still Pouya through and through, but it's a version of him that's been brewing in the background, waiting for the right time to come alive.
With POUYA, he proves he doesn't need to follow a formula. He never did.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Alternative Rock album from vaunted underground soundcloud rap artist, Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Embarking on European tour 8/7-8/22 - https://pouya305.com/pages/tour-dates
- All songs performing strongly across DSPs
Tracklist:
1. CLOWN
2. 1000 EYES
3. SATELLITE
4. FEAR
5. DMV
6. FOUL MOUTH
7. GHOST
Socials:
Twitter: 246.3k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 184k subs / 60M+ views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Fear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVuugZJPSPs
About:
On his self-titled album POUYA, the Miami artist steps outside the world that built him and into one that's been calling to him for years. Known for his hard-hitting, rapid-fire rap and underground roots, Pouya sheds expectations and dives headfirst into a grittier, more vulnerable sound-trading 808s for guitars, and hooks for raw emotion. This is not a rap album. This is something else.
Leaning into alternative rock, post-grunge, and even hints of early 2000s emo, POUYA is loud, emotional, and unfiltered. It's Pouya at his most sonically adventurous-and maybe his most personal. You can hear the freedom in his voice, the pain in the distortion, and the shift in his songwriting. It's still Pouya through and through, but it's a version of him that's been brewing in the background, waiting for the right time to come alive.
With POUYA, he proves he doesn't need to follow a formula. He never did.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Alternative Rock album from vaunted underground soundcloud rap artist, Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Embarking on European tour 8/7-8/22 - https://pouya305.com/pages/tour-dates
- All songs performing strongly across DSPs
Tracklist:
1. CLOWN
2. 1000 EYES
3. SATELLITE
4. FEAR
5. DMV
6. FOUL MOUTH
7. GHOST
Socials:
Twitter: 246.3k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 184k subs / 60M+ views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
More records from Pouya
Label:Pouya / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1186
Release-Date:10.10.2025
Genre:Indie Rock/Alternative
Configuration:CD Excl
Label:Pouya / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1186
Release-Date:10.10.2025
Genre:Indie Rock/Alternative
Configuration:CD Excl
Digipak
Fear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVuugZJPSPs
About:
On his self-titled album POUYA, the Miami artist steps outside the world that built him and into one that's been calling to him for years. Known for his hard-hitting, rapid-fire rap and underground roots, Pouya sheds expectations and dives headfirst into a grittier, more vulnerable sound-trading 808s for guitars, and hooks for raw emotion. This is not a rap album. This is something else.
Leaning into alternative rock, post-grunge, and even hints of early 2000s emo, POUYA is loud, emotional, and unfiltered. It's Pouya at his most sonically adventurous-and maybe his most personal. You can hear the freedom in his voice, the pain in the distortion, and the shift in his songwriting. It's still Pouya through and through, but it's a version of him that's been brewing in the background, waiting for the right time to come alive.
With POUYA, he proves he doesn't need to follow a formula. He never did.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Alternative Rock album from vaunted underground soundcloud rap artist, Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Embarking on European tour 8/7-8/22 - https://pouya305.com/pages/tour-dates
- All songs performing strongly across DSPs
Tracklist:
1. CLOWN
2. 1000 EYES
3. SATELLITE
4. FEAR
5. DMV
6. FOUL MOUTH
7. GHOST
Socials:
Twitter: 246.3k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 184k subs / 60M+ views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Fear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVuugZJPSPs
About:
On his self-titled album POUYA, the Miami artist steps outside the world that built him and into one that's been calling to him for years. Known for his hard-hitting, rapid-fire rap and underground roots, Pouya sheds expectations and dives headfirst into a grittier, more vulnerable sound-trading 808s for guitars, and hooks for raw emotion. This is not a rap album. This is something else.
Leaning into alternative rock, post-grunge, and even hints of early 2000s emo, POUYA is loud, emotional, and unfiltered. It's Pouya at his most sonically adventurous-and maybe his most personal. You can hear the freedom in his voice, the pain in the distortion, and the shift in his songwriting. It's still Pouya through and through, but it's a version of him that's been brewing in the background, waiting for the right time to come alive.
With POUYA, he proves he doesn't need to follow a formula. He never did.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Alternative Rock album from vaunted underground soundcloud rap artist, Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Embarking on European tour 8/7-8/22 - https://pouya305.com/pages/tour-dates
- All songs performing strongly across DSPs
Tracklist:
1. CLOWN
2. 1000 EYES
3. SATELLITE
4. FEAR
5. DMV
6. FOUL MOUTH
7. GHOST
Socials:
Twitter: 246.3k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 184k subs / 60M+ views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
LP: Dark Blue Marbled Vinyl, includes 12x12 Insert & marketing sticker.
About:
Underground hip-hop icon and Miami rapper Pouya kicks off 2025 with his seventh studio album, Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 3 - serving as an unofficial spiritual successor to his 2024 album, THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU. After a successful run as direct support to $uicideboy$' Grey Day 2024 Arena Tour, it's clear that Pouya has cemented himself among the top artists from the alternative / cloud-rap scene from the mid 2010s. With a rabid fan base primarily built from the ground up, and without the flashy mainstream features or press looks, Pouya has established himself as a staying power in a lane that typically sees artists rise and fall in accordance with today's modern attention span. Continuing to super-serve his fans, Pouya will be embarking on a nationwide tour in North America in 2025.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Seventh studio album from Miami, FL rapper Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Pouya will be going on nationwide headline tour alongside the album release - 1500-2000 cap rooms
- Pouya is establishing himself as a major physical artist at retail
- Out of Home Billboard support from Soundcloud for release week (2/21)
- Over 17M cumulative streams on Spotify alone on previous album release (THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU)
- 1xLP, pressed on Dark Blue Marbled Vinyl, includes 12x12 Insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. ROT
A2/2. DEATH CAN WAIT
A3/3. I DON'T WANT TO BE IN LOVE (WITH YOU)
A4/4. LIVE AND LET DIE
A5/5. FUCK IT UP
B1/6. PAID MY DUES
B2/7. TANK GIRL
B3/8. THE CATS CRYING OUTSIDE MY WINDOW SOUND LIKE THE END OF THE WORLD
B4/9. SO MUCH TO LOSE, SO LITTLE TIME
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
About:
Underground hip-hop icon and Miami rapper Pouya kicks off 2025 with his seventh studio album, Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 3 - serving as an unofficial spiritual successor to his 2024 album, THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU. After a successful run as direct support to $uicideboy$' Grey Day 2024 Arena Tour, it's clear that Pouya has cemented himself among the top artists from the alternative / cloud-rap scene from the mid 2010s. With a rabid fan base primarily built from the ground up, and without the flashy mainstream features or press looks, Pouya has established himself as a staying power in a lane that typically sees artists rise and fall in accordance with today's modern attention span. Continuing to super-serve his fans, Pouya will be embarking on a nationwide tour in North America in 2025.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Seventh studio album from Miami, FL rapper Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Pouya will be going on nationwide headline tour alongside the album release - 1500-2000 cap rooms
- Pouya is establishing himself as a major physical artist at retail
- Out of Home Billboard support from Soundcloud for release week (2/21)
- Over 17M cumulative streams on Spotify alone on previous album release (THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU)
- 1xLP, pressed on Dark Blue Marbled Vinyl, includes 12x12 Insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. ROT
A2/2. DEATH CAN WAIT
A3/3. I DON'T WANT TO BE IN LOVE (WITH YOU)
A4/4. LIVE AND LET DIE
A5/5. FUCK IT UP
B1/6. PAID MY DUES
B2/7. TANK GIRL
B3/8. THE CATS CRYING OUTSIDE MY WINDOW SOUND LIKE THE END OF THE WORLD
B4/9. SO MUCH TO LOSE, SO LITTLE TIME
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Label:Pouya Records / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1125
Release-Date:09.05.2025
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:Pouya Records / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1125
Release-Date:09.05.2025
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:LP Excl
Listen: https://listen.empi.re/279922
Black Vinyl, Standard Jacket, Poly-Lined Protective Sleeves, Marketing Sticker, 45 RPM
About:
