dj support: danny howard, annie mac, mistajam, pete tong, charlie hedges, kraak & smaak

indie

from minimal to beakish business

great vinyl only output incl. mr. tophat, art alfie, bella boo, mans glaeser

outer zone presents alfie

next study records release comes courtesy of ny’s fatherhood, with remix support from art alfie.

stockholm limited is back with an amazing one sider! the b side gets an outstanding etching. strong limited remix edition on par grindviks very own imprint.

3 original tracks by the willers brothers plus art alfie remix

art alfie joined the toy tonics crew ! you know him from studio barnhus. he released his album last on axel bomans label last year and a couple of hot tracks with longtime partner mr. tophat before that. his first ep for toy tonics features 3 of the sweetest bangers he did till now. what a wonderful vibe! and the remix … killer. by stockholms amazing newcomers mount liberation unlimited (who just released an ep on permanent vacation). art alfie is busy these days: besides his involvement with toy tonics he started a own label (velvet pony). even if you might know him mainly from the kick-ass dancefloor stuff he has been doing with karlovak and the studio barnhus gang - there is some more complex background here: alfie used to play in hardcore and psychedelic bands and has a real golden hand when it comes to work with musicians. in fact currently he is also producing some stuff for swedish supergroup/hotshot band ‚off the meds‘! yes, stay tuned! art alfie is coming on strong ?? in 2019!

art alfie inaugurates his velvet pony imprint with a four track ep. the new label will function as a platform for the artist and his friends, shining light on a catalogue of music from the stockholm scene. having built a strong reputation alongside mr. tophat with a string of revered releases on the duos karlovak imprint, velvet pony signals the opening of a new door for art alfie. the project arrives after a highly acclaimed album on studio barnhaus, as well as his first solo ep on karlovak last year on which the underground hit flaunting was featured. velvet pony trax 1 sees art alfie brandishing his immaculate production technique over 4 distinct grooves. soft spoken takes us to the twilight zone with low slung bass riffs and jazzy chords, whilst ‘since ive seen you offers a dubbed out dose of twisted disco for the after-hours. on the b side, hideouts pairs hypnotic percussion with an undeniable funk, and front, a co-production with mans glaeser - raises the heat for an energetic finish.

for the third release on kwench records, cassy collaborates with stockholm’s art alfie. between them they deliver two diverse tracks brought together with a touch of class and cassy’s distinct vocal. for the remix, german dj / producer chris count rounds off the ep by delivering an acid tinged version of ‘solar’.
art alfie enjoyed a successful 2017 as a solo artist. his first project of the year, the ‘reveries of’ lp, released on none other than studio barnhus. this was swiftly followed up by another solo effort on his karlovak imprint he runs alongside mr tophat. both releases garnered plenty of support from across the dj spectrum.

art alfie is back on howl, after the massive track he gave to us howl008.4, is now ready to present his debut solo ep. heavily pulsating, disco infected dj house tune, perfect combo of moods and grooves, all these tracks are timeless, but perfect for this summer, sunny atmosphere with the unmistakable dirty and swing of the mpc

karlovak co-founder art alfie steps up for some solo action on home turf. three karlovak centered house/techno bombs, as always!

the reveries begin with a simple electrical hum – a starting signal for the appearance of a vibrant array of sound, shifting before us in seemingly random motion. before we know it, all those pulsating melodies, razor-cut hifi-house beats and drunken robot jazz ensembles start forming into patterns, secretly & perfectly designed by one art alfie. a long time operator in stockholm’s small but insistent underground music scene, oscar wedrén broke through internationally in 2012 with the karlovak project, founded with on-off studio and dj partner rudolf nordström, a.k.a. mr. tophat. the duo’s inexplicably fresh takes on classic dance music tropes is as much a result of a brilliantly odd pairing of personalities as of a defined concept and a precise method in searching for the perfect house groove. while writing reveries of, released early spring 2017 through studio barnhus, art alfie freed himself of all conceptual footholds, delving instead deep into his archives of old and new memories and feels, working with improptu field recordings and emotionally-guided sampling processes. he came back with an intricate and personal debut album and he didn’t lose his groove on the way.

