Releases from artist / Veröffentlichungen von : Strategy

usa underground legend strategy (peak oil, idle hands, further, 100% silk) returns with his 20th album that repurposes the chill out subgenre to withstand the heat of armageddon.

strategy returns to chris farrells idle hands label for the first time since his seeds of paradise lp, and his first record of the year following releases for nite owls diner and zam zams sister label khaliphonic in 2018. here he turns in a bassy house number by the name of tropical storm, one for those sloppy grins in the summer months. the most requested track id on shanti celeste’s dekmantel mix, here it finally sees the light of day.

split ep from forward strategy group and rommek on yellow vinyl.

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a knight on a horse,
riding a rocky path,
his dog next to him,
meets death on his way,
in the background a city.
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strategy (100% silk, kranky) arrives on the nite owl diner serving up 4 rave inspired cuts. strategy channels early beltram with driving energy & recontextualized sounds as well as layers of lush pads into an epic emotional experience. the future shock ep is a future electronic classic

... dope

paul dickow aka strategy is a musical polymath with a signature sound derived from his immersion in hardware-based electronic music. he has spent close to two decades traveling freely through house, techno, rave, noise, ambient, and sounds more difficult to categorize. strategy’s sound is inimitable because it is literally built by hand - his hands. through all of this sonic journeying, including multiple full length releases, a constant has been his love of reggae and dub, yet somehow a proper dub album has never emerged - until now.
limited to 700 vinyl lps - no repress, no digital.

the word ‘rave’ became sort of a metaphor. but back in the days, it was the name for the revolution, not less than that. warehouse memories was born to give a direction to that revolution, this is rave 002. forward strategy group join the warehouse side of arts with a brilliant debut, 4 cuts that gives an extra luxury level to your mixes.

for the second release on their black series, ravage invited electronic music veterans al matthews and patrick walker to team up under their forward strategy group moniker. the last release of these legends was quite a few years ago, but the wait was worth it. their east port rangers ep kicks-off with nine and one, a hypnotic, heavy-loaded stomper containing some uplifting, loopy vocals. following is the most minimalistic track of the ep, lisp your way, yet it still has a lot of substantial punch and lash to it. the b-side starts off with heavy broken beats, combined with a classic rave sound, taking the listener back to the blistering sound of the nineties. finally, the ep oozes down with the track in abeyance, a haunting, down-tempo track with a melody to send shivers down your spine, which could be deemed a real creeper.

portland based producer strategy is back on endless flight. strategy have been released from kranky, 100%silk, further records and name a few. we always enjoy his unique house music and ambient stuff. this new ep contains four killer low-fi house stuffs. it’s probably his most club friendly record.

deluxe lp on 180 gram vinyl with printed inner sleeve and mp3 download code.
kranky, idle hands, 100% silk, endless flight, and entr’acte recording artist strategy with his 2nd further release after his 2015 album *noise tape self*.

with a quiet intensity over the last 12 years, strategy has proven himself to be an incredibly resourceful and rewarding musician in both group settings and as a solo artist. in the latter guise, this portland producer/multi-instrumentalist (aka paul dickow) has released a prolific amount of excellent work for quality indie labels such as kranky, idle hands, 100% silk, endless flight, and entracte, putting a cerebral yet sensual spin on dub, ambient, post rock, and house music.
the vinyl lp includes a download code.

strategy aka paul dickow is back on idle hands for an lp following last years *return from the stars* 12 inch. *seeds of paradise* finds strategy boldly firing experimental electronics and dub back into outer space. like his work for zam zam, kranky and his own community library label, this latest outing from the portland-based producer nestles deftly between roots influence and sci-fi leanings. the result is a glistening 40 minutes of sonic exploration, never simplistic but never obtuse, which will sit happily on the turntables of sofa loungers and adventurous djs alike.

perc trax unleashes the first of three vinyl eps showcasing the new tracks from the label’s tenth anniversary ‘slowly exploding’ compilation, mixing up label regulars with established names making their perc trax debuts. forward strategy group begin proceedings with the grinding broken beat rhythm of ‘dragons tooth’ before happa opens his perc trax account with a percussive assault that is amongst the most aggressive tracks on these three eps. martyn hare, another perc trax debutant, delivers the awakenings festival slaying ‘the new normal’ to kick off the b-side and us producers mick finesse and pinion team up for the first time on the b2 with the industrial amen groover that is ‘dead boyfriend alley’...

portland producer strategy is back with two unique house cuts. his wide range unique music is released from 100% silk, kranky and endless flight. a side, >luna< is very unique sound which is difficult to categorise. but if we say, it is like detroit techno remix of synth pop ... b side, >the saga< is his trade mark dubby house sound but bit more gorgeous and uplifting.

the duo behind forward strategy group returns with their first release in almost a year. following the success of the “labour division” album and “the new formal” ep (both on perc trax), al matthews (bleaching agent, half of blacknecks) and patrick walker have worked with max_m and his m_rec ltd. to bring three complex and hypnotic cuts to vinyl fans and djs around the world.

