Releases & Remixes

For the first Klasse Wrecks release of 2024, the label looks back to 2020 and a previously digital only track from label co-owner Mr. Ho. During the first lockdown of covid Mr. Ho released '000Baby' as part of the digital 'Homeboys' EP alongside Luca Lozano. An alternative version popped up on the 'Michaelsoft' album in 2021 but the much lauded original has never seen the light of day on wax....until now. The first 10inch on Klasse Wrecks also features a suped and sped up interpretation from Om Unit, who expertly increases the pressure with deft 808 bass subs, a half time swagger and dubbed out atmospherics.

Mr Ho - OOO Baby (Om Unit Remix)

Available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TWz2DNAsnnM

Label: HOMAGE
Artist: Paperkraft & Aldonna
Format: Digital
Cat. Number: HOMAGE028
EP Title: Not c but k
Release Date: February, 16th 2024
Support it: https://homagenewyork.bandcamp.com/album/not-c-but-k

Bubbling beneath the surface of Japan's emerging underground scenes, Osaka-based artist Paperkraft has passionately developed his craft, immersing himself in the culture and championing a new wave of Japanese artists. With the rise of genres like UKG & bass in neighboring cities like Kyoto - it's the progressive and house movement Paperkraft is concerned about. Although more niche in his native city, developing a sustainable scene and championing the sounds he loves is the ultimate goal.

HOMAGE
https://soundcloud.com/homagenewyork
https://www.instagram.com/homagenewyork

Paperkraft
https://soundcloud.com/pprkrft
https://www.instagram.com/_paperkraft/

Aldonna
https://soundcloud.com/aldonna
https://www.instagram.com/aldonna__/

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Houseum
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OK Corral

Listen On Youtube

PREMIERE: Paperkraft - OK Corral (Aldonna Remix) [HOMAGE]

AUSTRALIAN LOCAL BERTIE RELEASES DEBUT EP VIA PHENOMENA RECORDS

An EP of uplifting, punchy, dance floor-ready house, drawing on sapphic history and the artist’s personal journey.

Having established herself as a palpable force in the DJ scene, Naarm-based Bertie is announcing the long awaited release of her debut EP, ‘Carabiner’ on Melbourne/London label Phenomena Records. Out now on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.

Track List
Body
Carabiner
Motion
Here 4 u
Carabiner - Ciel’s Reoriented Dub (Releasing Soon)

Stylistically, ‘Carabiner’ draws from Bertie’s queer identity, love of groove and years of DJing, to combine the crunchy, punchy stylings of 90s house, with contemporary soundscapes and storytelling. Each track is a fusion of percussive beats, acidic motifs and euphoric highlights with an uplifting nature and groovy finish. As Bertie explains, there’s a multifaceted narrative behind the sounds:

“A carabiner is a coupling link that binds two things together. It’s a tool used by climbers to keep them safe should they fall into suspension, swinging side to side, until they find their grip once more. And most notably, it’s a sapphic symbol. One that took hold in WW2 as women entered the labour force. A multifunctional tool that became a secret signal for lesbians at a time when discreteness was crucial. One that wasn’t just about sex, but about connection, about finding community,” says Bertie.

“This is what I was thinking about when I wrote this EP. The communities that make us feel understood, the movement of life and the movement of self, both the physical and the mental, and the connections that occur when people and music come together.”

The first single on the EP also titled ‘Carabiner’ was built from noises created by the metallic clip - jangling, clicking and tingling. These sounds formed the first beat to which a melody was shaped, and three more tracks inspired, bringing the EP into fruition.

Listeners can expect a fifth track included in the release in February; a remix from none other than Xi'an-born and Toronto-based producer, pianist, and DJ, Ciel. 

‘Carabiner’ EP marks the 8th release on Phenomena Records, a label dedicated to showcasing unconventional electronic music, inspired by themes of beauty and extraordinary experiences from the world we live in. Previous releases include IN2STELLAR, Sam Alfred and Baby G.