Five Five is the second studio album from the Miami-born underground rap pioneer, Pouya. Marking a slight transition into a more mature sound, Five Five showcases Pouya's evolution as an artist while maintaining the raw authenticity that has endeared him to his fans. With tracks like "Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac Pt. 2" and "Handshakes," Pouya delves into themes of struggle, resilience, and personal growth, offering listeners a glimpse into his journey. In what became truly a solo effort, Five Five is limited to one feature in Night Lovell, with production primarily handled by Mikey The Magician (Track 4 produced by Chevali). The album draws from elements of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, yet remains uniquely rooted in Pouya's own style. Over the years, Pouya has developed a long lasting core fanbase, first bubbling up in Miami alongside artists such as Denzel Curry, and then becoming a nationally celebrated artist. Black Vinyl, 45 RPM, includes insert & marketing sticker.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ breakthrough, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Black vinyl variant - first time Black vinyl has been offered at retail
- 45 RPM, includes Insert & Marketing Sticker
- Resale copies of the first Five Five pressing sell for exorbitant amounts on the secondary market
- Discogs stats:
- Have: 109
- Want: 657
- Low price: $100
- High: $420
- Five Five contains several of Pouya's most popular songs - "Void" (81M+ streams on Spotify) & "Aftershock" (45M+ streams on Spotify)
- Multiple music videos released in support of the project
- Pouya recently released the album, Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 3 - a continuation of the final track on Five Five
- Pouya consistently tours and releases new music
Tracklist:
A1/1. Aftershock
A2/2. Void
A3/3. Daddy Issues
A4/4. Weighing on Me
A5/5. Five Five
A6/6. Handshakes
B1/7. Don't Bang My Line (feat. Night Lovell)
B2/8. Back Off Me
B3/9. One Time
B4/10. Voices
B5/11. Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 2
Socials:
Twitter: 255k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 140k subs / 36.6M views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Black Vinyl, Standard Jacket, Poly-Lined Protective Sleeves, Marketing Sticker, 45 RPM
About:
Five Five is the second studio album from the Miami-born underground rap pioneer, Pouya. Marking a slight transition into a more mature sound, Five Five showcases Pouya's evolution as an artist while maintaining the raw authenticity that has endeared him to his fans. With tracks like "Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac Pt. 2" and "Handshakes," Pouya delves into themes of struggle, resilience, and personal growth, offering listeners a glimpse into his journey. In what became truly a solo effort, Five Five is limited to one feature in Night Lovell, with production primarily handled by Mikey The Magician (Track 4 produced by Chevali). The album draws from elements of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, yet remains uniquely rooted in Pouya's own style. Over the years, Pouya has developed a long lasting core fanbase, first bubbling up in Miami alongside artists such as Denzel Curry, and then becoming a nationally celebrated artist. Black Vinyl, 45 RPM, includes insert & marketing sticker.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ breakthrough, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Black vinyl variant - first time Black vinyl has been offered at retail
- 45 RPM, includes Insert & Marketing Sticker
- Resale copies of the first Five Five pressing sell for exorbitant amounts on the secondary market
- Discogs stats:
- Have: 109
- Want: 657
- Low price: $100
- High: $420
- Five Five contains several of Pouya's most popular songs - "Void" (81M+ streams on Spotify) & "Aftershock" (45M+ streams on Spotify)
- Multiple music videos released in support of the project
- Pouya recently released the album, Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 3 - a continuation of the final track on Five Five
- Pouya consistently tours and releases new music
Tracklist:
A1/1. Aftershock
A2/2. Void
A3/3. Daddy Issues
A4/4. Weighing on Me
A5/5. Five Five
A6/6. Handshakes
B1/7. Don't Bang My Line (feat. Night Lovell)
B2/8. Back Off Me
B3/9. One Time
B4/10. Voices
B5/11. Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 2
Socials:
Twitter: 255k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 140k subs / 36.6M views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
About:
Underground hip-hop icon and Miami rapper Pouya kicks off 2025 with his seventh studio album, Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 3 - serving as an unofficial spiritual successor to his 2024 album, THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU. After a successful run as direct support to $uicideboy$' Grey Day 2024 Arena Tour, it's clear that Pouya has cemented himself among the top artists from the alternative / cloud-rap scene from the mid 2010s. With a rabid fan base primarily built from the ground up, and without the flashy mainstream features or press looks, Pouya has established himself as a staying power in a lane that typically sees artists rise and fall in accordance with today's modern attention span. Continuing to super-serve his fans, Pouya will be embarking on a nationwide tour in North America in 2025.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Seventh studio album from Miami, FL rapper Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Pouya will be going on nationwide headline tour alongside the album release - 1500-2000 cap rooms
- Pouya is establishing himself as a major physical artist at retail
- Out of Home Billboard support from Soundcloud for release week (2/21)
- Over 17M cumulative streams on Spotify alone on previous album release (THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU)
- 1xLP, pressed on Dark Blue Marbled Vinyl, includes 12x12 Insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. ROT
A2/2. DEATH CAN WAIT
A3/3. I DON'T WANT TO BE IN LOVE (WITH YOU)
A4/4. LIVE AND LET DIE
A5/5. FUCK IT UP
B1/6. PAID MY DUES
B2/7. TANK GIRL
B3/8. THE CATS CRYING OUTSIDE MY WINDOW SOUND LIKE THE END OF THE WORLD
B4/9. SO MUCH TO LOSE, SO LITTLE TIME
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
LP: Swamp Thing colored vinyl, standard jacket, 12x12 double-sided insert, marketing sticker
About:
THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU is the sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper and underground rap luminary, Pouya, and first full length studio offering since 2023s GATOR. The 9 track album clocks in at a blistering pace of 25 minutes long, and includes the previously released singles, “BLAME GAME,” “FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING” & “UO OH (feat. Rick Ross).” The album marks a defining moment in Pouya's career, revealing an artist at his most raw and unfiltered. It serves as a bold declaration of resilience and defiance, where Pouya peels back the layers of his psyche to confront the pain, betrayal, and perseverance that have shaped him. The project is a sonic exploration of the highs and lows of life, intertwined with Pouya's relentless pursuit of truth, even when it hurts. 1xLP, pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl, and includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper, Pouya
• Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, “Buffet Boyz” & “All But 6”
• Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
• Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
• Currently on the Grey Day 2024 North American tour with $uicideboy$, Denzel Curry, HAARPER & Shakewell
• Singles for the album include BLAME GAME, FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING & UO OH (feat. Rick Ross)
• Recently launched repress of his seminal album, Five Five, to much acclaim from fans
• His previous albums, Underground Underdog & Five Five peaked on the US Independent charts at number 12 and number 31, respectively
• 1xLP, housed in a standard jacket, includes 12x12 double sided insert, and pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl
Tracklist:
A1/1. LORD FORGIVE ME FOR THE PAIN I INFLICT ON MYSELF
A2/2. FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING
A3/3. BLAME GAME
A4/4. WHERE DID I GO WRONG?
B1/5. UH OH (feat. Rick Ross)
B2/6. BACK THE FUCK UP
B3/7. LAND OF IGUANAS
B4/8. LEMONADE (DEAD MAN WALKING)
B5/9. WHAT UU BOUT
Socials:
Twitter: 255k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 144k subs / 31M views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
About:
THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU is the sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper and underground rap luminary, Pouya, and first full length studio offering since 2023s GATOR. The 9 track album clocks in at a blistering pace of 25 minutes long, and includes the previously released singles, “BLAME GAME,” “FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING” & “UO OH (feat. Rick Ross).” The album marks a defining moment in Pouya's career, revealing an artist at his most raw and unfiltered. It serves as a bold declaration of resilience and defiance, where Pouya peels back the layers of his psyche to confront the pain, betrayal, and perseverance that have shaped him. The project is a sonic exploration of the highs and lows of life, intertwined with Pouya's relentless pursuit of truth, even when it hurts. 1xLP, pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl, and includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper, Pouya
• Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, “Buffet Boyz” & “All But 6”
• Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
• Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
• Currently on the Grey Day 2024 North American tour with $uicideboy$, Denzel Curry, HAARPER & Shakewell
• Singles for the album include BLAME GAME, FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING & UO OH (feat. Rick Ross)
• Recently launched repress of his seminal album, Five Five, to much acclaim from fans
• His previous albums, Underground Underdog & Five Five peaked on the US Independent charts at number 12 and number 31, respectively
• 1xLP, housed in a standard jacket, includes 12x12 double sided insert, and pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl
Tracklist:
A1/1. LORD FORGIVE ME FOR THE PAIN I INFLICT ON MYSELF
A2/2. FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING
A3/3. BLAME GAME
A4/4. WHERE DID I GO WRONG?
