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Cyprien Bay

DFA no doubt owes a very large part of its existence to the incredible, indelible Liquid Liquid, so it is with great and humble honor that we release this 12” from the New York no wave legends, a double a-side package featuring sorta-new versions&nbsp;of classic Liquids tracks.

This torrential take on “Bellhead” was recorded and produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy in 2004 and originally appeared on DFA”s “Compilation #2.” It’s an all-timer percussion workout, bursting at the seams with marimba, drums, and, yes, all manner of bells, a far cry for the see-saw slouch of the original.

The other side is an unreleased instrumental remix of “Optimo,” which (bear with us here) was rerecorded by the Liquids in 2008 and then remixed by Optimo (Espacio), the Glaswegian duo who are named in tribute to the song in question. If you followed that, then you know. If not, just remember that we’re all showing up here because of how important and essential this band remains.

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"Bellhead"
Recorded in 2004 at RPM Studios, NYC.
Produced by the DFA. Engineered by Andy Sarnoff
Assisted by Eric Broucek

"Optimo - Instrumental Mix by Optimo (Espacio)"
Recorded in 2008 at SRG Studios in Hamilton, NJ
Mixed by JD Twitch and Dave Clark

Mastered and cut by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service
Vinyl pressed at Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, VA

Pre-Order

Bellhead

The first single from JJULIUS' Vol 3., out March 7 on DFA / Mamma's Mysteriska Jukebox.

Brinna ut

The second single from JJULIUS' Vol 3., out March 7 on DFA / Mamma's Mysteriska Jukebox.

Dödsdisco

Köpa saker

Etiopisk hallucination

"Amiss" by waterbaby, out now on Sub Pop Records.
Order & Listen Now: https://music.subpop.com/waterbaby_amiss

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On Tour: https://www.subpop.com/artists/waterbaby/tours

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Amiss

waterbaby - Amiss

ACTING TOUGH - ELJ CARTER AND J MONEY Ft  M6

Cannibal Song

‘Sighting’ is the debut single by rising UK bass artist/DJ/producer Mesmanic, and it's out now via the Beat Filter label.

Already building a strong reputation in his native south west for his energetic live sets, Mesmanic looks set to reach a wider audience with his debut release, four minutes of pulsating bass house featuring a vocal by American actor Lou Hirsch (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Superman III) as a bystander who experiences a mysterious ‘Sighting’.

Mastered by the ace team at Stardelta Mastering (DJ Zinc, Oliver Heldens, MK), ‘Sighting’ will be followed in August by a Mesmanic remix for a new EP by Brighton electro-house duo The Love Tectonic (Symbiotic Records), with a couple more still under wraps.

Following recent DJ sets at Exmouth Festival, Home Farm Festival and a headline slot at the Exeter Respect Festival Launch Party, Mesmanic is relishing a busy summer.

‘Sighting’ is available world-wide across all major digital platforms via the Beat Filter label.

www.mesmanic.com
http://www.facebook.com/mesmanic
http://instagram.com/mesmanic
https://twitter.com/mesmanicUK
https://soundcloud.com/mesmanic

For more info, images, licensing or remix requests contact Nick[at]BeatFilter.co.uk
www.beatfilter.co.uk

Sighting

Mesmanic - Sighting

See The Stars

Tartrazine

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Given their baby-faced innocence and boyish enthusiasm, it may be surprising to learn that all of Energy Dictator have been in bands before. Singer Kim was a member of seminal late 60s folk collective P'sswizzard and after foolishly dabbling in the occult was only able to leave by being reincarnated as a Genesis obsessed school boy. Guitarist Nick was a member of the third loudest band ever (once described by much missed rock critic "Big Man" Johnson as sounding like "a flight of stairs falling down a flight of stairs") who were unable to tour due to an addiction to those giant Toblerones you only find in airports. Instead, they stayed at home and pointed their amps in the direction of the country they were supposed to be playing in. Rich simultaneously played bass and glockenspiel in The Mysterious Mysterons (named in homage to his great uncle Septimus who may have provided the narration for Captain Scarlet). Audiences came from far and wide to be simultaneously enthralled and appalled by Rich's unorthodox mallet technique. Drummer Ian danced and mimed in novelty boy band McChimp and has since been plagued by chronic knee trouble and a fear of geese.

Tartrazine

Energy Dictator

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