1
Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
2
Various Artists - Back In Time
3
Various Artists - Amy
4
Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
5
Benito Hodge - Loving You
6
Brandy - Life Is
7
Godspeed - By The Sea
8
Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
9
Sons of Jubai - Be You
10
The ThreeO - Break Down
11
John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
Only Europe excl UK!
HOPES AND DREAMS is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of PRAISE POEMS, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, but anything but a poor copy, the focus is on rare grooves from the 1970s.
The album contains genuine rarities that definitely deserve more attention. Take, for example, the opener by Guamanian Frankie & the Karter's Peanut Organization. The protagonist comes from Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, a good 5000km north of Australia. The previously unreleased “Back In Time” comes from an acetate pressing. As far as we know, it is the only existing copy. Easy and Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron delight us with light folk soul, and fans of Terry Callier will certainly enjoy the two songs by Brandy and Benito Hodge. Both breathe a little jazz into the soul. Incidentally, the co-producer of “Loving You” was none other than Hubert Eaves III, who was part of the electro-funk duo “D-Train” in the 1980s which had several Billboard Dance and R&B chart successes.
A little psych rock or psych soul is also a must. The remaining songs by Godspeed, Reflection, The ThreeO, and John Laughter & the Third Generation probably fall into this category. All of them are extremely rare and magnificent at the same time. When you hear the first notes of “She Who Stands Beside Me,” you inevitably think of Portishead before you are unexpectedly caught off guard by the song's brutal mood change. And with “By The Sea,” we are pleased to present another previously unreleased song.
“HOPES AND DREAMS - Rare & Unreleased Psych-Soul Nuggets from the 1970s” marks the beginning of a new journey of discovery through the music history of the 1970s, which we hope will be just as successful as its predecessor, PRAISE POEMS. Curated by label headman and DJ Tobias Kirmayer.
- deluxe double-gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- incl. unreleased songs
- the Tramp Team has invested dozens of hours of work and a high four-figure sum in this project
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL songs appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- pressed on BIO VINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
Tracklist CD:
1. Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
2. Ace Tate - Back In Time
3. Easy - Amy
4. Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
5. Benito Hodge - Loving You
6. Brandy - Life Is
7. Godspeed - By The Sea
8. Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
9. Sons of Jubal - Be You
10. The ThreeO - Break Down
11. John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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HOPES AND DREAMS is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of PRAISE POEMS, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, but anything but a poor copy, the focus is on rare grooves from the 1970s.
The album contains genuine rarities that definitely deserve more attention. Take, for example, the opener by Guamanian Frankie & the Karter's Peanut Organization. The protagonist comes from Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, a good 5000km north of Australia. The previously unreleased “Back In Time” comes from an acetate pressing. As far as we know, it is the only existing copy. Easy and Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron delight us with light folk soul, and fans of Terry Callier will certainly enjoy the two songs by Brandy and Benito Hodge. Both breathe a little jazz into the soul. Incidentally, the co-producer of “Loving You” was none other than Hubert Eaves III, who was part of the electro-funk duo “D-Train” in the 1980s which had several Billboard Dance and R&B chart successes.
A little psych rock or psych soul is also a must. The remaining songs by Godspeed, Reflection, The ThreeO, and John Laughter & the Third Generation probably fall into this category. All of them are extremely rare and magnificent at the same time. When you hear the first notes of “She Who Stands Beside Me,” you inevitably think of Portishead before you are unexpectedly caught off guard by the song's brutal mood change. And with “By The Sea,” we are pleased to present another previously unreleased song.
“HOPES AND DREAMS - Rare & Unreleased Psych-Soul Nuggets from the 1970s” marks the beginning of a new journey of discovery through the music history of the 1970s, which we hope will be just as successful as its predecessor, PRAISE POEMS. Curated by label headman and DJ Tobias Kirmayer.
- deluxe double-gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- incl. unreleased songs
- the Tramp Team has invested dozens of hours of work and a high four-figure sum in this project
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL songs appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- pressed on BIO VINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
Tracklist CD:
1. Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
2. Ace Tate - Back In Time
3. Easy - Amy
4. Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
5. Benito Hodge - Loving You
6. Brandy - Life Is
7. Godspeed - By The Sea
8. Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
9. Sons of Jubal - Be You
10. The ThreeO - Break Down
11. John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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More records from Tramp Records
1
Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
2
Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
3
Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
4
Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
5
Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
6
Tony Vitale - Get Up & Get Down
7
Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
8
Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
9
Willie "King Juan" Dickey - Hot On Your Spot
10
Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
11
King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
12
The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
13
Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
14
BONUS: Huntington, Barber & Company - Shake It Up
15
BONUS: Huntington, Barber & Company - Shake It Up
Only Europe excl UK!
Gatefold 2LP CONTAINS A BONUS 7" OF A VERY RARE DISCO 45! / limited! + DL Code!
After nearly three years, *Can You Feel It Vol. 5* marks the release of a brand-new installment in Tramp Records' Disco/Boogie series. Like all four previous volumes, Vol. 5 offers a colorful mix of songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s. From extremely rare tracks to easily accessible ones and even unreleased material-this release has everything to make a collector's heart race. Once again, these songs will get you on your feet, inspire you to dance, and transport you back to the glittering world of the late 1970s. CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Let's take a closer look at a few of the songs on this album. Kicking things off are Bill Deal & The Rhondels, a band that needs no introduction. The same cannot be said for Tom Balistreri and Ryjel. The latter presents "Heart's On Fire," a seven-minute journey into previously unreleased deep disco. "Old Mother Winter" may not be a typical disco song, but it's undoubtedly a fantastic composition. The Stone Mill Band is relatively unknown even among hardcore collectors. The most recent track on this album is by singer Tory Wynter who already contributed a song for Can You Feel It Vol.4. "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" was released in 1988.
The second record opens with "Been Thinkin' About You" by Avatar-an amazing song and probably the rarest gem on this album, in stark contrast to Piz-Zazz - a record you can find easily for a few dollars. Saxophonist King Perkoff was born in Santa Monica, California, but now resides in Berlin, and with "When You Live In Marin" he delivers a real disco-funk banger! Glenn "Shake & Bake" Doughty played professional football as a wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts from 1972 to 1979. Together with some of his teammates, he founded the Shake & Bake Band in 1975. We probably aren't telling Tramp fans anything new here. Anyway, a little over two years ago, we reissued the first of their two extremely hard to find 45-RPM singles ("Shake & Bake Pt. 1 & 2"). We also included a DJ-friendly edit of the song on "Movements Vol. 12." It is a must for us here at Tramp that we also reissue their second single, "Starflight Disco Pt. 1 & 2," soon!
So there you have it, 13 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE tunes of which all have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.
- deluxe gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL but one song appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- complete discography of all their extremely rare original 7" singles
- pressed on BIOVINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
A-SIDE
01. Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
02. Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
03. Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
B-SIDE
01. Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
02. Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
03. Tony Vitale - Get Up & Get Down
04. Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
C-SIDE
01. Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
02. Willie "King Juan" Dickey - Hot On Your Spot
03. Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
D-SIDE
1. King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
2. The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
3. Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
BONUS 7": Huntington, Barber & Company - Shake It Up
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
Gatefold 2LP CONTAINS A BONUS 7" OF A VERY RARE DISCO 45! / limited! + DL Code!
After nearly three years, *Can You Feel It Vol. 5* marks the release of a brand-new installment in Tramp Records' Disco/Boogie series. Like all four previous volumes, Vol. 5 offers a colorful mix of songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s. From extremely rare tracks to easily accessible ones and even unreleased material-this release has everything to make a collector's heart race. Once again, these songs will get you on your feet, inspire you to dance, and transport you back to the glittering world of the late 1970s. CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Let's take a closer look at a few of the songs on this album. Kicking things off are Bill Deal & The Rhondels, a band that needs no introduction. The same cannot be said for Tom Balistreri and Ryjel. The latter presents "Heart's On Fire," a seven-minute journey into previously unreleased deep disco. "Old Mother Winter" may not be a typical disco song, but it's undoubtedly a fantastic composition. The Stone Mill Band is relatively unknown even among hardcore collectors. The most recent track on this album is by singer Tory Wynter who already contributed a song for Can You Feel It Vol.4. "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" was released in 1988.
