90s acid legend woody mcbride

more stories from lonely planets rec. on the long awaited debut ep of star traveller sinan alakus. solid 12” diameter taking you on a cosmic waveform expedition with clean spacious orbits inspired by past, present an future. warping through techno jams and time bending house grooves to atmospheric ambient and kepler electro cuts. five ethereal voyages to make that interstellar medium travel less lonesome.

kiki gyan’s star didn’t burn long, but it burned bright. drafted into the afro funk super group, osibisa, at 15, he was millionaire by 18 and regarded as one of the best keyboardists in the world by 21. ‘life was good, man,’ he told journalist kweku sakyi-addo. ‘too good!’. in 1983 he dived head first into the new york party scene. he took a lot of drugs, spent a lot of time in clubs and got together a team of crack local musicians to record feelin’ alright, his third and final solo album. all the kiki gyan trademark elements are present and correct. the album is unique a blend of highlife music with electronic funk and disco. ‘rosemary’ follows the formula most closely and was a hit across nigeria and ghana. but on ‘give it to me’, ‘love to love you’ and the title track, you’ll hear a slicker, boogie-influenced sound that has made feelin’ alright one of his most sought-after albums. kiki gyan would never hit such heights again. his addictions eventually took hold and he died aged 47, destitute and alone. feelin’ alright remains one of the brightest stars in his extraordinary constellation.
(peter moore)

for the past four decades, a growing cult of soul music collectors have sought two obscure lps and a handful of extremely rare 45s released on the vanity record label lad productions, inc. between the late seventies and the mid eighties by the mysterious south side chicago singer/song writer larry dixon. larry s raw songs capture the transition from r&b to boogie-down as disco was rapidly becoming extinct. they also perfectly illustrate larrys ability to overcome his environment and discrimination, transcended by his determination to write and produce music. with the support of his faithful musicians, larry s success was only hindered by lack of airplay and promotion, but his talent shines through. this is the story of larry dixon, his label lad productions, inc., and his friends and family throughout four decades of music in chicags toughest neighborhoods. jerome derradji is proud to reactivate past due records the boogie funk division of still music to release this fantastic archive what many consider to be the holy grail of chicago funk, boogie and soul.

ultimate block party breaks volume 4 continues the tradition that began in the bronx in the 1970’s, where “break djs” would take that one part of the record that dancers would go absolutely crazy for. that part where all the music breaks down to nothing but the essence: drums and percussion. these are all truly timeless beats that sound as fresh today as they did when the founding fathers like kool herc, bam, flash and hollywood were catching them for the frst time in community centers throughout the city. we’ve edited and extended these breaks for maximum effect on the dancefloor - so you don’t have to. enjoy!

not every story has to always start at the beginning. an unforeseen prequel to an existing story can deliver new meaning and create fresh excitement. vega records’ latest release “a new day” features the r & b music legend, vocalist caron wheeler, and visionary, producer jazzie b. they are widely known as soul ii soul, “keep on moving” and “back to life (however do you want me)” are just a few of their mega-hits. the latter won the group a grammy award for best r&b performance by a duo or group with vocal. this new release on vinyl “a new day” by vega records features unreleased remixes from an all-star cast that consists of producers louie vega, joe claussell, ron trent, timmy regisford, adam rios & tiger wilson. a double pack vinyl of unreleased versions by the talented cast of remixers, nuff said! let the music take you there!

dubfire and miss kittin have scored another big hit in the form of their second collaboration ride, the follow-up to the much-loved anthem exit. now, many destroyed dancefloors later and they’re unleashing a big pack of remixes to sit alongside their two original versions. solomun may best known for big melodies and hooks, but his remix boldly displays his affinity for heads down techno. a beast of a track, it centers around ticking percussion and pulsating synth delays with a throbbing low end. minimal in approach, maximal in aesthetic, it’s a no-nonsense groove. matthew dear dons his audion guise to remind us how instrumental he was in formulating that oddball techno sound a decade ago, making good use of the vocals in the heady breakdowns and matching them with unsettlingly wavering synth sirens and an almost tribal bass stomp. it’s full of atmospheric touches and pulls off a big room feel without resorting to cliches. depeche mode, erasure and yazoo legend vince clarke is a personal hero of dubfire’s, making his appearance on this package all the more of a special, rare treat. his chunky house groove is decked out with rolling congas, electro arpeggios and a yearning, bluesy guitar lick. french star djedjotronic has himself remixed depeche mode, and his version rounds off the package with throbbing low end, harrowing synths, techy percussion and brooding reese bass swells. with four very different mixes to choose from, this is an immense package that is set to cause havoc on dancefloors worldwide for some time to come.

