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touch sensitive is the moniker of multi-instrumentalist and production wizard michael di francesco. his debut single body stop was one of the first tracks released on future classic, all the way back in 2004. fast-forward to 2013 and his debut ep pizza guy / show me became one of the one of the most internationally beloved releases of 2013, due to the cult status æpizza guyÆ received. since then, touch sensitive has been relentlessly touring and writing, with recent highlights including supporting performances for disclosure, cut copy, flume and flight facilities. now he is back with his infectious, 13 track debut album visions, including the return to spotlight with his eclectic first single lay down, with its blissful melodies and driving keys getting praise and features on tastemaker blogs both nationally and overseas.
double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with download code and poster included.

bus vipers is the moniker of canberra-bred, sydney-based multi-instrumentalist and producer daniel ahern. a new signing to future classic, bus vipers comes fresh with a new live band and ep, federal highway. sounding like a mix between unknown mortal orchestra and silversun pickups, this indie rock project is prone to hooky vocals, punchy drums and strong guitar riffs. in 2013, triple j unearthed ranked him 20 in the 50 most played artists of that year.

mit seiner missing link ep gelingt nick murphy der brückenschlag von den musikalischen anfängen seines alter egos chet faker ins hier und jetzt als nick murphy. die fünf neuen tracks, die über future classic erscheinen und bereits digital erhältlich sind, stellen eine art zäsur im bisherigen schaffens des australiers dar und läuten einen neuanfang ein. klanglich stößt der wahl-new yorker noch einmal in neue sphären vor und weiß nach wie vor mit seiner warmen soul-stimme umzugehen.
das vinyl erscheint inklusive poster und downloadcode.

double ep release: a-side includes their new undress ep (released 28 april), and the b-side includes their previous, self-released, jacket ep (which hasnt be pressed to vinyl yet) 3mm spine, 12inch jacket format includes .wav download card. after self-releasing two eps, new zealand (now melbourne based) duo fortunes. have signed to australian independent label future classic and are set to release their latest undress ep on 28 april 2017. featuring singles 5010s and new track focus, the four-track ep encompasses real talk and melbourne soul. the vinyl includes their new undress ep on the a-side and their previously self-released jacket ep on the b-side.

includes 3 x 12inchx12inch insert posters of thrupence’s own works (side note: thrupence is both a music producer and visual artist, well known for his style of painting.)will include three of these images) download card to high-quality.wav finish 160g black vinyl 3mm jacket, reverse board finish.rising melbourne-based producer thrupence releases his latest creative piece, ideas of aesthesis, featuring track rinse repeat, guest feature from wafia and his brother edward vanzet

two of australias most talented prospects have collaborated on a stand alone release.

special remarks: download code, customised b-side etching of rose flowers, heavyweight 180g ...
two of australia’s most promising prospects have collaborated on a stand alone release. modern day renaissance beat maker ta-ku and brisbane-based vocalist wafia will release the (m)edian - ep worldwide on future classic. having previously work together on wafia’s own standout single ‘heartburn’, the plan for a collaborative release was hatched when ta-ku produced a cover of estelle’s ‘american boy’, aptly titled ‘american girl’ with wafia on featuring vocals, for a sold out moma ps1 live show in october 2015. the result is a 5 track release that unites the strengths of each artist - a unique, creative and classy exploration of admiration, paternity, compromise and egalitarianism.

flight facilities, future classic and the melbourne symphony orchestra collaborate to bring you flight facilities - live at the sidney myer music bowl. set under the stars of the outdoor amphitheatre at sidney myer music bowl on saturday 17 october, 12 000 fans witnessed flight facilities recreate their five year journey from their first dj mix to the release of their acclaimed debut album down to earth. the 15-track performance was captured live and mixed by aria award-winning engineer eric j dubowsky features musical guests touch sensitive, surahn, kurt kristen, owl eyes, katie noonan, george maple, reggie watts & emma louise. one night, one album, 90 piece orchestra 12.000 tickets sold in 3 hours.

tt/dok is kenton slash demons third ep on future classic. the two track ep is set to hold down the same amount of anticipation and support of precious offerings of the danish duo. this release affirms again the strength of kenton slash demons organic and futuristic sound, and their obvious skills take their productions further than the typical frame and dramaturgy of a club track. they want to create soundtracks for clubs as well as music that you can listen to on your home stereo, thus blurring the space between the public and private experience. the vinyl release includes a download code.

