Last time he brought his Emperor Machine project to Leng, via the seductive, call-to-the dancefloor that was ‘Dance Par Amour’, Andrew Meecham had vocalist Severine Mouletin in tow. On this welcome return to the label, Meecham has enlisted the help of another sublime singer: Bom Carrot 봄캐롯, lead vocalist with South Korean punk-pop outfit Tirikilatops.

Although the pair share a mutual friend, who had extolled the virtues of a potential collaboration to Meecham, it was only when Bom Carrot 봄캐롯 reached out on social media that the pair were finally connected. Meecham jumped at the opportunity to kick-start a collaboration, quickly firing over a track he’d been working on. A few months later, her vocals landed in his inbox and the rest is history.

The resultant track, ‘춤춰 Chumchwo – Let’s Dance’, may feature many of the aural trademarks of Meecham’s Emperor Machine work – spiraling analogue electronics, vintage synth sounds, effects aplenty and infectious grooves inspired by New York’s no-wave movement of the early 1980s – but is somehow even more thrillingly wild, excitable, and exhilarating than you’d reasonably expect.

A big part of that, of course, is the inspired contributions of Bom Carrot 봄캐롯. Her freewheeling vocals – part sung, part spoken, and part improvised – are energetic, distinctive, and addictive, adding layers of post-punk abandon and a genuine sense of musical freedom. Combined with Meecham’s outrageously unpredictable backing track – there are twists and turns aplenty, as well as surprising percussive and musical touches that seemingly appear and disappear at will – the resultant song is like the unlikely sonic lovechild of Talking Heads, Pierre Henry and K-Punk.

As you’d expect given his track record of delivering freewheeling instrumental reworks, the vocal version comes backed with an extra-special Emperor Machine ‘Instrumental Dub’ version. Stripped back and percussive, with dropouts and breakdowns aplenty, this is no mere vocal-free take, but rather a reconstructed revision piled high with extra percussion, spacey electronics, echoing vocal snippets, bubbly bass and razor-sharp Tom Tom Club guitar licks –all arranged to rise, fall and rise again around Meecham’s killer groove. As the track’s title suggests: “let’s dance!”

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The Emperor Machine & Bom Carrot 봄캐롯 - 춤춰 Chumchwo - Let’s Dance (Extended Vocal)

THREADS is back with another powerful VA.

Label co-owner A Virgo On The Moon joins forces again, after their Y7 with Paolo Mosca for the opening track which is a dreamy but powerful club cut. The second track marks the debut of the Ukrainian artist Kebab Traume and it is a fast tech house tool with clear Akufen - ish sounds.

The B-side opener is another strong club tool, this time more with that South American vibe provided by Peruvian Mario Liberti. The closing track is from matteo. who's back on THREADS after his solo EP, this time with Brazilian artist Lourene, and shows his dance floor side which we definitely like!

The release is dedicated to the loving memory of Andrea.

A1. A Virgo On The Moon & Paolo Mosca - Mattherhorn

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It’s been exactly one year since we interviewed Man Power for our MixedBy series. Since then, The Me Me Me founder has launched himself back into the world, returning to some form of normalcy post-COVID. The British maestro is back to throwing regular gigs in his home base of Newcastle and is touring once again, bringing his world-renowned DJ sets back to the masses.

To mark his welcomed return, Man Power has partnered with Finnish imprint Echocentric Records to release his first vinyl record of the year! Titled “Space Walk,” this EP contains a total of 3-tracks and sees Man Power in his element dishing out his signature sounds that have been labeled as ‘intergalactic house.’ However, in his latest rendition, the beats have more of a tribal feeling – resembling something closer to home than some of his extraterrestrial belters.

Case and point, we are premiering the A2 from the record titled “What a Puny Plan.” Like most dance tracks of this variety, I wouldn’t put too much emphasis on the track's name, but instead, concentrate on its melodies. The song grabs your attention immediately with its gyrating bassline and almost ancestral-sounding percussion. This gives the listener the feeling as if an ancient ritual is about to take place and that Man Power is the shaman leading the procession. Man Power then continues to layer in waves of ethereal synths over menacing horns that give the tune some much-needed gravity – compelling the dancefloor to come together and groove as one. “What a Puny Plan” might be the closest thing you’ll come to having a religious experience at the club and we’re ready to repent for our sins!