B1/5. UH OH (feat. Rick Ross)
B2/6. BACK THE FUCK UP
B3/7. LAND OF IGUANAS
B4/8. LEMONADE (DEAD MAN WALKING)
B5/9. WHAT UU BOUT
Socials:
Twitter: 255k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 144k subs / 31M views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Label:Pouya Records / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1041
Release-Date:01.11.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:Pouya Records / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1041
Release-Date:01.11.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:LP Excl
LP, Picture Disc Vinyl, Standard Jacket, Poly-Lined Protective Sleeves, Marketing Sticker, 45 RPM
About:
Five Five is the second studio album from the Miami-born underground rap pioneer, Pouya. Marking a slight transition into a more mature sound, Five Five showcases Pouya’s evolution as an artist while maintaining the raw authenticity that has endeared him to his fans. With tracks like "Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac Pt. 2" and "Handshakes," Pouya delves into themes of struggle, resilience, and personal growth, offering listeners a glimpse into his journey. In what became truly a solo effort, Five Five is limited to one feature in Night Lovell, with production primarily handled by Mikey The Magician (Track 4 produced by Chevali). The album draws from elements of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, yet remains uniquely rooted in Pouya’s own style. Over the years, Pouya has developed a long lasting core fanbase, first bubbling up in Miami alongside artists such as Denzel Curry, and then becoming a nationally celebrated artist. Back in print for the first time since originally released in 2018. Pressed on Wire Wheel Picture Disc Vinyl and cut at 45 RPM.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, “Buffet Boyz” & “All But 6”
• Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ breakthrough, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
• This is the frist time Five Five has ever been repressed, and first time the title will be available at wider retail
• Resale copies of the first Five Five pressing sell for exorbitant amounts on the secondary market
• Discogs stats:
• Have: 109
• Want: 657
• Low price: $100
• High: $420
• Five Five contains several of Pouya’s most popular songs - “Void” (81M+ streams on Spotify) & “Aftershock” (45M+ streams on Spotify)
• Multiple music videos released in support of the project
• Pressed on “Wire Wheel” Picture Disc vinyl, cut at 45 RPM
• Merch drop planned alongside Vinyl release
• Pouya will be releasing a new album shortly
• Pouya will also be performing on the $uicideboy$ tour - Grey Day - which is set to hit arenas nationwide
Tracklist:
A1/1. Aftershock
A2/2. Void
A3/3. Daddy Issues
A4/4. Weighing on Me
A5/5. Five Five
A6/6. Handshakes
B1/7. Don't Bang My Line (feat. Night Lovell)
B2/8. Back off Me
B3/9. One Time
B4/10. Voices
B5/11. Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadilac, Pt. 2
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Five Five is the second studio album from the Miami-born underground rap pioneer, Pouya. Marking a slight transition into a more mature sound, Five Five showcases Pouya’s evolution as an artist while maintaining the raw authenticity that has endeared him to his fans. With tracks like "Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac Pt. 2" and "Handshakes," Pouya delves into themes of struggle, resilience, and personal growth, offering listeners a glimpse into his journey. In what became truly a solo effort, Five Five is limited to one feature in Night Lovell, with production primarily handled by Mikey The Magician (Track 4 produced by Chevali). The album draws from elements of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, yet remains uniquely rooted in Pouya’s own style. Over the years, Pouya has developed a long lasting core fanbase, first bubbling up in Miami alongside artists such as Denzel Curry, and then becoming a nationally celebrated artist. Back in print for the first time since originally released in 2018. Pressed on Wire Wheel Picture Disc Vinyl and cut at 45 RPM.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, “Buffet Boyz” & “All But 6”
• Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ breakthrough, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
• This is the frist time Five Five has ever been repressed, and first time the title will be available at wider retail
• Resale copies of the first Five Five pressing sell for exorbitant amounts on the secondary market
• Discogs stats:
• Have: 109
• Want: 657
• Low price: $100
• High: $420
• Five Five contains several of Pouya’s most popular songs - “Void” (81M+ streams on Spotify) & “Aftershock” (45M+ streams on Spotify)
• Multiple music videos released in support of the project
• Pressed on “Wire Wheel” Picture Disc vinyl, cut at 45 RPM
• Merch drop planned alongside Vinyl release
• Pouya will be releasing a new album shortly
• Pouya will also be performing on the $uicideboy$ tour - Grey Day - which is set to hit arenas nationwide
Tracklist:
A1/1. Aftershock
A2/2. Void
A3/3. Daddy Issues
A4/4. Weighing on Me
A5/5. Five Five
A6/6. Handshakes
B1/7. Don't Bang My Line (feat. Night Lovell)
B2/8. Back off Me
B3/9. One Time
B4/10. Voices
B5/11. Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadilac, Pt. 2
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About:
THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU is the sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper and underground rap luminary, Pouya, and first full length studio offering since 2023s GATOR. The 9 track album clocks in at a blistering pace of 25 minutes long, and includes the previously released singles, “BLAME GAME,” “FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING” & “UO OH (feat. Rick Ross).” The album marks a defining moment in Pouya's career, revealing an artist at his most raw and unfiltered. It serves as a bold declaration of resilience and defiance, where Pouya peels back the layers of his psyche to confront the pain, betrayal, and perseverance that have shaped him. The project is a sonic exploration of the highs and lows of life, intertwined with Pouya's relentless pursuit of truth, even when it hurts. 1xLP, pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl, and includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper, Pouya
• Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, “Buffet Boyz” & “All But 6”
• Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
• Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
• Currently on the Grey Day 2024 North American tour with $uicideboy$, Denzel Curry, HAARPER & Shakewell
• Singles for the album include BLAME GAME, FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING & UO OH (feat. Rick Ross)
• Recently launched repress of his seminal album, Five Five, to much acclaim from fans
• His previous albums, Underground Underdog & Five Five peaked on the US Independent charts at number 12 and number 31, respectively
• 1xLP, housed in a standard jacket, includes 12x12 double sided insert, and pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl
Tracklist:
A1/1. LORD FORGIVE ME FOR THE PAIN I INFLICT ON MYSELF
A2/2. FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING
A3/3. BLAME GAME
A4/4. WHERE DID I GO WRONG?
B1/5. UH OH (feat. Rick Ross)
B2/6. BACK THE FUCK UP
B3/7. LAND OF IGUANAS
B4/8. LEMONADE (DEAD MAN WALKING)
B5/9. WHAT UU BOUT
Socials:
Twitter: 255k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 144k subs / 31M views
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Label:Pouya / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1186
Release-Date:10.10.2025
Genre:Indie Rock/Alternative
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Label:Pouya / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1186
Release-Date:10.10.2025
Genre:Indie Rock/Alternative
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Fear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVuugZJPSPs
About:
On his self-titled album POUYA, the Miami artist steps outside the world that built him and into one that's been calling to him for years. Known for his hard-hitting, rapid-fire rap and underground roots, Pouya sheds expectations and dives headfirst into a grittier, more vulnerable sound-trading 808s for guitars, and hooks for raw emotion. This is not a rap album. This is something else.
Leaning into alternative rock, post-grunge, and even hints of early 2000s emo, POUYA is loud, emotional, and unfiltered. It's Pouya at his most sonically adventurous-and maybe his most personal. You can hear the freedom in his voice, the pain in the distortion, and the shift in his songwriting. It's still Pouya through and through, but it's a version of him that's been brewing in the background, waiting for the right time to come alive.
With POUYA, he proves he doesn't need to follow a formula. He never did.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Alternative Rock album from vaunted underground soundcloud rap artist, Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Embarking on European tour 8/7-8/22 - https://pouya305.com/pages/tour-dates
- All songs performing strongly across DSPs
Tracklist:
1. CLOWN
2. 1000 EYES
3. SATELLITE
4. FEAR
5. DMV
6. FOUL MOUTH
7. GHOST
Socials:
Twitter: 246.3k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 184k subs / 60M+ views
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Fear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVuugZJPSPs
About:
On his self-titled album POUYA, the Miami artist steps outside the world that built him and into one that's been calling to him for years. Known for his hard-hitting, rapid-fire rap and underground roots, Pouya sheds expectations and dives headfirst into a grittier, more vulnerable sound-trading 808s for guitars, and hooks for raw emotion. This is not a rap album. This is something else.
Leaning into alternative rock, post-grunge, and even hints of early 2000s emo, POUYA is loud, emotional, and unfiltered. It's Pouya at his most sonically adventurous-and maybe his most personal. You can hear the freedom in his voice, the pain in the distortion, and the shift in his songwriting. It's still Pouya through and through, but it's a version of him that's been brewing in the background, waiting for the right time to come alive.
With POUYA, he proves he doesn't need to follow a formula. He never did.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Alternative Rock album from vaunted underground soundcloud rap artist, Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Embarking on European tour 8/7-8/22 - https://pouya305.com/pages/tour-dates
- All songs performing strongly across DSPs
Tracklist:
1. CLOWN
2. 1000 EYES
3. SATELLITE
4. FEAR
5. DMV
6. FOUL MOUTH
7. GHOST
Socials:
Twitter: 246.3k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 184k subs / 60M+ views
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LP: Dark Blue Marbled Vinyl, includes 12x12 Insert & marketing sticker.
