slainte is the third vinyl release for german based label samani

after releasing space control an intergalactic journey into synthesizers, back in 2012, the theremynt duo went on to release a successful, if steady, stream of eps, including robotique de l amou r and vampiros discos (a tribute to brazilian filmmaker ze do caixao). with remixes coming from the likes of david carretta, acid washed and club bizarre, these were playlisted by scene djs such as marvin & guy and ivan smagghe, amongst others. now yann and eva are striking back with their second lp, parallels. it s a record that sees them changing their colour palette and mood, but one that s still haunted by ghosts that lurk within their synthesizers and drum machines. the 10 tracks still exhibit peel s ever shifting vocal style and yann s sophisticated arrangements. but the second lp oscillates between ballad and dancefloor, landing between cosmic disco influences, krautrock and other progressive techno sounds. as a bonus, the album also features a cover of famous 80 s anthem self control. (raf & laura branigan).

funkadelic have created an enduring legacy, and the power of their impact is visceral in detroit. their records not only played with genre, but possessed a diabolical sense of humour that led to music domination by the late 70s with parliament, funkadelic, parlet, bootsy’s rubber band and the brides of funkenstein all releasing albums the same year for two years in a row. the music itself is beyond stereotype, but equally huge is that they were a black band not allowing themselves to be limited by anyone else’s notions of who they could be, having a massive impact on the next generation of detroit music, detroit techno. but more than just techno, it is a freedom of thinking that extends beyond boxes, so we included all sorts of today s generation of detroit musicians and producers to show the wide range of music that was funkadelic and how these ideas are still contemporary, they endure and inspire.

for the fourth release on 6dimensions, steve bicknell has delved into the catalogue of the lost recordings series on his previous imprint, cosmic. originally released in 1996, why? and for whom? has been named one of the best uk techno records of all time with bicknell being billed as a criminally underrated producer.

3 texts about that record from daft punk, the pilotwings & jorge socarrás (friend and musical partner of patrick cowley) have been written. (see below) andrei orlov pushes alive sounds from modern electronica spectrum through avantgarde, krautrock or ambient. it is totally new even if you would quote tangerine dream or john carpenter to assimilate ... it includes a track reinterpretation by le chocolat noir. based in moscow (russia), andrei orlov pushes alive sounds from modern electronica spectrum through avantgarde, krautrock or ambient. it is totally new even if you would quote tangerine dream or john carpenter to assimilate ... this space world full of lights crossing the city late at night, boarding with them all kind of styles ... cosmic disco,psychedelic pop, synth music. linking past to modernity is something conscient in andrei s sound, permitting him to play live at local places involved into technological process where conferences also take place, at the 2016 synthposium festival for example.

coldcut und on-u sound veröffentlichen 10-inch ihrer neubearbeitung des bollywood-klassikers kajra via ahead of our time anlässlich der 30 jahre coldcut jubiläumstour!
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periodica records family member filippo colonna romano aka modula (naples, it) drops a weirdo, tropical, g’d up yamaha pss 780 fonk ep. riyl dam funk, prince b-sides, twisted dancers and cosmic oddities. first 10” format on firecracker for some time!

auf hans-peter lindstroms neuem album scheinen wieder die nordischen disco-lichter. benannt nach einem zitat aus ingmar bergman s arthouse-klassiker wild strawberries, vereint das werk die besten momente des cosmic-disco-produzenten: seine balearischen free-disco-exkursionen mit prins thomas, die experimentellen trips mit dem genialen todd rundgren, schillernden electro-pop mit vocals von grace hall (usa) und frida sundemo (schweden), dazu bewusstseinserweiternde poesie von der norwegischen ausnahmekünstlerin jenny hval. eindeutig seine vollkommenste arbeit bislang!

tarawangsawelas are a musical duo from bandung, mainly performing a contemporary version of tarawangsa, the sacred music from sundanese west java. here they are joined by their teacher and maestro, pak pupung supena, together with, pak jaja, on sekalipon. wanci is a minimalist, cosmic album composed with a careful modern interpretation of one of the most mystical and spiritual genres in indonesia. a gorgeous and infectious six track album. tip!

