Cocktail #12 | February 2015

With release nr. 11, Luv Shack Records are once again eager to exalt the diversity of their releases, while keeping up the quality.

LUV011 is the split EP of the two up and coming electronic music duos "Manhooker" and "Space Echo". Whilst both projects are still relatively new to the scene, they have equally made a stir with their first releases.

Manhooker consists of the two Berliners by choice Tomasz “Guiddo” Switala and Sebastian “Mavin” Magassouba. Their first release appeared on Ostgut Ton´s sublabel 'Unterton' and their second EP was recently released on german heavy hitters 'Sonar Kollektiv' - a collab with ex New Yorker Snax, featuring a remix by Justus Köhncke.

With 'Pushin & Shovin', Manhooker are once again evoking the spirit of classic soulful house hymns. It's an uplifting mix of 90s organs, filtered arpeggios and thick drums all held together by an acid bassline and Mavin´s shimmering vocals. And not to forget the trumpet solo!

The remix of 'Pushin & Shovin' comes from Brazilian wunderkind ROTCIV (who has already remixed Manhooker on their Unterton release). He strips off the smoothness of the original in favor of a more raw and analogue vibe. Its groove seems like a merger of modern electro and classic house, and although ROTCIV´s trademark stabs and pads are used quite ecstatically on this remix, the song structure remains just as strong as in the original.

On The flipside we have Space Echo, the duo of Viennese producer caTekk and (Luv Shack`s very own) Lee Stevens. Their first ever production as a duo was a remix for none other than Austra on Domino Records.

They're offering two equally powerful cuts on the B-side; 'Soul Power' is nothing short of a club burner. A mighty and continuously building ride of funk organs and disco drums, all with a delightfully modern touch. When the vocal kicks in for the first time, ringing in the break, the audience will surely fall into a frenzy when exposed to it! The disco guitars are just the icing on the cake.

'Soul People' takes a slightly more sensual path. Expect dreamy rhodes, dubbed out percussive organs, an almost reggae worthy bassline, a painfully sweet vocal hook and a sharp rhythm that make this track a perfect choice for every warmup, after-hours and daytime set!

With all its ingredients, LUV011 will provide something for everyone who loves electronic music with soul!

Vinyl tracklisting LUV011:

Manhooker - Pushin` & Shovin`
Manhooker - Pushin` & Shovin` (ROTCIV remix)

Space Echo - Soul Power
Space Echo - Soul People

Digi tracklisting:

LUV011-1DIG
A1. Manhooker - Pushin` & Shovin`
A2. Manhooker - Pushin` & Shovin` (ROTCIV remix)

LUV011-2DIG
A1. Space Echo - Soul Power
A2. Space Echo - Soul People

Mastered by Patrick Pulsinger at Feedback Studio Vienna.
Mastercut by Dubplates & Mastering Berlin.

Out on vinyl on Oct. 11th, 2013, digitally on November 1st, 2013

Soul Power EP

A1. Space Echo - Soul Power - LUV011

quintessentials 37: jeremy glenn - wait for the night (inkl. j. wiltshire remix)

12" out late january, digital mid february.

Jeremy Glenn continues on his quest to go deeper in this 4 track EP for Quintessentials. The title track, “Wait for The Night” is anchored by a pulsing organ bass line, complimented by dark, pitched down vocals, simple lead lines and the occasional falsetto from Glenn. On the b-side, Glenn moves more into classic house territory with “Jump The Fire”. A more complete vocal track, “Jump The Fire” explores life, death, truth and falsehood, culminating in a pounding chorus complete with Glenn's signature R&B vocal style. To complete the package, J. Wiltshire (Hypercolour) remixes “Jump The Fire” and takes it straight to the club, using little of the original vocal but carrying just as much weight. The final track from Glenn, “Loving You” is a more down-tempo disco-house groove more in tune with Glenn's earlier nu-disco work.

quintessentials 37: jeremy glenn - loving you

Download here: saine.bandcamp.com/album/business-hours-ep

Tenfold

Order the 7" and get instant download: https://bastardjazz.bandcamp.com/album/montreux-sunrise-trans-alpine-express
Official remix: https://soundcloud.com/bastardjazz/04-montreux-sunrise-tee?in=bastardjazz/sets/bastard-jazz-presents-hear-no-evil-vol-3

After the dynamo sophomore release that was 2013's "Curiosities", New Zealand's Lord Echo returns to Brooklyn's Bastard Jazz label, this time producing Kiwi trio The Elder Statesman comprised of twin brothers and Wellington fixtures Christopher (piano) and Daniel (double bass) Yeabsley with Lord Echo himself on percussion and drums.

