The 1st Single....
Analogue Stories Vol 1 kicks off with“That Real Live” a spoken word riff from a classic New York film, depicting a tale of the Warriors street gang traversing the five boroughs in an effort to get home, sets the tone for this analogue excursion. Wrapped in “Abacus” synthetics and dub echo guitars. Warm, rich deepness for your solar plexus! “Ignition sequence starts…” Channeling “Sun Ra” Austin cooks up a hypnotic lo-end wiggler filled with arpeggios and synths, topped off with haunting melodies and rhythmic nuances. To quote “Sun Ra” ….Space is the place “ On the B Side “Blacktronica”… a homage to the Belleville 3, The Detroit second wave, Wally Badarou, Herbie Hancock, George Clinton and all the melanated electronic experimenters past and present. Abacus concocts some machine funk for your soul. Rounding out the Analogue Stories is “In4mation”, a play on word structure begging the question “Do we all get the same information?” With subtle grooves ,warm stabbing synths and a fluted rushes of melody , this one will make you say ummm.... More

We have gathered again to present you a full body of work by Austin Bascom who goes under the moniker Abacus. The gentleman has created a lot of unique works for the people to enjoy starting from the 90’s and till this day. Recently the artist had a string of fantastic releases in our current years of 2020+ as well. This time he was kind enough to dedicate his time and effort to the dome of Sakskøbing. We witness the four deep cuts of house music in the way how deep house needs to be done in our honest opinion. Start of from “Chi-Town Stories” and the stories it brings to the ears and the mindset, straight after witnessing “Chillin’ Woman” with amazing vocals by Mz. Mosea which has been recorded in 1994, then bringing in the “Mourning Sun” and to conclude wrapping yourself under a warm blanket of “Hyggë”. I hope this work of soul and passion will bring you nice feelings as it did to us. Don’t forget to tell your loved ones that you love them. Thank you, Abacus for the emotion you have given to all of us listeners and music lovers. More

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Phonogramme is thrilled to announce the return of ABACUS with 'Analogue Stories Vol. 2,' a profound and immersive sonic journey that continues to push the boundaries of Deep house music. Austin Bascom, celebrated for his releases on prestigious labels like 'Prescription' and 'Guidance,' once again brings forth a captivating slice of deepness. Available on a unique semi-transparent 12'' vinyl in a distinctive Dookie brown hue, 'Analogue Stories Vol. 2' is an indispensable addition for collectors and electronic music enthusiasts alike. Close your eyes, submerge yourself, and let the Analogue stories carry you on an entrancing voyage. More

NDATL continues with the return of Abacus to the label, "The Lower End Theory" is another slab of deepness from the produced who has released on classic labels "Prescription" & "Guidance to name a few.
The EP dives right in with the title track "The Lower End Theory" bouncin with a deep bassline then iced over with glossy keys that give you sight into his theory. Next "Atlanta Deep" is his ode to a late night drive in the A. Then on the flip we have "Mortise & Tenon" a 10min journey thru Detroit Techno to Toronto's underground. A perfect title as "Mortise & Tenon" is a type of woodworking joint! Now close your eyes & throw your head back into the Lower End Theory. More

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The second release on JAMES DUNCAN's INNERMOODS label is from the legendary ABACUS (of PRESCRIPTION and GUIDANCE fame). "BASIC AMOUNTS" is a hypnotic deep house groover from one of Toronto's greatest producers. Hand stamped 1-sided limited 12". Don't sleep on this. Essential. More

Getting back into the swing of things, INNERMOODS starts to ramp up again with another release from Toronto house legend ABACUS (known for some great releases on PRESCRIPTION and GUIDANCE). A deep floor filler ready to help us all get back to partyin' again! 1-sided, hand stamped white label. More

A1. Angel-A – Let Go (Trumpet Instrumental)
A2. KZRC Feat. Valencia Robinson– Tangled (Applejac Remix)
B1. Gregory Porter – On My Way To Harlem (NDATL Unreleased Mix)
B2. Marvin Gaye – Nuclear Juice

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Tracklist
A1 –Kai Alcé Thrown Away
A2 –Brett Dancer Art
B1 –Nick Holder Disco 79'
B2 –Nick Holder A Black Man In America
Co-producer – Tyrone Solomon
B3 –Nick Holder A Black Man In America (Instrumental Edit)
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Extended 10 min version of the KDJ Problemes D'Amour remix by Kai Alce. 300 pressed only! More

NDATL continues with a new amazing song created by the minds of Justin Chapman & Terrance Downs. The original catches you with it’s stand up bass & latin rhumble, while Mr Chapman’s guitar serenades you. Then Terrance’s vocal then brings a whole other dimension to the song. Then DJ Spinna get his hands on it and let’s his Galactic Soul tranform I Got Life into a deep floor burner. And if that wasn’t enough two crazy dubs by Spinna & KZR! More

REPRESS!!! "The wait is finally over. Part 2 of this landmark series comes together with the efforts of Kai Alce, NDATL's head honcho. After some Deep Transportation, KZR finds some Signature Sounds for R-Tyme to appreciate and pay tribute to the place we fondly remember as The Music Institute." More

NDATL Muzik continues with Pt1 in a new 3Pt limited series hornoring the legendary Detroit nightclub The Music Institute. Just in time for it’s 20th Anniversary! So with that we bring together for the first time all of the original dj’s from the MI. This three part series will contain tracks obtained from never heard before lost tapes, dats & cd’s from Derrick May, Chez Damier, Kai Alce, D-Wynn, K-Hand, Mike Huckaby & Alton Miller. These tracks will only be available in this format this one time never to be repressed! More

NDATL Muzuik continues with it’s second release Power Thru pt 3 from label honcho Kai Alce’ with haunting vocals from Azulu Phantom. This actually has been floating around the waters of Atlantis after missing the cut on Kai Alce’s debut “The Kaizer E.P.” on Tracknmode in 2002. After the
original has been played by some the world’s elite Larry Heard, Theo Parrish, Moodymann, Funmi Ononaiye, Carl Craig & Karl Injex . It now resurfaces with a new redefined energy from France’s Mush, who approaches Power Thru pt 3 with a new refreshing classic minimal feel that brings new life to Kai’s already timeless chords & production. Mush teams up with saxophonist Daniel Brothier to give you a dub very reminiscent of “The Conversation”. The 12” is rounded off with “More 2 Come” which it’s deepness embodies it’s title! Also included in the first few hundred of these 12” will include a DVD that features…..uh we don’t even know yet!? More