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Vinyl 12'' & Digital : https://melting-records.bandcamp.com/album/tales-of-another-direction-lp

Mastering by Frank Merritt
Artwork by Kanellos COB

Tales of Another Direction is a compilation of tracks gathered from our favourite beatmakers. The jazzy-cinematic theme is present throughout the whole project, each artist adding his very unique atmosphere. From the jazzy and acoustic vibe of Savages to Kognitif’s abstract beats as well as the powerful snares of Al’Tarba and the typical jazz breaks of Hugo Kant, you will recognize the influence of many genres. Dusty samples and heavy breaks are common elements on the production method used by these talented artists from the downtempo/abstract trip-hop scene. A project with a very symbolic meaning to our label.

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Savages - Fun (Napz Remix) - MR003 - (Vinyl 12'' & Digital)

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Almighty

This is the snippet of the brand new label compilation "Slick City Shit - 15 Years Switchstance". 

We are celebrating the 15th anniversary of Switchstance Recordings this year and this compilation features new songs and mixes from our artists Ancient Astronauts, Protassov, Kabanjak, Deela and the brand new band project Broken Puppets, which consists of Ancient Astronauts and Azeem. 

Vocal contributions and remixes come from Asphate (of Maxilla Blue), Motormouf, Sitali (of Thievery Corporation), Azeem, Razoof and Dubbzy & Conbud NightCrawler. 

And there is a special collaboration between Poldoore (Cold Busted Records) and the Ancient Astronauts. 

To listen & purchase full songs please visit our Bandcamp store:

https://switchstancerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/slick-city-shit-15-years-switchstance

Slick City Shit! - 15 Years Switchstance

Slick City Shit! - 15 Years Switchstance (snippet mix)

Out on November, 25th on a Jazz-styled black vinyl LP (vintage sleeve) and as a digital release worldwide!

Purchase vinyl & downloads here: https://switchstancerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/the-dooza-tapes-vol-1

"First few in im already feelin' this true skool shhhh, yep!"
DJ Simbad (UK)

"Very cool stuff!" Aldo Vanucci (Jalapeno Records / UK)

"Sounds good to me!"  Makossa (FM4 Radio/ORF / AT)

"How do you select a favorite track out of so many great tracks? This release makes you want to move and groove. Nice one!"
DJ Mary Flavors (Radio Radio Canada / CAN)

"Awesome!"  Jose Maria Ramon (Ibiza Global Radio / ESP)

"Wow, been waiting for this a long time!! So colorful, many sided release!! Full support!!"  Clairvo (Mustbeat Radio / HU)

"Beautiful work!"  FLeCK (GR)

"Dope tracks, as always!"  Wash (Butter Music / BR)

"That good stuff!"  Munchi (Generation Bass (NL)

"excellent album, all trax good & interesting !" (Scheibosan / AT)

"Well done works, done the next step!"
Andreas Kinzl (Superfly Radio / Arombar / AT)

"Eclectic beauty !!!!"  Ketch A Vibe Radioshow (UK)

"Another great release from Kabanjak!"  Cayetano (GR)

"Great release. So many tracks on there I would play out on radio and live. Dance Of The Obscure wins it for me though - great psyche dance vibes."  Asta Hiroki (Jalapeno Records (UK))

"I loves me some flutey samples." 
David Bassin (FreeFall Radio / USA)

"An amazing sound package, full of true quality productions. NICE!!"
Dr. Best (Radio Z 95.8 Nürnberg / GER)

"Encore une grosse release de Kabanjak... full support !" 
DJ Krimi (Radio Krimi / FR)

Kabanjak - The Dooza Tapes Vol. 1 (snippet mix)

Kabanjak has been exploring genres of all sorts of design that pull from hip-hop, electronica, reggae and soul to create some of the most forward-thinking music to come out of Europe. Stepping out this time as a one-man band, the musician has orchestrated a new work which employs all of his talents as a producer of up-to-the-minute sounds.  
 
