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ambient/traditional flute music from japanese shakuhachi master teruhisa fukuda the shakuhachi is an end-blown bamboo flute with one dorsal and four frontal holes and a bevelled notch as mouthpiece.

jay-jay manages to capture us with his melancholy voice, singing haunting melodies, dressed up in mysterious sounds and experimental drum beats.

this lp, composed especially for the orchestre univers, was recorded live over the course of four concerts, performed at the four corners of the reunion, in the islands most beautiful concert halls

jeep kjellberg, tomas barford and tomas hoffding aka whomadewho showcases pop, indie, techno, disco, punk and funk and anything they can imagine on the new watergate compilation 26

experimental, ambient styled tracks

der kanadische produzent bt schrieb den score zum bollywood-mystery-thriller ittefaq es geschah eines nachts von regisseur abhay chopra aus 2018. die 29 tracks bilden eine ausgezeichnete klangkulisse aus downtempo-electronica und orchestral-symphonischen, klassischen instrumentals. bt bewies sich bereits in der vergangenheit mit arbeiten fŸr go, the fast & the furious, monster und diverse pixar-kurzfilme als hervorragender soundtrack-komponist.

polegroup presents the 6th opus of his cd mix series unknown landscapes vol 6. a compilation of unreleased tracks, mixed and compiled by a member of the polegroup platform. to make up the 6th volume, lewis fautzi, has selected 22 previously unreleased tracks. besides tracks by reeko, exium and oscar mulero, the tracklist includes works from pris, svreca, shifted, adriana lopez, bas mooy, alien rain, eric fetcher, norbak and lewis himself. with this sixt volume, polegroup invites you to discover a powerful selection of unreleased tracks from high-quality techno producers, all mixed by lewis fautzi in a 76 minutes long compilation. the cd is limited to 250 copies.

dear human survivors,Ê while the story of grounded in humanity is coming closer to its glorious end - there will be 3 more releases before the final showdown of humanity vs. human clones - the birth of our spin-off label human insurgents is taking shape. the first chapter, a 11-track album, is written and told by phat lord - who is also known as leader of the human resistance, trying to put an end to the brutal regency of the clones. phat lord is a true legend of the underground and his origin and location are totally unknown, even for the largest part of the resistance. some say he may even be a clone himselfÉ. the album is a sonic trip through various mental states and dystopic landscapes. it is a result of 8 years moving below the surface and often in the dark, to avoid discovery. he worked with simple, analog methods, focusing on the true essence of sound. we recommend a setting that allows for deep listening and proper bass support.Ê

first official mix compilation from mount kimbie

as prodigies of the new wave of belgian jazz, mdciii effortlessly marry the virtuosity and free spirit of jazz to influences from the other end of the musical spectrum: from tribal rhythms and roots to far out electronics.

silent dust return with their new album Òlisten to the nightÓ, building on the foundations of their self titled debut by adding collaborations with us indie hip hop mcs illingsworth, selfsays, zilla rocca, terror and manchesterÕs finest drs!
from the atmospherics of Òhalf nightÓ, the intricacies of ÒmythsÓ and the emotion of ÒrefuseÓ this is an album that demands attention and one that will reward repeat listeners.
set for release at the end of september the album is proceeded by the calibre remix of ÒrefuseÓ on september 14th.

spezifikation: 8 cds in jeweils bedruckten stecktaschen (wei§ mit schwarzer hei§folienprŠgung) im hardcover-schuber (wei§ mit schwarzer hei§folienprŠgung). autechre have announced a residency on nts radio this april. the duo will present a weekly show each thursday for four weeks. they will air on 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th of the month at 4-6pm uk time. listen and sign up for reminders at nts.live/autechre.

the first studio barnhus compilation, studio barnhus volym 1, is coming out at the end of august.
the 19-track release will feature music from the stockholm label s three foundersÑaxel boman, kornŽl kov‡cs, petter nordkvistÑplus various associates, ranging from local newcomers to superstar friends of the label like dj koze, john talabot and superpitcher.

