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Six years, fifty releases, countless artists and multiple subsidiaries; the Oyster Cult’s reach extends far beyond what sceptics once thought possible. It’s only fitting, then, that we gather some of our finest under the Kalahari banner in celebration.

The anniversary release is upon us. Six whole years since Jacy helped inaugurate the label with a spin on Midwestern house, OYSTER40 signals a landmark occasion. 18 tracks, quadruple vinyl boxset action, and in true Oyster Cult tradition, it comes bearing pearls.

Dancefloor squarely in focus, the Cult assembles on a compilation spanning alumni and new inductees alike. It’s an assemblage of the fractal, explorative and ritual-ready; at once a focused distillation of the Kalahari sound and celebration of its many acolytes. Big on atmosphere, heavy on groove, we delve deeply into the musical DNA shared by all who grace the label.

Tough, direct cuts (Sansibar, Roza Terenzi, Big Zen, Maara & Priori) to the pristine and widescreen (S.O.N.S., Volodymyr Gnatenko, Adam Pits), this is all quintessentially Kalahari. Elsewhere though, the likes of D. Tiffany and SW. journey further into realms of abstraction: the former opting for hi-tech, dreamstate IDM, while the SUED co-founder dissolves a house template into dubby introspection.

Calling upon contemporary talents, for the most part, there are also exceptions. Raymond Castoldi - the one-time house producer best known as Madison Square Garden’s music director - returns with an unreleased nugget from ’91, while an ‘Aliens’-sampling track from Detroit-indebted techno outfit Syzygy gets the reissue treatment.

Various - The Chants Of The Holy Oyster | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER40)

Exclusively available at Junction Seoul and Small Black Dots Barcelona~ first release on Deep Water Coconuts

https://www.discogs.com/release/28189627-Dj-Jacuzziy-Tracks-From-The-Swimming-Pool

Dj Jacuzziy - Tracks From The Swimming Pool EP [COCONUT1]

Through their music curation work at One Eye Witness, co-founder Hylke has been silently influencing the sounds that resonate in clubs and underground dance music record collections around the world.

His newly created label Spectral Bounce takes it one step deeper, providing a platform for music imbued with eerie grooves and subtly expressive energy, capturing the listener right at their core.

SPEC01 - Force of Nature - Is the fruit of the long-standing musical relationship and shared visions of producer and Selector RDS (@0rds0) and Spectral Bounce, the perfect catalogue opener.

Over four moody club-ready tracks, RDS dives into the sound of the after-hours, where minds are freed and darker energies are expressed. Both sides display perfectly controlled acid synthesis, heart-grabbing bass lines, cut-through drum sampling and an extremely textured and gritty mix. RDS' musical influences are clearly felt, harmoniously fusing UK 90s bleep techno, spacey tech house and dub with his own emotional perspective to club music.

The Dutch producer's distinct dance floor sound is here captured in its essence, processed through his expressive electronic machines while controlling tempo and energy in a unique manner. This EP is a sonic statement, offering the listener the Spectral Bounce sound.

Words by Hervé Kacou
Artwork & Logo by Susanne Janssen
Distributed by One Eye Witness

https://spectralbounce.bandcamp.com/album/force-of-nature-ep

RDS - Force of Nature (SPEC01) | Spectral Bounce | Snippets

Close friend of the label, @Tywi is best known for having co-founded Haws with our very own Jmes as well as the boys Sub Rosa and Rhodri Price back when we were all living in Cardiff nearly 8 years ago ⁉️

Since then Tywi has worked tirelessly to craft Haws into one of the most beloved labels on the scene, whilst continuing to throw wicked parties in the Welsh capital and beyond. In the background Tywi has been honing his skills as a producer and over the last couple of years he has released on a couple of compilations and most recently put together his inaugural solo EP on Duality Trax. 

Earth System sees Tywi display a different side to his production, taking inspiration from 90's Goa and prog producers, he has put together a tune that just seems to grow in stature each time you play it. Thanks so much for trusting us with this one mate!