Kabanjak’s latest solo venture, Dubs and Downs, strips his collective influences down to the lone elements of reggae and dub. Largely instrumental, the EP opts for tempos that are never disturbed beyond the fuss of a soft, tropical breeze. Dubs and Downs evokes the gritty living of coastal life and takes its cues from reggae’s most diverse spectrum; everyone from Lee “Scratch” Perry and King Tubby to Augusto Pablo and Sugar Minott can be referenced.  
 
With only a spare seven tracks, Kabanjak manages some truly sultry gems. “Home Again” (featuring Til Schneider), an undulating groove of equatorial heat, is accented with horns that are drawn across the number with painterly, breezy streaks. “Everything is Alright”, which features on the EP in three different versions (each one a slight variation in groove and melody), adds chunk and heft to its rhythm, the hollows of its groove filling up with the resonance of deep bass. 
 
Keeping the corners of these structured rhythms stone-tight, Kabanjak allows ample room for a flush of blue melody to expand within the perimeters. Some of reggae’s most pronounced elements are found here (prominent use of the melodica features throughout) and Dubs and Downs employs a judicious mix of one-drop and steppers, styles given fresh designs through the producer’s impressive arrangements. 
 

 
 
On the EP’s most strident cut, “Boomdraw”, guest Amlak Redsqaure offers a honeyed toasting that slightly roughens the otherwise smooth flow of this organic Reggae. The same number appears yet again as an instrumental to allow a closer listen at all the smaller nuances that go unnoticed behind Redsqaure’s cavernous vocal. 
 
It is perhaps opening number “More Love” which sums up this experience of unperturbed, island living, the untouchable calm in both the waves of the sea and sand. Echoing with the colours of twilight, the number perfectly sets the bar high for club-driven reggae, and is delivered by a well-known name in underground music culture.  
 
 
 
Tracklist: 
 
01. More Love 
02. Boomdraw feat. Amlak Redsquare 
03. Everything is Alright 
04. Home Again feat. Til Schneider 
05. Everything Is Alright (Alternate Take) 
06. Boomdraw (Instrumental) 
07. Everything Is Alright (No Melodica)

Dubs & Downs

Kabanjak - Dubs & Downs (snippet - mix)

This is the snippet mix for the Amlak Redsquare´s single "Judges (Kabanjak Remix", which is out on the 4th of August 2017.

Jamaican singer Amlak Redsquare, the nephew of legendary Dancehall artist Spragga Benz, is an upcoming energetic Reggae artist with a strong political dissent in his music. 

After performing on the same Reggae event in Cologne as Switchstance Recordings head Tom Strauch that meeting resulted in a vocal feature on Kabanjak´s latest release „Dubs & Downs“. However that collaboration was just the start for more to come. 

While having his solo album „Book Of Judges“ out making heavy rotation in the international Reggae world Amlak asked Kabanjak to do a remix for his title track „Judges“. That one come out so strong that it was an easy decision to give it it´s own proper release. 

Being big time Reggae heads we here at Switchstance Recordings are happy to present this uplifting but same time socially critical artist who brings back the positive power and guidance of the original Rastafari movement. Welcome to the world of Amlak Redsquare!

Artwork by Pavel Grebenjuk >>> www.grebism.com

Judges (Kabanjak Remix)

Amlaq Redsquare - "Judges" (Kabanjak Remix) SNIPPET MIX

This is the snippet mix of "None Of The Above feat. Mustafa Akbar", the first single from the Ancient Astronauts & Azeem album "BROKEN PUPPETS".

The single will be out on the 1st of September and the album on the 30th of September 2017.

