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Shika Shika is very proud to share our last release of 2021 - “Labalamer”, a four track EP created between the sun and the waves of the indian ocean by Reunionese drummer and producer Eat My Butterfly.
Labalamer was composed during 2021 after Dilo’s return to her native La Reunion island and her roots. The release shows the textures, simplicity and slow movement of this re-encounter with her homeland, embracing the traditions of La Reunion and its maloya music. On “Labalamer” she creates an unique, emotional and intimate sound, exploring the lines between Dilo’s own roots, her instrument (drums and percussion) and electronic music. In a dialog between downtempo & maloya, each track presents its own entrancing universe and colour. Meanwhile themes like bereavement, expatriation and an inner journey of discovery are threaded through the release. 
Eat My Butterfly has emerged as one of the most exciting young artists to emerge from the flourishing and diverse scene on the island and in the Indian ocean and the EP also features a selection of fellow Reunionese artists such as Christine Salem, Aleksand Saya and Justine Mauvin ‘aka’ Sibu. They are joined by names from further afield such as French artist Dal, Corsican bass player Alix Guglielmi and a special collaboration with Shika Shika co-founder El Búho

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Eat my Butterfly - Dann Ton Zié Ft. Sibu Manaï (El Búho Remix)

ALAE 011 - Ivan Latyshev - We are centered (Nice & Quiet) / Single

Here is a single by Ivan Latyshev - 'We are centered'. One of the tracks from the new Sleeping Gods album, which will be released in 2022. The album will be based on creating certain phases for therapeutic work, meditation, and inner journeys. 'We are centered' is the music about the heart phase, when we can be centered and attentive to ourselves, to whom we really are. It's the music at the junction of modular ambient and live string quartet. Creating a space of three where the electronics symbolize space, the piano the spirit, and the violins the beauty of life and feelings.

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Latyshev - We are centered (Nice & Quiet)

Out now on Crosstown Rebels: lnk.to/CRMLP048

An ethereal, swirling body of work, Dreamin’ Colours is rich in texture, colour and imagination. Satori stretches himself out through languorous, mystical explorations of both the digital and the analogue elements of music, the result a beautifully conspired collection of world music, steeped in electronic and Balkan roots, and straddling a multitude of genres from blues and indie electronic to opera, folk and beyond.

“I wanted to use the studio and recording techniques that were used in the seventies and eighties for this album. My whole point was to make electronic music sound as if it were being played by a band, which is why I collaborated with Henry Sarmiento of Sonic Vista Studios. It was so inspiring - he taught me how they approached recording in the eighties and we applied that to each track. Throughout the whole process, we were never aiming for the perfect take. Instead, we were looking for the take that had the most character.”

Colourful Dream begins proceedings, taking the form of a gently building opener. From the pluck of a guitar string to hypnotic flute like elements, we soon arrive at the enchanting world of Lalai ft. Ariana Vafadari. Recorded in a four-hundred year old water well, it showcases the transcendent sound with which Satori has become best known, meandering through rustling hats and tribal-like drum patterns whilst the dulcet tones of Ariana shimmer softly throughout. 

Tuti ft. Kalima takes on a harder edge, with gritty drum patterns opening into melancholic chords early on. Kalima’s vocals add an emotive touch to the piece, paving the way for Moj Dilbere: a euphoric cut that feels tribal and reflective in one.

We land at a similarly ethereal soundscape on The Gin Song ft. Mybaby, as star-like synths pulse alongside punchy percussion before Yellow Blue Bus ft. Laska takes its place. It begins with real-life ambience, made up of sounds recorded live in Ibiza as a bus passes and birds chirp merrily in the background. This swiftly gives way to a guitar-flecked bassline, opening neatly into the vocal offerings of both Satori and Laska.

Troublemaker ft. El Mundo retains an inherent melodic quality, progressing through poignant strings and whispering kick-hat combos. It leaves us feeling pensive, as Condor ft. Ora Dea, Moshe Halperin comes next. It’s the album’s penultimate piece, one that celebrates the native people of Chile through the use of their very own language. Powerful and poignant, the mesmeric sounds of Ora Dea and Moshe meander subtly into Lonely Boy (Redux) ft. Hugo Oak. The closing saga brings things to a wonderfully subdued finish, rounding off the album on a wholeheartedly calming note. 

Although raised in the Netherlands, where commercial electronic music is of course king, on Dreamin’ Colours it is undeniably Satori’s Balkan heritage that layers his production with dreamy, ethereal, Eastern European influences. The album’s overriding voice lies in his exultant celebration of Eastern European music, weaving vibrant threads of its earthy, melodic, rhythmic sounds into his thick musical tapestry. Written during the pandemic and driven by the ache of separated love, the album is, Satori says, his most personal yet.

