comes in standard cover! no artwork! you can guarantee that luciano always comes through with a signature tune once a year, and of late has leisurely road tested singles like rise of angel and cachai at clubs, festivals and at his ibiza residencies for full seasons, before releasing the fruits of his labor. and so 2015 throws up 7directions featuring jaw on the vocal, a mesmerizing and low-slung track thats already getting pole position in lucianos sets, ending his momentous off-sonar show at el poble espanyol with it, as well as becoming a staple at his weekly vagabundos residency at space in ibiza this season.

very rarew bespoke cooperation between cadenza and airbag! made in germany record bag, handstiched by the designers of cadenza, therefor expensive but truly a unique gem. black on the outside with white stiches, white on black logo and magenta inside, holds 25-30 12inch records. super rare!

with standard cover, not full cover- originally released in 2014, lucianos Èthe great amael is an enchanting and endearing trip, a lo-fi bubbling groove and dusted hammond organs that hustle along whilst live percussion cuts through the oceanic atmospherics. two years on, and cadenza music call upon a brace of remixers to provide fresh and unique interpretations of this hidden gem in lucianos catalogue.

phat remix package

shimza returns to cadenza

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2x12inch gatefold, part 1 of a 4 editions, 4 parts 15 years cadenza album circuit project where luciano releases each part in the seasons of the coming year. starting with summer being vol.1!

argentinian veteran jorge savoretti has been djing for more than 20 years, and his first release for esperanza records traces back to 2005. in this time laps he has produced 2 albums, 20 eps and a great number of remixes, on labels such as raum musik, visionquest and ilian tape. his debut on cadenza is a crisp breeze of graceful music for dancing. side a starts point-blank with bou gei bouncing shuffle, driving bass line, lively cymbals, sparkling band-passed chords, summing-up jorge s true dedication to nightclubs and nightlife. with no reprieve, ruth suspicious pads lurk behind a funky swinging rhythm spruced up by a continuous surfacing of snare rolls and giggly stabs. on the b side, sensu dub explores without hesitation darker textures and resonances, leaving no concessions to leave the dancefloor. finally u-fonk #04.01 dives into sweating hotblooded late-time hours, with am hypnotising deep-toned coil, soaked of greasy riffs and gloomy fumes.

fausto messina is a veteran dj and producer from treviso, a small town on the plain between the gulf of venice and the alps. fausto has been releasing music for more than 10 years and pica pica is his debut e.p. on cadenza. in the track named pica pica a recurrent evocative voluminous chord is convoyed by a classy powerful kick drum and an organic symphony of fluffy percussions and metallic bonks, with a triumphant layer of dense whistles and shimmering cymbals. the extremely intense vibrant rhythms of idiophono contrast with the gentle reverberating harmonies of an ensemble of struck idiophones, angelically flowing in the background of the track. the smooth magnetic flux of planets ballet concludes the e.p. with high style. this jacky stride over a stack of steamy synthesisers and bubbly bleeps is a golden tune for a quivering late-night dance-floor.

shimza, real name ashley raphala, is one of south africas brightest young talents. ascendent, his 4 tracks debut e.p. on cadenza reveals solid production skills and an innate instinct for peak-time bangers. the opening track, congo congo is a dark ride over abysmal tom-tom drums, lively percussions and a gloomy bass lead, ignited dramatically by an ensemble of wide synthetic stabs and chords. in its dub- mix, the drums and the percussion become lighter without diminishing its dynamic tension. the overall weight of the leads and the stabs is reduced, leaving more space to its intense piano and string chords and swinging sub bass. shimza - secret melodies starts with an obscure bass line, but the intense twist of fractioned rolls and arpeggios bring an ascending piano progression that quickly blooms into an uplifting symphony. selector is a deeper cut that keeps the gaze on the dancefloor: the incessant hand clapping and a cloud of low frequencies bumps unexpectedly drag its hypnotic harmonies into a breath-taking drop.

