New sounds from an old friend... I'd been running Franklin De Costa's records for years, but after I played for his party in Berlin a few years back we kept in touch. He runs a club night called Mother's Finest which puts on artists like Tessela, Truss, Untold, DJ Fett Burger and more, as well as releasing singles under his own name on labels like Killekill and Curle, and, as Mudkid, beautiful tracks on Greta Cottage Workshop. The three trax built for this EP on Not So Much are, like anything fresh and futuristic, hard to pin down in words. SSSooo is a kind of detuned chattering b-boy cut that slides sideways between dimensions while always driving forward. MLDK is another one for any dancers with moves. It's tension-heavy, dubby basement shit with an almost spoken/sung synth line providing the dread and at the same time, a sense of class. Both MDLK and SSSooo have a playful side too, a knowing kind of sultriness, if that makes sense - but the rhythms are tight and efficient. Purple Train on the other hand is loose as anything, and ramps up the narcotic sexiness in a groove for afterhours sessions. I don't want to describe it as sex, drugs and rollers, but this is kind of writing itself. With this one, the dub is wise, the time is forgotten and the wrongness is righteous. FDC is the second outside artist (after Samuel/Ploy) to release on the label, and I'm really happy that the family is finally growing - all the waiting and all the declined demos have paid off. There are more releases from more artists in the pipeline, some you'll have heard of, and some fresh blood too. Thanks for reading and listening! Mosca

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Jazzy, atmospheric deep house. If you like the sound of Larry Heard, you will definitely like this record.

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Limited to 200 copies! In the past, New York City hasnt been considered much of a haven for forward-thinking techno and tech-house — but it is now, thanks in no small part to the ReSolute crew. Queen of Mars is a gleaming slice of timeless techno soul, its tough, throbbing rhythm overlaid with shimmering, Detroit-tinged chords!


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Marc Houle needs little introduction, with previous releases on M¦nus, Innervisions and his own label Items & Things. We were humbled by the fact that he sent us a bunch of amazing tunes, and were very happy to release them. Banging, melodic, moody,.It's all there, pitch-black.

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After their first appearance on Curle via 'Naïf', the mix compiled by Efdemin earlier this year, Aubrey & Simone Gatto now deliver their debut ep for the label.


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It sounds ridiculous to state that this is Efdemin's best release so far on Curle, when you realise that's the artist that brought us classics like Acid Bells and America... But the whole EP truly is amazing from start to finish. All tracks feature Efdemin’s brand new second mix-album called 'Naïf'.


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Four exclusive tracks taken from Efdemin's brand new second mix-album called 'Naïf'. Unreleased music by Tobias Freund, Simone Gatto & Aubrey, Sebastian Mullaert and Efdemin himself.


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Since making their debut on the imprint in 2013 with 'Blue Aconite', the Italian duo Hiver has since released two more EPs on Curle. Kicking off the EP is 'Elipse', a stunning four-minute track that nods to avant-garde artists such as Wolfgang Voigt's GAS alias or Brian Eno, as the pair gradually weaves several layers of shining, atmospheric tones before slowly fading into the background.


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After a two year hiatus, Kiani returns to his Far Out Systems alias for this EP, his first offering for a label outside of his own Tanzbar Records.


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Edanticonf's music feels perfectly crafted for the brooding atmospheric venues he so often performs in. Both the aforementioned adjectives can be attributed to his style of techno too, one that places the focus less on the technical side and more onthe human one, aiming to reflect his emotions and state of being through the hazy soundscapes that draw influence from the natural scenery around him.


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Including limited silk screen artwork. Reissue of this 20y old timeless classic with new Linkwood remix on the b-side.



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First pressing on marbled vinyl. Swayzak is a name that needs little introduction, with albums on Studio !K7 and releases on Force Tracks, M¦nus, Tresor and Logistic since the late nineties.


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'Omega System' is a journey to deep space and beyond, to the unknown destinations allowed by the mythical and mysterious Omega relay that's been turning around Omega's red sun since ages.







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first pressing on marbled orange 10" vinyl) New material by Microworld from Transmat, Styrax Leaves & Millions Of Moments fame.





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I got to know Gavin Russom's music thanks to the amazing 'The Days Of Mars' album he recorded together with Delia Gonzalez now ten years ago on DFA Records. Flash forward to last year, when we released Michele Mininni's trippy 'Endless Ceremony'. Gavin Russom loved that one and sent over a demo shortly after - you're listening to it now. I am really proud to be able to release an EP from such an extraordinary artist, enjoy! 1st pressing on splattered 12"! (transparent vinyl with pink, light blue & black splatters)


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From techno to house and back, or "Berlin House" as Pablo likes to call it himself. Expect to hear lots more from this super talented producer.


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(Rocketnumbernine remix) First pressing on coloured vinyl! Early support from Gavin Russom, Âme, Ripperton, A Made Up Sound, James Holden, Optimo, Deadbeat...



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we're proud to welcome Matt back on Curle for his second full EP. Don't forget your scuba glasses, it's deep!


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Here we are with the first Curle of 2014, after a lengthy but refreshing hibernation. First up is our now Berlin based compatriot Peter Van Hoesen.

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Talbot Wood is a young producer from Antwerp, Belgium. He was featured on a Various Artists EP on Other Heights earlier this year, but this is his debut EP. 'Analepsis', a funky dub techno track, is definitely the bomb on this one. 'Dream Sequence' is a lot deeper, but his good friend Locked Groove (Hotflush Recordings) turned it into a stomper too. Sure shots for the floor these!

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deep analogue sounding techno with a Tobias. remix who totally nailed it, again. A very atmospheric piece that fans of Convextion/E.R.P. should definitely check out.

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