for the second in its new special collector series, music for dreams has asked long-time friend of the label moonboots to pick out a selection of songs with the power to encapsulate moods of calm and moments of contemplation. the result is the exquisite “moments in time” moonboots has been a fixture of the manchester scene since the balearic boom in the late 80s. he runs the prolific vinyl label aficionado recordings together with fellow dj jason boardman, a project that started out as a sunday club night. since 2012, they’ve dished out more than a handful of 12” releases with an ever-surprising selection of underground acts at the fringes of what might be called balearic.

aficionado enjoyed a storming start to 2017, serving up a pair of sell out eps from either end of the balearic shoreline - now they re back with one more for good measure. teaming up with the mancunian fashion house for a second season, this sonic selection pack is softer than velvet, smoother than silk and more durable than moonboots p.e. kit.

while the rest of the world basks in the body glo of a dreamy label debut from australia s bronze savage, moonboots & boardman are straight back to business, uniting a diverse cast of mancunian talent for a four track collaboration with clothing brand good measure. after romancing our ears with the emotional pop of delicious crime back on nado 1001, half silk returns to balearic base camp with the exotic exploits of tsukimi , a coastal cooler for hot summer nights. borrowing a bustling bossa from the libraries of japan, the mystery man canters through infectious organ licks, eleki guitars and subdued synths, darting between surf and city pop with a trail of tape delay in his wake.

after the first amc release which gained full support from a cast of music collectors and djs including dom servini, diesler, paris djs, moonboots, craig charles plus many more africa music corporation is back with another single ahead of the cd compilation release in october. twelve mabone conjures up images of dusty outdoor dancing, 100 s of pairs of feet kicking up the dusty red soil of africa in a manic outing of unbridled joy, check the rhythm and imagine a young malcolm mclaren hearing this type of music and the inspirations that it led to. the flip is a lowdown groove fuelled walk through the sleazy sound of funk. more quality sounds from the 70s and 80s south africa and re-released for todays audio pleasure

2005 release from the undercover art family, featuring 2 broken-techno-bootleg killers by robosono and shir khan.

volume 2 of the tom moulton mix series!! a nice collection selected by the legendary dance music pioneer!!

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the whole lp is superb but standouts include get it up for love and i ve got your number which have become balearic disco classics, getting heavy rotation from dj harvey, lexx, moonboots and more. a love of your own is a modern soul gem and valentine is just sublime. wonderful stuff!

strangelove music isdelighted to present its first project, two songs from lena d’Água, one of portugal’s great musical acts of the early 1980’s. combining a siren presence and soaringvocalsalong side songwriter luis fonseca and backing band atlântida, they released a series of records that wove through the avante-pop sensibilities of the time.collected here are two of their more leftfield moments, ‘jardim zoológico’ is a beguiling mix of new wave, post punk and dub into a short sharp pop format, impossible to properly categorize, the dynamic composition sounding as fresh now as it did 35years ago. on the flipside, the calmer ‘tao’ takes fonseca’s keyboards towards more eastern territory, conjuring up a dreamy synthesized new age vibe. lena’s beautiful fado hued notes hang poignantly across bothsongs. beautifully re-mastered by reissue specialist peter beckmann vital sales points: - debuted on tim sweeney’s beats in space radio show & tastemakers stamp the wax and dream chimney, test pressing distributed among the balearic mafia, moonboots/ phil mison, hunee etc -support from key tastemaker retailers including redlight records, growing bin, organic japan, piccadilly etc

next up on aficionado, is something a little bit different…bendith are a collaborative welsh four piece, comprising of carwyn ellis from colorama (who recorded hapus for ‘nado back in 2012) and elan, marged and gwilym rhys from plu. following the folk-pop vein of bendith’s album released in october 2016, the ep includes 3 brand new tracks and two tracks - ‘dinas’ and ‘mis mehifin’ from the self-titled album.two of the new songs include welsh language adaptations of old classics, ‘can am gariad’ is a version of the lesley duncan tune, ‘love song’, specially requested by aficionado recordings’ moonboots, who obsessively collects versions of this song. ‘hwiangerdd takeda’ is a version of the traditional japanese song, ‘takeda lullaby’ and is inspired by the 1969 rendition by akai tori, the vocal folk group from japan. bookending the ep is ‘dan glo’, a lovely and mystical music-box demo instrumental. all tracks retain the stunning vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements which have marked out bendith as a unique and very special musical prospect.

