Long time friend of the label, Neue Grafik, steps forth with his most fully realised offering to date. This record has been a long time coming, born out of a encounter in Paris back in 2016. This meeting of minds led to a blossoming friendship between Fred (Neue Grafik) and Bradley (RS INTL) which has taken them across 3 continents, countless dance-floors and finally crystallised onto this 12”.

The record itself takes cues from the broken-beat sound of London while paying homage to the Parisian house dance scene. Largely sample based, but also employing much more live instrumentation than ever before, Neue Grafik’s music is informed by movement and in turn offers so much for Dancers to respond to.

The EP begins with the lysergic ebbs and flows of ‘Innervision’, ( in which Wayne Snow graces the record with a sublime vocal performance) and moves effortlessly to the uplifting bruk of ‘Dance to Yemanja’ via the staccato of ‘ to Peckham Rye’( a homage to the labels origins) , before finishing on the hauntingly melancholic tones of ‘Aulnay’s Tears’ - an homage to the victim’s of police brutality in the Parisian Suburb in 2017.

With releases on 22a, Beat X Changers and Wolf Music and a whole host of exciting plans for the near future - we’re very pleased to welcome Monsieur Grafik onboard!

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releases March 16, 2018

All songs written and produced by Fred N'thepe

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Neue Grafik - Innervision (RS022)

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Coming out 17 June on Awesome Tapes From Africa

Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band’s Wede Harer Guzo is the third release on Awesome Tapes From Africa for Ethiopian keyboard and accordion maestro. In the years since Shemonmuanaye, Mergia has revamped his touring career, playing festivals and clubs worldwide, including a recent tour supporting Beirut. By 1978, Addis Ababa’s nightlife was facing challenges. The ruling Derg regime imposed curfews, banning citizens from the streets after midnight until 6:00 am. But that didn’t stop some people from dancing and partying through the night. Bands would play from evening until daybreak and people would stay at the clubs until curfew was lifted in the morning. 
One key denizen of Addis’ musical golden age, Hailu Mergia, was preparing a follow-up to his seminal Tche Belew LP with the famed Walias Band. It was the band’s only full-length record and it had been a success. But his Hilton house band colleagues were a bit tied up recording cassettes with different vocalists. Still Mergia, amidst recording and gigs with the Walias, was also eager to make another recording of his instrumental-focused arrangements. So he went to the nearby Ghion Hotel, another upmarket outpost with a popular nightclub. Dahlak Band was the house band at Ghion at the time. Together they made this tape Wede Harer Guzo right there in the club during the band’s afternoon rehearsal meetings, with sessions lasting three days.
Dahlak Band catered to a slightly more youthful, local audience, while Mergia’s main gig with the Walias at Addis' swankiest hotel had a mixed audience that included wealthy Ethiopians, foreign diplomats and older folks from abroad. Therefore, their sets featured lighter fare during dinnertime and a less rollicking selection of jazz and r&b. Meanwhile, Dahlak was known more for the mainly soul and Amharic jams they served up for hours two nights a week to a younger crowd. 
Mergia released Wede Harer Guzo (“Journey to Harer,” a city in eastern Ethiopia)  with Sheba Music Shop, which was located in the Piazza district but has long since shut down. His cassette copy is the only known source we could find. Jessica Thompson at Coast Mastering managed to restore the recording to clean up layers of hiss, flutter and distorted frequencies, made worse by years of storage. Although there are some remaining sonic artifacts of the era’s recording and cassette duplicating quality, this reissue captures the band’s inimitable vibe. 
Recalling the audience’s positive reaction to Wede Harer Guzo’s novel arrangements, he says it sold well and found many fans. However, as no trace of the tape can be found online, there’s no indication as to why the cassette appears largely forgotten until now. 


Wede Harer Guzo

Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band — Sintayehu

Bedbug (AM no rest edit)

He's A Lover (AM private romeo bounce)

Full stream of Neue Grafik's gorgeous groove "Dance to Yemanja," from his new EP on Rhythm Section Intl.

More info:

@neue-grafik
@bradleyzero

Premiere: Neue Grafik - Dance to Yemanja

FEATURE > inverted-audio.com/feature/cross-talk-neue-grafik-wayne-snow-discuss-innervision-ep-on-rhythm-section

Eager to find out more about the roots and raison d'être of this collaboration, @neue-grafik sources of inspiration and how 'Innervision' more generally came to be, we caught up with Fred and Kesiena to give you a bit more insight on the duo's ways and means.

