pressing on transparent 7 inch vinyl.

pressing on transparent 7 inch vinyl.

* livity sound are very happy to announce the return of forest drive west to the label, following up last years * system / show them* 12 inch.
* this time, the smoke laced atmospherics and broken rhythms are reconfigured for maximum impact on jinx , whilst scanners subtler late night grooves and grit laden percussion produce a melancholic ebb and flow.

produced and recorded in 1965 during a time when chicago soul was one of the most influential sounds in r&b.the dontells entered the studio and cut two tracks that put that sound on full display. the session was led by producer calvin carter, world famous arranger johnny pate-along with the cities top musicians. these tracks were never released and have only been heard by a few people until now. the a side “move on down the line” grabs you from the first second the needle drops. a mid tempo love song with a trademark arrangement from pate and a vocal melody and approach in the style of chicago’s king of soul, curtis mayfield. “there goes a fool” is the b side and is a reminder why the dontells were one of the best groups out of the windy city. another brilliant production with a top notch arrangement. horns, strings, a swinging backbeat and that signature chicago vocal sound lead by the sweet harmonies of nate, leroy, manuel & ralph. this is no doubt a 60’s soul classic in 2017!

sound mirror presents the debut release of another new talent from the orson wells clique. hailing from the deeper westside of frankfurt (south hessia), please welcome: gerait, head honcho of bockenheim housenation. sweet ambient sounds slide into an epic deep house stomper on side a, followed by an atmospheric and lush minimal synth disco track on b1, plus a bass heavy, slightly eery and sort of tribal rhythm track on b2. another great eclectic and well rounded 12? ep.

the great gatsby by f. scott fitzgerald has gone down in history as a timeless classic and is still enjoyed by readers and forced on students the world over. fitzgerald s greatest literary masterpiece was hidden not amongst his writings, but his record collection. having spent his entire life mastering writing, he was finally able to convey his indescribable experiences with long island sound by painstakingly carving the entire sonic experience into vinyl with a sharpened quill. having been now restored and reproduced, kyoku records are inordinately thrilled to present to you this miraculous work as kyoku003 - long island sound - last place you look ep.

(180 gr) barrott adjusts his focus for 2017 and brings a wider context to the sound, embodying elements of world music and a more poignant mood.

two years on from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut lp and 2016’s similarly transcendent club hit safe/multiply, ghost culture is pleased to announce his new ep nucleus. due for release on phantasy, nucleus, captures the enigmatic london artist’s signature sound in the reflection of unexpected, vibrant new lights. leading with the understated groove of ‘coma’, ghost culture quickly reaffirms his unwavering ability to hold the collective energy of a dancefloor, yet colours his latest work with a sense of intimacy and experimentation that resonates stronger than ever. ‘ico130’ explores almost every facet of ghost culture’s electronic form, as gasping synths and stuttering drum patterns flirt with an aching, unfurling emotional vocal sample, acknowledging both classic idm influences such as aphex twin and authechre, while subtly nodding towards contemporary, crystalline rnb. the ep’s centrepiece, ‘ngc1275’ adds flavour to a stirring, reflective acid line, amid a complex flurry of minor deconstructions and distortions, highlighting ghost culture’s unique, contrarian ability to inspire both beckoning darkness and escapist fantasy through his work. while the opening half of the five track ep is more primed for the night, nucleus’ leads to an introspective denouement. ‘perseus’ pits raw electronics against a framework of loose, lucid drums, before ‘ngc1265’ delivers a wistful, brooding conclusion that makes an emotive case that impacts powerfully across just a short sketch.

nice price deal !!! unveiling themselves as oliver caird and if music owner jean-claude of the amalgamation of soundz fame, the formerly anonymous london based dub and bass duo cessa are back with a brilliant 2-tracker on their missing link sounds. on the a side is >nameless<, a lurcher filled with shuffling 2-step rhythms, warm subs and skittering electronics, which builds to reveal a dark kick drum halfway through the track. the flipside is an entirely different affair, hypnotic and overflowing with warm dubby baselines…

ehrlich und direkt! atemberaubendes pop-album der schwedischen ausnahmesängerin. “reverseries” erscheint als doppel-lp mit download-code und bonus-track.

following the success of his debut album, dna, burnski returns to constant sound with a 4 track ep made for the dance floor.

