with a passion for disco, italo, chicago house and detroit techno patrizio cavaliere aka rocco universal has been collecting music for the last two decades and it’s these musical influences that have shaped his raw, tripped out disco/house production sound. ‘tiny islands’, his debut release for leng, is a real melting pot of rich melodies over a thick baseline and is a clear example of rocco’s passion for the dancefloor. with something as multi layered and deep as the original track it needed ray mang to add his trademark sound to the remix. here he goes straight for the jugular drawing out some of the loops and percussion leaving no mistake as to when this should be dropped on the dancefloor.

ndatl muzik continues with musical stylings of..... javonntte rarely seen but often heard this talented artist has toured with aretha franklin, been featured on tracks with andrés, amp fiddler, blake baxter & has had some very rare and sought after releases on now defunct label noveau riche. now he returns to detroit his track based roots for a dancefloor stompin 12-. we start with keep bouncin which say it all in the title with a very familiar sample, chaka s revenge will have them screaming for more. the b side he gives us my life very reminiscent of early prescription days and rounds it off with heart strokin tune these words that should easily capture the ears of your constituents! so press play and dance to the musical stylings of.......

nice price deal !!! based on the worldwide success of max richters groundbreaking eight-hour work sleep, his personal lullaby for a breathless world - and the one-hour extraction from sleep, a series of remixes produced by a selection of well-known musicians and young artists.
the legendary scottish post-rock band mogwai, known for its special feel when remix of works by other artists, transforms max richter dreamy path 5 in a darkly throbbing track, marked by snare drum and complemented by haunting guitar soundscapes and cool, arpeggiated synthesizer, in remix electronic artist clark (warp records) is from max richter path 5 a sequence of three different, highly insistent musical scenes that send the listener on a heady trip - in clarks words by danny elfman on popol vuh to slint, merged in a planet of music.
the 180 gram vinyl ep includes a download code.

one of tim love lees favourite nyc djs, eugene tambourine, has brought his considerable production talents to these two impeccable club classics - inner citys 1988 house anthem *in the good life*, and laurie andersons moody 1984 album cut *blue lagoon*.

local talk release number 66 moves in deeper territories with a duo that needs no further introduction, greg dowling, shane johnson aka fish go deep. these two fine gents have been releasing music for more than two decades. both greg & shane played an integral part in the emergence of house music in cork city between the years of 1988 and 2001 as their well renowned sweat night at sir henrys helped to attract a host of talent, such as kerri chandler, laurent garnier, dj deep, glenn underground, derrick may just to name a few. it s a big, big honour to have them on aboard for this debut on local talk. first track, off script, takes us straight back to the days of prescription. the driving kick and bassline, warm pads and a hypnotic melody line that crescendos throughout the track keeping you hooked from start to finish. on the flip, northern reach, follows on the same theme. it hits deep, the strings adds that extra bit of drama and again showing the duo s skill in creating perfect atmospheric and timeless deep house. you wouldn t be surprised to hear dixon drop this in a dj set.

99letters steps up on thrhndrdsvntnn with a collection of chugging, otherworldly house and techno excursions. tape saturated machines groan under ghostly synth pads and layers of static, whilst over driven percussion pounds overhead.

4 raw stripped down chicago acid cuts from the legendary producer steve poindexter. originally released in 1989 on housetime these tore apart chicagos warehouses. now officially remastered and re released for 2015 dancefloors.

hypnotic room releases 1 & 2 bundled up for one special price!

some fragments of music of finish team in the second release after the big success of the first vinyl. music and magic pyramids sounds over your heads, make you listen and enjoy the crew. other 4 exclusive tracks from the ftr guys crew, real friends, real family. manu p, andrea rubolini, gabriele orsini & riccardo catria propose you a their best for your set. a techno groove and bass, a voice from the swamp make you follow the buzzards of tecky sounds: this is sister aby from manu. deeper & deeper is andrea with the other life, a deep tech track with magic synth bring you on the desert sky during all the track. live set, live love, love the music and the rhythm of a guy have lost the head: the headless of gabriele. it is a war of sounds, it s the war of riccardo: innominato not other words. are the fragments here, the family is behind, over and in front of you.

