Limited 7" with download. Black lithoprint on silver pantone ink. "Major Tom" features on the forthcoming "The Space Lady's Greatest Hits."
PREORDER: http://nightschoolrecords.bigcartel.com/product/lssn018-the-space-lady-major-tom-radar-love-7

The Space Lady began her odyssey on the streets of Boston in the late 70s, then San Francisco ten years later, playing versions of contemporary pop music with an accordion and dressed flamboyantly, transmitting messages of peace and harmony. Following the theft and destruction of her accordion , The Space Lady invested in a then-new Casio keyboard, complete with a phase shifter and headset mic, birthing an otherworldly new dimension to popular song that has captured the imaginations of the underground and its leading exponents ever since.

The legend of The Space Lady has continued to grow in the 21st century. Originally featured on the landmark 'outsider' compilation Songs In The Key Of Z, then on mixes by Erol Alkan and John Maus, this music has transcended genre, style and fashion, opening up hearts and minds along the way.

14 years ago The Space Lady packed away her Casio synth and silenced her distinctive voice, retiring from the streets of San Francisco. Now, more than 30 years after her initial forays on Haight-Ashbury Harvard Square and Haight Ashbury, she has surfaced with the first ever official release of her timeless, startling, haunting music and, even more remarkably, has re-started her live career. Now in Colorado, The Space Lady continues to spread her message of peace, harmony and love.

'Major Tom / Radar Love' will be released on limited 7" with download (black lithoprint on silver pantone ink), and features on the forthcoming LP/CD/Download, The Space Lady's Greatest Hits."

Major Tom (from LSSN018)

From MR-017 Gina X Performance ”Nice Mover” LP
Medical Records is proud to present the quintessential first album by Gina X Performance. Gina X Performance was composed of the charismatic Gina Kikoine (vocals/lyrics) along with famous German producer/musician Zeus B. Held and backing band. Released in 1978 on various labels including EMI, “Nice Mover” has been out of print on vinyl format since 1980. Zeus B. Held has previously worked with the band Birth Control and has recorded multiple solo albums as well. “Nice Mover” has been an internationally regarded electro/disco record with various tracks appearing on compilations throughout the years (e.g. Andrew Weatherall’s “Nine O’Clock Drop”). The track “No G.D.M.” (a tribute to famous gay actor/writer/personality) was a club hit on both sides of the Atlantic and remains a commonly heard track on better DJ sets to this very day. It is made up of an infectious slow driving disco-esque beat with perfectly aligned and arranged synth accompaniments. Gina’s unmistakable and truly unique vocals and lyrics set this record apart from its contemporaries. Tackling controversial subject matter such as transgenderism, exhibitionism, and other fetishes , this record has left a deep mark on the history of new wave and electro/disco. The title track “Nice Mover” is a cosmic sequenced synth hit and also has appeared on various compilations. The bouncing “Be A Boy” is a high energy dancefloor cutter that illustrates the internal thought processes and daydreams of a female longing to become a male. “Black Sheep” continues this theme and is a very catchy number with bonus sheep sounds to keep it interesting... The closing track “Tropical Comic Strip” starts off with peaceful cricket samples and piano and builds into a bombastic production that is a fitting close to the record. Master recordings provided by Zeus B. Held and remastered by Lafayette Masters, Freiburg. Officially licensed from Mr. Held (KGBeat Productions) directly. This is a seminal work of electro/disco/wave and is essential for fans of late 70’s wave-synth-disco crossover and the like. Original reproduction artwork is preserved on the front (one of the best record covers of the entire scene) and back. Presented on high quality 180gram “bone” colored vinyl in a limited edition pressing of 1000 hand-numbered copies. Includes bonus insert with liner notes and interview by Kurt B. Reighley. $18  IN STOCK

Gina X Performance - No G.D.M. (MR-017)

Hard Corps - Je Suis Passée

Glory of Romance

Cruel Game

Watching Trees - bedroom demo (1985)

Transport yourself to a world where the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in vibrant hues of orange and pink. This album is a curated journey through the soulful, rhythmic soundscape of Afro House, perfect for a sunset session.

Presented by the talented DJ and artist TOCABEN, this collection is a masterclass in emotion-led and dancefloor-driven beats. Hailing from Germany and now based in Spain, TOCABEN's unique style shines through every track, blending deep, hypnotic rhythms with a warm, melodic embrace.

Featuring standout tracks like "Afro House Sunset," the soulful "Atardecer," and the captivating "A Mi Manera," this album is designed to be the soundtrack to your perfect golden hour. Whether you're at a beach party, a rooftop lounge, or simply unwinding after a long day, let the sounds of TOCABEN guide you into a state of pure bliss. This is more than just an album; it's a feeling, a mood, and a timeless musical journey.

Atardecer

🎛️ “Feel the vibe? Spread it! ‘Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination.”

TAKE OFF

Here is a well deserved remix I did for one of my favorite tracks from back in the industrial days. It's based on the '91 remix featured on Tabula Rasa with a small incursion of the original version on the break down. It's a pretty long track but it's well worth the while ;)

FREE DOWNLOAD

Poesie Noire - Pity For The Self (Dubhouser Full Remix)

BUY VINYL: https://coldbeatsf.bandcamp.com/album/a-simple-reflection-4
OUT AUGUST 24TH: Cold Beat is a San Francisco-based quartet fronted by Hannah Lew (synths, vocals) with Kyle King (synths, guitar), Luciano Talpini Aita (synths) and Sean Monaghan (guitar). Formed in 2013 the band has released three albums and two EPs.  ‘A Simple Reflection’ is a 7-song collection of Eurythmics covers, yet feels just as personal as any of their original material. While digging through a collection of 12"s for her record shop Contact Records, Lew stumbled across the earliest Eurythmics B-sides and was floored. This lead to the discovery of their debut album ‘In The Garden'. Annie Lennox’s abstract and poetic lyrics really struck a chord with Hannah. What had started out as a single cover quickly snowballed into a full blown obsession.  The synth and drum programming resonated with her songwriting process, so reimagining them was very creatively fulfilling. The covers on this EP are simultaneously dynamic and atmospheric post-punk that plays to Lew's ethereal vocals and King’s crystalline guitar. All songs have been mixed by Mikey Young (Total Control)  and mastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios. The record is housed in a jacket designed by Eloise Leigh, which features pink and purple clouds that evoke a dreamy softness and DIY playfulness and photos Lew in her best Lennox-inspired drag. Each copy includes a postcard with photos and notes. “Sometimes a song seems to sing just for you, as if someone knows your most inner thoughts and feelings and has found a way to describe them effortlessly” - Hannah Lew

A Simple Reflection

Cold Beat - Love Is A Stranger

Leaether Strip - Mit Dir (Robert Görl Cover)

taken from the EP "VC" (A+W008) - 2012
More info at: www.velvetcondom.com

Leaether Strip - Mit Dir (Robert Görl Cover)

Fergo Gonz