About:
Underground hip-hop icon and Miami rapper Pouya kicks off 2025 with his seventh studio album, Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 3 - serving as an unofficial spiritual successor to his 2024 album, THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU. After a successful run as direct support to $uicideboy$' Grey Day 2024 Arena Tour, it's clear that Pouya has cemented himself among the top artists from the alternative / cloud-rap scene from the mid 2010s. With a rabid fan base primarily built from the ground up, and without the flashy mainstream features or press looks, Pouya has established himself as a staying power in a lane that typically sees artists rise and fall in accordance with today's modern attention span. Continuing to super-serve his fans, Pouya will be embarking on a nationwide tour in North America in 2025.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Seventh studio album from Miami, FL rapper Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Pouya will be going on nationwide headline tour alongside the album release - 1500-2000 cap rooms
- Pouya is establishing himself as a major physical artist at retail
- Out of Home Billboard support from Soundcloud for release week (2/21)
- Over 17M cumulative streams on Spotify alone on previous album release (THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU)
- 1xLP, pressed on Dark Blue Marbled Vinyl, includes 12x12 Insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. ROT
A2/2. DEATH CAN WAIT
A3/3. I DON'T WANT TO BE IN LOVE (WITH YOU)
A4/4. LIVE AND LET DIE
A5/5. FUCK IT UP
B1/6. PAID MY DUES
B2/7. TANK GIRL
B3/8. THE CATS CRYING OUTSIDE MY WINDOW SOUND LIKE THE END OF THE WORLD
B4/9. SO MUCH TO LOSE, SO LITTLE TIME
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About:
Underground hip-hop icon and Miami rapper Pouya kicks off 2025 with his seventh studio album, Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 3 - serving as an unofficial spiritual successor to his 2024 album, THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU. After a successful run as direct support to $uicideboy$' Grey Day 2024 Arena Tour, it's clear that Pouya has cemented himself among the top artists from the alternative / cloud-rap scene from the mid 2010s. With a rabid fan base primarily built from the ground up, and without the flashy mainstream features or press looks, Pouya has established himself as a staying power in a lane that typically sees artists rise and fall in accordance with today's modern attention span. Continuing to super-serve his fans, Pouya will be embarking on a nationwide tour in North America in 2025.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Seventh studio album from Miami, FL rapper Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Pouya will be going on nationwide headline tour alongside the album release - 1500-2000 cap rooms
- Pouya is establishing himself as a major physical artist at retail
- Out of Home Billboard support from Soundcloud for release week (2/21)
- Over 17M cumulative streams on Spotify alone on previous album release (THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU)
- 1xLP, pressed on Dark Blue Marbled Vinyl, includes 12x12 Insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. ROT
A2/2. DEATH CAN WAIT
A3/3. I DON'T WANT TO BE IN LOVE (WITH YOU)
A4/4. LIVE AND LET DIE
A5/5. FUCK IT UP
B1/6. PAID MY DUES
B2/7. TANK GIRL
B3/8. THE CATS CRYING OUTSIDE MY WINDOW SOUND LIKE THE END OF THE WORLD
B4/9. SO MUCH TO LOSE, SO LITTLE TIME
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About:
Underground hip-hop icon and Miami rapper Pouya kicks off 2025 with his seventh studio album, Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac, Pt. 3 - serving as an unofficial spiritual successor to his 2024 album, THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU. After a successful run as direct support to $uicideboy$' Grey Day 2024 Arena Tour, it's clear that Pouya has cemented himself among the top artists from the alternative / cloud-rap scene from the mid 2010s. With a rabid fan base primarily built from the ground up, and without the flashy mainstream features or press looks, Pouya has established himself as a staying power in a lane that typically sees artists rise and fall in accordance with today's modern attention span. Continuing to super-serve his fans, Pouya will be embarking on a nationwide tour in North America in 2025.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Seventh studio album from Miami, FL rapper Pouya
- Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, "Buffet Boyz" & "All But 6"
- Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
- Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
- Pouya will be going on nationwide headline tour alongside the album release - 1500-2000 cap rooms
- Pouya is establishing himself as a major physical artist at retail
- Out of Home Billboard support from Soundcloud for release week (2/21)
- Over 17M cumulative streams on Spotify alone on previous album release (THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU)
- 1xLP, pressed on Dark Blue Marbled Vinyl, includes 12x12 Insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. ROT
A2/2. DEATH CAN WAIT
A3/3. I DON'T WANT TO BE IN LOVE (WITH YOU)
A4/4. LIVE AND LET DIE
A5/5. FUCK IT UP
B1/6. PAID MY DUES
B2/7. TANK GIRL
B3/8. THE CATS CRYING OUTSIDE MY WINDOW SOUND LIKE THE END OF THE WORLD
B4/9. SO MUCH TO LOSE, SO LITTLE TIME
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LP: Swamp Thing colored vinyl, standard jacket, 12x12 double-sided insert, marketing sticker
About:
THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU is the sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper and underground rap luminary, Pouya, and first full length studio offering since 2023s GATOR. The 9 track album clocks in at a blistering pace of 25 minutes long, and includes the previously released singles, “BLAME GAME,” “FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING” & “UO OH (feat. Rick Ross).” The album marks a defining moment in Pouya's career, revealing an artist at his most raw and unfiltered. It serves as a bold declaration of resilience and defiance, where Pouya peels back the layers of his psyche to confront the pain, betrayal, and perseverance that have shaped him. The project is a sonic exploration of the highs and lows of life, intertwined with Pouya's relentless pursuit of truth, even when it hurts. 1xLP, pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl, and includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper, Pouya
• Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, “Buffet Boyz” & “All But 6”
• Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
• Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
• Currently on the Grey Day 2024 North American tour with $uicideboy$, Denzel Curry, HAARPER & Shakewell
• Singles for the album include BLAME GAME, FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING & UO OH (feat. Rick Ross)
• Recently launched repress of his seminal album, Five Five, to much acclaim from fans
• His previous albums, Underground Underdog & Five Five peaked on the US Independent charts at number 12 and number 31, respectively
• 1xLP, housed in a standard jacket, includes 12x12 double sided insert, and pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl
Tracklist:
A1/1. LORD FORGIVE ME FOR THE PAIN I INFLICT ON MYSELF
A2/2. FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING
A3/3. BLAME GAME
A4/4. WHERE DID I GO WRONG?
B1/5. UH OH (feat. Rick Ross)
B2/6. BACK THE FUCK UP
B3/7. LAND OF IGUANAS
B4/8. LEMONADE (DEAD MAN WALKING)
B5/9. WHAT UU BOUT
Socials:
Twitter: 255k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 144k subs / 31M views
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About:
THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU is the sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper and underground rap luminary, Pouya, and first full length studio offering since 2023s GATOR. The 9 track album clocks in at a blistering pace of 25 minutes long, and includes the previously released singles, “BLAME GAME,” “FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING” & “UO OH (feat. Rick Ross).” The album marks a defining moment in Pouya's career, revealing an artist at his most raw and unfiltered. It serves as a bold declaration of resilience and defiance, where Pouya peels back the layers of his psyche to confront the pain, betrayal, and perseverance that have shaped him. The project is a sonic exploration of the highs and lows of life, intertwined with Pouya's relentless pursuit of truth, even when it hurts. 1xLP, pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl, and includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper, Pouya
• Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, “Buffet Boyz” & “All But 6”
• Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
• Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
• Currently on the Grey Day 2024 North American tour with $uicideboy$, Denzel Curry, HAARPER & Shakewell
• Singles for the album include BLAME GAME, FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING & UO OH (feat. Rick Ross)
• Recently launched repress of his seminal album, Five Five, to much acclaim from fans
• His previous albums, Underground Underdog & Five Five peaked on the US Independent charts at number 12 and number 31, respectively
• 1xLP, housed in a standard jacket, includes 12x12 double sided insert, and pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl
Tracklist:
A1/1. LORD FORGIVE ME FOR THE PAIN I INFLICT ON MYSELF
A2/2. FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING
A3/3. BLAME GAME
A4/4. WHERE DID I GO WRONG?
B1/5. UH OH (feat. Rick Ross)
B2/6. BACK THE FUCK UP
B3/7. LAND OF IGUANAS
B4/8. LEMONADE (DEAD MAN WALKING)
B5/9. WHAT UU BOUT
Socials:
Twitter: 255k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 144k subs / 31M views
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About:
THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU is the sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper and underground rap luminary, Pouya, and first full length studio offering since 2023s GATOR. The 9 track album clocks in at a blistering pace of 25 minutes long, and includes the previously released singles, “BLAME GAME,” “FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING” & “UO OH (feat. Rick Ross).” The album marks a defining moment in Pouya's career, revealing an artist at his most raw and unfiltered. It serves as a bold declaration of resilience and defiance, where Pouya peels back the layers of his psyche to confront the pain, betrayal, and perseverance that have shaped him. The project is a sonic exploration of the highs and lows of life, intertwined with Pouya's relentless pursuit of truth, even when it hurts. 1xLP, pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl, and includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Sixth studio album from Miami, FL rapper, Pouya
• Pouya is a cult figure and icon of the popular Florida Soundcloud rap era, and founder of the underground rap labels, “Buffet Boyz” & “All But 6”
• Independent artist with a long-lasting core fanbase
• Pouya is responsible for helping the $uicideboy$ break through, by releasing a joint project with them in 2015 called $outh $ide $uicide
• Currently on the Grey Day 2024 North American tour with $uicideboy$, Denzel Curry, HAARPER & Shakewell
• Singles for the album include BLAME GAME, FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING & UO OH (feat. Rick Ross)
• Recently launched repress of his seminal album, Five Five, to much acclaim from fans
• His previous albums, Underground Underdog & Five Five peaked on the US Independent charts at number 12 and number 31, respectively
• 1xLP, housed in a standard jacket, includes 12x12 double sided insert, and pressed on Swamp Thing colored vinyl
Tracklist:
A1/1. LORD FORGIVE ME FOR THE PAIN I INFLICT ON MYSELF
A2/2. FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING
A3/3. BLAME GAME
A4/4. WHERE DID I GO WRONG?
B1/5. UH OH (feat. Rick Ross)
B2/6. BACK THE FUCK UP
B3/7. LAND OF IGUANAS
B4/8. LEMONADE (DEAD MAN WALKING)
B5/9. WHAT UU BOUT
Socials:
Twitter: 255k followers
IG: 1.3M followers
YT: 144k subs / 31M views
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C2 Lava (2025 Remaster)
D1 Assault (2025 Remaster)
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Mihai Popoviciu - They All Say
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Mihai Popoviciu - Video
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Mihai Popoviciu - Frankfurt
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Mihai Popoviciu - Routine Check
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Mihai Popoviciu - Batiscaf (vinyl only)
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Mihai Popoviciu - Storm Rider (vinyl only)
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Mihai Popoviciu - Far Gone (vinyl only)
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Mihai Popoviciu - Where You Are (vinyl only)
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Mihai Popoviciu - Puzzle Box
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Mihai Popoviciu - Kinetic
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Mihai Popoviciu - By My Side
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Mihai Popoviciu - Skye
2025 Repress
Special remarks: 3x12” / 4 VINYL ONLY TRACKS // 180G VINYL // CELLOPHANE WRAPPED
Tracklist:
A1 They All Say
A2 Video
B1 Frankfurt
B2 Routine Check
C1 Batiscaf (vinyl only)
C2 Storm Rider (vinyl only)
D1 Far Gone (vinyl only)
D2 Where You Are (vinyl only)
E1 Puzzle Box
E2 Kinetic
F1 By My Side
F2 Skye
Mihai Popoviciu, one of the most esteemed names in the deep house and minimal scene, is set to unveil his anticipated new album, ‘Puzzle Box’, on Bondage Music. As one of the label’s core artists, Popoviciu returns for his second full-length album release on the imprint following his successful 2016 album, ‘Home’ - available on vinyl from 15th November 2024.
