2024 repress

dies ist die zweite auflage der begehrten spectrum lp von shook. es zeigt den funky track -milestones-, der durch seinen better call saul soundtrack (netflix 2015, se01e01) international bekannt wurde. die tracks auf diesem album könnten als -east meets west- -album mit französischen einflüssen elektronischer musik für japanischen technopop und jazz-funk gesehen werden.

benjamin damage is back on artscore with a stunningly crafted record that explores the deepest parts of his mind.

repress - future music duo second woman’s sophomore full-length for spectrum spools further hones their distinctive fusion of shapeshifting software sculpture and tessellated footwork. shivering digital textures oscillate with and against algorithmically mapped percussion samples, smeared synthetic chords levitate in the distance, stabs of digital noise punctuate the mix in twitchy, time-distorting patterns. their anamorphosis verges on ascetic: stark, splintered waveforms rendered into unique fiber optic hieroglyphs.
multi-instrumentalists josh eustis and turk dietrich share a deep history going back to their days in the new orleans ambient electronic community, as part of telefon tel aviv and belong, respectively. even so, s/w pushes beyond their combined discographies to date, flexing impossibilities, building rhythms from arrhythmia, teasing veiled emotion from bold iterations of cold code.

debuet album by first tone

unreleased live recordings and tracks from the archives of german jazz guitarist volker kriegel on 180 gram double vinyl.

on the spectrum does, new york avant-rock musicians che chen and robbie lee create three earthy and slow moving pieces, informed as much by various global folk traditions as they are by 20th century composition and improvisation.their ‘anything goes approach to improvising leads to a sonic document that sounds raw, intense and freshly exciting. a wild and shambolic brew sounding like nothing else.

aural imbalance has enjoyed a colourful and celebrated journey through music over the years, taking in ambient soundscapes, deep house and of course, a pioneering role in atmospheric drum & bass. the album copmes on transparent orange & red double vinyl.

hand-stamped white label

house / italo

80s vinyl collection incl duran duran, aha, spandau ballet and many more !

80ties synth flair!

automatic writing presents admo s -a visible spectrum ep-

black vinyl repress - plus original mix on the flipside / cover with rainbow silver foil

sound spectrum records from u.s.a. upcoming release by ar.t comes around with two superb remixes by john selway and saverio celestri! highly recommended!

reissue - cobhams debut record after making a name for himself collaborating with miles davis and the mahavishnu orchestra remains a remarkable moment in progressive jazz. -stratus- would later be sampled on massive attack s -safe from harm- and featured in grand theft auto iv radio

clear vinyl

lp plus booklet, 500 copies, pressed at pallas

incl. special request mixes

westlife are back with their new album “spectrum”. the vinyl release includes a download code.

giovanni carozza to debut on sam paganinis label

synthesizer journey

phat techno madness on three vinyl

vinyl only. straight limited. no repress! sound spectrum is a project aimed at recording slices of human experience through sounds. it started among friends partying together in london, tokyo, new york and berlin. this is a journey of feelings which exists in a place with no time and space.

featuring the likes of ll cool j, eric b & rakim, dilated peoples, slick rick and more

system2 ready their debut album on skint – described as a musical twelve tracker exemplary of their eclectic production abilities.

the second chapter of this young danish talent s spectrums, with more post-bass techno hybrids, and inspired by the early 90s sounds of belgian labels like r&s and buzz.

after countless singles, lps and performances played around the world, james donadio is back with his first full length effort since 2014s petit cochon. ghost detergent is a consummate amalgam of fried gear, chunky bass and fractured samples. donadio s extraordinary ability to fuse his wide range of influences into a collection of lucidly executed and concise jams has reached it s paragon.

big follow-up release by vertical spectrum with smashing remixes by d_func. (aka alexander kowalski) and developer. limited edition on coloured vinyl!

*drawn with shadow pens* is the new album by antwerp based synthesist and sound-sculptor yves de mey. with previous outings on a slew of renowned labels such as modal analysis, semantica, opal tapes, his own archives intérieures imprint with sendai partner peter van hoesen, and the now defunct sandwell district, *drawn with shadow pens* is the next offering in the y.d.m. codex.
the double vinyl release includes a download code.

013 materializes as a long player titled spectrum prints on machining dreams by myself. a single 12 inch with seven compositions, 3 ambient and 4 proper tunes that dig deep into ones psyche with emotive sounds and highly rhythmic syncopation. recorded with mostly analog gear, so the warmth is present as the sound pallette is completely full of life. in this project i try to cover a full spectrum of waveforms that are printed on vinyl, hence the name spectrum prints.

limited to 300 - no barcode! interesting and hot new label from jena. very special organic sound, partly slowpaced partly with a definite eye on the floor but allways with dirt heavy bass and tantalising electronic extrafunk approach , some trks w. strong dark vocals reminding on alton m. ! sick…

all tracks by daren ho. originally released on cassette in an edition of 100 by root strata as root 91.

uk collection from the 60s soul legends. smokey robinson and the miracles are one of the greatest vocal groups of all time. they made some of the most important popular music of the 60s and early 70s, that sounds as fresh today as when they were first recorded. this 20-track collection contains some of the groups most loved moments such as the tracks of my tears, the tears of a clown and i second that emotion. this collection takes the listener on a journey through the vocal groups back catalog of albums, taking in many of their best loved tracks.

here at spectrum spools, one of the many missions is to make sure great, under-documented, and limited offerings get a chance to see a wider release. no ufos debut cassette, >soft coast< (2010, nice up intl), is surely no exception.

the >spectrum riff< ep comes from moscow based beat maker and full time firefighter alexander goryachev, otherwise known as 813. five original tracks bursting with juicy synth lines, retro drum machines and waves of thick sub bass, culminating in a sound that is one part boogie, one part hip hop, one part electro and three parts forward thinking bass music. slugabed (ninja tune) appears on remix duty with a drum heavy workout full of shuffling percussion, deep basslines and strong melodies. 813 has been operating in the much talked about russian beat scene for a couple of years, appearing on error broadcasts >fly russia< compilation and kicking off the rad collective label with the >back in space jungle< ep. he has another ep on rad dropping this year along with other projects and collaborations in the pipeline. as a live act he has supported moby, doom and hudson mohawke. the spectrum riff ep has been a long time in the making, its been worth the wait.

incl. petar dundov remix joel mull >soursweet< finally sees the light of day! – it was actually the very first record signed to spectrum and was due to be the opening but release but due to unforeseen circumstances, the release was delayed. but it has totally been worth the wait as the final package has already got a few very select djs, who were lucky enough to receive it, very hot under the collar. remix duties come courtesy of petar dundov who’s mix has already gain early support from eric prydz who said: ‘this is absolutely massive! a sure hit of miami and summer 2009

pressed on red coloured vinyl, incl joris voorn remix

pure dub techno driven 5 tracker. hydergine is back on ranges with a new sonic journey that delves deep into dub techno while infusing it with innovative broken beat structures. the ep showcases the artists signature style in a captivating and refreshing way. four tracks take the listener on a diverse and evocative journey, ranging from futuristic and dark sci-fi vibes to immersive and emotionally resonant soundscapes, with a rich tapestry of sonic elements that engage the mind and stimulate the senses. resoe provides a reinterpretation of >perception< that reveals new layers of complexity and emotion. a captivating exploration that results in a hypnotic and addictive masterpiece, further enriching the overall package.

electronic stuff

2023 first time vinyl reissue, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork