BE THERE IN THE MORNING / I DONT NEED NOBODY ELSE (7 INCH)
7 Inch 19.12.16
erstmals auf 7” vinyl: zwei songs des legendären produzenten und drummers norman connors aus seinen alben “invitation” (1979) und “take it to the limit” (1980). mit vocals von adaritha (ada dyer) und al johnson.
nice price deal !!! jonny montana & craig stewart have quickly established themselves as the definitive soulful house producers of the uk. providing remixes for some of the worlds premier house music labels including soul heaven, nervous, mn2s & soundmen on wax.
vinyl only. after releases on top notch labels such as witty tunes and mile end, young italian dj and producer niceteed debuts on my little dog with a solid vinyl ep. 2 tracks of underground music, which wobble in that fine line between techno and tech house. straight rhythms, dark voices and playful and malignant analog synths are the hallmarks of both songs.
following hefty releases for karlovak and bass culture in 2015, ben sims continues to bring his ron bacardi alias heat with along with a remix from borrowed identity.
back to basics with two heavy rhythm edits/tools. a-side features label boss paul du lac s edit of t.o.y. s drum electronic sound , a dark and menacing mid-eighties instrumental italo/electro track (original version was recently released on bordello a parigi), b-side features a simple yet highly effective and relentess minimal drum cut by herr mick wills... no need to say more... vinyl only.
its been a long hot summer for dext a string of quality releases and remixes from the likes of alden tyrell, bodyjack, the zenker brothers, lo shea and oli furness plus a label showcase at privilege in ibiza. only 4 releases in, the label has fast established itself as a standout player in the game.
WE DONT NEED TURZI (PARALLAX OCTET REMIX)(HAND NUMBERED)
12 Inch 23.11.15
los massieras see themselves as legitimate psychedelic explorers sonically adventuring into dark territories and furry textures. their concrete, minimal electronics, trance inducing percussive sounds and mutant disco influences are drone infected, with slight dub inflections and sometimes even an unusual cold & poppy feel, if you care to consider the residents a pop band.
knapp zwei jahre nach seinem stark vom sampling beeinflussten album *years not living* legt panagiotis melidis aka larry gus mit einem deutlichen fokus auf das songwriting nach. beeinflusst haben dürften diese entwicklung auch private veränderungen, wie die geburt seines ersten kindes. die lp-version erscheint als limitiertes (1000 stück weltweit) vinyl in roter farbe.
desert sky debuts for london s pal sl. having previously stepped up for assemble music and giegling he lays down two unique studies in unhurried rhythmatics, space and depth.be part of sets the mood with layers of living, seemingly breathing atmospherics eventually channeled into a bouncing kick with shuffling percussion and echoes of distant worlds. lets stay picks up the tempo with a sharper groove featuring persistent voices building tension and mystery as the track rolls on. long, playable cuts for adventurous djs not to be missed.
alden tyrell lays the foundation for john marks vocals. heavy analogue house jams like only he does. dpx dusts off the old korg m1 for a piano heavy remix on the b-side.
releasing under the moniker misanthrop since 2002, michael brauningers music reflects a foreboding sense of darkness, something that has been prevalent in his previous releases with the likes of critical recordings, neosignal and subtitles. misanthrop has utilised unfamiliar ways to push the envelope of his twisted, sinister sound for new ep *i need more*.
the automated refrain on *capitalism* reflects the stark coldness of misanthrops work, before unleashing an onslaught of off-beat breaks to display brauningers deft, often unpredictable production style.