The second record opens with "Been Thinkin' About You" by Avatar-an amazing song and probably the rarest gem on this album, in stark contrast to Piz-Zazz - a record you can find easily for a few dollars. Saxophonist King Perkoff was born in Santa Monica, California, but now resides in Berlin, and with "When You Live In Marin" he delivers a real disco-funk banger! Glenn "Shake & Bake" Doughty played professional football as a wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts from 1972 to 1979. Together with some of his teammates, he founded the Shake & Bake Band in 1975. We probably aren't telling Tramp fans anything new here. Anyway, a little over two years ago, we reissued the first of their two extremely hard to find 45-RPM singles ("Shake & Bake Pt. 1 & 2"). We also included a DJ-friendly edit of the song on "Movements Vol. 12." It is a must for us here at Tramp that we also reissue their second single, "Starflight Disco Pt. 1 & 2," soon!
So there you have it, 13 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE tunes of which all have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.
- deluxe gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL but one song appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- complete discography of all their extremely rare original 7" singles
- pressed on BIOVINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
A-SIDE
01. Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
02. Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
03. Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
B-SIDE
01. Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
02. Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
03. Tony Vitale - Get Up & Get Down
04. Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
C-SIDE
01. Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
02. Willie "King Juan" Dickey - Hot On Your Spot
03. Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
D-SIDE
1. King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
2. The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
3. Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
BONUS 7": Huntington, Barber & Company - Shake It Up
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
1
Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
2
Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
3
Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
4
Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
5
Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
6
Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
7
Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
8
Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
9
King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
10
The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
11
Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
Only Europe excl UK!
After nearly three years, *Can You Feel It Vol. 5* marks the release of a brand-new installment in Tramp Records' Disco/Boogie series. Like all four previous volumes, Vol. 5 offers a colorful mix of songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s. From extremely rare tracks to easily accessible ones and even unreleased material-this release has everything to make a collector's heart race. Once again, these songs will get you on your feet, inspire you to dance, and transport you back to the glittering world of the late 1970s. CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Let's take a closer look at a few of the songs on this album. Kicking things off are Bill Deal & The Rhondels, a band that needs no introduction. The same cannot be said for Tom Balistreri and Ryjel. The latter presents "Heart's On Fire," a seven-minute journey into previously unreleased deep disco. "Old Mother Winter" may not be a typical disco song, but it's undoubtedly a fantastic composition. The Stone Mill Band is relatively unknown even among hardcore collectors. The most recent track on this album is by singer Tory Wynter who already contributed a song for Can You Feel It Vol.4. "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" was released in 1988.
The second record opens with "Been Thinkin' About You" by Avatar-an amazing song and probably the rarest gem on this album, in stark contrast to Piz-Zazz - a record you can find easily for a few dollars. Saxophonist King Perkoff was born in Santa Monica, California, but now resides in Berlin, and with "When You Live In Marin" he delivers a real disco-funk banger! Glenn "Shake & Bake" Doughty played professional football as a wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts from 1972 to 1979. Together with some of his teammates, he founded the Shake & Bake Band in 1975. We probably aren't telling Tramp fans anything new here. Anyway, a little over two years ago, we reissued the first of their two extremely hard to find 45-RPM singles ("Shake & Bake Pt. 1 & 2"). We also included a DJ-friendly edit of the song on "Movements Vol. 12." It is a must for us here at Tramp that we also reissue their second single, "Starflight Disco Pt. 1 & 2," soon!
So there you have it, 13 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE tunes of which all have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.
CD Tracklist:
01. Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
02. Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
03. Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
04. Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
05. Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
06. Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
07. Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
08. Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
09. King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
10. The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
11. Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
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
After nearly three years, *Can You Feel It Vol. 5* marks the release of a brand-new installment in Tramp Records' Disco/Boogie series. Like all four previous volumes, Vol. 5 offers a colorful mix of songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s. From extremely rare tracks to easily accessible ones and even unreleased material-this release has everything to make a collector's heart race. Once again, these songs will get you on your feet, inspire you to dance, and transport you back to the glittering world of the late 1970s. CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Let's take a closer look at a few of the songs on this album. Kicking things off are Bill Deal & The Rhondels, a band that needs no introduction. The same cannot be said for Tom Balistreri and Ryjel. The latter presents "Heart's On Fire," a seven-minute journey into previously unreleased deep disco. "Old Mother Winter" may not be a typical disco song, but it's undoubtedly a fantastic composition. The Stone Mill Band is relatively unknown even among hardcore collectors. The most recent track on this album is by singer Tory Wynter who already contributed a song for Can You Feel It Vol.4. "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" was released in 1988.
The second record opens with "Been Thinkin' About You" by Avatar-an amazing song and probably the rarest gem on this album, in stark contrast to Piz-Zazz - a record you can find easily for a few dollars. Saxophonist King Perkoff was born in Santa Monica, California, but now resides in Berlin, and with "When You Live In Marin" he delivers a real disco-funk banger! Glenn "Shake & Bake" Doughty played professional football as a wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts from 1972 to 1979. Together with some of his teammates, he founded the Shake & Bake Band in 1975. We probably aren't telling Tramp fans anything new here. Anyway, a little over two years ago, we reissued the first of their two extremely hard to find 45-RPM singles ("Shake & Bake Pt. 1 & 2"). We also included a DJ-friendly edit of the song on "Movements Vol. 12." It is a must for us here at Tramp that we also reissue their second single, "Starflight Disco Pt. 1 & 2," soon!
So there you have it, 13 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE tunes of which all have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.
CD Tracklist:
01. Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
02. Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
03. Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
04. Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
05. Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
06. Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
07. Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
08. Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
09. King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
10. The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
11. Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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1
Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
2
Ryjel - Baby Don't Stop
only Europe excl UK!
** PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DISCO / MODERN SOUL**
Ryjel was a band from suburban Pittsburgh, PA, that started out in the mid-1970s performing classic rock covers. The band was approached by a local entrepreneur who wanted to cut a single for the disco market, but a lack of financing scuttled the proposal. Nevertheless, the band was able to record a dozen of its original tunes in a professional studio for possible release, and among those songs were "Heart's On Fire" and "Baby Don't Stop."
Both tracks were recorded some 50 years ago having remained unreleased to this day. It needed the investigative work of the Tramp Records crew to discover them. Finally they are available on a strictly limited 45 RPM single release. In addition, the full length version of "Heart's On Fire" will soon be released on the upcoming Tramp Records compilation titled "CAN YOU FEEL IT Vol.5 - Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1977-88".
A. Heart's On Fire
B. Baby Don't Stop
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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** PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DISCO / MODERN SOUL**
Ryjel was a band from suburban Pittsburgh, PA, that started out in the mid-1970s performing classic rock covers. The band was approached by a local entrepreneur who wanted to cut a single for the disco market, but a lack of financing scuttled the proposal. Nevertheless, the band was able to record a dozen of its original tunes in a professional studio for possible release, and among those songs were "Heart's On Fire" and "Baby Don't Stop."
Both tracks were recorded some 50 years ago having remained unreleased to this day. It needed the investigative work of the Tramp Records crew to discover them. Finally they are available on a strictly limited 45 RPM single release. In addition, the full length version of "Heart's On Fire" will soon be released on the upcoming Tramp Records compilation titled "CAN YOU FEEL IT Vol.5 - Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1977-88".
A. Heart's On Fire
B. Baby Don't Stop
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
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1
TORY WYNTER - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
2
TORY WYNTER - I'm Feeling So Happy
Only Europe/ excl UK!
** FIRST TIME ON 45 **
Born in Jamaica, Tory Wynter spent his early years in London. From there, he moved to New York City where he studied voice and acting and quickly assumed his music and entertainment career. Tory began performing with some of the greatest names in entertainment, and for some of the most prestigious audiences. He burst onto the recording scene, writing several albums and singles for major record labels. The experience and expertise he picked up along the way allowed him to open a highly successful publishing company and record label, Laykash Records.