the official sonne mond sterne festival compilation! 2cds , 2 mixes by charlotte de witte und markus kavka. inclusive unreleased tracks

nichts passt besser zu dieser aussage auf diese wundervoll zusammengestellte und verzaubernde musikselektion, die, wie auch jeder agnes obel-song, ruhe und frieden ausstrahlt. es ist die entschleunigte antithese zur rush hour, wie ein zugefrorener see an einem sonntagmorgen. agnes obel verbindet songs der enigmatischen jamaikanerin nora dean (eine duke reid produktion) mit dem kargen, bitterbšsen party girl von michelle gurevich, das den gleichnamigen franzšsischen film inspirierte. wehmŸtige stimmen von the bulgarian folklore choir, nina simone, ray davies und agnes selbst treffen auf mehr oder weniger elektronische tracks von yello, can und der griechischen kultkomponistin lena platonos. garniert wird die kollektion mit neuem agnes obel-material wie den dŠnischen song glemmer du, die vertonung von inger christensens poem for death, sowie den song bee dance. beide tontrŠger erscheinen wieder in topausstattung: cd als exklusives mixset, inkl. bonus-download-code mit allen ausgespielten tracks in wav/mp3-formaten, inkl. eines mehrseitigen booklets mit persšnlichen liner notes zu jedem track im pappschuber.

afterhours, one of the most iconic series on the global underground label returns with a brand new journey. this is the soundtrack to your post clubbing adventures, the music for the party after the party. over 30 tracks and 2 continuous dj mixes of eclectic electronica, dirty basslines, pitched back techno and blissed out 90bpm moments, all cut up, spliced and layered to create a sonic landscape to get lost in! with music from whomadewho, tuff city kids, matthew dear, howling, trentem¿ller and more.

digipack cd, der wahl-new-yorker chrome sparks veršffentlicht vielseitiges debŸtalbum auf counter records! chrome sparks (aka jeremy malvin) wei§, wie er seine tracks im besten licht stehen lŠsst. sein selbstbetiteltes debŸtalbum, das via counter records (ein ninja tune-sublabel) erscheint, sticht heraus mit einem funkelnden sound: eine euphonie aus hiphop, house und hell leuchtender arbeit am synthesizer. die platte ist das endergebnis jahrelanger arbeit in malvinÕs marinewerft (seinem studio in brooklyn) und einer abgelegen hŸtte nšrdlich von new york. allein dort hat er einen ganzen monat allein zugebracht, um den ablenkungen der stadt zu entkommen und um diesen prozess zu destillieren, was anschlie§end zu einer periode intensiver kreativitŠt wurde. auf dem album selbst finden sich zusammenarbeiten mit dem australischen duo kllo (ghostly) und body languagesÕ angelica bess (die auch bereits mit machinedrum kollaborierte). das album ist sowohl ergebnis eines obsessiven produktionsansatzes als auch Ÿber die rastlose jagd nach neuen ideen. sein kreative mentalitŠt wurde sowohl durch live-auftritte als auch studiogegniedel geprŠgt. sie ist das grundgerŸst, das es ihm erlaubte, so viele diffuse ideen wirklichkeit werden zu lassen, die schlussendlich in einem hervorstechenden und vielfŠltigen debŸtalbum resultieren.

berlins own steffen linck, a multi-instrumentalist known as monolink, announces his debut album amniotic, due april 20th via embassy of music subsidy embassy one. it is the experiential nature of monolinkÕs music that defies the muddy definition of modern live electronic music. armed with a singular blend of berlin underground culture with the pop-leaning sensibility of american electronica, steffen transports listeners into his own realm of sonic exploration. the music is pillared by emotive guitar tones, analog synth stabs and, for the first time, his own vocals acting as a singular point of departure for this budding talent. amniotic stands as monolinks first complete body of work, following his 2017 ep burning sun via sol selectas, and the end, a collaborative record with acid pauli in 2015.

flowers from the ashes is the latest multi-artist project to bear the acclaimed stroboscopic artefacts imprimatur. silvia kastel, andrea belfi, marco shuttle, ninos du brasil, alessandro adriani, chevel, lucy, lory d, caterina barbieri & neel

copenhagen, the new album from stillhead mixes experimental, cinematic and futuristic dub, glimpses of drum & bass and his trademark deep, expansive, intricate sound. immersive and wide-screen electronica meets ultra-tight percussion with a variety of vocals peppered throughout. alongside a full album of original tracks, there are a host of incredible remixes which bring the sounds of stillhead that little closer to the dance floor. bop, hatti vatti, versa, tonik ensemble, mr. roque, generate, other spectrum and another channel all bring their unique sounds and production genius to the table taking their remixes in a range of new directions. the album is stillheadÕs document of his year spent living in the danish capital.

nominated for the french awards les victoires de la musique with her eponymous first album, actress and singer adrienne pauly will soon put an end to a 9-year hiatus with her new album a vos amours. famously known for her hit track jveux un mec, she has since gone back to her acting career, playing with some of the top french actors and directors, including claude chabrol, gŽrard depardieu, clovis cornillac and dominique besnehard. with ten brand new tracks, this long awaited second album will reunite us with the sweet and blazing personality of a songwriter who has clearly demonstrated her ability to enchant her audience, thanks both to her meticulous songwriting and irresistibly catchy melodies.