after seven years legowelt s smackos alias returns with a vampire goes west ....an all out amateur spacejazz spiritual ambient eruption on smudgey cassettetape. in library grey jewel case, comes with multifunctional self adhesive dome refrigerator magnet

as we roll into a brand new year bass culture keeps the pressure high with a funk-filled new three-track ep from one of germany’s finest, sebo k. the berliner has been entrenched in his city’s vibrant scene since the nineties, when he was playing breakbeat and jungle. in fact, there’s a nod towards his early days on the ‘brock wild’ ep, along with some sultry funk. head of his own label, scenario, and curator of parties under the same name, sebo k has also produced music for a long list of some of the world’s most influential underground labels and now he steps up to bass culture with this sleek collection. the title track is a steady roller with hefty bass rumbling deep below sturdy beats. the groove is funky and low slung, swirling pads mesmerise you as soulful female vocals raise your vibration. the track is punctuated by an iconic sample of uk reggae star top cat, which was used in several early jungle tracks in the mid-nineties and now again on sebo’s killer track.flip the record over for side b, which kicks off with ‘aftershock’, another sweet groove with jazzy hues, more punchy percussion and a warm, simmering undercurrent. as the track evolves, techy notes are added to its potent mix and we get a wonderful mix of traditional sounds and more futuristic effects. last but not least is ‘foliage patterns’, a sensual cut straight out of the us school of deep house. this is one that will be spun by all the deep house masters no doubt, with all the elements you need to inject some bounce into the dance floor yet still touch its soul. as we said, sebo k is one of germany’s finest, a versatile producer and dj who demonstrates exactly why he remains one of the nation’s most consistent and respected artists. make sure you add the ‘brock wild’ ep to your collection, it’s a must!

seth troxlers taste-making play it say it label continues to set its own agenda with a fantastic new doublepack / mini-lp from frenchman the mekanism. featuring eight club focussed cuts, this compendium follows up the essential acid love ep released on this label back in 2015. parisian dj/producer and rinse fm france star damien roussel is well known to those with their ear to the underground house scene. he has been djing for more than a decade and puts out his choice cuts on labels like berlins exploited, londons needwant and leeds 2020 vision as well as on play it say it of course. looking back to chicago but also forward into his own sonic realms, he is a fresh producer with plenty to say for himself, and this expressive new release proves that.

krystal klear captures the essence of nycs underground music culture with danceteria / keith haring released 27th february on his own cold tonic imprint. krystal klear has released on all city records, rinse, eglo, madtech, and cold tonic. he also curates a monthly show on rinse fm while djing the most exciting clubs around the globe. from his roots in dublin to attending the star-studded red bull music academy in madrid, krystal klear’s signature productions blend early-days nyc dance music with a forward- thinking sensibility.

since his massive works on sunday ep from the middle of 2016 archie s star has risen considerably, peaking with his inclusion at no.70 on ra s end of year dj poll. here he steps up for ep duties once more on his spiritual home of fuse london, driven to distraction kicks things off with a bubbling acidic groover while telegram also harnesses the power of the 303 albeit in a more trippier form. channelled rounds things off with an elegantly floated groove, it s melodic elements and aquatic kick heralding the shift in seasons beautifully.

(180 gr vinyl incl. cd) token is pleased to announce the sophomore album from sigha. metabolism represents an arrival: the artist offers his definitive statement on a production aesthetic that has been in development over the last few years.

omni am came into existence from the disparate musical tastes of adam collins and marky star during the strict 90s chicago house scene. making use of a wider palette of sounds and rhythms, the two formed an act around an eclectic live pa and their unique vision of unpredictable house music. with resident advisor calling it as good as house music can possibly get, beat dis is a breakbeat salute to house music and was featured on fabric records tyrant 2 by craig richards + lee burridge. dangerous is a minimal tech classic with omni am s signature rule-breaking style. originally released on swag, the song deepened the groups long relationship with the south london record shop and its crew. presented now for the first time with updated masters, this release is for fans requesting these rare songs, and also for a newer generation who are eager for their own copies

thats right folks, the todd is back, bucking trends and shucking conventions to bring us two tip top reworks of an as yet unreleased original.taking the console for a-side manoeuvres, four tet scans the star maps and picks out a particularly jazzy path to a distant dance floor dimension.over on the flip, olsen regular prins thomas gets in on the action.

