omar s, the best - omar-s slides into 2018 with a new 12 inch with two future classic.

in the short time since his debut, chairman kato has developed his own sound, as unique and offbeat as his personal reputation. launching his live show in 2011, as well as his own art exhibitions, chairman kato has staked his territory as one of the most keenly watched producers in london, now stepping on to the international stage at the top of the underground. its with great excitement then that we share this release on awkward movements. science & romance consists of four original tracks, influenced from all aspects of chairman katos life, as immediately heavy as they are emotionally layered.

the modus operandi of awkward movements has been defined by quality of electronic music coming forth rather than a set look based on tempo range or sound. this has recently resulted in 12s from some of the undergrounds finest producers including nkc, chairman kato and daojia, pairing them with an eclectic group of remixers such as andres, scan 7, maddslinky and ekoplekz. awkward movements came together under keith p in 2009, and has since extended in to an ever-growing family of players, now including one of our londons top talents in the form of dont be afraid boss semtek.
limited edition, handstamped, no repress.

often seen darting about with the electrikal 26k soundsystem and involved in several edinburgh nights, there has been no sleep on the schedule for the young scottish producer daojia. an early version of >riego street< was thrown up as free download nearly two years ago, doing the rounds among djs and heads ever since. the track has now been given a long overdue reversioning, mastering and vinyl press for release on awkward movements. if that wasnt enough, this release is backed up by a brand new remix from scan 7.
limited edition in screenprinted cover.

anthem alert! we are proud to present the long-awaited debut from london-based producer nkc. there are two proper post-funky offerings on this release, including 8-bit tropical flavoured beast >marie< and brutal offbeat tech-step masterpiece >ghettotechno<. this essential piece of aural wonderment gets its official release in the form of 300 limited hand-stamped 12 inches. this is awkward movements third release and raises the bar once more.

awkward movements returns to release the debut from londons dodger man ? one of the most talked-about new producers of the last 12 months. and with good reason. dodger mans multi-instrumentalist background opened the door for his high-profile sets bombed with back-to-back dubs of his own creation. his workings played-out live have gained him a reputation as one of the top emerging djs, the height of which came following an impressive set at bloc weekend, after being hand- picked by joy orbison to share the bill. the natural alignment with awkward movements has served up his highly-anticipated debut record, and it doesnt disappoint.

very 80s sounding electro influenced funky breaks anthem by dr awkward flip over for the refunk and jariten remixes not to be missed

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big crown is proud to present crown jewels vol. 3. pressing on jewel pile coloured vinyl.

miyuki omura’s “that’s me” ep is one serious piece of work!

long out of print on vinyl, tyler, the creator’s classic album wolf finally receives an official repress. the album is pressed on two pink-colored lps in a gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves and a 12”x 12” insert. the package also includes an oversized sticker of tyler’s face.

limited edition tri-stripe coloured double vinyl (mint / black / gold).

blu:sh aka benoit b aka terra utopia

b-stock! cover with seam split. vinyl unaffected & mint. el michels affair’s dub reinterpretation of liam bailey’s album “ekundayo”. limited pressing on coloured vinyl.

el michels affair’s dub reinterpretation of liam bailey’s album “ekundayo”. limited pressing on coloured vinyl.

el michels affair’s dub reinterpretation of liam bailey’s album “ekundayo”. regular pressing on black vinyl.

ltd ed, black vinyl , only 600 copies

firecracker present archival tracks from the legendary scottish producer being. downright essential for those who are grabbing the ampoule reissues, the sw. album on avenue 66 and whats the likes of ex-terrestrial and ura are releasing on naff and temple. throughout the early and mid 90s, being released a series of records on weatherall s special emissions label. collaborated with claude young and also produced the rare as hens teeth two lone swordsmen and a being 12inch with weatherall and tenniswood, whilst his tides album was remixed by ectomorph, insync and more. years later he d resurface as the wee dj s and releasing idiosyncratic electro on daz quayle s scsi-av label and sativa s gasoline imprint.

limited to 50 copies.