With a career spanning over a decade and with releases on numerous influential labels such as 8Bit to Berg Audio, Popoviciu has firmly established himself as a go-to within the minimal-leaning realms of house music. Known for intricate soundscapes and deep, hypnotic grooves, his work continues to captivate audiences globally. On ‘Puzzle Box’, he delves deeper into his signature stripped-back yet soulful aesthetic, offering a diverse collection of tracks that traverse through various sonic textures.
“With Puzzle Box, each track unlocks something deeper with every listen” - Mihai Popoviciu.
Consisting of thirteen tracks in total, ‘Puzzle Box’ showcases the Romanian’s sound to its fullest. On the vinyl edition, fans are treated to standout tracks like ‘Batiscaf’, ‘Storm Rider’, and ‘Far Gone’ — vinyl-only gems that capture Popoviciu’s talent for layering subtle, dubby tones with groovy rhythms. The opening track, ‘They All Say’, sets the mood with smooth, atmospheric beats with a skippy groove, followed by the dynamic “Video” and the driving, pulsating energy of “Frankfurt.”
Popoviciu’s skill in crafting versatile productions is showcased throughout the album, with each track offering something unique.
From the sleek, melodic strains of ‘Puzzle Box’ to the hypnotic, rolling basslines of ‘Kinetic’, this LP is a journey into his meticulously constructed sound. The digital version also features the bonus track ‘Body Count 2’, offering a final, rhythmic flourish to round off the release.
‘Puzzle Box’ further cements Mihai Popoviciu’s role as a mainstay on Bondage Music, a label which continues to champion forward-thinking, minimal-leaning house music. With this latest LP, Popoviciu once again proves why he remains a favourite, building on his storied career with another masterclass in refined, deep electronic music.
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Special remarks: 3x12” / 4 VINYL ONLY TRACKS // 180G VINYL // CELLOPHANE WRAPPED
Tracklist:
A1 They All Say
A2 Video
B1 Frankfurt
B2 Routine Check
C1 Batiscaf (vinyl only)
C2 Storm Rider (vinyl only)
D1 Far Gone (vinyl only)
D2 Where You Are (vinyl only)
E1 Puzzle Box
E2 Kinetic
F1 By My Side
F2 Skye
Mihai Popoviciu, one of the most esteemed names in the deep house and minimal scene, is set to unveil his anticipated new album, ‘Puzzle Box’, on Bondage Music. As one of the label’s core artists, Popoviciu returns for his second full-length album release on the imprint following his successful 2016 album, ‘Home’ - available on vinyl from 15th November 2024.
With a career spanning over a decade and with releases on numerous influential labels such as 8Bit to Berg Audio, Popoviciu has firmly established himself as a go-to within the minimal-leaning realms of house music. Known for intricate soundscapes and deep, hypnotic grooves, his work continues to captivate audiences globally. On ‘Puzzle Box’, he delves deeper into his signature stripped-back yet soulful aesthetic, offering a diverse collection of tracks that traverse through various sonic textures.
“With Puzzle Box, each track unlocks something deeper with every listen” - Mihai Popoviciu.
Consisting of thirteen tracks in total, ‘Puzzle Box’ showcases the Romanian’s sound to its fullest. On the vinyl edition, fans are treated to standout tracks like ‘Batiscaf’, ‘Storm Rider’, and ‘Far Gone’ — vinyl-only gems that capture Popoviciu’s talent for layering subtle, dubby tones with groovy rhythms. The opening track, ‘They All Say’, sets the mood with smooth, atmospheric beats with a skippy groove, followed by the dynamic “Video” and the driving, pulsating energy of “Frankfurt.”
Popoviciu’s skill in crafting versatile productions is showcased throughout the album, with each track offering something unique.
From the sleek, melodic strains of ‘Puzzle Box’ to the hypnotic, rolling basslines of ‘Kinetic’, this LP is a journey into his meticulously constructed sound. The digital version also features the bonus track ‘Body Count 2’, offering a final, rhythmic flourish to round off the release.
‘Puzzle Box’ further cements Mihai Popoviciu’s role as a mainstay on Bondage Music, a label which continues to champion forward-thinking, minimal-leaning house music. With this latest LP, Popoviciu once again proves why he remains a favourite, building on his storied career with another masterclass in refined, deep electronic music.
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Helsloot & mOat feat. Pete Josef - Guard Your Joy
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Definition,Def:Play,Roland Clark,Helsloo - I Dream Deep
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Helsloot - Be Strong
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Helsloot - Take Time
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M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade - Body Language (Helsloot Remix)
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Helsloot - Take Care (Revisited)
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Helsloot & Richard Judge - We Get High
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Helsloot - Thinking Of Us
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Sailor & I, Helsloot - Best of Me
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Audiofly feat. Fiora - 6 Degrees (Helsloot Remix)
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Helsloot & Tom Zeta - Impulse
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Helsloot - Is This What You Want
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Helsloot & Beacon - I Was There
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Helsloot - Fomo
2LP, Gatefold Cover, Inside Out
GENRE/S:
Melodic House, Indie Dance
TRACKLIST:
A1 Helsloot & mOat feat. Pete Josef - Guard Your Joy
A2 Definition, Def:Play, Roland Clark, Helsloot - I Dream Deep
A3 Helsloot - Be Strong
A4 Helsloot - Take Time
B1 M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade - Body Language (Helsloot Remix)
B2 Helsloot - Take Care (Revisited)
B3 Helsloot & Richard Judge - We Get High
B4 Helsloot - Thinking Of Us
C1 Sailor & I, Helsloot - Best of Me
C2 Audiofly feat. Fiora - 6 Degrees (Helsloot Remix)
C3 Helsloot & Tom Zeta - Impulse
D1 Helsloot - Is This What You Want
D2 Helsloot & Beacon - I Was There
D3 Helsloot - Fomo
SHORT INFO:
Body Language Vol. 27 marks the return of Get Physical's landmark series, curated this time by Dutch producer Helsloot. Since its launch in the early 2000s with curators like Dixon, Modeselektor, and DJ Hell, Body Language has become one of the most respected compilation formats in electronic music - a series that captures moments in club culture while pointing to the future.
For this new chapter, Helsloot brings his melodic and emotional touch to the project, weaving together exclusive originals, collaborations, and carefully chosen reinterpretations. A special highlight is his remix of the legendary "Body Language" by M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade, which bridges the series' heritage with its modern vision.
Across four sides, Helsloot balances intimate songwriting with dancefloor energy, joined by guests including Richard Judge, Pete Josef, Sailor & I, and Beacon. The result is both a personal artistic statement and a continuation of the Body Language legacy - a timeless journey designed for deep listening as well as club play.
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GENRE/S:
Melodic House, Indie Dance
TRACKLIST:
A1 Helsloot & mOat feat. Pete Josef - Guard Your Joy
A2 Definition, Def:Play, Roland Clark, Helsloot - I Dream Deep
A3 Helsloot - Be Strong
A4 Helsloot - Take Time
B1 M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade - Body Language (Helsloot Remix)
B2 Helsloot - Take Care (Revisited)
B3 Helsloot & Richard Judge - We Get High
B4 Helsloot - Thinking Of Us
C1 Sailor & I, Helsloot - Best of Me
C2 Audiofly feat. Fiora - 6 Degrees (Helsloot Remix)
C3 Helsloot & Tom Zeta - Impulse
D1 Helsloot - Is This What You Want
D2 Helsloot & Beacon - I Was There
D3 Helsloot - Fomo
SHORT INFO:
Body Language Vol. 27 marks the return of Get Physical's landmark series, curated this time by Dutch producer Helsloot. Since its launch in the early 2000s with curators like Dixon, Modeselektor, and DJ Hell, Body Language has become one of the most respected compilation formats in electronic music - a series that captures moments in club culture while pointing to the future.
For this new chapter, Helsloot brings his melodic and emotional touch to the project, weaving together exclusive originals, collaborations, and carefully chosen reinterpretations. A special highlight is his remix of the legendary "Body Language" by M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade, which bridges the series' heritage with its modern vision.
Across four sides, Helsloot balances intimate songwriting with dancefloor energy, joined by guests including Richard Judge, Pete Josef, Sailor & I, and Beacon. The result is both a personal artistic statement and a continuation of the Body Language legacy - a timeless journey designed for deep listening as well as club play.
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K-LONE - someone else
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K-LONE - slide by side
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K-LONE - fauna
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K-LONE - fair enough 2 be fair
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K-LONE - slk
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K-LONE - sslip
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K-LONE - gurgle
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K-LONE - sonder
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K-LONE - rezz
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K-LONE - the haze
Format: 2LP
Tracklist
A1 someone else
A2 slide by side
B1 fauna
B2 fair enough 2 be fair
C1 slk
C2 sslip
C3 gurgle
D1 sonder
D2 rezz
D3 the haze
Info:
An intimate, mesmerising record about loss and change, ‘sorry i thought you were someone else’ is K-LONE’s most personal album to date and his debut release on Incienso.