oi... big house tunes alert!! 2 big tunes from the north that sounds like the hay days of club house in the mid and late 90 s! fresh house bangers from the karlovak label honchos them selfs!!

we are glad to introduce you cht 7th release from our boss leon with the collaboration of berlin based artist david gtronic. the original >untitled 01< is a percussive techno tune with dark grooves and sub basslines. our romanian friends ada kaleh and nu zau have came up with two very special remixes. inside this ep you can find also a track called >rave 5< taken from the leons album >rave on< and remixed by the uk duo mr. tophat and art alfie. artwork by daniele troiani as usual. enjoy! 180g & vinyl only.

banoffee pies records return to their original white label imprint for another limited ep with bp003. tip. again the bristol label continue to compile artists and styles from all over following there no f***s given approach. the one sided a1 heavily samples a drum solo from the blockbuster film of 2015 whiplash, a strung out track filled with space and delicate percussion. jaffa surfas b1 provides a mid way techno break pumped with analog sounds and a swirling kick throughout. to end, the finely unearthed and re-issued b2 edit closes this diverse release with a bang offering something completely different. rolling jazz feelings for the dance floor. more love for the banoffee people.

after nine successful releases on their kvk series of the karlovak label, kvk1000 will be the tenth and final release on the kvk imprint.

kvk300 is the third chapter of the swedish label karlovak and consists of crab at the green hunter (a1) and i want you to see (b1) with original production by label string pullers mr. tophat & art alfie. repress 2015

pitch black party music!

swedish producers mr. tophat & art alfie partner up to drop an intergalactic 2step rendition of luca cazals maya for a fidgety number that incorporates spacey synths and otherworldly chords. meanwhile on the flip spanish duo acid mondays deliver an infectious groove courtesy of convoluted percussion, mesmerizing synth licks and a purring bassline. tying things together brigante provides a rendition focused on undulating rhythms whilst vocal murmurs resound throughout the mix.

swedish underground powerhouses mr tophat & art alfie return to bass culture with their second ep for the label after the phenomenal success of their first outing, which picked up strong support from across the scene, particularly from ricardo villalobos. this time around, they drop two hefty slabs of disco-tinged house imbued with their own distinct flavour throughout. ‘dub the rub’ pumps along with an infectious groove, tough percussion powers along with a rolling bassline. watch out for the vocal-led breakdown midway through, killer! on the flip, ‘fnatt’ works around a more traditional melodic house motif, tender and bright with a lush b-line and captivating vocals made to move your body and soul.

next up is kvk900 with the much sought after track house music. a 14 minute long mesmerising house journey that s already been included in ryan elliotts panorama bar 06 mix. on the b-side you ll find the glitch. a psyched out tech-bomb stuck in the karlovak machine.

solid building house track full of tension as a one-off collaboration between karlovak and snatch off. one-sided limited remix single with mr. tophat & art alfiess remix of santos - let it be. be quick!

two versions of the sought kvk300. one from the swedish techno pioneer joel mull and the other one from paris club queen molly!
pressing on transparent, smokey marbled vinyl.

karlovak delivering the goods. another 12 by these guys from the north with solid pumping house bombs. nice job by mr. tophat & alfie!

swampy techno for all the toads in the pond. bring out the smoke!

loco dice & samo dj remixes for these nordic youngesters of karlovak records. tight functional tracks by tophat and art alfie getting the remix treatment by desolat label boss loco dice on crab at the green hunter. on the flip youll find producer virtuoso samo dj turning inside out of no holdings. efficient modern house cuts with some of that nordic flavour.

two more bangin karlovak tracks for the neverending party!

