the m_rec ltd grey series offshoot aims at bridging the gap between a club track and a self-sustaining musical journey and this new concept ep by edanticonf is another soulful and mesmerizing experiment where ambient, proggy electronics and techno blend together. think of it as a parenthesis within an album, as the tracks work around a very clear idea, meant to be absorbed and examined in sequence. a special release that perfectly fits the vision behind m_rec ltd grey series.

das sich selbst und jeden floor antreibende aufeinanderhetzen von genres wie disco, funk, punk- und indierock ist nur eine von ihren disziplinen. ok, man darf es paradedisziplin nennen, immerhin ist das bandgefŸge aus tomas barfod, dem drummer mit dj/producer-expertise, sŠnger/bassist tomas hoffding, der als bon homme eher in den subtileren gefilden des dance-pop zuhause ist und jeppe kjellberg, der die vergangenheit als jazz-gitarrist bereits mit seinem zappa-schnurri highlighted, ein genre-Ÿbergreifender thinktank. andererseits gibt es einen wesentlichen grund, warum whomadewho, anders als geistesverwandte acts wie the rapture, lcd soundsystem oder radio 4, die so genannten nullerjahre Ÿberlebt haben. es ist ihre unbedingte neugier gegenŸber kontemporŠren clubsounds und ihr ansatz, einem eigenen song oft auch die funktionalitŠt des clubtracks einzuarbeiten.

vinyl only, 180g, hand drawn, hand stamped (with his own number). michel degen presents the new vinyl only label: >sanguina records.< the cover is hand drawn and every vinyl are hand stamped with his own number, so every record is unique, additional the vinyls are 180g. of course, a vision like this must be matched with music of equal calibre. for the swiss imprints debut, we have organize an impressive v/a featuring the productions of kepler., and.re, michel degen, mikhu, and drea. the v/a beginn with the side a1, the hypnotic >quiet storm< by and.re and michel degen. its a thought-provoking track with gorgeous melodies and slow, swingy romanian vibes. key-led tensions ebb and flow in this multi-layered cut, as each element effortlessly drives the track forward. with a kick that comes and goes, it becomes impossible not to get swept up in the tracks mind-melting loops. on the a2 is mikhus >sorry<, a groovier affair, with a teasing, wistful vocal. the tracks emotive effect is reminiscent of when patagonia’s >chi ci pensa< tugged at our heartstrings, but with a more melancholic flavour, fitting for the winter months. flip it over to the b2, where kepler. indulges his signature punchy flavour in >elp<. zappy hats and full bodied kicks intoxicate in this techier number. rounding off the four-tracker, is drea with >timestein<: a clubby body-mover, with a deep bass and hallucinogenic vocal. all four tracks move beyond the functional, offering listeners an intense journey that is perfect for dancefloor debauchery.

jacques bon motions through the day’s early energy dawning light. true to the record’s title, bon composed the four tracks for his debut ep on beats in space records in the morning sun, reflecting and refracting the colors of daybreak from his compositions. burning spheres aside, bon draws inspiration from his past in paris, where he slung records at daphonics and started the label, smallville with pantha du prince, and his current life in hamburg, where he frequently helms the legendary decks at golden pudel. both cities and their scenes offer crucial cues for bon’s productions across dawning light and past releases for smallville and mule musiq. beginning with licks from his juno 106, filtered through the glide of a tb303 and foundational fits of his roland drum arsenal, bon embraces simplicity in setup to allow for maximum melody. opening track “island” assembles the palette of dawning light, infusing the ep with a warm glow. “we are” twinkles like the first blinks of awakening, dusting away night’s sleep with golden beams trickled onto tangled bed sheets. “aurora” evokes the first rush of the refreshed energy, shaking off yesterday and centering the mind, body, and soul to power through the hours. the record’s title track bounces with youthful optimism, a fitting end for the four-tracker’s mission of morning praise. each 12&#8243,,, on beats in space records features original artwork in considerate and serial form. andrew kuo’s prismatic painting holds dawning light in good polychromatic company, the geometric colors soft-coded entry point for bon’s music.