Made after his father’s passing, the album became a place of escape and reflection. It’s a warm, hypnotic space to drift within.
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Tracklist
A1 someone else
A2 slide by side
B1 fauna
B2 fair enough 2 be fair
C1 slk
C2 sslip
C3 gurgle
D1 sonder
D2 rezz
D3 the haze
Info:
An intimate, mesmerising record about loss and change, ‘sorry i thought you were someone else’ is K-LONE’s most personal album to date and his debut release on Incienso.
Made after his father’s passing, the album became a place of escape and reflection. It’s a warm, hypnotic space to drift within.
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lil_art_hoe - standard living
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lil_art_hoe - recall
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lil_art_hoe - recall (Truncate remix)
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lil_art_hoe - standard living (dub mix)
GENRE/S: Techouse
[Vinyl]
A1. standard living
A2. recall
B1. recall (Truncate remix)
B2. standard living (dub mix)
Short Info
Alex Voorhies, known to dance floor connoisseurs as lil_art_hoe, is a multidisciplinary artist based in Louisiana, where they operate the boutique imprint Techno Money Records. lil_art_hoe’s signature sound is raw and unedited, with an array of grooves and melodies endlessly swirling to create truly unique tracks full of big ideas, but completely lacking in regard for normalcy.
For this Studio Barnhus debut, lil_art_hoe delivered two prime examples of their sonic practice, with elements constantly expanding and contracting, resulting in some of the most captivating yet straight-forward club music heard at Studio Barnhus HQ in recent times. A side standard living comes with a special dub mix prepared by the artist themself, while OG rave daddy and long time Studio Barnhus hero Truncate was called in to deliver a high octane techno take on flipside recall.
“standard living and recall were tracks spawned in the springtime when I was yearning for balance and reminiscing on moments that got me to the present. I was exploring a lot of live funk recordings for recall, while standard living was an emulation of going back in the work force and reestablishing a 9-to-5 schedule as a chef”, says lil_art_hoe in a rare communique straight from the swamps of south Louisiana.
Standard Living is out on 12’’ vinyl and digital formats on October 24.
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[Vinyl]
A1. standard living
A2. recall
B1. recall (Truncate remix)
B2. standard living (dub mix)
Short Info
Alex Voorhies, known to dance floor connoisseurs as lil_art_hoe, is a multidisciplinary artist based in Louisiana, where they operate the boutique imprint Techno Money Records. lil_art_hoe’s signature sound is raw and unedited, with an array of grooves and melodies endlessly swirling to create truly unique tracks full of big ideas, but completely lacking in regard for normalcy.
For this Studio Barnhus debut, lil_art_hoe delivered two prime examples of their sonic practice, with elements constantly expanding and contracting, resulting in some of the most captivating yet straight-forward club music heard at Studio Barnhus HQ in recent times. A side standard living comes with a special dub mix prepared by the artist themself, while OG rave daddy and long time Studio Barnhus hero Truncate was called in to deliver a high octane techno take on flipside recall.
“standard living and recall were tracks spawned in the springtime when I was yearning for balance and reminiscing on moments that got me to the present. I was exploring a lot of live funk recordings for recall, while standard living was an emulation of going back in the work force and reestablishing a 9-to-5 schedule as a chef”, says lil_art_hoe in a rare communique straight from the swamps of south Louisiana.
Standard Living is out on 12’’ vinyl and digital formats on October 24.
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Impérieux - Gips
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Impérieux - Baka
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Impérieux - Trampa
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Impérieux - In and Out
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Impérieux - Okka
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Impérieux - Duman
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Impérieux - Trese
7 track mini album / EP
Track list vinyl:
A1. Gips, A2. Baka, A3. Trampa
B1. In and Out, B2. Okka, B3. Duman, B4. Trese
Info:
Impérieux (aka Alper Durmush) is a beatmaker extraordinaire hailing from Kircaali / Kardjali: since antiquity a hub of mythical music, located at the crossroads of Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece.
After conquering the hearts and feet of the scene with his stunning debut album Rezil and the follow-up Fena EP, Impérieux caps off his stellar year with a seven track mini album on Macro. Its effortlessly mesmerizing tracks consolidate the outlines of
forward-leaning club music.
Experimentation is a well-established facet of Impérieux’ approach to the adventurous techno (left)field, but the In and Out EP brings to the table his most condensed dance floor material so far. Holistically captivating hooks, bass lines and rolling rhythms: The next step after several years of exploration and refinement.
Unpredictability, bound together by a consistent, modernist glint. From the raw jacking of Gips to the warm euphoria of Baka, from the darbuka frenzy of Duman to the cutting friction of Trese – a triumph.
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Track list vinyl:
A1. Gips, A2. Baka, A3. Trampa
B1. In and Out, B2. Okka, B3. Duman, B4. Trese
Info:
Impérieux (aka Alper Durmush) is a beatmaker extraordinaire hailing from Kircaali / Kardjali: since antiquity a hub of mythical music, located at the crossroads of Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece.
After conquering the hearts and feet of the scene with his stunning debut album Rezil and the follow-up Fena EP, Impérieux caps off his stellar year with a seven track mini album on Macro. Its effortlessly mesmerizing tracks consolidate the outlines of
forward-leaning club music.
Experimentation is a well-established facet of Impérieux’ approach to the adventurous techno (left)field, but the In and Out EP brings to the table his most condensed dance floor material so far. Holistically captivating hooks, bass lines and rolling rhythms: The next step after several years of exploration and refinement.
Unpredictability, bound together by a consistent, modernist glint. From the raw jacking of Gips to the warm euphoria of Baka, from the darbuka frenzy of Duman to the cutting friction of Trese – a triumph.
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Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Oliver Dollar Remix )
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Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Original Mix )
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Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Dj Jauche Klappfix Mix )
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Machomovers - Smooth Operator
White Vinyl Repress of FR 006!
This Remix Ep was original released in 2018.
Great House Record with some of Berlins best Producers DJ Jauche & Oliver Dollar. And dont forget the great cover version of an instant classic!
Must Have for House headz!
Including remixes by Oliver Dollar & Dj Jauche and the "Smooth Operator" Cover by Machomovers.
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Oliver Dollar Remix )
A2 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Original Mix )
B1 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Dj Jauche Klappfix Mix )
B2 Machomovers - Smooth Operator
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This Remix Ep was original released in 2018.
Great House Record with some of Berlins best Producers DJ Jauche & Oliver Dollar. And dont forget the great cover version of an instant classic!
Must Have for House headz!
Including remixes by Oliver Dollar & Dj Jauche and the "Smooth Operator" Cover by Machomovers.
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Oliver Dollar Remix )
A2 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Original Mix )
B1 Machomovers - Jaegermeister ( Dj Jauche Klappfix Mix )
B2 Machomovers - Smooth Operator
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Nic Jalusi - Sunset 92
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Nic Jalusi - Mystic Riddim
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Nic Jalusi - Gamballa Acid
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Nic Jalusi - La Noche
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Nic Jalusi - Eternal Dance
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Nic Jalusi - X-Break
Happy to present what is sure to be one of this summer's standout soundtracks. Nic Jalusi, an up-and-coming DJ and producer based in Munich, has been making waves for some time now with his refined house style rooted in the '90s. One of the creative minds behind the fantastic label Super Sound Global, he now lands on MM Discos with Eternal Sunset.
Eternal Sunset brings together all the influences and styles that have shaped Nic Jalusi's sound over the years. From the Italian-rooted dream house of "Sunset 92" and "La Noche," to the Kwaito, Dub, and African-Synth flavors of "Mystic Rythm" and "Gamballa Acid," all the way to the late-night breaks of "Eternal Dance" and "X-break."
A perfect summer cocktail to beat the heat - whether you're in your living room or on the dance floor.
A1) Sunset '92
A2) Mystic Riddim
A3) Gamballa Acid
B1) La Noche
B2) Eternal Dance
B3) X-Break
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Eternal Sunset brings together all the influences and styles that have shaped Nic Jalusi's sound over the years. From the Italian-rooted dream house of "Sunset 92" and "La Noche," to the Kwaito, Dub, and African-Synth flavors of "Mystic Rythm" and "Gamballa Acid," all the way to the late-night breaks of "Eternal Dance" and "X-break."
A perfect summer cocktail to beat the heat - whether you're in your living room or on the dance floor.
A1) Sunset '92
A2) Mystic Riddim
A3) Gamballa Acid
B1) La Noche
B2) Eternal Dance
B3) X-Break
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Mellonius One - Pathways (part I)
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Mellonius One - Pisces III
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Mellonius One - Distance
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Mellonius One - Pathways (part II)
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Mellonius One - Circulation
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Mellonius One - End Of Land
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Mellonius One - Unlock Me
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Mellonius One - Unmoored
Format: (LP)
Special remarks : Coloured vinyl, turquoise
Genre: ChillOut, Ambient, Breakbeat
Tracklist LP:
A1. Pathways (part I)
A2. Pisces III
A3. Distance
A4. Pathways (part II)
B1. Circulation
B2. End Of Land
B3. Unlock Me
B4. Unmoored
Short Info:
Mellonius One’s blend of cinematics and downtempo breaks gets fully captured in all its emotive brilliance for his first long player vinyl LP.
