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V/A - Kodoku

Written and produced by Saverio Celestri @saverio-celestri / Δ / Prince de Takicardie @prince-de-takicardie / Tundramane @tundramane, KOSTE @koste_music / Oprofessionell @oprofessionell, Mikkel Rev @mikkel-rev, Ekkel @ekkeltype / shampoo @shampoo

Format: 12inch vinyl/ Digital
Cat. No: LLC06
Release Date: November 10th 2022

A1 - Saverio Celestri - Sundays
A2 - Δ - Crachats De Lune
A3 - Prince de Takicardie - Jam'on'acid (House Mix)

B1 - Tundramane - Brick To The Face (ft. KOSTE)
B2 - Solar Alliance - Quest For Kiba
B3 - shampoo - 四季ノ歌

For their sixth instalment, Lowlife Cartel follow up to their last two compilations (“Pimps Improvisations” in 2018 and “Omnia Vanitas” in 2020) with a new six-track VA named “Kodoku”; a vortical release, both bold and forward-looking, while fully geared for the club environment. Taking its title from a poisonous magic from the medieval Japanese era obtained by placing several venomous insects in a jar and letting them kill one another until only one survives, “Kodoku” - which interestingly also translates as “solitude” - features a cast of producers old and new to the fold including Saverio Celestri, the faceless △, Prince de Takicardie, Tundramane & Ko$te, Solar Alliance and shampoo.

A staple element of the Lowlife Cartel bunch, Saverio Celestri paves the way and dishes out one of his signature jagged, EBM-informed weapons in “Sundays”. Through this hotchpotch of acid-steeped bass entangled with a frantic newbeat-ish swing and razor-sharp synthwaves, the Italian producer shows off the raw and playful facets of his craft to optimal effect. Unknown contributor △ clocks in with “Crachats de Lune”, a proper ominous banger going straight for the jugular with its clever mix of dusty, drum-laden churn, processed vox stabs and sci-fi-indebted laser bursts flashing by unrelentingly. Tailored for hi-octane action at the defunct Boccaccio or Hacienda, Prince de Takicardie “Jam’on’Acid (House Mix)” blows the winds of euphoria across the club like it was done in 1995. Vibing to a pulsating mix of rabid snares, 303-vehicled charges and mangled vocal samples on a classic free rave tip, throwback material that packs a punch.

Flip it over and here is North-American duo Tundramane & Ko$te shifting the scope to Memphis chopped-and-screwed in true hardcore fashion. Straight-out aggression, “Brick To The Face” lives up to its title, so expect leaving the place with a few teeth out your mouth and a good concussion, though more side effects could appear over repeated listens. A radical U-turn from the previous, Ute.-related triplet Solar Alliance - alias Ekkel, Oprofessionell and Mikkel Rev - bring their dashing trance touch to the comp with “Quest for Kiba”, an uptempo maelstrom for the senses, swirling and whirling up until space and time make no damn sense any more. Topping off that versatile tour de force, producer shampoo adds his delectably sensuous spin on the record with the lush, sample-heavy lo-fi appeal of “四季ノ歌”. Unpolished feelgood vibes, sun-streaked soulfulness and deft-handed MPC wizardry are on the menu for this ultimate ride and jolly finale.

Design by Defame

Mastering by Studio Martyrs

© Lowlife Cartel 2022

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Solar Alliance - Quest For Kiba (LLC06)

Omformer was leading both our research and navigation department. By using the psychoacoustic powers of telekinesis a contraption was built... A power too great for our kind they said, before escaping the ship with the unnamed machine.

@omformer

Written & produced by: Filip Storsveen & Mikkel Haraldstad
Mastering: Nik Kozub
Artwork: Teo Bachs

Omformer - 13th

This track is part of the album "Insane World" by Alan Backdrop
Bandcamp Direct Link: https://alanbackdrop.bandcamp.com/album/insane-world

Releasing a new album after a long life break :)
It's a collection of tracks and jams made during the last 3 years where doubts have been my trusted conductors.
Hope you enjoy it!