drittes soloalbum des beta band frontmannes steve mason! steve mason kündigt sein drittes soloalbum an. *meet the humans* bewegt sich musikalisch zwischen electronic, pop, folk, dub und deep house und befasst sich nach dem politisch ambitionierten konzeptalbum *monkey minds in the devils time* von 2013 inhaltlich wieder mehr mit der persönlichen verfassung des gründungsmitglieds der beta band. *meet the humans* ist in zusammenarbeit mit produzent craig potter aufgenommen worden, nachdem steve mason von schottland nach brighton gezogen war. es ist das bislang wohl unverblümteste, aufrichtigste album seiner karriere.
die lp erscheint auf 180 gramm vinyl im klappcover, inklusive downloadcode.

reaching the milestone of its 100th single/ep release, circus company welcomes back aquarius heaven with a new ep of poignant, uplifting house music loaded with a meaningful message for these transient times. its nearly three years since brian brewster delivered the parallela mundi 12inch, and in that time he has been on a relentless mission to spread his unique blend of house music, caribbean roots and psychedelic magic across the globe in a whirlwind of live performances and collaborations.

philpot-records owner michel baumann starts 2016 with a new label and a new roster of artists! we chose new talent from all genres to create a certain label-aesthetic without musical boundaries, united by a tight groove and loads of personality! ultramagnetique opens up with a compilation-series to introduce these artists, with artist 12 inches following later in the year. the aptly named electric ave. part i comes up with three treats from ike, spo and the label-owner himself, under his soulphiction moniker. make it burn is burnin on the decks of some fine djs for some time now and received a lot of love worldwide, so we are proud to finally put it on wax! soul-drenched housemusic to make you feel good and shake that thing! spo hits the streets in his jazzy interlude street lady, growing in tension and releasing on a disco-tip, opening up for ikes blinding percussion-slammer love envy up for a great start i guess! thanks for purchasing a real copy!

ever find yourself on a long escalator in a train station? an undistinguishable robot voice is coming from the intercom. you move effortlessly on this machine, yet you do not understand the sounds coming towards you. this is the essence of vestibule. followed by the ecstatic rhythms on rising, these two make a colorful a side in contrast to the black and grey of solpara’s previous releases. the b side features two remixes, one by the prolific lestasi delloro and the other by the newest member of the booma roster: belgium lights. lestasi delloro questions the four to the floor pattern of the original track and pops it upside down, like the negative of a photograph, giving it an unexptected bounce with marvelously swung hi hats. belgium lights takes a deeper approach to the remix and stretches it out to almost 9 minutes, pulling us down the escalator, at a faster pace and through a darker tunnel.

unequal is a label founded by anselm from frankfurt am main in 2015. ranging from deep, spaced out analog techno to more droning, industrial rough sounds, the aim is to give an impression of whats going on in the ffm underground these days. sophisticated broken beats and modular synths are essential for this project. unequal means not to be just one specified style but an open-minded platform to express a diverse view of music within the techno genre. with his first ep called -gral-, anselm delivers some cold, moody techno tracks with spherical soundscapes as an connecting element. the title track on the a side is a journey through wide open extramundane synth layers and bubbling acid drops covered by a voluminous bass. b1 is a bit more conventional one with driving hi-hats and slightly jacking beat whereas b2 is four-to-the-floor trippy stripped-down minimalism for the heads.

