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Mickey Moonlight - Interplanetary Music (Unreleased Dub)

Loin, par delà les bordures du monde connu, l’Octavius sillonnait les mers; pillant et saccageant tout sur son chemin. Son capitaine était le plus terrifiant pirate que la terre ait portée. La légende raconte qu'il fut investi d'un pouvoir abject, et que Neptune en personne l'avait maudit pour ses affronts. 

Le Navire fut retrouvé des décennies plus tard, pris dans les terres gelées du Nord. L'équipage, éteint à jamais, était comme figé par la glace et le corps du capitaine, toujours la plume à la main écrivait ces derniers mots dans son journal de bord: "Je me vengerais".

O' Sinful Octavius

Minus 8 - Zero - G

An introspective, dramatic rework from the Tartelet producer,  for a forthcoming collaboration between French duo Fulgeance and Soulist. 

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Souleance - New York (Uffe Remix)(STW Premiere)

1st single from forthcoming album "Ceremonial" (out on 22Jan 2016 on Tru Thoguhts)

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Hector Plimmer
Eastern System Ft Drahla b/w Kalimba
Albert’s Favourites
DL / 7” Vinyl
ALBF-7002

Albert’s Favourites are proud to present Hector Plimmer for the labels third release.

Hector burst onto the scene in 2014 with an appearance on Gilles Peterson’s ‘Brownswood Bubblers” Vol 11, alongside beatsmith Al Dobson Jr, jazz luminaries GoGo Penguin, and the ever soulful Moonchild. He went on to win the PRS Steve Reid InNOVAtion Award, firmly cementing himself on the ‘ones to watch’ list.

We started bumping into Hector around Crystal Palace, and he presented himself as a deeply humble man, quiet and introspective - and with a killer selection of vinyl, but it took a support slot at Soho’s Sounds Of the Universe (supporting fellow producer and long term friend Wu-Lu) to really turn our heads. 

Hector’s beats are constructed like small sculptures, each one with its own influences and palette, but all with a very signature sound. 

Eastern System is a real beat workout, with traces of Asia in its melodies, Africa in its rhythms and a stunning choral arrangement. This, layered with a charming and somewhat nostalgic main vocal, eventually turns into a hypnotic chant towards the close. A beautifully subdued track that still manages to deliver powerfully on the dancefloor.

Flip the disc and you meet ‘Kalimba’, another pulsing beat that’ll have you hooked right from the start. Frantic percussion and a wonky Kalimba drive this track along, pushing you into the middle section where it breaks down to drums and synths, transforming what was previously acoustic into electronic, pushing the track directly into 2016.

You can catch Hector around London, playing records and playing live. He has a regular show on NTS Radio – 92 Points – and also runs his event ‘Crates’ Upstairs at the Ritzy in Brixton. He is part of this years EFG London Jazz Festival, performing at The Forge in Camden on the 11th November.

We are also excited to announce that Hector will be releasing an album with us early 2017. Stay tuned!

Eastern System

King Britt & Ursula Rucker - Circe - Jazzanova Remix

Rare Silk - Storm (Johnny's ExtendedCosmicPsychoacoustics Dub)

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XOA ‘Way West’ (FEP028)
Release Date: 14th June 2019
Label: Five Easy Pieces
Format: Vinyl // Digital

XOA, led by London based producer and musician Nick Tyson, is set to release debut album ‘Way West’ on 14th June via Five Easy Pieces.

XOA means to look outwards; to draw inspiration from many sources. ‘Way West’ is alive with this: steeped in the rich analogue sonics of the past, the warmth of machines and influence from the sounds of London’s fervent music scene. Featuring a blend of contemporary electronic production and live instrumentation, 70s Afrobeat inspired drums and cosmic melodies are thrust into the present day with strong cues from house and techno.