Both tracks are taken from his LP "On The Love Side / Happy Side" and have now been released for the first time as a strictly limited 45 RPM single. In addition, "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" will soon be released on the upcoming Tramp Records compilation titled "CAN YOU FEEL IT Vol.5 - Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1977-88".
A. Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
B. I'm Feeling So Happy
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** FIRST TIME ON 45 **
Born in Jamaica, Tory Wynter spent his early years in London. From there, he moved to New York City where he studied voice and acting and quickly assumed his music and entertainment career. Tory began performing with some of the greatest names in entertainment, and for some of the most prestigious audiences. He burst onto the recording scene, writing several albums and singles for major record labels. The experience and expertise he picked up along the way allowed him to open a highly successful publishing company and record label, Laykash Records.
Both tracks are taken from his LP "On The Love Side / Happy Side" and have now been released for the first time as a strictly limited 45 RPM single. In addition, "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" will soon be released on the upcoming Tramp Records compilation titled "CAN YOU FEEL IT Vol.5 - Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1977-88".
A. Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
B. I'm Feeling So Happy
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1
E.J. & The Echoes - Put A Smile On Your Face
2
E.J. & The Echoes - You're Gonna Hurt
3
E.J. & The Echoes - I Had A Hard Time
4
E.J. & The Echoes - People Say
5
E.J. & The Echoes - Never Ever Leave Me
6
E.J. & The Echoes - If It Takes A Life Time
7
E.J. & The Echoes - If You Just Love Me
8
E.J. & The Echoes - One Of These Days
9
E.J. & The Echoes - End Of Our Love
10
E.J. & The Echoes - Treat Me Right
11
E.J. & The Echoes - Say You're Mine
Only Europe excl UK!
Michigan Band EJ & the Echoes: Rediscovering a Soul Legacy
The story of EJ & the Echoes represents a remarkable chapter in Michigan's music history and the early American soul scene. Its origins date back to the late 1950s, when Everett J. "EJ" Gronda was already active as a young musician. While studying at Central Michigan University in the early 1960s, he met the talented vocalist Manuel "Manny" Holcolm. Together with other musicians, they formed vocal groups that soon performed throughout the state and even recorded near Detroit's legendary Motown studios.
In 1963, Gronda founded EJ & the Echoes, a band that quickly gained popularity at dances, clubs, and weddings across Michigan. With Manny Holcolm as lead singer, the group developed a distinctive harmony-driven sound, blending influences ranging from the Beatles to James Brown. The band served as a house band in Traverse City, opened for national acts, and performed regularly at well-known Detroit venues.
Between 1964 and 1967, EJ & the Echoes released several singles on the Diamond Jim Records label. Although major commercial success eluded them at the time, their recordings later found international recognition. Today, their songs remain staples of the British Northern Soul scene.
After the band dissolved, the members pursued different paths. EJ Gronda became a schoolteacher but remained devoted to music throughout his life. In 2006, the musicians reunited for an emotional jam session. EJ Gronda passed away in 2022, followed by Manuel Holcolm in 2024. Their musical legacy endures-on this vinyl release, dance floors, and in the memory of a remarkable era.
Our sincere thanks go to author and blues historian Fred Reif. He wrote the accompanying text and provided all the pictures of the band printed in the gatefold cover. Without him, this project would not have been possible.
- deluxe gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL songs appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- complete discography of all their extremely rare original 7" singles
- pressed on BIO VINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
A-SIDE
A1. E.J. & The Echoes - Put A Smile On Your Face
A2. E.J. & The Echoes - You're Gonna Hurt
A3. E.J. & The Echoes - I Had A Hard Time
A4. E.J. & The Echoes - People Say
A5. E.J. & The Echoes - Never Ever Leave Me
A6. E.J. & The Echoes - If It Takes A Life Time
B-SIDE
B1. E.J. & The Echoes - If You Just Love Me
B2. E.J. & The Echoes - One Of These Days
B3. E.J. & The Echoes - End Of Our Love
B4. E.J. & The Echoes - Treat Me Right
B5. E.J. & The Echoes - Say You're Mine
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Germany
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Michigan Band EJ & the Echoes: Rediscovering a Soul Legacy
The story of EJ & the Echoes represents a remarkable chapter in Michigan's music history and the early American soul scene. Its origins date back to the late 1950s, when Everett J. "EJ" Gronda was already active as a young musician. While studying at Central Michigan University in the early 1960s, he met the talented vocalist Manuel "Manny" Holcolm. Together with other musicians, they formed vocal groups that soon performed throughout the state and even recorded near Detroit's legendary Motown studios.
In 1963, Gronda founded EJ & the Echoes, a band that quickly gained popularity at dances, clubs, and weddings across Michigan. With Manny Holcolm as lead singer, the group developed a distinctive harmony-driven sound, blending influences ranging from the Beatles to James Brown. The band served as a house band in Traverse City, opened for national acts, and performed regularly at well-known Detroit venues.
Between 1964 and 1967, EJ & the Echoes released several singles on the Diamond Jim Records label. Although major commercial success eluded them at the time, their recordings later found international recognition. Today, their songs remain staples of the British Northern Soul scene.
After the band dissolved, the members pursued different paths. EJ Gronda became a schoolteacher but remained devoted to music throughout his life. In 2006, the musicians reunited for an emotional jam session. EJ Gronda passed away in 2022, followed by Manuel Holcolm in 2024. Their musical legacy endures-on this vinyl release, dance floors, and in the memory of a remarkable era.
Our sincere thanks go to author and blues historian Fred Reif. He wrote the accompanying text and provided all the pictures of the band printed in the gatefold cover. Without him, this project would not have been possible.
- deluxe gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL songs appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- complete discography of all their extremely rare original 7" singles
- pressed on BIO VINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
A-SIDE
A1. E.J. & The Echoes - Put A Smile On Your Face
A2. E.J. & The Echoes - You're Gonna Hurt
A3. E.J. & The Echoes - I Had A Hard Time
A4. E.J. & The Echoes - People Say
A5. E.J. & The Echoes - Never Ever Leave Me
A6. E.J. & The Echoes - If It Takes A Life Time
B-SIDE
B1. E.J. & The Echoes - If You Just Love Me
B2. E.J. & The Echoes - One Of These Days
B3. E.J. & The Echoes - End Of Our Love
B4. E.J. & The Echoes - Treat Me Right
B5. E.J. & The Echoes - Say You're Mine
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Easy - Amy
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Family Progression - Feeling Free
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Willie Lee - It Never Fades
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Godspeed - By The Sea
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Sons of Jubal - Be You
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The ThreeO - Break Down
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John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
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HOPES AND DREAMS is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of PRAISE POEMS, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, but anything but a poor copy, the focus is on rare grooves from the 1970s.
The album contains genuine rarities that definitely deserve more attention. Take, for example, the opener by Guamanian Frankie & the Karter's Peanut Organization. The protagonist comes from Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, a good 5000km north of Australia. The previously unreleased “Back In Time” comes from an acetate pressing. As far as we know, it is the only existing copy. Easy and Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron delight us with light folk soul, and fans of Terry Callier will certainly enjoy the two songs by Brandy and Benito Hodge. Both breathe a little jazz into the soul. Incidentally, the co-producer of “Loving You” was none other than Hubert Eaves III, who was part of the electro-funk duo “D-Train” in the 1980s which had several Billboard Dance and R&B chart successes.
A little psych rock or psych soul is also a must. The remaining songs by Godspeed, Reflection, The ThreeO, and John Laughter & the Third Generation probably fall into this category. All of them are extremely rare and magnificent at the same time. When you hear the first notes of “She Who Stands Beside Me,” you inevitably think of Portishead before you are unexpectedly caught off guard by the song's brutal mood change. And with “By The Sea,” we are pleased to present another previously unreleased song.
"“HOPES AND DREAMS - Rare & Unreleased Psych-Soul Nuggets from the 1970s” marks the beginning of a new journey of discovery through the music history of the 1970s, which we hope will be just as successful as its predecessor, PRAISE POEMS. Curated by label headman and DJ Tobias Kirmayer.