nik weston mukatsuku records, rudy s midnight machine, faze action, pete herbert, mellophonia, moonboots, roy comanchero, coyote

after a spot of chronological chaos last time out, nado regain their numerical composure with a sumptuous four tracker from new york renaissance man quinn lamont luke (bing ji ling) loose and limber after a chakra aligning cover of loose ends for phantom island last summer, the paqua frontman brings his linen suit and boat shoes to the good ship nado, joining moonboots and boardman for a relaxed session of horizontal dancing. taking a pleasant vacation from his trademark blue eyed soul, qll packs up the mic and lets the music do the talking, treating us to a dreamy quartet of instrumental grooves.

if this latest missive from camp nado is anything to go by, were in for a scorching summer. for the eighteenth (though mysteriously numbered 014) release on the mancunian institution, messers moonboots and boardman invite a cosmopolitan cast from france and, well, yorkshire, to take us for a stroll through the surf. hulls renaissance man, steve cobby, takes centre stage on his label debut, collaborating with leeds musician rich arthurs on the a-side epic bushfarmer before showcasing his skill at the mixing desk with a b-side remix of penelope antennas sultry tradewinds, which also appears in all its original glory.

awaking from the dreamstate of gryningen s hazy library inspired 10inch, we find aficionados expert selectors well rested and in the mood for a dance. utilising their extensive network of global connections, moonboots and boardman enlist hungarian producer san laurentino to raise spirits and pulses with a deep and diverse collection of body movers.

copenhagens music for dreams continues its run of great releases with a tasteful 12 inch from label boss kenneth bager who presents four on-the-money remixes of his single *sunshine stereo* taken from forthcoming album *follow the beat*. currently enjoying heavy rotation on p3 (denmarks answer to radio one), this summery anthem gets makeovers from denmarks jazzbox, greek duo bonnie & klein and from mr bager himself who teams up with napoli-born producer extraordinaire tuccinelli to give us not only a superb extended vocal mix but also an on-fire dub version of the track that is sure to be a future classic both for the balearic brigade and all lovers of funky downtempo dubbed-out weirdness. treading the same territory as the fabulous frankie knuckles hallucinogenic mix of *aint nobody*, this dub is full of tricks, teasing and pleasing the dancefloor and already getting strong support of manchesters moonboots, amnesia legend leo mas and danish dj peter visti. elsewhere jazzbox deliver a great uptempo beach boogie version full of soul and groove making great use of the unmistakeable voice of damon scott, known for his work with storm queen, while bonnie & klein produce a very special percussive jazzy dub mix. the pair are on a roll at the moment and this remix with its warm marimba vibes creates that mediterranean vibe we all love. a real sun-soaked winter warmer, this 12 feels like a knitted sweater in the cold! limited vinyl.

nado16 saw stratus take us all the way from the gower peninsula to the adriatic, and now swedish newcomer gryningen beckons us into a sepia dream for aficionado s third 10- special. the latest example of moonboots & boardman s fine ear for talent, the mysterious gryningen appears out of the shadowy stockholmsnatt without a word or a website, on hand to lead us right through the looking glass. the opiated drones of tvu kvarter frun vintergatan set the tone from the off, shifting and shimmering while languid synths lazily embrace you amid the gentle roll of the groovesome rhythm section. as the opener drifts out into the crashing waves, jag flyter omkring i en ask rises from the baltic sea with a lilting sway and understated melody. cosmic sequences sparkle like water in the moonlight and the subtle textures of acoustic guitar and chimes send us deeper into slumber. the organ-led slia dagar i rymdlaboratoriet tumbles down through the ocean murk into a subaquatic terrain of dubby reverb and psychedelic echo, illuminated occasionally by the refracted shimmer of chiming keys. from that moment of nocturnal shade we soar into the light on the swooning, swaying beauty of frun andra hand till strnnderna i nice . born out of the hazy childhood memory of matinee performances and fine white sand, this exotica inspired beauty warms the soul with its cinematic sense of wonder, all told through orchestral intricacy and steady guitar. this is a dream you ll want to have again and again. officially aficionado.

music for dreams are extremely proud to announce the first-ever vinyl release of *cantoma*, the debut album from legendary café del mar dj and collector extraordinaire, phil mison aka cantoma. left, right and center, phil has been one of the key players in the chill out/balearic scene and today is more in- demand than ever playing festivals and clubs all over europe - recent gigs include playing dj harveys birthday bash at pikes in ibiza and alongside nyc icon justin strauss. his first album, the self-titled cantoma, was originally released back in 2003 and quickly become a modern chill out classic selling over 15.000 copies with tracks featured on more than 150 compilations and supported by quality djs such as ross allen, idjut boys, moonboots, harvey and many many more. triple vinyl release limited edition to 300 copies.

