incl bjorn torske remix

incl jazxing remix

nt is nail aka neil holliday from united kingdom

incl hitchhiker, das komplex & ken fan remixes

incl t kutt version

max essa did it again!

mini lp by coyote

onsided vinyl

incl dan lissvik, reverso 68, calm, massey mixes

new output by das komplex

feat coyote mix / projections, max essa remixes

latin house

incl coyote ambient and vendetta suite remix

balearic 7 inch

incl aikhi, calm, double geography remix

big house anthem

incl ruf dog remix

incl rico conning mix

140 gram vinyl 2xlp

coyote is back with new summer vibes. tip!

incl remixes by eddie c

mini lp

essential remix ep by coyote

great atmospheric lp by coyote

often found cruising around on music for dreams, bonnie & klein sidle up to is it balearic? with the appropriately smooth sounds of 1983. taking the concept of island boogie to a blissed-out, peak ideal, 1983 answers the record label question with a resounding yes this is as balearic as it gets. shaking up the sundown sweetness of the original, ron basejam is on hand deliver a remix that should get plenty of dancefloors working hard. it s still steeped in vintage sounds, but basejams version piles on the funk and rides a fierce disco beat to ensure the record lands in legions of record bags, as it quite rightly should.

chris massey remix

craig christon and bonar bradberry team up as before christ for this essential slice of brooding party fuel, leading in with the trippy, otherworldly tones of barry s k. from the grinding pulse of the analogue bassline to the mystical keys, it s the consummate astral traveler for djs exploring the outer realms of the dancefloor. mushroom project gently rub more spaced out elements into the original, injecting a little light and letting the hits linger for longer in the ample space of their killer version. tuesday club finds before christ turning to a more sharp-edged rhythmic palette without losing the hypnotic qualities of their sound, before mushroom project return to lay down a rubbery 303 bassline that fits right in amongst the raw drum hits and dense fx processing.

is it balearic? welcome the mellow charms of chris coco and camillo miranda to lay down an unusual paean to a prehistoric love with the truly breezy drifter dinosaur baby. while the tale might be a quirky one, the music is the real deal, all tumbling percussion locked into a slow, head-nodding groove, and this comes through even stronger on the 12inch dub. on the flip, rune lindbaek delivers a remix that fleshes the original out with laconic disco flourihes, and then luke solomons version injects a little housey energy into the make up with his usual flair for off-kilter party fuel.

ilija rudman returns to iib with a new track motions feat the vocasl of andre espeut. a chuggy balearic house groover set to get us believing summer is just round the corner. the legend that is don carlos also returns to iib to deliver two stunning remixes. the full on club vocal remix and the sublime deeper take on the ambient mix.

having cruised around labels such as la luna, tusk wax and most tellingly back to the balearics, maricopa has already left a trail of smooth-sailing breadcrumbs behind him, and now he drops anchor in a harbour which may yet prove to be his spiritual home. is it balearic? is a question that hardly needs to be asked when you re drifting out to sea on the blissful tones of benthos or reveling in the expressive ripples of deer, but it s safe to say these jams would go down smooth with a mediterranean sunset and an aperol spritz.

long time is it balearic artist max essa returns with two warm weather bombs.
first up is mekko sekko an early evening shuffler full of all max’s trademark sounds subtly charming the most horizontal listener onto the dancefloor.
top post sunset shuffler. craig bratley pumps up the bass sounds and drops an lovely vocal accent. we love this remix at iib a real fav. reminiscent of an early doors flying track the b-side is the stand alone track aestival a beautifully evocative journey from chilled out bliss do chuggy dancefloor grooving done as only max can do. great to have him back.

fernando makes his debut iib release with the 3 track shining ep. side a is the home of the truly epic title track shining. an 11 min super mellow hypnotic trip. driven by rolling bongos and bassline some funky guitar and delay soaked effects. a real gem. the b side fernando pitches up the tempo. horizonte rojo is a cruising deep balearic house groove with the same dubby feel as shining. the final track is karmic a soulful disco tinged after hours house groove. island music for day and night. dive in.

