Kurtiss is a shadowy and enigmatic figure working on the boundaries of civilization. A sporadic figure on the House music scene with eccentric habits, Kurtiss’ music is a rarified sonic experience for those who seek it out. The American artist is hard to pin down and his music is a tantalizing little secret only for adept diggers who appreciate the style of Hi-Def House music that the artist has cultivated. Although he’s a known Soundcloud fixture, he’s only put out a handful of digital singles as Curtis Vodka in the past, with Mutual Intentions facilitating his latest and immortalizing his music on their next set of releases.

A nomadic artist, who’s worked on music ranging from Ghetto Tech to House, his music has spanned the known musical spectrum, forging uncanny relationships with everything from 50 Cent to Mall Grab. Under the pseudonym Kurtiss (or Curtis Vodka), he’s all about HIGH-Fi House, life, aliens, Jazz and no trends.

It’s an attitude that he lays bare on this rare contribution to the physical, recorded format for Mutual Intentions on ‘The Curtis Vodka EP’. The EP weaves classic House music influences through a penchant for vintage sound machines and arrangements that evoke a solemn air. Elements of Gospel and New York’s deeper inclinations in House music seep through his sound as archived vocal samples and noisy machines give his work its defining character.

Glistening keys and strings that slither through airy textures create dense aural experiences on ‘The Curtis Vodka EP’, calling to mind the musical masterpieces of House music’s golden era when the likes of Kerri Chandler and Masters At Work were producing some of their best work. Kurtiss adopts song-based progressions with melodies and harmonies that resolve through a fantastic sonic emulsion between samples and synthesizers. A specter of a vocal or an artificial birdcall from a loon trapped inside an Emax opens a direct link between Kutiss’ alien obsessions and a dance floor on terra firma, between machine music and the mysticisms of the soul.

Curtis Vodka is the artist’s first official release for the best part of a decade, with Mutual Intentions sealing the artist’s distinctive sound in wax with this EP and the accompanying ’Tributes & Remixes’ 12-inch.

PREMIERE : Kurtiss - Every Woman Loves Acid

@eliasmazian delivers a melodic house rework of @paulatape and @carnevaliakavolantis on Milanese imprint @alzaya.

Read More & Buy: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/07/21/premiere-paula-tape-volantis-octava-dimension-elias-mazian-remix/
Listen on Youtube: https://bit.ly/EliasOctavaDimension

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Paula Tape & Volantis - Octava Dimension (Elias Mazian Remix) (STW Premiere)

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“I'll never forget where I'm from, which is nowhere.
 
Having grown up in France, the USA, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Romain’s rootless background aspires him to bridge cultures and unite people through dance.
 
Having carved a name for himself over a decade of founding events, running radio stations and setting up record stores, the only thing left to do was conquer the world with his music.
 
Over the last 2 years Romain has played his debut @boilerroomtv set, released music all over the world, including with our pals @bootsandlegsoffical and many more. 

Romain joins a stellar release full of emotive, playful rhythms and tracks to make you move; perfect for all dancefloors from the kitchen to the club.

Support your local record dealers...”

https://soundcloud.com/startlocalrecords

PREMIERE: Romain FX - Ethereal Emotions [Start Local Records]

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WhyPeopleWar: Eden Burns - Loop 4

One Test

Dream Machine (Utopia Dub) [Love On The Rocks]

Acronym City

A1)  Powermoves				8:09
A2)  Powermoves (Remix)		7:18
	
B1)  The Push				6:37

Written & produced by Darshan Jesrani, edited by Gerd Janson.  A2) Remix by DJ Sprout & Bobby Strakele, B1) Additional production and programming by Manish Sehgal.  Originally released on Sub Freq Recordings (SFR-003), 1996.

Acronym City - The Push (Gerd Janson Edit)

Telephones - "From The Vaults 1998-2018 Vol. 2" (European Carryall)

12" EP out soon. Distributed by Rubadub.

From The Vaults 1998-2018 Vol. 2

Telephones - From The Vaults 1998-2018 Vol. 2 Taster (TLF02/EC02)

Four edits which have had been rinsed from Panorama Bar to Love International over the past 12 months finally see the light of day. Reworked lovingly for the dancefloors.