after the international affair of nado015, moonboots and boardman train their gaze a little closer to home for the latest aficionado release, welcoming the return of the majestic stratus to the label.

following on from the previous 2 volumes of high quality disco heat dug from salsoul s legendary back catalog we have here the 3rd installment of selections that were favored by dj-demi god larry levan on the dancefloor of his seminal, game changing nyc nightclub the paradise garage. that s right, high quality disco, boogie, funk & more is the order of the day here with prime-time hits flawlessly rubbing shoulders with underground cuts in a way that mirrors levan s open mind & faultless ear for music. his elusive early 80 s remix of jimmy castor s perennial b-boy jam -it s just begun- sits comfortably alongside essential tracks like skyy s club classic -here s to you-, inner life s anthemic -moment of my life- & orlando riva sounds trippy -moonboots- among many others. this is an essential release for those who dig the disco sound & want to have all these incredible records in one place, or for newcomers who wish to explore the sounds & vibe of one of the greatest dj s of modern times & who want to get down to some of the tracks that have shaped modern day club culture. re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released for 2015 in full conjunction with salsoul records new york city.

fantastic compilation of sun drenched balearic beauties from the great italian singer/songwriter lucio battisti. features the sublime *ancora tu*, covered recently to great effect by roisin murphy but in no way surpassing lucios original version, followed by the superb in-demand instrumental floor-filler *il veliero*. on the flip is beautiful disco-tinged groover and big moonboots play *due mondi*, one of lucios rare duets from his highly acclaimed *anima latina* lp. also includes lexx favourite - the gorgeous *questo amore* and finally the often-edited *amarsi un po*, an absolute balearic classic with its fat bass, soaring strings, gentle guitars and sweetly emotional vocals. essential collection.

ten releases in and aficionado have firmly established themselves as the go to label for those seeking something soothing and sublime to raise their spirits or move their feet. now messrs moonboots & boardman turn the page on the next chapter in the nado story with the earthly delights of number 11. the wrapping has changed but the gift inside is the same, blissed-out beats and sumptuous melodies perfect for the dancers and the dreamers out there. for this latest release, our generous hosts invite a new star from the east to take us on a journey through textured sound and rhythmic pulse. a vision of panorama greet us shrouded in secrecy and the mist of the unknown, preferring to speak through music than idle words.

>just had the good fortune to hear this. its a masterpiece< moonboots

played by steve lee, sleazy beats recordings, moonboots, coyote is it balearic?... <br >uber is the new label from the is it balearic..? camp. its aim to release the more of the more balearic music they have inn their vaults. first up are bonnie & klein. the duo behind bonnie & klein is greek pair george fountzoulas and thanasis skouzis who were were born and raised in nafpaktos, a beautiful hometown in greece. -beautiful city- is a low slung percussive groove with a slightly eastern feel with mediterranean strumming and delicate melodies and an unexpected sax solo. -carina- is a lighter more cinematic groove with a soft flute pattern and muted guitar all wrapped up in warm strings. mario pierro of raiders of the lost arp (rotla) fame remixes -beautiful city- creating an after sunset chugging balearic slo mo house track oozing class and subtlety.powerful stuff

french producer fred siera comes along with two driving tech house tracks for rennbahn records. last glass on apollo is influenced by dark and deep sounds combined with a sexy female vocal. david jachs remix is full of groove and sounds more fluffy than the original. the b side boast with moonboots 69 a deep and melodic tune. with this pure deepness, percussions and open hats larssons powerful remix is definitely made for the dance floor.

quality limited reissue of this classic lp from californian singer/songwriter, ned doheny. though beloved of the recent balearic scene with fans including harvey, lexx, moonboots et al, ned was under-appreciated during his own era with this superlative lp only ever securing a vinyl release in japan, making it a seriously hard to get hold of album but definitely worth the effort. following on from his iconic hard candy lp, 1979 s prone is again bursting with californian sun-soaked gems showcasing doheny s signature laidback funky musical style and relaxed unpolished vocals. from quality soulful groovers such as think like a lover and if you only knew through to the sophisticated disco sounds of sweet friction and funky love , there s not a filler in sight but the icing on this tasty west coast cake has got to be dj s favourite - the great jazz-funk floor-filler to prove my love . an essential album - don t miss!

