(lp with obi strip) the peak work of japans long-standing leading jazz drummer, takeo moriyama

classic crossover

“metropolis” takes one to a trip through metropolitan berlin at night, a melting pot, where cultural exchange is a constant reality. at his backyard studio in berlin-neukölln digitalluc captures the fusion of jazz and hip-hop creating a unique sound that values both musical movements. thereby he invites plenty of fellow collaborators and old acquaintances to bring his concept of organic hip-hop grooves to life. contributions come from flofilz, made in m, hubert daviz, spanish saxophonist escandaloso xpósito and mexican bass player monno briceno, just to name a few

repress on green & neon magenta galaxy coloured vinyl.

first in a new vinyl series from reel people music. all 4 tracks have never been released on vinyl before.

hardish and dystopian feel

the first ever full length repress of an all time classic - the 2001 album from miss kittin & the hacker back on 180 gram double vinyl.

incl roveranger, specificobjects, utroit & k.o.sand volpe

das album ist eine ode an die muster der natur, die sich wiederholen, aber nie ganz identisch sind. das spiel mit den unendlichen möglichkeiten der phasenverschiebung ist der kern des schweren ambient-sounds von s&#417,n fm, der durch ihre charakteristischen live-auftritte in kunstgalerien oder in der natur geprägt ist.

fitness club is the dance-floor focused alias of melbournes sinj clarke and berlin-based ziggy zeitgeist (zeitgeist freedom energy exchange & 30/70 collective).

weißes vinyl, deluxe-hülle, beidseitig bedruckte innenhülle. incl mp3

repress , colored vinyl , third anniversary ep of gestalt records

its always exciting to hear collaborations from two familiar faces — especially when the results are completely unexpected. “sinking” and “cue the rhythm” from vnssa & lenny kiser are two of those collabs. the two artists got together to exchange some ideas, and we’re thrilled with the outcome. both moody and comforting, vnssa’s vocals on the title track adds a deep undertone to keep it floating, while the other’s breakbeat sensibility gives off an air of old-school rave vibes

from the vaults of the legendary blame. conrad kicks off the debut release from over/shadow with 2 signature tracks. mastered by simon the exchange.

third anniversary ep of gestalt records

various artists ep incl. fantastic man. tip!

pressed on 140 gram vinyl

90s styled acid and minimal music

strong release by julion de angelo and viola klein, on the always on point meakusma imprint - killer!

incl. swell 1019 mix

from london to berlin

new album by dj marcelle

jazz-infused post-lounge ambience from la’s nichk malkin on limited vinyl.

deep epic emotional 4 tracker!!

massive attack vs mad professor part ii (mezzanine remix tapes 98): translucent pink coloured 180 gram vinyl - 2019 release.

karren unleash a series of tracks taken from their legendary live shows, cut loud by simon at the exchange

a jazz hommage to the legendary beatles album “sgt. pepper’s lonely hearts club band”. double vinyl in gatefold sleeve - vinyl 2 is a single-sided pressing.

repress! i and donato always send each others the tracks we make and exchange feedbacks on what we do, but when he sent me this music for the first time for me it s been love at first listen in a way i had never experienced before with his music. i wasn t even thinking i would be the one to release it back then...

great remixes by inland, jonas kopp, jasper wolff & maarten mittendorff and stojche.

shape-shifting post-punk quasi-legends bourbonese qualk are finally getting a bit of the shine they so richly deserve after years in obscurity, not least thanks to the retrospective compilation on mannequin back in 2015. now platform 23 are reissuing their classic album -laughing afternoon, originally released back in 1983 and having lost none of its impact. its a slippery, shape-shifting creation that veers between uneasy soundscapes and gutter-dwelling funk, with some truly visionary signal processing, electronic textures and more besides in the mix. its a crime this crew arent held in the same regard as their other early 80s post-industrial peers, but at least the wrongs are being righted now.