with 4 releases under their belt and more to follow, it clearly shows the alliance between hunter/game and the icelandic band kura, can do no wrong. their band, landside, is now primed to get an accompanying remix ep following up from signs of change and desert lake. drawing their inspiration from a cumulation of music that inspires them, they call up a diverse selection of artists to the task, which present an astonishingly coherent vision. from the stormy modulated chords of robert hood and trickling pads crafted by etapp kyle, to the dystopian narratives expressed by bambounou and edanticonf, the re-visionings provide additional star-power to what is already a fine, shimmering series.

following our tenth release we welcome two unique and established artists into the leftback family. david gtronic and randall m join us for their first outing on the label off the back of their busy international touring schedule and contribute an epic deep and twisted track across one whole of side a. accompanied on the b side by a heavy duty dub mix stripping back the original track and knotching up the bpm. label regular matt star provides his dubby techno stamp for the remix completing the package on b2.

vinyl only !! r e p r e s s
as always theres no name on the label but you know why. its all about the music and this time we ve got the >power< ! cabin fever are back with one of the most asked for tracks of 2012. already a massive record for radio slave these tracks have been the talk of the town since he picked them up from a young frenchman based in berlin at the end of last year. so, dont miss out on this super hot vinyl only limited release. hailing from berlin this young french man might well be this years brightest star of electronic music. as always theres no artist on the label but you know why. it s all about the music ! super fresh and vinyl only. and this one certainly has the >power< !

lumièreslanuit is glad to welcome back french berlin-based music producer and live performer roisner. one year after his piano roll ep (lln003) that was released on the occasion of lumièreslanuit s i anniversary, roisner delivers this time a more dance floordriven ep while keeping some basic components that make his piano roll release so poignant and touching.

ellum audio welcome a new name to their ranks for the label’s first ep of 2017. that man is barcelona based raxon and he serves up a brace of brilliant tracks that prove he is a fast rising star. before now, egyptian born raxon has been based in dubai, where he was resident at the audio tonic events. he has released on label including nm2 and tronic and has a release coming soon on diynamic.

nice price deal !!! incl rmx by bad boys! support from : gregor tresher, matt star, daniel mehlhart, daniel sanchez, ranato figoli

modular ball is an experienced duo from japan. sound engineer isao kumano teamed with musician kenichi takagi for their first release on rowtag records. they usually work together with alex from tokyo under the name tokyo black star. they share a same passion for analog old synths but kenichi added his touch on the project using his own modular systems.

the esteemed will & ink imprint hits the mini milestone of a tenth release by inviting old and new associates to remix some of the label s still essential back catalogue. the results are as weird and wonderful as you would expect of a label that has always gone its own way. mosca flips second lucas into something intense and brutal, with lashings of frazzled industrial synth sounds whipping about above pinging and high impact drums. italian chevel then transforms third lucas into five minutes of otherworldly machine made oddness. livity sound star asusu comes with a typically hi fidelity re-work of second carol. dubby and loopy, metallic and clean, it is a pristine track to get dance floors locked to a groove. and first carol reworked by its original producers yaleesa hall and malin, minimal dub with freaky sound design and the result is an earworm of a tune that burrows deep into your brain.

aufgenommen in der grafschaft durham, wurden sounds, die in der umgebung aufgefangen wurden, ein teil der musik. regen wird in weißes rauschen verwandelt, an einer stelle eine melodielinie, die von einem star nachgeahmt wird das ergebnis endloser prozesse und zyklen. die techniken, die bei der schaffung verwendet werden, spiegeln allegorisch diese prozesse. arpeggios entwickeln sich und sind miteinander verbunden. die zufälligkeit wurde unter verwendung von zwei ähnlichen paaren von synthesizern eingebracht, so dass ihre zyklen sich ständig verändern und natürlich entwickeln. -embers- anfang und ende erscheinen gleich, so dass es endlos laufen kann. die 2xlp 180g vinyl edition (beide vinyl transluzent - 1x rot, 1x orange) wurde erstellt, damit der hörer das album ohne pausen auf zwei turntables mischen kann. das album-artwork selbst ist eine interpretation der musik, um mit einem anderen medium die welt aus einem anderen blickwinkel zu betrachten.

there’s been little more than half a year since kess kill launched, but there’s no doubt the label ethos has come across with its glowing yellow and spidery, but ragged sharp, teeth bared.&#8232,, for the fourth release, german industrial heroine geneviève pasquier bites hard with four humor and personality filled industrial numbers. she rides the thin line of black humor with such grace that her pretentious peers are left with their leather trousers by the knees in her wake. &#8232,,&#8232,,special thanks to ant-zen for granting licensing rights. qu’est-ce qu’il fait chaud!

