limited lp & 7- pack from synth pop(?) giant, design a wave.... big sound on these cool electronic disco edged cuts.. hangman style design by cosmo knex - big tip! copenhagen based conceptual music act design a wave returns with ‘snakeface’, a document of surprise within the composition process. specifically, design a wave uses the computer to create several beats and then utilises the mutated results as building blocks for several new compositions. interest in computer-synthetic snakes, beyond all networks of communication and agency art, centres on placing these formless serpents into existing genres, such as music. snakeface is a timely exploration of the infectious qualities of music, and how it too, as a carrier, makes it’s way through neural networks, irreducible to bits and designed to infiltrate and replicate.
steve poindexter and jamal moss return as the faces of drums banging those classic gherkin style vibes and deep chaotic sound motions with a twist of off-kilter acid to finish you off in the classic mathematics way on do u like the way that it feels? ep.
THE LEGENDARY MASTER C & J FEAT LIZ TORRES (2X12 INCH )
2x12 Inch 27.07.16
killer, heavyweight double pack from the chicago dons - master c&j! originally released in 2002 and featuring some unreleased and alternative mixes and versions of some classics and various projects they worked on this double lp is indispensable for any fans of vintage dance music. all of the hallmarks of master c&j s sound are here and we ca easily see what a huge influence their style was on everyone who came after them, this double lp serves as an essential collection and overview of some of their finest moments. remastered in conjunction with trax records, fully legit, now is the time to revisit a cornerstone of classic chicago house music, often imitated, never bettered!
bleed release a second ep of the year in the form of a third solo outing for label head volte-face, who also records alongside daniel avery as rote. recently featuring on semantica s latest nonnative compilation, you bury me sees volte-face further refining his hypnotic, atmospheric approach to techno. the a1, shirime , is dark and trippy, with a brooding atmosphere throughout. iori s remix on the a2 recontextualises the core elements of the original track with a broken-beat. the b1, you bury me , features a grindingly anthemic synth-line and marries it to a gothic ambience. dead cat on the dinner table rounds off the ep, an unapologetically straightforward beat underpinning some outrageous and unpredictable sounds. early support from dj nobu, svreca, daniel avery, tripeo and etapp kyle.
from his early days in 90s collective kmd to his reinvention as a masked supervillain leading the indie hip-hop revolution, mf doom has consistently pushed the boundaries of hip-hop in new and unexpected directions.
this is the special blends vol. 1 & 2 standard 2xlp vinyl format.
your silent faces second release – the first on his own label tethys records – continues the deep, brooding techno trajectory set by his first track on fiedeltwo, a place where arms bend backwards. title track red rain is urgent yet considered: subtle acid lines swirl and build against bright defined percussion while the bassline builds towards infinity. it reveals ysf’s inspirations from motorik music, early industrial bands like nitzer ebb and deep techno heroes including sandwell district and rrose.kleinian transform takes techno to a place where georgio moroder meets front 242 and basic channel, creating robotic space-tracks with dub disco melodies, insistent bassline and mighty crescendos. its a late night dancefloor track influenced by dj hell and francois k, but equally by coil and new order. scorched earth closes the red rain ep with a post–apocalyptic melancholy, a soundscape which nods to kraftwerk and boards of canada. this is the track ysf wants you to hear at the end of times, recalling the blistering winds of post-nuclear fallout: darkly spacious, with a questioning melody. the ep was mastered by keith tenniswood at curvepusher.
lost tapes recovered from the charred rubble of a post-apocalyptic melt down ‘kiss my smiling face’ is a relic from the distant future. pearl river sound has, to this point, kept a low profile - instead choosing to keep himself holed up away from the horror, emerging only briefly in 2015 to drop his debut 12” via the r&s affiliated meda fury records. in his latest outing, we are mercilessly pushed to the edge, eyelids forced open to witness the terror unfold…
after releasing three successful and well received solo e.p.’s over the summer of 2015, tim xavier (label boss) rings in 2016 with a new “late 90’s chicago jack” styled body of tracks appropriately titled “1999”. already getting play by: truncate, eric cloutier, ben sims, dj hyperactive, la-4a (ambivalent), slam, magit cacoon, dustin zahn, technasia, agaric, lando, len faki, raíz, adrian lopez, luigi madonna……..
shaun j. wright & alinka lay down their chicago flavour on crosstown rebels with face the truth. the release features three originals with hot property audiojack on the remix. wright, formerly of hercules & love affair, provides the vocals to each track with rich, sultry tones timely placed across heavy bass-lines, hypnotic rhythms and high-energy percussion: that classic chicago sound.
vor über 35 jahren entschied sich phil collins dazu, sich neben seiner rolle als genesis-sänger auch als solokünstler zu versuchen. mit großem erfolg: jedes seiner acht alben landete gleich in mehreren ländern in den top ten der charts, viele sogar auf platz eins.
mit der reihe »take a look at me now« veröffentlicht der britische sänger jetzt alle acht soloalben seiner karriere erneut, und zwar als deluxe editions - remastert und auf audiophilem 180 gramm vinal gepresst. den anfang macht – wie sollte es anders sein – collins debüt: »face value«.
