1
Tobias. & Friends - A1. Morale
2
Tobias. & Friends - A2. Cruel When Complete
3
Tobias. & Friends - A3. Twilight Furniture
4
Tobias. & Friends - A4. Hello Skinny
5
Tobias. & Friends - A5. Losers In A Lost Land
6
Tobias. & Friends - B1. My New Carrer
7
Tobias. & Friends - B2. Girl
8
Tobias. & Friends - B3. The Best Kept Secret
9
Tobias. & Friends - B4. Dark Times
10
Tobias. & Friends - B5. Not Yet Remembered
Format :LP
2. GENRE/S: Industrial / Experimental / 80s
3. TRACKLISTS:
A1. Morale
A2. Cruel When Complete
A3. Twilight Furniture
A4. Hello Skinny
A5. Losers In A Lost Land
B1. My New Carrer
B2. Girl
B3. The Best Kept Secret
B4. Dark Times
B5. Not Yet Remembered
4. SHORT INFO:
Second Cover Album from Tobias. & Friends following NSP 21 TOP TEN
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2. GENRE/S: Industrial / Experimental / 80s
3. TRACKLISTS:
A1. Morale
A2. Cruel When Complete
A3. Twilight Furniture
A4. Hello Skinny
A5. Losers In A Lost Land
B1. My New Carrer
B2. Girl
B3. The Best Kept Secret
B4. Dark Times
B5. Not Yet Remembered
4. SHORT INFO:
Second Cover Album from Tobias. & Friends following NSP 21 TOP TEN
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More records from Tobias. & Friends
1
Tobias. & Friends - Used To 2:27
2
Tobias. & Friends - All We Ever Wanted 4:03
3
Tobias. & Friends - Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy 5:06
4
Tobias. & Friends - My Sex 3:04
5
Tobias. & Friends - Pure Jam 4:33
6
Tobias. & Friends - Outside Tokyo 2:16
7
Tobias. & Friends - Static Gravity 3:03
8
Tobias. & Friends - Her Story 4:20
9
Tobias. & Friends - Battery Brides 4:37
10
Tobias. & Friends - Permafrost 5:22
Format :LP
GENRE/S:
Post Punk Cover Album
TRACKLIST:
A1. Used To 2:27
A2. All We Ever Wanted 4:03
A3. Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy 5:06
A4. My Sex 3:04
A5. Pure Jam 4:33
B1. Outside Tokyo 2:16
B2. Static Gravity 3:03
B3. Her Story 4:20
B4. Battery Brides 4:37
B5. Permafrost 5:22
SHORT INFO:
Tobias Freund, the Berlin based producer, musician, and label owner of Non Standard Productions has created
an incredible cover record that pays tribute to some of the most iconic and influential artists of the past four
decades.
The album Tobias. & Friends - TOP TEN places a unique spin on the original tracks, with its combination of
electronic sounds and vocal performances from Javiera González, Barbie Williams, Cormac McAdam, Carlos
Cabezas, and Stian Westerhus.
Having already worked with Javiera González on the recent post punk album release “The Mutual Torture -
Don’t” (NSP 19), Tobias has once again used his talents to honour some of his favourite bands.
Each track has been carefully re-produced at Non Standard Studios in Berlin, resulting in a perfectly balanced
mix of old and new.
Highlights from the record include “Used To” by Wire, “All We Ever Wanted” by Bauhaus, and “Gut Feeling/Slap
Your Mammy” by DEVO.
The tracks range from the upbeat, 80s-inspired “Pure Jam” by YMO to the more sombre “My Sex” by Ultravox.
Tobias has given us a thoughtful, creative, and enjoyable record that is sure to please any fan of these bands.
All in all, this is an exceptional release, a masterful blend of past and present, and a perfect tribute to some of the
greatest musical acts of our time.
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GENRE/S:
Post Punk Cover Album
TRACKLIST:
A1. Used To 2:27
A2. All We Ever Wanted 4:03
A3. Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy 5:06
A4. My Sex 3:04
A5. Pure Jam 4:33
B1. Outside Tokyo 2:16
B2. Static Gravity 3:03
B3. Her Story 4:20
B4. Battery Brides 4:37
B5. Permafrost 5:22
SHORT INFO:
Tobias Freund, the Berlin based producer, musician, and label owner of Non Standard Productions has created
an incredible cover record that pays tribute to some of the most iconic and influential artists of the past four
decades.
The album Tobias. & Friends - TOP TEN places a unique spin on the original tracks, with its combination of
electronic sounds and vocal performances from Javiera González, Barbie Williams, Cormac McAdam, Carlos
Cabezas, and Stian Westerhus.
Having already worked with Javiera González on the recent post punk album release “The Mutual Torture -
Don’t” (NSP 19), Tobias has once again used his talents to honour some of his favourite bands.
Each track has been carefully re-produced at Non Standard Studios in Berlin, resulting in a perfectly balanced
mix of old and new.
Highlights from the record include “Used To” by Wire, “All We Ever Wanted” by Bauhaus, and “Gut Feeling/Slap
Your Mammy” by DEVO.
The tracks range from the upbeat, 80s-inspired “Pure Jam” by YMO to the more sombre “My Sex” by Ultravox.
Tobias has given us a thoughtful, creative, and enjoyable record that is sure to please any fan of these bands.
All in all, this is an exceptional release, a masterful blend of past and present, and a perfect tribute to some of the
greatest musical acts of our time.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
More records from non standard productions
1
Tobias. & Friends - Used To 2:27
2
Tobias. & Friends - All We Ever Wanted 4:03
3
Tobias. & Friends - Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy 5:06
4
Tobias. & Friends - My Sex 3:04
5
Tobias. & Friends - Pure Jam 4:33
6
Tobias. & Friends - Outside Tokyo 2:16
7
Tobias. & Friends - Static Gravity 3:03
8
Tobias. & Friends - Her Story 4:20
9
Tobias. & Friends - Battery Brides 4:37
10
Tobias. & Friends - Permafrost 5:22
Format :LP
GENRE/S:
Post Punk Cover Album
TRACKLIST:
A1. Used To 2:27
A2. All We Ever Wanted 4:03
A3. Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy 5:06
A4. My Sex 3:04
A5. Pure Jam 4:33
B1. Outside Tokyo 2:16
B2. Static Gravity 3:03
B3. Her Story 4:20
B4. Battery Brides 4:37
B5. Permafrost 5:22
SHORT INFO:
Tobias Freund, the Berlin based producer, musician, and label owner of Non Standard Productions has created
an incredible cover record that pays tribute to some of the most iconic and influential artists of the past four
decades.