repress / standard cover ...
on local talk s 74th release it s about time to get real...and we re not only talking about the music! this a heavy and political record that through music expresses the constant struggle for many african americans living in the us today. or like jamie 3:26 said after he first heard sameed s initial version - it instantly hit me with the raw pain and emotion of the lyrics. there is so much struggle in the world today, many black men and women are in emotional, mental and spiritual battles. the message is delivered over two tracks, testify and can t u . both tracks are using the same themes and samples but with a distinct difference on the end result. on the a side we find chicago legend jamie 3:26 teaming up with amsterdam s new shining star masalo (brighter days crew) for a gospel inspired disco / house jam that comes with a slight warehouse feel and a thumping bassline that is 100% on point on the flip sameed is back on local talk with can t u . a track that uses the same foundation as testify but instead goes straight for that dirty disco knock out punch...heavy stuff! as an extra bonus we also included dusty jazz , a fender rhodes driven jazz-house cut from sameed that sounds like it comes straight from a dark juke joint in manchester.

12 inch with black jacket. this music is inspired by the story and the interviews with betty hill.

calibre’s new album “grow” for craig richard’s label the nothing special.
12 tracks pressed over 4 pieces of 12 inch 180 gram vinyl presented in gatefold sleeve.
all music written and produced by calibre. all artwork by craig richards.
mastered by lewis hopkin at star delta mastering.

4th installment on linear movement by marco cassanelli. blue magic is the perfect balance between atmospherical dubby tracks and more powerful deep techno. the release comes with a full screen printed sleeve.

20th anniversary re-issue
180 gr pressing
incl download card
dummy is the debut album of the bristol-based group portishead. released in 22 august 1994 on go! discs, the album earned critical acclaim, winning the 1995 mercury music prize

on local talk s 74th release it s about time to get real...and we re not only talking about the music! this a heavy and political record that through music expresses the constant struggle for many african americans living in the us today. or like jamie 3:26 said after he first heard sameed s initial version - it instantly hit me with the raw pain and emotion of the lyrics. there is so much struggle in the world today, many black men and women are in emotional, mental and spiritual battles. the message is delivered over two tracks, testify and can t u . both tracks are using the same themes and samples but with a distinct difference on the end result. on the a side we find chicago legend jamie 3:26 teaming up with amsterdam s new shining star masalo (brighter days crew) for a gospel inspired disco / house jam that comes with a slight warehouse feel and a thumping bassline that is 100% on point on the flip sameed is back on local talk with can t u . a track that uses the same foundation as testify but instead goes straight for that dirty disco knock out punch...heavy stuff! as an extra bonus we also included dusty jazz , a fender rhodes driven jazz-house cut from sameed that sounds like it comes straight from a dark juke joint in manchester.

stand-alone release of the 4th vinyl from the 1976 4-lp compilation “boxed”.
180 gram vinyl plus download code.
cut at abbey road by sean magee using original masters.

thats desire/here we are ep is a 12inch vinyl and digital release by fragile, wolfgang tillmans evolving band project that spans from early recordings in 1986 with bert leßmann to a full band ensemble made up of a group of musicians in new york in 2016. the double a-side ep opens with thats desire, a collaboration with the new york rapper ash b. the song evokes associations with dfa, daf and a queer talking heads. in a spontaneous action ash b. takes over the mic and raps over tillmans heartfelt lyrics, originally written in 1985, combined with a funky bass line by thomas roach. the experiment results in a driving indie-dance sensation about the pleasure and pain of getting lost in ones own desire.

finally after some years das muster form nothern germany gonna join the stilleben family of pure electro! lurking in the shadows of kraftwerk and dopplereffekt he delivers a fantastic collection of songs that will smash the future with his electronics and precise machine funk. welcome to the world upnorth and das muster!

killer electro/wave tracks by black pond. black pond is a collaboration of underground star beta evers and jeff galea from the legendary eleven pond. known for her solo work as well as various collaborative projects, beta evers can be considered the godmother of german electro wave. her beats are strict while her voice is cool and deep. jeff galea, who founded eleven pond in the mid-80s, is the master of energizing bass lines and emotional synth melodies. deepest chasms reflects their shared darkness in four melodic and atmospheric synthwave tracks that won t let go of you.

music from the walt disney movie “peter pan” on picture vinyl.