Carabiner EP

Motion

Bertie - Motion

Buy: https://homagenewyork.bandcamp.com/album/not-c-but-k

Bubbling beneath the surface of Japan's emerging underground scenes, Osaka-based artist Paperkraft (@pprkrft) has passionately developed his craft, immersing himself in the culture and championing a new wave of Japanese artists. With the rise of genres like UKG & bass in neighboring cities like Kyoto - it's the progressive and house movement Paperkraft is concerned about. Although more niche in his native city, developing a sustainable scene and championing the sounds he loves is the ultimate goal. 

First introduced to HOMAGE through friend and breakthrough producer Stones Taro, Paperkraft referenced releases like Aldonna's (@aldonna) Morph EP as the catalyst to send his demos, and who subsequently remixed 'Ok Corral'. The Melbourne-based producer has since toured frequently both in Europe and in her home country of Australia; continuing to put her stamp on the underground and lending her expertise to remixes for the likes of Benjamin Fröhlich and Rosa Red. 

Inspired by sounds from the 90 - 00's, and essential to the overall essence of his music, Paperkraft blends the old with the new. This duality can be found in the opening track 'The Amazing Spaceman' where liquid drums foam over contemporary sound design. 'Dizzy Disk' kicks things up a notch, holding on to that same old-school-new-school duality with an extra dose of dopamine for good measure. Manchester's Aiden Francis (@aidenfrancis) lends his signature sound to the remix, with elements of breakbeat, trance, and electro, showing why labels and clubgoers rate him so highly. 

Breakthrough tracks' like Papekrafts' 'Dimple' which was released by HearThug's Are You Alien label gathered large support and made a special appearance on Manami's Boiler Room Debut; laying the foundations for tracks like 'Ok Corral' to take shape. The infectious vocal sample coupled with jam-like riffs gives off the vibe that it was done in one take in an act of pure enthusiasm, with that same energy lending itself to the dancefloor. Aldonna's remix adds a Balearic and emotive touch, while 'Stella' rounds off the EP with a left-leaning cut perfect for low-capacity clubs and sweaty, dimly-lighted rooms. 

'Not c but k' will be available to stream and download from February 16th, 2024.

PREMIERE: Paperkraft - OK Corral [HOMAGE]

Bubbling beneath the surface of Japan's emerging underground scenes, Osaka-based artist Paperkraft (@pprkrft) has passionately developed his craft, immersing himself in the culture and championing a new wave of Japanese artists. With the rise of genres like UKG & bass in neighboring cities like Kyoto - it's the progressive and house movement Paperkraft is concerned about. Although more niche in his native city, developing a sustainable scene and championing the sounds he loves is the ultimate goal.

First introduced to HOMAGE through friend and breakthrough producer Stones Taro, Paperkraft referenced releases like Aldonna's (@aldonna) Morph EP as the catalyst to send his demos, and who subsequently remixed 'Ok Corral'. The Melbourne-based producer has since toured frequently both in Europe and in her home country of Australia; continuing to put her stamp on the underground and lending her expertise to remixes for the likes of Benjamin Fröhlich and Rosa Red.

Inspired by sounds from the 90 - 00's, and essential to the overall essence of his music, Paperkraft blends the old with the new. This duality can be found in the opening track 'The Amazing Spaceman' where liquid drums foam over contemporary sound design. 'Dizzy Disk' kicks things up a notch, holding on to that same old-school-new-school duality with an extra dose of dopamine for good measure. Manchester's Aiden Francis (@aidenfrancis) lends his signature sound to the remix, with elements of breakbeat, trance, and electro, showing why labels and clubgoers rate him so highly.

Breakthrough tracks' like Papekrafts' 'Dimple' which was released by HearThug's Are You Alien label gathered large support and made a special appearance on Manami's Boiler Room Debut; laying the foundations for tracks like 'Ok Corral' to take shape. The infectious vocal sample coupled with jam-like riffs gives off the vibe that it was done in one take in an act of pure enthusiasm, with that same energy lending itself to the dancefloor. Aldonna's remix adds a Balearic and emotive touch, while 'Stella' rounds off the EP with a left-leaning cut perfect for low-capacity clubs and sweaty, dimly-lighted rooms.