The album Tobias. & Friends - TOP TEN places a unique spin on the original tracks, with its combination of
electronic sounds and vocal performances from Javiera González, Barbie Williams, Cormac McAdam, Carlos
Cabezas, and Stian Westerhus.
Having already worked with Javiera González on the recent post punk album release “The Mutual Torture -
Don’t” (NSP 19), Tobias has once again used his talents to honour some of his favourite bands.
Each track has been carefully re-produced at Non Standard Studios in Berlin, resulting in a perfectly balanced
mix of old and new.
Highlights from the record include “Used To” by Wire, “All We Ever Wanted” by Bauhaus, and “Gut Feeling/Slap
Your Mammy” by DEVO.
The tracks range from the upbeat, 80s-inspired “Pure Jam” by YMO to the more sombre “My Sex” by Ultravox.
Tobias has given us a thoughtful, creative, and enjoyable record that is sure to please any fan of these bands.
All in all, this is an exceptional release, a masterful blend of past and present, and a perfect tribute to some of the
greatest musical acts of our time.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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GENRE/S:
Post Punk Cover Album
TRACKLIST:
A1. Used To 2:27
A2. All We Ever Wanted 4:03
A3. Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy 5:06
A4. My Sex 3:04
A5. Pure Jam 4:33
B1. Outside Tokyo 2:16
B2. Static Gravity 3:03
B3. Her Story 4:20
B4. Battery Brides 4:37
B5. Permafrost 5:22
SHORT INFO:
Tobias Freund, the Berlin based producer, musician, and label owner of Non Standard Productions has created
an incredible cover record that pays tribute to some of the most iconic and influential artists of the past four
decades.
The album Tobias. & Friends - TOP TEN places a unique spin on the original tracks, with its combination of
electronic sounds and vocal performances from Javiera González, Barbie Williams, Cormac McAdam, Carlos
Cabezas, and Stian Westerhus.
Having already worked with Javiera González on the recent post punk album release “The Mutual Torture -
Don’t” (NSP 19), Tobias has once again used his talents to honour some of his favourite bands.
Each track has been carefully re-produced at Non Standard Studios in Berlin, resulting in a perfectly balanced
mix of old and new.
Highlights from the record include “Used To” by Wire, “All We Ever Wanted” by Bauhaus, and “Gut Feeling/Slap
Your Mammy” by DEVO.
The tracks range from the upbeat, 80s-inspired “Pure Jam” by YMO to the more sombre “My Sex” by Ultravox.
Tobias has given us a thoughtful, creative, and enjoyable record that is sure to please any fan of these bands.
All in all, this is an exceptional release, a masterful blend of past and present, and a perfect tribute to some of the
greatest musical acts of our time.
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Germany
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Format :LP
GENRE/S: Post Punk Paranoia
TRACKLISTS:
01. Independent 2:36
02. Got Got Got 1:40
03. A Beatbox 2:34
04. Pirate 2:57
05. Vigilanza 4:00
06. Do That 4:07
07. Pleased To Meet You 2:58
08. Ex Ex 3:31
09. Don't 3:56
10. Superficial 3:56
11. Warfare 4:03
12. Come With Me 2:49
SHORT INFO:
The Mutual Torture pay homage to many of their music heroes from the early 80es. Consequently, their modus operandi is deeply rooted in Post Punk paranoia, alien soundtracks, improvisation, and simulation. Their outcome is coolness that's glowing cold under the red sun, structure and order, and 12 transcendental messages. In the end, there are no more heroes left but just The Mutual Torture.
This band of non-standard humans appears with a conceptual approach to transforming the energy and the boldness of a genre which is known for its pioneering spirit, overwhelming playfulness and a strong desire to experiment. The Mutual Torture are soulmates of those who formed this genre: a German-Chilean band with an attitude and a plan to tour their album live. In particular: Tobias Freund (drum computers and electronics), André Schöne (bass), and Javiera González (vibrantly morphing vocals).
All tracks have been written and produced by Tobias Freund at Non Standard Studios ©2021.
VITAL SALES POINTS:
First album of "The Mutual Torture" called - Don't
Release on Non Standard Productions
Supported by Initiative Musik with project funds from the Federal Government
Promotion through ModernMatters
Video of the track "Pirate" (other Videos planned)
Tour in planning
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GENRE/S: Post Punk Paranoia
TRACKLISTS:
01. Independent 2:36
02. Got Got Got 1:40
03. A Beatbox 2:34
04. Pirate 2:57
05. Vigilanza 4:00
06. Do That 4:07
07. Pleased To Meet You 2:58
08. Ex Ex 3:31
09. Don't 3:56
10. Superficial 3:56
11. Warfare 4:03
12. Come With Me 2:49
SHORT INFO:
The Mutual Torture pay homage to many of their music heroes from the early 80es. Consequently, their modus operandi is deeply rooted in Post Punk paranoia, alien soundtracks, improvisation, and simulation. Their outcome is coolness that's glowing cold under the red sun, structure and order, and 12 transcendental messages. In the end, there are no more heroes left but just The Mutual Torture.
This band of non-standard humans appears with a conceptual approach to transforming the energy and the boldness of a genre which is known for its pioneering spirit, overwhelming playfulness and a strong desire to experiment. The Mutual Torture are soulmates of those who formed this genre: a German-Chilean band with an attitude and a plan to tour their album live. In particular: Tobias Freund (drum computers and electronics), André Schöne (bass), and Javiera González (vibrantly morphing vocals).
All tracks have been written and produced by Tobias Freund at Non Standard Studios ©2021.
VITAL SALES POINTS:
First album of "The Mutual Torture" called - Don't
Release on Non Standard Productions
Supported by Initiative Musik with project funds from the Federal Government
Promotion through ModernMatters
Video of the track "Pirate" (other Videos planned)
Tour in planning
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Tracklist LP:
A1. 18 Month 5:27,
A2. Cherub 6:24,
A3. Die Zeit 3:29,
A4. Nebel 6:34
B1. Lichtmeer 1:27,
B2. Remove 5:39,
B3. Sub 5:40,
B4. Green 4:43,
B5. Tripod 4:26
All tracks written and produced by Max Loderbauer
at Non Standard Studios, Berlin
Executive Producer Tobias Freund
Short Info:
After seven years, the second release of Max Loderbauer on Non Standard Productions arrives again in his style of post - german - electronic - avant garde.
“Donnerwetter” is the perfect blue print of modern reduced electronic adventures.
Carefully chosen out of a pool of recordings produced by Max in the last years, slightly edited and arranged into a full length album.
