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Killer killer 12 of deep dubwise techno/ house from Jon Sable, one of the best of 2022. RIYL Chaos in the CBD, Rhythm & Sound, Ron Trent etc.
Super excited about this one! Reflective Records (the label with the holograms), started in 1993 by Jonah Sharp aka Spacetime Continuum reopens its catalog with the “Every Moment” 12” EP, the debut release by Cahl Sel. This homegrown San Francisco artist has been playing live in California with a minimal hardware rig for the past few years and these four tracks reflect his beat-driven but melody-led sound. Features the last of the original hologram die-cut centre labels from the 1990s! Killer warm analog house/ techno/ IDM tackle for the heads...
3rd release from Canopy features the title track from a hard to find Afro funk 7” originally released on private press in Benin in the 1980s. While information on the mesmerising Tomede Ehue remains elusive, she is backed by the Beninois powerhouse, the truly almighty TP Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou.Electrifying cosmic voodoo disco grooves, heavy bass pulsing, blistering horns and spooky organ riffs set the tone on this transcendental dance floor afro funk cut. A modernised tropical disco remix from bosq & an Afro - acid version from Sam Redmore revitalise this mysterious dance floor incantation and launch it into the present day.Striking a balance between moody afro psych-funk and more punchy electronic aesthetics, while maintaining the subtleties of the original composition and performance. Includes download card.
Reissued for the first time, three sought-after John Kpiaye productions recorded between 1978-1982; Brown Sugar’s cover of Deniece Williams ‘Free’, Jean Barrett’s cover of Isley Brothers ‘For The Love Of You’, and the 1982 remake version of ’Love Me Sweeter Tonight’ by Cassandra.
6 carefully selected tracks from Nicole Skeltys' rather extensive catalog.Compiling tracks from her Artificial alias, TNL-OCS002 consists of material which draws from her self-released 12"s, a long lost 7" lathe cut, as well as some CD-only material.Being active since the 90's, Nicole has paved her way through many genres and moods, which together represent all things "Antipodean Electronica" excellently. Also features a track from close friends Dark Network.Presented in a printed sleeve with psychedelic sticker.
Brilliant debut from 8-piece London Afrobeat band on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood imprint, inspired by Fela Kuti, Ebo Taylor, Tony Allen & the sounds of West Africa.
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Super excited about this one! Reflective Records (the label with the holograms), started in 1993 by Jonah Sharp aka Spacetime Continuum reopens its catalog with the “Every Moment” 12” EP, the debut release by Cahl Sel. This homegrown San Francisco artist has been playing live in California with a minimal hardware rig for the past few years and these four tracks reflect his beat-driven but melody-led sound. Features the last of the original hologram die-cut centre labels from the 1990s! Killer warm analog house/ techno/ IDM tackle for the heads...
New LP from Jack J, a brilliant mix of Balearic pop, dubbed out downtempo, catchy new wave and ambient. Best of 2022 gear...
Return to Space Ghost’s wicked Dance Planet LP with six summer-ready remixes by Central, Dirk 81,Jarren, Nelson of the East and Space Ghost himself.The Oakland-native’s romantic and empowering house sound has enjoyed a growing audience made up of fans and tastemakers alike. The remix package comes courtesy of friends and label affiliates, each lending their touch to Space Ghost’s work.Capitalising on the inherent warmth in the Bay Area artist’s sound, Tartelet label head Dirk 81 subtly threads a slow, rolling breakbeat into ‘Deep’, channeling 90s RnB and Balearic. Danish underground powerhouse and Help/Regelbau label affiliate Central injects some up-tempo garage house energy into ‘Be Yourself’ – without losing the swirling romanticism of the original. And LA-based producer Jarren, neighbor to Space Ghost on UK label Apron, leans in to the punchy Lately Bass and turns up the swing on his own version of the track.Space Ghost comes back to ‘Emotional Healer’ and creates a pointedly club-tooled ‘Dance Mix’ version with a panoply of 90s touchstones delivered in the classiest of ways. To finish, Nelson Of The East’s ‘Forever Dub’ of the track adds a sharp and snappy strain of modern steppas.
Killer killer 12 of deep dubwise techno/ house from Jon Sable, one of the best of 2022. RIYL Chaos in the CBD, Rhythm & Sound, Ron Trent etc.
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Deep, gospel-tinged house instrumental 12" from Theo Parrish featuring fellow 3 Chairs member - Marcellus Pittman.
