Marina Trench is back with a series of impressive remixes of the recently released ‘Imperméable en été EP’ on her Sweet State imprint.
Kicking off is one of the most legendary artists of this time, Gerd Janson, with his instantly recognizable touch. Gerd delivers an ever so classy version of ‘Ose ft. Hugo Lx’ that keeps the sultry sample of Marina’s vox present, while he composes a whole new bassline around it that leads the charge.
Then comes a remix by very the talented Earl Jeffers on ‘L’Orage’. His deep and down groove lead style sits at the crossroads of afro and UK house. Adding new pads, synthwork, and solid bass, Earl perfectly reworks the track for the club and introspective moments alike submerging the listener into his colourful and vibrant world of deep house.
Tatyana Jane's brilliant effort rounds off the trio, an emerging talent from France who makes a solid mark with her production skill once again through her rerub of ‘Hirondelle’. Bringing a whole new vibe that blends influences of breakbeat to techno to afro-futurism. Marina's vocal is on repeat throughout, bolstered by building drums that carries the dancer away in a beautifully crafted sonic whirl.

PREMIERE : Marina Trench - Hirondelle (Tatyana Jane Remix)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/aaallliiiccceee
Track:  La Fête Nulle
Label: https://soundcloud.com/bongojoerecordshop
Format: 12" Vinyl, CD, Digital LP
Release date: 03/03/23
YouTube: https://youtu.be/mk5YreXx-Vs

Les Disques Bongo Joe are pleased to announce the new album of Alice ! After a first release on tape with Ripopée, the Geneva-based trio strikes back with L'Oiseau Magnifique, a playful and poignant blend of intricate harmony and storytelling lyricism. The project is awaited February 3rd, but you can already download the full album. Follow the link bellow !
Armed with a thrift-store synth, bizarre wit and arresting vocals, the intergenerational, all-female micro-choir Alice releases a mammoth 23 track album. Alice’s music subverts French and Occitan folk music to create a unique sound that combines art-pop, folk song vocals and synth experiments.
Formed in 2018, Alice is the brainchild of artists Lisa Harder, Yvonne Harder, and Sarah André. The group draws on their experience of intuitive singing at home and with friends and family, as well as Yvonne and Lisa’s history of performance in choirs and Sarah’s storytelling career as an author of graphic novels. With mother and daughter Yvonne and Lisa playing the keyboard in unison and all three of them singing along with intuitively harmonised words, Alice’s music produces a choral polyphony from just three voices, while sharp lyrics reflect on universal emotions and the poignant moments of their everyday lives alike.
Each track on the record is a document of a moment or experience in the past year of Alice’s lives, traversing the humourous story of ending up at a disappointing party on La Fête Nulle, to the foot-stomping hand claps of La Décapotable, which drily comments on people who cruise the highway in a convertible and try to pretend they are having fun, and the multiplying word associations of Fil à Recoudre, which plays as a tribute to the unfailingly optimistic people who will let you know there’s no such thing as bad weather.
Exploring the new spaces that this shared creativity has unearthed, Alice creates beguiling music from the humble origins of just voice and keys. In their minimal combination, the trio produces everything from the neoclassical funereal dirge of Petit et Gris, to the soaring melodic melancholia of Oiseaux Magnifique, and the 20-second chanted crescendo of La Lune. Theirs is a singular sound that momentary experiences and their stays with you – songs that you of their crystalline vocal power and delves deep into the beauty of underlying emotions. It is one that will want to play again and again.

PREMIERE | Alice - La Fête Nulle [Les Disques Bongo Joe] 2023

https://soundcloud.com/danglesmaxime
https://soundcloud.com/lifeguards-ift
🛒 https://push.fm/fl/maximedangles-lesdelivreslp
🔊 https://youtu.be/cbhNoETDsp0

Author of the soundtrack of the documentary "Les Délivrés" by Thomas Grandremy, the reference of electronic music Maxime Dangles extends his composition work with this album. The alienation, stress, struggle and hope of the documentary's protagonists were his sources of inspiration. The soundtracks of the journey of these bicycle delivery men have been transformed into tracks to carry the struggle of Damien, Clément and Yoro further and continue to denounce the excesses of capitalism. A work that poetically extends the poignant and necessary work of the director, with an impeccable and immersive sound design, enamelled with dialogues from the documentary.

The result is nine tracks between ambient, IDM and electronica, exploring the story from all angles and feelings; from union demands and the struggle with "Affrontement", an incisive track inviting reflection to raw and metallic sounds or "Révolte", on the borders of destructured club music and IDM; from hope to dreams with the contemplative and deep "Velibre", “Matin Bleu” and "Liberate" or the melodious "Vitesse"; anguish and disillusionment with "Operate", the melancholic "Matin Rose" or the experimental and immersive "Mauvais Rêve", punctuated with the voices of the documentary.

