invisible city editions is proud to officially re-release the sublime extended 12inch version of praise jah with soaring vocals and wild electronics. big tip!. oluko imo was a trinidadian born multi-instrumentalist, founder of the legendary spiritual afro jazz groups mansa musa and the black truth rhythm band. he moved to new york city in the 80s and divided his time between teaching music there and touring africa with fela kuti as both his manager and part of the band. praise jah is imo’s crowning achievement. an elevated electronic mantra that perfectly fuses synthy soca disco with his spiritual afro-trinidadian leanings. its a timeless piece of music that sounds as visionary today as it did when it emerged from the aether back in 1979. limited pressing with embossed sleeve, designed by zeitype.

bereits 2010 gaben shobaleader one featuring tom jenkinson aka squarepusher am e-bass mit dem album d demonstrator ein erstes lebenszeichen von sich. mit elektrac meldet sich die band nun 2017 zurück und liefert live eingespielte interpretationen von 11 squarepusher tracks aus dessen reichhaltiger diskografie ab. shobaleader ones sound ist retrofuturistische, organische space-fusion aus funk, jazz und electro. diese präsentieren sie im markanten outfit aus mönchskutten mit led-masken auch live. das prägnante artwork stammt übrigens von iron maiden-designer mark wilkinson aka the masque.

the guys at pole jam vinyl have spent most of the last year involved in an undying quest to seek out new, exciting music. they would neither be stopped by the russian tundras nor the deserts of australia in their search. funnily enough, it was actually down-under they discovered sydney based duo falqo with their brilliantly chilled and melodic number across the sea . then, it really was across the sea they went, all the way to the ukraine, picking up sasha anastasov s laidback, groovy smasher sea for two . next up was a much shorter trip to moscow to collect gayana, a band very much on the rise whose since the night has been perfectly reinterpreted by pole jam s very own st. petersburg based all-stars klar&pf. pioneerball is the solo project of tesla boy s lead guitarist who makes his second appearance on pole jam vinyl. this time pioneerball contributes the stunning opening track deltaplane , a track influenced by obscure russian cinematic soundtracks. it s combined perfectly with a compelling disco groove, jazzy melodies and organic strings that will make your heart melt.

in the last two years, paul régimbeau had put his most personal and earliest musical project mondkopf in stand-by mode. the rich arrangement work that defined his sound wasn’t fitting his desire of simplistic intensity anymore. his different collaborations (autrenoir, violent magic orchestra with vampilla & pete swanson, foudre!, oiseaux-tempêtes) forced him to explore new aspects of playing electronic music like a regular band member. the young producer was experimenting being a musician and embracing the experience. but after a year without composing, things changed on the tragic night of november 13th.
on this very night, the parisian set up machines he had acquired in the last few months and started improvising what became the first song on his new album: “they fall, but you don’t”. since that moment, paul regularly spent nights experimenting and recording what he felt at the time. while previous records reflected months of fine-tuning, these songs represent the mood of one evening, one night, the ones when you surrender yourself to the melancholy of the moment. much like a diary, the album is a compilation of these moments that escape reality in a chaotic and dark year.

long celebrated as the hottest funk band around, with a sustained tenure of fiery singles and a distinctive northern funk sound, the haggis horns are coming at you with their latest track! exclusive to stutter & twitch, outta my head has been re-recorded and re-released, renovating hh tantalizing sound into an, ass shaking hit for the ages! 3rd march will see the horn s twelfth release in as many years, with str004 marking our funkiest release to date! side a, outta my head gives you the haggis horn s sound that we all know and love, bringing a classic, carefree warmth just in time for spring, with a rejuvenated angle! destined to be an instant classic, the seven-piece have besieged the track with ample horns, enticing keys, frenzied backing vocals all in a killer verse/chorus/solo combo. a contagious sing-a-long and a party starter, all in one! side b give me something better is an example of established producer/artist, werkha shying away from the electronica norm of decapitating funk standards of their soul. by adsorbing the rhythm, and imparting a creative flair and organic sounds with an infectious curiosity, werkha places the funk innovators in an augmented light.

