black vinyl

suitable for lusine & nicolas jaar fans!

icelandic electronic musician jonas thor gudmundsson brings us the 8th ruxpin full-length by way of his latest “we become ravens”. the vinyl release includes a code for high quality album download.

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20 years 2x10 inch edition of pingipung. comes with gatefold sleeve

the journey into hypnotic downbeat territory continues.

el búho celebrates the art of collaboration on his new album “ramas”.

tabernacle / head front panel offshoot ride the gyroscope returns

20th anniversary release of the 1999 debut album from múm, a truly defining piece of modern electronica. includes the remastered original album plus reworks and remixes on triple vinyl, all housed in a gatefold sleeve.

auch bei der dritten veröffentlichung dieser unfassbar gut selektierten serie werden wir nicht enttäuscht.

remixes zum album auf pingipung 60

...comes with an inlay
umeko ando (1932-2004) was a folk singer from japan. she was a representative of the ainu culture on the hokkaido island in the north of japan. “ihunke” is her first album which was recorded with the ainu musician and dub producer oki kano in 2000. it was released on cd in japan only and is finally available on vinyl (2lp + linernotes, dl included). “ihunke” is following last year’s single “iuta upopo” pingipung 58, incl. m.rux remix which had been received with overwhelming enthusiasm and was quickly sold out. the 16 ainu songs on “ihunke” are delicate, natural gems. they are built on oki kano’s tonkori patterns (a 5-string harp), over which umeko ando develops her repetitive, mantric vocals, often in a call-response manner. oki kano is one of very few professional tonkori players who performs worldwide with his oki dub ainu band. the songs possess a mystical energy – when crows call accurately with ando’s brittle voice in the first song, it seems like natural powers join in with her music. her voice sounds like animals of the sky and the forest. oki kano: “it was a lot of fun to record with umeko ando. many ainu hesitate to break from tradition - if umeko hadn’t been so flexible to work with the younger generation and recording technology, this album would never have happened. our sessions were intense, and we were proud and happy about making such beautiful music.” upcoming in autumn: remixes of “ihunke” by tolouse lowtrax, m.rux, dj ground, el buho mark peters, gama, andi otto, and dreems. historical background: only recently (in 2008) have the ainu officially been acknowledged as indigenous people who are culturally independent from japan. this record is an example of how their music has been passed on through generations in the underground ainu communities while it was oppressed by the japanese hegemony. it deserves a huge audience. follow kompakt

after successful releases with labels such as rawax, taped artifact & thule records, the two icelandic techno titans bring us yet another intriguing release.a ohm is best known for his releases on force inc with his long-time partner exos and as an inventive techno dj. octal industries, a veteran who has already gained a reputation within the idm community under his ruxpin pseudonym, returns yet again to his origins with collaborating with ohm, a pioneer of the within the icelandic scene. bardo ep offers us four enigmatic & atmospheric techno tracks with intricate soundscapes and otherwordly chords. from the ethereal sounds of bardo to the hard hitting flow machine, a this ep works as an essential choice for both the dancefloor as well as for dancefloor within your mind.

umeko ando (1932-2004) was a folk singer from japan. she is a representative of the ainu culture on the hokkaido island in the north of japan. iuta upopo was released on her last cd upopo sanke in 2003, produced by oki kano (oki dub ainu band). upopo is the name of a particular singing style which involves repetition, while iuta simply means song. umeko ando performs this minimalistic vocal in a brittle, emotional manner which is framed by a slow, percussive pulse and oki’s tonkori patterns (the tonkori is a string instrument of the ainu). when pingipung’s andi otto toured japan in 2017, he came across this enchanting, folkloristic and danceable song in a dj set of a friend. he made contact with oki kano who agreed to license the track from his own label chikar studio. it is pressed on vinyl for the first time. this single is part of pingipung’s ongoing concentrical series of 7inches. we are very pleased to have a m.rux remix on the b side. he is not only a brilliant original producer, as his ep in the hold (ynfnd 2016) has proved, his claim to fame is a sublime collection of edits & cuts (for free on his bandcamp) which skillfully takes classics by nina simone, townes van zandt and others to the slowhouse dancefloor. his remix adds a gliding subbass, a kickdrum and occasional claps to the enhanced percussive structures of the original. umeko ando’s vocals adapt seamlessly to m.rux’s powerful electronic production

robin schulz ist ein phänomen. nachdem der deutsche dj und produzent vor gut vier jahren mit »waves« seinen durchbruch feierte, ist er beständig auf erfolgskurs. sein debütalbum »prayer« landete in deutschland direkt auf platz sieben, der nachfolger »sugar« sogar auf platz drei. und anstatt sich mal eine pause zu gönnen, präsentiert schulz 2017 bereits album nummer drei. »uncovered« heißt die platte, die neben seinen deep-house-künsten wieder einige spannende features verspricht.
schwarzes doppel-vinyl im klappcover mit downloadcode.

robin schulz ist ein phänomen. nachdem der deutsche dj und produzent vor gut vier jahren mit »waves« seinen durchbruch feierte, ist er beständig auf erfolgskurs. sein debütalbum »prayer« landete in deutschland direkt auf platz sieben, der nachfolger »sugar« sogar auf platz drei. und anstatt sich mal eine pause zu gönnen, präsentiert schulz 2017 bereits album nummer drei. »uncovered« heißt die platte, die neben seinen deep-house-künsten wieder einige spannende features verspricht.
limitierte deluxe-edition auf transparentem 180 gramm doppel-vinyl, inklusive slipmat, 20-seitigem foto-booklet, poster, album-cd und downloadcode.

