Almost 2 years in the making, we are proud to FINALLY announce the release of the first EP on our label (Vinyl Only) by the one and only VICARI. The tracks in this release span production content from Tommy's vault over the last 2 decades and have not been heard to date.

The Equal side focuses on dance floor oriented tracks with groovy baselines while the Distant side takes us to a more transient but still groovy house tracks with a very different style and feel. To finish things off, VICARI closes this release with a hip-hop track that will remind us of the beach days in these cold winter days to come.

We TRULY appreciate your support for this release and look forward to continuing this journey in 2023.

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V.I.C.A.R.I. - Sea Of Madness EP

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Sea Of Madness

E2 - V.I.C.A.R.I. - FEEL ET

E1 - V.I.C.A.R.I. - SEA OF MADNESS

D3 - V.I.C.A.R.I. - MESSIANIC SECRET

D2 - V.I.C.A.R.I. - BEREFT

D1 - V.I.C.A.R.I. - EXFXCTED

We are all equal until we drift away and find ourselves in the distance...

With all of our hearts and excitement, we want to introduce a new podcast rising from the city where House was born - Chicago. Equal / Distant is a two part podcast with Equal releases focusing on house / dance floor music while Distant releases will take us through unique experiences curated by our guests into a more experimental world.

For EQUAL001 we are thrilled to kick-off this project with producer, DJ, sound designer/engineer (studio - Thirty Sounds Good), and Eurotate Label co-owner (@eurotate) from Denmark.... Nps. Following his recent head turning release "Can You See The Red In The Sky", for this vinyl only set @nps_music has curated a driving journey to propel you right to the booth alongside him.

Without further ado, we present the very first release of our podcast. We thank you for tagging along in this new adventure of ours and hope you use these moments as well, to drift away with the sounds and melodies.

Can You See The Red In The Sky: https://lobsterrecords.co.uk/search?q=eurotate
Eurotate: http://www.eurotate.com/ 
Thirty Sounds Good (check out his genderless voice project, quite fascinating): http://www.thirtysoundsgood.dk/

Background courtesy of Eurotate and Artwork by Naz

001 Equal | Nps.

We are BEYOND excited to announce the release of one of our beloved artists and friends, ROOT's (@root-cesar) new track Lemon Daze for the first time on our page. Verrryyy limited downloads available - first come first serve!

Enjoy this wonderful tune as a celebration of summer, the launch of ROOT's new label Danzha (@danzha) and a major thank you for supporting us over the past few months.

Hope you enjoy it!

Catch ROOT live in Tunisia with Sublee (@Subleee) August 2: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1289157
Artwork by Naz

ROOT - Lemon Daze (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

This month, we continue our journey through Romania and present an artist that has been nothing but an inspiration to many of us in the scene - a truly talented guest that needs no introduction.

As one third of the Lisiere Collectif, Andu Simion (@andusimion) learned early and often how to take a dancefloor on a hypnotic, grooving journey throughout the night. He was born in the summer of 1989, few months before the Romanian communist revolution, in Ploiesti, a small city located near Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

In 2000 he started photographing places which had marks of the communist era, which just ended in Romania. Inspired by the grey blocks from his neighborhood, old cars and the industrialization, the young artist started having contacts with the world of music including hip-hop and also electronic fields.

In 2010 he started mixing in various clubs from Ploiesti, where he studied near other DJs and improved his technique using 4/4 beat exercises.

Without further ado, sit back and enjoy the beautiful journey of sounds that Andu Simion has curated for us this month.

Photo taken by Andu Simion.
Artwork by Naz.

Discogs link: www.discogs.com/artist/2547852-Andu-Simion 
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/UndoSimion/ 
RA DJ page: www.residentadvisor.net/dj/andusimion
Lisiere Collectif Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Lsr.Cllctf
Andu's Photography: https://www.facebook.com/AnduSimionPhotography

https://soundcloud.com/equal-distant

002 Equal | Andu Simion

Showcasing Émoi's first ever release with another one of our exclusive track series. As always, limited downloads. Enjoy!

From Javel To Chicago

Émoi - From Javel To Chicago (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

Our next guest truly needs no introduction. We travel this month to Stockholm, Sweden, home to many wonderful musicians across various genres and sounds. It is with honor that we have the opportunity to showcase one of Sweden's most talented DJs and our close friend Maya Lourenco, better known as Parallax Deep (@parallaxdeep).

