part 1 of funk purpose vol 2

80s/early 90s flavoured music

malik hendricks second solo ep features four club ready originals, merging influences from house, techno and jazz. black chakra is a warm, soulful collage of dance selections with driving percussion and a deep low end. malik hendricks is a rhythmically inclined aesthetic enthusiast born in the 80 s, and raised in the 90 s. a dj for over a decade, he has always approached music with a rigorous curiosity and views the dancefloor as the ideal arena for collective cultural appreciation, a place where the quest for knowledge meets the quest for experience. dance is the true language of the body, and a gateway to the recognition of our shared humanity. money cat records - round black records bringing good luck. linking motion with emotion, dance unites the body and soul of all who participate. music from brooklyn to the world. established in 2018.

* seasoned shogun duo technimatic are proud to celebrate 10 years working together with the release of their 3rd studio lp ‘through the hours’. born of time spent behind the boards, on the decks and travelling the world honing their craft, this is their most profound work to date. their first single ‘sometimes’, ‘goodbye kiss’ and ‘all our yesterdays’ are loaded with floor filling nostalgia while the tempo changes of ‘recurring dream’ and stand out ‘resolution’ are thrilling explorations away from the pair’s trademark liquid sound. technimatic fans will rejoice at the sight of previous collaborators appearing. jono mccleery’s devastating ability shines on ‘the nightfall’, while ‘weightless’ ft lucy kitchen is vintage, sublime drum and bass. matt wilson also joins the project as ‘holding on’ finds its feet firmly on the dance floor revealing a fresh side to their production skills. just looking at the three vocal tracks highlights the passage of time in the technimatic sound, seamlessly manoeuvring from classic to current. the grit and swagger of ‘true believer’ matched with the hypnotic lull of ‘let it fall’ give the album a conscious edge to satisfy all tastes. ‘through the hours’ moves harmoniously through sonic timelines appealing to both new and old school heads simultaneously. lastly and most importantly, the music is fantastic. the technimatic sound is as rustic as it is contemporary and after some time away, it’s clearly well worth the wait.

compilation of work from the group, spanning 1986 to 1991. dub infused experimental tunes here.

remarkable debut ep from atlanta based vocalist, musician and producer sequoyah murray. the vinyl release includes a download code.

the shanklin sessions came out of the shanklin road studio that andy sims shared with one of his partners from soft rocks, bobby coulman. acid jan started its life as a jan hammer edit that andy was doing for one of soft rocks disco powerplay releases. there were a few parts that never made the final cut, but were too good to leave, so andy got friend jaime read in to jam with the left over bits, and from that acid jan was born (none of the jans original parts made it to this finished re-incarnation). acid jan found it s way onto cynic label boss felixs usb and subsequently was played at every festival/club that felix played for about a year. when andy heard felix playing it at alfresco festival in 2016, they decided to release it on cynic. in search of a b side for the release, andy dug out the other dat s from the session acid jan was recorded at, and found sitars over shanklin, a suitably oddball track to grace the other side. a little piece of chicago via india recorded in brighton.

under the alias ciel, xi an-born/toronto-based producer, pianist, dj, and discwoman affiliate cindy li embodies the social conscience of progressive electronic music.

ellll continues her prolific 2019 run with a new ep for the expertly curated (and newly revived) paralaxe editions label out of barcelona. fresh off releases on glacial industries and first second, the irish-born, berlin-based shapeshifter takes a creative turn here, setting aside her bassy excursions and techno flirtations for something much more cinematic in scope. rich in melody, this record finds ellll taking an orchestral approach, weaving together piano swells and delicate strings to create a truly immersive listening experience. mastered by rupert clervaux.

a miramar is a place from which you can see the ocean. the bolero group, miramar, chose this word as their name to evoke a place of peace, reflection and solace for a broken heart. even the bolero, a romantic music born in cuba in the 1800s, might have been conceived by the seaside. in the 50s and 60s it became the quintessential musical expression of romance in latin america. it is this era of the music from which miramar draws their inspiration. urgencia (or urgency), tells of the desperation a heart feels when it is swept away by romance, but risks all for fear of not having another chance at love. the flip, salida means a way out. it is a song about the surrender that comes after trying to break free from the darkest of places, of endless frustration and sadness. the lyrics allude, but never tell.