B1. Tywi - Earth System

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Out 26/07/2024

Barna mainstay oma totem is dishing out the cerebral and dubby like it’s nobody’s business. 3 tripped-out accelerators courtesy of the Oyster Cult debutant, complete with an OK EG rework for good measure.

No messing with this purveyor of reverb-drenched dynamics and fractal polyrhythm. But this time, rather than the inward contemplation of releases past, we get something a little more full-frontal.

Robust club gear rooted in ominous portent, opener ‘The Trick’ recalls the heyday of early 00s bass music. It’s tunnelling prog caught on a dark side flex. Then, in a coming together of kindred spirits, Melbourne hardware duo OK EG take it upon themselves to provide some introspection. Expect depth charge bass-weight primed for meditative moments. 

‘Choreos’ finds the Hivern Discs affiliate at his deftest. Intricate and kaleidoscopic with careful attention to rhythmic intricacies, but never at the expense of dancefloor propulsion. The same could be said for the follow-up. 

Equal parts driving and trance state-inducing, closing number ‘Mania’ has oma returning to the inky abyss from whence he came. Detailed, dubbed-out and quintessentially Kalahari.

oma totem - the trick | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER61)

Out 04/10/24

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With a remix and a compilation cameo already under his belt, Canadian figurehead Priori makes his Kalahari return for the debut proper. 3 squelchy incursions complete with a hefty remix from fellow Oyster Cult acolyte Sansibar.

Known for traversing breezy, horizontal zones, the NAFF co-founder sets downbeat and ambient concerns aside for the direct and propulsive. Expect insistent, urgent forays down the wormhole as nocturnal jaunts made of ritual and darkroom throb coalesce with meditative, essential rhythm.

This is fractal gear born from the the traditions of European, Japanese and American Mid-West techno; tunnelling and immersive, conjuring moments of ascension for the gathered masses.

Finishing on Sansibar’s meaty refit, the one-two punch of seismic kick and dry-as-bone snare propels Priori’s original in a whole new direction.

Priori - Lexica | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER63)

After already working on yeyeh005 together /w https://soundcloud.com/0rds0, it was more than overdue to do a solo EP together. Our lives crossed over ten years ago, and the past six years saw us grow into a deep friendship. All four tracks were made around the time of preparation for a Breakfast Club ADE 2021 with De Lichting live. Three years later, we are releasing these solo club cuts.

The fresh artwork is made by Nol Cobben - as with all ninih records it’s a vinyl-only release. Pre-order now via https://soundcloud.com/oneyewitness and soon to be found in every relevant recordstore ;).

RDS - Tppsty ep [ninih006]
a1. bfc01
a2. vnecktechtheme
b1. tpssty
b2. bfc04

RDS - Tppsty EP [ninih006 snippets]

Ekkel
Night Of The Ceremony

Release date:
October 2024

Tracklist:
A1. Night Of The Ceremony
A2. Meeting Mycela
B1. Sorceress Cube
B2. Core Exit

distribution: Small Black Dots

Ekkel - Night Of The Ceremony [SHROOM08]

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After Denzel’s debut EP ‘Techniques 4 Life’, the quest for finding those approaches continues. The Helsinki night owl draws from a range of influences here on his sophomore EP ‘Glorified Intake’, leading things into a murkier territory than his previous, with tracks made during a transitional period between two cities, H & B.

The first track HKI 13 is an ode to roots. The track is held together by a swerving astral arpeggio combined with chants from a village dance off and stabs that liken to that one Balearic house anthem… The Sun is well on its way below.

Nightrun reduces things to a darker core, howling into the night, embodying a state rather than telling a story. Time goes by, how is it already tomorrow? An after hours tune with a bassline for a hook. Doesn’t get much sleazier than that. Getting down, getting low.

On the flipside, we’ve made it to the beginning of the end, phased out the doubts and gathered up the strength to go on — things are looking brighter. A voice inside your head — trust only yourself.