A militant sound narrative of great finesse, affirming the richness of Maxime Dangles' production work and his ability to draw singular landscapes from which strong emotions emerge, following in the footsteps of Hans Zimmer, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' original soundtracks, while exploring the most experimental side of club music.

'Les Délivrés' LP will be available on vinyl and digital February, 17th on Lifeguards - a new sub-label of Astropolis Records, and Maxime Dangles will premiere his new live show at Astropolis l'Hiver February, 11th alongside Kittin & The Hacker, SPFDJ, Volition Immanent, Infravision or Zohar.

Maxime Dangles entered the electronic music scene 15 years ago on the Kompakt label, collecting prestigious remixes (Moby, Green Velvet, Simian Mobile Disco, Kittin & The Hacker...). Reference of the international electronic scene, he’s renowned for his immersive and singular sound design that he shapes with his modular synths. But for the last 4 years, Maxime Dangles has slowed down his club dates to devote himself to this type of creation, to the spatialization of sound, in places such as the SAT in Montreal and to the SONARS arts and sciences project alongside researchers from the CNRS, who took him on board at the heart of their research on the islands of Saint-Pierre and Micquelon. 

Tracklist:

1. Liberate
2. Operate
3. Matin Rose
4. Affrontement
5. Révolte
6. Vitesse
7. Mauvais Rêve
8. Matin Bleu
9. Vélibre

PREMIERE: Maxime Dangles - Vitesse [Lifeguards]

https://soundcloud.com/jayceluke
https://soundcloud.com/diffusereality
🛒 https://diffusereality.bandcamp.com/album/anechoic-al-bid-ya-wa-an-nih-ya-vinyl
🔊 https://youtu.be/jCx8mtFXXfI

The vinyl is a musical journey through the realm of science and technology, where each track is a unique representation of a different scientific principle. Each soundscape and beat is intertwined with mathematical and scientific concepts, creating a diverse and captivating listening experience.

A1. Nihaya, the first track on the A side, takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the infinite void of space. This haunting and atmospheric piece is a representation of the concept of the end of the universe, exploring the limits of our knowledge about our cosmos.
A2. Pulsar Timing Variations is a pulsing and energetic track that showcases the pulsating signals emitted by pulsars. This track is an ode to the study of these celestial objects and their pulse signals, used to measure time in a fascinating manner.
A3. Geocentric Orbit is a rhythmic and driving track that explores the concept of our planet's position in the solar system. With its relentless beat and soaring synths, the track captures the feeling of being in a constant state of motion, mimicking the Earth's journey through space.
B1. Eumq is a playful and upbeat track that delves into the world of mathematical models and equations. The intricate beats and playful synth lines evoke a sense of the mathematical universe, where everything can be described by numbers and formulas.
B2. Convex Polytope is a complex and intricate track that showcases the beauty of geometric shapes known as polytopes. This track pays tribute to the study of mathematics and its impact on our understanding of the physical world.
B3. Convex Polytope (Electric Rescue Remix) takes the original track and adds an electrifying beat and synths, creating a version that will get your feet moving. This remix is a journey through the mathematical universe with a pounding rhythm.
7.Photometric Calibration is a dreamy and atmospheric track that explores the measurement of light and color. The ethereal soundscapes evoke the feeling of exploring the mysteries of the universe and the way we measure its light and color.
8.Ibn Sahl is a haunting and atmospheric track that pays tribute to the medieval physicist and mathematician, Ibn Sahl. The delicate soundscapes evoke the scientific and mathematical discoveries of the past and their continued impact on our understanding of the world today.
9.Linear Algebra is acomplex and intricate track that showcases the mathematical concept of linear algebra. The intricate beats and synth lines evoke the sense of exploring the mathematical universe, where everything can be described by numbers and formulas.
10.Multidimensional Array Of Values is a playful and upbeat track that delves into the world of computer programming. The intricate beats and playful synth lines evoke the sense of exploring the digital universe and the way data is processed and stored.
11.Neuromorphic Engineering is a complex and intense track that showcases the futuristic field of neuromorphic engineering. The heavy beats and intense synths evoke the sense of exploring the future of computing, where machines will be able to learn and adapt like the human brain.
12.Graph Theory is an intricate and atmospheric track that showcases the mathematical concept of graph theory. The intricate beats and atmospheric soundscapes evoke the sense of exploring the mathematical universe, where everything can be described by numbers and formulas.
13.Abiogenesis is a haunting and atmospheric track that explores the concept of the origin of life. The soundscapes evoke the feeling of exploring the mysteries of life and the way it began in the universe.

PREMIERE: Anechoic - Eumq [Diffuse Reality]

@robyrthecht dishes up 2 hours of electrifying funk spanning 4 decades of subterranean soulful machine-music from Detroit to Leipzig and back. 