hearlucinate was born as a party in leeds, england and is now taking it s vibe to the capital london for a series of events. at each of these parties there will be a limited edition record created by resident tristan da cunha and the special guest of the party. for the debut release we have tone dropout s dance floor detonator dawl dropping two tasty cuts , tristan da cunha coming with a nice house club bubbler and freakenstein punching in with a strong debut in the shape of a booty banging electro jam. designed purely for the dance floor ... these jams are guaranteed to slam.

modern obscure music welcomes sam haar to the imprint for the first album released by an artist other than label founder pedro vian. the album is entitled euso. sam haar is a new jersey born producer and sound artist. influenced by both experimentalism and traditional dance music, haar’s music is something uniquely his own. he is best known as being one half of musical hardware loving duo blondes with zach steinman (neither of them are actually blonde). they famously favour machines over computers and provide hypnotic live shows. blondes have released the majority of their discography for rvng intl., before jumping to r&s in 2017 for the more danceable warmth album.

alex jann returns to censor for the labels second excursion

toronto born, berlin based dj/producer nathan micay (formerly bwana) will release his highly anticipated debut album, ‘blue spring’, via luckyme.

the 1962 album from ray charles back on vinyl.

disco cuzzz

tracks by se62, ferro, malin genie, lopaski

fifth release in the sonic saga of san franciscos electric noise factory squirrels on film.

tibi dabo is the latest project from barcelona born dj and producer max guardans. following on from last years la dorada on rebellion, he brings his enigmatic sonic exploration to crosstown

born and raised in algiers, dj and producer f.d.m processes his musical and cultural roots on his first release as a solo artist. “it’s a personal journey through time and memories”, f.d.m explains. on the 5-track ep titled “yalil” the dj mixes nineties acid sounds with african rhythms and arabic elements. he also conveys his love for disco and funk as in“papasunik”, a powerful energetic track which is indeed dedicated to his first born music-loving son. on the deep house track “deep mind” f.d.m collaborates with leipzig-based producer and artist duktus. the deep melodic “la nuit” closes the ep and f.d.m’s journey through the night

born out of a chance encounter in 2012 that led to a lasting friendship, rhythm section int’l & producer, dj, label boss, radio host, and record store owner ruf dug join forces to present ‘the committee....

the 15th studio album from ian simmonds comes via pussyfoot records. pressing on 180 gram double vinyl.

part 2 od 2! while mistress 12 features completely new electro techno endeavors including technic electric from dvs1 s fabric 96 mix, the second 12-inch is a re-release of rothers datapunk classic back home that comes with new vocal-centered interpretations, a never-ending acapella loop and two club edits by dvs1.

part 1 of 2! while hush is focused primarily on dvs1s love for deep and purist techno, mistress will represent the pioneering home for versatile producers, sounds and vibes which touch all corners of the dancefloor and beyond.

following the release of the aset forever ep in september, dusky announce brame & hamo and kettama as remixers of ep tracks amongst the gods and staunch. on the amongst the gods remix, irish born, berlin based duo brame & hamo bring distorted kicks and industrial percussion that are sprinkled with euphoric samples from the original, helping to provide an unequivocally rave ready flip. fellow irishman, and rising star, kettama takes the reigns on staunch, turning the dark and brooding original into a thumping hard house epic punctuated with zapping synths and hefty percussion.

a journey through the inner world of iggy pop. limited edition coloured 180 gram vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

ltd 2019 repress ... after a string of well received releases on the likes of 22a and alexander nut’s hotep, henry wu steps forth with his most bold statement to date with ‘good morning peckham’ on the rhythm section international imprint. arguably one of the most hotly-tipped producers in the uk right now, wu’s broken compositions and deep jazzy keys have earned him plaudits from scene veterans as well as peers, all keen to see what henry will do next. with a refreshing take on rhythm and a virtuosic musicality born out of years of recording and touring as a session player, henry wu represents a brightly shining light in the already glowing london community. equally adept on the keyboard as he is on the mpc, on good morning peckham, we are also given a further insight into the mind of wu as he takes to the mic - toasting along to the soon-to-be-classic ‘ croydon depot’ and spitting on the intro to the broken beat inspired ‘neezy’. a south east londoner born and bred, henry’s debut on rhythm section has been a long time coming and it seems that it was worth the wait as henry presents 6 tracks of white hot intention. henry wu is a name that we are going to hear a lot more of in the future….