nous horizon is yukseks great studio album comeback, 5 years after his last album. yukseks characteristic sound, midway between post-disco, house and pop, shines through on its various tracks. even more than on his last album, living on the edge of time, yuksek shows his talent as a singer. nous horizon is an album of mostly duets, invitations to sing together (break my heart, sunrise, sweet addiction, stay) featuring greek singer monika, french pop bands her, juveniles and roman rappak (from band breton) his new melodies are sunnier than before his beats and production more subtle.

neben der cd und der 2lp+cd mit coverversionen erscheint eine streng limitierte prachtbox, die nicht nur diese, sondern auch bisher unveröffentlichten originalaufnahmen aus den frühen neunziger jahren, sowie einer verspäteten extended version, die die band selbst noch einmal eingespielt hat enthält. neben den coverversionen, die ja eigentlich alle die zeitlosigkeit der sterne zelebrieren, findet sich in dem in jeglicher hinsicht hochwertigen lp-boxset (gestaltet von yannick riemer von isolation berlin) dann noch etwas, das wohl doch als relikt bezeichnet werden kann. zwei demos der sterne, kleine schritte stolpern und sturm über der hallig, zeigen auf 7-inch-vinyl eine frühe version der band, ganz im charme ihrer hanseatischen jugendlichkeit (1991). die sterne selbst und erobique, sowie pollyester auf der flip, markieren auf einer ebenfalls beiliegenden disco-12-inch das andere ende des zeitstrahls (2016). so werden die beigaben plötzlich zur klammer eines kleinen universums, in dem sich aufzeigt, dass musik am schönsten ist, wenn sie nach 25 jahren bandgeschichte noch immer zwischen lustvoller virtuosität und dem charme des dilettantismus zu pendeln vermag, bringt es hendrik otremba, sänger der band messer im info zum album auf den punkt.

recently unearthed recordings of uku kuuts first band from his high school years!

it’s the forgotten place. lying between the mountains of northwest tunisia and the algerian border, the bargou valley and the village named after it lie isolated, away from the world. it’s poor, barren country, but standing apart, bargou has developed its own culture that had never been documented until nidhal yahyaoui began the task. born in the valley, he grew up hearing his parents and family sing the songs that belong to the region, and he was determined that the music and traditions shouldn’t slip away into obscurity. with targ, the album he’s made with his band bargou 08, yahyaoui has perfectly fused the past and the present to place bargou on the map.
the 180 gram vinyl comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

the first official collection of japanese soul, funk and disco in the west. lp version is a double, pressed on 180g vinyl in heavy duty gatefold jacket.
talk of japanese soul often refers to enka, the sentimental ballad emanating from downhome bars and karaoke boxes. from the late 1960s, however, reverberations from across the pacific would lead to the nation’s own take on soul music as we know it in the west. some of the artists showcased on this compilation may not have been commercially successful but their legacy stands the test of time.

agent provocateur is the fifth studio album by american/ british rock band foreigner, originally released in december 1984. the album reached the number one spot in the album charts in the united kingdom, and it reached the top 5 in the united states. agent provocateur contains the band’s biggest hit single, “i want to know what love is”, which was a #1 single in the uk and the u.s., staying at the top spot for three and two weeks respectively. the follow-up single, “that was yesterday”, also proved to be a sizeable hit. the album was certified platinum in the uk by the bpi, and triple platinum in the u.s. by the riaa.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

brutaz unleash their first three ­tracker coming from jules venturini, a continental expat supposedly having ties with a famous nunmetal band and a certain second­hand record shop. shameless melodies joined with a darker, churning grooves, pushed to the edge of with a gentle dose of distortion.

luv n’haight is proud to re-issue sweet maya’s self-titled album. a midwest jazz-funk classic with elements of folk, jazz, soul, funk and rock combining to create a heady blend reminiscent of ‘70s work by french band cortex and songwriting maestro terry callier.
the vinyl lp includes a download code.

