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
after a short break, vibes and grooves is back in its usual jazzy manner with a new ep from shaka. the title track from distance to common builds up with a beautiful and calm piano solo and merges into a firework of hypnotic rhythmic piano chords and leads for the dance floor. answer to destructive forces is a multi-layered and complex secret house weapon filled with piano solos and lead riffs. green zone creates a groovy gospel atmosphere with its driving bass line and the gripping hammond sound.
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 second album from swedens the field, is an hour of lullaby krautronica ideal for caressing abused ears. a digital trip through ambient, dance & drone, its been gently pulsating and washing over you like water in a shallow stream all day. double vinyl in gatefold sleeve, download code 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....
DOWNTIME, TURN AROUND AND GO BACKWARDS (WHITE VINYL)
Coloured 12 Inch 28.04.21
ltd 2021 coloured vinyl 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!
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.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE NEVER (AND ALSO THOSE WHO HAVE) (2X12 INCH)
2x12 Inch 26.04.21
2021 repress - please note new artwork - nine of the densest ambient and meditative music pieces since the dawn of music!! sounds both extremely of this time, and of no time whatsoever. monolithic and stark but extremely warm, intensely personal, and for every one in every which way. we are very happy to present to you -for those of you who have never (and also those who have), an album by huerco s.
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