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A1. 18 Month 5:27,
A2. Cherub 6:24,
A3. Die Zeit 3:29,
A4. Nebel 6:34
B1. Lichtmeer 1:27,
B2. Remove 5:39,
B3. Sub 5:40,
B4. Green 4:43,
B5. Tripod 4:26
All tracks written and produced by Max Loderbauer
at Non Standard Studios, Berlin
Executive Producer Tobias Freund
Short Info:
After seven years, the second release of Max Loderbauer on Non Standard Productions arrives again in his style of post - german - electronic - avant garde.
“Donnerwetter” is the perfect blue print of modern reduced electronic adventures.
Carefully chosen out of a pool of recordings produced by Max in the last years, slightly edited and arranged into a full length album.
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Second album of archival material, never released before.
Tracklist LP:
A1. Ameisen 5:20
A2. Vocoder 1:17
A3. PCM 1 3:42
A4. EMU 1:24
A5. PCM 2 2:37
A6. Hund 0:53
B1. Kalüpso 2:41
B2. Half Speed 1:23
B3. Beat 1:40
B4. Kässchmier 3:38
B5. Sultan 3:07
B6. Weather 4:12
B7. Uhh 1:10
Short Info:
In 1985, I started working as a sound engineer in the famed Far Studios of German hit producer legend Frank Farian in Rosbach near Frankfurt, and there had an array of gear at my disposal that not many producers could afford, and know how to use in consequence. In the center a high-end Neve studio desk, but also the finest machines created by mythic brands like Linn, Kurzweil, Publison, or Quantec. Confronted with this considerable amount of opportunities on a daily basis, I soon decided to use what I was surrounded with for my own musical ideas, and started experimenting with it in my spare time. My perception of sounds quickly surpassed what I had known before. The equipment offered me many possibilities to position sounds within a song and I learnt how to compose by filling up all the places in between the speakers. There was not only left and right but near and far as well, and even up and down. My preferred perspective grew to be that of standing in front of the speakers, "looking down" on a song from a slightly higher position. The material was recorded on analogue reel-to-reel audiotape, which I subsequently edited and deconstructed manually with a razor blade, an edit block and a roll of audio splicing tape.
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Tracklist LP:
A1. Ameisen 5:20
A2. Vocoder 1:17
A3. PCM 1 3:42
A4. EMU 1:24
A5. PCM 2 2:37
A6. Hund 0:53
B1. Kalüpso 2:41
B2. Half Speed 1:23
B3. Beat 1:40
B4. Kässchmier 3:38
B5. Sultan 3:07
B6. Weather 4:12
B7. Uhh 1:10
Short Info:
In 1985, I started working as a sound engineer in the famed Far Studios of German hit producer legend Frank Farian in Rosbach near Frankfurt, and there had an array of gear at my disposal that not many producers could afford, and know how to use in consequence. In the center a high-end Neve studio desk, but also the finest machines created by mythic brands like Linn, Kurzweil, Publison, or Quantec. Confronted with this considerable amount of opportunities on a daily basis, I soon decided to use what I was surrounded with for my own musical ideas, and started experimenting with it in my spare time. My perception of sounds quickly surpassed what I had known before. The equipment offered me many possibilities to position sounds within a song and I learnt how to compose by filling up all the places in between the speakers. There was not only left and right but near and far as well, and even up and down. My preferred perspective grew to be that of standing in front of the speakers, "looking down" on a song from a slightly higher position. The material was recorded on analogue reel-to-reel audiotape, which I subsequently edited and deconstructed manually with a razor blade, an edit block and a roll of audio splicing tape.
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1
Recent Arts - Surface 4:25
2
Recent Arts - Movements & Codes 3:17
3
Recent Arts - Skinscapes 2:38
4
Recent Arts - Inside 2:50
5
Recent Arts - Falling 2:54
6
Recent Arts - Lizard 1:42
7
Recent Arts - Oscillation
8
Recent Arts - Your Skin 2:41
9
Recent Arts - Darkness 3:16
10
Recent Arts - Out There 2:51
11
Recent Arts - Natural Cause 3:55
12
Recent Arts - Latex 7:10
Tracklist LP:
A1. Surface 4:25
A2. Movements & Codes 3:17
A3. Skinscapes 2:38
A4. Inside 2:50
A5. Falling 2:54
A6. Lizard 1:42
A7. Oscillation
B1. Your Skin 2:41
B2. Darkness 3:16
B3. Out There 2:51
B4. Natural Cause 3:55
B5. Latex 7:10
Short Info:
Recent Arts is a duo conformed by visual artist Valentina Berthelon and musician Tobias Freund. Together they build live performances using video projections and experimental sound –charged with symbols, stories and poetry– thus generating sound environments that invite to enjoy the music while deeply connecting with our perceptions of the world and our sense of realities within it. Access audiovisual material at: recentarts.com
Written and produced by Tobias Freund at Non Standard Studios, Berlin 2018
Vocals by Barbie Williams, Video by Valentina Berthelon
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A1. Surface 4:25
A2. Movements & Codes 3:17
A3. Skinscapes 2:38
A4. Inside 2:50
A5. Falling 2:54
A6. Lizard 1:42
A7. Oscillation
B1. Your Skin 2:41
B2. Darkness 3:16
B3. Out There 2:51
B4. Natural Cause 3:55
B5. Latex 7:10
Short Info:
Recent Arts is a duo conformed by visual artist Valentina Berthelon and musician Tobias Freund. Together they build live performances using video projections and experimental sound –charged with symbols, stories and poetry– thus generating sound environments that invite to enjoy the music while deeply connecting with our perceptions of the world and our sense of realities within it. Access audiovisual material at: recentarts.com
Written and produced by Tobias Freund at Non Standard Studios, Berlin 2018
Vocals by Barbie Williams, Video by Valentina Berthelon
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Label:non standard productions
Cat-No:nsp14cd
Release-Date:23.03.2018
Genre:Techno
Configuration:CD Excl
Label:non standard productions
Cat-No:nsp14cd
Release-Date:23.03.2018
Genre:Techno
Configuration:CD Excl
Tracklist CD:
01. Realm, 02. Bubble Sort, 03. Now-Memories, 04. Good Friday Experiment, 05. A Denial,
06. Boring Truth, 07. From Noun To Verb, 08. Gaslighting, 09. Vying For The Spotlight, 10. 4-144,
11. Mind Shadows, 12. Creationists, 13. Nothing, 14. Castrop Rauxel, 15. Obscure Feminine Force, 16. I've Been Having Glitches, 17. Burning Plastic, 18. Yes, 19. Gothpel, 20. Et Cetera
Music by:
Max Loderbauer & Tobias Freund, Recorded at Non Standard Studios, Berlin 2014-2017
Short Info:
A decade has passed since Tobias Freund and Max Loderbauer aka Non Standard Institute (NSI) released their enigmatic collection of 'non-standards'. Playing with mystery is the name of the game here as well. The new CD, entitled with the code '5863', is the result of collecting creative moments over years and stringing together twenty short pieces that jointly amount to almost an hour of playtime. Meditative, reflective, introspective, but also occasionally exhilarated... All these descriptions come to mind. But there's more to the story line which emerges in patient increments as the album unfolds. Music comes mostly in the form of sparse but evocative piano improvisations, layering personal expression and subtle references anchored within the depth of the musicians' experience. As the cryptic title suggests, the scope of examined experience can be symbolized through dates or years. But what counts for much more here is the sonic narrative itself with all its openness to interpretation. Some of these concise tracks can swiftly transport the listener to iconic harmonies of other musical contexts as they seamlessly relink the piano avant-gardism of Erik Satie with echoes of modern psychedelia and futuristic soundtracks. As a whole, however, the minimal instrumentalism of NSI is as much about the notes and emotions that punctuate the electronic soundscapes generated by Tobias' unerring use of studio as it is about the space created between them. This method brings to mind the Japanese concept of Ma which emphasizes the fundamental meaning of interval or space for any structure. It is the in-between that matters. The non-being. The non-standard.