swiss-based, jamaican producer ezikiel returns to cadenza for his another outing, this time dropping the tales of roots ep. with this new ep he demonstrates his flair for the musical side of club compositions, imbibing his productions with sultry atmospherics, deep emotion and organic keys and strings. the title track tales of roots is a 15-minute opus, which unravels slowly but surely, working from a soft yet persistent bassline and a hypnotic rhythm. samples of tribal singers add a distinct human element, entrancing you with their organic vibrations. as the voices continue to sing out you’re transported to a vibrant sub- saharan landscape, captivated by the irresistible guitar riff on the flip we have makha poetry, a more experimental workout with a variety of warped and twisted effects spluttering and wobbling away at its foundation. the jaunty yet slightly eerie low end gives this track a naughty allure, as those strange bleeps and whirrs continue to bounce in and out of the background. theres a controlled restraint about makha poetry which gives it a devastating simplicity and a very unique aesthetic.

pablo cahn is a talented producer hailing from and currently residing in bogota, colombia. “soul rain” is his third release on cadenza, and it comes with a massive remix by the spanish don paco osuna. the original mix of pablo is a long attractive dance floor tune textured by an overwhelming bass line and a deluge of vocal grains that shapes a large number of fills and break downs all over the track. as the journey go further, a complex twist of harmonies and resonances arise from the rhythmic grounds, shining over a blissful body of beats. paco osuna’s remix recap all the rhythmic elements and shrink the vocal drizzle maintaining their relevance to the building of the track. the bare inter-twin of its relentless bass line and its stinging hi-hats works out a magnificent outbreak of the dense original tissue of chords.

cadenzas head honcho luciano teams with house music legend david morales up for esperanza a long awaited release that will fire up the summertime. david and luciano composed the track together but then each one refined his own personal mix. lucianos flow latino mix is a long tribalistic ground moving crescendo with a sub-frequency dense kick and sparkling nuyorican flavoured percussions. the hand drums ensemble ride a magnetic bass provoking a state of hypermnesia slowly reaching a climax of celestial chords. this subtle spectral progression finally breaks down a feeling of positive trust and spiritual healing. david morales red zone mix is a lengthy dramatic ascension with a darker feeling. stretched textures are the background of a constellation of scattered percussions, over which fast paced hi-hats subliminally introduce evocative strings and arpeggios, as they were coming out, at last, as the hope from the pandoras box.

originally released in 2014, lucianos ‘the great amael is an enchanting and endearing trip, a lo-fi bubbling groove and dusted hammond organs that hustle along whilst live percussion cuts through the oceanic atmospherics. two years on, and cadenza music call upon a brace of remixers to provide fresh and unique interpretations of this hidden gem in lucianos catalogue.

philippe quenum returns to cadenza music with ‘solitaire’, some thirteen years after helping kick start the swiss label with the 2003 release ‘orange mistake’/ funky dandy’. this groundbreaking single, co-produced with luciano, has since become a landmark release, not just for the label, but also as the benchmark for the micro-house and minimal tech-house genre that developed over the decade. with a music career than spans back to the mid-80s (dancing in nyc as part of the breakdance troupe, the magnificent force), quenum found his forte with house music, both as a dj, and as a producer and label owner. setting up the access 58 label in 1998 as a platform for his music and collaborations, quenum has consistently released over the years for labels like crosstown rebels, soma, alphahouse, thema and trapez ltd. ‘solitaire’ finds quenum on fine form, on the lead track, dubby fx and bass shaking shots roll out over an urgent disco beat, muted brass and technoid stabs fire from all directions as the tension building pads flourish. shadowy forces are at play on ‘mystic’, discordant sounds echo and bellow over reverberating percussion and a dense back beat that fire into life with shuffling hi-hats. wrapping up this welcome return to the label is ‘mystery’, whipping snares and industrial clangs rumble over the urgent drums for more hypnotizing dancefloor work from philippe!