Hosted by @enelramm & @h0a0l

Tracklist:
1982 - 	Bruce Haack	Party Machine	[Stones Throw, 2010]
1983 - 	The Extra T's	Flash Boogie	[Sunnyview]
1983 - 	John Davis	Too Much	[Metrovynil]
1983 - 	The "P" Crew	Nasty Rock	[Prelude]
1984 - 	Jonzun Crew	Time Is Running Out (Last Minute Mix)	[Tommy Boy]
1985 - 	Alphonse Mouzon	Why Don't You Break It	[Metronome]
1985 - 	Jeff Phelps	 Magnetic Eyes (Instrumental)	[Engineered for Sound]
1985 - 	Sun Palace	Street Beat	[BBE]
1986 - 	Barbara Coleman	Boy Friend	[Wheels]
1987 - 	The Egyptian Lover	The Alezby Inn (Vocal Vacancy)	[Egyptian Empire]
1987 - 	J.V.D.B. (Joel Vandroogenbroeck)	A4 Untitled (Album:  Silicon Sirene )	[WéMé 2006]
1995 - 	Clatterbox	Montis	[Clear]
1997 - 	UR	High-Tech-Funk	[Underground Resistance]
2002 - 	Erlend Øye	Ghost Train (Instrumental)	[Source]
2004 - 	Roko Dragonbreath	Autumn Leash	[Black Label]
2004 - 	Amplified Orchestra (aka Gerd)	2 Brownies & A Bassline	[Clone]
2005 - 	Spirit Catcher	Space Crash	[Winding Road Records]
2005 - 	Gosub	Last Sequence Complete	[Device]
2008 - 	Her Bad Habit	Do	[Citinite]
2009 - 	Computor Rockers	How We Used To Rock	[Breakin' Records]
2013 - 	Space Dimension Controller	Mr. 8040's Introduction (Mikrosector 50, Mankind's New Home)	[R & S Records]
2013 - 	Vicnet	3AM	[Disques Mazout]
2015 - 	Gary Gritness	Poisonous	[Clone]
2016 - 	Robyrt Hecht	You're Just A Narrative Told By Your Brain	[Possblthings Records]
2017 - 	Bill Vortex	Time Vortex	[Serendip Lab]
2016 - 	CN	Tefnut	[Sleepers]
2019 - 	ReQuest	The Technoseer	[WéMè]
2019 - 	Detroit's Filthiest	Crème De La Crème	[Cassa Voyager]
2021 - 	Shook	Hurry Up	[Epicenter]
2009 - 	Telebot	Robot Messiah	[Welovetoemerge]

Space Is The Place S09E01 - The Electrifying Funk w/ Robyrt Hecht

Canadian label Breathing Room Records is back with their third digital release after a lengthy pandemic-related hiatus. A little over two years after their previous outing, they are happy to introduce Tropica, a duo from Newcastle, UK. Forest Floor is their debut EP and it includes three original tracks as well as a remix from Toronto-based producer and DJ, Ciel. This is the first remix in Breathing Room’s catalogue.

All three originals are slow and chuggy. Monstera Deliciosa, the opening track, is driven by warm chords and a wobbly synth line while a siren-esque pad weaves in and out. Birds of Paradise continues on a similar wavelength but dives a little further into acid territory with its lead and stays true to its name with different birds contributing to the overall ambience. Devil’s Ivy is a little darker in tone with it’s delayed pads, a didgeridoo and haunting scream-like samples permeating throughout. Ciel’s take on Monstera Deliciosa stays true to the original but introduces a juxtaposing, almost playful lead and tougher percussion, giving the track a faster, bouncier feel.

Forest Floor EP

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PREMIERE : Tropica - Monstera Deliciosa

Ein wunderbar unkonventioneller und wohltuender Sound aus House, Breaks, Bass und Contemporary Club kommt mit dem step045 von Sui. Gekonnt verspielt übergeht sie die Genregrenzen und modelliert ihre eigene Klangästhetik. In Frankfurt musikalisch sozialisiert ging ihr Weg über Leipzig nach Weimar, wo sie aktuell experimentelles Radio studiert. Neben unterschiedlichsten Engagements in der Clubkultur, bei Workshops und Podiumsdiskussionen ist Sui ein Teil des FLINTA-Netzwerkes L1CK und eine starke Stimme im Kampf gegen das Patriachart in der Musikszene. Vielen Dank für deinen Einsatz in der Szene und den tollen Mix moderner Ausdrucksmusik für uns.

A wonderfully unconventional and soothing sound of House, Breaks, Bass and Contemporary Club comes with the step045 by Sui. Playfully she transcends genre boundaries and models her own sound aesthetic. Musically socialized in Frankfurt, her path went via Leipzig to Weimar, where she is currently studying experimental radio. Besides various engagements in club culture, workshops and panel discussions, Sui is part of the FLINTA network L1CK and a strong voice in the fight against patriachart in the music scene. Thank you for your commitment to the scene and the great mix of modern expressive music for us.