when the sun rose on sun ra in the mid-20th century, his innovative style cast a shining light that spurred the development of modern jazz and other forms of popular music. just listen to the captivating sound of india on this album. crashing cymbals herald a haunting theme established by the composer, playing an electric piano, which draws the listener into a mysterious soundscape that haunts the imagination. such exotic use of percussion and instrumental effects was way ahead of its time when the album super-sonic jazz was first released in 1957.

ltd edition with silkcreened sleeve

highly sought after track remastered from the original master tapes, paired with a deep remix from julien dyne. for fans of: kenya special compilations, julien dyne, lord echo, mangase/hafi deo 12”, electric wire hustle, steve spacek...

giorgio moroder & raney shockne’s original soundtrack for the tv series “queen of the south” on silver double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

storming, hard hitting, no-prisoners-taking techno rave

for fans of: sudan archives, kamasi washington, laraaji, carlos niño, mark de clive-lowe, zap mama, miguel atwood-ferguson, josef leimberg

extraordinary mixture of acoustic drums, electric percussions, spiritual jazz and ethnic vibes

for its fifth release planet euphorique puts forward australian-born, london-based nite fleit s latest release, overcast.

long awaited reissue!

a fresh balearic production born during summer 2018, while breathing our hometowns tropical breeze in italy.

10th anniversary remastered reissue on 180 gram double vinyl with 2 additional remixes. housed in a gatefold sleeve with clear protective bag and download code included.

the 1995 queen album is back - half speed mastered and pressed on 180 gram heavyweight double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve. incl you dont fool me !

disco / house

the swiss kumquat label counts on its discography with most referential artists from argentina. this time is an honor to edit a mystical collective. pioneers of techno sounds in buenos aires, a group of resident djs and producers that in year ‘94 performed with analogic equipment and started first raves and afterhours throughout the country. so it was born urban groove aggrupation during the rave explosion of the 90’s.

the new longplayer from san2 & his soul patrol on vinyl lp with download code included.

electric and vintage synths to create deep layers of analog goodness.

apollonia music unveils its latest release, which comes straight out of dan ghenacia s lab. the fresh new ep is amusingly titled the egg after his son, who was born just a few months ago, and sees dan bringing together three productions with different styles and flavours, each with an egg-related track name. it s been a while since monsieur ghenacia appeared on apollonia s label, but this ep is definitely worth the wait... on side a it s o&#776,,,, la coque (boiled egg), aptly-titled with its aquatic low end percolating and bubbling away. quirky effects keep things interesting throughout, adding depth and movement... then we get a killer riff which lifts the vibes higher. once that disappears a mysterious set of chimes arises from the deep adding a mystical feel to the track before it continues on with its bubbly groove. flip the record over and side b kicks off with mykonos huevos , which boasts hard-hitting percussion and a sublime b-line designed to get those hips moving with a sensual rhythm. the insistent, dramatic atmosphere is relentless and this is one of those cuts that will captivate the dance floor when it s dropped. lastly, we have sunny side up which rounds off the ep nicely, bringing that sunday after hours vibe you ll find at dan s party godeep. this one has a heady vibe with a hypnotic main riff and secondary piano riff that complements it perfectly. the beats are crisp, the low end warm and soothing which, combined with progressively trippy atmospherics, envelopes you and transports you to a better place, way beyond the stars. ... and there it is, a thoroughly eggscelent ep from dan ghenacia, courtesy of apollonia music

support for my life at 45 part 1 came from huey morgan and craig charles on bbc 6music the second instalment of dr rubbefunk s my life at 45 series. canvas cathedral on the a-side is a jazzy all-instrumental affair that will have you head-nodding like nobody s business. over uptempo hip-hop flavoured beats reminiscent of early 90s golden era hip hop, chopped and looped riffs from sax man ben castle give way to rolling melodies and rapid fire solos. on the flip, unstoppable gospel powerhouse izo fitzroy is here, flexing her soulful tones over one of the most elastic basslines ever pressed on wax. underpinned by signature laidback drums that groove like a classic rhythm section of yesteryear, tasteful guitars and chiming electric piano weave their way between izo s lyrics and, bingo! that s a little blahzay right there! always keen to give the djs a bonus, the good doctor even squeezes some canvas beats onto the 7- for good measure.