in today’s increasingly barren rock and roll landscape, ulan bator stand as beacons of explorative songwriting. formed in paris in 1993 by amaury cambuzat (vocals, guitar and keyboards) and olivier manchion (bass), the band’s atmospheric approach to composition has consistently yielded guitar-driven avant-rock at once hypnotic and untamed. and while their sound has developed in a variety of directions – often in relationship to changing line-ups and various collaborations, including with krautrock legends faust and swans michael gira – ulan bator’s resist simple categorization: kraut-y repetition, post-rock guitar flourishes, kosmische synth work, intimate whispering and pounding drums have all taken an audible lead throughout their now twenty-year career.
the white coloured vinyl lp includes the album on cd.

darauf haben die vinylliebhaber unter den pink-floyd-fans sehnsüchtig gewartet. die rocklegenden veröffentlichen all ihre alben nach und nach wieder als lps. im juni 2016 ging es bereits mit den ersten vier platten der band los, nach und nach folgten weitere alben. 2017 wird die reihe weiter fortgeführt, und zwar mit »the final cut«. die songs der neuauflage wurden von james guthrie, joel plante und bernie grundman neu gemastert. alle reissues der reihe erscheinen auf 180 g schwerem vinyl. beim coverartwork handelt es sich jeweils um das originaldesign.

darauf haben die vinylliebhaber unter den pink-floyd-fans sehnsüchtig gewartet. die rocklegenden veröffentlichen all ihre alben nach und nach wieder als lps. im juni 2016 ging es bereits mit den ersten vier platten der band los, nach und nach folgten weitere alben. 2017 wird die reihe weiter fortgeführt, und zwar mit »a momentary lapse of reason«. die songs der neuauflage wurden von james guthrie, joel plante und bernie grundman neu gemastert. alle reissues der reihe erscheinen auf 180 g schwerem vinyl. beim coverartwork handelt es sich jeweils um das originaldesign.

children of alice produzieren seit 2013 als teil des folklore-tapes-kollektivs amorphe und berauschende klanglandschaften und fassen nun alle ihre werke in einem selbstbetitelten debütalbum zusammen. die band markiert die post-broadcast-Ära von james cargill, den name wählte er als tribut an die verstorbene broadcast-sängerin trish keenan, für die “alice im wunderland” - speziell in der adaption des britischen theaterregisseurs jonathan miller als 1960’er sommeridylle - wegweisende inspiration war. neben cargill gehören der ehemalige broadcast-keyboarder roj stevens und julian house aka the focus group, mitbegründer von ghost box records, zum trio. letzterer veröffentlichte zusammen mit broadcast bereits 2009 das minialbum “broadcast & the focus group investigate witch cults of the radio age”. beide formate erscheinen im mirri board packaging (stabiler, hochglänzender spiegelkarton). die lp enthält neben einem download-code noch eine miniposter.

tommy mccook to be leader of the skatalites in the early 1960s, he went on to become the chief exponent of rock steady as leader of the supersonics house band at treasure isle. mccook remained a key session player throughout the reggae era, and during the roots reggae heyday of the mid-1970s, his expressive melodies found particularly strong outlet, especially on the music he created for grassroots producer bunny ‘striker’ lee as a member of the aggrovators, the studio outfit lee hand-picked from the cream of jamaica’s musical crop. when enhanced by the adventurous mixing experiments of king tubby, the engineer that turned dub into an art form, instrumental aggrovators music became positively ethereal, yielding an exceptional listening experience. on king tubby meets the aggrovators at dub station, tommy mccook blows mean sax and flute over dubs of outstanding tracks by johnny clarke, cornell campbell, linval thompson, delroy wilson, and others greats. first issued on third world in 1976, this vinyl reissue comes complete with four thematic bonus tracks, and the whole disc makes for essential listening. reissued on lp and cd with bonus tracks!

