Batu returns to A Long Strange Dream for a deep dive into otherworldly ambient soundscapes, after infusing his interest in beatless forms in recent releases.

Drawing inspiration from the ambiance of chill-out rooms and their ability to channel the intense emotions of rave, he presents an entrancing voyage into post-euphoria, where self-exploration lives at the border of lucid dreaming and reality.

By recontextualizing his signature studies of the frontiers between organic and synthetic sounds outside of dancefloors, the multi-faceted producer displays a blissfully radiant and emotive side throughout an ecstatic journey. More

Following up on his much acclaimed debut album ‘Opal’ released in 2022, Batu heads into a new year introducing A Long Strange Dream : a new imprint dedicated to his spontaneous musical explorations, conceived with the aim to follow curiosities and share his own music in a back-to-basics and spontaneous fashion.

The inaugural release « For Spirits » is packed with some of the Bristol based producer’s most psychedelic dancefloor studies to date. Flowing seamlessly as a whole piece, this long-form EP showcases Batu’s versatile and deep personal sound, as well as a riveting talent for electronic experiments ranging from trance-inducing ambient to peak-time techno wreckage. More

Building on the promise of nearly 10 years testing limits within club music, Batu presents his debut album Opal. Experimentation is a well-established facet of Omar McCutcheon's identity within the leftfield techno zeitgeist, but more than ever on Opal he seizes the opportunity to incorporate ideas beyond dancefloor impetus into his animated, forward-leaning sound.
Through the course of 11 tracks, rhythmic forms are mutated and manipulated, sonic matter bends across the frequency range and narrative structures coalesce and dissolve according to Batu's own internal logic. Unpredictability lies at the heart of all this music, bound together by a consistent modernist glint. It's a sound intrinsically connected to the superlative string of club 12"s, EPs and collaborations Batu has spun behind him thus far, even as it moves into unfamiliar terrain, guided by abstract inspiration from coastal landscapes and the mineral matter all life on Earth is built on. More

Building on the promise of nearly 10 years testing limits within club music, Batu presents his debut album Opal. Experimentation is a well-established facet of Omar McCutcheon's identity within the leftfield techno zeitgeist, but more than ever on Opal he seizes the opportunity to incorporate ideas beyond dancefloor impetus into his animated, forward-leaning sound.
Through the course of 11 tracks, rhythmic forms are mutated and manipulated, sonic matter bends across the frequency range and narrative structures coalesce and dissolve according to Batu's own internal logic. Unpredictability lies at the heart of all this music, bound together by a consistent modernist glint. It's a sound intrinsically connected to the superlative string of club 12"s, EPs and collaborations Batu has spun behind him thus far, even as it moves into unfamiliar terrain, guided by abstract inspiration from coastal landscapes and the mineral matter all life on Earth is built on. More

Omar McCutcheon, operating under his Batu alias, has been on the frontline of Bristol’s innovative electronic music scene since 2013. In 2015 he founded his record label Timedance, a platform for showcasing his tastes utilising a close knit group of young producers and DJs. More

Following on from the success of their self titled label compilation in October, the Livity Sound collective returns for a final transmission in 2013 courtesy of their sister label dnuoS ytiviL. (pronounced ‘Livity Sound’, if you were wondering…) A strictly underground operation, it’s manifesto is to release music with a shared aesthetic to it’s parent label and it did just that earlier in the year, delivering two dancefloor bombs by Manchester’s Alex Coulton in the form of the ‘War Games’ / ‘Pointe Noire’ 12”. ‘Spooked’ and ‘Clarity (Dismantled)’ are both produced by new UK based artist Batu whose signature alien dub dance and snaking hypnotic rhythmic styles reflect the mutating underground UK and round off a killer year for the label as a whole. This 12” follows on from Batu’s debut vinyl release on Pinch’s Cold Recordings label. More

Stone cold killers from London's elusive Forest Drive West More

Rounding out a busy year, Livity Sound are proud to present a brand new four track EP of deadly club ready rhythms from Paris' finest, Simo Cell. More

I-iii kicks up a dust on Livity Sound with two killer rhythm workouts focussed directly on the dancefloor. More

Delving deep in to his dub chamber, Mosca delivers a pair of upfront rhythms for Livity Sound. 'Don't Take..' hits hard, it's whiplash groove fine tuned for maximum dance floor impact. By contrast 'Peyote Stitch' takes a deeper approach, it's hazy spectral visions sat atop low slung drums in trademark Mosca style.
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Hodge brings his percussive A-game to Livity Sound for a new three track EP. His first solo release on the label since the anthemic 'Amor Fati', this new record bristles with his irrepressible energy and signature dancefloor dynamics.
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* Track list : Burning Sea / Under Clearing Skies / Still Early / Sheer Chance Matters / Wireframes / Further Inland / Brinks and Limits / Plateau

* Starting in 2011, Livity Sound quickly grew to become one of the leading labels in the UK dance music underground. Combining the legacy of Bristol's sound system culture and the futuristic visions of techno, the label forged a unique voice in the contemporary musical landscape. Initially based around a core group of producers, Livity Sound has since grown and diversified, expanding its outlook and roster while retaining its ideals of innovative, forward thinking dance music.

* As the label head, Peverelist is core to this vision. Livity Sound builds on his pioneering work with Punch Drunk Records and releases for esteemed labels such as Skull Disco, Hessle Audio and Tectonic. 'Tessellations' is his first long player for Livity Sound; a succinct nine tracks demonstrating the breadth of his work and scope of his influences through a snapshot of productions from the last two years.
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* Track list : Burning Sea / Under Clearing Skies / Still Early / Sheer Chance Matters / Wireframes / Further Inland / Brinks and Limits / Plateau

* Starting in 2011, Livity Sound quickly grew to become one of the leading labels in the UK dance music underground. Combining the legacy of Bristol's sound system culture and the futuristic visions of techno, the label forged a unique voice in the contemporary musical landscape. Initially based around a core group of producers, Livity Sound has since grown and diversified, expanding its outlook and roster while retaining its ideals of innovative, forward thinking dance music.

