After 5 years of Exploration, it’s time for the first album on the label. Johannes Volk proudly presents Mutual Codes, a conceptual album which contains 12 tracks between detroit infected techno and experimental classical compositions. Colourful synth adventures which take you on a journey to far away galaxies and beyond.
Hypnotising drone techno from the other world. Entangled In Vines is an intricate collection of tracks that span across the entire techno realm, from slow-burning hypnotics to high-tech warehouse blasters. “Enter” is the perfect example of this man’s style, a largely beatless tune that still drags plenty of movement across the groove, and “Getting Closer” quickly ups the tempo with a fine layer of bass and kicks. “Escape” transports us across a deep techno wormhole, and “Wrapped” delivers Acronym’s inimitable swarm of hollow tones in the same vein as artists like Donato Dozzy.
The Kill Zone EP by Jeff Mills. Taken from the recent Free Fall Galaxy album. The 12″ contains two previously unreleased tracks.
Ben Sims’ Symbolism imprint returns with Spanish newcomer JLG’s four track ‘Convolution’ EP. Characterised by intricate and interwoven melodic rhythms, some at the forefront and some almost there, JLG’s debut for the label is an infectious and consummate affair.
Two deep atmospheric, spiritual tracks with deep hearted melodies and driving percussion parts. Find Ron Trent’s remix ‘Regard’ on the A side and NYC based producer Trinidadian Deep’s take on ‘Cross My Mind’ on the flip.
For number 09 Office Recordings comes up with four slow bottom up intense house groovers from Baaz.
The second chapter of this young Danish talent’s Spectrums, with more post-bass techno hybrids, and inspired by the early 90s sounds of Belgian labels like R&S and Buzz.
The second and final release of Scott Grooves’ Parts Manager series on Natural Midi- representing another four parts of the Scott Grooves sound.
Red Light Radio’s lovely Orpheu gave us a typical taste of his deep knowledge via some percussive loveliness.
Here is a new project introducing The Farmers aka Konsnix : Nixxon and Kons Istant from Copenhagen and Heninspace from Dresden. All started with ‘Toss Your Salat’, a dubby/acid jam made during a meeting in Dresden for a friend’s birthday, after listening the track Sacha Mambo decided to put it out on Macadam Mambo. Back in Copenhagen Konsnix started to work on ’70A-1′ a ruff electro track in the Viewlex style, on his side Heninspace worked on ‘Humla’ a bit more atmospheric/acid tune. If you like druggy, psychedelic atmospheres this is for you.
The Tribe has taken a break from the outer space excursions deciding to spend some holidays in Capri and where to stay if not at legendary Qvisisana?! Electronic jazz-funk, maritime vibes, lush and luxurious attitude, this mini-lp consists of Mystic Jungle Tribe’s sunset soundtrack, adding a new dock to the Early Sounds journey around mediterranean sounds.
Continental sugar daddies bringing you a hot new special addition: Studio 89 Records 001. Deluxe french ticklers; 3 sisters and their love. Music and art as one: spanking good fun for lovers of discipline. Mystery artist relaxes and touches you whilst a young couple screws nearby. Let us transcend you… we are a rail service, you are a hitchhiker who will hitch more than you expect. Studio 89 sucks.
Mr Zanders returns with the second release on his own newly minted label. Ripleys Voyage opens things up here, a beautifully crafted, sumptuously deep and gently evolving workout that fuses live and machine elements perfectly for a truly absorbing ride. On the flip Dexters Mornings irresistible hooks get worked into a rock solid sample House joint that is a guaranteed floor piece.
Red Laser presents a unique double gatefold LP from Red Laser original Kid Machine. He delivers a 5 star upgrade to the signature sound that people worldwide have fallen in love with. 808 kicks and DX 7 licks bubble under the atmospheric chord changes creating a soundtrack which is just as comfortable on the dance floor as it is on a midnight drive. Alien Dance darts around to irregular delight. The dramatic score of Asteroids builds until it soars high above the grid. The bassline on Beast drills a blackened dance floor in preparation to be replaced with 80’s discotheque neon squares. Beyond Cygnus takes flight and drifts across a Martian plane. The 808 kicks and orchestral synth stabs of Conquest crush all known reality into a space the size of a photon and the weight of its gravity is unbeatable. Standing out amongst the pack is the apply titled ‘Forever Machine’. A proper Manctalo synth anthem guaranteed to deliver speaker destruction.The LP closes with classic Machine style bangers ‘Flight Manoeuvres’ and ‘Seconds From Oblivion’. They bring this galactic odyssey to a confident end. This is a cracking journey through the outer rim and back.
No More Pop returns after the summer with a surprising New Wave release by Obscure by Degrees. The extremely rare original from 1981 has been remastered and geniously remixed by swedish artist Zener Color.
Superconscious Records offshoot ”Suco” returns with two bizarre club edits from Bjorn This Way aka Francis Inferno Orchestra.
One hour taken from the Phormix Aftermath party.
10 / 09 / 16 Athens.
Bocal 5 were a No Wave art group composed of Doc Pilot (synths, vocals), Zouka Dzaza (bass), Florian Guillou (synths), Mickey Lepron (electronic drums, bass) and Evy Tinguette (lead vocals). The project was born in November 1980 in Tours, France as the brain child of Doc Pilot. Between 1981 to 1986 Bocal 5 recorded one 7” single and a cassette-only album before taking a year off in 1984 to launch X-Ray Pop. Influenced by Erik Satie, Brigitte Bardot, Suicide and Young Marble Giants, they call their music ”minimum naive new wave.” “Musique Électronique” is a 19-track compilation of songs recorded across 1983, most of which have never been released on vinyl before. 16 tracks appeared on the “From Bocal 5 To X-Ray Pop” album originally released on cassette by Sound of Pig in 1984. Both tracks from their debut 7” originally released in MB5 1984 are included and show a progression in sound as a result of newer recoding equipment and techniques. Also present is a song from the tape compilation “Andreas N°3 L’Animal” released by Fraction Studio in 1984. Armed with a Korg 770, MS-10, Prophet Pro-One, Roland TR-707 and TB-808 they crafted their own brand of quirky synthesized electronic pop. Songs are short, concise and well structured; richly textured, moving at a quick speed with hardly a pause. Evy’s pouting, tongue-in-cheek vocals (sung in French) come together for a catchy, sensuous, danceable, eccentric psychedelic ride. This collection shows the group’s sense of humor, vitality and carefree playfulness.
The Hipodrome Of Music 