Deep Melodic Techno

Dominik Eulberg & Gabriel Ananda - The Space Between Us (Original Mix)

Moonwalk - Confession (Jon Charnis & Prab K Remix) - 
OUT NOW: http://www.beatport.com/track/confession-feat-ego-jon-charnis-and-prab-k-remix/4712014

Early Support:
Thugfucker, 
Droog, 
My Favorite Robot, 
Eric Volta, 
Safeword

Our second release on Faceless comes from artists MOONWALK featuring Ego.

A vocal track perfect for the summer months. We included a wide remix package which includes established producers/DJ's Balcazar & Sordo (My Favorite Robot, No.19), Metrika who has released on Crosstown Rebels and also Jon Charnis (Innervisions, Supernature, No.19) & Prab K of No. 19 fame.

A package to suit all tastes.

Release date: TBA

Moonwalk - Confession (Jon Charnis & Prab K Remix)

Preview of "Connaisseur Iconography Part 2: "Yellow Sky Over Rykjavík" by Thor
Label: Connaisseur Recordings 
Release Date: October 16th (vinyl), November 18th 2013 (digi) 2013
Format : 12" / Digital 
Cat-No : cns062-6 
© 2013 Connaisseur Recordings / LC 14550
www.connaisseur-recordings.com

When we released Thor's “Yellow Sky Over Reykjavík” on the first part of our “Icelandic Lost Tracks” series in 2010, we were proud beyond words to discover such an outstanding and still unreleased track from one of our heroes from the 90ies. 

We called the original a dancefloor-resetter, an expression which was also used more than onceby reviewers and press-people when writing about the release. 

When we decided to do the Iconography series with its wonderful artwork, split in four parts and illustrated by Julia Humpfer, we knew we had to use this bomb for it, but also that we have to choose the remixers wisely. 

After making the right choice with Tuff City Kids and Lake People as remixers for Chymera's classic “Caprica Burning”, the first part of our Iconography Series, we apparently also had the right instinct with Prins Thomas and Baikal for Thor's “Yellow Sky Over Reykjavík”. Both interpreted the tune in a very personal way, but with full respect for the original parts. Two directions, two anthems. Nuff said!

Connaisseur Iconography: Yellow Sky Over Reykjavik

B Thor - Yellow Sky Over Reykjavík (Baikal RMX) (Snippet)

Ten Walls - Requiem
LAD013 

The concept of Ten Walls is simple. A music driven project where the focus is moved away from the personality of the artist so that the music can more directly speak for itself.

And that concept seems to be working well so far. After first appearing on the scene in early 2013 with its debut 'Gotham EP' on Innervisions, Ten Walls quickly became a sensation as Gotham became a staple of DJs worldwide. One of those ubiquitous tunes that you can't escape but never seem to get enough of.

Now with its second EP, Ten Walls joins Life and Death with a follow up that sits perfectly with the ever evolving yet quite distinct Life and Death sound. An EP that takes artistic experimentation and meshes it with a technical prowess that translates to music that works equally as well on the dancefloor as it does off of it.

Digital: November 4 2013
Vinyl: December 9 2013

A1 Ten Walls - Requiem (Snippet - 128k)

B1 Ten Walls - Mongol (Snippet - 128k)

Words Unsaid / Black and Blurry remixed

Morild - Black and Blurry (Bak & Lindemann Remix)

VA052 Avatism - Adamant Remixes I

Vinyl release date: 25.11.
Beatport release date: 09.12.

So here I am, happily an album older, introducing the first of Adamant's remix packages.

Since the whole project was, generally-speaking, "a personal affair" and a lot of the album was not necessarily "club-ready" (does that even make sense?), we invited our friends on board to do the dirty deeds for me and rework my sounds into something normal people can dance to.

First up are Mind Against. I've known these guys for a long time, and despite them being somewhat "new" to the scene, I clearly remember them fiddling around with cheap cracked software like the rest of us Milanese idiots around the same time. Matured into true synth magicians, they've been years in the making and, if you ask me, it shows.

Next is Alex Smoke, who I believe needs no introduction. Probably one of my biggest influences, I have been a fan for ages and he is the reason I discovered Vakant. In case you've been living under a rock, after a little break he's now back with a bang, responsible for probably one of the year's best LPs (as Wraetlic), an outstanding EP on the legendary R&S and now this. I've had the pleasure of finally meeting and hanging out with Alex a few times while we were both living in Berlin and I have to say he's exactly as awesome. His remix totally destroys my original, which I thought sounded "fat" but now sounds like a skinny girl in Barbie clothes in comparison.

Lake People (actually just one Lake Person, Martin Enke) is another really nice guy who just happens to make great music. After months of people telling me I should check his stuff out, mentioning we had a lot of things (sound-wise) in common, I had the pleasure of playing after him in Paris. His liveset totally rocked the place and I've been a fan since, so it was a pleasure to have him on board.

Last but not least, new Vakant boys Sons of Tiki round off the package with a club-oriented version of "Blackened".

I guess that's all. I'm not very good at this marketing hype thing, and upon re-reading this it actually made little sense, nor is it particularly inviting. Whatever the case I hope you enjoy listening, playing or partying to this as much as we did making it: I assure you the music is better than this writing.

T

Preorder 12"

Avatism - Mastodon (Mind Against Remix)

Mind Against - Oracle (Original Mix)

After admired releases on Poker Flat and of course Connaisseur, things were a bit quiet around Patrick Chardronnet. These days are over now! Patrick returns with a big bang offering this wonderful double a-side on Connaisseur Recordings and opens a new chapter of his delightfully, trippy & emotional adventures. Enchanting, mesmeric and deeply touching, these two up-building tracks are reinforcing Chardronnet’s  hypnotic side once again.  

Boggler is a simple and reduced spacer that features wonderfully processed drums and an endless arpeggio hypnosis. The track works highly effective only with a few elements until the beat comes back after a massive break. Underlined with a strong sub-bassline, the whole track starts to fly away and is taking the whole dancing crowd with on its journey.

Eve By Night – a counterpart to “Eve By Day”, Patrick’s biggest hit so far, starts rather smoothly and upbuilding. Then the track turns to a skipping, complex and meandering monster, which is jacked-up with some dirty hats and a playful synth theme. The theme deconstructs more and more and a logarithm assembles the parts of the theme to a new and unexpected melody experience. Sophisticated !


A - Patrick Chardronnet - Boggler (low quality)

Only five releases away from the 100th, Rodriguez Jr. delivers on the 095 with a generous 4-track, digital only edition titled "Muppet Anthem".

The self-titled number makes up the first track on the EP with a pleasant array of upbeat house-party elements and groovy vocals making this piece of work totally dance-floor worthy in the heat of the summer.

Seething down to the second track, "Ocean Drive" takes it down a notch by starting the track with exotic and tropical elements as it progresses into a high peak of faster beats and steady keyboard strikes. Its a number that will leave your feet grounded as your swaying shoulders and bobbing head lead the dance.

"Satellite" comprises the third number an emotional hymn bursting with soulful vocals and periodic tambourine jingles and jangles. Enjoy this eye closer preferably with your head back and arms reaching towards the sky.

Closing out the set is "Palo Alto", a high tempo number with various calculated beats one setting off the next. Crying vocals wrapped in multi-faceted elements will leave even your goosebumps dancing.

The French producer/DJ has a stupendous track record with mobilee and its sister label, Leena. In 2011 he released his very first album titled "Bittersweet" on the mobilee imprint. The summer of 2012 has seen weekly gigs throughout Europes favorite beach bars and waterfront clubs with Rodriguez Jr.

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