bleed enter their stride, with a third release of the year, following on from volte-face’s ‘charlatan’ ep, and the daniel avery/volte-face collaboration as rote, ‘ep1′,,,,. ‘all grown up’, volte-face’s second ep, ‘all grown up’, comes out shortly before his debut on semantica, with a track featuring on their next nonnative compilation. the ep is primed for club play, with three densely detailed peak-time techno originals, as well as a short ambient interlude and a killer dj spider remix. the record has received early plays from friends of the label, including daniel avery, dj nobu, tripeo, etapp kyle, blind observatory, francois x and ryan james ford.
master c & j (carl bias & jesse jones) along with vocalist liz torres are counted among the most influencial artists to rise out of the mid/late eighties chicago house music scene. known for their singularly darkly sensuous and skeletal sound, their tracks captured and defined the late night, underground dancefloor experience rhythm, sweat, sex. originally released in 1987, face it is a deep moody chicago house all time classic. containing all 3 original mixes, face it has been re released and re mastered for 2015 on conjunction with trax records.
where to now? records are proud to present beatrice dillons follow up release to the widely well received * blues dances*. this three track 12 inch sees beatrice step things up a gear in terms of intricacy, experimenting wildly to add to her already astute palette of timbre and rhythm. face a leads the record with the unmistakable skronk of saxophone cutting and jamming over the skeletal pulse of beatrices signature dubbed out techno landscape. initially the inclusion of saxophone acts as an aural abstraction or diversion to extract a little freedom from the pumping cavern of dark dub techno atmosphere punctuated with the mechanical juddering saw-bass, but as the piece develops and we become deep into the groove the inclusion of wild sax snorts trips us up and become the focus itself as new levels of complex melodic and rhythmic detail become apparent within this otherwise structurally obedient space. taking its cues from rabih beaini, miles davis * big fun* era, dresvn and keith hudson, undoubtably face a is a compelling, complex trip… heads down but arms flailing. face b continues the theme but takes the listener far deeper into the cavern. here the concern is more the effects of space within song, a moment where beatrice allows herself to move away from the floor to find a little more room for playful experimentation. the saxophone is further treated with a plethora of effects to compliment the array of dub signals that scatter and skip around the basin. the record closes with sonnier (walk in the light) which strangely somehow manages to feel jazzier in its components, even in comparison to a pair of tracks riffing on a manipulated free-jazz sax part. it sounds strangely unsure of its world, adding to this whole loosely slung, loping feel which somehow fits amongst the stern, brooding, and efficient synth play. beatrice masterfully manages to create a piece here that grows in intensity without ever increasing in pace or texture, every drop is intended to stir the listener a little more than the last. theres a sense throughout all the pieces of having rhythm imposed or even inflicted upon the listener but this is certainly not a conflict of ideas… there is optimism, harmony and above all - wild groove nestled within beatrices world of mutant shuffle.
our latest release mila, its not over comes from the mysterious ponty mython (alex). with roots in st. petersburg, he now sends us his latest intricately produced works from his studio in vilnius, lithuania. alex joined the dirt crew family last year, adding his excellent artist name and ear for exotic samples to our ‘deep love 10 compilation with his track ‘movin on. first up on this new release is ‘face down, a cross-continental collaboration with tijuana based tastemaker sebastien vorhaus.
the title tack is a playful melodic jam with trilling pads and lush synths. moody and beautiful, it is a truly emotional work. igor vicente then goes for a more minimal and stripped back affair with ghoulish synths, spooky samples and a n eerie, spacious groove that is hugely compelling.
huge package from west end of exclusive or never before released versions of one of the highlights from their illustrious catalogue.... arthur russell s loose joints... is it all over my face? kon (king of nothing!) sourced the original stems to completely re make the track utilising both the female and male vocal parts in his outstanding -duet- mix. also included in the barnstorming 13 minute original version that s never seen the light of day... its significantly and dare we say on par with the original version! finally included is the rare as hens teeth original female vocal 3:10 7- version that was only ever released as a promo at the time. huge release that s set to cause ever lasting ripples in the disco music community!
steve poindexter & jamal moss here with thanks 4 the tracks vol 2 from the lost track series. this will not leave you guessing what this whole series is about and what’s to come. not for the faint at heart of newbies. get familiar.
chicago duo, steve poindexter & jamal moss coming together once again for thanks 4 the tracks u lost vol 1, lost material created over 20 years ago. salvaged from cassette tapes and dats comprised of over 30 tracks of raw, original chicago sound that influenced the world.
bleed take the leap from running revolutionary london clubnights, to releasing records, with a fitting debut release from mr bleed himself, casper volte-face clark in the form of a 12inch ep, charlatan
facetoface presents power house rhythm unit produced and written by antaeus lando roy and tim xavier at mmm studios. lando & xaviers special bond through music has birthed a genuine and unique sound
northern structures delivers a stunning new 4 track ep of broken beat industrialized techno. known for original sound design and great mix production, northern structures delves into moods of isolation and experimentalism on this latest release. this is forward thinking techno that leads from a front and works not only for club listening but is perfect for home listening as well. enjoy!