big crown records presents the new album from liam bailey. limited pressing on red vinyl.

big crown records presents the new album from liam bailey. regular pressing on black vinyl.

new album from hamburg based duo orange blue on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

jungle

showcase on cosmo vitellis im a cliche label

deeper shades of techno from themisto man. 100 copies only

new low profile uncage sublabel for everything house.

the soundtrack from “transformers” available on vinyl for the first time. limited rsd 2019 release on purple vinyl.

n8noface was the vocalist for underground synth-punk legends crimekillz. he is the younger brother of tucson-bred modern boogie rocket man zackey force funk, both now residing in long beach, ca.in 2017, hit+run released n8’s visceral debut album stories of those, as well as demos and demons vol. 1, a ten-track collection of home demos recorded between 2015-2016. on dia de los muertos 2017, noface also unleashed the first single from his forthcoming new album true story, the haunting double a-side lathe cut “idgaf / say goodbye.”
true story, the 14-track lp due this august, reads like a collection of compelling mini-narratives, brief yet honest tales of personal struggles, anti-establishment rants, dead end loves, and real-life tragedies. n8’s minimal wave sound is not about nostalgic lo-fi nor home-recorder formulas, but his own instinctive style that defies categorization and comparisons. the result is a distinct sound of rapid-fire hardcore punk moshing with awkward pop music. standout tracks on the dense 18-minute album include “not like you”, “bad day”, “men who dress well” and “glasgow smile”.

fresh with love from detroit ...though hes been djing in detroit for well over 30 years, talley put out his first full-length, norm-a-lize, just last year via fxhe. hes following quickly with a new ep, i tried to told cha. the ep from talley comes on the heels of an fxhe 12-inch from label boss omar-s, your socially awkward criminal.. next norm talley.

its the big 5! berlin, frankfurt based label house is ok is celebrating its five-year long presence and has decided to mark that period with something special labels story started with a sticker homeboy printed in his former hometown, zagreb, saying house is ok. catchy, right? it became an underground slogan of the local scene. it didnt take long for people to embrace the idea stating that its ok to be into melodic, fresh, groovy yet, at times, a bit awkward dance music.

its the big 5! berlin frankfurt based label house is ok is celebrating its five-year long presence and has decided to mark that period with something special labels story started with a sticker homeboy printed in his former hometown, zagreb, saying house is ok. catchy, right? it became an underground slogan of the local scene. it didnt take long for people to embrace the idea stating that its ok to be into melodic, fresh, groovy yet, at times, a bit awkward dance music. just around the same time homeboys frankfurt based bros oliver achatz and janis played with the idea of starting a record label. guess what the logical choice for the name was? ten records, dozens of original songs and remixes later house is ok continues to grow. literally. what was once a platform for the original three founders is now an international family affair supporting the talented artists from frankfurt, stockholm, alexandria and orlando. nurturing the friendly approach this musical family continues to grow. looking back at the first five years, not only at the music that connected them all but at the bonds that deepened through the production process, house is ok crew wanted to take create a proper reminder and thank the ones supporting them throughout the years. a double 12 pack titled gemišt seemed like a proper way to do that. „gemišt will be released as two separate eps featuring the original music from kornél kovacs, roman flügel, gavri & mcqueen, tcb, house of life and the label makers themselves. oliver and janis deliver tracks under their known names, while homeboy introduces his new project with fellow wilde renate resident the swift, called longhair. croatian artist ugruv smek marks his yearlong collaboration with the label delivering yet another smashing artwork.

solar phenomena welcomes singular rhythm master stl for a new ep that offers four fantastic tracks of dubby house. it is the label’s fourth release and finds the something label boss in a typically inventive mood.
first track spy vs spy opens things with shuffling drum loops and eerie synth details that hypnotises over seven minutes. atomsmasha has wooden hits and rough shakers peppering a soft, imperfect groove as awkward chords bring an unhinged edge to the mix. on the flip, summer breeze & brotherhood has loose keys doing an off kilter dance over stl’s trademark low-key drums where freebird zones you out with long held chords and detuned keys as cloudy, dusty kicks bring a barely-there groove deep down low. you know what to get from stl by now, but at the same time you can never get enough.