no artwork - standard cover - alma negra records are proud to present james stewart, resident dj and co-promoter of monthly night black atlantic club at le sucre in lyon, with his cotonou ep! james stewart is the host, resident dj and co-promoter of monthly night black atlantic club at le sucre in lyon. borrowing the term black atlantic from renowned scholar paul gilroys 1993 book, stewart presents black music as a transnational, incredibly diverse cultural exchange. an avid lecturer on the subject and founder of the blog afrosouldescarga, he merges an intellectual approach with the musical and creative side of things: as an active conga player and percussionist, member of voilaaa sound system and showhost at radio nova. this ep is the work of of a mature and thoughtful musician, combining different musical influences at a high level of production. alma negra records are proud to present james stewart with his cotonou ep!

the debut album from elder island on 180 gram vinyl.

hvmble is a newly-formed berlin-based collective engaged in house music production and label work. hvmble is a newly-formed berlin-based collective engaged in house music production and label work. merging ideas in a fresh way is the intent of our approach and sound. exchange in a diverse community is key to our spirit. hvmble aims at staying versatile. hvmbles debut-ep series textures features an eclectic practice where diverse elements of dance music are teamed playfully. hypnotizing groove structures, vibrant hi- hats and a sublty-formed bottom-end unite and stimulate the bodymind. textures invites the listener/dancer to float through skillfully meshed patterns and dreamy layers, to experience promising new spaces. the sounds appearance and cover-artwork was created by visual artist peter aurisch. textures is a collective creation.

fantastic 4 electro tracks..

second part of the soundtrack to accompany the “soul of a nation: art in the the age of black power” exhibition, entitled “jazz is the teacher, funk is the preacher”. pressing on triple 180 gram vinyl

* sheffield-based subaltern resident taiko returns to the imprint with a stunning selection of four distinctively grimy pieces of sub-bass science, proving once again his original take on the 140 bass realm. a. trenches introducing his unique style once again with a fresh twist, taiko delivers relentless earth-shattering bass waves in ‘trenches’, which graces the a side of the release. bells, strings and dark synths set the mood for a precisely executed wall of bass, complimented by subtle vocal work. b1. raid dramatic orchestral strings and horns set the stage for the grim reaper that is ‘raid’ - leading into a dark and roaring synth that accentuates the laid back bass-line. sure to shake every system it is unleashed on, the track keeps evolving and luring the listener ever deeper into a maze of darkness. you can run but you can’t hide… b2. mana pool ‘mana pool’ adds a more psychedelic and subtle edge to the release. synth loaded parts play in exchange with carefully laid out harmonic synth lines complementing the tasteful bass-lines, while remaining the raw edge of the release.

percussion heavy dubs by grrrr. exchange of natural resources over bank transfer. hot!!!

3 bloody dancefloor tunes from one of my fave artist... bloody tunes in the mix to be played will full confidence... loud sound from master simon the exchange! enjoy your winngs you angel !

another very special ep on al zanders a to z label teaming up this time with vocalist sheyi, for a one-off foray into broken beat territory. the story of its inspiration begins with a trip to notting hill record & tape exchange... after asking for some broken beat, the assistant ventured a withering opinion that -won t be monotonous enough, try the house music section instead- turns out it was phil asher of co-op fame - who, after establishing a genuine desire for said genre - sold al a bunch of west london music which became the influence for this ep. allowing sheyi to shine over a bare bones, syncopated rhythm track on the title cut and an equally stripped down satisfy al amps up the groove, with the g.i.t dub, which was made for ig culture s radio show. limited run on these - don t snooze !

brazilian boogie merchants barefoot beats treat us to two very distinctive but equally refreshing flavours on yet another highly collectable 10 inch record. first up they welcome nyc dj & music collector jacques renault on board to exchange the loft for the beach bar as he drops a heavy slice of funk inspired boogie bliss that s perfect for the beach party. on the flip, selvagem s trepanado transforms the party sound by dipping into a more synth driven and edgy 80s influenced brazilian warehouse party vibe that builds to a break so tropical you can actually feel the sunrise coming. tudo bem! vamos!

whether thought of as a fistful of small change or as a digitally distributed asset, monetary exchange is best calculated for aesthetic ends at the planetary scale. zoom out, and as far as you can. yen towers is copenhagen’s simon formann, known for his work as a member of lower and age coin. “bidders must justify their price” tracks the mechanisms of global exchange and scales sound system dynamics to fit, preserving only the minimum quantity of human perspective necessary to calibrate itself for advanced club environments.