introducing the brand new world champion aka julian sudek and will champion, who will release their debut ep on future classic on 04 december 2015. their first ever single avocado galaxy premeired on good nights with klp on triple j in late august, instantly setting up an immense buzz for their ep. they also premiered their second track, shakes, with esteemed musical tastemaker zane lowe on beats 1 radio.
the vinyl release includes a download code.

incl download code... the re-issue includes remixes from melbournes fantastic man and enigmatic french house producer i:cube who holds down the b side. the original pressing sold out extremely fast and there has been a consistent demand for a re-press. the original mix pizza guy sold 42k units worldwide since its release 2013. a dedicated pr & marketing campaign is implemented in both uk and anz. 6 weeks pre-order campaign with several remixes pitched in for premiere partners & coverage.

parallelism is jeremys third ep on future classic. the three track ep is set to hold down the same amount of anticipation and support as the pervious offerings. the release also has us publicity team engaged. the ep sees jeremys affinity for synthesizers, unusual sound combinations and sample manipulation mature from his previous releases. the lead single, moonraker is ever-progressing track with subtle groove and intricate percussion. give it up demonstrates malvins ability to heighten intensity and produce mind-bending music through layering ever-evolving synths and luscious percussion atop of a solid bass groove. finally, ride the white lightning takes listeners on an epic nine-minute sonic journey that effortlessly glides through builds and breakdowns, whilst intricately forming a club weapon.

future classic - the australian independent label and home to flume, chet faker, flight facilities and jagwar ma - are proud to announce the signing of danish production duo kenton slash demon. to celebrate the new signing, kenton slash demon have released harpe - the first half of a forthcoming aa-side 12inch harpe/syko. the vinyl ep includes a download code.

silas moldenhawer and jonas kenton, both children of the early 80s, grew up alongside each other in the tiny big city of copenhagen. in their teenage years they discovered electronic music and this led them to start spinning records and producing tracks together. years later they met two other talented musicians and formed well-establish danish indie-electro outfit when saints go machine, but still kept on building kenton slash demon as a separate project.

future classic, home to the likes of chet faker, jagwar ma and flume have signed sydney-based singer/producer george maple, announcing her debut ep *vacant space* and lead single, *talk talk*. the ep comes pressed on white vinyl and includes a download code.

jack vanzet is a melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and visual artist who records under the alias thrupence. his debut ep voyages was released independently on the thrupence bandcamp. he has played outsidein festival the same year alongside flume, shigeto, smoke dza to name a few, supported chet faker at revolt in melbourne, sold out his voyages ep launch at workers club in melbourne and played alongside oliver tank, mitzi, lost animal at melbourne music week. pressing on translucent blue, multi-color splattered 180 gram vinyl, download code included.

pressing on white coloured 180 gram vinyl, download code included.

ever elusive duo flight facilities dropped a bombshell on unsuspecting, devoted fans, announcing the wholly unanticipated - and yet incredibly welcomed - debut album, >down to earth<. the production pair, best known for their string of popular club singles have done the unexpected, announcing a cracking new set of tunes to compliment their already impressive back catalogue, along with a headline world tour that will see the guys conquer their biggest headline shows to date, via the likes of the enmore (syd), the forum (melb), webster hall (nyc) and the regent in la.

limited edition 180 gram vinyl plus download code.

karma kid, aka sam knowles, is a self-taught, 19-year-old producer who will release his new single bird of prey on future classic. bird of prey is the title track from the forthcoming ep, bird of prey. karma kid is one of the freshest faces in the uk bass scene. the vinyl ep includes a download code.

nice price deal !!! the double vinyl lp comes with the exclusive track >goals< and includes a downloadcode.

following 2013s sparse, beautiful another, a busy sxsw, and a vinyl reissue of their first two albums, test & recognise represents the next chapter for seekae. bitter, belligerent and confessional, this track is punctuated by up tempo 90s industrial beats generated by a vintage drum machine emulator. it will be released in conjunction with the announce of their third album the worry, and pressed on a limited 12inch with remixes from sydneys cassius select, plus label mates flume and howls. the vinyl ep includes a download code.

the ep finds jeremy mining the depths of bass music, synth pop, ambient hip-hop, and everything in between.