for the seventh in most excellent unlimiteds series of collaborations with danny krivit, the exalted editor reshapes two classics that regularly lit up the loft and the paradise garage. wars epic 1972 instrumental city country city drops its placid pastoral vibes in favor of a solely urban approach, trimmed from the lp version s ten minutes to a fighting weight of six. searing solos cresting over war s trademark latin funk make it plain why this has long been a foundation cut for deeper dancefloors. the flip sees mr. k showing off his skills at the edit block with a meticulous tightening of jakkis sun,sun, sun - the original record, a feel-good, warm weather mood- lifter, was notorious for awkward tape edits (now known to be the work of walter gibbons) that for years left djs frustrated as they attempted to achieve smooth blends in the face of shifting tempos and downbeats. krivit pulls the pieces of this larry levan favorite apart and reassembles them as only a veteran audio mechanic could do, giving the tune the logical musical arc it never had. while each of these tracks previously existed as singles, this is the first

dj support comes from ben ufo, jon k and hodge. semtek returns with his first work since 2012, when he contributed 12inches to world unknown, awkward movements and in plain sight. in the meantime the cambridge-born, bristol-based producer and dj has been hard at work running his label don t be afraid, bringing through talent including mr beatnick and mgun. bad teeth consists of nothing more complicated than two complementary tracks for the dancefloor, inspired by bleep n bass, jungle and two-step. the title track rolls moody synths, metallic stabs and offbeat drums into a rugged uk house joint. jon of worcester twists similar elements around a broken groove, cutting between drum machine and breakbeats. both tracks feature rolling basslines tuned for maximum soundsystem pressure.

mr tophat, an enigmatic swedish house head whos awkward grooves and unconventional arrangements has heads nodding across the universe. from another dimension ep was inspired by his addiction to the club tracks that music for freaks originally released, with rob mellos no ears dub version of discorobot in his top 10 tracks of all time. here, mr tophat generously serves up 3 of his textbook trips down the rabbit hole. this is entertainment for the freakiest of people. aliens from another dimension is a squeeky adventure in sound, navigating the inner workings of mr tophats imagination and penchant for sci-fi. prophet funk is a chugging, progressive slice of hip house surrealism. its quirky call and response melodies and gawky vocals are straight out of an episode of the twilight zone. new release information message to the stars is a love song to the multiverse and the stars that reside within her. a funky breakbeat is underpinned by discordant melodies and lead lines that resonate with the head and the hear

rushmore is a 1998 soundtrack to the wes anderson film of the same name. the songs mostly blend raw, adolescent urges and insecurity with an awkward grace, composed primarily of popular music from the 1960s. continuing with its soundtrack initiative, ume will be reissuing this classic soundtrack back on vinyl for the first time in years.
the 1998 wes anderson film, rushmore, starred bill murray, jason schwartzman, olivia williams, seymour cassel, and luke wilson. the soundtrack was scored by mark mothersbaugh and also features music by the kinks, cat stevens, the who, john lennon, zoot sims, faces, and more.

early last year we played at the small but perfectly formed, oma doris club in dortmund.one of the residents that night was a young dj by the name of mr fries

limited to 250 copies.spain s alex font inaugurates his new acme imprint. on the a side, sound on canvas is deep and percussive minimal house with a rolling bassline and trippy sound design that is typically suited to awkward and paranoid afterhours shenanigans. the rhythm gets up more on the deep house tip, still keeping the exotic wooden percussion grooves with organ stabs and dreamy, swirling keys that fans of the mountain people or agnes and quarion will appreciate. on the flip into the flux is a sweaty, peak time people mover, using the same reliable elements like on the other side but with a swing fuelled groove and a hell of a lot of funk that fans of sascha dive or brothers vibe will no doubt dig.

returning home after the acclaimed holding ep and the highly regarded clap clap remix, lurka continues with his journey into sonic bat country. partials kicks off with lurka’s typical intrigue, pads swell with distant spectres of percussion build into the most saturated kick of the year slapping you in the face like wet rag, while an architecture of syncopated hats and bit crunching snares lock the angles a shower of haunting bells falls. dancehall for witching hour. mach steps in with an equally holo-deck soundscape. drums swing in awkward alliance with dry wooden blocks and woozy binary language. both tracks united in their skewed viewpoint and distinctive awkward funk.

debut 12inch from a fresh talent with patient, emotive sounds, each track has a different mood: from a fanciful summer breeze to grim resolve. 200 copies, handmade art.