Three vocalists contribute across the album, with Tyson choosing to work with singers he has a personal admiration and friendship with. Hollie Cook, known to many for her ethereal pop tinged reggae, delivers a sumptuous contribution on ‘Heartland’, adding a beautiful emotional dimension to the horn led track. Lulu Jones’ vocals are treated more as a sample for the garage tinged ‘Call On Me’ and Ruby Wood, of Submotion Orchestra, has worked with Tyson over a number of projects and their shared love of 90s soul comes to the fore on the laid back grooves and sun kissed ‘Only One Thing’. 

“When collaborating, especially with vocalists on melodic and lyrical ideas, it’s important to have that personal connection and respect for each other’s craft. That’s why I never ask vocalists to prepare anything in advance for the tracks, I like to get in the room and just see what happens in the moment, to trust each other’s ideas, and for it to be a natural, organic and spontaneous process”.

Collaboration has always been at the heart of the project for Tyson. He plays the bulk of the instruments on the album but invites Marijus Aleksa on drums to provide live energy, extra synth work from Parisian Kenzo Zurzolo, and a notable Rhodes solo from Johnny Tomlinson (a member of Bonobo’s live band) on ‘Osu’.

After well received releases on Soundway Records, Cin Cin (with Wayward) and Banana Hill (with Contours); ‘Way West’ shows another step up for Tyson as a writer and producer. 

“It feels like this project is coming alive for me, the music I envisaged in my mind a few years ago is being realised, and I’m proud of how it sounds”.

‘Way West’ is set to be released on 14th June 2019 via London based label Five Easy Pieces (Mo Kolours, Reginald Omas Mamode IV, Natureboy Flako, Royalty, Call Super) on vinyl LP and digital formats.

Tracklist:
01. VS20
02. Heartland Feat. Hollie Cook
03. Way West
04. Damascene
05. Call On Me Feat. Lulu James
06. Les Musiciens
07. Only One Thing Feat. Ruby Wood
08. Osu
09. Dance Of The Mantas
10. Out + Out

XOA — Way West

!!! These are stripped-down 192mp3 snippets of the original tracks!!!

Artist: V.A.
Title: Compost Downbeat Selection Vol. 3 – Cherish Your Love – Moody Twilight Vibes – compiled by Rupert & Mennert
Cat No: CPT 409-3
Format: Download
Releasedate: 14.12.2012
Buy Digital:

Tracklisting:

01. Robert Owens & Atjazz - Cherish Your Love (Si Tew Remix) (06:20)
02. Felix Laband - Sleeping Household (06:11)
03. Four Ears - World Of Kyoto (06:19)
04. Joash - Bleed (05:42)
05. Kaos & Ce.El - Let It Ride (04:57) 
06. Fauna Flash - Mother Nature (06:40)
07. Beanfield - Planetary Deadlock (Kosma Remix des Universums Teil 1+2) (09:40)
08. Muallem - Cheerleader (Kaos Dark Star Mix) (09:40)
09. Beanfield - Planetary Deadlock (Dorfmeister Belvedere Dub) (05:46) 
10. A Forest Mighty Black - Little Princess (06:04)
11. V.A Compost Downbeat Selection Volume 3 (Continuous Mix) (01:02:38)

Info: 