2016 repress.. these reworks by the revenge (soul heaven, jisco music) & greymatter (mr bongo, unique uncut) present two unique interpretations of the original, the revenge strips the track down into one of his trademark slamming mid tempo grooves, whilst greymatter keeps it closer to the original but adds a new level of drama for the dance floor. side b introduces a new talent to the scene – krl. playing on samples and influences from the soul scene and restructuring and resurrecting them as modern dance floor bangers, krls tracks are already creating a big buzz. the massive recession beat has been in constant demand since its first initial promo airings and the storming remember (greymatter rework) is also set to do big things.

paulo olarte s genre twisting latin techno tracks immediately transport you to hot nights spent on sweaty dance floors. powerful beats draw you in while the seductive vocals make you quiver, culminating in an intense rush for all your senses. perfectly rounding out the ep, cómeme s sano delivers a delicious remix of the super stompy track paladar. give your mind a treat and listen to these tasty new tracks right away.

in demand repress for this great title ! ...great dont release featuring lots of acid and cover versions to boot! fresh re-rubs of blake baxters >sexuality< and joey beltrams >energy flash< dont recordings reaches the big 20th release and marks the occasion with a double headed ep that looks both backwards and forwards! neil landstrumm has always been a big influence on the sound of the label and here he steps up and delivers 2 monsters that while being completely his own, are also respectful cover versions of classic techno tracks that any techno head worth their salt will recognise. the originals are from 1988 and 1990 but these versions have been completely programmed from scratch using no samples. this is one for the connoisseurs! flip the 12 inch and what you get is two massive acid house party rippers from matt whitehead. matts been tearing up the london scene the last few years with his fresh take on the classic house and techno of the late 80s and when we at dont heard >to the beat< it was snapped up immediately! simply great, dramatic acid house music that is as catchy as it is timeless

every song done by keith & tex had absolutely trusted in those qualities, and these laid back and relaxing tunes are no exception. on a-side features a mid-tempo rocksteady and the flip side is their cover version of temptations’ 1968 hit.

san proper gushing on dg..small initial pressing on this one... be quick... tip! san: “lovers, friends, fam. and fans – love is in the air, get ready.” finally, the craze you’ve all been waiting for. this ep listens like one of dr. proper’s infamous radio show or deejay set. impossible to categorize, dropping house, electro, funk, and paying homage to disco. l.o.v.e. is a collaboration with ms. hollywood. an alliance that results in the whole breathing sexy and deep. whereas san proper stays in character for the rest of the ep. his use of the reverb adds shine and glory, and the drums are hit hard. in other words, music with an unprecedented character–just the way we like it.

the frosts of finland are blasted away by the radiate synthesizer sunlight of surf dancer! rich analogue textures are supported by surf dancer s love of the vocoder, computer-spoken lyrics twirling amidst addictive melodies and clean-cut beats. sweet notes and even sweeter words swirl in this world of ray guns, unicorns and of course rainbows. strings soar skyward in the elation of -rainbow man- before the sleek funk of -rocket in my pocket-. joy pours from the needle drop, instant happiness and body moving music from start to finish, the end coming in the xylophonic goodness of future in the night-.

new york haunted have invited some of our own favorite artists to explore the boundaries of techno as a form of communication. straight from detroit, the legendary terrence dixon represents the minimalist funk like no other in his contribution star dust. straightforward dance floor action with a truly hypnotic vibe. former yellow swan, pete swanson comes from a noise background and has been adding monolithic rhythms for some years now, his dirty work blurs these lines and shifts between harsh noise and distorted machine rhythms. cryptic techno philosopher jamal moss, aka hieroglyphic being drops an exercise in sun ra worship called speaking in tongues and label boss drvg cvltvre rounds of the ep with a combination of shortwave radio transmissions and walls of gutwrenching bass drums. often imitated, never duplicated. these are the unique voices of a techno generation.