Dominik Bartmanski, Berlin, February
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01. Realm, 02. Bubble Sort, 03. Now-Memories, 04. Good Friday Experiment, 05. A Denial,
06. Boring Truth, 07. From Noun To Verb, 08. Gaslighting, 09. Vying For The Spotlight, 10. 4-144,
11. Mind Shadows, 12. Creationists, 13. Nothing, 14. Castrop Rauxel, 15. Obscure Feminine Force, 16. I've Been Having Glitches, 17. Burning Plastic, 18. Yes, 19. Gothpel, 20. Et Cetera
Music by:
Max Loderbauer & Tobias Freund, Recorded at Non Standard Studios, Berlin 2014-2017
Short Info:
A decade has passed since Tobias Freund and Max Loderbauer aka Non Standard Institute (NSI) released their enigmatic collection of 'non-standards'. Playing with mystery is the name of the game here as well. The new CD, entitled with the code '5863', is the result of collecting creative moments over years and stringing together twenty short pieces that jointly amount to almost an hour of playtime. Meditative, reflective, introspective, but also occasionally exhilarated... All these descriptions come to mind. But there's more to the story line which emerges in patient increments as the album unfolds. Music comes mostly in the form of sparse but evocative piano improvisations, layering personal expression and subtle references anchored within the depth of the musicians' experience. As the cryptic title suggests, the scope of examined experience can be symbolized through dates or years. But what counts for much more here is the sonic narrative itself with all its openness to interpretation. Some of these concise tracks can swiftly transport the listener to iconic harmonies of other musical contexts as they seamlessly relink the piano avant-gardism of Erik Satie with echoes of modern psychedelia and futuristic soundtracks. As a whole, however, the minimal instrumentalism of NSI is as much about the notes and emotions that punctuate the electronic soundscapes generated by Tobias' unerring use of studio as it is about the space created between them. This method brings to mind the Japanese concept of Ma which emphasizes the fundamental meaning of interval or space for any structure. It is the in-between that matters. The non-being. The non-standard.
Dominik Bartmanski, Berlin, February
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Label:non standard productions
Cat-No:nsp13cd
Release-Date:29.04.2016
Genre:Techno
Configuration:CD Excl
Label:non standard productions
Cat-No:nsp13cd
Release-Date:29.04.2016
Genre:Techno
Configuration:CD Excl
CD- Digipack - Limited Edition
Tracklist CD:
1. The History Of Darkness, 2. Emptiness Syndrome, 3. Colors In Motion, 4. The Form Of Time,
5. Static Universe, 6. The Extension Of Expansion, 7. Into Infinity, 8. Zero Theorem, 9. Branwelt,
10. Recent Dawn
Short Info:
Recent Arts is a duo formed by Chilean visual artist Valentina Berthelon and German musician
Tobias Freund. Together they present live audio-visual shows ranging from experimental improvisations to works that are more aligned with the global electronic music club scene.
Recent Arts manipulate sound and image in real time during their stage shows. The music is created and performed by means of an application based on Max/MSP. This application has been developed by Max Loderbauer and Tom Thiel, and finalized based on ideas by Tobias Freund. It is a "Loop Based Computer Controlled Engine" that repeats and processes sounds in a free and natural way - which feels like listening to the flowing water of a creek, or to the sound of the wind. Repetitions are constantly being modulated, no patterns are the same. In addition, the musical structure is combined with a full range of analog synthesis to achieve a wide spectrum of frequencies.
Vital Sales Points:
- First collaboration Album from Tobias Freund & Valentina Berthelon
- Extensive Global Promo by Modern Matters
- Booking Agency Potnia Theron, http://www.potnia-theron.de/news/
- Distributed by Wordandsound
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Tracklist CD:
1. The History Of Darkness, 2. Emptiness Syndrome, 3. Colors In Motion, 4. The Form Of Time,
5. Static Universe, 6. The Extension Of Expansion, 7. Into Infinity, 8. Zero Theorem, 9. Branwelt,
10. Recent Dawn
Short Info:
Recent Arts is a duo formed by Chilean visual artist Valentina Berthelon and German musician
Tobias Freund. Together they present live audio-visual shows ranging from experimental improvisations to works that are more aligned with the global electronic music club scene.
Recent Arts manipulate sound and image in real time during their stage shows. The music is created and performed by means of an application based on Max/MSP. This application has been developed by Max Loderbauer and Tom Thiel, and finalized based on ideas by Tobias Freund. It is a "Loop Based Computer Controlled Engine" that repeats and processes sounds in a free and natural way - which feels like listening to the flowing water of a creek, or to the sound of the wind. Repetitions are constantly being modulated, no patterns are the same. In addition, the musical structure is combined with a full range of analog synthesis to achieve a wide spectrum of frequencies.
Vital Sales Points:
- First collaboration Album from Tobias Freund & Valentina Berthelon
- Extensive Global Promo by Modern Matters
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Tv Victor, - 100609
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Tv Victor, - 130509
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Tv Victor, - 10709
Super deep & heavy killer ambient techno cuts
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Sushitech continues its expertly curated mission of uncovering hidden gems adding to its evergreen catalogue with another immersive, rare house classic from the West Coast of the late'90s.