incl. mp3! enigmatic dfa-affiliated producer woolfy, long time friend of future classic, returns with an eclectic and brilliant ep. title track city lights is a joyful, nostalgic summer jam, full of marimbas and woolfys vocal drawl. meanwhile, 17 is pure disco, featuring a mesmerising falsetto that floats around the tracks driving bass line.genius!

etched as per photo introducting future classics newest signing, 123mrk -the enigmatic french whose intricate brand of future garage production has won over the internet. on his first vinyl release are two instrumentals versatile and secret secret, and on the b-side, his iconic dice logo etched into the 180gm black wax. this release will be launched in france with a co-headline show - fc labelmates bodhi and 123mrk.

this will be the first time the albums have been pressed to vinyl, following their debut 2008 (the sound of trees falling on people) and 2011 (+dome) releases, and marks the milestone signing to australia and electronic musics front running, award-winning label future classic (flume, flight facilities, jagwar ma). 30 tracks across two critically acclaimed albums, now featuring two unreleased vinyl-only locked grooves. it is a surprise that this album of sharp-edged, glacial, organic electronica, hails from sunny sydney, australia.

the new ep from panama - who signed to future classic in 2012 with the release of the magic 12inch. this was followed by its not over, a powerful anthemic jam

nu-disco duo flight facilities release their latest single *stand still*, earmarking a full year since clair de lune was released in late 2012. in that time, it has amassed 2.5 million views on youtube and the recent vinyl release is selling furiously. *stand still* will be available with two incredible remixes, featuring future classic alumni (and lithuanias producer of the year) mario basanov, and new yorks com truise, who brings his synth-heavy sounds to the table. the original is a hit single in australia, france and the usa, with the video clip soaring at 30k plays in its first day and scoring a vimeo staff pick as well. the vinyl comes with download code.

title track mira will be sure to make dancefloors move effortlessly with its euphoric, house-inspired synth stabs and throbbing bass progressions. last years impressive debut is set to be eclipsed by the forthcoming mira ep and welterweight is one reason why. boldly contagious,welterweights undeniable bounce is brought to life via sinister bass and humanized by the yearning vocals of baio, before the chorus makes for an all round hands in the air moment as an array of blissful synths and warped melodies take over.

the innocence of christine hobergs vocal on clair de lune, slowly but quietly, crept its way into a lot of peoples lives. the claude debussy inspired track could only demand equally tasteful remixes…

one listen to the crystal clear rapture in the sound of bodhi(cardiff 24 year olds olly howells and luke welsby) shows a heavily funk-influenced take on dance music, akin to many of the uks current crop of genre owning electronic artists (see disclosure, blawan, bondax). the response to their enchanting, dancefloor-ready vibe is already demanding considerable attention, with a bondax tour support under way and the likes of xlr8r already tipping these boys for big things.

inspired by a background in classical percussion and an obsession with synthesizers, jeremy malvin creates music under the name chrome sparks. the project kicked off in mid 2012 with the release of marijuana, a thumping, fluttering piece of electronica that set the internet alight. marijuana finally sees official release as part of chrome sparks debut ep sparks, a 6-track exhibition of future funk.

the ever elusive duo, flight facilities, will release their new single i didnt believe on may 7th (north america) & may 8th (australia & rest of world) 2013. alongside the tandem production outfit, alexander burnett (of sparkadia) & marcus browne share songwriting credits and bring a silky pop feeling to the song. it comes complete with a remix package, including another world-renowned secretive disco duo tiger & woods, new york based label owner lou teti (tigers on a leash) and studio buddy light year.

hayden james is a singer/songwriter and producer from sydney, australia. he makes music with organs, noisy synthesisers and guitars. this being haydens first solo project, its given him the freedom to create music that resonates on a very personal level.

touch sensitives debut single body stop was one of the first tracks released on future classic, all the way back in 2004. cloaked in anonymity its cosmic vibes and italo authenticity made it a cult favourite among discerning dj circles from east london to brooklyn.

released through sydney label future classic (flume / flight facilities / panama), mitzi are set to unleash their highly anticipated debut album >truly alive?<

released through future classic (flight facilities, flume, luke million), ‘its not over is the dark horse of the content-heavy indie-dance world.

this ep picks up where those moments left off. windfall and lied are killer non-linear batty disco infused house jams that set dancefloors alight while try the impossible and in public are deeper jams for the more serious moments of club emotion if you can put it that way. a rare future classic club twelve inch for our deejay friends.