Space Walk EP (ECR014)

PREMIERE: Man Power - What A Puny Plan

First ever 12" reissue for this 90's anthem. 30 years after the original release on Definitive Recordings, ""House For All"" is the joy we still need to hear. 
Now back with a vibing full cover co-produced with Basic Frame crew for their 5th anniversary. This release is dedicated to Elena Sole & Flavia Romana.

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OW004-BF5Y / Blunted Dummies - House For All (Record Store Day 2023)

Seer Record Co. A brand new label coming in hot, from Montreal to the world. Run by E. Chamandy (part of the Fella's Q-Tips crew) our label focuses on giving the spotlight to the seers around us who's craft deserves to shine outside of their hard drive. Here at Seer Records, we value quality over quantity, delivering up nothing but smooth trax exclusively for the underground. 

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SEER-001 packs a punch, with the A-side delivering dancefloor movers of the highest proportions; battle-tested and approved ! 

A1 includes a remix by Tony Lionni (Madhouse Records), while A2 is a tribute track dedicated to the rare 90s NY house track by Barkim & Langel. On the flip side, discover local house-heads 'Maximum Enemi' with their debut releases on the B-side blurring the lines between deep-house and electro. Starting it off with a live jam on B1, expect lushy-chords, chunky basslines and a touch of acid on B2. 

Finishing it off in style, label head has provided us with a downtempo, electro-funk jam that carries an analog feel, making any body move like it's an 80s groove. 

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After releasing on https://soundcloud.com/localtalk in 2023, https://soundcloud.com/manooz contributes his new EP to the Raw Soul vinyl series. Dive into the captivating sounds of the 'Midnight Madness EP', where ManooZ, renowned for his 90s inspired house music vibes, takes listeners on a rhythmic journey. Armed with vintage MPC drums and evocative FM synths, he crafts tracks that echo the golden era of house. It's evident that ManooZ has burned the midnight oil, channeling his soul into every synth line and percussive groove. This EP promises to be a timeless addition to any vinyl collection, a true testament to the artist's dedication to the craft.

Mixed and mastered by  Acustic Sound Studio Bari, https://soundcloud.com/nico-lahs

W&P by ManooZ

Release: March 2024

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RAWSOUL007 I ManooZ - Midnight Madness EP

AZZURRO is the soundtrack of a summer vacation in Italy by the Hungarian dj/producer duo ""Pleasure Voyage"". After the success of last year, this repress comes back with blue vinyl, full cover package and a more punchy mastering. It contains an instrumental version of the jazzy house gem “Summer Voyage” feat the italian singer Done. Recommended if you like the italo-house and balearic mood and of course the mare azzurro.

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QBM012R / Pleasure Voyage - Azzurro (2024 Blue Vinyl / Full Cover Edition)

Manzo's new drop is a volume packed with four shamelessly pleasurable edits, a ray of sun shining brightly over the green pastures ready to bring summer vibes to every farm and ranch! Ici C'est Toujours Les Vacances opens with a wheel of french-roquefort-house that is all smiles and grooves. Then, Belgian Mambo slows down the beat, swaying into a mystic acid trip. We shake horns and cowbells like there's no tomorrow on the alluring beat of Sea Urchin before the final epic ride of Ferramenta nº20, an interstellar tractor that shoots you straight into a disco-infused outer space.

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MNZ004 / Manzo Edits - Manzo Edits vol. 4

Italo bites on groovy beats. Limited edition 12" + 3 stickers included.

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PG002 / Radiomarc - Popcorn 002

Originally released on Balance in 1996, "Patterins" is the result of that deep house movement that has been so appreciated over the years. Rhythms and deep vibes, immediately take us back to a magical period that we cannot forget. Official reissue of the original wax, now remastered on FRL Classic Edition. Superb!

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Club Love & the Becoming (Remixes)

Club Love (James Bright Remix)

Statues - Club Love (James Bright Remix)

Vinyl distribution based in Italy, focused on electronic music.

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