@sui_so
@l1ck
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sui__so/?hl=de

Pic: Felix Kästner

step045 by Sui (L1CK)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/s_h_a_m
Track: Deeper High
Label: https://soundcloud.com/cosmicresonance
Format: Digital, 12" Vinyl, EP
Release date: 15/9/23
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vS2g405YJcg

Rogue Planet is about feeling like an “other,” like a planet ejected by its host planetary system. It is a personal journey encapsulating Shamanta’s South Asian roots and influences. Visuals are by internationally-known artist & muse Rajni Perera, “a painter and sculptor known for exploring how power works through the imagery of science fiction.” The album reflects Shamanta’s early life experience as a South Asian immigrant who has journeyed from the Middle East to North America, living in several different cities along the way. Adapting spiritual influences of the past, it seeks to preserve cultural relics in a future unknown. It features her 90-year-old aunt’s Indian Carnatic vocals along with hers, connecting the generational gap.
WeTurnToRed (a.k.a. Shamanta Chandran) is a Syrian-born Tamil-Canadian producer/DJ/ singer/songwriter and scientist based in Toronto. Growing up on the city’s outskirts, she studied and classically trained in opera and jazz as an arts high school kid. Her deep love for electronic music was ignited after her older brother introduced her to the mid-90s Toronto rave scene.
After experimenting in the studio for over a decade, delving into melodic nuances of modular and analog synths, it was clear that growling basslines and haunting melodies were the subjects of her affection. She made her mark in Toronto’s electronic music scene through live hardware deep house/techno-focused sets. As a DJ, she is a quality selector of many genres—everything from hip-hop, reggae, house, techno, and what’s in between.
Some notable music releases include Planet E Detroit Love-Vol 5, MSTRKRFT’s ORO Records, and Cosmic Resonance (Toronto). Her debut EP, “Smoked Glass” on PITS (Detroit), garnered acclaim, leading to features on Stamp the Wax and Rinse France to name a few.
As a South Asian woman in the electronic modular space, WeTurnToRed is an artist to look out for.
Pre-order vinyl here: qrates.com/projects/28688-rogue-planet-ep

12" Vinyl

PREMIERE | WeTurnToRed - Deeper High [Cosmic Resonance] 2023

YouTube Streaming | youtube.com/live/Hhu99CwpyD4

Greenwald | Kivach Radio | 30.08.23

Two visionary maestros, Pierre Bastien and Michel Banabila, unite in their first collaborative album, Baba Soirée. The veterans of electronic music bring their unique expertise to the table, resulting in a captivating fusion of experimental styles. Bastien’s mechanical loops and experimental instrumental setups merge seamlessly with Banabila's sound design and impeccable skills of sampling collages. It's not a dance party, nor is it an avant-garde intervention. It's a soirée: a cultivated evening of sonic alchemy hosted by these two charismatic gentlemen.

Pierre Bastien is a composer and multi-instrumentalist with a background in French literature. He has spent decades crafting an idiosyncratic world of experimental sound with his self-built mechanical orchestra Mecanium. It was most notably showcased in audiovisual releases on Aphex Twin's Rephlex label. Bastien's creations are a mesmerizing combination of traditional instruments (he has a vast collection) and mechanical automatons. The violin in the track Rotomotor, for example, is physically played by one of his machines. In Baba Soirée, Bastien also plays a prepared cornet (Slow Dance, Banbas Aura), infusing the recordings with a breathy, dreamy dimension.

Michel Banabila, a sound artist, composer and producer, possesses an eclectic musical repertoire that defies genres. His seamless blend of minimal electronica, tribal ambient, and neo-classical influences has earned him a prominent place in the world of experimental music, and an impressive discography (Knekelhuis, Bureau B, Séance Center, a.o.). Banabila serves as the creative sampling editor for Baba Soirée, expertly weaving together the recordings to craft an evocative sonic tapestry.

The two share a curiosity for traditional instruments from various cultures. The instruments used in the recordings are shown in the cover artwork. A mutual admiration for each other's work paved the way for this fruitful artistic partnership of the Rotterdam-based artists: Collaborating on a single as a fundraiser for Yemen in 2022 set the stage for the creation of Baba Soirée.

For Pierre Bastien, Dada, Fluxus and International Situationism have played a significant role in shaping his artistic vision. The title Baba Soirée is an homage to Kurt Schwitters and Theo van Doesburg's "Kleine Dada Soirée" collaboration which took place exactly a century ago. There's an unmistakable stoicism and an anarchic not-giving-a-f*** attitude in these recordings by Bastien & Banabila, which resonates in the light of this Dada reference.

Simple Girl [prod. by Jan Seemann]

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