dekmantel is thrilled to announce an exciting new project by the impeccable robert hood. over the course of three different eps and an album, the detroit legend presents paradygm shift. hood: ‘‘the idea behind paradygm shift is similar to a shift in our focus. we can become so complacent, we are so comfortable with our surroundings, i think this is the time for electronic music to find a new mindset.’’ the form lockers ep kicks of the series with great anticipation. two tracks that have ‘rob hood’ written all over it: minimalistic beasts, bursting from energy and meticulously crafted by the hand of a master producer. ‘form’ slowly but surely creeps upon you, a slow starter, but in the end the techno funk-finesse will roar like a detroit car engine. ‘lockers’ follows a slightly more melodic path, keeping the momentum by delivering body shaking, pulsating techno, deep and timeless just the way we like it. it’s a pleasure to present you these two slayers, and there’s more to come.

edit & dub tokyo release special disco versions sourced from an acetate titled nyc1980. unsure on the story here but these versions of mfsb “mysteries of the world” & francine mcgee “delirium” never made it to vinyl! super limited on one sided vinyl. first come first serve!

ian blevins is the keeper of the jewel in the crown. this is his second offering for the esp institute. picking up right where we left off, side a unleashes another explosive big room belter with resume a driving rhythmic monster that takes advantage of the whips and cracks in ian’s drum machine arsenal, while warm chords lay a foundation for a quirky lead melody and rubbery pulse to dance upon. akin to hannibal, blevins esp institute debut in 2015, the arrangement here toys with us before revealing the true guts of the track—this time characterized halfway through by a punctuating gangster piano hook. on side b, poor old head utilizes ian’s signature drum styling we’ve come to adore, but here he establishes swells of melancholy via bending notes that meow and purr, beautifully ebbing and flowing though an array of incongruous dial tones and bells—shakey and barely out of sync, yet cradling a loosely drawn chord progression. these two songs will smack you up before they rub you down.

hugo lx lands on the courtesy of balance recordings planet with an exquisite ipiece of house music on wax. inspired by his travels across japan, these tracks will cater for most djs and music lovers alike. from the powerful and dubby low altitude to the slow burner of kansai kick it, hugo lx showcases some of his musical ability and talent. hugo is the former production mastermind behind the funk league, and the frenchman s hip-hop roots take his music production take on house music back to its roots! hugo lx is the latest addition to the legacy of french underground house producers! nuff said. drop the needle on the record!

love notes from brooklyn is proud to present a brand new and promising young american artist in the form of tape hiss. these three moody and emotive tracks fit in perfectly with the label sound love notes has been developing over their last few release. the panic in needle park, the clear standout track, begins the ep with gloomy synth washes at a chugging, pitched down speed. that track is then ably reworked by fellow brooklynite, willie burns, of lies and wt records, who breaks the beat up for a stunted and unique reinterpretation. on the flip, love is a dog from hell brings a little acid to the proceedings, and traces to nowhere closes it out on consitantly dark and moody note. literates will note the bukowski references throughout. another winner for this label

* this is the seventh surgeon album.
* -while exploring new production techniques using old and unlikely hardware, the results were so unusual that i really had the sense that these pieces of equipment didn t actually create these sounds, rather they were in fact some kind of elaborate reception device that allowed me to tune into transmissions from distant galaxies. the music i could hear was actually the received transmissions of pop hits from those distant galaxies that were being played on their radio stations. i quickly recorded all that i could before losing the transmission.
* i consulted with dr andrew read, the astrophysicist with whom i recorded guitar treatments in 1999. he has worked on the discovery of the most distant galaxies and astronomical objects in the universe. together we came up with a possible list of where these musical transmissions may have come from.

its been just over a year since cale sexton emerged out of melbourne s suburban sprawl into the centre of its thriving club scene, in which time the sets he s delivered from behind a nest of wires and hardware have gained recognition as some of melbourne s most compelling and sought after. moving across a vast terrain of reference points, sexton constructs dense soundscapes held together by tight programming, all of this culminating in the powerful live delivery hes become known for. these four songs mark an impressive debut ep, and the second release on melbourne imprint temporal cast.