None Of The Above

Ancient Astronauts & Azeem - None Of The Above (Snippet Mix)

this is a short mix we did for our latest album "Into Bass And Time" on ESL Music (ESL 172) to give a little insight on the various styles that are on the album. 

you can purchase the album here:

iTunes: http://bit.ly/14e8B4E
Beatport: http://btprt.dj/10W3tOh
Juno: http://bit.ly/15xUAOb 

Into Bass And Time - album promo mix

Το single "Το Γέλιο" (Laughing) είναι βασισμένο σε 2 Έλληνες συνθέτες (Μίμη Πλέσσα και Κώστα Καπνίση) και σε 2 ερμηνευτές του ελληνικού πενταγράμμου (Γιάννη Πουλόπουλο και Τζένη Βάνου αντίστοιχα). Δύο Αξιόλογα και αγαπημένα τραγούδια, " Όλα δικά σου μάτια μου" και "Η νύχτα απόψε με τυλίγει", που οι AndyFellaz αναδιασκεύσαν δίνοντας τους την δική τους άποψη μέσω της ηλεκτρονικής downtempo (Trip Hop) μουσικής. Ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ για την μουσική κληρονομιά που ο καθένας από αυτους τους συνθέτες και ερμηνευτές μας έχουν δόσει εδώ και χρόνια. Επίσης ευχαριστούμε τον Κύριο Πλέσσα που με χαρά δέχτηκε να αναδιασκευάσουμε μία από τις συνθέσεις του. 

This single from Andyfellaz "Laughing" based on the tracks of 2 well known Greek composers (Mimis Plessas and Kostas Kapnisis) plus 2 singers (Yiannis Poulopoulos and Jenny Vanu). Two songs Andyfellaz reimagined and edited, creating an electronic downtempo / Trip Hop music. We would like to thank those Greek composers and singers for they have left a musical heritage that cannot be forgotten. We would also like to thank Mimis Plessas for happily allowing us to remix one of his composes. 

Cover by Vagelis Phocas 
(https://www.facebook.com/vagelis.phocas)
Master by Kostas Psathas 
(https://www.facebook.com/psk.beats)

https://andyfellaz.bandcamp.com/album/laughing
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AndyFellaz - Το Γέλιο (Laughing)

Mix for "Radio Grenouille" 88.8 FM - Marseilles, France.
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http://www.mixcloud.com/hugokant/peace-frog/

01 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/mister-modo">Mister Modo & Ugly Mac Beer</a> - Safe in Sound (feat. Astrid Engberg)
02 - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/pederfromdenmark">Peder</a> - Light Years
03 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/johnny_ripper">johnny_ripper</a> - Ce n'est rien
04 - Kognitif - Silk Street feat XTA KNIGHTSBRIDGE (Cristina Vece)
05 - Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra - BoomWack
06 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/brockberrigan">Brock Berrigan</a> - The Celebration Song
07 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/astrid-engberg">Astrid Engberg</a> - Leaving Town
08 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/waxtailor">Wax Tailor</a> - Once Upon A Past
09 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/waxtailor">Wax Tailor</a> - We Be (Fred Yaddaden Remix) [feat. Ursula Rucker]
10 - Blockhead - Insomniac Olympics
11 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/ancient-astronauts">Ancient Astronauts</a> - Last Night (feat. Akua Naru)
12 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/raycord">Raycord</a> - Wurlitzer à Nu
13 - Up, Bustle & Out - Kennedy's Secret Tapes
14 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/waxtailor">Wax Tailor</a> - Heart Stop (Instrumental Version)
15 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/mister-modo">Mister Modo & Ugly Mac Beer</a> - Globe Digger
16 - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/nik-laker">Nik Laker</a> - The Present in the Past (Blossom Remix)

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Production duo ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS have announced the release of their latest single, ‘Tebamanyi feat. MoRoots’ on the 6th of November. The single is taken from their groundbreaking Afro-European album ZIK ZAK, which will be released on the 22nd of January 2021 via Switchstance Recordings and features a variety of rising African musicians. The album was preceded by the noteworthy Kampala Fire EP and the single Ziinga Zanram. 

Ugandan born and London based MoRoots is a fast-rising singer, songwriter, composer, saxophonist, classical pianist who is currently making waves across both continents. The songstress has been supported by several publications including Bella Naija, New Vision, The New Times, Chimp Reports, The Observer and Sofar Sounds.

ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS find inspiration in a variety of styles, including the likes of Madlib, Apollo Brown, Clutchy Hopkins, RJD2, King Tubby, Lee Perry, Dubmatix, Stone Love, J Dilla, Augustus Pablo, Midnite, DJ Premiere, Pete Rock and 9th Wonder. However, ‘Tebamanyi feat. MoRoots’ sits closer to the likes of the production stylings of Thievery Corporation, Kruder & Dorfmeister, the haunting string work of Portishead and Quakers (Katalyst) the while the vocals call to mind the powerful likes of Amy Winehouse and Mary J. Blige. 

Radiating with strong feminism and bold vocals, ‘Tebamanyi feat. MoRoots’ is made with deep grooves that keep the listener entranced. An “in-your-face, I-don’t-care”  attitude opens the single. However, instead of allowing this rhythm to dominate the single, there is a deep sense of refinement and precision within the vocals that is only further accentuated by the production stylings of ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS.

ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS tell us a little about the joys of working with MoRoots, “She has such an amazing voice and her lyrics are just pure honesty, nothing played or acted. She is just being herself. None of that fake artist character created for the world of Instagram and such, she is pure artistry and a phenomenal voice in one person.”

Tebamanyi

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SWITCHSTANCE RECORDINGS 
Quality music for advanced listeners!

"Switchstance" is taken from the culture of boardsports, meaning the skill used to change the stance (easily) by switching one's foot position. The stance in freestyle Snowboarding or Skateboarding, is either riding in "regular" (left foot forward) or "goofy" (right foot forward) position. This identifies a really skilled rider and opens up a whole new world of trick combinations.

The label's creed and therefore the style of its producers and DJs is to have ultimate freedom, whether in their musical movements or in "switching" between various styles. The aim of the label is to combine early musical influences such as Funk, Jazz, Latin, 90´s Hip Hop and Reggae with the most progressive techniques of electronic music production in order to create a new dynamic sound that pays respect to the diverse cultures it comes from. It is the soundtrack of the lives of artists that dedicate their time and energy to produce cutting-edge grooves for a conscious and openminded generation.

Inspired by the label members' and friends' lifestyles in music, boardsports, arts and travels; the sound of Switchstance is always in motion and reflects a unique vision and attitude towards modern life. 

The Ancient Astronauts are Kabanjak and Dogu, a bulletproof production and DJ duo hailing from Cologne, Germany. The phenomenon of “ancient astronauts, “a belief that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times to mingle and trade ideas with early human civilizations”, isn’t an alien concept to these Ancient Astronauts.  The cross-pollination and mash-up of ideas, sounds, styles, and a collaborative spirit are their modus operandi.
Although, the long-time friends are quick to admit that they are not followers of the German music scene, Kabanjak notes, “for us music is and will always be an international phenomena”, and Ancient Astronauts are certainly not afraid to draw on influences from international artists and styles.
Self described as a “mash up of the distant past and far future”; these time travelers´ music is a mystic brew born out of an eclectic mix of ideas, sounds and styles. 
Already having remixed and collaborated with AM & Shawn Lee, Nickodemus, Fort Knox Five, Ladybug Mecca (Digable Planets), Zion I, The Pharcyde, Azeem, Analogik, Subatomic Sound System & Anthony B, Bajka, Vieux Farka Toure, Raashan Ahmad, Bajka, DJ Brace and Tippa Irie, the Ancient Astronauts always link up with a quality selection of sonic collaborators. 
 “At an early stage we realized that we are both big music heads so we started running parties in our hometown together”. Those parties became the catalyst for a production team that never forgot its roots. They specialize in diversity loosely glued together by a single thread. Like a good party, you don’t just listen to the music, you experience it. 
In 2001 Dogu of Ancient Astronauts started his own label Switchstance Recordings, which was developed as a way of allowing them total musical freedom. The label soon gathered momentum and built up an impressive international fan base. Switchstance Recordings is now famous in international club circles for the integrity of its production and style.

www.ancientastronauts.de


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