unknown archetype aka roxy tripp & oliver kucera debut their visceral experimental techno for r&s on this four track ep.
unknown archetype is a collaborative project between roxy tripp, a british conceptual artist & music producer, and oliver kucera a czech born producer & live performer, residing in the netherlands. with an extensive background of solo projects in the underground scene, the duo began their collaboration together as unknown archetype in 2015. the tripp ep is an abrasive, visceral ep of electronic body music underpinned by themes of jungian psychology, symbolism and mythology. the industrial tech funk of lead track ‘voyeurism’ kicks things off - skittering breakbeats, squalling filters and blistering snares pile-driving the listener into ecstatic submission, while ‘tripp’ see the duo employing sizzling bursts of white noise and caustic percussion over a jagged rhythm box figure. matters are pared right back for the rigid austerity of closer ‘the serpent’ - the dubbed out lead stab quivers over a strobing 909 drum groove and scything cymbals. effortlessly balancing deep late night sounds with a unique character and intricate headphone centric programming, the tripp ep is a fitting and welcome addition to r&s’s storied catalogue.

aïsha devi s of matter and spirit lp encapsulated the spiritual metamorphosis and transcendental journeys of this other-worldly figure. of matter and spirit remixes offers a series of new perspectives on the sonic wonders hidden within. irish duo lakker’s take on anatomy of light adds a heavy dose of syncopated percussion. recent ninja tune signing throwing shade transforms kim & the wheel of life into an introspective session. the remix ep boasts two reworks of mazdâ . berlin s mind:body:fitness interprets the track as a whirlpool of trance, and the spooky killing sound version features mc/vocalists rafael shafique and bogues. the collection enhances and twists the ethereal beauty within of matter and spirit and leads this singular, meditative artist straight into the ritualism of the dancefloor

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das komplex emerged from thin air last year with a series of tasteful 12 s that piqued ears from producer peers and vinyl seekers alike. near me , the latest offering from the polish impresario s coastal collection of body movers and mind melters, is a warmly welcomed fit for young adults 10th release. openwork socks kicks off the festivities with a sultry slab of machine music for soft humans. while tortuous thoughts dusts off the flutes, strings and soulful vocal samples for an all out disco-boogie jam that will fill floors with ease. the title track, near me, tips its cap to kraut and liquid liquid backbone elements as it chugs its way into a squelching 12-minute opus. finally pralina pounces on its way out with dubbed-out funk licks and slick phase shifts.

daze maxim adds another episode to his practice of long-form explorations, on this his second release for lisbon’s assemble music. this time hes joined by a master in this field, baby ford, whose remixes over the past few years continue his own distinctive development of extended minimal house trips. dazes beginning an ending rides a skippy, loose beat for several minutes, the snares and hats gradually opening up as wordless vocalizations exclaim and interject with increasing regularity, the bass bumping contentedly underneath. pads join the equation for an intricate midsection – evoking memories of alcachofa-era happy experimentalism that nonetheless fit within daze maxims disciplined and dancefloor-oriented approach.peter ford recasts the original into his now unmistakable soundspace, where the push and pull between front-and-centre rhythmic components and evanescent background atmospherics creates that recognizable but undefinable sense of emotion, felt but unexplained. in ford’s world there isnt anything as simple as a beginning or an end, so the remix provides a valuable counterpoint to the original. given their now impressive track record, its no surprise that assemble music has pulled off another cohesive statement that works equally on the body and the mind.

the latest jett records release comes from hi freaks and rotary cocktail artist larsson with two original cuts on the vinyl, >full flavour< and >you can try that< and also a digital bonus >white leaf<. >full flavour< is a techno and hypnotizing track fitted for the dancefloor. on the remix patrick kunkel injects dub and reggae atmosphere and gives a jamaican smoke taste to the original. on the flip the original of >you can try that< smells the summer walk in the fields with a fresh touch of jazzy wind. lownza goes deeper on the remix adding some dirty grooves which transports us directly from green grass to grey streets. last but not least larsson offers a digital bonus track which perfectly relax your body and mind...

the new kaoss pad that fits in your pocket --- the mini-kp, offering touch-pad effects for all types of music. main features: intuitive touch-pad interface gives you fingertip effect control in real-time., the smallest body in the kaoss pad series., battery operation and a carrying strap make it an ideal choice for any scene., one hundred effects including filter, delay, and looper meet the needs of any musical style., numerous bpm effects are provided. you can use the tap/bpm button to synchronize the mini-kp to your song s tempo, and apply a wide range of effects to your music., fx release function provides a natural decay when changing effects or removing your finger from the pad., hold function lets you memorize the position at which you touched the touch-pad when you release your finger., use the two memory keys a and b to store your favorite effect program settings, including the effect depth and the hold on/off status.