2013 sees the release of norwegian disco viking rune linbaeks latest long player, on his drum island label. its his first album since the 2000 release (sondag) on paper recordings repap offshoot. last years single wonder feat kurt maloo on the label was a day one sell out here at all ears and marked a significant maturing of runes trademark sound. the influence of norway on the worlds forward thinking disco scene & beyond is more than evident, with countrymen like todd terje, prins thomas and hans peter lindstrom all leading the charge for years now. the creative cauldron of the infamous club in a public toilet skansen has much to answer for! krasava is a very much vocal led project, with a cast of featured vocalists which includes norwegian popstar anneli drecker alongside recent collaborator Øyvind blikstad. the album is steeped in norwegian folklore, visually and musically and the gentle lilt of the norse/balearic sound, sits comfortably alongside more cosmic flavours, rock and beautifully crafted pop.

having spent more than seventeen cross-genre years featuring on some of dance musics most prestigious imprints, blu mar ten have opened the doors of their own label to a host of fresh young talent emerging from the leftfield of drum & bass and beyond. blu mar ten music (bmtm) is a home for the beautiful and the ugly, the elegant and the awkward, the euphoric and the melancholy. the seventh release in this new chapter is brought to us by upcoming estonian producer, thing who joins bmtm with his trademark tribal, dubbed out audio. the sound of the frozen north.

sounds tumbling over each other with awkward grace like some sort of parkour ballet in turns evokes firebrands like tim hecker, burial, and tom jenkinson. limited pressing, vinyl only, full-colour hand-made jackets (spray-painted).

having spent more than seventeen cross-genre years featuring on dance musics most prestigious imprints, blu mar ten are opening the doors of their own label to a host of fresh young talent emerging from the leftfield of drum & bass. blu mar ten music (bmtm) is a home for the beautiful and the ugly, the elegant and the awkward, the euphoric and the melancholy. with a list of talent already lined up to deliver a rollercoaster of emotions and a desire to stand out rather than fit in bmtm is guaranteed to be a label to watch. the second release in this new chapter comes courtesy of multi-genre wizard, eleven8. having shone his talent on a number of quality labels including hospital records sister-label med school, eleven8 joins bmtm to showcase his drum & bass stripes with two tracks strictly designed for intrepid explorers.

for our third release, we welcome back the collaborative efforts of our three family members mia dora, hahaha & raksha. joining forces once again, they depart from the awkward rhythms and stuttered arrangements of their first joint outing and instead offer up a slab of relentless, dance floor shattering techno.
dj & radio support from bbc radio 1, kiss fm, sinden, sei a, clouds, jackmaster, mary anne hobbs, joe goddard, eats everything, dubbel dutch, toddla t, tomb crew, mj cole, hannah holland, optimo, sonic router, mash, all caps, greenmoney, lone and more. artwork by grampian mountains.

our second release is the first solo ep from mia dora, >romanticise<. released on limited vinyl, this 4 track ep brings to life the mia dora sound, so carefully cultivated and realised over the last 12 months. drawing on a range of influences, they bring together the warm, subtle tones of garage, the deep impact of driving house, tinges of acid synths and the awkward hip hop inflected rhythms they are starting to make their own. each track leaves something to be discovered with each listen, refusing to stand still and switching up as they go. romanticise shows off the intricate and subtle approach mia dora take to club music, all the while making sure we cant help but dance. artwork comes courtesy of grampian mountains and swedish artist andy king.