Supported by Vox low, Squarewave, Id!r, Richard Rossa, Thomass Jackson, Phred Noir, Duncan Gray, Kalidasa, Did Virgo, Kezokichi, Club Bizarre, Peza, Johnson, Future Bones, Tronik Youth, Amevicious, Pete Herbert, Rich Lane..

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Stefan Schwander aka Harmonious Thelonious is definitely not a newcomer. He has been around for a long time and has already released lots of amazingly varied music on labels such as Emotional Response, Italic, Meakusma and Diskant. He’s also an integral part of the infamous Duesseldorf / Salon Des Amateurs axis that is an obvious hotbed of talent. He describes his style as "American minimalism vs. African drumming vs. European sequencing", a heady mixture which is clearly evident on this EP though with a definite Middle Eastern twist. At Versatile HQ they were introduced to this clutch of tracks by one of the members of Acid Arab and were totally blown away. Stefan has a very unique production style, fusing all of the above elements with a hint of Gamelan, a dash of tweaked FM synthesis type sounds with a dose of warm ambience and finally his own singular touch on the mix. Here premiered is the b1 "Defender", our fave cut of this delightful four tracker. revisiting some of the A-side sound palette, but catapulting those cosmic tones into a realm of amphetamine fuelled intensity - peaktime drummy psychedelia for any and all dance floors. Another winner on Versatile ! Cop it here : http://shop.versatilerecords.com/album/harmonious-thelonious-4-tracks-ep-ver117

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PREMIERE : Harmonious Thelonious - Defender

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[Emotional] Especial returns in 2018 after a supremely quiet 2017 as batteries were recharged and life happened.   In mind is the introduction of new duo, Weird Weather and their debut EP, Bamboo Room.  Slotting perfectly in the label family with 4 cuts covering dark basement club music through to calmer, balmier moments. 

LJ Horstman and D Thornley, conjoined metal nerds from opposite ends of the London suburbs who bonded over love of dub mixes, create Weird Weather. This debut collects tracks from four years of jamming, constructing, dubbing and re-dubbing. Cheap synths played with strict finger musicianship; deep bass over 4/4, clattering Roland drum boxes and analogue pads and submerged vocals calling out over the noise of the digital Coffee Maker.
 
Full spectrum of influences are apparent for the heads with nods to Yello, Jah Shaka and the Horn “Megamixes” of Frankie Goes To Hollywood and ZTT alumini – all go in the dub blender with a slug of 80s rock bombast.  4 demos passed down and the mixing desk homeboy honing of Mr TJ Fairplay and Jamie Paton are drafted in for good measure.

To start, Sequence 5 is a one-take body-music desk dub.  The relentless riding rhythms and faint harmonics pull you to the floor in unknown fashion.  Trash Dolphin follows as an aquatic New-Wave meets NY-house in-joke that went too far.  Sample bits out the window to reach nirvana.  

Taking the flip is Bamboo Room.  A sub 90 bpm, euphoric mind-melter for the post Ambient House generation.   The true winner with tranquil(ity) bass and psychedelic (research) lab trip shifts.  Seamlessly completed with the poolside ‘Ormus Mix’ for the suave recliners.  Thanks to Eric Dan for phantom support via the LCD screen. Onwards and upwards.

B1. Weird Weather - Bamboo Room

KUMP is delighted to release the first EP by HLM38 , the naughty half of duo Ricco and member of the Notte Brigante crew from Lyon. The three original tracks, a mix of ethnic looting and industrial racket in slow motion, feel like steel wrapped in Turkish delight. Front de cadeaux’s take on “Illicite Cong” is reminiscent of an erotic rave flavoured with Oriental spices. Last but not least, Kris Baha slices up “Exit” like a tablier de sapeur (local Lyonnais dish) served on a julienne of  syncopated samples and noisy beats.