Tracklist:
A1. Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
A2. Ace Tate - Back In Time
A3. Easy - Amy
A4. Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
B1. Benito Hodge - Loving You
B2. Family Progression - Feeling Free
B3. Brandy - Life Is
B4. Willie Lee - It Never Fades
C1. Godspeed - By The Sea
C2. Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
C3. Sons of Jubal - Be You
D1. The ThreeO - Break Down
D2. John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
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HOPES AND DREAMS is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of PRAISE POEMS, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, but anything but a poor copy, the focus is on rare grooves from the 1970s.
The album contains genuine rarities that definitely deserve more attention. Take, for example, the opener by Guamanian Frankie & the Karter's Peanut Organization. The protagonist comes from Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, a good 5000km north of Australia. The previously unreleased “Back In Time” comes from an acetate pressing. As far as we know, it is the only existing copy. Easy and Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron delight us with light folk soul, and fans of Terry Callier will certainly enjoy the two songs by Brandy and Benito Hodge. Both breathe a little jazz into the soul. Incidentally, the co-producer of “Loving You” was none other than Hubert Eaves III, who was part of the electro-funk duo “D-Train” in the 1980s which had several Billboard Dance and R&B chart successes.
A little psych rock or psych soul is also a must. The remaining songs by Godspeed, Reflection, The ThreeO, and John Laughter & the Third Generation probably fall into this category. All of them are extremely rare and magnificent at the same time. When you hear the first notes of “She Who Stands Beside Me,” you inevitably think of Portishead before you are unexpectedly caught off guard by the song's brutal mood change. And with “By The Sea,” we are pleased to present another previously unreleased song.
"“HOPES AND DREAMS - Rare & Unreleased Psych-Soul Nuggets from the 1970s” marks the beginning of a new journey of discovery through the music history of the 1970s, which we hope will be just as successful as its predecessor, PRAISE POEMS. Curated by label headman and DJ Tobias Kirmayer.
Tracklist:
A1. Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
A2. Ace Tate - Back In Time
A3. Easy - Amy
A4. Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
B1. Benito Hodge - Loving You
B2. Family Progression - Feeling Free
B3. Brandy - Life Is
B4. Willie Lee - It Never Fades
C1. Godspeed - By The Sea
C2. Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
C3. Sons of Jubal - Be You
D1. The ThreeO - Break Down
D2. John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
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4 DIMENSIONS - Hipper Snapper
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4 DIMENSIONS - 10 O'Clock Soul Meeting
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Monstrous deep funk 45 of the highest order! "Hipper Snapper" was recently comped on the highly acclaimed Movements series.
- re-issue of an ultra rare deep funk 45
- strictly limited pressing
A. Hipper Snapper
B. 10 O'Clock Soul Meeting
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Monstrous deep funk 45 of the highest order! "Hipper Snapper" was recently comped on the highly acclaimed Movements series.
- re-issue of an ultra rare deep funk 45
- strictly limited pressing
A. Hipper Snapper
B. 10 O'Clock Soul Meeting
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A. Shake A Plenty
B. Honest John
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Honest John was a significant Knoxville, Tennessee DJ and record store owner who released a few 45s on his own label in the 1960s.
A. Shake A Plenty
B. Honest John
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Unreleased deep funk / northern soul.
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B. Soul-Jazz Two
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3
Extrawelt - Oddification
4
Extrawelt - Gentle Venom
5
Extrawelt - Das große Flimmern
6
Extrawelt - Silly Idol
7
Extrawelt - Punch the dragon
8
Extrawelt - Fear of an extra Planet
9
Extrawelt - The friendly Coroner
10
Extrawelt - F2_2084
Tracklisting:
CD / LP
1.Superposition 2. Gott Ist Schrott 3. Oddification 4. Gentle Venom 5. Das Große Flimmern 6.Silly Idol 7.Punch The Dragon8.Fear Of An Extra Planet 9.The Friendly Coroner 10.Extrawelt - 2084
Info:
EXTRAWELT are back! Although in fairness, they were never gone. On the contrary, since their first release on James Holden's Border Community Label dropped in 2005, Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe have been responsible for a plethora of classics including "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" and "In Aufruhr", their two seminal albums on Cocoon Recordings. The duo are one of the most booked live acts worldwide, commanding a huge fan base. Their performances are the stuff of legend, making them the absolute highlight at every club and festival they play. So it's with great pride and respect, that we can announce the release of Extrawelt's third album for Cocoon Recordings. "Fear Of An Extra Planet" completes the Cocoon trilogy and the excitement growing among their fans represents a new high in the history of EXTRAWELT!
Musically, of course, there's enormous pressure on EXTRAWELT to deliver, but this is dismissed with a playful disregard and they are clearly focused on the job in hand. The album title "Fear Of An Extra Planet" sounds cinematic, like some art-house science fiction film, without giving too much away. However, from the first seconds of the opening track "Superposition", the album title makes 100% sense and sets the scene for the rest of the trip. We are immersed in wide open spaces and invited to explore dark and dusky worlds that transport us back to their Border Community years. Timeless and elegant, "Superposition" perfectly captures the epic, dream like quality that made James Holden's label so influential.
Second up, "Gott ist Schrott" takes a much more minimalist approach with its retro 80s drum programming, monster bass lurking in the breaks and playful Rhodes/synth riffs that span the divide between early German techno and deep Detroit electro with a distinctive film soundtrack aesthetic. "Oddification" continues this theme, adding extra spice reminiscent of the techno-synth vibe of Detroit with a punchy, almost Prodigy-style breakbeat complete with shredded vocal samples that gives us a taste of what's in store. "Gentle Venom" then takes the breakbeat motif to the next stage. The main focus here is the classy sprinter of a bassline, peppered with a flurry of intricate and subtle effects and modulations, that immediately trigger an intense, movie-like 'in pursuit' feeling.
With "Das Grosse Flimmern" we cautiously approach the album's high point. It's still in keeping with the soundtrack aesthetics, but faster and with more urgency. Almost hypnotically, Extrawelt invade us with an energy and impetus that always radiates from their music. Next in line is "Silly Idol" and here Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe opt again for a more minimal tack, focusing even more intensely on the dance floor to reveal a pulsing, twisted heart to the album.
"Punch The Dragon" is the hidden gem of the collection, utilising and melting together the most bombastic and playful elements. This one is totally off the hook, a sensory overload in an acoustic widescreen format! Then we have the title track "Fear Of An Extra Planet" which perfectly sums up the album concept. It opens up like a film score, with minimal passages following dark sequences that morph into dreamy melodies, all grounded by cool, constantly alternating analogue drum patterns. If you're not listening closely, you might get the impression that three or four different titles are mixed together; such is the effortless flow of the album.
As we near our destination, "The Friendly Coroner" really does honour its name. The morbid charm of the title is captured by a fluid bassline and melodic arrangements that border on the absurd, until the funky drum beat finally drops. In our mind's eye we see a cheerful medical doctor removing his bloody gloves, hanging his smock in the closet and vibing out in his neon drenched workspace. And there we sit, glued to our cinema seat, submerged in the different textures EXTRAWELT have conjured up on "Fear Of An Extra Planet". Over the course of the last title, the strings usher in the final acknowledgments as the credits roll. The dramatic end of "2084" leaves us transfixed in front of a black screen in a large, dark room safe in the knowledge that we've just witnessed a science fiction epic.
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CD / LP
1.Superposition 2. Gott Ist Schrott 3. Oddification 4. Gentle Venom 5. Das Große Flimmern 6.Silly Idol 7.Punch The Dragon8.Fear Of An Extra Planet 9.The Friendly Coroner 10.Extrawelt - 2084
Info:
EXTRAWELT are back! Although in fairness, they were never gone. On the contrary, since their first release on James Holden's Border Community Label dropped in 2005, Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe have been responsible for a plethora of classics including "Schöne Neue Extrawelt" and "In Aufruhr", their two seminal albums on Cocoon Recordings. The duo are one of the most booked live acts worldwide, commanding a huge fan base. Their performances are the stuff of legend, making them the absolute highlight at every club and festival they play. So it's with great pride and respect, that we can announce the release of Extrawelt's third album for Cocoon Recordings. "Fear Of An Extra Planet" completes the Cocoon trilogy and the excitement growing among their fans represents a new high in the history of EXTRAWELT!
