A1. Crux
A2. Neverland
A3. Funclub
A4. Humid Gathering
A5. Shadow Of The Rock
A6. Heroes Show Up Late
B1. Gamelion
B2. Sundance
B3. Ancient Tape
B4. Time 2 L

Despite productions appearing here and there since 2015, Yuzo Iwata has kept a relatively low output. Contributing tracks to compilations and releasing singles under aliases Fabio Lazaro and Almost East, Iwata is also affiliated with Junki Inoue’s recent SAISEI label, editing pioneering early Japanese techno from the likes of Suzukiski and COLOGNe for rerelease.After ‘Acid House’ appeared on the Butter Sessions Come Together 12” in 2020, the label now play host to Yuzo Iwata’s first ever full length. The 10 tracks span a wide variety of tempos and show a consistent approach to unusual sound design first evidenced in Iwata’s RA Mix of the Day for Clubberia (100% originals recorded circa 2017).

Kaizu unfolds with dense environmental ambient textures before ‘Neverland’ takes us into broken dancehall rhythms and acid-tinged dub. ‘Funclub’ is reminiscent of Japanese video game soundtracks and 80s fusion whilst further into Side A the balearic energy continues to captivate, closing with the beautiful ‘Heroes Show Up Late’. This short piece is built around a looping vocal sample and shuffling drum work that all come together perfectly. There’s even a trace of Brazilian MPB influence at play with the vocal/synth interplay. It’s Iwata’s knack for percussion that is most evident across the album however, with Side B opening cut ‘Gamelion’ taking an Indonesian inspired approach to modern techno. It runs in a similar vein to Komodo Kolektif’s work and might be the dancefloor highlight of the whole LP. ‘Sundance’ follows with more Japanese motifs, recalling Haruomi Hosono’s F.O.E project. Another strong rhythmic workout suited to the floor. The environmental ambient textures return with the closing piece ‘Time 2 L’, strings, bird calls and droning synthesiser winding down the proceedings. Letting us know it’s time 2 leave?

Kaizu

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Andy Rantzen 'Return To The Source' provides an insight into the mysterious mind behind the man who has shone light on the Australian electronic music scene since the early 90s. Seven deep percussive heavy electronic funk jams, brimming with the beauty of hardware imperfections and pleasant surprises; making ideal tools for the daring dj looking to lead ears to a dimension where machines do the talking. Made between '97 and '20.

A1. The Blender 
A2. Return to the Source
A3. Energize (Mix 2) 
B1. Interplay 5
B2. Battery Operated
B3. Interplay 8
B4. I Am The Executioner 

Discogs - https://www.discogs.com/release/23796284-Andy-Rantzen-Return-To-The-Source

Art & Design by Cosmo Feltham.
Mastered & cut by Marco Pellegrino.

Return to the Source

Return To The Source

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"Operation Brotherhood" is Franco's words to describe how he perceive the social relations around him, a way to keep things friendly and, most importantly, create a human experience more than anything else. Two artists being on the same wavelength is something magical and this is what Franco is all about : Creating magic !

Its such an honor for me to present the first episode of the PARODIAMIX series  with no other than legend Franco Falsini. 
I've been a huge huge fan of his work for italian prog/psych rock Sensations Fix in the 70's and also of his Techno label Interactive Test, co-founded with his brother Riccardo Falsini. A good occasion to discover his work if you're not familiar with it !

I was lucky enough to meet Franco while he was in Paris and we spent some time together, eventually we managed to play a surreal b2b, recorded at the Rinse France studios. Franco played only releases from the amazing Interactive Test catalogue, and I played some stuff that might come out soon on my label Parodia.

Parodia Mix #1  :  Operation Brotherhood  // Franco Falsini (Interactive Test) & Nathan Melja

Release date 03/10/22

https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/15543

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Tangela - live @ Refuge Worldwide Berlin 22/07/22

A Psychic Yes - Moss

Reedale Rise - Sesuvium - Delsin Records - 155dsr

vinyl: https://www.delsinrecords.com/release/7580/
digital: https://reedalerise.bandcamp.com/album/sesuvium

a1. Littoral Zone
a2. Globular
b1. Driftwood
b2. Artemia

Landing on Delsin with a highly developed strain of emotionally inquisitive electro, Reedale Rise (@reedalerise) presents a new four-track EP which builds on his growing reputation for beautifully rendered headphone escapism. Since first appearing in 2015, Liverpool-based Simon Keat has released on such respected outlets as Frustrated Funk and 20:20 Vision, while last year he released This Beautiful Life, an LP for Assemble Music. From the twinkling melodic mystery of 'Littoral Zone' to the playful synth flourishes of 'Globular', 'Driftwood's plush, expressive layered lines to 'Artemia's deep-diving introspection, this latest release confirms Keat as a leader in the field of contemporary electro, delivering tracks with pristine production but crucially placing feeling as the priority ahead of the considerable technical finesse.

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Reedale Rise - Sesuvium (155DSR)

@spiritmirrormix 1-4-1 b-2-b @s-o-n-s live from The Institute of Advanced Thinking

Gabriola b2b S.O.N.S ~ Midnight Vapour Trail Ep.34

@spiritmirrormix back in the mix for 2hrs on NTS

Gabriola ~ Midnight Vapour Trail Ep.55

In recent times, Space Cadets have taken the scene by storm. Based in Leeds, UK, the two are quickly becoming synonymous with a modern and exciting tech/trancey style of production. Both are also residents/co-run the party/mix series @on-rotation-music

Marlon (@liseneuk) & Adam (@adampits) have pioneered a new and unique sound, inspired by elements of 90's and early 2000's tech/trance/prog and electronica but with their own signature touches and embedded with a distinctly UK vibe. With respective releases on Planet Euphorique, Banoffee Pies, X-Kalay & Holding Hands, not only are both incredibly talented producers in their own right, but this mix is proof that their ability to select and compile a compelling set is just as impressive. 

This mix is what we all need after a long 2020. 

Thankyou Marlon & Adam :') 

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Animix Twenty One: Space Cadets

Finally the reissue

2 x 12"  remastered, repackaged

Artwork by Al White

Mastering by Analogcut

Expected April 23rd,            Distributed by Kudos UK

Distributed by Kudos UK

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