perc trax is proud to present the second and final part of the perc trax vs pole group ep series. another superb perc compilation - expect widespread dj support...

a word from label boss chris farrell: this is the new one on idle hands, from us producer strategy. i first came across paul dickows work when he released a 12 inch called *world house* on his own community library label back in 2005. it blew me away. in the ensuing years my friend duncan george who promoted bristol’s best electronic music night - under_score tried on numerous ocasions to book him for a bristol date but it never quite hapened due to the usual things that go wrong in club land. in those years duncan kept in touch with paul and last year suggested to him that it might be worth sending some tracks to me, which he did at the start of 2013… add a peverelist remix and you have the tracks here before you, dub reggae informed house and psychedelic 2 step vibes.

forward strategy group, one of perc traxs central acts return with their first ep since their debut album labour division was released in may of last year. since then they have gigged around europe including gigs at berlins two temples of techno, berghain and tresor and have had their album tracks remixed by uk industrial/synth fusionists factory floor and perc traxs man in athens, sawf.

perc trax is proud to unveil the 2nd 12inch to be taken from forward strategy groups debut album labour division. since its release at the end of may the album has received across the board dj support and press coverage with a 4/5 review from resident advisor and even a full page in the guardian about fsg and perc trax. the album has also had launch parties in amsterdam and london and has seen the fsg guys crossover outside of techno to be featured in the wider music press including the quietus and stool pigeon.

prince of portland paul dickow turns his no-nonsense nudge-sludge awesomeness into revved-up, avant tech-house arousal after releases on orac, outward music, combining a granular ambient aesthetic with an abstract, percolating rhythmic sensibility.

our favorite usa artist >strategy< finally returned with two excellent alternative house tracks!! a side, >the fixer<is unique mixture of dubby house and kind of italo disco sound. if you like the music of caribous daphni or four tet, you will like this song. b side, >another rain< is like a kraut rock oriented house meets thomas fehlmann. its for the fan of four tet or prins thomas or lo soul.

big support van oa. bas mooy, dvs1, perc, tommy four seven, go hiyama, paul mac and many more... just before the summer hits, were breaking it down with a massive techno bomb from the subs of scotland. this time its the mighty forward strategy group which will be responsible for some serious damage on the floor. the squad which delivered some amazing tunes for perc traxx and recently did a podcast for clr recordings are now up for a true banger on dynamic reflection. on this ep they split the force and bring both their own solo actions. smear takes over with >inert<, tweaking his synths into phased edges with a phat groove on top. the >retail & leisure< remix is more subdued and trips away with a smooth acid bassline through the track. on the b-side the other half of fsg. patrick walker smashes down the door with a more darker groove. pounding kickdrums, dark rhythms and smooth soundscapes is whats his recipe is for >phase linear<. this will definitely hit the big rooms!! boex & miller breaking down the beat in their rework, which makes the perfect balance for this ep. all n all a superior release by these gents and remix heavyweights. lets pray for more of this pure quality stuff and keep our eyes on the the future. the scene need more labels like this which reflects the current techno movement and promises loads more of that sweet stuff in days to come... dynamic reflection will represent only the true spirit of pure techno, they will put only the quality stuff back on the dancefloor!

more forward thinking techno from perc trax

raw dub techno killer tunes

forward strategy group follow up their seriously killer debut 12inch release >transect< with another fresh slab of monolithic, bass heavy techno entitled: >applied generics<. with support from surgeon, ben sims, marcel heese (tresor), samuli kemppi (berghain), grovskopa (token, audio assault) ++ applied generics has already booted a sizeable hole in the ceiling @ clubs worldwide. this new release was featured as part of ben sims and surgeons frequency 7 set on mary anne hobbs radio 1 show and as part of surgeons resident advisor podcast. the first offering is a skanking slice of techno with a shuffled re-sequenced edge delivering a cortex scrambling mess of barbed wire sounds wrapped around a linear, tracky beatstructure. this is a unique cut with a very distinct sound somewhere between berlin minimalism and dark wave uk techno. on the flip deep rumbling textures, ghostly tones and spectral, metalic chords lie in wait on the second offering, which takes on a more berlin influenced deep style pitching it somewhere in between basic channel and sandwell district. big

während sich auf der a-seite rhodes flächen und percussions die hand zum luftigen & flotten house jam geben, macht man auf der flipside alles für die verkiffte & rauchgeschwängerte dub party klar. das nennt man strategy

burial, metro area, bear funk & basic channel sind die koordinaten. groovige & originelle slammer!

strategy begibt sich auf ein deepes detroit-iges house territorium und fuehlt sich dort richtig wohl. >fields of may< ist eine wetterfeste, neblige, spannende & hypnotische platte mit tollem secondo remix

4lp with gatefold

limited coloured vinyl box from laurent garnier .. massive collectors item

comes with fullcover sleeve

2023 repress in full artwork sleeve.

red coloured vinyl

black coloured vinyl

three methodical releases bundle up for a special price (methodical003 / methodical0004x / methodical005).