an epoch is defined as an extended period of time typically characterized by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of events, and scott hansen, leader of the band tycho, has named their new album epoch with that in mind. the last installment in a trilogy, epoch is the culmination of more than a decade’s work that has seen the band evolving and maturing through two sublime releases dive (2011) and awake (2014), and developing from featuring hansen as a delicate solo performer into the iconic frontman of a powerful multi-layered live band performing on the world’s largest stages.
the vinyl release includes a download code.

invaderband are a garage/artrock band assembled in 2012 in derry, northern ireland by mancunian singer, guitarist and songwriter adam leonard who enlisted local musicians to voltage-enhance his dystopian post-punk songs.
leonard has a prolific history as a musician with an extensive back catalogue of solo and collaborative work, and was an occasional member of one of stewart lee’s favourite bands, the owl service. he was also the winner of the uk city of culture 2013 resonate award for best song. invaderband’s lead guitarist / synthmeister is chris mcconaghy aka our krypton son. bass frequencies are provided by gavin mccartney (of here comes the landed gentry, the murder balladers) and drums are handled by rion mccartney (on the album) and john goodman (live).
invaderband’s debut single the implausible man was issued on record store day 2015 and the follow-up, attack of the pod people arrived in december ‘15. the singles were picked up by local, regional and national bbc radio, with the latter making it onto the bbc 6music recommended playlist.
the self-titled debut album (below) is released by tectona grandis, the vinyl release includes a download code.

vent present the next step in tolgas journey to explore the peripheral edges of consciousness and experience - a mental expedition beyond the fringes of reason into dark borderlands of cognisance. swedish black metal band totenwelt contributed to illa ki providing vocals for the track. our wish for this release is to help guide the listener to a stripped down state of being, free from thoughts and emotions, alone with nothing but ones living breath.

since laars epic crowdsurfing days touring with his former disco-band tog, laars has been honing his production skills with more metric music inspired by the classic godfathers patrick crowley and giorgio moroder for lysår/none 12inch. making playful, percussive house music with a disco heart is one of laars passions that comes into play on this 12inch. sampling hits from his favorite records, sweeping filters, playing on his juno 60 and having his band mates come in to play percussion and synthesizers over some of his grooves you can hear how much fun theyve been having making the record. the mysterious willy nickersen has remixed the songs into deeper territories complementing the record making it able to lift dance floors across the globe.

ltd repress - a psychedelic jazz monster from stone cold estonia. ltd vinyl lp (500 copies) forerunners of underground estonian jazz-funk since 2013, estrada orchestra is a 5 pieces band based in tallinn. loosely defined genre borders situate the group of master improvisers into equal parts psychedelic grooves and avant-garde. although names like herbie hancock and mulatu astatke pop into mind, the list of kindred spirits of estrada is far and beyond to find.

philipp poisels traum von amerika begann schon in seinen kindheitstagen als er sich regelmäßig mit den „drei fragezeichen“ auf abenteuer zum rocky beach begab, für ihn eine coca-cola die beste erfrischung war, und er mit bruce springsteen auf mtv die straßen philadelphias entlanggelaufen ist. der traum von diesem amerika, der sehnsucht nach abenteuer, freiheit und weite bleibt für poisel lebendig und findet sich auf der neuen platte wieder, für die er sich mit band und produzent frank pils auf eine sehr persönliche reise und spurensuche in die usa begab. „mein amerika“ entstand auf einer analog-bandmaschine in den legendären blackbird studios in nashville/tennessee. das album lässt eine deutliche entwicklung hörbar werden, poisel hat seinen songwriter-stil in einen bandsound verpackt, der reichlich hallraum für seine stimme bietet. der leise gesang der frühen tage macht einem sänger platz, der die großen bühnen als arena sucht.
180 gramm doppel-vinyl im klappcover, album-cd inklusive.