rodhad / silent servant / volte-face remixes! culminating the cycle and international success of his debut album, daniel avery releases new energy, a collection of remixes including six new reworks. rødhåd proves why hes the most exciting new name in techno by turning drone logic into a pulsing, peak-time behemoth whilst silent servant shows off his trademark, industrial tinged mastery on the previously ambient spring 27. to complete this 12inch, volte-face, owner of londons vital experimental night bleed, enters the production world with a beautiful and ecstatic reimagining of platform zero.
following the success of deepchild s haitian rum runner, face to face recordings returns with a strong follow up. tim xaviers newest imprint looks to cross the boundaries between house and techno, this time featuring jamaica suk with her spektrum ep. stepping into harder techno territory the up and coming artist brings a solid 4-track ep with style and flair like none other.
THE BEAST INCARNATE / FACE REMOVER (COLOURED VINYL)
Coloured 12 Inch 20.10.14
deathchants own hellfish debuts on the xtrm output from prspct. expect his trademark chopping, cutting and powerfull kicks. perfect blend with the usual xtrm terror. boom!
timely re issue of an arthur russell classic on west end records that puts his unique avant-garde spin on disco. the success of this track led to larry levan remixing the song for club play at paradise garage. the song has been remastered from original analog tape for 2014 and repressed in conjunction with the rights holders, verse music group.
kubic records present the colombian artist zur-face brings us the loudest sounds of the south american progressive, moreover the lion brothers delight us with their deep sounds, enjoy kubic records music
after quenums debut album, the richly textured and atmospheric masterpiece * face to face*, serialism prepares to release a striking remix package featuring three distinct voices in electronic music. * basic solution*s raw fluid energy is encased in a pulsing, staccato framework by cesare vs disorder as the meandering bassline emerges and gives way to the original distorting synth line. 5am is first given a more pumping dancefloor sheen by tiefschwarz and next a typically epic and mindbending journey from mathew jonson. lastly frank haag delivers a spooky rework of * ritual* that tightens the groove into a rolling hypnotic head trip that will also move the floor.
special tribute ep by the infamous mr g. for his passed away friend lex.
reminiscent of the mr g. glory days, this release takes you back into the time of timeless house music. feel the emotionz on this incredibly funky 3 tracker ep. a must have for the house music crowd.
vinyl only!
nice price deal !!! quenum is an extraordinary individual. a professional breakdancer that was raised in africa, he found love in london in the 80s through mastering the art of djing to early electronic music and broke into the spotlight as acess58 in the 90s before forming the cadenza label with luciano in 2003.
his debut album *face to face* is deliriously deep and melancholic, rhythmically complex and gives a fragile new voice to techno. across the eleven original tracks, phillippe quenum exudes a graceful temperance creating tracks that flutter and take flight (indulge in synth voices of *children of the sun*) as well as rattle the bass bins (sample the raw energy of *basic solution* and delicate power of *ritual*). both sparse and insightful (*my people*) as well as intricate and anthemic (*never loose my soul*), quenums delivery is always quirky and slightly surprising and *face to face* is a curious analysis into this honest musical soul.
ahead of the deliriously deep and rhythmically complex debut album >face to face (out in november on serialism), phillippe quenum aka quenum first displays his rich, dynamic and sometimes soulfully melancholic sound across a teaser ep featuring two album tracks plus a tough yet shimmering remix from the ever classy and timeless, cassy. lead track >face to face< pulses with raw, rumbling bass as hard claps accent an unfettered groove scattered with delicate sonic nuances and a powerful vocal sample. from peak time to sunrise, >5 am< is an ethereal electronic voyage, with softly woven beats, rippling synths and melodic keys.
persnickety sounds is here to funk-ti-fy your world! in this era of nü-disco, space disco, cosmic disco, disco house and shit, there must be a beacon of quality to light the way and lead the faithful back to a place where good grooves matter and realness is holding court. let the labels fall and just get it movin.
b stock - cover with a kink in the corner...bass legends total science step up with their debut ep for shogun audio and as you would expect from two of the most experienced producers in the game today, it is a fully fledged masterpiece. drawing from their wealth of abilities quiff and spinback let rip with an array of styles and moods to set sound systems ablaze the world over with shogun serving as the perfect host.
culprits last release of 2012 represents an emphatic statement of creative intent from another young production team whose star is in the rapid ascendancy. swiss duo adriatiques culprit debut, ‘face to face ep feels like a first confident step toward what may become one of the labels defining artistic relationships in the new year.
supported across the board on major stations such as bbc 1 xtra and radio one. plus dj support from: foreign beggars, june miller, skism, trolley snatcha, pascal, bailey, crissy criss, mind vortex, culprate, basher, vapour, random movement, mindscape, grooverider, slum dogz, laos, ravager, rv, stanza, ruffstuff, danny wheeler, ashatak, phantasy, erb n dub, sappo.
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