double 12 inch vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

visitors - projections is the first collaboration between veteran dj producer tony scott & italys antonio ruscito.
projections is a wonderful piece of work where the structures and melodies of the tracks combine perfectly with haunting atmospheres , weaving analog lines & attention to detail that makes for a very unique soundtrack.
a welcome return for edit select & a new star is born in antonio ruscito, a must for all techno heads.

after a string of releases in 2016, french journeyman and beat craftsman hugo lx returns on balance recordings with his first house long player. supposedly designed as a more traditional 3-tracks offering, the project progressively turned into a two parts album, reflecting on past, present and future events through organic electronic music, with the loss of a dear friend and men­tor as the turning point. instead of a contemplative tribute piece, this effort focuses on storytelling, narrating crucial life moments through various song and interlude formats, colours and musical styles, producing a vaporous yet funky, jazzy and hiphop infused house music, flirting with soulful atmospheres and ambiant elec­tronic textures.

the chemical brothers invite us to a trip through their soundscapes. great 2002 album.

hailing from boston and steeped in the flamboyance and fabulousness of the golden age of disco, saucy lady lives up to her name on this record for street muzik. previous outings with rahaan and more recently on star creature and tugboat editions attest to the quality she attaches her alluring vocal delivery to. -emotion- comes in three different mixes to give the dj a few options. whether you plump for the instrumental or the extended mix, the infectious musicality sewn into the jam can t help but get under your skin, although it s saucy s honey-coated voice that seals the deal on this 12-.

polka! cherie! voulez-vous coucher avec moi? bordel! baby-boom! a new special edition in the le pop series. perhaps the most offbeat yet. instead of focusing on the current chanson-scene as usual, this disc is a party compilation that is fun, is independent of release plans, and that shows just how danceable and versatile the modern chanson is. listen to le pop la boum, and it is guaranteed to put a satisfied smile on your face. this new le pop is clever, energetic, full of humour and extremely diverse.

the inaugural release from raffaele attanasio’s letters from jerusalem represents a dark descent through various musical forms. the name of the label itself pays homage to jerusalem as a city and its metaphorical location at the center of the earth. the ep, then, is an extension of this imagery in its use of music as a descriptive source of the emotions that lie within man’s innermost recesses. credible threat, though ambitious in its breadth, is cohesive in its style and sound design: brooding, industrial, and percussive, this release is a shadowy and refreshing installment from a rising star in the underground scene.

ltd 2016 repress .. compilation of various gems from burkina faso.containing 13 rare and some very sought after recordings from burkina faso. rich and fascinating stuff!.. tip!

following the release of the album still waters earlier this year, breakbot, which has now turned into a duo, has let other artists take control of his flagship single 2good4me and the track my toy. four of todays most prominent producers took on the challenge to create this ep featuring fatima yamaha, canblaster (one fourth of the french quartet club cheval), uk techno star riton and ed banger records recent protége borussia. related items

units and measurements is the collaborative project of christopher hreno, mathew jonson and colin de la plante. the project sees these long times friends and veteran producers exploring the limits of hardware based improvisation and deep synthesis and effects programing . documenting a single epic 24 hour session at jonson s mothership studio in berlin, this first release sees the trio exploring some of the headiest ambient and tunneling hypnotic techno to be found in any of their admittedly vast individual back catalogs. this release is without question a portrait of 3 masters of their craft at work, and quite unlike anything else you are likely to hear this year. units and measurements will be available in a double vinyl and digital formats on november 4th via blkrtz, with worldwide distribution via kompakt.

this new 7” from tugboat editions is a modern funk all star collaboration with the east coast’s saucy lady on vox, tokyo’s yuki monolog kanesaka on production, san fran’s k-maxx on shredding guitar and vocals plus socal’s throwback zack on the talk box. this munster mega piece will keep you feeling like saturday all week long… until you get to the flip side… straight sunday morning vibes, whether getting in or out of the sheets!

jongno edits is back with a second volume of edits of deep korean cuts dug out off the shelves at hwang hak dong market. again limited to 300 copies of analog mastered wax, get it while the heat last! down comes out with bells and whistles, blurring the lines between the summers of rimini and the dancehall of itaewon. its a slow burning affair calling all the heads to get down. on the flip space is the place, the uptempo cosmic belter that will send you to the sky and back. this one is a shooting star for soju infused late nights, when the neons become lasers and the dance ?oors are free from gravity

this is how brasil meets spain in germany. when 2 friends from sao paulo (dwu & gioc) sent this fantastic demo to rainer weichhold for his label gold rcrds and shooting star wade from spain added his trademark style for a boombastic remix. no more words necessary since wade regularly delivers proper dancefloor gems on suara or relief.