Innervision

Neue Grafik - To Peckham Rye [Rhythm Section]

*FULL INTERVIEW : https://boltingbits.com/mixed-by-neue-grafik/
*BUY ''Innervision'' on Rhythm Section :
12' - https://wearerhythmsection.bandcamp.com/album/innervision
Digital - https://rhythmsection.lnk.to/RS022

The swiss magazine Neue Grafik only released 17 issues throughout the 50s and 60s, and was known for using a design grid that allowed for the simultaneous placement of texts in three languages (German, English and French). It's in this aspect (alongside the eponymous title) that is shared between the long defunct publication and French producer and DJ Fred Bwelle---a musician whose diverse interests and talent yield similarly simultaneous placements of divergent but complimentary sounds ranging from across the globe. A self-proclaimed fan of strains ranging from Brazilian Jazz, to Animal Collective, Etta James to Flava D; it's no wonder why @neue-grafik already has EPs out with labels such as Beat X Changers, Wolf Music, and 22A.

Neue Grafik now preps his latest outing for the ever-promising Rhythm Section label based out of Peckham. Titled Innervisions, the record is already revealing itself to be one of Neue Grafik's most complete and assured efforts yet. With the release imminent (comes out this Friday!), we took some time to pull the parisian savant aside, and poke around his world to see what makes him tick, and gain a bit more insight into his synergistic process.

INTERVIEW

MIXED BY/ Neue Grafik

Earliest musical influence:
JK: Listening to Hall & Oates “Maneater” in the back seat of my mom’s car.

Ideal setting to listen to this?
JK: Rooftop. Poolside. Deserted beach.

File it next to?
JK: Right between a disco ball and a coconut.

For Record Store Day 2018 Brooklyn based RNT ushers in the springtime sunshine with Férias ’77 Reworks, a collection of Brazilian revisions from label co-head JKriv. A longtime lover of Brazilian sounds, this 8 song double 12” compiles reworks he created over nearly a decade, drawing from some of his most revered and respected sources. From the upfront boogie of 'Relaxa', to the stomping 'Babaluae', the tropical funk of 'Rainha do Mar', the downtempo sway of 'Era Um Era', to the almost balearic-leaning 'Dotô' and more, this mini-album contains a wide swath of Brasilian styles and flavours. With suitably vibrant artwork on the sleeve, a free download card, and a cheeky sticker pack included, this one is an absolute RSD essential!

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JKriv: https://soundcloud.com/jkriv
Razor-N-Tape: https://soundcloud.com/razor-n-tape
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Ferias '77 - JKriv Reworks

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Premiere: Luana E (JKriv Rework) [Razor-N-Tape]

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Light You Up

Light You Up (Louie Vega Remix)

Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ktd72Dg4uvk

Label: Flat White Records
Artist: Felipe Gordon
Format: Vinyl
Cat Number: FW002
EP Title: Deep Fried Banana EP 
Release Date: July 18th, 2018

Flat White Records: 
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Felipe Gordon:
https://soundcloud.com/felipe-gordon
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PREMIERE: Felipe Gordon - Deep Fried Banana Ft Vagabundo Club Social [Flat White Records]

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/joe-corti-my-baby-china-white
* Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ON_8aWWKvCY
* Pre-order: https://bit.ly/2K1Myuv

Emerging British producer Joe Corti is a man on a roll right now. Having recently completed his first US tour, the London­born musician is now set to release the debut release from his new label, China White. A four ­track EP that’s notable for its dancefloor prowess and undoubted charm, the label’s inaugural release into the mind of a very special talent indeed.

The release opens up with our premiere, ‘My Baby’, a breezy, soul­inspired dancefloor cut of the sort that’s sure to induce many a smile. A feel­good party anthem that’s arrived just in time for summer, it marks an auspicious start to an altogether killer package. ‘Half Moon’ ups the ante even further, this time via a rambunctious, baseline led anthem with intentions that are firmly switched towards the floor. Further indication of the producer’s knack for unearthing a clever sample, it’s a peak­time flavoured cut that’s sure to go down a treat.

Opening up the B side is the sounds of ‘Hollywood Arms’. This time, Corti brings things toward deeper territory, with the end result being a track that veers between the eerie and the melancholy but also shows off the deep range that makes up his production arsenal. The most banging of the tracks comes last in the shape of ‘Without You’. A heavy cut featuring clever vocal samples that weave in and out, its soulful edge help lend it a unique charm that forces parallels with Honey Dijon at her best and is sure to prove a hit with discerning DJs from both the house and techno side of the spectrum. An all­round thrilling EP that’s never lacking in personality, Corti’s latest truly is a joy to behold.

PREMIERE : Joe Corti - My Baby

Confidence Man - Out The Window (Greg Wilson & Che Wilson Mix)

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Felix Leifur - The Tarleton Appreciation Club (A1, BODO010)

A freebie for the summer! As heard in my Dj sets and as well featured in one of my mixes last year in 2017. Since then I've had people asking for/and about it, soooo..... Here it is!