Maya attended music school as a child and started to discover electronic music and DJing around 2003 and things started to take off from there. Soon after, she started to take the attention of many around Europe with her unique sound and productions. After meeting Erik (Per Hammar(@per-hammar) in 2006, 10 years later, they together formed the vinyl-only label 10YEARS which really set the ground running for them in the scene with three wonderful releases so far. Maya has also released under Maraton and has recently been focusing more on her live set / productions. It's clear that no one seems to get enough of those deep floating landscapes that she's known for creating both live and as a DJ.

Please sit back, plug in and enjoy the third Distant installment and this very special mix by Parallax Deep.

Artwork by Naz.

Discogs link: https://www.discogs.com/artist/5425290-Parallax-Deep
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/parallaxdeep/
RA DJ page: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/parallaxdeep
10YEARS Label Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/10yearsrec
Maraton Label Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maratondans

003 Distant | Parallax Deep

Sounds sometimes take no certain shape or form. They drift through with an abstract space in time, filling in the voids that pass through.

No one fills the voids better than Cesar (Root) who has been dedicating countless hours and days to perfecting his perfect sound. One that has truly been sharing the future sound of minimal tech / micro house.

Cesar found his love of music at his early years inspired by a wide spectrum of genres and styles, Experimenting a deep back-grounded unique frequencies that forges his visions. At Fabrika, recently, he completely blew away the crowd and dance floor while getting praise from some well respected names such as Charlie and Olga Korol with his fantastic set.

He was first initiated to the electronic music, in his birthplace Gafsa, in North Africa, through the repetitive percussion of the groovy native drummers in Tunisian streets and Sahara’s desert, added with the analogue gears and racks from Detroit to Berghain, Cesar is a true believer that before appearing in Detroit during the mid 80s, Techno has been taking place in Africa since longtime, not through sophisticated electronic devices but through traditional hand made drums, native chants and other tools, his passion of creating a whole atmosphere to his vibes, creating a whole state of resonance through precise elements and sound generators to ensure the astral trip to the mood, taking influences from a wide range of music styles and genres.

The studio hasn't only been an outlet for ROOT as ad DJ and Live performer, but also as talented producer. His dynamic style glides effortlessly between the experimental and groovy four to the floor sound perspectives, continues to take him around the world leaving a touch of his magic in every booth he steps into.

ROOT (@root-cesar) is an artist that believes music has no limits to innovate, inspire and to regenerate a progressive state of motion.

With an upcoming album on bodyparts and a solo vinyl on Suolo's (@suolo) Aforisme label, ROOT is starting to really put himself out there. We hope you enjoy this exclusive only productions set with his latest masterpieces.

Artwork by Naz.

RA DJ Page: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/root-tn
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ROOT.cesar/
Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/root_cesar/

003 Equal | ROOT [Own Productions]

We are proud to present our third exclusive track featuring the wonderful Romanian talent SIFF(@siff_ro). As always, limited downloads. Enjoy!

SIFF - Say Phay (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

We bring to you this very, very special mix by one of our favorite producers who continues to push multiple boundaries with his releases - John Manhard (@technocruisemusic).

John Manhard is a young producer based in Southern California.  After finding a love for dance music while living in Melbourne he began to delve into music production and DJing.  After 6 years this passion has culminated in a releases over the last year including an LP on Pleasure in Mind Records.  With plenty of great releases out in the past couple of years, we highly recommend keeping a lookout from this rising talent.

We hope you enjoy this smooth and warm Jazz mix!

Artwork by Naz.

Discogs Page: https://www.discogs.com/artist/7383408-John-Manhard
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/johnmanhardmusic/

005 Distant | John Manhard

Friends, we hope at a time like this you are staying at home and are healthy and safe. In the confines of your home, we wanted to present you with our latest mix featuring Flord King (@flordking) who has recorded a very, very special mix for us.

Surrounded by a deep spectrum of musical genres in his upbringing, Flord King has had a musical training from the start. Both as a listener and as a player, handling the guitar in different jazz ensembles. He was obsessed with the rhythm and story that music has the ability to tell. He slowly ventured into the world of electronic music and at the age of 20 began his career as a DJ.

Since then, Flord has gone from strength to strength, with the help of partner in crime Adam Stromstedt and Mohammed Al Harbiti they have launched the successful Lyssna Records label. With their platform they have pushed not only their own unique deep productions, but also other talented artists such as Peshka & Levi Verspeek.

We hope you enjoy this mix and that it brings a touch of happiness to your home quarantine, wherever you are. Be safe and lots of love!

Artwork by Naz.

RA DJ Page: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/flordking
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/flordking/
Discogs Page: https://www.discogs.com/artist/4736192-Flord-King
Lyssna Discogs Page: https://www.discogs.com/label/930463-Lyssna-Records
Lyssna Soundcloud Page: @lyssna-records

006 Distant | Flord King

Our fourth exclusive track release featuring one of our all time favorites and one of the most respected producers in the minimal scene - Lumieux (@lumieux). We hope you enjoy this truly unique track. Limited downloads as always.