'Not c but k' will be available to stream and download from February 16th, 2024.

Not c but k

Paperkraft - Stella

That's The Way

- About Safar Collective

Safar Collective - a multidisciplinary art community, est. 2021 - was formed on the idea of exploration through experimentation. Our shared love for leftfield and esoteric guided us through 3 closed group experiments in the past that culminated in our prior compilations.

With the release of this VA, we are transitioning into a left-field label with the vision of building an ecosystem that nurtures leftfield artists and showcases unconventional art.

- Perceptions I

'Perceptions I' journeys across different realms from drum and bass to broken beats through glitch-hop while continually inhabiting a progressive space that breathes novelty and inventiveness. Each composition feels alive, supple, and evolving.

We invite the listeners for a deep dive into the VA to unravel the ineffable and experience the raw emotions firsthand.

- Safar and friends

Alongside artists from within Safar, 'Perceptions I' includes notable artists from the Indian underground, from the likes of I7HVN, Watashi, Rafiki, Audio Units, Flux Vortex, and Shantam. We hope to carve our sweet niche with them in the Indian underground.

Follow Rafiki :

https://soundcloud.com/rafikisoundsindia
https://www.instagram.com/rafikisounds/

Follow Safar Collective :

https://soundcloud.com/safar_wav
safarcollective.net
https://www.instagram.com/safar.collective

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : Rafiki - Untitled Breaks

The night was young but already the music was loud as they drove further and further away from the city and into the countryside. Soon it would be dark and they’d begin the hunt. It was the same skit every weekend, the same places and faces looking for fun on the outskirts of town.

This old car had miles under its belt, it had been to fields and warehouses all over the South coast in the search of dancing and delight.

It was the hunter itself, powered only by the mischief of its passengers.

Retromigration channels elements of House, Trance and beyond on a fast and furious new EP for Handy Records. However, beneath the pace sits a deep rooted groove which can be hard to place without careful consideration and handling. This is a producer in top form.

Hunt Zero EP

PREMIERE: Retromigration - Hunt Zero [Handy]

Paperkraft - Dizzy Disk

Here lies an infectious roller from talented producer Multiple Engine titled The Bounce. You can grab the release as a free download cutesy of the artist themselves. 

Artist: @mpbounce
Label: The Bounce

PREMIERE: Multiple Engine - MP Bounce [The Bounce]

Gearmaster aka @abdulraeva recharge Hidden Assets with 3 heavy cuts of acid, plus remixes by @pprkrft, Marina Potion Club, Jeku, Reece Walker, Holly Lester, Faktor-X, Dzc., Pletnev and Tadan.

PREMIÈRE: Gearmaster - Sunchaser (Paperkraft Remix)

Support it here: https://hardlinesounds.bandcamp.com/album/bodyhi06
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YouTube

PREMIERE: Aiden Francis - Ultrasonic [Body High]

Artist: Pletnev
Title: I Gotta Feed My Wasps EP
Track Title: Jungle Worrier
Label: R.A.N.D. Muzik X Echocentric
Cat #: RMECR003
Release date: 26.04.2024
Format: vinyl, digital

@rand_muzik_recordings
@echocentricrecords
@pletnev

Third R.A.N.D. Muzik x Echocentric collaboration. Twist your thoughts and sway your core to the sound of Pletnev.

grab your 12"

Premiere | Pletnev - Jungle Worrier (RMECR003)

Cosmic radio signal issued from the area 39. Looking for any form of trancelife across the univers and the progysphere

CO.KO initiate the signal with his debut EP on 39 Records. Seeking aliens solutions to humanoid progressive problems, he has requested the help of the most volatile form of life to achieve his project, Glen S. 
As much unpredictable as a 3 body gravitational attraction problem, Glen has then completed the Aceribo Message with unstable galactic groovy elements giving it enough energy to be send to the most distant nebula of the galaxy.

CO.KO - Arecibo Message (39DGT16)

Ghosts

Devil's Piano

NYC label and party series
run by @ryanclover and @fabi-jugo

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Paperkraft - Stella

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