2021 repress of the arts v compilation - 5x12 inch vinyl in hard pvc sleeve with 2 posters included.

the notwist are back with a new album. limited pressing on olive green double vinyl.

the notwist are back with a new album. regular pressing on black double vinyl.

vinyl 2 from the arts v box.

limited edition of 500 copies on double vinyl, including code for download of all 32 tracks from the digital compilation.

slam teams up with obscure shape & shdw for 3 heavyweight collab tracks.

serious energy boosts on the dance floor

mannequin records presents the first of a new serie of compilations underthe death of the machines serie, the dancefloor/experimental oriented side of the label, dedicated to new artists. connecting music producers from all over the world, this new compilation will unearth names who are already building strong grounds for the future. the future inspire us. we keep our research always open.

following induction’s liturgical hymns remixes ep, ravage is proud to announce the next release on their white series. it’s a various artists release, containing tracks produced by artists who are very close to the label. hence, it’s title: familiar affairs.

serotonin records returns with a compilation of futuristic electronic funk. its what we live for: volume 2 is the second in a series of compilations sharing our vision of sounds of tomorrow. bpmf has been making electronic music since 84.

the second single from chrissy & hawley’s debut album sees an impressive crew of hard-hitting house and techno producers contributing their own forward-thinking takes on this uptempo disco gem.

limited edition of 100 numbered copies on double 12 inch vinyl.

tominori hosoya is the project of japanese track-maker tomi chair and for the past years he s been on a steadfast journey in the land of soulful house. his most recent offering on mixxrecords entitled life goes on ep includes four tracks, three originals and one brothers vibe remix. starting off with over the sadness, the first piece is a laid back groove with a solid bass backbone animated by classic house hi-hats. strategy meeting gets peppered with wobbly synths, giving the cut a seemly acid vibe against a steady percussive background. with 32-33 (one decision), tominori delves into his tribal side, keeping the focus on exotic drum patterns. the dreamy synth melody provides a contrasting yet fitting backline. for his remix of strategy meeting, brothers vibe goes full force and turns the track into a peak time floor killer, with a hypnotic percussive line, a solid project for certain!

south london analogue material is back with the long awaited release from keepsakes. whadyyatalkinbout is a ruthless opener, its aggressive, distorted techno with all the keepsakes trademarks. the remix by bas mooy is a dance floor tool and has been doing the damage over the last few months. on the flip gorbs house is rough down tempo stomper with a naughty acid section and forward strategy group finish off with the b side remix giving the ep nice balance.

counter pulse #12 see s alessio plli team up with nx1 and conrad van orton. three artists who s stocks are rising daily. this cut takes us through acid techno, sporadic, percussion, dark tension, drive and distortion...and the series continue. already receiving great support from the likes of from claudio prc, per grindvik, pfirter, dimi angelis, oscar mulero, kwartz, myk derill, truncate, advanced human, giorgio gigli, iori, mary velo, donor and nx1, this ep is set to find good home in record crates of djs, music connoisseurs and vinyl collectors who really appreciate their techno.

the label bond is the brainchild of swedish techno dj and producer petter b. the concept of the label is music by djs for djs. the label focuses on releasing tracks that enable the dj, rather than the producer, to be creative. it is based on that special bond which is created every time a dj combines tracks, loops and sounds live into something new and unique.

killer tune

supported by: surgeon, tommy four seven, speedy j, dave clarke, gary beck, audio injection/truncate, perc, takaaki itoh, marcel dettmann, svreca, nx1, sawf, black asteroid, the advent, and, pfirter, jonas kopp, bas mooy, par grindvik, rivet, kyle geiger, ancient methods, exium, inigo kennedy, darko esser, paula temple, j. tijn, drumcell, exium, cassegrain, paul mac, go hiyama, samuli kemppi..this sheer cliff so high. this soft quiet land, so frail and so fleeting. all secrets are buried, where i left her, my love. in living color, her shallow eyes.

abstract division comes to the labrynth records with a magnificant squeeky techno release. with arpy sounds and rolling beats this is one for the dancefloors. this pack also contains some top notch remix works.

deep and pumping ep including brilliant remixes by inigo kennedy, raiz & forward strategy group! a must have for every serious techno-addict! coming as limited special edition on blue transparent vinyl!!!

uk techno maverick berkovi with an ep for perc trax mixes by uk collective forward strategy group & perc himself

cool atmospheric detroit trax..

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the notwist are back with a new album.

der manchesteraner produzent dub phizix prŠsentiert fŸr fabric einen atemberaubenden mix aus drum & bass, hip hop und bassgeladenen breakbeats. unter den 40 tracks befinden sich 22 unveršffentlichte, darunter zwšlf eigene dub phizix produktionen, u.a. kollabos mit drs, skeptical und chimpo sowie features von chunky, strategy und ward 21. ein fulminantes set mit cleveren wechsel von tempi und rhythmen!

pangaea steht als synonym fŸr subsonische bassmusik. sein zusammen mit pearson sound und ben ufo betriebene dubstep-label hessle audio zŠhlt zu den besten adressen des genres. entsprechend intensiv fŠllt seine arbeit fŸr die fabric-mixserie aus, die gekonnt darken techno mit bassigen sounds verbindet.