Cementing a year that saw a string of sublime stellar releases from Mario & Vidis, the dynamic force give house music a new accessible heartbeat with their album 'Changed', set for release next spring. Mario & Vidis title their debut artist album after their Future Classic anthem, 'Changed', an apt advocate to the new age slow house sound they have mastered and unmask themselves as purveyors of a hive of activity in their Lithuanian home. Spanning two discs and twenty tracks they cover much musical terrain, striding through epic soundscapes, hypnotic pop melodies, wandering into pure soul and running away with the finesse of raw house music on the second disc. 'Changed' opens with the atmosphere heavy 'Introducing to you', lightly tickling the senses. Before delving into the vocal delights of Kathy Diamond for 'In My System', a collaboration that came about after Vidis brought England's disco queen to play in Lithuania. The record for which Mario & Vidis made their name, 'Changed', was co-written by Ernesto after the duo admired his earlier inspiring releases. Two cuts feature from number one Lithuanian female act, singer- songwriter Jazzu, who creates apparitions within her ethereal and buoyant vocal in 'I'll Be Gone' and the ensueing, 'Who's Shot the Silence?'. Jazzu is Lithuania's embodiment of Goldfrapp or Roisin Murphy and a true cult figure in the region. Other contributions from Lithuanian homegrown artists Vytautas Sondeckis and Giedre illustrate a diverse spectrum and heavy collection of local talent. Now electronic music dominates Western Europe, its eastern counterpart is flourishing and taking the music in new directions. Disc two treks into their electronic heart, showcasing a collection of deep, dubby dancefloor cuts. The rolling grooves of 'You Are Here', and epic synths of 'Test' appear amidst reedits of the prior material. The result is an engulfing journey that personifies a broody older sibling from the first disc. Each of their releases is complimented by stunning video spectacles. Their 'Who's Shot the Silence?' video was blogged by Kanye West and 'I'll Be Gone' came top of the chart on MTV Baltic Top 20 for half a year and is the most blogged Lithuanian music video to date. The unique partnership between Mario (Marijus "Mario" Adomaitis) & Vidmantas "Vidis" Cepkauskas formed in 2007 in their Lithuanian base, where they remain. Their first production effort, a remix for Atjazz and Robert Owens was quickly picked up for support by Gilles Peterson and Pete Tong. Since this they have garnered countless fans, among them the likes of Jazzanova, Atjazz, Laurent Garnier, Toby Tobias, Pete Herbert, and many more. Mario & Vidis' sonic assault has enamoured many top international labels of late, such as Japan's Endless Flight, Australia's Future Classic, and Germany's Best Works.
Tracklist.
CD.1
01.01 Introducing To You
01.02 In My System (Album Redo) feat. Kathy Diamond
01.03 Slow feat. Giedr?
01.04 Suspend The Feeling feat. Giedr?
01.05 Changed feat. Ernesto
01.06 Who's Changed The Silence?! (Interlude)
01.07 ISM feat. Ernesto
01.08 Who's Shot The Silence?! (Album Redo) feat. Jazzu
01.09 I'll Be Gone (Album Redo) feat. Jazzu
01.10 When Nobody Listens
CD.2
02.01 Plastic People feat. Vytautas Sondeckis
02.02 In My System (Dub Redo) feat. Kathy Diamond
02.03 You Are Here
02.04 Black Boogie
02.05 Test (Album Redo)
02.06 Kashyyyk
02.07 Demo.Lition Part 1
02.08 Demo.Lition Part 2
02.09 Adventurous Instrumental Music
02.10 Adventurous Instrumental Music Continues