Musically, of course, there's enormous pressure on EXTRAWELT to deliver, but this is dismissed with a playful disregard and they are clearly focused on the job in hand. The album title "Fear Of An Extra Planet" sounds cinematic, like some art-house science fiction film, without giving too much away. However, from the first seconds of the opening track "Superposition", the album title makes 100% sense and sets the scene for the rest of the trip. We are immersed in wide open spaces and invited to explore dark and dusky worlds that transport us back to their Border Community years. Timeless and elegant, "Superposition" perfectly captures the epic, dream like quality that made James Holden's label so influential.
Second up, "Gott ist Schrott" takes a much more minimalist approach with its retro 80s drum programming, monster bass lurking in the breaks and playful Rhodes/synth riffs that span the divide between early German techno and deep Detroit electro with a distinctive film soundtrack aesthetic. "Oddification" continues this theme, adding extra spice reminiscent of the techno-synth vibe of Detroit with a punchy, almost Prodigy-style breakbeat complete with shredded vocal samples that gives us a taste of what's in store. "Gentle Venom" then takes the breakbeat motif to the next stage. The main focus here is the classy sprinter of a bassline, peppered with a flurry of intricate and subtle effects and modulations, that immediately trigger an intense, movie-like 'in pursuit' feeling.
With "Das Grosse Flimmern" we cautiously approach the album's high point. It's still in keeping with the soundtrack aesthetics, but faster and with more urgency. Almost hypnotically, Extrawelt invade us with an energy and impetus that always radiates from their music. Next in line is "Silly Idol" and here Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe opt again for a more minimal tack, focusing even more intensely on the dance floor to reveal a pulsing, twisted heart to the album.
"Punch The Dragon" is the hidden gem of the collection, utilising and melting together the most bombastic and playful elements. This one is totally off the hook, a sensory overload in an acoustic widescreen format! Then we have the title track "Fear Of An Extra Planet" which perfectly sums up the album concept. It opens up like a film score, with minimal passages following dark sequences that morph into dreamy melodies, all grounded by cool, constantly alternating analogue drum patterns. If you're not listening closely, you might get the impression that three or four different titles are mixed together; such is the effortless flow of the album.
As we near our destination, "The Friendly Coroner" really does honour its name. The morbid charm of the title is captured by a fluid bassline and melodic arrangements that border on the absurd, until the funky drum beat finally drops. In our mind's eye we see a cheerful medical doctor removing his bloody gloves, hanging his smock in the closet and vibing out in his neon drenched workspace. And there we sit, glued to our cinema seat, submerged in the different textures EXTRAWELT have conjured up on "Fear Of An Extra Planet". Over the course of the last title, the strings usher in the final acknowledgments as the credits roll. The dramatic end of "2084" leaves us transfixed in front of a black screen in a large, dark room safe in the knowledge that we've just witnessed a science fiction epic.
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Rights: World excluding France, UK
Format: DOUBLE CD : Expanded double CD 27 tracks in Purple Digipak with new liner notes, new and classic remixes, unreleased demos and B-sides, deluxe 24 page booklet, marketing sticker
GENRE : POP
SHORT INFO :
- Jimmy Somerville's debut solo album Read My Lips is re-issued with rarities and new remixes.
- Originally released in 1989, the album enjoyed Gold Sales and 3 Top 30 hits, as well as Jimmy's Top 10 cover of Sylvester's 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)'.
- Across these expanded versions are remixes from Gerd Janson, AMYL, Arpeggius and William Orbit; unreleased demos, B-Sides and rarities such as 'From This Moment On' (from Red, Hot + Blue)
and I Believe in Love (with Arthur Baker and The Beat Disciples).
- New liner notes from journalist and author Paul Burston.
TRACKLISTING:
CD One
1 Comment Te Dire Adieu 2 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) 3 Perfect Day 4 Heaven Here On Earth (With Your Love) 5 Don't Know What To Do (Without You) 6 Adieu! (Madame Tata Mix)
7 Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) 8 My Heart Is In Your Hands 9 Control 10 And You Never Thought This Could Happen To You 11 Rain 12 Not So God Almighty 13 From This Moment On 14 I Believe in Love 15 Tell The World 16 Stranger
CD Two
1 Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) (AMYL Remix) 2 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Gerd Janson Remix) 3 Comment Te Dire Adieu (Commercial Mix) 4 Rain (Pascal Gabriel Mix) 5 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Arpeggius Club Vocal)
6 Run From Love (ft. Claudia Brücken) (12" Remix) 7 Until I Get Over You (Demo) 8 I Won't Let You See Me Cry (Demo)
9 And You Never Thought This Could Happen To You (Demo) 10 Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) (Demo) 11 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (William Orbit Remix)
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Format: DOUBLE CD : Expanded double CD 27 tracks in Purple Digipak with new liner notes, new and classic remixes, unreleased demos and B-sides, deluxe 24 page booklet, marketing sticker
GENRE : POP
SHORT INFO :
- Jimmy Somerville's debut solo album Read My Lips is re-issued with rarities and new remixes.
- Originally released in 1989, the album enjoyed Gold Sales and 3 Top 30 hits, as well as Jimmy's Top 10 cover of Sylvester's 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)'.
- Across these expanded versions are remixes from Gerd Janson, AMYL, Arpeggius and William Orbit; unreleased demos, B-Sides and rarities such as 'From This Moment On' (from Red, Hot + Blue)
and I Believe in Love (with Arthur Baker and The Beat Disciples).
- New liner notes from journalist and author Paul Burston.
TRACKLISTING:
CD One
1 Comment Te Dire Adieu 2 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) 3 Perfect Day 4 Heaven Here On Earth (With Your Love) 5 Don't Know What To Do (Without You) 6 Adieu! (Madame Tata Mix)
7 Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) 8 My Heart Is In Your Hands 9 Control 10 And You Never Thought This Could Happen To You 11 Rain 12 Not So God Almighty 13 From This Moment On 14 I Believe in Love 15 Tell The World 16 Stranger
CD Two
1 Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) (AMYL Remix) 2 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Gerd Janson Remix) 3 Comment Te Dire Adieu (Commercial Mix) 4 Rain (Pascal Gabriel Mix) 5 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Arpeggius Club Vocal)
6 Run From Love (ft. Claudia Brücken) (12" Remix) 7 Until I Get Over You (Demo) 8 I Won't Let You See Me Cry (Demo)
9 And You Never Thought This Could Happen To You (Demo) 10 Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) (Demo) 11 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (William Orbit Remix)
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Special remarks : 1LP LIMITED EDITION - BLUE LP
Genre: chanson française / rock
Tracklist :
A1 - Présence humaine
A2 - Séjour-club
A3 - Paris-Dourdan
A4 - Célibataires
A5 - Les pics de pollution
B1 - On se réveillait tôt
B2 - Plein été
B3 - Playa blanca
B4 - Crépuscule
B5 - Derniers temps
Short Info :
On the occasion of famous French writer Michel Houellebecq's new album release, Tricatel reveals a special edition of his cult first album Présence Humaine, in a blue vinyl limited edition. The album has been arranged and produced by Bertrand Burgalat, who is also the music composer of the album.
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Genre: chanson française / rock
Tracklist :
A1 - Présence humaine
A2 - Séjour-club
A3 - Paris-Dourdan
A4 - Célibataires
A5 - Les pics de pollution
B1 - On se réveillait tôt
B2 - Plein été
B3 - Playa blanca
B4 - Crépuscule
B5 - Derniers temps
Short Info :
On the occasion of famous French writer Michel Houellebecq's new album release, Tricatel reveals a special edition of his cult first album Présence Humaine, in a blue vinyl limited edition. The album has been arranged and produced by Bertrand Burgalat, who is also the music composer of the album.
