in den frühen 80er jahren befand sich japan in einer blühenden blase, wurde zur zweitgrößten volkswirtschaft der welt und drohte, den westen mit seinen bahnbrechenden innovationen zu überholen. die japanische mittelschicht schwelgte in luxuskleidung, importiertem wein und internationalen reisen und genoss eine unorthodoxe freiheit. als soundtrack zu diesem kosmopolitischen lebensstil entstand der city-pop: eine ode an bunte farben, sonnige strände und naive romanzen, mit deutlichem west-einfluss. dieser einfluss brachte auch die erste gesundheits- und fitnesswelle nach japan: zum ersten mal war es trendy, auf sich selbst aufzupassen, und aerobic, das wort in aller munde.
in these trying times, where intimacy and closeness are fraught with danger, dans dans (dance dance) brings you the sound of connection, communication, passion and togetherness. limited pressing on crystal clear double vinyl, cut at 45rpm.
brand new remixes of influential early dance track rude movements by sunpalace, made famous by legendary new york selector david mancuso. featuring electronic music heroes françois k, moodymann, kenny dope, frankie feliciano and opolopo. 1per customer
prins emanuels third lp, breathing hope & sentimentality. the album showcases a delicate mix of instrumental proficiency and a keen sense of space. all tracks have a very intuitive and organic feel, mixing medieval dance tempos with modern drum computers.
topics is a new album by ljudverket co-founder tuomo väänänen. it explores the styles of dub and dub techno on six tracks, which range from droning soundscapes to more rhythmic affairs which could even work on a dance floor. true to labels ethos, the production is understated and pays attention to fine details.
long awaited solomun album, his 2nd after dance baby, released in 2009 on diynamic music. comes on white double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with fold-out poster included.
the piano man of techno, fabrizio rat, is back on involve with four tracks made to expand minds while moving bodies. the vibrant title track opens the ep with sharp cymbals and a synth whose trippyness is underlined by a commanding hypnotic vocal, ordering the crowd to dance till dawn. say word follows up with the same high pace and catches the attention with stabbing, cut off vocals, fast beats and an epic melody. rats piano skills take us on a hallucinatory journey with whirring atmospherics driven by the aim of reaching ecstasy on rave runner, before involve records label head regal closes the ep with a remix, delivering what hes best known for. a slamming straight-forward techno cut with a deep bassline emphasized by rats contrasting ethereal melody.
schatzi 007 is spun, not stirred, with five special-ops disco bond boogies dug up from the schatzi r&d department reserves. some men just dont like to be driven but we all like to dance.
belter of a record from rabu mazda combining elements of brazilian funk, kuduro, footwork and house. silvestre from pade himilaya provides remix which to us sounds like vintage dance mania meets principe.
hidden continues its thorough explorationon into the deep and hypnotic realm of techno with an avant-garde and dance-floor ready release by mainstay jc laurent, titled through differences. included is an instantly recognizable remix by spatial sound virtuoso, mike parker.
ltd white coloured 2021 repress - mint condition - a brand new record label focussed on excavating the outer fringes of classic house and techno. unreleased mixes, classics and overlooked gems mined from the last 20+ of contemporary dance music are the order of the day. from chicago, detroit and new york to london and beyond, mint condition have got their expert digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been on your wants list for years! dig in....
leeds-based producer krotone, takes the listener on a journey through the past, present and future of underground dance music, as he pays homage to his home city with stranger, a 5-track ep that traverses the outer limits of uk club music.
limited repress! honest house joints to jam your needs! last year moscow based record shop wax ninja launched their own vinyl only label to reflect their vision of quality dance music. this time they continue with another imprint called suburbz which is dedicated to releasing a various artists compilations.
the production and dj sets from metabomen aka krause duo is constructed for the most part as a free-spirited bunch with a special twist. it doesnt matter whether the material is with a jazz catalog, a frizzy sound, a dragging house or a techno press. an inimitable signature is not only clearly identified, no, but for the listeners of krause duo the good ol 10-second preview doesnt need three guesses. the answer from every contestant in the studio booth comes as if shot out from a cannon, so distinct is that krause formulation. from depth and nevertheless a clubby art with stay-fresh ideas. here, reliable doesnt mean stagnant. for the (up to now) 34th release from musikkrause, ian simmonds is comfortably on hand for both sides of the vinyl disc in the studio. out comes two monumentally deep waltzes full of raunchy charm and a knee-deep appreciation for jazz. the impact of both tracks is so spiritual that to speak of dance music is not the issue at hand, but rather something of a ghostly slam to the body. if you listen closely enough you can hear the diligent work of your own being. by means of the poetically-painted tones of simmonds and the clutter, which despite the many tonal designs and devices in this >authoritive-techno<, it has no fore-bearer. you can also tell the form of the work undertaken by the joint venture krause/simmonds isnt complete by a long shot even though in this manifestation there is nothing left to add. the distribution of dynamics appears to be so well-coordinated that there is simply the thrill of savoring such thoughtful club music
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