melodious jazz

created in brussels in 2015, azmari is a twisting musical journey that fuses psychfunk, afrobeat, ethiojazz and dub.azmari draw on influences including temiz, herbie hancock, cymande, the heliocentrics, fela kuti, john berberian, the soul jazz orchestra and much more.

with a hybrid jazz based on african grooves, ethio-oriental melodies and psychedelic dub this belgian five-piece creates an atmosphere where ancient and modern sounds fuse into a powerful, hypnotic and groovy sensation.

limited edition lp with riso printed insert + cd. bram weijters crazy men is an adventurous take on belgian jazz-rock and fusion from the seventies.the lineup of crazy men includes musicians who play in a wide array of contemporary jazz bands like brzzvll, dans dans, stuff. and internal sun.

a geniune collection of dubs from dats courtesy of downlink, slow cooked in a dusty drawer since 1997. a1 was originally released on mosaic and stays true to the dub techno sound which defined the label while the other tracks have never seen the light of day until now. if gritty acid workouts are your cup of tea then look no further. the a side features a printed artwork from san francisco based artist klari reis

2lp in gatefold sleeve with liner notes. 180gr vinyl. including download card. an outstanding collection of musical gems from belgium s thriving jazz scene. compiled by belgian dj and eclectic connoisseur lefto.

lp + download code with bonus tracks + booklet. steiger are a piano trio trying to find a balance between composition and improvisation through the use of experimentation and electronics. the trios highly anticipated sophomore album give space was recorded at 7 different locations, with the music composed to fit and fight these locations within a dialogue of acoustics, atmospheres and appetition.

mysterious turning man returns

limited to 300 copies. comes in a deluxe tip on sleeve. on her debut ep, brussels-based multi-instrumentalist esinam gives us an entrancing insight into her eclectic world of jazztronica. blending traditional and modern instruments with her soulful voice, the acoustic sounds of the instruments are allowed to evolve and take on new dimensions, opening up a kaleidoscopic spectrum of sound and colour.

on ultra satans second 7inch release on hoga nord rekords, the band is developing a new genre and concept: “freedom rock”, which is also the title on one of the tracks. “freedom rock” is a step beyond world music which would be the wrong label when ultra satan sounds too spaced out and out of this world.
on the second track “anti clock”, ultra satan hit strikes against the hysterical swedish mortgage market, how safety destroys creativity and also against the worthless tokens of appreciation you receive from our corrupt and ultra capitalistic society.
ultra satan is like a space being, living alone in an enormously big and empty space station, orbiting our planet. with mathematical precision this genius creates music that effects us earthlings on a transcendental plane and shakes the foundation we lead or lives upon.

this records still cant stop loving you

ghent based pianotrio steiger have earned their place in the ever growing peloton of young belgian jazz innovators. as a result, they won the young jazztalent price at the 2017 gent jazz festival. with their luscious and rigid grooves in minimalistic framing, they cose themselves between schntzl and de beren gieren, likewise minded young beljazzbands that don’t take it so closely with traditions. they play jazz with a rock’n’roll attitude. sdban ultra is very pleased to present a sampler of their debut album ‘and above all’ on a limited 10” vinyl for record store day 2018. this release marks their introduction on sdban ultra, their sophomore album is expected next fall. ‘and above all’ houses both jazz and modern compositions, avant-garde and experimental electronics. steiger takes inspiration from jazz and refers to the traditions but equally pulls those apart, for example in the chaotic miniature bachfag and in the intimate inverse/reverse . with berlin revisited the band clearly chooses electronic instrumentation. it is reminiscent of the electronic jazz of the noughties: bands like triosk, sofa surfers and flanger did not so much work towards jazz but used the genre as a stepping stone to dive into the cosmos. steiger are launching themselves into infinity on this track with a pounding beat, shrill cymbals, overdriven keys and an unwieldy bass.

