An important but left behind album from 1994 originally on the Concrete label and now fully remastered & reissued. 

Three piece Opik, which consisted of Murray Clark, Chris Deverell and Robert Ellerby delivered some of the most bustling, pulsating, instrumental electronic music of the 90’s. Driven along by forceful emotional basslines coupled with melodic synths and the occasional epic vocal sample. Think LFO, think Orbital, think Leftfield, think Underworld and you are nearly there. Music truly ahead of its time.

Label: KMA60 Rezpektiva ‎– REZLP1one
Format: 2 x Vinyl, 12", LP, Album, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Germany
Released: Dec 2021
Genre: Electronic
Style: Progressive House, Ambient, Tech House

Opik

REZLP1one

REZLP1one Opik - Opik LP

US based Anderson (@andersonmusik) is a chap who knows his stuff, and is without a doubt one of the best and most exciting artists out there. 

Having caught our eyes (and ears) a couple of years ago with his sublime Description EP on the wicked Tresydos imprint, we have been completely and utterly flawed by all the music Matt has shared with the world ever since. With multiple releases on labels such as Wex, Gestalt, Space Lab and Gene On Earth’s T.S.O.L, he not only produces under his main moniker ‘Anderson’,  but also has 5 other active aliases and counting!! This dude is a total power-house when it comes to releasing music, and what’s even more impressive is that he is still able to maintain the highest level of quality whilst still keeping true to his trademark rapture-ish sound we have all become accustomed to in all of his projects. 

We were very fortunate to be given the chance to feature one of Matt’s tracks, ‘Sunbeam’, in our final Viral Syndicate digital compilation last year. This turned out to be one of the tracks which gained the most interest from all 50+ tunes we released during the series, and will be seeing the light of day on wax in the form of a 4 track EP next year on Haŵs. We are extremely excited to share this project with you all, more news to follow mid-2022.

Without further ado, here’s mix number 67 on our HAWSMIX series, courtesy of Anderson. 

Turn on, tune in, drop out 🍄

HAWSMIX067 / Anderson

The Rota Bene crew is proud to present their second release. For this EP we dug out a selection of rare early Italian extravaganza. In a few more weeks we can spin these sought-after obscurities once again. We gathered four quality cuts, each with a unique vibe made for the dancefloor or your ritual of choice.

Follow your six senses, give in to temptation and hit that preorder button now! 

https://rotabene.bandcamp.com/album/tentazione-oscura-ep

B1 Kynesis - Synthema (Dub Version)

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Fashion Queens–	Music Is My Life (Phantom Power Freestyle) © 1993 Midas Records*
Memphis - Deep Core © 1992 Memphis Records.

2 tracks.
45 RPM.
Remaster & Loud Cut.

Compiled by Rey Colino.
Mastered by Marco Pellegrino.
Design by AJAM.

V/A  – MINERAL03 (Snippets)

Artist: F. Free & H. Hand
Title: Headwash
Label: Hot Plates
Cat No: HOTONES001
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1. Headwash
B1. After All
B2. J.S.B. #2 

“F. Free & H. Hand take control of HOTONES001, with a reissue of a not just rare but colossally fabled record that only ever made it to test press in 1995. Ten copies were produced of this three-track excursion into the analogue heavy echelons of a deranged technosphere. 

‘Headwash’ shudders through your body like electricity, off-kilter bleeps miraculously balancing the composition, while a menacing bassline inflates your lower body, and some. ‘After All’ drops the pace, employing the iconic Ensoniq DP-4 to create moist, meandering patterns that epitomise the 90s hedonistic German subculture in which the record was developed. The record’s finale, ‘J.S.B #2’ is the most ruckus cut of the lot, playing with heavy leads, synesthesia inducing scenes of strobe lights are inevitable - pair the two, and you have outright carnage. 

This is music for smoked out, fast and long raves. Do not sleep.”

F. Free & H. Hand - Headwash (HOTONES001)

After the resounding success of Vol.1, Needs return for a second instalment of their eco vinyl campaign in collaboration with Green Vinyl records in Holland. 

Needs continue their journey into the future of vinyl production, partnering with Green Vinyl Records in Holland to produce a 100% recyclable record which now uses 90% less energy cost compared to traditional vinyl production methods. This revolutionary chapter in vinyl history features the production skills of Maara, Priori, Rudolf C & HearThug, with digital exclusives from Adam Curtain, Anastasia Zems, B.AI & Kepplr.

For Needs 010 we welcome yet another all-star lineup of producers from around the world across vinyl and digital formats. Featuring trancey techno from Montreal’s rising star Maara; chuggy, percussive, mysticism from Priori; sultry minimal grooves from Berlin based Rudolf C, and a constantly evolving spacey acid banger from Tunisia’s leading light HearThug. On the digital exclusives, Adam Curtain, Anastasia Zems, B.AI and Keplrr all deliver tracks which traverse the spectrum of electro, house and techno perfectly. 

Vinyl
A1. Maara - Lose Control 
A2. Priori - This Multiple
B1. Rudolf C - Bugs Life
B2. HearThug - KillAcidKill

Digital
1 Adam Curtain- We Love You Ed
2 Anastasia Zems - I Want You To Love Me
3 B.AI - Final Distance
4 Keplrr - Everything Is Ok

Digi 01 - Adam Curtain - We Love You Ed (Needs 010)

Artist: ReKaB		
Title: What Is Our Future					
Label: Magnonic Signals						
Cat No: MS008
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Finally Home 
A2. Albear Wave 
B1. Me And You 
B2. What Is Our Future?												