After one and a half decade and more than 400 releases, Compost Records bundles some of their finest tunes as Various Artists digital download compilation albums. The variety and full spectrum of Compost’s repertoire has never or rarely been presented in form of a musical genre compilation. These releases will be compiled or DJ-mixed by Compost’s artists and are available as digital downloads, except in some rare cases very very limited as 500 CDs.
You’ve been clubbing all night, dancing to the beats of the machines. The dark energetic sounds make your heart beat at the same tempo. You’ve been dancing your ass off, enjoying the people, the drinks and the volume. The next day you wake-up, feeling all worn out. But you love music too much to enjoy the silence. You need to re-energize yourself for another week at the job. Music helps you to give yourself your much needed Zen-moment on the lazy sunday-afternoon. Rupert & Mennert created the perfect atmosphere for that, in their newest selection. From incredibly lazy laidback tunes from Si Tew, Felix Laband, Four Ears and Kaos & Ce.El to more traditional downbeat tunes from Fauna Flash, Richard Dorfmeister and A Forest Mighty Black. Topping it off with some electronic delights from Kaos, Joash and Kosma.
So please enjoy this third volume of the Compost Downbeat Selection.
Who are Rupert&Mennert? Rupert & Mennert reside in Den Helder, The Netherlands. One of the most beautiful cities in the world. From there they send their music into the wide world. They broadcast a highly irregular radioshow called Weird Pigs. They remix tracks and invent new concepts about making music. One of those mysterious new concepts is called: Brain Connection Series... also on Compost Records. And of course you can expect more Compost Selections from their hand too. They just finished the
„Compost Vocals Selections Brothers & Sisters“ coming up early 2013. More information or booking: www.rupertmennert.nl
Contact them directly through info@rupertmennert.nl

Beanfield | Planetary Deadlock (Dorfmeister Belvedere Dub)

Originally from Tokyo, and now based in London, Anchorsong AKA Masaaki Yoshida is a highly-fêted producer, and solo live act, renowned for crafting immersive and rhythmic releases.

Anchorsong has become globally recognised for his unique live shows, which spectators have described as “like watching a painter drawing on a white canvas”. He creates electronic music entirely live using an MPC2500 and keyboard, right in front of the audience. While he mainly performs solo, he frequently augments this setup with a string quartet, for a genuinely spellbinding show.
 Early on in his career, Anchorsong wowed the crowds at SXSW and found himself the subject of increased attention, going on to make several appearances on BBC Radio 1 with radio play from Rob Da Bank and a live Maida Vale session for Huw Stephens’ In New Music We Trust show in early 2010. Having put out three successful EPs in Japan, all of which were released as double packs containing a CD and a live DVD, Anchorsong’s international debut, ‘The Lost & Found EP’ was released on his own label, Case Study.
 Anchorsong signed to Tru Thoughts and released his single “Ghost Touch/Plum Rain” later that year, followed by his highly anticipated debut full-length album ‘Chapters’. He signed the seismic “Mawa” EP to BBE Recordings for a limited edition clear 10” vinyl release, taking a more element-laden, cut and paste approach with a renewed musical vision.

Masaaki dug deep into the roots of 70s African music on ‘Ceremonial’, while taking inspiration from 70s and 80s Bollywood film soundtracks and traditional Indian percussion on ‘Cohesion’ – a psychedelic, danceable and free-spirited listen that blurs rhythm and melody.

Praised by the likes of Gilles Peterson (BBC 6Music/Worldwide FM), Karizma, Osunlade, Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1) and Craig Smith, Anchorsong has commanded support from BBC 6Music, being playlisted with his hit singles “Testimony” and “Expo”, ‘Ceremonial’ being hailed as Album of the Year (2016, 5th spot), and ‘Cohesion’ named Album of Day (2018). The unabashedly talented musician has achieved heavy press coverage from the likes of XLR8R, Clash, Magnetic Magazine, Pop Matters, Bandcamp Daily, NME Japan and Rolling Stone Japan, with print reviews from Q Magazine, DJ Mag, and Songlines (which named it as their ‘Top of the World’ album), and airplay across BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network, Worldwide FM, Radio X, FIP and KCRW.

‘Mirage’ is the fourth album from Anchorsong, a record that evokes hazy soundscapes constructed with wind instrumentals, choirs, and global sonic particles. Building on Anchorsong’s long-standing tradition of “borderless music”, ‘Mirage’ fuses intricate rhythms with minimal yet immersive lush interplays of sound to create an auditory odyssey. ‘Mirage’ marks a departure from Anchorsong’s previous two albums – ‘Ceremonial’ and ‘Cohesion’ – specific geographical references. Instead, the album which was half-written during lockdown and when nobody could travel, shows Masaaki internalise his global influences and worldview to conjure a “vague landscape that only exists in my mind”.

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