Tim Buna and Eric James (RIP), who produced as E.T.I. and formed part of the solid bedrockof the West Coast sound alongside DJ Garth (together as Rocket) and the Wicked crew, joinforces with Tony Hewitt, another titan of the era.
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Carefully restored and recut, this monster of a record is now available once again on Sushitechin its full form. Three decades on from its original release, its raw, dirty, high-energy viberemains hard to match, with authentic, magical sound that stands second to none. Late '90sacid house at its finest.
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Berlin-based label Ascension on Wax continues its deep, jazz-inflected trajectory with the forthcoming release A Quiet Storm EP from DFRA, arriving June on 12" vinyl and digital formats (Cat No: AOW005). Available to buy and pre-order from May 15, the EP showcases DFRA's refined blend of soul, jazz, and classic house sensibilities, enriched further by a remix from Detroit's Jon Dixon.
Hailing from Colombia and now based in Buenos Aires, DFRA (Diego Ruiz) brings a deeply musical approach shaped by formal studies in composition and a lifelong immersion in hip-hop, gospel, soul, and disco. His productions balance two complementary sides, lush, jazz-rooted musicality and the raw, driving energy of Detroit and Chicago house. This duality is fully realised across A Quiet Storm EP, marking another step in his evolving sonic identity.
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Completing the package, Jon Dixon reimagines "Charlene" through a distinctly Detroit lens. Stripping the track back and rebuilding it with deeper textures and signature keys, Dixon channels the spirit of Underground Resistance while pushing into more meditative territory, bridging jazz improvisation with machine-driven rhythm.
Founded in Berlin, Ascension on Wax continues to honour the legacy of jazz within house music, pairing contemporary producers with a strong visual identity and limited vinyl releases. With A Quiet Storm EP, the label reinforces its commitment to soulful, authentic club music rooted in the traditions of the 90s US scene while looking firmly ahead.
Tracklisting:
1- A Quiet Storm
2- Stings
3- Charlene
4- Charlene (Jon Dixon Remix)
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Hailing from Colombia and now based in Buenos Aires, DFRA (Diego Ruiz) brings a deeply musical approach shaped by formal studies in composition and a lifelong immersion in hip-hop, gospel, soul, and disco. His productions balance two complementary sides, lush, jazz-rooted musicality and the raw, driving energy of Detroit and Chicago house. This duality is fully realised across A Quiet Storm EP, marking another step in his evolving sonic identity.
The title track, "Quiet Storm," opens the record with a deep, rolling groove elevated by exquisite saxophone work, setting an introspective yet dancefloor-ready tone. "Strings" follows with a dreamy atmosphere, rich piano textures, and a warm jazz undercurrent that highlights DFRA's compositional finesse. On "Charlene," soulful vocals intertwine with chord progressions reminiscent of early Motor City Drum Ensemble, delivering a nostalgic yet forward-looking house cut.
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Tracklisting:
1- A Quiet Storm
2- Stings
3- Charlene
4- Charlene (Jon Dixon Remix)
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Arkan - A1. MAD RACE
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12" vinyl with full cover print
TRACKLIST:
A1. MAD RACE
A2. REVIVAL
B1. SAWLIM
B2. INTERLUDE
INFO:
Following his previous appearances on Figure, French producer Arkan returns with Mad Race, a four-track EP that further sharpens his distinct vision of mental techno. Balancing hypnotic restraint with driving intensity, the release finds the artist navigating deeper into textured, immersive territory while maintaining a strong sense of propulsion throughout.
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With Mad Race, Arkan continues refining his own blend of deep, atmospheric and cerebral techno, further cementing his place within the evolving sound of Figure.
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TRACKLIST:
A1. MAD RACE
A2. REVIVAL
B1. SAWLIM
B2. INTERLUDE
INFO:
Following his previous appearances on Figure, French producer Arkan returns with Mad Race, a four-track EP that further sharpens his distinct vision of mental techno. Balancing hypnotic restraint with driving intensity, the release finds the artist navigating deeper into textured, immersive territory while maintaining a strong sense of propulsion throughout.
The title track Mad Race opens the record in forceful fashion, locking into a tightly wound groove as restless synth movements and looming atmospheres continuously build pressure around the rhythm section. Revival follows with a more spacious approach, letting emotive chords and swelling layers unfold gradually over a firm, rolling foundation, capturing a feeling of momentum suspended somewhere between tension and release.
On the flipside, Sawlim pushes further into trippy terrain. Dense percussion and spiralling effects interact with pulsing low-end pressure to create a heads-down club tool filled with subtle movement and detail. Closing track Interlude shifts the focus once more, exploring a more restrained and introspective mood through cavernous textures and hypnotic repetition while still holding onto the EP's underlying drive.
Digital bonus track Make You Horny rounds out the package with a rawer and more playful energy, bringing punchy drums and jagged synth work together into a functional late-night workout.
With Mad Race, Arkan continues refining his own blend of deep, atmospheric and cerebral techno, further cementing his place within the evolving sound of Figure.
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Release-Date:15.05.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
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Igor Boxx (Skalpel) - Wejscie
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Igor Boxx (Skalpel) - Neony
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Born in Wroc?aw. Known and liked as a member of the Wroclaw-based duo Skalpel. Much less known and liked as the author of several solo albums that illustrate and explore different states of consciousness: Breslau (solo debut released on Ninja Tune) - the frenzy of war, Dream Logic - the meanders of dreams, Delirium - psychedelic hallucinations, Fyodor - religious exaltation and ethical illusions. On the album "Refleks", he explores the state of consciousness of an old digger and beatmaker. He lives in Wroclaw.
About Refleks:
Refleks is tender and free. Of the two meanings of this word [in Polish], I choose the one that is a reflection of light on a river. Hypnotic and never monotonous, brilliant and charming, with depth slumbering beneath. The whirlpools we encounter on the album are only slightly cunning; they are rather playful. Although one can look into the abyss, it is not greedy-it allows you to stay on the shore and does not consume you unconditionally.
In some tracks, it even throws you out: you think you're still riding that slide-a tunnel you think is endless-but it ends safely and suddenly in the grass. In the plush. As if a momentary wind carried you away, only to stop at the least expected moment, finding yourself in a completely new yet seemingly familiar space-time-at home, which is not yours, yet not foreign either. While the titles clearly suggest Wroc?aw-based situations, in my opinion, we are moving on a higher level of intimacy and abstraction. On the waves of the ether, the forgotten element of everything that cannot be measured, weighed, or counted. What we know for sure, but might only seem so to us. In the hospitable cosmos of a well-settled head.