* As the label head, Peverelist is core to this vision. Livity Sound builds on his pioneering work with Punch Drunk Records and releases for esteemed labels such as Skull Disco, Hessle Audio and Tectonic. 'Tessellations' is his first long player for Livity Sound; a succinct nine tracks demonstrating the breadth of his work and scope of his influences through a snapshot of productions from the last two years.
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Kowton unleashes a pair of devastating dance floor weapons to rattle your ribcage.
* 'Pea Soup' gets wavey in a fog of old rave stylings and jagged rhythms, while b-side 'Iodine' rolls with a
deeper shuffle, putting a UK spin on the classic Detroit sound. More

Simo Cell returns to Livity Sound for the label's final release of 2016. Following up his debut 12" for the label in 2015, the Parisian brings his varied tastes to this diverse four tracker. From the hazy bumping rhythms of 'Gliding' to the pulsating strobed snare assault of 'Away From Keyboard', these razor edge productions demonstrate exactly why he's been tipped by so many as one to watch.
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Livity Sound close out a busy 2015 with something of a rarity: a new solo 12" from label head Pev, his first new solo material since 2013's Aztec Chant 12".


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Stunning debut from London based artist Forest Drive West for Livity Sound. 'System' revolves around an irresistible deep and tripping pneumatic broken drum groove, propelling the track through ten tense minutes of foggy atmospherics. Show Them is similarly immersive but this time with nods to the densely smoked out UK dancefloors of 2004, austere and hypnotic.
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Livity Sound close out a busy 2015 with something of a rarity: a new solo 12" from label head Pev, his first new solo material since 2013's Aztec Chant 12".


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Having previously used their dnuoS ytiviL offshoot to release material from their nearest and dearest (think Batu, Bruce, Hodge and Alex Coulton), Bristol's Livity Sound crew turns to unknown French producer Simo Cell. The two tracks showcased here are a rather fine introduction to this newcomer, with opener "Piste Jaune" offering a clandestine blend of stuttering electro bass, discordant analogue percussion hits and spooky electronics. The mystery man goes for the jugular on "Cellar Door", with pitched-down, bleep style melodies and liquid electronics riding an off-kilter, broken techno groove. Another fine Livity release. More

Having previously used their dnuoS ytiviL offshoot to release material from their nearest and dearest (think Batu, Bruce, Hodge and Alex Coulton), Bristol's Livity Sound crew turns to unknown French producer Simo Cell. The two tracks showcased here are a rather fine introduction to this newcomer, with opener "Piste Jaune" offering a clandestine blend of stuttering electro bass, discordant analogue percussion hits and spooky electronics. The mystery man goes for the jugular on "Cellar Door", with pitched-down, bleep style melodies and liquid electronics riding an off-kilter, broken techno groove. Another fine Livity release. More

* Critically acclaimed UK label Livity Sound announce their first 12" of 2015. * Established by Peverelist in 2011, the label initially served as an outlet for the uk stylet racks he and contemporaries Asusu and Kowton were making. A run of low key but emphatic releases from the trio positioned the project firmly at the forefront of UK dance music, earning the label Resident Advisor's accolade 'Label of the Year 2013'. * Last year the label released a stampede of A-list reinterpretations of this initial material. Surgeon, Pangaea, Kassem Mosse, 2562, MMM, Ron Morelli and Tessela to name a few,stepped up providing their own re-versions for a series of killer 12"s culminating in a CD compilation at the end of the year. Meanwhile a hardware based live show featuring the original trio toured Japan and Europe playing major festivals and underground venues alike, bringing a new energy and dimension to their sound. * For 2015 the focus is back to releasing much anticipated new material, pushing the UK sound forward once more. The first release combines two deadly strains of mutant techno from label originators Peverelist and Kowton setting the standard for what's to come.
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CD EAN: 666017282022 - deluxe reverse board gatefold CD
2013's self titled Livity Sound compilation featured solo tracks and collaborations between Peverelist, Kowton & Asusu, bringing together some of the most exciting and visceral UK dance music of recent years to critical acclaim. Since then the label has commissioned a series of reinterpretations of the original tracks from some of their favourite contemporary producers, resulting in a diverse set of cutting edge dance music.
These remixes were issued on 12" vinyl throughout the first half of 2014 and this Autumn sees the culmination of the project in a CD release contextualising all of the music within the digital format for the first time.

Tracklist: 1. Kowton 'More Games' (MM/KM More Names remix) 2. Asusu 'Velez' (A Made Up Sound remix 2) 3. Pev & Kowton 'Raw Code' (Surgeon remix) 4. Pev & Kowton 'Vapours' (Pangaea remix) 5. Pev & Asusu 'Surge' (MMM remix) 6. Pev & Kowton 'End Point' (Stenny & Andrea remix) 7. Asusu 'Velez' (A Made Up Sound remix 1) 8. Asusu 'Sister' (Nick Höppner remix) 9. Pev 'Livity' (Ghost-202 remix) 10. Kowton 'Jam01' (Beneath remix) 11. Pev 'Aztec Chant' (Tessela remix) 12 Asusu 'Too Much Time Has Passed' (Dresvn remix)
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Remixes of Kowton and Asusu courtesy of Workshop's Mix Mup & Kassem Mosse and Acido Record's Dresvn (Dynamo Dreesen & SVN). More

Cutting edge UK underground rhythms on the reverse Livity Sound label.. More