fresh off son of sound releases on delusions of grandeur and local talk, new york based henry maldonado is back on his district 30 label with son of sound 05 / the love up beat down. this 3-tracker features something for everyone, as jackin house, disco-chug and even detroit techno are well represented.

new vakula!!

nach ihrem ersten generationsübergreifenden zusammenarbeit, “late night endless” (2015), begeben sich die beiden protagonisten zu spannenden, neuen soundexkursionen in eine vielzahl von subgenres wie nervösem funk, industrial-drone, jungle-rave, cosmic (zu gesprochenen weisheiten von dub-meister lee “scratch” perry), furiosem synth-grime und trägem breakbeat (im cover von ryuichi sakamotos “merry christmas mr. lawrence”). neben lee perry begrüssen sherwood & pinch auf “man vs. sofa” weitere illustre gäste wie martin duffy (primal scream), taz (dizzee rascal) und skip mcdonald (sugarhill gang, tackhead, little axe).
doppel-vinyl im klappcover, downloadcode inklusive.

limited vinyl sampler from eric sneos album sound traveler on tronic.

collaboration between henry wu (rhythm section international, 22a, eglo) and londener jamal banton on the new sound of speed 12 - exclusive outside japan

sound reflection recordings welcomes fields & forests label head cuisine dub aka ante matas to the family with vacationland a deep & tribal yet experimental live house journey.

“nurse surgeon nurse” is the followup to september’s “your body is my body” - the debut for both the suspended in gaffa band and the label. on this remix package we’ve enlisted some of most interesting producers on the outskirts of club music.

funk is a dish best served hot and these two modern funk anthems are bound to get your body temperature up.“cupid’s arrow” recounts a tale of genuine love at first sight over an infectious synth funk groove, it’s honest and true to life content make it very relate-table to anyone who has been awestruck by a woman’s beauty. “let’your body show you how” is an up-tempo modern funk tune that covers the story of a young man who conquers a high school crush after a chance meeting. the songs hypnotic bass line and hard-hitting drums are well complemented by asterix music’s silky vocals.

air cushion finishsdistinctive sound palette reconciles pop music with experimental electronics, think alan bishop meets white noise (with a touch of super collider?) air cushion finish formed in berlin in 2007 and comprises of composer jayrope and natural vocal synthesizer lippstueck, who have graced berlin’s underground scene together since the 1990 s. lippstueck sings, wordless and backwards in time while his partner jayrope tends diy, electronic, string or percussion instruments small enough to fit into a small suitcase. changing setup and subsequently music is programmatic to the band, resulting into an unforeseeable slow motion cacophony of whispers, bleeps, rhythms and harmonies. theres a notion of dada, but you never know. the 8th album of acf marks their current state of poetical accident, swaying, swinging and bouncing, boldly careful, like a transparent tattoo on your forehead.

vanguard sound! founder and head honcho, amir alexander returns with the ep that marks a turning point for the label. the 10th degree uzi ep is the first release to come with the official logo artwork. a1 features risque female hip house vocals over a chugging acid groove. a2 has a crazy sounding british lady talking about rocking the dance floor with her supernatural sound uzi over a house piano loop and deep dirty bass line. b1 is an urgent, odd-time signature acid house club destroyer, and b2 is dark, melodic, textured techno that mourns and laments the seedy underbelly of the average after party. vs011 is the beginning of a new era for the label. it marks the transition from rookie to veteran status label-hood. serious dj weaponry.

sound signature comes correct for 2017 with a new single from alton miller. on the flip is a killer remix from none other than theo parrish!

despite only a few releases, the electronic deep house sound of vibraphone records and the production team behind it had a major impact on the international 1990 s dance scene. the original 90 s vinyls are now considered precious collectors items. revitalized by an increasingly new young audience interest this label has reached a cult status and it is now been re-launched

excellent reggae/dubstep crossover, nice dub version too

life garden was formed in phoenix, arizona during the fall of 1989 by george dillon, su ling and w. david oliphant. the group was the reinvention of post-industrial band maybe mental (1982-1987) and delved into an ineffable territory, where language failed, their music found root. yogi says tip! life garden s sound focused on creating a space that would transcend people to a world of beauty, intensity and mystery. each release was loosely guided by one member, caught between the tapestry of silence and beauty (1991) was focused towards the poetry and vocals of george dillon who sadly passed away after the completion of the album.