wir befinden uns in einer künstlerischen renaissance. wir haben unsere ausdrucksform geschärft. im februar 2017 erscheint dear bigotry, das neue album der norwegischen indie-band einar stray orchestra. das neue werk der band um sänger und pianist einar stray entstand im letzten winter auf einer insel an der nordwest-küste norwegens. während vor den studiofenstern stürme wüteten, nahmen die fünf bandmitglieder zusammen mit den produzenten marius hagen (frontmann von team me) sowie rumble in rhodos-gitarrist oyvind rosrud die zehn stücke ihres dritten albums auf. -die neuen songs drehen sich um doppelmoral, eine hassliebe zu oslo sowie neue aspekte unserer religiösen erziehung. die maximalistische klanglandschaft wurde beeinflusst von allem zwischen arabischem folk bis lana del rey,sagt die band. dear bigotry- erscheint am 17. februar 2017 auf sinnbus. ausführung lp: lp auf burgunderrotem vinyl cover auf dickem karton, inc.download-code (mp3, 320kbit/s)

with 4 releases under their belt and more to follow, it clearly shows the alliance between hunter/game and the icelandic band kura, can do no wrong. their band, landside, is now primed to get an accompanying remix ep following up from signs of change and desert lake. drawing their inspiration from a cumulation of music that inspires them, they call up a diverse selection of artists to the task, which present an astonishingly coherent vision. from the stormy modulated chords of robert hood and trickling pads crafted by etapp kyle, to the dystopian narratives expressed by bambounou and edanticonf, the re-visionings provide additional star-power to what is already a fine, shimmering series.

rumours is the eleventh studio album by british-american rock band fleetwood mac. largely recorded in california during 1976, it was produced by the band with ken caillat and richard dashut and was released on 4 february 1977 by warner bros. records. the record peaked at the top of both the main united states billboard chart and the united kingdom albums chart. “go your own way”, “don’t stop”, “dreams”, and “you make loving fun” were released as singles. a grammy award winner, “rumours” is fleetwood mac’s most successful release with sales of over 40 million copies worldwide.

east wall was an italian electronic dark wave band started by fabrizio chiari (ex keyboardist of kirlian camera) and wilma notari in 1982. “silence” was self released by the band in 1991.
we decided to expand the album, releasing it as a deluxe double lp cut louder at 45 rpm. we have also included an unreleased extended version of “ice of fire” and the bonus track “intro”, found on the dat tapes fabrizio chiari sent us. all songs are remastered for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley. it is housed in the original jacket, featuring a dramatically lit photograph of the band by andrea gambetta. each copy includes an 11x11 double-sided insert with photos of the band, lyrics, and liner notes by intergalactic gary, who’s despair mix turned us onto to this album all songs are remastered for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley. housed in the original jacket featuring a photo of a boy by pushe 27. each copy includes a 2-sided postcard with photos of the band, lyrics, and liner notes by flemming dalum.

elvis costello presents old and new songs in a unique big-band orchestra setting – recorded live at north sea jazz festival – here is his first rock ’n’ jazz album! originally released in 2006, this release is now available on vinyl for the very first time. pressing on blue coloured 180 gram vinyl with download code included.

the muggs presents the soul assassins (chapter 1) album was originally released in 1997 and is produced by dj muggs. it features tracks from a veritable who’s who list of rappers like dr. dre & b real, mobb deep, rza/gza & genius (wu-tang clan), krs-one (boogie down productions), goodie mob plus contributions from his cypress hill fellow band members b-real and sen dog.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

silverlining dubs series continues with another ep of three rareities and the previously unrleased -the 119 year wait.

“nurse surgeon nurse” is the followup to september’s “your body is my body” - the debut for both the suspended in gaffa band and the label. on this remix package we’ve enlisted some of most interesting producers on the outskirts of club music.

fat synths, distorted guitars, punchy drums and hypnotic bass hooks - dance music improvisations created and recorded during one studio session by mtjunker - a 3-piece band with a punk attitude.