flume is a 20 year old beatmaker from sydney. he got his first taste for producing at age 13 from the most unlikely of places - a music production program he found in a cereal box. sleepless is flumes debut single and has enough lush pads, chopped and chipmunked vocals, saw synths and awesome percussion to impress any fan of hudson mohawke, flying lotus, seekae or space dimension controller.

the 2nd in future classics 7inch cover series. cadillacs cover of daft punks >too long< pulls the tempo down, brings out the tropical mallets, brings the same catchy bass lines and crooning vocals that you remember from the original. new navy have stripped out all the electronic elements of the telepopmusik original and replaced with their signature clean bright guitars,island percussion and ben mcinerneys rich vocals.

vinyl comes with download code inside) here is the first official compilation by the future classic djs, a collective from sydney, australia who has generated a cult following through their free mixtapes, radio show, record label and parties. on the compilation youll find specially created, all exclusive originals and remixes by danny daze, dj t, perseus, soul clap, flume, softwar, pharao black magic, slow hands, tigerskin and worst friends.

a classically trained pianist from the age of six, jarrah mccleary grew up in the sticky heat of the northern territory, australia. his previous project, the dirty secrets saw the band working between australia and london with iconic producer and engineer, nick terry (klaxons, libertines). after working on ideas for a new record for over two years, in early 2011, mccleary declared a new album and boarded the airplane, bound for los angeles. between splashes of yacht rock, trop-pop and nods to peter gabriel (thanks to the iconic 80s yamaha dx7 synth), a short summer experience in the city where dreams are made lead to tracks tinged with hints of hopeful house music strewn with the sleaziness of venice beach and too much free poured tequila. and so, panama was born. magic is a modern summer anthem. and what better way to celebrate the party season than some bonus remix action by the worlds most avid dance enthusiasts? the sydney-based quartet join forces with dfa heavyweights and panama fans, midnight magic and gavin russom (the crystal ark) on remixing duties for their debut release.

anna lunoe & friends real talk ep is all australian and all party! on real talk anna teamed up with mysterious sydney producer touch sensitive - who you may remember brought you body sto’ back in 2009 on future classic - for what could be the perfect summer house anthem..

flight facilities are first up with their personal extended mix, germanys david august, the 20 year wiz kid whos just be inducted into cult hamburg label diynamic, enters with a pitch shifted druggy flip on the original. danny daze is the man behind the huuuge hot creation anthem -your everything- and has gone crazy with his glitched out aphex twin-esk 5am mix while uk duo mam (matt hughes and miguel campbell) bring it back with a chunky bass and rhodes summer anthem.

nitetime is the new production duo from boston, usa comprised of kon (from kon & amir) and whisky baron and was actually first send to us by fellow bostonians soul clap. nitetimes debut ep. jive talk sits on a bridge between og boom bap hip hop - with its tough drums and grooved up interludes - and the 4/4 rhythms of classic house and disco. it also comes packed with a little more history than meets the eye…,.the ep has only just been pressed to wax and its already picking up love from gilles peterson, jacques renault, eli escobar, soul clap, recloose, karizma, lefto from belgium and lovemonk in madrid. dont let this record slip through those dusty fingers of yours.

dubbed the godfather of french electro by i-d magazine and considered to be royalty of the french electronic music scene, joakims diverse and trendsetting musical tastes have earned him a pretty damn big global rep. on the labyrinth ep you can catch joakims darker dj friend extended mix, a lush analog slow burner from canadian duo and domino records regulars the junior boys, an even slower - borderline chopped and screwed - melodic mix from uk producer lone and a dirty arpeggiated beast from deadstock 33s and stopmakingme. future classic have been working with joakim in australia for some time now - touring him down under, partying and hosting shows together, trying to get him to go surfing with us and even getting him to put some club touches on future classic alumni mitzi. what a record!

softwar are 2 body builders from sydney - myles du chateau & jeremy lloyd - and they have finally finished their ep on future classic called > this time around<. as much as we tease softwar at how slow they are they have some pretty serious chops - their debut ep was signed to dj kaos label > jolly jams<, their remix of two door cinema club was hand picked by kitsune, their residence at slow blow at goodgod, sydney has got millions of hot >fashion< girls into deep house and theyve remixed mario & vidis and mitzi - meaning this will be their third appearance on future classic vinyl. >this time around< resonates filtery deep funk, soul and house and we are glad its finally here and not called brown noise