last year, music from memory released a brilliant retrospective of vito ricci. music for amiga is riccis first vinyl record of original music in decades. this project was made on the commodore amiga (with its infamous sound chip) composing all the pieces on music mouse laurie spiegels pioneering software from the mid-80s.

madlib’s remix of champion sound, plus a previously unreleased track recorded in the original jaylib sessions: “da rawkus.” vocals: j dilla. production: madlib. this is the frst time these remixes have been released on vinyl. it is the frst time “da rawkus” has been released anywhere. the remixes were originally included on the champion sound (deluxe edition) double cd.
the vinyl release includes a download code.

dsc welcomes back boris bunnik, this time under his conforce moniker. two contrasting tracks are the offering. heavy thump introduces kernal of truth. angular melodies are painted on glass as a complex composition unfurls under the strain of galvanized percussion. the aquatic -oasis- occupies the flip. notes gentle lap a shoreline of burbling bass and distant percussion. echoes are submerged, folded in on themselves, as absorbing ambience envelops. two wonderfully different sides to the conforce sound.

the always trustworthy sound carrier label steps back into the limelight to hit us with another fix of quality techno from monsieur chris carrier. the parisian producer never stops making music, and he presents three new extra terrestrial cuts here on this latest instalment from his excellent label. the story here is about two powerful intergalactic beings who discover that they have been lied to by their leaders - there are no magic mushrooms, just a forest of poisoned ones. they have laid down their arms to discuss this despicable turn of events… track one is a rolling slice of analogue techno with acid licks and squelches bubbling away at its core. named ‘cat’s eye nebula’ it sucks us in to an interplanetary vortex, with cosmic fx transporting to the interior of a spaceship, while the beats give the feeling of a bumpy ride into the cosmos. this is followed by the more composed solemnity of ‘galactus’. shuffling beats slide over a funky bassline, the outer space theme continues with carrier implementing a series of manipulated sounds which convey the feeling of futuristic machinery, blinking dashboards or robots communicating with one another. finally, we have ‘dark poison’, the inspiration behind the whole ep. more deep 303 vibes on this with a simmering analogue riff, percussion which increases in intensity alongside several layers of melodramatic effects, high-pitched twinkles and chimes which really add to the tension

special backstock !

seminal mood ii swing production remixed by uk cutting edge producer pearson sound for nervous records. one of the most memorable house music anthems from nycs golden era of house has been given the 2016 treatment by pearson sound. learn 2 luv features lead vocals by one of house music’s greatest voices, kim english. originally produced by mood ii swing in 1997, it quickly became a favourite of legendary producer francois k, who subsequently added his atmospheric mood mix to the package.

pacific city sound visions take a walk into re-issue territory - a beautiful uncovering that fits neatly into this truly mind flixing catalogue... top tip!

levon double-strike!

a great remix package from billy nasty’s electrix label very limited vinyl pressing one of the uk’s longest running electro acts, transparent sound feature on the next ep from billy nasty’s electrix label, with three other mainstays of the scene, larry mccormick, mr velcro fastener and sync 24 all offering their remix skills.

burnski and jon woodall s constant sound label continues to reach skywards following the formers essential dna album, welcoming the ever-reliable laura jones and stephen brown into the mix with a collaborative effort that matches club precision with machine soul in equal measure. -crystalline- works around detroit motifs to great effect, while -concave- ramps up the swing factor for a spacey number that gets fancy with the fx. -pv- too does a fine job of making the synths ping around the mix with a jammed-out feel, while endian delivers a remix of -nothing lost- that leans on berlin techno dynamics while injecting some colour into the situation.

why why why by the woodentops is a turntable hit in the birth of the balearic club scene. arriving first in 1985 as a mix by adrian sherwood, a regular amnesia track and again in 1987, as a live and far more up-tempo version from a number one live album.

fit sound welcomes moscows ol to the label with his debut 12inch, lada passenger. three late night dance floor stompers that pay special attention to textures of percussion, woven with expert touches of melody and bass. essential tracks for the working dj from an artist that is clearly coming into his own!

pressed in detroit. another monstrous metroplex essential gets reissued! late 80s electro funk from juan atkins as model 500. off to battle seriously laying down the foundations to what was to come next from exeperimental detroit. tip! haveing recently re-issued indispensable tracks like the chase and night drive, metroplex continue to re-release their early classics. dont miss.