synthetic is a track from iib debutant kimopots. sythetic is a deep grooving house cut. eastern elements and soft arps melting with subtle technoy acid vibes. dreamy. ilija rudman brings out the analogue hardware and adds a boogieesque bassline keeping the deepness. finally robot 84 pumps it up a touch with a nod towards italian house sounds of the early 90s. 3 great versions

is it balearic celebrate their 10th birthday this year and this new release sees them continue the series of coyote ep s that started the label. ep 7 is an uptempo 4 tracker that opens with deep italian,a deep nu-med house groove reminiscent of a trip to rimini dancefloors of the early 90 s. fresh hope delves into the mellow house vibration too. long board is soft detroit inspired shuffler with touches of acid. take me back carries on the theme of uptempo sunshine shufflers. gentle melodies over classic 808 drums. all 4 tracks headed straight out on the floor.

coyote s release their 4th album song dogs. 7 tracks of percussive elecronic mediterranea. opening side 1 is jamon y quesa and chuggy bass driven soundtrack to an early afternoon drive through dusty scrubland to the beach. track 2 natural way is a mellow meditation on becoming a clear thinking wise man. track 3 falling leaves conjurs up lazy moments taking the time to appreciate the beauty the simple things around us. side 2 close with the haunting and soothing herbal remedy side 2 opens with tanits groove a beautiful balearic homage to the godess tanit the warrior goddess of dance, fertility, creation and destruction. the protector goddess of ibiza. featuring the guitar of long time coyote collaborator saro tribastone. track 2 no time to play is a powerful uplifting elecronic groove to welcome a sunrise, i feel the vibration finally the album closes with cala conta sunset. an ambient memory of a brief monent in time on the cliffs of cala conta watching then sun set into the mediterranean sea.

is it balearic releases a debut ep from clandestino s joe morris. 4 tracks of lush electronic grooves. the title track golden tides is a mid tempo houser with beautiful pads and soft arpeggios. late afternoon sundowner vibrations. the second track bayou has touches of sueno latino about it, an afterdark evocative tropical house trip. on the flip the first track light of the moon is a more reflective slo mo affair. warm pads and 808 sounds melting into cicadas. finally we come to mpondo theme. sounds of nature kalimba and loose percussion all sit together and watch the sun dip over the savannah horizon. a proper ep this covering all shades.

iib next release comes from french duo baptiste & pierre. 2 tracks of warm tropical goodness. virage is a deep mellow afro tinged tropical workout. muted guitar hook and nature sounds conjuring up far flung deserted beaches. ruf dug beefs it up a touch and moves it indoors giving it a more afterhours feel. the second track has the same evocative feel as virage with added atmospheric pads and a bouncy melody. like a closing track on an 80s road movie. full of emotion. italian maestro deep 88 creates a truly authentic slice of early ninetoes deep dreamy house. perfectly wrapping the original in warm analogue drums. another quality release from iib.

is it balearic? latest offering is from klik records man glass coffee. disclosures is a hypnotic slice of european deep house. laid back electric pianos and marimbas layered over a tight house groove. dance naked the second track follows the same kind of pattern upping the tempo slightly,building slowly towards a deep bass drop and arped string line. again more trademark layers. full on dancefloor action. the b-side brings one of the greatest italian house producers ever to iib. don carlos remix is really something special. a relentless subby double bass sounding b-line relentlessly underpins this delightfully atmospheric excursion into deepness. the coyote remix slows down the pace and dons its flip flops for a little tropical shuffling. iib hitting the spot again.

new artist daniel wainwright brings his psychedelic vibrations to is it balearic? doing it is a slow motion sleazy trip into the acid house. swirling vocals and psyched out guitars melt into chuggy acid beats and effects. coyote up the tempo a touch and strip back the whole track on their remix. dubby vocal samples and muted guitar groove along to an acidic finale. the second remix is a real thing of beauty from mushrooms project. keeping the same slow tempo and adding space and texture with mellow guitars and extra sitar. a subtlely developing tribal workout. groovy man.

iib reach their 40th release with label stalwart max essa s latest ep. feel the machine is a protohouse groove with touches of italodisco. chugging bassline and cowbells making it a real dancer. panapolean dreamer is a more downtempo beat driven affair with eastern strings on a mellow new beat vibe. the second side starts with tall shadows walking home. again max explores the proto house sound all smothered in lovely electronic melodies. twenty types of dusk relaxes the tempo again. trademark max essa balearic. a killer ep. to celebrate 40 12inch releases.

