Hail Blk is a Maltese collective record label founded by N.d. Through its algorithmic resonance the label envisions to challenge and re-model the cognitive perception of time and self-consciousness.
001.Features
Dimi Angelis – ANGLS002 [ANGLS002]
Proper analog and psychotic techno. Exactly the right to destroy the floor. One part of A&S – Dimi Angelis come up with his very own imprint.
Shoc Corridor – Experiments in Incest [DE100]
Dark Entries Records reissuesthe LP ‘Experiments in Incest’ from the 80s UK-based Minimal Synth band Shoc Corridor. The founders of this project, Chris Davis and Israel-born Nogi Prass, who eventually had to leave the band because there were problems with her Visa, started making music in 1979, influenced by German electronic bands Kraftwerk, Neu! and recent developments in UK Post Punk like Public Image Ltd., and formed a band, adding by Paul O’Carroll, Paul Humphries and Andy Garnham to the line-up. The departure of Nogi and Chris, who left with her, from the UK in late 1982 made it virtually impossible to continue with Shoc Corridor, but despite that, they released two LPs in 1983 and 1984 (Experiments in Incest and Train of Events). The band eventually disbanded after the suicide of bass player Paul Humphries following the release of Train of Events.
Liquid G – Liquidation [DE099]
“Liquidation” is the first ever vinyl compilation of Liquid G.’s cassette recordings, taking you on a journey through the underground of the Belgian Electro Industrial scene. Each song was written, produced, recorded and performed by solely by Peter Van Bogaert between 1987-1989. Liquid G. captures the DIY synth-punk ethos of Cabaret Voltaire, The Screamers, and Nervous Gender. Six of the eleven songs on the album are instrumentals, and full of disturbing drum machines, stratified synthesizers, and deep, distorted bass-lines. The core of Liquid G.’s home studio included the Korg Poly-800, Roland TR-505, Roland MT-32, and Boss flanger and delays.
Tomo Akikawabaya – The Invitation of The Dead [MW060]
Minimal Wave announce an exquisite double LP release by obscure Japanese artist Tomo Akikawabaya entitled The Invitation of The Dead. The collection of songs include the entirety of both The Castle (1984) and Anju (1985) releases, all newly remastered. They sound fresher and stronger than ever before, exactly as the artist had intended them to sound when he recorded them 30 years ago. The songs that span this double LP are personal and unique; they are dark synthpop gems.
Las’s Crime – Mesmerique [DOM025]
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime, or simply known as L.A.S.’s Crime around the digging circles, were an Italian cold wave duo who formed at the tail-end of 1984 and produced a timeless bunch of EP’s and LP’s which have become heavily sought after in the last few years. Luckily, Spain’s excellent Domestica label have herein compiled the very best from the duo, an eleven track showcase of the band’s top productions from the years between 1985 and 1989. As you’d expect, the bulk of the compilation is made up of fast-paced drum machines patters glazed in the era’s melancholic sound, where winding, lonesome vocals glide and wash over the Kraftwerk-style beats. There are even bursts of early electro within, such as the gnarly “Five Lies”, and more experimental moments like “Dark Orris” or the EBM-charged “Flax Girl Room”.
Hysteric – Extraterrestrial [MSDN1202]
The man from down under has been on a roll lately with his recent mix and EP with Public Possession as well as his blood-sucking edit on Salamanca. Taking pointers from the movie star E.T. he phoned home after a successful European tour as part of the Bordello a Parigi crew. Here, Hysteric follows up Mysidian’s debut release “Italo-Record” with 5 extraterrestrial edits that’ll make for a great soundtrack to your exit from Planet Earth and return to your home-planet.
Francisco – Lineabeat Vol. 2 [SLOMO020]
Francisco returns to Slow Motion for the second in our of retro-dance-floor series; Linea Beat volume 2. Drum beats are rolling and lazers are scanning for a double a-side of vintage yet futuristic discoid funk. Relentless hand claps, ghostly Italo voices and killer bass lines that comes on like the B-52’s of your alternative-universe wet dream. This is the sound of a sweaty cellar at 2am on a Monday morning with a uniquely Italian twist.
Payfone – Quarantine [CHANNEL062]
Since donning the Payfone guise, former Kitty Bronx and Leon Lace man Phil Passera has yet to put a foot wrong. Both 2013 debut “International Smark” and last year’s “Paradise” – the latter for Phil South’s Golf Channel imprint – were both superb exercises in re-imagining New York boogie for the house generation. He’s at it again here, with “Quarantine” offering the perfect blend of jaunty electrofunk synths, early New York garage dubbiness, effortlessly soulful vocals, rubbery disco bass and a dash of Giorgio Moroder. Flipside “Padre Pray For Us” is an altogether deeper, woozier proposition, with blazed drums, hazy Rhodes keys and fluid synths being joined by a killer trumpet solo – the kind that makes you want to close your eyes and just drift away.