after making waves a few years back via his potatohead people project (with astrological) and co-producing illa j s critically acclaimed self titled lp, vancouver based playboy & producer nick wisdom steps out from behind the boards to deliver his first solo release for bastard jazz. the -intimate strangers- ep mines deep into nick s proclivities for disco, hip-hop, and house flavours. -good times- kicks things off with a snapping four on the floor, deep rhodes chords and a rollicking bassline and vocals courtesy of mr. wisdom himself. -feelin alright- heads into outerspace disco territory with cosmic synths, walking bass, and sultry vocals courtesy of reva devito (hw&w, kaytranada). on the flipside -don t tell- brings in some 80s boogie vibes with downlow vocals from san francisco s k-maxx, while -rock the cash bar- is an instrumental party rocking hip-hop jam sounding like a modern day showbiz & ag.

after releasing his debut album paradise earlier this year to much critical acclaim, b. bravo has swung back around for yet another trip to this island of cosmic delights, tapping into some of our favorite producers & extended fam for a special 12inch to accompany the digital of paradise remixed. the a-side kicks off with fool s gold producer sammy bananas turning the squelchy funk of freak it into a filtered french & italo inspired funky house monster, perfect for peak time on the dancefloor, while los angeles xl middleton deliver s a low slung g-funk & boogie inspired take on the album single i m for real. on the flip, uk producer smbd (better known as simbad) turns lay it on the line a classic 80s synth beast thats been tried & tested around european festivals all summer, while grandfeather (aka anton borin) comes through with a spacey & deep downtempo funk reversioning of cant keep my hands off you. los angeles-based adam mori aka b. bravo adds a touch of love to every soulful groove he gets his hands on. his signature sound, connecting outer space g-funk, r&b, and dance music has made him a name in the electronic music scene as well a key player in the worldwide modern funk movement, being hailed by the likes of xlr8r, fact magazine, gilles peterson and many more.

musar. south americas finest ricardo tobar returns with la condamine, an ep of melodic & cosmic electronic music adventures. including marc piñol and ulrich schnauss remixes.

a celestial body alive, in movement from the gravitational pull of forces yet unknown hurtling through our inner space. where thought and concept are intertwined with light and sound where cosmic shudders become music. where categories are obsolete and there is only impress.

vinyl only! supported and played by jef k, lowris, franck roger, grego g, ittetsu, celine. first release of basic human tastes, a new french artist from ftwr recordings. he reveals us 4 powerfull tracks, all with minimalistics sounds and cosmic atmosphere. vinyl only!

hell yeah is back with more beach ready and boat party styled summer tunes, this time from riccio. this italian producer has long been making essential edits, off kilter grooves and soul kissed house sounds that demand to be played loud and these new ones are no different. described by the label boss as balearic big beat, this ep kicks off with afro chemy, a scorching seven minute tune that builds on a bed of fat drums. the scattered percussion is loose and organic and when the funky bass and colourful xylophone sounds comes in you can t help but cut loose. add in a sexy trumpet line and you have the sound of summer distilled into seven sensational minutes. funky cave will get any party started with its old school drum breaks and cymbal splashes sounding like the ocean when you plunge in on a hot day. busted bass lines add a certain fatness and cosmic keys and steamy guitar licks make this another perfect outdoor anthem. last of all is the blissed out heather, one to drop at sundown after a long day s dancing. the beats are warm and lumpy, the synths smear out to the horizon like gently breaking waves and soulful leads really get your heart swelling. proper.

new slow life double header

jamie jones, reboot, jc fousdelamer remixes + original ...
the latest instalment on christian burkhardt s retrospective/future-focussed c&b sessions projects sees him returning to one of the pivotal tracks of his career: doubledub released in 2009 but still slapping with finesse almost ten years later with its low-swung bassline, latent funk and evocative vocal, its elements resonate perfectly with everything going on in house and techno right now. these remixes couldn t have landed at a better time... jamie jones rolls in with a timeless rolling gem that gradually builds into an impeccable late night jack-out laced with surprise acid tendrils. jc fousdelamer brings the feels with a much slower, cosmic trip that lingers softly with spellbinding dubbed-out magic while reboot unearths the techno beast that was always lurking beneath christian s funk. stripped back machine funk at its finest, reboot never disappoints. naturally christian has also provided the original source material for those who want to kick it 2000s-style and for those who weren t old enough to catch it the last time around. join in if you know the chorus, doobie doobie...

the second release from blind allies is the latest journey to the universe of unearthly music. it includes acid electro trip from docta gee, stunning track by -=uhu=-, journey to outer space from franck kartell and cosmic saga by komarken electronics.