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A1. Changed feat. Ernesto (Dub) A2. Suspend The Feeling feat. Giedre B2. Slow feat. Giedre B1. When Nobody Listens
2011 has seen a string of stellar releases from the dynamic force giving house music a new accessible heartbeat, Mario & Vidis. Now, ahead of their album set for release in January, the ‘Changed Sampler’ lands featuring a dub version of Future Classic anthem ‘Changed’ and three additional choice cuts. An apt advocate to the new age slow house sound they are making their own, Mario & Vidis will fully unveil their masterful debut album ‘Changed’ this coming winter but here lies a taste of both proceeding discs. A prelude to the wide musical terrain these Lithuanian scene pioneers are striding through, the album sampler captures a glimpse of the epic soundscapes, hypnotic pop melodies and ghostly soul that ultimately leads into raw house on disc two. The record for which Mario & Vidis made their name, ‘Changed’, was co-written by Ernesto after the duo admired his earlier inspiring releases. Here you can experience the track stripped of vocals and get to the bare bones and bleeps of its dreamy electronic pop trajectory, while final sampler track ‘When Nobody Listens’ explores a deep jazz sensibility akin to a spaced-out Fat Freddy’s Drop ensemble, uplifting and reflective all at once. Lithuanian homegrown talent features heavily on the album and one of the contributing vocalists, Giedre, is introduced on ‘Suspend The Feeling’ and ‘Slow’. An Illustration of the diverse spectrum of electronic voices emerging out of Eastern Europe, Giedre first lends her luxe Roisin Murphy-esque vocals to the atmospheric chimes and swirling electronic melody of ‘Suspend The Feeling’. In the mischievously sexy ‘Slow’, heavy beats and spooky vibrations prevail beside her feisty tones. The unique partnership between Mario (Marijus "Mario" Adomaitis) & Vidmantas "Vidis" Cepkauskas formed in 2007 in their Lithuanian base, where they remain. Vidis is a master of reinvention with a flair for creating depth and finesse. His Silence project embodies a local radio show, an international label and booking agency that supports much local talent, as well as internationally renowned events of various scales. Marijus Adomaitis AKA Mario or Mario Basanov has been carving his name into the underground circuit gracefully through stunning releases on key disco imprints, Needwant,cUnder The Shade and Future Classic. Whispers of his scope and versatility as a secret studio weapon are gaining pace but not until his partnership with Vidis has his musical direction been so on point and multifaceted. More

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A1: Guilt B1: No Regrets
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UPC: 827170549364 Release: 30.06.2014
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UPC: 827170136021 Release: 02.12.2013
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UPC: 827170512566 Release: 26.08.2013
Tracklist: A1: Few Nolder - Private Drive A2: Few Nolder - Private Drive (Mikesh & Filburt Remix) B1: Few Nolder - Noughts B2: Few Nolder - Noughts (Matt Walsh Remix)
Few Nolder first introduced himself in a deep and delicate manner back in 2006. A Lithuanian label Partyzanai released his debut EP and some black techno magic happened. Soon after Few Nolder had his single out on Mike Paradinas' highly regarded Planet Mu, and his debut album was soon to follow. Silence Family, the music label, event promotion and artist agency founded by Vidis for bringing together luminaries of Lithuanian electronica, started operating in 2009. Few Nolder quickly became involved. He even branched out into a shady space disco alias New Found Land that steps into the stage when it is least expected. Live gigs in Lithuania and abroad (Latvia, Estonia, Russia, UK, Austria, Germany, France), varied original productions, unexpected co-productions, genre bending remix work, even electronic operas and ballets - the last few years have been an adventurous ride full of events and discoveries. Few Nolder is now ready to release a new 12" on Silence's sub label Best Kept Secret to further his recherche and moody point of artistic view that someone once pinned down as 'female techno'. Never failing to surprise, always full of unprecedented material that takes the listener to a mellow yet driving soundscape.
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Mario basanov, THE Lithuanian super producer is coming back for more and for showing the other side of his multifaceted musical persona. Best known for catchy hooks, pop melodies and vocal productions, Mario delivers here two slow burners in form of Closer and Something About. Darker and deeper than one might expect Mario Basanov is at his best here.
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Best Kept Secret - hidden sounds of Vilnius House scene uncovered & presented by Vidis.

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- A follow up to massive We Are Child Of Love single on Needwant
- Releases on Silence Music, Future Classic, Needwant
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Saulty and Bradka, the two behind Vilnius based Downtown Party Network tag team, combine together more than 10 years of DJ and production experience. Their original productions have been signed by Eskimo, Loud East, Bear Funk. Their remix work has been commissioned by Pete Herbert, Kolombo, Main Stem, Deadstock 33's, TJ Kong & Nuno Dos Santos and even Sander Kleinenberg. Their gig geography ranges from London to Dubai. Which doesn't give even a tiny shadow of doubt on their musical credibility and ability to rock the party. Here they deliver the first single of another kind for Best Kept Secret - killer bass line combined with irresistible Jazz chords on A side and some Metro Area'ish stripped down funkiness on B side. Dance music machinery at its best.

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