*rock n roll*, a more familiar tear-out drum & bass track, bolstered by pummelling percussive flourishes and flashes of distortion throughout.
gaining support from the likes of skrillex, goldie, skream, alix perez and more, misanthrop has spent his 13 year career carving a sound that is wholly realised in this latest release. brutal, uncompromising and inherently forward thinking.
last summer theo parrish toured europe with a badass band he calls the unit, comprised of himself on keys and vocals, lead vocals by ideeyah, amp fiddler on keys and backing vocals, myele manzanza on drums, mr. mensah on bass and keys, duminie deporres on guitar and dancers jade soul, mai le, dominique choreographed by gehrik. on stage they covered sound signature classics, cuts from theo’s latest lp and a selection of theo’s favorite dancefloor tracks, and the label are excited to be putting out a few of the recordings made during the tour. starting with this two track 12 inch, the a side is a cover of skye’s ain’t no need. for those who know, the b side is a rendition of walking thru the sky from theo parrish’s 1996 baby steps ep.
fokuz recordings makes its advance on the international drum & bass scene. already a quality, consistent label for the last couple of years 2015 is already looking promising with the opium dream ep by need for mirrors and hlz! both tracks are drenched with that distinctive nfm sound. its a hommage to the early tech step vibes from back in the days sometimes even comparable to grooveriders mysteries of funk album. the digital release will have two extra tracks for those that cant get enough, just like us here at fokuz hq. essential!
WHEN I FEEL THE NEED FOR LOVE / BODY CONTACT (PINK VINYL)
coloured 12 Inch 06.11.14
reissue on pink vinyl of the legendary project produced by joe richards (barrington levy, janet kay) and features vocals by lois ramdeen. body contact is definitely a massive track with its chunky 4/4 drums and strong rhythm very playable in a disco set!
YOU CAN TAKE THE CRACKER OUT OF CROYDON (2X12 LP + MP3)
2x12 Inch LP 03.11.14
brand new 19 track double vinyl lp from cracker jon & 2late entitled *you can take the cracker out of croydon*. cracker jons highly anticipated debut album on high focus records entirely produced by 2late. featuring fliptrix, dirty dike, leaf dog, lee scott, datkid, sly moon, dubbul o, smellington piff, eric da red, strange neighbour and dj sammy b-side. this limited edition double vinyl comes shrink wrapped with an exclusive plastic drop card that contains a digital download for the whole album plus some bonus instrumentals and pictures.
limited 300 copies 2014 reissue reissue of the legendary project produced by joe richards (barrington levy, janet kay) and features vocals by lois ramdeen. body contact is definitely a massive track with its chunky 4/4 drums and strong rhythm very playable in a disco set!
bok & trago are back with another 12- of deeply textured, hypnotic house music. this time taking a melodic approach on the a-side main mix of -need this-, the london-amsterdam duo borrow and flips motifs from a classic. -need this (radio mix)- is a piece of slow-burning deep-tech, helicopter blade arps hovering over epic fm bassline and churning percussive guts. a well-deserved melodic reveal at 4 minutes gives way to plenty of weightless beats to keep djs busy on the loop button - blending perfection ensured. on the flip, the 12- mix strips out the melodies and turns up the percussive heat. the results are a sweltering dub strictly for the dancers
phantasy are very proud to present a remix of daniel averys *all i need* by a hero of the techno scene, hero of the house scene, hero of the everything electronic scene: herr roman flügel with one of the labels biggest reworks to date. on the flip, chilean sonic soundsmith ricardo tobar takes *these nights never end* and delivers the kind of beautiful, intricate rework that made his recent album treillis such a beguiling trip.
milan duo flashmob need no introduction to the house music world. having lead the charge for the last few years with their seminal works on defected and get physical the story continues to build with a new chapter in the evolving narrative of high tech house music.
swink music records are back with their latest vinyl release. smr014 will showcase the talents of 2 producers who need no introduction. manooz and timmy p have been releasing some fine music over the past couple of years, both individually and separately and their latest collaboration, things you do is definitely no exception. this one has been in the works for a quite a while now and is definitely worth the wait as it finally drops with 2 heavy original tracks, things you do and willie g.
limited album pre-sampler on blue transparent vinyl!
pleasure zone and ali nasser was from the beginning on more than just a relationship – we are family! and so we proudly want to tell you that alis first artist album called *all we need* will be released on pleasure zone! so many fantastic tracks – that is why we decided to produce also an album pre-release. well … here it is - enjoy while waiting for more!
pressing on transparent, light blue coloured & marbled vinyl.
france music introduces fresh talent outta paris, france. we are happy to present the very first vinyl release of monsieur ralph (aka flabaire from collectif d.ko) on the machines et monsieur larry on the mic.