kmyle is back after his powerful ep skryptöm 31, with a new massive album. in this upcoming masterpiece he is combining deep melodies and energetic forces to create a constant atmospheric tension. cohesive and modern, this album shows us the multi-faceted expression of kmyle s music. designed beetwen skipping beat, skittish drums and powerfull bassline, «northern landscapes» is made with sensibility and precision. each track reflects a moment of his life and a side of his personality. together, they bring us to a cosmic journey through space and time, surfing on a melancholic vibe. worn between hypnothic state and powerfull sonorities, this album delivers us a pure and emotional techno. full of elegance and sensitivity for your beautiful soul... enjoy !

emotional response reach out to another fine selection of sonic voyagers to take brain machines excellent peaks lp to task, leading in with the warm discoid undulations of rollmottle who refigures to the stars as a gentle, groovy warm-up joint. die wilde jagd takes on mercury ripples and fashion a bombastic breaks jam out of it, and merrick adams pushes alpha moon into a curious but ultimately cosmic space somewhere beyond the titular lunar body. cass takes the prize with the bittersweet synth tones that course through the two-part remix of nexus vox.

dream control is the collaboration of a legend of the krautrock kosmiche scene and a pioneer of the german electronic scene. zeus b. held, renowned producer (gina x performance and works under his own moniker) and steve schroyder (former member of tangerine dream during their formative period) team up to deliver their debut album -zeitgeber- which celebrates their very own sound and rhythm in a cosmic journey through audio and time. the tracks are a blend of structured compositions and improvisations accented by the throat singing of kolja simon und felix monnich aka alienvoices. the album plays like a technicolor adventure through space with explorations of cosmic disco, dreamlike passages, vocoder lullabies, and space odysseys. zeus b. held began his musical career in 1972 in french progressive art-rock band eruption before joining successful german prog rock group birth control, performing and writing with them 1973 - 1978. he was one of the first musicians to use the sennheiser vocoder vsm 201 in his live sets.

chicago’s carington pierre, also known as lanzo, has bestowed evidence of his cosmic hip hop beatology to the cold busted label in the form of a new album, omnipotent. previously recording for blvnt records and the natural selection label, lanzo specializes in a style of experimental hip hop that draws from boom-bap, soulful downtempo, and atmospheres that lean toward the celestial. lanzo and his trusty mpc 1000 have been actively producing since 2008 and omnipotent confrms his upward trajectory, presenting ffteen tasty sonic morsels that groove in a confdent but abstract fashion. highlights include “comfort zone” which envelopes a swinging rhythm in dreamy strings, distant voices, and rolling bass, and the odd but appealing “gutter balls”, featuring some deliciously drunken synths. there’s also the melancholy quiet storm of “colours”, “against the wall” and its heavily processed beat magic, and the loping sci-f jazz of “between friends”. omnipotent is a heady listen, displaying textures and swirls that accentuate the sturdiness of its drum beats. lanzo has provided a distinctive soundtrack that’s ready-made for day blazing or night groovin’.

bleu nuit (bn) is glad to introduce you to its first release a night on planet earth (bn01) by barcelona-based italian artist flavio folco. known for his musical compositions on his late imprint fresh food (napoli), among others, flavio folco has also made a name for himself as a dj with multiple appearances alongside his friend joseph capriati. whereas a night on planet earth could have seen the light of the day in 2015, when lumièreslanuit (lln) got the demo through a friend, it s finally two years later that the four-tracks ep is finding his place on bleu nuit, and not just any as it is kicking this new project off and paving the way for other break & gangster beats.

pure emotion carried by cosmic soul in the guise of underground melodic techno is what justin zerbst offers us with his first release on metamorphic. justin might be considered up and coming despite having released his first record on the highly regarded australian label red ember in the 90s. since then the melbourne based producer has released only a handful but extremely sought after records on eklo, seekers, and red ember. now his music, deeply influenced by detroit and especially midwest techno finds a natural home on metamorphic. four tracks of pure analog machine soul, created in the 90 s but never released until now, capturing the raw energy and excitement of that era. robert feuchtel at fat of excellence production services cologne, bridges the divide between now and then with his unparalleled mastering skills.

the italian duo boot & tax got already one lp and four eps under their wings who all deliver house and techno that stands out. so far their records been published by glasgowÆs finest optimo music and meant records from paris. now the two give their debut for endless flight and release three tunes that listen to the name ôdimensionö. they all got funk, they all love mesmerising melodies. you can feel the power of disco coming in with heavy seducing strings. you can get lost in echoed drums, trippy sounds and some oriental tones. and you also can march to cosmic techno that loves krautrock without embracing it. a multi-coloured ep that spreads deepness in an uncommon sense. if moves the heart and soul profound, while staying edgy and catchy.