Satori

Condor

Satori - Condor ft. Ora Dea, Moshe Halperin

Dubbydubich and  Alisa -  Cloudy (Gelatinos ufological edit)

An INTERVIEW WITH NATURE, the title of HiiRO’s new EP on Pins and Needles includes two eclectic downtempo tracks. Both productions TALKING TREES and INTERVIEW WITH NATURE have become the output of a time that has changed not only HiiRO’s perspective on music and life, but so much more. The deep synth sounds and the edgy tones totally reflect the mood of an ambitious path to find prosperity. Many of the drums and sounds have been recorded live and add to the natural resonance that HiiRO is seeking in his productions.

Artist: HiiRO
Mastering: Rob Small Mastering
Promo: Voix PR
Artwork: Pins and Needles

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Interview with Nature

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Talking Trees (Original Mix)

amazing little tape, enjoy the vibes //
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知識 ep // knowledge ep

snowpoint lounge - 不吉な記憶消しゴム / ominous memory eraser

Jin Yerei presents a new single, made of a version of Babasónicos ‘Zumba’ originally covered by Juampi Dicesare, a Mendoza based musician with a vast background on the indie folk Argentinian scene.

This single continues the organic folktronica music line which was present on the album Jin Yerei released on February through Fértil Discos, although it is more close to a danceable beat to be played at dancefloors or open places.

‘Zumba’ will also kickstart Jin Yerei’s Europe Tour, which will take him through different cities with El Remolón (ZZK / Fértil). 

Jin Yerei presenta a modo de single una reversión, hecho del track ‘Zumba’ originalmente compuesto por Babasónicos  y luego versionado por Juampi Dicesare, músico mendocino con una vasta trayectoria en el ámbito del indie folk argentino.

El single continúa la línea de la folktrónica orgánica propuesta en el disco de Jin Yerei lanzado en Febrero por el sello Fértil Discos,  pero acentúa el beat bailable para poder ser incluido en pistas de clubs como en otros ambientes más distendidos.

Este single da pie al inicio de la gira de Jin Yerei por Europa, que lo llevará por diferentes ciudades del Viejo Mundo junto a El Remolón.

Open booking: web@fertildiscos.com

Links útiles
www.fertildiscos.com
www.jinyerei.com.ar
www.facebook.com/jinyerei
www.soundcloud.com/jinyerei
www.instagram.com/jinyerei

Zumba

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Juampidicesare - Zumba (Jin Yerei remix)

Tom Hettmer - Pando

Download / Support the artists: https://shikashika.bandcamp.com/album/eco-v-a

We celebrate two years of Shika Shika with the release of our third compilation: Eco. 

Eco sums up what Shika Shika is about - the global reverberations of styles, genres, traditions and sounds moving around the world and fusing to create inspiring new music. We call it music without borders and on Eco we present 11 tracks that are exactly that. 

The tracks we hand-picked for Eco draw inspiration from traditional rhythms, stories and melodies and fuse them with individual inspirations, sounds from nature and electronic music. This is exemplified on Di Laif’s anthemic opener “Paso Por el Fuego” or Guazú’s incredible “Pava de Monte” featuring Wenceslada. Some artists like Jin Jerei and Oxhalá take us on a journey deep into their roots while others like Didacte and O.R. create atmospheric textural, electronic-organic soundscapes. Ibu Selva’s “Chega de Esperar” is a rework of a Brazilian agrarian reform anthem while Klik & Frik offer up a beautiful edit of Hassan Ben Jaafar, a master of Moroccan Gnawa music. 

It is hard to believe it has been two years since Shika Shika was started as a platform to showcase some of the music we truly loved from the thriving community from Sao Paulo to Seoul. Two years of connections, exchanges, ideas, new sounds and, most of all, incredible support and feedback from the people who listen & buy this music all over the world. We started Shika Shika as a way to give exposure and support to this community, sharing 70% of all the profits with the artists directly, and are inspired to continue pushing the music we love. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. We all appreciate it dearly. 

¡Here’s to labels without owners for music without borders! 
credits

Shika Shika Presents: Eco

Didacte - Amazone

Out now on Cirlce of Us (https://circleofus.bandcamp.com/)

My Remix for the beautiful Track "Breath" from Francois Svalis (@0svalis0)

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François Svalis - Breath (Steffen Kirchhoff Remix)

//// 2022-2023 bookings: jin@jinyerei.com.ar

Press:
2019 - Tour Notes / Buenos Aliens (spanish):
https://www.buenosaliens.com/notas.cfm/cod.74714.t.viviendo-el-partykultur-en-primera-persona.htm

Mixtape for UCR @urbancosmonautradio:
https://soundcloud.com/urbancosmonautradio/ucr-047-by-jin-yerei

Mixtape  for Buenos Aliens: 
http://www.buenosaliens.com/notas.cfm/cod.73460.t.buenos-aliens-podcast-023.htm

Interview for Buenos Aliens:
http://www.buenosaliens.com/notas.cfm/cod.71646.t.no-quiero-que-la-folktronica-sea-cafe-del-mar.htm

Juampidicesare - Zumba (Jin Yerei remix)

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