Name: Orbital Decay by Glen Cutwerk
Duration: 2 min 33 s
Description: Playing with synths and a clarinet running through an analog delay.

Very nice Glen, glad to see you back making tunes x

Cleyra - Naked (Clip)

My label Stockholm LTD turned 15 recently, so I decided it was time for a little celebration. I'm happy and grateful for the past, and I can’t wait to see what will happen next. Here's how it all started:

Södermalm, Stockholm 1999. The capacity of the store was probably less than 20. The cold and industrial-tinged interior featured ash grey walls, rust-free steel accents, and a magnificently elevated cashier desk. The ceiling was an impressive 3.5 meters with two massive speakers hanging above the cashier. Shelves and bins stocked with vinyl, tapes, and magazines covered the walls. In the storefront, you would find the listening stations with turntables that sit nicely inside their desks. While you listened to the week’s new releases, you’d be treated to a view of the blooming streets of Södermalm as people rushed by. There was a small sign with operating hours in the window which also said “TECHNO / ELECTRO. Welcome to Illegal Stockholm!”

Illegal Stockholm was founded by Tobias Von Hofsten and myself in late 1998. It became our home, blood, sweat, and tears for a good 4-5 years. I was only 18 years old at the time and still in school when we opened its doors. I couldn’t think of anything cooler or more fun than hanging out, talking and listening to music all day and night. After we closed the shop at night. We would hang in the ‘office’ which was the store’s back room. I forged life life-long friendships and gave birth to the idea of Stockholm LTD. I wanted to show people a slightly different side of our scene. The original idea was to keep the recording artist secret with no names announced on the release, but the idea fell flat as people figured it out the day of our first release. Since then, the concept of the label has changed a few times but the core idea and desire remains the same: releasing timeless electronic music.

Stockholm LTD has stood the test of time, it’s not that many labels that stay current for that long. This is only possible with the help of all the artists I’ve been working with over the years. To say I am extremely grateful is an understatement!

With this in mind, let’s celebrate the label’s 15th anniversary with a 5 part release! 15Y contains remixes by some of my favorite artists at the moment. They have all picked and reworked something from my part of the label’s back catalog. The series will stretch out over a set of 5 vinyl singles with a special anniversary sleeve and a beautiful engraving made by graphic designer Håkan Ullberg

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E1 - Wall To Wall (MM/KM Remix) - Sthlm LTD 15Y-5

SJ Tequilla folds Fourth World and Japanese ambient tropes into the closer from his Craigie Knowes debut.

'Sanya' is out now on Craigie Knowes.

Pre-order: bit.ly/2q2a8in

@sjtequilla
@craigie-knowes

Sanya

Premiere: SJ Tequilla - The Day After [Craigie Knowes]

Playing with synths and a clarinet running through an analog delay.

Orbital Decay

On one side the shop windows were lined with kitsch trinkets and fluffy toys, on the other street vendors flipped mystery foods illuminated by bright neon lights. It was a feast for the senses, all manner of vivid colours and pungent flavours filled your eyes and ears. This place felt like a confusing utopia, a place you could spend an eternity and still feel as if you hadn't scratched the surface. Perhaps they'd stay here a little longer...

For their first release of the year, Fever AM, the Berlin-based imprint run by Mor Elian and Rhyw, bring together four emerging artists that they've crossed paths with. Following a string of releases from both Mor and Rhyw and an instalment from Tbilisi artist Gacha Bakradze, Gazillions represents their first V/A with tracks from Formally Unknown, Papers, CCL and Flora FM and our pick from Bristol-based producer Silene.

V.A. - Gazillions (FAM07)

PREMIERE: Silene - Jiro [Fever AM]

Mix from corporeal Face for FE/Haus Radio

Corporeal Face-FE for Haus radio Mix

Diggy digg aka the story of no style #3 w/ Bassinä (27.09.2020)

@charlotteauxfretz

Mix pour le crew par les zigotos Charlotte aux Fretz.
Entre Naruto bass et dub tordue, bizarreries sonores à écouter en temps de crise. 

TRACKLIST
Piezo - Novemilauno [Hidle Hands]
Mauoq - Repente 
DJ Baklava - 10 AM Stella Run [Twin System]
Vonverhille - Loke Road
CCL - Tachyon Frog [Phiscically Sick 3]
Elias - Girei [Mega Fun Records]
Somejerk - Ice 9 [Samsara Record]
René Danger - Ventilation [KRAKZH]
Sene - Wyrm [Metaphore Industie]
Babiah 8000 - Control [Worst Record]
SubMarine - No exit found [Artikal Music]
Shiken Hanzo - Oni [Blackest Ever Black]
Mister Shifter - Kigali Stomp 
Warzou - J'irais dormir chez Mouss [Mystery Booms]
Distance x J:Kenzo - Dhyana [Artikal Music]

Residents: Charlotte aux Fretz

Treating Woodwork to the ultimate smooth experience in pure electronic fusion, Paul Blackford touches down again with a brilliant new LP entitled Night Shift. From electro, lo fi hip hop, nu jazz, and modern downtempo with retro flair, this collection touches many bases with that same authenticity present in everything Paul Blackford produces.

A mid-tempo, laid back mood is established from the first notes of 'Affogato' and resurfaces in 'New Jack City'. Lush jazz-tinged progressions form around synthetic stabs and chord pads, enhanced by carefully constructed melodic hooks crafted in an elegant and minimal fashion. The beats and bass draw heavily from Paul's legacy of hip hop and electro production. 'Esprit' resets the LP mid way through with this same elated feel, while 'Smooth My Soul' closes the album neatly with an appropriate coda, leaving a distinct craving to replay the whole album from the top.

Weaving through the yearning vibe of the constant mid-tempo ride, are a few pleasant diversions, first in the form of 'Sheltered', an upbeat pensive track with beautifully placed chord hits and a hooky infectious bass line. 'Night Shift' incorporates a smooth, slow, swaying motion beautifully suited to a spacious and spotty bass groove, punctuated by a busier, kick-heavy beat.

'The Theme From Dr. Electro Fingers' crosses into a momentary sci-fi electro realm. While continuing the lush, melodic approach of the LP, this one is decidedly more retro, hitting an 80s stride perfectly while adding a mysterious sonic element to its catchy synth melodies.

'Tempest' sounds a romantic note with its step-wise chord change, cascading synth motif, and funky bass line. Steady 16th note hats and 8-bit sample fx keep an upbeat feel throughout this downtempo excursion.

With a distinct sound and feel, this LP connects in parallel worlds with a strong recognition for electronic fusion music of past decades, while placing those elements firmly in the present moment. Paul Blackford is a producer that knows how to make every moment in every composition speak clearly with elegance and relevance. 

releases November 19, 2020

cover photo by Sean Dimitrie, order this print here:
fineartamerica.com/featured/dotonbori-osaka-japan-sean-dimitrie.html

Night Shift

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Paul Blackford - Night Shift (wood068  preview)

Motel Radio - Ecar

Recording of our weekly Motel Radio sessions.
@ecargva played on the 2nd of April at Motel Campo.

Motel Radio - Ecar

I like synthesizers and I make music sometimes.

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