zackey force funk was born into this wild world in tucson, az in 1974. in and out of prison since the age of 17, zff began producing on pirated software his brother gave to him once he had given up a life of crime to focus on writing tunes and raising his family. first discovered by kutmah back in the golden era of myspace, zackey’s signature “force funk sound” swiftly grabbed the attention of a number of formidable producers. as these tunes were scattered across various labels, finding their homes on their respective collaborator’s projects, zff continued to hone his style, delving deeper into the psychedelic future funk realm of which he has created for himself. the fruits of his discipline all add up to “electron don” hnr52 a 15-track collection of early productions that serves as the initial transmission of a fantastical mind that has many more stories to tell. “electron don” gathers together various unreleased and classic tracks recorded by zackey force funk circa 2009-2011 in tucson, az. included here are a treasure-trove of classic productions by the electron don himself, as well as tracks by luminaries salva, mike gao, lorn, jellphonic, cupp cave, crimekillz, mark lowe and paolo xz.
pressing on white vinyl.

stereociti aka ken sumitani presents his second album lost land for mojuba and like its predecessor kawasaki his new oeuvre is some of the finest japanese deepcore you will come across these days! this long player is taking us on a journey into an adventure to stereocitis ever-changing vast sound landscapes, narrating the story of a lost land. each of the ten songs is contributing to paint you a in-depth picture of a forgotten city which vanished from this earth long time ago, exploring even the tiniest details through a remarkable sound design. a album that will find a place at home, in the club and you heart! available as limited edition 3x12inch lp in a hand-printed silkscreen cover.

its a great pleasure to welcome back waze & odyssey to the label, since their first please dont dance ep on dirt crew wich was released in early 2013 and that featured an excellent detroit swindl remix botht duos have had a massive rise and impact on the underground house scene worldwide. waze & odyssey have also had killer releases on their own imprint w&o street tracks and with their latest on the downlow single they stormed the dancefloors and major radio playlists. waze & odyssey is best know for their straight up bangin’ house cutz and with these two tracks you get exactly that! go go go is a filterred house banger that takes us back to the early chicago and french house productions from the mid 90s. on the other side of this fine 10 the deeper and more electrofied we go home delivers some nasty breakdowns and with its manic pitched and ascending lead sound it should shake and stir your brain to get your feet moving for sure. pure dance floor action with these two new waze & odyssey tracks!

resopal record has signed another great artist from france, quentin chei. for his tzigane ep he produced three awesome tracks of modern house music. all tracks of swinging, crazy melodic madness. if these songs don t bring you a smile, well, too bad for you. played by villalobos, butch, seth troxler.

a new year brings with it a new anoma. our third aural artifact is crafted by multi-faceted artisan radiq and features the vivacious vocals of do mi. the japanese artists composition hovers in the ether between jazz and electronic music and is coaxed through the scales in radiant fashion by miss mi. the groove and sonic elation of side a s used world propel the listener to a luscious cloud where you float on the voice to a destination unknown. follow-up track sugar roads is a saucy adventure down a brazen path that twists and turns with rhythm and a touch of vulnerable desire. etched onto the b-side is a drum-heavy statement enveloped in rich phonic elements and bolstered by a spectacular keys performance. raza bounces headstrong into an effervescent dome of glee, guided by the whisper of spoken words. laucolos colourful splash -verts- is the leaf-like mural that shrouds the 12inch vinyl treat.

for our next release we joint forces with our friends from the 31337 crew. the three tracks from echoton unite drifty grooves and organic minimal accents. the second and third piece are collabo tracks with sven laux and pachyderme and they focus on laid back hypnotic groove - like a trippy somnambul session through badlands. keep an ear on the creative output of these great guys! yarn records’ third release comes hand stamped in a recycled paper bag with a sticker and a length of 27 minutes. strictly limited to 300 copies.

