DFA Archived Selections (2018-2020) created weekly as an alternate history of new release Friday - part 3

Omar S - Heard' Chew Single

Brainchild of Multi Culti A&R, Sascha Funke and Niklas Wandt were introduced by Dreems, who charted a course for the seasoned Berlin-based producer and funky multi-percussionist and singer. 

Wandt was just about to enter the scene forcefully with his collaborative 2LP with Wolf Müller and the debut single of his band Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge. In the icey cold of his warehouse rehearsal space, Funke had him record a variety of slapped, bowed and scratched percussions (congas, talking drum, prepared cymbals played with a bass bow) over his tracks. These first efforts were later expanded into joint sessions at Sascha's home studio and, within a few weeks, the journey reached it’s destination: Wibe strasse, Deutschland.

At first glance, they seem an odd couple: a techno veteran of almost thirty years meets a side-burned upstart socialized in Free Jazz and Krautrock. but the shared sonic influences come through in the hypnotic, dubbed-out sound, perhaps rooted in the close connection the two share to the Rheinland region in West Germany, Funke as part of the Kompakt family and Wandt by origin and socialization in the Cologne and Düsseldorf music scene centered around the Salon des Amateurs. Regional flavours, global appeal. Multi Culti, promoting local collaboration, one freaky record at a time.

Wismut [MC043]

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Sascha Funke & Niklas Wandt - Lobotomie

This track is a dedication, with respect and admiration, to the poet Thylias Moss. It appears on 'Sports' - a compilation on @youth1234567890

CVX - Thylias Moss #1

You And Rudy..(you Were Very High)

Neon Death EP

SHE Spells Doom - Afterlife II

Jorkes collaborate with Hard Ton to release a sensual single on their Freeride Millenium imprint including remixes from Massimiliano Pagliara, Soulphiction and his alias Jackmate. 
 Taking inspiration from a vast musical sphere, the Munich-Vienna pair Jorkes are widely recognised for their open-minded and passionate approach to electronic music which is translated through their Freeride Millenium imprint and own unique productions. ‘Cross The Line’ will be the duo’s first outing since 2016 seeing them join up with the Italian pair Hard Ton who are known for releases on Wonder Stories, Luv Shack Records, Toy Tonics and many more. Jorkes invite Live At Robert Johnson artist Massimiliano Pagliara and Philpot founder Soulphiction aka Jackmate for remix duties which tops off this distinctive release highlighting the openness and sensibility of their musical philosophy. 
 ‘Cross The Line’ begins the EP with alleviating pads balanced harmoniously with alluring, heart-warming vocals and gentle keys drifting throughout before Massimiliano Pagliara delivers an infectious remix focusing on hypnotic bass grooves, effervescent drums and undulating pads fluttering naturally with the stirring modulations. 
 ‘Jackmate’s Dub Mix’ deploys low-riding resonations fused with muffled tones and thrilling, shuffling rhythms within whereas ‘Jackmate’s 90s Mix’ focuses heavily on organic percussion rolling throughout with robust musical elements and looping vocals. Soulphiction’s ’Dub Mix’ completes the pack with a tranquil take on the original laying focus on funk-infused instrumentals and subdued jazz drums keeping the atmosphere smooth yet enticing.

Cross The Line (incl. Massimiliano Pagliara, Jackmate/Soulphiction Remixes)

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PREMIERE : Jorkes & Hard Ton - Cross The Line (Massimiliano Pagliara Remix)

Anna (Flowers Won’t Grow)

NUNU

Bjørn Torske/Prins Thomas Remixes

Geckos (Bjørn Torske Version)

Spirits Alone

Take A Step

Take A Step (Bell Towers Remix)

Kasher Quon - Organized Crime (Prod. Undefined)

Aluminia

IN A CYBER SPIRAL

Tase

Skateboard

First track of the 'Tweede Cans' EP from our new signing @Yansima
Out 31st January on R&S Records - https://smarturl.it/tweede-cans

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Yansima - Tweede Cans

It was almost exactly three years ago that Basy Tropikalne released 'The Change' - a raw and catchy EP that was heard everywhere from Radar Radio to Red Bull Music Radio and landed in the sets of respected DJs all around the world. Its author was DJ Doraemon, a young Portuguese producer of Cape Verdean descent, who went on to start playing at the parties of the two most established Lisbon crews - Príncipe and Enchufada - and was even mentioned in the Resident Advisor article enlisting '15 Lisbon artists you need to know about'.

Now DJ Doraemon is back with a new effort - an EP called 'African Voices'. The release brings his usual mixture of rough electronic music and kuduro/batida references resulting in the characteristic ghetto sound enriched by obscure vocal snippets and unusual samples (just wait for that bird chirping on 'Tayla').

Get ready for the hard-hitting journey to the outskirts of Lisbon!

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Mastering: Barnabás R. Kiss at drywetsound.com

Artwork: Marta Chojnacka -
www.martachojnacka.com, www.instagram.com/chojnacka/

DJ Doraemon - African Whistle (Take Over Remix)

Fkn Around

Fkn Around feat. Megan Thee Stallion

©2020 Sunday Best Recordings. (@sundaybest)

Inspired by a love of A Certain Ratio, Talking Heads, P funk and scratchy dub, NUMBER is a new forward-thinking sound machine fronted by Ali Friend and Rich Thair – the co-founders and rhythm section of electronic music pioneers and musical renegades, Red Snapper.

Rich and Ali started NUMBER as a means of rediscovering something of what they grew up with; the dirty disco bass lines, noisy drum machines, wonky percussion, leering live drums, jagged guitar melodies and uplifting soulful songs; the duo create a compelling collision of sonic textures and found sound.

‘Red Flag’, the fourth single from the up-coming album ‘Binary’, is now being released as a remix package featuring critically acclaimed experimental producer Nmesh and cult downbeat musician Ian Simmonds, who both deliver completely unique takes on Number’s moody disco inspired original.

Louisville’s Nmesh opens proceedings with his dreamy and atmospheric remix. Accompanied with a new age feel, the distorted vocals of Dan Carney (Astronauts) add to the track’s mystery and intrigue throughout.

Ian Simmonds Rework comes in with a bang with crashing drums, claps and completely rearranged vocals. The rework steadily builds into a crescendo of jazz inspired elements which leave you dazed.
Number’s original mix, taken from forthcoming album ‘Binary’, is a mixture of electronica and post disco accompanied with Dan’s intense but beautiful harmonized vocals. The track has a sinister edge throughout and draws the package to a thought- provoking close.

PURCHASE / STREAMING OPTIONS: https://orcd.co/redflagremixes

DFA Archived Selections (2018-2020) created weekly as an alternate history of new release Friday - part 3

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