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1
Charles.A.D. - Epiplegic Zone
2
Charles.A.D. - Night Flight
3
Charles.A.D. - Bioluminescence
4
Charles.A.D. - Sun Set In The Ocean
5
Charles.A.D. - Luminous
6
Charles.A.D. - Cyclone Foraging
LP
GENRE/S: Dub Techno, Dub House
TRACKLIST:
A1 Epiplegic zone
A2 Night fight
A3 Bioluminescence
B1 Sun set in the ocean
B2 Luminous
B3 Cyclone foraging
SHORT INFO:
Charles.A.D. presents Luminous, a new release on Avantroots that further defnes his deep and immersive vision of dub techno. Across six compositions, the artist creates a hypnotic journey where echoes, atmospheric textures, and minimalist grooves merge into a warm and contemplative sonic experience.
With an elegant and detail-oriented approach, Luminous explores the relationship between space, depth, and movement, allowing each piece to evolve slowly through layers of reverb, deep pulses, and emotional landscapes. The album balances introspection with dancefloor functionality, revealing a mature and coherent side of Charles.A.D’s sonic identity.
This release also marks the artist’s second LP on Avantroots, strengthening an artistic connection built around the exploration of deep, futuristic, and timeless electronic soundscapes.
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GENRE/S: Dub Techno, Dub House
TRACKLIST:
A1 Epiplegic zone
A2 Night fight
A3 Bioluminescence
B1 Sun set in the ocean
B2 Luminous
B3 Cyclone foraging
SHORT INFO:
Charles.A.D. presents Luminous, a new release on Avantroots that further defnes his deep and immersive vision of dub techno. Across six compositions, the artist creates a hypnotic journey where echoes, atmospheric textures, and minimalist grooves merge into a warm and contemplative sonic experience.
With an elegant and detail-oriented approach, Luminous explores the relationship between space, depth, and movement, allowing each piece to evolve slowly through layers of reverb, deep pulses, and emotional landscapes. The album balances introspection with dancefloor functionality, revealing a mature and coherent side of Charles.A.D’s sonic identity.
This release also marks the artist’s second LP on Avantroots, strengthening an artistic connection built around the exploration of deep, futuristic, and timeless electronic soundscapes.
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Label:Sound Records
Cat-No:SNDREC006
Release-Date:18.04.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:Sound Records
Cat-No:SNDREC006
Release-Date:18.04.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:LP Excl
1
BENYAYER - A1. The Return
2
BENYAYER - A2. Domiray
3
BENYAYER - A3. WUH
4
BENYAYER - B1. Volos
5
BENYAYER - B2. Infiltrator
6
BENYAYER - B3. Push_It
7
BENYAYER - B4. Run Generator
Territories: WORLD EXCL UK,US,CA, AU,NZ
RSD2026 Please do not sell before 18.04.2026
Format: LP (Transparent Vinyl)
****LIMITED COPIES OF THIS SPECIAL ONE-OFF ARTEFACT ****
**Each sleeve features a deconstructed butterfly motif, laser-cut on both sides of heavy matte stock, paired with a matte-printed inner sleeve and a transparent vinyl disc, making each copy a true collector’s item.**
New from Sound Records (KiF - Still Out)
"Bridging influences from techno, UK bass, Afrofuturism, and electronica."
Support from Gilles Peterson, Benji B, and Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6 Music), as well as heavyweight artists including Ben UFO, Bicep, Laurent Garnier, Bonobo, and Modeselektor.
TRACK LISTING:
1. The Return 2. Domiray 3. WUH 4. Volos 5. Infiltrator 6. Push It 7. Run Generator
Info:
Sound Records proudly presents ‘Morpho’, the debut LP from UK-based producer Benyayer, formerly one-third of celebrated electronic trio Dark Sky. A deeply personal record and a symbolic transition, Morpho captures the emotional and sonic evolution of an artist in metamorphosis.
Having stepped into the solo spotlight following his successful Infiltrator EP, Benyayer (aka Matt) delivers a bold, vinyl release that combines seven previously digital-only tracks with a brand new cut, ‘The Return’, all meticulously curated and pressed for the first time on wax.
Bridging influences from techno, UK bass, Afrofuturism, and electronica, Morpho is a meticulous exploration of rhythm designed to excite, cause chaos, personal reflection and movement. Each track is a raw, rhythmic exploration that draws on his time spent busking on the streets of London with found objects, experimentation with modular synths and years of experience honing his craft as a performer at some of the finest establishments in the electronic music landscape.
This initial vinyl edition is limited to just 300 copies. Designed in collaboration with Harry Cresswell, each sleeve features a deconstructed butterfly motif, laser-cut on both sides of heavy matte stock, paired with a matte-printed inner sleeve and a transparent vinyl disc, making each copy a true collector’s item.
The LP arrives amid support from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Benji B, and Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6 Music), as well as heavyweight artists including Ben UFO, Bicep, Laurent Garnier, Bonobo, and Modeselektor.
Benyayer's new live show, built around these very tools, has already been trailed to great acclaim across Europe, adding a powerful performative dimension to the record. With previous performances at Berghain, Fabric, Glastonbury, MUTEK, Dimensions and Melt Festival. Benyayer's solo trajectory continues to rise with intent, mystery, and a fierce sense of artistic purpose.
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RSD2026 Please do not sell before 18.04.2026
Format: LP (Transparent Vinyl)
****LIMITED COPIES OF THIS SPECIAL ONE-OFF ARTEFACT ****
**Each sleeve features a deconstructed butterfly motif, laser-cut on both sides of heavy matte stock, paired with a matte-printed inner sleeve and a transparent vinyl disc, making each copy a true collector’s item.**
New from Sound Records (KiF - Still Out)
"Bridging influences from techno, UK bass, Afrofuturism, and electronica."
Support from Gilles Peterson, Benji B, and Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6 Music), as well as heavyweight artists including Ben UFO, Bicep, Laurent Garnier, Bonobo, and Modeselektor.
TRACK LISTING:
1. The Return 2. Domiray 3. WUH 4. Volos 5. Infiltrator 6. Push It 7. Run Generator
Info:
Sound Records proudly presents ‘Morpho’, the debut LP from UK-based producer Benyayer, formerly one-third of celebrated electronic trio Dark Sky. A deeply personal record and a symbolic transition, Morpho captures the emotional and sonic evolution of an artist in metamorphosis.
Having stepped into the solo spotlight following his successful Infiltrator EP, Benyayer (aka Matt) delivers a bold, vinyl release that combines seven previously digital-only tracks with a brand new cut, ‘The Return’, all meticulously curated and pressed for the first time on wax.
Bridging influences from techno, UK bass, Afrofuturism, and electronica, Morpho is a meticulous exploration of rhythm designed to excite, cause chaos, personal reflection and movement. Each track is a raw, rhythmic exploration that draws on his time spent busking on the streets of London with found objects, experimentation with modular synths and years of experience honing his craft as a performer at some of the finest establishments in the electronic music landscape.
This initial vinyl edition is limited to just 300 copies. Designed in collaboration with Harry Cresswell, each sleeve features a deconstructed butterfly motif, laser-cut on both sides of heavy matte stock, paired with a matte-printed inner sleeve and a transparent vinyl disc, making each copy a true collector’s item.
The LP arrives amid support from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Benji B, and Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6 Music), as well as heavyweight artists including Ben UFO, Bicep, Laurent Garnier, Bonobo, and Modeselektor.
Benyayer's new live show, built around these very tools, has already been trailed to great acclaim across Europe, adding a powerful performative dimension to the record. With previous performances at Berghain, Fabric, Glastonbury, MUTEK, Dimensions and Melt Festival. Benyayer's solo trajectory continues to rise with intent, mystery, and a fierce sense of artistic purpose.
