RELEASES

undercurrent – Beliefs EP [NPAOO-02]

Released 11 June 2023
Limited to 300

Mastered at Scape Mastering (Berlin)
Pressed at Optimal Media (Berlin) via Handle with Care (Berlin)
US Distribution by Stellar Remnant (Los Angeles)

B2 In Transit (ft. Charles Edward)

B1 No Data (Charles Edward Remix)

A2 No Data

A1 Beliefs

Acid Camp is excited to announce a new compilation album. The album celebrates the label’s 10 year anniversary with 35 artists—of which 25 are releasing with the label for the very first time.

As the largest release in the record label’s history, Acid Camp: 10 Year Anniversary Compilation dramatically expands upon Acid Camp All Stars Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (both 2018) with more than triple the number of featured artists. Ten return to the label, including Eric Cloutier and Jeremiah Chiu, while Abby Echiverri, Bézier, Force Placement, and 32 more celebrate their first track with Acid Camp.

From Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Berlin to Tokyo, the artists represent the breadth of the underground and independent music scenes of the 2020s and underscore the collective strength of Acid Camp’s community since 2013. The release spans dancefloor-forward acid house and techno to ambient, downtempo, and funk selections. Lyrics are cut and collaged; synths are squelched; grooves are grooved.

100% of the album's profits will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), founded over 30 years ago in 1991. PCRF is the leading nonprofit organization providing medical care and diverse humanitarian assistance to countless children in the Middle East.

Artwork by Matthias Dörfelt
Mastered by Matt Parent
Compiled by Aaron Davis, Ms. Ed, and Erin Platner
Words by Daniel Sharp

Released April 16, 2024

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undercurrent - Mango

Buy the EP on Bandcamp: https://djeconomy.bandcamp.com/album/deconstructivism-ep-bt007 

About the EP:

“Deconstructivism is a postmodern architectural movement which appeared in the 1980s. It gives the impression of the fragmentation of the constructed building, commonly characterised by an absence of obvious harmony, continuity, or symmetry.” - wikipedia

Forged from a mutual love of breaky things, label co-founder DJ Economy teamed up with local LA fixture undercurrent to cook up a split EP at the Body Tools studio in Highland park, CA. Over the course of two years they carefully crafted two collab tracks that are book ended by individual productions from DJ Economy. Opening with the sample college that takes the name of the EP, we are quickly greeted with the voice of architect Paul Rudolph while mutated breaks churn at lurking measures below it. Next we are greeted by the first collab track entitled “Contrast“ which is a low slung 130 BPM roller that features sprinkles of soul samples over mangled breaks that slowly become more dissected. “Fragments” takes us up to 174 BPM where the boys slowly unravel a techy jungle roller featuring synthetic forest ambience and tundra cold pads and crashing breaks. Finally DJ Economy’s irreverent footwork banger “Tangent” leads us out of the EP with endless flips of a core sketch that sprinkle drippy jungle sounds over skittering TR-8s programmed drums and leering digi stabs. Together these tracks represent a fusion of the two artists that creates something new for both their catalog of styles. 

As usual, all tracks were printed to reel to reel master tape as PreMasters using a Pioneer RT-707, and then mastered by Jumping Back Slash in South Africa. 


About the Artists:

DJ Economy:
Hailing from Baltimore, but residing in LA for over 10 years is Body Tools co-founder DJ Economy. As both a producer and DJ, he explores a range of styles while always channeling an ear for percussion and jazzy gritty grooves with the off kilter sounds of IDM, Jungle, and Deep House.

Undercurrent:
Kevin Lipman aka undercurrent is an L.A.-based producer focused on exploring all manner of broken-beat, from mid 90s UKG and jungle to modern minimal and techno sounds. With a penchant for hazy, minimal aesthetics, undercurrent is gearing up to release a collection of original works that span a wide variety of influences.

DJ Economy X undercurrent - Contrast (Deconstructivism EP)

Self proclaimed “Underground and Black”, Detroit native Ash Lauryn leads her musical charge with a candid love for the historical roots of dance music, and the power of reclamation in modern day America. 
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/ash-lauryn/episodes/ash-lauryn-20th-march-2025

Underground & Black w/ Sevyn 200325

Sketchbook was the LA beat night started by Kutmah back in 2004 and was the breeding ground for artists like Daedelus, Ras G, Dibiase, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Teebs and Flying Lotus. Now it's radio reincarnation is on this side of the Atlantic. Lock in. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/sketchbook/episodes/sketchbook-30th-may-2025

Kutmah Presents: Sketchbook Radio w/ Black Monk 300525

Recording of @galcher-lustwerk 's  Set at Sounds Good Toronto on May 10th 2025. Enjoy, it's a good one!

Galcher Lustwerk @ Sounds Good Toronto, May 10 2025

Spliff Break with Wawa @ The Lot Radio 07-09-2025

Mike Bloom @ The Lot Radio 07-15-2025

NTS collaborated with Peacemaker OAMC during Kaleidoscope's Manifesto event at Paris Fashion Week. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/peacemaker-oamc-at-manifesto-15th-july-2025

Peacemaker OAMC at Manifesto 220725

Rare RnB, Jazz, and Soul All Vinyl

https://www.instagram.com/discovery.temecula
https://www.soundcloud.com/discoveryrecordstemecula

DISCOVERY RECORDS TEMECULA @ The Lot Radio 08-17-2025

120 Radio will consist of an exploration of Trans-Atlantic club sounds ranging between 120-130 bpm

https://www.instagram.com/donis.bk



120 Radio with Donis @ The Lot Radio 08-28-2025

https://www.instagram.com/duneskasuannette

La Duni @ The Lot Radio 08-30-2025

Parisian party instigator Louise Chen pulls from a timeless well of classic & modern house, disco, soul, pop, & more.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/louise-chen/episodes/louise-chen-5th-november-2025

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Tools for your body...

Inclusive Dance Music with a Hardware & Analog Fixation.

Two Monthly Shows on VPN Radio. 

Body Tools Sessions: First Saturday of the month from 1pm-4pm PST live with audio and video. Each show features Body Tools residents and guests who can come to our studio in Los Angeles, CA. 

Body Tools Presents: Third Wednesday of the month starting at 7pm PST. Each show features a pre-recorded mix from friends of the label somewhere in the world.

DJ Economy X undercurrent - Contrast (Deconstructivism EP)

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