On the "A" side, Montreux Sunrise is mellow meander through a laidback early 70s souljazz vibes, while "Trans Alpine Express" picks things up on the B side with a deep, spiritual piano groove, upfront doublebass, and Echo's percussion perfectly in the pocket.

A timeless gem of a 7" from Bastard Jazz, releasing their own namesake for once!


Buy 7"

The Elder Statesman - Montreux Sunrise

7" available On RQPUT / CROQUE MACADAM :
http://store.requiempouruntwister.com...
Limited edition , 350 copies.
All vocals and instruments are performed by Emile Sornin.
Recorded and mixed at Electric Mami by Benjamin Glibert.
Artwork by Catherine Hershey
Mastering by Paul Rannaud

Farfichat

Been waiting a long time for this one thanks to NTSradio, my gosh you can't beat this sax/synth blend - Help support the Mood Hut - http://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/54009-mh007-jack-j  -  http://www.discogs.com/Jack-J-Looking-Forward-To-You-Take-It-To-The-Edge-Something-On-My-Mind/release/5853011

Jack J - Something On My Mind

discover: @flamingosis
art: @hinathanbye @iamsimoneng

alaya. a gallery of audio and visual art.
• listen: www.youtube.com/wearealaya
• see: www.instagram.com/wearealaya
• shop: www.bit.ly/shopalaya
• discover: www.wearealaya.com


free download.

Flamingosis - A Luv Song

DJ Lobsterdust - Sombody To Praise (Jefferson Airplane vs Fatboy Slim)

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBtI_sUuL58

DJ Lobsterdust - Sombody To Praise (Jefferson Airplane vs Fatboy Slim)

Recorded with Sam Ford At Tone City Studios. After discussions on what gear we were to use became final. An Orange AD30 plus the cab, A Fender BlackFace reverb and a lovely Blue Fender Stratocaster. We used sam's very used precision bass, through the enviable array of vintage inputs, compressors and the like. the lovely Vintage Rogers drum kit that resides at the studio combined with a very special pencil mic gave us that drum feel we'd been searching for. This song came from nearly two years of playing around with various feels and variants of different parts of the song until myself and Tom assembled our friends and started bringing them to life in the band room. this live band room feel that this single now has, is the result of what happens when musicians play in earnest together in the same room. All this after Tom and I pondered toiled with the song for a long time

City Lover

1st track out ~ 

Mixed by Kevin Parker
Recorded by Broderick Madden-Scott
Mastered by Rob Grant at Poons Head Fremantle (www.poonshead.com)
Photo by Tom Benson (http://tombenson.prosite.com)

www.facebook.com/koichild

Slow One

VIctorius Black production for ARTEFAACT
@ARTEFAACT MUSIC 



Victorius Black - Classic Jam

Classic Jam

- Classic Jam - ARTE FAACT (remastered 2020)

The beginning of an important new journey for The Milk at their new record label Wah Wah 45s. 

Deliver Me is a deeply and affectingly beautiful first taste of their Paul Butler (The Bees, Michael Kiwanuka) produced second album, due for release early summer next year.

Download for free today and share these links far and wide. 

Pre-order album

Deliver Me

Naomi Pilgrim - It's All Good (HNNY Remix)

It’s been a milestone year for us and if you’re reading this, we owe you a “thank you.” From landing our Marvin/Mos collab in an Apple iPad commercial, a top selling Billboard charting single, praise from Janis Gaye, and a successful European tour, we know none of it would have been possible without your support. 

As a gesture of our appreciation, we’ve uploaded a newly re-mastered version of Amerigo’s 2011 Fela Kuti/De La Soul re-imagining “Fela Soul” along with the brand new bonus single, Still Ego Trippin’. 

Fela Soul - Still Ego Trippin': https://amerigo.bandcamp.com/album/fela-soul-still-ego-trippin-soul-mates-remix

Fela Soul (Remastered): amerigo.bandcamp.com/album/fela-soul


Download

Fela Soul - Still Ego Trippin'

After the successful pack of unreleased remixes, Mr. Moon is here with another great single! 
With "Ain't No" he returns back to basics. The release itself has deep, lush and moody groove, combined with a taste of soul! 
"Ain't No" is tribute to the good old days when the music mattered!

release dates:

Traxsource Promo - 03/01/2015
Everywhere else - 17/01/2015

Any support on the Radio or charts is greatly appreciated.

Mr. Moon - Ain't No (Soul)

#RH013

Mastering: https://soundcloud.com/nickmakestunes
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

In order to begin 2015 correctly, here's probably the best vibe to do it. Lean Quatifah's a new talent emerging from Washington DC. Getting his inspiration through a lot of different vibes, that one reflects the Kaytranada's way of producing. Such a gem. 