surprisingly, it s been some four years since croat producer ilija rudman dropped his much-played debut album, the reveal, on bear funk. happily, true colours - his first outing on is it balearic - sees him in fine form, joining the dots between kaleidoscopic synth-funk, rubbery dub-disco, spaced-out boogie and glassy-eyed downtempo jams

is it balearic bring the heat with a stunning release from sorcerer. the first track is zulu honda. skipping thick drums and a bouncing bass overlaid with nu med guitars and beautiful synth lines. this track is made for pool parties and lofts. the second track is afro vibes a more atmospheric percussive groove. maribas throbbing bassline and slightly melancholic guitars eventually make way for a subtle acid accent before returning to the groove.. salins jockey club remix zulu honda adding some lovely elements while holding the original feel. top draw from the dependable iib crew

iib s latest release is an ep from the clandestino crew. first track is a slo mo cosmic melodic acid dub. a beautiful early evening trip. this is remixed by the beat broker who adds a few sublime uplifting west coast sprinkles. the first track on the b side is a solid disco tinged house beauty with synth stabs subtle acid undertones claps and a great sample. the final track is beyond the sun. a mellow eastern tinged sundowner featuring another great sample. this ep really captures the original iib sound and philosophy. a real gem.

is it balearic recordings latest is the reflextion ep from baldelli & rocca. 3 electronic disco bombs and a quality remix from ray mang. rteflextion is a driving synth italo disco stomper. mr mang adds a little acid and a touch odf house. side b s first track is a classically italo disco dancefloor gem lots of symth action a flappy percussion give this a hypnotic quality ready for some smoke drenched dancefloors. out to lunch is a more quircky take on the same theme. like a lost maxi 12 b-side pf an italian elctropop ftrack from the late 80 s. great ep.

two of the uks finest underground labels join forces and share their talent on this killer 12inch. from iib we have coyote s sin distracciounes, an upbeat sunkissed dancefloor meditation featuring the blissed out flamenco guitar of long time collaborator saro tribastone. futurboogies christophe remixes and chops up the guitar and adds some gypsymenesque organ stabs and layers of keys. futureboogies felix dickinson and jamie read drop the funky guitar heavy restless people. sublime chugging beats and a beautiful vocal refrain imploring slow it down creating a laidback house monster. iibs max essa puts his remix right in the middle of the dancefloor with straight up house vibes and extra percussion.

is it balearic recordings latest is the reflextion ep from baldelli & rocca. 3 electronic disco bombs and a quality remix from ray mang. reflextion is a driving synth italo disco stomper. mr mang adds a little acid and a touch odf house. side bs first track is a classically italo disco dancefloor gem lots of symth action a flappy percussion give this a hypnotic quality ready for some smoke drenched dancefloors. out to lunch is a more quircky take on the same theme. like a lost maxi 12 b-side pf an italian elctropop ftrack from the late 80s. great ep.

swedish artist farbror resande mac debuts on is it balearic? following newcastle duo last waltz first appearance on the label in april.

latest iib release features the north easts version of csn last waltz. a double header, the first track just hold on is a collaboration between last waltz & smoove. heartfelt vocals over a pastoral rolling chugger, deep bassline folky guitar strumming making this a favourite at iib hq. on the remix ess o ess raise the tempo a little bring out the electric guitars and increasing the chug to almost krautrock levels. on the flip side last waltz give us tribute. a deep atmospheric acid affair. mellow electric keys and percussion lull you into a false sense of security before the heavy kick and acid bassline drop with dark cello notes. machete savane take on the remix. replacing acid for guitar and adding some machine groove this slowly builds and builds into a top bubbler.

i-boat captain returns to iib with a real gem of a tune. major spam is a chugging nu kraut dub disco bomb. driving drums and relentless bassline wrapped up in swirling synths and delayed vocals. almunia beef up the tempo and the kick, adding their trademark guitar melodies. tiedye turn major spam into an big piano balearic house monster ready for some hands in the air moments. finally on the remix our friends up north last waltz create a beautiful lush disco synth chug out. the extra track on the b side poly punk is a slo mo acid treat. squelching 303 underneath a delayed picked guitar and a soaring pad. balearic acid dub style.