Artwork by Naz.
Mastering by Abel Soleil (@abelsoleil).

Lumieux - Morning Star (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

We have been patiently waiting for a few months to bring you this edition of the Equal / Distant podcast as we are very excited for this one. We are honored to welcome our very first live set and guest from Japan - Masa (@fucksleepmasa).

Building deep sounds from Nagoya, Masa has been in the scene since 2003 and discovered his passion for electronic music after attending several parties in India and across Europe. With the encourage of his friends, he soon started to produce his own music and vision for sound.

Masa now runs his own label fücksleep(@fucksleep_podcasting) and puts his most focus towards playing live sets. Recently, he also released the Lonesome Rummy EP on Japan's well known RICE label. He also plays under the alias of shibamasa with his counterpart Shiba and has also had experience playing with Daniel Bell, Barbara Preisinger, Jan Kruger, 
Julietta, Sander Baan, Dafoe, Claudia Amprimo, Thilo, Samuel Deep, Dj Masada, Yone-ko, Kyoka.

Take a moment, plug off the screens, sit back and enjoy this wonderful ride that Masa has composed for us.

Artwork by Naz.

Discogs link: https://www.discogs.com/artist/7451658-Masa-66
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/quepasamasa
RA DJ page: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/maso
Shibamasa Facebook Page: http://soundcloud.com/shibamasa

006 Equal | Masa [Live Set]

For our fifth exclusive track release, we are taking a different direction in sound. It is with great to honor to feature Tom Ries (@tomries), one of the most respected names in the Electro scene.

Limited downloads as always. Enjoy!

Artwork by Soubhan.
Mastering by Abel Soleil (@abelsoleil).

P-Bear Funk (Equal / Distant Track)

Tom Ries - P-Bear Funk (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

This month, we are celebrating Equal / Distant's One Year Anniversary with a mix from one of our favorite artists both locally and globally - Tied's very own Max Jacobson (@Maxjacobson).

We have attended many of Tied's parties here in Chicago over the years and it is with absolute pleasure that we are able to host Max for our anniversary podcast in this very special Cosmic Jazz style mix.

Over the past several years, Max Jacobson has risen to the forefront of Chicago’s electronic music scene. From the city’s top clubs to its infamous underground spaces, a legion of fans has been electrified by Max’s unmistakable sound. Combining a love of classic house with the deepest edges of the techno vanguard, Max’s ear is tuned toward swirling, moody atmospherics and stripped down layered funk—all mixed with a slice of sex and the gentle caress of a soft, driving kick drum. His sets have the rare power to be all things to all people.

The list of Max’s accomplishments is impressive. He has played alongside a veritable who’s who of industry favorites: Raresh, Richie Hawtin, tINI, D’Julz, Rhadoo, and Delano Smith, among others. His adventurous tastes have landed him international bookings in Berlin, Ibiza, France, Mexico City, and beyond. Max also founded Tied, a party series and record label that anchors Chicago to its underground roots.

We hope you enjoy this very, very special mix.

Artwork by Naz.

RA DJ Page: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/maxjacobson
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/maxjacobsonmusic/
Tied Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tiedchicago/
Tied Soundcloud Page: @tiedchicago
Discogs Page: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1597728-Max-Jacobson

007 Distant | Max Jacobson

With the start of the second chapter of our track releases, we are also proud to announce the latest edition of our Equal Podcasts with Rob Collman (@robc) of Stopouts / Alien Recordings (@alienrecordings).

The mix itself is made up of Rob's year long favorites, a few tracks from some talented friends and cohorts, some tracks that he has been digging lately and upcoming productions from Alien Recordings, including one from a new label they are just starting up called "Alien Imprints".

As you can see, this is a truly special mix with a lot of thought put behind the journey / tracklist from Rob. Sit back, relax and enjoy the tracks that have left a mark on Rob from the early 90s to date.

Artwork by Naz.

RA DJ Page: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/stopouts
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rob.collman
Alien Recordings Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Alien-Recordings-725553734244248/
Alien Recordings Discogs Page: https://www.discogs.com/user/Alien_Recordings
Discogs Page: https://www.discogs.com/artist/51474-Stopouts

007 Equal | Rob Collman (Stopouts)

We continue the second chapter of our tracks with no one other than the wonderful @dot13. The journey through space continues.

Artwork by Naz.

dot13 - Senzatii Externe (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

It is with great joy and excitement that we would like to present the latest edition of our podcast releases featuring a young artist from Romania, Dimitrie Jbanca (@dimitriejbanca).