70s disco slammer

10inch in full color tip on sleeve. musicians make albums. but in this case its different. the four tracks on this ten inch release were created in between. its an intermediate piece that sits between two albums, reflecting on a series of special moments and special evolutions of black flower.

super single slipmat aus neopren

lp + download card. new album waiho is brzzvll at its best: excellent psychedelic jazz-funk in which the band s solid, characteristic sound comes forward.the seven piece interfuse improvised dance music with jazz-fusion, afro funk and rare groove. it is freaky, it is trippy and it follows no rules.

lp in printed innersleeve + download card. de beren gieren confirms their reputation as one of the most adventurous jazz trios of the benelux with their fourth album.raw energy, impressionist melodies and complex structures are generated via piano, bass and drums provoking polyrhythmic soundscapes with unexpected twists and sudden turns.

clouds delivers four stunning cuts gliding in the realm of techno with dense atmospheres and rollin beats! ultra great ep!

claude speeed returns to planet mu, two years after the “sun czar temple ep”, with his second album “infinity ultra”. he describes the record he’s been creating since he started making computer music as one “conceiving an interior territory: an abstract space to process the oppression, confusion and insanity of the contemporary age, and to formulate an honest emotional and artistic response - a psychic jumping off point into an uncertain future.”

the systems that maintain the total spreading and keeps the western civilisation enslaved under the foot of capitalism are destroyed. the analogue reality reaches you unfiltered and seven billion screens show white noise. the fax network is the only thing working...
hoga nord rekords proudly present ultra satan! a body that have lent blood from other acts on the label, such as spr, tentakel, fontan and the exorcist gbg, are releasing their first 7inch. ultra satan displays with the two tracks usa and usb, an almost unprecedented unrestrained creative force, stemmed from the ambition to destroy and rebuild. rebuild something free and unexplored.

lp in printed innersleeve + download code. stuff.s highly anticipated new album is a cross genre groove, spanning broken hip-hop, electronica and jazz-influenced future funk, bringing forth a completely different and exciting sound.

depeche mode !!!! re issue

nice price deal !!! what can we say, the master hellfish is back in action. this 2 tracker on born ultraviolent has it all. heavy kickdrums under insane rhythms/ breakbeats, dark melodies all combined with the perfect hellfish flavour. not to be missed, a hit for the dancefloor as well.

limited repress. following afriqua s first successful record on nilla, we are happy to present part 2 of the plus ultra ep. carrying on from where he left off, he delivers four more dancefloor rollers for all lovers of deep music and high quality production. highly recommended.

nice price deal !!! for the third release on vinyl, we are honored to present two new international artists, aldo cadiz & ricky erre love which constantly continue to work together mixing their cultures and evolving their sound. this project is entitled -ultra thing- and it is composed by 4 original tracks of heavy bass line and minimal groove, house, dub and techno contamination with hypnotic melodies giving life to a breathtaking rhythm !!! a vinyl that can not miss in your bag !!!

two unreleased disco funk bangers from joe tex backing band the second re$$urrection. dug out from sonny cravers stanson records archive, the band did release one ultra rare disco/modern 45 which goes for $3000+ all day long also coming to athens of the north next

last summer, ultra knites records kicked off a series of knite grooves eps. ukr006 sees label owners sem marini and mike sharon make a reappearance for summer 2015, this time under their ultra knites pseudonym for the third instalment of the knite grooves series. as has come to be expected from the pair- two tracks on the a side which ooze class and deepness, laced with melodic keyboard solos, elements that were once a staple in the deep house genre but have since bceome scarce during recent years. flipping over to the b side, the pair welcome fresh talent from across the water in the form of a collaboration between us producer trevor vichas and netherlands based tommy largo. theres two mixes here of gonna hold on both of which capture the essence of real underground house music and maintain the ethos of ultra knites records.

passionate newcomer of the scene, highly trained musician with incredible skills - after numerous releases afriqua shares his talent for nilla. impressive, smart and minimalistic pieces only on wax. plus ultra from afriqua is one of the most unique release of the label, absolutely stunning style with long drops and sweet dynamism.