NOEDIT001: What is Love

OUT NOW on @buttersessions
https://buttersessions.bandcamp.com/album/ahora-s

Furious Frank ft. Ivy Barkakati - Ahora Sí (IVAN Remix)

Presale
Decks: www.decks.de/track/various_arti…akes_me_cry/cgg-2j
Deejay.de: www.deejay.de/Various_Artists_Ev…B001_Vinyl__949049
Redeyerecords: www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/120357-…-makes-me-cry

A1. Olof Dohnhammar - Nutty Boy

PARTIES l RADIO l LABEL I PREMIERE'S
https://soundcloud.com/joemorris https://soundcloud.com/nickjsmith https://soundcloud.com/iain_mac
Promos, Premieres & Info - info@clandestino.co.uk

Shows 2020
1.18 Wilde Renate, Berlin
3.7 Inner City Electronic, Leeds
3.14 Whisky Jar, Manchester
3.20 - Postponed
5.7 Cobalt, Newcastle
5.24 Refuge, Manchester (TBC)
6.5 Distrikt w/Longhair, Leeds
8.28 Distrikt w/Ruf Dug, Leeds

Shows 2019
2.15 - Mint Club w/HUNEE, Leeds
3.09 - Hare&Hounds, Birmingham
4.06 - ALFOS, Sheaf St, Leeds
5.25 - Alfresco Festival, Kent
6.01 - Inner City Electronic, Leeds
6.07 - Live Art Bistro w/Andrew Weatherall
6.23 - L/IT Leeds
7.05 - Sheaf St, Leeds
7.13 -  212 w/Timothy Fairplay, Leeds [CANCELLED]
7.20 - Beyond Paradise w/Tom of England, Leeds
7.28 - Piece Hall, Halifax
8.11 - L/IT Leeds
9.28 - Venue TBC, Hastings [CANCELLED]
9.21 - Five Miles, London
12.7 - Old Red Bus Station, Leeds
12.14 - Headrow House w/Derrick Carter
12.22 - Doghouse, Leeds

Shows 2018
2.03 - Renate, Berlin
2.16 -  Lion & Lamb, London
2.23  - The Mash House, Edinburgh
3.03 - A Love From Outer Space, Leeds
3.16 - Distrikt, Leeds
3.23 - Roomfm, Barcelona
3.23 - Slow, Barcelona
4.20 - Duke Studios, Leeds
5.18 - Distrikt, Leeds
5.26 - Automat Radio @ Alfresco Festival
5.27 - Alfresco Festival, Kent
6.02 - Inner City Electronic, Leeds
6.30 - Clandestino Terrace Party w/ALFREDO, Feelings, Field of Dreams, Leeds
7.10 - Pikes, Ibiza (Nick & Joe)
8.05 - L/IT, Leeds
8.26 - L/IT Summer Closing, Leeds
9.08 - Distrikt, Leeds
9.28 - Clandestino & Lost Property present Wilde Renate, Leeds
10.27 - Distrikt w/Andrew Weatherall, Leeds
12.1 - VoyageVoyage, Berlin
12.22 - Distrikt, Leeds

2017
1.01 Clandestino @ Distrikt, Leeds
2.11 Kater Blau, Berlin
3.22 Headrow House, Leeds
3.25 Clandestino w/Felix Dickinson, Leeds
5.05 Rye Wax, Peckham London
5.13 Renate, Berlin
5.26 Alfresco Festival, Tonbridge Wells
6.16 5th Birthday w/A Love From Outer Space
7.14 Doghouse, Leeds
7.29 Headrow House, Leeds
8.04 Distrikt, Leeds
8.19 Downtown Yard Club, Leeds (Iain)
9.1 Megapolis Radio, Moscow (Nick & Joe)
9.2 Powerhouse, Moscow (Nick & Joe)
9.23 Paula's Record Store, Leeds
11.11 Neon Night, Newcastle [CANCELLED]
12.23 Distrikt, Leeds

2016 
April 15th Distrikt, Leeds
May 14th Distrikt w/Optimo, Leeds
May 27th Alfresco Festival, Colbrook Lakes
June 10th Lagraviere, Geneva (Joe & Iain)
June 24th Distrikt, Leeds
August 12th Distrikt Leeds w/Paramida
September 24th La Rotonde, Paris
October 1st Distrikt w/ Les Yeux Orange
October 21st Musica Noche, London
December 3rd 10 Feet Hot, Nottingham TBC

2015
March 6th Clandestino
May 22nd Mint Warehouse, Leeds
May 25th Alfresco Festival
June 13th Made in Leeds Festival
July 8th Electric Elephant, Croatia
July 18th Vanishing Point, London
August 15th Distrikt, Leeds
September 19th, Mint Festival
November 14th Distrikt w/Franic Inferno Orchestra
December 4th Distrikt w/Ivan Smagghe

Booking, Promos & Infos: info @ clandestino.co.uk
N.b we cannot respond to all demo's & mix submissions

Clandestino have been involved in Leeds' underground music scene for over 20 years; regularly throwing diverse parties and inviting exciting DJ talent. Their esoteric style of dance music has gained them gigs at some of Europe’s premier club spots such as Renate in Berlin, Stalingrad in Paris, Geneva’s La Graviere and Powerhouse in Moscow in addition to being regular fixtures on the discerning festival circuit. Their monthly show on KMAH Radio is deemed essential and their podcast series is revered world wide for showcasing regular mixes from high caliber and lesser known DJ's.

PREMIERE: Romain FX - Ethereal Emotions [Start Local Records]

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