the evening wind carries the sound of distant music. raindrops running down the window like glistening pearls. those small moments, unimposing yet so intense and unforgettable. its this kind of moments that makes the sound of dolph stand out. the pounding heaviness of the kickdrum and the sharp smack of the clap might be omnipresent – but its not these rhythmic elements that make the magic happen. rather, its those small moments of understatement: dubby delays, whirling through the air like leaves. long filter modulations, morphing through the soundscape like wafts of fog. colourful harmonies, popping up like sudden flowers. a 10 inch vinyl comes with the mellow stimulation named free of thoughts as well as x, a collaboration by dolph and levolt.

killer ep by these stockholm audio warriors who smash out their 3rd release on the heavy hitting tanstaafl. raw analogue beats for sweating basements around the world.

sublime deep house of the highest order from new jerseys very own kerri kaoz 6:23 chandler. rain taken from kerri s 1998 the mood ep, was always a deep house classic. these mixes originally made by kerri for nervous in 2000 get a re master and limited repress for 2016.

throwing snow presents axioms, bringing together a trio of singles developed for his ever-changing ever-changing live sets. built for the summer, yet seen through a wintery prism, these six dancefloor-facing tracks have been received wide-ranging support, including thom yorke, gilles peterson, four tet, sasha and laurent garnier. previously digital-only, the tracks are pressed onto heavyweight, multi-coloured 12inch, along with two locked grooves created especially for the vinyl release, and presented in bespoke die-cut sleeve with clear acetate window displaying the coloured wax. cut & mastered by matt colton at alchemy and limited to 500 copies worldwide

the new justin bieber album on double 12 inch vinyl.

part 2/2 of his amazing album. intelligent communication. since 1967, astronomers have been receiving and cataloging very precisely timed radio pulses coming from sources they call pulsars. they have long assumed these to be natural sources, exotic spinning stars that emit laser-like radio beams that sweep through space much like lighthouse signal sequences. highly regular flashes and complex signal ordering are produced through intelligent modulation of their beam s intensity and direction of polarization. more significantly, through their seemingly purposeful geometrical alignments, pulsars appear to be conveying a coherent message. are these beacons from an intelligent origin? and are they warning beacons to warn us against the next shockwave that comes of the active galactic nucleus ore want they attack us? it might be prudent to consider whether we are talking about friends or foes.....mike storm.

part 1/2 of his amazing album. intelligent communication. since 1967, astronomers have been receiving and cataloging very precisely timed radio pulses coming from sources they call pulsars. they have long assumed these to be natural sources, exotic spinning stars that emit laser-like radio beams that sweep through space much like lighthouse signal sequences. highly regular flashes and complex signal ordering are produced through intelligent modulation of their beam s intensity and direction of polarization. more significantly, through their seemingly purposeful geometrical alignments, pulsars appear to be conveying a coherent message. are these beacons from an intelligent origin? and are they warning beacons to warn us against the next shockwave that comes of the active galactic nucleus ore want they attack us? it might be prudent to consider whether we are talking about friends or foes.....mike storm.

heres an ep with two songs that are sure to take you back. originally mixed by the legendary larry levan of the world famous paradise garage. these two tracks were both considered anthems when played by larry himself. officially released in 1986, but this demo mix of winners was never released. larry levan played this unreleased cut for many years. groove was never actually released and it was larrys secret weapon! in january of 2003, both songs will be available for the first time together and are sure to bring back the nostalgia that has tried to be recaptured ever since. written by brodie williams. mixed by larry levan

heralding from brighton, married (production) couple sam and tracy presented classic with some music classic was very familiar with. not only is sam a member of the legendary gramme, but has also featured on a number of past luke solomon originals for classic…so are already part of the extended family. classic immediately warmed to the music and the music already felt at home. looking for the right remixer begun - classic played the tracks to long-time member of crazy p - a certain mr basejam and immediately leapt to them and remixed not one – but both of the records on the ep as he loved them both so much. the result is a meeting of minds sounds and words.

