baris k, dj from istanbul

2021 repress

second proper studio album originally released in 1976 by the king of turkish psych/anatolian rock. recorded in belgium with help from session musicians related to placebo, janko nilovic and mad unity among others, nick the chopper features lyrics in english, huge orchestral sections, and re-arrangements of many of the melodies from his masterpiece 2023. bar&#305,&#351, spent his whole life trying to communicate to the wider world outside turkey. this was his last attempt at doing so with an album before turning to a travel television show to visit faraway places and talk to the young and old, one on one. every production trick of the glorious 1970s was deployed to push bar&#305,&#351, up the european charts, and now they can push him right into your brain instead.

especial is delighted to welcome baris to the roster. known for his edit series of obscure turkish psychedelic, rock and disco, here he takes the producers chair to present *200*. working with musicians and singers to create a completely original production. the songs message for equality (of the sexes) highlights the bigotry and backward political and religious boundaries his country faces and acts as a siren to the current troubles.

the fifth album put out by mohama saz is a balance of primitive sound both organic and tribal with a flare of timeless psychedelic vanguard.

180gr vinyl, download code inside

the second solo album from norwegian guitarist geir sundstøl.

reissue 2019 - instrumental hip hop album by german producers from the hi-hat club series, for fans of madlib, kan kick, etc. along with his partner retrogott, dj and producer hulk hodn created a new german hiphop subgenre.

he first instalment of the vox populi field works project, melancholic and minimalistic grooves hover over organic soundscapes and live instrumentation. a truly hypnotic and compelling four tracker providing premium, deep dance floor cuts.

incl. mano le tough remix

turkish psych folk from 1970-1978 on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

for the second release of ararat five other great artists have been invited to the holy mountain.

acid paulis second album ‘bld dropped earlier this year to a rapturous reception. martin gretschmanns trippy opus took in various stops around the musical spectrum, yet remained committed to quality dance-floor tracks that refuse to follow any particular rule book. this collection of remixes of the albums a side (hence the name) only adds to that achievement - bringing yet more new flavours and takes from some of the most exciting names in the underground. ‘abbebe gets a rework from sainte vie who brings his trademark ‘multicultural electro sound to the albums opener, and produces an ecstatic mid-paced groover for the heads. oceanvs orientalis drops a similarly exciting rerub, finding new angles and dimensions to the track ‘baris. tel avivs red axes turn up the psychedelica for the duos amazing dissection of ‘ayam - deep sounds immersed in acidic tones and tight-yet-wonky arrangements. lastly ‘majid gets the treatment from label co-head nico stojan who produces a sleek and spacy remix that will delight the early morning ravers.

acid pauli is a name synonymous with certain aesthetic towards electronic music culture - both a part of the unhooked generation of that grew up experiencing his revelatory sets at places like bar 25 and fusion, and yet deeply rooted in musicality and adventurousness. bld, the second full album from martin gretschmann, (aka acid pauli), builds on his already impressive back catalogue which spans back to 2005, and includes a debut album released on nicolas jaar’s clown and sunset. over the course of the eight tracks here, gretschmann explores some of the many facets that have made him one of the most trusted artists in his field. released on his own (and nico stojan’s) label ouïe - the album is the perfect expression of the imprint’s commitment to diverse, exciting sounds, freed of the conventions of traditional club music. the album covers a number of moods and emotions, from dystopian carnivalesque vibes to moments of high intensity, through to deep melancholia and synth laden ambience. gretschmann’s well documented love of the sampler shines throughout - tracks are textured and colored with different hues from his extensive sound palette, whether it’s a part of his more psychedelic moments, or concentrated on his innate knowledge of dancefloor dynamics. as such bld sits together as a complete piece of music - to be relished just as much by blissed out home listeners as the left-field dancers.

repress alert: for its 3rd release, malka tuti is welcoming khidja to the ever expanding family. the romanian duo appears to be in great form after their successful releases on emotional especial and love on the rocks

in der welt der münchner band pollyester spielen tribale rhythmen, energetischer krautrock, disco-streicher und witch-house-momente gleichberechtigte rollen. zwei der besten songs des albums, concierge damour und die russ ballard-coverversion voices, erscheinen nun endlich als club-remixe zwischen elektronischer discomusik und house! die remixe kommen von prins thomas, pional, permanent vacation und dem türkischen geheimtipp baris k!