ltd 2021 repress - a wide ranging, eclectic and progressive musical outlook has always been the lack of afro approach. his latest material follows suit as he harnesses disparate musical styles ranging from funk, soul and hip-hop to create a contemporary yet vintage musical escapade of superb songs. on his 4th studio album for freestyle records, the influences, sounds and musical textures are more eclectic than ever. below, adam talks us through some of the his favourite moments on *music for adverts*.
s.p.ys first ep on his new label darkmttr records and his first solo release in 2 years is the aptly titled darkmttr ep. this record showcases the full versatility offered by the dj / producers imprint.
whirlwind presents the fourth album from saxophonist and composer julian siegel for the label. pressed on 180 gram double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.
for piano day 2021, erased tapes finally brings us the debut album from nils frahm for the label. recorded in 2009, but somehow never released - until now. the vinyl lp includes a download code.
2021 repress - tired of reading the words ‘classic’, ‘masterpiece’, ‘missing link’, ‘cult’, ‘seminal’ in every press release? just trust us on this one: this is the real deal. we have no choice but to use those words and urge you to (re)discover one of the ultimate afro disco lost classics. if you’ve never heard it, thank god. if you’re one of the very few connoisseurs who have, get to experience it in a carefully remastered version.
within the first few seconds of this record, it seems obvious greg gauthier has been missing clubs as much as we all have. the french soulful stalwart takes a little detour from the soulful & vocal nuyorican feel he s known and renowned for, and takes us deep into chicago basement banger territory with do it. as for the b-side, -underground house rythm? to be honest, the title tells you everything you need to know, really.
the re-release comes in a new modified cover design - without punch-out and without printed innersleeves. whomadewho have truly succeeded on their mission to eschew convention. fusing pop and disco memes with punk paraphernalia, they now return with the sublime full length >brighter<. the new album operates as the missing link between the radical playfulness of the bands previous full-length >the plot< and the introspective focus of >knee deep<, bridging their early work with a newly founded sense of sincerity and musicianship..
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