electronic music has always had a special affiliation with space, and the sounds of the cosmos. an inherent love of all things sci-fi, galactic and otherworldy has always been a common thread, especially with techno producers, and so its always a pleasure to come into greater contact with the science of these sounds when creating new music. project alma is a new collaboration between lucianos cadenza records label and the alma sounds initiative that bridges two sets of individual passions, that of lucianos love for music, and alma astronomer antonio hales love of the universe.

swiss dj & producer, mirko loko, continued to indulge in his intergalactic persuasions on last years long player comet plan. released on cadenza, mirkos second album was enthusiastically received and picked up many fans for its collection of blissfull and wide-eyed electronica and techno sounds. featured guests on the album included dops vocalist, jaw, and francesco tristano.

sebastian fiegen rolls out his debut solo release for cadenza records this spring, with a trio of excellent house cuts on the theofidelity ep. the german producer has been crafting quality productions for some time now under aliases and collaborations, and its on lucianos label where he makes his mark as a solo artist. dopeman opens the ep with a rolling chi-town house style groove, a simple yet effective filtered vocal loop and sustained strings harvest the feel good vibes over its solid beats. fiegen keeps up the pace with anando, more drum led house grooves with a high production value, the vocal refrain cutting in and out of the mix whilst the simplistic bassline and woody percussion maintains the bouncing vibes. closing the ep is th01, again coming correct with the feel good factor with its use of the looped sample and lazy, hypnotizing drums. a cracking debut production from fiegen, and a well rounded release for cadenza.

spanish dj & producer, eduardo de la calle, has continued to explore the outer limits of the electronic palette since his cadenza records debut back in 2013, clocking up stellar releases for the likes of mule musiq, hivern discs, be as one and nonplus over the last couple of years. eduardo returns to cadenza in february with the ‘anima animus’ single, coupling two tracks of refined techno for your listening pleasure. taking inspiration from the psychologist/philosopher carl jung’s concept of anima and animus (and do take the time to explore this), eduardo marries arpeggiated synths and melodic chords with a soft kick and tantalizing hats, producing a slick piece of reflective techno that’s alive with melody and groove. on ‘north pole’, we get more of the signature ‘de la calle’ sound, subaquatic bass and searing, melancholic strings play out over a steady mechanical beat, nodding its head not only to the detroit masters but also to the european new wave sounds that influenced the motor city artists in the first instance. another assured single release from eduardo that will further solidify his place in the current electronic music landscape.

cadenza music opens up its 2016 account with the debut single from swiss producers, rare movement feat. disco channel. cutting their teeth on the dj circuit for many years, and playing alongside such esteemed jocks as seth troxler, ricardo villalobos (who mastered the audio on these tracks), jamie jones and luciano (who ultimately signed this single to cadenza), the guys have crafted a pair of tracks that sit right in the dj sets of the aforementioned company. rare 007 combines tension building synths and a wandering bassline, wrapped up tight in solid drum groove, its hypnotizing tones carving out a most useful club tool. on the flip side, rare 011 digs deeper, with cinematic string sweeps over the sparse and bass heavy kick drum. flashes of vocal refrains and micro percussion fly in and out of the arrangement as the melodic elements give this one a real sense of drama as the track blossoms into life. a very accomplished debut from the guys will no doubt provide a real dancefloor moment in the right setting, and no surprise that villalobos gave these tracks the audio master that they deserve.

you can guarantee that luciano always comes through with a signature tune once a year, and of late has leisurely road tested singles like rise of angel and cachai at clubs, festivals and at his ibiza residencies for full seasons, before releasing the fruits of his labor. and so 2015 throws up 7directions featuring jaw on the vocal, a mesmerizing and low-slung track thats already getting pole position in lucianos sets, ending his momentous off-sonar show at el poble espanyol with it, as well as becoming a staple at his weekly vagabundos residency at space in ibiza this season.