Next up on Magnonic Signals we are pleased to welcome the silky skills of ReKaB aka UK stalwart James Baker. First appearing on Where We Met in 2019 followed by stellar releases on Móatún 7, Intellitronic Bubble and Fourier Transform, here he provides a superb 4 track EP that showcases his immense talent with his love for Detroit techno shining through.

To start us off we have the blissful deep of Finally Home (+) with swooning glassy eyed pads and a chunky SH bassline this deep electro burner really sets the scene. Next up Albear Wave (++) takes us into deep space territory, perfect for cruising just before planetary exploration. On the flip we begin with the stunningly beautiful Me and You (-) an intergalactic love song that will tug at the heart strings and provides that melancholic feeling we all long for, simply gorgeous. Last but by no means least the title track What Is Our Future (- -) It could be the perfect track for the sun-drenched sands of Ibiza one that would give goosebumps when dropped, an amazing way to round off the EP!

ReKaB is on top form here with all four tracks hitting the spot, a classy record from start to finish.

 Signals are getting stronger…

ReKaB - What Is Our Future (MS008)

Artist: G.E.O. Corp
Title: Labrynna / Holodrum
Label: G.E.O. Corp
Cat No: GEO000
Format: 12” Vinyl, Hand stamped

Tracklist: 

A1. Labrynna
B1. Holodrum

Man.... this record.... Man do I rate this record.... Its like you wake up after a night out at Paloma yeah.... And your memory is a bit foggy.... But you know you've danced the night away.... Like proper groovin.... And the lads might have seen, might have danced with you.... But that's not important... The important part was the energy.... The beautiful, beautiful energy.... You roll over.... You check your phone.... No notifications, no worries.. You walk downstairs and your mate Éanna is cooking up some bacon.... Upon further inspection he is making eggs too.... "Oi boyo spare a strip of bacon?"..... Éanna doesn't mind.... You've just scored yourself some bacon..... Great start to the day... You glance outside.... The sun is shining... Your little neighbour Johno is kicking a ball about..... Pure bliss.... This record is pure bliss.

G.E.O. Corp - Labrynna / Holodrum (GEO000)

Artist: Carl Finlow
Title: Plasmoids
Label: Science Cult
Cat No: SCV07
Format: 2x12” White Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Carrier Wave
A2. Trimonogogo
A3. Plasmoids
B1. Modus Operandi
B2. The Lowdown
B3. Relic
C1. Compliant
C2. Reach
C3. Work It
D1. Thought Process
D2. Monomers
D3. Echo Location

Legendary electro producer Carl Finlow makes his return to Science Cult with a 2x12 LP on white vinyl. From start to finish “Plasmoids” delivers with expertly crafted electro. Mr Finlow’s production skills are present across a variety of styles from the cyber funk inspired “Trimonogogo” to the retro-styled “Relic”. This is an album not just for fans of Carl Finlow’s work, but a showcase of electro at its finest.

Carl Finlow - Plasmoids - 2x12” (SCV07)

Artist: Kage
Title: A Future Remembered
Label: Curated By Time
Cat No: BYTIME012
Format: 12” Vinyl


Tracklist: 

A1. Nightvision
A2. Semaphore
A3. Lost Cities
B1. Seven Years
B2. Acapulco Delight

It’s an excursion into the past for Curated By Time, as the Spanish imprint travels back to the millennium on Kage’s A Future Remembered. Five vintage cuts that embody the sound of an era long gone, but never forgotten.

We’re blessed with a trance-leaning musical number on Nightvision, with softened kicks and enchanting vocals marrying up in beautiful harmony. Semaphore then takes us into a weightier realm, as thick percussion moves beneath shimmering synths throughout.

The ambient sounds of Lost Cities come next, with blissed-out, dream-like elements transporting us to a world far removed from our own. It’s the ideal precursor to Seven Years, which ratchets up the tempo via four-four drum patterns and whip-like claps, before Acapulco Delight completes proceedings on a minimal-toned, techno-inspired note.

Kage - A Future Remembered (Reissue) (BYTIME012)

Atmoshperic Techno - Rob Belleville Side B - 12" EP - Summer 2018

Rob Belleville is a producer from the Netherlands.  His music can be found in the same space as producers such as Arne Weinberg, Microworld, Sean Deason and Drivetrain.  He is know for moving between ambient electronica and atmospheric techno sounds, always warm and well produced.  This release is no different, as here we have two very special tracks with the same integrity as anything Rob has written in the past.  On the A side we've got 'Implacable Force' which features a driving techno foundation and washy synths, interwoven for perfect headspace.  The second track in is Sungazing, which takes you into a more lazy groove with swirling, warm pads and more good drum programming. The B side features Rise 'n Shine and Sands of Time, both blurring the line between deep house and techno, with a fine balance between the melodic textures and tech house percussion. If you like atmospheric, melodic textures and quality music in general, this one is for you.

Rob Belleville - Implacable Force / Sungazing

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