A1 Wejscie 1:10
A2 Telekineza 1:53
A3 Neony 2:37
A4 Swiat Alkoholi 1:57
A5 Implanty 1:24
A6 OMG 1:56
A7 Noktowizor 1:08
A8 Ostatnia Minuta 1:53
A9 Iluzja 1:49
A10 Czulosc 1:47
B1 Refleks 2:42
B2 Obietnica 3:45
B3 Recepcja 2:31
B4 Zagadka 3:34
B5 Fale Eteru 3:23
B6 Efekt 3:03
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About Refleks:
Refleks is tender and free. Of the two meanings of this word [in Polish], I choose the one that is a reflection of light on a river. Hypnotic and never monotonous, brilliant and charming, with depth slumbering beneath. The whirlpools we encounter on the album are only slightly cunning; they are rather playful. Although one can look into the abyss, it is not greedy-it allows you to stay on the shore and does not consume you unconditionally.
In some tracks, it even throws you out: you think you're still riding that slide-a tunnel you think is endless-but it ends safely and suddenly in the grass. In the plush. As if a momentary wind carried you away, only to stop at the least expected moment, finding yourself in a completely new yet seemingly familiar space-time-at home, which is not yours, yet not foreign either. While the titles clearly suggest Wroc?aw-based situations, in my opinion, we are moving on a higher level of intimacy and abstraction. On the waves of the ether, the forgotten element of everything that cannot be measured, weighed, or counted. What we know for sure, but might only seem so to us. In the hospitable cosmos of a well-settled head.
A1 Wejscie 1:10
A2 Telekineza 1:53
A3 Neony 2:37
A4 Swiat Alkoholi 1:57
A5 Implanty 1:24
A6 OMG 1:56
A7 Noktowizor 1:08
A8 Ostatnia Minuta 1:53
A9 Iluzja 1:49
A10 Czulosc 1:47
B1 Refleks 2:42
B2 Obietnica 3:45
B3 Recepcja 2:31
B4 Zagadka 3:34
B5 Fale Eteru 3:23
B6 Efekt 3:03
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Label:Other People
Cat-No:OP094
Release-Date:05.06.2026
Genre:Alternative/Electronic
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Label:Other People
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Genre:Alternative/Electronic
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Cinna Peyghamy - A1 / 1. Mutosy
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Cinna Peyghamy - A2 / 2. Zur
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Cinna Peyghamy - A3 / 3. Truth Is Possible
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Cinna Peyghamy - A4 / 4. Glass Teeth 94
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Cinna Peyghamy - B1 / 5. La Nesque
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Cinna Peyghamy - B2 / 6. Dar Shab
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LP
2. GENRE/S: Electronic
3. TRACKLISTS:
> A1 / 1. Mutosy
> A2 / 2. Zur
> A3 / 3. Truth Is Possible
> A3 / 4. Glass Teeth 94
> B1 / 5. La Nesque
> B2 / 6. Dar Shab
> B3 / 7. Divân
> B4 / 8. Slow Eaters (ft Quelque Bourdon)
4. SHORT INFO:
Cinna Peyghamy unveils new album fusing Persian tombak and modular synthesis
Five years in the making, "Music For Tombak & Synth" bridges heritage, technology, and personal
identity. The project, initiated in 2019 during Peyghamy's master's thesis research on contact
microphones, was conceived as a means to reconnect with his Persian roots while exploringexperimental sound design. In the album, Peyghamy seamlessly blends the traditional Persian
tombak with modular synthesis and digital signal processing, creating a distinctive musical landscape
that bridges live improvisation and studio production. The album’s genesis traces back to Peyghamy’s
exploration of improvised electronic music and his desire to craft a performance-ready setup. Over
several years, the project evolved from capturing the energy of his live shows into a fully composed
studio work.
"Music For Tombak & Synth" stands as the first record where Peyghamy unites his dual identities as a
live performer and producer, resulting in a body of work that reflects his deep connection to family,
memory, and cultural heritage. The album features personal elements such as his father’s voice
reciting the poetry of Ahmad Shamlo on the track Dar Shab ,?? ??collaborations with long-time friend
Quelque Bourdon on clarinet, and the evocative sounds of the Persian setar, all anchored by the
physicality and rhythms of the tombak. A sentiment further reflected in the album cover; a photograph
taken by his father, Khosrow ‘Payram’ Peyghamy, picturing both his parents and grandparents.
With this release, Peyghamy moves beyond conventional boundaries of "traditional versus
contemporary" or "acoustic versus electronic," instead offering a nuanced exploration of identity
through sound. Each track serves as a keepsake, referencing cherished memories, emotions, and
musical influences that define his experience as a French-born artist of Iranian descent, unable to visit
his home country. "Music For Tombak & Synth" invites listeners to engage with a deeply personal
narrative, rooted in both cultural history and sonic innovation.
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2. GENRE/S: Electronic
3. TRACKLISTS:
> A1 / 1. Mutosy
> A2 / 2. Zur
> A3 / 3. Truth Is Possible
> A3 / 4. Glass Teeth 94
> B1 / 5. La Nesque
> B2 / 6. Dar Shab
> B3 / 7. Divân
> B4 / 8. Slow Eaters (ft Quelque Bourdon)
4. SHORT INFO:
Cinna Peyghamy unveils new album fusing Persian tombak and modular synthesis
Five years in the making, "Music For Tombak & Synth" bridges heritage, technology, and personal
identity. The project, initiated in 2019 during Peyghamy's master's thesis research on contact
microphones, was conceived as a means to reconnect with his Persian roots while exploringexperimental sound design. In the album, Peyghamy seamlessly blends the traditional Persian
tombak with modular synthesis and digital signal processing, creating a distinctive musical landscape
that bridges live improvisation and studio production. The album’s genesis traces back to Peyghamy’s
exploration of improvised electronic music and his desire to craft a performance-ready setup. Over
several years, the project evolved from capturing the energy of his live shows into a fully composed
studio work.
"Music For Tombak & Synth" stands as the first record where Peyghamy unites his dual identities as a
live performer and producer, resulting in a body of work that reflects his deep connection to family,
memory, and cultural heritage. The album features personal elements such as his father’s voice
reciting the poetry of Ahmad Shamlo on the track Dar Shab ,?? ??collaborations with long-time friend
Quelque Bourdon on clarinet, and the evocative sounds of the Persian setar, all anchored by the
physicality and rhythms of the tombak. A sentiment further reflected in the album cover; a photograph
taken by his father, Khosrow ‘Payram’ Peyghamy, picturing both his parents and grandparents.