Much love from Italy,
Alessio

Released June 30, 2023

All tracks written & produced by Alessio Meneghello between 2020 and 2023

Original Picture in video from: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DTI-sagittal-fibers.jpg

Insane World

Nootropic

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Alan Backdrop - Nootropic

Eora (Sydney) based collective Headnoiz, presents the second installment of their developing imprint. Featuring original works from Naarm (Melbourne) residing producers Mick Gristle and Hasvat Informant, whose collaborative efforts synergised to form their “Chiral Centers” EP.

The EP's four original productions traverse a myriad of genres and themes whilst still maintaining an impressively cohesive atmosphere of ominous euphoria.

Chiral Centres also includes two dancefloor friendly remixes. The first being a driving psychedelic interpretation of "Last Apparition" from Copenhagen based live duo "Atikka", followed by an anthemic trance rework of the opening track "Swordbox" courtesy of Ute's "Omformer".
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released July 20, 2023

Written & produced by: Michael "JJ" Wilson & Mike Blyth
Remix credits: Filip Storsveen, Mikkel Harraldstad, Susanne Benther Mouritsen, John Cleworth
Mastered by: John Cleworth
Artwork: Tom Schwaiger
Image: Alexander Cooke
Distribution: One Eye Witness

Mick Gristle & Hasvat Informant - Last Apparition (Atikka Remix)[HDNZ002]

This track is part of the album "Insane World" by Alan Backdrop
Bandcamp Direct Link: https://alanbackdrop.bandcamp.com/album/insane-world

Releasing a new album after a long life break :)
It's a collection of tracks and jams made during the last 3 years where doubts have been my trusted conductors.
Hope you enjoy it!

Much love from Italy,
Alessio

Released June 30, 2023

All tracks written & produced by Alessio Meneghello between 2020 and 2023

Oneiron

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Alan Backdrop - Oneiron

Anatta introduces Asca as their first signed artist and record. An emerging Copenhagen producer, Asca presents his debut EP “Celestine” consisting of 4 tracks. The soundscape of “Celestine” is powerful, alluring and inviting; hard drums intertwined with celestial sounds.

Music by @asca_music
Mastered by Ctrls
Graphic design by Islandmadeofclay
Art direction by Indre Maria

Asca - By Proxy

We present TRANS12, a fundraiser-release to manifest our support to Palestine and the freedom of their people. 

100% of the proceeds of this release will be donated directly to NORWAC, an organisation who has been working with strengthening local educational institutions and health institutions in Palestine, since 1994.

1. Oprofessionell - Search 
2. Mikkel Rev - Spiral Brain
3. Ekkel - Ugle
4. Repulsive Force - Brainwash
5. Mikkel Rev - Vectorial Wave Equation
6. Ekkel - Ion

Artwork: Haider Ahmad
Mastering: Nik Kozub

Repulsive Force - Brainwash

All proceeds are donated to the Against Malaria Foundation: https://www.againstmalaria.com/

Each purchase = 1 insecticide net installed = 2 potential lives saved. 

Purchase Link: https://e-file.bandcamp.com/track/d-chas

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Dóchas

K-HOLE COUTURE

Track 1. Bassline Revolt

Italian DJ

Straight from Northern Italy, Alessio Meneghello or better known for his moniker Alan Backdrop, has been attracting his listeners through his productions characterized with deep atmospheres and a mixture of genres melted together in the classic, hypnotic and repetitive way of Techno music.
He is the kind of producer that certainly enjoys his studio jam sessions—this is the reason why he spends most of the time in his studio tweaking knobs on synthesizers, recording and experimenting with the aim to capture and create his own sound.
After releasing music on reputable labels over the years, Alan is now releasing music mainly on his own, having already released three well received albums on Bandcamp.