Finally on the last stretch, light has subsided and darkness has landed once again. We’ve thrown out any notion of what, where and who. Those things don’t matter anymore: we’ve perfected “the state”. It’s go time.

Production: Denzel - @denzelmyman
Mastering: Analogcut Mastering / Marco Pellegrino
Artwork & Design: Aliina Kauranne & Sunny Seppä
Text: Dennis Okoth
Distribution: One Eye Witness

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Denzel - Nightrun

“I've collaborated with Polychrome for quite some time. I performed at their one-year anniversary at Sexyland and, along with Eversines, played at their ADE 2022 party. Additionally, I contributed to their recent "Reflection EP." Throughout this collaboration, we became friends. Hervé, one of the core members of the group, asked me numerous times to create an EP together. It wasn't until his wedding that I finally said yes (how fitting!).

The first track of the EP is "Laak," a tune I created the day after playing at the club in Den Haag. I thoroughly enjoyed DJing at this venue with its impressive sound system. It inspired me to work on the low reese-bass that forms the core foundation of the track. Hervé and I decided to dedicate the entire A-side to this tune, as we had discussed how nice it would be to have a 45-side on this EP.

The second side focuses more on the emotional aspects we appreciate. "Underwater (Dream Mix)" opens this side with an uptempo techno-ish foundation and trancy melodies, fitting the label's aesthetic perfectly. The track's name stems from my unintentional creation of very "underwater" sounding pads during the recording session (note to self: next time double-check if the mix is alright). The EP concludes with "Reassociate," a tune heavily inspired by the early 2000s IDM gems we adore.”

Rein

releases November 29, 2024

Produced by Rein de Sauvage Nolting
Mastering by Analogcut
Visual Direction by Gerard Musquera aka geri
Distribution by One Eye Witness

PA007 - Underwater EP by RDS - snippets

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Denizens of the Oyster Cult, rejoice. Elusive dancefloor operator S.O.N.S has followed last year’s compilation cameo up with the deadliest of full debuts.

Booting off with some rough 'n ready gear, "Drive" is the latest chapter as S.O.N.S undergoes his metamorphosis into a more brooding entity. The esteemed Junction Records and Junction Forest proprietor oscillates between tunnelling acid techno and a darkwave-indebted workout somewhat reminiscent of Dutch pioneer Das Ding. Three night-stalking club trax rooted in ominous portent.

Trading the gentler touch and sound sensitivity of releases past for something tougher, and meaner, but there aren’t any diminishing returns. Quite a departure from the introspection of that aforementioned compilation appearance while retaining the transcendent qualities that always typified his work.

S.O.N.S - Drive | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER66)

Junction Forest introduces the first record of the night series, because mushrooms at night, glow differently.

Artist: Alvar @ekkeltype
Title: Moon Ritual

Vinyl only, release March 2025
Distirbution: Small Back Dots

Thank you for your continuous support, it means a lot!

Alvar - Moon Ritual [NIGHT001]

The second Jamming Is Life release comes from Amsterdam's hidden gem RDS. After a close friendship of almost a decade, I feel proud to showcase his work on my imprint. 
His signature style flows from the use of dusty machines dating back further than himself. Including many limitations in his process, inspiration is bound to erupt, and you clearly hear it on this record. 

Let it speak to you :)

RDS - Chronicles (JIL002)

You (ReMaster)

The Ukrainian Tancido label is back in our hottest section with their new VA of the “fascinating club rollers for the thrilling party-time”. Speaking about “hottest” here – don’t know about you, but I want to use that word for our main guest – RDS. Polychrome Audio, ninih, Jamming Is Life, and now Tancido – we’re having a hot strike here for sure. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/premiere-b2-rds-fertilizer-tncd006/]

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Premiere: B2 - RDS - Fertilizer [TNCD006]

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Various - The Chants Of The Holy Oyster | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER40)

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