With this release, Peyghamy moves beyond conventional boundaries of "traditional versus
contemporary" or "acoustic versus electronic," instead offering a nuanced exploration of identity
through sound. Each track serves as a keepsake, referencing cherished memories, emotions, and
musical influences that define his experience as a French-born artist of Iranian descent, unable to visit
his home country. "Music For Tombak & Synth" invites listeners to engage with a deeply personal
narrative, rooted in both cultural history and sonic innovation.
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Koloah - You Can Get Me
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Koloah - Get Me Close
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Koloah - You Can Get Me (Binary Digit Remix)
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Koloah - Liminal Forest
MUSAR is proud to introduce Koloah, the newest voice in the family. Making his label debut with You Can Get Me EP, the Kyiv-born, Berlin-based artist arrives fully formed: three original tracks that move between restless grooves and expansive, immersive sound design, accompanied by a brain-melting remix from rising French star Binary Digit.
The EP opens with "You Can Get Me" - a UK-leaning groove anchored by a snaking acid line and fragmented vocal cuts that surface and dissolve, insistent and hypnotic, one of those tracks that lands fast and stays with you. "Get Me Close" follows, shifting the A-side into electro territory: harder edges, colder mechanics, but the atmosphere holds. Koloah keeps the tension tight and the space wide.
The B-side reaches further. The braindance producer Binary Digit takes "You Can Get Me" apart and rebuilds it in his own image - known for his deeply idiosyncratic approach to rhythm and texture, he turns the original into a real summer anthem, faster and focused, the same raw material carrying a completely different emotional weight
The EP closes with "Liminal Forest", a full IDM statement: intricate rhythmic programming, layered synthesis, and a sense of place that feels earned rather than constructed. Koloah signs off somewhere between the forest and the machine.
Recorded in Koloah's Berlin studio, the tracks were built in different periods - which is exactly why they breathe the way they do. Not a forced coherence, but a natural one.
"Atmosphere is the core of all my music and what I pay the most attention to."
- Koloah
This is the beginning of something. Welcome, Koloah.
A1. You Can Get Me / 04:35
A2. Get Me Close / 04:34
B1. You Can Get Me (Binary Digit Remix) / 05:35
B2. Liminal Forest / 03:53
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The EP opens with "You Can Get Me" - a UK-leaning groove anchored by a snaking acid line and fragmented vocal cuts that surface and dissolve, insistent and hypnotic, one of those tracks that lands fast and stays with you. "Get Me Close" follows, shifting the A-side into electro territory: harder edges, colder mechanics, but the atmosphere holds. Koloah keeps the tension tight and the space wide.
The B-side reaches further. The braindance producer Binary Digit takes "You Can Get Me" apart and rebuilds it in his own image - known for his deeply idiosyncratic approach to rhythm and texture, he turns the original into a real summer anthem, faster and focused, the same raw material carrying a completely different emotional weight
The EP closes with "Liminal Forest", a full IDM statement: intricate rhythmic programming, layered synthesis, and a sense of place that feels earned rather than constructed. Koloah signs off somewhere between the forest and the machine.
Recorded in Koloah's Berlin studio, the tracks were built in different periods - which is exactly why they breathe the way they do. Not a forced coherence, but a natural one.
"Atmosphere is the core of all my music and what I pay the most attention to."
- Koloah
This is the beginning of something. Welcome, Koloah.
A1. You Can Get Me / 04:35
A2. Get Me Close / 04:34
B1. You Can Get Me (Binary Digit Remix) / 05:35
B2. Liminal Forest / 03:53
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Label:Energy Exchange Records
Cat-No:EXREC009
Release-Date:05.06.2026
Genre:Deephouse
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Energy Exchange Records
Cat-No:EXREC009
Release-Date:05.06.2026
Genre:Deephouse
Configuration:12" Excl
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Kuzco - What Could Happen
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Kuzco - Be Loved
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Kuzco - Be Loved - LADYMONIX Scat Dub Remix
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Kuzco - HA HA HA
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Kuzco - Waaalk
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Kuzco - HA HA HA - Blackmoonchild Remix
UK Street Soul, electronic, Deep House
After enticing tastemakers and fans the world over with her 2-track junket into street soul, Be Loved / What Could Happen, Kuzco doubles down with the after-hours antidote. Bound to Be presents the final two tracks to complete the 4-track EP, plus 2 remixes from Ladymonix and Black Moonchild.
Ladymonix delivers an uncompromising scat dub of Be Loved - a niche and signature style to emerge from the Detroit underground that Ladymonix champions. This one is strictly for the house dancers. The B-side features "Waaalk" and "Ha Ha Ha", a sultry and energetic jaunt into ghetto tech and electro. If it wasn't already evident, Kuzco is clearly making a stand and representing the FLINTA and queer club spaces that she embodies.
The B-side is perfectly complemented by an outstanding remix from Detroit powerhouse Black Moonchild - a superbly deep and hypnotic techno groove reminiscent of UFO activity over the Motor City, with bleeping electronic signals passing through jittery hi-hat and drum passages, married with Kuzco's saucy spoken word.
Tracklist:
A1. What Could Happen
A2. Be Loved
A3. Be Loved - LADYMONIX Scat Dub Remix
B1. Waaalk
B2. HA HA HA
B3. HA HA HA - Blackmoonchild Remix
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After enticing tastemakers and fans the world over with her 2-track junket into street soul, Be Loved / What Could Happen, Kuzco doubles down with the after-hours antidote. Bound to Be presents the final two tracks to complete the 4-track EP, plus 2 remixes from Ladymonix and Black Moonchild.
Ladymonix delivers an uncompromising scat dub of Be Loved - a niche and signature style to emerge from the Detroit underground that Ladymonix champions. This one is strictly for the house dancers. The B-side features "Waaalk" and "Ha Ha Ha", a sultry and energetic jaunt into ghetto tech and electro. If it wasn't already evident, Kuzco is clearly making a stand and representing the FLINTA and queer club spaces that she embodies.
The B-side is perfectly complemented by an outstanding remix from Detroit powerhouse Black Moonchild - a superbly deep and hypnotic techno groove reminiscent of UFO activity over the Motor City, with bleeping electronic signals passing through jittery hi-hat and drum passages, married with Kuzco's saucy spoken word.