we are bringing together the creative might of our residents to bring the sound of renate on a double release ep. over the years renate has grown from a impetuous party to a glorious club. the people who came together under her roof and played beats that made bodies pulsate with ecstasy have become benchmarks in the music industry of today. we want to share with you that talent. the first ep hosts tracks from peak & swift the colourful techno duo that inadvertently become the face of renate today. sebastian voigt, the dark techno horse of the renate tribe, adds a little mystic depth. samanta fox & oliver klostermann bring their high styled brand of cosmic music to the wax in a epic track and lastly johannes albert the wunderkid who broke free of the berlinÆs shackles and taken over the global stage with influences from none other the wilde renate.

having previously impressed for burek and five fold separately, berlin based italian duo autre and two thou teamed up for a split record on croatian fields & forests imprint. the record showcases a nice combination of eclectic rhythms, funky basses and spacey solos but despite its club signature and retro-futuristic vibe, solar society is still more of a cosmic porch burner rather than a dancefloor banger.

nice price deal !!! this aa side 12inch single brings together two seemingly distant, yet somehow closely related zones of psychedelia. one side brings the original version of magic carpet ride by kontiki suite, a dense and hypnotic epic culminating in a wall of guitar and harmony, just the way we like it. far out.on the flip, the time and space machine, aka richard norris, fresh from remixes of dj harvey, tame impala and bryan ferry, stretches the original out into a cosmic psych jam from outer space.guaranteed to get the hipsters swinging!

geodetic is the joint venture of well-known italian experimentalist claudio rocchetti, a close collaborator of valerio tricoli, and jukka reverberi, founder of post-rock band giardini di mirò and half of cosmic electro-disco duo crimea x.instruments of discipline is proud to release cold lights , geodetic s second ep, the follow up to broken consonance , released on maple death records earlier this year. cold lights is an avant-garde undertaking that artfully weaves soundscapes that swing between murky industrial atmospheres to moments of uplifting levity, all held together by strong rhythmic grooves, a collage of at times familiar sounds juxtaposed into an altogether unfamiliar whole.

raw outsider boogie, interstellar loaner funk, intimate synth sound productions on this debut from russia’s venus express ii. the lp features 8 hot tracks of spacey, jazzy, funky tunes in the similar format of star creature’s sky tony & liquid pegasus releases. this is true space funk!

jamie paton has been a regular fixture on emotional especial since the label first came to light, conjuring up a seductive blend of leftfield dance music with a broad range of influences. this time around he s turning out some of his remixes, leading in with the sweaty, dense throb of sexy merlins see you in the dark. guy schlaloms habibi by way of contrast becomes a lighter confection peppered with bubbly synth lines and an almost poppy persuasion. blancmanges feel me has a more cosmic lilt in its voluminous tones, and overdrive by gatos negros drifts out on an off-kilter kind of boogie for all manner of deviant dancers to get head-nodding to.

lindstrom meldet sich in seinem klassischen cosmic-disco-sound zurück und hat gleich auch den ersten remix des comatonse-künstlers und dj sprinkles-kollaborators will long mit im gepäck.

social decay expands on their intense approach to techno with nods to noise, industrial and drum & bass. the manchester duos second lp-a triple vinyl package-follows 2014s cosmic microwave background, which also came out on speedy js label. social decay is out september 22nd.

this promo album only send to radio and tv in 1980 is now regarded as one of the best cosmic library lp of this period. from the disco tinged of test and spot to the ambient and kosmische landscapes of spectre or synchronisme you can easily see why.

passport to paradise continue their winning streak with an exclusive release from man of the cloth, digger extraordinaire, john zahl / jaz. if you ve seen his video for thump, you ll know that jaz and his works are weird, wrong and wonderful: in a word, the ethos of ptp is alive and kicking in this release. first up, geisha chugs along in the cosmic dust of 80s synth assortments and flourishes of koto. scatter-brained brilliance from the deepest of osaka basements. a2, move to the beach, heralds a sleeker, sleazier side to jaz s episcopal offering. it builds itself out from a latent groove that ushers in the end of the night, carrying you to the empty seafront just before dawn, where a breeze ruffles the palm trees as you dig your eyes into the moon. turning the page, we have a rework from the same post-kraftwerk heritage, but this one is more potent synthpop roller, a straight-up, no frills edit for the toughest of dance floors. the final track, twin theory, is a lofty affair from the outset, its arpeggiated bass holding the track to ransom: it is playful yet very serious, sublime and sarcastic. this is what passport to paradise are bringing to your homes and dancefloors. don t miss ou