just as magnified record grooves reveal dust constellations and lunar landscapes, so too does godblesscomputers third album. solchi is a deep search into previous moments in lorenzo nadas lifetime, influenced by the presence and power of music. his process began with the recovery of some old cassettes, mixtapes nearly forgotten, audio recording of voices from his childhood, and lots of dusty jazz, soul, and hip-hop records. as the starting point of this travel merge with its end, past and present combine to form gbcs current sound. warm electronic production rooted by grooving bass lines form the core of a kaleidoscope of sixteen tracks, colored by synthesizers, guitar echoes, scratches, samples, fading voices and kalimba. the album is a collection of sixteen stories, sixteen soundscapes, each of them gbcs tribute to the path taken thus far, an homage to his love for music. the recording and studio work took place over a year, with the adding and subtracting of many elements.

the night is what makes a big city come to life. right after sundown, the hectic buzzing of downtown makes way for adventure playgrounds, bathed in neon light, revealing their countless chances and opportunities. its when youll find the subway spitting out its purpose seeking passengers by the minute. a coming and going of restless people passing through. all it takes is a few hours, before the sunrise makes it all disappear. mental bend captures the magic of that very moment in their dreamy soundtracks. if you close your eyes, you can see blurry pictures passing in slow motion, accompanied by their atmospheric songs. grainy black and white snapshots, fragments of memories lighting up somewhere in the farthest corner of the cortex. one step is the berlin-based indietronica duos visually vivid debut album, released on enfant fenou. mental bend are all about letting go. sissip (voc/synth/bass) and hendrik havekost (beats/production) know how to trust their instincts, crafting their hypnotic signature sound, somewhere in between electronica, ambient and dream pop. before founding the band in 2013, the two were already shaping their skills in all kinds of different formations and styles of music. as soon as they got together, they had a viral mini hit with their song take my hand, praised on various tastemaker blogs and generating over 100.000 likes on soundcloud in no time. the bands first long play record one step is all about important experiences and decisions, small as well as big steps, all a part of making progress, which in the end can even be life changing. it was a step, that recently got mental bend their record deal on mos ferrys sub label enfant fenou

laslo, a hungarian producer, and newcomer to the greta cottage woodpile, creates and then inhabits a sonic world that is uniquely his own on minden nap vasarnap. through layers of delays, cavernous reverb, the ever-present crackling high end of light noise, tones and melody flicker through and decay into a washed out dub oblivion.

talla hat fŸr markus dieses jahr einen tollen remix abgeliefert und gerade arbeiten sie an einer gemeinsamen single. fŸr das 53. volume liefern sie beide grandiose versionen ihrer styles ab. talla mit seinem sound und markus auf progressive art. fast 160 minuten trance erwarten euch, und zusŠtzlich gibt es im booklet das beliebte 2 for1 ticket fŸr den techno club in frankfurt.

cinematic soundscapes open the gates of the throbbing city, electro and techno beat alternate continuously, enriched by acid synths of disparate nature and distortion, creating the preconditions for the arduous end of the journey.

dj-mixes often do little more but keeping up a certain mood. to establish a mood like this, masterful sven vŠth only needs a couple of moments. but this is it not enough for the inimitable dj from frankfurt am main. vŠth wants to introduce us to an entire world of electronic sounds. the music is an end to itself, yet at the same time, it is more: vaeth employs it to express his passion for the whole scene, to tell about the adventures he has experienced traveling, about his love for his friends, his children, his girlfriend and particularly to his fans all around the world.

deluxe-hardcover-package. chilltronica Ð night music for the cold & rainy season

seit fast 20 jahren bereichert der brite james holden die electronic-szene mit innovativen, prŠgnanten und stilbildenden ideen. fŸr sein drittes album versammelt er die liveband the animals spirits um sich herum, um seinem elektronischen sound organische liveinstrumente wie saxofon, kornett oder cosmic-percussion hinzuzufŸgen. so entsteht ein neuartiger, synthbasierter folk-trance, der elemente wie psychedelia, krautrock, weltmusik und spiritual-jazz mit holdens melodischer stŠrke kombiniert. damit kreiert holden eine neue genreprŠgende form universeller musik, die gleichzeitig flŸssig wie lebendig klingt.