cadenza records displays a deft touch in showcasing new talent, just as much as it leans on its core of established producers. the * split ep* shines a bright light on the musical endeavors of enrico gasperini aka gas, and fellow italian, lino pugliese.

following a three year hiatus from cadenza, the label is delighted to welcome back felipe valenzuela and dani casarano for a third release on the lucianos imprint. both producers are respected individually for their prowess in the studio and as djs, but as a combined force collaborate with magical effect in the studio.

six years on from his debut album on cadenza, swiss dj/producer mirko loko comes with the follow up to 2009s >seventynine< as he catapults us into the techno and electronica galaxy with >comet plan<.

six years on from his debut album on cadenza, mirko loko returns to the fold with a follow up album (- comet plan -) and a single (- kolor -).
2009s * seventynine* long player helped catapult mirkos profile, not only as a producer, but also as dj, regularly spinning alongside the cadenza crew, and with detroit luminaries such as derrick may and carl craig. and its on this single that mirko invites friend and peer, carl craig, to remix under his c2 guise. wearing his influences on his sleeve, mirko is obviously indebted to the techno music of the motor city, and these classic detroit tropes are certainly used in the building blocks of the original mix of “kolor-, a sprawling and pacey intergalactic journey sprinkled with a dusting of xylophones, bells & chimes, as the melody is driven forward for a heady trip across the night skies.

after celebrating 10 years in the business in 2013, cadenza records reach another milestone in a stretch that has made a big impact both on the musical and nightclubbing landscapes. the 100th release from cadenza comes, aptly, from label boss luciano. reviving his lucien-n-luciano moniker especially for the occasion, the label will release grace of an art in march. the single comes backed with another new production, ‘rickson trephala’ and the vinyl release will come accompanied by a limited edition cd featuring a mammoth 60-minute track, grandly titled ‘timeless song for lovers of the morning enlightenment’.

returning to cadenza records after two previous singles (the motorglider ep and precursors ep), eduardo de la calle drops the methodical machines ep this december on lucianos imprint. across two pieces of vinyl, and five tracks, eduardo flexes his unique sound design of minimal and soulful grooves.

dance aiming to go somewhat deeper and darker than his debut album, on some kind of sign ernesto endevours to go beyond the obvious and easily cliched elements of an electronic lp, capturing the world within the spaces, using otherworldly modulars and field recordings to take the listener to the outer reaches of the albums very heart and soul.

davide squillace, the italian dj and producer behind the this and that lab and hideout imprints, has kept up a hugely productive schedule since the 1990s, and lands on lucianos cadenza music this fall with the goiania single release

cadenza head honcho, luciano, often collaborates with many other artists, his constant touring schedule blessing him the opportunity to write and produce music with a multitude of like minded producers, and on into the aether, we get the first part of a two part series of tracks composed with various other cadenza personnel.

the modular ep is technically giannis debut release (save for a track included on nic fanciullis balance 021 mix compilation in 2012). and its a confident and assured debut release on cadenza.

valentino kanzyani has been producing spellbinding electronic dance for well over a decade, but its perhaps on *psiamsterdam* that the slovenian dj and producer has created some of most his hallucinatory and psychedelic work to date. the sleeve depicts a kaleidoscopic blend of amphibians and mushrooms in splashes of vibrant colour, a fitting visual to the music contained within.

argentinian dj and producer, ernesto ferreyra, provided cadenza with a rich and inspirational album back in 2010, the intricate and balanced el paraiso de las tortugas was a masterclass in minimal electronic dance. four years on, and ernesto returns to lucianos label with the insight single, and a precursor to another album for the label, slated for october release. voltage poem displays a huge progression for ernesto, a stomping, elastic backbeat, peppered with live percussion, shakers and micro glitches dances around the mechanical funk of the bassline.