following on from the acclaimed “talk from home”, suzanne kraft returns to melody as truth with a second full release, “what you get for being young”. recorded in amsterdam over the course of may 2016, “what you get for being young” offers a full immersion into kraft’s ever-evolving world. a milky tip! . lush, digital manipulated synths spread across cold surfaces, metallic drums dance around skeletal song structures. whilst echoes of “talk from home” remain, they are but faint echoes, as kraft’s recent exploration into sound-design and digital manipulation confidently posits “what you get for being young” as an entirely new chapter in the artist’s growing narrative

yes its the amsterdam rockstar, who over the last fifteen years rocked major clubs and festivals to smaller bars and dodgy underground locations all around the world. tip!

chicago has always been a place that had talented musicians. it has been a hub for soul, funk, blues, and jazz for generations. the significance of the real sound of chicago release in disco compilation terms is that many chicago private disco labels never made it out of the city. just like chicago house music...

with the opening track -i see you-, silent riders offer up a brilliant pop diamond combining all elements of their distinctive sound palette. lu’s soulful voice bounces off almost funky drum machines, all drenched in layers of dark analog ambience. on the lush -copenhagen dream-, lu channels a sense of brit-pop nonchalance into a political song about the state of her city. in contrast, -being afraid- sees the band in their hardest grittiest mode - with lu reminiscent of pj harvey at her most moody and the slow groove behind her like a factory machine beating and releasing steam. other highlights include the chilling -static- and the ethereal beauty of closing track -falling- which sees the riders in their most relaxed and dreamy state, and echoes the works of portishead and massive attack. a stunning debut - limited vinyl release - don’t miss.

shadow child returns with his connected collaborations album. album sampler 2 of 2 features his official rework of the future sound of london’s seminal ‘papua new guinea’, ‘err’ offering it s bouncing bassline and skippy 909 hats with huxley and finally ‘gacid’, which is possibly the friendliest acid tune you’ll hear with the elusive supertanker.

u is a producer and dj currently living in london. previous records for man make music have proven suitable for the club as well as home listening, while a collaboration with babe, terror as btu for erol alkan’s phantasy label was varyingly described as “pleasure with a sense of dread” (the line of best fit) and “akin to having five songs playing simultaneously on your computer” (the guardian). 2014 saw u’s debut ‘haven in a heartfelt world’ ep described as -giddy electronic fuzz that packs the subtlest of punches descends into dense glitch noise then returns triumphant gritty and melodic” (crack magazine) and “distorted dreamstates” (ransom note). after the deranged chamber­edits of vienna for where to now?, u returns to the well­trodden path between flattery and irreverence in dance music with a special edition 2-­track 12- for phantasy sound. friendly ghost enters with a splay of combat­bongos, a thin synthetic aura draws over the fluctuating rhythms before a strangely negative bassline sets the pace in nu­wave perpetual motion, inevitably spiraling back on itself into a clattering reversal. on the flip ascension hymn rushes headlong into a mechanical shunter, abruptly dragged back by a frail and singular voice reciting an uncertain mantra of self­fulfilment over this blunted hardcore epic spanning 13 minutes. pressed to heavyweight vinyl, designed and printed by the artist in an edition of 300ish.

theo parrish teams up with amp fiddler on -ghetto proposal- - a deep grimy chugger of a track featuring vocals from kitten koroi and john douglas on trumpet. instrumental version on the flip.

simo cell returns to livity sound for the label’s final release of 2016. following up his debut 12” for the label in 2015, the parisian brings his varied tastes to this diverse four tracker. from the hazy bumping rhythms of ‘gliding’ to the pulsating strobed snare assault of ‘away from keyboard’, these razor edge productions demonstrate exactly why he’s been tipped by so many as one to watch.

die “environment”-serie der kult-elektroniker future sound of london basiert auf den gleichnamigen ‘lost’ alben aus 1993, die erst 2008 komplettiert und veröffentlicht wurden. in der folge entstanden weitere arbeiten in anlehnung an die früh-1990’er electronica der fsol, die jetzt nach und nach erscheinen. der sechste teil erstreckt sich über zwei separate alben und umfasst 46 unveröffentlichte tracks auf 2 cds. die lps enthalten 17 bzw. 18 tracks, wobei der track “silent around them” auf lp vol. 6.5 vinyl-exklusiv erscheint.

brill dbl header, deep jazzy house ... a classic in the making