new band name, new lp, the former max graef band toured and worked on new music all year. musical progress, and the impression of not enough edge and rawness in a lot of recent music, inspired and motivated a majority of the recording. the band has grown as a unit and wrote a lot of material together this year in late night sessions. during 2 weeks of recording the new songs in the studio the goal was to try all sorts of instruments, amps and effects and be open to any combination of sounds. furthermore, they and engineer lutz fahrenkrog-petersen tried to capture and maintain the raw feeling of the live recordings using almost exclusively analog pedals and racks as well as keeping the editing of the recordings to a minimum. although bands like et cetera (wolfgang dauner), embryo or xhol have heavily infuenced max graef and his band, the result turned out very original ranging from distorted jazz-rock to experimental soul, electronic percussion workouts to free sound experiments and psychedelic rock. with some tracks being around 14 minutes long, it is better to let the music speak for itself though.

those who preordered, do not have to do so again we will contact you when we have stock! repress from 1985 12inch with included here, the original extended 12inch mix and instrumental version with mid-song breakdown and dubbed out chorus.ll songs are remastered for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley. housed in the original jacket featuring a photo of a boy by pushe 27. each copy includes a 2-sided postcard with photos of the band, lyrics, and liner notes by flemming dalum.

dark entries is proud to release “helden platz”, a long out of print 12” maxi single from seminal italian electronic act kirlian camera. included here is the extended 12” mix, the 7 edit, plus the original b-side “burial”, an instrumental that evokes a funeral procession soundtrack. all songs are remastered for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley. it is housed in the original jacket, featuring a photo of a headstone from zentralfriedhof cemetery in vienna. each copy includes a 2-sided postcard with lyrics and photos of the band.

dj soch delivers two banging house cuts. jam-packed with old school and funk band rolling beats. killer pumpin house remix by the great italian duo bassa clan. dancefloor alert!
support from josh wink, ryan elliott, adam beyer, norman nodge, maya jane coles, laurent garnier, joris voorn, andreas baumecker (barker & baumecker), kornel kovacs, rob smith (rsd/ smith & mighty), lovefingers (esp), kirk degiorgio, john osborn, fold, tiger stripes, iron curtis, woz, dop, nachtbraker, friend within, paul rhodes (2 bad mice), tensnake, jacques renault, alland byallo, kristian (ame), dave aju, michael serafini (gramaphone records, chicago), tom findlay (groove armada), gnork, jimpster + many more

ghana soundz was the first ever soundway compilation and became recognised worldwide due to the licensing of the oscar sulley track, ‘bukom mashie’ to the soundtrack of hollywood blockbuster, ‘last king of scotland’.
pounding rhythms, blaring horns and pumping vocals – the music is a document of a time forgotten when flares and cuban heels strutted the streets and night-spots of accra, the sizzlingly hot and humid capital of ghana. influenced as much by traditional rhythms and local highlife as by the music of fela kuti, james brown and santana, these tunes had almost become extinct – until now!
ghana soundz was the first of three collections of rare afro-beat, afro-funk and afro-fusion that miles cleret painstakingly travelled the length and breadth of ghana to assemble, the third compilation to be released late 2009.
2017 repress - double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

on the one hand, there s cheveu, the french three-member band, whose soundtrack has never ceased to question music codes by exceeding various genres and pushing back their limits. on the other hand, you have group doueh, a combo of tuaregs coming from the sahara desert (dahkla). their music spans across many styles and hammers tradition with unprecedented finds. vinyl lp + 8 pages insert + download code

los amigos invisibles are successful music exports from venezuela creators of the disco love-funk ensemble gozadera an irresistible fusion of latin rhythms with fiery funk and house music. signed for their first international breakthrough by david byrne and produced by the likes of dimitri from paris and masters at work they have built a successful career full of world tours and various grammy nominations. fellow venezuelan disco specialists apersonal music teams up with the band to press this vinyl-only special release packed with 2 original cuts from los amigos invisibles plus the unreleased instrumental disco versions mixed by ray mang.