the sound of studio one can be identified by the great singers that it cultivated along the many great songs that these singers released. but as studio 1 s dominance was slowly pulled away by the up and coming new breed of producers many of the artists would inevitably end up working for these new camps and so the songs and singers found a new audience. the reggae sound of the studio 1 would make a great combination and the man to pull this was together bunny lee.

frisch zurŸck von ihrem auftritt beim diesjŠhrigen tomorrowland festival in belgien, wo sie vor 100.000en fans ein atemberaubendes live-set zelebrierten, veršffentlichen cosmic gate mit materia chapter one & two eine doppel-cd mit 18 first-class-tracks. darunter befindet sich ihr mega-clubhit fall into you feat. jes, der bei spotify einen fŸr die band persšnlichen rekord von 2 mio. streams aufstellen konnte. neben weiteren kollaborationen mit ferry corsten, eric lumiere, super8 & tab und julie thompson enthŠlt das album auch die brandneue single ar feat. markus schulz, sowie den track tonight feat. emma hewitt, dessen videoclip gerade in den sozialen netzwerken rotiert. kurzum: das reichlich ausgestattete doppelalbum materia chapter one & two zeigt das duo, bestehend aus dj bossi & nic chagall, in brillanter topform und auf dem vorlŠufigen hšhepunkt ihrer karriere.

brainwaltzeras debut lp poly-ana follows quickly on the heels of the producers aescoba ep also released this year via film. across thirteen tracks of both previously released material and fresh excursions into the artists world, brainwaltzera explores sounds ranging from luscious, downtempo grooves and expertly reduced braindance cuts with nods to early 90Õs experimental idm to harder, more caustic outings all bound together by a recurring theme of otherworldly ambience. taking its name from a variety of sources dear to the artist, including polyphonic analogue synthesizers and the pol-lyanna principle itself a theory that suggests individuals recall pleasurable experience more acutely than displeasing ones the title represents a meeting point in the artistic process between creative method and conceptual choices. production techniques range from more traditional hardware synthesis to the incorporation of a modified dot matrix printer acting as a modulation source for midi parameters.

finest disco tunes, incl. tracks by aretha franklin, barry white, james brown, vicki sue robinson and more

was auf oracle ungeschliffen passiert, ist der erste output einer deutschen jazz supergroup. zunŠchst wollte man ein unperfektes spiritual jazz album aufnehmen, das vorbildern aus den siebzigern fršhnt (strata east, black jazz et cetera), einfach mal der leidenschaft nachgehen. und man wollte eine fiktive band erfinden, die es nicht gab, und rausposaunen, es handelt sich um ein unveršffentlichtes album von namhaften und beseelten typen aus den 70ern. nun ja: dann hŠtte man nie live konzerte geben kšnnen, von interviews ganz zu schweigen. kurzum, es wŠre schwierig gewesen, das geheim zu halten, also hat man sich entschlossen, die identitŠten preiszugeben: web web sind: roberto di gioia (piano, synth, percussion), tony lakatos (tenor- und sopranosaxophone), christian von kaphengst (upright bass) und peter gall (drums).

huron is back with his long awaited album Òinside informationÓ. the berlin based musician has come up with 13 original tracks for his album which sounds somewhere between the idm/glitch/electronica.
Òinside informationÓ is an accomplished coming of age for huron, a conceptual lp that brings together the elements that worked so well on his previous album Òthe other side of realityÓ on raumklang records and his ÒfissureÓ ep on mindtrick records and mixed it into a robust, coherent statement.

der spanische dj, produzent und labelbetreiber henry saiz prŠsentiert seine zweite balance-mix-cd, die vollstŠndig aus unveršffentlichtem material seines labels natura sonoris besteht, das derzeit 10-jŠhriges jubilŠum feiert. aufgenommen u.a. von vinyl und kassette, wurden die beiden exklusiven sets mit zahlreichen field recordings angereichert und perfektioniert. feat. henry saiz, petar dundov, tuff city kids, eduardo de la calle, brassica, u.v.a.