basaec is the new label from lucien nicolet, aka luciano, the chilean dj and producer behind the cadenza records label (recently celebrating its tenth year in operation), and an artist always on the cusp of new musical frontiers. promising the label to be a very true representation of the man and his music, and with another nine releases planned over the coming year, the label will be both a vehicle for brand new music, as well as an imprint to release tracks from the archives.

last years precursors ep from eduardo de la calle provided quite a curveball release for cadenza records, the spanish dj and producer who has recorded exclusively for his analogue solutions label in the past, turned out a warm and minimal release for lucianos imprint, with all the flair and trademarks of eduardos studio prowess. really though, eduardos approach to electronic music perfectly encapsulates the sound ethics of cadenza emotive, driving, long passages of deep rhythm, often focusing on the bare essentials of a track and enunciating these for an aural joyride

cesar merveille with two new techy tracks of the real deal, except no imitations!

moonshine heater is the debut release from marlowe, a new studio and live project from laurent bovey (aka laps). the title track is a crisp and melodious piece, the mechanical groove bubbling with dubby fx and heavy synth shots against the hypnotizing melody

mirko loko, has always worn his detroit musical influences on his sleeve, counting pioneer carl craig as his mentor, and having worked with the likes of derrick may and stacey pullen in the studio. and on daybreak, mirko fully indulges in the one genre that seems never to get tarnished, the mechanical and industrial beats working off the deep and soulful strings and melancholic pads, a true hallmark of the classic sounds of the motor city

sometimes, things can be worth waiting for, and the rift valley by rebelski is a project that has lingered in the cadenza psyche (and record boxes) for well over a year. already a staple in the dj sets of luciano and other cadenza personnel, the piece finally gets a full release with remixes from lee van dowski, and luciano himself this summer.

the vagabundos return to kick start the ibiza season in real underground style. cadenza selects the cream of their crop to represent the second mix compilation this year, with cesar merveille and mirko loko going head to head on this real connoisseurs collection. the second disc, featuring three tracks from cesar merveilles selection, opening with the gloriously deep and subaquatic ricardo villalobos remix of envoy and backed with the glitchy luciano remix of tim wrights thirst and rob mellos no ears instrumental mix of losouls lies originally on the classic recordings label#

the vagabundos return to kick start the ibiza season in real underground style. cadenza selects the cream of their crop to represent the second mix compilation this year, with cesar merveille and mirko loko going head to head on this real connoisseurs collection. these two 12inch vinyl samplers include full length mixes of 6 of the tracks featured on the compilation. mirko lokos selection includes the dreamy carl craig soundscape remix of his own love harmonic track, kinks chunky remix of matthew dear, and a stone cold nyc classic from ananda project, and the timeless danny tenaglia edit of the saffron (aka rui da silva) mix of cascades of colour

cadenza is always committed to bringing new artists and more abstract dance sounds to the forefront, and eduardo de la calles cadenza debut is a terrific example of the forward thinking, musical vision of the label.

following on from 2012s huge palua ep, uner returns to cadenza records in may with a brand new ep.

nesimtitule slovien born valentino kanzyani has been one of cadenzas secret weapons over the last twelve months, already building a solid profile with the first two installments of his .love & gratiude series.

agabundos, the dj, club and event collective from lucianos cadenza stable, returns for its biggest year yet. holding fort every sunday at ibizas pacha club over the last 3 years, as well as hugely successful events in london, chile, bucharest, new york, tokyo, naples and more

vagabundos, the dj, club and event collective from lucianos cadenza stable, returns for its biggest year yet.

luciano breezes into cadenza musics 10th anniversary year with a new single, cachai/dance unity!

cadenza records kick starts its 10th year in the game with hunter, a release that balances the warm and cinematic productions of martin patinos original mixes, with the dark and powerful remix by young upstart, julien bracht. with previous releases and remixes on labels such as freerange, suara, trapez and rotary cocktail, patino is carving out an expansive and eclectic deep house sound, and his talents are perfectly captured on this release

rise of angel is the brand new single from luciano, and the first single to be taken from his forthcoming album, due in 2013.