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Special remarks : Coloured vinyl, turquoise
Genre: ChillOut, Ambient, Breakbeat
Tracklist LP:
A1. Pathways (part I)
A2. Pisces III
A3. Distance
A4. Pathways (part II)
B1. Circulation
B2. End Of Land
B3. Unlock Me
B4. Unmoored
Short Info:
Mellonius One’s blend of cinematics and downtempo breaks gets fully captured in all its emotive brilliance for his first long player vinyl LP.
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Identified Patient - The Female Medical College Of Pennsylvania(Marcel Dettmann Pitched High Version)
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Tocotronic - Bis uns das Licht vertreibt (Marcel Dettman Version 2 Remix)
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Cristian Vogel - Untitled (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
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John Bender - Victims Of Victimless Crimes (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
5
Clark - Dirty Pixie (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
6
Junior Boys - Work (Marcel Dettmann Remix)
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Mutant Beat Dance - The Human Factor ft. Naughty Wood (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
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Experimental Products - Who Is Kip Jones (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
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Marcel Dettmann - Water feat. Ryan Elliott (My Own Shadow Remix)
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Severed Heads - We Come To Bless The House (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
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Albert Kuningas - Astraaliprojektio (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
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K.Alexi Shelby - Season Of The Real (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
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Ian North - Sex Lust You (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
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Ford Proco - Expansión Naranja (feat. COIL) (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
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Nitzer Ebb - Shame (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
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Frank Duval - Ogon (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
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Yello - Limbo (Marcel Dettman Version 2 Remix)
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Conrad Schnitzler - Das Tier (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
Repress
Format: 3LP
Tracklist
A1. Identified Patient – The Female Medical College Of Pennsylvania (Marcel Dettmann Pitched High Version)
A2. Tocotronic – Bis uns das Licht vertreibt (Marcel Dettman Version 2 Remix)
A3. Cristian Vogel – Untitled (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
B1. John Bender – Victims Of Victimless Crimes (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
B2. Clark – Dirty Pixie (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
B3. Junior Boys – Work (Marcel Dettmann Remix)
C1. Mutant Beat Dance - The Human Factor ft. Naughty Wood (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
C2. Experimental Products – Who Is Kip Jones (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
C3. Marcel Dettmann – Water feat. Ryan Elliott (My Own Shadow Remix)
D1. Severed Heads – We Come To Bless The House (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
D2. Albert Kuningas - Astraaliprojektio (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
D3. K.Alexi Shelby – Season Of The Real (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
E1. Ian North – Sex Lust You (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
E2. Ford Proco – Expansión Naranja (feat. COIL) (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
E3. Nitzer Ebb – Shame (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
F1. Frank Duval – Ogon (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
F2. Yello – Limbo (Marcel Dettman Version 2 Remix)
F3. Conrad Schnitzler – Das Tier (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
Info:
A DJ, producer and significant figure in contemporary electronic music, Marcel Dettmann steps forward to contribute to Running Back’s ongoing Mastermix series. Whereas previous editions of Mastermix have taken an ear to the sound of lapsed, legendary clubs such as Wild Pitch and Front, Dettmann’s curation deftly captures the man himself in ongoing perpetual motion, raiding the vault for his own precision-tooled edits, long-employed on dancefloors to devastating effect. Alongside a continuous mix, this release arrives as a 3LP gatefold, and as a limited edition cassette.
Closely associated with Berlin’s techno landscape, Dettmann was born and raised in the former GDR, then later immersed in the bleary-eyed counter cultural landscape of post-unification Berlin. Initially oriented by post-punk, industrial and new-wave music, Dettmann has been DJing since 1993, always expanding and perfecting his repertoire. He later began working behind the counter at the city’s tastemaking rave boutique Hard Wax, and a decade after he first dropped a needle, became (and remains) resident at notable local nightspot Berghain/Panorama Bar, where his instincts have helped sculpt the signature sound of both main dancefloors.
Of course, you’re probably not asking, “Who is Marcel Dettmann?” More importantly, you might want to know; just what treats has he gifted us here? The trip begins with a simple pitch-shift skywards, transforming Identified Patient’s creeping ‘The Female Medical College of Pennsylvania’ into a peak-time freakout, before an alternate take on Toctronic’s ‘Bis uns das Licht vertreibt’ emerges from the vaults for the first time. Dating from 1995, and one of Dettmann’s all-time favourites, Cristian Vogel’s ‘Untitled’ clambers back into the box with respectable cuts, while John Bender’s ‘Victims of A Victimless Crime’ kicks off the flip sporting a new arrangement, transporting us back to the foundations of a confident, stripped-back sound.
A few subtle edits to Clark’s perilously funky ‘Dirty Pixie’ takes us to Dettmann’s remix of Junior Boys. Produced in 2010, it transposes the Canadian duo’s sophisticated pop with our curator in his minimal prime, and has since become an irresistible prize for high-minded diggers. The same can be said for Experimental Products’ explosive proto-electro anthem ‘Who Is Kip Jones?’, empowered from pricey Discogs purgatory with just the slightest of tweaks. It’s deservedly sandwiched between the guiding influences of Chicago and Detroit in the form of Mutant Beat Dance’s raw ‘The Human Factor’ and a shimmering new version of previous solo production ‘Water’, featuring close friend and Ostgut Ton ally, Ryan Elliot.
The second half of the Mastermix seamlessly connects the mechanical past and digital present of EBM and industrial in the dance, with Dettmann’s instincts as a guiding hand. Severed Heads’ iconic ‘We Have Come To Bless This House’ emerges with mere nips and tucks, while Nitzer Ebb’s ‘Shame’ is significantly reimagined as a highwire act of rhythm and tension, setting up a sensual second take on a 2017 remix of ‘Limbo’ from Swiss synth heroes, Yello.
Core musical memories are shaken and stirred with a context-shifting take on Frank Duval’s emotional classic ‘Ogon’, while Ian North’s ‘Sex Lust You’ and Ford Proco’s notable Coil collaboration ‘Expansion Naranja’ effectively throb with only minor adjustments, respectfully imagined as “shadow versions”. Meanwhile, a simple breakbeat lifts Albert Kuningas’s ‘Astraalprojektio’ in the direction of wide-eyed dancefloors, while a fresh take on K-Alexi Shelby’s ‘Season of The Real’ inexplicably emerges somehow even funkier than before.
The conclusion of the compilation leads back to Das Tier from the prolific experimentalist Conrad Schnitzler, whose swirling synths and hypnotic vocals are duly tightened by Dettmann, but only as he puts it, “in conversation with the original.” Concluding three discs and thirty years of commitment to the dancefloor, this Mastermix not only offers us the opportunity to eavesdrop on this endless exchange, but to gain some sought-after material for our own record collections.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Format: 3LP
Tracklist
A1. Identified Patient – The Female Medical College Of Pennsylvania (Marcel Dettmann Pitched High Version)
A2. Tocotronic – Bis uns das Licht vertreibt (Marcel Dettman Version 2 Remix)
A3. Cristian Vogel – Untitled (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
B1. John Bender – Victims Of Victimless Crimes (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
B2. Clark – Dirty Pixie (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
B3. Junior Boys – Work (Marcel Dettmann Remix)
C1. Mutant Beat Dance - The Human Factor ft. Naughty Wood (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
C2. Experimental Products – Who Is Kip Jones (Marcel Dettmann Cut)
C3. Marcel Dettmann – Water feat. Ryan Elliott (My Own Shadow Remix)
D1. Severed Heads – We Come To Bless The House (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
D2. Albert Kuningas - Astraaliprojektio (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
D3. K.Alexi Shelby – Season Of The Real (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
E1. Ian North – Sex Lust You (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
E2. Ford Proco – Expansión Naranja (feat. COIL) (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
E3. Nitzer Ebb – Shame (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
F1. Frank Duval – Ogon (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
F2. Yello – Limbo (Marcel Dettman Version 2 Remix)
F3. Conrad Schnitzler – Das Tier (Marcel Dettmann Edit)
Info:
A DJ, producer and significant figure in contemporary electronic music, Marcel Dettmann steps forward to contribute to Running Back’s ongoing Mastermix series. Whereas previous editions of Mastermix have taken an ear to the sound of lapsed, legendary clubs such as Wild Pitch and Front, Dettmann’s curation deftly captures the man himself in ongoing perpetual motion, raiding the vault for his own precision-tooled edits, long-employed on dancefloors to devastating effect. Alongside a continuous mix, this release arrives as a 3LP gatefold, and as a limited edition cassette.
Closely associated with Berlin’s techno landscape, Dettmann was born and raised in the former GDR, then later immersed in the bleary-eyed counter cultural landscape of post-unification Berlin. Initially oriented by post-punk, industrial and new-wave music, Dettmann has been DJing since 1993, always expanding and perfecting his repertoire. He later began working behind the counter at the city’s tastemaking rave boutique Hard Wax, and a decade after he first dropped a needle, became (and remains) resident at notable local nightspot Berghain/Panorama Bar, where his instincts have helped sculpt the signature sound of both main dancefloors.