begin clocks a fourth release with another vinyl only limited edition. the next image ep is a dreamy, warm and breezy affair made with the optimism of spring and beyond in mind. the title track has live instrumentation and a recurring guitar motif based around a midtempo groove wrapped in a bed of strings. on the flip the tempo slows for the blissed, brasilian morning sound of day happens. the guitars and feedback lay the foundations for vocals and hypnotic synth/xylophone elements. in early 2012 the previous release sold out. the three track lay ep got support from aficanados moonboots and jason boardman. balearicmike features it on his stunning mix for japanese peeps higherfrequency and james murphy of lcd soundsystem has recently opened his boiler room mix with elate,which is also getting spins and support from zurichs tastemaker lexx . the vibe is growing for begins releases so grab em while you can.

foot and mouth up the ante and release young edits move me up ep, the perfect balearic soundtrack for the ensuing summer hi-jinks. australian protégé, luke foskey, delivers four inspiring top drawer balearic re-edits of some familiar and not so familiar household classics. ‘how we walk on the moon is already a firm favourite of the year for tim sweeney these edits will find favour with lovers of pocket knife and cousin coles work. broken-back balearic beat biscuits for the mind noodled generation. perfect for sunrises, sunsets or campfires, expect to hear these beauties all over the summer, accompanied by obligatory, ubiquitous cheshire cat grins all round. fill yer moonboots up mate, weve got ponchos in space, im telling ya!

keyboard masher came to our attention with their incredible debut km editions 1 ep early last year, selling out immediately through the handful of uk outlets lucky enough to get a few. as a fairly under the radar operation from london town, enthusiasts and champions of the good stuff, km have kindly allowed us to help them move the sensibly titled and equally brilliant km editions 2 ! picking up plaudits from titans of balearia like phil mison, moonboots etc, km editions 2 is a heady mix of early 80s, synth drenched boogie (amor & satisfaction), arabic influenced folk-funk (discotheque arabe) and a beautiful alan parsons style mid-tempo jam in the shape of >tartari< really very special indeed...

following a rapturous response from all quarters for his debut begin 12 >optical holiday<, james has taken the accolades on board and got back in the studio for release number 2 safe to say he definitley doesnt disappoint ! velocity is another balearic beauty in every sense of the word, already championed by the legendary moonboots & balearic mike (recently played on tim sweeneys beats in space show to much speculation !) and hotly tipped by the handful of players whove received upfront copies. its the musical equivalent of feeling the sun on your face, the crashing of waves on the warm breeze and sand between your toes for many of you james will need no introduction, being the chemical brothers tour dj for many years, as well as the longstanding resident at bugged out during its early manchester days and back to basics in leeds, he opitimizes everything wonderful about a resident dj, paid to make the main guy look good, but often infinitely superior at the job ! as youd expect james musical knowledge is vast, and a firm grounding in the vibrant manchester music scene means he wields it at will, each and every weekend proper

mirco bertani & valerio simplici aka club squisito present their new project. deep sonorities & great atmosphere for this soulful house tune...

is it balearic return with the seventh release on their acclaimed label ! is it balearic..? recordings present the deadstock 33s - a very >spicy< journey into wide screen space dub from the mind of justin robertson. >drifting on a wave< is a lush sweeping electro dub soundtrack from the master of dapper balearia ! despite perhaps being more well known for his heavy weight club sets, justin was instrumental in establishing the deep roots of manchesters balearic scene, along with aficionados moonboots and jason boardman. his spice night was a legendary event in the north of england and added a distinctly english spin to the balearic blueprint. celebrated underground edit maestros main stem tackle the remix, creating a beautiful epic balearo-dub soundscape which already sounds like an adriatic classic finally >echo sound< wraps it all up in a slow motion cosmic disco fashion, with more than a little italo swagger, twisted in all the right places. is it balearic…?-oh yeah

after the resounding success of lunarjam001 the leeds based lunar cadets ticker & cristoidz return with some seriously out there, and rare as roast beef edits for your late night perusal. their first release flirted and got frisky with hott city, loveride and david byrne and put them through the lunar jam cosmic mixer. they have forsaken such formalities with this release though, and have unearthed four tracks from even deeper and darker corners of their collections, and given them a serious going over. already garnering much support from such balearic luminaries as prins thomas & moonboots as always, limited to initial press only polysleeve and photocopied inlay!

eine stunde neu gemischtes neu gemixt....incl 'tausend tränen tief vs loverboy', egoexpress - telefunken, limited repress

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