tapping into the strong current of quality electronic music coming out of sweden, the latest bass culture shines a light on two talents working out of the stockholm underground who have created their own imprint on the european house and techno scene. the pajala sunrise e.p marks the first release that mr tophat and art alfie have issued away from their shared base camps of junk yard connections and karlovak, two labels that showcase the pair’s commitment to pushing 4/4 dance music forwards wherever they can. energy lies at the heart of the sound that oscar and rudolf (to give them their real names) conjure up, both in the urgent pulse of their full-bodied drum arrangements and the spiritual lilt of their melodic content.

nofitstate chalk up their 3rd release with the much talked about swedish duo mr. tophat and art alfie providing ‘vretis’, an elongated groove fit to bursting with tension thanks to its extended filtered intro. ‘locked groove’ provides the remix on the flip, opting for a more blissfully melodic approach for those early morning sessions whilst ’takelant’ rounds things off in fine style with a low down and dirty slice of machine-phunk.

karlovak chrome s second release. on the a side you ll find a 12 minute journey from disco to industrial techno. on the flip is a mesmerizing...

the first karlovak remixes are here. first out is ryan elliott on the a side with a version of sdik baby. on the flip you ll find the gw remix of marlboro light. some special nordic house music!

the young guns of karlovak with a sub series... karlovak chrome. the murkier and more twisted sound for the demented hours at the floor. this is the third side of the coin from mr. tophat & art alfie. limited supplies... so dont sleep on this one!

two stripped down tools in karlovak style, perfect for sweaty sessions. dont sleep on these...

rapdily gaining a reputation for delvering some solid house tracks, karlovak records is back with their 5th release!
pressing on grey marbled vinyl.

18 year old alfie is the latest signing to space + time records. his dancefloor-attuned production has already garnered support from key djs around the world & on the likes of radio 1, xfm & rinse, and blogs such as xlr8r and resident advisor. the youngest ever to play fabric at a precocious 16, he is rapidly making a very good name for himself and carving out a reputation as a fine producer and superb dj, having played sets at the likes of the found warehouse party, corsica studios (church), the nest in dalston, audio in brighton and nye at digital alongside julio bashmore, with plenty more in the diary. joining the package is citizen, leading light of kerri chandlers madtech records, who brings his big room dynamics to lead track hy-brasil.

switch away your mind into the dusty and happy twenties when pharmacies sold coke over desk and the ballrooms were filled with glamour!

karlovak continues... #1 sold out in a flash and here they are with kvk200! some proper straight forward house music witha nice warm feel that makes you long for summer house parties and good times! mr. tophat and art alfie are improving rapidly and there productions become beter by each release, withouth loosing the feeling of joy and passion. crab at the green hunter and the disco injected no holdings both are tunes that make you want to join in on the fun and that make look out for a good club night.

new music from the swedish junkyard guys. mr tophat and art alfie delivering two modern house jackers with a little touch of that nordic touch that aways seem to balance things and bring some open space in the music.

2 tracks of deep techno inspired house from 17 yr old music enthusiast alfie. born in the village of oxted, home to a number of electronic dignitaries, alfie has been raised on a balanced diet of garage, dubstep, jungle, dnb, and hip hop which he has further infused with his personal love for old school ska and jazz. taking key elements from each of these styles alfies music is deftly relevant in your ear and on the floor. lead track uncomfortably numb is a high energy throbbing slice of techno laced deep house, with a reverberating bassline driving an almost industrial main hook, whilst layers of clinical percussion and pads snap and swirl throughout the mix. about midday punches through the enveloping gloom with an inescapable rave inspired main hook which intensifies the tracks pulsating wall of manufactured sounds. having already played at fabric aged 16 and with a number of shows pencilled for 2012, including his glade debut and eastern electrics festival, this double a-side is set to eclipse the work of a number of his more senior peers.

great funky italian techhouse

italian minimalism incl remixes by siwell and simone christini...

repress

limited edition heavyweight colouredd double vinyl (1x gold / 1x silver) in gatefold sleeve with download code included.

reissue