on “rest in space”, his first full length outing for music for dreams, the lp keeps a steady pace of around 90-95 bpm, but never gets repetitive with islandman taking us on a rich and ever surprising journey, full of quirky turns and mysterious instrumentations. the opener “rest in space” treats us to a funky percussion-thick rhythm that lounges into a pool of playful & jazzy horn & flute arrangements. this is followed by the epic “night wind” which sweeps across cinematic desert landscapes of synth layers and falls into a dark night time groove reminiscent of nicolas jaar & dave harrington’s darkside project. “seikleos” centers around a motorik electronic rhythm pattern (not unlike the classic electro-pop classic “popcorn”) that develops into a chugging balearic house jam while stand out track “future days” brings in a female guest vocalist to complete the album with a breezy full on groover that echoes of both sheila chandra and tom tom club. also included is the previously released digital single “agit” as well as a remix by berlin-based m.rux, toning down the heavy guitar of the original in favor of a more bouncier interpretation. the stunning “ikaru” wades in through chunks of jungle ambiance and watery percussion to lounge along on a rubbery funk bassline, coupled with a heavy laid back beat and wobbly derelict synth figures. “tawhid” is an odd mix of new wave brilliance and prog momentum that breaks into a cascade of pouring rain and surprising percussion breaks. lastly comes gorgeous eastern guitar opus “the true word of the wind” and the warm vibey dreamscape “following”. as a whole, islandman delivers a delicate buffet of influences - spanning the spectrum from hazy balearic pop to tropical new age flirts to deep spiritual psychedelic jamming.

six face-melting tracks that range from woozy dark soundscapes to experimental acid and eerie drum sequences on the first release of brand new label x/oz. a label as an extension of the artist exos in his role as both a producer and curator. the six track ep includes tracks from some of his closest collaborators through the years, among others a song by his father, octal, who has been collaborating in music with exos since late 90s. octal industries ,aka ruxpin, a lifetime collaborator, family friend and an original member of thule records also contribute to the release. last but not least, the mystikal soschla, a russian upcoming artist who made some waves already and will be a part of some upcoming releases on x/oz. the unique, rugged environment of iceland is a fundamental element and platform for exos in his creation and selection and sets the atmosphere for the sound of his new x/oz imprint. limited supplies!

kevin arnemann and daan kemps taped artifact record label is prepping its first release of 2017. following the labels recently released various artists compilation, the amsterdam based imprint welcomes two pioneers within the icelandic techno scene: ohm & octal industries. ohm earned his stripes through his collaborations with exos in the early 00s, whilst octal industries is a much-respected artist within the idm scene under his ruxpin alias. with the highly dub-influenced maoss ep, the icelandic duo follows up their recent appearance on thors renowned thule records. the four-tracker features highly textured, rhythmical and classic rooted dub techno, showcasing the iconic icelandic aesthetic.

thule records camp is hitting it hard these days. this time its a collaboration between two pioneers within the icelandic techno scene. on the a-side, we have static, a hypnotic groove with indistinguishable voices and shimmering dub chords, and Útkall, minimalistic dub techno mantra. on the flipside we have the heavily-rhythmic sedna, where the drums and bass compliment each other in such a way that it might cause involuntary muscle movements, and at last timelaps, a delicate minimalistic voyage. ohm is best known for his releases on force inc with exos. octal industries, a veteran who has already gained a respectable reputation within the idm community under his ruxpin pseudonym, returns to his origins with this collaboration. thule records is considered by many to be a pioneer in the field of dub-influenced techno music and was a starting point for many of iceland‘s most renowned electronic musicians.

senida, strobelight s second release, is a reprisal by the well seasoned and acclaimed producer ruxpin under the alias den nard husher and is his first ep under the alias since his 1999 2x12 -nard s groove- on thule. the diverse selections of this ep are thunderous yet warm and emotive and illustrate the styles on the ny based label strobelight network.

finest minimalistic techhouse to dubby influenced deep techhouse! incl great thor remix

it has been a while since we released a record, so were chuffed to announce the release of this new double album - 8 slices of electro goodness from the likes of adj, pathic, velocs, datacrashrobot, hatch, senor frio, ben milstein and phat chex. this vinyl only release is strictly limited to 200 hand-numbered copies.

a shuffling mix of acoustic guitar riffs, licks, natural percussion and of course razs well known melancholic vocal lines all come together to generate a country folk feeling of the 60s. a dampened kick drives the energy deep and harmonicas seep into our minds and set our soul on fire. a fresh track for a hot summer day on the lake. acid pauli takes the track and acidizes it by adding, yep, acid lines and a very direct kick. the track gains more of a main time vibe, heightened energy and deeper bass allow this track to hold its own in a variety of set styles. the final mix is an open air anthem delivered from the sorry entertainers m. rux and lotti. using percussion of the same natural flavor and incorporating dirty synth lines, the two produce a heavier mix worthy of both dancefloors and home listening.

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breaks knaller album!!nice melodics..for example with b.divider.. lowfish.. wee dee dj s.. ra-x..