baricentro is an italian funk-rock band founded in 1976 by two brothers francesco and vanni boccuzzi, after the release of two albums in mid seventies (sconcerto and trusciant) for the major record company emi they recorded in 1983 the single tittle tattle representing a clear innovation in sound from their past, without believing that would receive a positive response in the new york city underground music scene and soon becoming a paradise garage and loft classic. best record italy today came out with this special reissue-project as a limited edition ep, remastered from the original master tapes and containing for the first time all the versions from 1983 and 84 including the unreleased dub that was previously available as an acetate cut only for deejay play.

the fruit band s fleeting existence was only recently revealed by the discovery of a few unsold copies of their sole 1978 single, say it, which quickly became a cult showpiece for savvy djs and collectors. athens of the north has since reached out to cypress studios of jacksonville, florida and discovered a complete album of the group s stylish, dancefloor-smashing funk and deep disco on tape, unreleased for over 30 years. here we present out two favorite unreleased tracks on 45 for the first time. 500 only no repress.

six years ago, claremont 56 boss paul ‘mudd’ murphy tried to track down via his dj network, former freeez band-members john rocca and andy stennett to license pink rhythm’s “melodies of love”, for one of the originals compilations. they didn’t show up on the radar.
earlier this year, however, out of the blue, stennett got in touch with murphy. for much of the last two decades, he’d been living on a remote island off orkney, but was now pursuing music again.

for the first release coming in 2017 macadam mambo strikes very hard with a very special ep of radical dance music by the german band the blech revisited by hambourg’s based artist wosto. the blech released 6 lp between 1985 and 1996. their albums have become a treasure-trove of extravagant, groovy dance hall artistry. the forcefulness with which the blech flung their conviction from the stage into the audience was at once hypnotic, irritating and erotic. here wosto has selected two tracks from the zip zip lp originally released in 1987 (nichts wie vorher and zip zip) and one from the ich wollte meine schuhe zerschneiden lp (die einame trane) released in 1989, and transform them into strong powerfull dancefloor cuts. be sure of the efficient of the product, no need to talk more, let the music speak by itself. special mention for the magnificient artwork of lyons based artist hugo charpentier from the mauvaise foi collective

obbatuké are an 8-piece rumba group from santiago de cuba, lead by renowned quinto player carlos guerra. the band are mainstays at the casa del caribe, widely regarded as the epicentre for the eastern rumba scene.
rumba is a percussive-led genre descended from africa which was formed when mixed with spanish influences in the ports of havana and matanzas.
as innovators in the genre, obbatuké have been a huge inspiration to the manana project, and were involved in collaborations at this year’s event with plaid, quantic, nicolas jaar and london based breakthrough act, ariwo. this particular session was recorded at castlesound studios in edinburgh on the band’s first trip outside of cuba. it features three different sub-genres of rumba and an extended yoruba bata piece called orun seco.

alexander palmestal was fifty procent of the electro duo pistol disco - a band that during the 00’s bustled around in the music scene of gothenburg and became known for having a certain sound and for their unpredictable and often magical live shows. the later incarnation of the band took a step away from the german 70’s influences to move towards a more club friendly universe. in 2015 the band released the 7inch goo/pool on hoga nord rekords which was their last release and now palmestal, under the name mythologen, make a release on hoga nord rekords.

air cushion finishsdistinctive sound palette reconciles pop music with experimental electronics, think alan bishop meets white noise (with a touch of super collider?) air cushion finish formed in berlin in 2007 and comprises of composer jayrope and natural vocal synthesizer lippstueck, who have graced berlin’s underground scene together since the 1990 s. lippstueck sings, wordless and backwards in time while his partner jayrope tends diy, electronic, string or percussion instruments small enough to fit into a small suitcase. changing setup and subsequently music is programmatic to the band, resulting into an unforeseeable slow motion cacophony of whispers, bleeps, rhythms and harmonies. theres a notion of dada, but you never know. the 8th album of acf marks their current state of poetical accident, swaying, swinging and bouncing, boldly careful, like a transparent tattoo on your forehead.

vom the sound of siam team. zweite label-werkschau auf limitiertem vinyl.

homeboy sandmans legendary sophomore lp available on vinyl for the first time!