Taking his place in the great Swiss electronic tradition - peopled by the likes of Carlos Peron, Boris Blank and Grauzone, to name just a few - the Swiss DJ and producer Walid reaches new heights with his highly anticipated proto-techno project "Child of the Waves".
These 7 unreleased tracks could be the soundtrack of a B-movie thriller from the 80s. The compositions are full of imagery, using cinematic samples to stimulate the mind’s eye. He makes strong aesthetic moves, choosing to reinforce rather than attenuate the tension and intensity of his themes: the fear of the unknown, of getting lost and of loneliness; a rage for life and hedonism; and above all the darkness of the human psyche.
For me, his music recalls the atmosphere I experienced in Zurich in the 80s, sometimes icy, withdrawn, even hostile, but also in the image of Walid himself: reserved, mysterious yet also generous. It's all in his music! Just when you think you are in familiar waters, you listen a little more and realise you very much are not.
There's a je-ne-sais-quoi that makes things different and special in his compositions. They sit at the intersection of many genres and sound incredibly fresh to our ears.
After several well-received releases under his various aliases, many of us in this milieu were impatiently waiting for him to strike again and confirm the potential already revealed in his previous productions. With this new release, this has been achieved! For me, he is undoubtedly one of the best-kept treasures in the Swiss vaults and an artist to be watched very closely in the coming years.
Mike DMA (Brussels, 11 January 2021)

All music written, produced and mixed by Walid El Barbir in Zurich/Switzerland, 2017–2020. Mastered & cut by Stefan Betke at Scape Berlin. Brought to you by Crevette Distribution Brussels/Belgium. All artwork by Camifllage. Printed by Bichel at Chromodrome Brussels. Basic Moves would like to thank Mike, Camiel, Boudewijn, Deg, Ailsa, Joe, Jordan, Kim, Pim and Jakob. Keep buying records/Don’t stream your life away !!!

A1 In Outer Space (snippet)

https://www.instagram.com/_ben.english/
ben@ioprojectab.com

2024:
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21.09 - Sisyphos (Berlin)
10.08 - Eden (Stockholm)
07.07 - d59b (Berlin)
02.05 - Renate (Berlin)
12.01 - Villa Project (Saigon)
11.01 - Bar commune w/ Klaytron (Saigon)

2023:
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23.12 - Mirage xmas special (Hanoi)
16.12 - Unmute w/ Atipik (Hanoi)
20.11 - Haktet w/ Judy Free (Sthlm)
19.09 - Sisyphos (Berlin)
18.08 - Häktet w/ Judy Free (Sthlm)
21.07 - Platparken day session (Sthlm)
14.07 - Trip Hop Session @ Cafe Lykke (Sthlm)
30.06 - Propeller (CPH)
27.06 - Trägården w/ Rubi (Sthlm)
26.05 - Lykke Acid Jazz Session (Sthlm)
20.05 - Sisyphos (Berlin)
11.05 - Riche Lilla Baren (Sthlm)
22.04 - SUM Collective (Sthlm)
25.03 - Endurace @ Abercrombie (Sydney)
13.03 - The Breakfast Club (Melbourne)
12.03 - The Breakfast Club (Melbourne)
26.02 - Villa Project (Ho Chi Minh City)
04.02 - Metrø @ Savage (Hanoi)
03.02 - HUM livestream (Hanoi)
21.01 - INPUT @ Jolene w/ Mari.te (Copenhagen)(Cancelled)

2022:
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31.12 - NYE @ TAK (Stockholm)
02.12 - Storkenland @ Under Bron (Stockholm)
24.11 - d59b (Berlin)
28.10 - Badhus @ Timebar (Stockholm)
22.10 - INPUT w/ Rubi @ Jolene (Copenhagen)
11.09 - Sisyphos (Berlin)
10.09 - Wilde Renate (Berlin)
27.08 - INPUT w/ Sisyphos residents (Stockholm)
06.08 - SUM Collective Open Air (Stockholm)
24.07 - Cafe Fluss Festival (Gothenberg)
22.07 - Kune Festival (Copenhagen)
02.07 - Sisyphos (Berlin)
13.05 - Ikigai 1st anniversary (Copenhagen)
30.04 - INPUT w/ Marlie @ Jolene (Copenhagen)
14.04 - d59b (Berlin)
09.04 - Sisyphos (Berlin)
01.04 - NEU (Stockholm)
25.04 - INPUT 004 w/ Tight Cherry (Stockholm)
04.02 - Spootnik (Paris)


2021:
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10.12 - INPUT 003 (Stockholm)
25.11 - Joy Bar (Copenhagen)
04.09 - Sisyphos (Berlin)
21.08 - INPUT x Culture Trucking (Stockholm)
31.08 - Kune Festival (Copenhagen)
17.06 - INPUT by the Harbour episode 001 (Stockholm)
08.06 - Fresi Festival (Estonia)
06.03 - Substitutet (Stockholm)

Ben English is a Berlin based English DJ who excels in uplifting and captivating a dance floor. Having his roots based in old school deep house, the concrete basslines and timeless grooves that feature in his sets have become a staple of his sound. His selection features a rich and varied catalogue that is tightly mixed together and extremely easy to move to.

With a wealth of experience underneath him you can be rest assured he will deliver a concrete set that will keep you glued to the floor.

Composer, lyricist, published poet, sound artist, improviser, recording artist.

Also known as @ajkaufmann.

"no uchū" is a small online boutique, where you can buy unique items associated with me and support me directly. European Union only, sorry.

https://nouchu.wordpress.com/

"Live where your heart can be given and your life starts to unfold." – Tommy Hall.

#experimental #improvisation #nowave #stoner #psych #kraut #noiserock #punk #folklore.

Adam Majdecki-Janicki (1985) has been writing poetry, lyrics, composing, playing, and recording since 1998. His most important achievements to date include his debut poetry collection “Siva in Rags” (Kendra Steiner Editions, USA, 2008), the vinyl and CD “Second Hand Man” (Mimics Cool, Poland, 2011), the CD-R and vinyl “Stoned Gypsy Wanderer” (Kendra Steiner Editions, USA, 2014 / Ramble Records, Australia, 2021), the experimental/ambient album “Eimi” (Snow in Water Records, France, 2020), the vinyl album of his group Säure Adler (Ramble Records, Australia, 2021), and countless other physical and digital releases worldwide.

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For Playful Manners distribution : 
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Gems Under The Horizon distribution: 
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Back catalog : 
https://basicmovesbrussels.bandcamp.com/

A1 In Outer Space (snippet)

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