12’’ Out May 2018

Producer : HLM38
Guitar and additional bass on "Exit" : Faicel Iboudg 
Distribution: https://chezemile-records.com/
Mastering: Paul "Pilah" Kozmik at Paul's Boutique  studio
Artwork : ETUS - www.facebook.com/etusart
Graphism : Florian Gomes

B1 - HLM38 - Illicite Cong (Front De Cadeaux Remix) (snippet)

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BĘÃTFÓØT - De Vibez (Samim Version) Ft. Gabriel Broid & Xen

As the King Cobra uncoils from a woven basket and flares out its iconic hood, it appears to sway back and forth hypnotically as the snake charmer plays his flute. Timpani solos, a variety of percussion, syncopated rhythms and colorful harmonies are woven together to create an exotic tapestry of sound that will captivate young musicians and their audiences. Puma & The Dolphin releases their first EP and it is massive. Our pick up is a B1 track -  "Cobra Dance".
Taking a similar yet slightly different aproach to the post-punk sound of previous tracks, this tune features a catchy bassline and groovy percussion, alternating between vocal samples, melodic elements, and rhythmic phrases. In a sense, this track is reminiscent of the spirit of Martin Hannets work with ESG, that is to say, groovy dance music that feels like the opposite of synthetic. 12" out 18th October , you can buy / pre- order here: https://chambrenoirerecords.bandcamp.com/album/puma-the-dolphin-primitive-ep-cn001

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PREMIERE #611 | Puma & The Dolphin - Cobra Dance [Chambre Noire] 2019

There was a weight which pressed firmly inside his chest, it was heavy and dense leaving him dizzy and confused. How could it be that he had this little left? He had never once imagined that he might be the one crawling through the undergrowth, all alone, whilst the rich and the wealthy watched on with little care and disregard. Once upon a time he had been like them, almost equal in fact. He'd thought that he would have it all and that his reality was destined for the glory and fame of a bygone age. Now he was much like any other, a pauper and a sinner. 

Pletnev is set to release a new EP on Feines Tier - an interesting, oddball affair which challenges the preconceptions and limitations of modern day house music. The release is rounded off by a remix from Ana Helder - a well rounded release which comes highly recommended.

PREMIERE: Pletnev - Almost Equal [Feines Tier]

Bandcamp is waiving its fees again to support the music community in these trying times. For this occasion, Samo Records label head Facets will release 5 edits/reworks he made during quarantine, only available from Friday until midnight (EST) Monday. For the same period, Samo also doing 25% off our whole catalog. These Bandcamp purchases will help us fund the future releases they have in store. 5 Mixes digital record out today, purchase here: https://samorecords.bandcamp.com/album/facets-quarantine-cuts?fbclid=IwAR08H5NYptuN9PFsgWWG65ZTBs9X1n5KlzsJaQcvb-Yr1hbyVQfaoY8_AII

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PREMIERE #956 | Facets - Thoughts & Prayers [Samo Records] 2020

#6 will be last pack of my edits collection. With 2 oldies and 2 quarantine time jams. Two versions of “Men With Secrets”, smokers choice Scotch version, passive aggressive Lily Ann, and your mom’s high school dance track revision on acid.

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EDITS VOL. 6

After the enthusiastic response to our first compilation, 2019's "Sphere," we're back with a second installment called "Spiral," concluding this year's Samo releases.

We're welcoming all-new artists to this edition with a nice variety of different styles and vibrations. 

The 8 tracks we’re thrilled to present to you come from: Mickey Dagger ft Athena (Giallo Disco), Montessori & Korssakov (Ombra International), Etane (Sulk Magic), Chase Smith & Karl (WT Records),  BarumBarum (Sinchi), Barney In The Tunnel  Ft Kim Little(Tunnel Signs + Kato - Ca$hminus), Birds (Hoga Nord) and label head Facets.

Out exclusively on Bandcamp December 4th

Artwork: Nikola Sladkov

Premiere: John Parsley - Simple Days (Sulk Magic)

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