alma negra records are proud to present james stewart, resident dj and co-promoter of monthly night black atlantic club at le sucre in lyon, with his cotonou ep! james stewart is the host, resident dj and co-promoter of monthly night black atlantic club at le sucre in lyon. borrowing the term black atlantic from renowned scholar paul gilroys 1993 book, stewart presents black music as a transnational, incredibly diverse cultural exchange. an avid lecturer on the subject and founder of the blog afrosouldescarga, he merges an intellectual approach with the musical and creative side of things: as an active conga player and percussionist, member of voilaaa sound system and showhost at radio nova. this ep is the work of of a mature and thoughtful musician, combining different musical influences at a high level of production. alma negra records are proud to present james stewart with his cotonou ep!

after 7 releases, rivulet records says goodbye. the very last release comes from cofounder stanley schmidt in collaboration with his long time friend hobor. the two leipzig based artists had the idea to release an album together for years and to finally bring the work to an end as well as to the label felt just right. the album itself ranges from eerie and otherworldy ambient tracks to banging lofi-jungle sounds. it mirrors the musical taste and exchange of the two artists. listen to it at home in full length, or play it in the club when the time is right – it works both. rivulet records says thank you to all the artists, dancers, listeners and friends. it has been great. leipzig, 2018

optimo music is thrilled to release the new album from jacob yates. not only is he one of our all-time favourite artists from glasgow, but he is one of our favourite artists from anywhere. criminally unknown except to a few who have been long transfixed by his recordings and performances, we hope this release will open a few more ears to his wondrous musical world.

last summer during an evening spent with my friend dj topha, we came upon the everlasting subject of old versus new. i m finding so much great music right now, and not just digging back in time but exploring our own timeline geographically too, he said, the level of production these days is rising fast. you have to check out these snippets from a new label based in casablanca. not long after, in an interesting twist of fate, driss bennis and i began to exchange music: i shared his soundcloud for the first casa voyager release, and he sent me a promo copy which i played out a lot. it seemed only logical to ask him for music for basic moves. later that summer we met in paris for a convivial back to back at dawidu s shop, te iubesc records and sapology. it was as simple as that, and in a few weeks basic moves 04 was ready. night train and overseas blew me away by their quality - the tracks are retro-esque yet fresh, and stem from a loose approach to electro. their arrangements are very smart, not everything is revealed the first time round. the more you listen, the more you understand that the power of the tracks lies in the details. together with ailsa s artwork, stefan s cut and chris mixes the release fell so smoothly into place. i have come to realise how important it is for the scene to release recently produced music as well as treasures from the past. you can t build a community by only playing old records. it s about a combination, about finding gems that glide together. old and new. and for that, i think both these dj booth tracks really fit the bill.

this initial release on the new futurepast label marks davy’s first output as a producer, crystallizing his endeavours in the studio and bearing witness to his long-standing experiments in electronic music. built between london and berlin over the last four years, the long now lays down the blueprints for following ventures on the label: using old and new gear to create unique, obscure soundscapes both outside of memory and away from nostalgic projections of lost futures. in a timeless and precise collaboration, davy has brought together two historical figures for this release: 1990s r&s records associate david morley mixed the tracks, while simon davey of the exchange lent his renownedmastering skills to the project. temporality, time travel and perception are key concepts for davy, and not only in the ep’s title. the four stripped-down tracks move forwards, sidewards and backwards in a bid to get us lost – not in space but in what time might sound like should we be swimming through it. mysterious and ageless synths mesh with the beats of an unnamed drum machine under davy’s control. we move through a non-linear story told by three distinct forward-thinking techno titles: no memories planned, circular weeks and causal loop. finally, the titular ambient track pans out cinematically over the images left in our heads: an invitation to begin it all again in the long now...

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dixon avenue basement jams feel extremely honoured and stupidly excited to finally be able to announce this! after his first three eps on the label, the much talked about debut album from glasgows big miz is ready to drop on dixon avenue basement jams! from start to finish build/destroy really showcases his effortless feel for the weird funk. from the tweaked out organ solos on hammond groove and the live bass jam of straight thru cru to the straight up brain rattler of gear tension. this is big miz at his undiluted best and cements the fact that he is one of the uks most exciting raw talents. 2018 move aside, the big man has already owned ya.