French African/Cameroon Disco Boogie jam to get you through the summertime

ZIGGY PHUNK SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rC57IIVq85f6zYeCo67Eg?si=etlwNaMxS5uVzRdNdBANDA

MORE ZIGGY PHUNK AFRICAN EDITS & REWORKS HERE: 
https://ziggyphunk.bandcamp.com/album/ziggy-phunk-african-edits-reworks

// amooore

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Bill Loko - Nen Lambo (Ziggy Phunk Edit) **FREEBIE** AFRO BOOGIE

Sub Basics - Temple of Sound 001 (12" Vinyl only)

A. Shipment 
B1. Ancient Eyez
B2. Keep it Moving 

Release date - 27/07/2018

Mastering: Transition 
Distribution: Unearthed 
Manufacture: Well Tempered

Sub Basics - Shipment / Ancient Eyez / Keep it Moving

In March long time friend of the label, Neue Grafik, stepped forth with his most fully realised offering to date. 'Innervision' had been a long time coming, born out of a encounter in Paris back in 2016. The EP begins with the lysergic ebbs and flows of ‘Innervision’, in which Wayne Snow graces the record with a sublime vocal performance.

The record takes cues from the broken-beat sound of London while paying homage to the Parisian house dance scene. Largely sample based, but also employing much more live instrumentation than ever before, Neue Grafik’s music is informed by movement and in turn offers so much for Dancers to respond to.

All songs written and produced by Fred N'thepe.

Buy/Stream - wearerhythmsection.bandcamp.com/album/innervision

Buy/Stream Now

Innervision ft. Wayne Snow (Snippet)

Falling for your Love

So this mix comes a little different to that of my others. Wanted to switch it up this summer and bring back some proper old school singalongs. Please Like and Share.

Issa Bad b Throwback Mix 2018 by Dj Emz (@EmeEsther_)

Summer Pack

Summertime Magic

Feels Like Summer

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How Bless You Are - The Rhythmical Wright Singers

Soy La Cumbia - Aurita

Download A Color Map of the Sun, including 3 bonus tracks and the companion album Live Studio Sessions From A Color Map of the Sun, at www.prettylightsmusic.com

This is the first time I am releasing an album as a physical product at the same time as a digital version. The second disc of the double CD set contains 13 additional tracks straight off the vinyl acetates that I composed and created in order to make legit sounding samples for A Color Map of The Sun.

Like always, the album is available in its entirety as a free download via prettylightsmusic.com. For the first time however, I encourage you to purchase a copy of the album. There are two honest reasons for this. The main reason is that as an artist I have always reinvested any success I have directly back into the music, the show and the art that goes along with it. Secondly, this isn't just an album; it is a massive collection of music beyond what is on the CDs that I will continue to put out after the album release. There is an insightful documentary film on the making of this project to be released alongside the launch of the album, as well as a music video for every song. They are all beautiful and uniquely unusual pieces of art.

This "album" is a multi-medium map of my mind and my self. It is personal and honest and I put everything into it. I have stayed on the path of being a completely independent musician and with the help of every supporter and friend, we have transformed a simple idea into a movement, a cultural beacon of light. If you can, I encourage you to purchase a digital or physical copy of A Color Map of the Sun. If not simply support by sharing the music and sharing the idea. If there is any success to be had from this album, it will go back into my rule bending, never ending quest to channel beauty and taste through music and art.

Either way, I made this music for everyone. Support this release and let's show the world how we do. The time is now. - Derek Vincent Smith

Buy or Download Free

Color Of My Soul

Yellow Bird

Download A Color Map of the Sun, including 3 bonus tracks and the companion album Live Studio Sessions from A Color Map of the Sun, at prettylightsmusic.com

This is the first time I am releasing an album as a physical product at the same time as a digital version. The second disc of the double CD set contains 13 additional tracks straight off the vinyl acetates that I composed and created in order to make legit sounding samples for A Color Map of The Sun.

Like always, the album is available in its entirety as a free download via prettylightsmusic.com. For the first time however, I encourage you to purchase a copy of the album. There are two honest reasons for this. The main reason is that as an artist I have always reinvested any success I have directly back into the music, the show and the art that goes along with it. Secondly, this isn't just an album; it is a massive collection of music beyond what is on the CDs that I will continue to put out after the album release. There is an insightful documentary film on the making of this project to be released alongside the launch of the album, as well as a music video for every song. They are all beautiful and uniquely unusual pieces of art.

This "album" is a multi-medium map of my mind and my self. It is personal and honest and I put everything into it. I have stayed on the path of being a completely independent musician and with the help of every supporter and friend, we have transformed a simple idea into a movement, a cultural beacon of light. If you can, I encourage you to purchase a digital or physical copy of A Color Map of the Sun. If not simply support by sharing the music and sharing the idea. If there is any success to be had from this album, it will go back into my rule bending, never ending quest to channel beauty and taste through music and art.

Either way, I made this music for everyone. Support this release and let's show the world how we do. The time is now. - Derek Vincent Smith

So Bright feat. Eligh

Where I'm Trying To Go (Bonus Track)

All I've Ever Known (Bonus Track)

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