shara music is proud to present -acid last- third reference in vinyl 12&#8243,,,,. this time on the part of owen ezard, owner of shara music ...an ep that comes with 4 very effective cuts of slow vibes. as appetizer presents -first reload- a cover letter to open the appetite giving some clues of the tracks that follow .... acid at soft speed to start the walk by enveloping sounds that take us to the second proposal,-acid last - where owen develops an acidic sequence that evolves until getting into his spiral. and with some more bpms comes the wonderful remix by our beloved favorite italian, fabrizio mammarella. the main course shines with percussions influence of alien alien, mysterious synthesizers taken from outer space and cosmic sound that will make lose your head ... last but not least comes -break & slow- with your hypnotic voices will guide you towards the exit of this labyrinth of eclectic sounds that surely will not leave you indifferent ...

it s been quite a while since naibu’s last feature on scientific. more than a year has passed since the release of his acclaimed “case study”, a mature and eclectic quasi d’n’b album rich in live instrumentation and tons of intricate details.
and here’s a follow-up to this work a four track remix ep featuring reworks by some of the biggest names in the atmospheric deep drum & bass current of today. naibu’s already captivating take on music gets reinterpreted in four different ways, so just know that you’ll be treated with a sense of freshness and familiarity at the same time.
spanning a variety of shades of drum & bass, from hiddenwave’s deep and rolling take on “turn me down”, through seba’s nostalgic rework of “astray” and bungle’s powerful, cosmic rearrangement of “case study”, to future engineers heavyweight, solid-basslined reinvention of “fighting for attention”, the ep acts as an excellent supplement to naibu’s original work, offering listeners even more of auditory pleasure.

das liverpooler quartett clinic schickt sich an, dem erst vor wenigen monaten veröffentlichten album free reign einen kleinen bruder an die seite zu stellen. daniel lopatin, der das album bereits mit produziert hat und zur zeit insgesamt recht ordentlich beschäftigt ist bei domino (ducktails, peaking lights), hat sich das gute stück nochmal zur brust genommen und nach seinen eigenen vorstellungen durch den wolf gedreht. das ergebnis erscheint anfang märz auf lp only via domino. limitiert auf 125 stück für deutschland!

fourth chapter of the italian label dancing like quagmire. dlq s ever growing family welcomes polish newcomer primo ultimo and italian duo calma (sorry for this records owners and harmonized residents) as remixers. fasten your seatbelts and you ll fly away into a cosmic journey through space and time riding primo ultimo s flight simulator. flight safety instructions: a1 is the title-track born to be an helpful party banger with its uzi-like snares and overwhelming synths. in a2 again the flight simulator but slow down time, thanks to calma s analog arsenal the sound gets deeper and warmer. on the flip side the b1 is azure vibes a clapping tropical house jam with breakbeat reminiscences. the final destination of this trip is the b2 bilbao where equilibrium and melody are king and queen remembering that joy is an electronic thing.

maybe its just you: jumping around from joyful reveries to passages of melancholia, from uncanny revelations to the grey routines. or maybe its just the music: a dusty cosmic theme with a bit of the 80s electronic flavour, warping your state of mind on the slick drum rolling, electro tingles and obsessive sci fi bleeps. we call it moodswing: sublees electronic visions for contemporan.

it goes without saying that space has always been central to techno – both in terms of its cosmic and futuristic trajectory, as well as in the spatial dimensions of sonic elements. etapp kyle’s first full ostgut ton ep release sees the ukrainian-born, berlin- based berghain resident emphasizing the connection between the two, while avoiding techno’s overt intergalactic clichés. by partially linking to his continuum ep (unterton, 2016), the results are four tracks of pristine, sci-fi minimalism, propelled by ambient synths and percussive explosions in distant skies – more utopian than dystopian. opener “alpha” establishes the cosmic theme from the get go, with chord swells and a whirring, phasing spacewind panning across the stereo image. while a subdued kickdrum gets things started, it’s the rhythmic interplay between dynamic high-hats and halled-out rimshots that guide the track through space. from there, “quantum” on a2 strips the voyage down to a glowing, unwavering arpeggiated synth line, interspersed with twisted, high-pitched bells and updated 909- esque snare patters.

more lonely planets rec. material entering our habitable zone. star chaser jack roland capturing his dreams of darkness and distorted cosmic visions through the mysterious edges of the ‘all there is’.
from the electro fuelled a-side bringing ionising pads and convexing bass lines to high amplitude techno on the flip. closing the story with downtempo “porta” in the afterglow.

prins thomas nimmt den -häxan- soundtrack der schwedischen psych-rocker dungen (zu lotte reinigers filmklassiker -die abenteuer des prinzen achmed-, 1926) auf einen trip durch psychedelische weiten und kreiert teils 17-minütige epen aus balearischer ambience, psychedelia, cosmic-grooves und krautrock.