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1
System Olympia - A1. System Olympia - The Heat Of The Night (feat. REINEN) [3:44]
2
System Olympia - A2. Flavia Fortunato - Se Tu Vuoi [3:38]
3
System Olympia - A3. See Thru Hands - Hot City [3:57]
4
System Olympia - A4. Daniele Baldelli, Francesca Amati - Inner Light [4:43]
5
System Olympia - A5. Ruins - Sexual Desire [3:14]
6
System Olympia - B1. Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up (Eli's Mix) [5:13]
7
System Olympia - B2. musclecars - Running Out Of Time [5:10]
8
System Olympia - B3. Working Men's Club - Ploys (System Olympia Edit) [4:56]
9
System Olympia - B4. Royalty - Heart Strings [5:05]
10
System Olympia - C1. Dirty Art Club - Daysleeper [3:45]
11
System Olympia - C2. Admiral - Soho Girl [4:14]
12
System Olympia - C3. Tom Sharkett & Raf Rundell - Where's It All Go? [3:41]
13
System Olympia - C4. Gina Calabrese - Nobody Lives Forever [4:40]
14
System Olympia - D1. Romolo Grano, Gianni Oddi & Edda Dell'Orso - Kilimangiaro [3:55]
15
System Olympia - D2. LNDFK - Hana-bi [1:55]
16
System Olympia - D3. Fitness Forever - Vederti Distante [2:47]
17
System Olympia - D4. Piero Umiliani - Chaser [1:28]
18
System Olympia - D5. Stefano Torossi - Feeling Tense [4:10]
Territories: GSA only
‘White linen’ heavyweight vinyl 2LP. Includes 24-page fanzine. Indies exclusive.
Various Artists – curated by System Olympia "Love Language"
OVERVIEW:
System Olympia presents a bold, cinematic compilation that redefines the sound of sensuality. Love Language is an
18-track double-vinyl release pressed on heavyweight white linen colour vinyl.
It’s accompanied by a provocative, limited-edition 24-page fanzine, exclusive to 18+ audiences.
This is not just a compilation, Love Language is a manifesto. A carefully curated sonic journey through eroticism, artistic rebellion,
and liberation, it spans nearly five decades of music and features exclusive edits and rare gems that illuminate System Olympia’s
radical aesthetic vision.
****
Since her emergence on the electronic underground, System Olympia has carved out a distinct, sensual sonic universe, equal parts
vulnerable and defiant. With Love Language, she presents her most audacious project to date: a compilation rooted in what she
calls The Aesthetics of Sexual Desire in Sound.
It’s a daring declaration that desire is more than a feeling - it’s a language. Across 20 tracks, including her own sultry opener “The
Heat Of The Night (feat. REINEN)” and a rare System Olympia edit of Working Men’s Club’s “Ploys”, this compilation speaks in
rhythms and textures that evoke longing, intimacy, and ecstatic release.
This is not a traditional compilation. System Olympia’s sequencing is cinematic and deliberate. Every track a scene in a film that exists
only in the listener’s imagination. From the retro-futurist seduction of Flavia Fortunato’s Italo gem “Se Tu Vuoi” to the deep, extended
tension of Musclecars’ “Running Out of Time,” each piece plays its part in an arc of anticipation, climax, and reflection.Uniting artists as diverse as Daniele Baldelli, Piero Umiliani, and DJ Rocca, Love Language refuses boundaries of genre, era, or
expectation. It dances between vintage Italo-disco, dreamy electronica, sweaty club tracks, and avant-garde jazz, forming a rich
tapestry of sound and sensation.
System Olympia explains, “This is music for lovers, outsiders, and dreamers. It's a rebellion made of velvet and
basslines.
The accompanying 24-page fanzine insert, restricted to adults, further deepens the narrative, with erotic visual fragments and
poetic texts that amplify the compilation’s raw, sensual energy. A tangible extension of the music’s spirit, the zine invites listeners to
step into Olympia’s world and engage their senses fully.
As much a provocation as it is a celebration, Love Language is a deeply personal curation and a radical act of creative freedom. It
champions eroticism as art, desire as dialogue, and music as a liberatory force.
VINYL
A1. System Olympia - The Heat Of The Night (feat. REINEN) [3:44]
A2. Flavia Fortunato - Se Tu Vuoi [3:38]
A3. See Thru Hands - Hot City [3:57]
A4. Daniele Baldelli, Francesca Amati - Inner Light [4:43]
A5. Ruins - Sexual Desire [3:14]
B1. Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up (Eli's Mix) [5:13]
B2. musclecars - Running Out Of Time [5:10]
B3. Working Men's Club - Ploys (System Olympia Edit) [4:56]
B4. Royalty - Heart Strings [5:05]
C1. Dirty Art Club - Daysleeper [3:45]
C2. Admiral - Soho Girl [4:14]
C3. Tom Sharkett & Raf Rundell - Where's It All Go? [3:41]
C4. Gina Calabrese - Nobody Lives Forever [4:40]
D1. Romolo Grano, Gianni Oddi & Edda Dell'Orso - Kilimangiaro [3:55]
D2. LNDFK - Hana-bi [1:55]
D3. Fitness Forever - Vederti Distante [2:47]
D4. Piero Umiliani - Chaser [1:28]
D5. Stefano Torossi - Feeling Tense [4:10]
Exclusive tracks:
System Olympia - The Heat Of The Night (feat. REINEN)
Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up (Eli's Mix)
Working Men's Club - Ploys (System Olympia Edit)
DJ Rocca - Basik Drinc 24
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‘White linen’ heavyweight vinyl 2LP. Includes 24-page fanzine. Indies exclusive.
Various Artists – curated by System Olympia "Love Language"
OVERVIEW:
System Olympia presents a bold, cinematic compilation that redefines the sound of sensuality. Love Language is an
18-track double-vinyl release pressed on heavyweight white linen colour vinyl.
It’s accompanied by a provocative, limited-edition 24-page fanzine, exclusive to 18+ audiences.
This is not just a compilation, Love Language is a manifesto. A carefully curated sonic journey through eroticism, artistic rebellion,
and liberation, it spans nearly five decades of music and features exclusive edits and rare gems that illuminate System Olympia’s
radical aesthetic vision.
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Since her emergence on the electronic underground, System Olympia has carved out a distinct, sensual sonic universe, equal parts
vulnerable and defiant. With Love Language, she presents her most audacious project to date: a compilation rooted in what she
calls The Aesthetics of Sexual Desire in Sound.
It’s a daring declaration that desire is more than a feeling - it’s a language. Across 20 tracks, including her own sultry opener “The
Heat Of The Night (feat. REINEN)” and a rare System Olympia edit of Working Men’s Club’s “Ploys”, this compilation speaks in
rhythms and textures that evoke longing, intimacy, and ecstatic release.
This is not a traditional compilation. System Olympia’s sequencing is cinematic and deliberate. Every track a scene in a film that exists
only in the listener’s imagination. From the retro-futurist seduction of Flavia Fortunato’s Italo gem “Se Tu Vuoi” to the deep, extended
tension of Musclecars’ “Running Out of Time,” each piece plays its part in an arc of anticipation, climax, and reflection.Uniting artists as diverse as Daniele Baldelli, Piero Umiliani, and DJ Rocca, Love Language refuses boundaries of genre, era, or
expectation. It dances between vintage Italo-disco, dreamy electronica, sweaty club tracks, and avant-garde jazz, forming a rich
tapestry of sound and sensation.
System Olympia explains, “This is music for lovers, outsiders, and dreamers. It's a rebellion made of velvet and
basslines.
The accompanying 24-page fanzine insert, restricted to adults, further deepens the narrative, with erotic visual fragments and
poetic texts that amplify the compilation’s raw, sensual energy. A tangible extension of the music’s spirit, the zine invites listeners to
step into Olympia’s world and engage their senses fully.
As much a provocation as it is a celebration, Love Language is a deeply personal curation and a radical act of creative freedom. It
champions eroticism as art, desire as dialogue, and music as a liberatory force.