Tracklist:
A1. What Could Happen
A2. Be Loved
A3. Be Loved - LADYMONIX Scat Dub Remix
B1. Waaalk
B2. HA HA HA
B3. HA HA HA - Blackmoonchild Remix
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Building on the momentum of their acclaimed debut, The Return Of - championed by FIP Radio, Craig Charles BBC Radio 6 and Reggae Vibes magazine - The Flying Hats return with a 7” featuring Traffic Light, the first taste of their upcoming LP Ups
Listen: https://listen.k7.com/dddd1830-9197-49e4-be3e-da33fd93915d
Tracklist
1. Traffic Light
2. Bust Up
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Listen: https://listen.k7.com/dddd1830-9197-49e4-be3e-da33fd93915d
Tracklist
1. Traffic Light
2. Bust Up
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E.J. & The Echoes - Put A Smile On Your Face
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E.J. & The Echoes - You're Gonna Hurt
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E.J. & The Echoes - I Had A Hard Time
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E.J. & The Echoes - People Say
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E.J. & The Echoes - Never Ever Leave Me
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E.J. & The Echoes - If It Takes A Life Time
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E.J. & The Echoes - If You Just Love Me
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E.J. & The Echoes - One Of These Days
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E.J. & The Echoes - End Of Our Love
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E.J. & The Echoes - Treat Me Right
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E.J. & The Echoes - Say You're Mine
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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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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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Territoires : ww -fr -benelux
Format
• LP
Genre
• Alternative, Folk
Tracklist
A1. Insandi (16:55 min)
B1. and the love is born in me for a stone (6:22 min)
B2. Grifff (7:58 min)
B3. yAmA yAmA (7:41 min)
Creator of Le Châ, a chimera emerging from the margins, Lutèce Lockness builds worlds where dreamlike imagery and satire intertwine, inviting us to embrace the bizarre, the strange, and the intimate. With her debut album Le Châ, she crafts powerful, incantatory soundscapes. Her compositions blend psychedelic tones, medieval timbres, drifting drones, bouzouki improvisations, and digital textures, enriched through collaborations with Christoph Fink, Maxime Denuc, and Jean Rondeau.
Inspired by David Lynch, Jim Jarmusch, and Hayao Miyazaki, her practice shapes sonic material like exquisite corpses. Across disciplines, Lutèce Lockness explores new territories through projects such as the collective book Bande organisée (Seuil), born from the transport of a stone book across France during lockdown, and as part of the feminist punk group Forsissies. On stage, she has opened for Bonnie Banane at the Olympia and Flavien Berger at Le Lieu Unique in Nantes, and is also preparing for the opening of Kanal Pompidou in Brussels - continuing a trajectory where music, performance, and visual experimentation converge to create spaces of freedom.
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Format
• LP
Genre
• Alternative, Folk
Tracklist
A1. Insandi (16:55 min)
B1. and the love is born in me for a stone (6:22 min)
B2. Grifff (7:58 min)
B3. yAmA yAmA (7:41 min)
Creator of Le Châ, a chimera emerging from the margins, Lutèce Lockness builds worlds where dreamlike imagery and satire intertwine, inviting us to embrace the bizarre, the strange, and the intimate. With her debut album Le Châ, she crafts powerful, incantatory soundscapes. Her compositions blend psychedelic tones, medieval timbres, drifting drones, bouzouki improvisations, and digital textures, enriched through collaborations with Christoph Fink, Maxime Denuc, and Jean Rondeau.
Inspired by David Lynch, Jim Jarmusch, and Hayao Miyazaki, her practice shapes sonic material like exquisite corpses. Across disciplines, Lutèce Lockness explores new territories through projects such as the collective book Bande organisée (Seuil), born from the transport of a stone book across France during lockdown, and as part of the feminist punk group Forsissies. On stage, she has opened for Bonnie Banane at the Olympia and Flavien Berger at Le Lieu Unique in Nantes, and is also preparing for the opening of Kanal Pompidou in Brussels - continuing a trajectory where music, performance, and visual experimentation converge to create spaces of freedom.
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Label:Disques de la Spirale
Cat-No:LPSPI007
Release-Date:05.06.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:Disques de la Spirale
Cat-No:LPSPI007
Release-Date:05.06.2026
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:LP Excl
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Parasite Jazz - Bongopoly
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Parasite Jazz - Apocalypse Egged Up
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Parasite Jazz - Mascara
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Parasite Jazz - ????
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Parasite Jazz - Choir Culture
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Parasite Jazz - Black Moon
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Parasite Jazz - Blue Moon
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Parasite Jazz - Piano Cat
Territories : ww -fr -benelux -uk
Genre: Electronic, experimental, jazz, krautrock
Tracklist
A1. Bongopoly
A2. Apocalypse Egged Up
A3. Mascara
B1. ????
B2. Choir Culture
B3. Black Moon
B4. Blue Moon
B5. Piano Cat
Second album of french incendiary fake big band Parasite Jazz. A krautrock, jazz-non-jazz, experimental album recorded along four seasons by three musicians (Alex Larsen, Tamara Goukassova & Théo Delaunay) from the french fringes ; members of Succhiamo, Diagonale des Yeux, Simple Music Experience, Violent Quand on Aime ... featuring Radio Hito, Kyle Knapp (Deliluh) & Hochiwah.
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After its first release in 2023, the tiny big band Parasite Jazz brings its public iterations to fruition with “?”, a testament to an alternate reality, matured voyaging across France over the span of four seasons.
It sees the music flee through exuberant forests and steep troglodytes ; a parallel genre movie with a soundtrack of diluvian rhythms, mocking chants, jazz noir and voodoo accidents. In this shifting, autonomous world, the elastic orchestra—whose members [Radio Hito, Valentin Noiret, Kyle Knapp, and Hochiwah] keep on appearing and disappearing—plays for nocturnal secrets and feverish cavalcades.
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Genre: Electronic, experimental, jazz, krautrock
Tracklist
A1. Bongopoly
A2. Apocalypse Egged Up
A3. Mascara
B1. ????
B2. Choir Culture
B3. Black Moon
B4. Blue Moon
B5. Piano Cat
Second album of french incendiary fake big band Parasite Jazz. A krautrock, jazz-non-jazz, experimental album recorded along four seasons by three musicians (Alex Larsen, Tamara Goukassova & Théo Delaunay) from the french fringes ; members of Succhiamo, Diagonale des Yeux, Simple Music Experience, Violent Quand on Aime ... featuring Radio Hito, Kyle Knapp (Deliluh) & Hochiwah.
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After its first release in 2023, the tiny big band Parasite Jazz brings its public iterations to fruition with “?”, a testament to an alternate reality, matured voyaging across France over the span of four seasons.
It sees the music flee through exuberant forests and steep troglodytes ; a parallel genre movie with a soundtrack of diluvian rhythms, mocking chants, jazz noir and voodoo accidents. In this shifting, autonomous world, the elastic orchestra—whose members [Radio Hito, Valentin Noiret, Kyle Knapp, and Hochiwah] keep on appearing and disappearing—plays for nocturnal secrets and feverish cavalcades.
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