for their fifth release, ultra knites welcome a new family member to the label - turkish producer ugur project.

ultra knites continue their fine form and unleash the second installmant of the knite grooves series. this time round, sem marini is handed the a side while mike sharon welcomes vocalist karina junker for b side duties. there is no need for us to describe the tracks in words, that s what the player above is for. into the fourth release on the label and many have begun to describe this labels output as perfect, knite grooves vol. 2 is certainly no exception.

so far in its fledgling career, the ultra knites label has been populated by collaborations of the same name from the two founders sem marini and mike sharon. this third release sees the pair showcase their talents as solo artists with the first in a series of knite grooves releases, with sharon calling shotgun and manning proceedings on the a side. with a lilting female vocal hook, soft pads and jazzy rhodes touches, -people- is a classicist take on ny house that features some weighty kick drums, whilst -field of dreams- opts for a approach that s more indebted to the likes of mr fingers. marini delivers a peak time bumper in the shape of -voltage- which contrasts nicely with the deep rolling business of final track -music takes me-.

nice price deal !!! this 12inch contains some true oddities. frak is not known for doing remixes but here is one of the few that exists. a nice acid remix of dave id - soul reprise. also they did a special track to finish off the 2013 tours and heres the splendid studio version of phase.

smoke n mirrors presents a new sampler with tech- laced dance inducers.

yes, retro-vert is back! this time around its a bold 303 mission, with ben sims on the machines, tyree cooper on the vocals and the illusive geeeman on the remix duties, only available on ultra limited (150 copies!)coloured, hand stamped vinyl.

west midlands pair ultra knites touch down with the debut release on their own eponymously titled label. got to release has already been described as a future classic with its distinctive warm pads, vintage bassline and vocal hook while ny sleazd is the choice track for peak time dancefloor destruction. the b side takes things deeper underground providing variety with two more chord driven cuts, flanged synth stabs and harmonised basslines. all delivered on heavyweight 180g vinyl

the second episode of the brand new avantgarde label sees the label co-owner himself dabs, joining forces with the melbourne based producer safire and the legendary mc lowqui.hideout is a stomper. minimal noisy hits grab you into a ultra-catchy riff bassline, carried on by punchy drumlines and big percussions stabs. heavily supported by the likes of icicle, ant tc1, optiv & btk, heavy1. flipside is frome the bulgarian promise l 33, we are pretty sure you are going to hear big things from him in the near future. complex things is ultraminimal and dark, with great identity and interesting snares and crunchy hits. definately reckonizable everytime after the first listening!

ultra nates >turn it up< turned upside-down by paul oakenfold, ruff loaderz & scott giles and wawa.

seuil makes a storming entrance into the offbeat world of supplement facts with his >ultravision< ep. his immaculate track record for house music that pierces the soul with its energy and drama remaining firmly in tact with yet another dream collaboration with dop vocalist jaw. parisian seuil has fast become a pillar of the deep house and techno community. the innate organic quality that courses through his productions is allied with an ever-evolving style, always rich in substance, drive and atmosphere. >ultravision< is no exception. the mesmeric progression of liquefied bleeps, deep chords, and truncated rhythms is heightened by the poignant, husky drawl of jaw that bleeds through this enveloping track. the >dub mix< allows the bubbling percussive energy to shine through in a dubbed out, darkly populated soundscape. on the flip >in the moon< is a moody tech masterpiece of floating grooves and creepy fx. breathy vocal snippets intercept with notions of mortality as seuil traverses rusty sonic terrains and upholds his ability to feed both the soul and the feet. even when stripped back to its barest bones >in the moon< captivates with a driving energy punctuated by crisply formulated drums and a sparse bass line bounce...

stonebridge feat.therese take me away

electrohouse 2005

danzel (eigentlich: johan waem, * 9. november 1976 in beveren-waas, belgien) ist ein musiker aus antwerpen. 2004 landete er mit seinem song pump it up einen europaweiten erfolg.