Premiered on Trax Magazine: 
http://www.traxmag.fr/exclu-lean-quatifah-rooftops-horizon/


Artist:
https://www.soundcloud.com/lean-quatifah

contact:
contact@rooftops-horizon.com

FREE DL

LEAN QUATIFAH x Khia // Bustin

No One Can Stop Us

Corrado Bucci -  It's Not Over (Original Mix) (12'' - LT056, Side A1) 2015

Follow : www.twitter.com/Mickeyofficiel
Like : www.facebook.com/Mickeyfanpage
Instagram : instagram.com/mickeypictures
Bookings : fabio@jackmode.de

iTunes - Pre Order - bit.ly/YouKnowTheBeat

'Belgian producer Mickey makes music that's just like his country's chocolate: sweet, smooth and oh-so-enticing. Last year's Exploited releases 'LA Anyway' and 'Holding Hands', especially the latter, are exactly that, not forgetting the stunning 'Sweet Baby' and remixes of Sébastien Tellier and Claptone.
Another Exploited release, 'You Know The Beat', is coming this month and it's a lively, juicy fruit slab of bumpin' house. This guy's roll ain't ending any time soon by the sound of things.' (Mixmag)

'This irresistable piece of funked up house music comes from one of our favourite artists, Mickey. Always delivering freshness, Exploited team up with him again for another unbeatable release. We love this track and will be playing it all year, ideal for brightening up a dreary winter’s day!' WORD UP.' (Deephouse London)

'The general trend in house music as of late has been a bit on the dark side but it doesn’t mean that the best music has been in that territory. Top pick of the week is by the Belgian producer simply known as Mickey who is back on Exploited with this disco-funk jam called “You Know The Beat”.' (Magnetic Magazine)

Featured on upcoming DJMag Selection 01 Compilation + early support by BBC Radio1/Danny Howard, dOP, Erol Alkan, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Martin Landsky, Laurent Garnier, Tensnake, Riva Starr, ZDS, Arthur Baker, Miguel Campbell, DJ T, Sasha, Bag Raiders, Wildkats, Kasper Bjoerke, Waifs & Strays, Noir, Mia Dora, Laidback Luke, Sonny Fodera, James Curd, Moodymanc, Pezzner, Kyodai, Nils Nuernberg, Crackazat, Brett Johnson, Compuphonic, James Curd, PJU, Jamie Anderson, Sinden, Phonique, Khan, Smash TV.

Mickey starts the New Year with another great anthem. 'You Know The Beat' is a mixup of 90ies French House, combined with a classic old school American House Vibe and Groove. Think Cassius meets Todd Terry.

We saw Mickey, as a newcomer, growing on the label Exploited. His releases 'Sweet Baby', 'Holding Hands' and 'Walk Away' are topping our label's bestsellers of the year 2014. His track 'Sweet Baby' was among the Top 10 best selling tracks at Beatport in the genre Deephouse. Next to his Belgian residency at the infamous 'Libertine Supersport' nights, he travels all over the world to rock the crowd with his energetic DJ sets.

He just finished a remix for Australian 'Modular Label‘ stars 'Bag Raiders' and is currently in London working on his next single.

Design by Neven Cvijanovic / Floor 5. Illustration by Laura Junger.
www.nevenswork.com
www.loragearrive.free.fr

© Mickey 

Mickey 'You Know The Beat'

STREAM THAT SWEET ICE-CREAM → http://qlima.cool/VanilleFraise
VINYL RECORD → http://bit.ly/ODYSSEE_vinyl
VIDEO ♗ CLIP → https://youtu.be/iZAqaykiS70

~ https://facebook.com/Je.Suis.Imperatrice

♕

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY

L'Impératrice — VANILLE FRAISE (edit)

Classic Ernie Hines vocal + classic Pete Rock beat.  A little something for the soulful DJs. 
(big shoutout to Uncle Nu who made the acapella available)

Our Generation (Straightened Out Mix)

https://limonadier.net/

The Limonadier was started in 2010 just for fun and quickly became a complete online magazine inviting contributions across genres. All topics are welcome, as long as music is telling a story somewhere.

On offer: posts and columns dancing to the beat of the latest sounds and commenting on the music scene’s young pretenders, in-depth articles which our contributors mull over to share with you the music they think you’ll like, exclusive interviews, live reports, home-made and guest mixshakes, in-house compilations (the monthly “Limonadier Cocktail“) and a highly-curated selection of  not-to-be-missed events and releases.

With music being the most enjoyable of pretexts, we discuss what’s going on *now*, what we’ll be hearing in the future (as well as how and why), and even musical Prehistory! Every day we roll up our sleeves to deliver, in a nice cold glass, our mix of hand-picked pleasures to make you lick your lips and try without a care for moderation.