2022 repress! Second Circle are delighted to announce a five track EP from Kaifeng born, Vancouver based musician Yu Su, titled ‘泉出通川为谷 / Roll With The Punches'Recorded on the Coast Salish territory in Vancouver, three tracks on the EP grew out of a live set Yu Su began developing in 2018 for a series of performances. The record also features two collaborations; on the opening track “Little Birds, Moonbath” Michelle Helene Mackenzie appears on modular synth, with Vancouver locals Pender Street Steppers joining Yu Su for an improvised jam, appearing on guitar and synth across “Tipu’s Tiger”.The title ‘泉出通川为谷 / Roll With The Punches' as Yu Su herself explains, “Is a metaphor translated from an old Chinese proverb, that roughly translates as ‘The Spring flows over plains and The Valley is born’. The proverb explains the origin of ‘The Valley’ and also speaks of a very Daoist abstraction in which the ‘Thousand Things’ are born and will eventually co-exist in the metaphysical system of ‘The Valley’.”
Official reissue of Gigi Masin's private press first LP. Balearic ambient masterpiece.
1982 vocoder boogie gem, official, remastered reissue by Isle of Jura. Includes 2 mixes & previously unreleased ‘Keep It Strong’ dub edit. Repress.
Needed repress of overlooked Nigerian Disco/ Funk/ Boogie/ Soul/ Dub killer, originally released in 1979 - very nicely reissued by Isle of jura. Big tip!Harry Mosco is best known as the founder of legendary 1970s Nigerian Afro-Funk band The Funkees. Originating as an Army band after the Nigerian Civil War they lead the wave of upbeat music produced by young artists in Nigeria in response to the darkness of the recently concluded civil conflict. Following a notable hit single ‘Akula Owu Onyeara’ the band split in 1977 and Harry pursued a solo career.‘Peace & Harmony’ was Harry’s third LP continuing the rich vein of form found in previous albums ‘Country Boy’ and ‘Funkees’ (For You Specially). He was a visionary who wrote, arranged and produced each song on the LP assisted by Mark Lusari on engineering duties (P.I.L, Jah Wobble & Prince I), whose Reggae and Dub influence can be felt on title track ‘Peace & Harmony’ and ‘Peaceful Dub’. The LP contains two certified floor fillers of Studio 54 era Disco Funk in the shape of ‘Sexy Dancer’ & ‘Step On’ and two slow jams, the soulful ballad ‘She’s Gone’ and horn lead album closer ‘Do It Together’.
Premium slipmat by Airborne (Portugal), made from the highest quality 21oz felt material. They are dense but still soft to the touch on both sides without the glazed bottom surface. Perfect for the mix/club DJ. Diameter: 29.85 cm Thickness: 2mm Weight: 50gColor: Black with red Shari-Vari logo printPrinting: Flexography
Premium slipmat by Airborne (Portugal), made from the highest quality 21oz felt material. They are dense but still soft to the touch on both sides without the glazed bottom surface. Perfect for the mix/club DJ. Diameter: 29.85 cm Thickness: 2mm Weight: 50gColor: Black logo with red printed basePrinting: Flexography
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1986 Wally Badarou/ Compass Point-style proto-future pop reissued by Strangelove. Basso from Growing Bin dig...
9 track "Italian Hip Hop/ House" mini album in a mixtape style from Quentin Dupieux a.k.a. Mr Oizo and Phra. Ed Banger 2022.VOILÀ by Mr Oizo, Phra
Balearic, Jazz, New Wave, Synth Rock fusion from Scandinavia (1984), reissued by Strangelove. Tip!
Brilliant LP of golden era Claypso from Dub Store Japan. Love this album <3Calypsos From Jamaica by Hubert Porter with The Jamaican Calypsonians
Limited edition baby blue vinyl edition of 2021 LP on Ninja Tune by South Korean-born producer, rapper, singer, and DJ.
Richie Hawtin collabrates with Chilly Gonzales to reimagine his 1998 magnum opus (as Plastikan) 'Consumed'.
Techno isn't a genre that has birthed many consistent albums, and the dub techno subgenre even less so, but one indisputable classic is Porter Ricks' debut 'Biokinetics'. Originally issued on the legendary Basic Channel sub-label Chain Reaction in 1996 following a trio of 12"s, 'Biokinetics' was the first of the label's album releases, and still stands as its crowning achievement.Porter Ricks are Thomas Köner and Andy Mellwig, and between them they re-framed the techno sound, imbuing the spacious ambience pioneered by label bosses Mark Ernestus and Moritz Von Oswald with a frosty, isolated experimental bent, and combining it with the sort of haunted minimalism of early Plastikman.What separated 'Biokinetics' from other albums at the time was its unwavering narrative - the exact sound has been interpreted countless times since, but the immersive qualities of this singular record have rarely been touched. Maybe it is down to the silvery underwater concept that ties each track together - the bubbling pads, sub-aquatic basses and muffled kick drums. But as with any great album, it's hard to exactly put your finger on what makes it a classic. Simply put 'Biokinetics' is one of the most important records in the genre and one of techno's finest albums. It has been re-released ten years ago by Type Records, and now Mille Plateaux is celebrating Porter Ricks' and Biokinetics' 25th anniversary with this sumptuous double vinyl edition.