VINYL
A1. System Olympia - The Heat Of The Night (feat. REINEN) [3:44]
A2. Flavia Fortunato - Se Tu Vuoi [3:38]
A3. See Thru Hands - Hot City [3:57]
A4. Daniele Baldelli, Francesca Amati - Inner Light [4:43]
A5. Ruins - Sexual Desire [3:14]
B1. Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up (Eli's Mix) [5:13]
B2. musclecars - Running Out Of Time [5:10]
B3. Working Men's Club - Ploys (System Olympia Edit) [4:56]
B4. Royalty - Heart Strings [5:05]
C1. Dirty Art Club - Daysleeper [3:45]
C2. Admiral - Soho Girl [4:14]
C3. Tom Sharkett & Raf Rundell - Where's It All Go? [3:41]
C4. Gina Calabrese - Nobody Lives Forever [4:40]
D1. Romolo Grano, Gianni Oddi & Edda Dell'Orso - Kilimangiaro [3:55]
D2. LNDFK - Hana-bi [1:55]
D3. Fitness Forever - Vederti Distante [2:47]
D4. Piero Umiliani - Chaser [1:28]
D5. Stefano Torossi - Feeling Tense [4:10]
Exclusive tracks:
System Olympia - The Heat Of The Night (feat. REINEN)
Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up (Eli's Mix)
Working Men's Club - Ploys (System Olympia Edit)
DJ Rocca - Basik Drinc 24
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JOSEPH (CH) - B4U
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JOSEPH (CH) - Tripidi
Track List
A: JOSEPH (CH) - B4U (08:00)
B: JOSEPH (CH) - Tripidi (07:28)
All Tracks written and produced by Joseph Blandford.
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Mastering by Hans Frage @ Deinklang
Info:
A duel of fates - "B4U" is where clashing swords and bittersweet sounds envelop the strange voices in the back of your head… On the evening of its discovery, Joseph could be found in a dark room, squatting in front of his desk, gripping its sides for dear life. Headphones blaring the cosmic love letter, sent for him to share with you.
Booty-shake-worthy grooves and a seriously JOSEPH-coded bassline give way to a sound that reminds you to stop taking everything so damn seriously. "Tripidi" is JOSEPH's auditory instruction manual on how to swerve when you stub a toe at 4am.
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A: JOSEPH (CH) - B4U (08:00)
B: JOSEPH (CH) - Tripidi (07:28)
All Tracks written and produced by Joseph Blandford.
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Mastering by Hans Frage @ Deinklang
Info:
A duel of fates - "B4U" is where clashing swords and bittersweet sounds envelop the strange voices in the back of your head… On the evening of its discovery, Joseph could be found in a dark room, squatting in front of his desk, gripping its sides for dear life. Headphones blaring the cosmic love letter, sent for him to share with you.
Booty-shake-worthy grooves and a seriously JOSEPH-coded bassline give way to a sound that reminds you to stop taking everything so damn seriously. "Tripidi" is JOSEPH's auditory instruction manual on how to swerve when you stub a toe at 4am.
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Label:BATHTUB MUSIC
Cat-No:BTM004
Release-Date:19.06.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:BATHTUB MUSIC
Cat-No:BTM004
Release-Date:19.06.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:LP Excl
1
BIRDSNAKE - 1. Rare Amulet
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BIRDSNAKE - 2. Bugbite
3
BIRDSNAKE - 3. Scintillate in a Dark Blue Light
4
BIRDSNAKE - 4. Slipstream
5
BIRDSNAKE - 5. Orange367
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BIRDSNAKE - 6. Biofilter
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BIRDSNAKE - 7. Hydrostatic Pressure
8
BIRDSNAKE - 8. Ancient Signal
9
BIRDSNAKE - 9. Mariana’s Trench Coat
10
BIRDSNAKE - 10. The Slow Dance of Kelp
LP. Australian Import
2. GENRE/S:
Electronica / Dub / Dub Techno / Trip-Hop / Acid Jazz / Hypnotic / Downtempo / Beats /
Percussive
3. TRACKLISTS:
1. Rare Amulet
2. Bugbite
3. Scintillate in a Dark Blue Light
4. Slipstream
5. Orange367
6. Biofilter
7. Hydrostatic Pressure
8. Ancient Signal
9. Mariana’s Trench Coat
10. The Slow Dance of Kelp
4. SHORT INFO:
Creating their own brand of psychedelic infused downtempo electronica, Birdsnake
explore the line between digital and organic. Their debut longplay Biofilter is an
aquatic themed exploration through their lens of electronica, filled with watery
dubscapes, shimmering reverb, rolling layers of synths and organic percussiontinkling like shells on the ocean bed. With hints of throw-back '90s, atmospheric,
trip-hop and forward focused electronica, the album both energises and soothes.
5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
-Debut Album from Birdsnake
-PBSFM and Triple R FM Album of the week
-Regular play on digital radio stations NTS, Rover, Area3000, Skylab as well as Australian Radio Stations PBS,
Triple R, Triple J & FBI radio.
-Global promo by Midnight Snack PR
-Listeners and purchases worldwide through streaming and bandcamp
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2. GENRE/S:
Electronica / Dub / Dub Techno / Trip-Hop / Acid Jazz / Hypnotic / Downtempo / Beats /
Percussive
3. TRACKLISTS:
1. Rare Amulet
2. Bugbite
3. Scintillate in a Dark Blue Light
4. Slipstream
5. Orange367
6. Biofilter
7. Hydrostatic Pressure
8. Ancient Signal
9. Mariana’s Trench Coat
10. The Slow Dance of Kelp
4. SHORT INFO:
Creating their own brand of psychedelic infused downtempo electronica, Birdsnake
explore the line between digital and organic. Their debut longplay Biofilter is an
aquatic themed exploration through their lens of electronica, filled with watery
dubscapes, shimmering reverb, rolling layers of synths and organic percussiontinkling like shells on the ocean bed. With hints of throw-back '90s, atmospheric,
trip-hop and forward focused electronica, the album both energises and soothes.
5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
-Debut Album from Birdsnake
-PBSFM and Triple R FM Album of the week
-Regular play on digital radio stations NTS, Rover, Area3000, Skylab as well as Australian Radio Stations PBS,
Triple R, Triple J & FBI radio.
-Global promo by Midnight Snack PR
-Listeners and purchases worldwide through streaming and bandcamp
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Mano Le Tough & Dj Koze - Real, You Know?!
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Remcord - Utopia
3
Jonathan Kaspar - Aye
GENRE/S: Indie Dance / Melodic Techno
TRACKLISTS:
A1: Mano Le Tough & Dj Koze - Real, You Know?!
A2: Remcord - Utopia
B1: Jonathan Kaspar - Aye
SHORT INFO:
MAEVE returns with a new chapter led by Mano Le Tough, continuing the label's long-standing vision of releasing timeless, emotionally resonant electronic music.
Leading the way is a special 3-track 12" featuring a collaboration of Mano Le Tough with DJ Koze, Remcord and Jonathan Kaspar, - the first in a new run of releases scheduled throughout 2026, with further singles and an EP to follow from Maeve artists and new talents.
Vital Sales Points
Features a highly anticipated collaboration between Mano Le Tough and DJ Koze
Includes exclusive new music from Remcord and Jonathan Kaspar
Strong crossover appeal between melodic house, leftfield electronica and indie dance audiences
First physical Maeve release in a new era curated solely by Mano Le Tough
Built around Maeve’s signature sound: emotional, timeless and club-ready electronic music
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TRACKLISTS:
A1: Mano Le Tough & Dj Koze - Real, You Know?!
A2: Remcord - Utopia
B1: Jonathan Kaspar - Aye
SHORT INFO:
MAEVE returns with a new chapter led by Mano Le Tough, continuing the label's long-standing vision of releasing timeless, emotionally resonant electronic music.
Leading the way is a special 3-track 12" featuring a collaboration of Mano Le Tough with DJ Koze, Remcord and Jonathan Kaspar, - the first in a new run of releases scheduled throughout 2026, with further singles and an EP to follow from Maeve artists and new talents.
Vital Sales Points
Features a highly anticipated collaboration between Mano Le Tough and DJ Koze
Includes exclusive new music from Remcord and Jonathan Kaspar
Strong crossover appeal between melodic house, leftfield electronica and indie dance audiences
First physical Maeve release in a new era curated solely by Mano Le Tough
Built around Maeve’s signature sound: emotional, timeless and club-ready electronic music
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