# twin bang # is mirko loko third album, the first own on his own label comet traxx, and proudly host collaboration with detroit techno legend derrick may, philadelphia singer ursula rucker and the french/italian duo moody preachers.
comet traxx is the new label of swiss prolific producer mirko loko, best known for his musical output on cadenza, visionquest and memento records. this new imprint is focused on cosmic grooves, with the aim to release quality timeless material. the first release on the label is the stunning -twin bang- album by the label honchos, mirko loko, delivering a modern sophisticated record with a very classic feeling, rich of collaborations with heavyweight musicians as derrick may and ursula rucker. for the next chapters of these astral tales, we can expect a spontaneous organic blend of electronic genres joined with a galactic touch: releases are not going to come only by mirko himself, but from interesting newcomers, as well as veterans as guido schneider who is in scheduled on the second catalogue number.

prepare to be immersed in a shimmering musical universe with this brand new ep by alci. blending wistful vocals with the energetic tempo of captivating repetitive rhythms the irresistible combination of up tempo pace and meditative loops will lift you up and take you away into the dark matter that makes up the cosmic space around us. the vocals then bring us right back to earth assisted by punchy kicks, keeping you (partly) grounded in reality. as a result, * humanized pattern * comes forth as an ep loaded with dreamy, bewitching atmospherics as well as dance floor friendly sounds.

rückkehr des supertalents lukas bohlender mit zwei neuen, atmosphärisch wie groove-technisch verzückten housetracks. sein kulttrack club chateau, der sowohl vom innervisions camp, agoria, über west-london djs als auch von legendären cosmic djs großes lob und respekt einheimste, hat hier gleich zwei würdige nachfolger. die hauptmelodie für golden hour entstand überwiegend beim fotografieren in den bergen. golden hour bezeichnet in der fotografie das spezielle warme licht beim sonnenaufgang oder kurz vor dem sonnenuntergang. in diesem sinne genau der richtige track für die twilight zone im club.

having already made a strong connection with the ever-excellent udacha label, russian duo gamayun now take their talents to hesperian sound division to unfurl more of their delicate, richly musical creations. -golden ratio- leads in on stunning jazz piano refrains, edging threads of percussion into the mix with poise that sets gamayun apart from the rest of the crowd. -ascension- takes things in a more cosmic direction, all swooping and swooning synth lines beamed in from a distant star. -untitled- has a more lazy, blues-minded attitude, while -uvolnenie- edges a little more techno influence into the mix, but truly this is space-age music played by musicians with genuine chops.

new chicago’s anthony nicholson and cara dawn team up for the deep, soulful & cosmic future dance ritual “living for today” which is an elegant, timeless piece of music. “living for today” is the first release on the special blak muzik label. anthony nicholson cultivates and pushes forward in this genre.

techno, disco, italo, electronics, house, library, cosmic and ambient frequencies - these are the bedrocks of the midnight drive ethos and sound. a label shining a light on overlooked or unheralded creations and respectfully reissuing them for the contemporary audience. a label that respects and understands the connection between these disparate and sometimes forgotten forms of musical expression and celebrates them. drive001 sees us step back to 1998 and into the hands of the duo of damon wild and mederic nebinger, recording together as blue maxx they quietly unleashed some of the finest futuristic widescreen techno and electro to emanate from nyc in the late 1990 s. utilising a small sub-label of wild s seminal techno imprint synewave called deja vous the pair embarked on a slew of ep s released over the space of a couple of years with private life being one of the last. across 3 tracks private life opens up a new sound world, from the driving, tool-like qualities of the a-side cut - all swinging drum programming, synth stabs and deranged metallic percussions to the deeper, more clandestine leanings of the b-side tracks, mining a more musical and electro infused vein, the whole ep stands out as something truly original. a hallmark of the blue maxx sound. this is the first time private life has been reissued, almost 20 years has passed and somehow wild and nebinger s style remains utterly fresh and contemporary. a truly rare and essential piece of hi-tech techno expression that could easily have been released this week. such is the quality on display within these grooves. remastered by curvepusher. artwork and design by atelier superplus.