warren hampshire from the bees teams up with pianist greg foat
- recorded with full orchestra all anolog to tape
- mixed down on fully analog desk from tape direct to the old sun studios 1/4 valve tape machine.
- hand made paste back sleeve with 60s style gloss finish.
- mastered from tape direct to lathe at timmion cutting studios finland.
- sleeve notes by bob lind

nice ambient sounds

this is a clear perspective on comelades musical universe and can be considered as an ultimate best of and a radical introduction tothis chaotic and uncompromising instrumental music. rocanrolorama abrege (abbreviated rockandrolorama, in english) is the short version of the complete works and reworks of pascal comelade published at the end of 2016 as a 6-cd box set in a sold-out limited edition of 1000 numbered and signed copies. pascal comelade made this album as if it was a new and separate album, with tracks that he considers best represent his work, from 1993 to 2016, according to the principle applied with the rocanrolorama box set: songs in their original form, alternative versions, reworks, additionsÉ this short version was conceived especially for a double vinyl lp format: four sides with six tracks each, which you can listen to in the right order, from start to finish, according to a logical, thought-out progression for each side (slow tempo, medium tempo, orchestrations, electricity, etc.)

suction records is thrilled to present the debut archival album release by rx-101, a bedroom techno producer from the netherlands, erik jong. -like yesterdays- compiles 10 tracks from rx-101 s first two vinyl-only 12- eps, together with three cd/digital album exclusives. this previously unreleased material dates from 1997-1999, recorded live to cassette in a feverish burst of creativity, utilizing a small arsenal of classic techno instruments. here s rx-101 in his own words: -from childhood i loved dance music. in the 80s one of my older brothers always recorded mixes from the radio and we always listened to that. my other brother and sister took music lessons in electronic organ and when i was about 9 years old i did the same. i quit when i was 14. from childhood i was fascinated by synthesizers. in the late 80s i started more and more listening to dance and house music and it was 1991 when i started listening to techno from labels like underground resistance, transmat, metroplex, +8 records and warp

for the next installment in our watergate mix series, we turn to two close friends of the club who also happen to be some of the most sought after selectors today, the dynamic polish duo catz n dogz. the story of the fabled friendship goes back over 10 years when they first played the club inciting the first anecdote in a series of countless returns to both the main and water floors as well as our open air summer events and club showcases throughout europe. within the mix, the pair perfectly encapsulate the vibe of each respective watergate events environment proving they are masters of their craft. over the span of 27 tracks in just over an hours time, catz n dogz showcase their affinity, prowess, and knowledge of all things house. from beginning to end, the mix dives into every corner the genre has to offer, merging classic sounds with future concepts where the sounds of legends like dj garth, joakim, kalexi, jackmate, and mr. g

theo conard, also known as paxton fettel delivers his second lp on greta cottage workshop. entirely produced by mr fettel its an exemplary mix of predominantly instrumental contemporary jazz funk, sometimes featuring the vocal talents of one olivia lincoln. from the very beginning it is totally and utterly heartfelt - until the floor churning and brazenly life affirming end his emotions are worn firmly on his sleeve. its a serious embodiment of proper fusion and a testament to a phenomenal producer progressively pushing his work in a playful, honest, admirable and honourable way...whilst not taking himself too

the record cover shows a woman walking towards dusk - or is it dawn. two years after the success of night moves, a wander through a threatening nocturnal los angeles, h burns returns with a new record for twilight. kid we own the summer finds its identity between a few landmarks such as david lynch and angelo badalamentis california, the intimacy of bruce springsteens darkness on the edge of town, the relative calmness of suicideÕs second album, and the elegant melancholy of the national. in order to compose, renaud brustlein aka h burns decided to reinvent himself once again. he didnt repeat the live configuration that he used in 2013 with off the map, an electric storm recorded in chicago, with a band, in a single week, with the legendary steve albini. for kid we own the summer, the composer started working in his home studio, by gradual touches, because thereÕs no place like home. the result? a melancholy cinematic stroll across stories of misguided couples, unspoken words that end-up ruining peoples lives, the pursuit of dangerous situations, like an elegy to the end of adolescence - leading to a place were unsure of. born from a keyboard, a piano and a beatbox, these ten songs were brought to light, as always with infinite delicacy, by impeccable guests-friends strings by bertrand belin and vaporous keyboards by denis clavaizolle (bashung, murat, daniel darc) mixed by rob schnapf (elliot smith, beck) and mastered by the great greg calbi (springsteen, dylan, paul simon). noisey said of night moves that it was the perfect record for all the cold and sad months to come

at the end of august, sound artists and producers drvg cvltvre, strict nurse, staplerfahrer and pim kersten examined the audio capabilities of a huge steel art structure. in a 5 hour session they scraped, pushed, hit, wiped, connected and kissed the steel rings. everything was recorded and these three tracks are the results of those sessions. they were recorded live in park 013, where the iconostase was housed and which adds a sea of dark reverb to the sounds of the steel rings

we were waiting for this for a long time. finaly, the first it s a fine line album (ivan smagghe & tim paris project) will be released end of august 2016 on kill the dj records.