Influenced by the early 90s groovy beats that were produced all around the globe, Dimitrie's style was formed. With a ravenous appetite for digging and searching through old records, Dimitrie started to collect records and produce music, blending melodic synths with dirty drums and odd samples with classic 909 rhythms. 

In 2018, Anxious Delay Group (adg303) was formed, when Andu Simion, Dimitrie, and his brother, George, decided they should combine their varied style into one piece and create ADG. 

Techno, House or Breaks; Electro, Breakbeat, or IDM; no matter what your choices are, you will enjoy Dimitrie's DJ sets. Versatility, groove, and passionate attention to details have proven over the years to be his trademarks when "attacking the musical topics" in his life. This set reflects a great part of Dimitrie's influence and taste over the years. We hope you truly enjoy this set as we did.

Artwork by Naz.

009 Equal | Dimitrie Jbanca

The journey through space continues with a remix from one of our very own exclusive track's - V.I.C.A.R.I.'s CCTV from ROOT (@root-cesar).

Artwork by Naz.
Mastered by ROOT.

V.I.C.A.R.I. - CCTV (ROOT Remix) (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

We are pleased to welcome @nikizi, one of our dearest friends and an extremely talented artist for this month's installment of Equal / Distant.

Nikizi has always been passionate about music. When he was a child, he was exposed to music at home, from rock to soul music, and soon discovered the hip-hop movement thanks to french rap, around the age of 11. Since then, he has been locked to it and it has acted as a huge influence to his productions.

Shortly after, he discovered electronic music when first going to clubs during his teenage years and started to be part of the underground scene when he first started Djing and promoting parties around the age of 21.

Without further ado, we invite you to listen to this lovely set which includes a selection of his favorites and influences. This is a truly special mix and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Artwork by Naz.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NikiziMusic/
Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/nikizi__/
Bandcamp Page: https://nikizi.bandcamp.com/
RA DJ Page: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/nikizi/
Discogs Page: https://www.discogs.com/artist/5351272-Nikizi

010 Equal | Nikizi

Our journey through space continues with Opal from Fucksleep label boss Maso (@fucksleepmasa).

Artwork by Naz.
Mastered by @abelsoleil.

Maso - Opal (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

Commencing the final few tracks of the second chapter of our track releases with another original by the fantastic @tommyvicarijnr

Artwork by Naz.

V.I.C.A.R.I. - Hear No Voices Except The Voices I Hear (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

The journey continues with an absolute banger from Anxious Delay Group's @dimitriejbanca.

Artwork by Naz
Mastered by @lowenus

Dimitrie Jbanca - Captain Angst (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

Beyond honored to have a true legend of minimal / techno scene as a part of this project. Lost On Brexit Street, amongst aliens.

@aubreysolidgroove

Artwork by Naz.

Aubrey - Lost On Brexit Street (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

The next track on the series features one of the most talented artists and a personal favorite of ours - Massud Matin (@massud-matin). Foundation Dub takes our journey into new a ground with different sounds and feels.

Artwork by Naz
Mastered by @lowenus

Massud Matin - Foundation Dub (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

We are close to wrapping up this series. As we settle into space, we present this beautiful tune by @heerd.

Artwork by Naz.

Heerd - Whispers (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

We bring the series to an end with a beautiful and nostalgic tune by the one and only Seafoam. Thank you all for supporting the music throughout and for being a part of this journey.

Artwork by Naz.
Mastered by @lowenus

Seafoam - Me Two (Equal / Distant Exclusive Track)

We are beyond excited to share Equal / Distant's first sound of 2021 with a beautiful edit of Black Moon's Who Got Da Props from no one other than our dear friends and local favorites of Chicago, @tiedchicago label bosses, Ciphr.

This is the first track that we are releasing with no download limits for our followers to enjoy and share the love. Hope you are all having a great new year so far and hope you enjoy this wonderful edit.

Mastered by @direktro.
Artwork by Naz.

Tied Label Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tiedchicago
Ciphr Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ciphrmusic/
Ciphr Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ciphr.music/
Tied Label RA Page: https://ra.co/promoters/30982
Tied Label Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/tiedchicago/

Black Moon - Who Got Da Props (Ciphr Edit) (Equal / Distant Free Track)

Equal / Distant is an experience. You may come across something familiar or step completely into the unknown. Curating journeys through sound is our vision. 

Equal Tracks & Podcasts: House / Minimal / Techno / Dancefloor Vibes
Distant Tracks & Podcasts: Ambient / Experimental / Jazz / Everything Else

Message us for inquiries or demos.

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