deep and sexy 12- with two tracks taken from the forthcoming hell of a funky solo debut album country city country and an old school techno cut by prime numbers trus me. big with joy orbison, mosca, nina kravitz, dettmann, antal rushour, tini, deetron, spencer, ryan elliot. further support by kalabrese, crowdpleaser.
phantasy are proud to release the next in a series of remix 12s for daniel averys hugely acclaimed drone logic album featuring reworks from some of the most important electronic artists around. matthew dear dons his audion mask to remake need electric and prove why he remains the king of that breathless, late-night sound whilst, on the flip, matt walsh - boss of the hugely exciting clouded vision label - applies his effortlessly stylish techno workings to free floating.
marc depulse makes his single debut on noir music with the long awaited no need to worry. the fantastic vocals are written and performed by nm favourites hollis p monroe and overnite.
our man from serbia has specialized in slow but powerful house tracks with a classic touch. after he remixed an older keno records track we knew that we need a full release from this guy
this ep once again is dj jus-ed showing is gratitude to all the people, pass and present that have been his friend in need or in deed! the music is dj jus-ed emotionally gratitude expressed wit deep cords piano heavy bassline the vocals and lyrics are written and performed by alison crockett / jaymz nylon plus a special mix by mentor glenn t to round this ep out to be another underground anthem… if you ever had the pleasure to meet dj jus-ed you ll want this very special release.
for its fifth release, brstl continues on its mission to unearth fresh and exciting artists from bristols electronic music scene, this time showcasing the debut release from idle hands employee shanti celeste. regular clubgoers in the city will have almost certainly heard her display her penchant for heavily swung rhythms in her dj sets, and her 12-inch for brstl manages to distil this passion into two elegantly produced house music groovers. recently unveiled on outboxxs podcast for resident advisor, the soulful new jersey-esque skip of >need your lovin< (baby) takes up the a-side, its gliding rhodes chords and playful melodies being propelled by a tough and irresistably funky beat that kerri himself would be proud of. over on the flipside, >result!< offers up a more heads-down vibe, channelling those swung beats into an upbuilding, synth-smeared house jam.
melbournian multi-hyphenate luke brown has his hands in a lot of pots, having dug deep in his dj duo with ricardo ramos, leslie salvador, as well as his ongoing death-disco / dark-synth revisionist twosome, negativ magick. but the past few years have found him exploring more classic, scruffed-up analog house terrain via his latest alias les level, and his six-track debut is purist uncut club gold. bookended by a pair of of mixes of the stellar neo-chicago anthem *house of need*, the rest of the tracks prowl through a host of suave, shuffling, strictly rhythmic variations, from the 3 am skyline seducer *smooth sailing* to the pumping, jazzy jack-groove *working nights*. an expert assemblage by a nuanced craftsman with style to burn.
we are pleased to welcome back the extremely talented need for mirrors duo back to the dispatch camp. here they strike completely on the money with the hard hitting funk-led *sling blade* and backing up the a side we have a heavy slice of bristol themed flavour for 2013 with *grapefruit*. both tracks present a clear nod to the old school and inspirational late 90s sounds we always loved (but never left!). need for mirrors prove again with this release that they are quite simply on a roll both as individual artists that make up the nfm duo and in their own individual right, definitely ones to watch for the rest of 2013 and beyond.
spearltd017 sees the return of mc and vocalist ad-apt to the label. this time with his own track *need your love* getting the remix treatment for two of d&b’s most prolific producers bcee and cyantific.
support from 1xtra, nu:tone, spectrasoul, savage rehab, ray keith and a whole load more ...
what more can be said about need for mirrors? with a track record as long as my dick nfm have trail blazed through a veritable who s who of top d&b labels, including metalheadz, shogun, v recordings, dispatch, symmetry, clear skyz and their own imprint zoltar.
with *voltaire* causing upset with club sound system engineers worldwide as feral youths wile away into a sensory-overload downward spiral and *heron blue* making hints towards dillinjas take on strontium jazz this 12 inch is undoubtedly going to upset you. that is why we think you should take a punt and buy it.
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