we are happy to announce the third ep on echocord by one of our favorite producers, stephan laubner aka stl. stephan is mostly known from his own very famous label something. he has also been releasing on labels like perlon, sushitech, styrax, echospace and smallville. this new ep message of sound- is the first part of 2, contains 2 original stl tracks and 2 loops. inside out is a beautifull almost ambient like dubby tune, and heavy snow is powerfull dubby house track, perfect for the dancefloor.
mikkel metal was the first artist on echocord, and the main reason why the label was started back then. after many many releases we are very happy and proud that he now returns with a full lenght album. more than 7 years after his last long-player album mikkel metal returns with a new album for echocord. bypassing dub-techno as the starting point, this is music clearly consistent with earlier output. we are presented with 10 tracks that all evolve with around a melancholic melodic framework. while there is clearly a nod to detroit and another to dub- techno, the overall impression is consistently and unmistakably the sound of mikkel metal. a hypnotic, very enjoyable and thorough return from the danish artist.
expanding an ever-evolving discography of cutting edge minimal house and techno, modeight adds another brilliant release to the fold. this time beamed in from spain-based groover loopdeville.
lap records is proud to present a new split ep, available on 12inch vinyl, featuring two very promising combos. the a-side kicks off with >art boi sin< by click click & najeh, a hard-hitting club gem that pays tribute to the new york gay scene. with its catchy vocal samples and driving acid bassline, this track will make you feel like you are in the middle of a wild night out. the b-side starts with >tabu subject< by aitch & brut, a groovy techno tool that samples alluring phrases. this track is a playful and seductive affair that mixes crisp drums, bouncy bass, and cheeky vocals. this ep is a showcase of a timeless sound and a testament to the talent and passion of lap records. lap records is a division of pal hamburg.
reissue of in demand classic.dubtraxx was new on the scene back in 2019 when they dropped this ep which has since become something of a mini-classic. it came on their own label rhythm n vibe and now this is seriously heavyweight gear gets reissued. soundbwoy request is especially dangerous, working plenty of dub, reggae and jungle motifs into a rugged garage structure and sounding utterly ruff in the process. towards 99 is no slouch either, albeit on a slightly housier tip than the raucous a-side. the -2000 tribute mix- of next millenium meanwhile sneaks out a few of the eerie tones you d expect to hear around the time that dubstep first started to emerge.
repress! the acid series celebrates over 10 years of no way back, with music that directly references that experience. this is the third volume in the series, to be followed by bmg & derek plaslaiko, and there will be four more after this pair, with records by tin man & ectomorph, dona, romans, and pervocet (patrick russell & jasen loveland) yet to come. they all arrive in a unique sleeve especially created for this series, inspired by the decorations of nwb.
the acid series celebrates over 10 years of no way back, with music that directly references that experience. this is the fourth volume in the series, to be paired withvol 3 by jordan zawideh. there will be four more after this pair, with records by tin man & ectomorph, dona, romans, and pervocet (patrick russell & jasen loveland) yet to come. they all arrive in a unique sleeve especially created for this series, inspired by the decorations of nwb.
the valley and the mountain (josh dahlberg) drop this 4 track ep on central scientific with a mix of electronic tracks ranging from contemplative and mellow to more dancefloor driven--including a remix from dj aakmael (ndtal, poker flat). this ep documents an artist in transition, migrating from deep on detroit’s westside to the furthest reaches of the pacific northwest, and represents a fresh start for josh dahlberg’s established tvtm alias. the result is a range of interwoven styles across the four tracks, casting a hazy vibe with a healthy low-end workout throughout. limited pressing.
2023 repress - vinyl only, beste modus, we_r_house and unison wax co-founder cinthie launches her new imprint crystalgrooves this october with three raw house cuts.
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