Of course, you’re probably not asking, “Who is Marcel Dettmann?” More importantly, you might want to know; just what treats has he gifted us here? The trip begins with a simple pitch-shift skywards, transforming Identified Patient’s creeping ‘The Female Medical College of Pennsylvania’ into a peak-time freakout, before an alternate take on Toctronic’s ‘Bis uns das Licht vertreibt’ emerges from the vaults for the first time. Dating from 1995, and one of Dettmann’s all-time favourites, Cristian Vogel’s ‘Untitled’ clambers back into the box with respectable cuts, while John Bender’s ‘Victims of A Victimless Crime’ kicks off the flip sporting a new arrangement, transporting us back to the foundations of a confident, stripped-back sound.
A few subtle edits to Clark’s perilously funky ‘Dirty Pixie’ takes us to Dettmann’s remix of Junior Boys. Produced in 2010, it transposes the Canadian duo’s sophisticated pop with our curator in his minimal prime, and has since become an irresistible prize for high-minded diggers. The same can be said for Experimental Products’ explosive proto-electro anthem ‘Who Is Kip Jones?’, empowered from pricey Discogs purgatory with just the slightest of tweaks. It’s deservedly sandwiched between the guiding influences of Chicago and Detroit in the form of Mutant Beat Dance’s raw ‘The Human Factor’ and a shimmering new version of previous solo production ‘Water’, featuring close friend and Ostgut Ton ally, Ryan Elliot.
The second half of the Mastermix seamlessly connects the mechanical past and digital present of EBM and industrial in the dance, with Dettmann’s instincts as a guiding hand. Severed Heads’ iconic ‘We Have Come To Bless This House’ emerges with mere nips and tucks, while Nitzer Ebb’s ‘Shame’ is significantly reimagined as a highwire act of rhythm and tension, setting up a sensual second take on a 2017 remix of ‘Limbo’ from Swiss synth heroes, Yello.
Core musical memories are shaken and stirred with a context-shifting take on Frank Duval’s emotional classic ‘Ogon’, while Ian North’s ‘Sex Lust You’ and Ford Proco’s notable Coil collaboration ‘Expansion Naranja’ effectively throb with only minor adjustments, respectfully imagined as “shadow versions”. Meanwhile, a simple breakbeat lifts Albert Kuningas’s ‘Astraalprojektio’ in the direction of wide-eyed dancefloors, while a fresh take on K-Alexi Shelby’s ‘Season of The Real’ inexplicably emerges somehow even funkier than before.
The conclusion of the compilation leads back to Das Tier from the prolific experimentalist Conrad Schnitzler, whose swirling synths and hypnotic vocals are duly tightened by Dettmann, but only as he puts it, “in conversation with the original.” Concluding three discs and thirty years of commitment to the dancefloor, this Mastermix not only offers us the opportunity to eavesdrop on this endless exchange, but to gain some sought-after material for our own record collections.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
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All Day I Dream bids farewell to another radiant summer with its Summer’s End Sampler, a 12-track collection of deep, melodic, and transportive sounds. Carefully woven together from a mix of rising favorites and emerging talents, the compilation encapsulates the warmth, nostalgia, and new beginnings that arrive with seasonal change.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Thought Leadership - XI
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Thought Leadership - XII
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Thought Leadership - XIII
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Thought Leadership - XIV
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Thought Leadership - XV
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Thought Leadership - XVI
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Thought Leadership - XVII
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Thought Leadership - XVIII
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Thought Leadership - XIX
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Thought Leadership - XX
Territories: Worldwide no restrictions
Format Notes: Hyper-limited (300 only!) ethereal ambient-guitar-soul, originally released on cassette only. 2025 first time ever vinyl release, 140g vinyl.
Track List:
A1 XI
A2 XII
A3 XIII
A4 XIV
A5 XV
A6 XVI
A7 XVII
B1 XVIII
B2 XIX
B3 XX
Release Notes:
On a "Balearic-Jazz trip", the phenomenally hyped Thought Leadership returns with another X ideas: the deck this time chooses the Ace of Swords. In the acclaim garnered by III of Pentacles, there were many whispers of “Balearic” from those in the know. As soon as you drop the needle on XI you will be basking in turbo Balearica.
Originally out on cassette only, we present the first ever vinyl issue. It's a hideously limited pressing of 300 for the world, so don't sleep on this.
The sonic palate has been augmented by the addition of synth and bass; there are more guitar layers, more pedals and more organic drums this time – a much fuller production. Still DIY, and still recorded straight to multitrack, just ever so slightly grander in scale; think a rough-hewn, long-lost Claremont 56 cut and you’ll have some idea of how XI opens this future classic LP.
The touchstones so key to the vision of Pentacles (Cocteau Twins, Dif Juz, Durutti Column) are all still present and correct; XII could be a piece from Extractions, XIII is pure Garlands-era Guthrie and, now with the shuffling jazz drums, XV makes TL even more LC – but more disparate influences are found this time out too. ECM guitar legends John Abercrombie and Pat Metheny in the more considered melodic phrasing and harmonic structure of the ideas and a nod to the cosmic Balearic spirit in the overall vibe, means more is offered to the listener across Swords.
XVI and XVII are the biggest indicators to Thought Leaderships’ new found love of The Real Book and their grasp of jazz chords. The former sounds like if Mike Hedges had produced on a heavily sedated ECM date in the early 80s, whilst the latter is Bright Size Life condensed into a most post-punk shard of Strat conversation. The syrupy Phase 90 on the lead parts lends much weight to the guitar melodies, a beautiful tonal counterpoint to the Vox-ish chimes of the plangent chords we’ve all come to love.
The flip again treats us to three extended, improvised jams. XVIII owes as much to Canterbury as it does to Krautrock, another modal voyage through the stars. Light the incense and drift away, guided by delayed cymbals and weaving ribbons of guitar. XIX has almost a New-Wave/Sophisti-Pop energy to it in tone, if not in structure and execution. Something almost Tears for Fears-esque in the chiming chorus guitars. An interesting outlier that has already received a lot of love from those that have heard it. XX is the starkest idea, and the only piece this time with no drums. What we do get, however, is a free exploration over a two chord-vamp. It’s Harvest Time meets Planet Caravan and a fitting end to this Balearic jazz trip.
Be With is honoured to present the first ever vinyl release of Ace Of Swords, carefully remastered by Be With's engineer Simon Francis to ensure it sounds better than ever after its initial tape release. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut at Abbey Road Studios whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry, in Holland. The original tape cover artwork, so crucial to Thought Leadership's striking visual aesthetic, has been rejigged for vinyl issue here at Be With.
The last one flew. You have been warned.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Format Notes: Hyper-limited (300 only!) ethereal ambient-guitar-soul, originally released on cassette only. 2025 first time ever vinyl release, 140g vinyl.
Track List:
A1 XI
A2 XII
A3 XIII
A4 XIV
A5 XV
A6 XVI
A7 XVII
B1 XVIII
B2 XIX
B3 XX
Release Notes:
On a "Balearic-Jazz trip", the phenomenally hyped Thought Leadership returns with another X ideas: the deck this time chooses the Ace of Swords. In the acclaim garnered by III of Pentacles, there were many whispers of “Balearic” from those in the know. As soon as you drop the needle on XI you will be basking in turbo Balearica.
Originally out on cassette only, we present the first ever vinyl issue. It's a hideously limited pressing of 300 for the world, so don't sleep on this.
The sonic palate has been augmented by the addition of synth and bass; there are more guitar layers, more pedals and more organic drums this time – a much fuller production. Still DIY, and still recorded straight to multitrack, just ever so slightly grander in scale; think a rough-hewn, long-lost Claremont 56 cut and you’ll have some idea of how XI opens this future classic LP.
The touchstones so key to the vision of Pentacles (Cocteau Twins, Dif Juz, Durutti Column) are all still present and correct; XII could be a piece from Extractions, XIII is pure Garlands-era Guthrie and, now with the shuffling jazz drums, XV makes TL even more LC – but more disparate influences are found this time out too. ECM guitar legends John Abercrombie and Pat Metheny in the more considered melodic phrasing and harmonic structure of the ideas and a nod to the cosmic Balearic spirit in the overall vibe, means more is offered to the listener across Swords.
XVI and XVII are the biggest indicators to Thought Leaderships’ new found love of The Real Book and their grasp of jazz chords. The former sounds like if Mike Hedges had produced on a heavily sedated ECM date in the early 80s, whilst the latter is Bright Size Life condensed into a most post-punk shard of Strat conversation. The syrupy Phase 90 on the lead parts lends much weight to the guitar melodies, a beautiful tonal counterpoint to the Vox-ish chimes of the plangent chords we’ve all come to love.
The flip again treats us to three extended, improvised jams. XVIII owes as much to Canterbury as it does to Krautrock, another modal voyage through the stars. Light the incense and drift away, guided by delayed cymbals and weaving ribbons of guitar. XIX has almost a New-Wave/Sophisti-Pop energy to it in tone, if not in structure and execution. Something almost Tears for Fears-esque in the chiming chorus guitars. An interesting outlier that has already received a lot of love from those that have heard it. XX is the starkest idea, and the only piece this time with no drums. What we do get, however, is a free exploration over a two chord-vamp. It’s Harvest Time meets Planet Caravan and a fitting end to this Balearic jazz trip.
Be With is honoured to present the first ever vinyl release of Ace Of Swords, carefully remastered by Be With's engineer Simon Francis to ensure it sounds better than ever after its initial tape release. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut at Abbey Road Studios whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry, in Holland. The original tape cover artwork, so crucial to Thought Leadership's striking visual aesthetic, has been rejigged for vinyl issue here at Be With.
The last one flew. You have been warned.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More