Ubre Blanca – The Sadist [GD012]
Picking up the studded gauntlet thrown down by such luminaries as Heldon, Goblin, Zombi and Simon Boswell comes Glaswegian duo Ubre Blanca. Five tracks of Gothic Distopia with an occult leaning matched only by the legends that were Jacula. Giallo Disco is proud to present ‘The Sadist’ by this incredible group.
Manie Sans Delire – Manie Sans Delire [JUNE008]
Manie Sans Delire is the debut EP of the new collaborative DIY electronics project of June and Trenton Chase. Five tracks written and recorded live in studio sessions that took place from January to June of 2015 in London and Berlin.
JaX DaX – Retribution [MW005]
Magic Waves brings us the first full-length EP from the enigmatic and secretive JaX DaX. ‘Retribution’ is a dark record that breathes a breath of fresh (rotten) air into techno, re-connecting it with its New Beat and rave roots.
Gavin Russom – Body Minimalism EP [CURLE053]
NYC synth maestro Gavin Russom continues on with his recent streak of killer techno releases, this time, surprisingly, for peak time specialists Curle. Punisher” is dark, tunnelling and hypnotic business, perfect for the 6AM comfort zone. “All Souls (NYC Mix)” uses sinister droning atmospherics and infectious syncopations, but just wait ’til that warbling melody comes in. Finally we’ve got “Thrashing Truth” which doesn’t leave much to the imagination; with its no nonsense EBM bassline and harsh industrial rhythms.
Gene Hunt – Living In A Land [HT1015]
Fresh from 1989… 3 classic Chicago acid tracks from the man Gene Hunt. Re-mastered and re-pressed for 2015 in conjunction with Trax Records.
CCO – Space Race EP [ENDILL005]
Contra Communem Opinionem shortly CCO, own name Florin Büchel is the pure acid lover from Zürich. There is a strong analogue character in his music based on 808 or 707 beats seasoned with melancholic pads, melodies and already mentioned acid lines. The “Space Race” in ranging from melodic electro through overdrive madness to drone beats. It comes with remix from man behind Endless Illusion, Layup.
45 ACP – Turn On The Night [CCCP018]
Smooth yet dusty and rusty retro house on offer here from D.K. aka 45 ACP on L.I.E.S. offshoot Russian Torrent Versions. Taking an interesting change in direction from its usual choice of banging peak time techno tools. Also worth mentioning his album “Change Of Tone” was also released this year on the former. All the tracks on this release here sounding reminiscent of early nineties school Chicago house and all in rather convincing fashion.
TLIM SHUG – Surf Dude EP [EVR018]
TLIM SHUG, a new artist dwelling in cassette tape sounds, 303 drums, and thick pads, he doesn’t fail to deliver atmosphere and capture just the right feel with his tracks. With a unique name and even more unique sound, this is an artist you should definitely keep your eye on.
Vagon Brei – The Pleasure Of Finding Things Out [PF010]
Vagon Brei, aka Victor Ramos is back with a full length CD album on Photic Fields. A project inspired by and dedicated to Richard Feynman: the scientist, the teacher, the explorer, the visionary and the raconteur. His scientific curiosity, zest for life and eccentric personality were tried to be captured in music, produced by a true admirer of the man. A varied set of tracks, among the album you’ll find mystic waves, ambient moods, synth soundtracks and electro cuts. ‘It’s much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong’.
DJ Richard – Grind [DIAL033LP]
Debut Album by Dj Richard, Label Owner of White Material. With the launch of his White Material label in New York 2012, Dj Richard started releasing a line of the most stunning works by Galcher Lustwerk, Young Male, Morgan Louis and himself. Alongside a collaboration with Carsten Jost for the Lawrence ”Films And Windows Remixes” the Dial Records crew deeply fell in love with the works of Dj Richard and vice versa the request to release his debut album here caused enthusiastic encounter. After his contribution for Dial’s 15 Years compilation and almost two years of production, it is here: Dj Richard – Grind ! A tribute to what contemporary club music and enthusiastic sound experiments should be about: exaltation and addiction. This is what Dj Richard’s club sets feel like- an incredible sound seduction, another dimension- Grind might be the essence of it all.
Eduardo De La Calle – Nanoscopic Scales [HVN031]
The bold Eduardo de La Calle of Analog Solutions infamy drops his second 12″ for Hivern, following up from his take on U’R’s “Transition” for the 2014 HVN release. Here Eduardo gives us some us his finest examples of the lush Techno soundscapes he’s become known for.
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