van bonn presents on his new ep pluto dedicated techno music with a dubby edge. every tune of the ep points and reflects a different situation of the night. the eponymous opener pluto delivers a powerful groove full of drive, massive chords and sirens to thrill the air. twisted elements spice the dubby elements that melt into a massive break. 2650 pleases with a forward driving groove and modulated chord stabs. the massive bass goes hand in hand with the overall positive vibe created by subtle shifts of the harmony to round off an evolving tune that points on the dancefloor. the two heroes brendon moeller and eric cloutier remixed van bonn s original mixes. it needs to be said that it is amazing to welcome these two artists on this ep with their fantastic reshapes. brendon moeller remixed pluto and presents a stripped down, groovy and dubby affair that fathoms the wideness and depths of the original mix. brendon moeller s remix proves again that less is sometimes more. techno dub at its best. eric cloutier s remix of 2650 rounds off the ep with a gentle and deep driving dub house vibe. it is presented in the stripped down eric cloutier sound . full of details and little changes does eric cloutier s remix tickle your eardrum that makes you long for the next neverending open air session. but don t forget to go home.

vinyl only - no more words to say!

groove girls, beat queens, disco divas ans funky frauleins ask you for a dance! check out the delicate charm and the booty shaking beats of the likes of hildegard knef, vicky leandros, heidi bruehl, caterina valente, and many more. these gals got groove!

2016 repress...the second sampler from king street celebrating the work of the mighty kerri chandler. kerris career in dance music stretches way back to the late 80’s and he has remained at the top of his game throughout, thus rightfully earning him the title of - house legend! as with the sampler before, the king street vaults have been raided for only the highest quality cuts from his extensive back catalog. kicking off the ep is his all-time classic, monster, dance-floor wrecking “bar a thym-, a real deep house masterpiece that should need no introduction and the perfect way to start things off. over on the flip we are treated to welcome to king street a deep, immense spoken word love letter to the dancers delivered in true kaos 6:23 fashion! this track has never been issued on vinyl before, only ever appearing on the 2012 king street compilation of the same name. finishing things off is be there-, another solid banger lifted from the kaoz on king street chapter ii 12inch from 1997. all in all, a killer selection of tracks from a true master! this (and the preceding) ep are the perfect points for those who missed these killer tracks first time around, or are a great place to start for those who are new to the legendary mr.chandlers sounds. all tracks included have been re-mastered and re-pressed in full conjunction with king street sounds, new york city

damien lynch is a gentleman youve met in a past life. emerging with this debut, he steps nicely into a home at the esp institute. on side a, we‘re invited to the heights, a transcendent state where the negative space between the notes is equally as important as his lush instrumentation. damiens build-up of warm analogue machines twinkle and stab, leading way to a memorable hook, a squelching chord melody full of live nuance and energy. on side b, safe house plays out a similar theme in terms of arrangement, however, the ethereal space damien creates with the kalimba and driving arpeggios elevates us to an even higher plane, where his lead floats gracefully across the stereo spectrum, blanketing the fast-paced rhythms with a calming sense of purity. were serious when we say that these two songs will guide you toward enlightenment.

mosco fell asleep and awoke days later with red axes. this is their joint offering for the esp institute. dikembe manutu, the fictional character whos name gives title to our thumping a side, establishes a lush theme based on meandering steel drums and reverberating toms while a slew of rich percussion leads us through the jungle on a melodic galloping bassline. once this deep groove gets us rolling, were treated to a variety of twinklling melodies that float high above. on side b, rage in the cage is a true live drum machine jam, full of bleeps, detuned toms, abrasive cymbals, and plenty of left turns. we can only imagine the mood in the studio as these three old friends frantically smacked buttons and tweaked knobs, creating happy accidents and loving every menacing moment of chaos as they stirred this cauldron. these two songs will make you thirst for exotic nectars.